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Humble Games, the publishing division of Humble Bundle owned by Ziff Davis via IGN Entertainment, is reported to be implementing layoffs amid a company restructuring. Humble Games’ business developer, Nicola Kwan, took to LinkedIn to confirm 36 employees were let go, indicating possible shutdowns within the company. Nonetheless, in a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, the company…
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Edia has formally announced plans for the release of the Chō Aniki Collection on Nintendo Switch, via a tease, and without a specified launch date. The collection is set to feature Switch ports of the original two PC Engine games, Chō Aniki and Ai Chō Aniki, all built to mimic the original game experience as…
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Larian Studios hints at the upcoming new features in the next patch for Baldur’s Gate 3
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Larian Studios has provided an update on its forthcoming developments for the next Baldur’s Gate 3 update, Patch 7, which is set to be released in September. The patch promises the inclusion of official mod support in conjunction with a toolkit for players to create modifications to suit their gaming style. The toolkit promises to…
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Microsoft has reportedly disbanded a key Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, leading to multiple staff layoffs. The company’s decision to eliminate the team was revealed in an internal email sent by the now-former team leader, who also accused the tech giant of “harassment and toxicity.” This move comes as Microsoft and other major tech…
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Hipster Whale, the developer behind the popular Frogger-style mobile game Crossy Road, is set to bring its 2020 spinoff, Crossy Road Castle, to consoles. The console version, planned for launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2024, will feature both local and online multiplayer and promises over 150 collectible…
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Nintendo has revealed that the first three installments of the Densetsu no Starfy GBA series will be included in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass. Available only in Japan previously, these platformer games follow the adventure of the star prince, who journeys underwater in quests ranging from a quest to return home to rescuing his…
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Developer Mistold Games and publisher WhisperGames have announced a new strategy RPG titled Paraside: Duality Unbound. The game, set to release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) in 2025, features a unique Duality Manipulation mechanic. Players are tasked with leading the remnants of humanity against cosmic…
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Live Wire recently declared that their popular game, Mushihimesama, will be removed from the Nintendo Switch eShop on August 10, 2024, due to the expiration of the licensing agreement. The removal announcement has not yet been made on the Switch eShop, and the current price of the game remains at $19.99. The game first debuted…
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The hit video game Unicorn Overlord is now available for just $34.99 on PlayStation 5 as part of the early Prime Day sales, an impressive discount of 42% exclusive to the PlayStation version. It’s expected that similar discounts from other retailers on various platforms will soon follow. This deal, a major highlight of the summer…
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Nexon, the developer of free-to-play co-op looter shooter “The First Descendant,” has hinted at the inclusion of one of the most demanded features since the game’s launch. Currently, the only hard mode that doesn’t feature matchmaking is Infiltration Operations, which fans eagerly play for their improved loot drop rate, albeit with a slower pace due…
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Reportedly, Embracer Shuts Down Cult RPG Developer Piranha Bytes, Makers of Gothic, Risen, and Elex
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The possible closure of the German game studio Piranha Bytes continues as fallout from the acquisition frenzy of publishing giant Embracer Group. The corporation’s reported shuttering of the studio, known for cult RPGs like Gothic, Risen and Elex, came to light recently by an employee interviewed by the Polish game site CD-Action. It’s suggested that…