Tag: Video Games
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Resident Evil Requiem Shatters Records with 5 Million Sales
Capcom’s latest installment in the Resident Evil series, Requiem, has taken the gaming world by storm, selling a staggering 5 million copies within only five days of its launch. The news broke via a press release from Capcom, revealing that Requiem’s rapid sales rate has leapfrogged that of its predecessors, such as Resident Evil Village…
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Wildlight’s Highguard Prepares for March Shutdown
Popular online game Highguard is officially drawing to a close, with developer Wildlight signaling the game’s final offline date as March 12. This outcome was, unfortunately, anticipated, due to the increasingly reduced player base and a minimal operations team left behind subsequent to extensive company layoffs. Once host to over two million gamers, Highguard was…
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Playable She-Ra Debuts in New He-Man Video Game
One of the highlights of Gamescom 2025 was the announcement of ‘He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Dragon Pearl of Destruction’. This launch set in motion Mattel’s 2026 celebration of the popular franchise Masters of the Universe. Not just limited to He-Man, Teela, and Man-At-Arms, this release allows gamers to experience side-scrolling stages,…
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Switch 2 Release of Chainsaw RePOP Delays Until May
The much anticipated Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP for Nintendo Switch 2, initially slated to hit the market on March 26, has been put on hold till May 28, reports developer Dragami Games. It will be priced at $54.99, or 7,590 yen. The developers have announced that proprietors of the original Switch version will be able to…
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New York AG Sues Valve Over Alleged Illegal Gambling
The loot box mechanism of Valve, a well-known gaming developer, has drawn the attention of the New York Attorney General, Letitia James. It is alleged that these loot boxes, used in various Valve games such as Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2, infringe upon the state’s laws against gambling, potentially endangering minors.nnIn the…
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Full Circle Restructures, Impacts Skate. Game Development Jobs
Full Circle, a subsidiary of global video game corporation Electronic Arts and known for their development of the popular game skate., has recently shared news about an internal organizational shift affecting certain positions. This forms part of the firm’s endeavor to augment its long-standing support for the free-play skateboarding game’s future. The development team made…
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Preorders for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Now Available
Castlevania – now there’s a name that has been absent from the gaming world for a substantial amount of time. In what seems like a revival, Konami has recently announced its return to the gaming sector. A promising clutch of forthcoming releases from eminent franchises has created a palpable buzz in the gaming community. Of…
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CyberConnect2 Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Launches .hack//Z.E.R.O.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, game creator CyberConnect2 has proclaimed the development of a fresh title in the .hack series, known as .hack//Z.E.R.O.. The game is entirely developed and issued by CyberConnect2, with the green light from Bandai Namco, the IP rights holder. Details about the release timeframe and the platforms on which it…
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June Launch Set for Gothic 1 Remake
The gaming world is abuzz with the impending launch of the celebrated Gothic 1 Remake by THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive. The launch date has been set as June 5, 2026. For those unfamiliar with the original title, it was a game deeply appreciated in the gaming community for the revolutionary gameplay and unique narrative…
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Arc Raiders Surpasses Expectations with 14 Million Copies Sold
The success of the video game Arc Raiders far surpassed the expectations of Nexon, its publisher, recording 14 million copies sold and nearly one million concurrent players at a peak last month. The announcement was made in Nexon’s latest financial report, which highlighted how their popular extraction shooter game has surpassed expectations, boasting approximately six…
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Absolum’s February 2026 Update Teaser: Thread of Fate
Exciting news for the fans of Absolum, a beat-’em-up action role-playing game (RPG): A significant free content update entitled ‘Thread of Fate’, is slated for release on February 12, 2026. This announcement was shared by none other than DotEmu, the game developer, who has also contributed to popular games like Streets of Rage 4. n…
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Accidental PEGI Reveal: New Life is Strange Game Incoming
The Life is Strange franchise, a series warmly embraced by dedicated gaming enthusiasts across the globe, has experienced a series of ups and downs as a consequence of its aggressive franchising strategy. The most recent entry, ‘Life is Strange: Double Exposure’, launched in 2024, garnered mixed reviews, leaving fans skeptical about the future of the…