Tag: Video Games
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Dragon’s Dogma 2, Along With Other Capcom Games, Surpass Revenue Expectations
Ahead of a fiscal 2024 earnings report, Capcom has adjusted their estimated earnings due to strong sales from its game catalog, specifically Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Street Fighter 6. Capcom has increased its net sales forecast by 8.9% resulting in a new estimate of 152,400 million yen ($979 million) for the fiscal year, showing an…
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Remastered Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Launches on PC and Consoles on May 23
Dungeon crawling enthusiasts on consoles and PC are set to revisit the roots of their passion. Digital Eclipse’s remastered version of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, after a successful Early Access period, is gearing up for its full PC launch on May 23. On the same day, the game will be made available…
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The 1.3 Update of Against The Storm is Now Available, Appealing Mainly to Zoomers
The latest update of Against The Storm introduces a new character, a legendary water demon called River Kelpie, who has the ability to put villagers under a spell. One of the most striking aspects of this update is the expanded game view, with players now able to zoom out 66% further from their settlements. This…
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Why Samus from Metroid Almost Joined Fortnite and the Reason She Didn’t
Samus Aran from the Metroid series came close to entering the world of Fortnite, but negotiations between Nintendo and Epic Games collapsed due to differences regarding her implementation. In an interview with Game File, former Epic Games Chief Creative Officer Donald Mustard shared that Nintendo was hesitant about featuring their characters on platforms other than…
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Stellar Blade: An Unfiltered Gaming Experience
Shift Up recently unveiled that their game, Stellar Blade, will remain uncensored across all regions, a piece of news that was made official alongside new gameplay videos. This confirmation quells speculations about content changes, given that both the game and demo features a Skin Suit option that gives the appearance of a naked protagonist, Eve.…
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After 35 Years with ATLUS, Shin Megami Tensei Series Character Designer Kazuma Kaneko Joins COLOPL
Noted character and demon designer, Kazuma Kaneko, renowned for his work on the Megami Tensei series, has departed ATLUS after a 35-year tenure to join COLOPL where he will be developing a new original title. This information was disclosed in a recent interview with Kaneko, where it was also revealed the forthcoming title will showcase…
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Late creator’s legacy to continue with the sequel of Suikoden’s spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicles
Eiyuden Chronicles, a RPG series akin to the popular nineties’ Suikoden, will proceed with a sequel despite the death of its creator, Yoshitaka Murayama. Murayama, who created Suikoden during his tenure at Konami, left in 2002 after the release of Suikoden III. He then founded Rabbit & Bear Studios and collaborated with fellow Suikoden alumnus,…
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Patch 01.000.203 Has Corrected the Incorrect Armor Passive in Helldivers 2
Arrowhead Studios recently patched their latest game, Helldivers™ 2, with fixes to the Ground Breaker armor’s Engineering Kit Passive and resolution to multiple crashes occurring on the loadout screen when players entered or exited a game. The update also equilibrated damage dealt to enemies across PC and PlayStation 5 game versions, eliminating any discrepancies. Despite…
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Nintendo Will Not Attend Gamescom This Year, Indicating No Switch 2 Debut
Nintendo has announced that it won’t be presenting at Gamescom 2024, according to statements from Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo UK. Although typically a regular participant at the popular gaming event, the company has opted out in 2024 after thorough consideration from all perspectives. However, this doesn’t completely rule out any upcoming reveals in the…
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Ex-Blizzard Chief Believes Gamers Should Have the Option to Tip Developers an Extra $10-$20 Over the $70 Game Price
Former Blizzard president, Mike Ybarra, recently suggested the option for players to tip developers after completing a game. His idea, prompted by his own awe-inspiring reactions to games like Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, explores its intended application to $70 games, letting players show…
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CEO of Helldivers 2 Development Team Discusses Why the Game Will Not Include Transmog
The option to alter armor cosmetics, also known as “transmog,” has been an ongoing topic since the release of Helldivers 2. However, it’s now confirmed that this feature will never be incorporated into the game. Although players can experiment with different protective gear using both earned and premium currency, a system that allows them to…