Author: Mike
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Bungie’s Poor Management Practices are Now Haunting It
Destiny 2 developer Bungie has been under scrutiny due to alleged mismanagement, which critics argue led to recent layoffs and a deeper Sony collaboration. While the studio faces rumors of cutting back on Destiny 2 content, insiders argue that these changes aren’t a surprise given precedents. In acknowledging the situation, Bungie attributed this to overstretching…
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Extended Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive, the publisher and developer respectively, have recently unveiled a seven-minute extended multiplayer gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II. The much-anticipated video game sequel is set to be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam from September 9. The latest trailer can be viewed below, offering…
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Radical Fish Games Reveals 2.5D Pixel-Art Action RPG Alabaster Dawn, Scheduled for 2025 Early Access Release on Steam
Radical Fish Games, known for 2018’s CrossCode, has unveiled their latest game, Alabaster Dawn, a 2.5D pixel-art action RPG, which is expected to be released on Steam Early Access in 2025. Previously known as ‘Project Terra’, the game revolves around the protagonist Juno, who has the task of saving a world that has morphed into…
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Shipments of the PS5 Surpass 61.8 Million
Sony’s financial results have revealed that, as of June 30, 2024, the company has shipped a total of 61.8 million PlayStation 5 units worldwide. Despite a decrease of 0.9 million units during the three months ending June, with 2.4 million shipped, Sony also announced an increase in PlayStation Network’s monthly active users, with 116 million…
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“October Launch for Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail OST and Wind-up Zero Minion”
Music lovers of the popular video game, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, will soon be able to enjoy the official OST launching on October 30th. The Dawntrail OST is set to feature a whopping 66-track blu-ray media disk, inclusive of all major themes and powerful battle tracks from Arcadion: Light-heavyweight raids. Along with the tracks, you…
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Valorant is Now Playable on Console
Four years post its PC-only release, Riot’s first live-service shooter, Valorant, is now playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Console users had been anticipating Valorant’s release since its initial launch in 2020, and their excitement peaked when the console launch was officially announced during Summer Game Fest. Following a successful open beta in…
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Game Informer Closes Doors After 33 Years of Operation
Game Informer, the longest-running video games magazine in the United States, is closing after 33 years. The announcement mentioned the evolution of gaming from pixelated adventures to immersive virtual realms, stating that despite the end of the print run, the passion for gaming shared with their loyal readers would continue. The statement ended with gratitude…
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Significant Changes are Coming to Diablo 4 Bosses in Season 5
According to Blizzard in a recent livestream, Diablo 4 Season 5, launching August 6, will bring significant changes to world bosses and endgame Pit dungeon bosses. World bosses will now feature a “resilience” mechanic designed to normalize damage, forcing players to face the bosses and their attacks directly instead of easily eliminating them. Endgame Pit…
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Site ROMhacking.net is Shutting Down
ROMhacking.net, a popular hub for fan-made ROM translations, hacks, patches, and tools, is shutting down, according to the site administrator, Nightcrawler. Launched in 2004 as a successor to another fallen site, The Repository (ROMhacking.com), ROMhacking.net will continue to allow access to existing tools, patches, and documentation for homebrew games, fan translations, and hacks. Forum discussions…
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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to be Added to Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance on August 9
Nintendo is set to add Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online on August 9. In the game, you are unexpectedly thrust into a world where you become a Pokemon, capable of communicating with other Pokemon species. You and a partner Pokemon you select embark on various rescue…
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The New Devil Blade Reboot Shoot-‘Em-Up Game is Similar to an Alternate-History Import from Sega Saturn
Devil Blade Reboot is a unique, obscure gem in the world of gaming. Appearing like it could have been a Japan-only release for the Sega Saturn in the mid-’90s, this overhead-scrolling shoot-’em-up game feels like a relic from the 32-bit era of PlayStation and Saturn. The game, created by artist Shigatake, is an enhanced remake…
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Bungie is terminating 220 jobs while deepening its integration with Sony
Bungie, the Destiny 2 developer, has revealed plans to lay off 220 staff members from July 31, 2024, citing the rising cost of development, industry shifts, and economic conditions as primary reasons. Although this decision was difficult to make, the company asserts it was necessary in order to focus on developing Destiny and Marathon. In…