Author: Mike
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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…
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The Halloween Release Date Confirmed for Campy Suda 51 and Shinji Mikami’s Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
In a seemingly orchestrated attempt to get me to mention the term “boner” twice in the same day, campy horror shooter game Shadows Of The Damned: Hella Remastered is set to launch this Halloween, 31st October 2024. This revamped version of the 2011 console game, announced earlier in the year, essentially consists of the original…
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Demo for Visions of Mana now accessible
Square Enix and Ouka Studios have unveiled a demo for their action RPG Visions of Mana on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The demo provides a preview of the game’s story, battles, and exploration, though certain content may vary in the final release. As a bonus, players…
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Over 500 Developers at Blizzard Vote to Create Microsoft’s Largest Comprehensive Union for World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft developers have become the second-largest union at Microsoft, with over 500 employees joining efforts. Following a similar move by 241 Bethesda Games Studios staffers, this new union – known as the World of Warcraft GameMakers Guild – includes members from every department, from designers to producers, spanning across offices in California and…
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Summer Update for Stellar Blade Provides New Outfits for Eve
Sony has announced the introduction of a new Stellar Blade Summer Update set to roll out on July 25, 2024, via an official PlayStation social media post. This update adds new outfits, as well as a new location – the Great Desert Oasis. The announcement includes a screenshot of a character, Eve, fishing at this…
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Video Game Actors Plan to Strike
Following one and a half years of discussions, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has initiated a strike for all video game-related work under the union’s Interactive Media Agreement. Starting on July 26th, the strike affects all SAG-AFTRA and involves major companies such as Activision Blizzard, EA, Insomniac…
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Currently, Cars in Gran Turismo 7 Can Fly
Polyphony Digital, the developer of Gran Turismo 7, has introduced a huge update to the racing simulation game. The update promises an “updated physics simulation model” aiming to improve the gaming experience. The 1.49 update focuses on enhancing suspension physics and refining tire calculations, aiming to present a more natural weight shifting during car cornering,…
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Destiny 2 Simplifies Acquiring Exotic Class Items and Brave Weapons
Bungie has announced that it will improve drop rates of Exotic class items and Brave Arsenal weapons in Destiny 2, starting from August. According to Bungie’s recent blog post, the updates will make it easier for players to obtain the items, changing the current system where Exotic class items drop only from chests at the…
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Reportedly, Humble Games is Facing Layoffs and Restructuring
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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Chō Aniki Collection Flexes Its Way to Switch, Plans for Crowdfunding Underway
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…