Category: All News
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Square Enix Massive Layoffs Amid Japanese Consolidation
Square Enix, a prominent player in the gaming industry, is witnessing significant layoffs today, potentially affecting more than 100 individuals. This massive shift is part of a broader strategy by the company towards consolidating its publishing arm and intensifying its development efforts on home turf, Japan. The downsizing news has been mutually confirmed by public…
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Understanding Battlefield 6’s Bots: Developer Clears the Air
David Sirland, the lead producer of Battlefield, recently addressed some misunderstandings around the employment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), or ‘bots’ in the Battlefield 6 multiplayer. Battlefield 6, the newest iteration in this popular series, has been known to use bots to fill multiplayer matches which fail to pull together enough players. This has resulted in…
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Rockstar Fires Employees Amid Confidential Info Leak Allegations
Rockstar Games is under fire once again, this time for accusations against employees regarding the alleged leakage of confidential information. In the previous week, the giant behind the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 allegedly dismissed between 30 and 40 of its staff. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has slammed this move as…
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Significant Revamp to Battlefield 6 Challenges and Assignments
In a revolutionary step, BF Studios, the developer behind Battlefield 6, has made a ‘major’ update to the Challenges and Assignments in the game, with adjustments noted as being ‘substantial’. The changes, detailed in patch notes, come on the heels of recent updates that boosted XP gains in official matches and reduced XP requirements for…
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Acclaimed 1000xResist landed on PS5 and Xbox Series X
The Peabody Award-winning game, 1000xResist, has finally made its way to PS5 and Xbox from its original release platforms, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. This unconventional game, rich in thoughtful storytelling, does not waste time plunging players into a unique narrative experience. Settings include a futuristic realm, where you witness a scene of betrayal as…
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Raidou Remastered Trial Version Launches This Week
After five months post-launch, Atlus finally announced the release of a demo for their popular game, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. The news was confirmed via the company’s Japanese social media channels stating that it will be available on various online stores starting November 5, 2025. The scope of the demo, launching…
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Yuji Horii: First Game Designer Honored with Japan’s Rising Sun Order
The creator of the legendary game Dragon Quest, Yuji Horii, has recently been granted the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government, according to their autumn honors list. This award, one of Japan’s most prestigious recognitions, is conferred to citizens who have made extraordinary contributions within their professional domain. Horii, notably, is the…
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Switch 2 Surpasses 10 Million Sales in Its First Quarter
With over 10 million units sold within the first four months of its release, there is no denying that the Switch 2 is setting unprecedented records in the console market. As per the latest quarterly financial statement from Nintendo, the period ending September highlighted the immense popularity of Switch 2. The statistics offered undoubted proof…
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Metroid Prime 4: Unveiling the ‘Survive’ Trailer
The powerhouse tandem of Nintendo, the publisher, and Retro Studios, the developer, has recently released subtle peeks of the much-anticipated sequel, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, in an intriguing new trailer intriguingly named ‘Survive’. The trailer seeks to introduce and acquaint gamers to the thrilling new exploits, adventures, and challenges that await them in this successor…
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Fortnite’s Controversial Pet Customization Policies Under Review
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, has recently sent out a user survey in response to the gaming community’s discontent over the restrictions imposed on players regarding the customization of their in-game pets, specifically the Sidekicks. The game currently demands players to choose the color, shape, and style of their pets during the initial use,…
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Kingdom of Night from DANGEN Entertainment: PC Edition Out December 2
The retro-era, story-focused action role-playing game (RPG), Kingdom of Night, is slated for a PC launch via Steam on December 2, sold at $19.99, according to an announcement from DANGEN Entertainment and Black Seven Studios. Aiming to reach a broad audience, the game will be available in multiple language options including English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese,…
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Warhammer Survivors, a Grimdark Edition of Endless Hordes Genre
Gaming genres are ever-evolving, and one sub-genre that has recently gained particular attention is the endless hordes and power-ups games inspired by the much-celebrated Vampire Survivors. Continuing the trend is Warhammer Survivors, an exciting addition to this genre. Set in the iconic and expansive universes of Warhammer 40K and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, this latest…