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Nihon Falcom plans to “ultimately” bring Trails in the Sky to contemporary platforms
Nihon Falcom recently announced the latest installment of The Legend of Heroes series in Japan, while also revealing plans to re-release The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky for newer gaming platforms, although specifics are yet to be detailed. The information emerged during a Q&A session at an investors’ meeting, where President Toshihiro Kondo…
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Larian CEO Reveals That Almost None of the D&D Team Who Launched Baldur’s Gate 3 Remain
Swen Vincke, the director of Baldur’s Gate 3 and CEO of Larian Studios, expressed his sorrow over the latest layoffs at Wizards of the Coast by Hasbro, noting that most of those involved in the initial discussions about the Dungeons & Dragons-based game are no longer at the company. In his remarks, Vincke offered gratitude…
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A24, the studio behind Hereditary, is creating a Death Stranding movie that promises to be more than a “direct translation”
The forthcoming film adaptation of Norman Reedus Walking Simulator, also known as Death Stranding, is being produced by art-house studio A24. The motion picture will be based on the inaugural release from respected game designer Hideo Kojima’s post-Konami studio, Kojima Productions. It features Norman Reedus’ character, Sam Porter Bridges, traversing a landscape resembling Iceland, interacting…
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Will Not Be Included in Xbox Game Pass
Despite fans’ hopes, Baldur’s Gate 3 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass, as confirmed by Larian Studios founder, Swen Vincke, in an interview with IGN. Citing the rationale behind the decision, Vincke explained that Baldur’s Gate 3, a large-scale game without microtransactions, entails considerable development costs. As such, it’s only logical for interested…
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SaGa Emerald Beyond to be released globally on April 25, 2024
Square Enix has announced the release of SaGa Emerald Beyond on April 25, 2024. Set to arrive simultaneously across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices, the game offers players six different characters to choose from, each embarking on one of five unique story routes. The release was announced…
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Overwatch 2’s Winter Event is Back with Festive Skins and… Another Battle Pass?
Overwatch 2’s annual Winter Wonderland holiday event is set to make a festive return to the game on December 19. Blizzard Entertainment recently outlined the exciting features awaiting players during Winter Wonderland 2023, featuring the revival of classic game modes and the introduction of new Legendary skins for prominent heroes, including Sojourn, Mercy, Tracer, Baptiste,…
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The Winter Sale on GOG is Now Underway
The CD Projekt-owned distribution site, GOG, has launched its annual winter sale, and it’s not the only one, as numerous gaming platforms and websites are preparing their end-of-year discounts. The GOG winter sale, which runs until January 4, includes a wide variety of game titles, both classic/retro, and contemporary. Some notable discounts include the original…
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Gameplay Systems Demonstrated in Shiren the Wanderer: The Serpentcoil Island Mystery Dungeon
Spike Chunsoft has released an engaging new trailer for the highly anticipated roguelike dungeon-crawler game, Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island. The captivating three-minute video offers a sneak peek into some of its gameplay systems, including the brand new Monster Dojo and Parallel Mode features designed to thrill its dedicated fanbase. The…
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Uniqlo’s Metal Gear Solid T-shirts Return is a Christmas Blessing
Uniqlo has teamed up with Konami over the past decade and a half to create an exclusive line of T-shirts celebrating the Metal Gear franchise. Although the original collections were only temporarily available, they have now made a comeback just in time for the festive season. The assortment of six short-sleeved graphic T-shirts, adorned with…
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Activision Blizzard Pays $54 Million to Settle Gender Discrimination Lawsuit in California
Microsoft-owned gaming company, Activision Blizzard, has agreed to settle a landmark lawsuit alleging a culture of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, paying about $54 million. Initiated by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) in July 2021, the lawsuit claimed the company upheld a harmful “frat boy” culture, prompting staff walkouts and executive resignations. However, the…
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Over 10 Million Units of Persona 5 Series Sold Globally
Atlus has announced that the Persona 5 series made a significant achievement, having sold 10 million units worldwide. In appreciation of the milestone, Shigenori Soejima, the series character designer, created a piece of art featuring characters Joker and Morgana expressing gratitude to fans for their support. As part of the celebration, Atlus released a series…
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Bearded Santa Suit Awarded to Players in Final Fantasy XIV’s Starlight Celebration 2023
Final Fantasy XIV has kicked off its newest seasonal event, the 2023 Starlight Celebration. This limited-time holiday and Christmas-themed event rewards players with a new full outfit— the Unorthodox Saint’s Set, a Santa Claus-like cosmetic glamour armor, for participating in the ‘Blue Starlight’ event quest in Gridania. The celebration is the game’s yearly tradition linked…