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Early Access Launch of Wizard of Legend II Scheduled for October 3
Humble Games and Dead Mage have announced that Wizard of Legend II, a roguelike action game, will debut as an Early Access game on PC via Steam on October 3. The Early Access version will allow for two-player cooperative play, and when it fully launches, the final two biomes and four-player cooperative play will be…
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Spencer Affirms No Games Cancelled as Xbox Cuts 650 More Staff Positions
Microsoft is continuing a series of layoffs, with a further 650 people from its gaming division losing their jobs. This follows the previous retrenchment of 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees and closure of several game studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. The company’s gaming head, Phil Spencer, maintains that no games have been…
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“PS5 Pro Officially Unveiled with a Staggering $700 Price Tag”
Sony recently unveiled the PS5 Pro during the PS5 Technical Presentation hosted by Mark Cerny. The key focus of the presentation was the improved framerate capabilities of the new system, as developers are reportedly seeking framerates higher than the conventional 30fps or 60fps. Apparently, gamers tend to prefer Performance over Fidelity most of the time.…
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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Sega Dreamcast with Exclusive New Merchandise from Limited Run
Providing a unique twist on skate decks, LR presents a skateboard deck that no one saw coming – all you have to bring are the trucks and wheels. They’re also giving a nod to Sega, designing a coin that exemplifies what international currency would look like if Sega had the chance to make those decisions.…
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The Price of PS5 Controllers Has Now Increased
Sony has increased the cost of their standard PS5 DualSense controllers by $5 with the black and white versions now retailing at $75, up from $70, while other editions have gone from $75 to $80. However, deals can still be found with retailers such as Antonline via Amazon offering the black and white versions at…
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New Vocation and Party Customisation Revealed for Dragon Quest III HD-2D
Square Enix has unveiled new screenshots and game features for the anticipated Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The game starts in the kingdom of Aliahan, where the protagonist, the child of Ortega, is ordered to fulfill their father’s quest on their 16th birthday. Players will now have exciting new party customisation options, including a fresh…
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Zodd and Skull Knight to be Featured in Black Desert Online Berserk Collaboration
Black Desert Online is planning another Berserk collaboration event, set for September 5-19, 2024. Throughout this period, players will have the opportunity to engage with characters Nosferatu Zodd and Skull Knight, acquiring special collaboration items along the way. There will also be cosmetic sets for Guts, Griffith, and Schierke available for purchase using the in-game…
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The Mobile Version of Balatro Will Also Be Featured on Apple Arcade
LocalThunk and PlayStack have declared that Balatro, the roguelike deckbuilder game based on Poker, will be available on Android and iOS platforms from September 26, 2024 onwards. On the same day, an Apple Arcade release of the game will also launch. The game, which is currently $6.99 per month on Apple Arcade and $9.99 on…
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Cute Demons Highlighted in Shin Megami Tensei Ring Collection
Takara Tomy is set to launch mini fashionable rings inspired by popular demons from the Shin Megami Tensei series in late September 2024. Available via gacha machines at a cost of 300 JPY ($2.10) per try, there are five distinct variations – Jack Frost, Jack-o’-Lantern, Black Frost, Decarabia, and Chironnupu. These 30mm rings each feature…
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Square Enix Participates in a New Funding Campaign for Metaverse
V Corporation, a metaverse monetization company, is raising funds with the aid of Square Enix Holdings and other Japanese firms including the Sony Startup Acceleration Program, Nippon Venture Capital, FGG Venture Business Partners, and Itochu Corporation. Hideaki Uehara, General Manager of Investment and Business Development Department at Square Enix, praised V Corporation while expressing belief…
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Creators of Risk of Rain Shift to Valve, Ceasing Development on Future Game
Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse, co-founders of Hopoo Games, the studio behind Risk of Rain, have announced their move to Valve to develop new games. Several other team members from Hopoo Games are also joining them at Valve. Subsequently, Hopoo Games has ceased development on its unannounced title, a decision acknowledged with gratitude toward Valve…
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Switch Off the UI and Activate 90s Filter in Silent Hill 2 Remake
Konami and Bloober Team have unveiled two new features for their Silent Hill 2 remake: the ability to turn off the user interface (UI) for a more immersive experience, and an optional 90s filter to mimic the look of the original PlayStation 2 game. The UI-free mode provides a clearer view around the game’s protagonist,…
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