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Amazon Games Acquires Open-World Driving Game from Former Forza Horizon Developers
Amazon Games has announced a partnership with Maverick Games, a studio formed by numerous veterans of Playground Games, to create a new narrative-led, open-world driving game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The team includes Mike Brown, Forza Horizon 5’s creative director, who stated that Maverick Games was founded to foster an environment…
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Stellar Blade Leads April Sales, Yet Records Lowest April Sales Since Prototype 2
In April 2024, Stellar Blade, a third-person action game developed by Shift Up, became the top-selling video game in the U.S. It was also the only new release to be included amongst the top 20 best-selling premium games for the month, surpassing other debut games such as Sand Land and Another Crab’s Treasure. Mat Piscatella,…
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“$450 Bundle Introduced in League of Legends, Fans Respond With Surprise”
Riot Games raised the stakes with its latest League of Legends bundles as tribute to esports legend, Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok. Celebrating Faker’s induction into the company’s Hall of Legends, three bundle tiers have been released. The highest bundle, the Signature Immortalized Legend Collection, is priced at an astonishing $450 or 59,260 RP, offering exclusive content…
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Producer of Kerbal Space Program 2 Affirms Extensive Layoffs, Contrary to CEO’s Comments
The Kerbal Space Program 2 producer has confirmed mass layoffs among developer teams at Intercept Games following ambiguous statements from Take-Two Interactive’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick. Despite denial of studio closures by Zelnick, Senior Design Manager Quinn Duffy stated on LinkedIn that Intercept’s team would be laid off as of June 28, praising his colleagues and…
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“Persona 3 Aegis: The First Mission Set to Release in Japan for Switch and PC Steam on June 6”
G-Mode recently announced the Japanese release of “Persona 3 Aegis: The First Mission” for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, slated for June 6. This implies a shift in release tactics for the company, as their previous port “Revelations: Persona Side Story – Otherworldly Tower Arc” had a staggered release with the Nintendo Switch…
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Sony Withdraws Its Interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann Citing ‘Numerous Major Mistakes’
Sony recently retracted an interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann. The tech giant found significant inaccuracies and errors that misrepresented Druckmann’s views on topics like animation, AI, writing, technology, and more. An apology was issued to Druckmann and decision for the interview’s removal was made in coordination with Naughty Dog and SIE. The interview stirred…
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Riviera: The Promised Land Now Accessible on Mobile in Japan
Developer Sting has launched a remastered version of Riviera: The Promised Land on iOS and Android platforms in Japan, retailing at 2,800 yen. This release comes after the Nintendo Switch version was made available in February 2024, and a PC version is still in the pipeline. Though a western launch has not been confirmed, Sting…
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The Global Release Date for Zenless Zone Zero Across PC, PS5, iOS, and Android is Announced
Zenless Zone Zero, a new game set to revolutionize the gaming community, is from the makers of the hit game Genshin Impact. Slated to launch globally on July 4, 2024, it can be played across PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android platforms. The game, despite its anticipation, will not be available on Nintendo Switch or…
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Square Enix Confirms Platforms for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Set to ‘Draw Near’
The eagerly anticipated Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, a recreation of the classic RPG, is set to be released as a multiplatform title. A recent teaser post on Twitter confirmed that the game, developed in the visual style of Square Enix’s acclaimed Octopath Traveler series, will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and…
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Your Steam game backlog cannot be bequeathed in your will
The ever-growing popularity of video games has resulted in many players amassing a substantial portfolio on their Steam account. Nevertheless, a recently discovered legal detail revealed by user delete12345 on ResetEra forum and shared by Ars Technica suggests that these libraries cannot be passed on posthumously. The user had asked Steam’s support team about the…
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Families of Uvalde Shooting Victims File Lawsuit Against Activision, Publisher of Call of Duty, and Meta
Several families of victims of the 2022 Uvalde elementary school shooting are bringing a lawsuit against Call of Duty publisher Activision, Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, and Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting. The lawsuit alleges that all three companies played a role in “grooming” the shooter,…
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Physical Deluxe Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 for PS5 Delayed in North America
Larian Studios, creators of the popular game Baldur’s Gate 3, have indicated that gamers who pre-ordered the deluxe edition for PS5 in North America will now face delays until July. The developers announced via their official Twitter account that manufacturing of the PS5 discs was held up due to production changes beyond their control, extending…
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