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Hironobu Sakaguchi is Continuing his FFXIV Adventure and Penning a New Scenario
Mistwalker CEO Hironobu Sakaguchi recently revealed that the studio is commencing production on a new project as part of their 2024 plans. Though he didn’t outright specify the type of scenario the studio is working on, the developer shared that the project has moved past the plotting phase and is now in the stage of…
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3 Million Copies of Dave the Diver Have Been Sold
In 2023, the video game Dave the Diver emerged as a surprising sensation, receiving numerous accolades and gaining substantial fan support. The game’s manufacturer, Mintrocket, proudly announced on Twitter that it has sold 3 million copies worldwide. Alongside sales success, Dave the Diver garnered recognition in prestigious platforms including The Steam Awards, where it won…
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13-Year-Old Triumphs in NES Tetris Game
For the first time in 34 years, a 13-year-old player, Blue Scuti, has managed to reach the kill screen of the NES version of the classic video game Tetris. Despite the NES version of the game having no official ending, players can theoretically arrive at its kill screen, a point at which the game becomes…
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Jack Black Set to Lead in Minecraft Film
Jack Black is set to star in the upcoming Minecraft movie, according to a report from Deadline. Alongside Black, the cast is expected to include Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and possibly Jason Momoa. The movie is being co-produced by Legendary and Mojang/Microsoft, with Warner Bros. distributing. Legendary has previously garnered success with…
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2023 Steam Awards Winners Unveiled
The annual Steam Awards, dominated by user votes, concluded for this year with the announcement of the winners. Voting was open from December 21 till January 2. Unsurprisingly, many of the victors were top performers last year, with a few surprise titles making the cut. Game of the Year went to Baldur’s Gate 3, a…
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2024 Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Earthbound
In 2024, the classic Nintendo game Earthbound will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. To mark this significant event, the creators have numerous campaigns lined up, including the release of exclusive limited-time merchandise and a number of specials events, some of which will be entirely new endeavors for the Earthbound team. Details about these celebrations can…
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Seeds of Renewal, World of Warcraft 10.2.5, Scheduled for Release on January 16
Blizzard has announced its next update for World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Seeds of Renewal, set to release on January 16. This update will conclude the current storyline of the Dragon Isles and expand the popular Dragonriding feature to all old-world continents where flying is possible. The update also introduces a new system, Azerothian Archives, giving…
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Blizzard Reveals the Most Popular Classes in Diablo 4
In the foreboding world of Diablo 4, Blizzard has revealed that the Sorcerer and Necromancer classes, known for their commanding and versatile abilities, emerged as the favourites in 2023. The alluring combination of powerful magic and strategic summoning has made these classes particularly attractive to players battling the game’s demonic forces. 2023 was also a…
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“Pokemon Unite Welcomes Magikarp and Gyarados in January 2024”
Timi Studio and The Pokemon Company International have announced that Magikarp and Gyarados will feature in Pokemon Unite, starting from January 25, 2024. The reveal also established that Magikarp’s “Splash” attack will be crucial to its evolution process. In the first screenshots of Pokemon Unite, a new gauge connected to the Splash attack can be…
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Legend of Grimrock Set to Launch on Switch
Developer Almost Human has stated that its dungeon-crawling RPG, Legend of Grimrock, is due to debut on Nintendo Switch. Set to release on the Nintendo eShop on January 15, 2024, the Switch version entails a new user interface that complements the console and its controls. The game was originally released in 2012 for PC and…
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Square Enix Explores How AI Might ‘Transform Our Creation Methods’
In a 2024 New Year’s message, Square Enix president, Takashi Kiryu, highlighted the potential impacts of AI on the digital entertainment industry. Kiryu noted that the advancements in AI technology have made it easier to generate and translate text, leading to conversations that can be generated easily. Square Enix, recognizing the vast capabilities of AI…
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Hideo Kojima Gives Progress Report on Death Stranding 2’s Development
Kojima Productions has recently unveiled its plans for the development of two new projects, Death Stranding 2 and OD, set to happen simultaneously. Creator, Hideo Kojima, revealed on Twitter that 2024 would be another year of development for Death Stranding 2, with some ADR work remaining before shifting focus to Japanese voice-overs. While no official…
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