Tag: Game updates
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Nintendo To Close Animal Crossing Mobile Game, Plans To Develop Paid Offline Replacement
Nintendo has revealed its intention to close down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, a mobile-only version of the popular life sim, seven years after its inception in 2017. The online service will be discontinued in November 2024, making the game unplayable. However, Nintendo has also announced a silver lining: the development of a paid offline version…
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“Diablo 4 Introduces a Unique, Never-before-Seen Dungeon Boasting Exclusive Rewards”
Blizzard has released a wealth of new details on the upcoming Diablo 4 “Vessel of Hatred” expansion set to launch in October. The expansion introduces a sizeable cooperative dungeon, the Dark Citadel, where players must collaborate to access exclusive rewards. Governed by the First Khazra, this unique dungeon necessitates teamwork, recommending a full party of…
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QuakeCon: Upgraded and Ultimate Editions of DOOM and DOOM II Now Available
Bethesda has announced that enhanced, definitive rereleases of the iconic games DOOM and DOOM II are now available for download or upgrade. Revealed at QuakeCon, the new release includes a wealth of upgrades and new content, with the package offering a total of 187 mission maps and 43 deathmatch maps. Some of the enhancements include…
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Shadow Shutdown of Final Fantasy XIV European Data Center
Square Enix, in June 2024, launched the Final Fantasy XIV European Data Center Shadow to alleviate congestion during the Dawntrail expansion, but it’s set to shut down in late August 2024. The center housed four worlds, Innocence, Pixie, Titania, and Tycoon, all of which experienced congestion after the launch. The company is advising players to…
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Screenshots of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Reveal New Storyline Episodes and World Locations
Square Enix has unveiled new information and screenshots for the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The game is due for release on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) on November 14. The remake offers several fresh perspectives, including a spotlight on the protagonist’s father, Ortega. New scenes and…
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Significant Changes are Coming to Diablo 4 Bosses in Season 5
According to Blizzard in a recent livestream, Diablo 4 Season 5, launching August 6, will bring significant changes to world bosses and endgame Pit dungeon bosses. World bosses will now feature a “resilience” mechanic designed to normalize damage, forcing players to face the bosses and their attacks directly instead of easily eliminating them. Endgame Pit…
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Summer Update for Stellar Blade Provides New Outfits for Eve
Sony has announced the introduction of a new Stellar Blade Summer Update set to roll out on July 25, 2024, via an official PlayStation social media post. This update adds new outfits, as well as a new location – the Great Desert Oasis. The announcement includes a screenshot of a character, Eve, fishing at this…
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Destiny 2 Simplifies Acquiring Exotic Class Items and Brave Weapons
Bungie has announced that it will improve drop rates of Exotic class items and Brave Arsenal weapons in Destiny 2, starting from August. According to Bungie’s recent blog post, the updates will make it easier for players to obtain the items, changing the current system where Exotic class items drop only from chests at the…
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Larian Studios hints at the upcoming new features in the next patch for Baldur’s Gate 3
Larian Studios has provided an update on its forthcoming developments for the next Baldur’s Gate 3 update, Patch 7, which is set to be released in September. The patch promises the inclusion of official mod support in conjunction with a toolkit for players to create modifications to suit their gaming style. The toolkit promises to…
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Densetsu no Starfy 1-3 GBA Games to its Library
Nintendo has revealed that the first three installments of the Densetsu no Starfy GBA series will be included in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass. Available only in Japan previously, these platformer games follow the adventure of the star prince, who journeys underwater in quests ranging from a quest to return home to rescuing his…
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In 2025, WayForward Revives Sigma Star Saga, the Sci-Fi Shmup RPG for Current Consoles, PC, and Game Boy Advance
WayForward announced during their Anime Expo 2024 panel that their 2005 sci-fi shoot ’em up role-playing game, Sigma Star Saga, will be re-released on modern consoles and PC in 2025. They also plan on offering a Game Boy Advance compatible version for traditionalists. The game’s return is a collaborative effort, with WayForward partnering with Bandai…
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Cubic Memory Dioramas from Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster
Square Enix has announced new acrylic dioramas inspired by all six titles from the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, now available for pre-order on its Japanese e-Store. Each diorama showcases pixel-based characters and scenes reminiscent of various gameplay moments and cutscenes from the Japanese releases. Dioramas for Final Fantasy III, IV, and VI feature cutscenes,…