Tag: Gaming Community
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Cyan Worlds Cuts Team in Half, Laying Off 12 Developers
There is never a joy in conveying difficult news, particularly when it pertains to layoffs within the gaming studio credited for concepts such as “Myst” and “Riven” – Cyan Worlds. The studio has just recently gone through an excruciatingly difficult phase, announcing layoffs for 12 of its team members. This drastic move has led to…
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Blizzard Confirms 2026 BlizzCon Return
Marking a triumphant comeback, the extraordinary congregation of ardent Blizzard Entertainment enthusiasts, BlizzCon, is gearing up to be held in Anaheim once again in 2026. The delightful news made its way to the gaming community on a Tuesday, as Blizzard revealed that the much-anticipated event is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026. The gaming firm shared…
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Chrono Trigger’s 30th Anniversary Marks Plans for Extended Universe
Gaming enthusiasts worldwide have a reason to celebrate. The epic role-playing game, Chrono Trigger, first debuted on Super Famicom in 1995 and will be ringing in its 30th anniversary on March 11 exclusively in Japan. Despite its age, the game has not lost its appeal, still boasting a substantial fanbase and an ongoing influence in…
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Overwatch 2 Revives Original Thrill in Classic Mode
Blizzard, the revered developer and publisher, recently revealed that its celebrated sequel, Overwatch 2, will introduce a temporary new mode. Surprisingly, this update doesn’t attempt to innovate but rather takes a page out of its predecessor’s book, infusing the game with a palpable sense of nostalgia. They have labeled this mode “Overwatch: Classic,” which gamers…
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Nintendo Requests Secrecy During Mystery Switch Online Playtest
In a major move that has generated considerable buzz in the gaming industry, Nintendo recently extended invitations to selected participants for its enigmatic Switch Online Playtest. While the specific details surrounding the program remain shrouded in mystery, Nintendo has made a notable request to those lucky game enthusiasts who received an invite: Stay mum about…
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Ryujinx Nintendo Switch Emulator Goes Offline
Reservation of gaming titles’ legacy and adaptability in a modern setup has been transformed by emulation. Gaming enthusiasts have seen the rise of programs that are capable of replicating gaming consoles on personal computers. Yuzu and Ryujinx have been among the notable software that offered Nintendo Switch emulation, allowing gamers to play and experience Nintendo…
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Deadlock Cheaters Morph into Frogs: Players Vote on Fate
In a playful yet stringent measure to combat irregularities, Valve has incorporated a novel form of punishment for unscrupulous players in its soon-to-be-released laney shooter, Deadlock. Instead of banishing the culprits straightaway, the gaming company has enriched its anti-cheating protocols through a quirky twist: converting the cheaters into frogs—subject to a majority vote by their…
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After a 13-Year Run, The Xbox Ambassador Program is Ending – Insights into the Why and What’s to Follow
Microsoft recently made an announcement regarding the closure of the Xbox Ambassadors program, a successful program that has been operational for the past 13 years. The tech giant expressed its profound gratitude towards its fans for their unwavering support of the program throughout its run, but stated that necessary adjustments to fit “the needs of…
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Site ROMhacking.net is Shutting Down
ROMhacking.net, a popular hub for fan-made ROM translations, hacks, patches, and tools, is shutting down, according to the site administrator, Nightcrawler. Launched in 2004 as a successor to another fallen site, The Repository (ROMhacking.com), ROMhacking.net will continue to allow access to existing tools, patches, and documentation for homebrew games, fan translations, and hacks. Forum discussions…
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Masahiro Sakurai Filmed His Last Episode for His YouTube Channel
Masahiro Sakurai has announced the completion of the final episode for his YouTube channel “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games”. Sakurai revealed this on his Twitter account, while noting that the release date is yet to be determined as other regular episodes will precede it. The decision to conclude the series was made public in early…
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After 28 Years, Super Mario 64 Enthusiasts Successfully Unlock the Game’s ‘Inaccessible’ Door
A player named Alexpalix1 has solved one of the lingering mysteries in Nintendo 64’s classic Super Mario 64 game. The previously unreachable door, located in the Cool, Cool Mountain world and guarded by invisible barriers, has been unlocked through a strategic gameplay by Alex who exploited the mother penguin’s hit box in the game area…
