Tag: Gaming Industry
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Gearbox CEO Responds to Borderlands 4 Pricing Concerns Among Gamers
Randy Pitchford, the vocal CEO of Gearbox, has recently addressed concerns raised by fans about the potential $80 price tag for their upcoming release, Borderlands 4. In response to a fan expressing doubt about the increased price, Pitchford commented that true fans would find a way to afford the game. This comes after significant price…
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Near Cancellation of Final Fantasy XI by Square Enix
In an exceptional dialogue with Yoji Fujito, the distinguished producer and director of the globally acclaimed game Final Fantasy XI, intriguing inside stories about the game and its near-future were revealed. Fujito shared that the powerhouse behind the title, Square Enix, was on the brink of adopting a different strategy for the game in 2024,…
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GTA VI Set to Launch in Roughly Twelve Months
After a period of waiting, Rockstar Games broke its silence about the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), announcing a new release date set for 2026. Initially pegged for a 2025 debut, the additional development time aims to ensure the game’s result satisfies the highest standard of quality. Now, fans eagerly anticipate the…
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US Tariffs Delay Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
The gaming community was set abuzz when Nintendo announced that the pre-order dates for its highly anticipated console, the Nintendo Switch 2, would not be going ahead on 9th April 2025 as previously decided. As revealed in their press statement, this decision was prompted by the recent wave of tariffs announced by the United States…
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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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Mountaintop Announces End of Spectre Divide Service in 30 Days
Spectre Divide, a game that created considerable anticipation at launch, first went live for the PC via Steam on September 3, 2024. Subsequently, it made its entry into PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series platforms on February 25, 2025, coinciding with the onset of the game’s premiere season. However, sadly, this multi-platform adventure game didn’t garner…
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Monster Hunter Wilds Surpasses Eight Million Sales in Three Days
In a stunning display of commercial success, Monster Hunter Wilds, the much-anticipated title from gaming giant Capcom, has reportedly amassed above eight million sales in a record-breaking span of just three days, the esteemed company declared. This extraordinary sales milestone exemplifies the fastest achievement for any of Capcom’s titles in the past. At the same…
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Dragon Age Vet’s Game Reportedly Axed by Wizards of the Coast
In an unexpected turn of events, renowned game development company, Wizards of the Coast seems to have called off its ambitious AAA game development project at the Skeleton Key Studio. The exact nature and details of the game remain largely enshrouded in mystery; however, considering that the studio prominently portrays itself as a creator of…
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Marvel Rivals’ NA Team Laid Off Despite Explosive Success
The gaming community has been taken by storm this year with Marvel Rivals, a game that has already amassed a substantial fan base. Within the competitive world of Steam, Marvel Rivals has attracted hundreds of thousands of active users, quickly making it one of the dominant games of the year. However, it’s not all sunshine…
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Marvel Rivals Dev Reports Staff Layoffs
In a surprising plot twist that emerged from the world of video game development, the North American team responsible for shaping the immersive superhero game, “Marvel Rivals,” has recently been affected by a wave of job cuts. Thaddeus Sasser, who held a significant role as one of the game’s directors, revealed through a post on…
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Supplier Faulted for NES Carts Damaging Consoles, Claims Limited Run
Limited Run Games, a reputable publisher of retro video games, recently verified allegations that they released game cartridges that could potentially harm NES gaming consoles. The issue was reported to be caused by a switch in the production supplier, and Limited Run Games has subsequently expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused. Earlier in the week,…
