Tag: Gaming Industry

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong Progresses Amidst Fan Hysteria Over Cake Image

    Hollow Knight: Silksong Progresses Amidst Fan Hysteria Over Cake Image

    The fervor surrounding the much-awaited sequel to Hollow Knight, Silksong, has undoubtedly caused a buzz in the gaming community. This stemmed from a series of cryptic activities on social media by none other than William Pellen, the co-director of Team Cherry, the masterminds behind the Hollow Knight franchise. These unexplained events ignited a wildfire of…

  • Sony Scraps Unrevealed Live Service ‘God of War’ Game

    Sony Scraps Unrevealed Live Service ‘God of War’ Game

    In recent times, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has been noteworthy for its investment in the development of live service videogames; however, a significant shift has been observed. Just a few years ago, they had a commendable list of these games queued for release, a number that has been gradually dwindling over time. From a robust…

  • Amazon Halts Preorders for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

    Amazon Halts Preorders for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

    Devotees of the Metroid series have been chomping at the bit for nearly two decades, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. After an official announcement of the sequel in June 2017, preorders were made available on Amazon. Despite the game’s protracted development timeline, the preorders have remained in effect. However, a surprising…

  • US Mounts Sanctions on Tencent Over Assumed Military Connections

    US Mounts Sanctions on Tencent Over Assumed Military Connections

    Within the arena of the gaming industry, Tencent has continued to establish itself as a prominent player whose influence can be seen worldwide. This status is, in no small part, due to Tencent owning Riot Games, which is recognized globally as the creator of the popular online game “League of Legends”. Tencent’s influence is not…

  • Nihon Falcom’s Founder Masayuki Kato Passes Away

    Nihon Falcom’s Founder Masayuki Kato Passes Away

    The gaming world mourns the passing of Japanese video game industry legend, Masayuki Kato, the founder of Nihon Falcom. He passed away at the age of 78 on December 15, 2024. Nihon Falcom shared this news without releasing any details pertaining to the cause of the death, respecting the wishes of Masayuki Kato’s family to…

  • Giant Expansion for Palworld Coming this December

    Giant Expansion for Palworld Coming this December

    In the recent years, Studio Pocketpair has startled critics and fans alike with its innovative and exciting survival game, Palworld. This game effortlessly harnesses the exciting realm of monster-infused gameplay to create a unique offering in the gaming world that has been nothing short of remarkable. The studio’s continued commitment towards the progression of its…

  • Sony Eyes FromSoftware’s Parent Firm Kadokawa Group

    Sony Eyes FromSoftware’s Parent Firm Kadokawa Group

    Sony, the renowned PlayStation creator, has recently unveiled its intentions to acquire Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, in an exclusive exchange with Yahoo Japan. This disclosure could signal a turning point for devotees of gaming and anime alike. However, as the transaction is yet to be settled, it is recommended to keep the hype…

  • Ryosuke Yoshida Moves from Ouka Studios to Square Enix

    In one of the latest developments in the world of gaming, renowned game director Ryosuke Yoshida, known for his most recent work, ‘Visions of Mana,’ has seceded from Ouka Studios, a subsidiary of NetEase Games, and is now counted amongst the ranks of Square Enix. Yoshida, vindicating his decision, took to social media to give…

  • Website Chronicles PlayStation History, PS2 Sales Surpass 160 Million

    As we inch closer to the 30th anniversary of PlayStation on December 3, Sony Interactive Entertainment has taken an impressive leap into nostalgia. The technologically advanced company has unveiled an interactive timeline, chronicling the rich history of its remarkable PlayStation consoles. This comprehensive new virtual destination provides a detailed exploration of all the PlayStation generations,…

  • Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Announcement Despite Falling Switch Sales

    Gaming powerhouse Nintendo’s president has confirmed that the announcement timeline for the highly-anticipated Switch 2 remains unaltered and is set to be released by March 2025. This comes in the wake of a significant dip in the sales of the current Switch console. Nintendo’s most recent financial assessment showed a 31% drop in sales of…

  • Remedy Recovers Majority of Alan Wake 2’s Development Costs

    Remedy Recovers Majority of Alan Wake 2’s Development Costs

    Renowned video game developer, Remedy, seems to have another notable victory under its belt with the continued success of its latest project, Alan Wake 2. Recent reports confirm that by the end of September, the company had recouped the considerable bulk of the development and marketing expenses for the game. This feat hardly comes as…

  • ReFantazio Hits 1 Million Sales in Just One Day

    ReFantazio Hits 1 Million Sales in Just One Day

    In recent gaming news, “Metaphor: ReFantazio” developed by Atlus is taking the world by storm. Since its launch date on October 11, the game – published by Sega – has surpassed the one million sales mark, branding it the fastest-selling game in Atlus’ history. This is a monumental achievement, as it has broken the impressive…