Gaming Industry
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Wingspan, a game that launched in 2019 as a traditional board game before its 2020 release on the Switch eShop, is finally getting a physical Switch release on July 31. The Special Edition, which includes several bonuses, is now available for pre-order for $40. The strategic card game, celebrated for its stunning artwork, involves players…
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Sega Considers a Global Release for Persona 5 Mobile Spin-off, The Phantom X, Not Quite Finished Yet
Atlus, the acclaimed video game developer, may soon bid farewell to their successful franchise, Persona 5, following seven years of related spin-off game releases. However, fans are eagerly anticipating the global launch of another Persona 5 game, Persona 5: The Phantom X. Sega recently hinted at this possibility during their 2024 fiscal report, indicating the…
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In an effort to reallocate resources and priorities, Xbox Game Studios is closing several of its game studios, including Arkane Austin, the Redfall developer, Tango Gameworks, the Hi-Fi Rush developer and Alpha Dog Studios among others. Staff in affected studios will be relocated or, in some cases, the studios will be completely shut down. The…
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During the fiscal year 2024, Nintendo reported selling 15.7 million Switch consoles, accordingly raising their lifetime sales up to 141.32 million units. Although this outcome fell short of the previous year, the company remains content with the figures and has boldly signalled plans to sell at least an additional 13.5 million units by March next…
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Customers who bought D: The Game The Collector’s Edition for the 3DO were disappointed to find that Limited Run Games (LRG) had shipped the product with burned CD-R discs instead of pressed discs, rendering them unplayable on the system. Following online outcry from users such as Voultar, LRG announced on social media that it would…
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Dungeons of Hinterberg, a blend of single-player action RPG and social simulation game, is set to launch on Xbox Series and PC via Steam on July 18. The game, which is announced by publisher Curve Games and developer Microbird, will also be accessible through the Xbox Game Pass. Set in the scenic alpine village of…
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The popular annual gaming convention BlizzCon, hosted by Blizzard, has been cancelled for 2024, the company announced recently. The decision came after taking careful considerations over the past year. Blizzard reassured fans that they are still eager to continue the event in future years. In the meantime, they plan to participate in other industry trade…
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Swedish video game titan Embracer is changing its name and splitting into three separate companies, according to a recent announcement. Present Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors will set up a new holding company to be the majority shareholder of all three companies; the name of this new holding entity has not yet been revealed. Wingefors has…
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Ahead of a fiscal 2024 earnings report, Capcom has adjusted their estimated earnings due to strong sales from its game catalog, specifically Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Street Fighter 6. Capcom has increased its net sales forecast by 8.9% resulting in a new estimate of 152,400 million yen ($979 million) for the fiscal year, showing an…
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Swedish studio, Avalanche, known for the development of Just Cause, has now become the latest game industry to form a union with more than 100 staff entering an agreement with local labour unions. The deal means Avalanche has now fostered a collective bargaining agreement with Unionen and Engineers of Sweden to cover all employees based…
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Former Blizzard president, Mike Ybarra, recently suggested the option for players to tip developers after completing a game. His idea, prompted by his own awe-inspiring reactions to games like Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, explores its intended application to $70 games, letting players show…
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The option to alter armor cosmetics, also known as “transmog,” has been an ongoing topic since the release of Helldivers 2. However, it’s now confirmed that this feature will never be incorporated into the game. Although players can experiment with different protective gear using both earned and premium currency, a system that allows them to…