Tag: Gaming News

  • Funko Causes Shutdown of Itch.io, Claims Website

    Funko Causes Shutdown of Itch.io, Claims Website

    In a startling turn of events, the indie gaming marketplace, operated under the brand name of itch.io, experienced a lengthy period of downtime on a recent Sunday night. The surprisingly extended offline duration was attributed to an automated takedown process initiated on behalf of Funko, the company known for its creation of Funko Pop collectable…

  • Donkey Kong Land III Now Accessible to Switch Online Members

    Donkey Kong Land III Now Accessible to Switch Online Members

    Nintendo Switch Online Enhances Gaming Experience with Donkey Kong Land III In an exciting move in the world of gaming, Nintendo Switch Online has provided its subscribers with access to Donkey Kong Land III, thus completing the handheld trilogy. This progress follows the successful addition of Donkey Kong Land 2 to the service just a…

  • Path of Exile 2 Launch and Pre-Download Timings Announced

    Path of Exile 2 Launch and Pre-Download Timings Announced

    Fans of action role-playing games have cause to celebrate as the much-anticipated sequel, Path of Exile 2, is on the horizon. Developed by the acclaimed Grinding Gear Games (GGG), the fervor surrounding the game’s release is at a fever pitch, particularly with the recent news that Early Access will be made available to preload. This…

  • XDefiant Service Concludes on June 3, 2025

    Ubisoft, a highly regarded game publisher, and Ubisoft San Francisco, its development partner, have disclosed an unfortunate revelation to fans of their multiplayer first-person shooter game, XDefiant. It has been officially announced that the game will be taken off download lists, marking the start of its eventual withdrawal. The game servers are set to cease…

  • 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…

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Expels Over 19,000 Cheaters

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Expels Over 19,000 Cheaters

    In the online gaming world, where developers and cheaters are constantly evolving in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, Activision has initiated a robust measure to maintain the integrity of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Activision recently leverage a fresh tool called Ricochet AI in the Ranked Play mode of this popular first-person…

  • Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Version Arrives on Smartphones

    Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Version Arrives on Smartphones

    In the dynamic world of gaming, highly-anticipated developments are always imminent, promising to raise the bar for enthusiasts globally. Such anticipation surrounded the revelation of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, which first came into the limelight in August 2024. It featured on a list of approved games by China’s National Press and Publication Administration. This was…

  • Blizzard Gears Up for New StarCraft-Inspired Open-World Shooter

    Blizzard Gears Up for New StarCraft-Inspired Open-World Shooter

    In an intriguing turn of events, game giant Blizzard has raised eyebrows with a new job advertisement that alludes to the development of an upcoming open-world shooter game. The recruitment notice spotted by eagle-eyed fans reveals the search for an associate design director who would be a critical player in the development of this new…

  • Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Demo Hits PlayStation and PC

    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Demo Hits PlayStation and PC

    In a recent move to captivate players around the globe, the game, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, dropped a free demo version. The move came in on Thursday and has since been letting gaming enthusiasts delve into the world of this turn-based Role-Playing Game (RPG). The demo provides players with the opportunity to explore the…

  • Final Fantasy IV 3D Joins Apple Arcade Line-up

    Final Fantasy IV 3D Joins Apple Arcade Line-up

    In a recent collaboration between tech behemoth Apple and gaming giant Square Enix, several much-awaited Final Fantasy titles have been announced to be joining the Apple Arcade roster in the forthcoming weeks. The confirmed arrivals include the notable FFIV in 3D — a remake that first made an appearance on the 3DS platform, FFIV: The…

  • Warcraft 3: Reforged 2.0 Update and Warcraft 1 & 2 Remasters Announced

    Warcraft 3: Reforged 2.0 Update and Warcraft 1 & 2 Remasters Announced

    Prominent game developer Blizzard Entertainment is embarking on a mission to rectify one of its biggest missteps. During the celebration of Warcraft’s 30th year anniversary event, much to the excitement of the gaming community, Blizzard revealed significant updates for Warcraft 3: Reforged and confirmed the remasters for the original Warcraft and Warcraft 2. Warcraft 3:…

  • Co-op Platformer Mother Machine Announces Open Beta Playtest

    Co-op Platformer Mother Machine Announces Open Beta Playtest

    The innovative gaming world was abuzz not long ago when Maschinen-Mensch, an indie development studio based in Berlin, revealed their newest gaming masterpiece, codenamed Mother Machine. Unlike their previous creations, notably the highly-praised Curious Expedition series, Mother Machine is charting a bold new direction. It’s a cooperative platformer spiced up with rogue-like elements, appealing to…