Tag: Gaming News
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All Announcements from Nintendo Direct, August 2024
Nintendo introduced a new format for its live Nintendo Direct broadcast in August, with a mixture of Partner news and Indie World content. The 40-minute broadcast featured news, trailers, and announcements from both major third-party developers and independent teams. Despite desires for details on its “Nintendo Switch successor”, slated for release in 2025, Nintendo did…
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The Release of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is Postponed Again
The game Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which was initially scheduled to be launched on October 10, 2024, has experienced another delay according to its creators at Level-5. The original release was expected in 2023, however, it has been postponed several times. Despite the delay, Level-5 promises to share new details about…
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Niantic Hints at Launch of Pokémon Go Sword and Shield Starters, Along with Forthcoming Max Out Event
Niantic has released a teaser for the upcoming Max Out event in Pokémon Go, featuring the much-awaited Generation 8 ensemble. The event, running from September 3 to December 3, will see the entrance of fan-favorite starters Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble from Pokémon Sword and Shield, who represent the Grass, Fire, and Water Types. The teaser…
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DDoS Attacks Impact FFXIV Over the Weekend
Square Enix confirmed a series of DDoS attacks on the popular MMORPG FFXIV between August 23-25, 2024, that affected Data Centers and disrupted gameplay globally. The company responded promptly, trying to mitigate the attacks and keep disruption at a minimum, with two major assaults causing trouble for users trying to log in and play the…
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Valve Officially Recognizes Deadlock, a Game That Players Have Been Enjoying for Months
Valve has officially revealed its new game, Deadlock, which is currently in semi-private testing. The game, presented as a 6v6 MOBA hero shooter still in early development, blends third-person shooter mechanics with MOBA elements such as attacking enemy objectives, demolishing defenses, buying upgrades and leading minions across lanes. Its store page on Valve’s platform went…
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The Cho Aniki Collection set to release in Japan on December 12
Edia has revealed that they will be releasing the Cho Aniki Collection for Switch in Japan on December 12. It will retail for 7,480 yen and there will be a Limited Edition priced at 16,280 yen. This Limited Edition will include the soundtrack CD, a set of pins, as well as a square hologram seal…
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“Bloomtown: A Different Story” Set to Launch on September 24
The turn-based RPG ‘Bloomtown: A Different Story’ is set to release on September 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, as announced by publishers Twin Sails Interactive and developers Different Sense Games and Lazy Bear Games. This JRPG offers a unique blend of turn-based combat, monster taming,…
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Stellaris announces September release for new Cosmic Storms expansion that will engulf the galaxy
Paradox Interactive has unveiled its new Stellaris: Cosmic Storms expansion for the sci-fi strategy game, slated for a PC launch on September 10, 2024. Included in this expansion are a host of fresh technologies and edicts to combat the novel Cosmic Storm threat, the innovative Storm Chaser origin, and two enticing precursor stories. The expansion…
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Trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard Leaked Ahead of Schedule, October Set as Release Date
The release date for the upcoming video game, “Dragon Age: The Veilguard,” has been inadvertently revealed through a prematurely released trailer. The trailer provides glimpses of gameplay footage and character Solas from “Dragon Age: Inquisition,” finally unveiling the game’s title and announcing a launch date of October 31. The official announcement of the release date…
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Shadow Shutdown of Final Fantasy XIV European Data Center
Square Enix, in June 2024, launched the Final Fantasy XIV European Data Center Shadow to alleviate congestion during the Dawntrail expansion, but it’s set to shut down in late August 2024. The center housed four worlds, Innocence, Pixie, Titania, and Tycoon, all of which experienced congestion after the launch. The company is advising players to…
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Screenshots of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Reveal New Storyline Episodes and World Locations
Square Enix has unveiled new information and screenshots for the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The game is due for release on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) on November 14. The remake offers several fresh perspectives, including a spotlight on the protagonist’s father, Ortega. New scenes and…
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‘Definitive’ Re-release of Doom and Doom II Loaded with Upgrades
Bethesda has surprise-released an updated combination of Doom and Doom II, aptly named “Doom + Doom II”. The re-release, a free update for current owners of the original games, includes a new single-player episode along with the ability to play online cross-platform deathmatch multiplayer. The package also includes an array of add-ons like Sigil, an…