Tag: Online gaming
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College Football Squad Receives World of Warcraft Transformation
In a surprising twist within the gaming and sports communities, the prominent game developer Blizzard has disclosed a unique partnership with the University of Washington. This venture plans to transform the university into a “University of Warcraft” for an eventful week, leading up to the highlight match between the Washington Huskies and UCLA. Shaking up…
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Overwatch 2 Revives Original Thrill in Classic Mode
Blizzard, the revered developer and publisher, recently revealed that its celebrated sequel, Overwatch 2, will introduce a temporary new mode. Surprisingly, this update doesn’t attempt to innovate but rather takes a page out of its predecessor’s book, infusing the game with a palpable sense of nostalgia. They have labeled this mode “Overwatch: Classic,” which gamers…
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Path of Exile 2 Early Access Delayed to December 6
Gaming enthusiasts eagerly waiting for the Early Access launch of Path of Exile 2 under the banner of Grinding Gear Games will have to postpone their excitement a bit longer. The gaming company announced a delay of the launch to December 6 instead of the previously communicated date of November 15. This recent development was…
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Riot Unveils Arcane Season 2 In-Game Content Across Titles
As the thrilling conclusion to Arcane, the animated series deeply rooted in the phenomenal universe of the popular game League of Legends, draws near, a wave of celebratory events and new content is emerging across the landscape of Riot Games. The universe inhabited by characters such as Vi, Jinx, and Caitlyn is not merely confined…
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Fortnite Introduces Parental Controls with Playtime Limits and Warnings
Gaming giant Epic Games is incorporating a new set of time limit controls into its blockbuster game Fortnite and the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). This is being considered a ray of hope for parents trying to limit their children’s gaming time while keeping them engaged in a controlled and healthy manner. The controls make…
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Deadlock Cheaters Morph into Frogs: Players Vote on Fate
In a playful yet stringent measure to combat irregularities, Valve has incorporated a novel form of punishment for unscrupulous players in its soon-to-be-released laney shooter, Deadlock. Instead of banishing the culprits straightaway, the gaming company has enriched its anti-cheating protocols through a quirky twist: converting the cheaters into frogs—subject to a majority vote by their…
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Switch Online Expands Its Library with Four New SNES Games
Nintendo Switch Online, the gaming giant’s premiere online service, has recently broadened its offering by incorporating four more classic Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) games into its virtual arcade. While the announcement at first glance seems exciting, a deeper look has revealed it as another attempt by Nintendo to inflate their library with limited appeal…
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Collaboration between Metaphor Re:Fantazio and Kung Fu Tea Now Official
Video game developer ATLUS has revealed a unique marketing strategy designed to expand the reach of its upcoming release, Metaphor Re:Fantazio. Straying from conventional advertising campaigns often seen within the industry, ATLUS is joining forces with the famous tea retailer, Kung Fu Tea, to generate an extra buzz of anticipation among gamers and tea enthusiasts…
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Nintendo Reveals 4 SNES Games to be Added to Online Switch Library
Nintendo is expanding its Nintendo Switch Online library with the introduction of four Super NES games from the early 1990s. The first to hit the library is “Battletoads Double Dragon”, a crossover beat-’em-up from renowned studio Rare that was released in 1993. The action game sees characters from the Double Dragon and Battletoads franchises teaming…
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Pearl Abyss Reveals Almost an Hour of Direct Gameplay Footage from Crimson Desert
Pearl Abyss, the Korean game developer and publisher, has unveiled a significant 52-minute gameplay video for their highly anticipated open-world action RPG, Crimson Desert. The video focuses on the early segments of the game where avid players take the torch as Kliff, the leader of the Greymanes. Kliff strives to travel across the vast landscape…
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Zodd and Skull Knight to be Featured in Black Desert Online Berserk Collaboration
Black Desert Online is planning another Berserk collaboration event, set for September 5-19, 2024. Throughout this period, players will have the opportunity to engage with characters Nosferatu Zodd and Skull Knight, acquiring special collaboration items along the way. There will also be cosmetic sets for Guts, Griffith, and Schierke available for purchase using the in-game…
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Square Enix Participates in a New Funding Campaign for Metaverse
V Corporation, a metaverse monetization company, is raising funds with the aid of Square Enix Holdings and other Japanese firms including the Sony Startup Acceleration Program, Nippon Venture Capital, FGG Venture Business Partners, and Itochu Corporation. Hideaki Uehara, General Manager of Investment and Business Development Department at Square Enix, praised V Corporation while expressing belief…