Tag: Online gaming
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Global Edition of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Ceases Operations on October 30
Square Enix has declared the closure of its free-to-play mobile RPG, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, effective October 30, 2024. Initially launched more than eight years ago, this decision, however, won’t affect the Japanese version of the game. The game creators issued an apology to the players, mentioning it was a challenging decision due to maintenance…
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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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Early Access Release of Path of Exile 2 Scheduled for November
Grinding Gear Games has announced an Early Access release of its free-to-play action RPG, Path of Exile 2. The pre-release version will be available from November 15, 2024, on multiple platforms that include PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This sequel will function independently from the original Path of Exile game; still, any…
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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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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to be Added to Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance on August 9
Nintendo is set to add Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online on August 9. In the game, you are unexpectedly thrust into a world where you become a Pokemon, capable of communicating with other Pokemon species. You and a partner Pokemon you select embark on various rescue…
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Densetsu no Starfy 1-3 GBA Games to its Library
Nintendo has revealed that the first three installments of the Densetsu no Starfy GBA series will be included in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass. Available only in Japan previously, these platformer games follow the adventure of the star prince, who journeys underwater in quests ranging from a quest to return home to rescuing his…
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Final Fantasy 14 Prepares for Dawntrail Login Rush by Planning Travel Restrictions and Addressing AFK Players
The release of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker in December 2021 was remembered for its technical difficulties and hours-long login queues due to server issues. This was caused by an unprecedented number of players who logged in to play the final installment of the Hydelyn-Zodiark saga. As the next expansion, Dawntrail, is soon to be launched,…
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Witness 1,000 Twitch Users Trying to Conquer the Initial Level of Doom
The iconic game, Doom, was recently converted into an ASCII version and played by 1,000 simultaneous Twitch viewers in an entertaining experiment led by YouTuber ThePrimeagen. The video recording contains complex information about the conversion and compression processes that enabled the classic FPS to be playable via a chat log, intriguing yet challenging for those…
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Shovel Knight’s 10th Anniversary to feature Online co-op Multiplayer in Latest Shovel Of Hope DX Edition
Shovel Knight, the retro platformer that has birthed numerous spin-offs over a ten-year span, is commemorating its anniversary with the release of an ultimate edition from Yacht Club Games. The new edition is titled ‘Shovel Of Hope DX’ and combines both old and new features from the original game, such as the ability to save…
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Ahri’s Ban Rate Skyrockets Following the Release of Her Highly-Priced New Skin in League of Legends
The Immortalized Legend Ahri skin, the latest offering from League of Legends, has sparked controversy due to its steep price tag of around $500 for an extra tier. The skin, created to honor Faker, the inaugural inductee into Riot’s ‘League of Legends esports Hall of Fame’, or Hall of Legends, led to Ahri’s in-game ban…
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“$450 Bundle Introduced in League of Legends, Fans Respond With Surprise”
Riot Games raised the stakes with its latest League of Legends bundles as tribute to esports legend, Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok. Celebrating Faker’s induction into the company’s Hall of Legends, three bundle tiers have been released. The highest bundle, the Signature Immortalized Legend Collection, is priced at an astonishing $450 or 59,260 RP, offering exclusive content…
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60% Discount Offered in Final Fantasy XIV Sale
In anticipation of the new Dawntrail expansion, Square Enix has announced a 60% off sale on Final Fantasy XIV which will conclude on June 11, 2024. The offer, which seems to only apply to Windows PC and Mac users, includes major discounts on game editions like the Endwalker, the Complete Edition, and the Complete Collector’s…