Tag: Online gaming
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Mother 3 Debuts on Nintendo Switch Online for GBA in Japan
Nintendo has announced the release of Mother 3, via the Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance game lineup, during the Japanese February 2024 Nintendo Direct. To commemorate the occasion, Nintendo published a one-minute trailer, beginning at the 23:15 mark of the video, showcasing the game, which is the third and most recent entry in the…
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Helldivers 2 Limits Player Numbers to Prevent Server Crashes
Helldivers 2, the surprise hit developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, has been plagued with several technical issues including server instability and crashes. In a bid to solve these problems, the developers have taken a bold step and capped the game’s concurrent player count at 450,000. This measure is a double-edged sword as it attempts to…
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Record Breaking 1.1 Million Live Players on Palworld Surpass Steam’s Concurrent Record
Palworld, an action-adventure survival game developed by Pocketpair, has astounded the gaming industry with its sudden, unprecedented success on the Steam platform. According to Steam Charts, the game has notched up the highest number of concurrently active players for any paid game in the platform’s history. This unexpected achievement has left both the creators, Pocketpair,…
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‘Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze’: Genshin Impact’s 4.4 Update Set to Launch on January 31
The upcoming 4.4 update for Genshin Impact, “Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze,” set to debut on January 31, will bring with it the annual Lantern Rite celebrated in Liyue and a new region, Chenyu Vale, for players to explore. Players can expect various rewards including Intertwined Fates, a free Liyue four-star character, and a…
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“Steam To Allow Most AI-Generated Games, Given They Are Properly Disclosed”
Indie platform holder Valve has declared a fresh policy for Steam games that adopt AI technology, now requiring developers to divulge how they are utilizing AI tools, including the measures they are taking against live-generated content that might violate the law or infringe copyrights. The company is also launching a new reporting system for infringements.…
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Next Limited Job in FFXIV Will Be Beastmaster
During the FFXIV Fan Festival 2024 keynote, the game’s Director and Producer, Naoki Yoshida, announced that Beastmaster, a new limited job, would be introduced in the latter part of the 7.X series. The Beastmaster will be a unique role with a prospective “collection” feature and it will allow players to play solo or in parties…
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Blizzard Reveals the Most Popular Classes in Diablo 4
In the foreboding world of Diablo 4, Blizzard has revealed that the Sorcerer and Necromancer classes, known for their commanding and versatile abilities, emerged as the favourites in 2023. The alluring combination of powerful magic and strategic summoning has made these classes particularly attractive to players battling the game’s demonic forces. 2023 was also a…
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Prepare for Heavensturn in Final Fantasy XIV!
Final Fantasy XIV is ringing in the New Year with a phenomenal celebration that will leave its players spellbound. This spectacular event is not just a remarkable way for gamers to kick off the New Year, but also an opportunity for them to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of this famed MMORPG. The details…
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Online Features of Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Explored in Detail
Spike Chunsoft has updated the official Japanese website for “Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island”, introducing the game’s online features. Players can now share their dungeon IDs online to either request a rescue mission when their character falls or start a Parallel Play mode. For rescue missions, players get three chances to…
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Discover the New Characters Cloud Retainer Xianyun in Genshin Impact Game
The forthcoming Genshin Impact 4.4 version will introduce two new characters, Cloud Retainer and Gaming. Cloud Retainer, also known as Xianyun, will be seen in her human form for the first time, in addition to her adeptus. She’s classified as a Liyue Harbor resident equipped with Anemo Vision, categorized under the Passerine Herald title, and…
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Bearded Santa Suit Awarded to Players in Final Fantasy XIV’s Starlight Celebration 2023
Final Fantasy XIV has kicked off its newest seasonal event, the 2023 Starlight Celebration. This limited-time holiday and Christmas-themed event rewards players with a new full outfit— the Unorthodox Saint’s Set, a Santa Claus-like cosmetic glamour armor, for participating in the ‘Blue Starlight’ event quest in Gridania. The celebration is the game’s yearly tradition linked…