Video Game Industry
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Hasbro Ends Giant Skull’s Dungeons & Dragons Project
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5 min read
Hasbro has canceled an in-development Dungeons & Dragons video game that was being created by Giant Skull, the studio led by veteran game director Stig Asmussen. The project had generated early interest because of the talent involved and the strength of the Dungeons & Dragons brand, but it will no longer move forward under its…
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Switch 2 Price Climbs To $500
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4 min read
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will cost more starting in September, with the console’s US price rising from $450 to $500. The company says the increase is necessary, but it also admits that the new price still does not fully offset the growing costs tied to manufacturing and bringing the system to market.…
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After long-standing negotiations, key players from the gaming industry have finally reached a tentative deal with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), subject to review and approval from respective bodies. Though further specifics of the proposed agreement have yet to be made public, they are expected to be disclosed upon…
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Studio Fizbin, renowned for their creations in the world of gaming such as the hilarious workplace-themed “Say No! More”, and the boundary-pushing roguelike game “Reignbreaker”, has announced they will be ceasing operations soon. The unexpected news comes in just a fortnight before the release of their final game, a captivating and unique action offering characterized…
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Overwatch 2 Revives Original Thrill in Classic Mode
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3 min read
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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In the concluding episode of a much-anticipated YouTube channel titled “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games”, Masahiro Sakurai, the illustrious game director, revealed some exciting news – he has a new game in the works. At this point, however, Sakurai did not provide further specifics about his forthcoming project. In the same breath, he made an…
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In the thriving gaming industry, unexpected changes are bound to occur, including layoffs and closures. One such event has recently transpired with Netflix where a particular gaming studio, branded as “Team Blue,” has officially been terminated, marking another eventful moment in a tough year of layoffs within gaming. “Team Blue,” based in Southern California, was…
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Silent Hill 2 Remake Surpasses 1 Million Sales
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3 min read
Ever since its release on October 8, 2024, the reimagined version of Silent Hill 2 has stirred considerable excitement in the gaming community, already achieving over a million sales globally. This impressive figure, officially verified by Capcom, accounts for sales across all gaming platforms and includes both digital downloads and physical copies sold. This fresh…
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All Announcements from Nintendo Direct, August 2024
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1 min read
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…