Tag: Video Games
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New Vocation and Party Customisation Revealed for Dragon Quest III HD-2D
Square Enix has unveiled new screenshots and game features for the anticipated Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The game starts in the kingdom of Aliahan, where the protagonist, the child of Ortega, is ordered to fulfill their father’s quest on their 16th birthday. Players will now have exciting new party customisation options, including a fresh…
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The Mobile Version of Balatro Will Also Be Featured on Apple Arcade
LocalThunk and PlayStack have declared that Balatro, the roguelike deckbuilder game based on Poker, will be available on Android and iOS platforms from September 26, 2024 onwards. On the same day, an Apple Arcade release of the game will also launch. The game, which is currently $6.99 per month on Apple Arcade and $9.99 on…
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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…
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Creators of Risk of Rain Shift to Valve, Ceasing Development on Future Game
Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse, co-founders of Hopoo Games, the studio behind Risk of Rain, have announced their move to Valve to develop new games. Several other team members from Hopoo Games are also joining them at Valve. Subsequently, Hopoo Games has ceased development on its unannounced title, a decision acknowledged with gratitude toward Valve…
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Switch Off the UI and Activate 90s Filter in Silent Hill 2 Remake
Konami and Bloober Team have unveiled two new features for their Silent Hill 2 remake: the ability to turn off the user interface (UI) for a more immersive experience, and an optional 90s filter to mimic the look of the original PlayStation 2 game. The UI-free mode provides a clearer view around the game’s protagonist,…
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Iconic Developer of Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma Departing from Capcom after a 30-Year Tenure
Renowned video game director, Hideaki Itsuno, has confirmed his departure from Capcom after three decades of producing acclaimed titles for franchises such as Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma. Itsuno unveiled his decision via Twitter, expressing his desire to develop new games in a fresh environment. His move has elicited mixed reactions among fans, who…
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“Into the Still World, a Journey Continued” Trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Nintendo recently unveiled a new trailer for its game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Within the game, it introduces a new landscape known as the “Still World,” a disrupted area filled with floating fragments splintered by mysterious Rifts, massive dungeons, and floating terrain. As the character Princess Zelda, players must use their acquired…
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Report: Visions Of Mana Studio to Close Down Shortly After Launching Game
Chinese tech giants Tencent and NetEase are curbing investments in Japanese gaming studios including the closure of Ouka Studio, developers of Visions of Mana, due to a lack of substantial successes. Bloomberg reports that NetEase has already begun the process of releasing the Ouka Studio developers, retaining only a few individuals to handle the release…
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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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ConcernedApe Provides Update on Development Progress for Stardew Valley 1.6 and Haunted Chocolatier
ConcernedApe, the developer of Stardew Valley, recently updated fans via Twitter about the progress of the game’s console and mobile port versions, as well as the development status of Haunted Chocolatier. Despite not delving into specific details, the developer reassures fans that these projects are at the forefront of their focus, even though the process…
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Free DLC for Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Announced
Sabotage Studio has announced Throes of the Watchmaker, a free DLC expansion for their popular game Sea of Stars. Set to be released in spring 2025, the expansion will be available on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. This DLC brings a new adventure wherein protagonists Valere and…
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The Release of Demonschool Is Postponed Yet Again to Q1 2025
Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft Games revealed that their upcoming turn-based tactics RPG, Demonschool, will be postponed until the first quarter of 2025. The decision to postpone the originally scheduled release on September 13 was necessitated by the need for extended development time, with the aim of enriching the game’s content. This marks the second delay…