Tag: Video Games
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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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Screenshots of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Reveal New Storyline Episodes and World Locations
Square Enix has unveiled new information and screenshots for the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The game is due for release on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) on November 14. The remake offers several fresh perspectives, including a spotlight on the protagonist’s father, Ortega. New scenes and…
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‘Definitive’ Re-release of Doom and Doom II Loaded with Upgrades
Bethesda has surprise-released an updated combination of Doom and Doom II, aptly named “Doom + Doom II”. The re-release, a free update for current owners of the original games, includes a new single-player episode along with the ability to play online cross-platform deathmatch multiplayer. The package also includes an array of add-ons like Sigil, an…
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Unveiling of Doom Anthology: Bundle Includes 6 Games, a Steelbook Case, and BFG Replica
QuakeCon 2024 is kicking off soon, with multiple exciting reveals already announced for dedicated Doom fans. Enhancements have been made to the original Doom and its sequel, Doom II, and are now freely available for existing owners, though both games are being sold at a discounted price. The most attention-grabbing news though, is the launch…
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Bungie’s Poor Management Practices are Now Haunting It
Destiny 2 developer Bungie has been under scrutiny due to alleged mismanagement, which critics argue led to recent layoffs and a deeper Sony collaboration. While the studio faces rumors of cutting back on Destiny 2 content, insiders argue that these changes aren’t a surprise given precedents. In acknowledging the situation, Bungie attributed this to overstretching…
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Extended Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive, the publisher and developer respectively, have recently unveiled a seven-minute extended multiplayer gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II. The much-anticipated video game sequel is set to be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam from September 9. The latest trailer can be viewed below, offering…
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Radical Fish Games Reveals 2.5D Pixel-Art Action RPG Alabaster Dawn, Scheduled for 2025 Early Access Release on Steam
Radical Fish Games, known for 2018’s CrossCode, has unveiled their latest game, Alabaster Dawn, a 2.5D pixel-art action RPG, which is expected to be released on Steam Early Access in 2025. Previously known as ‘Project Terra’, the game revolves around the protagonist Juno, who has the task of saving a world that has morphed into…
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Shipments of the PS5 Surpass 61.8 Million
Sony’s financial results have revealed that, as of June 30, 2024, the company has shipped a total of 61.8 million PlayStation 5 units worldwide. Despite a decrease of 0.9 million units during the three months ending June, with 2.4 million shipped, Sony also announced an increase in PlayStation Network’s monthly active users, with 116 million…
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Valorant is Now Playable on Console
Four years post its PC-only release, Riot’s first live-service shooter, Valorant, is now playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Console users had been anticipating Valorant’s release since its initial launch in 2020, and their excitement peaked when the console launch was officially announced during Summer Game Fest. Following a successful open beta in…
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Significant Changes are Coming to Diablo 4 Bosses in Season 5
According to Blizzard in a recent livestream, Diablo 4 Season 5, launching August 6, will bring significant changes to world bosses and endgame Pit dungeon bosses. World bosses will now feature a “resilience” mechanic designed to normalize damage, forcing players to face the bosses and their attacks directly instead of easily eliminating them. Endgame Pit…
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Site ROMhacking.net is Shutting Down
ROMhacking.net, a popular hub for fan-made ROM translations, hacks, patches, and tools, is shutting down, according to the site administrator, Nightcrawler. Launched in 2004 as a successor to another fallen site, The Repository (ROMhacking.com), ROMhacking.net will continue to allow access to existing tools, patches, and documentation for homebrew games, fan translations, and hacks. Forum discussions…
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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…