Tag: Video Games
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ReFantazio Developers Discuss Game Elements: An Insight into Metaphor
The game developing company Atlus released a behind-the-scenes video for their upcoming game, Metaphor: ReFantazio. In this fourteen-minute video, which was aired originally during a Japanese livestream, the three main creative figures of the team, namely director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro, spoke about various facets of the game. The…
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For the first time ever, Armored Core 6 is being reduced to $40
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, a popular mecha shooter game, is now available at a discounted price of $39.99 from $59.99 on Amazon, Target, and Best Buy for the PlayStation 5 variant. A favorite among the Polygon office crew, this game not only offers thrilling firefights but also lets players relish in building their…
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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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E3 has completely ceased operations
The iconic Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has been indefinitely canceled, marking the end of an era for the game industry’s biggest event. The decline of E3 began when main players like Sony Interactive Entertainment started skipping the event, and new possibilities emerged due to the advent of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite an…
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Nihon Falcom plans to “ultimately” bring Trails in the Sky to contemporary platforms
Nihon Falcom recently announced the latest installment of The Legend of Heroes series in Japan, while also revealing plans to re-release The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky for newer gaming platforms, although specifics are yet to be detailed. The information emerged during a Q&A session at an investors’ meeting, where President Toshihiro Kondo…
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Larian CEO Reveals That Almost None of the D&D Team Who Launched Baldur’s Gate 3 Remain
Swen Vincke, the director of Baldur’s Gate 3 and CEO of Larian Studios, expressed his sorrow over the latest layoffs at Wizards of the Coast by Hasbro, noting that most of those involved in the initial discussions about the Dungeons & Dragons-based game are no longer at the company. In his remarks, Vincke offered gratitude…
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Will Not Be Included in Xbox Game Pass
Despite fans’ hopes, Baldur’s Gate 3 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass, as confirmed by Larian Studios founder, Swen Vincke, in an interview with IGN. Citing the rationale behind the decision, Vincke explained that Baldur’s Gate 3, a large-scale game without microtransactions, entails considerable development costs. As such, it’s only logical for interested…
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SaGa Emerald Beyond to be released globally on April 25, 2024
Square Enix has announced the release of SaGa Emerald Beyond on April 25, 2024. Set to arrive simultaneously across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices, the game offers players six different characters to choose from, each embarking on one of five unique story routes. The release was announced…
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Overwatch 2’s Winter Event is Back with Festive Skins and… Another Battle Pass?
Overwatch 2’s annual Winter Wonderland holiday event is set to make a festive return to the game on December 19. Blizzard Entertainment recently outlined the exciting features awaiting players during Winter Wonderland 2023, featuring the revival of classic game modes and the introduction of new Legendary skins for prominent heroes, including Sojourn, Mercy, Tracer, Baptiste,…
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Gameplay Systems Demonstrated in Shiren the Wanderer: The Serpentcoil Island Mystery Dungeon
Spike Chunsoft has released an engaging new trailer for the highly anticipated roguelike dungeon-crawler game, Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island. The captivating three-minute video offers a sneak peek into some of its gameplay systems, including the brand new Monster Dojo and Parallel Mode features designed to thrill its dedicated fanbase. The…
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Over 10 Million Units of Persona 5 Series Sold Globally
Atlus has announced that the Persona 5 series made a significant achievement, having sold 10 million units worldwide. In appreciation of the milestone, Shigenori Soejima, the series character designer, created a piece of art featuring characters Joker and Morgana expressing gratitude to fans for their support. As part of the celebration, Atlus released a series…
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April Fools’ Day and Video Games
April Fools’ Day…it’s always the same in the video game world. You are guaranteed to see plenty of ridiculous news stories that are just so obviously fake, but are still totally awesome. I think it’s pretty cool how everyone decides to do it, it’s become a tradition at this point. Blizzard is one of my…