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  • Over 50 Million PlayStation 5 Units Sold

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    Sony Interactive Entertainment recently revealed that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) has crossed another salient mark with over 50 million units sold in just three years since its launch in November 2020. The spike in sales in 2023 is mainly attributed to the release of new popular games, solidifying its position in the global gaming community.…

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  • Shaheen Gameplay Trailer for Tekken 8

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    Bandai Namco has recently launched a fresh gameplay trailer for the highly anticipated Tekken 8 that highlights Shaheen’s abilities and gameplay. Anticipated to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC through Steam on January 26, 2024, the video game has already piqued the excitement of action game enthusiasts. Prior to the game’s release, a…

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  • Online Features of Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Explored in Detail

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    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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  • New Trailer for Sovereign Syndicate Released, Launch Set for January

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    Crimson Herring Games has unveiled a fresh trailer for the Victorian steampunk RPG, Sovereign Syndicate, focusing on Clara, one of the three playable characters. The game will be available for access on PC via Steam starting January 15, 2024. Sovereign Syndicate offers a choice among three characters, namely, an orphaned minotaur magician Atticus Daley, cunning…

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  • ReFantazio Developers Discuss Game Elements: An Insight into Metaphor

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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