Tag: Video Games
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Report: Bungie’s Marathon Set to Cost $40
Bungie’s forthcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, is anticipated to have a $40 price tag as its development is too advanced to transition to a free-to-play model. The decision to maintain a premium price was influenced by the success of Helldivers 2’s identical pricing scheme, although Concord’s similar failure didn’t steer Sony away from this price point…
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Recent System Update Renders Final Fantasy XVI Nearly Unplayable on PS5
The release of Final Fantasy XVI on PC coincides with the PlayStation 5 version experiencing significant technical issues following the console’s latest system update. Players have reported a range of problems from minor graphic glitches to more severe crashes, with notable issues beginning after the console’s recent firmware patch. Platforms like Reddit and Twitter highlight…
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Alleged Leaks of Switch 2 Images Indicate Significant Advancement for Nintendo
Pictures of what appear to be the successor to the Nintendo Switch console have appeared online, supposedly featuring an eight-inch screen, Joy-Cons using a magnetic attachment, and superior hardware in comparison to the current model. These images were first discovered on a Chinese social media site and then shared on Reddit. Despite Nintendo not commenting…
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Square Enix Acknowledges That Profits from Final Fantasy 16 and 7 Rebirth Fell Short of Their Expectations
Square Enix recently expressed its disappointment over the unsatisfactory commercial performance of Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, admitting that neither game lived up to its profit expectations. In a financial results briefing, initially held in May but only released now, Takashi Kiryu, President and Representative Director of Square Enix discussed multiple issues…
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Nintendo Reveals 4 SNES Games to be Added to Online Switch Library
Nintendo is expanding its Nintendo Switch Online library with the introduction of four Super NES games from the early 1990s. The first to hit the library is “Battletoads Double Dragon”, a crossover beat-’em-up from renowned studio Rare that was released in 1993. The action game sees characters from the Double Dragon and Battletoads franchises teaming…
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New Leak Suggests Launch of Red Dead Redemption on PC
Although Rockstar has yet to formally announce a PC version of Red Dead Redemption, recent leaks suggest it may not be far off. Notably, Twitter user TezFunz2 disclosed that Rockstar seemingly unintentionally included metadata for the first Red Dead Redemption game on PC within its new launcher update. Furthermore, the game apparently featured on Steam’s…
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Mothman Takes the Lead in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Navigator Survey
Atlus West recently revealed the results of their demon navigator poll for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. The poll was conducted to decide which new demons will be featured as navigators in an upcoming game update. The Western users voted for Mothman, Idun, and Fionn mac Cumhaill, while the Japanese players voted for Mara, Cleopatra,…
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Get to Know Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Better with This Summary Trailer
The highly-anticipated game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2024. With only a few weeks before its release, Nintendo is drumming up excitement amongst fans through a newly released overview trailer that previews some of the game’s unique features. Viewers are granted a fresh…
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The Entire Staff of Annapurna Interactive’s Gaming Department has Stepped Down
The entirety of Annapurna Interactive’s gaming staff, including President Nathan Gary, has resigned amid a leadership disagreement. According to Bloomberg and confirmed by IGN, Gary had been in discussions with Megan Ellison, founder of Annapurna Pictures (which Annapurna Interactive is a division of), to establish the video game division as an independent entity. When Ellison…
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Pearl Abyss Reveals Almost an Hour of Direct Gameplay Footage from Crimson Desert
Pearl Abyss, the Korean game developer and publisher, has unveiled a significant 52-minute gameplay video for their highly anticipated open-world action RPG, Crimson Desert. The video focuses on the early segments of the game where avid players take the torch as Kliff, the leader of the Greymanes. Kliff strives to travel across the vast landscape…
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Steam Achievements Update Hints at Planned Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha HD Collection
A recent update to the Steam achievements for Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, reversed on September 10, hints that ATLUS may be planning to release remastered versions of the PlayStation 2 titles Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army and its sequel. The revised achievements, spotted on SteamDB, reference…
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Tony Hawk announces collaboration with Activision on a new project
Renowned skateboarder Tony Hawk recently revealed in an interview that he and Activision are in discussions about a new project. The disclosure comes as the 25th anniversary of the Pro Skater series approaches, sparking speculation that a new Tony Hawk game could be in development. Hawk remained tight-lipped about the project but indicated that it…