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Gaming News
- PS5 Pro Set to Launch With Enhanced Graphics and AI Upscaling on November 7The highly anticipated PS5 Pro brings improved graphics and AI-powered upscaling, elevating gaming experiences. Plus, check out the full list of games that will take advantage of these enhancements.
- Astro Bot Borrowing Heavily From Classic Platformers, Staying True to the ‘Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal’ Mantra
Astro Bot takes inspiration from iconic platformers like Nintendo’s, reinforcing the idea that “good artists copy, great artists steal.”
- Destiny 2 Hits an All-Time Low in Steam Player Count
Destiny 2’s Steam player base has dropped to the lowest levels in its history, sparking concern about the game’s future. - Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth Not in Active Development for Xbox, Fans Disappointed
Despite the hopes of Xbox players, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth are not being actively developed for Xbox platforms, as confirmed by a journalist. - Blizzard’s Canceled Survival Game ‘Odyssey’ Revealed Through Leaked Images
Previously unseen images of Blizzard’s canceled survival game Odyssey have surfaced online, giving fans a glimpse of what the game could have been. - Developers of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Struggling With Fist-Fighting Mechanics
The development team behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle admit that perfecting fist-fighting mechanics has been a significant challenge. - Street Fighter 6 Hits 4 Million Sales, Matching Mortal Kombat 1’s Impressive Numbers
Street Fighter 6 achieves a significant milestone, with 4 million units sold, putting it on par with Mortal Kombat 1’s success.
- Konami Secures Exclusive Rights With Inter and AC Milan for eFootball as EA Loses More Licenses
Konami has signed exclusive deals with Inter and AC Milan, giving eFootball a boost while EA FC 25 continues to lose Serie A licenses. - Concord Shooter Gets Pulled From PS5 Accounts Following an Error Message Shutdown
Sony’s ill-fated shooter Concord was unceremoniously removed from players’ PS5 accounts after being shut down with nothing more than an error message. - Ghostrunner 2 Adds a Thrilling New Endless Bike-Riding Mode for Score Chasers
Ghostrunner 2 introduces an exciting new feature—an endless bike-riding mode that offers players fresh challenges in the form of score-attack missions.
Web3 Blockchain Games
- Dr Disrespect Defends Himself After Inappropriate Conversations With a Minor Are Taken Out of Context
Dr Disrespect addresses concerns regarding inappropriate conversations, claiming they were jokes taken out of context. - Square Enix’s Symbiogenesis Deepens Collaboration With Mocaverse
Square Enix’s Symbiogenesis strengthens ties with Mocaverse, continuing to push the boundaries of blockchain gaming and collaboration. - Telegram-Based Goat Gaming Hits Major Milestone With 250,000 Users and 3 Million Transactions
Goat Gaming reaches 250,000 users and has processed over 3 million transactions, marking a significant achievement for this Telegram-based Web3 game. - Crypto Unicorns Lays Off 80% of Staff and Shuts Down Core Land Gameplay
In a shocking turn, Crypto Unicorns has cut 80% of its team and decided to sunset its core land-based gameplay, leaving many players disappointed. - Retention Remains a Critical but Overlooked Factor in Web3 Gaming
Retention is often undervalued in the Web3 gaming ecosystem, but it plays a pivotal role in long-term player engagement and success. - Off The Grid Opens Applications for Pioneers
Off The Grid has opened up applications for players to become pioneers in their expanding Web3 gaming universe.
- Animoca Brands Japan Forms Partnership With Tokyo Stupid Games for Real-World Asset Integration
Animoca Brands Japan has teamed up with Tokyo Stupid Games to integrate real-world assets into Web3 gaming, expanding possibilities for players. - Faraway Integrates HV-MTL and Mara NFTs Into Rebel Skies and Villains
Faraway is bringing HV-MTL and Mara NFTs to their mobile games Rebel Skies and Villains, further expanding their Web3 integration. - Sugartown Team Buys Out Zynga’s Web3 Project in Major Move
The Sugartown team has successfully completed a management buyout of Zynga’s Web3 project, marking a big step forward in the Web3 gaming world. - Ethereum-Based Mech Shooter ‘MetalCore’ to Launch Open Beta on Epic Games Store
MetalCore, an Ethereum-powered mech shooter, is gearing up for an open beta launch on the Epic Games Store, bringing blockchain technology into the mainstream gaming space.
Gaming Insight & Trends
- What Does the Future of Vtubing Hold? Cover’s Yagoo Offers Insight
The future of Vtubing looks promising as Cover’s Yagoo shares his vision on what lies ahead for this growing phenomenon in the gaming and entertainment world. - Peter Molyneux Predicts Generative AI as the Future of Game Development, But Skepticism Remains
Peter Molyneux, a veteran game developer, believes that generative AI will transform game development, but many in the industry remain doubtful of his predictions. - Baldur’s Gate 3 Director Talks About the Importance of Modding, as 1 Million Mods Are Installed in 24 Hours
The director of Baldur’s Gate 3 highlights the role of modding in modern games, with over 1 million mods installed for the game in less than 24 hours. - The Creator Who Put Doom in a Lego Brick Now Brings It to a Volumetric Voxel Display
From Lego to advanced voxel displays, Doom continues to evolve in surprising ways, as a creator now plays it on a volumetric voxel display. - Two-Thirds of Female Players Still Report Harassment While Gaming Online
Despite efforts to combat toxicity, a staggering two-thirds of female gamers continue to report harassment while playing online, showing there’s still a long way to go. - FDA Approves DeepWell SDK for Use in Games Aimed at Reducing Stress
The FDA has cleared the DeepWell SDK for use in stress reduction games, marking a significant development in the intersection of gaming and mental health. - xQc Believes Betting and Co-Streaming Can Revive the Esports Industry
Streamer xQc offers a solution to fix the esports industry, proposing that betting and co-streaming could revitalize the sector. - Roblox Introduces New AI Tool That Can Generate 3D Game Worlds From Text Descriptions
Roblox is innovating by introducing a new AI tool that allows users to create 3D game worlds from simple text descriptions, opening up endless creative possibilities.
- Roblox Innovation Awards 2024: Full List of Winners and Announcements From the Developer Conference
The Roblox Innovation Awards 2024 and Developer Conference revealed exciting announcements and showcased the winners across multiple categories. - Shinji Mikami Thought More Hi-Fi Rush Games Would Save Tango Gameworks From Closure
Legendary game director Shinji Mikami believed that more Hi-Fi Rush titles could protect Tango Gameworks from potential closure.
Gaming Industry News
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Transfers Its Gaming Stocks to Savvy Games Group
In a strategic move, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is transferring its gaming investments to the Savvy Games Group, further bolstering its presence in the gaming industry. - Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast Scheduled for September 26
Xbox fans can mark their calendars for September 26, as the company is set to unveil exciting announcements during its Tokyo Game Show 2024 broadcast. - Ex-Sony Boss Suggests Laid-Off Industry Employees Should Consider Driving Uber
In a controversial statement, an ex-Sony boss has advised laid-off gaming industry professionals to drive for Uber as they look for their next opportunity.
- Disgruntled Ubisoft Investor Calls for the Company to Go Private After Shares Slump
With shares declining, a frustrated Ubisoft investor is calling for the company to go private to regain its competitive edge. - UK Gaming Expo Scene Faces Potential Loss as WASD London Disappears
The UK’s gaming expo scene may be shrinking, as WASD London vanishes from the calendar, raising concerns for future gaming events. - AMD Tips the Z2 Extreme Chip for Next Year’s Steam Deck Competitors
AMD has revealed plans for the Z2 Extreme chip, which is expected to power next year’s Steam Deck competitors, boosting handheld gaming capabilities. - Game Boy Enthusiasts Will Love This New Encyclopedia Detailing the Console’s History
Game Boy enthusiasts can dive deep into the handheld’s history with a new encyclopedia that provides an extensive look at its impact on gaming. - Acer Unveils New Gaming Laptop Concept With Built-In Controller
Acer is pushing boundaries with its new gaming laptop concept, which features a built-in controller for a seamless gaming experience on the go. - Sony Quietly Confirms PS5 Pro Rumors Through 30th Anniversary Celebrations
Recent Sony leaks suggest that the company has quietly confirmed the existence of the PS5 Pro through its 30th-anniversary celebrations. - Budget-Friendly 3D Pixel Art Frames Recreate Iconic Moments From Gaming History
These budget-friendly 3D pixel art frames offer gamers a nostalgic way to relive iconic moments from gaming history in vibrant 3D.
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