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Blizzard Entertainment announced former General Manager of Call of Duty, Johanna Faries, as its new president. Read on to learn more about how the newly appointed Blizz president plans to tackle her role at the company.
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PlayStation announced its first State of Play for 2024, scheduled to live stream on January 31. Read on to know more about PlayStation's 40-minute broadcast and what games to expect.
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth amasses “infinite wealth” with record-breaking physical pre-orders and a landmark launch on Steam, marking a historic milestone for the franchise, read here to learn more about the numbers and RGG Studio's thoughts on this.
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In lieu of Payday 3’s constant problems and content drought, the FPS game has dropped to below 100 players at one point during the last week. Read on to learn about what caused this and how the developers are trying to revive the game.
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Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe recently revealed that he is now in the finishing stages of Stardew Valley Update 1.6. Read on to learn what new features the update will bring, how it compares to the previous update, and more!
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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski just confirmed on Twitter (X) that he had a game pitch similar to Palworld that Epic Games rejected. Read on to learn more about Bleszinski’s rejected game and his continued support for the Gears franchise.
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Warhaven, Nexon’s medieval fantasy FPS, will shut down in April 2024. Read on to learn more details about the game’s shutdown and Warhaven’s run in retrospect.
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Apple is allowing game streaming apps on its App Store. Developers can now submit their app that streams their entire game catalog.
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Parents and kids alike share their thoughts in a Substack article on the game skyrocketing in popularity and game charts. Read on to know what they think makes the game fun and their experiences playing Palworld.
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Square Enix announced that a crackdown on counterfeit merchandise in China's Guangdong province has resulted in criminal charges against several individuals. Counterfeit version of games Final Fantasy and NieR:Automata's products were confiscated.
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Microsoft, Reikon Games, and Black Forest Games collectively just laid off roughly 2000 employees, while Blizzard is going through major leadership changes. Read on to learn more about the situation.
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The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma was spotted in a video at Universal Studios Florida this week, sparking speculations about a potential Zelda theme park. Read on to know more.
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Palworld came under the scrutiny of animal advocacy organization PETA and was called on to create a "vegan guide" for the game. Read on to know more.
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Palworld CEO Takuro Mizobe revealed that their animation developer is a self-taught hobbyist whom he discovered on Twitter (X). The developer was said to work on Palworld's guns, motion and composition, and Unreal Engine scripting, among others.
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Pokémon addressed inquiries and concerns regarding the the use of its intellectual property and assets in a statement today. Read on to know more.
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Palworld continues its success as it surpasses 2 million concurrent players on Steam, knocking down Counter Strike 2. Likewise, it announced that the game sold over 7 million copies. Read on to know more.
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The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has reportedly been firing workers for repeated misconduct during the Pokemon Exhibit. Read on to learn more details about the situation.
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Nintendo revealed rescheduled dates for The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert and Splatoon 3 Deep Cut Concerts. Koji Kondo, Nintendo's in-house composer, was announced to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.
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Mortal Kombat 2 – a follow-up to 2021’s Mortal Kombat movie – just finished filming with The Boys’ actor Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. Read on to learn more details about the upcoming movie and Urban’s role.
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Pocket Pair CEO Takuro Mizobe shared information about the budget of Palworld on a Japanese blog site. Read here to learn more about this along with key details on the game’s creation.
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Palworld’s Pokemon Mod has been copyright claimed by Nintendo less than a day after it was first teased by YouTuber Toasted Shoes. Read on to learn more about the situation.
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Palworld CEO Takuro Mizobe provided insights into the game's status and the potential addition of PvP (Player versus Player mode). Read on to know more.
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The United Kingdom's (UK) video game industry witnessed an increase in union memberships among video game developers, in response to the industry wide layoffs that occurred throughout the past year. Read on to know more.
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Princess Peach voice actor, Samantha Kelly, confirmed that she will be reprising her iconic role in Nintendo Switch's Princess Peach: Showtime! in an interaction with a fan at a gaming expo in the United States. Read on to know more.
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The developers and artists involved in creating Palworld have recently been subjected to death threats, a distressing situation unfolding against the backdrop of the game's increasing popularity. Read here to learn more about this.
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Riot Games, the developer behind the immensely popular game League of Legends, declared it is laying off 530 employees globally, approximately 11% of its total workforce. The company also announced its shift in plans going forward. Read on to know more.
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Less than a week after its early access release, Pocketpair’s contentious action-adventure survival game Palworld already has a Pokemon mod – much to the chagrin of Pokemon fans and former Nintendo executives. Read on to learn more.
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Sony Group CEO Kenichiro Yoshida provided insights into the future of PlayStation and the company's broader approach to gaming. Players may expect PlayStation to expand to PC, mobile, and cloud gaming. Read on to know more.
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The Day Before studio Fntastic's CEOs are reportedly making a mobile gaming, according to reports by Polish video game outlet CD-Action. Read on to know more.
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Capcom recently updated Monster Hunter Rise with the latest DRM patch and it’s causing issues, breaking its Steam Deck compatibility. Read on to learn more about it.
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Polish video game developer CD Projekt is gearing up for significant developments in its renowned game series The Witcher 4 and the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. The company looks into multiplayer aspects and potential AI integration. Read on to know more.
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Palworld, a recently released survival-based game that quickly gained popularity with over 1 million concurrent players on Steam, faced significant controversy and allegations of plagiarism. Read on to know more.
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Palworld, the recent game that took the world overnight, lets you commit heinous crimes in the game, and apparently that’s ok? Read on to learn more.
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Palworld, a creature-collection game by Japanese Studio Pocket Pair, broke Steam records and surpassed the concurrent player counts of popular titles Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), Elden Ring, and Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam. Read on to know more.
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Players of Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth must pay extra to unlock the New Game Plus mode. This wasn’t the first time an RGG game has done this. Read here to learn more about this.
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CS:GO Case Tracker, a CS2 case tracking website, reported that Valve raked in an estimated $980 million USD from Counter-Strike 2 case openings in 2023. Fans expressed mixed reactions to the report. Read on to know more.
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A Californian public research university, UC Berkeley, is offering a class that teaches you how to play and get better at fighting games! Read on to learn more about the class and its offerings.
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Producer of the upcoming Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Kenichi Hashimoto, shared insights into the development of the courtroom game franchise in an interview and confirmed that the Ace Attorney series is far from over. Read on to know more.
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GTA makers Rockstar Games announced that the video creation feature, Rockstar Editor, will be removed from GTA 5 & GTA Online on the PS4 and Xbox One. The decision was made to facilitate updates for the game on these platforms. Read on to know more.
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Starfield has released its largest-ever update, version 1.9.47.0, on Steam. The highly controversial game looks to make a huge comeback and follow up on promises to iron things out. Read on to know more.
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Behaviour Interactive and CI Games – developers of Dead by Daylight and Lords of the Fallen, respectively – were hit with the latest wave of layoffs for 2024. Read on to learn more about the situation and 2024’s sweeping industry trend of layoffs.
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Square Enix are looking into expanding the Final Fantasy series into other forms of media, while slimming down on game production to ensure higher quality games. Read on to learn more.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared insights on the company's gaming industry strategy in a Bloomberg interview, following the completion of its Activision Blizzard acquisition. Read on to know more.
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Thunderful Group, composed of game studios like Coatsink, and publishers Rising Star Games, revealed plans for a restructuring program affecting a fifth of its workforce. Read on to know more.
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Director talks about how the remaster is the best way to play the game. Read on to learn more about the interview.
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Months after the troubled launch of co-op FPS Payday 3 in 2023, the game's developers, Starbreeze Studios, announced it is laying out plans for improvements and has set up a team of developers to further work on the game. Read on to know more.
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A movie adaptation of the horror video game, Until Dawn, will be made in collaboration between Sony's Screen Gems and PlayStation Productions. The movie will be led by the director and writer of horror/mystery Annabelle: Creation. Read on to know more.
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Wuthering Waves, an upcoming open-world action RPG developed by Kuro Game, announced that Closed Beta II (CBT2) is open for registration. Read on to know more.
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Plants vs. Zombies 3: Welcome to Zomburbia has been soft-launched in select regions months ahead of its original worldwide release schedule. Read on to learn which regions the game was released in early and PvZ 3's lackluster run-up.
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Ubisoft introduces Ubisoft+ Premium and Ubisoft+ Classics in place of its previous subscription offer, in response to evolving gaming landscapes and consumer preferences, according to Ubisoft Director of Subscriptions. Read on to know more.
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Square Enix has admitted that Foamstars, their upcoming Playstation-exclusive game, contains some AI-generated Art. Read here to learn more about this, and what the game is about.
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The upcoming Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered collection, set for release on February 14, 2024, shared a host of new features aimed at enhancing the classic gaming experience for modern audiences. Read on to know more.
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Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, and Remedy Entertainment are in a trademark dispute regarding their logos. Read on to learn more about the dispute and the current proceedings.
Cult of the Lamb just released its long-awaited “Sins of the Flesh” update, revealing plenty of new gameplay features including a new weapon, follower types, and the long-teased breeding mechanic. Read on to learn more.
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The rumored new Halo battle royale game was reportedly canceled recently. Read here to learn more about why the game was allegedly canceled.
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FF7 Rebirth is a month away and the hype continues with Square Enix's new trailer. Read on to learn more.
Elden Ring Steam Update sparks speculation of an upcoming DLC as fans noticed the addition of an "unknown app" to the DLC section of Elden Ring's Steam page. Read on to know more.
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Ned Luke, the actor known for his portrayal of Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5), has publicly criticized Web3 company WAME for the seemingly unlicensed use of his voice in an AI audio chatbot. Read on to know more.
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Rebel Wolves has finally revealed key information (and art!) about their first title. Read on to learn more.
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Lost Boys Interactive – contributors to Gearbox’s Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands games – has just been hit by Embracer Group’s latest round of layoffs with a sizeable portion of the studio let go. Read on to learn more about the situation.
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Nintendo Switch set a record for the highest number of game releases on a console in 2023. Read on to know more.
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The Netflix premiere of Pokémon Horizons: The Series will be delayed until March this year. Read here to learn more information about the delay, what the series is about, and where to watch Pokémon
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According to CD Projekt Red Narrative Director Igor Sarzynsk, the team has officially started the "Orion journey" and its development. Fans speculate that the Cyberpunk sequel will take place in the city of Chicago. Read on to know more.
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Rapper Faheem Rashad Najm, widely known as T-Pain, revealed that he is involved in GTA 6. Although the rapper didn't state what his role is, he shared that Rockstar had restricted him from participating in GTA role-playing servers. Read on to know more.
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SMITE 2 was just officially announced by Hi-Rez Games as a direct sequel to their unique third-person MOBA involving gods, heroes, and monsters from legend. Read on to learn more about the announcement and what’s to come from SMITE 2.
AYANEO has just revealed their newest portable gaming device the Ayaneo Next Lite, a cost-effective alternative to the Steam Deck. Read here to learn more about the device, how it compares to the Steam Deck, and how to order it.
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Final Fantasy XVI Producer and Square Enix Game Director Naoki Yoshida spoke on the AIAS Game Maker's Notebook Podcast and stated that younger people should be considered to head new FF games. Read on to know more.
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink is an upcoming action role-playing game by Cygames that has a free demo available now. Read more to learn more about it and the game.
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Minecraft Legends, the action-strategy spin-off from Mojang's popular sandbox game Minecraft, is concluding its active development less than a year after its launch in April 2023. Read on to know more.
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CD Projekt Red former quest designer/director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz becomes Creative Director at Polish studio Rebel Wolves, co-founded by fellow CDPR veteran. Read on to know more.
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Super Mario is easily one of the most recognizable video game icons in the world, but an AI-powered hologram with his likeness has taken to creeping out showgoers at CES 2024. Read on to learn more about this uncanny situation.
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Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members will have access to the Game Boy Advance classics, Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, via the Expansion Pack tier starting January 17. Read on to know more.
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Capcom caused outrage among fans by reportedly integrating the DRM (Digital Rights Management) Enigma Protector into some of their older titles. Steam users, particularly those of RE 4 and DMC 3, reported updates that implement the DRM.
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Video game voice actors criticize the union SAG-AFTRA over an agreement deal with Replica Studios to replicate their voices via AI. Read here to learn more about the agreement and the responses of voice actors.
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The Season 1 Reloaded update promises a slew of new content, including operator bundles, limited-time event challenges, and a themed multiplayer mode inspired by The Boys TV series. Read on to know more.
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Tekken 8 has revealed Panda for its roster, uploading a new gameplay trailer featuring Xiaoyu’s partner-in-crime! Read on to learn more about her new moves and more.
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Ubisoft and Tencent are both on board with Nvidia's new expansion to their Ace Platform, which can generate fully interactive NPCs using AI. Read on to learn more about Nvidia's Ace platform, its new expansion, and what publishers are on board with it.
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Following the devastating seismic event in Noto Peninsula in Japan, gaming giants Capcom and Square Enix extended their support to aiding those affected by the earthquake that occurred on New Year's day. Read on to know more.
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Xbox unveiled its forthcoming Developer Direct showcase scheduled for January 18. The event promises to provide players with exclusive previews of highly anticipated games coming out or Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. Read on to know more.
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Remedy Entertainment, known for creating the “Alan Wake” and “Control” games has trademarked a new IP. Read here to learn more about the trademark and speculations on what the game could be about.
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Samsung just revealed that they’re working on a monitor capable of running VR games without a VR headset during CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Read on to learn more.
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Matthew Robert Patrick – known to Game Theory fans as MatPat – has announced that he will be stepping away from the Game Theory YouTube channel come March 2024. Read on to learn more about the situation and MatPat's legacy in the industry.
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Monster Hunter will be coming to RAID: Shadow Legends for a surprising special event! Login to earn Legendary Champions and participate in Monster Hunter Events! Read on to learn more.
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Palworld has just revealed its final trailer. Read here to learn more information about the game's release date, the new gameplay shown, platforms where the game will be available, and how to play the game early.
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CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2024 is here to start the year right with big tech releases for gamers. Read on to learn what gaming technology was unveiled during the event.
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The Pokemon TV app and official website will discontinue its services this March 2024. Read here to learn more about this and alternative places to watch Pokemon.
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Legendary Nintendo game designer and director Shigeru Miyamoto reflects upon his career and his plans for the future in a retrospective interview with the Guardian. Read on to learn more about Miyamoto’s next plans, ongoing duties, and work history.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Director, Swen Vincke shares an update on his new upcoming video game. Read here to learn more information about this project.
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Warner Bros just voiced out their plans to follow up on Hogwarts Legacy’s massive success with even more Harry Potter titles. Read on to learn more.
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The hugely anticipated collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and Spy x Family has just been released! Chun-Li and Yor engage in combat to determine the better fighter! Read on to learn who wins, and more information about the collaboration!
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Unity announced that it will be laying off 25% of its workforce – approximately 1,800 employees – by March 2024. Read on to learn more about the situation, Unity’s history of layoffs, and this harrowing trend in the video game industry.
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The Arcane season 2 trailer just recently released, and seems to confirm a very popular theory regarding season 1’s Vander. Spoilers ahead for season one of Arcane. Read on to learn more.
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Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by former BioWare veterans, shared new details on its upcoming narrative-driven sci-fi action RPG, Exodus. Read on to know more.
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FFXIV’s Tokyo FanFest had a lot of information bombs on its first day! Read on to learn more about the different announcements and reveals they made!
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Baldur's Gate 3 players on Xbox who faced bans for recording explicit scenes within the game can now witness the removal of these bans after efforts between developer Larian Studios and Microsoft. Read on to know more.
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Netflix is heavily considering gaining more profit from the growing catalog of games within its platform by adding payment for select games, inserting ads, and implementing in-app purchases. Read on to learn more.
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The Pokémon Company donated 50M Japanese Yen to aid those affected by the earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan. The donation is intended to support relief efforts spearheaded by the Japanese Red Cross Society. Read on to know more.
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RGG Studios invited certain creators to get a hands-on preview of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Read here to learn new information about the upcoming game.
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MSI has recently taken to their social media platforms to tease what seems to be a handheld gaming device similar to the Steam Deck. Read on to learn all the information we know about it, and more.
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an upcoming action-adventure platformer developed by Ubisoft that’s getting a free demo available to play soon. Read more to learn more about it and the game.
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