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Unicorn Overlord by Vanillaware Reveals Gorgeous Screenshots, New Characters, and Battle Details

Vanillaware and Atlus released a new gallery of screenshots and plenty of details about the upcoming strategy JRPG Unicorn Overlord. 

February 16, 2024 | 05:07 EST

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Disco Elysium Developer ZA/UM Confirms Game Cancellation and Layoffs

Today Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM officially confirmed the cancellation of a project in development and the resulting layoffs of part of its workforce.

February 16, 2024 | 02:10 EST

The Judge in Ace Attorney with logos of FTC, Microsoft, Activision, and Blizzard
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Judge Delays Ruling on FTC's Attempt to Exclude Evidence in Microsoft's Favor in Activision Case

The legal battle for the acquisition of Activision Blizzard continues, with Microsoft countering one of the FTC's latest moves and the Judge delaying a relevant ruling.

February 16, 2024 | 01:23 EST

An Epic Games Store Year in Review 2023 banner over the top of cover art for games popular on the Epic Games Store last year
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PC Gamers Spent $950 Million on the Epic Games Store Last Year, Epic Reveals

Epic has released its Epic Games Store Year in Review roundup for 2023, and spending on the store has increased since last year.

February 16, 2024 | 10:24 EST

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Palworld Developers Promise "External Anti-Cheat Solution" to Combat Cheating

Palworld developer Pocketpair has revealed how it plans to combat cheating and fraudulent behavior within the game in future updates.

February 16, 2024 | 09:07 EST

Shadowheart and Lae'zel kissing one another in Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6
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Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 Available Now, Features Reworked Kissing, New Animations, and More

Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 is upon us, and it's an impressive one indeed, bringing new kissing animations, camp improvements, and much more.

February 16, 2024 | 07:53 EST

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Alan Wake 2 Sales Reach 1.3 Million, Fastest-Selling Remedy Game So Far

Remedy has revealed the sales figures for survival horror sequel Alan Wake 2, and it's apparently the studio's fastest-selling title to date.

February 16, 2024 | 03:17 EST

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Japanese Drift Master's Gorgeous Demo Has Been Downloaded 750,000 Times

Japanese Drift Master is one of the most popular upcoming games on Steam, and today the developers have shared a few of its achievements. 

February 16, 2024 | 02:39 EST

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Baldur's Gate 3 Wins Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards, Here Are All the Winners

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences just hosted the 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards, and the winners for all categories have been announced.

February 16, 2024 | 01:07 EST

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Xbox Will Release 4 Games on Other Platforms, Teases Next Generation Hardware and Holiday Reveal

Microsoft announced that it will bring 4 first-party Xbox games to other platforms, also teasing next-generation hardware with the "largest" generational technical leap ever.

February 15, 2024 | 04:17 EST

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Boeing 757 Showcased, Miami and Livingstone Airport Released

Microsoft and third-party developers shared news about Microsoft Flight Simulator and its add-ons, including both aircraft and airports. 

February 15, 2024 | 02:48 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Hydaelyn and Zodiark Meister Quality Statue
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Square Enix Changes Controversial Emote Coming with Expensive Figure to Apply to All Your Characters

Today Square Enix changed a rather controversial detail in the bonus emote coming with a rather expensive Final Fantasy XIV collectible. 

February 15, 2024 | 01:06 EST

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Shows Different Chocobo Types in Action and Details Their Abilities

Today Square Enix posted screenshots, details, and a video showcasing different types of Chocobos in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and what they can do. 

February 15, 2024 | 12:02 EST

Jesse Rentier in the Flying Wild Hog game Evil West dishing out violence against some demons
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Evil West Developer Flying Wild Hog Unionizes Under Polish Gamedev Workers Union

Evil West and Shadow Warrior 3 studio Flying Wild Hog has unionized under the Polish Gamedev Workers Union, and it's the first Embracer studio to do so.

February 15, 2024 | 10:06 EST

Three characters standing on a planet's surface and wearing new gear in the No Man's Sky Omega Update
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No Man's Sky Omega Update Targets Players New and Old With Brand New Expedition and More

A new No Man's Sky update has arrived in the form of the Omega Update, which gives everyone the chance to experience a new expedition via a free trial.

February 15, 2024 | 09:24 EST

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Starbreeze Admits Payday 3 Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Desired

Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios has admitted that its heist shooter isn't doing as well as it would like, but it has a plan to turn things around.

February 15, 2024 | 08:57 EST

A woman suspended by wires in artwork for Homeworld 3 by Blackbird Interactive
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Homeworld 3 Developer Blackbird Interactive Hit by Layoffs

Homeworld 3 studio Blackbird Interactive has become the latest developer to be caught up in the current wave of gaming industry layoffs.

February 15, 2024 | 08:33 EST

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Embracer Has Laid Off 8% of Its Employees and Isn't Done Yet With Layoffs Despite Record Quarter

Embracer announced its financial results for Q4 while boasting about laying off many developers and hinting that more will be affected.

February 15, 2024 | 03:38 EST

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Upate Will Improve Visual Quality of Performance Mode

The demo of Square Enix's upcoming JRPG Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be updated soon with new content, but apparently, the graphics will be improved as well. 

February 14, 2024 | 03:05 EST

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Minecraft Reveals "New" Mob, the Bogged

Today Mojang revealed a new (or new-ish, I suppose) mob that will be introduced in Minecraft for the upcoming major update 1.21, the Bogged.

February 14, 2024 | 11:56 EST

Princess Peach singing in her new Mermaid transformation in Princess Peach: Showtime!
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Princess Peach: Showtime! Gets Brand New Trailer Showing Off Four Fun Transformations

Nintendo's upcoming action-adventure extravaganza Princess Peach: Showtime! has received a new trailer detailing four of its fabulous transformations.

February 14, 2024 | 09:24 EST

Adol and Karja dashing forward in Ys X: Nordics
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Ys X: Nordics Finally Gets Western Release Window

At last, NIS America has revealed a Western release window for seafaring JRPG Ys X: Nordics, and it's landing later this year.

February 14, 2024 | 09:04 EST

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Helldivers 2 Update Fixes Multiple Crashes and Disconnection Issues

A new Helldivers 2 update has been released, and while it's quite a small update, it offers fixes for a range of crashes and connection issues.

February 14, 2024 | 08:32 EST

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Bandai Namco Will Refocus Game Development on Quality Following Declining Financial Results

Bandai Namco announced its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year, related to the period between October and December 2023.

February 14, 2024 | 07:37 EST

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Suikoden and Eiyuden Chronicle Creator Yoshitaka Murayama Has Passed Away

Rabbit & Bear Studios shared a tragic announcement, development veteran Yoshitaka Murayama, creator of the Suikoden franchise, has passed away.

February 14, 2024 | 05:18 EST

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DNF Duel Reveals Fourth Season Pass DLC Character Monk

Fighting game DNF Duel has revealed its latest DLC character and fourth season pass addition in the form of the Monk, a hard-hitting warrior.

February 14, 2024 | 04:07 EST

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Sony Drops Full Year PS5 Sales Target to 21 Million Units, Expects Shipments Decline From Next Year

Sony CFO and COO Hiroki Totoki talked about the PlayStation Business and announced a revision to the PS5 sales prediction for the full fiscal year.

February 14, 2024 | 02:37 EST

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PS5 Sales Pass 54.7 Milion Units, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Has Sold 10 Million Copies

Sony just released its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year, alongside an update on PS5 shipments and more details about its gaming business.

February 14, 2024 | 01:20 EST

Microsof Flight Simulator 2 Dune 2 Ornithopter and Fenix Airbus A320 Block 2
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Dune Expansion Released, Fenix Airbus A320 Update Gets Extensive Video

Microsoft and third-party developers had plenty of news related to Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, on top of some relevant releases.

February 13, 2024 | 06:27 EST

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Unicorn Overlord by Vanillaware Shows Off How You can Make Your Army Stronger

Today Vanillaware and Atlus released a brand new video focusing on the upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord, focusing on progression.

February 13, 2024 | 02:06 EST

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Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 Will Be 21 GB and Have More than Romance, New Details Shared

Today Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios shared more details about the upcoming Patch 6 for the popular RPG, including its massive size.

February 13, 2024 | 01:10 EST

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Destiny 2 X Mass Effect Crossover Gear Released [UPDATED]

Today Bungie announced new crossover items coming to Destiny 2, and they're from another super-popular sci-fi IP, BioWare's Mass Effect. 

February 13, 2024 | 12:16 EST

Judy Alvarez looking over the city in Cyberpunk 2077, a game that prominently features LGBTQ+ characters
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LGBTQ+ Gamer Numbers Growing but Representation Lags Behind, New GLAAD Report Shows

A new GLAAD study has found that LGBTQ+ gamer numbers seem to be growing, but that representation doesn't appear to be keeping pace.

February 13, 2024 | 10:18 EST

Henry standing in front of a burning village in Kingdom Come: Deliverance
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Medieval Open-World RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance Passes Six Million Sales

Warhorse Studios has announced that medieval open-world RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance has crossed the six million sales mark.

February 13, 2024 | 09:31 EST

A close-up of the new Tower of Fantasy simulacrum Yanuo in official artwork for the character
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New Tower of Fantasy Simulacrum Yanuo Revealed for Next Week

Hotta Studio and Level Infinite have revealed a new simulacrum for Tower of Fantasy in the form of espionage expert Yanuo.

February 13, 2024 | 09:00 EST

Three Inklings in various action poses in artwork for the upcoming Splatoon 3 Fresh Season 2024
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Splatoon 3 Fresh Season 2024 Announced for March as Nintendo Reveals New Side Order DLC Gameplay

Nintendo has revealed a new Splatoon 3 season for March, and the gaming giant has also unveiled new gameplay for the upcoming Side Order DLC.

February 13, 2024 | 08:59 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Version Resolutions and Details Revealed Alongside Update 6.57 Patch Notes

Today Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIV update 6.57, alongside some interesting details of the upcoming Xbox version of the game.

February 13, 2024 | 07:24 EST

Lyria in Granblue Fantasy: Relink
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies

Today Cygames announced that its JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink has sold a whopping 1 million copies worldwide in 11 days since the game's release.

February 12, 2024 | 11:04 EST

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Microsoft Announces Date of Reveal About the Future of the Xbox Business

Microsoft has announced the date and time of its upcoming reveal focusing on the future of the Xbox business, which was promised last week.

February 12, 2024 | 02:30 EST

Shadowheart and Lae'zel prepare to kiss in Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 Passes Half a Million Reviews on Steam and 96% Are Positive

Larian Studios' RPG Baldur's Gate 3 is extremely popular, but just how popular is it? A milestone passed on Steam certainly paints a positive picture.

February 12, 2024 | 12:23 EST

A small yellow robot with blue eyes, which serves as the Simplygon mascot, against a backdrop of autumnal leaves and soil
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Simplygon Free Tier Simply Gone, Leaving Developers in the Lurch

3D middleware service Simplygon is abolishing its free tier in March, leaving just its paid $35,000-per-title-per-year service as the only option for devs.

February 12, 2024 | 11:46 EST

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Microsoft Encourages Game Developers to Have AI Write Their Code in Dystopian Super Bowl Copilot Ad

Microsoft's ad for its Copilot AI chatbot aired at the Super Bowl LVIII yesterday evening included a questionable message for aspiring game developers.

February 12, 2024 | 11:10 EST

Tanjiro Kamado standing on a space in the party game Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board
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Mario Party-Like Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board Reveals Fun-Filled Gameplay

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board has a new gameplay trailer showing off its chaotic Mario Party-style gameplay.

February 12, 2024 | 10:51 EST

A soldier standing in a snowy town in Earth Defense Force 6
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Earth Defense Force 6 Delayed for "Finishing Touches", Now Arriving in Summer

D3Publisher and developer Sandlot have announced that Earth Defense Force 6 has been delayed, with the insect invasion now due to start in summer.

February 12, 2024 | 10:25 EST

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World of Tanks Dune Crossover Brings Iconic Crew Members and More

Wargaming has announced a World of Tanks Dune crossover, bringing new guest characters, new tanks, and more to the military sim.

February 12, 2024 | 09:43 EST

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Helldivers 2 Developer Apologizes and Shares Update About Ongoing Login and Reward Issues

Helldivers 2 has been quite successful on PS5 and PC, but the ride has not been particularly smooth. Arrowhead has provided an update and apologies.

February 11, 2024 | 09:00 EST

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Promising Open-World RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Reveals Gorgeous New Region

Polish Studio Awaken Realms revealed a brand new region coming to its promising open-world RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, currently in early access.

February 11, 2024 | 06:02 EST

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Dolls Nest is Like Armored Core but With Customizable Mecha Anime Girls

Following a tease in October, Nitro Plus officially unveiled its new 3D action mecha game Dolls Nest, and it's basically Armored Core with anime girls.

February 11, 2024 | 04:02 EST

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Quest of Memories Release Date Announced

Bushiroad announced the release date of the upcoming anime-inspired game Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Quest of Memories.

February 11, 2024 | 04:33 EST

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Ukrainian Drone Operator Game Death from Above Gets Full Release Date

Less than a year after its original launch in early access, the Ukrainian drone operator game Death from Above just got a full release date.

February 11, 2024 | 01:37 EST

The main character kisses Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 "Hefty" Patch 6 Coming Next Week Improving Kisses and Much More

Baldur's Gate 3 is getting ready for Valentine's Day with a big patch coming next week, likely with the most appropriate content possible on the menu.

February 10, 2024 | 04:10 EST