Altagram Group says the issue will be resolved in an upcoming patch.

Localization Studio for Baldur’s Gate III Issues Apology for Excluding Contractors from Credits

Nitin MisraAugust 12, 23Gaming

The studio responsible for translating Baldur’s Gate III has expressed regret for not including the names of their outsourced workers in the game’s credits. Altagram Group’s founder and CEO, Marie Amigues, took full responsibility for the oversight and offered an apology for any negative impact it may have caused. Amigues also expressed gratitude to Larian for promptly addressing the issue and allowing them to rectify it by including the names of the Brazilian Portuguese translators in a forthcoming game patch. While the credits did not list the translators Altagram worked…

FiveM and RedM mod development crew Cfx.re has joined the developer.

Rockstar Hires Creators of Grand Theft Auto V’s Largest Roleplay Community

Nitin MisraAugust 11, 23Business, Gaming, Grand Theft Auto, GTA V, Rockstar Games

Despite being almost a decade old, Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the most popular games worldwide. As of now, over 151,000 individuals are actively playing it on Steam, and it continues to significantly contribute to the financial success of Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games. RPGs have played a major role in GTA V’s continued popularity, with tens of thousands of players creating mods to create characters that live, work and play more freely in San Andreas and Los Santos. Now Rockstar is making moves in that…

The mobile game retells FFVII and adds backstories for the characters.

‘Mobile Version of ‘Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis’ Launches on September 7th

Febin MathewAugust 11, 23Gaming

On September 7th, Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, a mobile game that expands the FFVII story and universe, will finally be released on iOS and Android. Square Enix initially revealed this mobile game, along with the battle royale action title Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier, in 2021. Originally scheduled for a 2022 release, the game faced delays, and closed beta testing didn’t commence until July of this year. Ever Crisis was developed by Applibot, although Final Fantasy veterans Kazushige Nojima, Yoshinori Kitase, and Tetsuya Nomura were involved as scriptwriter,…

The upgraded version of the 1997 classic includes a new expansion, visual upgrades, crossplay and accessibility options.

‘Quake II’ Remaster Released for PC and Console Platforms

Sanjay PatilAugust 11, 23Gaming

Confirming the speculations, Bethesda has officially revealed an enhanced edition of Quake II. The exciting news is that the game is available for immediate play on various platforms including PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the upgraded version can be accessed through Game Pass on PC, console, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Furthermore, players who already possess the original game on GOG or Steam will receive a complimentary upgrade. Nightdive Studios worked with Bethesda to modernize id Software’s 1997 first-person shooter. Relive the…

This is the first time Activision has let players carry unlockable CoD items between mainline games.

Players Can Transfer ‘Modern Warfare II’ Gear to ‘Modern Warfare III’

Adriana MaraisAugust 10, 23activision, Call of Duty, Gaming

Activision is taking a unique approach with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, the latest installment in the highly popular military shooter franchise. Instead of starting anew and having to rebuild their arsenal and cosmetic items, players will now be able to retain almost all of their unlocked content from Modern Warfare II. This so-called Carry Forward initiative also applies to Call of Duty: Warzone, as the content is shared between the main games and the free-to-play battle royale. Warzone Mobile, due to arrive later this year, will also be…

The fifth and final act in its series first came out in 2020.

‘Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition’ to be Released on PS5, Xbox Series X and S

Adarsh V.KAugust 10, 23Gaming, ps5, xbox

It is truly gratifying when a beloved game is finally available on your preferred gaming console. The recent case in point is the highly acclaimed Kentucky Route Zero: TV Version by Cardboard Computer, which will soon be released on the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. Annapurna Interactive, the game’s publisher, has released a trailer in anticipation of its launch. In 2013, Cardboard Computer first released Kentucky Route Zero, a “magical realistic adventure game” that focuses on a highway beneath a series of caves and the creatures that move…

It includes one version of every major entry in the franchise.

Humble Bundle Offers 11 Resident Evil Games for $35

Adriana MaraisAugust 10, 23Capcom, Gaming

Humble and Capcom have joined forces to offer a special deal for Resident Evil enthusiasts and those interested in trying out the survival horror series. The Resident Evil Humble Bundle includes a total of 11 PC games, encompassing all the major entries in the franchise. Additionally, it includes the latest installment, Resident Evil Village, which is currently priced at a minimum of $40 on Steam. As an added bonus, purchasers will receive a 25 percent discount coupon for the Winters’ Expansion DLC, which provides access to Third-Person Mode, expands the…

People were spending less time playing its games in the second quarter. (REUTERS)

Roblox Shares Suffer Worst Decline in 9 Months as Daily Users Decrease

Jim HendlerAugust 10, 23Online Gaming

Shares of Roblox Corp. experienced a significant decline, marking its largest drop in nine months. This came after the company revealed that users were spending less time engaging with its games during the second quarter, falling short of Wall Street’s expectations. Roblox customers spent 14 billion hours playing games in the three months ended June 30, below the 14.4 billion analysts expected. The number of daily active users on the platform fell 1% from the last quarter, also missing analysts’ expectations and calling into question whether Roblox will be able…

Now You Can Experience ‘Hamilton’ on Roblox

Adriana MaraisAugust 10, 23Online Gaming

Roblox has transformed the groundbreaking Broadway musical “Hamilton” into an interactive virtual world, offering a fresh and immersive experience to a younger audience. “‘Hamilton’ has worldwide recognition. Roblox has 66 million daily active users worldwide. What a perfect match,” Matt Edelman, president and chief commercial officer of Super League — which designed and built the online experience — told The Associated Press ahead of Thursday’s official launch. In Hamilton Simulator, players use their own avatars as they rub shoulders with characters from the musical and negotiate 10 levels set during…

Developer Larian Studios is patching a fix soon.

Outsourced Workers Unacknowledged in Baldur’s Gate 3 Credits

Adriana MaraisAugust 10, 23Gaming

Game Developer has reported that Baldur’s Gate III, which has already generated significant buzz despite not being fully released, is facing public scrutiny for failing to credit numerous workers who contributed to the project. The problem was initially noticed by freelance localization producer Katrina Leonoudakis, who noted that the game’s credits did not mention the translators who worked on the Brazilian and Portuguese localizations. A company called Altagram Group handled these translations, and it’s worth noting that company directors and department heads appear in the credits. Additionally, translators who localized…

The dev is celebrating with a web game, a soundtrack and more.

“Indie Video Game ‘Papers, Please’ Reaches 5 Million Copies Sold”

Adarsh V.KAugust 10, 23Gaming

Papers, Please, the captivating and emotionally charged “dystopian document thriller,” has reached its ten-year anniversary and achieved a remarkable milestone of selling five million copies across various platforms over the past decade. To commemorate this achievement, Lucas Pope, the developer, and his company 3909 LLC have launched a web game called LCD, Please, which enables players to experience certain elements of the original game. Just like a real LCD game, Please tasks you with accepting or rejecting passport and transit requests. As the name suggests, the graphics style emulates past…

The Supreme Court rejected a request to immediately enforce an on-hold injunction.

Epic Fails to Secure Immediate Change to Apple’s App Store Payment Rules

Adriana MaraisAugust 10, 23App Store, Apple, epic games, Supreme Court

According to Bloomberg, Epic Games’ bid to expedite changes to Apple’s App Store payment practices has been unsuccessful. The company, known for creating Fortnite, had appealed to the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling by the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that postponed an injunction against Apple regarding its App Store regulations. However, Justice Elena Kagan declined the request without offering any explanation. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction in April. However, it suspended the injunction in July to allow Apple to take the case to…

It introduces the Xenomorph as a Killer and Ellen Ripley as a Survivor.

‘Dead by Daylight’ to Feature ‘Alien’ Character

Febin MathewAugust 9, 23Gaming

Behaviour Interactive has unveiled the latest addition to Dead by Daylight, and it’s a Killer that will surely strike fear into the hearts of horror enthusiasts: the Xenomorph. The game developer has now shared all the specifics of its exciting collaboration with the Alien franchise, which was initially teased with a sneak peek of the Nostromo Wreckage Map. This announcement not only confirms the Xenomorph’s role as the game’s newest Killer but also introduces Ellen Ripley as a Survivor. This version introduces seven control stations, a new map feature that…

It's anticipating an increase in sales for non-first-party PlayStation titles.

Sony Increases Annual Outlook Due to PlayStation Profits

Adarsh V.KAugust 9, 23Entertainment, Gaming, Sony

Sony has released its financial report for the first quarter of the year, ending on June 30th, along with a revised forecast for the fiscal year. The results show a combination of positive and negative outcomes for the company. While the overall operating profit for the period decreased by 31 percent compared to the previous year, the revenue saw a significant increase of 33 percent. This growth can be attributed to the successful sales performance of Sony’s game and network services, music, imaging, and financial services divisions. Sony believes its…

The game is coming to the Switch and PS4.

Take-Two Executive Praises $50 Price Tag for ‘Red Dead Redemption’ Re-Release

Jim HendlerAugust 9, 23Gaming, Nintendo Switch, xbox

If you were surprised by the $50 price for the 13-year-old Red Dead Redemption game on Nintendo Switch and PS4, there’s some positive news. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has defended the cost, stating that it is the appropriate price from a commercial standpoint. IGN reports that Zelnick explained his reasoning during the company’s Q2 earnings report, reassuring consumers. The points of frustration with Red Dead Redemption’s sticker price are wide-ranging, including the lack of a multiplayer option and the complete lack of a quality upgrade since its 2010 release (no…

He's now suing Apple and the Tetris Company.

Writer Claims Apple TV+’s ‘Tetris’ Film Adaptation Plagiarized His Book

Adriana MaraisAugust 9, 23Entertainment, Gaming

A lawsuit has been filed against Apple TV+ and the Tetris Company, claiming that their film Tetris was plagiarized from a book written several years ago. Dan Ackerman, the editor-in-chief of Gizmodo, alleges that his book The Tetris Effect, which presents the game’s history as a Cold War-era thriller, was copied by the defendants. Ackerman claims that he had sent a pre-publication copy of his book to the Tetris Company and its CEO Maya Rogers in 2016. Later that year, he received a “strongly worded Cease and Desist letter” from…

They could have ‘minor cosmetic blemishes’ but come with a one-year warranty.

Valve Offers Discounted Refurbished Steam Decks

Nitin MisraAugust 9, 23Gaming, Valve

Valve has recently revealed its introduction of “certified refurbished” Steam Deck units. These reconditioned devices are priced approximately 20 percent lower than their brand-new counterparts, making them more affordable than the prices during the Steam Summer Sale. Moreover, these consoles come with the same one-year warranty as the new models. Additionally, Valve has announced that GameStop will be selling refurbished Steam Deck units in specific stores. However, GameStop’s refurbished models are processed at their own facilities and will be accompanied by their own warranty. At the time of release, Valve…

We don't know what titles will be supported.

Netflix Launches Game Controller App for iPhone

Febin MathewAugust 9, 23Gaming, iOS, netflix, Streaming

Netflix has expanded its foray into the gaming industry by releasing a new app exclusively for iOS devices. Named “Netflix Game Controller,” this app enables users to transform their phones or tablets into game controllers after connecting them to their television sets. Consequently, individuals can now play games offered by Netflix on their TVs and conveniently manage the gameplay using their mobile devices. Although the app is already available for download, there is little further news. For example, we don’t know what games it supports or details about the pairing…

Meanwhile, 'Pokémon TCG' and 'Pokémon Stadium 2' just landed on Nintendo Switch Online.

‘Detective Pikachu Movie Trailer Reveals Coffee-Loving Pokémon in Action’

Adriana MaraisAugust 9, 23Gaming, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

During its most recent Pokémon Presents stream, The Pokémon Company unveiled several updates. Among them was the release of a new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns, a highly anticipated sequel set to arrive on Nintendo Switch on October 6th. For the uninitiated, Detective Pikachu Returns recasts the franchise mascot as a hard-boiled, tough-talking detective. Detective Pikachu and his current partner Tim Goodman (who really understands Pikachu) get to the bottom of the unusual cases with the help of some other Pokémon and people who live side by side in Ryme…