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Netflix Launches Text Adventure ‘Heart of Stone’ on Discord Bot

Adriana Marais, , , , ,

Netflix has been operating a Discord bot for over a year now, which assists individuals in discovering shared shows and movies according to their geographical accessibility. Today, the company is broadening the functionalities of the “Hey, Netflix” bot by introducing a text-based game. This is the first time Netflix has brought a game like this to Discord. As you might expect, it has to do with something you’ll soon be able to stream on Netflix, the action movie Heart of Stone starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. The film arrives…

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Mobile Premier League (MPL) says it will will lay off as many as 350 employees (MINT_PRINT) Gaming 

MPL Forced to Cut 350 Jobs Due to Taxation Issues

Adriana Marais

According to an internal memo cited by Reuters on Tuesday, Mobile Premier League (MPL), a gaming platform, has announced its intention to lay off up to 350 employees due to the government’s tax imposition on online gaming companies. MPL stated that this measure was necessary for its survival. In particular, the Indian government has imposed a heavy tax, which the gaming industry says it cannot sustain. MPL’s initiative to lay off a large part of its workforce is now being blamed on the tax. Last month, the government decided to…

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is coming on November 10, Activision has confirmed. Here are all the details we know. Gaming 

Release Date for Call of Duty Modern Warfare III Confirmed: Get the Details Here

Adriana Marais,

Activision has finally announced the release date for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, the latest installment in the hugely popular franchise. The official Call of Duty account on X (Twitter) confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be released on November 10 this year. The game is expected to be released on PC and all current generation consoles – including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S. However, Activision has not yet announced whether the game will also be released for the previous generation PlayStation 4 and Xbox One…

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Sony runs the fighting game competition, which was held in Las Vegas over the weekend. Gaming 

Evo 2023 Esports Tournament Experiences Issues with PS5 USB Ports Melting

Sanjay Patil, ,

Attendees of the Evo 2023 fighting game tournament faced issues with PlayStation 5 USB ports, as reported over the weekend. Social media platforms were flooded with posts and stories from participants, who shared their experiences of USB accessories becoming excessively hot and even “melting” when connected to the event’s multiple PS5 consoles. Current Google (and ex-Meta and Microsoft) AR engineer Eduardo Cuervo, who said he attended the event for the first time this year, posted on X (formerly Twitter) the image below of the controller’s USB connector containing melted chunks…

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Hey, if you're going to delay a bunch of games, might as well make it a party. Gaming 

Devolver Games ‘Skate Story’ and Four Others Delayed to 2024

Febin Mathew

You can use any term to describe Devolver Digital, except for being dishonest. The first-ever Devolver Delayed showcase successfully fulfilled its commitment by showcasing five games that were originally scheduled for release in 2023 but have now been postponed to 2024. This implies that Devolver may have provided inaccurate information when initially announcing these games, but let’s focus on the present situation. So here’s the list of Devolver games coming out next year, minus the crazy corporate fun behind the actual presentation: Skate Story, The Plucky Squire, Stick it to…

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Embrace your inner cowboy on August 17th. Gaming 

“Classic ‘Red Dead Redemption’ to be Released on PS4 and Nintendo Switch”

Adriana Marais

Red Dead Redemption, the original 2010 release, is finally coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch, putting an end to years of speculation. It is important to note that this is not the highly anticipated remaster. The western-themed third-person shooter will be available for purchase on August 17th, coinciding with the birthday of the legendary lawman and huckleberry advocate, Doc Holliday. This is the digital version, but the physical release will be released on the 13th. October Although this is a direct port, the release includes the Undead Nightmare DLC, a…

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The latest entry in the rebooted series will arrive on November 10th. Gaming 

‘Modern Warfare III’ is the Latest Call of Duty Game

Adriana Marais, ,

As we approach the autumn season, it is evident that a new installment of the popular video game franchise, Call of Duty, is on its way. Activision has officially announced that this year’s release will be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, developed by Sledgehammer Games. Furthermore, the publisher has disclosed that the upcoming game, part of the rebooted series, will be available on PC and consoles, potentially including the Nintendo Switch, starting from November 10th. There aren’t many other confirmed details yet besides the teaser video. However, Activision recently…

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'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' has sold 18.51 million units since its May debut. Gaming 

Nintendo Reaps Profits from Zelda and Mario Movie in Record-Breaking First Quarter

Febin Mathew,

In its latest earnings report, Nintendo revealed that it has achieved its highest first quarter profit to date, primarily driven by the successful sales of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The company earned a staggering 185.44 billion yen ($1.3 billion) from sales totaling 461.34 billion yen ($3.2 billion), surpassing its previous fiscal Q1 record of 144.7 billion yen set in 2020. The figures for these two properties are impressive. Around the world, 168.10 million people watched The Super Mario Bros. Movie,…

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Twitch said it would prohibit websites that include slots, roulettes or dice games and aren’t “licensed either in the U.S. or in other jurisdictions that provide sufficient consumer protection.” (AFP) Gaming 

Twitch Strengthens Prohibitions on Gambling Streams

Febin Mathew

Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, announced on Wednesday that it will be broadening its prohibition on live broadcasts featuring gambling material. The company said it will now ban streaming online casinos Blaze and Gamdom, adding to the four sites it banned last October when its new gambling policy came into force. Twitch announced the restrictions after a controversy erupted on the platform last year in which the streamer was accused of swindling users and other content creators out of thousands of dollars to fuel gambling addiction. This led some…

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The crowdfunded keyboard is built to survive the abuse of competitive play. Gaming 

Lemokey L3: Keychron’s Customizable First Gaming Keyboard

Adarsh V.K,

Keychron, a well-known brand in the customizable keyboard industry, has recently entered the gaming market with the launch of its gaming division, Lemokey. Their inaugural product, the L3 keyboard, is currently being crowdfunded. While the L3 boasts features such as a 2.4GHz wireless connection and a highly responsive 1,000Hz polling rate, its main selling point lies in its durable and customizable aluminum body, which is said to withstand the demanding nature of competitive gaming. You can choose from three different key color schemes, reassign any key, and create macros for…

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The game also brings back a noted D-O-Double G. Gaming 

‘Modern Warfare II’ welcomes back beloved canine companion in triumphant return

Adriana Marais, ,

Activision is reintroducing dogs, including one named Dogg, to Call of Duty. After ten years since the introduction of Riley, the loyal dog companion in Call of Duty: Ghosts, players can now bring Merlin, the adorable dog shown in the image above, to join them for both companionship and powerful finishing moves in season five (BlackCell) of CoD: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0. According to Activision, Merlin the Dog is an optional companion in Multiplayer, Battle Royale, and DMZ modes. “[Merlin] offers an unmatched partner advantage as well as…

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The Switch version is also getting an ‘Among Us’ update. Gaming 

PlayStation to Receive Popular Mobile Game ‘What the Golf’

Adriana Marais, , ,

What the Golf, an unusual sports simulation game, is confirmed to be launching on PS4 and PS5 consoles in the upcoming months. The release will encompass all the latest updates and has been specifically tailored for Sony consoles. Notably, it will feature DualSense support, utilizing haptic technology to provide a realistic sensation when hitting a ball, a cat, or even an entire planet towards a hole. This game is known for its peculiar and humorous nature. What Golf takes basic concepts from golf sims and completely transforms them. Along with…

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They've been offline for months due to security issues. Gaming 

Nintendo to Reactivate ‘Mario Kart 8’ and ‘Splatoon’ for Wii U on August 3rd

Febin Mathew, ,

After a lengthy wait, players can now enjoy online multiplayer for Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon on the Wii U. Nintendo has officially announced that both games will be accessible for multiplayer once again starting from August 3rd. The company has successfully resolved the security issue that led to the suspension of online services back in March. Nintendo still hasn’t explained the error in more detail. However, hobbyist and tinkerer OatmealDome claims that the last-gen console is vulnerable to an “ENLBufferPwn” attack, which allows intruders to take over the console…

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It's available now for Xbox Insiders. Gaming 

Discord Now Allows Xbox Players to Stream Directly

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Discord has recently revealed that it will be introducing Stream to Discord for Xbox, making it more convenient for gamers to stream their preferred console games. This development is significant as it marks the first time a console will be able to stream directly to Discord, which was previously only accessible to PC and mobile gamers. It is worth noting that Xbox has consistently been ahead of its competitor, Playstation, in terms of incorporating new Discord features. For instance, last year, Xbox users were granted the ability to connect directly…

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The decision to impose a 28 per cent tax on the full face value of bets placed on online games will be implemented from October 1. ((AFP)) Gaming 

Is the Government Providing Tax Relief to Online Gaming Companies?

Adarsh V.K, ,

In a change of stance, the government has taken steps to offer some respite to online gaming companies. According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the government has opted to impose taxes on the overall funds deposited for playing online games, rather than on each individual bet, as reported by Reuters on Wednesday. Last month, the government announced that it had decided to impose a 28 percent tax on the funds that online gaming companies collect from their customers for each bet. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the…

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'The Last Hope' had garnered very bad reviews during its short time on the market. Gaming 

Nintendo Removes ‘The Last of Us’ Inspired Game from eShop After Copyright Infringement Allegation

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According to Eurogamer’s Victoria Kennedy, Nintendo’s game The Last Hope: Dead Zone Survival has been taken down from the Switch e-shop because it closely resembles Naughty Dog’s popular game, The Last of Us. Sony, the owner of Naughty Dog, filed a copyright claim against The Last Hope just a month after its release. This action not only removed the game from the market but also resulted in the removal of its trailer from YouTube. The Last Hope probably won’t miss out, as the game didn’t exactly receive good reviews, with…

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The developer previously said that it was going to skip the previous generation game consoles. Gaming 

‘Star Wars: Jedi Survivor to be Released on PS4 and Xbox One After All’

Nitin Misra,

According to The Verge, EA has reversed its previous statement and announced during an earnings call that Star Wars: Jedi Survivor will be released on PS4 and Xbox One consoles, in addition to the latest PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Initially, the game was intended to solely utilize the advanced technology of the latest consoles. “Given the strength of this legendary franchise and community demand, our development team is committed to bringing this Jedi experience to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One,” said EA CEO Andrew Wilson. Jedi Survivor was…

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The ROG Ally is a promising first handheld gaming device from ASUS that can run most AAA games at decent settings. However, it is not without its flaws, so is it worth buying? Find out in this 1Up Gaming review. Gaming 

ASUS ROG Ally: An Impressive Beginning, But With Some Limitations (Video)

Nitin Misra, ,

ASUS has ventured into the realm of handheld gaming devices with the introduction of the ROG Ally. This innovative gadget aims to deliver a satisfying gaming experience by supporting a wide range of AAA games at respectable graphics settings. With a design reminiscent of the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch, it offers portability and convenience for gaming enthusiasts on the move. WATCH VIDEO: ASUS ROG Ally Review It features AMD Z1 Extreme chipset based on Zen4 architecture, AMD RDNA 3 graphics chip, 16GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD, and…

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Zen Puzzle Game ‘Unpacking’ Launches on Android and iOS on August 24th

Febin Mathew, ,

Unpacking, the game that revolves around the calming activity of unpacking cardboard boxes, is set to release on iOS and Android on August 24th, as confirmed by Humble Games and Witch Beam. The iOS version is available for pre-order at $10 starting today. Although the game initially debuted on consoles and PCs in 2021, it could still be a worthwhile experience for those unfamiliar with the concept. Unpacking is basically a hybrid puzzle and home decoration game. You have to find a place for things when the invisible person moves…

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It introduces the rhythm series’ first story mode. Gaming 

Apple Arcade to Feature Samba de Amigo Game This Month

Adriana Marais, , , ,

Sega’s beloved rhythm game franchise, Samba de Amigo, is making a comeback this year with a new installment arriving on both Apple platforms and Nintendo Switch simultaneously. Additionally, a VR version for Meta Quest, which was announced in early June, is set to be released sometime this autumn. “Shake it with your maracas and create 40 hit songs from the world’s most popular genres,” reads the game’s App Store description. Exclusive songs for the Apple version include Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory,” Psy’s “Daddy” (of “Gangnam Style” fame), and…

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