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Everyone's favorite fluffy yellow investigator comes back this year. Gaming 

‘Detective Pikachu Sequel Coming to Nintendo Switch on October 6th’

Adriana Marais, ,

Nintendo has revealed that Detective Pikachu Returns will be released on October 6th, 2023, and can now be added to wishlists. The franchise’s latest installment was announced in 2019, following the success of the charming Detective Pikachu film. The original Detective Pikachu was released worldwide in 2018. It gave Pikachu a new friend and a voice, turning him into a gruff private investigator and adding some Ace Attorney vibes to the game. It’s more of a narrative adventure than the traditional Pokémon games — which makes sense, given the upcoming…

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Nintendo is remastering 'Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon' for the Switch too. Gaming 

Nintendo Switch to Receive Remake of ‘Super Mario RPG’ on November 17th

Adriana Marais, , ,

There was speculation that the latest Nintendo Direct would feature a revamped version of a popular SNES game, and it appears that the rumors were true. Super Mario RPG is making a comeback with updated visuals and will be available on the Nintendo Switch starting November 17th. The 1996 original was the first Mario RPG. It tasks Mario, Bowser, Peach and friends with taking down a mechanical enemy named Smithy and recovering the stolen pieces of Star Road. The remake uses the same art style as modern Mario games. While…

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It's a bright 2D sidescroller coming to Nintendo Switch. Gaming 

Experience the Thrill of Being Elephant Mario in ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ on October 20th

Adarsh V.K,

Nintendo Switch fans can look forward to the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a timeless adventure featuring the beloved Mario and his friends, on October 20th, 2023. This 2D sidescroller boasts vibrant and bustling environments, with numerous hidden surprises waiting to be discovered. Players can choose from a cast of playable characters, including Mario, Luigi, Toad, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, and Yoshi. Additionally, the game introduces a new power-up that allows Mario to transform into Elephant Mario, adding an exciting twist to the classic gameplay. Nintendo describes Super Mario…

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The hit game is coming to Switch on August 17th. Gaming 

‘Vampire Survivors’ to Feature Four-Player Couch Co-op

Adriana Marais,

Poncle’s popular game, Vampire Survivors, is set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch, providing players with the option to play on-the-go or on their TV. The game will be available on August 17th, with the base game priced at $5 and each expansion costing $2. Best of all, couch co-op is coming to all platforms, meaning you can kill thousands of enemies with the help of up to three friends. This new mode will also be available on August 17th. While there won’t be official support for online co-op, Poncle…

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Electronics Arts (EA) is undergoing an internal restructuring, with the company dividing into two separate entities: EA Sports and EA Entertainment. Gaming 

EA Divides Into EA Sports and EA Entertainment

Adriana Marais,

EA is currently undergoing an internal reorganization, which involves splitting the company into two distinct entities: EA Sports and EA Entertainment. EA CEO Andrew Wilson said the company is preparing for “the next phase of our strategy by combining our studios into two organizations that report to me – EA Entertainment and EA SPORTS.” He added that the split will help the organization “empower our studio executives with greater creative ownership and financial responsibility to make faster and more insightful development decisions and go-to-market strategies.” Wilson notes that EA Entertainment…

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Categories include sexual themes, gambling and significant profanity or vulgarity. Gaming 

Twitch Introduces More Detailed ‘Labels’ to Replace Mature Content Mode

Sanjay Patil, ,

Twitch has revamped its policies regarding mature content by introducing specific categories that provide a detailed description of what viewers can anticipate, instead of a general toggle. The new Content Classification Labels include mature-rated games, sexual themes, significant profanity or vulgarity, gambling, violent and graphic depictions, and drugs, intoxication or excessive tobacco use. Ratings apply to both the game and you. For example, if you’re playing an adult game, Twitch will automatically mark it as such. But if you’re playing E-rated and swearing too much, you’ll need to flag your…

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Eligible players will have access to the new content in the coming weeks. Gaming 

Roblox Creators Can Now Develop Content for Players Aged 17 and Over

Jim Hendler, ,

Although Roblox claims to be a platform for all ages, it has primarily been favored by children and pre-teens. However, the company has announced a shift from its family-friendly image by permitting creators to produce content exclusively for users aged 17 and above. This move is significant as 38% of Roblox’s daily active users in 2022 were over 17 years old, according to the platform’s press release on Tuesday. Specifically, Roblox says content creators can “present more mature themes and stories in TV shows and stand-up comedy.” According to the…

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Ascendant Studios needs more time to polish the magic-focused first-person shooter. Gaming 

‘Release of EA’s ‘Immortals of Aveum’ Pushed Back to August 22nd’

Adarsh V.K,

One of the standout games showcased at Summer Game Fest was Immortals of Aveum, a fantasy FPS being published by EA as part of their Originals lineup. However, fans will have to wait a little longer than anticipated to play the highly anticipated game from Ascendant Studios. The release date has been pushed back to August 22nd, a month later than originally planned. “To realize our full vision, we’re taking a few extra weeks, with a new release date of Tuesday, August 22nd,” game director Bret Robbins and the Ascendant…

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'Hidden Door' transforms any literary universe into an online TTRPG. Gaming 

What Strategies Can Be Used to Keep an AI-Generated Game on Track?

Adriana Marais, ,

Have you ever finished reading Wizard of Oz and felt like you could have done a better job than Dorothy and her team in dealing with the flying monkeys and the complex politics of the Munchkin guild? Hidden Door, an AI storytelling platform, is now offering players the opportunity to embark on TTRPG-like adventures set in their favorite literary worlds, giving them the freedom to navigate the Yellow Brick Road in their own unique way. What’s behind (hidden) door number one Hidden Door is both a business and a game.…

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Beyond 'Pikmin 4,' Nintendo's plans for the rest of the year are largely unclear. Gaming 

Nintendo Direct Scheduled for June 21st

Adarsh V.K, ,

Although we’ve received a plethora of gaming updates this month, there’s still more to come. Annapurna Interactive has scheduled its own presentation on June 29th, but before that, we have the upcoming Nintendo Direct to look forward to. The second complete Direct of 2023 will be available for streaming on June 21st at 10AM ET via Nintendo’s YouTube channel. The showcase lasts about 40 minutes and focuses primarily on Switch titles arriving this year. Since Nintendo doesn’t plan to release a Switch successor until at least next spring, it makes…

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Non-profit organisation Prahar on Saturday said it has written to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to ban the Chinese game Undawn, launched by Chinese internet giant Tencent in the country. Gaming 

NGO Urges Indian Government To Prohibit Chinese Video Game Undawn

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On Saturday, Prahar, a non-profit organization, announced that it has sent a letter to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) requesting the prohibition of Undawn, a game created by Chinese internet giant Tencent, in India. Tencent released the online game through Level Infinite, its global publishing arm based in Singapore and Amsterdam, on June 15. According to Prahar, the launch of Undawn on June 15, the anniversary of the Galwani incident, depicting Military uniforms and weapons used by Chinese soldiers, is “alleged and hurtful to the sentiments of…

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Asus will launch its first handheld gaming device, the ROG Ally, in India on July 7. It offers AMD Z1 and Z1 Extreme processors, an RDNA3-based GPU, and a 7-inch FHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Gaming 

Asus ROG Ally Set To Hit Indian Market On July 7: Check Out Price And Specifications

Adarsh V.K, ,

As per a Flipkart listing, Asus is gearing up to launch its inaugural handheld gaming device, the ROG Ally, in the Indian market on July 7. The Windows-based handheld was recently introduced to the global market and offers two chip options – AMD’s Z1 and Z1 Extreme processors – both based on the Zen 4 architecture, along with an RDNA3-based GPU. It has a 7-inch FHD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. However, while the India launch of the system has been confirmed, it is still uncertain whether both…

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In less than two years, Netflix has become a big name in indie game publishing. Gaming 

Netflix Partners with Night School Studio to Launch ‘Oxenfree II’ as Its First Video Game

Nitin Misra,

During the beginning of 2021, Night School was seeking a collaboration. The studio’s first game, Oxenfree, achieved great success in 2016, and was followed by Afterparty in 2019 and Next Stop Nowhere, which was exclusively available on Apple Arcade in 2020. By 2021, co-founders Sean Krankel and Adam Hines had secured partnerships with major industry players such as Xbox, PlayStation, Valve, Nintendo, and Apple, establishing Night School as a highly regarded indie team. “We actually talked to Netflix about just bringing some of our existing games,” Night School founder Sean…

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Who needs E3? Gaming 

2023 Summer Game Fest: All the Titles Revealed

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Our coverage of Summer Game Fest 2023 is almost complete after covering numerous stories. Due to the cancellation of E3 earlier this year, SGF was a more modest event. The festivities kicked off with Sony’s PlayStation Showcase livestream on May 24th, which was jam-packed with exciting announcements such as Bungie’s Marathon, Haven’s Fairgame$, a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, additional details on Final Fantasy XVI and Spider-Man 2, and a release date for Alan Wake II. Additionally, the Project Q handheld streaming device was unveiled. Then came Summer Game Fest…

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Microsoft has said that it is no longer developing games for the Xbox One—its third mainline home gaming console, first launched in 2013. Gaming 

Microsoft Ceases Xbox One Game Development

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Microsoft has announced that it has ceased the development of games for the Xbox One, which was released in 2013 as its third primary home gaming console. The console underwent several hardware revisions, including the Xbox One S and the more potent Xbox One X (initially known as Project Scorpio), in an attempt to compete with the PlayStation 4. It has been almost ten years since the console’s launch. “We’ve moved to Gen 9,” Matt Booty, director of Xbox game studios, told Axios. Microsoft has said that there are no…

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There's no title or release date yet. Gaming 

Turn 10 and Hutch Join Forces to Create a Mobile Game Focused on Car Customization

Adarsh V.K, ,

Turn 10, the creator of Forza Motorsport, has partnered with Hutch, the developer of F1 Clash, to develop a new mobile game. The game will concentrate on providing a car customization experience that caters to a wide range of mobile users. The companies have not yet disclosed the game’s title or release date. The companies have been negotiating a joint project since 2020. The goal is to leverage Forza’s “world-leading gameplay and visual style” as well as Hutch’s experience in mobile live operations. The partnership is rooted in “the desire…

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Players who are hanging onto the older console can still access Series X/S titles via cloud gaming. Gaming 

Microsoft Ceases Production of Games for Xbox One

Adriana Marais, , , ,

Microsoft has announced that it will no longer develop games for the Xbox One, almost three years after the launch of the Xbox Series X/S. Although the company will continue to provide support for existing titles such as Minecraft and Halo Infinite, no new games will be created for the older console by Xbox Game Studios. According to Matt Booty, the head of Xbox Game Studios, the company has shifted its focus to the latest generation of consoles, known as gen 9. Microsoft also produces games for PC. This move…

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The Partner Plus program rewards creators who keep their audience. Gaming 

Twitch to Increase Revenue Share for Lower-Viewership Streamers

Adriana Marais, , ,

Livestreamers on Twitch will now have a greater incentive to expand their audiences, as the platform is introducing a Partner Plus program. This program will offer more successful creators a 70 percent share of their net subscription revenue, up from the usual 50 percent, up to a maximum of $100,000 per year. To qualify, a partner must maintain at least 350 recurring paid subscriptions for three months, excluding gifts and Prime subscriptions. If they meet this requirement, they will receive the 70 percent cut for the next 12 months, regardless…

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It stole the show at Summer Game Fest 2023. Gaming 

Be Excited for the Release of ‘Cocoon’

Adriana Marais, , ,

Playing Cocoon is a seamless experience that feels intuitive. This may not seem noteworthy, but the game’s unique feature is that it compels players to utilize its levels to solve puzzles. During my half-hour playthrough of the game’s opening at Summer Game Fest 2023, it left a lasting impression on me and stood out among all the other games showcased. Cocoon is the debut game of Geometric Interactive, founded by ex-Playdead employees Jeppe Carlsen and Jakob Schmid. Carlsen was the lead game designer for the award-winning puzzle platformers Limbo and…

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Absurd Ventures will focus on ‘building narrative worlds, creating characters and writing stories’ in different mediums. Gaming 

Dan Houser Launches New Video Game Development Company

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Dan Houser, the co-founder and former creative director of Rockstar Games, has established a new company called Absurd Ventures. The company aims to create narratives, personalities, and universes across various platforms, including video games, among others. Houser, who is 49 years old, departed from Rockstar Games in 2020. “Storytelling. Philanthropy. Ultraviolence.” That’s the tagline for Absurd Ventures, launched with the two-minute video below, which shows more than tells the company’s creative, abstract, and exciting vibe. However, the press release offers a more concrete description, describing Absurd as “building narrative worlds,…

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