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Unmissable Xbox ‘Tailored Just For You’ Deals: Score Up to 90% Off Select EA Games!
These deals appear too amazing to be true! We consistently aim to showcase the Xbox ‘Just For You’ offers when they pop up — or else it can easily be easy to overlook some fantastic promotions available at the Microsoft Store — and these recent EA deals are particularly generous with discounts reaching as high
Read MoreArtistic Showdown: The Wario Land 3 Challenge
Who will claim victory? by Jim Norman Yesterday, at 10am Image: Nintendo Life WAH! Greetings to this week’s edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we compared two designs for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the 3DS, with Europe and North America facing off against Japan. After a week of voting, it was the Western
Read MoreCreepy New Minecraft Biome and Mob Update Now Available on Swap: Dive into the Details!
“`html Earlier this year at Minecraft Live 2024, Mojang unveiled a spooky new biome and creature update for the game. ‘The Garden Awakens update’ has now officially arrived – enabling players to investigate this mysterious new biome, encounter the Creaking mob, and uncover the “secrets” at its core. You will also gain access to new
Read MoreWario’s World: A Captivating Collection of the Beloved Character Series
Out of this WAAHld, Wario, the flatulent and garlic-obsessed counterpart to Mario’s non-flatulent, casual garlic enthusiast, first made an appearance in the vast Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and has since ventured into not just one, but two distinct series of his own: Land and Ware. Everyone adores a bit of the plumber in
Read MoreUbisoft Explores Buyout Options Amid Ongoing Talks for a Personal Touch
After yet another round of team layoffs in October, it was rumored that Ubisoft was considering going private following a challenging year of releases. Two months later, it seems that discussions are still in progress, with Ubisoft and Tencent reportedly engaged in conversations regarding acquisition terms. This information comes from the latest report by Reuters…Read
Read MoreTitle: Unpacking the Current Buzz: What’s Happening at Nintendo Right Now?
Indeed, we are puzzled as well. The past few months have been remarkable in the realm of Nintendo. Although we haven’t received a Notify since August, a plethora of unexpected announcements have emerged from the House of Mario. There was Alarmo, Nintendo Music, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Version…Learn More
Read More“Deconstructing Day Zero: How Patch Culture Hurts Game Development and Player Experience”
At this moment, when you purchase a game on its launch day, take it home, and insert it into your console, the first thing you must deal with is downloading a patch that’s several gigabytes to ‘correct’ any issues that were present in the game upon release. One developer from GTA has had enough and
Read More“ARPG Titans Unite: Path of Exile 2 Developers Celebrate Release as Diablo 4 Team Prepares to Dive In”
Despite facing tough competition from a handful of other major titles, the early access launch of Path of Exile 2 has astonished fans and accumulated hundreds of thousands of players on Steam, alongside developers from their ARPG counterparts at Blizzard. Just ahead of its immensely successful release, Diablo 4’s general manager Rod Fergusson took to
Read MoreThe Birth of a Unique Tetris Variant: A Journey into the Unconventional World of Arcade Gaming
Tetris: The Ample Grasp debuted in arcades back in 1998, and its influence on the Tetris franchise has been so significant that it remains one of the three principal variations of the game that devoted players continue to discuss today. Now, a long-abandoned sequel to this franchise is resurfacing, receiving final updates, and will be
Read MoreSteam Surges to 39 Million Concurrent Users as Path of Exile 2 and Wonder Competitors Capture Massive Audiences
Gaming seems to have its own Barbenheimer moment this weekend with both Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile 2’s early access attracting a record number of players on Steam. Throughout the year, Steam has consistently been shattering its own concurrent user records, with 33 million individuals logging into Valve‘s platform at the start of the
Read MoreAvowed’s Companions: A Promising Departure from Starfield’s Play Style
Avowed‘s allies are expected to share quite a bit about the various ongoing issues in Eora, yet developer Obsidian Entertainment has ensured that party members do not behave like intrusive observers during the journey. In a conversation with GamesRadar+ about the forthcoming first-person RPG, Avowed director Carrie Patel stated, “One aspect we aimed for with
Read MoreChivalry Developer Torn Banner Studios Faces Workforce Cuts
Staff reductions have led to the early accessibility of No More Room In Hell 2, with the CEO affirming that the studio remains “fully dedicated” to the zombie shooter. Image credit: Torn Banner Studios The Toronto-based developer Torn Banner Studios has dismissed an unspecified number of staff members. The layoffs were disclosed in a statement
Read MoreUbisoft to Retire XDefiant in 2025, Impacting Nearly 300 Employees with Layoffs
Studios located in San Francisco and Osaka will close, with production being scaled back at the Sydney office. Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has announced it will also be discontinuing XDefiant in 2025, leading to the shutdown of two production studios and nearly 300 employees facing layoffs. In a blog post, Ubisoft’s Chief Studios and Portfolio
Read MorePhasmophobia Breaks Records: Over 1 Million Copies Sold on Consoles!
“`html Skip to crucial update GI Podcast India Game Developer Conference Gamescom Asia 2024 Job Cuts Menu Features News Academy Events Newsletters Video Game Careers Support us Register / Create account Home News Phasmophobia Kinetic Games’ title debuted in early access on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at the beginning of October, and has now
Read MoreDecoding the BEUC’s Grievance Over In-Game Purchases
Wiggin’s Isabel Davies examines a number of the inaccuracies in the EU’s grievance and the dangers of excessive regulation. From 2012 to 2015, when free-to-play mobile games were gaining popularity, regulatory interest in Europe peaked. The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority was frequently ruling against the promotion of ‘free games’, the EU’s CPC Network published its
Read MorePokémon TCG Pocket Surpasses $200 Million in First Month: A Phenomenal Launch Success
The mobile game reached a peak of $8.4 million in daily player spending on November 22. Image credit: The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has reportedly achieved $208 million in revenue during its initial month, according to AppMagic estimates. As stated by Pocket Gamer, the mobile sensation averaged $6.5 million in
Read MoreTitle: Players Call Out Activision for Relying on “AI Slop” in Block Ops 6
My name is Inigo Montoya. Image credit attribution: Activision Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players have voiced their concerns about “AI garbage” that has been utilized within the game and its marketing materials. This past weekend, players noticed a six-fingered zombified Santa Claus appearing on the loading screen, and while some fans viewed this
Read MoreSoulframe Developers Acknowledge Player Feedback on Competitive Elements and Community Features
And that’s the reason Digital Extremes is “dedicated” to “new endeavors such as social hubs”. Image credit: Digital Extremes The developer of Warframe, Digital Extremes, has provided another look at their forthcoming free-to-play narrative action-MMORPG, Soulframe. In an unusual developer update, Digital Extremes presented information on the pre-alpha, referred to as Preludes, detailing its current
Read MoreHunter x Hunter Nen x Impression Disqualified in Australia Over Allegations of “Implied Sexual Violence”
Image credit: Arc Machine Works The fighting game Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impression has been denied a rating by the notoriously stringent Australian classification board. Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impression has been effectively prohibited in Australia by the country’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts’ Classification Board due to
Read MoreReimagining the 90s: What If Digital Foundry Had Emerged During PlayStation’s First Decade?
DF Retro presents its inaugural pudgy comparison between Saturn and PlayStation. Image credit: Digital Foundry Digital Foundry first emerged on the Eurogamer platform in 2007, initially focusing on the differences between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems – but what if DF actually originated back in 1994, analyzing the fifth generation consoles: Sega Saturn
Read MoreUnpacking the Enduring Legacy of Crash Bandicoot: A Look at Our Beloved Mid-Tier Games
By this point, the tale of Fracture Bandicoot – and the acclaimed platformer’s legendary impact on the PlayStation – has been thoroughly documented. As Sony’s PlayStation contended with the Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64, driven by the iconic characters of Mario and Sonic, the new console creators felt a pressing need for their own mascot.
Read MoreUnbeatable Deal: Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Now Just $124 at Walmart and Amazon!
“`html GameSpot may receive earnings from affiliate and advertising partnerships for distributing this content as well as from purchases made through links. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is currently available at its lowest-ever price from a major retailer. Walmart and Amazon have slashed the price of Microsoft’s premium controller to just $124, down
Read More“Unveiling the Alien: Romulus 4K Steelbook Edition – Now Restocked with Incredible Discounts on Amazon!”
“`html GameSpot may also earn income from affiliate and marketing collaborations for promoting this article and from transactions made through links. Amazon has updated its delivery estimates for the Alien: Romulus Limited Edition Steelbook and restocked the available 4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and DVD formats of the recently launched film. Upon the release of Alien:
Read More“Unbeatable Bluey Merchandise Deals: Scuttle Plush Toy at Walmart & Talking Bluey Doll on Amazon”
GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for promoting this commentary and from sales via links. One of Walmart’s latest toy promotions during Cyber Monday is still available, and the retailer has actually reduced the price even further. The three-foot-wide My Size Bluey plush is now priced at $25, which is $5
Read MoreExplore Over 40 Incredible Nintendo Switch Game Deals at Woot!
GameSpot may generate revenue from affiliate and promotional collaborations for showcasing the following content and from transactions via links. If you are still searching for bargains on Nintendo Switch games before Christmas, you should definitely check out Woot’s extensive selection of game deals. As of December 8, all of Woot’s Switch game discounts will be
Read MoreIndiana Jones and the Enigmatic Peaks
By Jason Rodriguez on December 8, 2024 at 10:59AM PST GameSpot may earn a commission from affiliate and marketing partnerships for disseminating this content and from purchases through links. There is a particularly rare occurrence in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, an individual you will encounter as you reach the peaks of the Himalayas.
Read MoreExploring the Thrills of Indiana Jones and the Monumental Circle: A Journey Worth Taking
Or are you anticipating the Xbox Game Showcase? by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm After an extended wait since MachineGames’ last fantastic release with Wolfenstein 2, the team has finally launched Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for early access this past Friday. While the major Xbox Game Showcase still needs to take place, early access
Read MoreWhat Games Might Say Goodbye to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025?
What titles might be departing Xbox Game Pass in January 2025? While Microsoft has yet to officially announce the details, we can at least make some educated guesses based on the games added to the service around the same time last year. Many Xbox users are keen for more transparency regarding games leaving Xbox Game
Read MoreExploring the Differences: A Closer Look at Xbox Series X vs. Series S through Indiana Jones Gameplay
Here’s how they compare by Fraser Gilbert The previous day, 2:30pm Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has now officially launched in early access, and while we conducted our review on the Xbox Series X, we know you’ll want to check out the Series S version as well – so we’ve put together a comparison
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