Square Enix is concluding seasonal support for the multiplayer battle title Foamstars after less than a year. The Japanese developer clarified that the upcoming seasonal update, somewhat ironically dubbed the ‘The Celebration Continues!,’ will actually serve as the final chapter for this game. The Celebration Continues! is set to take place from December 13, 2024,
Read MoreUbisoft is discontinuing its free-to-play shooter XDefiant and is closing its production facilities in San Francisco and Osaka. Additionally, another team in Sydney is undergoing a “ramp down” process. In a communication to investors, the French firm stated that XDefiant is being discontinued after a “comprehensive evaluation of the game’s performance, profitability, and market circumstances.”
Read MorePre-orders commence next week Image: Limited Speed Video games After the localization of Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal City for the eShop in October, the game is now set to receive a physical Switch release. The physical distribution will be managed by Limited Speed Video games, with pre-orders starting next week on 10th December.
Read MoreAs “supplement for the Switch” Image: Nintendo Nintendo remains discreet in its approach to enhance its Switch launch calendar for 2025, and as we are already aware, this will entail the revival of several classic titles as part of this strategy – kicking off with the Wii and 3DS release of Donkey Kong Country Returns
Read MoreUmm…YES? by Alana Hagues The previous day, 9:30pm Image: ININ Games ININ Games announced last week that it has officially acquired the publishing rights to Shenmue III, the long-anticipated third installment in the beloved Dreamcast series. Here at Nintendo Life, this has ignited our excitement for the future of the franchise — especially since none
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Read More“We think that a bit more time is required” by Alana Hagues The previous day at the current hour, 8pm Image: Argonaut Games Argonaut Games has made the tough choice to postpone the release of the upcoming Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster until Q1 2025. In a statement issued on social media platform X
Read MoreGameSpot may receive commissions from affiliate and promotional agreements for sharing this content and from purchases made through links. Marvel enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate The Avengers, will want to take a look at the deal Amazon has just reinstated on the Lego Quinjet. The 795-piece Avengers spacecraft is back on sale for $64, down
Read More“`html By Brendan Hesse on December 6, 2024 at 4:05PM PST GameSpot may possibly earn revenue from affiliate and marketing collaborations for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Best Buy’s Black Friday Sale may be concluded, but the retailer still has numerous holiday deals to take advantage of, including a 3-day Doorbuster sale
Read MoreGameSpot may also earn income through affiliate and advertising partnerships for distributing this content and from purchases via links. Remember the vast passive skill tree in Path of Exile? Well, it’s back in Path of Exile 2, presenting over a thousand nodes for you to become lost in. If you are new to Path of
Read More“`html GameSpot may potentially generate revenue from affiliate and advertising alliances for distributing this material and from purchases via links. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is set to have a new 4K Blu-ray release with a steelbook cover on March 4, 2025. Exclusive to Walmart and available for preorder now at $28, the Super Mario
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn additional online revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for distributing this content and from purchases made through links. Grinding Gear Games has unveiled Path of Exile 2 in early access, featuring a variety of mechanics, systems, and enhancements across the board. Staying true to tradition, some elements have remained unchanged, such
Read MorePath of Exile 2 has a quirk that can automatically group you with random players. Oh, wait, that’s actually a bug, but the developer Grinding Gear Games suggests you might want to just “consider it a feature” until it gets fixed. Grinding Gear’s much-anticipated action-RPG sequel finally entered Early Access today, and just as the
Read MoreAvengers #21 places Earth’s Mightiest Heroes against the X-Men in an unexpected clash that begins to unfold under the expertise of Avengers writer Jed MacKay, who is also crafting the X-Men storyline. Collaborating with artist Valerio Schiti, colorist Federico Blee, and letterer Cory Petit, MacKay prepares the groundwork for a new era of Avengers/X-Men relations.
Read MoreThe Zenless Zone Zero update 1.4 is set to be released on December 18, as developer HoYoverse revealed in a recent announcement earlier today. This patch introduces new S-tier Agents, Miyabi and Harumasa, with the latter available for free to all players, alongside comprehensive adjustments to the controversial TV mode puzzle-lite minigame. Miyabi is classified
Read MorePath of Exile 2‘s preliminary recovery access to launch is now available, and while the servers are still experiencing difficulties in coming back online, the game has already surpassed the player count records of its predecessor. Path of Exile 2 quickly soared to 439,472 simultaneous players on Steam, even without the servers being open for
Read MoreCreator J. Michael Straczynski has crafted multiple extensive Marvel runs featuring characters such as Spider-Man, Thor, and most recently, Captain America. Now, he is directing his focus towards a variety of characters he has never previously written about, orchestrating surprising team-ups between individuals who seldom, if ever, cross paths. The first of these whimsical Marvel
Read More“So many enjoyable games this year” by Ben Kerry 2:45pm Earlier this week, Microsoft introduced its ‘Xbox Year in Review’ tool for 2024, and of course – we have all been reviewing and reflecting on our personal stats right here at PX HQ. On the other hand, we are also curious about what others have
Read MoreBeginning next month! by Ben Kerry 1:30 PM In recent days, particularly due to the latest PC Gaming Expo event, we have received some fresh Xbox Game Pass release dates for early 2025 – including two new additions to the lineup in January. Since next year’s Game Pass selection does not yet have many confirmed
Read MoreDuring Supreme week, we highlighted how The Thing: Remastered is speculated to arrive on Xbox consoles on December 5th, even though there hasn’t been an official announcement from the publisher. Interestingly, it has now launched and is available on the Xbox Store! A few reviews also went live last night for The Thing: Remastered, and
Read MoreSpecifications for both X and S models described by Ben Kerry 11:45am With the launch set for next February, the team has timely Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 officially revealed the game’s detailed console specification sheet – outlining performance goals for both Xbox Series X and S systems. On Xbox Series X, players can expect two
Read MoreImportant to remember Image: iFixit If you find yourself with an Xbox that requires repairs (or at least a new part), you might be pleased to learn that Microsoft has teamed up with iFixit to offer genuine components for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which are available for purchase right now. Not
Read MoreIt may also evaluate varied viewpoints and interactive elements such as doors and explosive barrels. Source attribution: Google Google’s AI tool, Genie 2, is described as a “large-scale foundational world model” capable of creating “an endless range of action-controllable, playable 3D environments” based on a single provided image. Genie 2 can evaluate various viewpoints, akin
Read MoreThe future will be the utilization of OpenAI’s tools across sales, marketing, and editorial endeavors Image credit: OpenAI Specialist media provider and creator Future has formed a strategic alliance with OpenAI and its ChatGPT tool. Future publishes a range of specialized lifestyle magazines and websites, particularly in the gaming industry, including Edge magazine, PC Gamer,
Read More23 recent patents include plugins for evaluating photosensitivity and advanced speech recognition technologies Image credit: EA Electronic Arts has introduced 23 new patents to its public collection of complimentary accessibility resources, including patents for plugins that assess photosensitivity, customized shimmer speech recognition, and generating expressive voice audio from text documents. EA expressed that by offering
Read MoreInvestment originates from Estonian financier MM Grupp, which may assist in funding the forthcoming RPG XXX Nightshift. Image credit: Dusky Math Video games Dusky Math Video games has obtained extra investment for its inaugural project, XXX Nightshift. The independent studio is unable to disclose the precise amount raised but has informed GamesIndustry.biz that it is
Read MoreModern Charleston opens a new business location led by Bernhard Rieder The gaming service provider PTW has launched a new studio in Charleston, South Carolina. This business location will be overseen by studio head Bernhard Rieder under the guidance of VP of operations for the Americas, Sebastien Bisch. This marks PTW’s fourth studio in North
Read MoreAvailable on PS5, Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass. Image credit: Yellow Brick Games Eternal Strands, the narrative action-RPG developed by former Dragon Age creative director Mike Laidlaw’s studio, Yellow Brick Games, has an official release date – it is set to launch on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Game Pass on January
Read More“`html Exceptional, soothing, and entirely reminiscent of Indiana Jones, The Broad Circle is a stealthy high-energy tour de force that signifies a bold new era for MachineGames. The legacy of Indiana Jones has been somewhat unstable not too long ago. His last two films failed to quite hit the mark, and it has been even
Read MoreFeatures “large experience with numerous hours of gameplay”. Image credit attributed to: RageSquid Descenders Next, the thrilling sports-focused sequel to the 2018 celebrated downhill biking game Descenders, has launched its online Test Sessions via Steam, allowing players to experience a “large” creation before its official release. Developer RageSquid revealed Descenders Next back in August, clarifying
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