(Image credit: ConcernedApe) Stardew Valley’s creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has an early Christmas surprise for fans excitedly anticipating his next game: a blog post that outlines exactly what is happening with Haunted Chocolatier. In summary, the game hasn’t been discontinued, and significant progress has already been made, but much more work is necessary before it
Read MoreMarvel Rivals has unveiled its extensive strategies for revenue generation, and the specifics of its battle pass have completely alleviated concerns about frugal microtransactions. NetEase published Developer Diary 7 – Monetization on the official Marvel Rivals website, which outlines what players can expect regarding exciting elements such as microtransactions and battle passes. Fortunately, in this
Read MoreFor the span of various tiers Today marks an exceptionally hectic day for Xbox Game Pass, with at least seven new titles being introduced across all service tiers! However, for Game Pass Ultimate members, there are only a few titles to get excited about. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and the new Xbox One version of
Read More“The ordeal became too overwhelming” While we had an enjoyable experience with Ubisoft’s XDefiant upon its debut as a free-to-play shooter back in May, we’ve been hearing rumors and speculation ever since about the game potentially “dying” due to a shrinking player base. Plans to conclude XDefiant were dismissed just two months ago, but regrettably,
Read MoreA significant update regularly arrives by Liam Doolan 12:05am Image: Xbox Since its launch in November, Stalker 2 for Xbox Series X|S, PC (and Game Pass) has received a couple of significant updates. The latest update (Patch 1.0.3) is now officially available, packed with essential fixes for main and side quests, enhancements to controls, save
Read MoreThe grand event is just a week away by Fraser Gilbert The day before this, 6pm It has certainly sneaked up on us, but The Game Awards 2024 is now less than a week away! The final major gaming event of the year promises to bring some delightful surprises and plenty of announcements, but will
Read More“It was a challenging task” by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 4:31pm Stalker 2 has certainly pleased a lot of gamers over the last couple of weeks despite its initial launch being riddled with numerous bugs. However, the developer is evidently conscious that considerable effort is still required in the upcoming weeks and months. One prominent issue
Read More“I believe there will be a dual demand in gaming.” Image credit: Firesprite PlayStation co-CEO Hermen Hulst has shared his thoughts on the influence of artificial intelligence in game development, stating that while the technology has the potential to “transform” the gaming industry, it cannot fully replace the “human element.” In an interview with the
Read MoreImage credit: LucasArts The upcoming Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew, was partly inspired by the point-and-click adventure games of Monkey Island. This latest Star Wars show features Jude Law in the role of Jod Na Nawood. “Skeleton Crew narrates the tale of four children on a quest to find their home planet after becoming lost
Read MoreImage credit ranking: Bethesda Prepare to adorn the space, grab a mince pie, and get ready for some gaming fun, all thanks to this lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles arriving in December, along with two in January. Leading this collection is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which will be available on launch day
Read MoreWelcome, relief player three. Image credit: Intel/Digital Foundry Intel has unveiled its initial “Battlemage” discrete graphics cards, the Arc B580 and B570. As well as being the most rapid Intel GPUs ever produced, the $249 B580 and $219 B570 also feature Intel’s second-generation XeSS upscaling with frame enhancement and latency reduction. This is an encouraging
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Read MoreImage courtesy of Torn Banner Studios. Torn Banner Studios has made cuts to its workforce following the launch of No More Room in Hell 2 in October. CEO Steve Piggott stated that the company has faced “numerous challenges” as a “completely independent, self-financed” developer. Employees affected by these changes will be provided severance packages, and
Read MoreKinetic Games’ Phasmophobia has achieved sales of 1 million copies just a month after its launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The indie horror sensation debuted on consoles at the end of October as an Early Access title. That same month, Kinetic announced that the game had sold over 20 million copies across
Read MoreChinese firm Lilith Games has dismissed 40 developers who were working on its forthcoming life simulation game, ‘Project Party.’ As per translations from GameLook, the layoffs occurred in mid-November. Among those affected was the game’s producer. The publication highlights that the layoffs followed an underwhelming response to Project Party’s beta during the summer. PocketGamer also
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Read MoreDutch publisher MyGames has provided Mamboo Leisure with a reduction to its founding team following its acquisition of the studio three years ago. In a statement, MyGames elaborated that they and Mamboo had “divergent focuses of our businesses” and decided to part ways. MyGames CEO Elena Grigorian mentioned that the sale will assist the company
Read MoreSeveral bugs have also been resolved Image: Dragami Games Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP faced some challenges at launch, but the team at Dragami Games has released several updates since, enhancing various elements, addressing bugs, improving performance, and even adding some extra content. In light of this, the latest update (Version 1.07) is now live across multiple
Read MoreA delayed release Nintendo’s new sound clock, Alarmo, initially had a limited release on Swap Online when it debuted in October, with plans to eventually offer it for wider retail distribution globally. Unfortunately, it seems that this retail launch has now been postponed in Japan. While Nintendo originally intended to make the clock available to
Read MoreThe latest free-to-play shooter ‘XDefiant’ has also been terminated. It has been a challenging year for the gaming industry, marked by numerous studio closures and job cuts. As we approach December, Ubisoft continues to make significant changes. As noted by Game File reporter Stephen Totilo, Ubisoft is closing its studio in San Francisco and Osaka…Read
Read MoreSource: Nintendo Lifestyles With the festive season approaching, we felt it was the perfect moment to revive this compilation of classic throwbacks to help enhance your Switch library for Christmas. We have restructured this list into our new format and included a delightful trio of retro-style gems — Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi, Crow Country,
Read MoreThat’s profound, my friend by Jim Norman Yesterday, 5:30 PM Developer Mad Mimic and the studio Gentle Up Video games have announced that their pirate metroidvania title Mark of the Deep is set to launch on Switch in January 2025. You might remember that this title was originally planned for an October 2024 release —
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Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn profits from affiliate and marketing collaborations for promoting this content and from purchases made through links. In recent years, streamers have gained significant visibility within the gaming world, with some managing to build large fanbases. A new report indicates that players are investing more time watching gaming videos than they are
Read MoreGameSpot may also generate income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for distributing this content and from purchases through links. The latest collection of Disney+ Originals Collector’s Editions became available on December 3. However, some of these new Star Wars and Marvel 4K Blu-rays are currently sold out at various retail outlets. The four new releases
Read More“`html GameSpot may possibly obtain profits from affiliate and marketing collaborations for sharing this content and from transactions through links. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has received a favorable reception since its release in October, largely thanks to the ongoing addition of high-quality content to the game. Its latest update features a holiday-themed Nuketown
Read MoreCreature Commandos actor Steve Agee mentions that while launching the DCU with an exciting premise is “pretty high stakes,” fans can be reassured that the future direction for the comic’s TV and film adaptations rests in capable hands. “I never would have anticipated that James would create an animated series, so that was a fantastic
Read MoreA glitch in the previous beta for the Monster Hunter Wilds caused monsters to escape to new locations too frequently, Capcom has confirmed, and this issue will not be present in the final version of the game. As reported by VGC, Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda addressed the beta during a recent press event.
Read MoreStalker 2 has been experiencing a largely mixed reaction since its launch, but it’s evident that the title has not yet reached its full potential. Among the primary grievances from players is that the A-Life 2.0 system which the developers hyped up prior to release doesn’t seem to function as intended, coupled with the fact
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