Checklist by Team Asobi/PlayStation. Team Asobi’s Astro Bot was honored as the Game of the Year at last week’s 28th annual DICE Awards held in Las Vegas. The PlayStation 5 adventure game achieved recognition in several categories throughout the night, securing awards for Excellence in Animation, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Family Game of the Year, and
Read MoreImage courtesy of Toast Interactive. Toast Interactive has terminated most of its workforce and shut down its office in Gold Coast, Queensland. In a statement released on social media, co-founders Toni and Richard Eates described the layoffs as a “devastating decision.” Last November, Toast dismissed 10 developers, citing its challenges in “maintaining a large indie
Read MoreStarbreeze is optimistic that a variety of platform partnerships and collaborations could help Payday 3 on its path to recovery, but annual sales associated with the game have significantly decreased year-over-year. According to its annual financial report for the full year ending December 2024, Starbreeze reported total annual sales of SEK 185.9 million ($17.3 million),
Read MoreAbove the Switch, yet beneath its rivals Image: Nintendo Life An analyst has forecasted that Nintendo will “probably” price the forthcoming Switch 2 at $399. Joost van Dreunen, author of ‘One Up – Creativity, Competitors, and the Global Economy of Video Games’ and co-founder of the Nielsen-owned video game market research firm ‘SuperData Research,’ has
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Life We are currently about six weeks away from Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct in April, and the company is presumably preparing diligently for the anticipated showcase of its new hardware. Until that time, we are left to dissect statements surrounding its financial results and various minor announcements for hints related to the Switch
Read MoreHey there, discounts! by Jim Norman 11:45am Image: Nintendo Life Nintendo has announced that its Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers discount program will not extend to Switch 2 exclusive titles (thanks to VGC). The vouchers first appeared in 2019 as a means to offer a slight discount on first-party Switch games. Subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online
Read MoreNoooo, please don’t let it end! Image: Nintendo Lifestyles Nintendo has announced that it is terminating the My Nintendo Gold Points initiative, stating that it will be impossible to earn points from March 24, 2025 (or March 25 depending on your location). Conversely, Platinum Points will remain unaffected. Gold Points were earned through the purchase
Read MoreIncluding its infamous ‘Seal of Quality’. As Nintendo prepares for its exciting Switch 2 presentation in April, it still has plenty of diverse activities happening behind the scenes, in addition to its regular operations. Read the complete article on nintendolife.com…Discover More
Read MoreSquare Enix is discontinuing service for the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles remaster on iOS due to an irreparable bug that prevents players from accessing purchased downloadable content. Originally introduced for the GameCube in 2003 in Japan and in 2004 in other regions, this action RPG marked the series’ return to Nintendo for the first time
Read MoreKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is shaping up to be one of the most captivating RPGs available, as a developer reveals that NPCs collect items left on the ground based on their social hierarchy. In an interesting timelapse, one player dropped items worth 300,000 gold coins in a town. Throughout the video, you can observe NPCs
Read MoreIs Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games truly attempting to plant misleading character leaks within its source code to mislead dataminers? Believe it or not, the answer is no, as its executive producer clearly states, “we would rather focus our efforts on developing the actual game.” Following its launch last year, dataminers quickly began investigating the
Read MoreThe new RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has sold two million copies in less than two weeks, an incredible launch for a premium single-player game. This news was announced in a tweet from the official Warhorse Studios Twitter account, which remarked, “a toast to you all for making KCD2 a success!” The game sold 1,000,000
Read MoreNaughty Dog president and director of The Last of Us, Neil Druckmann, asserts that he “never” contemplates sequels for games he is currently working on, as he lacks that “level of confidence.” As highlighted by IGN, Druckmann and Cory Barlog from Sony Santa Monica both spoke at the recent D.I.C.E. Summit, where the topic of
Read MoreHome Headlines Developer Warhorse Studios claims the achievement is “a victory.” Image credit: Warhorse Studios Headlines by Vikki Blake Contributor Printed on Feb. 17, 2025 This is a short News-in-transient article, our brief format directing you to a direct source for further information. Discover more about this story by following the link below: Kingdom Come:
Read More“This is exceptionally challenging, but we remain devoted to our vision” The NetEase-supported studio Liquid Swords has announced a wave of layoffs, labeling the job eliminations “deeply regrettable” yet essential for “the studio’s future viability.” Established by Christofer Sundberg, a co-founder of Avalanche Studios, Liquid Swords disclosed recently plans to “downsize its staff,” citing the
Read MoreFinancial statements further confirm plans to launch seven distinct video games by 2027. Image credit: Nexon Maple Legend publisher Nexon has released its earnings report for the fiscal year 2024, showcasing record-setting revenue for the second consecutive year. The Figures: Revenue: ¥446.2 billion ($2.94 billion), an increase of 5% year-on-year Operating profit: ¥124.2 billion ($817
Read MoreThe company achieved a significant milestone of 295 million users on its PC platform, while cross-platform accounts surged by 94 million following the launch of its mobile store. Image credit: Narrative Games Retailer Narrative released its Narrative Games Retailer 2024 Year in Review blog post last Friday, showcasing its accomplishment of reaching 295 million users
Read MoreBoth companies will contribute $500,000 each to GlobalGiving’s California Wildfire Support Fund. Image credit: The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International and Pokémon Go developer Niantic have committed $1 million in donations to assist with wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles. The Pokémon Company will make a $500,000 contribution to GlobalGiving’s California Wildfire Support
Read MoreGet ready to embark on an adventure – Sea of Thieves Season 15, Wild Things, is officially approaching. Setting sail beyond the shores is set to become even more thrilling as two brand new extinct Megalodon have appeared, with pirates eager to encounter the Feared Redmaw, a massive toothy creature capable of unleashing a “catastrophic”
Read MoreImage credit rating: Chronicle Games Characters from Mortal Kombat will soon have the opportunity to face off against Street Fighter icons like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Guile – within Fortnite. Chronicle Games’ immensely popular battle royale may become the first online game to officially showcase characters from both fighting game franchises when Mortal Kombat makes its
Read MoreLiquid Swords stays “dedicated” to its creative vision. Describe credit ranking: Liquid Swords The Sweden-based developer Liquid Swords has today revealed an undisclosed number of layoffs. The NetEase-supported studio was established in 2020 by Christofer Sundberg, a name you may recognize from Just Cause’s Avalanche Studios, which he co-founded. Liquid Swords has yet to launch
Read MoreLet’s be honest, we’re not getting any younger. And for those of us still fortunate enough to claim youth, we’ll be older before we know it. With great age comes significant responsibilities, as the saying goes, but these shouldn’t be burdens like throwing a sandbag in Spider-Man’s face. No, these are responsibilities like grocery shopping,
Read MoreOne of the few remaining in-house engine developers has suffered a significant setback. Reports emerged last week indicating that Crytek was undergoing significant layoffs – and the future of the next installment in the Crysis series is now uncertain. This grim news took a back seat during this week’s DF Direct, following the team’s in-depth
Read MoreLiquid Swords is reducing its workforce by an undisclosed number of employees to “adjust to the prevailing business environment.” This Swedish studio was founded in 2020 by former Avalanche Studios CCO and founder Christofer Sundberg. Its first title is described as a “narrative-driven, open-world, hardboiled AAA revenge tale, created and developed using Unreal Engine 5.”
Read MoreReflections on Eschatology Entertainment Renowned designer and art director Viktor Antonov, celebrated for crafting the universes of Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, has sadly passed away. Eschatology Entertainment, a studio co-founded by Antonov in 2022, announced the news on LinkedIn and lauded his impact on the gaming landscape. “Today, our team grieves for a treasured colleague,
Read MoreFunko Fusion developer 10:10 Video Games has apparently terminated a number of employees. Confidential sources communicating with Insider Gaming lament that the UK studio placed 19 positions at risk after labeling Funko Fusion a “total commercial and critical failure.” Moreover, it is claimed that the studio has faced challenges in securing financing for upcoming endeavors.
Read MoreCaptured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) Towards Sony’s February 2025 State of Play showcase, the major surprise was Koei Tecmo’s Warriors: Abyss, which presents a budget-friendly, roguelite twist on the classic Warriors hack-and-slash formula. The good news is that this hybrid genre feels as though both parts mesh seamlessly—the simplicity of combat paired with the fast-paced
Read MoreApproximately 20 unverified job reductions reported Studio: 10:10 Games A newly surfaced document from Insider Gaming (thanks to Eurogamer) has disclosed that several layoffs have occurred at the studio 10:10 Games following the release of Funko Fusion in 2024. Indeed, anonymous informants have claimed that the game was a “total commercial and critical disappointment” and
Read More“Console testing still in progress” Image: tobyfox Developer Toby Fox is currently working on an additional aspect of the highly-anticipated Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4, approaching an as-yet unspecified release date that is still slated for later this year. For the moment, console testing remains underway. Our assumption here is that the Switch is part
Read More“I’m simply striving to be open and forthcoming with everyone.” by Jim Norman 10:45am Image: Nintendo Life The news about Xbox games becoming available on multiple platforms is not new anymore, but according to Phil Spencer, the company is making efforts to increase its transparency during Developer Direct showcases by indicating where its games will
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