Take-Two, the company that publishes GTA 5, said that the open-world crime thriller has sold more than 200 million copies across all platforms since it came out in 2013. Not even Minecraft has more copies than this lovely round milestone—100 million more than Michael and his team. Before the company’s earnings call on Thursday (thanks, VGC), Take-Two started bragging about ...
Read More »Many PlayStation 4 owners are still holding off on upgrading to the PlayStation 5
Social media has been buzzing this week with discussions about the continued usage of PS4 consoles by gamers. Sony revealed in its recent earnings call that it had shipped an impressive 59.3 million PS5 consoles. Nevertheless, the PSN boasts an impressive 118 million monthly active users, indicating that a significant portion of the player base is still engaged with the ...
Read More »Octopath Traveler, once a Switch exclusive, has been removed from the eShop, but there’s no cause for concern
Update: Square Enix has officially addressed Octopath Traveler’s temporary absence from the Switch eShop. The publisher and developer, in collaboration with former Tenchu developer Acquire, have announced that they are currently working on the turn-based RPG. They mentioned, “We are working on this and will update when the game is available to purchase again.” Well, it’s good to see that it’s ...
Read More »Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Official Tournament is set to celebrate Mario Day later this week in North America
Even though Nintendo has finished releasing DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, they still have more in store for the Switch game. Nintendo has revealed a special tournament as part of the ‘MAR10 Day’ celebrations this week. The upcoming Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Open Tournament for March 2024 is scheduled to occur later this week on the 10th of March ...
Read More »Warner Bros. Increases Focus on Live Service Games
Last November, Warner Bros. announced its intention to shift its major franchises into live services, a strategy that was recently emphasized at the Morgan Stanley conference. As per J.B. Perrette, the focus has shifted from releasing standalone console games to creating a live service that allows players to engage in various activities and return frequently. “Rather than just launching a ...
Read More »Darkest Dungeon II has received a rating for the Nintendo Switch
In 2019, Red Hook Studios revealed a sequel to its intense role-playing game, Darkest Dungeon. After the launch of Darkest Dungeon II on Steam in May, a rating for the game appeared in Brazil, listing various platforms, including the Nintendo Switch (courtesy of Gematsu): https://x.com/gematsu/status/1765027731715031501?s=20 “Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip ...
Read More »Switch Online introduces new icons that are exclusively available through gameplay
Nintendo recently released new themed icons for Switch Online members. These consist of icons inspired by the Super Nintendo classic Super Mario World and the beloved Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Redeeming these icons presents a unique approach this time around. In order to access the content, you must have a Switch Online membership, platinum points, and launch each ...
Read More »Biomutant has finally secured a release date for the Switch platform
THQ Nordic has recently announced the release date for the open-world RPG Biomutant on the Nintendo Switch. It’s just a few months away, set to launch on May 14, 2024. Debuting on the PS4, Xbox One, and Windows in 2021, the game later arrived on the PS5 and Seriex X/S the next year. Its release on the Nintendo Switch may ...
Read More »Crash Bandicoot Developer Toys For Bob Parts Ways With Activision & Xbox, Becomes Independent
This week has been quite eventful for the video game industry, and it looks like there’s more excitement to come. Following recent layoffs at PlayStation and Electronic Arts, developers are now separating from their parent companies. Furthermore, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, Toys for Bob, recently revealed its decision to part ways with Activision and the Xbox team ...
Read More »Embark on an interstellar journey in the latest complimentary expansion for Vampire Survivors
For fans of Vampire Survivors, the latest update takes players on a cosmic adventure. The update is officially named the ‘Space-54 Update’ and comes at no cost. Introducing an additional bonus stage, two fresh characters, four new weapons, a new relic, and seven achievements waiting to be unlocked. There are additional layers waiting to be discovered! For those who haven’t ...
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