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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>2 FAST 2 SWITCH</p><p>Switch 2 confirmed</p><p><a href=\"https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-is-officially-coming-it-will-be-revealed-by-april-2025\">https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-is-officially-coming-it-will-be-revealed-by-april-2025</a></p><p>President Shuntaro Furukawa’s tweet about announcement <a href=\"https://twitter.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197\">https://twitter.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197</a></p><p>Don’t get too excited, Furukawa said in Feb Switch would be “main business” going into 2024 <a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/nintendo-lifts-profit-and-switch-sales-outlook-after-profit-beat-1.2031213\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/nintendo-lifts-profit-and-switch-sales-outlook-after-profit-beat-1.2031213</a></p><p>Specific quote: <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ib0zN\">https://lmg.gg/ib0zN</a> (BNN Bloomberg)</p><p>And in announcement tweet said June Direct is for Switch software for rest of 2024</p><p> </p><p>YO NO TANGO</p><p>Microsoft closes several Bethesda studios</p><p><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/b51S1\">https://lmg.gg/b51S1</a> (Bloomberg)</p><p>Smaller studios, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse, as well as Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-closes-redfall-developer-arkane-austin-hifi-rush-developer-tango-gameworks-and-more-in-devastating-cuts-at-bethesda\">https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-closes-redfall-developer-arkane-austin-hifi-rush-developer-tango-gameworks-and-more-in-devastating-cuts-at-bethesda</a></p><p>Redfall development ended, promised updates not coming </p><p>Offering some sort of credit, not sure what <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ArkaneStudios/status/1787837804287860886\">https://twitter.com/ArkaneStudios/status/1787837804287860886</a></p><p>Arkane Lyon head Dinga Bakaba lambasted decision <a href=\"https://twitter.com/DBakaba/status/1787839169588265251\">https://twitter.com/DBakaba/status/1787839169588265251</a></p><p>Calls it a “f***ing gut stab” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/DBakaba/status/1787839172994085280\">https://twitter.com/DBakaba/status/1787839172994085280</a></p><p>Tango Gameworks, who just released award-winning Hi-Fi Rush <a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72p5epzj2no\">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72p5epzj2no</a></p><p>Perhaps poorly timed, Xbox announces new special edition controller, asks gamers to “Feel burn today” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1787860907588030860\">https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1787860907588030860</a></p><p> </p><p>SO THIS IS HOW DEMOCRACY DIES</p><p>Helldivers 2 PSN account drama</p><p><a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-sees-uproar-as-sony-re-introduces-a-mandatory-requirement-on-pc-players\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-sees-uproar-as-sony-re-introduces-a-mandatory-requirement-on-pc-players</a></p><p>Sony forcing players to link a PSN account to play the game <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-pc-players-will-be-forced-to-link-to-a-psn-account-later-this-month-for-greater-security-from-sony/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-pc-players-will-be-forced-to-link-to-a-psn-account-later-this-month-for-greater-security-from-sony/</a></p><p>Technically always existed but wasn’t enforced due to game’s launch issues</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/PirateSoftware/status/1786319949520425167\">https://twitter.com/PirateSoftware/status/1786319949520425167</a></p><p>Review bombing <a href=\"https://www.vg247.com/helldivers-2-suffers-steam-review-bombing-after-reveal-psn-account-linking-mandatory-soon\">https://www.vg247.com/helldivers-2-suffers-steam-review-bombing-after-reveal-psn-account-linking-mandatory-soon</a></p><p>Game pulled from over 100 countries where you can’t create a PSN account <a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/why-was-helldivers-2-delisted-answered/\">https://insider-gaming.com/why-was-helldivers-2-delisted-answered/</a></p><p>Steam giving refunds <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/helldivers-2-pc-players-secure-refunds-as-steam-waives-playtime-limit\">https://www.eurogamer.net/helldivers-2-pc-players-secure-refunds-as-steam-waives-playtime-limit</a></p><p>Sony reversed course <a href=\"https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929\">https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929</a></p><p>Players rally to reverse negative reviews <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/helldivers-2-operation-clean-up-positive-review-steam-1851461173\">https://kotaku.com/helldivers-2-operation-clean-up-positive-review-steam-1851461173</a></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>DEMOCRACY IN THE UK</p><p>Small stopkillinggames update: UK govt responds to petition before 100,000 signatures</p><p><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/uk-government-responds-to-petition-asking-them-to-regulate-publishers-into-keeping-games-in-a-working-state\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/uk-government-responds-to-petition-asking-them-to-regulate-publishers-into-keeping-games-in-a-working-state</a></p><p>Petition <a href=\"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659071\">https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659071</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/05/uk-government-replies-to-petition-about-requiring-publishers-to-keep-games-working/\">https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/05/uk-government-replies-to-petition-about-requiring-publishers-to-keep-games-working/</a></p><p> </p><p>FINAL LATENCY</p><p>FFXIV hit by DDoS attack</p><p><a href=\"https://www.mmorpg.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-getting-hit-by-round-of-ddos-attacks-today-2000131440\">https://www.mmorpg.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-getting-hit-by-round-of-ddos-attacks-today-2000131440</a></p><p><a href=\"https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/bdf23a5692dea624fbb355bc220248de7dec4ad8\">https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/bdf23a5692dea624fbb355bc220248de7dec4ad8</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-14-suffers-ddos-attack-ahead-of-dawntrail-release\">https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-14-suffers-ddos-attack-ahead-of-dawntrail-release</a></p><p> </p><p>LARA CROFT, RUMORMONGER</p><p>Tomb Raider game leaks</p><p><a href=\"https://www.psu.com/news/rumour-the-next-tomb-raider-game-is-said-to-be-open-world-set-in-india/\">https://www.psu.com/news/rumour-the-next-tomb-raider-game-is-said-to-be-open-world-set-in-india/</a></p><p>From previously-correct leaker The V Scooper <a href=\"https://twitter.com/thevscooper/status/1786484383370674625\">https://twitter.com/thevscooper/status/1786484383370674625</a></p><p>Society of Raiders inspired by Lara (first reply tweet in above link) lines up with previous rumors <a href=\"https://wccftech.com/tomb-raider-next-entry-experienced-lara-team-of-younger-raiders/\">https://wccftech.com/tomb-raider-next-entry-experienced-lara-team-of-younger-raiders/</a></p><p> </p><p>THE THIRST 24 HOURS</p><p>Hades 2 launches in Early Access, cracks 100,000 players in 24 hours</p><p><a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>ONE OF THE CLOUD SERVICES OF ALL TIME</p><p>PlayStation Cloud Streaming for PS5 games, game trials coming this month</p><p><a href=\"https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/11/ps5-cloud-streaming-launches-this-month-for-playstation-plus-premium-members/\">https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/11/ps5-cloud-streaming-launches-this-month-for-playstation-plus-premium-members/</a></p><p>Sample list of games (some you must own) <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/XNJxJ\">https://lmg.gg/XNJxJ</a> (Kotaku)</p><p>BUT it only works on a PS5 (at least at launch) <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/10/this-month-players-will-be-able-to-stream-ps5-games-without-downloading-them/\">https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/10/this-month-players-will-be-able-to-stream-ps5-games-without-downloading-them/</a></p><p>Though Game Pass Ultimate includes 3rd party games, EA Play, Riot Games benefits… (EDITOR: please scroll down to where it says “Game Pass JOIN NOW” in big green letters near bottom of the page, with all the checkmarked features) <a href=\"https://www.xbox.com/en-us/xbox-game-pass/ultimate\">https://www.xbox.com/en-us/xbox-game-pass/ultimate</a></p><p>Meanwhile Xbox Cloud Gaming works on like everything <a href=\"https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/help/games-apps/cloud-gaming/about-cloud-gaming\">https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/help/games-apps/cloud-gaming/about-cloud-gaming</a></p><p> </p><p>INTRODUCING: MACROTRANSACTIONS</p><p>Main advertised skin of OW2 Season 7 costs $40</p><p><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/overwatch-2-locks-new-diablo-4-skins-behind-a-bundle-that-costs-as-much-as-overwatch-1-and-players-arent-happy\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/overwatch-2-locks-new-diablo-4-skins-behind-a-bundle-that-costs-as-much-as-overwatch-1-and-players-arent-happy</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/GE74zkzunZw\">https://youtu.be/GE74zkzunZw</a></p><p>(EDITOR: scroll down to “Compare Products” and get the Battle Pass pictures and the full checkmark list in the L-Roll) <a href=\"https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/overwatch-battle-pass?blzcmp=ow_gamesite\">https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/overwatch-battle-pass?blzcmp=ow_gamesite</a></p><p>Fans are upset <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/174rwsa/the_skin_that_was_the_focus_point_of/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/174rwsa/the_skin_that_was_the_focus_point_of/</a></p><p> What $40 got you last season <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/XT400\">https://lmg.gg/XT400</a> (PC Gamer)</p><p> </p><p>ANNNNND IT’S GONE</p><p>OSRS account with the most legitimately obtained gold pieces banned for real-world trading</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/mmo-dev-bans-gambling-streamers-record-setting-1-trillion-gold-account-only-for-him-to-immediately-start-gambling-on-a-new-character/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/mmo-dev-bans-gambling-streamers-record-setting-1-trillion-gold-account-only-for-him-to-immediately-start-gambling-on-a-new-character/</a></p><p>Streamer BTCs claims he’s innocent <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROWrxOaPelY\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROWrxOaPelY</a></p><p>Multiple accounts were used to store massive sum, all banned; some originally owned by other people <a href=\"https://twitter.com/GrayGrayOG/status/1710853390350074165\">https://twitter.com/GrayGrayOG/status/1710853390350074165</a></p><p>In regards to GrayGray, Jagex mod says evidence is “irrefutable” <a href=\"https://youtu.be/ROWrxOaPelY?t=636\">https://youtu.be/ROWrxOaPelY?t=636</a></p><p>Jagex mod also says similar thing for Bikers/BTCs <a href=\"https://youtu.be/ROWrxOaPelY?t=375\">https://youtu.be/ROWrxOaPelY?t=375</a></p><p>Community sides with Jagex <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/2007scape/comments/1705b5o/over_1_trillion_gp_was_removed_from_the_game/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/2007scape/comments/1705b5o/over_1_trillion_gp_was_removed_from_the_game/</a></p><p>Claim he sold ranks in his in-game clan and Discord chat for Bitcoin <a href=\"https://old.reddit.com/r/2007scape/comments/16mtcid/streamer_bikers_receives_10000_btc_for_ingame/\">https://old.reddit.com/r/2007scape/comments/16mtcid/streamer_bikers_receives_10000_btc_for_ingame/</a></p><p>Discord screenshot <a href=\"https://imgur.com/a/09ur9Uw\">https://imgur.com/a/09ur9Uw</a></p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>LET’S-A F***ING GO</p><p>New voice of Mario may have been discovered</p><p><a href=\"https://www.escapistmagazine.com/nintendo-super-mario-bros-wonder-martinet-replacement/\">https://www.escapistmagazine.com/nintendo-super-mario-bros-wonder-martinet-replacement/</a></p><p>Result of demo datamine <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/marios-new-voice-actor-potentially-revealed-via-demo-datamine/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/marios-new-voice-actor-potentially-revealed-via-demo-datamine/</a></p><p>Assuming no foreign language, female, or returning voice actors, two names remain <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Skipp93653/status/1712362746929352741\">https://twitter.com/Skipp93653/status/1712362746929352741</a></p><p>Likely suspect is Mick Wingert <a href=\"https://mynintendonews.com/2023/10/12/mick-wingert-appears-to-be-the-new-mario-voice-actor/\">https://mynintendonews.com/2023/10/12/mick-wingert-appears-to-be-the-new-mario-voice-actor/</a></p><p> </p><p>MK1 finally gets Switch patch</p><p><a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>MAINS</p><p><br /></p><p>GLORBO 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO</p><p>Glorbo 2: Electric Boogaloo</p><p>Less than a week after WoW <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/world-of-warcraft-players-trick-ai-website-into-covering-fictional-update-known-only-as-glorbo\">https://www.ign.com/articles/world-of-warcraft-players-trick-ai-website-into-covering-fictional-update-known-only-as-glorbo</a></p><p>Who can blame them with comments like this? <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/destiny2/comments/158wwn5/comment/jtcig7d/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\"><em>https</em>://www.reddit.com/r/destiny2/comments/158wwn5/comment/jtcig7d/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button</a></p><p>tricked another AI writing site <a href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20230726050613/https://gamingacharya.com/2023/07/26/glorbo-destiny-2/\">https://web.archive.org/web/20230726050613/https://gamingacharya.com/2023/07/26/glorbo-destiny-2/</a></p><p>Then there’s THIS one by “Kerem Gulen”…or is it Florian Maximiliano?</p><p>-         Kerem <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/destiny2/comments/15a34ex/mission_accomplished/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/destiny2/comments/15a34ex/mission_accomplished/</a></p><p>-         Florian <a href=\"https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bm3Z8RvwrpEKGgTv7U7dJi.jpg\">https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bm3Z8RvwrpEKGgTv7U7dJi.jpg</a></p><p><br /></p><p>CDPR IGNI-ING STAFF</p><p>CD Projekt Red laying off 9% of staff (100 people)</p><p><a href=\"https://gamerant.com/cyberpunk-2077-cd-projekt-red-layoffs/\">https://gamerant.com/cyberpunk-2077-cd-projekt-red-layoffs/</a></p><p>CEO announcement <a href=\"https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/media/news/cd-projekt-red-organizational-update/\">https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/media/news/cd-projekt-red-organizational-update/</a></p><p>So many slated games: 4 new Witcher games, 1 remake, Cyberpunk sequel, brand new IP <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-cd-projekt-red-games/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-cd-projekt-red-games/</a></p><p>No one knows where the lay-offs are coming from</p><p><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/07/26/despite-a-new-witcher-trilogy-cyberpunk-2077-sequel-cdpr-lays-off-9-of-staff/?sh=3347c5a025ab\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/07/26/despite-a-new-witcher-trilogy-cyberpunk-2077-sequel-cdpr-lays-off-9-of-staff/?sh=3347c5a025ab</a></p><p><br /></p><p>A RATCHET PORT</p><p>Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart PC port and Armored Core 6</p><p>Original dev claims <a href=\"https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/06/21/ps5-ssd-screamingly-fast/\">https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/06/21/ps5-ssd-screamingly-fast/</a></p><p>Rift apart couldn’t have run on a PS4 hard drive <a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/no-ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart-could-not-run-on-ps4-pc-port-shows/1100-6516325/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/no-ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart-could-not-run-on-ps4-pc-port-shows/1100-6516325/</a></p><p>Video proof <a href=\"https://youtu.be/I71u7j1Izww?t=1140\">https://youtu.be/I71u7j1Izww?t=1140</a></p><p>But doesn’t support RT on AMD hardware, despite doing so on PS5’s AMD hardware <a href=\"https://support.insomniac.gams/hc/en-us/articles/17920585191693-Why-is-it-not-possible-to-enable-ray-tracing-with-my-AMD-graphics-card-\">https://support.insomniac.gams/hc/en-us/articles/17920585191693-Why-is-it-not-possible-to-enable-ray-tracing-with-my-AMD-graphics-card-</a></p><p>PC release will be Steam Deck Verified <a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23807710/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-steam-deck-verified\">https://www.theverge.com/23807710/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-steam-deck-verified</a></p><p>Same with Armored Core 6 <a href=\"https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/armored-core-6-fully-supported-steam-deck/\">https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/armored-core-6-fully-supported-steam-deck/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p>RDR HAR</p><p>RDR1 Remaster looks more likely after update to Rockstar’s website</p><p><a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-red-dead-redemption-logo-appears-on-rockstar-website/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-red-dead-redemption-logo-appears-on-rockstar-website/</a></p><p>From prominent Rockstar leaker Tez2 <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TezFunz2/status/1684580988071071744\">https://twitter.com/TezFunz2/status/1684580988071071744</a></p><p>previous evidence from Korean Ratings board <a 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href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-evo-2023-schedule-has-been-confirmed-including-a-surprise-filled-arc-system-works-panel/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-evo-2023-schedule-has-been-confirmed-including-a-surprise-filled-arc-system-works-panel/</a></p><p>Persona fighting game announcement? <a href=\"https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/persona-arena-games-p5-rumor/\">https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/persona-arena-games-p5-rumor/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>CALL THE COUNCIL!</p><p>Devs introduce invasive analytics tool to game, remove after one day due to massive backlash</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/fan-outcry-pushes-pathfinder-dev-to-delete-new-data-sucking-tool-and-all-its-info-one-day-after-introducing-it-the-scale-of-the-outburst-surpassed-worst-expectations/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/fan-outcry-pushes-pathfinder-dev-to-delete-new-data-sucking-tool-and-all-its-info-one-day-after-introducing-it-the-scale-of-the-outburst-surpassed-worst-expectations/</a></p><p>introduced in update 2.1.5m <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1184370/view/3684558162500170698?l=english\">https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1184370/view/3684558162500170698?l=english</a></p><p>What AppsFlyer does: <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/MjMo9\">https://lmg.gg/MjMo9</a> (Steam Q&amp;A)</p><p>Have emergency meeting after backlash <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder_Kingmaker/comments/158xpry/comment/jtf7s0f/?utm_source=reddit&amp;utm_medium=web2x&amp;context=3\">https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder_Kingmaker/comments/158xpry/comment/jtf7s0f/?utm_source=reddit&amp;utm_medium=web2x&amp;context=3</a></p><p>Issue new patch that just removes AppsFlyer <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1184370/view/3684558162502959472?l=english\">https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1184370/view/3684558162502959472?l=english</a></p><p><br /></p><p>MICROSOFT BENDS SPACETIME AGAIN</p><p>Original Gears of War matchmaking has been fixed</p><p><a href=\"https://gamerant.com/gears-of-war-1-server-update-2023/\">https://gamerant.com/gears-of-war-1-server-update-2023/</a></p><p>Entire original trilogy fixed <a href=\"https://exputer.com/news/games/original-gears-of-war-trilogy-matchmaking/\">https://exputer.com/news/games/original-gears-of-war-trilogy-matchmaking/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/07/microsoft-seems-to-have-improved-more-xbox-360-matchmaking-this-time-with-gears-of-war\">https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/07/microsoft-seems-to-have-improved-more-xbox-360-matchmaking-this-time-with-gears-of-war</a></p><p><br /></p><p>NO SQUIDDING AROUND</p><p>Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2-new-characters-trailer-1850682210\">https://kotaku.com/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2-new-characters-trailer-1850682210</a></p><p>Coming out for all platforms <a href=\"https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc\">https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc</a></p><p>Seem to have addressed concerns about how the first one looked cheap <a href=\"https://youtu.be/Q2nESlbg9GU?t=61\">https://youtu.be/Q2nESlbg9GU?t=61</a></p><p>James. 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>I’M NOT AMYUZU’D</p><p>Yuzu folding, paying $2.4 million to Nintendo</p><p><a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/24090351/nintendo-2-4-million-yuzu-switch-emulator-settlement-lawsuit\">https://www.polygon.com/24090351/nintendo-2-4-million-yuzu-switch-emulator-settlement-lawsuit</a> Just a week after issuing the lawsuit <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/nintendo-is-suing-the-makers-of-the-switch-emulator-yuzu-claims-there-is-no-lawful-way-to-use-yuzu/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/nintendo-is-suing-the-makers-of-the-switch-emulator-yuzu-claims-there-is-no-lawful-way-to-use-yuzu/</a></p><p>Not only that, but also 3DS emulator Citra is being killed <a href=\"https://twitter.com/citraemu/status/1764747696538046766\">https://twitter.com/citraemu/status/1764747696538046766</a></p><p>Upsetting preservationists <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/preservationists-upset-at-switch-lawsuits-shutdown-of-3ds-emulator/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/preservationists-upset-at-switch-lawsuits-shutdown-of-3ds-emulator/</a></p><p>Because of 3DS eshop closure “some have been arguing that emulation is the only way to access these games today, making it important for game preservation.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/BxBKW\">https://lmg.gg/BxBKW</a> (VGC)</p><p>Nintendo’s official piracy FAQ makes it pretty clear <a href=\"https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/55888/~/intellectual-property-%26-piracy-faq\">https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/55888/~/intellectual-property-%26-piracy-faq</a></p><p>Playing games they aren’t selling is still infringement <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/AxUiK\">https://lmg.gg/AxUiK</a> (Nintendo)</p><p>“Wherever possible, Nintendo and its licensees attempt to find ways to bring legitimate classics to current systems (via Virtual Console titles, for example).” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ggBZb\">https://lmg.gg/ggBZb</a> (Nintendo)</p><p>They literally killed Virtual Console <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/nintendo-wii-u-3ds-classic-games-mario-zelda-eshop-shop-1848544931\">https://kotaku.com/nintendo-wii-u-3ds-classic-games-mario-zelda-eshop-shop-1848544931</a></p><p>New projects rise up in Yuzu’s place <a href=\"https://wccftech.com/yuzu-lives-on/\">https://wccftech.com/yuzu-lives-on/</a></p><p> </p><p>META-STASIZING</p><p>Meta is deleting all Oculus accounts at the end of the month</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/1/24087855/meta-delete-oculus-accounts\">https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/1/24087855/meta-delete-oculus-accounts</a></p><p>Email sent to Oculus account holders <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ElOZI\">https://lmg.gg/ElOZI</a> (The Verge)</p><p>Not the first time Meta has tried to do this; tried to force Facebook accounts <a href=\"https://www.meta.com/blog/quest/a-single-way-to-log-into-oculus-and-unlock-social-features/\">https://www.meta.com/blog/quest/a-single-way-to-log-into-oculus-and-unlock-social-features/</a></p><p>It was just a matter of time <a href=\"https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-oculus-account-deletion/\">https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-oculus-account-deletion/</a></p><p>Changed their minds in 2021 and made Meta accounts <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/NzPKt\">https://lmg.gg/NzPKt</a> (RoadtoVR)</p><p>Users have until the end of this month to save anything from their account\\ <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/meta-will-delete-all-oculus-accounts-later-this-month\">https://www.ign.com/articles/meta-will-delete-all-oculus-accounts-later-this-month</a></p><p>Email was also sent to people who had migrated their accounts already <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/xaADx\">https://lmg.gg/xaADx</a> (The Verge)</p><p> </p><p>MECH YEAH</p><p>Helldivers 2 devs announce mechs “soon”</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/helldivers2/status/1765044878386364517\">https://twitter.com/helldivers2/status/1765044878386364517</a></p><p>Teased before release in trailer <a href=\"https://youtu.be/vXddWD88jeI?t=56\">https://youtu.be/vXddWD88jeI?t=56</a></p><p>Couldn’t work on them during server issues <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/helldivers-2-finally-liberated-from-the-bulk-of-its-server-issues-as-arrowhead-ceo-celebrates-having-time-to-focus-on-improvements-like-rad-mechs-and-probably-stealth-gear/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/helldivers-2-finally-liberated-from-the-bulk-of-its-server-issues-as-arrowhead-ceo-celebrates-having-time-to-focus-on-improvements-like-rad-mechs-and-probably-stealth-gear/</a></p><p>Some time after mech gameplay leaked <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheRealJTV4K60/status/1763330675447619641\">https://twitter.com/TheRealJTV4K60/status/1763330675447619641</a></p><p>A warthog-like vehicle also leaked <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheRealJTV4K60/status/1763339437289943216\">https://twitter.com/TheRealJTV4K60/status/1763339437289943216</a></p><p>GM team got “emergency expansion” <a href=\"https://www.theloadout.com/helldivers-2/game-master-emergency-expansion\">https://www.theloadout.com/helldivers-2/game-master-emergency-expansion</a></p><p>Joel, God of War hasn’t been able to sleep <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/helldivers-2-got-so-big-that-its-virtual-dandd-master-joel-needed-emergency-assistance-hes-only-one-guy-and-he-was-just-not-sleeping-sending-me-messages-at-4am/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/helldivers-2-got-so-big-that-its-virtual-dandd-master-joel-needed-emergency-assistance-hes-only-one-guy-and-he-was-just-not-sleeping-sending-me-messages-at-4am/</a></p><p>Community manager says “I remember over the launch weekend, he was sending me messages at 4am because we were the only ones still awake.\" <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/KJccT\">https://lmg.gg/KJccT</a> (GamesRadar+)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>PAR FOR THE COARSE</p><p>New details about survival MMO Dune: Awakening</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S-l7NySFsI\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S-l7NySFsI</a></p><p>Funcom gave a sneak peek to some outlets <a href=\"https://www.mmorpg.com/editorials/dune-awakening-hands-off-impressions-arrakis-might-just-be-the-survival-mmo-planet-youve-been-waiting-for-2000130689\">https://www.mmorpg.com/editorials/dune-awakening-hands-off-impressions-arrakis-might-just-be-the-survival-mmo-planet-youve-been-waiting-for-2000130689</a></p><p>Had to get permission from the Herberts to prevent uncontrolled nuclear detonations <a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>GOD HOWARD STRIKES AGAIN</p><p>Bethesda teases two Fallout projects</p><p><a href=\"https://wccftech.com/fallout-in-development-projects-teased-by-todd-howard/\">https://wccftech.com/fallout-in-development-projects-teased-by-todd-howard/</a></p><p>Kinda Funny podcast <a href=\"https://youtu.be/7wvqF41_Bgw?t=1315\">https://youtu.be/7wvqF41_Bgw?t=1315</a></p><p>Specific quote (written out) <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/SXmXy\">https://lmg.gg/SXmXy</a> (Wccftech)</p><p>One COULD potentially be the Fallout 3 remaster hinted at in FTC leaks <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/oblivion-remaster-fallout-3-remaster-and-more-leaked-from-microsoft-document\">https://www.ign.com/articles/oblivion-remaster-fallout-3-remaster-and-more-leaked-from-microsoft-document</a></p><p>New Fallout after Elder Scrolls, 2030s <a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/next-fallout-game-come-faster/\">https://insider-gaming.com/next-fallout-game-come-faster/</a></p><p>Trying to come sooner, according to Jez Corden on Xbox Two podcast <a href=\"https://youtu.be/4frfcWeJMAc?t=5260\">https://youtu.be/4frfcWeJMAc?t=5260</a> </p><p>Howard also says they’re working on output <a href=\"https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/todd-howard-says-bethesda-is-now-focused-on-finding-ways-to-increase-our-output\">https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/todd-howard-says-bethesda-is-now-focused-on-finding-ways-to-increase-our-output</a></p><p>Good since Starfield’s first DLC isn’t coming out until this fall <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/04/30/starfields-shattered-space-expansion-gets-release-window-new-patch-coming/?sh=1120bfb01786\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/04/30/starfields-shattered-space-expansion-gets-release-window-new-patch-coming/?sh=1120bfb01786</a></p><p>Getting city maps only 8 months after release <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/XsMVA\">https://lmg.gg/XsMVA</a> (Forbes)</p><p> </p><p>ESCAPE FROM BACKLASH</p><p>Tarkov update: PvE mode will be made available to Edge of Darkness members</p><p><a href=\"https://www.mmorpg.com/news/escape-from-tarkovs-exclusive-pve-mode-will-be-made-available-to-all-edge-of-darkness-edition-owners-2000131361\">https://www.mmorpg.com/news/escape-from-tarkovs-exclusive-pve-mode-will-be-made-available-to-all-edge-of-darkness-edition-owners-2000131361</a></p><p>Locked new mode behind new $250 game bundle <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/escape-from-tarkov-pve-dlc-unheard-edition-1851441954\">https://kotaku.com/escape-from-tarkov-pve-dlc-unheard-edition-1851441954</a></p><p>Edge of Darkness bundle promised all future DLC for its $100 price tag <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/zNPRk\">https://lmg.gg/zNPRk</a> (Kotaku)</p><p>COO Nikita Buyanov said “PvE gamemode this is not DLC. DLC in our understanding is the major additions to the game” <strong>(EDITOR: highlight quote)</strong> <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cecaza/update_on_current_situation/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cecaza/update_on_current_situation/</a></p><p>Offered EOD purchasers 6 months of the mode <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cdg9cu/the_update_regarding_eod_edition/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cdg9cu/the_update_regarding_eod_edition/</a></p><p>Capitulated in another post, “did not foresee” this reaction from customers <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cf2gnm/more_feedback/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/EscapefromTarkov/comments/1cf2gnm/more_feedback/</a></p><p>Don’t have the server space to give everyone the mode tho lol</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/tarkov-studio-claims-it-actually-doesnt-have-the-server-capacity-for-everyone-who-paid-dollar150-to-play-its-upcoming-pve-mode-still-wants-players-to-pay-extra/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/tarkov-studio-claims-it-actually-doesnt-have-the-server-capacity-for-everyone-who-paid-dollar150-to-play-its-upcoming-pve-mode-still-wants-players-to-pay-extra/</a></p><p> </p><p>IGN X ID@XBOX SERIES X X MACHINA</p><p>ID@Xbox Showcase</p><p><a href=\"https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/04/29/ign-x-idxbox-digital-showcase-recap-2024/\">https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/04/29/ign-x-idxbox-digital-showcase-recap-2024/</a></p><p>Showed over 30 indie games, none of them were Silksong <a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/over-30-indie-games-were-shown-at-the-idxbox-showcase-with-one-devastating-omission-heres-what-to-expect-in-2024\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/over-30-indie-games-were-shown-at-the-idxbox-showcase-with-one-devastating-omission-heres-what-to-expect-in-2024</a></p><p>Got more details about 33 Immortals <a href=\"https://youtu.be/mGlbSdFaT0c\">https://youtu.be/mGlbSdFaT0c</a></p><p>“Snack n’ slash” RPG Hangry <a href=\"https://youtu.be/RhkZyid3RNs\">https://youtu.be/RhkZyid3RNs</a></p><p>Jackbox Naughty Pack <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGHVhFTejzU\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGHVhFTejzU</a></p><p>First M-rated game in the series <a href=\"https://www.gameinformer.com/idxbox-showcase/2024/04/29/jackbox-naughty-pack-is-the-first-m-rated-game-in-the-series\">https://www.gameinformer.com/idxbox-showcase/2024/04/29/jackbox-naughty-pack-is-the-first-m-rated-game-in-the-series</a></p><p>Vampire Survivors “AAAA” update <a href=\"https://youtu.be/Tgn_XyvtOro\">https://youtu.be/Tgn_XyvtOro</a></p><p>“Immersive door opening action” <a href=\"https://youtu.be/Tgn_XyvtOro?t=19\">https://youtu.be/Tgn_XyvtOro?t=19</a></p><p>Fully rendered running animations <a href=\"https://youtu.be/Tgn_XyvtOro?t=36\">https://youtu.be/Tgn_XyvtOro?t=36</a></p><p>And also actual content <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1794680/view/4104540932629694732\">https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1794680/view/4104540932629694732</a></p><p>Promise Mascot Agency <a href=\"https://youtu.be/WfHANtMIW8Y\">https://youtu.be/WfHANtMIW8Y</a></p><p>From developer of detective adventure game Paradise Killer <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/paradise-killer-studios-next-is-worlds-first-and-best-open-world-mascot-management-crime-drama\">https://www.eurogamer.net/paradise-killer-studios-next-is-worlds-first-and-best-open-world-mascot-management-crime-drama</a></p><p>\"world's first (and best) open-world mascot management crime drama\" <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/NDIZb\">https://lmg.gg/NDIZb</a> (Eurogamer)</p><p>You play as a disgraced yakuza exiled to a cursed town and forced to run a mascot agency <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/kD4XM\">https://lmg.gg/kD4XM</a> (Eurogamer)</p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>THINKING OUTSIDE THE SQUARE (ENIX)</p><p>Square Enix canceling games, rethinking approach</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/square-enix-is-rethinking-how-it-approaches-games-and-its-coming-at-a-huge-cost/1100-6523070/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/square-enix-is-rethinking-how-it-approaches-games-and-its-coming-at-a-huge-cost/1100-6523070/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/square-enix-records-140-8-million-in-content-abandonment-losses-after-reviewing-development-pipeline\">https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/square-enix-records-140-8-million-in-content-abandonment-losses-after-reviewing-development-pipeline</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-takes-140-million-hit-on-cancelled-games\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-takes-140-million-hit-on-cancelled-games</a></p><p> </p><p>THE HELLDIVERS 2 SEGMENT</p><p>Helldivers 2 changes how ricochets work, confusing players</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-players-decry-broken-ricochet-changes-then-realise-its-probably-just-shrapnel-from-the-now-deadly-eruptor/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-players-decry-broken-ricochet-changes-then-realise-its-probably-just-shrapnel-from-the-now-deadly-eruptor/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/comments/1cgjfxk/ricochet_is_bs/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/comments/1cgjfxk/ricochet_is_bs/</a></p><p>Termicide backfired <a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>MAINS</p><p><br /></p><p>UN-REDACTED</p><p>Confidential Sony information leaked because of sharpie mess-up</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/28/23777298/sony-ftc-microsoft-confidential-documents-marker-pen-scanner-oops\">https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/28/23777298/sony-ftc-microsoft-confidential-documents-marker-pen-scanner-oops</a></p><p>Includes budgets of some big 1st-party games, Call of Duty revenue <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/major-sony-playstation-budget-figures-leaked-because-of-poor-sharpie-redactions/\">https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/major-sony-playstation-budget-figures-leaked-because-of-poor-sharpie-redactions/</a></p><p>Horizon Forbidden West sold 8.4m copies, ~$504 million revenue <a 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month they announced Invasion will cost extra <a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/overwatch-2-invasion-costs-money\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/overwatch-2-invasion-costs-money</a></p><p><br /></p><p>SKULL &amp; BONES SPINOFF ANNOUNCED</p><p>Reports of an Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag remake</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/assassin-s-creed-4-black-flag-remake-skull-bones-1850596271\">https://kotaku.com/assassin-s-creed-4-black-flag-remake-skull-bones-1850596271</a></p><p>Team at Ubisoft Singapore “heavily involved” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/qEARO\">https://lmg.gg/qEARO</a> (Game Informer)</p><p>Ubisoft Singapore also developing Skull and Bones <a href=\"https://www.nme.com/news/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-reportedly-being-remade-by-ubisoft-singapore-3464165\">https://www.nme.com/news/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-reportedly-being-remade-by-ubisoft-singapore-3464165</a></p><p>That game has been delayed six times already <a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/skull-and-bones-is-still-alive-will-apparently-have-a-closed-beta-in-august-175747813.html\">https://www.engadget.com/skull-and-bones-is-still-alive-will-apparently-have-a-closed-beta-in-august-175747813.html</a></p><p>Skull &amp; Bones was originally planned as a Black Flag expansion <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/dRQFF\">https://lmg.gg/dRQFF</a></p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p>SUFFERING FROM SUCCESS</p><p>Terraria’s devs are unable to quit</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/after-12-years-terraria-developers-say-enduring-demand-makes-it-hard-to-move-on\">https://www.ign.com/articles/after-12-years-terraria-developers-say-enduring-demand-makes-it-hard-to-move-on</a></p><p>Re-Logic has thought about moving on for 8 years <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/t4IaZ\">https://lmg.gg/t4IaZ</a> (PCGamer)</p><p>Developer says “game still sells like hotcakes” <a href=\"https://mynintendonews.com/2023/07/04/terraria-designer-says-game-continues-to-sell-like-hot-cakes-and-they-cant-move-on/\">https://mynintendonews.com/2023/07/04/terraria-designer-says-game-continues-to-sell-like-hot-cakes-and-they-cant-move-on/</a></p><p>Plus people can do this <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/wunderkind-builds-fully-compliant-risc-v-computer-entirely-inside-terraria-then-plays-pong-on-it/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/wunderkind-builds-fully-compliant-risc-v-computer-entirely-inside-terraria-then-plays-pong-on-it/</a></p><p> </p><p>SOMEONE GET NOAH</p><p>Ark: Survival Evolved remaster delayed, studio struggles with UE5</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ark-survival-remaster-delayed-as-studio-struggles-with-unreal-engine-5/1100-6515644/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ark-survival-remaster-delayed-as-studio-struggles-with-unreal-engine-5/1100-6515644/</a></p><p>Was supposed to release in August, delayed to October</p><p><a 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"text": "<p>HAPPY BOXING DAY FLOATPLANE!</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>Gaming’s Greatest Hits</p><p>Jan 25: Hi-Fi Rush shadow-drops, gets one of the highest user scores on Metacritic <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/01/27/hi-fi-rush-lands-one-of-this-generations-all-time-highest-user-scores/?sh=685630a34fad\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/01/27/hi-fi-rush-lands-one-of-this-generations-all-time-highest-user-scores/?sh=685630a34fad</a></p><p>May 12: Tears of the Kingdom <a href=\"https://www.inverse.com/gaming/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-review\">https://www.inverse.com/gaming/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-review</a> </p><p>June 2: Street Fighter 6 <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/street-fighter-6-review/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/street-fighter-6-review/</a> </p><p>Jun 22: Final Fantasy XVI <a href=\"https://www.dexerto.com/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-xvi-review-2183789/\">https://www.dexerto.com/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-xvi-review-2183789/</a></p><p>Aug 3: Baldur’s Gate 3 <a href=\"https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-review/\">https://www.dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-review/</a></p><p>Aug 25: Armored Core 6 <a href=\"https://www.npr.org/2023/08/23/1195396442/armored-core-6-fires-of-rubicon-review\">https://www.npr.org/2023/08/23/1195396442/armored-core-6-fires-of-rubicon-review</a> </p><p>Oct 20: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 <a href=\"https://www.psu.com/reviews/marvels-spider-man-2-review-ps5/\">https://www.psu.com/reviews/marvels-spider-man-2-review-ps5/</a></p><p>Oct 20: Super Mario Bros. Wonder <a href=\"https://www.nintendo-insider.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-review/\">https://www.nintendo-insider.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-review/</a> </p><p>Oct 27: Alan Wake II <a href=\"https://screenrant.com/alan-wake-2-ps5-review/\">https://screenrant.com/alan-wake-2-ps5-review/</a></p><p>Jan 26: Pizza Tower <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/pizza-tower-review-madcap-platforming-at-100mph/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/pizza-tower-review-madcap-platforming-at-100mph/</a></p><p>Mar 30: Dredge <a href=\"https://the-indie-in-former.com/2023/03/23/dredge-review-the-best-game-of-2023-so-far/\">https://the-indie-in-former.com/2023/03/23/dredge-review-the-best-game-of-2023-so-far/</a></p><p>June 28: Dave the Diver <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/sep/02/dave-the-diver-mintrocket-review-an-irresistible-deep-sea-adventure\">https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/sep/02/dave-the-diver-mintrocket-review-an-irresistible-deep-sea-adventure</a></p><p>Aug 29: Sea of Stars <a href=\"https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/sea-of-stars\">https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/sea-of-stars</a> </p><p>Aug 29: The Making of Karateka <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/making-karateka-prince-persia-jordan-mechner-1850918059\">https://kotaku.com/making-karateka-prince-persia-jordan-mechner-1850918059</a></p><p>Sept 29: Cocoon <a href=\"https://xboxera.com/2023/09/28/review-cocoon/\">https://xboxera.com/2023/09/28/review-cocoon/</a></p><p>Jan 27: Dead Space Remake <a href=\"https://twinfinite.net/reviews/dead-space-review-make-us-whole-again/\">https://twinfinite.net/reviews/dead-space-review-make-us-whole-again/</a> <a href=\"https://www.metacritic.com/game/dead-space/\">https://www.metacritic.com/game/dead-space/</a></p><p>Feb 8: Metroid Prime Remastered shadow-drops <a href=\"https://youtu.be/e9OQOJC1QII\">https://youtu.be/e9OQOJC1QII</a></p><p>Mar 23: Resident Evil 4 Remake releases <a href=\"https://www.ggrecon.com/reviews/resident-evil-4-remake-review/\">https://www.ggrecon.com/reviews/resident-evil-4-remake-review/</a></p><p> Apr 28: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor <a href=\"https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/star-wars-jedi-survivor-review-3435716\">https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/star-wars-jedi-survivor-review-3435716</a></p><p>June 6: Diablo IV (though it’s had a fair share of bumps) <a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-review\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-review</a> </p><p>Sept 19: Mortal Kombat 1 rough launch <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/mortal-kombat-1s-day-one-patch-is-now-available\">https://www.eurogamer.net/mortal-kombat-1s-day-one-patch-is-now-available</a></p><p>Especially on Nintendo Switch <strong>(EDITOR: please click on the top-left image in the tweet to get a nice big shot of it)</strong> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/SynthPotato/status/1703339602331746633/photo/1\">https://twitter.com/SynthPotato/status/1703339602331746633/photo/1</a></p><p>Sept 26: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 + Phantom Liberty, CDPR finally remembered how to make games <a href=\"https://www.pcworld.com/article/2096945/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-in-test-do-you-want-to-be-john-wick-james-bond-or-the-kill-bill-lady.html\">https://www.pcworld.com/article/2096945/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-in-test-do-you-want-to-be-john-wick-james-bond-or-the-kill-bill-lady.html</a></p><p>Sept 6: Starfield <a href=\"https://www.metacritic.com/game/starfield/\">https://www.metacritic.com/game/starfield/</a></p><p>But it’s an IGN 7 <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/starfield-review\">https://www.ign.com/articles/starfield-review</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><s>BONUS: Persona games </s><a href=\"https://gamerant.com/persona-collection-bundle-games/\"><s>https://gamerant.com/persona-collection-bundle-games/</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Red Dead redemption re-release is $50 </s><a href=\"https://www.tomsguide.com/news/dont-pay-dollar50-for-red-dead-redemption-on-ps4-or-switch-a-better-and-cheaper-versions-already-on-xbox\"><s>https://www.tomsguide.com/news/dont-pay-dollar50-for-red-dead-redemption-on-ps4-or-switch-a-better-and-cheaper-versions-already-on-xbox</s></a><s> </s></p><p> </p><p>Microsoft-Activision-Blizzard-King</p><p>Jan 3: FTC takes Microsoft to court <a href=\"https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/03/microsoft_ftc_activision_court/\">https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/03/microsoft_ftc_activision_court/</a></p><p>June 26: Microsoft looked at acquiring 100+ companies <a href=\"https://www.tweaktown.com/news/92098/microsofts-buyout-consideration-list-included-100-game-devs-bungie-cd-projekt-fromsoftware/index.html\">https://www.tweaktown.com/news/92098/microsofts-buyout-consideration-list-included-100-game-devs-bungie-cd-projekt-fromsoftware/index.html</a></p><p>June 28: Sony secrets accidentally revealed <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/sony-ftc-microsoft-redacted-document/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/sony-ftc-microsoft-redacted-document/</a></p><p>July 11: Microsoft wins FTC fight <a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win\">https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win</a></p><p><s>May 15: EU oks deal </s><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_2705\"><s>https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_2705</s></a><s> </s></p><p>July 11: UK’s CMA agrees to pause ongoing London appeal, negotiate <a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/uk-antitrust-agency-pauses-microsoft-activision-appeal-on-ftc-court-loss-in-us-1.1944226\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/uk-antitrust-agency-pauses-microsoft-activision-appeal-on-ftc-court-loss-in-us-1.1944226</a></p><p>July 12: FTC appeals <a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/ftc-appeals-ruling-that-would-have-let-microsofts-activision-takeover-move-forward-231729137.html\">https://www.engadget.com/ftc-appeals-ruling-that-would-have-let-microsofts-activision-takeover-move-forward-231729137.html</a></p><p><s>July 19: Merger Deadline postponed </s><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-and-activision-blizzard-officially-postpone-merger-deadline\"><s>https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-and-activision-blizzard-officially-postpone-merger-deadline</s></a><s> </s></p><p>July 20: FTC withdraws case <a href=\"https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-ftc-withdraws-case-against-microsoft-activision-deal-before-internal-agency-2023-07-20/\">https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-ftc-withdraws-case-against-microsoft-activision-deal-before-internal-agency-2023-07-20/</a></p><p>Sept 15: Biggest Xbox leak in history <a href=\"https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1704157981909348580\">https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1704157981909348580</a></p><p>·        Bunch of games leaked <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k7UTSsvRhqGC9v6PBiwdMrIo5jx2Z8LW/view\">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k7UTSsvRhqGC9v6PBiwdMrIo5jx2Z8LW/view</a></p><p>·        Internal memo addressing leak also leaked <a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23881174/microsoft-xbox-leak-gaming-phil-spencer-memo\">https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23881174/microsoft-xbox-leak-gaming-phil-spencer-memo</a></p><p>Sept 19: Phil Spencer says Microsoft may exit gaming business if Game Pass doesn’t succeed <a href=\"https://wccftech.com/microsoft-may-exit-gaming-business-if-game-pass-subscribers-off-console-dont-increase-enough-by-2027/\">https://wccftech.com/microsoft-may-exit-gaming-business-if-game-pass-subscribers-off-console-dont-increase-enough-by-2027/</a></p><p>Sept 27: FTC announced resumption of case <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/ftc-resumes-case-against-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard\">https://www.eurogamer.net/ftc-resumes-case-against-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard</a></p><p>Oct 13: UK approves deal <a href=\"https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/13/microsoft-activision-blizzard-takeover-approved-by-uk-regulator-cma.html\">https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/13/microsoft-activision-blizzard-takeover-approved-by-uk-regulator-cma.html</a></p><p>Dec 6: Ninth Circuit starts hearing arguments on FTC round 2 <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ftc-appeals-to-block-already-completed-microsoft-activision-deal\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ftc-appeals-to-block-already-completed-microsoft-activision-deal</a> </p><p> </p><p>Game Industry layoffs/losses</p><p>Jan 19: Microsoft lays off 10,000 people amid ABK acquisition <a href=\"https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/19/microsoft-layoffs-10000-people-amid-ongoing-activision-blizzard-acquisition\">https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/01/19/microsoft-layoffs-10000-people-amid-ongoing-activision-blizzard-acquisition</a></p><p>Jan 19: Unity lays off 300 <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-lays-off-nearly-300\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-lays-off-nearly-300</a></p><p>May 2: Unity confirms 600 more layoffs in SEC filing <a href=\"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1810806/000181080623000044/unity-20230502.htm\">https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1810806/000181080623000044/unity-20230502.htm</a></p><p><s>Jan 19: Riot cuts 46 staff </s><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/riot-games-lay-off-46-staff-this-is-part-of-our-normal-course-of-our-business\"><s>https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/riot-games-lay-off-46-staff-this-is-part-of-our-normal-course-of-our-business</s></a><s> </s></p><p>Feb 28: EA lays off 200-person Apex QA team via Zoom <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/ea-apex-legends-bugs-layoffs-respawn-zoom-1850168472\">https://kotaku.com/ea-apex-legends-bugs-layoffs-respawn-zoom-1850168472</a></p><p>Mar 7: Take-Two layoffs <a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-parent-company-confirms-layoffs-primarily-impacting-non-development-positions/1100-6512117/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-parent-company-confirms-layoffs-primarily-impacting-non-development-positions/1100-6512117/</a> </p><p><s>Mar 17: Team17 layoffs </s><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/layoffs-reported-at-worms-maker-team17\"><s>https://www.eurogamer.net/layoffs-reported-at-worms-maker-team17</s></a><s> </s></p><p>Apr 4: Amazon cuts 100 jobs from games division <a href=\"https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/04/amazon-lays-off-some-employees-in-its-video-games-unit-read-the-memo.html\">https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/04/amazon-lays-off-some-employees-in-its-video-games-unit-read-the-memo.html</a></p><p>Nov 13: Amazon Games layoffs <a href=\"https://www.reuters.com/business/amazon-cuts-jobs-games-unit-part-broader-restructuing-2023-11-13/\">https://www.reuters.com/business/amazon-cuts-jobs-games-unit-part-broader-restructuing-2023-11-13/</a></p><p>April 19: Meta layoffs hit Ready at Dawn and Downpour Interactive <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/lone-echo-developer-ready-at-dawn-reportedly-heavily-impacted-by-latest-meta-layoffs\">https://www.eurogamer.net/lone-echo-developer-ready-at-dawn-reportedly-heavily-impacted-by-latest-meta-layoffs</a></p><p>May 10: Ubisoft lays off 60 <a href=\"https://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-layoffs-north-carolina-newcastle-industry/\">https://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-layoffs-north-carolina-newcastle-industry/</a></p><p>Nov 7: Ubisoft cuts 124 jobs, 98 in Canada <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-lays-off-124-employees-to-enhance-collective-efficiency\">https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-lays-off-124-employees-to-enhance-collective-efficiency</a></p><p><s>May 12: Deviation Games loses 90 </s><a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-backed-deviation-games-hit-with-layoffs/\"><s>https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-backed-deviation-games-hit-with-layoffs/</s></a><s> </s></p><p>May 15: CDPR cuts jobs from The Witcher spinoff studio <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/witcher-4-sequel-cd-projekt-red-molasses-flood-layoffs-1850437987\">https://kotaku.com/witcher-4-sequel-cd-projekt-red-molasses-flood-layoffs-1850437987</a></p><p>May 24: CDPR lets go of Gwent team as development ends <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/fIWZH\">https://lmg.gg/fIWZH</a> (Gwent Blog)</p><p>July 26: CDPR layoff 100 people <a href=\"https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/media/news/cd-projekt-red-organizational-update/\">https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/media/news/cd-projekt-red-organizational-update/</a> </p><p>June 27: Bioware announces SWTOR team layoffs as game changes studios <a href=\"https://blog.bioware.com/2023/06/27/bright-future-for-swtor/\">https://blog.bioware.com/2023/06/27/bright-future-for-swtor/</a></p><p>Aug 23: Bioware lays off 50, cuts ties with unionized playtest group <a href=\"https://venturebeat.com/games/eas-bioware-will-lay-off-50-and-cut-ties-with-unionized-keywords-playtesting-group/\">https://venturebeat.com/games/eas-bioware-will-lay-off-50-and-cut-ties-with-unionized-keywords-playtesting-group/</a></p><p>Aug 7: Acid Wizard Studio announces they’re taking a 5-10 year break (at least) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheAcidWizard/status/1688551880731787264\">https://twitter.com/TheAcidWizard/status/1688551880731787264</a> </p><p>Nov 16: Embracer confirms they laid off 900 people during their Q2 2023 <a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/11/900-people-laid-off-from-embracer-group-during-its-second-quarter-of-2023\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/11/900-people-laid-off-from-embracer-group-during-its-second-quarter-of-2023</a></p><p>Nov 28: Embracer not done, Fishlabs affected <a href=\"https://www.mmorpg.com/news/embracer-group-restructuring-hits-fishlabs-with-about-50-layoffs-2000129613\">https://www.mmorpg.com/news/embracer-group-restructuring-hits-fishlabs-with-about-50-layoffs-2000129613</a></p><p>Sept 28: Epic Games lays off over 800 employees <a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/23894267/epic-games-fortnite-unreal-engine-layoffs-2023\">https://www.polygon.com/23894267/epic-games-fortnite-unreal-engine-layoffs-2023</a></p><p>Dec 12: Hasbro (WotC owners) announce 1,100 layoffs, after 800 in January <a href=\"https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/layoffs/news/wizards-of-the-coast-owner-hasbro-lays-off-1100-staff-before-christmas\">https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/layoffs/news/wizards-of-the-coast-owner-hasbro-lays-off-1100-staff-before-christmas</a></p><p>CEO says it’s “a last resort”, a “lever we must pull to keep Hasbro healthy” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/pWslg\">https://lmg.gg/pWslg</a></p><p>He received $9.4 million in compensation last year <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/b68XQ\">https://lmg.gg/b68XQ</a><strong> </strong></p><p>Dec 15: 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks victims of Embracer <a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/duke-nukem-and-ghostrunner-devs-3d-realms-and-slipgate-ironworks-are-latest-embracer-studios-to-suffer-layoffs\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/duke-nukem-and-ghostrunner-devs-3d-realms-and-slipgate-ironworks-are-latest-embracer-studios-to-suffer-layoffs</a></p><p><s>June 13: Embracer announces “comprehensive restructuring” </s><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/saints-row-owner-embracer-announces-comprehensive-restructuring-program-to-close-studios-cut-jobs\"><s>https://www.eurogamer.net/saints-row-owner-embracer-announces-comprehensive-restructuring-program-to-close-studios-cut-jobs</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>May 20: Brace Yourself games lays off half its staff </s><a href=\"https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-brace-yourself-games-lays-off-half-its-staff\"><s>https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-brace-yourself-games-lays-off-half-its-staff</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>May 23: Sega lays off 121 from Relic Entertainment </s><a href=\"https://twitter.com/relicgames/status/1661060864651452416\"><s>https://twitter.com/relicgames/status/1661060864651452416</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>May 30: Firaxis lays off 30 staff </s><a href=\"https://www.axios.com/2023/05/31/firaxis-layoffs\"><s>https://www.axios.com/2023/05/31/firaxis-layoffs</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>June 2: EA mobile dev loses up to 2/3 of team </s><a href=\"https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/06/eas-firemonkeys-studio-hit-with-massive-layoffs/\"><s>https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/06/eas-firemonkeys-studio-hit-with-massive-layoffs/</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>June 14: Games media outlet seeks AI editor after firing 50 staff </s><a href=\"https://futurism.com/the-byte/gaming-sites-writers-ai-editor\"><s>https://futurism.com/the-byte/gaming-sites-writers-ai-editor</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Jun 29: Niantic lays off hundreds </s><a href=\"https://nianticlabs.com/news/organizational-update?hl=en\"><s>https://nianticlabs.com/news/organizational-update?hl=en</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Jun 30: LOTR: Gollum studio exits game development, lays off 25 </s><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/jtrSS\"><s>https://lmg.gg/jtrSS</s></a><s> (Games Wirtschaft)</s></p><p><s>July 20: Activision Blizzard cans 50 from esports division </s><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/19/23799550/activision-blizzard-esports-layoffs-overwatch-league-owl\"><s>https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/19/23799550/activision-blizzard-esports-layoffs-overwatch-league-owl</s></a></p><p><s>July 27: 16 employees remain at “Season: a letter to the future” dev after layoffs </s><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/season-developer-scavengers-lays-off-half-its-staff-in-studio-downsize\"><s>https://www.eurogamer.net/season-developer-scavengers-lays-off-half-its-staff-in-studio-downsize</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Aug 2: Striking Distance Studios lays off 30 people </s><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/striking-distance-studios-callisto-protocol-layoffs\"><s>https://www.ign.com/articles/striking-distance-studios-callisto-protocol-layoffs</s></a></p><p><s>Sept 11: Embracer looking to sell Gearbox </s><a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/embracer-group-looks-to-sell-video-game-studio-gearbox-1.1969892\"><s>https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/embracer-group-looks-to-sell-video-game-studio-gearbox-1.1969892</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Sept 14: Ascendant Studios (devs of Immortals of Aveum) lay off 45% of staff </s><a href=\"https://twitter.com/BretRobbins/status/1702397324755083719\"><s>https://twitter.com/BretRobbins/status/1702397324755083719</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Sept 20: Embracer layoffs hit Crystal Dynamics after they said they wouldn’t </s><a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/months-after-declaring-tomb-raider-unaffected-by-layoffs-tomb-raider-dev-hit-with-wave-of-layoffs/\"><s>https://www.gamesradar.com/months-after-declaring-tomb-raider-unaffected-by-layoffs-tomb-raider-dev-hit-with-wave-of-layoffs/</s></a></p><p><s>Sept: 20: Glenn Schofield leaves his own studio </s><a href=\"https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/09/20/the-callisto-protocol-director-glen-schofield-leaves-studio-steve-papoutsis-named-ceo\"><s>https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/09/20/the-callisto-protocol-director-glen-schofield-leaves-studio-steve-papoutsis-named-ceo</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Sept 25: Hideki Kamiya leaves HIS own studio </s><a href=\"https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/bayonetta-and-the-wonderful-101-director-hideki-kamiya-departing-platinumgames\"><s>https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/bayonetta-and-the-wonderful-101-director-hideki-kamiya-departing-platinumgames</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Sept 29: Creative Assembly layoffs </s><a href=\"https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/total-war-developer-confirms-layoffs-following-hyenas-cancellation-3506539\"><s>https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/total-war-developer-confirms-layoffs-following-hyenas-cancellation-3506539</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>October 3: Naughty Dog cuts contractors </s><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/naughty-dog-ps5-playstation-sony-last-us-part-3-layoffs-1850893794\"><s>https://kotaku.com/naughty-dog-ps5-playstation-sony-last-us-part-3-layoffs-1850893794</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Oct 5: Telltale lays off employees weeks after buying another studio, won’t reveal how many </s><a href=\"https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/10/05/telltale-games-confirms-layoffs-in-development-games-remain-in-production\"><s>https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/10/05/telltale-games-confirms-layoffs-in-development-games-remain-in-production</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Oct 17: Frontier hit with layoffs </s><a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/frontier-to-lay-off-unknown-number-of-staff-in-organisational-review\"><s>https://www.gamesindustry.biz/frontier-to-lay-off-unknown-number-of-staff-in-organisational-review</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Oct 24: LittleBigPlanet and Dreams maker Media Molecule cuts 20 jobs </s><a href=\"https://videogames.si.com/news/media-molecule-layoffs\"><s>https://videogames.si.com/news/media-molecule-layoffs</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Nov 6: Gamurs fires EIC of The Escapist, mass resignations ensue </s><a href=\"https://twitter.com/PaulTassi/status/1721689641370206632\"><s>https://twitter.com/PaulTassi/status/1721689641370206632</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Nov 7: The Glory Society seemingly shut down </s><a href=\"https://theglorysociety.com/\"><s>https://theglorysociety.com/</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Nov 9: Warframe developer kills publishing division </s><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/warframe-developer-axes-publishing-division-will-transition-full-control-of-online-action-rpg-wayfinder-to-its-developer/\"><s>https://www.pcgamer.com/warframe-developer-axes-publishing-division-will-transition-full-control-of-online-action-rpg-wayfinder-to-its-developer/</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Nov 14: 505 Games parent Digital Bros announces 30% staff reduction </s><a href=\"https://digitalbros.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023.11.14-Digital-Bros-PR-Organization-review-2-1.pdf\"><s>https://digitalbros.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023.11.14-Digital-Bros-PR-Organization-review-2-1.pdf</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Nov 15: Humble Games confirms layoffs </s><a href=\"https://videogames.si.com/news/humble-games-layoffs-november-2023\"><s>https://videogames.si.com/news/humble-games-layoffs-november-2023</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Dec 4: Codemasters suffers layoffs </s><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/f1-developer-codemasters-suffers-round-of-layoffs\"><s>https://www.ign.com/articles/f1-developer-codemasters-suffers-round-of-layoffs</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Dec 5: Indie studio League of Geeks cuts half its staff </s><a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1893820/view/3855706911138672799?l=english\"><s>https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1893820/view/3855706911138672799?l=english</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Dec 12: Free Radical officially closes its doors after earlier rumors </s><a href=\"https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/free-radical-officially-announces-studio-closure/\"><s>https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/free-radical-officially-announces-studio-closure/</s></a><s> </s></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Downfall of Destiny/Bungie</p><p>Feb 28: Lightfall Expansion releases…it is not liked <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945340/Destiny_2_Lightfall/\">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945340/Destiny_2_Lightfall/</a></p><p>June 22: Released major cutscene that plagiarized a fan’s work, said they would “compensate and credit” them <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/bungie-says-it-will-compensate-and-credit-artist-whose-work-was-mistakenly-used-in-this-weeks-major-destiny-2-cutscene/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/bungie-says-it-will-compensate-and-credit-artist-whose-work-was-mistakenly-used-in-this-weeks-major-destiny-2-cutscene/</a></p><p>July 14: win historic lawsuit against employee harasser <a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/23793493/bungie-destiny-2-harassment-lawsuit\">https://www.polygon.com/23793493/bungie-destiny-2-harassment-lawsuit</a></p><p>Oct 30: Bungie lays off large number of staff <a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/sony-s-bungie-game-unit-cuts-staff-following-delayed-titles-1.1991461\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/sony-s-bungie-game-unit-cuts-staff-following-delayed-titles-1.1991461</a></p><p>Including the lawyer that won the case against the employee harasser <strong>(EDITOR: CTRL+F “the layoff of Bungie general counsel Don McGowan, who played a key role in Bungie winning an historic suit against a player who harassed a Bungie developer.”)</strong> <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/M9Hel\">https://lmg.gg/M9Hel</a></p><p>And the community support team that got the game nominated <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/11/14/destiny-2s-best-community-support-nomination-is-a-dark-joke/?sh=4765da988594\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/11/14/destiny-2s-best-community-support-nomination-is-a-dark-joke/?sh=4765da988594</a></p><p>Oct 31: layoffs were Bungie’s decision <a href=\"https://gamerant.com/bungie-layoffs-company-decision-report/\">https://gamerant.com/bungie-layoffs-company-decision-report/</a></p><p>Dec 6: Bungie leadership laid off employees to save their own hides, “soul-crushing” atmosphere ensues <a 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href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-controversial-starter-pack-has-been-removed-after-it-failed-to-bring-joy-to-its-players/1100-6519578/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-controversial-starter-pack-has-been-removed-after-it-failed-to-bring-joy-to-its-players/1100-6519578/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Unity pricing update</p><p>Sept 12: the big unpopular change is announced <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/unity-is-adding-a-royalty-fee-based-on-the-number-of-times-a-game-is-installed/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/unity-is-adding-a-royalty-fee-based-on-the-number-of-times-a-game-is-installed/</a></p><p>Sept 13: Unity boss sells stock before his dumb idea is announced <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/unity-developer-fee-installs-john-riccitiello-sold-stoc-1850834439\">https://kotaku.com/unity-developer-fee-installs-john-riccitiello-sold-stoc-1850834439</a></p><p>Sept 14-ish: Unity removes github repo to track license changes, seemingly hiding ANOTHER controversial change <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/16hnibp/unity_silently_removed_their_github_repo_to_track/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/16hnibp/unity_silently_removed_their_github_repo_to_track/</a></p><p>Sept 17: apologize and promise changes <a href=\"https://www.shacknews.com/article/137095/unity-apologizes-changes-policy\">https://www.shacknews.com/article/137095/unity-apologizes-changes-policy</a></p><p>Oct 9: CEO retires “effective immediately” <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/john-riccitiello-retires-as-unity-ceo-after-nine-years\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/john-riccitiello-retires-as-unity-ceo-after-nine-years</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>AI in gaming/games journalism</p><p>June 14: Games media outlet seeks AI editor after firing 50 staff <a href=\"https://futurism.com/the-byte/gaming-sites-writers-ai-editor\">https://futurism.com/the-byte/gaming-sites-writers-ai-editor</a></p><p>June 30: word gets out about non-consensual voice actor deepfakes for pornographic Skyrim content <a href=\"https://twitter.com/NAVAVOICES/status/1676624272629039104\">https://twitter.com/NAVAVOICES/status/1676624272629039104</a></p><p>July 21: WoW players trick AI journalism with Glorbo <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/world-of-warcraft-players-trick-ai-website-into-covering-fictional-update-known-only-as-glorbo\">https://www.ign.com/articles/world-of-warcraft-players-trick-ai-website-into-covering-fictional-update-known-only-as-glorbo</a></p><p>July 26: Destiny 2 players do the same thing <a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/23808925/destiny-2-glorbo-ai-sites-secret-boss-running-joke\">https://www.polygon.com/23808925/destiny-2-glorbo-ai-sites-secret-boss-running-joke</a></p><p>Aug 30: Activision announces real-time AI voice chat moderation <a href=\"https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1696915809619107841\">https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1696915809619107841</a></p><p>Oct 31: The Finals criticized for AI voices <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/the-finals-criticised-by-actors-and-designers-for-use-of-ai-commentator-voiceovers\">https://www.eurogamer.net/the-finals-criticised-by-actors-and-designers-for-use-of-ai-commentator-voiceovers</a></p><p>Nov 11: Xbox transparency report reveals effects of AI moderation <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/11/xbox-moderation-team-turns-to-ai-for-help-filtering-a-flood-of-user-content/\">https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/11/xbox-moderation-team-turns-to-ai-for-help-filtering-a-flood-of-user-content/</a></p><p>Nov 16: Unity shows off Muse AI game dev tools <a href=\"https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/16/with-muse-unity-aims-to-give-developers-generative-ai-thats-useful-and-ethical/\">https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/16/with-muse-unity-aims-to-give-developers-generative-ai-thats-useful-and-ethical/</a></p><p>Nov 27: It’s revealed Silent Hill: Ascension WASN’T written by AI <a href=\"https://www.pcgamesn.com/silent-hill-ascension/written-by-ai\">https://www.pcgamesn.com/silent-hill-ascension/written-by-ai</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Gaming Leaks</p><p><strong>May: Tears of the Kingdom leaks two weeks early </strong><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-leak-switch-story-spoilers-1850391411\">https://kotaku.com/zelda-tears-kingdom-leak-switch-story-spoilers-1850391411</a><strong> </strong></p><p>June 28: Korean Ratings board leaks Red Dead 1 rating, remaster remake rumors abound <a href=\"https://www.gematsu.com/2023/06/red-dead-redemption-rated-in-korea-in-2023\">https://www.gematsu.com/2023/06/red-dead-redemption-rated-in-korea-in-2023</a></p><p>July 24: Monster Energy Leaks next CoD will be MWIII <a href=\"https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1683523688346394635\">https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1683523688346394635</a></p><p>Jul 27: RDR logo on Rockstar’s site <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-red-dead-redemption-logo-appears-on-rockstar-website/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-red-dead-redemption-logo-appears-on-rockstar-website/</a></p><p>Aug 7: Nope, just a re-release for Switch and PS4 <a href=\"https://youtu.be/t5Nwgd_T1-4\">https://youtu.be/t5Nwgd_T1-4</a></p><p>Aug 28: Starfield leak reveals more loading screens than advertised <a href=\"https://www.techspot.com/news/99942-fans-frustrated-after-leaked-gameplay-footage-reveals-starfield.html\">https://www.techspot.com/news/99942-fans-frustrated-after-leaked-gameplay-footage-reveals-starfield.html</a></p><p><s>Oct 31: Daredevil PS2 prototype leaked, he can grind </s><a href=\"https://youtu.be/dFlvA60miFI?t=78\"><s>https://youtu.be/dFlvA60miFI?t=78</s></a><s> </s></p><p><strong>Giant Xbox leak </strong><a href=\"https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1704157981909348580\">https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1704157981909348580</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Console </strong><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/39dNC\">https://lmg.gg/39dNC</a></p><p><strong>Roadmap </strong><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/igLPJ\">https://lmg.gg/igLPJ</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Controller </strong><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/JGNij\">https://lmg.gg/JGNij</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>games </strong><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/hoD3X\">https://lmg.gg/hoD3X</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Phil Spencer </strong><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/phil-spencer-describes-nintendo-as-the-prime-asset-for-xbox-to-acquire\">https://www.eurogamer.net/phil-spencer-describes-nintendo-as-the-prime-asset-for-xbox-to-acquire</a><strong> </strong></p><p><s>Nov 7: Silent Hill: The Short Message leaks plot after a year of silence </s><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/silent-hill-the-short-message-plot-leaks-from-australian-classification-board\"><s>https://www.eurogamer.net/silent-hill-the-short-message-plot-leaks-from-australian-classification-board</s></a><s> </s></p><p>Aug 31: ESRB leaks BGE 20th Anniversary Edition’s existence <a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/08/iconic-ps2-platformer-beyond-good-and-evil-appears-to-be-coming-to-ps5\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/08/iconic-ps2-platformer-beyond-good-and-evil-appears-to-be-coming-to-ps5</a></p><p>Nov 29: Ubisoft leaks full game <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-accidentally-releases-beyond-good-and-evil-remaster-remembers-it-doesnt-do-that-sort-of-thing-attempts-to-scrub-all-trace-from-the-internet/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-accidentally-releases-beyond-good-and-evil-remaster-remembers-it-doesnt-do-that-sort-of-thing-attempts-to-scrub-all-trace-from-the-internet/</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>GTA 6 Moon </strong><a href=\"https://twitter.com/Dirty_Worka/status/1707786135093543035\">https://twitter.com/Dirty_Worka/status/1707786135093543035</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>GTA 6 leak frenzy leads up to trailer being leaked a day early </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/04/take-two-stock-slips-as-rockstar-games-posts-grand-theft-auto-trailer.html\">https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/04/take-two-stock-slips-as-rockstar-games-posts-grand-theft-auto-trailer.html</a><strong> </strong></p><p>Dec 13: Speculation on Insomniac MP Spider-Verse game <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/spider-man-2-spider-verse-insomniac-leak-ps5-1851096362\">https://kotaku.com/spider-man-2-spider-verse-insomniac-leak-ps5-1851096362</a></p><p>Dec 19: Insomniac hacked, doesn’t pay ransom, hackers leak pretty much everything</p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/18lvqor/insomniac_leaks_compilation/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/18lvqor/insomniac_leaks_compilation/</a></p><p>Wolverine leaked build <a href=\"https://twitter.com/PC_clown/status/1737583673245872251\">https://twitter.com/PC_clown/status/1737583673245872251</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Cyberpunk 2077’s Redemption</p><p>June 27: Needed to fix relationship with players <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/cd-projekt-we-need-to-fix-the-relationship-with-our-players\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/cd-projekt-we-need-to-fix-the-relationship-with-our-players</a></p><p>Thought it “became a cool thing not to like” the game <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/6WAYL\">https://lmg.gg/6WAYL</a></p><p>July 6: CDPR bigger than Ubisoft <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/07/06/post-cyberpunk-2077-cdpr-is-now-bigger-than-ubisoft/?sh=102020fa3c66\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/07/06/post-cyberpunk-2077-cdpr-is-now-bigger-than-ubisoft/?sh=102020fa3c66</a></p><p><s>July 26: layoff 100 people </s><a href=\"https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/media/news/cd-projekt-red-organizational-update/\"><s>https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/media/news/cd-projekt-red-organizational-update/</s></a><s> </s></p><p><s>Aug 31: Cyberpunk 2077 stops with one expansion because they’re leaving REDengine behind </s><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-only-getting-one-expansion-was-a-technological-decision-cd-projekt-red-says\"><s>https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-only-getting-one-expansion-was-a-technological-decision-cd-projekt-red-says</s></a><s> </s></p><p>Sept 12: Warn Phantom Liberty update will need MAX cooling <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/cyberpunk-2077-dev-warns-pc-gamers-to-check-conditions-of-your-cooling-systems-before-trying-to-run-the-phantom-liberty-expansion/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/cyberpunk-2077-dev-warns-pc-gamers-to-check-conditions-of-your-cooling-systems-before-trying-to-run-the-phantom-liberty-expansion/</a></p><p>Sept 20: Rave reviews for Phantom Liberty, Update 2.0 <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-review/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-review/</a></p><p>Dec 1: Surprise-announce Update 2.1 <a href=\"https://press.cdprojektred.com/en/news/1498/discover-new-content-coming-to-cyberpunk-2077-with-the-free-update-2-1-this-december\">https://press.cdprojektred.com/en/news/1498/discover-new-content-coming-to-cyberpunk-2077-with-the-free-update-2-1-this-december</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>EXTRAS</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Game Death and Nintendo</p><p>·        March 27: Wii U and 3DS eShops dead <a href=\"https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/58535/~/service-discontinuation%3A-nintendo-eshop-for-wii-u\">https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/58535/~/service-discontinuation%3A-nintendo-eshop-for-wii-u</a></p><p>·        July 10: 87% of classic games deemed “critically endangered” <a href=\"https://gamehistory.org/87percent/\">https://gamehistory.org/87percent/</a></p><p>·        Aug 1:</p><p>o   Activision lost Transformers games <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/transformers-war-cybertron-hasbro-activision-remaster-1850692571\">https://kotaku.com/transformers-war-cybertron-hasbro-activision-remaster-1850692571</a></p><p>o  Oops JK <a href=\"https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1686477422110064640\">https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1686477422110064640</a></p><p>·        Aug 8:</p><p>o  Patent basic physics <a href=\"https://twitter.com/eigenbom/status/1689383235388665856\">https://twitter.com/eigenbom/status/1689383235388665856</a></p><p>o  among slew of other things <a href=\"https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230808-20590/\">https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230808-20590/</a></p><p>·        Sept 14:</p><p>o  Nintendo announces a bunch of remakes of games you couldn’t buy after they shut down Wii U and 3DS eShop</p><p>§ Mario vs Donkey Kong from Gameboy Advance <a href=\"https://youtu.be/5sPwqplxHXc\">https://youtu.be/5sPwqplxHXc</a></p><p>§ Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD <a href=\"https://youtu.be/KIP2_LJdi0I\">https://youtu.be/KIP2_LJdi0I</a></p><p>§ Super Mario RPG <a href=\"https://youtu.be/e_kuPoLw9Wc\">https://youtu.be/e_kuPoLw9Wc</a></p><p>§ Another Code: Recollection <a href=\"https://youtu.be/m6i9BGlGQyU\">https://youtu.be/m6i9BGlGQyU</a></p><p>·        Oct 4: Nintendo announces 3DS/Wii U online shutdown <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/10/wii-u-3ds-online-servers-to-shut-down-in-six-months/\">https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/10/wii-u-3ds-online-servers-to-shut-down-in-six-months/</a></p><p>·        Nov 28: They DID confirm sexy Ganondorf was on purpose <a href=\"https://www.vg247.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdoms-ganondorf-purposefully-hot\">https://www.vg247.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdoms-ganondorf-purposefully-hot</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Gaming Dangers?</p><p>July 18: UK restricts loot box access <a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65855157\">https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65855157</a></p><p>NHS clinic for gaming disorders has high patient numbers <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/uks-nhs-clinic-for-gaming-disorders-claims-unexpectedly-high-patient-numbers-in-early-years-with-some-referring-themselves/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/uks-nhs-clinic-for-gaming-disorders-claims-unexpectedly-high-patient-numbers-in-early-years-with-some-referring-themselves/</a></p><p>July 25: Black market Roblox casino sites <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/report-claims-roblox-casino-sites-are-letting-children-gamble-millions-of-dollars/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/report-claims-roblox-casino-sites-are-letting-children-gamble-millions-of-dollars/</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Fortnite becomes the metaverse/Roblox</p><p>July 19: Veteran Bungie, EA devs form studio to make Fortnite games <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/bungie-founder-ea-fortnite-uefn-look-north-new-studio-1850653221\">https://kotaku.com/bungie-founder-ea-fortnite-uefn-look-north-new-studio-1850653221</a></p><p>Nov 9: Snoop Dogg and pup starting Fortnite game studio <a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/snoop-dogg-and-his-son-are-starting-a-game-company/1100-6519055/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/snoop-dogg-and-his-son-are-starting-a-game-company/1100-6519055/</a></p><p>Dec 7: Lego Fortnite <a href=\"https://youtu.be/AZAuqt_AvYY\">https://youtu.be/AZAuqt_AvYY</a></p><p>Dec 8: Rocket Racing (from Rocket League creators) <a href=\"https://youtu.be/GogGuhROGuc\">https://youtu.be/GogGuhROGuc</a></p><p>Dec 9: Fortnite Festival launches (from Harmonix) <a href=\"https://youtu.be/GtNrQb_gbFU\">https://youtu.be/GtNrQb_gbFU</a></p><p>Dec 10: <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/12/10/fortnite-has-actually-made-the-metaverse-after-everyone-else-quit/?sh=5da311ab45e8\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/12/10/fortnite-has-actually-made-the-metaverse-after-everyone-else-quit/?sh=5da311ab45e8</a></p><p> </p>",
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"text": "<p>PARITY PITY PARTY</p><p>Xbox fans debate Series S parity clause due to Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox launch delay</p><p><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/08/13/microsofts-xbox-series-s-parity-demands-are-now-handing-sony-free-wins/?sh=3848c1f13e61\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/08/13/microsofts-xbox-series-s-parity-demands-are-now-handing-sony-free-wins/?sh=3848c1f13e61</a></p><p>PS5 version launches Sept. 6, no Xbox date yet <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/JJYSd\">https://lmg.gg/JJYSd</a></p><p>Larian dev says issue is split-screen on Series S <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Cromwelp/status/1685820707660275712\">https://twitter.com/Cromwelp/status/1685820707660275712</a></p><p>Fans divided <a href=\"https://twitter.com/EverbornSaga/status/1690785265617358848\">https://twitter.com/EverbornSaga/status/1690785265617358848</a></p><p><a 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Respawn and EA<a>[RM1]</a> <a>[JR2]</a> <a>[JR3]</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/stig-asmussen-leaving-respawn-and-ea\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/stig-asmussen-leaving-respawn-and-ea</a></p><p>Not clear what he’ll be doing next <a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/star-wars-video-game-director-stig-asmussen-leaves-electronic-arts-1.1971047\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/star-wars-video-game-director-stig-asmussen-leaves-electronic-arts-1.1971047</a></p><p>Previously said he envisioned Kestis’s story as a trilogy</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/03/star-wars-jedi-survivor-director-always-envisioned-cals-story-as-a-trilogy\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/03/star-wars-jedi-survivor-director-always-envisioned-cals-story-as-a-trilogy</a></p><p> </p><p>THE ONLY COMPANY HAPPY ABOUT THE UNITY NEWS</p><p>EA announces Sims 5 will be free to download</p><p><a 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href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/brian-mitsoda-has-been-fired-as-narrative-lead-on-bloodlines-2\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/brian-mitsoda-has-been-fired-as-narrative-lead-on-bloodlines-2</a></p><p>Then Hardsuit labs dropped as developer <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hardsuit-labs-dropped-as-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-developer\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hardsuit-labs-dropped-as-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-developer</a></p><p>A lot of work has carried over <a href=\"https://gamingbolt.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-is-using-a-lot-of-work-done-by-previous-developer-hardsuit-labs\">https://gamingbolt.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-is-using-a-lot-of-work-done-by-previous-developer-hardsuit-labs</a></p><p>But also “a new code base with different gameplay mechanics and RPG systems.” <a 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href=\"https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/bethesda-says-redfall-will-get-to-be-a-good-game-just-like-fallout-76-3493313\">https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/bethesda-says-redfall-will-get-to-be-a-good-game-just-like-fallout-76-3493313</a></p><p> </p><p>PLANETS AREN’T REAL #PLANETGATE</p><p>Streamer and God of War writer Alanah Pearce flew to Pluto in Starfield</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/starfield-bethesda-space-rpg-fast-travel-alanah-pearce-1850801976\">https://kotaku.com/starfield-bethesda-space-rpg-fast-travel-alanah-pearce-1850801976</a></p><p>Leff ship in transit overnight and woke up in 30 minute intervals to course correct (planets actually follow orbits) <a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/god-of-war-writer-flies-to-a-planet-in-starfield-without-the-loading-break-sort-of\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/god-of-war-writer-flies-to-a-planet-in-starfield-without-the-loading-break-sort-of</a></p><p>Pluto is a lie and she flew straight through it <a 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random screaming <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/cq8hd\">https://lmg.gg/cq8hd</a></p><p><br /></p><p>CUTLERY… IN SPAAACE</p><p>Will there be spoons in Starfield or what?</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/starfield-sleuths-are-combing-through-game-footage-for-spoons/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/starfield-sleuths-are-combing-through-game-footage-for-spoons/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.videogamer.com/news/starfield-community-spoons/\">https://www.videogamer.com/news/starfield-community-spoons/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/14rjkfa/forks_confirmed_but_still_no_spoons_guys_im/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/14rjkfa/forks_confirmed_but_still_no_spoons_guys_im/</a></p><p>unplayable <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/14rjkfa/comment/jqshh66/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/Starfield/comments/14rjkfa/comment/jqshh66/</a></p><p>skill issue <a 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someone named Aaron Peters <a href=\"https://twitter.com/brewsterkoopa/status/1762991915635458072/photo/2\">https://twitter.com/brewsterkoopa/status/1762991915635458072/photo/2</a></p><p>In 2021, this same email was used to issue a takedown to an NSFW site, alleged the email is fake since its domain is different <a href=\"https://twitter.com/brewsterkoopa/status/1763353362899087661\">https://twitter.com/brewsterkoopa/status/1763353362899087661</a><s> </s></p><p>Garry Newman claimed Facepunch did an investigation <a href=\"https://twitter.com/garrynewman/status/1783374453562290376\">https://twitter.com/garrynewman/status/1783374453562290376</a></p><p>But was “assured that the takedowns have been verified by Nintendo as legit” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/garrynewman/status/1783501547361411494\">https://twitter.com/garrynewman/status/1783501547361411494</a></p><p><br /></p><p>RE:FUNDS</p><p>Steam closes loophole, will stop issuing refunds if you play two hours of a game before launch 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href=\"https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=US427658131&amp;_cid=P10-LV8Q97-55307-1\">https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=US427658131&amp;_cid=P10-LV8Q97-55307-1</a></p><p>Use example of horror game, can increase health or change brightness to make you more scared <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/YSbtu\">https://lmg.gg/YSbtu</a> (Exputer)</p><p>Exclusively considers multiplayer game <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/f6hLQ\">https://lmg.gg/f6hLQ</a> (Exputer)</p><p>Not to be confused with their OTHER new patent for AI autoplay <a href=\"https://www.vg247.com/sony-latest-patent-playstation-plays-your-games-for-you\">https://www.vg247.com/sony-latest-patent-playstation-plays-your-games-for-you</a></p><p>patent <a href=\"https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=US427159498\">https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=US427159498</a></p><p>Will play portions of games you find boring <a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/latest-sony-patent-wants-to-take-the-grind-out-of-games-by-playing-them-for-you\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/latest-sony-patent-wants-to-take-the-grind-out-of-games-by-playing-them-for-you</a></p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p>GOOD MANORS</p><p>CEO of Manor Lords’ publisher explains why price hasn’t been announced</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/manor-lords-steam-price-medieval-city-builder-1851434943\">https://kotaku.com/manor-lords-steam-price-medieval-city-builder-1851434943</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/ManorLords/comments/1cba5qk/manor_lords_pricing_why_we_are_sharing_at_launch/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/ManorLords/comments/1cba5qk/manor_lords_pricing_why_we_are_sharing_at_launch/</a></p><p>Might be worth whatever price it ends up being <a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/manor-lords-review\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/manor-lords-review</a></p><p><br /></p><p>TECH MAN FEELS KINSHIP WITH GAME</p><p>Stellar Blade reviews</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/Pure_PS/status/1783347320509137405\">https://twitter.com/Pure_PS/status/1783347320509137405</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/stellar-blade-review-nier-as-it-can-get/1900-6418215/\">https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/stellar-blade-review-nier-as-it-can-get/1900-6418215/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2024/04/24/stellar-blade-review/\">https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2024/04/24/stellar-blade-review/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/stellar-blade-ps5-review-1235005926/\">https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/stellar-blade-ps5-review-1235005926/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/Pure_PS/status/1783143635737055554\">https://twitter.com/Pure_PS/status/1783143635737055554</a></p><p>Stellar Blade graffiti incident</p><p><a 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And I'll leave it at that. Nothing to talk about there” and highlight the quote in the article) <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/BsQib\">https://lmg.gg/BsQib</a> (IGN)</p><p> </p><p>RYAN’S RAPTURE CELEBRATED</p><p>PlayStation gamers celebrated Jim Ryan’s departure</p><p><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/lGetj\">https://lmg.gg/lGetj</a> (Bloomberg)</p><p>Had serious foot-in-mouth disease <a href=\"https://www.vg247.com/why-would-anybody-play-this-says-sonys-jim-ryan-about-backwards-compatibility\">https://www.vg247.com/why-would-anybody-play-this-says-sonys-jim-ryan-about-backwards-compatibility</a></p><p>Middle East gaming oopsie <a href=\"https://twitter.com/tha_rami/status/1446237423063678982\">https://twitter.com/tha_rami/status/1446237423063678982</a></p><p>His live service game push has not been going well <a 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href=\"https://youtu.be/Lb2wwEx6DVw\"> https://youtu.be/Lb2wwEx6DVw</a></p><p>Gabriel’s trumpet<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://youtu.be/Lb2wwEx6DVw?t=138\">https://youtu.be/Lb2wwEx6DVw?t=138</a></p><p> </p><p>NOT THE HEROES WE DESERVE</p><p>Bungie replaces Marathon Director…9 months ago</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/bungie-shakes-up-marathon-leadership-removes-chris-barrett-as-game-director\">https://www.ign.com/articles/bungie-shakes-up-marathon-leadership-removes-chris-barrett-as-game-director</a></p><p>Replaced by former Valorant director Joe Ziegler, who confirmed the news just after IGN asked Bungie for comment on previous director Christopher Barret’s status<a href=\"https://twitter.com/Ziegler_Dev/status/1770144111518941682\"> https://twitter.com/Ziegler_Dev/status/1770144111518941682</a></p><p>Timeline would put changes just weeks after Barrett premiered Marathon in a showcase in May 2023<a 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ESCALATOR</p><p>Stardew Valley breaks Steam record after massive 1.6 patch</p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/stardew-valley-breaks-steam-record-as-players-flock-back-following-new-update\">https://www.eurogamer.net/stardew-valley-breaks-steam-record-as-players-flock-back-following-new-update</a></p><p>Fixes long issue with combat<a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/games/life-sim/along-with-fixing-a-glitch-thats-been-bugging-players-for-8-years-stardew-valleys-16-update-will-also-fix-a-glitch-thats-been-bugging-eric-barone-for-8-years/\"> https://www.pcgamer.com/games/life-sim/along-with-fixing-a-glitch-thats-been-bugging-players-for-8-years-stardew-valleys-16-update-will-also-fix-a-glitch-thats-been-bugging-eric-barone-for-8-years/</a></p><p>Spouses now have a 7 day “honeymoon” period to stop them from getting so depressed after marrying you that they lie in bed all day<a href=\"https://twitter.com/ConcernedApe/status/1768685328746135664\"> https://twitter.com/ConcernedApe/status/1768685328746135664</a></p><p>And you can chug a jar of mayonnaise<a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/at-long-last-stardew-valleys-16-update-lets-you-chug-a-jar-of-mayonnaise/\"> https://www.gamesradar.com/at-long-last-stardew-valleys-16-update-lets-you-chug-a-jar-of-mayonnaise/</a></p><p> </p><p>WORLD’S MOST CASUAL REBELLION</p><p>Ubisoft’s unveils NEO AI NPC prototype at GDC</p><p>Ubisoft’s blog post<a href=\"https://news.ubisoft.com/en-gb/article/5qXdxhshJBXoanFZApdG3L/how-ubisofts-new-generative-ai-prototype-changes-the-narrative-for-npcs\"> https://news.ubisoft.com/en-gb/article/5qXdxhshJBXoanFZApdG3L/how-ubisofts-new-generative-ai-prototype-changes-the-narrative-for-npcs</a></p><p>GamesIndustry.Biz discusses some of what they saw behind closed doors<a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-debuts-neo-npc-ai-prototypes-at-gdc\"> https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-debuts-neo-npc-ai-prototypes-at-gdc</a></p><p>Personalities created by a writer<a href=\"https://lmg.gg/hGBJP\"> https://lmg.gg/hGBJP</a> (Ubisoft)</p><p>“As a writer, seeing my characters come to life and actually converse with me for the first time has been one of the most fulfilling and touching moments of my career.”<a href=\"https://lmg.gg/hUi2H\"> https://lmg.gg/hUi2H</a> (GamesIndustry.Biz)</p><p>One of the characters in question: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/1od2pIs9220?t=56\"> https://youtu.be/1od2pIs9220?t=56</a></p><p> </p><p>MMO NO</p><p>Riot has “reset” its LoL MMO, it’s “going dark for a long time”</p><p><a 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href=\"https://www.mmorpg.com/reviews/dragons-dogma-2-a-masterclass-in-exploration-and-adventure-2000130869\">https://www.mmorpg.com/reviews/dragons-dogma-2-a-masterclass-in-exploration-and-adventure-2000130869</a></p><p>Has frame rate issues<a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-is-aware-of-dragons-dogma-2-frame-rate-issues-on-pc-looking-into-fixes\"> https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-is-aware-of-dragons-dogma-2-frame-rate-issues-on-pc-looking-into-fixes</a></p><p>Capcom quote from IGN article “In certain situations where numerous characters appear simultaneously, the CPU usage can be very high and may affect the frame rate,\"</p><p>Reddit plans mass murder of “inconsequential NPCs”<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DragonsDogma/comments/1bjn8tw/idea_a_community_made_list_of_inconsequential/\"> https://www.reddit.com/r/DragonsDogma/comments/1bjn8tw/idea_a_community_made_list_of_inconsequential/</a></p>",
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"text": "<p>MAINS</p><p>T(HE)Y CAN’T KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH IT!</p><p>Nintendo shutting down Wii U, 3DS online servers in 6 months</p><p><a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/10/wii-u-3ds-online-servers-to-shut-down-in-six-months/\">https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/10/wii-u-3ds-online-servers-to-shut-down-in-six-months/</a></p><p>announced overnight <a href=\"https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63227/~/announcement-of-discontinuation-of-online-services-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u\">https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63227/~/announcement-of-discontinuation-of-online-services-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u</a></p><p>Games like Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Splatoon, Smash 4 will cease to function <a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/23902744/nintendo-3ds-wii-u-online-switchoff\">https://www.polygon.com/23902744/nintendo-3ds-wii-u-online-switchoff</a></p><p>Pokemon Bank will still work, but users urged to transfer “at earliest convenience” <a href=\"https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/10/pokemon-bank-users-encouraged-to-transfer-pokemon-to-pokemon-home-asap\">https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/10/pokemon-bank-users-encouraged-to-transfer-pokemon-to-pokemon-home-asap</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HELL: HOT ENOUGH TO STEAM</p><p>Diablo IV next Blizzard game to come to Steam</p><p><a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/diablo-iv-comes-to-steam-on-october-17-154524291.html\">https://www.engadget.com/diablo-iv-comes-to-steam-on-october-17-154524291.html</a></p><p>Oct 17th <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2344520/Diablo_IV/\">https://store.steampowered.com/app/2344520/Diablo_IV/</a></p><p>The same day season 2 starts <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/10/04/diablo-4-reveals-season-2-endgame-bosses-quality-of-life-changes-but-are-they-enough/?sh=7c92ae4b3565\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/10/04/diablo-4-reveals-season-2-endgame-bosses-quality-of-life-changes-but-are-they-enough/?sh=7c92ae4b3565</a></p><p>No one cares more than Elon Musk, streamer extraordinaire <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/twitter-elon-musk-diablo-4-stream-twitch-youtube-1850895618\">https://kotaku.com/twitter-elon-musk-diablo-4-stream-twitch-youtube-1850895618</a></p><p>Stream 1, which was alright  <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cyb3rgam3r420/status/1708708034396951029\">https://twitter.com/cyb3rgam3r420/status/1708708034396951029</a></p><p>Stream 2, which was not alright <a href=\"https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1709051737279971632\">https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1709051737279971632</a></p><p> </p><p>FORZA BOYS, FORZA GIRLS, FOR ALL ZA PEOPLE</p><p>Forza Motorsport Reviews are in</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/forza-motorsport-review/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/forza-motorsport-review/</a></p><p>“Closest PC gaming has to Gran Turismo, now even shinier” <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/forza-motorsport-pc-2023-review/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/forza-motorsport-pc-2023-review/</a></p><p>Picture comparisons to FM7’s backgrounds and lighting <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ib9Ud\">https://lmg.gg/ib9Ud</a> (Eurogamer)</p><p>RPG? In my racing sim? <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/forza-motorsport-review\">https://www.ign.com/articles/forza-motorsport-review</a></p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>IS THIS A HIDDEN DAGGER WHICH I SEE BEFORE ME?</p><p>AC Mirage release</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gameinformer.com/review/assassins-creed-mirage/coming-home\">https://www.gameinformer.com/review/assassins-creed-mirage/coming-home</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thegamer.com/assassins-creed-mirage-review/\">https://www.thegamer.com/assassins-creed-mirage-review/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://linusmediagroup-my.sharepoint.com/personal/j_rush_linusmediagroup_com/Documents/Adds%20much-hated%20Denuvo%20DRM%20https:/www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-mirage-pcs-day-one-update-adds-denuvo-drm-but-dont-worry-it-runs-the-same\">Adds much-hated Denuvo DRM </a><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-mirage-pcs-day-one-update-adds-denuvo-drm-but-dont-worry-it-runs-the-same\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-mirage-pcs-day-one-update-adds-denuvo-drm-but-dont-worry-it-runs-the-same</a></p><p> </p><p>GIGANTIC NEWS FOR FANS</p><p>Gearbox reviving dead hero shooter Gigantic for 3 days</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/in-a-rare-move-gearbox-revives-i-gigantic-i-for-limited-time-event\">https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/in-a-rare-move-gearbox-revives-i-gigantic-i-for-limited-time-event</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gamerant.com/gigantic-game-gearbox-throwback-event/\">https://gamerant.com/gigantic-game-gearbox-throwback-event/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.destructoid.com/hero-shooter-gigantic-is-returning-for-a-throwback-event/\">https://www.destructoid.com/hero-shooter-gigantic-is-returning-for-a-throwback-event/</a></p><p> </p><p>THE ONLY ME IS ME. ARE YOU SURE THE ONLY YOU IS YOU?</p><p>Silent Hill: Ascension launches this month</p><p><a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/silent-hill-ascension-listing-reveals-late-october-launch/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/silent-hill-ascension-listing-reveals-late-october-launch/</a></p><p>NOT a game <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JNavok/status/1663551911306616832\">https://twitter.com/JNavok/status/1663551911306616832</a></p><p>“Massively Interactive Live Events” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/naTZD\">https://lmg.gg/naTZD</a></p><p><a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.genvid.shascension&amp;hl=en_US&amp;pli=1\">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.genvid.shascension&amp;hl=en_US&amp;pli=1</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/silent-hill-news/silent-hill-ascension-begins-october-31st/\">https://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/silent-hill-news/silent-hill-ascension-begins-october-31st/</a></p><p>Explanation of how it works from Genvid CEO <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JNavok/status/1663584165143494669\">https://twitter.com/JNavok/status/1663584165143494669</a></p><p> </p><p>IT’S PRONOUNCED “DARTH FELINUS”</p><p>Pronunciation of FFVII character’s name has caused a rift between fans and humanity as a whole</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/10/square-enix-answers-age-old-question-of-how-to-say-cait-sith-in-final-fantasy-7\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/10/square-enix-answers-age-old-question-of-how-to-say-cait-sith-in-final-fantasy-7</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gizmodo.com/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-cait-sith-pronunciation-gaeli-1850899597\">https://gizmodo.com/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-cait-sith-pronunciation-gaeli-1850899597</a></p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-remake-cait-sith-pronounce-vii-1850896803\">https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-remake-cait-sith-pronounce-vii-1850896803</a></p><p> </p><p>RANDY ORTON WITH 1K OUTTA NOWHERE</p><p>WWE Superstar Randy Orton paid someone $1,000 to level up his Elden Ring character to 100</p><p><a href=\"https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-superstar-paid-gamer-elden-ring-grind-levels/\">https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-superstar-paid-gamer-elden-ring-grind-levels/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/randy-orton-paid-a-guy-1000-to-grind-levels-for-his-elden-ring-character/1100-6518192/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/randy-orton-paid-a-guy-1000-to-grind-levels-for-his-elden-ring-character/1100-6518192/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/wwe-wrestler-randy-orton-reportedly-forked-over-a-thousand-bucks-to-get-someone-to-level-his-elden-ring-character-for-him/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/wwe-wrestler-randy-orton-reportedly-forked-over-a-thousand-bucks-to-get-someone-to-level-his-elden-ring-character-for-him/</a></p>",
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luck-based draw mechanics (loot boxes) to minors <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/27/chinese-gaming-shares-fall-as-regulators-announce-new-proposals\">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/27/chinese-gaming-shares-fall-as-regulators-announce-new-proposals</a></p><p>Drafts cost Tencent and NetEase $80bn in value <a href=\"https://www.vgchartz.com/article/459465/tencent-and-netease-lose-80-billion-in-value-as-china-announces-new-rules-to-limit-game-spending/\">https://www.vgchartz.com/article/459465/tencent-and-netease-lose-80-billion-in-value-as-china-announces-new-rules-to-limit-game-spending/</a></p><p>Fired guy <a href=\"https://www.axios.com/2024/01/03/reported-shake-up-in-chinas-gaming-industry-after-turmoil-over-new-rules\">https://www.axios.com/2024/01/03/reported-shake-up-in-chinas-gaming-industry-after-turmoil-over-new-rules</a></p><p>Stock good now <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/01/03/tencent-and-netease-stocks-continue-to-rebound-as-china-reportedly-ousts-official-who-proposed-new-gaming-restrictions/\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/01/03/tencent-and-netease-stocks-continue-to-rebound-as-china-reportedly-ousts-official-who-proposed-new-gaming-restrictions/</a></p><p> </p><p>CAIN-ENABLED</p><p>Tim Cain, co-creator of Fallout series, gives interview to Rock Paper Shotgun</p><p><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tim-cain-has-taken-his-fallout-and-the-outer-worlds-dev-stories-to-youtube-and-hes-having-a-great-time\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tim-cain-has-taken-his-fallout-and-the-outer-worlds-dev-stories-to-youtube-and-hes-having-a-great-time</a></p><p>Discusses the surprising success of his YouTube channel, where he releases video memoirs of his time in game design <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CainOnGames\">https://www.youtube.com/@CainOnGames</a></p><p>“There is so much about being a game director that is not fun,” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/Qt9Kw\">https://lmg.gg/Qt9Kw</a></p><p>Reveals he’s consulting on The Outer Worlds 2, despite retirement <a href=\"https://www.vg247.com/outer-worlds-2-devs-help-from-fallout-creator\">https://www.vg247.com/outer-worlds-2-devs-help-from-fallout-creator</a></p><p>There’s stuff they’re trying to do in the sequel, that of course I can’t talk about, that I get pulled in on because it’s similar to stuff I’ve done in the past,” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/u7sfB\">https://lmg.gg/u7sfB</a></p><p>“…an Obsidian developer has figured out the solution to a problem Cain has wanted to solve since Fallout” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/lENx0\">https://lmg.gg/lENx0</a> (RPS)</p><p>“I not only told him how impressed I was, I found my notes from 28 years before,” Cain says. “I said, ‘Let me read you a few lines from a production meeting in July of ‘95…’” <a 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They certainly weren't bored.\"</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>ATARI STILL HAS MONEY SOMEHOW</p><p>Atari acquiring Digital Eclipse</p><p><a href=\"https://www.techspot.com/news/100706-atari-acquires-retro-specialist-studio-digital-eclipse.html\">https://www.techspot.com/news/100706-atari-acquires-retro-specialist-studio-digital-eclipse.html</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-to-acquire-digital-eclipse-in-20m-deal\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-to-acquire-digital-eclipse-in-20m-deal</a></p><p><a href=\"https://venturebeat.com/games/atari-agrees-to-buy-classic-game-maker-digital-eclipse-for-up-to-20m/\">https://venturebeat.com/games/atari-agrees-to-buy-classic-game-maker-digital-eclipse-for-up-to-20m/</a></p><p>Nintendo 64’s Glover cover art <a href=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a8/Glover_Nintendo_64_cover_art%2Cjpg.jpg\">https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a8/Glover_Nintendo_64_cover_art%2Cjpg.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p>TO THE GROUND</p><p>GameStop getting worse</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/gamestop-gme-warranty-pre-order-rewards-1850985477\">https://kotaku.com/gamestop-gme-warranty-pre-order-rewards-1850985477</a></p><p>Warranty pushing used replacements, customers have to drive to other stores if no used product in stock <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/GameStop/comments/17k8ziy/new_warranty/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/GameStop/comments/17k8ziy/new_warranty/</a></p><p>GameStop Pro $5 monthly reward can no longer be used on Point of Sale Activation (POSA) products like PSN cards, other changes <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/GameStop/comments/17jvkp9/why_even_get_a_pro_anymore/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/GameStop/comments/17jvkp9/why_even_get_a_pro_anymore/</a></p><p> </p><p>SILENT HILLS (NO NOT THAT ONE)</p><p>Silent Hill getting more remakes according to earnings call</p><p><a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konamis-latest-earnings-results-mention-silent-hill-remakes/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konamis-latest-earnings-results-mention-silent-hill-remakes/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/konami-says-more-silent-hill-remakes-are-in-development/\">https://insider-gaming.com/konami-says-more-silent-hill-remakes-are-in-development/</a></p><p>New TV show/game not exactly being well-received <a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/silent-hill-ascension-live-now-is-a-free-to-play-disaster-with-some-promising-ideas\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/silent-hill-ascension-live-now-is-a-free-to-play-disaster-with-some-promising-ideas</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamesn.com/silent-hill-ascension/debut\">https://www.pcgamesn.com/silent-hill-ascension/debut</a></p><p> </p><p>THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR OF NARLY GRINDS</p><p>Cancelled Daredevil PS2 game leaked</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/cancelled-2004-ps2-daredevil-game-unearthed\">https://www.ign.com/articles/cancelled-2004-ps2-daredevil-game-unearthed</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/HiddenPalaceOrg/status/1719488534686355758\">https://twitter.com/HiddenPalaceOrg/status/1719488534686355758</a></p><p>Video of gameplay <a href=\"https://youtu.be/dFlvA60miFI\">https://youtu.be/dFlvA60miFI</a></p><p>Sony wanted “a grinding mechanic similar to the Tony Hawk games, something the studio reluctantly added.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/QD0Lo\">https://lmg.gg/QD0Lo</a> (Video Games Chronicle)</p><p>See grinding here: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/dFlvA60miFI?t=78\">https://youtu.be/dFlvA60miFI?t=78</a></p><p> </p><p>YOU WILL OWN NOTHING AND GET CORDYCEPS</p><p>Sims 4 For Rent Expansion</p><p><a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/23943514/the-sims-4-for-rent-trailer-release-date\">https://www.polygon.com/23943514/the-sims-4-for-rent-trailer-release-date</a></p><p>Seems pretty normal <a href=\"https://youtu.be/jSPZtVbVIT8\">https://youtu.be/jSPZtVbVIT8</a></p><p>Until mold causes The Last of Us zombies? <a href=\"https://youtu.be/jSPZtVbVIT8?t=112\">https://youtu.be/jSPZtVbVIT8?t=112</a></p><p>Except they become mold ghosts? <a href=\"https://youtu.be/jSPZtVbVIT8?t=128\">https://youtu.be/jSPZtVbVIT8?t=128</a> </p>",
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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>LOSING SLEEP OVER LEAKS</p><p>Insomniac hackers publish over 1TB of data that they didn’t sell</p><p><a href=\"https://www.cyberdaily.au/culture/9959-snikt-rhysida-dumps-more-than-a-terabyte-of-insomniac-games-internal-data\">https://www.cyberdaily.au/culture/9959-snikt-rhysida-dumps-more-than-a-terabyte-of-insomniac-games-internal-data</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/18lvqor/insomniac_leaks_compilation/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/18lvqor/insomniac_leaks_compilation/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/insomniac-hacker-releases-more-than-1-3-million-files-including-personal-documents/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/insomniac-hacker-releases-more-than-1-3-million-files-including-personal-documents/</a></p><p>roadmap <a href=\"https://imgur.com/83vSaBf?r\">https://imgur.com/83vSaBf?r</a></p><p>Wolverine gameplay <a href=\"https://streamable.com/rmk5f5\">https://streamable.com/rmk5f5</a></p><p>Spider-Man multiplayer game “The Great Web” <a href=\"https://imgur.com/a/13AgPlC\">https://imgur.com/a/13AgPlC</a></p><p><a href=\"https://imgur.com/a/xXcPhRU\">https://imgur.com/a/xXcPhRU</a></p><p>Rocksteady’s <em>Kill the Justice League</em> also being leaked like crazy</p><p><a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/24006808/rocksteady-suicide-squad-kill-justice-league-leaks-plot\">https://www.polygon.com/24006808/rocksteady-suicide-squad-kill-justice-league-leaks-plot</a></p><p>Spoilers <a href=\"https://www.trueachievements.com/news/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-leak\">https://www.trueachievements.com/news/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-leak</a></p><p>Rocksteady addresses <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RocksteadyGames/status/1736833722081497371\">https://twitter.com/RocksteadyGames/status/1736833722081497371</a></p><p>Insomniac tweets “Wing suit time!” <a 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href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-5-pro-more-specs/\">https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-5-pro-more-specs/</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>NO HIPS, ENDS, OR BUTTS</p><p>People started streaming using their booties as green screens, Twitch intervened</p><p><a href=\"https://gizmodo.com/twitch-changes-policy-to-deal-with-new-butt-streaming-1851370300\">https://gizmodo.com/twitch-changes-policy-to-deal-with-new-butt-streaming-1851370300</a></p><p>Our old friend Morgpie, who previously started the “topless” meta <a href=\"https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-viewers-baffled-as-new-topless-meta-goes-viral-on-platform-2423370/\">https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-viewers-baffled-as-new-topless-meta-goes-viral-on-platform-2423370/</a> </p><p> apparently started the meta <a href=\"https://twitter.com/scubaryan_/status/1769076353154875842\">https://twitter.com/scubaryan_/status/1769076353154875842</a> </p><p>And then VTubers got in on it with their…fake chests? <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Annjelife/status/1769570670852346221\">https://twitter.com/Annjelife/status/1769570670852346221</a> </p><p>And here <a href=\"https://twitter.com/NyxNekota/status/1769316207344427314\">https://twitter.com/NyxNekota/status/1769316207344427314</a> </p><p>“Starting on Friday March 29th, content that focuses on intimate body parts for a prolonged period of time will not be allowed” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TwitchSupport/status/1773045278821564914\">https://twitter.com/TwitchSupport/status/1773045278821564914</a> </p><p>CEO Dan Clancy interviewed, saying he might want to bring back nude art <a href=\"https://aftermath.site/twitch-nudity-rules-dan-clancy\">https://aftermath.site/twitch-nudity-rules-dan-clancy</a> </p><p>Clancy said “We're gonna launch the ability for viewers to filter based upon labels.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/YqxSE\">https://lmg.gg/YqxSE</a> (Aftermath)</p><p>“I think once we have the ability that viewers can set their setting and say, 'I don't want to see stuff that is sexually themed' and we get the right defaults in there, I think it's something we can look at to see how we can meet the art community.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/Q3wiW\">https://lmg.gg/Q3wiW</a> (Aftermath)</p><p><br /></p><p>SHIFTING GEARS</p><p>Take-Two acquires Gearbox for $460 million</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-to-acquire-gearbox-from-embracer-for-460-million\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-to-acquire-gearbox-from-embracer-for-460-million</a> </p><p>Being called a ~$900 million loss for Embracer <a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/28/24114402/embracer-selling-gearbox-borderlands-developer-take-two\">https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/28/24114402/embracer-selling-gearbox-borderlands-developer-take-two</a> </p><p>Not that simple, as pointed out Stephen Totilo <a href=\"https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1773217348687646997\">https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1773217348687646997</a> </p><p>Only paid $363 million upfront, Half of that was Embracer stocks Extra billion dollars tied to business targets over 6 years </p><p>Stephen Totilo says “Embracer, post fees/stock sales, expects $300-330m cash” from this deal</p><p>Take-Two and Gearbox already have a pretty good relationship, T2 publishes Borderlands</p><p>Working on the newest one rn <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/atlgN\">https://lmg.gg/atlgN</a> (GamesIndustry.biz)</p><p>“Take-Two says that Gearbox are working on six titles, including two Borderlands games and two Homeworld titles, plus 'at least' one new IP” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/Gn1kY\">https://lmg.gg/Gn1kY</a> (GamesIndustry.biz)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p>OLD NEWS</p><p>Blizzard updates user agreement so you don’t own games</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamereactor.eu/blizzards-new-user-agreement-you-no-longer-own-your-games-1373663/\">https://www.gamereactor.eu/blizzards-new-user-agreement-you-no-longer-own-your-games-1373663/</a> </p><p>User agreement <a href=\"https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/legal/fba4d00f-c7e4-4883-b8b9-1b4500a402ea/blizzard-end-user-license-agreement\">https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/legal/fba4d00f-c7e4-4883-b8b9-1b4500a402ea/blizzard-end-user-license-agreement</a> </p><p>Specific clause <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ENT9O\">https://lmg.gg/ENT9O</a> (Blizzard)</p><p><a href=\"https://esports.gg/opinion/gaming/new-blizzard-eula/\">https://esports.gg/opinion/gaming/new-blizzard-eula/</a> </p><p>But you’ve NEVER owned your games <a href=\"https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/3062995463267283250/\">https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/3062995463267283250/</a> </p><p>Some people are just now realizing this <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/19egge1/why_are_people_now_just_realizing_they_dont_own/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/19egge1/why_are_people_now_just_realizing_they_dont_own/</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>NOT DRAGON THEIR HEELS</p><p>Spyro 4 allegedly in development by Toys for Bob in deal with Xbox</p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/spyro-4-reportedly-in-early-development-at-toys-for-bob\">https://www.eurogamer.net/spyro-4-reportedly-in-early-development-at-toys-for-bob</a> </p><p>According to leaker Canadian Guy Eh <a href=\"https://youtu.be/_iqAXYfktTw\">https://youtu.be/_iqAXYfktTw</a> </p><p>Previous report announcing Xbox/TfB agreement <a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-xbox-has-reached-an-agreement-with-toys-for-bob-for-their-first-independent-game\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-xbox-has-reached-an-agreement-with-toys-for-bob-for-their-first-independent-game</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>PLAYDATES CAUSE 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>STATE OF PLAYA</p><p>PlayStation State of Play</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/dMC9Gbmvza0\">https://youtu.be/dMC9Gbmvza0</a></p><p>DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH <a href=\"https://youtu.be/6cs-A1rNvEE\">https://youtu.be/6cs-A1rNvEE</a></p><p>This time throat baby spits out a ship <a href=\"https://youtu.be/6cs-A1rNvEE?t=92\">https://youtu.be/6cs-A1rNvEE?t=92</a></p><p>Featuring Alan Wake the marionette <a href=\"https://youtu.be/6cs-A1rNvEE?t=177\">https://youtu.be/6cs-A1rNvEE?t=177</a></p><p>Also Kojima working on new action espionage IP <a href=\"https://youtu.be/WEpK67JDLu8\">https://youtu.be/WEpK67JDLu8</a></p><p>Silent Hill: The Short Message announced, released for free <a href=\"https://youtu.be/RmEamyHS3c4\">https://youtu.be/RmEamyHS3c4</a></p><p>Silent Hill 2 Remake got a combat trailer? 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Ghost of Tsushima on PC</p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/1cns4l8/so_i_guess_sony_is_going_after_other_games_as_well/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/1cns4l8/so_i_guess_sony_is_going_after_other_games_as_well/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-of-tsushima-on-pc-requires-psn-account-for-online-play/1100-6523195/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-of-tsushima-on-pc-requires-psn-account-for-online-play/1100-6523195/</a> </p><p>Helldivers 2 still delisted in 177 regions <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/05/09/despite-psn-reversal-177-delisted-helldivers-2-regions-remain-in-limbo/?sh=23fb9b921d4e\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/05/09/despite-psn-reversal-177-delisted-helldivers-2-regions-remain-in-limbo/?sh=23fb9b921d4e</a> </p><p>Arrowhead CEO trying to reverse it <a href=\"https://www.pcgamesn.com/helldivers-2/delisted\">https://www.pcgamesn.com/helldivers-2/delisted</a> </p><p>Helldivers 2 community wants fired community manager reinstated <a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/05/helldivers-turn-on-arrowhead-following-undemocratic-firing-of-community-manager\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/05/helldivers-turn-on-arrowhead-following-undemocratic-firing-of-community-manager</a></p><p>petition <a href=\"https://www.change.org/p/re-hire-the-legendary-community-manager-general-spitz\">https://www.change.org/p/re-hire-the-legendary-community-manager-general-spitz</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p>NICE GAME, JACKASS</p><p>videogamedunkey’s publishing company BIG MODE releases first game, Animal Well, to great reviews</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/BIGMODEgames/status/1788565552849457430\">https://twitter.com/BIGMODEgames/status/1788565552849457430</a>  </p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/L4xwfHR_8O4?t=237\">https://youtu.be/L4xwfHR_8O4?t=237</a> dunkey @3:57</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwCcSEN3GEc\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwCcSEN3GEc</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.metacritic.com/game/animal-well/\">https://www.metacritic.com/game/animal-well/</a> </p><p>solely developed by Billy Basso <a href=\"https://twitter.com/billy_basso\">https://twitter.com/billy_basso</a></p><p><br /></p><p>EXTRA ALLIED</p><p>The next ROG Ally is called the ROG Ally X</p><p><a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/more-than-just-a-basic-refresh-rog-ally-x-announced-will-have-better-battery-ram-ssd-and-more\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/more-than-just-a-basic-refresh-rog-ally-x-announced-will-have-better-battery-ram-ssd-and-more</a>  </p><p>X stands for “extra, extend, expand” <a href=\"https://youtu.be/vze62qJK1Sk?t=25\">https://youtu.be/vze62qJK1Sk?t=25</a> @0:25</p><p>same chip tho</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/asus-rog-ally-x-announced\">https://www.ign.com/articles/asus-rog-ally-x-announced</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>OH MY GOD, PHIL!</p><p>Oh my god, someone has nuked Phil Spencer in Fallout 76. 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Really? <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/Xcfao\">https://lmg.gg/Xcfao</a> (PUBG)</p><p> </p><p>IT IS THEIR DESTINY…THEIR THIRD ONE</p><p>Bungie developing “Destiny 3” according to leaker who predicted Prismatic subclass</p><p><a href=\"https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/04/rumour-destiny-3-is-in-development-at-bungie-under-the-codename-payback\">https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/04/rumour-destiny-3-is-in-development-at-bungie-under-the-codename-payback</a></p><p>Original Prismatic leak <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Destiny2Leaks/comments/1b17fzi/comment/ksg63he/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/Destiny2Leaks/comments/1b17fzi/comment/ksg63he/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mmorpg.com/news/redditor-who-accurately-leaked-destiny-2s-new-prismatic-subclass-says-destiny-3-is-in-the-works-at-bungie-2000131143\">https://www.mmorpg.com/news/redditor-who-accurately-leaked-destiny-2s-new-prismatic-subclass-says-destiny-3-is-in-the-works-at-bungie-2000131143</a></p><p> </p><p>ADAPTATION FALLOUT</p><p>Fallout TV series reviews well, other adaptations are coming</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/11/prime-fallout-review-an-absolute-blast-of-a-tv-show\">https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/11/prime-fallout-review-an-absolute-blast-of-a-tv-show</a></p><p>FNaF sequel <a href=\"https://deadline.com/2024/04/five-nights-at-freddys-sequel-movie-cinemacon-1235881145/\">https://deadline.com/2024/04/five-nights-at-freddys-sequel-movie-cinemacon-1235881145/</a></p><p>Dredge??? <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/black-salt-games-dredge-to-be-adapted-for-the-silver-screen\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/black-salt-games-dredge-to-be-adapted-for-the-silver-screen</a></p><p> </p><p>YOU CAN’T BE SAVED</p><p>Japanese Pokemon hacker faces 5 years in prison for selling custom save files with rare ‘mons</p><p><a href=\"https://mynintendonews.com/2024/04/11/japan-pokemon-hacker-arrested-faces-potential-prison-time-for-selling-manipulated-save-data/\">https://mynintendonews.com/2024/04/11/japan-pokemon-hacker-arrested-faces-potential-prison-time-for-selling-manipulated-save-data/</a></p><p>Original Source (Japanese) <a href=\"https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/kochi/20240410/8010020207.html\">https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/kochi/20240410/8010020207.html</a></p><p>Translated by Automaton <a href=\"https://automaton-media.com/en/news/hacked-pokemon-seller-arrested-by-japanese-police/\">https://automaton-media.com/en/news/hacked-pokemon-seller-arrested-by-japanese-police/</a></p>",
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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>PALEFACTORS</p><p>PalWorld is popping off; second-most played game ever on Steam</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/palworld-overtakes-counter-strike-to-become-the-second-most-played-game-ever-on-steam\">https://www.ign.com/articles/palworld-overtakes-counter-strike-to-become-the-second-most-played-game-ever-on-steam</a></p><p>SteamDB stats <a href=\"https://steamdb.info/charts/?sort=peak\">https://steamdb.info/charts/?sort=peak</a></p><p>Some reviewers like it <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/01/20/palworld-is-absolutely-insane-and-actually-incredible/?sh=6cc2958b59b9\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/01/20/palworld-is-absolutely-insane-and-actually-incredible/?sh=6cc2958b59b9</a></p><p>Others seem to hate it <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/is-palworld-actually-any-good-of-course-not\">https://www.eurogamer.net/is-palworld-actually-any-good-of-course-not</a></p><p>Criticized for using gen. 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apparently not an AI but the VA wants to remain anonymous <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/nCgXO\">https://lmg.gg/nCgXO</a> (Kotaku)</p><p> </p><p>STARFIELD IS GARBAGE</p><p>Walmart memo leaks, stores disposing of physical Starfield copies</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/the_marmolade/status/1748473984440524905\">https://twitter.com/the_marmolade/status/1748473984440524905</a></p><p>Corroborated by Wario64 <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1748480396596244645\">https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1748480396596244645</a></p><p>ResetEra user Rychu corroborates, claims to work for Walmart <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/nanKa\">https://lmg.gg/nanKa</a> (ResetEra)</p><p>Further claims Walmart has been discussing getting rid of physical games <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/AUkbJ\">https://lmg.gg/AUkbJ</a> (ResetEra)</p><p>Memo says supplier is funding disposal, implying Microsoft/Bethesda <a href=\"https://www.tweaktown.com/news/95706/report-walmart-to-dispose-of-physical-copies-starfield-at-behest-microsoft-bethesda/index.html\">https://www.tweaktown.com/news/95706/report-walmart-to-dispose-of-physical-copies-starfield-at-behest-microsoft-bethesda/index.html</a></p><p>Memo was released a day after Xbox confirmed Hellblade 2 would be digital-only release <a href=\"https://www.thegamer.com/hellblade-2-senuas-saga-digital-only-release-no-physical/\">https://www.thegamer.com/hellblade-2-senuas-saga-digital-only-release-no-physical/</a></p><p>Furthering fears of physical media death</p><p>UK retailer Game ending trade-ins, pre-owned sales <a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67983764\">https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67983764</a></p><p>But Walmart has given a statement <a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-mans-trash-is-another-mans-treasure-walmart-will-reportedly-throw-out-physical-copies-of-starfield-if-no-one-buys-the-disks-for-3-cents\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-mans-trash-is-another-mans-treasure-walmart-will-reportedly-throw-out-physical-copies-of-starfield-if-no-one-buys-the-disks-for-3-cents</a></p><p>“the action appears to be part of a regular markdown that occurs when a new version of a game becomes available.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/yIBRW\">https://lmg.gg/yIBRW</a> (Windows Central)</p><p>“Walmart will box up and return Early Access copies of Starfield and then continue to sell the latest copy of the game.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/saItv\">https://lmg.gg/saItv</a> (Windows Central)</p><p> </p><p>TACTICAL RESPONSE</p><p>Riot Games laying off 530 employees, around 11% of workforce</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/riotgames/status/1749568564162625923\">https://twitter.com/riotgames/status/1749568564162625923</a></p><p>Statement to players <a href=\"https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/2024-player-update\">https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/2024-player-update</a></p><p>Statement to staff <a href=\"https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/2024-rioter-update\">https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/2024-rioter-update</a></p><p>Studio made “big bets” since 2019 that have fallen short <a href=\"https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/riot-games-overreached-with-big-bets-and-now-530-people-are-losing-their-jobs\">https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/riot-games-overreached-with-big-bets-and-now-530-people-are-losing-their-jobs</a></p><p>Legends of Runeterra team being reduced, focusing on game’s PvE mode <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/71cuq\">https://lmg.gg/71cuq</a> (Riot)</p><p>Sunsetting Riot Forge, internal studio that developed/published LoL offshoot games <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/eED1j\">https://lmg.gg/eED1j</a> (Riot)</p><p>\"We're not doing this to appease shareholders or to hit some quarterly earnings number–we've made this decision because it's a necessity. It's what we need to do in order to maintain a long-term focus for players.\" – Riot CEO Dylan Jadeja <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/wcEqf\">https://lmg.gg/wcEqf</a> (Game Developer)</p><p>Plus side: seems like they’re doing a lot for the laid off employees:</p><p>-         Minimum 6 months severance <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/UhTvs\">https://lmg.gg/UhTvs</a></p><p>-         Additional pay to cover health benefits <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/J29Yt\">https://lmg.gg/J29Yt</a></p><p>-         Can request a laptop to help find jobs if they don’t have one <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/5ou50\">https://lmg.gg/5ou50</a></p><p>-         Support for employees with work visas <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/DptiV\">https://lmg.gg/DptiV</a></p><p>-         Career support <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/CLUes\">https://lmg.gg/CLUes</a></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>IT AIN’T OVER TIL IT’S OVERWATCH</p><p>Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) rises from the ashes of the Overwatch League</p><p><a href=\"https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/overwatch/24033788/the-future-of-overwatch-esports\">https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/overwatch/24033788/the-future-of-overwatch-esports</a></p><p>partnered with FACEIT <a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/blizzard-partners-with-esl-for-an-open-overwatch-2-esports-circuit-170033793.html\">https://www.engadget.com/blizzard-partners-with-esl-for-an-open-overwatch-2-esports-circuit-170033793.html</a></p><p>open to literally any player, can find teammates <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/UkAfm\">https://lmg.gg/UkAfm</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/OW_Esports/status/1749838862359384395\">https://twitter.com/OW_Esports/status/1749838862359384395</a></p><p>-         EDITOR: record your screen to show some of the video playing, don’t screenshot</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/DpzYZ1yYQqY?t=133\">https://youtu.be/DpzYZ1yYQqY?t=133</a> @2:13</p><p>3 regions @3:06</p><p>Asia qualifiers start in Feb, NA and EMEA in March <a href=\"https://bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net/cms/page_media/qi/QIRCEAIXXG381705458232787.png\">https://bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net/cms/page_media/qi/QIRCEAIXXG381705458232787.png</a></p><p>How did the OWL die? <a href=\"https://digiday.com/media/how-the-worlds-most-ambitious-esports-league-shrank-to-nothing-an-oral-history-of-the-overwatch-league/\">https://digiday.com/media/how-the-worlds-most-ambitious-esports-league-shrank-to-nothing-an-oral-history-of-the-overwatch-league/</a></p><p> </p><p>AN ENIGMA</p><p>Monster Hunter Rise no longer works on Steam Deck after new DRM added 2 years later</p><p><a href=\"https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/capcoms-steam-deck-verified-games-are-being-made-unplayable-with-new-drm-that-only-punishes-paying-customers\">https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/capcoms-steam-deck-verified-games-are-being-made-unplayable-with-new-drm-that-only-punishes-paying-customers</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/monster-hunter-rise-no-longer-works-on-steam-deck-after-capcom-updated-it-with-new-drm/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/monster-hunter-rise-no-longer-works-on-steam-deck-after-capcom-updated-it-with-new-drm/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/gaming-news/monster-hunter-rise-stops-running-on-steam-deck-following-anti-piracy-update-3575296\">https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/gaming-news/monster-hunter-rise-stops-running-on-steam-deck-following-anti-piracy-update-3575296</a></p><p> </p><p>SOUNDS COOL</p><p>Modder re-creates GBA games using audio from crash sounds</p><p><a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/01/modder-recreates-game-boy-advance-games-using-the-audio-from-crash-s\">https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/01/modder-recreates-game-boy-advance-games-using-the-audio-from-crash-s</a><a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/01/modder-recreates-game-boy-advance-games-using-the-audio-from-crash-sounds/\">ounds/</a></p><p>Video <a href=\"https://youtu.be/0-7PSmYYHF0\">https://youtu.be/0-7PSmYYHF0</a></p><p>Technically used original ROM to “cheat”, but apparently you could do it blind <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/tZDzu\">https://lmg.gg/tZDzu</a></p><p> </p><p>MENTALLY DRAINED</p><p>MSI fires social media team over joke about gf deleting games</p><p><a href=\"https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/heads-roll-at-msi-china-after-games-deletion-joke-backlash-asus-enjoys-trolling-opportunity\">https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/heads-roll-at-msi-china-after-games-deletion-joke-backlash-asus-enjoys-trolling-opportunity</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ithome.com/0/746/388.htm\">https://www.ithome.com/0/746/388.htm</a></p><p>Note: these next sources are in Chinese</p><p><a href=\"https://weibo.com/n/%E5%BE%AE%E6%98%9FGAMING\">https://weibo.com/n/%E5%BE%AE%E6%98%9FGAMING</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.techspot.com/news/101614-msi-replaces-social-media-team-apologizes-after-post.html\">https://www.techspot.com/news/101614-msi-replaces-social-media-team-apologizes-after-post.html</a></p><p> </p><p>HUMBLE LEG</p><p>Dragon’s Dogma 2 director doesn’t want you to fast travel in IGN interview</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/dragons-dogma-2-director-explains-why-less-fast-travel-can-be-a-good-thing\">https://www.ign.com/articles/dragons-dogma-2-director-explains-why-less-fast-travel-can-be-a-good-thing</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/dragons-dogma-2-director-wants-players-to-avoid-fast-travel\">https://www.eurogamer.net/dragons-dogma-2-director-wants-players-to-avoid-fast-travel</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games-only-need-fast-travel-when-they-make-travel-boring-says-dragons-dogma-2-director\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games-only-need-fast-travel-when-they-make-travel-boring-says-dragons-dogma-2-director</a></p>",
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dev Damion Schubert said “The push towards more realistic art increases the need for more unrealistic visual cues.” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ZenOfDesign/status/1709663927292797004\">https://twitter.com/ZenOfDesign/status/1709663927292797004</a></p><p>Arkane devs say it isn’t necessary: “it’s a choice and investment” <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/deathloop-and-dishonored-developers-reveal-the-effort-they-go-to-guide-players-without-using-that-immersion-breaking-yellow-paint/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/deathloop-and-dishonored-developers-reveal-the-effort-they-go-to-guide-players-without-using-that-immersion-breaking-yellow-paint/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p>2 SWITCH 2 COMPATIBLE</p><p>Leaks say Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible</p><p><a href=\"https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-2-backwards-compatability/\">https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-2-backwards-compatability/</a></p><p><a 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Game Pass, particularly on games that launch on the service day-one.” (IGN) </p><p>“Former Activision boss Bobby Kotick, for example, was always against putting Call of Duty into subscription services.” (IGN)</p><p>Xbox admitted to the UK CMA that Game Pass cannibalizes sales <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-game-pass-cannibalizes-sales\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-game-pass-cannibalizes-sales</a></p><p> </p><p>IT’S A SKILL ISSUE</p><p>XDefiant hits 3 million unique players 2 days after launch</p><p><a href=\"https://www.mmorpg.com/news/xdefiant-reaches-three-million-unique-players-300000-concurrent-users-just-two-days-after-launch-2000131666\">https://www.mmorpg.com/news/xdefiant-reaches-three-million-unique-players-300000-concurrent-users-just-two-days-after-launch-2000131666</a></p><p>Rose to 8 million unique players in 1 week <a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/xdefiant-player-numbers-8-million/\">https://insider-gaming.com/xdefiant-player-numbers-8-million/</a></p><p>Despite being marketed as no SBMM, some players complaining about SBMM <a href=\"https://www.videogamer.com/news/xdefiant-has-no-sbmm-but-players-are-still-finding-ways-to-complain/\">https://www.videogamer.com/news/xdefiant-has-no-sbmm-but-players-are-still-finding-ways-to-complain/</a></p><p>Reddit post 1 <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/XDefiant/comments/1d0hmsu/theres_100_sbmm/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/XDefiant/comments/1d0hmsu/theres_100_sbmm/</a></p><p>Post 2 <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/XDefiant/comments/1cytp26/how_to_disable_sbmm/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/XDefiant/comments/1cytp26/how_to_disable_sbmm/</a></p><p>Ironically SBMM only present in welcome playlist, which is only available to players lvl 25 and below <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/xdefiant-opens-with-skill-based-matchmaking-but-drops-it-quickly-and-players-are-loving-the-sbmm-free-life/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/xdefiant-opens-with-skill-based-matchmaking-but-drops-it-quickly-and-players-are-loving-the-sbmm-free-life/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>ROGUE IN VOGUE</p><p>The Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access impressions</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/the-rogue-prince-of-persia-a-new-roguelike-from-the-folks-who-made-dead-cells-is-out-in-early-accessand-boy-can-that-prince-already-schmoove/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/the-rogue-prince-of-persia-a-new-roguelike-from-the-folks-who-made-dead-cells-is-out-in-early-accessand-boy-can-that-prince-already-schmoove/</a></p><p><a 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It was hardware innovation that was linked with great software innovation.”” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/0Trct\">https://lmg.gg/0Trct</a> (Polygon)</p><p> </p><p>MARVELOUS CASH GRAB</p><p>Overwatch-style 6v6 shooter with Marvel characters upcoming</p><p><a href=\"https://thestreamr.com/2024/03/25/overwatch-style-marvel-game-exclusive/\">https://thestreamr.com/2024/03/25/overwatch-style-marvel-game-exclusive/</a></p><p>Game apparently from NetEase, who signed a deal with Marvel 5 years ago <a href=\"https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-and-netease-collaborate-to-launch-new-projects\">https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-and-netease-collaborate-to-launch-new-projects</a></p><p>Marvel FPS shooter rumored for years from NetEase <a href=\"https://mmoculture.com/2019/10/marvel-new-aaa-first-person-shooter-based-on-marvel-universe-in-development/\">https://mmoculture.com/2019/10/marvel-new-aaa-first-person-shooter-based-on-marvel-universe-in-development/</a></p><p>While this game is allegedly developed by NetEase, it is supposed to be THIRD-PERSON, not FIRST <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/W4XRP\">https://lmg.gg/W4XRP</a> (TheStreamr)</p><p>Avengers/Suicide Squad leaker Miller corroborated game’s existence and TheStreamr’s reporting (at least for platforms) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/mmmmmmmmiller/status/1772603929919959510\">https://twitter.com/mmmmmmmmiller/status/1772603929919959510</a></p><p>“NetEase does have a strong history of mobile titles, and consoles seem like an easy port.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/SSzW1\">https://lmg.gg/SSzW1</a> (TheStreamr)</p><p>Lot of details up in the air, but we may find out tomorrow, according to Marvel Games tweet <a href=\"https://twitter.com/MarvelGames/status/1772639657525723212\">https://twitter.com/MarvelGames/status/1772639657525723212</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>THEY’VE FORGOTTEN THE REALMS</p><p>Larian Studios not making DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3, not making BG4</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/larian-started-work-on-baldurs-gate-3-dlc-then-canceled-it-the-studio-was-elated\">https://www.ign.com/articles/larian-started-work-on-baldurs-gate-3-dlc-then-canceled-it-the-studio-was-elated</a></p><p>“Asked how the studio responded, Vincke said the team was \"elated.\"”</p><p>Did not confirm if next game is Divinity: Original Sin 3 but “He did, however, say it will be \"different than what you think it is\" but that it's \"still familiar.\"”<strong> </strong></p><p>CEO Swen Vincke clarifies WotC not to blame for Larian “taking a different direction” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/LarAtLarian/status/1771467986701819943\">https://twitter.com/LarAtLarian/status/1771467986701819943</a></p><p>First BG3 will be getting new evil endings; 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beat Super Mario 64 in 86 hours without pressing the “A” button once</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/games/platformer/for-the-first-time-in-28-years-super-mario-64-has-been-beaten-without-using-the-a-button-and-it-only-took-86-hours/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/games/platformer/for-the-first-time-in-28-years-super-mario-64-has-been-beaten-without-using-the-a-button-and-it-only-took-86-hours/</a></p><p>Footage of completion <a href=\"https://clips.twitch.tv/ZanyIntelligentSwanAMPTropPunch-7MB14zIDcRvO0X-a\">https://clips.twitch.tv/ZanyIntelligentSwanAMPTropPunch-7MB14zIDcRvO0X-a</a></p><p>History of the A Button Challenge <a href=\"https://ukikipedia.net/wiki/History_of_the_A_Button_Challenge\">https://ukikipedia.net/wiki/History_of_the_A_Button_Challenge</a></p><p>The history of the challenge is so detailed that Bismuth published a &gt;5 hour documentary about it <a 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Or, you can say: we are offering people anywhere in the world the capability to get a job, and even like an income. <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/3oi3Q\">https://lmg.gg/3oi3Q</a> (Eurogamer)</p><p>“So, I can be like 15 years old, in Indonesia, living in a slum, and then now, with just a laptop, I can create something, make money and then sustain my life.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/rfeLT\">https://lmg.gg/rfeLT</a> (Eurogamer)</p><p> </p><p>THE GAMINGEST NEWS</p><p>Upcoming games roundup</p><p>Silent Hill 2 Remake gets ESRB rating, suggesting an imminent release date announcement <a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/silent-hill-2-remake-claims-esrb-age-rating-ahead-of-supposed-2024-launch\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/silent-hill-2-remake-claims-esrb-age-rating-ahead-of-supposed-2024-launch</a></p><p>Speaking of suggestive: <a href=\"https://www.esrb.org/ratings/39762/silent-hill-2/\">https://www.esrb.org/ratings/39762/silent-hill-2/</a></p><p>“suggestive/sexual material: characters pole-dancing in strip-club settings; posters of women in revealing outfits (e.g., bra and thong, deep cleavage)” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/UXNBu\">https://lmg.gg/UXNBu</a> (ESRB)</p><p>Gears 6 might be shown this year <a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/gears-6-xbox-summer-showcase-reveal/\">https://insider-gaming.com/gears-6-xbox-summer-showcase-reveal/</a></p><p>According to Jeff Grubb and corroborated by The Verge’s Tom Warren <a href=\"https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1775874925850513581\">https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1775874925850513581</a></p><p>Long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong got an Xbox store page on April 1st <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1774892537263583386\">https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1774892537263583386</a></p><p>May not be a joke, was rated in South Korea <a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>NOTHING LIKE THE SIMULATIONS</p><p>Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection has a disastrous launch</p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/players-criticise-star-wars-battlefront-classic-collection-for-bugs-server-woes-at-launch\">https://www.eurogamer.net/players-criticise-star-wars-battlefront-classic-collection-for-bugs-server-woes-at-launch</a></p><p>Steam reviews are mostly negative <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2446550/STAR_WARS_Battlefront_Classic_Collection/#app_reviews_hash\">https://store.steampowered.com/app/2446550/STAR_WARS_Battlefront_Classic_Collection/#app_reviews_hash</a></p><p>Gamers say PC version launched with only 3 64-player servers <a 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href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/1be6sp3/they_are_some_serious_issues_with_the_classic/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/1be6sp3/they_are_some_serious_issues_with_the_classic/</a></p><p>Needs over 60GB of storage??? <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/bK9LA\">https://lmg.gg/bK9LA</a> (PC Gamer)</p><p> </p><p>BEACON IS LIT</p><p>Embracer Group confirmed to sell Saber Interactive for $247 million</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/embracer-group-divests-core-saber-interactive-assets-in-deal-worth-247-million\">https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/embracer-group-divests-core-saber-interactive-assets-in-deal-worth-247-million</a></p><p>Buyer is Beacon Interactive, a company controlled by Saber Interactive co-founder <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ZlWnp\">https://lmg.gg/ZlWnp</a> (Game Developer)</p><p>Two weeks after Bloomberg report <a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/embracer-group-to-sell-saber-developer-of-a-new-star-wars-game-remake-in-500-million-deal-1.2041059\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/embracer-group-to-sell-saber-developer-of-a-new-star-wars-game-remake-in-500-million-deal-1.2041059</a></p><p>Deal apparently includes at least 6 other studios <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ERo0d\">https://lmg.gg/ERo0d</a> (Game Developer)</p><p>Press release <a href=\"https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-ceases-all-operations-in-russia-through-the-divestment-of-selected-assets-from-the-operative-group-saber-interactive/\">https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-ceases-all-operations-in-russia-through-the-divestment-of-selected-assets-from-the-operative-group-saber-interactive/</a></p><p>Says buyers have option to acquire 4A Games and Zen Studios <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/rZ2U6\">https://lmg.gg/rZ2U6</a> (Press Release)</p><p>Something Jason Schreier of Bloomberg says they ARE doing, bringing the acquisition up to the previously reported $500 million <a href=\"https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1768212177888948349\">https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1768212177888948349</a></p><p>Schreier tweets excerpt of letter to staff <a href=\"https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1768216189661024581\">https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1768216189661024581</a></p><p>Unsure of the future of KOTOR remake</p><p>Schreier says “That’s going with Saber” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/WhatsAkeo/status/1768217727854875004\">https://twitter.com/WhatsAkeo/status/1768217727854875004</a></p><p>Embracer retaining 14 games, “including two joint projects with the Buyer” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/07Mk3\">https://lmg.gg/07Mk3</a> (Press Release)</p><p>One of those is “a previously announced AAA game based on a major license” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/guGxR\">https://lmg.gg/guGxR</a> (Press release)</p><p>Schreier says that must be KOTOR Remake, since “it’s the only game that fits” <a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>IT’S CAUSING…DISPUTES</p><p>Discord adding ads. In a weird way</p><p><a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/discord-starts-down-the-dangerous-road-of-ads-this-week/\">https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/discord-starts-down-the-dangerous-road-of-ads-this-week/</a></p><p>Even worse: your friends will be in on it <a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/youll-soon-start-seeing-ads-on-discord-from-your-friends/1100-6522309/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/youll-soon-start-seeing-ads-on-discord-from-your-friends/1100-6522309/</a></p><p>They’re “expanding” their previously-seen “Quests” ads, like this one from May the 4th <a href=\"https://discord.com/blog/fortnite-quest\">https://discord.com/blog/fortnite-quest</a></p><p>Where you play a game and share a screen in Discord, you have the opportunity to earn in-game “gifts”</p><p>This isn’t super recent news; Discord talked about Quests in March in a blog post</p><p><a href=\"https://discord.com/blog/our-quest-to-support-game-developers\">https://discord.com/blog/our-quest-to-support-game-developers</a></p><p>CEO also spoke to Bloomberg</p><p><a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/discord-to-offer-rewards-for-gamers-as-ceo-considers-ipo-1.2044117\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/discord-to-offer-rewards-for-gamers-as-ceo-considers-ipo-1.2044117</a></p><p>CEO Jason Citron said at the time ““Our ambition is that every game will offer quests on Discord,” Citron said.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/57cTZ\">https://lmg.gg/57cTZ</a> (BNN Bloomberg)</p><p>While it “sounds similar to the digital rewards, or drops, streaming service Twitch offers to viewers when they watch certain streams as part of paid partnerships” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/UXuJE\">https://lmg.gg/UXuJE</a> (GameSpot)</p><p>there are differences: Some users will be immediately made aware of the quest, while others only learn about the quest by WATCHING someone else? Quote: “Some players will be made aware that a Quest is available, while others will discover it as their friends accept and embark on the Quest.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/w0jfL\">https://lmg.gg/w0jfL</a> (Discord)</p><p>Also the ads will be targeted and live in the “bottom-left” of the screen <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/JaarL\">https://lmg.gg/JaarL</a> (Ars Technica)</p><p>Though users can “opt out of personal promotions for Quests” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/dnBAi\">https://lmg.gg/dnBAi</a> (Ars Technica)</p><p>Bit weird, their testimony In January before the US senate on online child safety in January specifically named their non-advertising business model as one of the key ways it differs from “traditional social media platforms” <a href=\"https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2024-01-31_-_testimony_-_citron.pdf\">https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2024-01-31_-_testimony_-_citron.pdf</a></p><p>-         Specific quote: “In contrast to the advertising-based business models of social media companies, Discord does not sell advertising and instead builds premium features that users can choose to purchase”</p><p>Discord made an April fools’ video about adding loot boxes <a href=\"https://youtu.be/cc2-4ci4G84?t=16\">https://youtu.be/cc2-4ci4G84?t=16</a></p><p>Apparently “Discord managed to create a working YouTube view bot by playing the loot box announcement trailer on loop in the background of the in-app toast notification about the video itself.” <strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/discord-seemingly-accidentally-viewbotted-its-own-april-fools-video-to-smash-the-gta-6-trailer-record-in-half-a-day\">https://www.ign.com/articles/discord-seemingly-accidentally-viewbotted-its-own-april-fools-video-to-smash-the-gta-6-trailer-record-in-half-a-day</a></p><p> </p><p>MORE DETAILS IN THE BOTTOM-RIGHT</p><p>April Fools’</p><p>CDPR announced Cyberpunk 2077 Floppy Edition <a href=\"https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1774738727556014256\">https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1774738727556014256</a></p><p>PowerWash Simulator added reverse-cleaning mode <a href=\"https://twitter.com/PowerWashSim/status/1774738479244804258\">https://twitter.com/PowerWashSim/status/1774738479244804258</a></p><p>●       Title @0:58</p><p>Among Us: Long Mode <a href=\"https://youtu.be/ZKM_VoNebjY?t=28\">https://youtu.be/ZKM_VoNebjY?t=28</a></p><p>Shovel Knight devs announce dirt-based skincare line <a href=\"https://youtu.be/50vNsBqPS-o\">https://youtu.be/50vNsBqPS-o</a></p><p>Pokemon Sleep Champions Tournament <a href=\"https://youtu.be/vAyX663uuhE\">https://youtu.be/vAyX663uuhE</a></p><p>Overwatch 2 added changes to every hero <a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-overwatch-2-april-fools-day-patch-notes-are-here-and-theyre-uh-really-really-really-balanced\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-overwatch-2-april-fools-day-patch-notes-are-here-and-theyre-uh-really-really-really-balanced</a></p><p>Mauga became “Smallga”, smaller in size than every other hero and only has 25 health <a href=\"https://youtu.be/6uGfR2tthCQ?t=72\">https://youtu.be/6uGfR2tthCQ?t=72</a></p><p>My favorite, Bandai Namco’s “look” at an Elden Ring expansion, where the text just gets bigger <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS/status/1774837913869570131\">https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS/status/1774837913869570131</a></p><p> </p><p>THE GHOST OF XBOX GAME PAST</p><p>Xbox showcases four indie games backed by ID@Xbox</p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-showcases-four-indie-games-backed-by-idxbox\">https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-showcases-four-indie-games-backed-by-idxbox</a></p><p>Two of which are coming to Game Pass <a href=\"https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/04/xbox-highlights-four-upcoming-releases-at-special-indie-showcase\">https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/04/xbox-highlights-four-upcoming-releases-at-special-indie-showcase</a></p><p>Interesting because indie devs say big Game Pass deals have dried up <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/the-gold-rush-is-over-slay-the-spire-and-darkest-dungeon-devs-say-that-big-game-pass-and-epic-exclusive-deals-have-dried-up-for-indie-devs/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/the-gold-rush-is-over-slay-the-spire-and-darkest-dungeon-devs-say-that-big-game-pass-and-epic-exclusive-deals-have-dried-up-for-indie-devs/</a></p><p>Drying up <a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/03/game-pass-woes-for-indie-devs-as-microsoft-epic-funding-reportedly-drying-up\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/03/game-pass-woes-for-indie-devs-as-microsoft-epic-funding-reportedly-drying-up</a></p><p>Casey Yano, co-Founder of Slay the Spire studio Mega Crit, said he talked to many teams; outlook is bad <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/COxnc\">https://lmg.gg/COxnc</a> (PC Gamer)</p><p>Darkest Dungeon director Chris Bourassa says Microsoft and Epic deals “come down in scrope” and “The gold rush is over.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/R8tpp\">https://lmg.gg/R8tpp</a> (PC Gamer)</p><p>Strange since indie/smalle teams have had huge success in partnerships with platforms:</p><p>Helldivers 2 is currently America’s best-selling game of the year <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/helldivers-2-is-usas-best-selling-game-of-the-year-so-far-with-nearly-60-of-sales-on-pc/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/helldivers-2-is-usas-best-selling-game-of-the-year-so-far-with-nearly-60-of-sales-on-pc/</a></p><p>Palworld had the BIGGEST third-party launch on Game Pass ever <a 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href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/the-day-before-review/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/the-day-before-review/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1734265789237338453\">https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1734265789237338453</a></p><p>statement parodied by DayZ dev Bohemia Interactive <a href=\"https://twitter.com/DayZ/status/1734292204758126892\">https://twitter.com/DayZ/status/1734292204758126892</a></p><p>which was parodied by Rust <a href=\"https://twitter.com/playrust/status/1734308049693577283\">https://twitter.com/playrust/status/1734308049693577283</a></p><p>DayZ held a “The Day After Survival Sale” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/DayZ/status/1734634838253003213\">https://twitter.com/DayZ/status/1734634838253003213</a></p><p>Can’t buy on Steam <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372880/The_Day_Before/\">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372880/The_Day_Before/</a></p><p>YT channel scrubbed <a 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ACHIEVED</p><p>Modern Warfare III will carry over your arsenal from MW2, including cosmetics</p><p><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/in-a-call-of-duty-first-modern-warfare-3-will-share-its-arsenal-with-modern-warfare-2\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/in-a-call-of-duty-first-modern-warfare-3-will-share-its-arsenal-with-modern-warfare-2</a></p><p>Announcement <a href=\"https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2023/08/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-to-modern-warfare-III-carry-forward\">https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2023/08/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-to-modern-warfare-III-carry-forward</a> </p><p>Caveats: <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/Q9DOb\">https://lmg.gg/Q9DOb</a> (Sports Illustrated)</p><p>Feelings of “MWIII is an expansion of MWII” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/262qS\">https://lmg.gg/262qS</a> (Insider Gaming)</p><p>Blog states “impressive amount” of MWIII-specific content <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/MY5IE\">https://lmg.gg/MY5IE</a> (CoD blog)</p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>EA 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“counterfeiting” affected function of 3rd party accessories <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/iU3yC\">https://lmg.gg/iU3yC</a> (French Competition Authority)</p><p>2.     “opaque licensing program” that made it difficult for rival companies to join <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/EQAUt\">https://lmg.gg/EQAUt</a> (French Competition Authority)</p><p>Interesting because of Xbox’s new third-party accessory ban <a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-new-policy-say-goodbye-to-unofficial-accessories-after-novembe\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-new-policy-say-goodbye-to-unofficial-accessories-after-novembe</a></p><p>But now could be issues if their licensing isn’t up to snuff <a href=\"https://www.xbox.com/en-US/designed-for-xbox\">https://www.xbox.com/en-US/designed-for-xbox</a></p><p>Their “branding guidelines and technical specifications” are only available to licensed partners <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/hE9jb\">https://lmg.gg/hE9jb</a> (Xbox)</p><p> </p><p>CHOCOBO COIN INCOMING</p><p>Square Enix is still all for AI</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/square-enix-intends-to-be-aggressive-with-ai/1100-6520074/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/square-enix-intends-to-be-aggressive-with-ai/1100-6520074/</a></p><p>According to “A New Year’s Letter from the President” <a href=\"https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/2024/html/a_new_years_letter_from_the_president_4.html\">https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/2024/html/a_new_years_letter_from_the_president_4.html</a></p><p>Blockchain too but fortunately less than last year’s letter <a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-blockchain-is-still-a-focus-for-square-enix-in-2024-along-with-aggressive-use-of-ai-in-gamedev\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-blockchain-is-still-a-focus-for-square-enix-in-2024-along-with-aggressive-use-of-ai-in-gamedev</a></p><p>But still, AI is the way to go for them <a 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href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/street-fighter-6s-modern-controls-are-the-accessibility-breakthrough-that-finally-let-me-compete-in-fighting-games/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/street-fighter-6s-modern-controls-are-the-accessibility-breakthrough-that-finally-let-me-compete-in-fighting-games/</a> </p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>THE HAPPIEST ANNOUNCEMENT ON EARTH</p><p>Have a release window for Star Wars Outlaws, thanks to a Disney Parks blog…</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/01/02/star-wars-outlaws-releasing-late-2024-according-to-disney\">https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/01/02/star-wars-outlaws-releasing-late-2024-according-to-disney</a></p><p>#22 on the list: <a href=\"https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/01/24-oooh-worthy-things-at-disney-experiences-in-2024/\">https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/01/24-oooh-worthy-things-at-disney-experiences-in-2024/</a></p><p><a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>PORT AUTHORITY</p><p>Majora’s Mask PC port with Steam Deck support, gyro aiming, more</p><p><a href=\"https://wccftech.com/native-zelda-majoras-mask-pc-port/\">https://wccftech.com/native-zelda-majoras-mask-pc-port/</a></p><p>GitHub page <a href=\"https://github.com/Mr-Wiseguy/N64Recomp\">https://github.com/Mr-Wiseguy/N64Recomp</a></p><p>Uses Dario’s RT64 as renderer <a href=\"https://twitter.com/dariosamo/status/1789049137729515533\">https://twitter.com/dariosamo/status/1789049137729515533</a></p><p>Mr. Wise Guy’s Majora’s Mask footage <a href=\"https://youtu.be/GIp7C2ro2T8\">https://youtu.be/GIp7C2ro2T8</a></p><p>Every game could follow <a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/13/24155636/n64-recompiled-port-nintendo-games-zelda-majoras-mask\">https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/13/24155636/n64-recompiled-port-nintendo-games-zelda-majoras-mask</a></p><p>Statically recompiles N64 binaries into C code that can “be 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href=\"https://twistedvoxel.com/square-enix-to-aggressively-pursue-multiplatform-releases-quality-over-quantity/\">https://twistedvoxel.com/square-enix-to-aggressively-pursue-multiplatform-releases-quality-over-quantity/</a></p><p>Specific quote <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/DRFod\">https://lmg.gg/DRFod</a> (Twisted Voxel)</p><p>Apparently that includes staff; layoffs announced <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-confirms-us-eu-layoffs-as-part-of-restructuring/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-confirms-us-eu-layoffs-as-part-of-restructuring/</a></p><p>Mostly affects publishing, IT, and Collective indie games division <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ev134\">https://lmg.gg/ev134</a> (VGC)</p><p> </p><p>FALLOUT 4 FALLOUT (2)</p><p>Fallout 4 got ANOTHER “next-gen update” that no one wanted</p><p><a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>PROFFESSOR LAYDEN AND THE BASED TAKE</p><p>Former PS boss Shawn Layden has things to say about exclusivity</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/former-playstation-boss-calls-exclusivity-the-industrys-achilles-heel-helldivers-2-has-shown-that/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/former-playstation-boss-calls-exclusivity-the-industrys-achilles-heel-helldivers-2-has-shown-that/</a></p><p>Gave an interview to GamesBeat <a href=\"https://venturebeat.com/games/how-former-playstation-boss-views-gamings-tumultuous-time-shawn-layden-interview/\">https://venturebeat.com/games/how-former-playstation-boss-views-gamings-tumultuous-time-shawn-layden-interview/</a></p><p>“When your costs for a game exceed $200 million, exclusivity is your Achilles’ heel.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/2dclb\">https://lmg.gg/2dclb</a> (VentureBeat/GamesBeat)</p><p>“It reduces your addressable market. Particularly when you’re in the world of live service gaming or free-to-play.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/QXgxu\">https://lmg.gg/QXgxu</a> (VentureBeat/GamesBeat)</p><p>“Helldivers 2 has shown that for PlayStation, coming out on PC at the same time. Again, you get that funnel wider. You get more people in.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/AyP1o\">https://lmg.gg/AyP1o</a> (VentureBeat/GamesBeat)</p><p>Followed up in live podcast What’s Up PlayStation <a href=\"https://youtu.be/PnSB66PR9nY\">https://youtu.be/PnSB66PR9nY</a></p><p>“exclusivity is super important if you’re trying to break into a business; if you’re trying to tell people ‘this is why we’re different, this is what you can get here that you can’t get there.’ Over time, I think exclusivity becomes LESS important, and if you’ve established your platform and people understand what it is you can bring and why it would be different HERE than that game would be over THERE; then you’ve solved the argument.” <a href=\"https://youtu.be/PnSB66PR9nY?t=1636\">https://youtu.be/PnSB66PR9nY?t=1636</a></p><p> </p><p>DEMOCRACY NEEDS MORE AVAILABLE SHOWERS</p><p>Helldivers 2 has bugs that can “smell” you</p><p><a 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href=\"https://gizmodo.com/ready-player-one-ernst-cline-readyverse-studios-open-ga-1851326285\">https://gizmodo.com/ready-player-one-ernst-cline-readyverse-studios-open-ga-1851326285</a></p><p>Teaser <a href=\"https://youtu.be/imi2MsalqTQ\">https://youtu.be/imi2MsalqTQ</a></p><p>“interoperable with top-tier IP through web3 tech” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/xcDCG\">https://lmg.gg/xcDCG</a> (Gizmodo)</p><p> </p><p>THIS ISN’T MIYAMOTO</p><p>Mario Day broadcast mostly dedicated to movie that won’t release for 2 years</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/vfjmQlWRHgQ\">https://youtu.be/vfjmQlWRHgQ</a></p><p>the film is “based on the world of Super Mario Bros.” <a href=\"https://youtu.be/vfjmQlWRHgQ?t=20\">https://youtu.be/vfjmQlWRHgQ?t=20</a></p><p>in a tweet “We’re thinking about broadening Mario’s world further” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1766815370919497974\">https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1766815370919497974</a></p>",
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CONSOLE. IPHONE.</p><p>iPhone 15 Pro is the best mobile gaming platform in the world</p><p><a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/assassins-creed-mirage-death-stranding-and-resident-evil-village-are-coming-to-iphone-15-pro-183325896.html?guccounter=1\">https://www.engadget.com/assassins-creed-mirage-death-stranding-and-resident-evil-village-are-coming-to-iphone-15-pro-183325896.html?guccounter=1</a></p><p>Ray tracing @1:08:31</p><p>2024 brings The Division Resurgence @1:10:09</p><p>Resident Evil 4 Remake @1:11:03</p><p>Resident Evil Village</p><p>Assassin’s Creed Mirage @1:12:11</p><p><a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/new-iphone-15-pro-can-play-console-versions-of-games/\">https://insider-gaming.com/new-iphone-15-pro-can-play-console-versions-of-games/</a></p><p> </p><p>EMBRACE CHANGE</p><p>Embracer Group wants to sell Gearbox</p><p><a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/embracer-group-looks-to-sell-video-game-studio-gearbox-1.1969892\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/embracer-group-looks-to-sell-video-game-studio-gearbox-1.1969892</a></p><p>owns more studios than Sony, Microsoft combined</p><p><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/dVutG\">https://lmg.gg/dVutG</a></p><p><a href=\"https://embracer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Embracer_Group_ESG_Fact_Sheet_Q1_FY2324.pdf\">https://embracer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Embracer_Group_ESG_Fact_Sheet_Q1_FY2324.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>REFRIGERATE AFTER DOWNLOADING</p><p>Cyberpunk 2077 dev warns PC gamers to check their cooling before Phantom Liberty launch</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-players-warned-to-check-their-pc-cooling-systems-before-phantom-liberty-launch/1100-6517637/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-players-warned-to-check-their-pc-cooling-systems-before-phantom-liberty-launch/1100-6517637/</a></p><p>linked hard dance classic Fire by Scooter <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOV2KWDREB8\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOV2KWDREB8</a></p><p>later clarified it won’t “melt your PCs”. Thanks <a href=\"https://twitter.com/FilipPierciski/status/1701608550693495158\">https://twitter.com/FilipPierciski/status/1701608550693495158</a></p><p> </p><p>KETTLE’S BEEN BOILING A LONG TIME</p><p>Steam turned 20 today</p><p><a href=\"https://www.destructoid.com/steam-turns-20-today/\">https://www.destructoid.com/steam-turns-20-today/</a></p><p>green <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-20th-anniversary/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-20th-anniversary/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steam-turns-20-today-weve-had-to-try-a-lot-of-different-things-over-the-years\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steam-turns-20-today-weve-had-to-try-a-lot-of-different-things-over-the-years</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.neowin.net/news/valve-celebrates-steam-turning-20-brings-back-the-green-and-offers-a-trip-down-memory-lane/\"><s>https://www.neowin.net/news/valve-celebrates-steam-turning-20-brings-back-the-green-and-offers-a-trip-down-memory-lane/</s></a></p><p><a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steam20\">https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steam20</a></p><p> </p><p>MAD GAMER CRED</p><p>Xbox Mastercard – A credit card FOR GAMERS</p><p><a href=\"https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/09/11/xbox-mastercard/\">https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/09/11/xbox-mastercard/</a></p><p>Sony introduced Playstation Visa in 2017</p><p><a href=\"https://blog.playstation.com/2017/09/29/introducing-the-new-playstation-credit-card/\">https://blog.playstation.com/2017/09/29/introducing-the-new-playstation-credit-card/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://c.comenity.net/legaldocs/playstationvisa/legal-documents/schumerbox-cca\">https://c.comenity.net/legaldocs/playstationvisa/legal-documents/schumerbox-cca</a></p><p>has better interest rates than Xbox Card</p><p><a href=\"https://www.barclaycardus.com/applycontent/TnCs.jsp?tc45206\">https://www.barclaycardus.com/applycontent/TnCs.jsp?tc45206</a></p><p>Personalize your card with your gamertag <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/xlaHT\">https://lmg.gg/xlaHT</a></p><p> </p>",
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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>EAI</p><p>EA wants to get into generative AI during speaking event</p><p><a href=\"https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/ea-hopes-to-use-generative-ai-to-drive-more-monetization-and-make-development-30-more\">https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/ea-hopes-to-use-generative-ai-to-drive-more-monetization-and-make-development-30-more</a></p><p>60% of development could be “impacted by generative AI” <a href=\"https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/ea-ceo-60-percent-of-dev-processes-could-be-impacted-by-generative-ai-\">https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/ea-ceo-60-percent-of-dev-processes-could-be-impacted-by-generative-ai-</a></p><p>Could make company 30% more efficient <a 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baby has said some kind of alarming stuff, like this small snipped from a half hour presentation where co-founder Kim Belair advises terrifying the marketing team to “get what you want”, <a href=\"https://youtu.be/GfMsxjWgUbI?t=1527\">https://youtu.be/GfMsxjWgUbI?t=1527</a></p><p>Starts accusations that company is here for cancelling games</p><p>Developers have come out in defense of Sweet Baby <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/spider-man-alan-wake-ridiculous-fishing-devs-speak-up-in-support-of-consultancy-studio-sweet-baby-inc\">https://www.eurogamer.net/spider-man-alan-wake-ridiculous-fishing-devs-speak-up-in-support-of-consultancy-studio-sweet-baby-inc</a></p><p>Alan Wake 2 director had to dispel rumors that black co-protagonist would have been white if not for Sweet Baby <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TimePirateNinja/status/1764697135344202183\">https://twitter.com/TimePirateNinja/status/1764697135344202183</a></p><p>Inde dev Rami Ismail states consultants are advisory, easily 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moving mouse fast</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/counter-strike-2-is-banning-players-for-moving-their-mouse-too-fast/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/counter-strike-2-is-banning-players-for-moving-their-mouse-too-fast/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/Buc1JqI6hok\">https://youtu.be/Buc1JqI6hok</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamesn.com/counter-strike-2/dpi-bug\">https://www.pcgamesn.com/counter-strike-2/dpi-bug</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/17e5a5p/cs2_reproduceable_high_dpi_vac_ban_bug/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/17e5a5p/cs2_reproduceable_high_dpi_vac_ban_bug/</a></p><p> </p><p>ACQUISITION ADDICTION</p><p>Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says they’re ‘doubling down’ on being a game producer/publisher</p><p><a 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“legal uncertainty” <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/07/valve-says-steam-games-cant-use-ai-models-trained-on-copyrighted-works/\">https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/07/valve-says-steam-games-cant-use-ai-models-trained-on-copyrighted-works/</a></p><p>Now they’ve released tools to allow “the vast majority” of games using AI <a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/10/24032678/valve-steam-generative-ai-rules-disclosure-pre-generated-live-illegal-content-copyright\">https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/10/24032678/valve-steam-generative-ai-rules-disclosure-pre-generated-live-illegal-content-copyright</a></p><p>AI content must be disclosed <a href=\"https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/10/developers_steam_ai/\">https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/10/developers_steam_ai/</a></p><p>Game makers must promise it doesn’t infringe on copyright <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/h0ZYD\">https://lmg.gg/h0ZYD</a> (Steam Blog)</p><p>Weird because OpenAI says things like ChatGPT can’t exist without copyrighted material <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/jan/08/ai-tools-chatgpt-copyrighted-material-openai\">https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/jan/08/ai-tools-chatgpt-copyrighted-material-openai</a></p><p>Live-generated content must describe guardrails to prevent illegal content <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/v0pG7\">https://lmg.gg/v0pG7</a> (Steam Blog)</p><p>Players can report illegal content inside games with live-generated content <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/m0Afu\">https://lmg.gg/m0Afu</a> (Steam Blog)</p><p>“The only exception to this will be Adult Only Sexual Content that is created with Live-Generated AI - we are unable to release that type of content right now.” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/x6ReS\">https://lmg.gg/x6ReS</a> (Steam Blog)</p><p> </p><p>GUILDED CAGE</p><p>SAG-AFTRA signs deal for AI voiceovers in video games</p><p><a href=\"https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-and-replica-studios-introduce-groundbreaking-ai-voice-agreement-ces\">https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-and-replica-studios-introduce-groundbreaking-ai-voice-agreement-ces</a></p><p><a href=\"https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/sag-aftra-ai-voiceover-studio-video-games-1235866313/\">https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/sag-aftra-ai-voiceover-studio-video-games-1235866313/</a></p><p>After nearly four months of striking over AI replacing actors <a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/actors-strike-contract-a7a529acaf6b5b38aac93722db54c193\">https://apnews.com/article/actors-strike-contract-a7a529acaf6b5b38aac93722db54c193</a></p><p>While SAG-AFTRA members voted on the new contract after the strike ended, prominent voice actors were not told about this new deal <a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67922303\">https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67922303</a></p><p>Prominent VA Steve Blum says no one he knows of approved this <a href=\"https://twitter.com/blumspew/status/1744854178869211228\">https://twitter.com/blumspew/status/1744854178869211228</a></p><p>Adam Jensen voice actor says he didn’t ask for this <a href=\"https://twitter.com/EliasToufexis/status/1744870221419323650\">https://twitter.com/EliasToufexis/status/1744870221419323650</a></p><p>Many other voice actors are upset <a href=\"https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgwkb4/none-of-us-want-our-voices-replicated-voice-actors-say-unions-ethical-ai-deal-is-bad-for-humans\">https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgwkb4/none-of-us-want-our-voices-replicated-voice-actors-say-unions-ethical-ai-deal-is-bad-for-humans</a></p><p>SAG-AFTRA says deal requires consent, continued approval <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/lEi4K\">https://lmg.gg/lEi4K</a> (SAG-AFTRA)</p><p>SAG-AFTRA released FAQ <strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/Replica%20Studios%20Agreement%20FAQs.pdf\">https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/Replica%20Studios%20Agreement%20FAQs.pdf</a></p><p>-       “The Replica Studios Agreement was bargained and unanimously approved by the Interactive Media Negotiating Committee”</p><p>-       “It is made up of actors who regularly work in the video game industry”</p><p>-       This deal is not national, only with a single company and “single employer agreements are approved by the Executive Committee (or National Board) and are not sent out to membership referendum.”</p><p>-       “Entering into a contract like this now, as use of AI technology in the video game industry is still developing, allows us to help guide the industry toward fair compensation”</p><p>-       “foreign and non-union companies setting terms and conditions that, at best, are below what our members expect or, at worst, are highly exploitative.”</p><p>-       “The “experimental” one-year term means we can quickly negotiate adjustments”</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>THE SWITCH SNITCH SITCH</p><p>Nintendo Switch 2 specs leak…except no one can agree on them I guess</p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/193je3i/universo_nintendonecrolipes_summary_of_switch_2/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/193je3i/universo_nintendonecrolipes_summary_of_switch_2/</a></p><p>Gotten from Brazilian source Universo Nintendo <a href=\"https://universonintendo-com.translate.goog/artigo-tecnico-quais-configuracoes-poderiamos-ter-no-proximo-hardware-nintendo/?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp\">https://universonintendo-com.translate.goog/artigo-tecnico-quais-configuracoes-poderiamos-ter-no-proximo-hardware-nintendo/?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp</a></p><p>But Taiwanese source disagrees <a href=\"https://money-udn-com.translate.goog/money/story/11162/7694628?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp\">https://money-udn-com.translate.goog/money/story/11162/7694628?_x_tr_sl=auto&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp</a></p><p>Say 120 Hz screen, less storage <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/oaUaM\">https://lmg.gg/oaUaM</a></p><p>Ai Shark (formerly Game Shark) press release claims Nintendo Switch 2 launch in 2024</p><p><a href=\"https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-release-september-2024-altec-lansing/\">https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-release-september-2024-altec-lansing/</a></p><p>actual press release (they've since removed the quote, I wonder why lol) <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/bhWSc\">https://lmg.gg/bhWSc</a></p><p>But they’re totally guessing apparently <a href=\"https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1745508421825097768\">https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1745508421825097768</a></p><p> </p><p>BEST CIRCLE I’VE EVER SEEN</p><p>Indiana Jones game may have had its name leaked</p><p><a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-title-of-bethesdas-indiana-jones-game-may-have-leaked/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-title-of-bethesdas-indiana-jones-game-may-have-leaked/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-bethesda-1851159165\">https://kotaku.com/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-bethesda-1851159165</a></p><p>Game may release this year <a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/indiana-jones-release-2024/\">https://insider-gaming.com/indiana-jones-release-2024/</a></p><p> </p><p>LEGENDS FADE</p><p>Minecraft Legends development is ending</p><p><a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-legends-official-last-update\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-legends-official-last-update</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/minecraft-legends-development-officially-ends-today-with-one-final-content-update\">https://www.eurogamer.net/minecraft-legends-development-officially-ends-today-with-one-final-content-update</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/post-launch-support-for-minecraft-legends-officially-ends/\">https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/post-launch-support-for-minecraft-legends-officially-ends/</a></p><p> </p><p>THE BLAME GAME(S)</p><p>In interview with GamesIndustry.biz, publishing exec says there’s “too many games”</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nacon-exec-says-industrys-problem-is-too-many-games\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nacon-exec-says-industrys-problem-is-too-many-games</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nacon-think-there-are-too-many-games-due-to-a-covid-era-boom-and-player-standards-are-going-up\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nacon-think-there-are-too-many-games-due-to-a-covid-era-boom-and-player-standards-are-going-up</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/01/publishing-exec-claims-there-are-too-many-games\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/01/publishing-exec-claims-there-are-too-many-games</a></p>",
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href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/roblox-and-walmart-are-now-selling-real-world-items-in-game-to-anyone-over-the-age-of-13-its-very-safe/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/roblox-and-walmart-are-now-selling-real-world-items-in-game-to-anyone-over-the-age-of-13-its-very-safe/</a></p><p> </p><p>TAKE-TWO STUDIOS’ JOBS AWAY</p><p>Take-Two shuttering studios responsible for Rollerdrome and Kerbal Space Program 2</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/02/take-two-interactive-is-closing-the-studios-behind-rollerdrome-and-kerbal-space\">https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/02/take-two-interactive-is-closing-the-studios-behind-rollerdrome-and-kerbal-space</a></p><p>Bloomberg then reported and confirmed closures <a 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We need to improve it, it’s gonna be improved imminently.” <a href=\"https://clips.twitch.tv/PlumpFaithfulNigiriFunRun-xVHoLd5QE47QJW8s\">https://clips.twitch.tv/PlumpFaithfulNigiriFunRun-xVHoLd5QE47QJW8s</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/studio-wildcard-co-founder-addresses-ark-server-complaints-says-they-run-like-ass/\">https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/studio-wildcard-co-founder-addresses-ark-server-complaints-says-they-run-like-ass/</a></p><p>Search “Mauling them to death” <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399830/ARK_Survival_Ascended/#app_reviews_hash\">https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399830/ARK_Survival_Ascended/#app_reviews_hash</a></p><p><br /></p><p>YES RETURN</p><p>TLOU Part II Remastered – No Return Mode trailer</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQaceGrFIok\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQaceGrFIok</a></p><p>more like a roguelike <a href=\"https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/05/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-exploring-the-roguelike-survival-mode-no-return/\">https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/05/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-exploring-the-roguelike-survival-mode-no-return/</a></p><p>Invisible Infected <a href=\"https://youtu.be/GQaceGrFIok?t=48\">https://youtu.be/GQaceGrFIok?t=48</a></p><p>if you can’t wait Halo Infinite’s Firefight: King of the Hill mode dropped <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_x0LVnITTg\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_x0LVnITTg</a></p><p>after teasing it GTA-style <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1730684560730436095\">https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1730684560730436095</a></p><p><br /></p><p>IS THAT THE CARTOON WITH THE BALD KID?</p><p>Ubisoft Massive’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is out on Thursday</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/RDzw1EKnaIA\">https://youtu.be/RDzw1EKnaIA</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFuHW2uSh28\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFuHW2uSh28</a></p><p>Unlike GTA 6, some people forgot about this game</p><p><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/12/04/turns-out-ubisofts-avatar-game-comes-out-in-three-days-not-next-year/?sh=74e2abbcf4a9\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/12/04/turns-out-ubisofts-avatar-game-comes-out-in-three-days-not-next-year/?sh=74e2abbcf4a9</a></p><p>needs online connection to install from disc <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-disc-version-of-avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-needs-an-online-connection-to-install/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-disc-version-of-avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-needs-an-online-connection-to-install/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>MY MONEY DON’T WIGGLE WIGGLE</p><p>Baldur’s Gate 3 stealth-adds wiggle physics</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/12/larian-slyly-slips-realistic-jiggle-physics-into-baldurs-gate-3\">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/12/larian-slyly-slips-realistic-jiggle-physics-into-baldurs-gate-3</a></p><p>Fixes ending with new epilogue <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-new-ending-epilogue-patch-5-1851063292\">https://kotaku.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-new-ending-epilogue-patch-5-1851063292</a></p><p>Although some think the “bad” ending has gotten worse <a href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/baldurs-gate-3s-worst-ending-213302316.html\">https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/baldurs-gate-3s-worst-ending-213302316.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>WHOOPS-A-DAISY</p><p>Walupeach was at one point an idea from Waluigi creator</p><p>-         Shouldn’t she be Wa-Daisy?</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/gosokkyu/status/1730718417400062037\">https://twitter.com/gosokkyu/status/1730718417400062037</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/waluigi-creator-shares-then-removes-designs-of-wario-style-peach\">https://www.eurogamer.net/waluigi-creator-shares-then-removes-designs-of-wario-style-peach</a></p>",
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href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-delete-account-inactivity/\">https://insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-delete-account-inactivity/</a></p><p>Ubisoft clarifies most people don’t need to worry <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/your-ubisoft-account-can-be-suspended-and-subsequently-permanently-deleted-for-inactivity-taking-your-games-library-with-it/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/your-ubisoft-account-can-be-suspended-and-subsequently-permanently-deleted-for-inactivity-taking-your-games-library-with-it/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-clarifies-that-it-wont-delete-game-libraries-due-to-game-inactivity-after-fan-panic\">https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-clarifies-that-it-wont-delete-game-libraries-due-to-game-inactivity-after-fan-panic</a></p><p> </p><p>TENCENT’S TWO CENTS</p><p>Tencent set to become majority shareholder of Techland</p><p><a 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href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-artwork-and-the-games-logo-may-have-leaked/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-artwork-and-the-games-logo-may-have-leaked/</a></p><p>Courtesy of a Monster Energy promotion <a href=\"https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1683523688346394635\">https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1683523688346394635</a></p><p>Activision seems to be taking it in stride <a href=\"https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1683550406079815680\">https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1683550406079815680</a></p><p> </p><p>PRE-ODOR</p><p>Xbox announces TMNT controller that smells like pizza</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-controller-xbox-pizza-tnmt-1850671077\">https://kotaku.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-controller-xbox-pizza-tnmt-1850671077</a></p><p>“built-in scent diffuser” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/IYewA\">https://lmg.gg/IYewA</a> (Xbox)</p><p><a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>TWISTED</p><p>PlayStation Studios announces they’re laying off 8% of workforce</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-cutting-900-jobs-in-video-game-industrys-latest-round-of-big-cuts/1100-6521383/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-cutting-900-jobs-in-video-game-industrys-latest-round-of-big-cuts/1100-6521383/</a></p><p>Broken by Jason Schreier because of course it was <a href=\"https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1762470563182727362\">https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1762470563182727362</a></p><p>Confirmed by Sony in one blog post <a href=\"https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/difficult-news-about-our-workforce/?sf271923331=1\">https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/difficult-news-about-our-workforce/?sf271923331=1</a></p><p>Sony then confirmed Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Guerilla all affected, London Studio shut down <a href=\"https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/an-important-update-from-playstation-studios/\">https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/an-important-update-from-playstation-studios/</a></p><p>Schreier gives more detail <a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/sony-cuts-900-jobs-in-gaming-shuts-down-london-division-1.2039787\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/sony-cuts-900-jobs-in-gaming-shuts-down-london-division-1.2039787</a></p><p>Guerilla Games losing 10% of staff (about 40) <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/XkB6U\">https://lmg.gg/XkB6U</a> (BNN Bloomberg)</p><p>Twisted Metal live-service game cancelled, being worked on by Firesprite (also facing job cuts) <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/T4mxC\">https://lmg.gg/T4mxC</a> (BNN Bloomberg)</p><p>This could be a consequence of Sony’s live-service push under Jim Ryan <a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/sony-live-service-games-investment/\">https://insider-gaming.com/sony-live-service-games-investment/</a></p><p>Which was not going well reportedly <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/10/01/insiders-say-playstations-live-service-pivot-may-not-be-going-well/?sh=2ea6593a796e\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/10/01/insiders-say-playstations-live-service-pivot-may-not-be-going-well/?sh=2ea6593a796e</a></p><p> </p><p>POKEMON FLIPS THE SWITCH</p><p>Pokemon Presents</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/6Qi4COrQ7aA\">https://youtu.be/6Qi4COrQ7aA</a></p><p>Some minor announcements:</p><p>Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket allows you to collect/trade digital cards and have streamlined battles <a href=\"https://youtu.be/qlp6YePsalM\">https://youtu.be/qlp6YePsalM</a></p><p>VERY important announcement: Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat <a href=\"https://youtu.be/6Qi4COrQ7aA?t=130\">https://youtu.be/6Qi4COrQ7aA?t=130</a></p><p>Ok but actually the big announcement is Pokemon Legends: Z-A <a href=\"https://youtu.be/uq-Znr_jGIg\">https://youtu.be/uq-Znr_jGIg</a></p><p>Set in Kalos region from X/Y based on reveal of Lumiose City <a href=\"https://youtu.be/uq-Znr_jGIg?t=81\">https://youtu.be/uq-Znr_jGIg?t=81</a></p><p>Fans think its hinting at Switch 2 release, with words “releasing simultaneously worldwide in 2025” <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-legends-z-a-reveal-trailer-hints-at-a-nintendo-switch-2-release/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-legends-z-a-reveal-trailer-hints-at-a-nintendo-switch-2-release/</a></p><p>Also official Pokemon tweet that says game “will launch on Nintendo Switch systems” <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1762485535560368544\">https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1762485535560368544</a></p><p>This COULD just mean the Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED, but several reports suggest new console is launching next year <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-2-currently-targeting-march-2025-but-could-slip-further-report\">https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-2-currently-targeting-march-2025-but-could-slip-further-report</a></p><p> </p><p>INDIE DEVS LOSE JOBS OVERNIGHT</p><p>Google Genie can create “playable worlds”</p><p><a href=\"https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/ai-image-video/are-we-close-to-the-holodeck-google-unveils-genie-an-ai-model-creating-playable-virtual-worlds-from-a-single-image\">https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/ai-image-video/are-we-close-to-the-holodeck-google-unveils-genie-an-ai-model-creating-playable-virtual-worlds-from-a-single-image</a></p><p>generates from a single image prompt <a href=\"https://sites.google.com/view/genie-2024\">https://sites.google.com/view/genie-2024</a></p><p>Can be prompted with novel images like real-world photographs or sketches <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/lC3LV\">https://lmg.gg/lC3LV</a> (Google)</p><p>Tim Rocktäschel, Google DeepMind Open-Endedness Team Lead says model was trained exclusively on internet videos of 2D platformers without supervision <a href=\"https://twitter.com/_rockt/status/1762026090262872161\">https://twitter.com/_rockt/status/1762026090262872161</a></p><p>Probably not a gaming revolution—yet <a href=\"https://newatlas.com/technology/ai-video-games-genie/\">https://newatlas.com/technology/ai-video-games-genie/</a></p><p>Resolution of training data was 160x90p @10FPS, <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/svRjo\">https://lmg.gg/svRjo</a> (New Atlas)</p><p>Give this thing high-res data and a bunch of compute, let’s see what comes out</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>SERVING DEMOCRACY</p><p>Helldivers 2 seems to have fixed server issues</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/helldivers-2-servers-handled-all-players-over-the-weekend-without-problem-dev-now-returns-to-original-plan\">https://www.ign.com/articles/helldivers-2-servers-handled-all-players-over-the-weekend-without-problem-dev-now-returns-to-original-plan</a></p><p>Now everyone can enjoy a wholesome community hunting down an alleged team killer <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/helldivers-2-is-so-wholesome-that-a-single-notorious-team-killer-called-gantz-the-demon-is-being-put-on-blast-by-the-community/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/helldivers-2-is-so-wholesome-that-a-single-notorious-team-killer-called-gantz-the-demon-is-being-put-on-blast-by-the-community/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@superearthbroadcast/video/7338991499666869547\">https://www.tiktok.com/@superearthbroadcast/video/7338991499666869547</a></p><p>Gantzthedemon claims innocence <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ZM7ca\">https://lmg.gg/ZM7ca</a> (GamesRadar)</p><p> </p><p>CEO APOLOGIZES FOR SOLVING HUMAN TRAFFICKING</p><p>Palworld fixes bugs</p><p><a href=\"https://wccftech.com/new-palworld-update-v0-1-5-0-adds-keyboard-key-config-save-game-backup-xbox-auto-save-fix-in-the-works/\">https://wccftech.com/new-palworld-update-v0-1-5-0-adds-keyboard-key-config-save-game-backup-xbox-auto-save-fix-in-the-works/</a></p><p><a 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“Revelations” <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/steams-second-most-wishlisted-game-puts-out-bizarre-set-of-revelations-ahead-of-release-please-dont-accuse-us-of-scamming-thats-not-true/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/steams-second-most-wishlisted-game-puts-out-bizarre-set-of-revelations-ahead-of-release-please-dont-accuse-us-of-scamming-thats-not-true/</a></p><p>Probably to do with trademark dispute with calendar app <a href=\"https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1618113906878337024\">https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1618113906878337024</a><strong> </strong></p><p>Patent filed by South Korean developer of app <a href=\"https://uspto.report/TM/79314174\">https://uspto.report/TM/79314174</a></p><p>Then was accused of copying CoD Black Ops and TLoU <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ForceStrategy/status/1621967873106124800\">https://twitter.com/ForceStrategy/status/1621967873106124800</a></p><p>“volunteers” controversy <a 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<a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ceUWr\">https://lmg.gg/ceUWr</a> (Game Informer)</p><p>Rare move for FTC in cases like this <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/9IKlN\">https://lmg.gg/9IKlN</a> (Ars Technica)</p><p><br /></p><p>A BLESSING FROM GABEN</p><p>Team Fortress 2 gets massive new update</p><p><a href=\"https://gamerant.com/valve-team-fortress-2-summer-2023-update/\">https://gamerant.com/valve-team-fortress-2-summer-2023-update/</a></p><p>14 community maps, new taunts and cosmetics <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/440/view/3665415870913833022\">https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/440/view/3665415870913833022</a></p><p>Fan-made ΓÇ£Versus Saxton HaleΓÇ¥ mode <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/c8YSA\">https://lmg.gg/c8YSA</a> (Gamespot)</p><p>Asymmetric battle against shirtless Aussie with Oz-shaped chest hair <a href=\"https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Saxton_Hale\">https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Saxton_Hale</a></p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p>A LEGEND REBORN</p><p>Limited Run GamesΓÇÖs LRG3 Presentation</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/limited-run-games-announces-over-20-new-physical-releases-at-lrg3-2023\">https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/limited-run-games-announces-over-20-new-physical-releases-at-lrg3-2023</a></p><p>Clock Tower (1995) getting remastered <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/the-original-clock-tower-is-getting-remastered-for-modern-consoles\">https://www.ign.com/articles/the-original-clock-tower-is-getting-remastered-for-modern-consoles</a></p><p>Long-dormant Shantae game getting released next year on GBA <a href=\"https://www.destructoid.com/shantae-advance-risky-revolution-launches-on-game-boy-advance-in-2024/\">https://www.destructoid.com/shantae-advance-risky-revolution-launches-on-game-boy-advance-in-2024/</a></p><p>Gex is BACK baby <a href=\"https://youtu.be/HhXZZsEfRgk?t=14\">https://youtu.be/HhXZZsEfRgk?t=14</a></p><p><br /></p><p>DO YOU WANT TO PLAY MW2 OR MW2?</p><p>Classic CoD games working again on Xbox 360</p><p><a href=\"https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/07/classic-call-of-duty-matchmaking-appears-to-have-drastically-improved-on-xbox\">https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/07/classic-call-of-duty-matchmaking-appears-to-have-drastically-improved-on-xbox</a></p><p>This after Activision shut down fan-made mods to fix their games <a href=\"https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/cod-players-dust-off-xbox-360s-to-celebrate-sudden-modern-wafare-2-revival-2209433/\">https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/cod-players-dust-off-xbox-360s-to-celebrate-sudden-modern-wafare-2-revival-2209433/</a></p><p>Black Ops 1, Modern Warfare 2 (2009), and World At War all work now <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/yYxoF\">https://lmg.gg/yYxoF</a> (GG Recon)</p><p><br /></p><p>MOTION SICKNESS FOR KIDS</p><p>Roblox coming to Meta Quest 2 and Pro</p><p><a href=\"https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/12/roblox-coming-metas-quest-vr-headsets/\">https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/12/roblox-coming-metas-quest-vr-headsets/</a></p><p>Meta annouces open beta <a href=\"https://www.meta.com/blog/quest/roblox-open-beta-app-lab/\">https://www.meta.com/blog/quest/roblox-open-beta-app-lab/</a></p><p>Competes with Horizon Worlds <a href=\"https://www.roadtovr.com/roblox-coming-to-oculus-quest-meta-horizon-worlds/\">https://www.roadtovr.com/roblox-coming-to-oculus-quest-meta-horizon-worlds/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>IΓÇÖM TAKING YOU TO NIGHT SCHOOL</p><p>Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals came out</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23787249/oxenfree-2-lost-signals-review-netflix-playstation-switch\">https://www.theverge.com/23787249/oxenfree-2-lost-signals-review-netflix-playstation-switch</a></p><p>ItΓÇÖs great and you can play it on Android <a href=\"https://www.androidpolice.com/oxenfree-2-lost-signals-perfect-sequel-android/\">https://www.androidpolice.com/oxenfree-2-lost-signals-perfect-sequel-android/</a></p><p>Included in your Netflix subscription <a href=\"https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/07/12/oxenfree-ii-lost-signals-netflix-games-night-school-studio-ps5-review/\">https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/07/12/oxenfree-ii-lost-signals-netflix-games-night-school-studio-ps5-review/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>RAT OUT OF HELL</p><p>Dude training rat neurons to play Doom</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/mad-scientist-youtuber-grows-a-rat-brain-that-is-learning-to-play-doom/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/mad-scientist-youtuber-grows-a-rat-brain-that-is-learning-to-play-doom/</a></p><p>By The Thought Emporium on YouTube <a href=\"https://youtu.be/bEXefdbQDjw\">https://youtu.be/bEXefdbQDjw</a></p><p>HavenΓÇÖt gotten to the playing phase yet <a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/theres-a-new-weirdest-way-to-play-doom-using-rat-neurons-grown-in-a-jar\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/theres-a-new-weirdest-way-to-play-doom-using-rat-neurons-grown-in-a-jar</a></p>",
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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>STEAM’S EPIC LEAD</p><p>Steam talked about not selling ad space so that indies like Dave the Diver can pop off</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/we-dont-think-steam-should-be-pay-to-win-valve-explains-how-games-we-wouldve-never-predicted-pop-off-so-hard/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/we-dont-think-steam-should-be-pay-to-win-valve-explains-how-games-we-wouldve-never-predicted-pop-off-so-hard/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/qkmAqBvUBOw\">https://youtu.be/qkmAqBvUBOw</a></p><p>slide 5, 6, 7 <a href=\"https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/SteamVisibility102023.pdf\">https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/SteamVisibility102023.pdf</a></p><p>Dave the Diver <a href=\"https://youtu.be/p85VHMpE0to?t=26\">https://youtu.be/p85VHMpE0to?t=26</a></p><p>which is good, given Epic Games’ financial troubles lately causing them to drop Bandcamp <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandcamp-dismisses-50-of-its-staff-amid-epic-games-mass-layoffs\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandcamp-dismisses-50-of-its-staff-amid-epic-games-mass-layoffs</a></p><p>although: Free games will continue <a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/epic-games-free-games-program-2023/\">https://insider-gaming.com/epic-games-free-games-program-2023/</a></p><p>More store improvements coming <a href=\"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/epic-detail-plans-for-epic-games-store-improvements-and-how-theyre-going-to-tempt-more-devs-from-steam\">https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/epic-detail-plans-for-epic-games-store-improvements-and-how-theyre-going-to-tempt-more-devs-from-steam</a></p><p>‘Now on Epic’ program gives devs 100% profit for bringing existing games to EGS</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/16/23919265/epic-games-store-now-on-older-games\">https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/16/23919265/epic-games-store-now-on-older-games</a></p><p><a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/epic-games-free-games-program-2023/\">https://insider-gaming.com/epic-games-free-games-program-2023/</a></p><p>Also, get a 30-min playable recap of Alan Wake in… Fortnite <a href=\"https://youtu.be/AvQuZnvOWUU\">https://youtu.be/AvQuZnvOWUU</a></p><p> </p><p>CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF GAME</p><p>Netflix begins testing cloud gaming in U.S.</p><p><a href=\"https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/10/16/netflix-testing-cloud-gaming-on-tvs-pcs-and-macs-in-the-u-s/\">https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/10/16/netflix-testing-cloud-gaming-on-tvs-pcs-and-macs-in-the-u-s/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/16/netflixs-cloud-gaming-service-begins-tests-in-u-s/?guccounter=1\">https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/16/netflixs-cloud-gaming-service-begins-tests-in-u-s/?guccounter=1</a></p><p>Hit shows into games <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-deepens-videogame-push-ripping-page-from-its-hollywood-script-40a8d72c\">https://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-deepens-videogame-push-ripping-page-from-its-hollywood-script-40a8d72c</a></p><p>Crab game <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/1782210/Crab_Game/\">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1782210/Crab_Game/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/netflix-will-reportedly-turn-more-of-its-hit-shows-into-games-230944708.html\">https://www.engadget.com/netflix-will-reportedly-turn-more-of-its-hit-shows-into-games-230944708.html</a></p><p>But also GTA? <a href=\"https://mashable.com/article/netflix-looking-to-develop-gta-game\">https://mashable.com/article/netflix-looking-to-develop-gta-game</a></p><p> </p><p>THE FUTURE IS NOW</p><p>Battlefield 2042 might be redeemed</p><p><a href=\"https://gamerant.com/battlefield-2042-launch-player-count-surpassed-new-record/\">https://gamerant.com/battlefield-2042-launch-player-count-surpassed-new-record/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/almost-2-years-after-launch-battlefield-2042-completes-its-redemption-as-player-count-returns-to-launch-high-levels/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/almost-2-years-after-launch-battlefield-2042-completes-its-redemption-as-player-count-returns-to-launch-high-levels/</a></p><p>got a free weekend <a href=\"https://wccftech.com/battlefield-2042-free-to-play-weekend-season-6/\">https://wccftech.com/battlefield-2042-free-to-play-weekend-season-6/</a></p><p>people noticed it’s been good since approximately March <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-the-thing-battlefield-2042-is-really-good-now/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-the-thing-battlefield-2042-is-really-good-now/</a></p><p>plus didn’t fall victim to the AMD anti-lag ban-hammering</p><p><a 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href=\"https://videocardz.com/newz/exclusive-zotac-zone-handheld-specs-leak-amd-ryzen-7-8840u-and-7-inch-120hz-amoled-screen\">https://videocardz.com/newz/exclusive-zotac-zone-handheld-specs-leak-amd-ryzen-7-8840u-and-7-inch-120hz-amoled-screen</a></p><p>Will have hall effect joysticks and triggers, 1080p resolution with 120 Hz refresh rate, and…1.25 hours of battery life <a href=\"https://cdn.videocardz.com/1/2024/05/ZOTAC-ZONE-SPECS-LEAK.png\">https://cdn.videocardz.com/1/2024/05/ZOTAC-ZONE-SPECS-LEAK.png</a></p><p>ADATA is also launching a handheld? <a href=\"https://liliputing.com/adata-and-zotac-are-launching-handheld-gaming-pcs-at-computex-next-week/\">https://liliputing.com/adata-and-zotac-are-launching-handheld-gaming-pcs-at-computex-next-week/</a></p><p>Mentioned a few things in a Computex press release <a href=\"https://www.adata.com/cz/news/1136/\">https://www.adata.com/cz/news/1136/</a> D</p><p>It will have eye-tracking for some reason <a 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>ACTIVATE ACTIVISION ACQUISITION</p><p>Judge rules against FTC injunction, Microsoft can close Activision deal IF UK agrees?</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win\">https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win</a></p><p>Judge Corley <a href=\"https://www.sfbar.org/blog/senior-district-judge-thelton-henderson-set-to-retire/\">https://www.sfbar.org/blog/senior-district-judge-thelton-henderson-set-to-retire/</a></p><p>Microsoft first has to negotiate with UKΓÇÖs CMA</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-to-modify-activision-blizzard-acquisition-to-address-cma-concerns\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-to-modify-activision-blizzard-acquisition-to-address-cma-concerns</a></p><p>but CMA agreed to pause appeal</p><p><a href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/uk-antitrust-agency-pauses-microsoft-activision-appeal-on-ftc-court-loss-in-us-1.1944226\">https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/uk-antitrust-agency-pauses-microsoft-activision-appeal-on-ftc-court-loss-in-us-1.1944226</a></p><p>Dang. 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ME</p><p>Steam Deck D-pads with bugs in ‘em</p><p><a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/deals/24007897/steam-deck-dpad-bugs-deckbuttons-buy\">https://www.polygon.com/deals/24007897/steam-deck-dpad-bugs-deckbuttons-buy</a></p><p><a href=\"https://deckbuttons.com/products/halloween-dead-bug-white-steam-deck-dpad\">https://deckbuttons.com/products/halloween-dead-bug-white-steam-deck-dpad</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.notebookcheck.net/Insects-in-transparent-Steam-Deck-buttons-Deck-Buttons-expands-gaming-handheld-with-bugs-of-your-choice.785346.0.html\">https://www.notebookcheck.net/Insects-in-transparent-Steam-Deck-buttons-Deck-Buttons-expands-gaming-handheld-with-bugs-of-your-choice.785346.0.html</a></p>",
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with enemy outlines (response to Gaia controversy?)</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/modern-warfare-3-players-call-for-removal-of-invisibility-cloak-gaia-skin-3538863\">https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/modern-warfare-3-players-call-for-removal-of-invisibility-cloak-gaia-skin-3538863</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/call-of-duty-players-might-soon-be-able-to-spot-evil-groot-as-modern-warfare-3-experiments-with-enemy-player-outlines/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/call-of-duty-players-might-soon-be-able-to-spot-evil-groot-as-modern-warfare-3-experiments-with-enemy-player-outlines/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1724858436528071025\">https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1724858436528071025</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfHope/status/1724859926122545634\">https://twitter.com/TheGhostOfHope/status/1724859926122545634</a></p><p> </p><p>BIOWARE 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO</p><p>NetEase announced new fully-remote 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"text": "<p>STRONG INDEPENDENT DIVER?</p><p>Geoff Keighley’s TGA Q&amp;A</p><p>First topic: Dave the Diver <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/keighley-weighs-in-on-debate-over-dave-the-diver-qualifying-for-best-indie-game/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/keighley-weighs-in-on-debate-over-dave-the-diver-qualifying-for-best-indie-game/</a></p><p>While it looks like an indie game, it technically had big backing <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ZpiEA\">https://lmg.gg/ZpiEA</a> (VGC)</p><p>Keighley says indie category is “a really complicated thing to figure out” <a href=\"https://techradar.com/gaming/geoff-keighley-says-best-independent-game-is-a-really-complicated-category-to-define\">https://techradar.com/gaming/geoff-keighley-says-best-independent-game-is-a-really-complicated-category-to-define</a></p><p>“Some people” say Baldur’s Gate 3 and Death Stranding are indie games <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/6gn44\">https://lmg.gg/6gn44</a> (VGC)</p><p>Vice President of Nexon 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"text": "<p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>THINK INSIDE THE BOX</p><p>Rumors about Xbox exclusives moving to Playstation, Switch spark raise questions</p><p><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/01/09/third-party-rumors-raise-questions-about-xboxs-long-term-strategy/?sh=9f4786860cc9\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/01/09/third-party-rumors-raise-questions-about-xboxs-long-term-strategy/?sh=9f4786860cc9</a> </p><p>unnamed exclusive teased by Nate the Hate <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Zgzd-OHNM&amp;t=4056s\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Zgzd-OHNM&amp;t=4056s</a> </p><p>it’s Hi-Fi Rush, according to Resetera leaker lolilolailo <a href=\"https://twitter.com/IdleSloth84_/status/1743750748419076493\">https://twitter.com/IdleSloth84_/status/1743750748419076493</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-exclusive-hi-fi-rush-rumored-for-nintendo-switch\">https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-exclusive-hi-fi-rush-rumored-for-nintendo-switch</a> </p><p>Source tells Stephen Totilo Microsoft considering Sea of Thieves on Playstation</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamefile.news/p/sea-of-thieves-playstation\">https://www.gamefile.news/p/sea-of-thieves-playstation</a> </p><p>Back in Nov, Xbox CFO said they want Game Pass on ‘every screen’ including Playstation, Nintendo </p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-wants-game-pass-on-playstation-nintendo-and-every-screen-possible/1100-6519551/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-wants-game-pass-on-playstation-nintendo-and-every-screen-possible/1100-6519551/</a> </p><p>Causing Phil Spencer to bring down the hammer and say absolutely not </p><p><a href=\"https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/phil-spencer-jez-corden-xbox-interview-2023\">https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/phil-spencer-jez-corden-xbox-interview-2023</a></p><p>Xbox Developer Direct on Jan. 18 will feature Indiana Jones</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/01/09/xbox-developer-direct-will-feature-updates-on-indiana-jones-avowed-hellblade-2-and-ara\">https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/01/09/xbox-developer-direct-will-feature-updates-on-indiana-jones-avowed-hellblade-2-and-ara</a> </p><p>won’t be any games from Activision Blizzard <a href=\"https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/01/09/xbox-developer-direct-2024/\">https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/01/09/xbox-developer-direct-2024/</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>OK FINE JUST A LITTLE AI</p><p>WotC admits to using AI after denying it</p><p><a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/wizards-of-the-coast-reverses-course-admits-to-using-ai-in-promotional-image-well-we-made-a-mistake-earlier/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/wizards-of-the-coast-reverses-course-admits-to-using-ai-in-promotional-image-well-we-made-a-mistake-earlier/</a> </p><p>Said they were committed to not using AI art in December <a href=\"https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/generative-artificial-intelligence-tools-and-magic\">https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/generative-artificial-intelligence-tools-and-magic</a> </p><p>Shared this image on Twitter <a href=\"https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/trYnV6gw93HWTJFymnFg8m-1200-80.jpg\">https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/trYnV6gw93HWTJFymnFg8m-1200-80.jpg</a> </p><p>People noticed artifacts <a href=\"https://twitter.com/GreenSkyDragon/status/1743072023268802730\">https://twitter.com/GreenSkyDragon/status/1743072023268802730</a> </p><p>Artist quits <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/magic-the-gathering-artist-quits-you-cant-say-youre-against-ai-then-blatantly-use-it\">https://www.eurogamer.net/magic-the-gathering-artist-quits-you-cant-say-youre-against-ai-then-blatantly-use-it</a> </p><p>Copilot key @ 0:09 <a href=\"https://youtu.be/S1R08Qx6Fvs?t=9\">https://youtu.be/S1R08Qx6Fvs?t=9</a> </p><p>Wizards’ statement <a href=\"https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1744056808254173447\">https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1744056808254173447</a> </p><p>But are we flailing our arms to try and stop a hurricane? I’m not sure AI can be stopped like crypto was:</p><p>SAG-AFTRA signs deal with AI voiceover studio regarding video games</p><p><a href=\"https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/sag-aftra-ai-voiceover-studio-video-games-1235866313/\">https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/sag-aftra-ai-voiceover-studio-video-games-1235866313/</a> </p><p> </p><p>I GOT AFEELA (OOOH OOOH)</p><p>Sony Honda Mobility brings AFEELA car on-stage again, this time driven by a PS5 controller</p><p><a href=\"https://www.autoblog.com/2024/01/08/sony-honda-mobility-shows-updated-afeela-concept-at-ces-2024/\">https://www.autoblog.com/2024/01/08/sony-honda-mobility-shows-updated-afeela-concept-at-ces-2024/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1744533295113662632?t=0SZOrYwogTurxx6SffoEMw\">https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1744533295113662632?t=0SZOrYwogTurxx6SffoEMw</a> </p><p>working on a Gravity Rush movie <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1744534721311170840\">https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1744534721311170840</a></p><p>God of War, Horizon shows being written <a href=\"https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-ces-2024-game-adaptations/\">https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-ces-2024-game-adaptations/</a> </p><p>Also announced Mixed Reality headset to launch later this year (not for gaming, do not use it for gaming) </p><p><a href=\"https://www.sony.net/corporate/information/news/202401/24-001E/\">https://www.sony.net/corporate/information/news/202401/24-001E/</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/jiikr42fQUE\">https://youtu.be/jiikr42fQUE</a> </p><p>with a control ring @0:27 </p><p>and a wacky controller @0:39</p><p><br /></p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p><br /></p><p>WANNA PLAY VIDEO G--- … </p><p>Video Games no longer biggest entertainment medium in the UK for first time in ten years, according to ERA (Entertainment Retail trade Association)</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/video-games-is-no-longer-the-biggest-entertainment-medium-in-the-uk\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/video-games-is-no-longer-the-biggest-entertainment-medium-in-the-uk</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/ERALTD/status/1744654737947947056\">https://twitter.com/ERALTD/status/1744654737947947056</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://eraltd.org/news-events/press-releases/2024/uk-entertainment-sales-grow-7-to-119bn/\">https://eraltd.org/news-events/press-releases/2024/uk-entertainment-sales-grow-7-to-119bn/</a></p><p>-         EDITOR: scroll down to sales numbers; highlight 2 rows: “Total Video” and “Total Games”</p><p><br /></p><p>SLIGHTLY LESS UNITED</p><p>Unity laying off 25% of workforce</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24030695/unity-layoff-staff-25-percent\">https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24030695/unity-layoff-staff-25-percent</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001810806/fa621098-7a4d-4e51-8f59-725dc0210b98.pdf\">https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001810806/fa621098-7a4d-4e51-8f59-725dc0210b98.pdf</a></p><p>-         EDITOR: highlight first sentence on second page</p><p><a href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/unity-software-1800-layoff-gaming-18597022.php\">https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/unity-software-1800-layoff-gaming-18597022.php</a> </p><p> </p><p>CAN’T GET NO SLEEP</p><p>The lnsomniac leak fallout continues</p><p>More Wolverine gameplay <a href=\"https://imgur.com/a/d4RVjHV\">https://imgur.com/a/d4RVjHV</a></p><p>Official Spider-Man PC Port is almost done <a href=\"https://wccftech.com/marvels-spider-man-2-pc-release-april-2024-expensive/\">https://wccftech.com/marvels-spider-man-2-pc-release-april-2024-expensive/</a></p><p>But modders are making an unofficial one with leaked build <a href=\"https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvels-spiderman-2-pc-mod/\">https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvels-spiderman-2-pc-mod/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/PC_Focus_/status/1743433292106641709\">https://twitter.com/PC_Focus_/status/1743433292106641709</a> </p><p> </p><p>CAN’T TAKE THE HEAT</p><p>Xbox doubles down after backlash over player bans for auto-uploading spicy BG3 clips</p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-confirms-its-banning-baldurs-gate-3-players-for-auto-uploading-spicy-clips\">https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-confirms-its-banning-baldurs-gate-3-players-for-auto-uploading-spicy-clips</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/01/xbox-divides-opinion-with-controversial-response-to-baldurs-gate-3-bans\">https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/01/xbox-divides-opinion-with-controversial-response-to-baldurs-gate-3-bans</a> </p><p>“not automatic” <a href=\"https://www.dexerto.com/baldurs-gate/xbox-confirms-baldurs-gate-3-suspensions-are-not-automatic-after-player-backlash-2465241/\">https://www.dexerto.com/baldurs-gate/xbox-confirms-baldurs-gate-3-suspensions-are-not-automatic-after-player-backlash-2465241/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/XboxSupport/status/1744445540278907321\">https://twitter.com/XboxSupport/status/1744445540278907321</a> </p><p> </p><p>USE AI FOR THE LOLS</p><p>AI is coming help you get gud</p><p>MSI monitor with “AI Skysight” highlights enemies in League of Legends</p><p><a href=\"https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/msis-ai-powered-gaming-monitor-helps-you-cheat-at-league-of-legends-looks-great-doing-it\">https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/msis-ai-powered-gaming-monitor-helps-you-cheat-at-league-of-legends-looks-great-doing-it</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.neowin.net/news/a-new-msi-oled-monitor-may-help-you-or-maybe-help-you-cheat-at-league-of-legends/\">https://www.neowin.net/news/a-new-msi-oled-monitor-may-help-you-or-maybe-help-you-cheat-at-league-of-legends/</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2024/01/1704817047_ai-skylight.jpg\">https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2024/01/1704817047_ai-skylight.jpg</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>",
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"text": "<p>MAINS</p><p>I CAN BEARLY WAIT TO PLAY</p><p>Baldur’s Gate 3 launched on PC</p><p><a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/baldurs-gate-3-early-impressions-youll-spend-whole-weeks-in-here-and-love-it/\">https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/baldurs-gate-3-early-impressions-youll-spend-whole-weeks-in-here-and-love-it/</a> </p><p>Even hornier than we know <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/even-after-the-bear-sex-baldurs-gate-3-writer-warns-we-still-have-no-idea-just-how-horny-this-game-is/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/even-after-the-bear-sex-baldurs-gate-3-writer-warns-we-still-have-no-idea-just-how-horny-this-game-is/</a> </p><p>Direct quote from dev <a href=\"https://twitter.com/mrjohncorcoran/status/1686530561894912000\">https://twitter.com/mrjohncorcoran/status/1686530561894912000</a>  </p><p>It’s got couch co-op even on PC, with caveat <a href=\"https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-split-screen-co-op-only-works-with-controllers-on-pc/\">https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-split-screen-co-op-only-works-with-controllers-on-pc/</a> </p><p>Early access players must delete save + game and redownload 122GB game, no preload <a href=\"https://www.techspot.com/news/99629-baldur-gate-3-early-access-players-must-delete.html\">https://www.techspot.com/news/99629-baldur-gate-3-early-access-players-must-delete.html</a> </p><p>Games are too different, but bummer for EA players from 2020 <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/E0CZS\">https://lmg.gg/E0CZS</a> (Steam)</p><p>Versions for Mac, PS5 will launch Sept 6 <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/p5Xii\">https://lmg.gg/p5Xii</a> (Ars Technica)</p><p>Xbox is being delayed to 2024 because of Series X <a href=\"https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/08/baldurs-gate-3-xbox-version-seemingly-pushed-to-2024-due-to-series-s-technical-hurdle\">https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/08/baldurs-gate-3-xbox-version-seemingly-pushed-to-2024-due-to-series-s-technical-hurdle</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>MY EXPECTATIONS ARE ALREADY TOO HIGH</p><p>Studio full of massive talent teases upcoming game</p><p>(EDITOR: please fullscreen video) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/itsmountaintop/status/1686422488429875224\">https://twitter.com/itsmountaintop/status/1686422488429875224</a> </p><p>Formed by Oculus co-founder <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/e8oAB\">https://lmg.gg/e8oAB</a> (Game Informer)</p><p>Leadership features talent from MULTIPLE acclaimed studios <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/Vq3qP\">https://lmg.gg/Vq3qP</a> (Game Informer)</p><p>And Ex-Bungie and Respawn developers <a href=\"https://mp1st.com/news/ex-respawn-and-bungie-devs-at-mountaintop-studios-share-teaser-for-their-upcoming-shooter\">https://mp1st.com/news/ex-respawn-and-bungie-devs-at-mountaintop-studios-share-teaser-for-their-upcoming-shooter</a> </p><p>Game itself is a competitive shooter inspire by comics, manga, and anime; “players can build a legacy through teamwork and competition” <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/5rpcm\">https://lmg.gg/5rpcm</a> (The Escapist)</p><p>Might be a tactical shooter, based on an X (sigh) reply (EDITOR: please scroll up to reveal full convo) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/itsmountaintop/status/1686428915332423680\">https://twitter.com/itsmountaintop/status/1686428915332423680</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>JOB HALF DONE</p><p>Microsoft now offering parts and repair guides for Xbox controllers</p><p><a href=\"https://hackaday.com/2023/08/02/microsoft-now-offering-parts-and-repair-guides-for-xbox-controllers/\">https://hackaday.com/2023/08/02/microsoft-now-offering-parts-and-repair-guides-for-xbox-controllers/</a></p><p>includes even internals like input PCBAs and motor assemblies for rumble <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-is-now-selling-replacement-controller-parts-and-showing-how-to-fix-them/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-is-now-selling-replacement-controller-parts-and-showing-how-to-fix-them/</a> </p><p>Have videos demonstrating how to repair things <a href=\"https://youtu.be/od71PV4X5A4\">https://youtu.be/od71PV4X5A4</a> </p><p>Meanwhile, Xbox Series X has un-repairable SSD <a 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NOT BRO AT ALL</p><p>Hasbro layoffs</p><p><a href=\"https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/hasbro-layoffs-weak-toy-sales.html\">https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/hasbro-layoffs-weak-toy-sales.html</a></p><p>Affected WotC <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2023/12/13/hasbro-layoffs-affect-wizards-of-the-coast/?sh=637e7a7f55ee\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2023/12/13/hasbro-layoffs-affect-wizards-of-the-coast/?sh=637e7a7f55ee</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/23998290/hasbro-layoffs-before-christmas\">https://www.polygon.com/23998290/hasbro-layoffs-before-christmas</a></p><p>While toy sector has been stalling <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/8poel\">https://lmg.gg/8poel</a> (Polygon)</p><p>MtG and D&amp;D have been doing great <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/bCTJp\">https://lmg.gg/bCTJp</a> (Polygon)</p><p>Larian CEO acknowledged layoffs in belated TGA acceptance speech <a 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"text": "<p>Google and a YouTube how-to-pronounce video both told me that it's pronounced Martin-ETT and now I look like an IDIOT</p><p><strong>NEWS SOURCES:</strong></p><p> </p><p>MAINS</p><p> </p><p>CRACKED UNDER PRESSURE</p><p>Rockstar has been selling pirated versions of their own games on Steam for YEARS</p><p><a href=\"https://nichegamer.com/rockstar-games-caught-selling-cracked-games-on-steam/\">https://nichegamer.com/rockstar-games-caught-selling-cracked-games-on-steam/</a></p><p>Most recently discovered in Midnight Club II by Silent on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/__silent_/status/1698345924840296801\">https://twitter.com/__silent_/status/1698345924840296801</a></p><p>Inspired by YTer Vadim M, who showed that, originally on Steam, two games were cracked copies:</p><p>-         Max Payne 2 <a href=\"https://youtu.be/WfDg7BidsY4?t=2856\">https://youtu.be/WfDg7BidsY4?t=2856</a></p><p>-         Manhunt <a href=\"https://youtu.be/WfDg7BidsY4?t=2904\">https://youtu.be/WfDg7BidsY4?t=2904</a></p><p>Games had two layers of DRM on disk versions, apparently Rockstar got lazy and used cracked versions to not have to remove DRM themselves</p><p><a href=\"https://www.techdirt.com/2010/05/12/rockstar-using-pirated-copy-of-max-payne-2-on-steam-to-remove-drm/\">https://www.techdirt.com/2010/05/12/rockstar-using-pirated-copy-of-max-payne-2-on-steam-to-remove-drm/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfDg7BidsY4&amp;t=188s\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfDg7BidsY4&amp;t=188s</a></p><p>After caught, they “replaced” game exe with archive disk copy and just deleted 1 DRM <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfDg7BidsY4&amp;t=2904s\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfDg7BidsY4&amp;t=2904s</a></p><p>Absence of that DRM triggers other DRM, anti-piracy measures that break game(s) <a href=\"https://www.thegamer.com/rockstar-max-payne-manhunt-cracked-versions-on-steam-anti-piracy/\">https://www.thegamer.com/rockstar-max-payne-manhunt-cracked-versions-on-steam-anti-piracy/</a></p><p> </p><p>NO WORD ON THE NINTENDO RESISTOR</p><p>Nintendo demoed Switch 2 to external devs</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-nintendo-is-introducing-external-developers-to-switch-2\">https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-nintendo-is-introducing-external-developers-to-switch-2</a></p><p>Report by Eurogamer <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-demoed-switch-2-to-developers-at-gamescom\">https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-demoed-switch-2-to-developers-at-gamescom</a></p><p>Corroborated by VGC <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-showed-switch-2-demos-at-gamescom/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-showed-switch-2-demos-at-gamescom/</a></p><p>One demo was higher-res, higher framerate BotW <a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/23862810/switch-2-gamescom-zelda-botw-demo\">https://www.polygon.com/23862810/switch-2-gamescom-zelda-botw-demo</a></p><p>Also The Matrix Awakens, a UE5 tech demo (via DLSS) <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/rky1f\">https://lmg.gg/rky1f</a> (Polygon)</p><p> </p><p>I’M STILL CONFUSED</p><p>Nintendo finally explains to Charles Martinet what a Mario Ambassador is</p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/miyamoto-explains-what-charles-martinets-mario-ambassador-job-actually-entails\">https://www.eurogamer.net/miyamoto-explains-what-charles-martinets-mario-ambassador-job-actually-entails</a></p><p>Three days ago Martinet had no idea <a href=\"https://nintendoeverything.com/charles-martinet-mario-ambassador-not-retired/\">https://nintendoeverything.com/charles-martinet-mario-ambassador-not-retired/</a></p><p>In video, Miyamoto thanks Martinet <a href=\"https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/09/shigeru-miyamoto-thanks-charles-martinet-for-being-the-voice-of-mario-in-heartfelt-message\">https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/09/shigeru-miyamoto-thanks-charles-martinet-for-being-the-voice-of-mario-in-heartfelt-message</a></p><p>Role clarified in video; seems it’s just that he’s allowed to meet fans at events and conventions</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1699784766932029753\">https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1699784766932029753</a></p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>ALL MK FIGHTERS PAST EXPIRY DATE</p><p>Entire MK1 roster spoiled after copies leak early</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-copies-leak-early-spoilers-and-final-characters-are-out-there/1100-6517507/\">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-copies-leak-early-spoilers-and-final-characters-are-out-there/1100-6517507/</a></p><p>Switch version is garbage <a href=\"https://mp1st.com/news/report-mortal-kombat-1-roster-leaks-via-physical-copies-out-in-the-wild-switch-version-called-terrible\">https://mp1st.com/news/report-mortal-kombat-1-roster-leaks-via-physical-copies-out-in-the-wild-switch-version-called-terrible</a></p><p>Leaks reveal Nether Realm pulling a Warzone and putting Megan Fox in game <a href=\"https://www.avclub.com/megan-fox-mortal-kombat-nitara-vampire-1850811105\">https://www.avclub.com/megan-fox-mortal-kombat-nitara-vampire-1850811105</a></p><p>jk they announced it themselves (she sounds good, actually) <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah8VyRhiWiE\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah8VyRhiWiE</a></p><p> </p><p>DEJA VU-BISOFT</p><p>Skull and Bones loses THIRD creative director</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/skull-bones-release-date-beta-delay-union-ubisoft-1850808766\">https://kotaku.com/skull-bones-release-date-beta-delay-union-ubisoft-1850808766</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gamerant.com/skull-and-bones-third-creative-director-lost/\">https://gamerant.com/skull-and-bones-third-creative-director-lost/</a></p><p>b-roll @ 4:27 <a href=\"https://youtu.be/fgy4WZ9ta7E?t=267\">https://youtu.be/fgy4WZ9ta7E?t=267</a></p><p>quote <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/bQFhW\">https://lmg.gg/bQFhW</a></p><p> </p><p>BLIZZARD MOVES OFFICE TO FOURTH CIRCLE OF HELL</p><p>Diablo IV adopting Destiny expansion model, allegedly (ie an expansion every year) <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/09/06/diablo-4-confirms-it-is-doing-destiny-2-style-annual-expansions/?sh=273321d37e3d\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/09/06/diablo-4-confirms-it-is-doing-destiny-2-style-annual-expansions/?sh=273321d37e3d</a> <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-bigwig-seems-to-offhandedly-confirm-diablo-4-is-adopting-destinys-expansion-model/\">https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-bigwig-seems-to-offhandedly-confirm-diablo-4-is-adopting-destinys-expansion-model/</a></p><p>Fans so excited, they threaten to uninstall the game in celebration /s <a href=\"https://www.charlieintel.com/diablo/diablo-4-fans-threaten-to-uninstall-following-annual-expansions-announcement-270921/\">https://www.charlieintel.com/diablo/diablo-4-fans-threaten-to-uninstall-following-annual-expansions-announcement-270921/</a></p><p>Concerned about annual fee, though price hasn’t been officially announced <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/16biwrm/ive_been_generally_happy_with_the_game_but_im_not/\">https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/16biwrm/ive_been_generally_happy_with_the_game_but_im_not/</a></p><p> </p><p>NO MASTER CYCLE ZERO 2?</p><p>There will be no DLC for Tears of the Kingdom</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-dlc-expansion-nintendo-botw-1850807807\">https://kotaku.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-dlc-expansion-nintendo-botw-1850807807</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-has-no-plans-for-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-dlc\">https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-has-no-plans-for-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-dlc</a></p><p>Game director says there’s nothing more to possibly add <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/qaqH3\">https://lmg.gg/qaqH3</a> (Automaton)</p><p><br /></p><p>XBOX USERS TASTE UNLIMITED POWER</p><p>Starfield Xbox Players are using Xbox Play Anywhere to get console commands</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/starfield-xbox-players-are-using-cross-platform-saves-to-gain-access-to-pc-console-commands\">https://www.ign.com/articles/starfield-xbox-players-are-using-cross-platform-saves-to-gain-access-to-pc-console-commands</a></p><p>Console commands on PC allow cheats to mod game <a href=\"https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/starfield-console-commands-what-are-the-best-starfield-cheats/\">https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/starfield-console-commands-what-are-the-best-starfield-cheats/</a></p><p>Commands block achievements, but there’s a mod for that lol <a href=\"https://www.vg247.com/starfield-achievement-enabler-mod\">https://www.vg247.com/starfield-achievement-enabler-mod</a></p><p>Here it is <a href=\"https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/252\">https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/252</a></p>",
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"text": "<p>PLAYSTATION CHORTLE</p><p>Playstation Portal</p><p><a href=\"https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23956007/playstation-portal-review-remote-play-wifi-ethernet\">https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23956007/playstation-portal-review-remote-play-wifi-ethernet</a></p><p>Allows users to ignore those relatable annoyances, like having to find a way to setup your tablet the way you want and then move it when you get uncomfortable <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/ZRnDM\">https://lmg.gg/ZRnDM</a> (IGN)</p><p>BUT apparently worked pretty well using coffee shop Wi-Fi <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/5QE7S\">https://lmg.gg/5QE7S</a> (IGN)</p><p>Can’t access Wi-Fi that requires opening a web browser to log in <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/mOuwa\">https://lmg.gg/mOuwa</a> (IGN)</p><p>No Bluetooth, so spend $150-$200 on wireless audio devices that aren’t out yet <strong> </strong><a href=\"https://lmg.gg/1P9fp\">https://lmg.gg/1P9fp</a> (IGN)</p><p>No media streaming <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/btu5y\">https://lmg.gg/btu5y</a></p><p>Hasn’t even hit shelves yet but is getting the scalper treatment <a href=\"https://www.videogamer.com/news/playstation-portal-already-being-scalped-online/\">https://www.videogamer.com/news/playstation-portal-already-being-scalped-online/</a></p><p>Will be joined by other brilliant innovations, like manual saves</p><p><a href=\"https://insider-g\">https://insider-g</a><a href=\"https://insider-gaming.com/new-sony-patent-replay/\">aming.com/new-sony-patent-replay/</a></p><p>patent <a href=\"https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=US412494279\">https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=US412494279</a></p><p> </p><p>WORST COMMUNITY SUPPORT SUPPORT</p><p>TGA Nominees announced</p><p><a href=\"https://nintendoeverything.com/the-game-awards-2023-nominees-announced/\">https://nintendoeverything.com/the-game-awards-2023-nominees-announced/</a></p><p>Cyberpunk nominated for “Best Ongoing” category for finally getting fixed <a href=\"https://www.thegameawards.com/nominees/best-ongoing\">https://www.thegameawards.com/nominees/best-ongoing</a></p><p>GOTY category is STACKED <a href=\"https://www.thegameawards.com/nominees/game-of-the-year\">https://www.thegameawards.com/nominees/game-of-the-year</a></p><p>Starfield not GOTY confirmed <a href=\"https://kotaku.com/starfield-ghosted-at-the-2023-game-awards-1851017191\">https://kotaku.com/starfield-ghosted-at-the-2023-game-awards-1851017191</a></p><p>Yet somehow Destiny 2 nominated for “Best Community Support” <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/11/14/destiny-2s-best-community-support-nomination-is-a-dark-joke/?sh=74dda9ee8594\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/11/14/destiny-2s-best-community-support-nomination-is-a-dark-joke/?sh=74dda9ee8594</a></p><p>Bungie just laid off most of the support team responsible for this nomination <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/JyyFg\">https://lmg.gg/JyyFg</a> (Dexerto)</p><p>Back in 2019, Destiny 2 won but the bosses accepted the award… <strong>(</strong>CTRL+F “instead of anyone from the community team accepting, then-Destiny bosses Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy got the stage.”)  <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/eSrA6\">https://lmg.gg/eSrA6</a> (Forbes)</p><p>…and the community team was reprimanded for celebrating (CTRL+F “the community team was reprimanded for celebrating the win.”) <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/S3cyR\">https://lmg.gg/S3cyR</a> (Forbes)</p><p> </p><p>MODERN GAMING 3</p><p>MW3 is worst-reviewed CoD ever</p><p><a href=\"https://kotaku.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-reviews-metacritic-1851016787\">https://kotaku.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-reviews-metacritic-1851016787</a></p><p>sitting at 56 on PS5 out of 43 critic reviews <a href=\"https://www.metacritic.com/game/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii/\">https://www.metacritic.com/game/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii/</a></p><p>Wrong game getting review-bombed <a href=\"https://twitter.com/WarzoneIntel/status/1720593037359825185\">https://twitter.com/WarzoneIntel/status/1720593037359825185</a></p><p>Devs report crunch and rushed development <a href=\"https://lmg.gg/mNahD\">https://lmg.gg/mNahD</a> (Bloomberg)</p><p>Sledgehammer Games studio head refutes allegations <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-modern-warfare-3-devs-complain-of-crunch-rushed-development\">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-modern-warfare-3-devs-complain-of-crunch-rushed-development</a></p><p>Evil Groot returns <a href=\"https://www.gamesradar.com/warzone-2s-evil-groot-skin-is-back-and-now-terrorizing-modern-warfare-3-players-who-still-cant-freakin-see-it/\">https://www.gamesradar.com/warzone-2s-evil-groot-skin-is-back-and-now-terrorizing-modern-warfare-3-players-who-still-cant-freakin-see-it/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>QUICK BITS</p><p> </p><p>SUBPRIME</p><p>Amazon gaming layoffs</p><p><a 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