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The real-life Aetheryte Crystal in London, celebrating Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's release
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Real-Life Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Aetheryte Appears in London

Square Enix has installed a real-life Aetheryte Crystal outside a train station in London to celebrate the upcoming release of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.

June 24, 2024 | 10:56 EDT

The girls in "horse gacha" game Umamusume: Pretty Derby
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Legendary Horse Girl Gacha Umamusume: Pretty Derby Officially Coming West

Cygames has announced that the legendary horse girl gacha game Umamusume: Pretty Derby will be heading West for the first time.

June 24, 2024 | 10:19 EDT

A plane flying in War Thunder
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War Thunder Devs Apologize for Using Challenger Explosion in Key Art

Gaijin Entertainment, developer of military sim War Thunder, has apologized for using a shot of the Challenger explosion in its promotional artwork.

June 24, 2024 | 09:33 EDT

A street view of a city in Cities: Skylines 2
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Full Cities: Skylines 2 Economy 2.0 Patch Notes Revealed as Huge Update Goes Live

Colossal Order and Paradox have released the Cities: Skylines 2 Economy 2.0 patch, and its patch notes are pretty extensive.

June 24, 2024 | 07:59 EDT

Key art for Level Zero: Extraction showing characters running away from an alien
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Level Zero: Extraction Release Date Brings Alien Extraction Shooting Fun in August

Doghowl Games and tinyBuild have announced the Level Zero: Extraction release date, and the extraction shooter is coming to Steam later this summer.

June 21, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

Images for Wizard with a Gun, Alone in the Dark, Life by You, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the developers or publishers of which are involved in this week's gaming business roundup
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This Week in Gaming Business: Saunas and Shutdowns

It's time for another look at the week in gaming business, which has yielded studio shutdowns and sauna strangeness in the last seven days.

June 21, 2024 | 10:21 EDT

Crash Bandicoot wearing the Aku-Aku mask in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Sales Cross the 20 Million Mark

Activision has revealed that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy sales have crossed the 20 million mark almost seven years after the game's initial PS4 release.

June 21, 2024 | 09:05 EDT

A silhouette of Gex, shown during a trailer in the Limited Run Games showcase
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Limited Run Games Showcase Brings Back Retro Delights Galore

Yesterday, Limited Run Games held a showcase in which it revealed a ton of retro-tastic titles on their way to modern platforms, including Gex and more.

June 21, 2024 | 08:35 EDT

Alex, the protagonist of third-person shooter Otherskin
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Otherskin Is a New Third-Person Shooter With Strong PS2 Vibes

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom developer Game Atelier has announced Otherskin, a third-person shooter with decidedly sixth-gen vibes.

June 20, 2024 | 12:12 EDT

A waitress holding a meal in Nivalis
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Ambitious Cyberpunk Restaurant Sim Nivalis Gets Spring 2025 Release Window

Nivalis, the followup to 2020's cyberpunk adventure game Cloudpunk, has a new release window of spring 2025, developer Ion Lands has announced.

June 20, 2024 | 11:40 EDT

A gladiator in We Who Are About to Die
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Gladiator Sim We Who Are About to Die Gets Biggest Update "By a Lot"

A major We Who Are About to Die update has been released, and the dev is calling it the game's biggest update yet "by a lot".

June 20, 2024 | 11:12 EDT

A skeletal figure wielding a scythe in Shadow of the Erdtree, the DLC for which Elden Ring patch 1.12 is preparing
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Elden Ring Patch 1.12 Arrives Ahead of Hugely Anticipated DLC

Elden Ring patch 1.12 is here, bringing a number of important balance tweaks and quality-of-life improvements ahead of Shadow of the Erdtree's launch.

June 20, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

The demon Mastema in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Sells 500k Copies in Just Three Days

Atlus has revealed that Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance sold half a million copies within its first three days on sale, which isn't too shabby.

June 20, 2024 | 10:03 EDT

The Embracer Group logo over a backdrop of artwork from Remnant 2, one of the group's games
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Embracer Group Embraces AI Despite "Potential Risks"

Embracer Group has declared its intention to incorporate AI into its business plan, despite the many potential risks involved with the technology.

June 20, 2024 | 09:07 EDT

The player character hugging an animal in Creatures of Ava
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Creatures of Ava Wants You to Save Its Many Adorable Animals in August

The Creatures of Ava release date has been revealed, with the creature-saving action-adventure game coming to PC and Xbox Series X|S later this summer.

June 19, 2024 | 11:59 EDT

Leo, one of the main characters in Monster Hunter Stories 2
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Monster Hunter Stories 2 Sales Pass the Two Million Mark

Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Stories 2 sales have passed a major milestone almost three years after the game's original launch.

June 19, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

A ginger cat looking into the camera in Nacon's Cat Rescue Story
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Cat Rescue Story Lets You Run Your Very Own Cat Shelter in September

Nacon has announced that Cat Rescue Story, a game about running your very own stray kitty shelter, is coming to PC and consoles in September.

June 19, 2024 | 09:55 EDT

A woman standing next to an expensive-looking sports car in Life by You
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Life by You Creators Tried "Everything" to Avoid Cancellation

A former Life by You developer claims the game was doing "extremely well" before cancellation, and that he and his team weren't told why it was canceled.

June 19, 2024 | 09:26 EDT

The main characters of Too Kyo Games' The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
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Danganronpa Creators "Risking Their Lives" for New School-Based SRPG

Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka says he and his team are "risking their lives" for new game The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy.

June 19, 2024 | 08:35 EDT

Samus looking cool against the backdrop of her ship in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
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Metroid Prime 4 Gets New Name, Gameplay Footage, and Release Window

During today's Nintendo Direct, we got to see a new gameplay trailer for the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4, and it's looking pretty good.

June 18, 2024 | 11:58 EDT

A shot of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, showing Zelda looking out over the landscape
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Announced for September

Nintendo has announced a new top-down Zelda game in the form of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and it's coming in September.

June 18, 2024 | 11:44 EDT

A close-up of Samus' face in Metroid Prime 4, revealed during today's Nintendo Direct
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Nintendo Direct June 2024 - All the Announcements and Reveals

Nintendo held a new Nintendo Direct presentation today to round off the summer showcase season, and here are all the announcements from that show!

June 18, 2024 | 11:24 EDT

A Power Ranger posing in the jungle in the Ark: Survival Ascended Power Rangers mod
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Ark: Survival Ascended Gets Official Power Rangers Mod for Some Reason

For some strange reason, Hasbro has teamed up with CurseForge to create an official Ark: Survival Ascended Power Rangers mod.

June 18, 2024 | 08:48 EDT

Promotional Banner image of the game Life By You, showing a couple on a sunny beach town street staring at the waves.
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Life By You, Paradox's The Sims Competitor, Has Been Cancelled

Paradox Interactive has announced that Life By You, the hotly anticipated life-sim game and Sims competitor, has been officially canceled.

June 17, 2024 | 05:53 EDT

A character in very Bloodborne-esque clothing in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen 2 Coming in 2026 as an Epic Exclusive

CI Games has revealed that its upcoming Lords of the Fallen sequel is coming in 2026, and there's bad news for Steam fans on PC.

June 17, 2024 | 10:55 EDT

A banner announcing the Nintendo Direct in June 2024
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Nintendo Direct Rounds Out Summer Showcase Season Tomorrow

Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct showcase for tomorrow, and it'll feature around 40 minutes of info on Switch games coming throughout 2024.

June 17, 2024 | 10:39 EDT

Artwork for A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, which features a woman pressing her finger to her lips
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A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Pits You Against the Movies' Monsters This Year

Saber Interactive and Stormind have announced A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, a game based on the popular cinematic horror franchise.

June 17, 2024 | 09:53 EDT

Footballers celebrating in EA Sports FC 24, an Electronic Arts game
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EA CEO Made Over $25 Million Last Year Despite Hundreds of Layoffs

EA CEO Andrew Wilson made over $25 million last year against the backdrop of mass layoffs at the company, a new report has revealed.

June 17, 2024 | 09:06 EDT

Emily Hartwood looking shocked in the Alone in the Dark reboot, developed by Pieces Interactive
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Alone in the Dark Developer Pieces Interactive Shut Down

Alone in the Dark studio Pieces Interactive is seemingly the latest victim of parent company Embracer Group's restructuring efforts.

June 17, 2024 | 08:14 EDT

Some of the new gear created for the Fallout 4 charity mod Shady Motives
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Modders and Voice Actor Team Up for Fallout 4 Charity Mod

Fallout 4 modders have teamed up with legendary voice actor Wes Johnson to create a new mod for the game in the name of Alzheimer's research.

June 14, 2024 | 11:15 EDT

Varric with his arms outstretched in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Dragon Age Creator Not a Fan of How The Veilguard Handles Romance

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's companions will all be romanceable, and series creator David Gaider has some thoughts about that decision.

June 14, 2024 | 10:23 EDT

Shots of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, VRChat, Hi-Fi Rush, and Borderlands 3, whose developers or publishers all feature in this week's gaming business roundup
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This Week in Gaming Business - 2024 Layoffs Already Higher than 2023 Total

Another week in gaming business has gone by, and we've seen yet more layoffs this week, plus some...interesting comments by Phil Spencer.

June 14, 2024 | 09:35 EDT

Juliet Starling with her chainsaw in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP
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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Release Date and Zombie-Slaying Trailer Revealed

The Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP release date has been revealed, and the game's first chainsaw-swinging gameplay trailer has also been released.

June 14, 2024 | 08:01 EDT

Sol Badguy in Guilty Gear Strive
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Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Anime Announced

Arc System Works and Sanzigen Studios have announced Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers, an anime based on the popular fighting game series.

June 14, 2024 | 07:39 EDT

The Jackbox logo against a backdrop showing some of the company's game mascots
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The Jackbox Megapicker Lets You Pick and Choose Your Games on PC Next Month

Jackbox has announced The Jackbox Megapicker, a way to sort and choose from your extensive Jackbox collection on PC via Steam.

June 13, 2024 | 01:30 EDT

The Everywhere logo against a backdrop of a futuristic city
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Ex-GTA Lead's Game Creation Sandbox Everywhere Has a Beta Next Week

Everywhere, the sandbox game creation tool from ex-GTA lead Leslie Benzies, is holding a beta test next week, and you could be invited.

June 13, 2024 | 11:54 EDT

A mage character using an ice spell in New World
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Amazon's MMO New World Being Review Bombed Over Upcoming Relaunch

New World, the PvP-focused MMO from Amazon Games, is being review bombed on Steam over a recently-announced major relaunch.

June 13, 2024 | 11:11 EDT

The Pirate Queen's director and star Eloise Singer and Lucy Liu sitting in a recording room
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Lucy Liu's The Pirate Queen Given to 50 Schools and Universities for Free

The Pirate Queen, an educational VR experience starring Elementary's Lucy Liu, has been given away for free to 50 schools and universities.

June 13, 2024 | 10:36 EDT

The PlayStation logo next to the Discord logo
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New PS5 Update Will Let You Use Discord Directly From Your Console

Sony has announced a new PS5 update that will bring direct Discord integration to the console, bypassing the need to use a mobile device or PC.

June 13, 2024 | 08:50 EDT

A soldier in a red beret in Helldivers 2
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New Helldivers 2 Update Brings Massive Stratagem Balance Changes

Arrowhead has released a new Helldivers 2 update, and it's aimed at bringing sweeping changes to stratagems, as well as weapons and more.

June 13, 2024 | 08:22 EDT

The Steam logo set against a tiled backdrop of some of the games Valve is selling on the store
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Valve and Steam Sued for Over $840m Over Claims of "Rigging the Market"

Valve and Steam are being sued by a UK law firm to the tune of $840m, and the claim involves allegations of unfair price parity agreements.

June 12, 2024 | 11:48 EDT

A soldier enemy with golden vine-like tentacles growing out of his back in Elden Ring
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Elden Ring Sales Hit 25 Million Ahead of DLC's Release

From Software and Bandai Namco have revealed that Elden Ring sales have topped 25 million ahead of the impending release of a major DLC expansion.

June 12, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

The cast of Poppy Playtime on the new Pride shirt created by developer Mob Entertainment
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Poppy Playtime Pride Shirt Pledges 100% of Profits to LGBTQ+ Charity

Poppy Playtime studio Mob Entertainment has released a new Pride shirt, and 100% of its net proceeds are going to an LGBTQ+ charity.

June 12, 2024 | 10:39 EDT

The Epic Games Store logo next to a shot of Zidane and Blank swordfighting in Final Fantasy IX
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Massive Epic Games Store Leak Reveals FF9 Remake and Much More

A massive Epic Games Store leak appears to have confirmed the existence of a Final Fantasy IX remake, as well as several other as-yet unannounced games.

June 12, 2024 | 08:36 EDT

Val and his friend in Visions of Mana
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Visions of Mana Release Date Brings New Mana Adventures in August

The Visions of Mana release date has been revealed, with the latest entry in the Mana series arriving on PC and consoles this August.

June 12, 2024 | 07:55 EDT

Varric looking roguish in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay Sails Far From the Series’ Origins

BioWare has released the first Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay trailer, and it looks like the game is ditching tactics for action.

June 11, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

A soldier in a gas mask aiming a gun in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Isn't Actually 300GB, Don't Worry

Activision has clarified that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't actually take up 300GB of space on your console or PC's storage drive. Whew!

June 11, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

A World War I-era soldier with a gas mask in Conscript
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Conscript Release Date Brings World War I Survival Horror in July

Catchweight and Team17 have announced the Conscript release date, with the harrowing-looking World War I survival horror game launching in July.

June 11, 2024 | 10:21 EDT

A banana from the Steam game Banana
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Why Is a Picture of a Banana So Popular on Steam?

Right now, a game which is literally a picture of a banana and a clicker counter is phenomenally popular on Steam, but why has this happened?

June 11, 2024 | 09:40 EDT

Astronauts celebrating in The Planet Crafter
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The Planet Crafter Sales Reach a Million as Devs Announce Summer Break

Miju Games has revealed that The Planet Crafter sales have topped one million in the two-year period since the game's Early Access launch.

June 11, 2024 | 09:06 EDT

Artwork for Resident Evil Village, which shows Ethan and a monster
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Resident Evil Village Sales Top 10 Million Around the World

Capcom has revealed that Resident Evil Village sales have topped 10 million around the world, which is a very solid foundation for the next game.

June 11, 2024 | 08:03 EDT