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EA Sports FC 24: The New Football Game on the Block
EA Sports has announced that its new football game, EA Sports FC 24, will be released in July of this year. According to insider Tom Henderson, the full reveal of the new game is set for July 12 or 13, though this date is subject to change.
EA CEO Wilson "thrilled" with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor sales, but gamers frustrated with technical issues
EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently discussed the performance of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, an action-adventure game released on April 28 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Wilson claims that the game has already sold millions of copies, far exceeding the company's expectations.
Bug in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor causing pre-order bonus loss
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, an action-adventure game released by Electronic Arts on April 28, 2023, has been causing players to become frustrated due to a bug that causes them to lose their pre-order bonuses. One player complained on the company's official website, claiming that they had lost their Hermit lightsaber components after pre-ordering the game.
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Swings Solo on PlayStation 5
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is now available for individual purchase on PlayStation 5 for fans of the web-slinging superhero. Sony made the announcement earlier this week, and the game is now available on the PlayStation Store for 59.99 euros.
Mark Your Calendars: Xbox Games Showcase Set to Dazzle on June 11
Microsoft has just announced that the highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase will air on Sunday, June 11 at 7 p.m. German time. Gamers can tune in for an early look at the future of Xbox, PC, and Game Pass offerings. This highly anticipated event will highlight the creative talent behind some of the world's most popular gaming franchises.
Capcom Aims for a Knockout with 10 Million Street Fighter 6 Sales Goal
Capcom has set lofty goals for Street Fighter 6, with president Haruhiro Tsujimoto announcing plans to sell 10 million copies. Tsujimoto expressed confidence in meeting this ambitious goal in a recent interview with Famitsu, citing the company's experience in digital sales and the game's broad appeal.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Leaked - A Flood of Spoilers Incoming
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been leaked in its entirety just two weeks before its official release date of May 12. What began with a few people receiving the Collector's Edition early has resulted in a massive influx of people playing and streaming the game.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition: A Decade of Delays?
Microsoft's potential acquisition of Activision Blizzard has hit a major stumbling block, with the British Competition and Marketing Authority (CMA) announcing last week that it was blocking the deal. The CMA is concerned about the potential negative impact on competition in the rapidly growing cloud gaming market, which could lead to fewer options for UK gamers.
EA and Respawn Promise Fixes for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PC Performance Woes
Electronic Arts (EA) and Respawn Entertainment have addressed publicly the performance issues plaguing the PC version of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Since its release, the game has been plagued by numerous bugs on both consoles and PC, with performance issues being particularly noticeable on the latter.
Jedi: Survivor's Rocky Start: PC Gamers Facing a Galactic-Sized Mess
The force may not be strong with this one – at least, not yet. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is finally out, but if you're a PC gamer, you might want to put your lightsaber away for the time being. With a "Mixed" rating on Steam and 3,922 reviews, only 41% of which are positive, it appears that the dark side has taken over the PC version of the game.
A Tale of Two Hyrules: Comparing Maps of Zelda's Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild
Journalist Stephen Totilo recently revealed on Twitter a fascinating comparison between the game worlds of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. With journalists around the world recently granted access to a short segment of Tears of the Kingdom, Totilo took advantage of the opportunity to examine portions of the game's map and compare them to Hyrule in Breath of the Wild.
Bungie's Legal Victory: Destiny 2 Cheat Seller to Pay $12 Million in Damages
Bungie, the creators of the popular online multiplayer game Destiny 2, has won a lawsuit against Rome-based cheat vendor Mihai Claudiu-Florentin. What is the conclusion? According to TheGamePost, the damages totaled $12 million. VeteranCheats, Claudiu-Florentin's platform, facilitated the sale of cheats that provided players with unfair advantages such as seeing through walls and improved aiming capabilities.
Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Looms as Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Takeover Faces Resistance
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom is concerned that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard will result in a significant price increase for Xbox Game Pass. With both the CMA and the FTC putting up roadblocks to the deal, the gaming community is left to speculate on the consequences of this corporate clash.
Get Ready to Fly: Warner Bros. Games Announces Harry Potter Quidditch Champions
Prepare to soar through the skies on your broomstick, Harry Potter fans! Warner Bros. Games has announced Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a new game that will immerse players in the magical world of Quidditch.
American McGee Tells Fans to Stop Asking About Alice: EA Controls the IP
American McGee, the creator of the popular Alice video game series, has stated that he is getting tired of being asked about the franchise's future. McGee stated on his Patreon page that Electronic Arts (EA) owns the rights to Alice and controls its fate.
Angry Birds Fly to Sega in €706 Million Acquisition Deal
Sonic the Hedgehog is on a mission to conquer the mobile gaming market, thanks to Sega Europe Limited's acquisition of Rovio, the Finnish company best known for its Angry Birds franchise.
Super Success for Super Mario bros.: Movie Breaks Record as Most Successful Game Adaptation Yet!
It's-a me, Josh from NeonLightsMedia, eh.... okay, that doesn't sound as smooth as hoped, regardless, we have some exciting news for all Super Mario Bros. fans out there! The Super Mario Bros. Film is now officially the most successful video game film adaptation of all time.
Call of Duty goes Underground: Microsoft advertises potential Activision Blizzard acquisition in London tube stations
Activision's potential acquisition by Microsoft Blizzard has been making waves in the gaming industry for more than a year, and it appears that the company is going all out with its advertising efforts in order to win the public opinion.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Receives Rating in Korea confirming 2023 Release
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon by FromSoftware has been a long-awaited release in the gaming community, and fans of the series will be pleased to learn that it has been rated in Korea. While no official release date has been set (apart from somewhere in 2023), this is a promising sign that the game will still be released this year.
Microsoft dismisses gamers' antitrust lawsuit over Activision Blizzard takeover as 'implausible'
Microsoft is facing another lawsuit, this time from a group of gamers who are protesting the tech giant's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. While the lawsuit was initially dismissed in March of this year, the group has refilled it with new information that they believe strengthens their case. Microsoft, on the other hand, is skeptical, calling the claims "unsupported and implausible." (Via Reuters)