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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has stated that the Nintendo Switch will not be getting a price increase "at this point," despite the higher costs to produce the hardware, as the company wishes to "avoid pricing people out." Speaking to Nikkei Asia, Furukawa said Nintendo has no plans to adjust the price of the Switch to "offset rising production and shipping costs," and these comments follow Meta's decision to raise the price of the Meta Quest 2 by $100 as "the costs to make and ship [Meta's] products have been on the rise." "We're not considering [a price increase] at this point, for two reasons," Furukawa said. "In order to offer unique entertainment to a wide range of customers, we want to avoid pricing people out. Our competition is the variety of entertainment in the world, and we always think about pricing in terms of the value of the fun we offer. "Our products also include software. Nintendo ...

Following PUBG: Battlegrounds officially going free-to-play on January 12, 2022, parent company Krafton has revealed that it has consistently seen a "steady inflow of more than 80,000 new users per day." The figures were detailed in Krafton's preliminary earnings announcement for the first half of 2022, where it also shared that "average revenue per user (ARPU) across all platforms increased more than 20% QoQ." It also noted that international markets outside of South Korea accounted for 94% of PUBG's revenue during Q2 2022. PUBG Mobile has also been performing well for Krafton, as it currently ranks "second in sales among global mobile games" and helped drive the company's mobile business revenue to $550.7 million. The earnings announcement also discussed some of Krafton's upcoming games, including Unknown World's new IP that is set in a "sci-fi world that features imaginative turn-based gameplay," Striking Distance St...

In the opening moments of Obscurant, I don’t immediately understand why what seems to be a typical top-down adventure game is placed on a grid. Why every step the android-like, amnesiac protagonist takes through the desolate sand of the first desert area feels laborious and rhythmic, as if they have to pause and think before each one. Then, I meet the “Little Round Guys.” They are strange, robotic little creatures, not unlike the most basic machine enemies in Nier: Automata in shape. They walk back and forth in a pattern – two steps in one direction, then back two steps the way they came, then repeat. After a few cycles of this, they pause in the middle of their path to recharge for five beats, before lighting up again and resuming their pattern. If they see an enemy, aka me, they give chase. They are faster than me and will always catch me. Which is, immediately, where the grid and my character’s hesitant stepping motion clicks into place. When I make a move, they do too. Each s...

This afternoon, Nintendo of America posted a tweet about Nintendo Switch Sports' latest in-game rewards. The tweet has received just over 700 likes as of this writing. A few hours earlier, Nintendo of America posted a tweet about Nintendo Switch Sports' secret Legend difficulty mode. The tweet has received over 17 thousand likes as of this writing. Same game, much different story. Why did we see two entirely different reactions to a pair of posts about the same game? It's simple: One was just your standard, scheduled promotional tweet, and the other featured the return of one of the most feared men in Nintendo history: Matt. Interested in a tougher challenge in #NintendoSwitchSports ? Try entering ZR + R + A or ZL + L + → on the difficulty select screen. pic.twitter.com/UI62lApxvw — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 12, 2022 Matt is the Mii computer opponent seen on the right in the image above. He's the secret Legendary opponent you can face in Ni...

If you missed the days of open-world arcade racing, get ready for Wreckreation, a new racer from veterans behind games like Need for Speed and Burnout. As announced during today’s THQ Nordic showcase, Wreckreation is a new arcade racing game set in a 400 square kilometers (~155 square miles) world where you can design your own crazy race tracks for you and your friends to drive on. While fans of racing, drifting, and crashing will find plenty of things to do in MixWorld, the true appeal lies in creating ginormous race tracks full of loops, spirals, traps, and more. Design tracks yourself or together with friends online before trying out each other’s courses. Along with the huge world, players will be able to customize their cars with personal paint jobs, wheels, decals, and more. And with a radio station with 16 channels and Spotify integration, you’ll be able to listen to your favorite tunes while causing mayhem. Wreckreation was announced alongside a revival of the Alone in th...

Alone in the Dark, the classic survival horror series, returns courtesy of Pieces Interactive. As announced during today’s THQ showcase, the publisher is reviving Alone in the Dark after acquiring the franchise from Atari SA in 2018. Described as a “love letter” to the original series, Alone in the Dark once again follows private investigator Edward Carnby as he dives into Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally fatigued. Alongside Edward, players will also play as Emily Hartwood, the niece of the manor’s missing owner. Each character will experience the events of the game from a unique perspective. Check out the first trailer below. Alone in the Dark will tell a new, original story but still reimagine elements of the 90s survival horror video game including characters, places, and themes from the original. You'll fight through horrifying monsters while solving puzzles and exploring Derceto Manor at your peril. During a briefing with media, the developers revealed that one im...

THQ Nordic presented a new digital showcase today full of new trailers and some surprise announcements. Alongside a new Alone in the Dark, THQ announced several new games across different genres including racing, RTS, and more. Check out everything announced during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase below. New Alone in the Dark Announced A brand new Alone in the Dark survival horror game is on the way. Developed by Pieces Interactive and the writer of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA, Alone in the Dark is a love letter to the original Alone in the Dark, telling a brand-new story in this Southern Gothic horror. Tempest Rising Announced A new real-time strategy game utilizing next-gen graphics and RPG-elements. Take up arms in the war between the GDF and Tempest Royal Dynasty. Battle in campaigns set on highly-detailed planets and control your troops while making decisions that will affect the outcome of the war. Wreckreation Announced A new arcade racer from ex-developers of...

A veteran Capcom producer who worked on several Resident Evil Games is leaving the company after 27 years to join Chinese mobile game developer and tech firm NetEase Games. Hiroyuki Kobayashi announced the career shift in a tweet (below) , in which he confirmed his new role as a producer at NetEase and said more details would follow at a later date. pic.twitter.com/o2xyR2X4YP — 小林裕幸 (@HiroKobaP) August 12, 2022 "After serving 27 years with gratitude, I have departed from Capcom on March 31, 2022, and will officially be joining NetEase Games as a producer," Kobayashi said. "I will strive to continuously create more enjoyable entertainment experiences for everyone at this new company, in this new era." Kobayashi started at Capcom in 1995 and was a programmer on the first two Resident Evil games, a planner for the original Dino Crisis, and producer on the original Devil May Cry. He was also a producer on Resident Evil Remake, Resident Evil 4, Killer 7, and D...

The anti-cheating legal battle prompted by Bungie has escalated as cheats company AimJunkies has accused the Destiny 2 developer's actions of being "ridiculous and absurd". As reported on Torrentfreak , AimJunkies has denied that its Destiny 2 cheats are illegal or harmful and that Bungie has taken on a "bully mentality" because it is incapable of governing its own players. Bungie filed the lawsuit last year, saying that AimJunkies violated its copyright laws by producing cheats, but the case was dismissed in May as U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Zilly said there wasn't enough evidence to prove any copyright infringements. Bungie then reworked the accusation, however, and another complaint was filed a few weeks later. "We believe Bungie and their counsel apparently believe the more s**t you throw at the wall, the greater the possibility of something sticking with the court, no matter how ridiculous or absurd it is in the real world." "...

The inevitable PS5 SSD deal has arrived. We'll admit, we absolutely love to find the best deals on these drives because we just think they're such a great bit of kit, and our favourite PS5 SSD is the WD_BLACK SN850. The 1TB model is now under £100 on Amazon and you'd be mad not to snap this one right up. And because it's still ridiculously hot, we're still running our best deals on fans that you can find right now, get your hands on one now to stay cool during this second heatwave. We've got some more great PS5 deals, and of course, Modern Warfare 2 pre-orders are still at £59.95 , and those of you that snap this deal up will get special early access to the open beta. TL;DR - Our Favourite UK Deals Right Now Big Savings on The Perfect PS5 SSD W/Heatsink Beat the Heat With These Deals on Fans Modern Warfare Pre-Orders at £59.95 Today's Best PS5 Deals Random Deals Up to £60 off These Gaming Headsets Yazoo Milk Drink 10 Pack for £5 (was £10.9...

The upcoming Victorian-style fantasy game Nightingale has been delayed. A statement from developer Inflexion Games posted to Twitter revealed that Nightingale has been delayed until “early 2023” in order to upgrade to Unreal Engine 5. Unfortunately, no specific release date has yet been set. “We’ve made the difficult decision to delay Nightingale’s Early Access release to the first half of 2023,” Inflexion revealed. “We’ll have more news on specific timing at a later stage.” An update on our Early Access release pic.twitter.com/LLFLCP3f6h — Nightingale (@PlayNightingale) August 11, 2022 The delay to Nightingale’s early access release has been made for two very good reasons. “The first is an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5,” the studio revealed. “After reviewing the potential UE5 has to offer, we decided on upgrading now rather than waiting until after release.” “Secondly, Inflexion Games is committed to delivering the best possible experience and fulfilling the promise of what...

One of my favourite gaming events each year is BitSummit. Held in Kyoto, it sees developers from all over Japan - and indeed, the world - descend upon the former capital to showcase what they’re working on. This year saw the return of a physical show, and I spent two full days playing games on the show floor. Even so, there was too much for one person to tackle, so what follows is a selection of the games that most jumped out at me, with apologies to the projects I didn’t get to. Oh, and I should also note that I’m not including games that have already been released - upcoming titles only. Cursed to Golf Developer: Chuhai Labs | Platforms: PC, Consoles | Release Date: August 18, 2022 This one only just squeaks in, as it’s due to be released on August 18. Coming from a small team at Kyoto-based Chuhai Labs - a brand of Vitei Backroom - it sees the unlikely pairing of the roguelike genre and golf. The twist, however, is that the player is in golf purgatory and must get through 18 in...

It’s official – MultiVersus Season 1 will launch on August 15, 2022. A statement via Twitter confirmed the new release date for the Warner Bros. online platform fighter, along with details of a new Battle Pass. “We’re excited to announce Season 1 will begin on August 15 with a brand-new Battle Pass for you to earn in-game rewards!” the statement reveals. “We can also confirm Morty will join the character roster on August 23 as part of Season 1. We look forward to sharing more in the coming weeks!” We’re excited to announce Season 1 will begin on August 15 with a brand-new Battle Pass for you to earn in-game rewards! We can also confirm Morty will join the character roster on August 23 as part of Season 1. We look forward to sharing more in the coming weeks! #MultiVersus — MultiVersus (@multiversus) August 11, 2022 Obviously, the other big news here is that Morty (of Rick & Morty fame) will finally make his way into the game as a playable character on August 23. That’s ...

Thunderful CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson has stepped down following the company’s $2.1 million loss. According to GamesIndustry.biz the CEO, who held the position since the group first formed in 2019, is stepping down in order to take on a new role in the company’s games division. Meanwhile, former CFO Anders Maiqvist has taken over until a new full-time CEO is found. The original Thunderful was founded in 2017 by Sigurgeirsson, Bergsala Holding, and Klaus Lyngeled before merging with Bergsala in 2019 to form Thunderful Group. The company is known for the SteamWorld franchise which was developed by subsidiary Image & Form and includes SteamWorld Dig, its sequel, and SteamWorld Heist. But Sigurgeirsson’s decision to take a back seat comes after a turbulent time at the company which saw Thunderful make a net loss of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, with operating profit down 62.1%. Sigurgeirsson attributed the loss to “significant currency effects,” as well as other...

The internet can't get enough of the latest promo video for Forspoken, the upcoming action RPG from Square Enix and Luminous Productions. However, it's not the most positive reception, as people are poking fun at the new trailer by making parodies of it. It all started when the official Forspoken Twitter account posted a new ad for the game . The promo shows snippets of gameplay, featuring a voiceover from the protagonist, Frey. Many people on the internet are finding the dialogue incredibly campy, with the most-liked reply to Forspoken's original post saying, "This game looks beautiful and the gameplay looks crazy but boy do I bet that the story/dialogue will get on my nerves." Here's what the ad has the main character saying: "So let me get this straight. I'm somewhere that's not what I would call Earth… I'm seeing freaking dragons… And… Oh yeah, I'm talking to a cuff. Yeah okay, that is something I do now. I do magic, kill jacked-...

The release of Atlus’s newest game Soul Hackers 2 is just around the corner, and today they announced a slew of DLC that will be available upon the game’s launch, including a full bonus story, in a new trailer . Atlus games are known for their costume packs that pull inspiration from their previous games, and Soul Hackers 2 is no different. Players can deck their party members out in outfits from Persona 4, Persona 5, Shin Megami Tensei IV, or, in true Atlus fashion, fashionable swimsuits. There will also be battle music from the aforementioned games included as well Save humanity in style with the Soul Hackers 2 DLC! ✨ 6 Outfit Packs 😈 8 Exclusive Demons 💥 DLC Story: The Lost Numbers ⬆️ Booster Item Pack pic.twitter.com/djfq2uzTn8 — Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) August 10, 2022 In an even more exciting turn, the day one DLC will feature a bonus story arc called The Lost Numbers. This arc includes Nana, a freelance Devil Summoner in search of her dad. Nana's ar...

Nope, Elden Ring definitely isn’t on Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft has confirmed that, while some users saw Elden Ring appear on Xbox Cloud Gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass, it was just a bug that has now been fixed. “If you’ve seen Elden Ring and other games appear as if they might be playable on Xbox Cloud Gaming or Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft says this is a bug and it has rolled out a fix,” said The Verge editor Tom Warren via Twitter . if you’ve seen Elden Ring and other games appear as if they might be playable on Xbox Cloud Gaming or Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft says this is a bug and it has rolled out a fix pic.twitter.com/cnYuANBaBo — Tom Warren (@tomwarren) August 10, 2022 Several games including Elden Ring, GTA V, and Soul Hackers 2 appeared on store pages and an ad promoting Xbox Cloud Gaming earlier today. But while many speculated that this meant an Xbox Game Pass debut for the titles, it looks as though it was all an unintended mistake. “We're aware of a bug that i...

While many will remember the 90s as the decade of Furbies, Friends, and furiously loud grunge music, it was also an extraordinary decade for great board games . Two things happened that changed the face of gaming forever: the advent of collectable card games and the import of wholly fresh design ideas from Germany. We’ve covered those two things in the first two items of this list of iconic games from the 1990s, but keep reading and you’ll find there were a whole lot more revolutionary ideas in the offing. Magic: the Gathering Where else to start than with the game that started the collectable card craze and revolutionized games and game stores in the nineties? There was a time when almost every role-playing and board gaming club switched to playing Magic: the Gathering. And it’s easy to see why with the lure of finding powerful rare cards in hidden packs, planning a deck to construct around them and thrilling to the mix of random draw and strategic combinations during play. It’s ...