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The gaming industry is growing at an exponential pace, and it is redefining the entertainment industry. From hi-resolution life-like in-game graphics to virtual reality-ready video games, the gaming industry in the day and age we live in today has shaped into a behemoth to which no other entertainment genre rivals.
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UK’s PS5 Sales Rose Over 98% In January Compared To Last Year
An industry analyst has noted that PlayStation 5 sales have seen a massive upsurge in contrast to last year due to an increase in stocks.
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US Judge Closes The Infamous Switch Joy-Con Drift Lawsuit
An American judge has dismissed the Nintendo Switch lawsuit about the prominent Joy-Con drift issue in the company's favor.
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PlayStation 5 Dominated Japan’s Sales Last Week; Fire Emblem Engage Dethroned
The PlayStation 5 surpassed Nintendo Switch sales during Japan's retail sales last week; Fire Emblem Engage was also dethroned.
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Tomb Raider IP Rights Seemingly Purchased By Amazon For $600 Million
Amazon has acquired the rights to the Tomb Raider IP by Embracer Group for $600 million; the currency is assumed to be USD but not confirmed.
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Sony Cuts Projections For PS VR2 In Half After Pre-Orders Disappoint
After initially projecting PS VR2 to sell 2 million in its first quarter, Sony has halved this to 1 million after disappointing pre-orders.
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Tencent Patents To Automate Live Game Stream Commentary Using AI
Tencent has published a patent that explores the prospect of automating commentary using AI technologies in live game streams.
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Call of Duty May Get A Game Mode That Never Ends
Activision has published a new patent that explores the concept of never-ending multiplayer matches, as long as there is a single player.
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Ex-Valve Employees Highlight Various Issues Faced In The Company
Many former Valve employees were interviewed in a new YouTube report that discusses different issues like lack of diversity and more.
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Microsoft Serves Sony Subpoena Requesting Confidential Details
Microsoft has issued Sony with a subpoena demanding the giant conglomerate to reveal appropriate business details in light of the FTC trial.
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Halo Infinite Creative Director Joseph Staten Departs From 343 Industries
As reported by Bloomberg, Halo Infinite creative director Joseph Staten is departing from the studio to go back to work at Xbox Publishing.
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Ex-Halo Infinite Devs Criticize Microsoft’s Leadership Amid Critical Layoffs
Former Halo developers under the Microsoft gaming division have criticized the company for the current state of Halo Infinite.
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Nintendo Seemingly Negotiating With Suppliers For Next Console’s Production
A recent report suggests that Nintendo has entered into negotiations with suppliers concerning the production of its next console.
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European Parliament Ask Devs To “Avoid Designing Games That Feed Addiction”
The European Parliament has voted to focus on many predatory features, such as loot boxes, included in games to target young audiences.
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50% Of All Consoles Sold In France Were Nintendo Switch In 2022
Nintendo Switch has surpassed even more milestones, garnering over 7.1 million sales in France alone, thereby selling like hotcakes.
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Sony Hires Former Apple Executive To Improve PlayStation Store
Sony has reportedly hired the ex-Apple executive, Ben King, to actively work towards improving and developing the PlayStation Store.
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Twitch Streamer Says Square Enix Offered 70% Less Than Her Quote For Forspoken Content
Twitch streamer Milady Confetti says that Square Enix reached out and offered her 70% less of what she proposed to produce Forspoken content.
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Dominated Japan’s Retail Sales In 2022
The open-world Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, have shattered all expectations, looming over Japan's retail sales charts in 2022.
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Nine Out Of Every Ten Video Games Sold Were Digital In The UK Last Year
The ERA said that nine out of every ten games sold last year in the UK were digital, meaning 89.5% of game sales are digital downloads.
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80% Of Horizon Forbidden West European Sales Weren’t Bundled With PS5
The industry analyst Christopher Dring has dispelled a popular rumor; the majority of Horizon Forbidden West sales were not part of a bundle.
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Prominent Forza Horizon 5 Devs Quit To Form AAA Studio Maverick Games
Various notable Playground Games devs behind Forza Horizon 5 have left to create a new AAA-sized company, Maverick Games.
