04-06-2021, 07:46 PM | #14281 | |
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The ESA announced that this year's digital E3 event will take place from June 12-15.
In regards to the Big 3, both Nintendo and Microsoft have committed to holding an online press conference for the event while Sony's status is currently unknown. The ESA is also currently planning for the return of crowds and in-person booths for next year's E3. Quote:
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04-09-2021, 06:44 PM | #14282 | |
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According to a report from Bloomberg, Naughty Dog is currently working on a remake of The Last of Us 1 for the PS5.
It was also reported that this is part of a new strategy by Sony to mainly focus on just developing and releasing "blockbuster" status games from their studios for the PS5. This new strategy reportedly has led to a lot of grumbling and complaints behind the scenes since it means a lot less focus and approval for smaller and diverse projects. One internal division has already disbanded and Sony Bend studio recently saw a wave of departures over this issue. Quote:
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04-12-2021, 07:50 PM | #14283 |
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* Sega is currently rumored to be working on a remaster of Sonic Colors for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch with a rumored 2021 release date.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...s-625663.phtml * Based on recent court documents from the on-going Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit, Epic Games is currently estimated to lose around $330 million in revenues just from the money spent on guarantees for timed exclusives for their Epic Games Store. This estimate covers a time period of 2019 to at least 2027 based on Apple's estimates of when the EGS will finally become profitable or break even. Epic currently is claiming that their estimates have their Epic Games Store becoming profitable by 2023. https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...e-625709.phtml * According to a report from VGC, Sony is currently in the process of starting a new mobile games division with plans to release mobile games based on Playstation properties within the next 3-5 years. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/...war-to-mobile/ https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...e-625683.phtml |
04-17-2021, 05:13 PM | #14284 |
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Amazon cancels it's Lord of the Rings MMORPG that was in the works.
They were working with China's Leyou Technologies Holdings. But, they were bought out by Tencent Holdings back in December. Since then, Amazon and Tencent were unable to come to terms. https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-...e-rings-mmorpg |
04-17-2021, 08:28 PM | #14285 | |
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Square Enix is currently debunking rumors of them being in recent talks with other companies regarding them potentially being sold off to a new owner.
The source of the rumor is from a recent report from Bloomberg that stated several companies have shown interest in purchasing Square Enix. Quote:
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04-18-2021, 04:20 PM | #14286 |
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How did it slip by me that Spelunkey 1&2 were coming to switch this summer?
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04-19-2021, 07:19 PM | #14287 |
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Following the online backlash over Sony's announcement of them shutting down the PS3, PS Vita, and PSP stores on the Playstation Store this summer, the company recently announced they have changed their minds and the PS3 and Vita stores will remain on the Playstatiion Store for the "foreseeable future."
https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04...ue-operations/ Last edited by Emperor Smeat; 04-19-2021 at 10:05 PM. Reason: Correction: Only PSP store is shutting down for the moment |
04-19-2021, 09:40 PM | #14288 |
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ps vita and ps3 stores are staying open. PSP is still shutting down.
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04-20-2021, 07:38 AM | #14289 |
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Big backlash because Ps3 and PS4 would become bricks on digital content purchased when the CMOS battery died.
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04-20-2021, 09:39 AM | #14290 |
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Not just digital games. All games. Once the CMOS dies, and if the console can't connect to the network at least once after replacing the battery in order to update, it can't play disc based games either.
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04-22-2021, 08:56 AM | #14291 |
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I thought the PS3 would still be able to play the disc based games?
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04-22-2021, 09:27 AM | #14292 |
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Depends how the copy protection is set up. If it is required to "call home" to ANY network, Sony included, then any game with that type of function would become unplayable, literally.
Its the equivalent of a program on a computer needing a subscription-based license. You pay for it, say once annually, but it still has to "check in" every so often to ensure the product is legit. Most often happens with stolen of "volume licensed" version of Windows. Nerds getting their first jobs think they can yoink the OS and start applying it to older machines to sell on the side, but after 30 days, it will be invalidated. |
04-23-2021, 12:39 AM | #14293 |
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I'm not sure but I think it may have something to do with how the parts in the PS3 are all "married" together. You can't just hot swap drives easily and instead have to switch out one of the circuit boards from the original drive into the new drive to make it function. The way I understand it is that a lot of the information dealing with the system identifying parts and determining functionality is lost when the CMOS dies. The system is basically reset to an almost "pre-factory" setting when you replace the CMOS. In order to restore the systems full functionality it has to connect to the network at least once in order to run updates that will restore everything, including the ability for the system to communicate properly with the disc drive. Otherwise you basically just end up with a fancy paperweight.
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04-23-2021, 12:49 AM | #14294 | |
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I remember when I finally located my glorious properly cracked version of Windows 10. Immediately put it onto a flash drive never to be written upon again. Have used it so many times now lol. Not that you can't get Windows 10 for free anyways but then you're stuck with that pesky damn "uwu authenticate me senpai" watermark and who the hell wants to deal with that shit forever? Not this guy, that's who. |
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04-27-2021, 07:29 PM | #14295 |
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Not sure how bungie fucked up their transmog system so bad. Disappointing because Destiny had some of the coolest armor designs of any game, and I was very much looking forward to using so.e of the older sets again.
Leviathan Prestige armor plus Black Armory Legacy shader equals HOT SEX. |
05-03-2021, 06:02 PM | #14296 |
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Sony announced they have recently signed a partnership deal with Discord to integrate Discord's chat services into PSN. Sony also announced that this new integration chat service for PSN is currently planned to arrive by early 2020. As part of the deal, Sony also recently purchased a minority ownership share in Discord.
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05-04-2021, 07:58 AM | #14297 |
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Let's see how well they roll it out. Their UI has been shit.
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05-04-2021, 06:13 PM | #14298 | |
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For those that follow video game websites, Giant Bomb is currently in the process of a major shakeup behind-the-scenes with 3 of their longest tenured members leaving after this week.
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05-10-2021, 06:15 PM | #14299 | |
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According to a report from Bloomberg, Sony is currently expecting their on-going supply issues for the PS5 to last into 2022.
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05-11-2021, 06:49 PM | #14300 |
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* EA announced that this year's EA Play Live press conference will be taking place on July 22nd.
https://twitter.com/EA/status/1392147491915763719 * Based on a recent financial report, Ubisoft have once again delayed the release of their upcoming Skull & Bones game until at least early 2022 and as late as early 2023. https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...3-628923.phtml * Dotemu studio and LucasFilm Games announced that they are currently working on a remake of classic SNES game Zombies Ate My Neighbors for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The game will be part of a combo pack that also includes a remake of Ghoul Patrol and will arrive on June 29th for $14.99. Debut trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbsreeNpBHo https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...r-628850.phtml |
05-12-2021, 07:02 PM | #14301 | |
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Valve is currently rumored to be working on plans to develop games for the console market again based on a recent tease by the company's president Gabe Newell.
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05-13-2021, 10:17 AM | #14302 |
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Hoping Skull and Bones is being delayed so it can be made into a full on pirate mmo like Sea of Thieves, rather than just ship combat.
Sea of Thieves is okay but I'm not a fan of the art style. |
05-13-2021, 11:10 AM | #14303 |
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2022 is what I heard back on Tuesday.
They're still trying to figure out how it's gonna play. |
05-14-2021, 09:04 AM | #14304 | |
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05-21-2021, 12:23 AM | #14305 | |
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Deep Silver recently announced a new game in the TimeSplitters is currently in development and they have reformed Free Radical studios to be its developer.
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05-25-2021, 02:03 AM | #14306 |
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* Square Enix is currently rumored to be debuting a new Final Fantasy game at next month's E3 event. The game is rumored to be titled "Final Fantasy Origin", an action RPG style game and as a spinoff to the first Final Fantasy game, Team Ninja as its developer, and exclusive to the PS5 with plans for PC release in the future.
https://www.fanbyte.com/news/rumor-s...ntasy-spinoff/ https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...1-630116.phtml * Netflix is currently rumored to be working on plans to reenter the gaming market, according to The Information. It was reported that the company is currently in the process of hiring a new executive for a non-specific gaming division but its not known if this division will be involved in actual game development or something similar in the past where they offered game rentals. https://www.theinformation.com/artic...d-game-efforts https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...y-630079.phtml * Sega is currently rumored to be working on a collection set for Sonic's 30th anniversary this year based on a recent French retailer leak. https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...e-630078.phtml |
05-25-2021, 10:12 AM | #14307 |
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The Normandy has been added to No Man's Sky as a Frigate.
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05-25-2021, 11:18 AM | #14308 |
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Never played it, but that's fucking awesome
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05-25-2021, 12:47 PM | #14309 |
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Sony State of Play coming this Thursday with the focus being on Horizon: Forbidden West. 14 of the 20 minutes will be dedicated to gameplay footage.
And god dammit, there better be a release date. |
05-25-2021, 07:25 PM | #14310 | |
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Valve is currently rumored to be working on a new portable PC gaming device according to Ars Technica.
This portable is rumored to be a Switch-like PC and would run off the Linux operating system. Also currently rumored to be named SteamPAL. Quote:
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05-25-2021, 07:54 PM | #14311 |
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05-28-2021, 07:43 PM | #14312 |
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Far Cry 6 has weaponized the Macarena.
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05-29-2021, 11:15 AM | #14313 |
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Dying Light 2 comes out in December; about fookin' time!
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06-02-2021, 07:21 PM | #14314 |
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No Man's Sky releases another big update that adds some major visual improvements and effects, the ability to tame and ride flying creatures and more QOL improvements.
All for free. Again. Gee whiz, they must be hemorrhaging money, because all the other companies say they HAVE to charge thousands of dollars worth in micro transactions to stay profitable. And there's no way they'd lie about that. Never. |
06-07-2021, 10:04 PM | #14315 |
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Looking forward to E3 next week. I think a lot of companies held back last year,due to the uncertainty with the pandemic, so I expect they'll want to make up for it with some big announcements.
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06-09-2021, 07:17 PM | #14316 |
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Somehow had no idea about this game despite it coming out this month. Super hyped as I read all those R.A. Salvatore books when I was younger. |
06-10-2021, 09:58 PM | #14317 |
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LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO
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06-13-2021, 11:13 PM | #14318 |
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Strong showing for xbox/Bethesda. 27 of the 30 games shown will be available for game pass on day one. Nothing in all of gaming can touch that service. It's so good.
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06-13-2021, 11:32 PM | #14319 |
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Surprised there's nothing here about the annual "let's piss on the industry while we show some games" video from Devolver.
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06-14-2021, 12:01 AM | #14320 |
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Nothing seemed that interesting besides Trek to Yomi. In fact I think the indie games shown at the other showcases so far looked cooler.
Was hoping for Hotline Miami 3, but no dice. |