[ad_1] Universal Studios’ theme park in Japan tentatively reopened to visitors on June 8th, but that doesn’t mean its upcoming Super Nintendo World section will be open on time. NHK says company has indefinitely delayed the Nintendo area’s debut after originally intending to fling the gates open in late July. It won’t surprise you to […]
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Hit indie game ‘Disco Elysium’ is being turned into a TV series
[ad_1] Disco Elysium has been a critical hit in the game world, and now it’s poised to reach a wider audience. Developer ZA/UM and production house Dj2 Entertainment have unveiled plans for a TV series based on the detective RPG. It’s still very early and doesn’t have a distributor or even a writing team, but […]
Microsoft document leak suggests a cheaper next-gen Xbox is coming
[ad_1] The rumors of Microsoft producing a lower-end counterpart to the Xbox Series X just got some support. The Verge reports that a leaked Microsoft document from this month makes multiple references to “Lockhart,” a budget (and possibly cloud-oriented) console for those content with 1080p gaming. The file makes multiple references to the Xbox Series […]
‘Marvel’s Avengers’ will pit the superheroes against MODOK
[ad_1] MODOK was previously known as George Tarleton, a founding member of AIM. Kamala Khan, one of the game’s main characters, suspects that tech corporation is experimenting on Inhumans such as herself, and sets out to bring the truth to light. During the single-player campaign, you’ll take on hero-specific missions as Kamala (aka Ms. Marvel) […]
Apple set to remove thousands of games from Chinese App Store in license crackdown
[ad_1] Back in February, Apple “reminded” iOS developers in China that they needed to obtain licenses prior to publishing, now the iPhone maker has explicitly said that games without a license by June 30th will be banned and removed from the local App Store. This could have far-reaching implications on the gaming industry in the […]
Epic removed police cars from ‘Fortnite’
[ad_1] The broader game industry has endorsed the Black Lives Matter cause, including a message in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and temporary shutdowns of GTA Online and Red Dead Online. Epic appears to be taking a milder approach with Fortnite, acknowledging the outrage without explicitly advocating for a cause. The company previously stressed that […]
‘Crash Bandicoot 4’ will be revealed tomorrow at 11AM ET
[ad_1] The Crash Bandicoot series is finally getting a modern sequel — not a remaster or a kart racer. Toys for Bob and Activision have announced that they’re revealing Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on June 22nd at 11AM Eastern, including a stream at Summer Game Fest. The teaser video doesn’t say much, but […]
‘Star Wars: Squadrons’ won’t have microtransactions or constant add-ons
[ad_1] EA and Motive stressed that Star Wars: Squadrons would let you earn everything through gameplay, but it’s now clear that you won’t even have to consider paying more — because you can’t. In addition to Motive’s Mitch Dyer confirming that there won’t be microtransactions, the studio’s Ian Frazier has told Game Informer that Squadrons […]
‘Lost in Random’ is Tim Burton-like adventure game about dice
[ad_1] EA’s next-gen game lineup includes more than just sports updates and spiritual sequels. The publisher and Zoink (of Fe fame) have unveiled Lost in Random, an action adventure with an unusual premise. You play Even, a girl in a stop motion-inspired land (think Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas) where everyone’s outcome is decided […]
EA is bringing ‘Skate’ back
[ad_1] Yes, after years of rumors (not to mention near-constant fan demand), it’s finally happening: there’s a new Skate game in the works. There’s nothing to show at this stage (you’re looking at Skate 3 above). It’s “really early,” as the team explains. This does put the speculation to rest, though, and it’s safe to […]