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Anthem – BioWare Initially Considered Free-to-Play Model; Microtransactions, Post-Launch Content Addressed

Anthem – BioWare Initially Considered Free-to-Play Model; Microtransactions, Post-Launch Content Addressed

"It just wasn’t a direction that the company was moving in," says BioWare's Jonathan Warner.

PlayStation Now Generated More Revenue in 2018 than Xbox Game Pass and Origin Access

PlayStation Now Generated More Revenue in 2018 than Xbox Game Pass and Origin Access

PS Now earned $143 million in 2018.

“The Capability That We Have as a First Party Organization Will Continue to Get Bigger” – Xbox Boss

“The Capability That We Have as a First Party Organization Will Continue to Get Bigger” – Xbox Boss

"What we have right now is so different than the position we’ve been in in the last five years," says Phil Spencer.

CrossCode Update 1.0.3 Adds New Quests, Last Minute Heroes Guild Now Open

CrossCode Update 1.0.3 Adds New Quests, Last Minute Heroes Guild Now Open

New Game+ and Arena modes also planned for release in April.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sells Over 5 Million Units in U.S.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sells Over 5 Million Units in U.S.

Nintendo of America thanks fans for their "strong support" of the fighter.

PS4 Worldwide Shipments Cross 94 Million Units

PS4 Worldwide Shipments Cross 94 Million Units

On track to hit Sony's 17.5 million shipments forecast for the financial year.

At Least One Major Unannounced Nintendo Switch Title Is Slated For Release In FY 2019

At Least One Major Unannounced Nintendo Switch Title Is Slated For Release In FY 2019

Nintendo claims they've got an unannounced title's release up their sleeve for FY 2019, and that it's something that will please a lot of people.

Nintendo Switch Online Hits 8 Million Subscribers

Nintendo Switch Online Hits 8 Million Subscribers

"We are working on continuing to expand the service offerings," says Nintendo.

World War Z Trailer is Another Mess of Zombies

World War Z Trailer is Another Mess of Zombies

The horde's "dynamic swarm simulation" is on full display in this new trailer.

Mortal Kombat 11 Gear is Cosmetic-Only, Augments Affect Gameplay

Mortal Kombat 11 Gear is Cosmetic-Only, Augments Affect Gameplay

NetherRealm's Ed Boon also says microtransactions will not include loot boxes.

Anthem Public Demo – BioWare Prepared For “More Server Capacity” Than Anticipated

Anthem Public Demo – BioWare Prepared For “More Server Capacity” Than Anticipated

However, BioWare's Chad Robertson confirms that predicting player numbers "is very difficult."

Over 50% Of Switch Owners Own PS4, Over 40% Own Xbox One – NPD Group

Over 50% Of Switch Owners Own PS4, Over 40% Own Xbox One – NPD Group

People are purchasing the Switch as an addition, not a replacement.

Kingdom Hearts 3’s First Week Shipment In Japan Was 870,000 Units

Kingdom Hearts 3’s First Week Shipment In Japan Was 870,000 Units

It seems that both Kingdom Hearts 3 and Resident Evil 2 had healthy first week shipments and sell through rates.

Nintendo Looking At Adding More Services To Nintendo Switch Online To Make It More Appealing – Report

Nintendo Looking At Adding More Services To Nintendo Switch Online To Make It More Appealing – Report

Anything that can make it better than what it is right now is fine by me.

Shenmue 3 English Voice Acting Is 80-90% Complete

Shenmue 3 English Voice Acting Is 80-90% Complete

We also get a new video of the actors recording in the studio.

Mario Kart Tour Delayed To Summer 2019

Mario Kart Tour Delayed To Summer 2019

Much like most Nintendo mobile games, this one too got delayed.

Sony Sending Beta Testing Invites For PS4 Update 6.50

Sony Sending Beta Testing Invites For PS4 Update 6.50

They’re already promising no new features for this one, so pack it up.

Nintendo Slashes Forecast For 3DS For This Financial Year In Wake Of Underperformance

Nintendo Slashes Forecast For 3DS For This Financial Year In Wake Of Underperformance

The 3DS is well and truly at the end of its life now.

Octopath Traveler Sold 1.08 Million Units Outside of Japan

Octopath Traveler Sold 1.08 Million Units Outside of Japan

The HD-2D throwback RPG seems to have done tremendously well.

Poor First Half Of The Year Contributed To Nintendo Switch Missing 20 Million Shipments Target, Says Analyst

Poor First Half Of The Year Contributed To Nintendo Switch Missing 20 Million Shipments Target, Says Analyst

Nintendo relies primarily on first party hits to drive sales, and their absence was sorely missed for the first half of the year.