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Nintendo is Unlikely to Follow in Sony’s Footsteps to End Physical Game Production, Says Analyst

Nintendo is Unlikely to Follow in Sony’s Footsteps to End Physical Game Production, Says Analyst

"Nintendo is going to be Nintendo, for better and/or worse," said Circana's Mat Piscatella about the company in light of industry trends.

Death Stranding Director is Afraid of the World Going Fully Digital After PlayStation’s Announcement

Death Stranding Director is Afraid of the World Going Fully Digital After PlayStation’s Announcement

"Eventually, even digital data will no longer be owned by individuals on their own initiatives," said Hideo Kojima in social media posts.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Studio Lead Doesn’t Care if Next Project Flops

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Studio Lead Doesn’t Care if Next Project Flops

Despite this, Guillaume Broche doesn't want to end up selling zero copies, however, since that would be a real problem for the studio.

The Alters: Last Variable Trailer Showcases The Many Possibilities for Jan Scientist’s New Mission

The Alters: Last Variable Trailer Showcases The Many Possibilities for Jan Scientist’s New Mission

Blown-up labs, disappearances, technological advancements, and more await in this standalone story with 20 hours of gameplay.

Attack on Titan 3 Gets New Gameplay Trailer And Winter Release Window

Attack on Titan 3 Gets New Gameplay Trailer And Winter Release Window

The new trailer gives us a look at how players can take on Exterior Scouting Missions to get a more self-directed and free-form experience.

Star Wars Eclipse is “Continuing as Planned,” Says Quantic Dream, Despite Recent Strikes

Star Wars Eclipse is “Continuing as Planned,” Says Quantic Dream, Despite Recent Strikes

A studio spokesperson said the project has "the full commitment of its team and all the necessary resources to complete its mission."

PlayStation Announcing the End of Physical Game Releases Resulted in Rise in Stock Prices

PlayStation Announcing the End of Physical Game Releases Resulted in Rise in Stock Prices

The rise in stock price is notable, according to an analyst, since the tech stocks in the Nikkei 225 index have fallen by 1 percent.

The Outer Worlds, Avowed Developer “Deep in Negotiation” With Xbox to Avoid Closure – Rumor [Update]

The Outer Worlds, Avowed Developer “Deep in Negotiation” With Xbox to Avoid Closure – Rumor [Update]

Despite initial reports of its potential closure, Xbox will apparently hold on to Obsidian Entertainment as layoffs loom large.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation May Get Post-Launch DLC That Continues the Story – Rumor

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation May Get Post-Launch DLC That Continues the Story – Rumor

Updates to the Epic Games Store Listing for Revelation reveals mentions of a Premium Story Pass, hinting at INTERmission-style DLCs.

Metroid Ravenous Might be a New Side-Scrolling Entry in the Franchise – Rumor

Metroid Ravenous Might be a New Side-Scrolling Entry in the Franchise – Rumor

The existence of a game dubbed Metroid Ravenous was revealed thanks to an errant publishing of Brazil's Official Gazette of the Union.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Release Date Has Been Moved Up to September 4th

Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Release Date Has Been Moved Up to September 4th

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now slated to come out just a day after Rebel Wolves' open-world RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker hits stores.

Former 2K Games President Joins Ubisoft’s Creative House 2 as Its New General Manager

Former 2K Games President Joins Ubisoft’s Creative House 2 as Its New General Manager

Known for his work on Borderlands and Mafia, Christoph Hartmann will be in charge of the teams behind the Tom Clancy's brand.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Showcases Tomb Raiding and Investigative Gameplay Ahead of Launch

The Blood of Dawnwalker Showcases Tomb Raiding and Investigative Gameplay Ahead of Launch

This one’s a tad spoilery but still worth a look if you can’t wait to learn more about the history of the setting, Vale Sangora.

Xbox Testing the Ability to Convert Game Discs Into Digital Licenses – Rumor

Xbox Testing the Ability to Convert Game Discs Into Digital Licenses – Rumor

The disc-to-digital solution allegedly works for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S games, but not for Xbox 360 or OG Xbox titles.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Is Officially Steam Deck Verified

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Is Officially Steam Deck Verified

We’re going to be sailing The Jackdaw even on the train, or perhaps stuck in traffic, complete with ray tracing and dynamic weather.

Project Helix Could Launch Without a Disc Drive – Rumor

Project Helix Could Launch Without a Disc Drive – Rumor

Xbox's next-gen console could move away from offering a disc drive, especially following PlayStation's recent announcement.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, CrossCode and For the King 2 Coming to PS Plus Essential on July 7th

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, CrossCode and For the King 2 Coming to PS Plus Essential on July 7th

After a day of controversial announcements, PlayStation's latest selection of monthly games leaves something to be desired.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations is 10-12 Hours Long With A Dedicated End-Game

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations is 10-12 Hours Long With A Dedicated End-Game

After completing the campaign, which is about 60 percent of the expansion, you can take on additional challenges, including an Uber Boss.

More Expensive Consoles Don’t Result in Better Games, Says Former Naughty Dog Artist

More Expensive Consoles Don’t Result in Better Games, Says Former Naughty Dog Artist

Responding to reports about the PS6's bill of materials having risen, Del Walker spoke about game development becoming more complicated.

Pragmata Developers Reveal Harsh Internal Criticism During Early Stages of Development

Pragmata Developers Reveal Harsh Internal Criticism During Early Stages of Development

Feedback was quite scathing, with some noting that the team was "incompetent at level design" and didn't know how to make a compelling game.