Bagels
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A lifelong gaming enthusiast. Miami Dolphins and San Jose Sharks fan for life. #GoFins #SJSharks
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NEW: WB Games has canceled a planned Hogwarts Legacy DLC and Definitive Edition, part of an ongoing restructuring at the organization following a dire 2024. The project was not yet announced but Bloomberg reported on it last year. The sequel remains in development. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Warner Bros. Cancels Planned ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game Expansion
The new content wasn’t publicly announced, but had been planned for this year
www.bloomberg.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
NEW: WB Games has canceled a planned Hogwarts Legacy DLC and Definitive Edition, part of an ongoing restructuring at the organization following a dire 2024. The project was not yet announced but Bloomberg reported on it last year. The sequel remains in development. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
I finally have every Bloody Roar title. Only BR4 is missing its manual (it was purchased that way from GameStop many moons ago), but they’re otherwise complete.
February 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I finally have every Bloody Roar title. Only BR4 is missing its manual (it was purchased that way from GameStop many moons ago), but they’re otherwise complete.
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New investigation inside NetEase Games. CEO is slashing games, hundreds of jobs, investment
There was even talk of not releasing Marvel Rivals. CEO wants games that generate hundreds of millions, have original IP, per sources. w/ Zheping Huang and Takashi Mochizuki www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
There was even talk of not releasing Marvel Rivals. CEO wants games that generate hundreds of millions, have original IP, per sources. w/ Zheping Huang and Takashi Mochizuki www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NetEase’s Billionaire CEO Slashes Jobs and Games in Profit Push
After years of expanding overseas, video-game billionaire William Ding is hitting the brakes at NetEase Inc., the pioneering Chinese company behind hits like Eggy Party and its newest blockbuster Marv...
www.bloomberg.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New investigation inside NetEase Games. CEO is slashing games, hundreds of jobs, investment
There was even talk of not releasing Marvel Rivals. CEO wants games that generate hundreds of millions, have original IP, per sources. w/ Zheping Huang and Takashi Mochizuki www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
There was even talk of not releasing Marvel Rivals. CEO wants games that generate hundreds of millions, have original IP, per sources. w/ Zheping Huang and Takashi Mochizuki www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The point is that Sony is hemorrhaging money on failed live service projects and is “remastering” their back catalog to try and recoup some of it quickly.
PS5 Fans Are Pondering the Point of Days Gone Remastered After Graphics Comparison Emerges.
PS5 Fans Are Pondering the Point of Days Gone Remastered After Graphics Comparison Emerges
Seeing double
www.pushsquare.com
February 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The point is that Sony is hemorrhaging money on failed live service projects and is “remastering” their back catalog to try and recoup some of it quickly.
State of Play leak more than likely. Coming to Xbox, too.
Pre-Order: Digimon Story Time Stranger (PS5/X) $69.99 via GameStop. ow.ly/HnGI50UYLzK
February 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
State of Play leak more than likely. Coming to Xbox, too.
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One thing that regularly shocks me about the video game industry is hearing how much time and money is wasted because executives are unwilling or unable to make a decision and communicate it clearly.
Anyway, don't miss my feature about the turmoil at Warner Games: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Anyway, don't miss my feature about the turmoil at Warner Games: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Warner Bros. Video-Game Division Faces Thin Slate, Leadership Uncertainty and Wonder Woman Issues
Last year, Warner Bros. Discovery took $300 million in losses on gaming. The near future is rife with additional challenges.
www.bloomberg.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
One thing that regularly shocks me about the video game industry is hearing how much time and money is wasted because executives are unwilling or unable to make a decision and communicate it clearly.
Anyway, don't miss my feature about the turmoil at Warner Games: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Anyway, don't miss my feature about the turmoil at Warner Games: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Take-Two reconfirms that Grand Theft Auto VI will release this Fall www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
February 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Take-Two reconfirms that Grand Theft Auto VI will release this Fall www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
*fingers crossed for Mega Man X9 or Persona 6*
Xbox Developer_Direct ’25 will begin in 15 minutes, featuring DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a surprise game. Watch it here: www.gematsu.com/event/xbox-d...
January 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
*fingers crossed for Mega Man X9 or Persona 6*
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BREAKING: PlayStation has canceled two more live-service games, from subsidiaries Bend and Bluepoint, Bloomberg has learned.
Fans have long wondered what Bluepoint has been working on for the last couple of years. I can report it was a live-service God of War game. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Fans have long wondered what Bluepoint has been working on for the last couple of years. I can report it was a live-service God of War game. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Sony Cancels Two More PlayStation Projects
Company tells employees it wants to minimize impact of cuts
www.bloomberg.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
BREAKING: PlayStation has canceled two more live-service games, from subsidiaries Bend and Bluepoint, Bloomberg has learned.
Fans have long wondered what Bluepoint has been working on for the last couple of years. I can report it was a live-service God of War game. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Fans have long wondered what Bluepoint has been working on for the last couple of years. I can report it was a live-service God of War game. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
I don’t go digital on games very often, but I’m considering it for Dynasty Warriors: Origins seeing as Amazon doesn’t seem to be getting my copy to me until next month. I get it for free, but I don’t want to wait.
January 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I don’t go digital on games very often, but I’m considering it for Dynasty Warriors: Origins seeing as Amazon doesn’t seem to be getting my copy to me until next month. I get it for free, but I don’t want to wait.
This is a good thing as Oblivion is pretty rough by today’s standards. It was amazing for its time, though.
Rumour: Oblivion Remake Isn't Just a Graphics Upgrade, It's a Full Gameplay Overhaul.
Rumour: Oblivion Remake Isn't Just a Graphics Upgrade, It's a Full Gameplay Overhaul
By Azura, by Azura, by Azura!
www.pushsquare.com
January 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This is a good thing as Oblivion is pretty rough by today’s standards. It was amazing for its time, though.
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins Is the Highest Rated Dynasty Warriors Game Ever.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Is the Highest Rated Dynasty Warriors Game Ever
A new Dynasty
www.pushsquare.com
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Is the Highest Rated Dynasty Warriors Game Ever.
I can’t get my hopes up again, but…is it finally Mega Man?
Windows Central on Xbox Developer Direct: "There's also a mysterious fourth game, and I won't spoil what it is, but our sources indicate that it is a new entry in a legendary Japanese IP which has decades of history, and should make a lot of fans happy." www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
January 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I can’t get my hopes up again, but…is it finally Mega Man?
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SEGA filed trademarks for "Ecco the Dolphin" and "Ecco" on December 27 in Japan, which were made public today.
Ecco the Dolphin: chizai-watch.com/t/2024140720
Ecco: chizai-watch.com/t/2024140721
Ecco the Dolphin: chizai-watch.com/t/2024140720
Ecco: chizai-watch.com/t/2024140721
January 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
SEGA filed trademarks for "Ecco the Dolphin" and "Ecco" on December 27 in Japan, which were made public today.
Ecco the Dolphin: chizai-watch.com/t/2024140720
Ecco: chizai-watch.com/t/2024140721
Ecco the Dolphin: chizai-watch.com/t/2024140720
Ecco: chizai-watch.com/t/2024140721
Platinum #121: TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.
January 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Platinum #121: TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.
Friday, greatness returns. #DWOrigins
January 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Friday, greatness returns. #DWOrigins
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Godfall Team Counterplay Games Has Seemingly Shut Down.
Godfall Team Counterplay Games Has Seemingly Shut Down
Developer has been "disbanded"
www.pushsquare.com
January 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Godfall Team Counterplay Games Has Seemingly Shut Down.
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Why do video games cost so much to make these days? A recent NYT article pinned bloated budgets on the graphical arms race, but that's only a small part of the equation. The real problem? Rampant mismanagement.
This week's column is a spicy one: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
This week's column is a spicy one: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Why So Many Video Games Cost So Much to Make
Graphical fidelity is only part of the reason that game budgets have swelled to hundreds of millions of dollars
www.bloomberg.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Why do video games cost so much to make these days? A recent NYT article pinned bloated budgets on the graphical arms race, but that's only a small part of the equation. The real problem? Rampant mismanagement.
This week's column is a spicy one: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
This week's column is a spicy one: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
The original Switch was never a viable portable system. It’s a “the TV is occupied, so I’ll sit on the couch and play it in handheld mode” system. Going bigger doesn’t change this, so the answer is no.
Talking Point: Is The Switch 2 Going To Be Too Big?
Talking Point: Is The Switch 2 Going To Be Too Big?
Size isn't everything, except sometimes
www.nintendolife.com
January 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The original Switch was never a viable portable system. It’s a “the TV is occupied, so I’ll sit on the couch and play it in handheld mode” system. Going bigger doesn’t change this, so the answer is no.
Platinum #120: TimeSplitters 2
January 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Platinum #120: TimeSplitters 2
They’re finally turning the corner. While hardware is down (it is across the board, not just for Xbox), there’s still plenty of money coming in and first parties are starting to fire on all cylinders. Indiana Jones is a sign of things to come.
Xbox Is Set Up For A 'Bright' Future, Suggests Industry Analyst.
Xbox Is Set Up For A 'Bright' Future, Suggests Industry Analyst
Despite a "rocky couple of years"
www.purexbox.com
December 30, 2024 at 5:29 PM
They’re finally turning the corner. While hardware is down (it is across the board, not just for Xbox), there’s still plenty of money coming in and first parties are starting to fire on all cylinders. Indiana Jones is a sign of things to come.
Tua’s out. Playoff hopes are most certainly dashed, though they were almost nonexistent anyway.
December 29, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Tua’s out. Playoff hopes are most certainly dashed, though they were almost nonexistent anyway.
If it had sold very well, then we would have heard updated sales numbers by now. This just sounds like damage control to me. One look at this game will show anyone that the budget was far, far too big for an exclusive title. It needed to sell a ton to recoup the costs.
Square Enix Insists Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hasn't Been the PS5 Sales Disaster It's Been Painted As. (Repost)
Square Enix Insists Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hasn't Been the PS5 Sales Disaster It's Been Painted As
But future entries probably won't be exclusives
www.pushsquare.com
December 29, 2024 at 5:33 PM
If it had sold very well, then we would have heard updated sales numbers by now. This just sounds like damage control to me. One look at this game will show anyone that the budget was far, far too big for an exclusive title. It needed to sell a ton to recoup the costs.
Platinum #119: TimeSplitters.
December 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Platinum #119: TimeSplitters.
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SNK Corporation establishes KOF Studio
SNK Corporation has announced the establishment of KOF Studio, which will "proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new revolution."
SNK Corporation has announced the establishment of KOF Studio, which will "proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new revolution."
SNK Corporation establishes KOF Studio
SNK Corporation has announced the establishment of KOF Studio, which will "proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new revolution."
www.gematsu.com
December 29, 2024 at 6:01 AM
SNK Corporation establishes KOF Studio
SNK Corporation has announced the establishment of KOF Studio, which will "proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new revolution."
SNK Corporation has announced the establishment of KOF Studio, which will "proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new revolution."