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Off the Grid’s popularity is about ‘best of breed technologies’

Gunzilla’s Theodore Agranat said that blockchain technology helps “enhance’ gamer experience

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero drops in player count

Share link:In this post: Sparking Zero is down to 90% loss on an all-time high player count for PC. The steady drop in players points toward several reasons. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero may bring back its players through future DLCs.

Microsoft officially announced that it will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025

Elder Scrolls game shutting down forever

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Nvidia gets on the Dow, replaces competitor Intel

Share link:In this post: Nvidia’s bumping Intel out of the Dow, taking its place as AI demand shoots the company to new heights in both value and influence. Tech giants are snatching up Nvidia’s GPUs like H100 in huge amounts for their AI systems, making Nvidia a must-have for AI infrastructure. Intel, meanwhile, is struggling, cutting jobs and real estate as it loses its edge in the chip game to Nvidia and AMD.

Sony shuts down Concord’s developer Firewalk Studios

Share link:In this post: Sony is closing down the Firewalk Studios along with mobile game studio Neon Koi. CEO of PlayStation stated the decision had been made after months of consideration. 210 people will lose their jobs following the shutdown.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Preview unveils new gameplay

Share link:In this post: MachineGames has unveiled the final preview of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which reveals new gameplay. The upcoming video game is based on the Indiana Jones franchise and will feature original narratives from the popular film series. The game is scheduled for official release on December 9th, 2024, for Windows and Xbox Series X/S as a timed console executive.

Analysts predict Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 may sacrifice sales to boost Game Pass

Share link:In this post: Game Analysts Michael Pachter and Piers Harding-Rolls predict that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will attract millions of new Game Pass subscribers while losing millions more in direct sales. Piers Harding-Rolls says that Microsoft’s strategy may prioritize a larger Game Pass audience and in-game monetization over premium game sales. The two analysts also discussed the long-term implications of the new release approach and its impact on the PlayStation audience.

Sonic X Shadow Generations hit 1 million sales on the launch day

Share link:In this post: Sonic X Shadow Generations had more than 1 million sales that too on its launch day. 12 languages support is one of the reasons for the rapid sales. Sega’s mobile game, Sonic Rumble is also coming out soon

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Preseason Patch Notes released ahead of launch date

Share link:In this post: Activision, Call of Duty developer, published the game’s patch notes on October 24 after the global rollout. The developer highlighted changes made to the multiplayer and modifications made after the beta weekends. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was set to roll out on October 24 and 25 across various time zones.

A new round of PTR testing is launched. Is this the last chance to win the popular blockchain game Seraph for free?

CryptoQuant CEO Predicts Bitcoin to Become Currency Within Six Years

VR era ends for Minecraft: Mojang drops support for virtual reality on PC and PSVR

Share link:In this post: Mojang, the developer behind Minecraft announced that it will end VR support for Minecraft on both PSVR and PC. Mojang announced that the support would end by March 2025. The Minecraft developer also gave more information on the game’s future updates and the new features included.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Coming Next Week

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Bitcoin Will Be Used as Currency by 2030, Predicts CryptoQuant CEO

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has surged 378% in three years, dominated by large companies. Stablecoin growth and regulation could drive Bitcoin’s adoption as a currency by 2030. Bitcoin’s volatility is expected to drop after the 2028 halving, boosting its use as cash.

Netflix pulls the plug on internal AAA studio unit led by Halo veteran Joseph Staten

Share link:In this post: Netflix shuts down AAA game studio led by former Halo director Joseph Staten. The decision resulted in key Halo, Overwatch, and God of War veterans leaving the unreleased project. The closure is stipulated to be related to the media company’s focus on smaller game titles.

Alan Wake 2 anniversary update brings PS5 Pro support and key enhancements to Xbox Series S

Share link:In this post: Alan Wake 2 adds PS5 Pro support and Xbox Series S resolution upgrade. New accessibility features include infinite ammo and immortality. The Lake House expansion launches with the anniversary update.

Silent Hill 2 Remake update 1.04 released with improvements in technical performance

Share link:In this post: Silent Hill 2 Remake receives its first major update. Bloober Team has addressed several major bugs and issues in the gameplay. The new update also brings about technical improvements

Overview of the top 25 listed companies holding BTC, seeking the secret to becoming a master of "dual cultivation of coins and stocks."

BTC is the best choice for listed companies to diversify risks and protect shareholder interests, and "dual repair of coins and stocks" may become the norm.

It Takes Two sells 20 million copies while the developers tease a new game

Share link:In this post: It Takes Two has sold 20 million copies. It Takes Two film adaptation is at work with The Rock as producer Hazelight Founder Teases a New Game

Exclusive interview with the MapleStory Universe team: Transforming from a classic to making truly fun Web3 games

A critically acclaimed RPG hits Xbox Game Pass

Share link:In this post: South Park: The Fractured but Whole has arrived on Xbox Game Pass on October 16. It was released in October 2017 by the Xdefiant developer, Ubisoft. On Steam, the game has over 25,000 “Very Positive” reviews.

Blockchain Game Developer Azra Games Raises $42 Million in Series A

One Piece and Naruto Games called off by Bandai Namco resulting in major downsizing for workers

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Gaming serves as a sandbox to explore tech avenues — Mysten Labs exec

Off the Grid Tops Fortnite, Boosted by Avalanche Tech

Xbox Partner preview live stream date released

Share link:In this post: Xbox announced their partner showcase event for Thursday this week, featuring various trailers. Microsoft also revealed the various times viewers can access the preview depending on their region. The company also revealed fans can access the preview on various platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and Linkedin.

Resident Evil 9 Reveal happening soon according to fans

Share link:In this post: Resident Evil fans are expecting the announcement for the RE9 reveal soon. The major reason is the newly created Meta Critic page for the anticipated release. Fans are also expecting the RE9 announcement on the Xbox Partner event

Web3 Shooter ‘Off the Grid’ Topples Fortnite From Epic Game Store’s Top Spot

‘Off the Grid’ Battle Royale Shooter Takes Gaming by Storm, Built on Avalanche Blockchain

The game has plans to introduce a crypto token and enable the minting of rare, tradable NFTs.