- Square Enix's Chief Executive Expressed Dissatisfaction over Final Fantasy XVI Sales Executive Takashi Kiryu, expressed his dissatisfaction with the sales of the latest instalment, Final Fantasy XVI. While the beloved franchise's sixteenth episode has gained substantial global attention, its financial returns remain underwhelming, raising concerns for the renowned Japanese gaming giant.
Despite the fact that the sales of the Final Fantasy 16 in the first week amounted to more than 3 million copies, this is still small compared to the previous game in the series. Then, in just a few hours, more than 5 million copies were sold.
Takashi Kiryu iterated that he remains optimistic concerning the future of the Final Fantasy franchise.... Continue reading
- Quantum Error Reaches Gold Status, Eyes PlayStation Launch Teamkill Media, the seasoned game development team, recently announced an important milestone: their upcoming game, "Quantum Error," has finally achieved "Gold" status. The expected PlayStation 5 horror game is stirring considerable excitement among gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
Going "Gold" in the video game industry signifies that the game's primary development has been completed, and the version is now ready to be pressed onto discs. It means the game is ready for mass production and retail distribution. This major achievement by the independent game developer, Teamkill Media, thus signals the game is only just a few steps away from landing in the players'... Continue reading
- Blizzard Games: From Iconic to Easily Accessible via Steam Blizzard Entertainment is breaking new ground by bringing a series of its distinguished games, including Overwatch 2, to Steam. Addressing increasingly diversified gaming preferences, Blizzard aims to "break down barriers" as they work towards making their titles more readily accessible to a broader user base through the digital storefront.
The announcement currently confirms only one Blizzard title transitioning to the Steam platform: Overwatch 2. The transfer will provide Steam users access to the popular PvP shooter game, broadening Overwatch's existing appeal amongst players who've previously been unable to play on other platforms.
Starting August 10th, Overwatch 2 will be directly accessible via... Continue reading
- A Major Update in Threads App Unveils Highly Requested Features The Threads app, created as a companion application to Instagram, has recently received its first significant update. This version presents an expanded array of features that users have been expressing interest in for a long time. The developers have paid heed to user feedback and incorporated essential enhancements aligned with modern necessity and convenience.
The most noteworthy element of this update includes the integration of a new Follow tab on the activity feed. With this added feature, users can now effortlessly ascertain who is following them. This assurance enhances social interactions on the platform by providing users easy access to their... Continue reading
- Why The Elder Scrolls 6 Needs to Revamp Destruction Magic While magic is a fundamental component of The Elder Scrolls series, the implementation of it in Skyrim was not the series' high point. Skyrim's approach to magic, particularly the Destruction school, was not entirely flawed, but it did need significant improvements. The Elder Scrolls 6 offers a new opportunity to address these issues and refine the magic mechanics for a better gaming experience.
In Skyrim, players have the option to train in six different schools of magic, each with its own skill tree. These skill trees offer perks for using spells of a specific type, including the ability to reduce the... Continue reading
- Microsoft Court Documents Suggest Imminent Arrival of Nintendo Switch 2 The gaming world is abuzz with fresh rumors about the next iteration of Nintendo's popular console, the Nintendo Switch 2. The latest speculation about a successor to the Nintendo Switch has surfaced from an unlikely source, court documents related to a case between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A paragraph in the court records has stirred up the gaming community, hinting at the potential launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 as early as next year.
The documents reveal Microsoft's standpoint on why it doesn't monitor Nintendo's sales performance as closely as it does PlayStation's. The company claims that Nintendo... Continue reading
- Ad Blockers Get A Hard Stop: YouTube’s Latest Experiment It appears that YouTube is stepping up its battle against ad-blockers. The popular video streaming platform is currently running a global test that restricts the use of ad-blockers. The experiment, first detected by Bleeping Computer, was confirmed by a number of Reddit users who shared screenshots of warning signs when applying for ad-blocking extensions on their desktops.
The warning message reveals that the video player will be blocked after the viewing of three videos if an ad-blocker is being used. To continue uninterrupted viewing, users are prompted to either whitelist YouTube or disable their ad blocker. In an interesting turn of... Continue reading
- The Last Ultra-Rare Item in Diablo 4: The End of the Epic Pursuit has Been Discovered The treasure hunt in the world of Diablo 4 has finally come to a triumphant end. The last piece of the ultra-rare six-item collection, the Melted Heart of Selig, has finally been discovered—it dropped for a skilled Chinese necromancer player in Hawezar's eerie Blind Burrows dungeon, marking an exhilarating conclusion to a fervent search that had gripped players all across the globe.
First spotted by diligent player AnyComputer on the Diablo 4 subreddit, the find has sent ripples across the gaming community. The Heart is a unique piece, but its effect might not be as tantalizing as its rarity. It borrows... Continue reading
- Jet Set Radio Revives in Roller Champions: Retro Skating Fans Rejoice As rumors circulate about a potential Jet Set Radio revival, a confirmed exciting update is sure to please fans of the beloved Sega classic. Ubisoft is bringing a Jet Set Radio crossover event to its free-to-play team-based PvP game, Roller Champions. This update, scheduled to arrive on 27th June, will feature the characters Gum and Beat, along with an entirely new Jet Set-themed park for players to enjoy.
Ubisoft's Roller Champions debuted in June last year, but its barebones gameplay and lackluster performance on the Nintendo Switch left gamers with mixed feelings. However, the game's core mechanics and fast-paced action show... Continue reading
- Diablo 4 PvP: A Slow Start Amidst Monster Slaying Madness Blizzard recently released eye-popping statistics from the Diablo 4 early access period, boasting a staggering 276 million hours of player time since June 1. The impressive numbers reflect players collectively spending 30,000 years in Sanctuary, slaying 276 billion monsters, and dying 317 million times. However, one aspect of the game seems to be lagging behind: player versus player (PvP) combat.
While Diablo 4 has proven to be an incredibly popular and addictive dungeon crawler, the numbers show that only a tiny fraction of players are engaging in PvP battles. In fact, of the 317 million in-game deaths, a mere 430,000 can... Continue reading
- Apple's 'My Streaming Photos' Function Ceases in July, But iCloud Subscribers Need Not Worry As announced by Apple, the 'My streaming photos' feature will no longer be available on iOS devices after July 26. Nonetheless, this doesn't mean the option for cloud photo storage disappears completely. Instead, the discontinuation of this specific function is expected to cause minimal impact on users with multiple devices and an iCloud subscription.
This development signifies a divergence from Apple's previous approach in using 'My streaming photos' as a way to manage and access image collections across various devices within their ecosystem. However, those who rely on this feature need not be concerned about losing access to their cloud-saved photos... Continue reading
- Experience Enhanced Personalization in Text Messaging with Google's Magic Compose Tool Google has introduced its innovative Magic Compose tool for select US users, aiming to refine text messaging by utilizing artificial intelligence. As reported by Android Police, Magic Compose helps users kick-start conversations and modify their messages in various tones and styles. The tool is facilitated through Google's Bard AI chatbot and was recently unveiled at Google I/O earlier this month.
Magic Compose is designed exclusively for RCS conversations within the Messages app, according to Google's support page. To access the feature, users who have the tool rolled out to their accounts must enable it via the app's Settings menu. They can... Continue reading