As a gamer eagerly anticipating Death Stranding 2, I reflect on my history with Kojima. Hideo Kojima and I have had a pretty solid relationship since way back in 1998. I remember seeing Metal Gear Solid for the first time at a friend’s house and being instantly sucked into that world. That’s the thing—Hideo set…
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Grand Theft Auto 6, or GTA 6, has officially been delayed. Rockstar Games has confirmed that the release date has been pushed from its original Fall 2025 window to May 26, 2026. Many are now speculating that the date GTA 6 delayed to May 2026 might be a strategic move. While the announcement has caused…
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My verdict: start with the game or integration, not the token pitch. Beam has concrete tools worth examining, especially its different account and transaction models. I’d want to know who controls an item, which action costs money and what happens when I leave the game before treating “player ownership” as a benefit. A polished ecosystem…
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Nintendo has officially announced the long-awaited Switch 2, marking its first new console release since 2017. However, the Japanese gaming giant has maintained its characteristically tight-lipped approach, leaving fans with more questions than answers. With an official Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025, expectations are mounting. Will the Switch 2 be the next gaming…
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The cloud gaming revolution continues as Blacknut announces the integration of Ubisoft+ Classics into its service starting 17th January 2025. This development is set to offer gamers an exciting opportunity to access a curated selection of Ubisoft’s iconic back-catalogue titles through the convenience of cloud gaming. As the Ubisoft+ Classics Arrives on Blacknut, we take…
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Project 007, the much-anticipated James Bond game from IO Interactive, is created by the renowned developer behind the Hitman series. It promises to bring an entirely fresh take on the iconic British spy. There is excitement from fans surrounding the new James Bond game. While details remain tightly held, a few significant insights have emerged.…
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The upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 introduces a unique feature in its Zombies mode that caters to players with arachnophobia. However, it’s turning heads for an unexpected reason. For the first time, Activision has created an arachnophobia setting specifically for the zombie-infested world of Black Ops 6. This setting transforms spider-like enemies into…
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Off The Grid, a revolutionary blockchain-powered battle royale game, is set to redefine the genre through its unique combination of PvP skirmishes, PvE missions, and a dystopian storyline. Developed by Gunzilla Games in collaboration with Neill Blomkamp (director of “District 9” and “Chappie”), this free-to-play shooter has already garnered significant attention since its early access…
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Nintendo is tightening its grip on the world of emulation, leading to major developments in the scene. The popular Switch emulator Ryujinx has reportedly ended its development following a request from Nintendo. Furthermore, the platform holder has issued a copyright strike against a YouTube channel reviewing retro handheld emulators. Nintendo Cracking Down on Emulators is…
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Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, a more powerful and advanced iteration of its current gaming console, set to release on November 7, 2024, for AED 2,600 and bring with it a suite of significant hardware upgrades designed to push gaming experiences to new heights. Featuring a 67% larger GPU, 28% faster memory,…
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The Star Wars universe continues to expand with the highly anticipated next episode, Star Wars Eclipse. As one of the most eagerly awaited titles in the franchise, Eclipse promises to deliver a fresh and immersive experience. It pushes the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from Star Wars games and storytelling. Developed by…
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Xbox hardware revenue experienced a significant decline in Microsoft‘s Q4, with sales down 42% year-over-year. This continues a trend seen in the previous quarters, where hardware sales dipped 31% in Q3 and 7% in Q1. While there was a slight increase of 3% in Q2 due to holiday promotions, overall hardware sales have been steadily…
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