Author: Ed Nightingale
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46% of players use gaming for self-expression and creativity, report suggests
A new report states that 46 percent of players use gaming for self-expression, to ignite their imagination, and for creation. That’s according to this year’s fifth annual Inside Gaming Report, published by entertainment and gaming wiki Fandom. As well as indicating the prevalence of character creators in games, the results come as…
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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer releases
FromSoftware has released a brand new story trailer for Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. The trailer lasts three minutes and provides a fresh look at the story, which for the most part has remained under wraps until now despite analysis and speculation on previous trailers. You can watch the trailer…
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This fan-made Mario Builder 64 game looks spectacular
Fans have released Mario Builder 64, a PC toolbox to create levels based on the N64 classic. Where Nintendo’s own Super Mario Maker games allow players to create 2D courses using NES, SNES and modern visuals, Mario Builder 64 allows for 3D courses filled with familiar assets, enemies, and stars to hunt for…
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Square Enix impacted by unknown number of layoffs across US and European offices
Square Enix has been hit by a round of layoffs, impacting employees in its US and European offices as part of “structural reforms”. It’s unclear how many people are affected, but as VGC reports, staff were informed during an internal meeting on Monday. Eurogamer has contacted Square Enix for comment. The layoffs…
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Monster Hunter series has sold over 100m copies as anticipation grows for Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom’s Monster Hunter series has now sold over 100m copies. Monster Hunter: World, released in 2018, is the main driver of this, with sales now totalling over 25m units globally. The game has consecutively sold over 1m units each year since release and is Capcom’s highest selling game ever. The company attributes…
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Lego Zelda set to feature two Great Deku Tree designs, rumours suggest
The long-rumoured The Legend of Zelda Lego set based on The Great Deku Tree will feature two different designs, according to the latest leaks. As Bricktastic reports (thanks VGC), the set will be released in September and allow builders to choose between an Ocarina of Time design with green leaves, or a Breath…
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GTA 5 sales have topped a staggering 200m
Rockstar’s GTA 5 has now sold over 200m copies. This news, said Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, exceeded the company’s forecast. By its previous financial report, GTA 5 had sold 195m copies – so that’s another 5m copies since February. “We are thrilled that more than a decade after their initial…
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Hades 2 in early access “at least through the end of this year”, says creative director
Hades 2 creative director Greg Kasavin said the game will be in early access “at least through the end of this year”. The much-anticipated rogue-lite sequel released into early access on PC on 6th May, though it’s unknown when the game will be fully released. Speaking to PC Gamer in the wake…
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Redfall final update on the way after all
A final update is on its way to Redfall after all. Following the news Microsoft was closing a number of Bethesda studios including Redfall developer Arkane Austin, it was reported the team was working on DLC and updates – including an offline mode – until very recently. A new post on…
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Total War: Star Wars reportedly in development at Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly is reportedly working on three new Total War games, including an officially licensed Star Wars game. The news comes from DualShockers, which has reported as of October 2023 Total War: Star Wars was one of three games in development at the studio. The studio’s most recent game was Total War:…