Author: Tom Phillips
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Forspoken sales “lacklustre”, Square Enix says
[ad_1] Forspoken publisher Square Enix has admitted the game’s sales were “lacklustre”, and that critical reviews of the title had been “challenging”. Its underperformance, coupled with that of “many” smaller games also released by Square Enix in the past year, has left the publisher unsure whether it will achieve its previous target…
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Here’s everything new in Fortnite’s fresh cyberpunk season
[ad_1] Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 lands today, bringing with it a heavy dose of Asian-inspired architecture from both the past and the future. The game’s Island map has been radically changed via areas themed around ancient temples, as well as a huge neon city location. It’s here, in this latter area,…
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Square Enix looks set to replace its CEO
[ad_1] Square Enix plans to replace its current CEO Yosuke Matsuda, with a motion on his departure set to be voted on by shareholders in June. Matsuda has served as CEO for decade, during which time the company has seen a mix of fortunes. Square Enix’s western studios have been sold off, its…
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Metroid Fusion joins Nintendo Switch Online next week
[ad_1] Game Boy Advance classic Metroid Fusion will become available on Nintendo Switch next week, on Thursday 9th March. As with all GBA games, you’ll need to be a subscriber of the Nintendo Switch Online service’s pricier Expansion Pack tier to be able to play it. Developed internally by Nintendo, Metroid…
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Here’s a Dead Space first-person mod to make things even scarier
[ad_1] There’s a new first-person mod for the original Dead Space, which raises the classic sci-fi survival horror’s scares to a whole new level. When I initially saw this mod, I questioned its value. Dead Space has one of the cleanest HUDs of any game, and its ability to view Isaac Clarke’s…
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US judge grants Microsoft access to internal Sony documents on Activision Blizzard deal
[ad_1] Microsoft has successfully won access to a trove of internal Sony documentation pertinent to its Activision Blizzard deal – something the PlayStation maker was fiercely opposed to. Sony has emerged as the acquisition’s key opponent, and Microsoft is hoping this ruling will allow it to gain leverage with the US regulator…
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Former Sonic boss Yuji Naka admits insider trading – reports
[ad_1] Yuji Naka, the former boss of Sega’s Sonic Team, has reportedly admitted a charge of insider trading over the ownership of shares worth around £865k. In December last year, Naka was accused of violating financial laws after it was reported that he had purchased a large number of shares in Japanese mobile…
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Birdo arrives in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe next week
[ad_1] Good news, Birdo fans. The Mushroom Kingdom’s pinkest dinosaur will arrive as a playable character within Mario Kart 8 Deluxe next week, on 9th March. Birdo is the star of the Switch racer’s Booster Course Pass Wave 4, which also adds another eight tracks, including a brand new level themed around…
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Microsoft Activision deal set to pass EU regulators – report
[ad_1] Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard deal looks set to pass EU regulators, news agency Reuters has now reported. Citing sources familiar with the deal, the report claims that Microsoft has won over the European Commission with its show of concessions last week, when it announced deals to ensure Call of Duty would…
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Playdate has an announcement show next week
[ad_1] Playdate owners – you know who you are – take note! A fresh update on the dinky handheld game system with a crank is coming next week. The showcase will air on YouTube next Tuesday, 7th March at 5pm UK time (that’s 9am Pacific, back in Playdate’s Portland, Oregon home). …