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Details On PS5 Multiplayer FPS Concord Coming Soon - Report

More details about Firewalk Studios' debut game Concord may be revealed in the upcoming days. [ more ]

Inverse

Video games

PlayStation Sets Sights on The Next Frontier of Video Games, A Decade Later

PlayStation is looking to enter the mobile gaming market after success in PC gaming. [ more ]

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Ghost of Tsushima Is PlayStation's Biggest Single-Player Launch on Steam

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is PlayStation's top single-player launch on Steam, despite PSN connectivity issues. [ more ]

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Hate waiting to play your Xbox games because of a new update? Don't worry, you'll soon be able to pre-download them

Xbox will allow pre-downloading game updates before release for a more seamless gaming experience. [ more ]

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GameSpot

11 hours ago

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PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium Games For June 2024 Revealed

Sony's Days of Play event returns in 2024 with early previews and game offerings for PlayStation Plus subscribers. [ more ]

Inverse

11 hours ago

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PS Plus Is Finally Bringing Back Its Most Requested Feature

The addition of PS2 games in the Classics Catalog during Sony's Days of Play promotion signifies a significant moment for leveraging first-party titles and indicates potential expansion of the back catalogue. [ more ]

Kotaku

14 hours ago

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PS2 Games Are Coming To PS5 Again Starting With Tomb Raider And Star Wars

The PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog is expanding with PlayStation 2 games like Tomb Raider: Legend, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Sly Cooper. Sony continues to enhance classic gaming experience. [ more ]

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Engadget

14 hours ago

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on its release day

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Game Pass on release day, aiming to boost Game Pass subscriptions. [ more ]

Kotaku

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Microsoft Accidentally Confirms COD Black Ops 6 For Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accidentally revealed to be coming to Game Pass on release, raising speculations about potential pricing changes for the subscription service. [ more ]

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8 hours ago

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gets a live-action trailer starring 1990s world leaders

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set in the 1990s featuring iconic political figures, promising a darker setting and political intrigue. [ more ]

The Verge

11 hours ago

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YouTube rolls out its new Playables games to all users

YouTube launches Playables program for gaming on desktop and mobile with high score tracking and progress saving. [ more ]

WGB

18 hours ago

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch on Game Pass, confirms Microsoft

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 confirmed to launch on Game Pass. [ more ]

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7 hours ago

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Batman: Arkham Knight Director Reportedly Making An Action Game For Xbox

Rocksteady co-founders signed deal with Xbox for new AAA game. [ more ]

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Get an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $35 for Three Months | Entrepreneur

Gaming can enhance cognitive abilities and team morale; Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers access to over 500 games with online multiplayer functions. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Save Up To 50% On Popular PS5, Xbox, And Switch Games At Best Buy This Week

Best Buy is offering massive discounts on physical PS5, Xbox, and Switch games, including popular titles like Elden Ring and Super Mario Maker 2. [ more ]

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Rumor says new Xbox hardware is coming in 2026

New Xbox hardware expected in 2026 with potential release of Call of Duty 2026 as a launch title. [ more ]

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Engadget

17 hours ago

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The Morning After: Preparing for Summer Games Fest 2024

Summer Games Fest, upcoming game showcases, rise of indie games platforming, new tech releases, breadmaking exploration. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Indie Game: The Movie is only 12 years old, but it feels like a relic

Indie Game: The Movie captured an era where indie game development was romanticized and celebrated by enthusiasts, but the industry has significantly evolved since then. [ more ]

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Inverse

8 hours ago

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'Genshin Impact' Maker's Next Game Hits Closer to Home

Zenless Zone Zero by HoYoverse will launch on PC and consoles simultaneously, bypassing Steam for an exclusive release on Epic Games Store. [ more ]

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Polygon

7 hours ago

Video games

YouTube has games now - but it's not competing with Apple yet

YouTube launched free mobile games feature disappointing due to limitations in competition with App Store. [ more ]

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Smash Bros. creator doesn't want to waste one second of your time

Masahiro Sakurai prioritizes minimizing user inconvenience over advanced features like Dolby Surround sound. [ more ]

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The Verge

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Microsoft confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. [ more ]

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PlayStation Plus free games for June: Streets of Rage, wrestling, and SpongeBob

Streets of Rage 4, AEW Fight Forever, and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake are free games on PlayStation Plus Essentials in June. [ more ]

Polygon

14 hours ago

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PlayStation Plus' June 2024 lineup gives us Sega's best beat-'em-up

PlayStation Plus subscribers can enjoy free Essential games like SpongeBob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake, AEW Fight Forever, and Streets of Rage 4 in June. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Plus Free Games For June 2024 Revealed

A new batch of free PlayStation Plus games includes SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, AEW: Fight Forever, and Streets of Rage 4 for June. [ more ]

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GameSpot

4 hours ago

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Super Mario, Sonic, And Pokemon Toys Receive Huge Price Cuts At Amazon

Great discounts on Mario, Pokemon, and Sonic toys including action figures, RC cars, and playsets for early holiday shopping or collectibles. [ more ]

Kotaku

9 hours ago

Video games

Big PlayStation Sale Is Full Of Discounts On PS5s, Spider-Man 2, And More

The PlayStation 5 never officially got a price drop, but Sony continues to discount the console so aggressively that it's basically the same thing.

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The Next Doom Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at Xbox Games Showcase

The next Doom game, possibly titled Doom: The Dark Ages, will likely be unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. [ more ]

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Doom's next game, set in medieval times, could be announced at Xbox Games Showcase

The next Doom game, 'Doom: The Dark Ages,' set in a medieval-inspired world, under development for four years, expected to be announced at Xbox Games Showcase. [ more ]

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We've found a Switch OLED for the lowest price ever - but there's a small catch

Great deal on Nintendo Switch OLED at Walmart. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Is Only $20 For Switch At Amazon

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 on sale for $20 at Amazon, includes 7 games and bonus content. [ more ]

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ReadWrite

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's teaser trailer sure loves the 1990s

Black Ops 6 teaser trailer features 1990s deep state themes, nostalgic references, and continuation of storyline in unexplored decade. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Reportedly Still Come To PS4 And Xbox One

Call of Duty will continue releasing on PS4 and Xbox One for a surprising five years, at the same $70 price as next-gen versions. [ more ]

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 announced

A new installment in the Call of Duty series, Black Ops 6, has been announced with a return to the numbered format and a cryptic, dark theme. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Report: Next Call Of Duty Will Be On Game Pass

The next Call of Duty game will be the first in the series to be available on Xbox Game Pass. [ more ]

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#game-development

ReadWrite

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PlayStation leak sends good news to fans of adorable robots

Sony might announce a new Astro Bot game for PlayStation 5 soon. [ more ]

Polygon

3 days ago

Video games

The RPG that inspired Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Demon's Souls is now more playable than ever

Demon's Souls was inspired by Wizardry, influencing many famous game developers to create RPGs based on its concepts. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Nintendo acquiring the studio that ported Hogwarts Legacy is super interesting

Nintendo acquires Shiver Entertainment for their port expertise. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Nintendo acquires the latest studio to depart Embracer's lovely, hunky-dory friendship group

Nintendo acquires Shiver Entertainment, known for Nintendo Switch game ports and Mortal Kombat 1, aiming to focus on porting and developing software titles. [ more ]

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#nintendo

LGBTQ Nation

2 days ago

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Nintendo reveals that the new Mario game will have a trans character - LGBTQ Nation

Nintendo is including transgender representation in a remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door by having the character Vivian discuss her gender identity. [ more ]

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Nintendo Announces They're Opening a Store in SF's Union Square, Only Their Second Store in the US

Nintendo is opening a store in San Francisco's Union Square in 2025. [ more ]

The Verge

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Nintendo is opening its second US store in San Francisco

Nintendo is opening a second standalone store in the US, in San Francisco's Union Square, after nearly 20 years since its first store in NYC. [ more ]

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Video games

Nintendo San Francisco store coming to the West Coast in 2025

Nintendo is opening an official store in San Francisco, its second U.S. retail location following New York, expected to host events and possibly future game launches. [ more ]

Engadget

Video games

Nintendo is finally opening a second US store

Nintendo is opening a new store in San Francisco after two decades, focusing on showcasing its products and characters. [ more ]

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How Nintendo and its die-hard fans changed the game for LGBTQ+ representation

Nintendo has a history of LGBTQ+ representation in their games, with examples like Vivian from Paper Mario being confirmed as a trans character. [ more ]

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Doom: The Dark Ages wil revealed in June at the Xbox Showcase and might be coming to PS5

Hints suggest new Doom game called 'Doom: The Dark Ages' may be revealed at Xbox showcase in June. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Doom: The Dark Ages Will Be Revealed At Xbox Showcase, According To Report

The next Doom game, allegedly titled Doom: The Dark Ages, will be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. [ more ]

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#game-boy

Inverse

3 days ago

Video games

Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Released the Most Inventive Mario Game You've Never Played

Super Mario Land, a forgotten detour in the Mario franchise, stands out for its creativity and transportive gameplay. [ more ]

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Game Boy-like Handheld Console Concept features a Massive Display and Rotating Controllers - Yanko Design

The PlayFusion is a blend of retro Game Boy nostalgia with modern iPad-like features, offering an immersive gaming experience for 90s kids. [ more ]

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Inverse

Video games

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added the Most Hectic Co-Op Game of the Decade

Moving Out 2 is a free, raucous co-op multiplayer game that combines puzzle-solving with party elements, perfect for group play and available on Xbox Game Pass. [ more ]

#nintendo-switch

GameSpot

Video games

Get Three Awesome Switch Games On A Single Cartridge With This New Collection

Special physical collection of indie games by Doinksoft Studio on Nintendo Switch.

Various game deals available including preorder options and discounts on physical games. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

The Nintendo Switch has turned into an excellent Mario RPG machine

Mario RPG spinoffs offer rich storytelling and unique gameplay compared to traditional platforming adventures. [ more ]

Engadget

Video games

Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door review: A Switch remake (mostly) befitting a masterpiece

Nintendo released a remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the Switch after over a decade, providing accessibility to the beloved title. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door Review Roundup -- Here's What The Critics Think

Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door received a 9/10 rating for its Nintendo Switch port with enhancements in gameplay and visuals. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Video games

Buy A PS5 Slim, Get A Free Backbone Controller For Remote Play

Your smartphone can serve as a portable PS5 for gaming on the go, especially with a Backbone controller.

A free Backbone controller (valued at $100) is available with the purchase of a PS5 Slim, making gaming more accessible.

Accessing a library of games on smartphones is easy, with services like Netflix, Crunchyroll, Apple Arcade, and Remote Play via Xbox and PlayStation. [ more ]

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Games publisher Devolver Digital announces celebratory Summer Game Fest showcase

Devolver Digital celebrating Volvy's 15th birthday during a 20-minute showcase on June 7 as part of the Summer Game Fest. [ more ]

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PlayStation Is Working on a New Platform for Free-to-Play Mobile Games

Sony is working on a platform for free-to-play mobile games, seeking a Mobile Platform Architect to design and implement PlayStation's mobile games platform. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Exec Believes Game Developers Will Prioritize "Immersive Narratives" Over Ever-Improving Graphics In Future

The future of gaming will focus on immersive narratives over visual fidelity. [ more ]

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The Verge

Video games

Atari acquires longtime rival Intellivision

Atari has acquired Intellivision, ending a long-standing rivalry in the video game industry. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

GTA 6 Could Be The First Game To Push Past $70

The video game industry has started charging $70 for big games instead of $60, with potential for further price increases to $80, based on development costs and perceived value. [ more ]

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#multiversus

Polygon

Video games

MultiVersus' Batman is still Kevin Conroy 'for the foreseeable future'

Player First Games announced new PvE mode Rifts for MultiVersus featuring unique scenarios, minigames, cinematics, and story elements, updated seasonally with fully voiced cast. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Here's Everything Returning MultiVersus Players Will Receive When They First Log In

Player First Games and Warner Bros. made a risky decision to put MultiVersus on hiatus but are compensating returning players generously. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Jason Voorhees And Agent Smith Join MultiVersus In Villain-Themed Season 1

Warner Bros. and Player First Games are adding iconic villains like The Joker, Jason Voorhees, and Agent Smith to the MultiVersus roster on May 28. [ more ]

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#action-rpg

Vulture

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9 Video Games We Can't Wait to Play This Summer

Variety of exciting game releases in the summer months. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Kingdom Hearts Series Will Arrive On Steam Next Month

Kingdom Hearts franchise expands to Steam on June 13, including all mainline games and bundles. [ more ]

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VG247

Video games

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door review: a worthy new version of a must-play classic

Remaking a classic is always tricky.Video game development is like alchemy; that anyone happens upon the exact right combination of elements to make a true classic title is practically a miracle.

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Pushing Buttons: Horror game Crow's Country lets you switch off the scary stuff and that's fine with me

Players of horror games can turn off enemies, explore, and experience the atmosphere without fear of attacks, catering to different preferences. [ more ]

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The Verge

Video games

Super Mario Maker 64 exists, thanks to a new ROM hack

Mario Builder 64 allows creating Super Mario 64 levels on original Nintendo 64 hardware. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

New Super Mario 64 Mod Lets You Build And Share Your Own Levels

Fans and modders create Mario Builder 64 mod as a 3D spin on Super Mario Maker, allowing users to build custom levels for Super Mario 64. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Video games

Fanatical Bundlefest - Grab 8 Steam Deck Games For Only $10

Bundles available during Bundlefest event at Fanatical with budget-friendly options and promo code for extra savings. [ more ]

Engadget

Video games

Nintendo snaps up a studio known for its Switch ports

Nintendo is buying (PDF) Florida-based studio Shiver Entertainment from the Embracer Group, which is splitting up its rather messy gaming empire and is letting go of certain assets.

Kotaku

Video games

PC Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Consoles, Data Shows

PC gaming revenue rose significantly in 2023, surpassing consoles and mobile games. [ more ]

Polygon

7 months ago

Video games

When is Call of Duty coming to Game Pass?

Microsoft plans to release the next Call of Duty directly on Game Pass on day one. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Fortnite is lowkey becoming the go-to place for Lego video games

Fortnite expanding into non-battle royale experiences with Lego games. [ more ]

Inverse

Video games

20 Years Later, Nintendo Revives A Beloved Classic Hero RPG

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door feels nostalgic but stuck in the past with limited player choice and outdated gameplay mechanics. [ more ]

Inverse

Video games

Xbox Reportedly Okays 'Hellblade 2' Follow-Up But Big Questions Remain

Xbox has approved Ninja Theory to start working on a new game separate from Hellblade 2, indicating continued support for the studio. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Video games

Hellblade II reviews roundup: If critics agree on anything, it's visually impressive

Microsoft aims to boost Xbox Game Pass through Hellblade 2, despite short gameplay duration. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Hellblade 2 Review Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II received mixed reviews, with praise for visuals but criticism for lack of variety in settings and monsters. [ more ]

Game Informer

19 years ago

Video games

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review - Back And Forward - Game Informer

Thousand-Year Door remaster for Switch impresses with improved visuals, but aged gameplay mechanics hint series may shift away from being a traditional RPG in the future. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Video games

Nintendo announces acquisition of Switch game developer Shiver

Nintendo has announced an agreement with Embracer Group to acquire the Florida-based team Shiver Entertainment.

The Verge

Video games

Square Enix will let Kingdom Hearts cook on Steam

I've been having these weird thoughts lately... like, should I go back and replay the Kingdom Hearts series or not?

ReadWrite

Video games

Tesla cars end support for PC video gaming

Tesla ends PC game support in Model S and Model X, showing focus on core transportation features. [ more ]

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Polygon

Video games

Video game movies keep relying on the wrong kind of violence

Recent success of video game TV shows contrasts with the continued struggle of video game movies, often due to misrepresentation of violence. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

The X-Men games that are actually good

X-Men games have a mixed history, but some classics stand out as enjoyable adaptations of the mutant universe. [ more ]

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Kotaku

Video games

You Can't Play Steam Games In Your New Tesla Anymore

Tesla is rolling back Steam support in its vehicles, signaling a shift in priorities towards safety and functionality over unnecessary tech features. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

New Study Reveals The Main Reasons People Want To Play Games

Personal expression within games is increasingly important to players. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Save Over $60 On 12 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With Target's Limited-Time Deal

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is on sale for its best price of the year at Target, offering significant savings compared to regular prices. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Video games

Atari confirms release date and details for arcade racer NeoSprint

Atari's release of NeoSprint brings back 'Sprint' series after many years with modern visuals and gameplay elements. [ more ]

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Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 5/20/24

Discover various new board game crowdfunding campaigns, including cooperative adventure cards, trick-taking games, RPGs, worker placement, and social deduction. [ more ]

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Video games

Microsoft Could Release the Next Call of Duty Game on Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft plans to release the upcoming Call of Duty installment to its subscription service, Game Pass. [ more ]

Fast Company

Video games

Microsoft to release next 'Call of Duty' game on subscription service

Microsoft is planning to release a new Call of Duty game through its subscription service, Game Pass. [ more ]

Inverse

Video games

PlayStation's Secret Weapon Is Lurking In A Quiet Summer Game Lineup

Sony's PlayStation Network has 118 million active users, PS5 sales are at 59 million, indicating a large number of users still on PS4. Sony continues to outsell Microsoft by a margin of five to one in Q1 2024. [ more ]

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