According to the latest GSD data (published by gamesindustry.biz), Helldivers 2 has emerged as the top-selling game in the UK for the month of March 2024. After eight weeks on the market, its sales have surpassed those of the highly anticipated Spider-Man 2 during the same period. How Did Other Games Perform in March? The…
Microsoft’s gaming division Xbox is taking major steps to ensure your favorite games won’t be lost to hardware obsolescence. In a recently leaked internal email, Xbox president Sarah Bond revealed the formation of a new team dedicated solely to game preservation and backwards compatibility. This initiative aims to safeguard the extensive library of Xbox games, ensuring…
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is one of the biggest esports events scheduled for this summer, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main attraction of the event is the newly launched game Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), which will be the primary title featured at the tournament. However, the event will also include over 10 other…
Why is the Back of Stellar Blade’s Lead Character Eve So Hot from Backside? When it comes to character designs in video games, developers often strive to create idealized and visually appealing avatars that captivate players’ imaginations. In the case of the upcoming action RPG Stellar Blade, the game’s director at Shift Up, Hyung-Tae Kim,…
According to Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Ex-President and Ex-CEO Jim Ryan, the PlayStation 2 (PS2) has achieved an astounding sales record of 160 million units sold worldwide. This figure, revealed during a recent episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast, cements the PS2’s status as one of the most successful gaming consoles of all time. How…
Released April 2, on Steam and Epic, “Saviorless” is the highly anticipated debut title from Cuban studio Empty Head Games. Billed as the country’s “first major indie game,” this 2D side-scrolling platformer captivates with its muted post-apocalyptic aesthetic and thought-provoking narrative. It is a 2D game with hand-drawn illustrations that invites players into a dark fantasy…
In a significant shift, Apple announced it will finally allow retro game emulators on the App Store globally. Why Were Game Emulators Banned on iOS? Retro game emulators are software that allows users to play classic video games from older consoles and systems on modern devices like PCs, smartphones, and tablets. Popular examples include the…
In a significant development, the acclaimed indie game studio Vlambeer is making a comeback as the co-founder Jan Willem Nijman purchased 100% ownership of the company. This move marks a new chapter for the studio responsible for critically acclaimed titles like Nuclear Throne and Ridiculous Fishing. What Led to Vlambeer’s Hiatus? Vlambeer is a Dutch indie game…
Twitch, the popular streaming platform, has recently announced a notable update to its policy concerning the viewing of content from banned streamers. The new Suspension Evasion Policy allows streamers to engage with banned users’ content without the risk of facing repercussions themselves. This marks a significant shift in Twitch’s approach towards suspended content creators. What Does…
Renowned professional gamer and popular Twitch streamer, Tyler Blevins, known by his online alias Ninja, revealed that he has been declared cancer-free. This announcement comes in the wake of his diagnosis with melanoma just last week. Blevins took to social media to share the uplifting update, expressing gratitude for his overwhelming support from fans and…
