Remedy Entertainment, the renowned developer behind critically acclaimed games like Alan Wake and Control, has recently announced the cancellation of its secret multiplayer project, Codename Kestrel. The decision to shelve Kestrel was made to reallocate resources and focus on the company’s already established franchises. What was Codename Kestrel? Codename Kestrel was one of the ambitious game projects…
In a bold move, Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled a game-changing initiative for esports teams: the EWCF Club Support Program. This program aims to provide substantial financial backing to 30 esports organizations from around the world, enabling them to diversify their operations and create more opportunities for professional players. Which Teams…
Are you ready to bid farewell to the Nintendo Switch as we know it? Nintendo has finally confirmed that its highly anticipated next-generation console, the successor to the wildly popular Nintendo Switch, will be unveiled before April 2025. During the company’s end-of-year financial results presentation, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa dropped a tantalizing hint about the…
In a surprising move (or perhaps not so surprising given recent trends), Microsoft has announced the closure of several game studios under ZeniMax Media and its development unit Bethesda Game Studios: The affected studios include: Arkane Austin (Redfall developers) Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush developers) Alpha Dog Games (Mighty Doom developers) Roundhouse Games (The Elder Scrolls Online)…
On April 26, the online forum ResetEra revealed an exciting datasheet detailing the sales performance of Sony’s first-party PlayStation games. This reportedly leaked datasheet contains digital revenue records and download counts of over 580 exclusive PlayStation titles released until June 2023. While the leaked data only covers digital sales via the PlayStation Store and not…
Every year, gamers around the world eagerly await the Xbox Games Showcase, where Microsoft give us updates on its upcoming gaming titles. This year’s showcase, scheduled for June 9th, 2024, is particularly significant as it will be the first to feature games from Microsoft’s recently acquired studios, including Activision, Blizzard, and Bethesda. While Microsoft has remained…
Capcom, the renowned Japanese video game developer and publisher, has recently announced a significant upward revision of its full-year earnings forecast for the year ending March 31, 2024. The company has raised its net sales forecast by an impressive 8.9% to 152.4 billion yen (appx. £783 million), while its net income forecast has been boosted by…
During its quarterly earnings report, Remedy Entertainment, the renowned Finnish game developer behind iconic titles like Control and Alan Wake, provided a major update on the remakes of Max Payne 1 and 2 and Tencent’s investment. Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake in Full Production During the presentation, Remedy revealed that the Max Payne 1…
Microsoft recently embraced a “controversial” multiplatform strategy for its gaming division. This strategy involves releasing some of its previously exclusive Xbox games on rival platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Several high-profile Xbox titles have made the jump to other platforms, including “Hi-Fi Rush,” “Sea of Thieves,” and “Grounded.” These games are now available on…
The recently released city-building simulation game Manor Lords is off to an explosive start, selling over 1 million copies in just over 24 hours after launch. Developed by a solo indie developer, this game has managed to break several records on Steam within just a day of its launch. The surprise hit has also shattered concurrent…
