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…
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…
After seven years of legal battle, a copyright dispute between two gaming giants: Riot Games and Moonton finally over as both parties reached a settlement. The dispute was centered around Moonton’s mobile games, such as Mobile Legends (MLBB), which bore striking resemblances to Riot Games’ iconic title, League of Legends (LOL). Riot Games alleged that…
Tencent Cloud has recently teamed up with Pocketpair to provide dedicated multiplayer servers for the hugely popular game Palworld. This collaboration aims a smooth multiplayer gaming experience for “Pals” players worldwide using Tencent Cloud – “Lighthouse“. Need for Dedicated Servers “Pokemon with Guns” – Palworld has already amassed over 25 million players within just a…
You know those super cool new handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go? The big boss at Xbox, Phil Spencer, is totally obsessed with them! He’s been testing them out nonstop at GDC24. But here’s the thing – Phil wants to play Xbox games on a tiny portable…
According to Bloomberg, Tencent’s gaming studios Timi and Lightspeed are both building mobile games taking inspiration from the viral hit Palworld. Palworld, an indie PC title released in January, has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the world’s most downloaded new title upon its release. This open-world, survival, and crafting game with the nurture of…
Fueling the Rise of Indie Game Developers! Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has launched the “So-Fu” Incubator program for its indie game developers. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide mentorship, financial support, and practical guidance to the country’s burgeoning indie game development scene. What is the “So-Fu” Program? The “So-Fu” program, which translates…
According to Reuters, China has unveiled guidelines to phase out U.S. microprocessors from tech giants like Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers. The procurement directives also aim to replace Microsoft’s Windows OS and foreign database software with domestic alternatives. Is China Really Phasing Out Intel and AMD Chips? The short answer is…
Toys For Bob, the studio behind beloved franchises like Skylanders, Spyro the Dragon, and Crash Bandicoot, has reportedly signed a deal with its former parent company Microsoft. This news comes just weeks after the studio announced its independence from Activision Blizzard (under Microsoft), following a series of layoffs. During their separation, the Studio stated that they…
This week Larian’s CEO Swen Vincke revealed some surprising facts about their smash hit Baldur’s Gate 3 and future plans for the studio. Latest Sales Figures for Baldur’s Gate 3 Back in February, Larian Studios revealed that their critical and commercial smash Baldur’s Gate 3 had sold over 10 million copies. But the latest sales…
