Recent #Video Game news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago
➀ NetherRealm skipped the usual break between Mortal Kombat releases with a new Injustice game and went straight to MK1, but it seems this strategy has not paid off with MK1's post-launch support ending prematurely. ➁ MK1 has sold over 6.2 million copies, significantly less than MK11's 15 million. ➂ Despite the lower sales, NetherRealm is still committed to refining MK1 and seeking player feedback on its post-launch strategy.
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3 months ago
➀ Ubisoft has reportedly threatened to sue a voice actor over comments about the rumored Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake; ➁ The voice actor, Matt Ryan, who voiced Edward Kenway, mentioned the possible remake to fans but was then threatened with legal action; ➂ The game is believed to be in development at Ubisoft Singapore, but there is no release date yet.
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3 months ago
➀ The Assassin's Creed series is one of Ubisoft's biggest franchises with over a dozen mainline entries and spin-offs since 2007. Despite the recent AC: Shadows, Ubisoft is preparing a major announcement. ➁ Data miner 'PlayStation Game Size' hints at an upcoming Assassin's Creed announcement on Twitter. ➂ The announcement is not related to the upcoming AC: Shadows update or a 60fps patch for an older game. Possible announcements include a Black Flag remake, AC Jade, or Project Invictus. ➃ Insiders reveal that Ubisoft has 9 different Assassin's Creed games in development.
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3 months ago
➀ Fortnite has introduced a new crossover with Marvel's Fantastic Four; ➁ The bundle includes the heroes and their LEGO counterparts, with unique melee weapons, back bling, emotes, and a shared glider; ➂ The bundle costs 3,600 V-Bucks, which is roughly £25, and is available for purchase until August 5th.
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3 months ago
➀ Saber Interactive has announced a new video game, Hellraiser Revival, based on the Hellraiser IP. Clive Barker, the creator of the series, has been involved in the game's story planning. ➁ The game follows Aidan, who must unlock a puzzle box to save his girlfriend from a hellish abyss, encountering powerful abilities and the cult that worships Pinhead. ➂ The game is currently available for wishlist on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with no release date announced yet.
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4 months ago
➀ Microsoft has announced the release date, price, features, and bonus content of the enhanced version of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II for PlayStation 5. The game will be available as a free update on August 12 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam. The Standard Edition costs $49.99, while the Deluxe Edition is priced at $69.99 and includes the first game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, optimized for PlayStation 5. ➁ The enhanced version introduces several improvements and additions, such as Performance Mode on PS5/Pro and Xbox Series X, a new 'Very High' fidelity preset on PC, official Steam Deck verification, the return of the Dark Rot mechanic, improved photo mode, and 4 hours of developer commentary. ➂ The PS5 version of the first game is currently unknown if it will be available outside of the deluxe edition.
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4 months ago
➀ Sega's upcoming kart racer 'Sonic Racing: Crossworlds' has confirmed the inclusion of non-SEGA characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, TMNT, and Avatar. ➁ The game will feature a variety of crossover characters from different franchises, making it the most expansive entry in the kart racing series yet. ➂ The announcement of these new IPs has generated excitement among fans, with discussions about potential characters and the game's competition with Mario Kart World.
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