➀ Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, the sequel to the successful 2018 game, has been delayed from its original release date of February 11th to February 4th, 2025. The delay was due to a clash with Microsoft's Avowed. ➁ The announcement was made on Twitter by Warhorse Studios, who also mentioned that more exciting news is coming soon. ➂ The delay is seen as a welcome move by many, as it gives players more time to enjoy the game before Avowed's release.
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➀ Forza Horizon 5's PS5 version has been delayed but not cancelled; ➁ The leaker eXtas1s revealed the delay on Twitter; ➂ The game was initially expected to be announced for PS5 during Gamescom in August.
➀ Despite its rocky launch, Fallout 76 has seen consistent support from Bethesda; ➁ The game has surpassed 21 million players, boosted by the popularity of Amazon's Fallout TV show; ➂ Bethesda emphasizes the growth of the community and the number of free updates provided.
➀ Sony has made popular classic PS1/2 titles available for purchase on PlayStation 5; ➁ Titles include Resident Evil: Director’s Cut and Dino Crisis; ➂ Both games are available for £7.99 each.
➀ PlayStation Network's Black Friday sale is now live, offering discounts on many of this year's GOTY contenders; ➁ Over 1000 games are on sale, including notable titles like Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio; ➂ Discounts also apply to other 2024 releases and PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
➀ Half-Life 2 has reached a new peak concurrent player count of over 64K during its free weekend celebration of its 20th anniversary; ➁ The update includes new content, features, and integrates previous episodes; ➂ The update has reignited interest in the game, thanks to a recent anniversary documentary and new developer commentary.
➀ STALKER 2 has officially gone Gold; ➁ GSC Game World faced numerous challenges in completing the game; ➂ The game is set to release on November 20th.
➀ Amazon Prime subscribers can get a variety of free games each month through Prime Gaming; ➁ November's offerings include nearly two-dozen titles such as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy; ➂ The games are released throughout the month with a list of titles available from November 7th to November 27th.
➀ The Call of Duty franchise has surpassed 500 million copies sold; ➁ The milestone was reached since the franchise's debut in 2003; ➂ The series has continued to be one of the best-selling every year.
➀ The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 broke ISP data traffic records; ➁ The peak traffic occurred on October 21st during the pre-load period; ➂ Xbox Live traffic increased by 144% due to the game's inclusion in Game Pass Ultimate.
➀ Analysts predict that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass could lead to up to six million lost game sales, but also three to four million new Game Pass subscriptions. ➁ Microsoft announced that Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass upon release, along with Modern Warfare III and Warzone. ➂ Despite concerns about potential sales impact, analysts believe the move will benefit Microsoft and consumers in the long run.
➀ An analyst reveals the top 10 best-selling sports games of all time in the US; ➁ The list includes titles like NBA 2K21, EA Sports College Football 25, and Madden NFL 07; ➂ The list does not include digital sales or microtransactions, and it is US-centric, with soccer games not making the top 10 despite global sales.
➀ The Final Fantasy franchise, established in 1987, has sold over 195 million copies. ➁ Square Enix has updated its sales figures, with the series on track to reach a new milestone. ➂ Despite the impressive sales, the series is currently experiencing a downturn.
➀ Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium libraries with new games for October; ➁ Titles include Dead Island 2, Two Point Campus, and The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me; ➂ PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers also receive classic games like The Last Clockwinder and Dino Crisis.
➀ Amazon's Throne and Liberty has surpassed 3 million players in its first week; ➁ The game, developed by NCSOFT and published by Amazon Games, is a free-to-play MMORPG; ➂ Despite a lower concurrent player count than New World, the game has seen significant interest.
➀ The Ace Attorney series has a strong and loyal fan base; ➁ Capcom is committed to continuing the series; ➃ The series has recently surpassed 10 million copies sold despite being over 20 years old.
➀ Black Myth Wukong has reached 20 million sales in just one month; ➁ The game's player base is predominantly on PC, with over 80% of players accessing it on this platform; ➂ The game's success is attributed to its promotion in China and the anticipation of the upcoming DLC release.
➀ TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge successfully revived the much-loved franchise in 2022; ➁ The game is receiving another surprise DLC called 'Radical Reptiles'; ➂ The DLC includes two new characters and a free update with a Remix mode of the official soundtrack.
➀ Sony will be removing a total of 8 games from the PS Plus service in October, including several Dragon Quest titles; ➁ The list includes Ultra Street Fighter IV, Gotham Knights, LittleBigPlanet 3, Dragon Quest XI, Dragon Quest Builders 1 + 2, Dragon Quest Heroes 1 + 2, Toukiden Kiwami, and The Evil Within; ➂ The removal of these games is set to occur in October, with The Evil Within being particularly notable for its previous addition and removal from PS Plus Extra.