➀ Yacht Club Games announced the release of Shovel Knight Dig, a 2D side-scrolling dungeon-crawling roguelite platformer, in 2022, initially available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Apple Arcade. ➁ The game is now coming to PlayStation and Xbox, with the final major update including new bosses, quests, secrets, and game-changing upgrades. ➂ Fans are eagerly waiting for the team's next big title, Mina the Hollower.
Recent #Video Games news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has surpassed 2 million total players; ➁ The game was not expected to sell well, but it has; ➂ The official Twitter announcement suggests the game is just warming up, possibly hinting at future developments.
➀ The Call of Duty series has been associated with weed for years, celebrating 4/20 annually. ➁ Black Ops 6 Season 3 launch was delayed, leading to a belated 4/20 event featuring Seth Rogen. ➂ The 'High Art' event begins on May 1st, offering an event pass and exclusive Seth Rogen operator content.
➀ Bungie has started public playtests for Marathon, with aim assist being a notable feature; ➁ Aim assist is available for both mouse and keyboard players, which has sparked a debate; ➂ The feature is seen as reducing skill in a competitive game like Marathon, and Bungie may need to adjust it.
➀ The much-anticipated Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster has been released; ➁ It has seen an impressive number of players in just a few hours; ➂ The game currently has over 147,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing other major games released this year.
➀ Forza Horizon 5 has surpassed 45 million players; ➁ The game is one of the biggest first-party Xbox games to come to PS5; ➂ The player count has increased rapidly since its launch in 2021.
➀ The Australian Classification Board has listed both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3. ➁ The titles are labeled as cross-gen, with MW2 featuring a 'PS5 Cross-Gen Edition'. ➂ Rumors suggest a major Game Pass update is coming soon.
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is reviewed as an evolution of the popular Nintendo console with improved hardware and game lineup;
➁ The review highlights the black matte finish, larger display, and new kickstand;
➂ The article discusses the inclusion of mouse controls and various resolution options, along with the announcement of new accessories like the Pro Controller and Nintendo Camera.
➀ Compulsion Games' new game, South of Midnight, is joining Xbox Game Pass this month; ➁ The game is the studio's first new title since being acquired by Microsoft five years ago; ➂ It features supernatural, horror, and action elements, releasing on April 8th for Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass.
➀ LEGO has announced plans to establish its own internal game development studios; ➁ The move follows several major partnerships in the video game industry; ➂ LEGO's CEO, Niels Christiansen, expressed confidence in the company's ability to cover experiences for kids of all ages, both digital and physical.
➀ Apple Arcade is set to add six new titles next month, including a new Katamari game; ➁ The service is free from microtransactions and offers a variety of unique games; ➂ The new titles will be available from April 3rd.
➀ The HITMAN World of Assassination Trilogy is set to arrive on PlayStation VR2 later this month; ➁ The game will cost £8.99 for current owners of the flat-screen version; ➂ The new release promises a more comprehensive VR experience with improved controls and gameplay mechanics.
➀ Insomniac's VR classics Edge of Nowhere, Stormland, and Feral Rites are now available on Meta Quest devices again; ➁ Insomniac is working on bringing back its fourth VR title, The Unspoken; ➂ The initial removal of these titles was mysterious, but it appears the issue has been resolved.
➀ Tekken 8 has officially sold 3 million copies; ➁ The game's growth has slowed down significantly since its release; ➂ Tekken 8 is still ahead of its predecessors in terms of sales.
➀ The PEGI board has corrected the 18+ rating for the Poker-themed roguelike Balatro to PEGI 12 following complaints; ➁ Both Balatro and Luck Be A Landlord were incorrectly rated 18+ despite having no gambling content; ➂ The PEGI complaints board concluded that the games contained elements that warranted a lower rating.
➀ Sayonara Wild Hearts, a surprise indie hit from the last generation, has received a surprise PS5 update; ➁ The update is available as a free upgrade for previous owners, offering a smooth 120fps 4K experience; ➂ The game introduces a new mode called 'Remix Arcade', which features infinite replayable levels and high score chasing; ➃ PS5 DualSense support adds a unique sense of impact to the rhythm game.
➀ Supergiant Games has released the second major update for Hades II, titled 'Warsong Update'; ➁ The update includes new levels, gods, boons, and a redesigned menu; ➂ It also features over 2,000 new voice lines, a new final confrontation, and a new enemy.
➀ Bungie's Destiny 2 is set to receive a new crossover update with Star Wars; ➁ The update, titled 'Heresy', is scheduled for February 4th; ➂ The update includes new Star Wars-inspired armor ornaments, accessories, emotes, and finishers; ➃ Each Guardian class will have its own armor set inspired by a Star Wars character; ➄ A new DS-2 Ghost Shell inspired by the Death Star will also be introduced.
➀ Sony has announced the removal of 8 games from the PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium libraries; ➁ The titles include several entries from the Tales of series; ➂ The removals are set to take place in February; ➃ The recent additions to the library have mitigated the impact of these losses.
➀ Team Asobi has been keeping Astro Bot updated with new levels and challenges since its release; ➁ A new level was unveiled during a live PlayStation Tournament event; ➂ The new level is likely to be part of an upcoming update for Astro Bot.