The video game industry has started charging $70 for big games instead of $60, with potential for further price increases to $80, based on development costs and perceived value. [ more ]
25 Years Ago, Nintendo Set the Bar for Remaking a Classic
Remaster disasters are common due to technical issues, missing features, and visual problems, highlighting the challenges in updating old video games. [ more ]
SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered', Plus New Releases and Sales
The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered offers minimal changes from the original version, including updated visuals and a new guide feature.
The game includes notable creators like Masashi Hamauzu, Masato Kato, and Tomomi Kobayashi, but did not achieve significant success upon its initial release. [ more ]
Atlus releases "enhanced editions" like Vengeance with new content and quality-of-life updates, but at a full game price without upgrade options. [ more ]
A Ubisoft Game Is At The Center Of A Fight To Stop Online Game Shutdowns
Owning media outright is becoming harder in the digital age, especially with online games facing the risk of being taken offline permanently by publishers.
Legislation around consumer rights for online games is inconsistent worldwide, with some companies discontinuing games after acquiring consumer money. [ more ]
Geoff Keighley Finally Tweets About Layoffs, And The Timing Is Awfully Convenient
Geoff Keighley belatedly addressed layoffs in the gaming industry after facing backlash for promoting unrelated products.
Keighley, a prominent figure in the gaming world, is criticized for not discussing serious issues while actively promoting events and products. [ more ]
Games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth aren't sustainable, and the Sony layoffs prove it
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expands the original game into a massive open-world adventure with various minigames.
Sony's PlayStation business plans to lay off 900 employees despite strong sales, impacting successful studios like Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games. [ more ]
WB Discovery Might Soon Delist Over A Dozen Adult Swim-Published Games
WB Discovery delisting Adult Swim-published games from digital stores within 60 days, impacting game developers.
Adult Swim Games, funded by Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, known for publishing notable titles, now facing uncertain future with potential delisting by WB Discovery. [ more ]
EA Offering College Athletes $600 To Appear In New Football Game
EA Sports College Football 25 will offer athletes $600 for their NIL, with potential for additional payments for high-profile players.
The game will feature the transfer portal, 134 FBS teams, 12-team playoff, and bowl games; however, it will not include college coaches' likenesses. [ more ]
Blizzard's 33-Year History Chronicled In Upcoming Book By Jason Schreier
Blizzard Entertainment's history is chronicled in the book 'Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment' by Jason Schreier.
The book features interviews with over 300 current and former Blizzard team members and covers the company's early years, major franchises, and recent acquisitions.
Jason Schreier's previous books, 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' and 'Press Reset', have also delved into the video game industry's development stories and labor issues. [ more ]
2000s Video Game Launch Parties Are A Wild Millennial Time Capsule
The video game industry experienced significant growth during the period between 9/11 and the Obama administration, primarily in the console market.
Launch parties for video games, particularly consoles like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, were star-studded events with celebrities in attendance. [ more ]