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Diablo IV Breaks Records with $666 Million Sales in Just Five Days Blizzard Entertainment has set a new record with its latest release, Diablo IV, which has grossed an astonishing $666 million in worldwide sell-through within just five days of its launch on June 6. This achievement marks the largest opening week for the video game giant in its history and is strikingly similar to the highest-grossing opening week in the film industry this year. The game has quickly become Blizzard's fastest-selling game ever, amassing over 276 million hours of gameplay.
Impressive Gameplay Statistics and Community Engagement
The staggering amount of gameplay translates into more than 30,000 years of engagement from the dedicated heroes... Continue reading -
Sony May Be Developing a PlayStation AR Headset to Compete with Apple's Vision Pro As Apple's Vision Pro garners attention for its innovative mixed reality technology, Sony has filed a patent that could indicate they are working on a competitor device designed specifically for the gaming community. The patent details a potential PlayStation AR headset that could be a game-changer for the brand and provide a more immersive gaming experience for players. This move is seen as Sony's response to Apple's entry into the spatial computing realm.
Apple's Vision Pro: Setting the Bar High
Apple's Vision Pro headset, announced at the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, is a hybrid VR and AR device that facilitates spatial computing.... Continue reading -
Approaching the Maximum Level in Diablo 4: What to Expect Video game enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the release of Diablo 4 will be excited to learn more about the latest in leveling mechanics. The game's predecessor, Diablo 3, opened up a wide variety of options for players to explore their personal leveling journey. Now, Diablo 4 is set to take this feature to a whole new level, with a unique character progression system and an impressive max level cap.
According to the game's developers, Blizzard Entertainment, Diablo 4 players can expect to hit the maximum level at 100. New gameplay mechanics have been introduced that let you choose your own objectives and... Continue reading -
Final Fantasy 16's Localization Teems with Cheeky Humor and Risque Jokes As Final Fantasy 16 prepares to enchant global audiences, fans have caught wind of an intriguing development. The much-anticipated game's English localization process isn't just about accurate dialogue translations - it's also brimming with risqué humor and cheeky banter that's poised to spice up the gaming experience.
For the uninitiated, game localization involves adapting the content to suit different languages and cultures around the world. It's not simply about translation but also about ensuring cultural nuances, humor, and references translate well. The team working on the English localization of Final Fantasy 16 includes Kazutoyo Maehiro as the main planner and writer... Continue reading -
Firefox Ends Support for Earlier macOS and Windows Versions with Release of Firefox 115 The tech world sees another phase-out as Firefox, a popular web browser developed by Mozilla, has confirmed that it no longer supports specific older macOS and Windows versions. The release of Firefox 115 marks a significant transition for the browser in terms of its operational efficiency across these diverse platforms.
According to updates on the company's website, Firefox 115 will be the final version supporting macOS Sierra 10.12, macOS High Sierra 10.13, and macOS Mojave 10.14. From Firefox 116 onwards, users will need a Mac running at least macOS Catalina 10.15. This latest shift also impacts some Windows users as support... Continue reading -
Exciting Add-Ons Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator: New Locations and Improved Controls Microsoft Flight Simulator, a popular simulation game, has exciting news for fans as third-party developers offer a sneak peek into upcoming add-ons. This update unveils a fresh release of an airport and various recent advancements concerning AI-driven air traffic control, promising enriching gaming experiences to users.
Kicking off the announcements is Shadescene unveiling plans for an additional airport nestled in Malaysia - the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (WMKA) in Alor Setar. While there presently aren’t specifics on when this edition will be available within Microsoft's flight simulator, enthusiasts have been presented with striking early screenshots of what to expect.
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Patrick's Parabox to Embark on Console Journey Next week marks the beginning of a new chapter for puzzle game enthusiasts as Patrick’s Parabox will be released on console platforms. The game, developed by independent game designer Patrick Traynor, has already claimed acclaim on the indie gaming scene, gaining attention and praise for its intricate mechanics and innovative concept. With its upcoming console release, it's set to attract a wider array of video game enthusiasts.
Unlike traditional puzzle games, Patrick's Parabox's leveled approach provides players with a unique experience. Each level represents a box that you push around, with inside boxes acting as recursive loops, becoming bigger or smaller... Continue reading -
Sega Intends To Revive Additional Beloved Classic Series During The Game Awards earlier in the week, Sega announced an exciting update: the company plans to revive several of its classic series, including Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and Golden Axe.
The news came as a delightful shock to aficionados of Sega's vintage games, yet it appears this is merely the beginning of a larger endeavor. In a press release issued after the announcement, Sega's co-COO and CEO of Sega of America, Shuji Utsumi, stated:
"Our current project involves revisiting our rich history to reimagine a variety of our franchises, with the goal of introducing these beloved games to a broader... Continue reading -
Google Elevates Chrome User Experience With New Updates Google has recently made a stride towards enhancing the user experience on Chrome by implementing a series of updates. Aimed at making the retrieval of online information easier and sleeker, the changes apply to both the desktop version and the mobile platform of the browser, including iOS and Android. Adding a new layer of efficiency, the updated Chrome will offer relevant search suggestions in the address bar, a feature that will be available across "eligible sites". For example, you might see suggestions for local eateries or notable landmarks when you're looking into potential holiday spots.
Android device users will find the... Continue reading -
Baldur's Gate 3 Shatters Records with Massive PC Launch After many years in the making, Baldur's Gate 3, one of the most eagerly anticipated games, has debuted on PC with an astounding reception. The game’s popularity soared within hours of its launch, surpassing the 400,000 mark for concurrent players on the Steam platform. By the next day, this impressive figure had already eclipsed the half-million count.
Baldur's Gate 3's launch is indisputably one of the most successful for the PC platform in 2023. In terms of initial metrics, it has outperformed other powerhouse launches like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the remake of Resident Evil 4. This landmark achievement underscores the... Continue reading -
Armored Core VI Hits High Performance Benchmarks on Consoles The upcoming game, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, developed by FromSoftware will be released for both PC and consoles at the end of this week. It appears the developers have done an excellent job optimizing this mech adventure game. The game's publisher, Bandai Namco, has unveiled what players can anticipate in terms of performance on both the last and the current generation of gaming hardware, which is genuinely remarkable:
PS5 & Xbox Series X - Up to 2160P 60 FPS
Series S - Up to 1440P 60 FPS
PS4 Pro - Up to 1800P 30 FPS
One X - Up to 2160P 30... Continue reading -
Fall Guys and Bomberman Reunite for Another Entertaining Stint Konami and Mediatonic have revealed another crossover between Fall Guys and Bomberman, introducing a Fall Guys bean as a playable character in Super Bomberman R 2. The character, to be known as the Bean Bomber, will be available for purchase via the in-game store on September 14.
The Bean Bomber will need to navigate through the player-created Castle mode, which will also launch on the 14th of September. Although the price of the Bean Bomber is yet to be disclosed, it has been announced that Super Bomberman R 2 will be released on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch with full... Continue reading