The Fortnite Spring Breakout is now live, bringing with it a bouquet of free rewards, challenges, unvaulted weapons, and even a new skin for fan-favorite character Penny. With a daily dose of new Spring Breakout quests and half a dozen rewards to unlock through play without spending a single V-Buck, …
Read More »Konami Opens New "Creators-First" Studio In Osaka
Konami has opened a major new studio in Osaka, which it says will follow the mantra “creators first.” The announcement notes that the studio is located in the city center and will be equipped with the technology required for big-budget game development, including motion capture equipment. This move comes in …
Read More »Ark 2 Delayed To 2024, But A New Unreal Engine 5 Version Of Original Game Is Coming Soon
Major changes are afoot for the dinosaur game franchise Ark. Developer Studio Wildcard has announced that the sequel, Ark 2, has been delayed to 2024 and the original game’s official servers are shutting down soon. The third major announcement was a new version of the original Ark, called Ark Survival …
Read More »Roblox Will Now Hide Ads For Users Under 13 And Ban Ads For Insect Body Parts
The gigantic gaming platform Roblox has announced changes to its community standards, and the big update pertains to advertising to children. An update to the Roblox Community Standards states that Roblox will now hide all advertising content from users under the age of 13. Anyone creating a game inside Roblox …
Read More »Tim Sweeney Says He "Hates Advertising In Games"
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney said he’s not a big fan of traditional advertising and prefers for marketing in Fortnite to take the form of brand collaborations like themed cosmetics and branded concerts. Speaking to Digiday, Sweeney said, “The best moments in Fortnite have been other brands entering the world …
Read More »Genshin Impact Version 3.6 Expands Sumeru And Adds In Two New Dendro Users
The trailer for Genshin Impact version 3.6 is here, offering a look at a new area in Sumeru, and the arrival of the first Akademiya Extravaganza. Genshin Impacts’ next update, version 3.6, is set to arrive April 12, and a new area made up of wastelands and an oasis in …
Read More »Niantic Raises Prices Of Pokemon Go Remote Raid Passes, Implements Daily Limit
Niantic has announced that it’s increasing the prices of Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go. The company made the announcement via a blog post, confirming the new changes will go live on April 6, 2023. Remote Raid Pass three-packs will now cost 525 PokeCoins (around $5), up from 300 PokeCoins, …
Read More »Vampire Survivors DLC Tides of the Foscari Is Taking Monster Hunters Back To School
The next DLC for Vampire Survivors, the auto-slaughtering game where you become a bullet hell of blades and garlic, is taking players back to school. Tides of the Foscari is set inside of a magical academy and adds eight new characters, 13 weapons, a new stage to explore, and most …
Read More »BAFTA Winners Include GOTY Award For Vampire Survivors
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, aka BAFTA, has announced its winners for its 2023 Game Awards. Games such as God of War Ragnarok, Vampire Survivors, and Tunic are all walking away with awards. Vampire Survivors was able to secure the win for the Best Game, beating out …
Read More »Fortnite Cannot Support More Than 100 Players, Epic Says
Epic Games CEO and founder Tim Sweeney revealed that Fortnite cannot support more than 100 players, at least in the game’s current state. Speaking to IGN, Sweeney said there’s plenty of room for improvement when it comes to developing games. “I think people are underestimating the opportunity for advances in …
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