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In a significant move within the gaming industry, Nintendo has now acquired the remaining 4% of Monolith Soft’s shares, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. This development marks a complete transition from the previous ownership structure where Nintendo held 96% of the shares, with the remainder owned by Monolith Soft’s founders, Hirohide Sugiura, Tetsuya Takahashi, and…
The Game Awards 2024 is shaping up to be an event that could redefine expectations for gaming reveals, with insider claims suggesting at least two announcements that will leave players utterly astonished. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, this annual spectacle has long been a cornerstone for showcasing the future of video games, blending awards with major…
In a surprising twist for fans eagerly awaiting details on The Witcher 4, the potential return of Geralt of Rivia has become shrouded in uncertainty. Doug Cockle, the voice behind the iconic White Wolf in the previous Witcher games, recently revealed that he was “slapped” by CD Projekt Red for sharing what he now admits…
In a recent report by The New York Times, Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has been highlighted for employing sophisticated legal strategies to avoid paying nearly $8 billion in estate taxes, making his family the primary beneficiaries of this tax maneuver. Huang, who is the 10th richest person in the United States with a net worth…
Palworld has updated the behavior of Pal Spheres amid its ongoing patent lawsuit with Nintendo. Players can now summon Pals without throwing the sphere. Nintendo claims infringement on three patents, seeking damages of 10 million Yen. Pal Spheres work like Pokeballs and capture and summon Pals in Palworld. However, after version v0.3.11 (spotted by NicheGamer), the Pal Spheres…
Paris, December 9, 2024 – In a saga that continues to unfold, the potential buyout of Ubisoft by Tencent and the founding Guillemot family has hit a significant roadblock, centered around the contentious issue of control over the beleaguered video game publisher. The discussions, which began in earnest following Ubisoft’s plummeting share price and a…
In a groundbreaking achievement for the action role-playing game genre, Path of Exile II has surged to an unprecedented peak of over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam during its second day of Early Access. This remarkable milestone not only underscores the immense popularity of Grinding Gear Games’ latest title but also positions it among the…
In the wake of a challenging year for live service games marked by high-profile disappointments like XDefiant and Concord, Marvel Rivals has emerged as a significant triumph for NetEase and Marvel Games. Launched on December 6, 2024, this free-to-play superhero shooter has not only captured the attention of gamers worldwide but has also set a…
Ubisoft Shareholders Explore Buyout Options to Stabilize Company Ubisoft Entertainment SA’s shareholders are currently engaged in discussions regarding a possible buyout of the company, according to sources familiar with the situation. This development comes at a time when Ubisoft has faced significant challenges, including a decline in stock value following disappointing sales figures and project…
