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A Tale of Two Hyrules: Comparing Maps of Zelda's Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild
Journalist Stephen Totilo recently revealed on Twitter a fascinating comparison between the game worlds of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. With journalists around the world recently granted access to a short segment of Tears of the Kingdom, Totilo took advantage of the opportunity to examine portions of the game's map and compare them to Hyrule in Breath of the Wild.
Bungie's Legal Victory: Destiny 2 Cheat Seller to Pay $12 Million in Damages
Bungie, the creators of the popular online multiplayer game Destiny 2, has won a lawsuit against Rome-based cheat vendor Mihai Claudiu-Florentin. What is the conclusion? According to TheGamePost, the damages totaled $12 million. VeteranCheats, Claudiu-Florentin's platform, facilitated the sale of cheats that provided players with unfair advantages such as seeing through walls and improved aiming capabilities.
Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Looms as Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Takeover Faces Resistance
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom is concerned that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard will result in a significant price increase for Xbox Game Pass. With both the CMA and the FTC putting up roadblocks to the deal, the gaming community is left to speculate on the consequences of this corporate clash.
Get Ready to Fly: Warner Bros. Games Announces Harry Potter Quidditch Champions
Prepare to soar through the skies on your broomstick, Harry Potter fans! Warner Bros. Games has announced Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a new game that will immerse players in the magical world of Quidditch.
American McGee Tells Fans to Stop Asking About Alice: EA Controls the IP
American McGee, the creator of the popular Alice video game series, has stated that he is getting tired of being asked about the franchise's future. McGee stated on his Patreon page that Electronic Arts (EA) owns the rights to Alice and controls its fate.
Angry Birds Fly to Sega in €706 Million Acquisition Deal
Sonic the Hedgehog is on a mission to conquer the mobile gaming market, thanks to Sega Europe Limited's acquisition of Rovio, the Finnish company best known for its Angry Birds franchise.
Super Success for Super Mario bros.: Movie Breaks Record as Most Successful Game Adaptation Yet!
It's-a me, Josh from NeonLightsMedia, eh.... okay, that doesn't sound as smooth as hoped, regardless, we have some exciting news for all Super Mario Bros. fans out there! The Super Mario Bros. Film is now officially the most successful video game film adaptation of all time.
Call of Duty goes Underground: Microsoft advertises potential Activision Blizzard acquisition in London tube stations
Activision's potential acquisition by Microsoft Blizzard has been making waves in the gaming industry for more than a year, and it appears that the company is going all out with its advertising efforts in order to win the public opinion.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Receives Rating in Korea confirming 2023 Release
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon by FromSoftware has been a long-awaited release in the gaming community, and fans of the series will be pleased to learn that it has been rated in Korea. While no official release date has been set (apart from somewhere in 2023), this is a promising sign that the game will still be released this year.
Microsoft dismisses gamers' antitrust lawsuit over Activision Blizzard takeover as 'implausible'
Microsoft is facing another lawsuit, this time from a group of gamers who are protesting the tech giant's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. While the lawsuit was initially dismissed in March of this year, the group has refilled it with new information that they believe strengthens their case. Microsoft, on the other hand, is skeptical, calling the claims "unsupported and implausible." (Via Reuters)
"Peaches" from the Super Mario Bros. Movie May Score Oscar Nomination for Best Original Song
The Super Mario Bros. Movie may not have impressed critics, but it appears to have won the hearts of audiences worldwide, and it may now be in contention for an Oscar. Universal Studios has announced that the film's theme song, "Peaches," could be nominated for Best Original Song at the prestigious awards ceremony.
Diablo 4 Promises Solid Quarterly Updates with New Narrative Content, Features, and Mechanics
According to associate director Joe Piepiora, Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming hack-and-slash action role-playing game Diablo 4 will receive new narrative content every quarter. Piepiora revealed in an interview with Game Informer magazine (via GameSpot) that these updates will include "solid" quarterly content that will add new storylines and features to the game.
Experience Counter-Strike Like Never Before with Virtex's Virtual Stadium: A New Era in E-Sports?
Virtex's latest creation, a virtual stadium for Counter-Strike, is changing the game for e-sports fans. While the idea of a virtual stadium is appealing, there are some concerns about how it will be implemented and what impact it will have on the gaming community.
Breath of the Wild just got wilder: Multiplayer mod released after $10,000 challenge
A small group of modders has completed a multiplayer mod for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which many gamers have wished for for years. The modders have released a fully functional multiplayer mod for the popular game, allowing up to 32 players to explore Hyrule together, after nearly a year and a half of work.
EA to Stop Physical Game Distribution in South Africa, Leaving Gamers in the Dark
Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world's largest video game publishers, has announced that it will no longer distribute physical video games in South Africa, leaving local gamers in the dark
Gamescom Opening Night Live will be held on August 22nd, fans rejoice
Geoff Keighley and Koelnmesse have announced that the annual Gamescom Opening Night Live show will return on August 22nd this year, and gamers all over the world are looking forward to it. For several years, Keighley, a well-known presenter in the gaming industry, has hosted this live show prior to Gamescom, which serves as a platform for game developers to showcase their latest titles and reveal exciting news to their fans.
Creator of DK Rap not mentioned in credits of The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Grant Kirkhope made a name for himself in the gaming world when he created the 'DK Rap' for the Rare game Donkey Kong 64. With its unforgettable rap style, the song quickly gained cult status and has been featured in a variety of media over the years. The iconic tune appears in the recently released Super Mario Bros. Movie, but Kirkhope is not mentioned in the credits.
Critics vs. Fans: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Metacritic Scores Show Big Divide
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally arrived in theaters, but critics and audiences appear to have mixed feelings about the animated film.
Feel the Heat: Sony's New Patent Allows PlayStation Controllers to Adjust Temperature
Sony has been granted a patent that will allow game developers to adjust the temperature of PlayStation controllers. Exputer discovered the patent, which describes the use of a special gel inside the controller that can harden or soften to mimic the texture of an object in the game.
Blizzard's new survival game based on a brand new IP
Blizzard, the company behind iconic franchises like World of Warcraft and Diablo, has been working on a new survival game for several years. A recent job posting for a senior producer for an "unannounced survival game" confirms that Blizzard's next venture will be based on a new IP.