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Star Fox Is Back, So What's Nintendo's Excuse For Other Abandoned Franchises?
Unless it's Mario or Zelda, there seems to be no guarantee that a Nintendo franchise will remain a constant presence in the company's portfolio. Take it from the heartbroken and frustrated fans of Nintendo properties that have lain dormant for years--decades, even. Until very recently, Star Fox was perhaps the most notable example of this.
The grand return of Fox McCloud and the crew
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Capcom's New Original Game, Pragmata, Just Did Something Very Impressive
In a gaming landscape that feels like it's dominated by sequels, remakes, and remasters, Capcom's new original game, Pragmata, launched recently and got off to a very good start. Capcom said in a news release that the game sold more than 1 million units over its first 48 hours following its release on April 17. In another update that came later, Capcom said Pragmata sales rose to 2 million in
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ESA Says Bill Pushing For Offline Versions Of Live-Service Games Would Hurt Developers
The Entertainment Software Association is opposing new legislation in California that would require developers of online games that are shutting down to give lengthy notice beforehand, offer refunds, and make their games playable offline.
Introduced by Democratic Assemblymember Chris Ward, Assembly Bill 1921 would require game
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Sony Removes Deals Tab From PlayStation Store
Players who constantly check PlayStation Store for the best prices may be surprised to hear that Sony has apparently removed the deals tab that has been associated with its online marketplace. A sale was previously scheduled to begin today, but there's currently no sign that it will.
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New Xbox CEO Considering "Range Of Options" For Exclusive Games Going Forward - Report
One of the changes that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma could make as the new boss could pertain to Microsoft's controversial multiplatform strategy. She said as much during a recent town hall, and now new reporting from
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Paranormal Activity Game Canceled Because Paramount Wouldn't Give Its Devs More Time
Darkstone Digital and DreadXP have announced that they will no longer release Paranormal Activity: Threshold because Paramount would not give them more time to make the horror game.
Brian Clarke, best known for being the creator of the viral horror game The Mortuary Assistant, broke the news on Darkstone Digital's X account on Wednesday.
"It became clear that the game needed more
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Amazon Prime Members Can Get These 17 Games For Free In May
As the halfway point of the year comes into focus, the latest batch of free games for Amazon Luna has been revealed. Amazon Prime members can claim these 11 PC games and six more via the cloud for a total of 17 freebies in May. This month, the selection includes a classic gangland drama that has been overhauled for modern systems, some escape room fun, and one of the best Alien games of all
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Humble Bundle's Spring Mega Sale Kicks Off With Discounts Up To 97% Off
May 7 is the kickoff day for
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Miss Out On The Steam Controller? More Are Coming May 8
May 4 was more than just Star Wars Day--it was also the day a bunch of people tried and failed to purchase a new Steam Controller. Many prospective buyers were met with error messages when trying to check out, and were left without one of the
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Project Ethos, The New 2K Shooter, Undergoes Changes As Dev Lays Off Staff
Project Ethos, the third-person shooter in development at 2K's 31st Union studio, is undergoing major changes and cutting staff from the project.
Studio head Ben Brinkman said in a memo to staff today, shared with GameSpot by 2K, that Project Ethos is becoming a "skill-based PvP roguelike" as part of the