Author: Joel

The Witcher 3 has sold more than one million copies in Japan which is a record for a western RPG. The game is published by Spike Chunsoft in Japan. The Witcher 3 launched back in Japan with a debut week sales of under 70K copies. It was a good enough result for a Western RPG since there are not many games that can claim this figure in Japan. It had strong legs and while it received multiple releases across the lifetime of its sale there, the cumulative sales have now reached more than 1 million copies. This shows that the…

Microsoft has yet to share an official update on the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2023 but some of them are out now. The new additions to the Xbox Game Pass library in January 2023 include some big names like The Diofield Chronicle and Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Edition. Stranded Deep is another game that has been added to the Xbox Game Pass library today. If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a PC/Xbox subscription to the service, you can claim these games and enjoy downloading them on the platform of your choice. …

Deathloop might not be a one-off IP from Arkane Lyon as some rumors are suggesting that the IP might return, either as a DLC or sequel. Deathloop received critical acclaim after it launched as a timed exclusive for the PS5 and PC. The game is also out now on Xbox Series consoles and available as a part of the Xbox Game Pass. It was a unique experiment from Arkane after their massive success with the Dishonored franchise. Deathloop appears to have done well enough for Arkane to continue working on the IP. The voice actor of Colt, Jason Kelley, had…

Nintendo was apparently planning to launch a mid-generation refresh of Nintendo Switch but their plans were internally canceled. This rumor comes from Digital Foundry who have established their name in the games industry with their technical breakdown of games and hardware ranging from consoles to PC. According to Digital Foundry, Nintendo Switch was supposed to get a mid-generation upgrade, also dubbed the Switch Pro by fans based on the rumors. This could be an upgrade in line with the PS4 Pro or Xbox One X, but it never managed to materialize. According to a quote from Digital Foundry editor John…

Gran Turismo 7 producer Kazunori Yamauchi reportedly said that a PC version of the game is being considered, but this is not true. According to a new interview with Yamauchi in the Japanese Magazine Dengeki Online, it was mentioned that this was a misreport from the media. The outlet asked Yamauchi to confirm if there was a PC version of Gran Turismo 7 in development. Yamauchi denied confirming any such news calling it a misreport. He suggested that his response was diplomatic without mentioning any PC version. “That’s not true. Regarding a PC version, I replied ‘(as a developer) it’s…

Duke Nukem Endangered Species is a canceled game that was supposed to launch in 2001. It can be downloaded and played now on a PC. The game might have been canceled for a while now but it has resurfaced again in 2022. The file is available to download from Archives and it is roughly 260 MB. This is not supposed to be the full game since it never managed to complete its development, but still, if you are a fan of the Duke Nukem franchise, this is worth a try. The instructions are quite simple. You just need to download…

MachineGames is working on a brand new Indiana Jones game for Walt Disney and Xbox Game Studios. This will reportedly use Unreal Engine. While MachineGames has previously worked with id Tech 5 for their Wolfenstein games, and id Tech 6 for Wolfenstein Youngblood, they might transition to Unreal Engine for their next project which is a brand new Indiana Jones game. This is according to a job opening for a Lead Level Designer. This demands the player to have some experience with the Unreal Level Editor. Advanced knowledge and experience with level editors (Unreal Level Editor, Sandbox Editor, Hammer or…

Bluepoint Games are teasing their new project that will supposedly launch in 2023. They sneakily inserted this tease in a holiday greeting artwork. Demon’s Souls Remake was developed by Bluepoint Games. It launched along with the PS5 in 2020 and since then they haven’t shared any updates on their upcoming projects. Bluepoint Games has been rumored to be working on multiple projects in the past including a Metal Gear Solid Remake. While this is by no means a confirmation, their recent Holiday Greetings artwork. This artwork was a part of a blog post where various third-party, as well as first-party…

Naughty Dog is working on The Last of Us Part 3 and the game is already in production under Neil Druckmann according to a new rumor. There have been rumors about Naughty Dog working on multiple projects including a new IP but this is the first time we are hearing something concrete from a trusted source. While the source doesn’t directly work in the industry itself, they have ties inside the industry as they have previously leaked information on some of the upcoming games including Crash Bandicoot 4 and The Last of Us HBO show. According to this source, Neil…

Horizon Forbidden West is getting a brand new DLC just like its predecessor and an announcement is expected at The Game Awards 2022. This rumor comes from a credible source, The Snitch, who leaked multiple announcements including the entire lineup of games from PlayStation’s State of Play. The Snitch teased the new DLC in an ambiguous tweet that appeared to showcase a world map of America. It was focused on San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. The location is significant as it is mentioned in Horizon Forbidden West. https://twitter.com/insider_wtf/status/1600057870648717312 In the game itself, there is a reference to Burning…