Author: Emil John

Nintendo is the richest company in Japan based on net cash, cash equivalent, and debt, as per the latest information. According to Toyo Keiza’s annual list for the year 2024, Nintendo is the richest company in Japan based on net cash, cash equivalent, and debt. The console maker’s cash and cash equivalent are estimated at 1.71 trillion Yen or about 11.44 billion US Dollars, and it has no debt. The rankings by Toyo Keiza take into account the combined cash reserves and cash equivalents subtracted by the debt owed by a company. Therefore, the list is based on how much…

Id Software is currently working on a game based on an “established IP”, and there’s a “strong” chance that it will be revealed this year. Well-known insider NateDrake (aka Nate the Hate) took to gaming enthusiast forum Reset Era to share that Id Software is currently working on a game based on an “established IP”. He added that there’s a “strong” chance it will be revealed this year in 2024. NateDrake also offered an update regarding other Xbox first party titles. He mentioned that, last he had heard, Playground Games’ upcoming action role-playing game, Fable, is targeting a 2025 release.…

Nintendo and Retro Studios’ upcoming first-person action adventure game, Metroid Prime 4, may be set for a 2024 reveal, based on the latest rumor. During the latest episode of Game Mess Decides, host Jeff Grubb, who is known for his connections in the game industry, stated that a source that has got a lot of other things right told him that Nintendo is trying to put something together for a major Metroid related marketing campaign. This suggests that Metroid Prime 4 may be set for reveal sometime during May, 2024. Plans can and do change, however, especially when it comes…

Sega and Atlus’ 2022 role-playing game, Soul Hackers 2, is leaving Xbox Game Pass later this month on February 29, 2024. Microsoft has updated the official store listing for Xbox Game Pass, and it turns out that Soul Hackers 2 will be the only title leaving the service by the end of February, 2024. Leaving Xbox Game Pass By The End of February 2024 The following games are set to leave Xbox Game Pass on February 29, 2024: Soul Hackers 2 (Console) Now is your chance to show the game some love before it makes its exit from the subscription…

Super Smash Bros Ultimate creator Masahiro Sakurai has stated that his work on the game is “finally coming to an end”. Masahiro Sakurai, Super Smash Bros creator, took to Twitter/X to share an update on the on-going development of Super Smash Bros Ultimate since its launch on December 7, 2018. His tweet highlighted today’s release of the Sora amiibo. The Super Smash Bros Ultimate director thanked everyone involved in the creation of the Sora amiibo. He praised the design and the color coding, calling them precise and perfect. Additionally, he said that the sculpt and pose both look good. Sakurai…

Originally conceived as a joint venture between Cygames and PlatinumGames, Granblue Fantasy Relink underwent significant changes during its development, ultimately transitioning to Cygames’ sole control. Despite the shift, the game’s release carried with it ambitious aspirations to impress series fans and establish itself in the action role-playing game genre. At its core, Granblue Fantasy Relink weaves a tale of adventure and discovery, placing players in the role of Gran or their female counterpart, Djeeta. Leading a band of heroes on a quest to uncover the mysteries of Estalucia, a mythical island promising endless possibilities, players are drawn into a world…

Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has explained why the studio’s latest third-person shooter, HELLDIVERS 2, will “never” have a PvP mode. According to Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt, HELLDIVERS 2 will “never” feature a PvP mode because the development team wants to reduce toxic elements from the community. He made this statement in response to a tweet that suggested the development team should add a PvP mode to the game to attract Call of Duty players and to keep the more hardcore players engaged. In his response, Pilestedt stated that the team at Arrowhead Game Studios wants an environment that…

Embracer Group is currently in the process of selling off some of its larger subsidiary game studios, based on the latest information. In its interim report for the third quarter (October-December 2023), Embracer Group has revealed it is currently in the process of selling off some of its larger subsidiary game studios in an effort to strengthen its balance sheet and further reduce capex. According to Embracer, the aforementioned larger structured divestment processes are currently in mature stages. Certain companies might initiate restructuring before any divestment is announced. The company’s overruling principle is to always maximize shareholder value in any…

Capcom’s upcoming action role-playing game, Dragon’s Dogma 2, will not require PS Plus for players to use its online component. The PlayStation Store page for the sequel to Dragon’s Dogma has been updated with information regarding the game, including details regarding its features. The page makes no mention of PS Plus as a requirement for the online component in Dragon’s Dogma 2. As such, players will not need to be subscribed to PlayStation Plus in order to lend or borrow pawns. This is likely due to the game not featuring co-op multiplayer functionality, which would have required matchmaking in some…

The president of Bloober Team has stated that the recent trailer for the Silent Hill 2 remake does not represent the “spirit” of the game. Speaking during an interview, Piotr Babieno, president of Bloober Team studio, acknowledged criticism directed at the Silent Hill 2 Remake trailer shown during PlayStation’s State of Play. He believes the trailer does not capture the essence of the game. Criticism mainly focused on its unappealing visuals and perceived stiffness, as evident from YouTube statistics and comments, which garnered a mixed reception. Babieno jokingly remarked that he could have written some of the negative comments himself.…