Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reduced its stake in Nintendo for the second time in two months. Japan’s Finance Ministry reported that PIF now owns 6.3% of Nintendo, down from 7.54%. This follows a 1.04% decrease in October, contradicting earlier reports of PIF expanding its Nintendo investments. Despite this reduction, PIF remains a significant foreign stakeholder in Nintendo. PIF initially invested 5% in Nintendo in 2022 and increased its stake to over 6% the following year. It has also acquired shares in gaming and entertainment companies like Koei Tecmo, Capcom, Embracer Group, Activision, EA, and Take-Two Interactive. PIF’s…
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Konami is preparing to reintroduce the Metal Gear Solid series to modern audiences with the highly anticipated remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Recognizing that many younger gamers are unfamiliar with this iconic franchise, Konami and series producer Noriaki Okamura see the remake as a way to bridge this gap. To fans of the original, it may seem surprising that such an influential series could fall out of mainstream awareness. Yet, Okamura reveals that this very disconnect was a primary reason Konami decided to bring Snake’s story back to the forefront. In a recent interview with Play magazine, Okamura…
Actor Jake Lampert appears to be joining the cast of The Witcher 4: Polaris, reportedly portraying a character named Branko. This news marks the first character revelation for the highly anticipated next installment in The Witcher series. Sources suggest that Lampert may start motion capture work for the role in 2025, a key component of bringing characters to life in CD Projekt Red’s (CDPR) latest RPG project. Polaris is the codename for this upcoming Witcher entry, marking a significant shift in the series as CDPR transitions from its proprietary REDengine to Unreal Engine 5. This change is expected to elevate…
According to popular YouTuber Vara Dark, sources suggest that Rocksteady Studios may be developing a remake of Batman Arkham Asylum. While no official announcement has been made, the report indicates that the remake has been internally greenlit by Rocksteady. Warner Bros. has reportedly shown renewed interest in the Batman franchise, alongside other DC titles. As always, readers should take these early reports with a grain of salt until confirmed by the developers or publishers. Vara Dark hinted at several details surrounding Rocksteady’s current and future projects. She mentioned that the studio might add fan-favorite characters like Deathstroke and a more…
In a recent interview, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor, the “Switch 2.” He expressed confidence in Nintendo’s future and addressed backward compatibility’s impact on Take-Two’s extensive game library. Nintendo confirmed this week that the “Switch 2” will have backward compatibility, allowing players to transfer their existing Switch games. This decision will enhance Nintendo’s player base and boost sales on the new platform. Zelnick emphasized the value of backward compatibility for publishers with robust game libraries, highlighting Take-Two’s position as having the highest-selling catalogue per SKU in the industry. This compatibility ensures that established Switch titles,…
Warner Bros. Games confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy, the open-world action RPG set in the Wizarding World, sold 30 million copies since its release, making it the best-selling game of 2023. This milestone prompted Warner Bros. to start working on a Hogwarts Legacy sequel, which is a high priority for Warner Bros. Discovery’s executive leadership. Hogwarts Legacy’s success has led to a surge in Wizarding World projects, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and a remastered Lego Harry Potter collection. Warner Bros. has also licensed mobile games based on the Harry Potter universe. David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, noted…
Monolith Productions has revamped its website, prominently featuring its upcoming Wonder Woman game on the front page. Amid rumors of developmental challenges, the studio aims to reassure fans by focusing on this project. According to a previously leaked marketing survey, Wonder Woman is an action-adventure game that brings the iconic superheroine to life in a single-player experience. The game’s plot centers around Wonder Woman’s mission to unite the warriors of Themyscira and humans against a common enemy. Players will take on the role of Diana, the Champion of the Amazons, and must defend her homeland from the sorceress Circe, who has…
Metacritic, the popular review aggregation site, has responded to the ongoing review bombing targeting Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare’s latest entry in the acclaimed fantasy RPG series. The controversy centers on some fans’ negative reactions to the game’s inclusive content, with characters and themes that explore gender identity and diversity. Despite the critical consensus rating of 84 on Metacritic, the game’s user score has dropped to a stark 3.8 out of 10, with a large volume of recent user reviews citing dissatisfaction with what they describe as “woke” content. Dragon Age: The Veilguard, a high-profile addition to the beloved Dragon…
The possibility of a Dragon Age collection, similar to BioWare’s 2021 Mass Effect Legendary Collection, presents notable challenges, according to a recent interview with BioWare’s Director of Product Development. With experience at BioWare dating back to the original Dragon Age: Origins in 2009, Epler expressed enthusiasm for the idea, while acknowledging the difficulties due to the series’ engine diversity. Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II were developed using BioWare’s custom Eclipse Engine, while the third game, Dragon Age: Inquisition, was built using Frostbite, EA’s proprietary engine, initially designed for the Battlefield series. This contrast creates a significant technical hurdle…
Pokémon TCG Pocket, the latest mobile adaptation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, is experiencing a highly successful launch. Reports from app analytics firm AppMagic reveal that the game has generated an impressive $12.1 million in revenue just four days after its October 30 release. With 12 million downloads worldwide, the app is earning around $3 million each day on average, signaling a strong start for The Pokémon Company’s new mobile venture. As expected, Japan is driving much of Pokémon TCG Pocket’s success, contributing 45 percent of the game’s revenue so far. The U.S. follows as the second-largest market, providing…