Author: Emil John

Emil John is an experienced journalist and reviewer, known for his detailed coverage of the latest news and insightful reviews.

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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Nintendo’s Alarmo has been hacked to run the classic game DOOM, just days after it was modified to display cat pictures. The hack was done by GaryOderNichts, a well-known Wii U reverse engineer. He’s now added Alarmo to the list of devices that can run the iconic 1990s shooter, a thing called the “Can It Run DOOM” meme. The DOOM meme is all about how the game can be played on all sorts of weird and wonderful things, like a fridge or calculator. It was only a matter of time before Alarmo joined this quirky group. In his announcement, GaryOderNichts…

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In a recent interview with 4Gamer, Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV and XVI, expressed his excitement about the potential re-release of Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy Tactics. As a fan of Yasumi Matsuno, Yoshida wants future generations to experience these games on various platforms. Yoshida is passionate about preserving the essence of masterpieces like Vagrant Story and Tactics. He emphasizes making these games accessible to new players without compromising their original charm. While he’s not enthusiastic about remakes, he recognizes the importance of preserving these titles. These games have a near-cult following due to their complex narratives…

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The critically acclaimed Bloodborne, a PlayStation 4 classic, remains exclusive to the platform with no official release on other systems, but it appears to gain a small visual enhancement when played on the upcoming PS5 Pro. Early impressions from a user with access to the PS5 Pro indicate that Bloodborne benefits from Sony’s new “boost mode” through improved image quality, specifically with AI upscaling. This feature enhances some PS4 titles by offering a slight resolution bump when running on the PS5 Pro, though Sony confirmed that it will be limited to a resolution upgrade and won’t enhance other performance aspects…

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