Blizzard and Epic Veterans Announce New RPG Studio, Lightforge Games

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Longtime Epic Games and Blizzard Entertainment developers have united to create Lightforge Games, and they’re on a quest to change how RPGs are played. The team is developing a new cross-platform, social video game where players have the power to create worlds and tell stories with unprecedented freedom. “We all love highly social, creative games, …

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Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special Live Stream Set for May 27

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Square Enix will host the “Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special” live stream on May 26 at 12:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. “May 27th is Dragon Quest Day, and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the series, we’re bringing you a …

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The King of Fighters XV Leona Heidern Trailer and Screenshots

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SNK has released a new trailer and screenshots for The King of Fighters XV introducing playable character Leona Heidern (voiced by Seiko Yoshida). Watch the The King of Fighters XV’s Leona Heidern Trailer: Previous character trailers introduced Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia, Chris, Shermie, Mai Shiranui, King, Yashiro Nanakase. Terry Bogard, Yuri Sakazaki, Andy Bogard, Chizuru Kagura, Kyo Kusanagi, Joe Higashi, Iori Yagami, Benimaru Nikaido, Meitenkun, and Shun’ei. Here’s KOF XV …

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Several new SteamWorld Games in Development

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Several new SteamWorld games are in development, developer Image & Form Games announced on Twitter. “We’re thrilled to share that several new SteamWorld games are in the making!” Image & Form Games said. “With this in mind, we’ll dedicate this [Twitter account] to SteamWorld games old and new! Image & Form is [Thunderful Games] nowadays. …

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Embracer Group Acquires Appeal Studios, KAIKO, Massive Miniteam, and FRAME BREAK, establishes Gate21

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Embracer Group has acquired Appeal Studios, KAIKO, and Massive Miniteam under its THQ Nordic subsidiary, which has also established Gate21 to enable the creation of “world-class 3D characters,” as well as acquired FRAME BREAK under its Amplifier Game Invest subsidiary, the company announced. Get the details below: THQ Nordic has made the following acquisitions: Appeal …

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Digital-only QuakeCon 2021 Set for August 19 to 21

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QuakeCon 2021 will run from August 19 to 21 as a digital-only event, Bethesda Softworks announced. “We can’t wait to get back to Dallas with our QuakeCon family, but for the continued safety of our staff, the volunteers, and the community, this year’s QuakeCon will once again be a digital-only event, Bethesda Softworks said. “We’ll …

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505 Games Will Publish MercurySteam’s Next Game for Console and PC

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505 Games will handle worldwide publishing for a “brand-new video game” from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Metroid: Samus Returns, and Spacelords developer MercurySteam for consoles and PC, the company announced in its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Photo:@stefanieGMJ Further details were not announced.

The King of Fighters XV Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia Trailer and Screenshots

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SNK has released a new trailer and screenshots for The King of Fighters XV introducing playable characters Ryo Sakazaki (voiced by Daiki Takakura) and Robert Garcia (voiced by Go Shinomiya). Check Out The King of Fighters XV’s Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia Trailer: Ryo Sakazaki, Robert Garcia, and the previously revealed King make up the …

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Trademarks Sunset Overdrive in the U.S.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment registered the trademark for “Sunset Overdrive” in the United States on April 26. Sunset Overdrive, which is developed by Insomniac Games, was published by Microsoft for Xbox One in October 2014, followed by PC via Steam in November 2018. Insomniac Games has always fully owned the property, making it the property of …

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Modus Games to Publish New Title from Reply Game Studios in 2022

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Independent games publisher Modus Games announced a new partnership with Italian developer Reply Game Studios. This collaboration will see Modus Games publishing a brand-new IP in 2022. “The team at Reply Game Studios is an incredibly talented group with a striking vision for their new IP,” said Shane Bierwith, EVP of global marketing at Modus …

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The King of Fighters XV Chris Trailer and Screenshots

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SNK has released a new trailer and screenshots for The King of Fighters XV introducing playable character Chris (voiced by Rui Yamasaki). Check Out The King of Fighters XV’s Chris Trailer: Chris and the previously revealed Yashiro Nanakase and Shermie make up the game’s fourth fully revealed team, “Team Orochi.” Here is each character’s description: …

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Yoshinori Ono Appointed President and COO of Delightworks

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Delightworks has appointed Yoshinori Ono as its new president and chief operating officer (COO) as of May 1, the company announced. Akihito Shouji, the founder and current president of Delightworks, will assume the role of chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) on the same day. Before Delightworks, Yoshinori Ono worked for Capcom, which he served …

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Judgment Countdown Website Teases May 7 Announcement

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Publisher Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have launched a “Judgment Day” countdown website teasing an announcement on May 7 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET. The countdown website is available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean, and Japanese. A video, also titled “Judgment Day,” will premiere …

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Sony Interactive Entertainment to Publish Original ‘AAA Multiplayer Game’ Developed by Firewalk Studios

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ProbablyMonsters, a new category of game company that builds sustainable game studios through a people-first culture, announced that Firewalk Studios, a AAA studio focused on delivering world-class multiplayer experiences, has entered into an agreement with Sony Interactive Entertainment as the exclusive publishing partner for its inaugural multiplayer game. This publishing partnership is the first to …

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Focus Home Interactive Acquires Streum On Studio

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Focus Home Interactive has announced the acquisition of the majority of the shares comprising the capital of the company Streum On Studio, paid in cash and in Focus Home Interactive shares. Streum On, with a team of around twenty talented employees, has been a specialist in shooting games since its creation in 2007 and is …

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