Tag: gaming
New Australian video game classifications aim to restrict kids’ exposure to loot boxes
Video game classifications are set to be overhauled in Australia starting from Monday, September 22 to help curb the exposure of “gambling-like” content. This includes loot boxes and could affect some of the biggest games like NBA2K, EA Football Club and Madden. First introduced last year, the changes to Australia’s…
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Ubisoft insists xDefiant is “not dying” but acknowledges it needs improvements
Ubisoft has declared that xDefiant is “absolutely not dying” as it shares the game’s development plan. In a new blog post, xDefiant executive producer Mark Rubin acknowledged that the online first-person shooter, which launched in May, does need improvements, but insisted that it’s not dying and is actually “doing well”.…
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Mojang announces plans to drop Minecraft PSVR support next year
Mojang Studios has announced that Minecraft will no longer support PlayStation VR next year. Hidden within Minecraft‘s most recent patch notes, the developer confirmed that as of March 2025, updates will no longer apply to the PSVR version of the game (via VGC). “Our ability to support PlayStation VR has…
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EA announces a new type of The Sims 4 DLC and confirms that The Sims 5 isn’t in the works
Developer Electronic Arts has shared a new update concerning the future of The Sims franchise. It introduces a new type of downloadable content (DLC) for The Sims 4 and confirms that the series will now “move beyond linear, sequential” releases and instead focus on a “variety of games and experiences”.…
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After months of silence, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are finally suing Palworld
Nintendo has announced that it will be suing the developer of the hit monster-taming game, Palworld, for infringing on multiple patents. In its statement, Nintendo said, “The lawsuit seeks an injunction against the defendants and compensation for damages… In order to protect the valuable intellectual property that we have built…
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Amazon Prime member? Then hurry and download these 40+ free games on your Steam Deck
Valve’s Steam Deck, one of the best PC handhelds, has a massive library of the best PC games that it can tap into due to the sheer number of titles on the Steam storefront. But now, those with Amazon Prime subscriptions can get their hands on even more. Amazon is…
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