General Gaming News

[MagnarTheGreat]

According to conservatives women, non-straights, and non-whites are bringing the downfall of all civilization.

 

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[AndrewGilkison]

The loudest voices in the culture wars (on either side) are always the vocal minority. Everyone else is in the middle and just wants to be entertained.

 

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[Lily Adler]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Only 15% of all Steam users' time was spent playing games released in 2024

Steam's end-of-year review of what we play and how we play makes for some interesting reading.

www.pcgamer.com

 

[psylockolussus]

They would catch up when the games are cheaper or get more complete updates. Personally speaking I'm in no rush to play the only 3 2024 games in my waitlist, especially compare to a game like GTA VI.

 

[blueharvest]

Exodus, the new game being led by BioWare veteran James Ohlen, finally reveals some gameplay, and boy it sure looks like Mass Effect

I'm still intrigued by the setting, but the actual gameplay is awfully familiar.

www.pcgamer.com

 

[blueharvest]

EXCLUSIVE - Cloud Imperium Games Undergoes Major Shake-Up to Hit Deadlines

Star Citizen and Squadron 42 developer Cloud Imperium Games has undergone a significant shake-up to its management team to hit its deadlines.

insider-gaming.com

 

[blueharvest]

Ubisoft Quietly Releases NFT Game Featuring Rayman - IGN

Ubisoft has secretly launched a new game that features Rayman though it's powered by NFTs and the blockchain in the year 2024.

www.ign.com

 

[Iceman]

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Lily Adler]

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

www.bbc.co.uk

Google couldn't do it, but SEGA thinks so...

 

[Iceman]

Google couldn't do it, but SEGA thinks so...

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I don’t think the majority of the people who are up for subs in gaming want multiple subs running at the same time.

 

[Teelie]

Google couldn't do it, but SEGA thinks so...

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Google does have a habit of abandoning products on a regular basis but otherwise no, this is not going to work for Sega either. People are tired of subscriptions. Especially to subpar games that aren't worth it. GAAS needs to die already before it kills Sega, again.

 

[Lily Adler]

Google does have a habit of abandoning products on a regular basis but otherwise no, this is not going to work for Sega either. People are tired of subscriptions. Especially to subpar games that aren't worth it. GAAS needs to die already before it kills Sega, again.

Their biggest IP has been so inconsistent with its success that alone should tell them this isn't a good idea.

 

[blueharvest]

Terminator 2D: NO FATE rated for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC in Australia

Australian Classification has rated the unannounced game Terminator 2D: NO FATE for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. It is listed as published and developed by R…

www.gematsu.com

 

[blueharvest]

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

www.bbc.co.uk

I like Sega, but this is a terrible idea. Can't imagine a lot of people out there actually excited for another subscription service they'll have to pay for, if they want to play any of Sega's games.

 

[blueharvest]

2024 was the year gamers really started pushing back on the erosion of game ownership

Talk about getting owned.

www.pcgamer.com

 

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EA Cut Dead Space's Marketing Budget to Pour Into Mirror's Edge Due to Mock Review Scores

Former Visceral Games devs reveal Dead Space's marketing budget was cut in favor of Mirror's Edge because of mock review scores.

mp1st.com

 

[psylockolussus]

Definitive Editions/remakes incoming?

 

[blueharvest]

Definitive Editions/remakes incoming?

Hopefully, but you never know when it comes to Warner Bros. and David Zaslav.

 

[blueharvest]

Russia is trying to make its own game consoles in a bid for technological independence

Russia's video game consoles in development exemplifies the country's efforts toward technological sovereignty.

www.engadget.com

 

[Lily Adler]

Russia is trying to make its own game consoles in a bid for technological independence

Russia's video game consoles in development exemplifies the country's efforts toward technological sovereignty.

www.engadget.com

Place gonna look like North Korea.