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Nier: Automata reaches another impressive sales milestone

Dec 31, 2024, 21:18 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Despite being released several years ago, interest in Nier: Automata remains strong.

Nier: Automata, one of the most beloved franchises in gaming, has reached another impressive sales milestone, cementing its legacy seven years after its release. Originally launched in 2017, Nier: Automata serves as a sequel to the 2010 title Nier: Replicant and a spin-off of the Drakengard series. Upon release, it garnered critical acclaim and was met with heartfelt love from fans, selling over 1.5 million copies within its first two months. The game is renowned for its distinctive world-building, captivating...

Atlus might reveal Persona and Shin Megami announcements for 2025

Dec 30, 2024, 19:00 Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

Developers at Atlus have shared their ambitions for 2025, hinting at exciting announcements for Persona and Shin Megami Tensei fans.

At the end of each year, Japanese game developers from various studios discuss their plans and aspirations for the following year in interviews with 4Gamer. This year, renowned figures such as Hiroshi Takai, director of Final Fantasy XVI, and Yosuke Hayashi, producer of Rise of the Ronin, teased new projects. However, one of the most intriguing insights came from Atlus, whose comments suggest a promising 2025 for JRPG enthusiasts. Naoya Maeda, director of Persona 5 Tactica, hinted...

The original title for Mario and Luigi: Brothership

Dec 30, 2024, 15:46 Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

Producer Akira Otani revealed that Super Mario Bros. Wonder forced a title change for Mario and Luigi: Brothership.

The Mario franchise has been a staple in the gaming world for decades, captivating millions with its engaging gameplay and memorable characters. Among the most beloved titles is the Mario and Luigi series, which has offered fans a unique blend of role-playing elements within the platforming universe. Recently, it was revealed that Mario and Luigi: Brothership, initially bore a different name now steeped in intriguing history. The launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, regarded as one of...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth producer addresses misunderstandings about the game financial performance

Dec 30, 2024, 08:39 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth producer Yoshinori Kitase addressed the controversy surrounding the game.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched in early 2024 to strong critical acclaim and immense fan appreciation. The game even secured a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. However, despite winning over the hearts of players and critics alike, the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth appears to have influenced Square Enix's stance on future exclusivity for the franchise. ...

Guilty Gear -Strive- will add a free character on Switch

Dec 30, 2024, 08:27 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

Queen Dizzy will join the Nintendo Switch version of Guilty Gear -Strive- as part of a free update arriving in February 2025.

Arc System Works’ critically acclaimed fighting game, Guilty Gear -Strive-, has announced an exciting update for its upcoming Nintendo Switch release—a free DLC character will be available shortly after launch. Highly praised by the fighting game community since its debut in 2021, Guilty Gear -Strive- is set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch in January 2025. This version will include content from the first three DLC seasons, offering an impressive lineup of 28 playable characters. Queen Dizzy...

The silliest sword is making its way to Palworld

Dec 28, 2024, 12:14 Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

The first glimpse of Palworld collaborating with Terraria has been revealed through a trailer showcasing "Meowmere," a familiar melee sword from Terraria.

The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as the beloved sandbox games, Palworld and Terraria, have officially announced their collaboration. If you’re a fan of quirky creatures and pixelated adventures, then you’re in for a treat! The collaboration began to unfold via a trailer that gave fans a first look at one of the most iconic weapons from Terraria making its grand entrance into Palworld—the Meowmere. The Meowmere, a familiar face ...

Steam's most-played of the year revealed

Dec 27, 2024, 13:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Looking for a new game to enjoy on PC? The list of the most played may come as a big help for you to decide.

Steam continues to be one of the most popular platforms to play video games on PC despite the efforts of GOG and especially Epic Games Store to surpass it. Of course, each of them has its own features to appeal to players in different ways, and they are not exclusive. Therefore, the number of players using Valve's platform to play their favourite games increases exponentially every year alongside the selection of games available via Steam. Also, Valve started revealing many...

The Witcher 4 will not be like Cyberpunk 2077

Dec 27, 2024, 12:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

CD Projekt RED doesn't want to repeat the same mistakes with the upcoming RPG and put the future of the series at risk.

One of the biggest concerns about the future of The Witcher series is that the launch of the next title will be plagued with bugs. This is caused by the situation generated by the release of Cyberpunk 2077. As everyone probably knows, CD Projekt RED's latest game was released in a state that didn't meet the expectations. Big issues with the graphics on previous generation consoles alongside a series of gameplay bugs across all platforms forced the Polish developer...

The Dead Space series seems to be finished

Dec 26, 2024, 17:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Electronic Arts doesn't seem to be interested in publishing Glen Schofield's possible new project.

Despite a rather slow start in sales, Dead Space, the adventure created by Glen Schofield and Visceral Games in 2008, gained momentum and eventually became a cult classic of the survival horror genre. The unique approach of the studio at gameplay resulted in an immersive adventure that caught the eye of many fans over time. Following the endeavours of Isaac Clarke as he explored a derelict USG Ishimura spaceship isolated in the far reaches of space and fought fearsome...

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will not be released on PS5 anytime soon

Dec 26, 2024, 16:10 Fyra Frost Gaming News

GSC Game World is only focusing on the current versions of the game and does not even want to talk about any specualtions about other platforms.

We have been waiting for quite a long time until we have finally been able to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl since it was first announced. However, it was really worth it. GSC Game World has managed to create an exciting and immersive adventure that pits you against the unknown while exploring the contaminated area surrounding the Chornobyl nuclear plant. The terrible accident whose repercussions will be still in place for many years is at the centre of an...

Metaphor: ReFantazio director talks about sequels

Dec 26, 2024, 14:00 Murillo Zerbinatto Gaming News

Katsura Hashino mentioned that while there could be future games in the Metaphor universe, nothing is currently in the works.

With a 94 average on Metacritic, a trophy for Best RPG at TGA 2024, and sales milestones that shattered Atlus records, Metaphor: ReFantazio has emerged as one of the standout RPGs of the year—and likely for years to come. The game, a new IP from Atlus' subsidiary Studio Zero, helmed by the director of Persona 3, 4, and 5, took the world by storm and has already become a phenomenon. In the entertainment industry, success often breeds continuity. Initially,...

Palworld is crossing over with Terraria

Dec 26, 2024, 13:44 Cinder Ulbert Gaming News

In a surprising announcement, Palworld, one of 2024's most popular games, is set to collaborate with the beloved indie hit Terraria in 2025.

If you're a gaming enthusiast, chances are you've already heard of Palworld, the monster-taming game that took the gaming world by storm. Emerging from early access with a bang, it quickly broke into the ranks of Steam's most-played games, racking up sales of over 4 million within just three days! But that’s not even the juiciest part. This title from the Tokyo-based studio Pocketpair is now set to collaborate with Terraria, one of the most timeless sandbox games out...