Chinese companies Tencent and NetEase are reportedly scaling back their investments in Japanese video game studios due to the lack of big hits, including shutting down Visions of Mana developer Ouka Studio.According to Bloomberg, NetEase has already let go of developers from Ouka Studio, a process that started this spring. NetEase reportedly has only a few people left over at Ouka Studios to oversee the launch of its final games before its closure.Additionally, Tencent acquired the rights to publish the mobile version of Bandai Namco’s Blue Protocol. However, Bandai Namco announced earlier this week that it was ending support for the game in 2025, along with the cancelation of its international release via Amazon Games.There reportedly have been misaligned goals between Tencent and Japanese game developers. Local Japanese developers want to create smaller-scale and lower-risk projects, while Tencent wants globally successful franchises. As such, Tencent has reportedly set higher expectations when it comes to funding these developers.A few examples of NetEase’s investment in Japanese studios include Nagoshi Studio, led by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, as well as its acquisition …
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Razer’s console controller line has expanded with its first wireless model for Xbox, and it’s easily the best Wolverine controller yet. The V3 Pro retains the core features found in previous Wolverine controllers–clicky mecha-tactile buttons, four back triggers, and two extra bumpers–while making a few impactful changes that resolve the less-than-stellar aspects of PS5’s V2 Pro and the V2 Chroma for Xbox. The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is available now at Amazon for $200–$50 less than the V2 Pro, and only $50 more than 2021’s wired V2 Chroma. If you’re in the market for a wireless Xbox or PC controller and are willing to spend this much, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is truly exceptional. Razer has also launched a wired-only V3 Tournament Edition for $100.
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Star Wars Outlaws stars Kay Vess and Nix, a scoundrel hacker and her pet merqaal, on the run from assassins and Imperial soldiers alike. Their journey takes them to multiple planets, meeting potential allies and dangerous denizens of the criminal underworld. Our Star Wars Outlaws guides hub has several articles to help you kickstart your adventure.
Star Wars Outlaws guides hub
Starter guides
Beginner’s guide – We’ve got several tips for those who are just about to begin this journey across the Outer Rim. We talk about stealth and combat mechanics, as well as general concepts regarding exploration, intel, and minigames.How to get your preorder items – Purchased the game well before the launch? Here’s where you can find your goodies.How long to beat the campaign – With four planets and huge open-world zones to explore, along with the sheer number of quests and landmarks, you might be wondering just how long it takes to reach the conclusion.
Progression, abilities, and upgrades
How to upgrade your speeder – Don’t just roam around on foot. Hop on your speeder and zip through the l…
Lego Horizon Adventures is coming this year to console and PC, adapting Sony’s dystopian sci-fi game series for a younger audience. The game re-tells the general story of Horizon, which follows the hero Aloy and her life in a harsh and unforgiving world full of dinosaur-like machine creatures.But, as Lego did with its previous games based on The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones, Lego Horizon Adventures puts a more lighthearted and fun spin on things.In this post, we’re running through everything you need to know about Lego Horizon Adventures, including who’s developing it, when it releases, and more.As for the mainline Horizon game series, no new entries have been announced, though a multiplayer title is said to be in the works. Beyond that, a live-action TV show based on the franchise was announced for Netflix but may no longer be moving ahead.Table of Contents [hide]
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Avengers: Age of Ultron took a lot of liberties with the origin of its title character, but it maintained his status as the creator of Vision. That’s why it’s fitting that Marvel’s upcoming Vision series on Disney+ will feature the first official return of Ultron in almost a decade. And James Spader will once again provide Ultron’s voice.The Hollywood Reporter broke the story about Spader’s return as Ultron. In the MCU’s continuity, Ultron was created by Tony Stark, and he rebelled against his creator by trying to eradicate humanity. Vision proved to instrumental in the battle against Ultron, and he seemingly destroyed the final copy of his android father. However, since the destruction of that Ultron occurred off-screen, there may be some wiggle room for Ultron’s resurrection.Although Ultron has been absent from the primary MCU since his initial appearance, alternate universe versions of the character appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Ross Marquand provided the voice of Ultron in that film, and during the character’s appearances in Marvel’s What If…? animated series.As for Vision, Paul Bettany is already set to reprise his role, three years after his most …
Almost seven years after it launched, Nintendo’s free-to-play mobile spin-off Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is shutting down. While the current version of the game will be taken down on November 29th, 2024, players will be able to continue their progress in an offline version of the game requiring a one-off purchase.Nintendo made the announcement today, giving players just over three months to wrap up their affairs in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported the title since service began,” Nintendo’s message to players reads. Despite the game nearing the end of its lifespan, the announcement added that it will continue to hold events and add items until the end of service.Unlike other live-service games that have been taken offline in recent years, Nintendo is giving players the option to transfer their save data to an offline-only version of the app–though the new version will require a one-off purchase.
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Our recent hands-on time with Monster Hunter Wilds made us even more excited for one of the biggest games of 2025. If Monster Hunter Wilds’ Gamescom trailer piqued your interest in the series, it’s a great time to join the hunt. Fanatical has brought back its popular Monster Hunter PC game bundle featuring the two most recent mainline games. So if you saw Monster Hunter Wilds and Gamescom and want to see what the fuss is all about, consider taking advantage of this bundle deal that includes both Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter World, deluxe DLC kits for the titles, and their well-received expansions, Sunbreak and Iceborne. The complete bundle costs $30, but there are other options worth considering.If you only want the two base games, you can get World and Rise for $11 total. Throw in the major expansions–World: Iceborne and Rise: Sunbreak–and you’ll pay $20 total. The four-item, $20 bundle gets you full Monster Hunter World and Rise experience. Build your bundle at Fanatical
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Mojang has partnered with Nickelodeon to introduce a SpongeBob SquarePants DLC to Minecraft. The latest add-on introduces new mobs, vehicles, weapons, and more for players.As detailed by the Minecraft store, the DLC will allow players to visit iconic locations from the show, such as the Chum Bucket, Krusty Krab, and even SpongeBob’s house. On top of that, they’ll also have the option to play as various characters from the show to drive the iconic Rock car, Flying Dutchman, and even a Seahorse. What makes this add-on unique is that it isn’t its own mode. Instead, players can incorporate this into their survival world. Players will have the chance to complete various quests given to them by characters from the show, some of which will have them facing off against characters like Plankton, DoodleBob, and the Flying Dutchman.Once players complete these quests, they’ll be rewarded with Bikini Bottom blueprints that can be used to build structures from the show. The SpongeBob SquarePants DLC is out now and costs 1,510 Minecraft Coins (Minecraft’s premium currency), which equates to $10. Those who purchase it will also get access to 10 new clothing items they can equip on their c…
Gamescom has already brought us plenty of big game reveals, but Microsoft also spent time highlighting its accessibility initiatives, which include four new products. One of the best third-party controller manufacturers, 8BitDo, partnered with Microsoft to create a brand-new wireless Xbox and PC controller. Available now at Amazon, the 8BitDo Lite SE features 12 low-resistance face buttons and oversized, detachable Dual Super Buttons–the same ones found with 8BitDo’s stellar retro keyboards. easy to press in the heat of battle. 8BitDo previously released a Bluetooth Lite SE controller for Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS, and Android. The Switch version retails for $35.
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