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Editorial  The Flourishing of Drag Culture in Video Games

In recent years, the world of video games has evolved far beyond mere entertainment. It has become a diverse and inclusive space that reflects the complexities and richness of real-life cultures and communities. One such culture that has found its way into the virtual realm with vibrant allure is drag culture. With its emphasis on self-expression, creativity, and breaking societal norms, drag culture has not only found a place in video games but has thrived, empowering players to embrace their unique identities and blur the lines of gender representation. In this article, we delve into the burgeoning world of drag culture in video games and celebrate its positive impact on players and gaming communities. Embracing Diversity and...
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Editorial  Loot Boxes and Microtransactions: Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Gaming

In recent years, the gaming industry has undergone a significant transformation, not only in terms of technological advancements but also in its monetization strategies. Loot boxes and microtransactions have become ubiquitous features in many games, raising important ethical questions that warrant thoughtful consideration. As players, developers, and regulators grapple with the implications of these in-game purchases, it's essential to examine the ethical issues surrounding loot boxes and microtransactions in gaming. Predatory Practices and Gambling Concerns Perhaps the most contentious ethical issue tied to loot boxes and microtransactions is their resemblance to gambling. Loot boxes, in particular, offer players randomized virtual...
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Editorial  How Have Smartphones Revolutionised the Gaming World

Smartphones have impacted our lives in many ways. From instant messaging and video calls to navigation and gaming, it's no secret that the smartphone has changed the way we view the world. With the rise of smartphones, mobile gaming has become one of the most popular areas of the gaming industry. The ever-changing technology can keep up with the rapid evolvements of the gaming world, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. In this article, we'll be discussing how smartphones have disrupted the gaming world in the best way possible, with gaming made more accessible and portable than ever before. Variety You'll find so many of your favourite games available to play on mobile. Smartphones cater to the taste of almost...
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Capcom Town survey asks fans about returning franchises, remakes and new entries

Capcom is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, and as a part of their celebration, their fan centric "Capcom Town" has opened up a new section titled "Super Elections", which prompts Capcom fans with some questions regarding different aspects about Capcom and their franchises. The "Super Election" survey is made up of 10 main questions, with the first 2 asking players what are their favourite Capcom franchise and character. Afterwards, the next two questions are in regards to what they expect out of a Capcom game and what image the player has of the company. Now, the following two questions #5 and #6 are the interesting ones. In question #5, Capcom asks the players directly which franchise from them they would like to see a new...
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is getting its own State of Play showcase later today

Get ready to see the latest chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake, in PlayStation's upcoming State of Play livestream. The event will offer a new look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, showcasing gameplay and details new to the second part of the remake series. There will also be an incoming demo, likely set to go live after the event, which kicks off today, at 3:30pm PT/ 11:30pm GMT. Tune in and watch it on PlayStation's official YouTube channel, or catch up with our recap that'll go live following the stream.
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The original "Mega Man" for NES gets a port to SNES by romhacker infidelity

Romhacker infidelity, known for several of his impressive technical hacks, like "The Legend of Link", "Super Mario All-Stars NES" and most recently, his several SNES ports of beloved NES classics, like the original Metroid, the original "The Legend of Zelda", Super Dodge Ball and also both Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 4, continues his goal of porting more NES titles as native games for the Super Nintendo. Today, infidelity will release yet another SNES port, this time for the original "Mega Man" title that started it all way back in 1987. Infidelity started working on the Mega Man SNES port right after he finished work on his last SNES port, that being Metroid, and has been working on the project for around 3 months, with constant...
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Second 'Atomic Heart' DLC, 'Trapped in Limbo', launches today

After launching Annihilation Instinct in August, developer Mundfish has followed up with a new DLC for the debut game Atomic Heart. This second DLC (out of four planned) is titled Trapped in Limbo and follows a different ending than Annihilation Instinct. Trapped in Limbo is available as of today and a launch trailer accompanied the release: Atomic Heart's Trapped in Limbo DLC is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. It is included in the Atomic Pass, as well as the Gold and Premium Editions, and also available as a standalone purchase.
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Details for the AYANEO Pocket S, a Snapdragon G3x Gen 2-powered Android gaming handheld, revealed

AYANEO's next gaming device is the AYANEO Pocket S which sports the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2; a chip designed for gaming handhelds. The company seems to be going via the crowdfunding route again for this device (as always, caution is advised) and have released a new trailer for the device as well as a pre-launch page. Today's announcement also revealed specs details of the device which are as follows: ▶️ SOURCE
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Puzzle adventure game 'Indika' gets gameplay trailer and demo

As part of Steam Next Fest, developer Odd Meter and publisher 11 bit Studios have released a free playable demo for their upcoming puzzle adventure game Indika. For the occasion, a gameplay trailer was aired: Having played the demo myself, I can say that Indika offers quite a unique premise. The demo, which lasts for around 30-40 minutes, sees the titular Indika progressing across a snowy landscape with Ilya, a guard who kidnapped her (and thinks he's God's chosen one). It's narrative-driven and focuses on exploration as well as puzzle solving, some of which involve, of course, praying as also accompanying Indika is the devil himself. You'll have to scrutinise the environment to piece together a solution and these bring a layer of...
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Gaming  What Operating System Is Best for PC Gaming?

Having multiple platforms to play our favorite games is essential for serious gamers. Consider looking at the best operating system to use for PC gaming. Choosing the perfect operating system (OS) is key to enhancing the gaming experience for gaming enthusiasts. Windows, macOS, and Linux are the primary OS contenders vying for the top spot. In this discourse, we will meticulously compare and contrast these systems to decide the ultimate operating system for PC gaming, considering their drawbacks and proposing potential solutions. Windows: The Dominant Force in PC Gaming Windows, without a doubt, holds a significant market share in PC gaming. Thanks to its user-friendly interface, extensive gaming support, and diverse compatibility...
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Editorial  'Eastward: Octopia' Impressions

Launched earlier this week is Eastward: Octopia, a paid DLC for the pixel art RPG Eastward which launched in 2021. This charming indie title stands out with its retro-styled, yet detailed environment and original universe. Since its launch, the game has received some much-needed updates such as the option to fast travel and chapter selection that makes it worth (re)visiting. But if you'd prefer exploring the world of Eastward without the stress of combat and the looming miasma threat, then this DLC might be for you. Eastward: Octopia is a farming simulator set in a parallel world to the main game where there is no threat of the miasma or monsters. We are reunited with John and Sam, who have become the new owners of a farm close to the...
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'Life by You' gets new Early Access date

Life by You is a "life simulator" game in development by Paradox Tectonic. Today, the developer has, for the second time, pushed back the Early Access date, this time to June. The three-month extension is said to enable the team to refine the visuals for its characters, improve gameplay and minimise bugs. A video message from Rod Humble, general manager of Paradox Tectonic, was aired today for more insight into the date shift: To have a glimpse of what to expect of Life by You, you can check out the announcement trailer below: Life by You will be available in Early Access on June 4 via Steam and the Epic Games Store. ▶️ SOURCE
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Front-page  "Sonic The Hedgehog 3" movie gets its first teaser trailer

After more than a year and a half since the release of the original "Sonic The Hedgehog 2" movie and its post-credits teaser, today Paramount and many of SEGAs social media accounts shared the very first teaser trailer for the upcoming "Sonic The Hedgehog 3" movie, which will feature the first big screen appearance of Shadow The Hedgehog into the Sonic movie universe. The teaser itself is somewhat short, with around 20 seconds in length, and shows a logo very reminiscent of that of "Sonic Adventure 2" with the upper part having Sonic's quills with blue lighting, while the bottom part of the logo has Shadow's quills with red lighting in it, wrapping up with the full logo on-screen and the title of the movie, simply called "Sonic The...
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Front-page  Upcoming isometric RPG 'The Thaumaturge' gets quest trailer

11 bit studios' and Fool's Theory's upcoming isometric RPG, The Thaumaturge, launches later this month. In anticipation of the release, a new, 7-minute Quest Trailer was aired today: The Thaumaturge will be released on PC on February 20. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions will launch at a later date.
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Front-page  'Eastward: Octopia' DLC gets launch trailer

First launched in 2021, pixel art RPG Eastward is receiving a DLC today. Titled Eastward: Octopia, it adds a standalone farming sim game mode to the title playable from the main menu. A new trailer was aired today to accompany the launch: Eastward: Octopia features include: The return of Sam and John in a new adventure set in the land of Octopia. Far away from the hardships of Eastward, this parallel universe encourages rest and relaxation. A fresh start in a pixel-crafted world. Revive an old, neglected farmstead, and breathe life to the town through community upgrades and work projects, encouraging new neighbours to move in. A world of culinary delights fresh from soil to table. Grow produce and harvest crops to whip up...
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Front-page  Newly registered "Sonic X Shadow Generations" domain has been spotted

Rumours about an upcoming Sonic Generations Remaster have been swirling around in several websites, with apparent leaks floating around with hints at a possible port or even a remaster of the now 10+ years old title. Today, a very intuitive fan by the name of MbKKssTBhz5 managed to find a new domain registration by the name of "Sonic X Shadow Generations", registered back in January 9th, 2024, which adds fuel to the circulating rumour about a possible imminent announcement for a resurgence of the Generations entry in the Sonic franchise. While fans where quick to catch the domain, trying to access it returns a "403 Error", with the message that the access "request [was] blocked". It's possible that this could be a fan-registered...
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Front-page  Story-driven sci-fi RPG 'Sky of Tides' gets announcement trailer

Today, ESDigital Games announced its publishing deal with developer Lofty Sky Entertainment to release Sky of Tides. The latter is a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements set in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war. For the occasion, an announcement trailer was aired: Feature of Sky of Tides include: Explore unknown and ancient lands - Travel further away from home than you've ever been before. From your family's rytail farm on Yantar, to the harsh desolate wasteland of the Bleached Relics. Explore the mysterious and ancient landscapes of Numen and unearth items to understand the world around you. You never know what you might find along the way. Dialogue choices shape your character - It's not just...
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Front-page  Clamshell handheld gaming PCs AYANEO FLIP KB & DS begin crowdfunding campaign

AYANEO has launched the crowdfunding campaigns of two devices within the REMAKE line, the AYANEO FLIP KB and AYANEO FLIP DS. As usual with crowdfunding campaigns, caution is advised but AYANEO has a strong track record when it comes to such campaigns and the FLIP models have already exceeded their crowdfunding goals at the time of writing. Both models bear a clamshell design, with the FLIP DS bearing two screens and the FLIP KB sporting a physical keyboard. Early bird price for the AYANEO FLIP KB start at $699 and $739 for the AMD 7840U-powered and 8840U-powered models, respectively. Early bird pricing for the AYANEO FLIP DS start at $739 and $779 for the 7840U-powered and 8840U-powered models, respectively. ➡️ SOURCE
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Front-page  Indie detective adventure 'Chronique des Silencieux' launches on PC

France-based developer Pierre Feuille Studio has launched their debut title today, the hand-drawn, historical detective adventure Chronique des Silencieux. Features of Chronique des Silencieux include: Anything Goes to Break the Silence! Become engrossed in the handy work of a detective: search through family papers, ask probing questions, call at inopportune times and well, be generally nosy. Head First Investigation. No more watching characters think for you, this is the time to prove your deductive powers. Choose your leads and follow them to the end or stop when you think you've cracked the case. Remember, you'll need to be convincing to push the silent ones to talk. People's History. Piece together the lives, the choices and...
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Front-page  GOG announces its 2024 New Year Sale

Digital storefront GOG has announced its New Year Sale. It features over 4600 deals of up to -90% off. Some of the titles on discount include Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (-33%), UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection (-50%) and Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered (-20%). The GOG New Year Sale will last until February 5th, 2024, 11 PM UTC. ➡️ SOURCE
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