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Skate Plays Better Than Ever, But The Vibes Aren’t There – Early Access Impressions
Skate is back after a long absence, but instead of the long-awaited Skate 4, we Skate Live-Service, a free-to-play title that captures the amazing skating that the series was known for, and tries to mix it with awkward monetization and a way too corporate style.
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Remedy Says FBC: Firebreak Flop Will Cost Them 15 Million Euros
Remedy faces a $14.9 million loss due to poor sales of its multiplayer shooter FBC: Firebreak. Player counts dropped significantly, leading to revised profit forecasts and recognition of substantial development impairments.
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Battlefield 6 Brings In Big Numbers On Steam
Battlefield 6 has debuted strongly on Steam, achieving over 747,000 concurrent players, surpassing previous titles. However, players face significant queue issues, and the campaign has received mixed reviews.
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Halo’s Art Director Leaves The Studio And Posts A Worrying Message – What’s Going At Halo Studios?
Halo Studios faces turmoil as Art Director Glenn Israel leaves, hinting at internal conflicts and ethical concerns. A mass exodus of artists raises questions about the studio’s direction and morale.
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Ghost Of Yotei Is Selling Well, But Not Quite As Well as Ghost Of Tsushima
Ghost of Yotei, PlayStation’s latest exclusive, has sold 1.6m copies, slightly slower than Ghost of Tsushima. It quickly recouped its $60m development budget, marking a successful launch for Sucker Punch.
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PlayStation Is Now Letting You Write User Reviews
Sony has introduced user-written reviews for digitally owned games on the PlayStation Store, allowing up to 4000 words. Currently only available on the web, these reviews lack visibility on consoles.
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Majority Of Gamers Buy 2 Or Less New Games Per Year (And A Third Don’t Buy Any), According To New Data
A recent report reveals that 63% of gamers buy two or fewer new games annually, highlighting a significant difference between casual players and enthusiasts who drive game sales in the industry.
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Skate Is Pulling In Players And Money, Despite Mixed Reactions
The new Skate game’s Early Access has attracted 15 million players, averaging $3 million in revenue. Opinions are split, with veterans critical of the design, while newcomers enjoy its casual fun.
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Call Of Duty On Game Pass Reportedly Cost Microsoft $300m In Lost Sales
Microsoft’s Game Pass Ultimate recently increased its price by 50%, amid reports of $300m lost in Call of Duty sales. Subscriber counts remain uncertain, raising concerns about the service’s profitability.
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Microsoft Is About To Launch A Free Xbox Cloud Gaming Subscription, But There’s A Catch
Microsoft plans to launch a free ad-supported cloud gaming subscription, allowing users to stream games while viewing ads, amid dissatisfaction surrounding recent Game Pass changes and pricing.
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