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'Ghost of Tsushima' sequel officially announced
During Sony's latest 'State of Play' presentation, Sucker Punch Productions officially announced 'Ghost of Yōtei', the anticipated sequel to the action-adventure video game 'Ghost of Tsushima'. Slated for release in 2025, this sequel will introduce a new protagonist and setting, expanding the samurai lore that captivated players in the 2020 hit.
Nintendo and Pokémon officially sue Palworld
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair Inc., the Tokyo-based game developer behind Palworld, a survival adventure game. The lawsuit was filed with the Tokyo District Court on September 18, 2024, and seeks both an injunction and compensation for damages, alleging that Palworld infringes multiple patent rights owned by the plaintiffs.
Sony chooses AMD over Intel for PS6 chip contract : Report
Intel has lost a contract to design and fabricate the chip for Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6, according to a recent report by Reuters.
Flappy Bird is making a comeback
Flappy Bird, the iconic mobile game that once took the world by storm, is set to return in 2025, according to a group calling themselves “The Flappy Bird Foundation Group”.
The best-selling video game consoles of all time
Among the plethora of video game consoles ever released, five have stood out as the best-sellers, racking up a combined total of nearly 700 million units sold. Let’s take a look at these record-breaking consoles and what made them such monumental successes.
Microsoft to fire 650 Xbox employees: report
Microsoft has announced plans to lay off 650 employees from its Xbox division, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. This marks the third round of layoffs by the company this year, states the report.
Agontuk delayed as developers focus on smaller projects to build experience
M7 Productions and Attrito, the developers behind the highly anticipated open-world game Agontuk, have announced a delay in the game’s development.
Zero Hour prepares for major update with new gameplay trailer
A new trailer for Zero Hour, the tactical first-person multiplayer shooter, has been released ahead of the game's upcoming version 1.0 launch on September 9.
Red Dead Redemption 3 confirmed by CEO Zelnick
Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two CEO has confirmed the development of Red Dead Redemption 3, the next instalment in its critically acclaimed western video game series. The announcement has been met with enthusiasm, albeit tempered by the understanding that the release is likely years away.
'Country’s largest' esports tournament finds its Champions
The Discovery One Cup Season 2 Grand Finals was held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on September 2. With a total prize pool of BDT 40 lakh, more than 100 teams competed across various segments, showcasing local talent in competitive esports.
The biggest upcoming games announced at Gamescom 2023
The annual Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany, has showcased an impressive lineup of forthcoming video game releases, drawing attention from industry professionals and gaming enthusiasts alike. This year, Gamescom unveiled a diverse range of titles across genres on its Opening Night Live and the subsequent days. Here's a brief roundup of the major titles announced and showcased:
Sony announces PlayStation Portal
Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially unveiled its much-anticipated handheld gaming device, the PlayStation Portal, set to launch later this year. The device aims to extend the PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming experience by allowing users to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi to an eight-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second.
Esports: Aren’t they more than just digital games?
In today's digital era, esports, or electronic sports, has rapidly taken centre stage in the world of competitive entertainment. This arena of competitive video gaming, once seen as a simple pastime, has become a booming industry with global revenue crossing the $1 billion mark as of 2020. And as this wave sweeps over continents, Bangladesh, with its dynamic youth population, stands to benefit immensely from this revolution.
First-ever Mobile Legends Bangladesh Championship wraps up
The first-ever Mobile Legends Bangladesh Championship (MBC) recently concluded at the Gulshan Shooting Complex on August 20. Organised for the first time in the country by the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang authority, the tournament drew 128 enthusiastic teams, with the top contenders battling for supremacy in the gaming arena.
A love letter to Cricket 07
For most of the West, EA Sports is synonymous with franchises like FIFA and Madden NFL. But venture a little eastward, especially into the heart of South Asia, and you'll discover a cultural phenomenon that remains etched in our collective memories: EA Sports Cricket 07.