Xbox Series X|S launches help push Microsoft gaming revenue up 51%
Xbox hardware sales were up 86% last quarter as Xbox content and services revenue rose 40% Microsoft’s gaming business received a significant jolt from the November launch of new hardware, according to the company’s latest financial results. Microsoft today reported earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, with overall gaming revenues up 51%. Xbox hardware alone was up 86%, …
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Mobile gaming saw surge of new players in 2020
NPD: The number of mobile gamers increased 12% last year, in part due to pandemic-related lockdowns The full extent of mobile gaming growth in 2020 following surges of engagement during COVID-19 lockdowns is finally becoming apparent, with The NPD Group releasing its Deconstructing Mobile & Tablet Gaming report in collaboration with Sensor Tower. Per the report, of the 303.7 million …
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January 21 is set for Resident Evil Village Showcase trailer and gameplay, franchise news
A guided tour of the upcoming Resident Evil game. Publisher Capcom will host a 20mins Resident Evil Showcase on January 21, where it will share a new trailer and gameplay for Resident Evil Village, as well as “much more” news related to the Resident Evil franchise. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. Capcom is also accepting applications for “a closed beta test celebrating the 25th anniversary …
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The Sniper Ghost Warrior Series sales 11 million so far
A Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 release in Q1 2021. Total sales for the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise have surpassed 11 million units, publisher CI Games announced. “I am happy to break 11 million copies sold,” says CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski. “The franchise is important to us. We have learned a lot from Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 and we successfully launched Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts, which …
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Square Enix has trademarked Ever Crisis, The First Soldier, and Shinra logo in Japan
Is New Final Fantasy VII developments incoming Soon. The publisher Square Enix has filed trademarks for “Ever Crisis” and “The First Soldier” on December 17, 2020 in Japan, as well as the Shinra Electric Power Company logo on December 22. All three trademarks were just made public today. These three trademarks seem to be related to Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII series: “Ever Crisis” …
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Switch ‘Mario Red & Blue Edition’ announced
This is first the Switch system is available in this new color. Nintendo Switch – Mario Red & Blue Edition” due out alongside the game on February 12 for $299.99. The “Nintendo Switch – Mario Red & Blue Edition” features a distinct red-and-blue color scheme in honor of Mario’s iconic outfit, as well as red Joy-Con controllers with blue straps, …
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Biggest trailers and announcements from The Game Awards 2020
Busy night of video games There weren’t any bombshells on the scale of last year’s Xbox Series X reveal, but the 2020 edition of The Game Awards was still packed with news and trailers. There were game reveals like Perfect Dark and Open Roads, more characters for Fortnite and Super Smash Bros., and a lot more. If you missed the show, or just need a refresher, here are the …
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Perfect Dark for Xbox Series & PC is in development announced by Microsoft and The Initiative
Project from Microsoft’s new Santa Monica studio. Microsoft and developer The Initiative announced Perfect Dark for Xbox Series and PC at The Game Awards 2020. Here is a message from The Initiative studio head Darrell Gallagher on the announcement: Two years ago, we announced the formation of a new Xbox Game studio in Santa Monica, The Initiative, and today at The Game Awards, …
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EA agrees $1.2 billion acquisition of Codemasters
UK racing specialist will become part of EA in a deal expected to close in Q1 2021 Electronic Arts has agreed a deal to acquire Codemasters for approximately $1.2 billion. The acquisition, which is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2021, is based on a price of $7.98 per share for the UK publisher. In explanation for the …
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New Sonic 3D animated series coming to Netflix from the creators of Ben 10 and Mega Man Fully Charged
Set to premiere in 2022. Netflix has announced a Sonic the Hedgehog 3D animated series from Sega, WildBrain, and Man of Action Entertainment. It will premiere in 2022. Further details were not announced. Update: Netflix has removed its tweet. A statement has not been issued Always love to read your feedback so leave you comment below.
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