Sloclap, the studio behind martial arts action games Sifu and Absolver, has debuted its new game which is very much nothing like either of those. Rematch is an online multiplayer 5v5 soccer game with emphasis on what the developers call, “skill-based gameplay.” Wonder if they’ll include a special “rest of the world” setting to call the game “football”.
The Game Awards 2024 YouTube stream is live and poppin’ with over 300,000 viewers less than a half hour before showtime. Watch it below, or, if you prefer a more up-to-date stream, watch it on Twitch.
Chris Barrett has filed a suit against his former employers alleging they, “deliberately destroyed his reputation” with claims that he was found to have engaged in sexual misconduct. Earlier this year, Bloomberg reported that Barrett had been fired in March after an internal investigation. In a post on social media, Barrett denied any wrongdoing. He is seeking $200 million in damages.
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In an interview with British GQ, the game’s developer LocalThunk, said his next game may never see the light of day.
If I were to make another game after Balatro, which I’m not really thinking about right now, it would be really cathartic to make it and not show anyone. Put it in a folder on my desktop and leave it there. Just for me.
Nintendo has rescued another Wii title from the dustbin of shuttered digital storefronts, bringing Donkey Kong Country Returns to the Switch in glorious HD on January 16th.
Seemingly out of respect for players who are either Too Old / Busy or Too Young to struggle with the game’s apparent difficulty spike, Nintendo has added a “Modern Mode” that will increase your health and carrying capacity.
Santa’s elves work hard, but Astro Bot’s developers work harder. Out Thursday, December 12th, the Winter Wonder update adds a new Christmas-themed level accessible once you’ve completed the game.
Team Asobi didn’t share details in hopes of preserving the surprises, but they did note, “...it is a celebration enjoyable for children and adults alike. So, no hair-pulling challenge this time.”
PlayStation has rolled out its Wrap Up for 2024 treating players to a personal overview of their gaming habits over the year. Since the site appears to have loading issues right now, I can’t show you how long I’ve spent in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. (A lot.) However, Wario64 was kind enough to share theirs, averaging seven hours over just six games.
Rumors that a buyout of Ubisoft is imminent continue apace. According to a report in Reuters, the Guillemot family who founded and currently have a 15 percent stake in the company, is considering a buyout deal that will let them retain control of the company. Right now, Chinese developer Tencent is the likely choice of buyer for the Assassin’s Creed developer.
