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Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Will Receive Ver.1.2 Update Next Month

What? It is evolving!After a much-discussed launch and an initial update which left many feeling disappointed, it looks like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is on track for another overhaul next month as ver.1.2 comes to Switch.Very little is known about either the update's release date or its contents for the ...
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PlayStation Store: December 2022’s top downloads

It’s time to reveal the top downloads for PS5, PS4, PSVR, and F2P for this past December. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and FIFA 23 trade for top and runner up spots across the US and EU PS5 charts, with those positions replicated in the PS4 charts. December’s big ...
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Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda Is on Sale for $25

Here’s an excellent deal for fans of classic Nintendo games. Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda is on sale for $25 at Walmart right now, with the sale price showing when you add it to your cart. That's a pretty sweet discount, considering it normally costs $49.99. It’s an ...
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Are video game achievements good?

Achievements are now part and parcel of the video gaming landscape, but that doesn't mean we have to like them. Indeed, the debate over whether the little reward messages add anything to games or not has been reignited today on Twitter by developers, with Ubisoft Massive's lead gameplay designer Fredrik ...
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FTC hearings could delay Microsoft’s buyout of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft were hoping to complete their takeover of Activision Blizzard by the end of their financial year in June. That’s looking less likely now that the US Federal Trade Commission have published a schedule that sets dates for final hearings to decide on the merger, and they're going to begin ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Raises Stake In Nintendo To 6%

Up from just over 5%.It has been announced that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, or PIF, has upped its previous stake in Nintendo from 5.01% to 6.07%.As reported by Reuters (thanks, GoNintendo), the sovereign wealth fund increased its previous ownership stake in the Kyoto company by 1.06%, as revealed today ...
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Random: Twitch Chat Beats “Every Single Sport” In Wii Sports

It even got a home run in baseball.We've seen Twitch chat beat games like Pokémon and even The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but how about a more active game? Over the holiday break, Twitch and variety streamer GappyV decided to invent the ultimate test - creating code ...
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New ‘Kirby’s Return To Dream Land Deluxe’ Website Shows Off More Screenshots & Video

Move over Fire Emblem.We're now at the tail end of Fire Emblem Engage's marketing push - with the game arriving next week, and it seems Nintendo is already turning its attention towards the return of the pink puffball, Kirby.After the successful release of his first ever 3D platformer in March ...
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Splatoon 3 Expected To Receive New Balance Patch Update Soon

Here's your friendly reminder.Nintendo dropped an absolutely massive update for Splatoon 3 last November - bumping the game up to Version 2.0.0 and adding new features, improvements and adjustments. It followed with another minor update, so when is the next one?In case you missed it in the 2.0.0 patch notes, ...
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Xbox Developer Direct Event Confirmed for January – Unlocked 577

Microsoft confirmed a Developer Direct event for January 25 that will showcase Redfall, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, and Elder Scrolls Online with a separate standalone event for Starfield coming at a later date. This will be a deep dive into the games with much less presentation and more gameplay according ...
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