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‘Angry Birds’ Developer is Hiring: Check Out the Nordic Lifestyle and Work Culture at Rovio

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Time Stamp: May 21, 2020 9:00 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2020 - Published By:
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Yumi Oishi is the Talent Acquisition Manager at Rovio’s Finland headquarters, a role she has held for two years after working for Google in Japan and Switzerland. She works to find the best potential candidates to join Rovio’s ambitious teams. Yumi and her team also work with Rovio’s new joiners, who come from all over the world, helping to make the transition to life in the Nordics, and at Rovio, as smooth as possible. Rovio is of course best known as the company behind Angry Birds, but we’re expanding and

China Takes Down PSN Store Temporarily Due To “Security” Issues

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Time Stamp: May 10, 2020 11:06 AM - Modified On: May 10, 2020 - Published By:
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During our recent turbulent times, playing video games is one of the best ways to regain some sense of normalcy. In mainland China, however, PlayStation players hoping to access the PSN Store are currently unable to do so because of alleged security issues. The reported catalyst for the suspension sounds like it came from a comedy movie.The PlayStation Store (PSN) has been temporarily suspended in Mainland China from 7am on May 10. No time or date given for resumption of services. The official reason given is to carry out security

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla director addresses lack of gameplay in gameplay trailer

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Ubisoft and Assassin's Creed Valhalla Creative Director Ashraf Ismail recognizes the disappointment in the distinct lack of gameplay in the recent gameplay trailer. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla admittedly looks like one of the most interesting new chapters of the franchise in years, bringing fans to Norse culture this time as Vikings raiding villages and kingdoms, but the supposed gameplay trailer shown on a recent Inside Xbox has been criticized for a distinct lack of gameplay. The game’s director took to social media to address the criticism, saying he recognizes and understands

Predator: Hunting Grounds review – Un-Blooded

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Is IllFonic's Predator-centric asymmetrical multiplayer affair worth hanging out in the jungle with? Find out in our review. When it comes to Aliens vs. Predator, I'll choose aliens every single time. I have a thing for H.R. Giger's xenomorphs, and I'll always find them infinitely more fascinating than their pop culture counterparts. However, given that one of the most recent Alien-related shooters that released (you can guess which one) was pretty awful, I was ready to try something new. Enter Predator: Hunting Grounds, IllFonic's latest swing at the asymmetrical multiplayer

Hasbro Power Rangers 2020 showcase

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Here's what's next from Hasbro's line of merchandise based on Saban's hit Power Rangers franchise. You can’t talk about 90’s pop culture and children’s programming without mentioning the Power Rangers. Power Rangers hasn’t slowed down since it first debuted in 1993. The series has spawned 27 seasons, along with several film adaptations, video games, and comics. A large component of the Power Rangers franchise is its merchandising. We met up with Hasbro to talk about what fans can expect next. Our Video editor Greg Burke caught up with Hasbro to

Nintendo Direct E3 2020 plans canceled, could come later in summer

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Time Stamp: April 30, 2020 6:45 PM - Modified On: April 30, 2020 - Published By:
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Nintendo will be skipping a Direct for this year's would-be E3, but we could still see a news-packed event later this summer. Looks like Nintendo is going to be skipping out on its E3 2020 Direct presentation. VentureBeat reports that Nintendo has been telling developer partners that it will not be holding one of its hotly-anticipated Nintendo Directs in June, as it has every year prior since seven years ago in 2013. It appears that complications have arisen from working remotely, an important measure workers in Japan have taken to

Cris Tales Isn’t Shy About Its Chrono Trigger Influences, But It Has New Ideas Too

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Time Stamp: April 29, 2020 9:01 AM - Modified On: April 29, 2020 - Published By:
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Revealed at E3 2019, Cris Tales is a time-bending 2D tribute to classic Japanese role-playing games. In a similar vein to Chrono Trigger and Radiant Historia, Cris Tales brings together a cast of young heroes as they travel the world and explore three distinct time periods in the past, present, and the future. It leans heavily into time-manipulation gameplay by allowing you to explore and interact with characters across different eras in real-time, which results in various consequences, expected and otherwise, in your adventure ahead.A free demo of the opening

Monster Prom Switch port release date set for later this May

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Time Stamp: April 27, 2020 11:31 PM - Modified On: April 27, 2020 - Published By:
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Court monsters on Switch with Monster Prom XXL when it debuts on the handheld later next month with added DLC. Monster Prom is back, and this time it's headed to the Switch. If you missed out on the game the first time when it debuted on PC, now you can pick it up as Monster Prom XXL, which includes the base game and Second Term DLC. You have three weeks in-game to find a prom date, which means you've got to find the perfect monster to head to the event

Naughty Dog issues response to The Last of Us 2 gameplay footage leaks

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Recently, Naughty Dog took to social media to speak to the leaks that dropped for The Last of Us Part 2. It’s never good for a studio or its workers when a leak drops. Many have spoking to the frustration, dread, and anxiousness of leak and datamine culture spoiling what had been planned for weeks, months, or even years. Such is the feeling coming out of Naughty Dog recently. The studio recently responded to recent Last of Us 2 gameplay footage leaks. Naughty Dog responded to The Last of Us

Skater XL preview: Cruising through Downtown Los Angeles

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Time Stamp: April 27, 2020 7:01 PM - Modified On: April 27, 2020 - Published By:
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It's no secret that we've missed skating games here at Shacknews. After pretty much every major event, you can always count on us to wonder where the next Skate game is. But while Tony Hawk and Skate don't look like they're coming back anytime soon, if ever, there are always indie gaming developers who think on a similar wavelength. Easy Day Studios has also been excited to bring skateboarding games back to prominence and they're looking to lead the way with Skater XL. Skater XL touches more on the Skate