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First E3 2021 PC Gaming Show Lineup Details Confirmed; Valve to Make Announcement

The PC Gaming Show is back again for E3 this year, and today the showcase’s schedule has been detailed in part, revealing a number of announcements from major PC gaming developers and publishers. Of particular note is the fact that Valve will be in attendance with an announcement of its own about Steam. While it’s possible the news could be nothing more than a sale or changes to its storefront UI, there’s always the chance it could be something more significant. In a press release sent to Twinfinite, Tim Clark,

Epic Games v. Apple: The start of the next big antitrust war for the iOS developer

It was a big day on March 12, 2018, in Cary, North Carolina, as Epic Games geared up for its next big announcement: Fortnite was coming to mobile. The battle royale title had grown significantly over the preceding months, transforming Epic into one of the biggest companies in the world.  The mobile launch added another layer to that rise and tapped into a larger audience than many PC or console games had lured in. The cultural phenomenon became apparent and Fortnite soon landed merchandising, music, and film collaborations, from hosting

For the 2nd Time, The Game Agency Appears on the Inc. 5000, With…

“The Game Agency is enjoying record growth thanks to a combination of our custom games and the hundreds of companies using The Training Arcade®, our DIY game authoring tool”, says Stephen Baer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. STAMFORD, Conn. (PRWEB) August 25, 2020 The Game Agency is pleased to announce that they have been named once again to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its

Shacknews Twitch highlights: Wreckfest, Super Mario Maker 2, and Breath of the Wild

Kick back and have some laughs with another edition of Shacknews' Twitch highlights. We here at Shacknews have been doing a lot of livestreaming lately. Throughout the weeks, we rotate both games and hosts to give our viewers a variety of fresh content to consume. These streams often feature plenty of highlight-worthy moments, so we’ve done just that! We put together a video that highlights the funnies and most entertaining moments from our week of live streaming here at Shacknews. Please, take a look. First up in the highlight reel

Mike Tyson wants to make a Tyson Ranch boxing game

During our interview with Mike Tyson, he indicated he'd like to make a new boxing game with Tyson Ranch branding, which sounds like a plan to us. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! debuted on NES 33 years ago, so we're due for a new rendition of it. At least, that's what Tyson himself thinks, and we agree. During our interview with the boxing legend, he expressed interest in a new Punch-Out!! title, or at the very least a game by way of his cannabis licensing and branding company, Tyson Ranch. And honestly,