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Data Dive: Pokémon GO Hits the $5 Billion Mark

Though generalist tech press have moved on to other shiny objects, Pokémon Go is at the height of its popularity and continues to break records. The latest figures from Sensor Tower estimate* that the game has made $5 billion in lifetime revenue as it passes its fifth birthday.Zeroing in on 2021, Pokémon Go has already reached $642 million in the first half of the year. This is 34 percent greater than 2020 on a year-over-year basis, and puts it on a $1.3 billion annual run rate. Its FY 2021 outcome

Why You Weren’t Chosen for the Halo Infinite Technical Preview

Top GamesAs invites for Halo Infinite's multiplayer technical preview have begun to go out, a 343 Industries dev has shed some light on the selection process. / Photo courtesy of 343 IndustriesAs the limited invites for the latest Halo Infinite pre-release hands-on gameplay test have begun to go out, a 343 Industries dev has shed some light on the selection process.During the E3 2021 Xbox and Bethesda Games show, 343 Industries announced in a blog post that there will be limited pre-release technical previews for Halo Infinite this summer that

PlayStation 5 Restock Reportedly Coming to Target This Week

[embedded content] Good news for those still wanting a next-gen console: Target is reportedly about to have a large restock on PlayStation 5s this week, either one July 28 or 29. If true, the restock is said to be one of the largest the retailer’s had since the game launched, meaning there’s a good chance that, if you’re quick and alert, you may be able to grab one. The news comes courtesy of PS5 restock expert Jake Randall, who cites insider information that the console will go up for sale

Halo Infinite’s Technical Preview Could Happen As Early As Next Weekend

[embedded content] 343 Industries have revealed that, while they aren’t announcing a specific date, they are planning to have the first test of Halo Infinite — to use their terms, “technical preview flighting” — very soon. In fact, the test could go live as early as next weekend. The developers say they’re eager to have the game be ready for release by the time the game is set to roll out to everyone (which they say could be the  This preview will be available to the gamers who have signed

Judgement Series Facing Retirement After PC Release Conflict

A recent hire is putting SEGA's Judgement series in jeopardy after a lengthy disagreement over PC release rights. / SEGAA recent hire is putting SEGA's Judgement series in jeopardy after a lengthy disagreement over PC release rights.SEGA's latest installment in its Yakuza spin-off series, Judgement, managed to sign major Japanese celebrity Takuya Kimura to star in the upcoming Lost Judgement game. Unfortunately, acquiring this supernova of star power might be the franchise's undoing, as the developers behind the title and Kimura's talent agents seem unable to reach a consensus regarding

Xbox Live Gold Will Be Discontinued Once Xbox Game Pass Reaches Milestone Subs – Rumor

Prominent industry insider Jeff Grubb believes that Microsoft is planning to get rid of its base Xbox Live Gold subscription once Xbox Game Pass receives milestone subscribers. In his Grubbsnax show on Giant Bomb, Jeff Grubb reiterated the claim which he apparently made quite a while ago. According to Grubb, Xbox removing the requirement for Xbox Live Gold for free-to-play multiplayer experiences as well as Halo Infinite indicates that the Redmond-based giant plans to eventually phase the subscription out sometime in the future. “I just wanted to reiterate, Xbox Live

Grand Theft Auto 6 Release could be as Late as 2025

Top GamesReports suggest that fans might have to wait as long as four years to play GTA 6. / Rockstar GamesReports suggest that fans might have to wait as long as four years to play Grand Theft Auto 6.Tom Henderson, a known "insider" and leaked information source, published a video summing up all his knowledge of GTA 6 through his YouTube channel Sunday. According to him, Rockstar's latest installment into their flagship urban RPG is still in its early development stages. Fans likely won't have the opportunity to get their

Grand Theft Auto 6 will reportedly take place in Vice City and its map will change and grow over time like Fortnite

A recent leak concerning details about the highly anticipated, unannounced Grand Theft Auto 6 claims that the game will be returning to Vice City and release in either 2024 or 2025. The leak, first reported by industry insider Tom Henderson, has since been corroborated by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier and VideoGamesChronicle. The new Vice City will be set during the modern era and the location will change and expand with new areas after release, a la Fortnite’s evolving map. Idk why everyone thinks that I said GTA VI was coming in