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ELEX 2’s Story Trailer Teases Impending Disaster

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Over the last several years, we’ve seen a revival of sorts, at least within the mainstream, of a certain type of RPG. Thanks to games like The Witcher 3 and other smaller scale hits like GreedFall, the more western styled RPG has gotten a new wind. One of those games was 2016’s ELEX, a hybrid fantasy and sci-fi game. The sequel was announced not too long ago, and now we get an idea of what this new story will be about. A new trailer, which you can see below, was

For the love of the loot: Blockchain, the metaverse and gaming’s blind spot

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Time Stamp: September 16, 2021 12:51 PM - Modified On: September 16, 2021 - Published By:
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Jonathan Stringfield Contributor Jonathan Stringfield, PhD, is VP and Global Head of Business Marketing, Measurement and Insights at Activision Blizzard Media and Esports. The speed at which gaming has proliferated is matched only by the pace of new buzzwords inundating the ecosystem. Marketers and decision makers, already suffering from FOMO about opportunities within gaming, have latched onto buzzy trends like the applications of blockchain in gaming and the “metaverse” in an effort to get ahead of the trend rather than constantly play catch-up. The allure is obvious, as the relationship

Splitgate Devs Raise $100M to Continue Development

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Time Stamp: September 14, 2021 1:06 PM - Modified On: September 14, 2021 - Published By:
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Top Games1047 Games has raised $120 million in total. / Photo courtesy of 1047 GamesSplitgate development studio 1047 Games has raised $100 million in funding, it announced Tuesday.In a statement, 1047 Games CEO Ian "CardinalSoldier" Proulx assuaged the fears of players who thought the studio was pursuing an acquisition, and assured them the new funds would help make Splitgate the best it can be now that company has "solidified our future as an independent, community-first game studio."We have just raised $100 MILLION to continue our journey as an independent, community-first

DeFi Land Completes $4.1M Round to Launch Gamified Decentralized Finance Game on Solana

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Gamified decentralized finance platform DeFi Land has finalized its initial round of investing valued at $4.1 million, according to an update shared with Crowdfund Insider. Several investors have allocated funds to this initiative, the announcement revealed. The concept of gamifying investment action could potentially make DeFi a lot appealing and more accessible to a wider range of users. As stated in the release, DeFi Land is a multi-chain agriculture simulation web game developed to offer decentralized finance solutions to mainstream consumers. The platform aims to gamify various aspects of traditional

When is Ninja streaming with Steve Aoki on Twitch?

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Time Stamp: August 30, 2021 4:38 PM - Modified On: August 30, 2021 - Published By:
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Last week, popular Twitch streamer Ninja posted a play on the “Who’s that Pokémon?” spoof on Twitter, suggesting a special guest was coming to his stream. And now, we know for sure who it is. Tomorrow, well-known DJ Steve Aoki will join the energetic, blue-haired content creator during a livestream on his personal channel.  Ninja hasn’t given an indication on when his stream will begin, outside of the exact time that Aoki will join him. Ninja will be streaming with Steve Aoki beginning at 3pm CT on Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Esports BAR returns with physical edition in Cannes this October

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Time Stamp: August 26, 2021 5:54 PM - Modified On: August 26, 2021 - Published By:
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This article is proudly brought to you by Esports BAR. Esports BAR is returning to Cannes in October for its ninth edition, bringing together core areas of the esports community to discuss the future of the industry. This will also mark a return to physical events for the conference following a year of digitally hosted meetings in 2020.  Just like with previous events, Esports BAR will feature speakers from throughout esports and gaming, including game publishers, developers, teams, leagues, and media.  For its 2021 event, which will run from Oct.

Is Jurassic World Evolution 2 Coming to the Switch?

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Top GamesImage provided by Frontier Developments.Is Jurassic World Evolution 2 coming to the Switch?Jurassic World Evolution 2 has now been given a Nov. 9 release date, and players of all consoles are excited to get their hands on this upcoming sequel. But amidst all the excitement to return to manage the famous dinosaur park once again, players wonder if Jurassic World Evolution 2 will come to the Switch.The sequel to the first title released in 2018, Jurassic World Evolution 2 will feature a brand-new story, new locations, and new dinosaurs.

Nintendo’s SNES turns 30 years old, fans celebrate the classic system

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Time Stamp: August 23, 2021 9:32 PM - Modified On: August 23, 2021 - Published By:
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The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is officially 30 years old, having launched on Aug. 23, 1991, just under a year after the Super Famicom was originally released in Japan.  As a follow-up to the popular NES system, the SNES was an instant success upon release, eventually selling approximately 49.1 million worldwide throughout its lifetime. That was mostly attributed to 23.4 million units sold in the Americas and 17.2 million units in Japan, making it the best-selling console of its generation.  On this day 30 years ago, the Super Nintendo Entertainment

Black Myth: WuKong Trailer Reveals Switch to Unreal Engine 5

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Top GamesA new trailer for Black Myth: WuKong, Game Science's upcoming action-adventure game, unveiled gameplay of the title using Unreal Engine 5. / Photo courtesy of Game ScienceDevelopment studio Game Science released a new 12-minute gameplay trailer of Black Myth: WuKong using Unreal Engine 5 and showing off the game's impressive visuals.After initially catching eyes in August 2020 when its striking visual design and effects — combined with it being billed as the first triple-A Chinese game — made it an instant standout, Black Myth: WuKong had a short, 3-minute

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Review – Eastern Sentimentality

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The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles on Switch The Ace Attorney series has become a household name in the visual novel genre at this point; regardless of whether you’ve played them yourself, it’s likely that you’re at least somewhat familiar with its iconic lines and idiosyncrasies. Its characters slam the desk when they have a point to make, and they point a confident finger at their opponent and yell “Objection!” when it’s time for a debate. Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth have become icons in their own right within the video