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Final Fantasy 7 remake might ship earlier than launch date in certain regions

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Time Stamp: March 30, 2020 2:17 PM - Modified On: March 30, 2020 - Published By:
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Square Enix asks players who might receive Final Fantasy 7 Remake early to keep the spoilers to a minimum. The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced a lot of organizations to make various unusual decisions in their efforts to keep business running. This is especially true in the video game industry where events have shut down and some manufacturing has been repurposed towards relief efforts. Final Fantasy 7 remake has been one of the most anticipated titles of the year and Square Enix is dead set on making sure its launch

CD Projekt RED donates nearly $1 million to COVID-19 relief efforts in Poland

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Time Stamp: March 27, 2020 6:26 PM - Modified On: March 27, 2020 - Published By:
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The Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher developers have put forth several monetary donations to aid in the fight against the coronavirus. Now that COVID-19 is a clear problem and a worldwide pandemic, efforts have begun in full to contain and curtail further spread of the illness, especially in the video game industry. Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt RED is the latest to join in these efforts. The developer recently announced it will be putting nearly one million dollars towards coronavirus relief efforts in its native Poland. CD Projekt RED

Apple will donate over 10 million surgical masks to COVID-19 relief efforts

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Time Stamp: March 26, 2020 1:36 AM - Modified On: March 26, 2020 - Published By:
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Tim Cook recently took to social media to announce that Apple has sourced 10 million masks for the United States and will be gathering millions more for efforts across Europe. With relief efforts coming up around the world in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, a group like Apple isn’t sitting by quietly. Recently, Apple CEO Tim Cook recently came out to support social distancing efforts and stress cooperation with the directions of medical professionals, but also to share that Apple will be engaging in a major donation of surgical

A collection of Itch.io games are on sale or free to help with self-isolation

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 8:32 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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As folks continue to self-isolate and quarantine to fight spread of COVID-19, Itch.io indie devs have gathered a 'Games to help you stay inside" collection of free and discounted games. COVID-19 is a complete bummer (worse than that for many) and it has forced many to take on self-isolation to help minimize risk of spread. As the world continues to work on efforts to stop and treat the coronavirus, creators on Itch.io are chipping in to help with the boredom of indoor confinement. A “Games to help you stay inside”

Razer has begun producing surgical masks for donation around the world

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 7:05 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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Gaming peripheral company Razer has announced a shift in production to surgical masks to help with medical supply shortages in its home region and around the world. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and efforts continue to contain it and support those affected, gaming peripheral company Razer has made a surprising effort to chip in. Recently, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan announced that his company has shifted its manufacturing production to produce surgical masks which will be donated both in the companies home region and hopefully around the world in the near

Razer To Make And Donate Medical Masks To Aid With Coronavirus

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 4:00 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, one risk to emergency service providers is a shortage of supplies like the face masks that keep them safe as they treat patients. The gaming hardware and accessory manufacturer Razer is planning to step in and do its part, by shifting some of its production capacity to make and donate up to one million surgical masks.In a thread on Twitter (via Kotaku), CEO Min-Liang Tan said that designers and engineers at the company have been working long hours to convert their production lines

Interview: President of Carrera talks slot cars and Nintendo

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 12:45 AM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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The president of Carrera dives into the evolution of slot cars along with their partnerships with Nintendo and Ferrari. Slot car racing may have seen a dip in popularity, but were once atop every kid's wishlist. Although the medium may have a smaller audience, its quality has continued to rise over the years. Carrera has been one of the most prominent names in slot cars for decades, manufacturing top of the line vehicles and tracks. We interviewed the President of Carrera at New York Toy Fair to get a closer

Xbox Series X Still On Track To Launch This Holiday, Despite COVID-19, But Questions Remain

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 6:01 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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The outbreak of COVID-19, which has been declared a global pandemic, is impacting and interrupting a number of businesses and industries. This includes gaming, as development teams move to a work-from-home structure and global tournaments decide to postpone or cancel. 2020 is a massive year for gaming because both Microsoft and Sony are launching next-generation consoles this holiday.Since these consoles are assembled in China, which is where COVID-19 originated and has seen thousands of cases, many are wondering if these new consoles will be able to launch on schedule. For