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Apple stops updates for thousands of games in China’s App Store

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Time Stamp: July 1, 2020 4:15 PM - Modified On: July 1, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links HECTOR RETAMAL via Getty Images Apple has suspended updates for thousands of games on its App Store in China because they lack a license from the Chinese government, The Financial Times reported. The company has faced mounting pressure from the Chinese government in recent weeks to comply with local regulations, including that all games show proof of a government granted license.Apple’s biggest App Store market is China, according to The Financial Times, and most of the $16.4 billion App Store revenue in the country comes from games. Internet

Worms is coming back as a real-time battle royale game

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Time Stamp: July 1, 2020 3:45 PM - Modified On: July 1, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links Team17 For a series that’s been around since 1995, Worms has fundamentally changed very little. Spin-offs aside, the series has always been about tactical turn-based battles. That’s about to change with Worms Rumble, the latest game in the franchise — introduced today as part of Sony's PlayStation Indies showcase.Online games have changed significantly since 2016 when Worms W.M.D came out, and so Worms is adapting to those changes. As you might have guessed from its title, Worms Rumble will include a battle royale mode. You'll be able to queue either by

‘GTA V’ brings transphobia to the next console generation

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Time Stamp: July 1, 2020 2:01 PM - Modified On: July 1, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links Imagine there’s a marquee game coming out next year from one of the coolest AAA video game studios in the world, and its first round of marketing has just gone live. You’re watching a Twitch streamer play through parts of the game in early access, showing off beautifully detailed real-world settings and NPCs living everyday lives in a bustling city. It’s nighttime in the game and the streamer, playing as a middle-aged man, approaches a group of people standing outside of a club. They’re all broad-shouldered with cut biceps,

The Xbox Summer Game Fest demo event starts July 21st

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Time Stamp: July 1, 2020 1:52 PM - Modified On: July 1, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links Glass Bottom Games The big summer game events aren’t happening as usual this year due to COVID-19, which means developers are losing an important avenue to give players an early chance to try their games. However, Xbox One owners can check out dozens of upcoming titles later this month when the Summer Game Fest Demo Event starts on July 21st. Through the Game Fest Demo icon on the Xbox One dashboard, you’ll get an early look at something like 75-100 unreleased games. It won’t quite be the same

‘Dreams’ will get a big PSVR update on July 22nd

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Time Stamp: July 1, 2020 6:55 AM - Modified On: July 1, 2020 - Published By:
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A tool that lets you create infinite virtual worlds from the comfort of your living room would seem like a natural fit for VR. Thankfully, Sony and Media Molecule agree, and that’s why the PS4 title Dreams is getting support for the platform on July 22nd. The update will include new tutorials and tools to help you begin your virtual career, including the Tilt Brush-like ability to sculpt with PS Move controllers.Naturally, Media Molecule has added in a number of new titles to its roster to help you enjoy the

The internet changed gaming forever. How’s player support keeping up?

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Time Stamp: October 3, 2019 12:21 PM - Modified On: October 3, 2019 - Published By:
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“Gaming has changed,” I thought to myself as I slowly maneuvered past the young cosplayers crowding the halls at Gamescom, the largest gaming conference in Europe for players and industry professionals.I thought back to my childhood, and the games I grew up with. Mario and Sonic were still present, I could still find Street Fighter and Fallout merchandise, and FIFA 20 was, somewhat expectedly, huge. But that was pretty much it — the gaming universe I used to know, tucked in between massive displays of games I’ve never heard of.