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Konami withdraws from E3 2021

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Konami has announced that it will no longer be a part of E3 2021 due to timing conflicts internally at the company.  The Japanese entertainment company was among the first names announced to be presenting as part of the revamped digital version of the Entertainment Software Association’s (ESA) gaming showcase.  According to the press release, Konami has decided to withdraw from E3 because the projects that the company was going to show off would not be ready to show off during the event.  “Due to timing we will not be

The Mortal Kombat Movie Beat Box Office Expectations with “US’s Biggest Pandemic Box Office Weekend”

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It’s also the biggest R-rated release since last March. There’s good news for fans of movie theaters and Mortal Kombat this weekend. According to Deadline, the newest adaptation of Midway’s arcade klassic grossed $23.3 million during its opening weekend, which marked the biggest opening weekend for an R-rated film since the beginning of the pandemic last March. When combined with Funimation’s Demon Slayer, which also made its theatrical debut in the US, last weekend was the biggest weekend for cinemas since the the start of the pandemic. Mortal Kombat‘s box

Square Enix Plans Announcement for E3 2021

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Top GamesNew Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade information could be revealed at E3 2021's online showcase. | Joe Scarnici/Getty ImagesSquare Enix has joined the stable of publishers and developers set to take part in E3 2021, the company confirmed to Nikkei this week.When asked about which of the company's games he was most looking forward to, Square Enix president Yosuka Matsuda listed a few titles before saying Square Enix had an announcement planned for E3.According to Square Enix CEO Matsuda, in addition to the upcoming games of NieR Replicant and

Epic Games closes $1bn funding round led by Sony

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American games publisher Epic Games has announced the closing of a $1bn (~£727m) funding round, bringing the company’s equity valuation to $28.7bn (~£20.87bn). Sony Group Corporation led the funding round with an investment of $200m (~£145.4m). Other investors include Appaloosa, Baillie Gifford, Park West, KKR, AllianceBernstein, Altimeter, Franklin Templeton, and Luxor Capital, to name a few. Image credit: Epic Games RELATED: OverActive Media announces $40m investment, Montreal Canadiens joins ownership group The funds will be used to continue advancing its ‘technology, entertainment, and socially-connected online services’. This includes cross-over events between popular

E3 2021 Details Revealed – Online Only, No Sony?

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by Jason Parker in Entertainment | Apr, 6th 2021 We’ve missed E3, and 2021 it’s coming back and we have the details. It’s going to be an online-only event, as June lights up with gaming news and excellence. The ability to host E3 2021 online means that the details of the event are open to all. Everyone can enjoy the same experience, as many companies come together to announce a variety of upcoming games and other technology. Curiously though, Sony doesn’t appear to be among the companies revealed. E3 2021

E3 2021 goes virtual from June 12

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- Advertisement - E3 Expo is set to return this year after 2020’s event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic with Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest taking its place. Last week, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) promptly denied all rumors claiming that this year’s E3 could be a paid event, stating that “E3’s 2021 digital show is a free event for all attendees.” and that more details will be shared soon. E3’s 2021 digital show is a free event for all attendees. We’re excited to fill you in on

Gotham Knights Delayed to 2022

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Top GamesGotham Knights won't arrive until next year. | Photo courtesy of WB GamesBatman game Gotham Knights has been delayed to 2022, Warner Bros. announced Friday. The developer says it needs more time to make sure the game reaches the standards the studio has set for itself."We are giving the game more time to deliver the best possible experience for players," WB Games wrote on Twitter. "Thank you to our amazing fans for your tremendous support of Gotham Knights. We look forward to showcasing more of the game in the

Top 10 NEW SPACE Games of 2021

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There’s never any shortage of video games set in space. In 2021 we have quite a few exciting titles slated to hit the marketplace that’s well worth checking out. Even if Kerbal Space Program 2 and Callisto Protocol is coming out next year, 2022, here are some of our most anticipated new space games this year.  #10 Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Developer: Frontier Developments plc Publisher: Frontier Developments plc Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release Date: 2021 Genre: Space flight simulation game, Simulation Game, Vehicle simulation game Elite Dangerous has been

Why “Retro” Video Poker Still Deals Excitement in the 2020s

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If you have been to Las Vegas and had the chance to walk through some of the plush gaming floors of ultra-modern resorts like the Aria and Cosmopolitan, you will have undoubtedly passed some video poker machines. They are, in fact, everywhere in Las Vegas, including being built into the bar tops in the areas away from the gaming floor. But video poker is positively… let’s say, retro? If you aren’t familiar with the design of the games, you should picture something that was designed on a 1980s computer, with very

Former Activision Blizzard Esports CMO Joins DC

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Warner Bros. announced Monday that Daniel Cherry III, former chief marketing officer at Activision Blizzard Esports, has joined DC as its new senior vice president and general manager. This role created for Cherry will see him work alongside Jim Lee, chief creative officer and publisher at DC, with both reporting directly to  Warner Bros. Global Brands and Experience President Pam Lifford. Chery will officially take up the new role Sept. 7. Cherry joined Activision Blizzard Esports as part of a group of executive hires brought on from the sports and