Gaming in Turkey. Reviews, Walkthroughs, News

Mobile developer Midas Games has secured $1 million in funding in a pre-seed investment round led by Ludas Ventures.

Songs of Travel is an animated graphic novel coming to Android on May 9th. It tells the stories of five migrants – Light, Vân, Michele, Hasan, and Olya – each on a journey to build a new life in Europe. Through their experiences, the game explores themes of hope, dreams, and what we hold dear.

Daeri Soft’s latest RPG, Crystal Knights, has officially hit Android and iOS globally. It’s a real-time online idle RPG that’s free to play. Daeri Soft is known for other mobile titles like the simulation game, Cat Garden – Food Party Tycoon, and another RPG The Witch’s Knight.

Manor Lords brings its in-depth medieval city-building to early access in just two days, so publisher Hooded Horse took the time to explain why it hasn’t announced pricing information yet.

Single-player life simulation game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will launch digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam this fall, publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop announced. It will support English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update led to new peak concurrent records on Steam, with a whopping 236,614 players jumping in last month, per SteamDB. Developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has since released update 1.6.4, which contains bug fixes and improvements but also packs 40 new mine layouts.

Following up on the overwhelmingly positive response to Stardew Valley Update 1.6, developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone has revealed Patch 1.6.4, which adds even more content and fixes a number of bugs. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has been released for PC and will be coming to console and mobile platforms soon. In the meantime, ConcernedApe has released a number of key patches, including the latest 1.6.4 update.

Sales of Fallout games have shot up across Europe, with Fallout 4 reclaiming the No.1 spot.

Microsoft is limiting Xbox Game Pass subscription extensions in certain countries to deter players from stacking their membership at a cheaper rate.

RPS was on holiday yesterday, which is fortuitous timing because it was April 1st and it meant we missed all the "jokes" (lies) the games industry likes to spread on that day each year.

Turkey has gained a well-earned reputation as a veritable cauldron of mobile games startups, leading to the rise of VCs dedicated to the sector. The latest to join this coterie is Laton Ventures, a new gaming-focused VC that has raised a $35 million fund. Founding Partner — and Solo GP — Görkem Türk says he’s aiming to build a bridge between the Turkish gaming ecosystem and the rest of the world, investing in the pre-seed and seed stages. The fund is legally domiciled in the Netherlands.

South Park: Snow Day! MSRP $30.00 Score Details Pros

Greetings. This is Hyung Tae Kim, director of Stellar Blade. We are pleased to officially announce the upcoming free playable demo for Stellar Blade, coming March 29 to PlayStation 5.

In 1974, my aunt and uncle returned to the United States from a honeymoon world tour. Over the course of their travels, they ventured through India, Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey, before winding up in Israel, where my aunt’s sister — my mother — had recently lived for two years on a collective kibbutz.

Weekend OTT watchlist: The weekend is here, and the realm of online streaming is overflowing with captivating tales and gripping dramas, ensuring that boredom becomes a thing of the past. With a plethora of options at your fingertips, it's time to dive into the latest releases that promise an amalgamation of suspense, laughter, and heartwarming moments. Here's a curated list of five top-notch offerings across various OTT platforms that will keep you enthralled throughout the weekend with the list including Murder Mubarak, Bramayugam, Chicken Nugget and more.

Greetings, Adventurers!

If you thought the days of porting Doom onto every possible device known to humanity were over, think again. Now, get ready to slay demons while also maintaining a neat yard. You may be a lover of violent FPS games, but you’re also a responsible adult now.

Streaming giant Twitch has been fined over $300,000 by the South Korean government for violations of federal law, as the platform prepares to terminate its services in the country. Twitch is ending service in South Korea on February 27, and this massive fine has once again raised eyebrows in response to the streaming service's decision.

In a significant development, Turkey's National Lottery Association has announced the prohibition of both Twitch and Kick within the country. The decision stems from concerns surrounding gambling activities prevalent on the widely-used and well-established live-streaming platform Twitch, along with its competitor Kick, which has also attracted a huge audience and top content creators since its inception in December 2022.

If you’re a streamer on Twitch and you’re somehow managing to make money off it, it seems there’s a bit of good news on the horizon. Well, provided you’re based in the UK, Canada, Australia, or Turkey. However, if you’re a subscriber to streamers, this may sting a little.

Twitch has announced it will increase the price of channel subscriptions for the first time next month.

Twitch subscriptions are getting more expensive in select countries starting March 28, and the US may be one of the regions seeing a price increase in the near future. These updated prices for Twitch subscriptions will «help streamer revenue keep pace with rising costs» and account for inflation in several countries, according to Twitch.

Roblox has built an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can translate supporting languages in chats in almost real-time. There is a latency of roughly about 100 milliseconds, claims the company. The online gaming platform, which has more than 70 million daily active users, created a native large language model (LLM) to build the tool that can translate any combination of 16 languages. The foundational model behind the feature puts a heavy emphasis on accuracy, fluency, as well as the context of the rest of the sentence to find the best translation.

Cybercrime and data theft have become a common problem for organizations and the general public. Personal and sensitive data is being shared all over the internet by hackers without anyone's knowledge and new data breaches and invasions of privacy are recorded virtually on a daily basis. While organizations are taking strong cybersecurity measures, it is still not enough to protect people from data breaches. And things are getting worse. In the latest cybercrime, it has now been revealed that 26 billion records, which is approximately 12 terabytes of personal data and credentials from companies and organizations, were leaked. This data leak is a combination of multiple previous breaches and it has been dubbed as the 'Mother of all breaches'.

Rocksteady recently held a Discord Q&A for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, where it not only revealed some of the end-game content players would engage in but also a Joker-themed area. Game director Axel Rydy is excited about build variety and says the team is looking at ” across all four characters.

Hold onto your virtual swords and get ready for an adrenaline-fueled gaming spectacle! As the battlegrounds of Honor of Kings open their gates to South Asia’s dynamic and diverse landscapes this February. The air is charging with anticipation, and the clash of swords echoes in the distance as this mobile MOBA giant prepares to conquer a new realm. The Honor of Kings South Asia release in February is about to redefine the meaning of digital conquest.

Square Enix has suspended its housing demolition process in Final Fantasy 14, following an earthquake in the Noto Peninsula of Japan on New Year's Day. The 7.6 magnitude earthquake has left thousands without power or shelter.

Ever heard of Honor of Kings, the MOBA title? The game has been a big deal in China since 2015 and even hit the milestone of being the first mobile game to cross the $10 billion revenue mark. Well, the title’s going global soon! Keep reading to know more.

A ton of new information about was revealed in the Ark Extra Life 2023 livestream, an annual event that celebrates the game and provides Studio Wildcard with an opportunity to present what they have been working on to the community. This year was no letdown, as while little info was revealed about , plenty of details on what is to come for the were announced.

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2023 marked a landmark year for India with the nation taking the global centerstage on multiple fronts, Chandrayaan-3 mission and G20 captured netizens' attention and reflected in the list of top trending searches in India, according to Google.

Google searches of 2023: Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived. Well, actually, the world's. On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023's top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer ), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions.

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It's Black Friday — we're all stuffed with Wild Turkey, warm and cozy, and thinking about the Holidays. What better way, then, to celebrate with your families than with gifts from their favorite Blizzard games? No matter if you're an Overwatch fan or a die-hard Diablo player and everything in between, the Blizzard gear store has you coverd this Holiday season. Spread some cheer with your favorite Blizzard figurines, artwork, plushies, clothes, and more — because nothing screams «Holiday cheer» like explaining to your family why your new favorite shirt just says «What Sword?»Want to snag some of this gear for yourself? Click the product name below the images to go straight to the Blizzard Gear Store, or click here! Even better — Black Friday Deals make it so that the Gear Store is up to 30% off!

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Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is hosting a Thanksgiving-themed celebration in-game! Plus, once you’ve had your fill of turkey, the Black Friday celebrations kick in straight after. These seasonal events hardly surprise since Ni no Kuni continues to spoil its player base with festive celebrations year-round. 

Pearl Abyss shared several Black Desert news this week. First of all, the massively multiplayer online roleplaying game can be purchased at a 90% discount until November 28 via Steam or until November 29 via the official website. This means you could get Black Desert for just a dollar (or euro).

The price of Steam games in both Argentina and Turkey have shot up by as much as more than 4,000 per cent.

Valve followed through on its promise to change Steam's regional pricing for Argentina and Turkey on November 20, meaning games in those countries will now be priced in US dollars instead of the Turkish lira and Argentine peso. The goal, Valve said back in October, is to prevent game developers from having to constantly adjust their prices to keep up with the stunning volatility of the Turkish and Argentine currencies. Instead, they ought to be able to set a regionally appropriate price in USD and forget about it.

As the colors of the season change, the time has come to celebrate with bountiful feasting during Pilgrim’s Bounty, reflect upon one’s good fortune, and share with all around you.

Pilgrim's Bounty is now live across Azeroth from November 19 through 26. Chase turkeys, try your hand at cooking, dress like a Pilgrim, get in a food fight — all of the usual serious business for the heroes of Azeroth! This year, the festivities have reached the Dragon Isles with Bountiful Tables appearing in Valdrakken and in each of the Dragon Isles major zones.

Greetings, Adventurers!

The Quinfall is an upcoming MMORPG that boasts of the “largest open world” we have ever seen. The game is currently in development by Vawraek Technologies, a little-known company whose developers previously worked on a Turkish MMORPG called Kayra Online. We have only seen limited gameplay in trailers, and the social media handles for the game are slowly giving us a glimpse of what to expect. The game is promising in concept, and the studio has some very ambitious goals. 

The price of Fortnite V-Bucks and some other real money Fortnite content packs will be increasing today in some regions.

Valve is changing the currency used for sales in Argentina and Turkey on Steam to USD next month due to "exchange rate volatility."

PC games giant Valve is no longer going to be supporting local currency in both Argentina and Turkey.

Valve is making changes to Steam pricing in Argentina and Turkey that will see game sales in those countries switched from their local currencies—the Argentine peso and Turkish lira—to US dollars. The change is being made to address «exchange rate volatility» that Valve says has made it difficult for developers to set and maintain prices for their games.

In, November marks the start of the festive season, with major events and lots of rare critters to catch in both hemispheres. By the end of the month, Northern Hemisphere players can expect snow as winter starts to set in. On the other side of the world, Southern Hemisphere players will start to see critters that enjoy the warmer summer weather appearing all over their islands.

The EA FC 24 Amazon Prime Gaming Twitch packs are now rolling out, providing plenty of opportunities for Prime subscribers to take home some major goodies to help improve your Ultimate Team Squad.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Vincent Valentine is being voiced by famous voice actor Matthew Christopher Miller, better known as Matt Mercer.

Turkish developer Vawraek Studios has released a bevy of information about their upcoming title The Quinfall throughout their social media over the past week. The information dump included a few choice screenshots, and some base class and subclass details that dive into their weaponry as well.

Billionaire Elon Musk in typical fashion took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce his intention to attend Teknofest in Turkey next year.

After laying off almost 900 employees, Epic Games has announced an expansion to the Fortnite V-Buck «pricing alignment», citing vague financial factors like «inflation and currency fluctuations». The price of Fortnite's premium currency is set to rise in various international markets, including the world's largest.

Fortnite is to increase the price of its in-game currency V-Bucks in a number of countries, including the US and across Europe. While publisher Epic Games attributed the decision to economic factors - citing previous “pricing alignment” in countries including the UK over the summer - the move will follow hundreds of job losses at the company, partially as the result of lower than expected revenue for their immensely popular battle royale shooter.

Along with laying off almost 900 employees, Epic Games announced an increase to V-Bucks prices in Fortnite. Starting October 27th, the United States, Hungary, Japan, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Turkey and more will be affected. The increase is due to “economic factors such as inflation and currency fluctuations, and follow similar pricing alignments recently completed in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico.”

Epic is raising the price of V-Bucks in Fortnite for the second time this year, with the price changes now hitting Denmark, Japan, Sweden, and the United States on October 27.

Epic has revealed that they are raising the prices for Fortnite’s V-Bucks.

Over the past few years, Epic Games has been one of the biggest success stories in the industry. The massive popularity of Fortnite changed the entire gaming landscape, establishing the blueprint for a successful “live service” title. The profitability of Fortnite allowed Epic to do things like launch the Epic Games Store with better profit sharing for publishers, push a lot of cutting-edge new technology with Unreal Engine 5, and more. Unfortunately, it seems Epic’s run of unfettered success may have hit a speed bump.

Fortnite V-Bucks will increase in price in the United States and several other countries on October 27, 2023, Epic Games has announced.

Fortnite is about to get more expensive for many players who like to indulge in the battle royale’s in-game purchases, as it’s been confirmed that a new pricing alignment will increase the cost of V-Bucks and real-money item packs from next month in several countries.

Epic Games has announced plans to increase the price of Fortnite V-Bucks and some real money content packs.

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The Quinfall, an indie fantasy MMORPG by Turkish studio Vawraek Technology, has recently took to their socials and Discord to request that players sign up for testing. As the game gears up for its closed beta release later this year, the developers want to involve their community to help shape the game prior to any release.

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Starfield was comfortably No.1 across Europe during its launch week, GSD data shows.

Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder and CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange Thodex, has been sentenced to 11,196 years in prison by a court in Istanbul for crimes including aggravated fraud, money laundering, and organised crime. His sister Serap and brother Guven were also found guilty and received the same jail term.

Fans may be understandably fuming at Sony’s decision to increase annual PS Plus prices dramatically, but it’s had a positive impact on the firm’s share prices, with investors rubbing their hands over the prospect of increased profits. Bloomberg (paywall) reports that the Japanese giant’s shares increased by 3.4 per cent in Tokyo on Friday, the most they’ve gained in more than a month.

Let's get the Tuesday September 5 (86) NYT Connections game all lined up. Feel free to use our helpful hints to kickstart your daily game or finally pin down that one word you can't seem to match up, or go straight for the win with our full list of today's answers. New to the game? No problem. Just keep scrolling and take a peek at our general tips and info.

Soon you’ll be able to use your Samsung’s SmartThings app to control your LG refrigerator and your LG ThinQ app to change the channel on your Samsung television.

New World, Amazon’s MMORPG, is getting its first major expansion in the form of Rise of the Angry Earth. The expansion will add a new story to New World, increase the level cap to 65, and introduce mounts too. There will also be a new weapon type and a new rarity level for gear too. You can see the announcement trailer below.

New World, Amazon’s MMORPG, is getting its first major expansion in the form of Rise of the Angry Earth. The expansion will add a new story to New World, increase the level cap to 65, and introduce mounts too. There will also be a new weapon type and a new rarity level for gear too. You can see the announcement trailer below.

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!

Developer Cardboard Computer sporadically released their poetic adventure game, Kentucky Route Zero, in acts spread across multiple years. It was a teasing release schedule that only aided the game’s surreal mystery, so it’s no surprise that the studio have dropped the game’s first major update three years after the fifth and final chapter wrapped things up. The aptly named Postmodern Update overhauls the game’s user interface with a new Modern mode, alongside a host of bug fixes and more language options.

11.6 million console and PC games were sold in July across Europe, up 34% over the same period in 2022.

Gameforge is bringing free to play anime MMORPG NosTale to a global audience via a new, permanent international server. The new server supports multiple languages and arrives alongside updates that will let new players get off to a good start and even help existing players to get a fresh start if they want the expanded experience.

Remember last October, when Steam updated its pricing guidelines for non-US currencies, resulting in recommended price increases of anywhere from 18% to 485%? Well an update from Valve has announced that now the platform is changing its minimum price thresholds to match those recommendations, and the long and short of it is that any game at Steam's cheapest price point is about to get a little more expensive outside the US.