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When they first burst onto arcade cabinet screens in 1981, Mario and Donkey Kong instantly became one of the greatest hero and villain pairings since Pong’s left and right paddles. Yet as iconic as they were at the start of the decade, by the end of it Mario had moved onto fighting oversized spiky turtles, and DK was lining up for his own reptile-bashing platforming series, but beneath it all there was still this simmering rivalry that would be rekindled with Mario vs. Donkey Kong, a GBA classic now remade for Nintendo Switch.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC on April 23. The arcade game being ported to new platforms is just the latest development in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles news.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced today that the corporation will cut around 8% of its workforce, or more than 900 jobs. Also, in the announcement, they stated that PlayStation Studios London will be closing.

PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst has confirmed that some projects have been cancelled in the wake of layoffs across Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants, the 2017 arcade game by Raw Thrills based on the 2012 Nickelodeon TV series, is coming to all home consoles (read: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam) on April 23. It'll be priced at $29.99.

As it lays off around 900 people across Sony's stable of studios, including cuts at Naughty Dog, Insomniac, and the entirety of now-defunct PlayStation London, PlayStation Studios is also canning multiple unannounced projects. 

The Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2024 kicked off yesterday with multiple innovative launches. From smartwatches to next-generation smartphones, tech companies have upscaled their offerings and over the next few days more such announcements are expected. Apart from the launches at MWC 2024, companies are also showcasing their products of the future which are now in the conceptual or development stage - for instance, Deutsche Telekom's concept mobile that that has no apps. However, here, let's have a look at what has been launched and announced till now.

Rainbow Six Siege's sequel dreams have been dashed by the title's director, as he believes pushing out one would be a mistake.

Square Enix announced that the second DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide, will be unveiled at a PAX East 2024 panel scheduled to take place at the Albatross Theatre on Friday, March 22, at 8:30 AM Pacific Time or 11:30 AM Eastern Time. Producer Naoki Yoshida, DLC Director Takeo Kujiraoka, and Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will be on stage to talk about The Rising Tide. The panel will also be streamed on the official Twitch channel of the convention, allowing everyone to check it out comfortably from home.

Game director Yoko Taro may have just teased a new Nier game, as fans say that the ongoing Nier music concert is heavily hinting at a sequel announcement. One attendee even says that Taro himself took to the stage at the London show, telling fans to cheer if they want Nier 3.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring has been shrouded in mystery, but a recent leak has shed light on some of the exciting features users can expect from this innovative device.

Lady Gaga’s appearance in Fortnite Festival Season 2: Unlock Your Talent is so popular that some of the world’s biggest musicians can’t help but check it out for themselves.

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Fortnite Festival Season 2 is here with the surprise entry of iconic singer Lady Gaga slated as the highlight. The collaboration marks the entry of the singer to the gaming world which will officially begin from February 22, 2024. The game will feature some of Gaga's famous songs as playable Jam Tracks which will give a chance to players to perform on a stage. The Fortnite Festival Season 2 will feature Gaga-inspired items from her latest album, "Chromatica”. Check what you can get from the new season, including new outfits, Jam Tracks, and much more.

NASA's Hubble Telescope has once again captivated space enthusiasts with a stunning image showcasing the "last gasp" of a dying binary star system known as NGC 2346. This system, classified as a "planetary nebula," emerges from Sun-like stars that are approaching the final stages of their life cycles.

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The release of WWE 2K24 is only a couple weeks away, and 2K Games has officially unveiled the game’s launch roster of over 220 Superstars from Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and yesteryear. One of the main questions fans had was how the recent bombshell lawsuit that leveled accusations of sexual coercion, assault, and trafficking against Vince McMahon, while also naming Brock Lesnar, would affect the lineup. Well, it seems neither Vince or Brock are in the game this year. That obviously makes sense, although fans were unsure if the change would be made at this late stage in the game.

AMD's CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, will deliver the opening keynote of Computex 2024 where we'll get to hear about the upcoming technologies for PC & AI segments.

Prison Architect 2 has officially been delayed and now has a new release date of May 7, 2024. 

“Most companies die with a bad launch, this one actually came out stronger.”

Nintendo Switch owners who are looking for their next game to play may want to consider the already popular Super Mario Bros. Wonder, especially now that it’s on sale from Amazon at 13% off. From its original price of $60, it’s down to a more affordable $52. The $8 in savings may not look like much, but you may as well enjoy it as it’s rare to get a discount on a first-party Nintendo Switch exclusive just a few months after its release. We’re not sure when the offer will expire though, so you’re going to have to hurry if you want to get the game for cheaper than usual.

Prison Architect 2’s parole date has been pushed back from 26th March until 7th May, with developer Double Eleven needing a little more time to polish up the game.

Nintendo used its latest Partner Direct showcase to announce a new Super Monkey Ball game for Switch.

After Apple Vision Pro, Apple is likely stepping into another fresh product segment - the smart ring! It may not have the overarching potential of the Vision Pro, but an Apple smart ring looks to have become important after Samsung announced its own Galaxy ring. Samsung smart ring was recently teased at the Galaxy S24 series launch event and with the official launch coming soon, Apple has reportedly accelerated its own smart ring development over the recent months. A Korean report has leaked the information without elaborating on the source of the news. It is being said that several Apple smart ring-related patents are being registered, hinting at its speedy development. Know what the new report says about the Apple iRing.

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Once again Peach takes to the stage as the hero of her own tale, and this time there are no tears or tantrums to be seen! Ahead of its release on 22nd March, I had the immense pleasure of going hands on with a few levels from Princess Peach: Showtime!

Musician, actor, and fashion icon Lady Gaga is coming to Fortnite later this week as part of the famous Fortnite Festival.

Throughout her illustrious career as gaming royalty, Princess Peach has been a jack-of-all-trades. She’s tossed turnips, driven karts, smashed tennis balls, and knocked the snot out of Solid Snake. Despite that impressive résumé, she’s rarely had the chance to be a leading lady outside of 2005’s Super Princess Peach. It was a polarizing release that failed to lock down the heroine’s identity. What could Peach be if she wasn’t attached to Mario?

For the first time in nearly two decades, Princess Peach is starring in her own game. Her new adventure has a familiar-feeling Super Mario-style set up, though: There’s been a kidnapping, and it’s up to a hero from the Mushroom Kingdom to save the day.

Dracula is making another return to the big screen as Luc Besson sinks his teeth into the immortal vampire. The director of Léon and The Fifth Element will helm the origin story based on Bram Stoker’s novel.

SEGA is cooking a new Crazy Taxi game, among several other reboots or revivals. While little information is known about this rebooted arcade driving outing, an interview with its recently established Sapporo studio reveals it’s contributing to the project, which it describes as a AAA title.

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore more or less nails what it sets out to do. Inspired directly by a pair of infamously bad Zelda games for the Philips CD-i, this fresh interpretation carries much of the same pseudo-bootleg energy that fans have come to love over time. The poorly animated cutscenes, awful voice acting, static environments, repetitive gameplay — all of it is expertly captured here, and that's both a blessing and a curse.

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The latest Eversoul update has arrived, and it’s got exciting new content to sink your teeth into as Tasha joins Eversoul. Think Artifact Stone of Instinct x 5 and Everstone(Free) x 250 – yeah, I’m gonna get you caught up.

Pong is so simple that it feels like there’s no possible way to deconstruct it. The Atari classic is already the most fundamental multiplayer game possible, stripping competition down to a game of digital catch. And yet, developer Graphite Lab has turned the entire idea of Pong on its head with its latest game: qomp2.

Last Epoch is rapidly approaching its 1.0 release date, slated for February 21, and the developer Eleventh Hour Games is revealing more and more information about it. The game’s been in Early Access since April 2019, and 1.0 marks a huge step forward with loads of new gear.

Xiaomi enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Xiaomi 14 Ultra is poised to make its grand entrance in China on February 22nd, with a global unveiling set to take place at the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona later this month. Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi has teased fans by confirming the handset's design, color choices, and offering a glimpse into its formidable camera capabilities.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - the second part in the trilogy remaking the 1997 classic - is just around the corner, but the inevitable third and final entry is also chugging along at a steady pace.

Project Moon is celebrating Limbus Company’s first anniversary! They’re dropping Chapter 5.5, which is called ‘Yield My Flesh to Claim Their Bones’ on February 22, 2024. The anniversary bash is also loaded with lots of missions and goodies. So, keep reading to know more!

It was yet another big night for Larian Studios, as Baldur's Gate 3 won big at the DICE Awards 2024. Winning in five categories including Game of the Year, this success meant that Larian got another chance to take to the stage and make an acceptance speech, using the opportunity to comment on the state of the industry.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the new expanded remake of the GBA retro puzzle-platformer, is out now on the Nintendo Switch and the game has plenty of post-game content to unlock and play through. While you can see the credits after playing through the game’s 8 worlds once, there are also a full slate of “Plus” levels, particularly tough “Extra” levels, and even a secret extra boss fight to tackle. Here’s a full rundown of how to access all of Mario vs. Donkey Kong’s endgame goodies…

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Beginning February 16, the keystone timers will count down for the 2024 Dragonflight Season 3 Mythic Dungeon International! Watch the Groups Stage Tournament on Twitch and YouTube to see how fast the dungeoneers can go!

is an upcoming tactical RPG that combines elements of strategy, auto battling, and open world exploration in a lore-rich fantasy setting. The game is developed by Vanillaware, known for the critically-acclaimed RTS title, and published by Atlus and SEGA. recently had four hours of hands-on time with the upcoming release that gave a glimpse into its complex battle systems, unique storyline, and overworld mechanics.

Homeworld developer Blackbird Interactive has made its second round of layoffs in half a year.

After months of anticipation, the Honor X9b has been launched in India. It is the latest smartphone from Honor which already has several other smartphones in the Indian market including the Honor 90. HTech CEO Madhav Sheth took to the stage and highlighted the notable features of the Honor X9b such as an Ultra-Bounce 360-degree anti-drop display that increases its durability, and 3 days battery life. Alongside the smartphone, Honor also launched the Choice Watch and Earbuds X5.

It was recently reported that Apple is planning a major redesign for its next generation of iPhone SE. The device is expected to ditch the older look with Touch ID in favor of a more modern iPhone 16-like design. However, a sketchy rumor now claims that Apple could merge the iPhone SE with the iPhone 16 lineup. While details are scarce at this stage, the tipster advises to take the news with a grain of salt.

Vancouver-based Blackbird Interactive confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz today that it has laid off staff for the second time in six months.

Blizzard has released A New Dawn, a trailer video by famed machinima artist IKedit for the upcoming Mythic Dungeon International 2024 tournament!

Nintendo last treated us with a performance from the Mushroom Kingdom’s Princess a few weeks ago in its first transformation trailer for Princess Peach: Showtime! Today, it’s time for Act II.

The MDI 2024 starts this Friday, February 16th! Here's what you need to know.

The life of a royal affords one plenty of leisure time — opportunities to pick up figure skating, underwater singing, and mighty morphin’, apparently. In the latest look at Princess Peach: Showtime!, we also learn that the Mushroom Kingdom’s leading lady has a penchant for thievery. And perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day, Princess Peach appears more than capable of stealing hearts. She’s good at everything!

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The PS5 has entered the "latter half" of its life cycle, according to Sony, and a price cut looks unlikely.

Capcom recently teased Ed, the penultimate character release of Street Fighter 6’s Year 1 Character Pass, with a trailer featuring cutscenes from Ed’s World Tour section. The trailer gave us hints at how Ed would translate over from Street Fighter 5 to 6, but this latest trailer released by Capcom gives players the full rundown.

I’ll admit, the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series is one that’s passed me by. While I enjoy 2D platformers a fair bit, and certainly love my Nintendo handhelds of yore, these puzzle-focused adventures were never really on my radar. A remake feels like a natural time to hop on and see what I’ve missed.

Sony has confirmed that the PS5 is entering the "latter stage of its life-cycle", which has caused the company to lower its sales expectations for the next fiscal year.

If you’ve had your head turned by the excellent Tekken 8 recently, then allow Street Fighter 6 to turn it back. This full gameplay trailer for upcoming DLC addition Ed goes hard, showcasing his psycho power-imbued boxing beatdowns.

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In BGMI's Sanhok map, five prime landing spots promise abundant loot, ensuring a strong start for players. Despite the compact size of Sanhok, its dense jungle setting sets the stage for intense close-quarters combat. The choice of landing spot upon deployment significantly shapes subsequent gameplay outcomes. Here, we present a detailed guide to the top five landing spots on Sanhok, where players can secure top-tier weaponry, armor, medical supplies, and boosters.

The ’80s and early ’90s were a haven for a very specific type of arcade side-scroller. Ripped heroes brandished blades and vile wizards attempted to stop them at every turn, and that spirit is very much alive in Abathor, which is available to try out as part of Steam Next Fest.

Silent Hill producer Motoi Okamoto has revealed that the Silent Hill 2 remake is in the "final stages" of its development, which makes a release in 2024 seem very likely.

The Finals has removed its Dead Go Boom event for the time being. After a lot of negative feedback from players suggesting the event is too hard for melee combat and close encounters due to the exploding bodies that cause damage to anyone nearby, pulling the game show event seems like the best step forward. 

Google has so far disappointed us with its Tensor series that powers the company’s Pixel lineup of smartphones, and according to the latest benchmark leak, which has added the Tensor G4, it appears that history may repeat itself. Fortunately, one can quickly assume that these results represent the chipset’s early testing phases, suggesting that the latest single-core and multi-core figures might improve in the coming months. Regardless, we look closer at the CPU cluster and how the latest numbers stack up against the Tensor G3.

The major focus of Foamstars is on its characters and their abilities. Once you find one you like, it isn’t obvious that there’s a bit more you can do to tweak them outside of unlocking new cosmetics. Bubble Gems are hard to come by, but offer passive bonuses to whichever character you equip them to. However, you don’t get them for free, and each character can only hold three at a time. If the process all seems a little muddled to you, we’re here to wipe away any confusion and explain the best Bubble Gems to use in Foamstars.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the newest installment in the Final Fantasy VII remake project and one of 2024’s most-anticipated games, tells the tale of main protagonist Cloud Strife and his loyal companions who explore a massive world outside Midgar, the city of Mako, as they pursue Sephiroth, one of the most iconic antagonists in video game history. 

Hi PlayStation Blog readers! We are very excited to share the newest trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2 revealed today during State of Play. In this article we will be diving deeper into some of the information revealed in it: the brand new Warfarer vocation, the vocation maisters, and the mysterious dragonsplague.

Investment giant Carlyle Group has sold RuneScape maker Jagex to CVC and Haveli Investments.

The Big Indie Pitch is a regular event run by the makers of PCGamesInsider.biz. It sees indie developers engage in a speed-dating-style pitching competition for fame and those sweet, sweet promotional packages.

The iconic heroes of the Justice League have gone bad, and now it's up to an unlikely array of villains to save the day in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Apple will announce its iOS 18 update at its WWDC 2024 event in June, alongside additional updates for the iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. However, iOS 18 will be the company's most significant iPhone update as the company plans to introduce some pretty exciting features. According to prominent analyst, iOS 18 will be Apple's biggest update for the iPhone, considering the number of significant changes it will bring to the table.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), known for its cost-effective and reliable space missions, is poised to take a significant leap forward with its upcoming advanced launch vehicles. These developments promise to enhance payload capacities and introduce reusability, marking a new era in space exploration and satellite deployment.

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The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios has opened up some new positions for an upcoming project that’s being built in Unreal Engine 5. It seems the studio is on the hunt for additional talent, just months after last August’s layoffs.

Nintendo Co. will launch a new game console this year with an 8-inch LCD screen, according to Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase. The new device from the Kyoto-based games maker will be responsible for a doubling in shipments of so-called amusement displays in 2024, Hayase said in Tokyo on Friday. His research focuses on small and medium displays and he bases annual forecasts on checks with companies in the supply chain.

While I wouldn’t say I’m bad at games by any stretch, I know a game I’ll be bad at when I see one. NanoApostle is one such game, and the frenetic boss rush actioner from developer18Light Game (Pronty) is due out on PC in summer 2024. 

Following the news that Microsoft is laying off around 1,900 people from its video game workforce, there is further confirmation that a survival game that was in the works over at Blizzard Entertainment has now been canceled. 

Alongside the announcement of 1,900 layoffs and the departure of Blizzard President Mike Ybarra and Co-founder Allen Adham, Blizzard's unannounced survival game has been cancelled. Revealed shortly after news of the Microsoft acquisition in January of 2022, little information about the game was ever released to the public aside from vague recruitment posts, though the abandonment of unfinished projects is not unheard of, as the cancellation of the ambitious MMO Titan famously led to the development and release of Overwatch in 2016. As reported by the Verge, Microsoft Game Content and Studios President Booty says Microsoft will be “shifting some of the people working on it to one of several promising new projects Blizzard has in the early stages of development.”