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I cannot express just how satisfying it is to see Incursions in the hands of EVERSPACE 2 players on all platforms. The team has been working on this update and engine migration since November of last year and all their effort really is a gift to EVERSPACE 2 players. Incursions adds an incredibly fun new combat event along with a bunch of new features, fixes, and in-game items alongside a shift to Unreal Engine 5.3. This is also the first time we've dipped our toes in the waters of cosmetic DLC with our new Supporter Pack on Steam. Too often, players get turned off of this kind of content as it's seen as a cash grab or dislike some sort of playable element locked behind a paywall. We were extremely conscientious of both when putting this pack together to ensure the cosmetics in the pack were plentiful, high-quality, and felt entirely optional. The community has been incredibly receptive to the pack and we have requests from players on other platforms for us to bring it there too! On the marketing side, bringing all our messaging together for the Incursions Update and Supporter Pack has been an incredibly fulfilling challenge. The update content, Unreal Engine 5 migration, and the fantastic trailer produced in-house all helped to attract a solid amount of attention from media and influencers world wide. ObsidianAnt's video on the update was particularly delightful to see.  We also partnered with Alienware to produce a special free Steam decal DLC for EVERSPACE 2 that could be claimed through Alienware Arena and we were fortunate to be supported by NVIDIA channels through the promotion of new DLSS features during a massive 50% off midweek deal event on Steam. All of this contributed to a stellar week for EVERSPACE 2! I’m proud of the work that our development team has put in over the last six months and everything Michael Schade, Jérémy Bouvard, Garry, Erik, and others on the marketing and community side of ROCKFISH Games GmbH have done to promote it. Now, onward to the next thing! Lots to do and I’m excited to get to it! #gameupdate #gamedev #gamemarketing #marketing #update #accolades #gettingitdone #communications #PR #videogames

I'll be honest, when I started doing this in January, I didn't really think about the fact I'd have to come up with an intro/summary sentence each day. D'oh. Today on GamesIndustry.biz... (Tuesday, February 6th, 2024) 1. A brief update on the 'will Xbox bring its games to PlayStation?' thing: Phil Spencer has suggested everyone's questions may be answered by a "business update event next week" which will share more details on "our vision for the future of Xbox." Intriguing. https://lnkd.in/eFMDhPCN 2. Nintendo's financial results showed how well Switch fared in what's likely to be its last Christmas before its much-anticipated successor is launched: revenues are up 7.7% to $9.4bn, profits up 17.9% to $2.7bn, Zelda TOTK sold more than 20m units, and Mario Kart 8 DX has passed 60m (who needs Mario Kart 9, eh?) https://lnkd.in/eeJiQ_bi 3. Your must-read today is this excellent interview about the making of the excellent Chants of Sennaar by Ignas Vieversys, making his GI debut https://lnkd.in/e2H65WBi 4. IGN workers are unionising, forming the IGN Creators Guild, with 87% of eligible editorial and creative employees already signing union cards https://lnkd.in/eXQsnSi8 5. And Jagex is reportedly about to have a new owner (again). CVC Capital Partners is expected to acquire the RuneScape firm from current parent, the Carlyle Group https://lnkd.in/eMc3v7Rv

Save: bit.ly/NeoEpicLoot Exciting news! Outer Wilds has finally made its way to the Nintendo Switch, two years after its intended launch. We are ecstatic about this indie gem's arrival on the platform and can't wait to dive into its immersive and visually stunning world. Originally acclaimed on PC and Xbox, Outer Wilds has earned numerous awards in game design, including Best Game at the BAFTA Game Awards in 2020. To explore the full article and learn more about the challenges of bringing Outer Wilds to the Switch, visit: [Feature: Zelda Linguistic Chaos And The Challenges Of Bringing Outer Wilds To Switch](https://ift.tt/Z61gGIy) Source: [Nintendo Life | Latest Updates](https://neotizen.news) #OuterWilds #NintendoSwitch #IndieGames #GameDesign #GamingIndustry #NeotizenNews

Take-Two CEO says $50 for ‘Red Dead Redemption’ port is ‘great value’ on https://buff.ly/45mFNcC #greengroundit #followme #nofilter There's good news if you felt thrown by the $50 price tag for 13-year-old Red Dead Redemption's Nintendo Switch and PS4 release: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the cost is right. Seriously, IGN reports that Zelnick had his reasons, which he clearly laid out after the company's Q2 earnings report, "That's just what we believe is the commercially accurate price for it." Satisfied now? Points of frustration around Red Dead Redemption's sticker price are extensive, including the lack of a multiplayer option and a complete lack of a quality update since its 2010 release (no 4K visuals in sight). There's also the small matter that the game is already available on Xbox Series X in 4K for $40. Take-Two is leaning on the inclusion of Undead Nightmare, a Red Dead Redemption expansion, in the port as a rationale for the higher price. Zelnick called Undead Nightmare "a great standalone game in its own right when it was originally released, so we feel like it's a great bundle for the first time, and certainly a great value for consumers." If the words of a CEO have convinced you to pay $50 for Red Dead Redemption, you can buy the digital version for the Nintendo Switch or PS4 starting August 17th, with a physical release to follow on October 13th. This article originally appeared on Engadget at

I am very excited and proud to announce that, after facing several delays, our action figure game 'Hypercharge' is finally feature-complete for Xbox! Stay tuned for the launch news. Features include a "Capture the Battery" mode where you can literally catch and throw batteries to score points. Thanks for all your support - we're almost there! Oh, and here are just some of the many features you can expect at launch: ✅Full split-screen support ✅Offline and online ✅Co-op story campaign ✅Classic PvP modes ✅First & third-person camera modes ✅No in-game microtransactions ✅Cross-platform support Things have been super hectic, with many moving parts to align, both past and present. However, this is an exciting time for us, as we are very close to providing an official release date now that the game is feature-complete! Please remember that we are a small team of five indie developers, and this has been a massive undertaking for us. We announced Hypercharge for Xbox just last year in July, and although it's taken its time, we never wanted to give you a bad product by rushing the release! For us, it's never been about getting rich quickly or chasing wealth. This game is our childhood dream brought to life, and we want it to be a joy for you to play. Delivering a quality, polished game that all Xbox gamers can enjoy is our definition of success. You deserve nothing less, and that's our true richness! Bonus note: There's absolutely, positively, unequivocally no chance of any 'slide cancelling. That's the final word! 😅 #gaming #xbox

<div>Take-Two CEO says $50 for ‘Red Dead Redemption’ port is ‘great value’</div> - https://lnkd.in/gXH28JE7 - ( New Post Shared by www.shipwr3ck.com ) - There's good news if you felt thrown by the $50 price tag for 13-year-old Red Dead Redemption's Nintendo Switch and PS4 release: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the cost is right. Seriously, IGN reports that Zelnick had his reasons, which he clearly laid out after the company's Q2 earnings report, "That's just what we believe is the commercially accurate price for it." Satisfied now? Points of frustration around Red Dead Redemption's sticker price are extensive, including the lack of a multiplayer option and a complete lack of a quality update since its 2010 release (no 4K visuals in sight). There's also the small matter that the game is already available on Xbox Series X in 4K for $40. Take-Two is leaning on the inclusion of Undead Nightmare, a Red Dead Redemption expansion, in the port as a rationale for the higher price. Zelnick called Undead Nightmare "a great standalone game in its own right when it was originally released, so we feel like it's a great bundle for the first time, and certainly a great value for consumers." If the words of a CEO have convinced you to pay $50 for Red Dead Redemption, you can buy the digital version for the Nintendo Switch or PS4 starting August 17th, with a physical release to follow on October 13th. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://lnkd.in/g2TYAwGM - <div><p>There's good news if you felt thrown by the $50 price tag for 13-year-old <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://lnkd.in/gFPYD5pn"><em>Red Dead Redemption</em>'s Nintendo Switch and PS4 release</a>: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the cost is right. Seriously, <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://lnkd.in/gNNhWXtW"><em>IGN reports</em></a> that Zelnick had his reasons, which he clearly laid out after the company's Q2 earnings report, "That's just what we believe is the commercially accurate price for it." Satisfied now? </p><p>Points of frustration around <em>Red Dead Redemption</em>'s sticker price are extensive, including the lack of a multiplayer option and a complete lack of a quality update since its 2010 release (no 4K visuals in sight). There's also the small matter that the game is <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://lnkd.in/g9CpTeBS">already available on Xbox Series X</a> in 4K for $40. </p><span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Take-Two is leaning on the inclusion of <em>Undead Nightmare</em>, a <em>Red Dead Redemption</em> expansion, i

The third day of this year's Summer Game Fest continues to impress as the Xbox Games Showcase brings news of a brand-new entry to one of the most iconic story-driven game series yet -?????????????????????????????????? Life is Strange: Double Exposure<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The third day of this year's Summer Game Fest continues to impress as the Xbox Games Showcase brings news of a brand-new entry to one of the most iconic story-driven game series yet -?????????????????????????????????? Life is Strange: Double Exposure<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

We’re Seeing Stars! As revealed by our good friends at Day of the Devs, we’ve lifted the lid on A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars with developer Max Inferno Games. Seeing Stars is the second premium expansion for cozy clean-up puzzler A Little to the Left and is coming to PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox and PlayStation on 25 June. Fold, flap, crush, join, stick, bounce, stack, strum, and lovingly smash your way through 38 new levels layered with both easy-to-find solutions, as well as more challenging puzzles. There are some extra cute visitors who will make an appearance as well! With multiple solutions in the spotlight, Max Inferno is also happy to reveal that all A Little to the Left players, regardless of DLC purchases, will benefit from an upgraded hints system on 25 June, offering in-game hints for every possible solution across all existing puzzles. A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars is available to wishlist on Steam now. #DayOfTheDevs #GameDev

Exploring the realm of gaming excellence, the landscape of entertainment has been defined by the best Xbox video games, showcasing a diverse array of immersive experiences. From action-packed adventures to immersive simulations, the world of gaming has witnessed the rise of iconic titles that have become synonymous with the term ‘best-selling Xbox games.’ These games, cherished by players worldwide, have left an indelible mark on the gaming industry. Unveiling the top performers and chart-toppers, this compilation delves into the fascinating realm of the best-selling Xbox games, highlighting the unparalleled success and impact these games have had on gamers and the gaming community. #games #development #gaming #marketing #business #dataanalytics #data40 #xbox https://lnkd.in/eWeyJHvm