Games as Services and Digital Sales are the Source of EA's Success
Electronic Arts is increasingly relying on digital sources of revenue. In the last quarter, the share of box sales amounted to less than 14%. We also found out how many gamers play Apex Legends every week.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 31, 2019
Games as Services and Digital Sales are the Source of EA's Success
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Gets New Track and Microtransactions
On August 2, the new Grand Prix season in Beenox's CTR Nitro-Fueled will begin. The event, taking on a prehistoric setting, apart from new racing track, characters, cars and cosmetic items, will introduce microtransactions to the production.
video games
July 31, 2019
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Gets New Track and Microtransactions
Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip Shooter Announced
The team at High Voltage Software and GameMill Entertainment announced Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip, a shooter based on the license of the film series.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 31, 2019
Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip Shooter Announced
Garfield Kart Furious Racing Announced
Publisher Microids and Artefacts Studios announced Garfield Kart: Furious Racing - a funny racing game in which we control the characters from a well-known comic strip and animation. The title is a continuation of Garfield Kart from 2013.
video games
Bart Swiatek
July 31, 2019
Garfield Kart Furious Racing Announced
Zinedine Zidane on the Cover of FIFA 20 Ultimate Edition
EA Sports announced that Zinedine Zidane has become the „face” of the Ultimate Edition of FIFA 20. Real Madrid coach has joined Eden Hazard and Virgil Van Dijk, whom we will see on the boxes of the Standard Edition Champions Edition respectively.
video games
Christian Pieniazek
July 30, 2019
Zinedine Zidane on the Cover of FIFA 20 Ultimate Edition
Almost Half of Nintendo Switch Owners Bought Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Nintendo has released its financial statements for the past quarter. We also got to know the biggest bestsellers on Nintendo Switch. At the top of this list was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 30, 2019
Almost Half of Nintendo Switch Owners Bought Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
More Than 2 Million People Watched Fortnite World Cup 2019 Finals Live
The finals of this year's Fortnite: Battle Royale World Championships attracted a large audience. Epic Games, the company responsible for creating the game, does not slow down and is already teasing season 10.
video games
July 30, 2019
More Than 2 Million People Watched Fortnite World Cup 2019 Finals Live
A 16-year-old Wins $3 million in Fortnite World Cup
Fortnite World Cup 2019 is over. The world's best players confronted each other in New York City. We've seen both dramatic duo battles and vicious solo competition. The tournament was dominated by teenagers, which is due to the new, open recruitment system, so that the average age of players in this year's edition was only 16.
video games
Barth Faryna
July 29, 2019
A 16-year-old Wins $3 million in Fortnite World Cup
Forced Login to New Doom Ports Will Soon be Optional
The need to log in to the new Doom ports through Bethesda's website has angered mobile gaming fans, as they are unable to enjoy the games without an internet connection.
video games
Paul Wozniak
July 28, 2019
Forced Login to New Doom Ports Will Soon be Optional
Doom Eternal - New Details on Battle Mode
On the ongoing Quakecone 2019 we learned a few new details about the Battle mode in the upcoming Doom Eternal. We learned how Doom Slayer will fight and what kind of demons we will be able to play when fighting him.
video games
Paul Wozniak
July 27, 2019
Doom Eternal - New Details on Battle Mode
Doom Series Goes Console and Mobile to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Id Software and Bethesda decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Doom franchise. On this occasion, the first three parts of the series were released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Doom I and II also received ports for mobile devices.
video games
Agnes Adamus
July 26, 2019
Doom Series Goes Console and Mobile to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Wolfenstein Youngblood Launches
We have finally seen the release of the FPS Wolfenstein: Youngblood. The production debuted on PCs and consoles and collects good reviews.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 26, 2019
Wolfenstein Youngblood Launches
Console Demo of NBA 2K20 in Second Half of August
2K Sports announced on Facebook that the demo of the latest installment of the NBA 2K sports series, NBA 2K20, will be available in the second half of August. Only console owners will be able to play the demo version.
video games
Bart Swiatek
July 26, 2019
Console Demo of NBA 2K20 in Second Half of August
First Reviews and Launch Trailer of Wolfenstein Youngblood
The first reviews of Wolfenstein: Youngblood - spin-off of an FPS series from MachineGames, in which we play as B.J. Blazkowicz's daughters - appeared on the web. Does the game match the quality of previous installments?
video games
Bart Swiatek
July 25, 2019
First Reviews and Launch Trailer of Wolfenstein Youngblood
Nintendo Comments on Defective Joy-Cons [Updated]
The Japanese company commented on the problem of „drifting” Joy-Con controllers for the Nintendo Switch console. However, it was not the answer the fans were hoping for.
hardware & software
July 24, 2019
Nintendo Comments on Defective Joy-Cons [Updated]
UK Gambling Commission: FIFA Points and FUT Packs are no Gambling
The UK Gambling Commission found that lootboxes in games, such as player packs for FUT, are not gambling under British law. All because of the lack of real value of virtual objects.
video games
Konrad Serafinski
July 24, 2019
UK Gambling Commission: FIFA Points and FUT Packs are no Gambling
Defiant Developments in Trouble; Hand of Fate Devs Forced to Close
Australian studio Defiant Developments has announced that it will no longer create new video games. Due to the poor financial situation, the company is now to deal only with support for existing titles. Many developers will have to find a new job.
video games
Bart Swiatek
July 24, 2019
Defiant Developments in Trouble; Hand of Fate Devs Forced to Close
Growth of Digital Games Distribution; Great Form of Rainbow Six Siege
The latest report of the SuperData group brings interesting info on digital distribution condition. It shows that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege is still doing great despite being almost four years old and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled had a great start.
video games
Christian Pieniazek
July 24, 2019
Growth of Digital Games Distribution; Great Form of Rainbow Six Siege
New Game From Journey Devs is Coming to PC
Sky: Children of the Light is a game by thatgamecompany, the studio responsible for Journey. The new title has been available on iOS devices for a week, but soon it will also be available on PC and current-gen consoles.
video games
Konrad Serafinski
July 23, 2019
New Game From Journey Devs is Coming to PC
Northgard - Console Release Date and Announcement of Free DLC
Shiro Games has revealed the release date of the console editions of the strategy game Northgard. The devs have also announced a new free expansion, Conquest, which will introduce a procedurally generated campaign.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 20, 2019
Northgard - Console Release Date and Announcement of Free DLC
