For the independent game developer LocalThunk, Balatro has experienced significant success; however, it hasn’t been entirely free of problems. Not long after its debut, the European ratings board PEGI unexpectedly classified it as an 18+ title, which has remained a point of contention for the developer since then.
Next year in Japan, there will be an upgraded version of Falcom’s “Ys 10: Nordics” titled “Ys 10: Proud Nordics“. According to a recent announcement (translated via DeepL), this release features a fresh narrative set on the new Aland Island, which can be accessed during the primary storyline.
GSC Game World has unveiled a significant update to Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which they’ve dubbed as Version 1.1. This latest update, released on December 19, boasts more than 1,800 bug fixes and enhancements for the game.
GSC Game World acknowledged that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl debuted with a disappointing quality due to the necessity to release it. Nevertheless, the team hasn’t ceased issuing updates for the survival game, and this substantial new update is particularly thrilling.
It appears that Sony won’t directly purchase Kadokawa Corporation. Instead, they’ve announced a strategic partnership involving capital and business collaboration, making Sony the largest shareholder in Kadokawa Corporation.
Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards are a significant event, either adored or dismissed, often referred to as the most prominent global entertainment spectacle in contemporary times. This is based on a compelling graph shared by Reggie Fils-Aimé, who once worked for Nintendo. The graph indicates that the viewership for Keighley’s announcements surpassed those of the Video Music Awards (VMAs), the Grammys, the Oscars, the MLB World Series, and even the Super Bowl in the NFL, combined.