Contraband Ceases Active Development

On their website, the developers have announced that they’ve temporarily halted active development to reconsider the project’s direction. They promised to share updates on future plans as soon as possible. Additionally, their initial reveal trailer is now private.

Dark Souls Company, From Software, Might Be Working on New Anime For Popular Game

Lately, From Software and manga company Kadokawa have reserved a website domain titled “Sekiro-Anime.” Although this doesn’t guarantee an anime adaptation, given the rich narrative in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, it could be an excellent choice for an animated series. The game is one of From Software’s most story-focused titles to date, providing clear plot points unlike their previous games such as the Souls series and Bloodborne. While the story may have differed from other From Software games, the challenging gameplay of Sekiro held its ground among tough competitors in the gaming industry. At this moment, not much else is known about a potential anime based on Sekiro, but it looks like From Software might be exploring opportunities beyond video games for their captivating tales.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Survey Lets Players Address Its Biggest Issues

From August 7th through August 21st, players of the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket can find this survey in the News section of the official app. This leads them to a webpage where they can complete the survey. The survey covers various aspects of the game, but the crucial part is towards the end, where The Pokemon Company and DeNA inquire about what players dislike or suggestions for improvements.

Mafia: The Old Country Reviews Go Live Revealing Early Metacritic Score

Currently, the reviews for “Mafia: The Old Country” are trickling in, with not all being available yet. This means that the game’s review score could shift as more opinions are published. At present, it holds a Metascore of 76 and is generally well-received. A majority of these reviews originate from PC platforms, but gamers can anticipate additional reviews from Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 sources in the near future.

Xbox Just Cancelled Another Big Exclusive from the Just Cause Team

The decision sparked significant debate among fans, with some expressing concerns about Xbox’s long-term prospects. Despite Microsoft’s announcement that they are developing a new console, many remain puzzled as to why they should invest in a platform that struggles to deliver its games. Not only have several games been cancelled, but others have experienced prolonged delays in their release dates. For instance, the much-anticipated game “Fable” has been in development for nearly a decade and is not expected to launch until next year at the earliest.

One Piece Celebrates Its True Future Pirate King in New Promo

8th August is celebrated as the birthday of everyone’s favorite clown, none other than Buggy, and One Piece recently unveiled a fresh illustration to commemorate this special day. On their official account X by @OPcom_info, One Piece posted new artwork depicting a young Buggy, alongside young Shanks and Roger as children. In the picture, Buggy is seen with a cake adorned with raspberries, just like his nose, while playfully pushing Shanks away with a wicked grin on his face. Meanwhile, the former Pirate King, Roger, can be spotted in the background, smiling fondly at his two sons as if he were a proud father.

A Quote from a Sony Exec Is Causing a Hubbub Among PS5 Fans Again

Following the release of the most recent earnings report by the Japanese conglomerate, a question regarding the company’s recent investment in Bandai Namco and its strategic approach to Intellectual Property (IP) growth was addressed by Hayakawa, as posed by the newspaper Nikkei.

Eyes of Hellfire launches in Early Access on August 27

Friends without the “Eyes of Hellfire” can still make use of the Steam Friend’s Pass, which offers a complimentary edition of the game. This allows players to join someone who has the original version. Purchasing the game grants additional benefits like character advancement in meta-gameplay, extra card unlocks, and customization features.

Contraband no longer in development as Avalanche Studios ‘evaluates the project’s future’

For several years, Avalanche Studios Group and Xbox Game Studios Publishing have been working together on the game Contraband. However, currently, development has paused while they consider the project’s future direction. We appreciate the enthusiasm from the community since its announcement, and we will provide an update about what’s next as soon as possible.