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Satya Nadella Pledges Microsoft Is ‘Long on Gaming’ as New Xbox Leadership Aims to Win Back Fans
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has moved to calm growing anxiety among Xbox staff and fans alike, declaring that the company will always invest in gaming. His reassurances came during an internal Q&A session held…
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Halo’s Master Chief Voice Actor Demands White House Remove His Voice From Iran War Propaganda Video
Steve Downes, the iconic voice behind Halo’s Master Chief, has publicly condemned the Trump administration for using his voice work in a White House social media video promoting the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign in…
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Pokémon Company Pushes Back Again as White House Co-opts Pokopia Artwork for Political Messaging
The Pokémon Company has once again found itself at odds with the Trump administration after the official White House social media account posted a meme based on the newly released Pokémon Pokopia, replacing the…
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Slay the Spire 2 Quadruples Marathon’s Player Count in Stunning Steam Debut
Slay the Spire 2 has emerged as the runaway hit of the week on Steam, dwarfing every other new release — including Bungie’s highly anticipated Marathon — with a staggering peak of over 350,000…
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Marathon Ditches Predatory Battle Pass Tactics With Permanent Rewards and Cosmetic-Only Spending
With Bungie’s highly anticipated extraction shooter Marathon launching today, March 5th, the studio has laid out a refreshingly consumer-friendly approach to its monetization and seasonal content model. In a series of announcements shared across…
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Pearl Abyss Walks a Tightrope With Crimson Desert: Battling Hype, Skepticism, and Cyberpunk Comparisons Ahead of Launch
With Crimson Desert’s March 19 release date rapidly approaching, developer Pearl Abyss finds itself navigating an increasingly tense relationship with its fanbase. Will Powers, the studio’s director of marketing and PR, has been vocal…