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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Exceeds Sales Expectations, Despite Square Enix's Downturn

Despite Square Enix's recent sales struggles with games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy 16, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has exceeded expectations, leading to stronger sales than initially assumed.

Perks in Overwatch 2 Might Finally End Counterswapping

Every hero in Overwatch 2 gets unique perks that don't transfer between heroes, which may disincentivize counterswapping, a contentious practice where players switch heroes to counter specific enemy picks.

The Most Complicated Mug Ever Made?

A Deep Rock Galactic Kickstarter for "high-quality mugs" has the gaming community divided over its $85 price tag due to the use of complex steel molds and expensive polymers, leading to mixed reactions and a debate over the value of such a mug.

PirateFi: Suspicious Web3 Game Pulled From Steam, Allegedly Compromised Users' PCs

PirateFi, a free-to-play web3 game on Steam, has been removed for containing "malicious files." Valve warns that downloaded builds may have compromised user systems and recommends antivirus scans or system reformatting. Negative user reviews allege data theft and stolen game assets. The game's reported player count of 7,000 is suspected to be inflated, with actual downloads estimated at around 1,500.

Pathfinder Kingmaker Bundle on Humble is Now Live

Humble Bundle offers a vast collection of Pathfinder and Pathfinder Kingmaker content, including 53 items such as tabletop corebooks, maps, and even Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Owlcat's CRPG take on the setting. The bundle's pricing tiers range from $15 to $45, with discounts for purchasing more items.

Elden Ring's Network Test Crashes on Day One, Leaving Players Frustrated

Elden Ring's Nightreign network test hits a rough start, with the servers struggling to handle the load. Many players are unable to get into the game, including our own Andy Kelly, and FromSoftware is considering a second test to make up for the issues.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Release Date Reveal Coming Soon

System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, a remaster of the classic 1999 game, has been renamed System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. Nightdive Studios will reveal the release date during the Future Game Show Spring Showcase at GDC 2025 on March 20th.

Arm Planning to Make Its Own Chips?

Arm is reportedly planning to manufacture its own chips, potentially disrupting the industry and challenging Intel and AMD's dominance in the PC market. Arm's first in-house processor, rumored to be a server CPU, could be unveiled this summer. This move is part of a broader AI strategy by Arm's owner, Softbank, which includes a partnership with OpenAI and the development of a new personal device. The implications for the PC market and the potential usurpation of Intel and AMD's x86 processors are significant.

DevilutionX Patch 1.5.4: Diablo on Windows XP and MacOS 10.4 PowerPC Now a Reality

DevilutionX 1.5.4 update: Support for macOS 10.4 PowerPC and Windows XP added, gamepad support improved

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Exceeds Square Enix Sales Targets

Square Enix's Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has exceeded sales expectations, breaking a trend of underperforming games for the publisher. Despite an overall decline in sales and profits, the remake's success offers a glimmer of hope and potential for drastic decisions in the future.