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Showing posts with label Gaming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gaming. Show all posts

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Gaming Updates : Akihabara Loses Former Sega Arcade Landmark After 32 Years


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The landmark Akihabara Gigo 1 arcade—formerly Sega’s flagship site—is set to close at the end of August 2025. Originally opened in 1992 as High Tech Land Sega Shintoku, the iconic red building evolved through multiple rebrandings. Its closure marks another step in Akihabara’s shift from niche gaming and anime culture to mainstream tourism.


Acquired by Genda in 2022, the arcade business continued under the Genda Gigo name. Rising rental costs likely prompted the closure. However, Genda still operates three arcades in the area and plans to convert the site into a new amusement hub. Meanwhile, Sega will open a new flagship store in Shibuya PARCO on July 18.

Gaming Updates : The best mobile games of 2025 so far (July 2025)

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https://www.pocketgamer.com/best-games/mobile-games-of-2025/

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Pocket Gamer and affiliated sites reviewed hundreds of mobile games released in 2025, selecting the best across various rating tiers. Highlights include:


5 Stars (10/10 – Platinum Award):


- Crunchyroll: Shogun Showdown

- EvoCreo 2

- I Am Your Beast


4.5 Stars (9/10 – Gold Award):


- Dredge, Jump King, Lara Croft: Guardian of Light, True Fear 3, Resident Evil 2, Songs of Conquest, Vampire’s Fall 2, and more.


4 Stars (8/10 – Silver Award):


- Crashlands 2, Duck Detective, Primrows, Thronefall, Wargroove 2, etc.


3.5 to 3 Stars (7–6/10):


- Backyard Baseball '97, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Persona 5: The Phantom X, and more.


2.5 Stars (5/10):


- Ultimate Chicken Horse


Games were filtered and reviewed by Pocket Gamer, 148Apps, and others in the Steel Media group, with decades of experience in mobile gaming. The list is regularly updated.

Monday, 14 July 2025

Gaming Updates : Steam Users Have Until July 17 to Claim 3 Games for Free


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Steam users can claim three free strategy games — Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock, Field of Glory 2: Medieval, and Fantasy General 2 — until Thursday, July 17, 2025. All three games are published by Slitherine Ltd and have received "Very Positive" reviews. No subscription is required; users simply need to claim the games on their Steam store pages to keep them permanently. Steam regularly offers free games, but these giveaways are often unannounced in advance.

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Gaming Updates : What’s Next for 'MapleStory Universe'? More Ways to Play


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Summary: What’s Next for MapleStory Universe?


Following the launch of MapleStory N, Nexpace (blockchain arm of Nexon) plans to *expand the MapleStory Universe* into a broader, more accessible ecosystem with mobile and web-based experiences by Q1 2026**.


πŸ”Ή Key Highlights:


- MapleStory N is a PC-based MMORPG where in-game items are represented as NFTs on the Avalanche-based Henesys blockchain.

- Nexpace aims to lower the entry barrier by launching over a dozen lighter mobile/web apps tied to the core game.


- First web app (launching by August 2025) will allow players to enhance items.

- Future apps will let users level characters, do quests, or grind XP on the go.

- A character rental system—where players can pay others to level up for them—is also being developed for release by early 2026.


πŸ”§ Builder Ecosystem:


- Currently, third-party developers must get Nexpace approval and an API key to build.

- A developer portal is set to launch in Q3/Q4 2025, moving the platform toward a permissionless model.

- Builders will be rewarded in NXPC tokens, with 80% of supply reserved for contributors.


πŸ’¬ Vision:


- Inspired by games like EA FC Ultimate Team, Nexpace wants MapleStory fans to casually engage with the universe throughout the day (e.g., while commuting or working), saving deep gameplay for weekends.

- All efforts aim to accommodate the aging player base, many of whom now have less time for PC gaming.


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Bottom Line: MapleStory Universe is evolving beyond the PC with mobile/web expansions, contributor incentives, and eventual decentralization—making the iconic RPG more accessible for modern, time-strapped players.

Friday, 13 June 2025

Entertainment Updates : Steam finally goes native on Apple Silicon, here’s how to try it


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Apple Intelligence : 


Steam Update: Steam for Mac is now a native Apple Silicon app.


Performance Improvement: The update brings faster launch times, smoother scrolling and navigation, and improved access to Store and Community pages.


How to Try: Users can opt into the beta by going to Steam > Settings > Interface.


Steam Update: Steam released a beta update for macOS, addressing the upcoming deprecation of Rosetta 2.


Rosetta 2 Deprecation: Apple announced that Rosetta 2, which allows Intel-based apps to run on Apple silicon, will be deprecated in a future macOS version.


Future Support: Apple will continue to provide security updates for Intel-based Macs for three years and will keep a subset of Rosetta functionality for older, unmaintained games.

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Entertainment Updates : How Video Games Made Me Better at Typing


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Typing Games’ Effectiveness: Typing games are surprisingly effective in improving typing skills.


Engaging Learning Experience: Typing games make typing practice fun and rewarding, unlike traditional typing lessons.


History of Typing Games: Educational games, including typing games, have existed since the early 1980s.


Modern Typing Games: Immersive gameplay experiences that subtly improve typing speed and precision.


Gameplay Mechanics: Progress and survival often depend on typing speed and accuracy, creating a natural incentive for improvement.


Game Examples: Glyphica: Typing Survival and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance demonstrate how typing can be integrated into various genres.


Game Genre: First-person shooter (FPS) game.


Game Rating: Mature 17+ due to blood and gore, and violence.


Release Date: May 23, 2023.


Gameplay Experience: Blood Typers is a unique and enjoyable typing game that can be played solo or with friends.


Vocabulary Improvement: Typing games, like Blood Typers and Cryptmaster, subtly expand vocabulary through gameplay.


Skill Development: Typing games offer a fun and engaging way to improve typing skills, regardless of prior experience.

Monday, 9 June 2025

Entertainment Updates : Microsoft unveils Xbox-branded ROG Ally handhelds with AMD’s new Ryzen Z2 chips


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Product Launch: Microsoft launched two Xbox-branded ROG Ally handhelds.


Design: The handhelds feature Xbox-inspired design elements, including hand grips, colored rings around the sticks, and a dedicated Xbox home button.


Hardware Specifications: The Xbox Ally X boasts AMD’s Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip, 24GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 1TB SSD, while the Xbox Ally comes with the Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 512GB SSD.


Display: 7-inch 1080p LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus, and DXC anti-reflective coating.


Software: Custom version of Windows 11 with a new Xbox full-screen experience designed for controller use.


Gaming Features: FreeSync Premium support, USB 4 for external GPU connectivity, and a new initiative to identify controller-friendly games.

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Entertainment Updates : Brave the nights for a chance to complete the Cobolo Primary 30th Anniversary card collection and uncover the secrets of the school.


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Game Genre: Singleplayer 3D Stealth Horror Narrative.


Gameplay: Players explore a haunted primary school at night, collecting cards and avoiding ghosts.


Game Length: Approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Entertainment Updates : PC Gamers Have 5 Free Games to Claim Right Now


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Free Games on Steam: Borderlands 2, Hellslave, and Tell Me Why.


Free Games on Epic Games Store: Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest.


Time Sensitivity: PC gamers need to act fast to claim the free games.


Free Steam Games: Borderlands 2 (until June 8), Hellslave (until June 16), and Tell Me Why (until July 1).


Free Epic Games Store Games: Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest (until June 12).


Upcoming Epic Games Store Game: Two Point Hospital (available June 12 at 10am CT).

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Entertainment Updates : Apple Arcade brings Angry Birds Bounce, UNO: Arcade Edition and more this summer


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Apple Intelligence : 


New Games on Apple Arcade: Nine new games will be added to Apple Arcade this summer, including UNO: Arcade Edition, Angry Birds Bounce, and Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD+.


UNO: Arcade Edition Features: UNO: Arcade Edition offers solo matches, Quick Match, and Custom Games with modifiers like Colour Showdown and Wild Swap Hands.


Other Notable Releases: What The Car? for Apple Vision Pro, Lego Hill Climb Adventures+, Lost in Play+, and Helix Jump+ are also available.


New Game Release: Angry Birds Bounce, a new Apple Arcade exclusive, combines slingshot action and brick-breaker mechanics.


App Store Games on Apple Arcade: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD+, Suika Game+, and Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets+ will be available on Apple Arcade.


Game Updates: Updates for Fruit Ninja Classic+, Bloons TD 6+, and What the Clash? will be available.

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Entertainment Updates : Tennis Clash Interview - Wildlife Studios discusses the latest Roland-Garros eSeries finals and new characters for its hit PvP title


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Apple Intelligence : 


Game Success: Wildlife Studios was confident in Tennis Clash’s gameplay but couldn’t have predicted its massive success.


Game Significance: Wildlife Studios feels honored and responsible for creating the official mobile tennis game, aiming to capture the sport’s spirit in a fun and accessible way.


Game Updates: Wildlife Studios keeps Tennis Clash fresh with new content, like characters, and events, such as the Roland-Garros eSeries.


Game Content Strategy: Investing in dynamic game modes, progression systems, events, and brand partnerships to keep players engaged.


Technical Challenges: Ensuring tight synchronization and minimizing latency for a smooth real-time PvP experience on mobile.


Community Impact: Player feedback and passion have been crucial in shaping the game and fostering a competitive spirit.


Partnership with FFT: FFT’s ambition to create the world’s leading eTennis competition aligned with Tennis Clash’s vision, leading to a partnership in 2022.


Roland-Garros eSeries Impact: Hosting the Roland-Garros eSeries solidifies Tennis Clash’s position as the definitive tennis game on mobile, creates unforgettable moments for players, and celebrates the sport.


Upcoming Updates: Launch of Naomi Osaka as the first “Legend” character, with more licensed professional players to be added later this year.

Entertainment Updates : The Hidden Costs of Free Games


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Apple Intelligence : 


Game Backlog: Free games can lead to a large backlog of games that are difficult to play through.


Intrusive Ads: Free games often rely on intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and collect user data.


Microtransactions: Free games frequently use microtransactions and gambling-like tactics, potentially desensitizing players to these practices.


Time Constraint: Limited time makes it difficult to finish all free games, leading to a backlog.


Ads in Free Games: Ads, especially intrusive ones, can be a deal-breaker for many players.


Microtransactions: Free games often rely on microtransactions, which can add up quickly.


Monetization Strategy: Free-to-play games often employ a “pay-to-win” model, encouraging players to spend real money for advantages.


Psychological Tactics: These games use elements of gambling, like loot boxes and daily rewards, to keep players engaged and spending.


Data Collection Concerns: Free-to-play games often collect significant user data, raising privacy concerns.


Data Collection in Free Games: Free games often collect user data, which can be valuable to companies like Niantic.


Hidden Cost of Free Games: The true cost of free games is often hidden in data collection and microtransactions.


Quality of Free Games: Free games vary greatly in quality, with some being excellent and others being poorly made.