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--> 2024 has almost gone, taking with it the year's major storylines, game releases, and trends. We're looking back at the year that was and remembering the biggest gaming headlines of 2024.
--> Balatro's creator is speaking out against European rating agency PEGI after it handed the game an 18+ rating because it could teach players how to dabble in real-world poker.
--> The Borderlands 4 narrative director doesn't want skibidi or hawk tuah jokes in the game.
--> The Pokémon Trading Card Game has grown so valuable that Japanese crime syndicates are reportedly using it to launder money.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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--> The 2024 Game Awards have concluded, bringing with them a new list of winners -- including this year's GOTY Astro Bot.
--> A new article from NBC News about Luigi Mangione (the suspect in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson) points the finger at Among Us as a possible influence to Mangione's actions.
--> Microsoft’s portfolio is now "quite a bit stronger" than Sony’s, says analyst, thanks to the Dec. 9 launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
--> Beer company Heineken has introduced the Cool Down Controller, which is said to know when to "refresh" players by automatically sending a Heineken 0.0 to everyone on the player's team.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, The Collector Files

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--> The 2024 Game Awards nominees were announced this week, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Astro Bot leading the way with seven nominations each. We pick our predictions for which games will walk away with the trophy.
--> Sony could soon be acquiring FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, according to a report by Reuters.
--> Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog, originally announced in the latest Sonic Central showcase, is now playable at Topgolf venues across the US and Glasgow.
--> The iconic “DK Rap” song has been remade after 25 years, courtesy of original composer Grant Kirkhope and rapper Substantial.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia

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--> Palworld developer Pocketpair has shared more details from the lawsuit it faces from both Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, and patent analyst Florian Mueller is describing Nintendo's actions as "a clear case of bullying."
--> Sony president Hiroki Totoki has acknowledged that the company's plan to push PlayStation Network account linking on PC gamers can "invite pushback," but the company is sticking to its guns.
--> With a month to go before Indiana Jones and the Great Circle releases, MachineGames has unveiled a "deep dive" look at what's in store for the game.
--> Final Fantasy 14's new 7.1 patch released on Tuesday, bringing – among other things – improved “character toe detail” to the game.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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--> The "Switch 2" will be backwards compatible according to Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, who confirmed the news during the latest corporate management policy briefing.
--> Steam says it's now requiring developers to fill out a disclaimer letting players know their games have kernel-level anti-cheat tools embedded into them.
--> Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket launched on October 30, and it's already on pace to make $1 billion in its first year.
--> A Virginia Commonwealth University student created a stage adaptation of Silent Hill 2, and we are heartbroken we missed it.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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--> While a new report claims that Concord's initial development deal was around $200 million, Sony has announced it is shutting down Concord developer Firewalk Studios.
--> Following a damning report that called Roblox an "X-rated pedophile hellscape," Roblox Corporation has announced changes to its child-safety policies that will impact the way pre-teen users can interact with its popular gaming platform. 
--> A terminally ill Borderlands fan has asked if there's any way he can see Borderlands 4 early, and Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has promised that "we're going to do whatever we can to make something happen."
--> One forward thinking PlayStation fan has bought 24 years worth of PS Plus to avoid increasingly common price hikes.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retro Rewind!

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--> Two years after unveiling Team Blue, a new AAA studio aimed at building “the next big thing in gaming,” Netflix has closed it down without the studio having ever released a game.
--> In a shocking turn of events which absolutely no one saw coming, information on Nintendo's upcoming Switch Online Playtest Program has leaked to the internet.
--> According to a new report from Bloomberg, Bandai Namco is sending workers to “expulsion rooms” in an effort to make them so miserable that they voluntarily quit.
--> Sega is opening its own official store in Shibuya’s Parco department complex in Tokyo – the same building which already houses Nintendo Tokyo, the official Capcom store, and a Pokémon Center.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Nostalgia 101!

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--> Microsoft has yoinked its $1 Xbox Game Pass trial ahead of the release of the new Call of Duty, just like it did before Starfield came out.
--> Retro console manufacturer Analogue will open pre-orders for the Analogue 3D, its Nintendo 64 “reimagining” next week.
--> The next James Bond game will focus on a "young" Bond as it aims to launch a new trilogy.
--> The new #1 game on the Epic Store (or is it?) is Off the Grid, a web3/crypto-based battle royale set in a cyberpunk world.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll!

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--> Ubisoft has acknowledged the validity of a report by Bloomberg claiming that the company is considering leaving the world of public trading to seek shelter and stability under Tencent, the Chinese conglomerate.
--> A damning new report has dubbed Roblox an "X-rated pedophile hellscape" and includes documented examples of graphic adult content aimed at under-13 users.
--> Universal and Sega announced Tuesday that they're developing a film adaptation of the hack-and-slash video game Shinobi.
--> Nintendo has announced Alarmo, the $99.99 interactive alarm clock designed to add “some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine.”
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Top 5 NES games to play at Halloween!

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--> California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2426, a new law that requires digital marketplaces to make clearer to customers when they are only purchasing a license to access media.
--> Steam just removed its forced arbitration policy, opening the door for lawsuits against its parent company, Valve.
--> The next generation of Xbox consoles reportedly could include both a console and a handheld.
--> A video game based on The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam this October.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Portland Retro Game Expo 2024 Pickups & Recap!

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