January 19, 2025

Krafton Reveals 2025 Strategy to Expand Franchises and Build on PUBG: Battlegrounds’ Legacy

Krafton Inc., the South Korean publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, has outlined a bold 2025 business roadmap. This strategy emphasizes IP expansion, first-party game development, and optimized resource management. Known for titles like The Callisto Protocol and Moonbreaker, Krafton plans to ramp up investments in its 14 creative studios and embrace second-party publishing to nurture both new and existing IPs.CEO Kim Chang-han highlighted a mission to secure a major new franchise IP to build on PUBG's success. With projects like Subnautica 2 and inZOI on the horizon, Krafton aims to diversify its portfolio, targeting sustainable growth across genres and platforms. Despite setbacks like The Callisto Protocol, the company continues to position itself for market leadership through strategic partnerships, studio acquisitions, and innovative ventures.
January 18, 2025

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Finally Introduces Ultimate Gohan as a Transformation

The reveal trailer for the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Super: Super Hero DLC pack has confirmed an exciting update—Ultimate Gohan is now a transformation rather than a standalone character.While Sparking Zero boasts an impressive roster covering nearly every era of Dragon Ball, some fans have grown weary of its handling of certain forms. One long-standing issue has been the game’s tendency to treat specific transformations as separate characters, preventing players from transitioning naturally between forms. Examples like Goku’s Ultra Instinct Sign and Mastered forms, as well as the absence of fan-favorites like Super Saiyan Rage Trunks, highlight this frustration. However, perhaps the most notable oversight has been Ultimate Gohan, a transformation widely recognized in Dragon Ball media but previously treated as a standalone fighter in the game.
January 17, 2025

Sony Live Service Shake-Up – What’s Going on Behind the Scenes?

Sony has officially halted development on two unannounced live-service games from Bend Studio (Days Gone) and Bluepoint Games (Demon’s Souls remake), as per a Bloomberg report. Jason Schreier suggests Bluepoint’s project could have been a live-service God of War game. Despite these cancellations, Sony clarified that neither studio will be closed, and their next projects are under discussion.
January 13, 2025

Path of Exile 2’s First Major Patch Brings Exciting Updates to Endgame

Path of Exile 2 is gearing up for its first major update, Patch 0.1.1, set to launch this week. This patch introduces significant changes to the game's endgame mechanics, improving balance, accessibility, and player experience.In a recent video, game director Jonathan Rogers shared insights into the team's goals for the patch. "Early access has allowed us to better understand character power and boss balance," Rogers explained. While larger, meta-shifting updates are planned for future leagues, this patch focuses on immediate improvements to address player frustrations.
January 13, 2025

Nintendo Delays Alarmo’s Public Release: Here’s Everything You Should Know

Nintendo has officially delayed the public launch of its highly anticipated Sound Clock: Alarmo, an alarm clock featuring nostalgic sounds from beloved games like Mario and Zelda. Originally slated for a January release, Alarmo will remain exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members until "early" March.In a social media post, Nintendo confirmed that Alarmo would then be sold in select countries, though specific regions have not been disclosed. Production and inventory issues, first mentioned during its Japan launch delay in December, continue to impact its availability.