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Double Dragon Revive: Classic Beat-Em-Up Gets Modern Makeover for 2025 Release

Gaming

In the late 1980s, my fascination with arcades began, and one of the games that left a lasting impression on me was the iconic 1987 beat-em-up Double Dragon. Despite not being the most child-friendly choice for a seven-year-old, I found myself eagerly feeding quarters into the machine, later transitioning to the NES version for extended gaming sessions. Following its peak popularity in the late '80s and early '90s, the Double Dragon franchise underwent several unconventional transformations and reboots. Now, a new installment inspired by the original game is scheduled for release in 2025. Titled Double Dragon Revive, this game is developed by the renowned Japanese developer and publisher, Arc System Works, who acquired the rights to Double Dragon in 2015 following the closure of the ori...

The first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025

Gaming

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed that the first-ever Olympic Esports Games will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025 as part of a 12-year collaboration with the country's National Olympic Committee. Details such as the host city, venues, specific games to be featured, and the qualification criteria are yet to be finalized. The IOC plans to engage international federations and national Olympic committees already involved in digital sports and esports for potential partnerships. In a move reminiscent of a trial event held last year, which showcased competitions in various games including Gran Turismo, Fortnite, Just Dance, Zwift, and lesser-known mobile games, the IOC is exploring the inclusion of popular esports titles such as Rocket League, Street Fighter, and League of...

The First Retro PC Game Emulator for iOS Now Available on the App Store

Gaming

UTM SE - a retro PC game emulator, has made its debut on the App Store, becoming the first PC emulator for iOS to be featured on Apple's marketplace. This development allows iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro users to enjoy classic PC games through the UTM SE application.In order to utilize UTM SE, users will be required to either download a pre-built virtual machine from the options offered for free on the UTM website or create their own virtual machine from scratch. The app's availability on the iOS and visionOS App Store, with plans for a future release on AltStore PAL, has been met with enthusiasm by the UTM team, who expressed gratitude towards the AltStore team and Apple for their cooperation.Despite facing initial rejection from Apple, the UTM SE team persevered and successfully imp...