Monday, July 20

Gaming

Nintendo Soon To Release An Updated Switch 2 With An OLED Display

Nintendo Soon To Release An Updated Switch 2 With An OLED Display

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Credit: Nintendo This fall, Nintendo will release an updated version of the Switch 2 console with a replaceable battery, but the company has other plans for the future. The Japanese manufacturer is also considering releasing a version of the Switch 2 with a Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixel) OLED display. According to the publication, the company is currently only considering the possibility of creating an updated console model. If the project is greenlit, full development will begin later this year. In that case, the Nintendo Switch 2 OLED release may not occur until 2028. By comparison, the original Nintendo Switch was released in March 2017, while the Nintendo Switch OLED model only appeared four years later, in October 2021. If the rumor is true, the updated Switch 2 will reach the ...
‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ Sold 2 Million Copies

‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ Sold 2 Million Copies

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Credit: Ubisoft The long-awaited Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced achieved impressive sales immediately upon its release. According to Ubisoft, the remake sold a total of 2 million copies in its first 24 hours. "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has already reached 2 million copies sold! Whether you're sailing the seas with us again or stepping aboard the Jackdaw for the first time, thank you from all of us in the SEARR community," Ubisoft shared. By comparison, last year's Assassin's Creed Shadows reached 2 million viewers within two days of its release, but back then, we were talking about players, not sales. Shadows' launch was the second-highest for the franchise. As a reminder, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a full-fledged remake of Assassin's Creed ...
The European Union Sides With Sony In Its Move To Phase Out Physical Discs

The European Union Sides With Sony In Its Move To Phase Out Physical Discs

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Credit: AI Last week, Sony announced it would cease production of physical PlayStation discs starting in 2028. The decision immediately sparked a wave of protests from collectors, gaming heritage advocates, and activists, some of whom appealed to regulators to intervene. Speaking to reporters, Michael McGrath stated that EU authorities lack the authority to stop Sony's initiative. "It all comes down to freedom of commerce and agreement. Companies are free to offer games and services as they see fit, as long as consumer rights are fully protected under national and European law," the official said. He also mentioned the European authorities' response to the "Stop Killing Games" movement. The European Commission stated that it cannot adopt legislation or regulations requiring game p...
Total Cost Of The DLC For ‘Black Flag Resynced’ Significantly Exceeds The Cost Of The Game Itself

Total Cost Of The DLC For ‘Black Flag Resynced’ Significantly Exceeds The Cost Of The Game Itself

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Credit: Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Black Flag is now available, and it comes with a series of DLC packs, the combined cost of which is significantly higher than the game itself. The downloadable content primarily consists of cosmetic items and in-game assets, rather than story-driven expansions. A remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced retails for $60 (standard edition), with all paid DLC for the game costing $85. This includes four character and ship skin packs (Hellfire, Master Assassin, Sea Serpent, and Dragonstorm) for $10 each, and a rare collectible map unlock pack for an additional $5. Such add-ons are common in Assassin's Creed games, but their quantity and price at launch have sparked player dissatisfaction. Ubisoft has reiterate...