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Skull and Bones Seasonal Event Will Have Community Learn Dangers of Overfishing
Ubisoft has revealed that one of the upcoming seasonal Skull and Bones multiplayer events will bring awareness to the dangers of overfishing sharks.
Phantasy Star Online 2 PS4 Release Date Announced for North America and Europe
Sega has revealed the Phantasy Star Online 2 PS4 release date for regions outside of Japan. This includes the global release for both Phantasy Star Online 2 and Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis (typically abbreviated PSO2NGS). In Japan, PSO2 has been available since April 2016, while PSO2NGS launched worldwide on June 2021 for PC and Xbox platforms, with Windows (cloud), Switch (cloud), and PS4 versions available in Japan. What is the PSO2 and PSO2NGS release date for PS4?
PlayStation Store Weekend Offer Sale Discounts 80+ Games, Bundles, DLC, and More
The PlayStation Store Weekend Offer sale is now live, slashing the price tag for more than 80 games, bundles, DLC, add-ons, and virtual currency. It includes a few surprises like MLB The Show 22 and WWE 2K22. The Weekend Offer ends on June 27 and runs alongside the Mid-Year Deals, Games Under $20, and Level Up promotions that end on July 6.
New PS5 Covers Out Today in Starlight Blue, Galactic Purple, and Nova Pink
The new PS5 covers in three galactic colors — Starlight Blue, Galactic Purple, and Nova Pink — are available in select regions starting today. Those who have been waiting to buy console covers to match their PS5 DualSense controllers in those same colors, which released earlier this year in January, will finally get the chance to do just that.
Overwatch 2 Is Ditching Loot Boxes for Battle Pass
Activision Blizzard has revealed that Overwatch 2 loot boxes have been scrapped in favor of the game’s new Battle Pass system. For the seasonal content of Overwatch 2, which will be refreshed every nine weeks, you will be able to control how you progress and what you unlock.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 Might Appear in FF7 25th Anniversary Stream
Square Enix has revealed a FF7 25th Anniversary Celebration broadcast which may include a teaser for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2. Expectations for news on this remake should be tempered considering that the presentation will only be 10 minutes long, but there’s not much else that would cap off an milestone anniversary quite like this. The broadcast is scheduled to air on June 16 at 15:00 PT / 18:00 ET / 23:00 BST on Square Enix’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
Speculation Suggests A New State of Play in June, May Include God of War Ragnarok Release Date
A new State of Play arriving later in June has been speculated. This is due to rumors that Naughty Dog will be revealing the release date for God of War Ragnarok soon as well as Sony having “important announcements” to make during the end of the month, according to insider Tom Henderson.
Prince of Persia Remake Delay Confirmed, Releasing After Fiscal Year 2023
Ubisoft has unfortunately confirmed another Prince of Persia Remake delay, stating that it is “no longer targeting a FY23 release” in a statement to IGN. The 2023 fiscal year ends on June 30, 2023, so the game could still arrive in the latter half of next year, but Ubisoft has not given an updated release window for the remake. The official announcement of the delay comes after retailers like GameStop began delisting pre-orders for the game.
PS5 Sales Reach 20M as Sony Promises to Increase Production
Sony Interactive Entertainment has committed to a “significant ramp-up” in console production to increase PS5 stock, as PS5 sales worldwide cross the 20 million mark. The company understands that there are many who want the console but do not yet own one, so they are “working endlessly” to ensure that the PS5 supply can meet the demand.
Saber Interactive Working on Timed PS5-Exclusive Star Wars KOTOR Remake
Embracer Group has revealed that Saber Interactive has joined Aspyr in the development of the Star Wars: KOTOR Remake, which is scheduled to be a PS5 timed exclusive. Board member Matthew Karch announced the news during the Q4 financial report for the parent company.
Sega Planning More Remasters and Remakes Within the Next Fiscal Year
More Sega remakes, remasters, and reboots are in the pipeline for the Japanese publisher, according to its latest financial report entitled “Beyond the Status Quo.” Over the course of the next three to five years, Sega plans to leverage its notable IPs such as Persona, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Yakuza to extend the lifecycle of its games.
Sony May Drop to Third-Largest Gaming Company After Microsoft-Activision Deal
When the Microsoft-Activision deal resolves, upon approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the merger may see Sony as the third-largest gaming company behind Tencent and Microsoft, according to a new report by Newzoo. The firm, which specializes in games and esports analytics and market research, believes that combining the revenue of both Microsoft and Activision would catapult the merger past Sony and Apple into second place.
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