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Until Xbox can get AAA studios and exciting indies to organically support 'Xbox Play Anywhere,' Microsoft's current gaming strategy will not pay off

Without exclusive games, Xbox needs to bank on exclusive features. So far, those features aren't the best.

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Free-to-play content is winning over Meta Quest 3 players with big consequences in tow

Free-to-play content is winning over Meta Quest 3 players with big consequences in tow

The Meta Quest platform grew more in 2024 than any prior year, but shifting demographics mean some developers are struggling to keep up.

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AAA games may never die, but ex-WoW veteran predicts a rise in AA games like his new mini MMO: "Most AAA devs who have joined our team really do not want to go back"

AAA games may never die, but ex-WoW veteran predicts a rise in AA games like his new mini MMO: "Most AAA devs who have joined our team really do not want to go back"

Notorious Studios founder Chris Kaleiki says AA games are "more substantial than indie, but they're not going to make billions of dollars"

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“A vibrant update to an all-time classic”: By popular demand, Gibson gives the ES-335 its Custom Color refresh

Spearmint, Watermelon, Ocean Blue, Blood Moon Burst, the ES-335 and its AAA figured maple siblings have never looked so bright

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Increases in Australia's road toll over the past four years have been at a level not recorded since 1966, before the introduction of seatbelts.

Australia’s road toll hits 12-year high as pedestrian and cyclist fatalities rise

Government figures show 1,300 people died on the roads last year in a rate of increase not seen since the 1960s

The Guardian - AU

'Grand Theft Auto VI' Potential $100 Price Tag Causes Fans To Call Hopeful Publishers 'Delusional'

Fans are calling video game publishers who are hoping that Grand Theft Auto VI could be priced at $100 "delusional."

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What to expect from PC gaming in 2025: more breakout hits and a GTA 6-shaped elephant in the room

What to expect from PC gaming in 2025: more breakout hits and a GTA 6-shaped elephant in the room

Big in 2025 | Trying to predict gaming's least-predictable platform

We tested Nvidia’s RTX 5090 desktop GPU — gaming performance gains are HUGE

We tested Nvidia’s RTX 5090 desktop GPU — gaming performance gains are HUGE

We ran the Nvidia RTX 5090 through its paces. Here are our full benchmark results and impressions on the new desktop GPU.

Nintendo Switch 2 and anticipated sequels – what to look forward to in gaming in 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 and anticipated sequels – what to look forward to in gaming in 2025

Bookended by the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD in January and Grand Theft Auto 6, at the end of the year (it’s already winning wards in anticipation) 2025 looks set to be exciting for gamers. There’s also set to be a big leap forward in console design with…

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It's still grim out there, even if you aren't AAA: Industry report claims that 1 in 10 respondents were laid off in 2024—with 'narrative' roles taking the biggest overall hit

It's still grim out there, even if you aren't AAA: Industry report claims that 1 in 10 respondents were laid off in 2024—with 'narrative' roles taking the biggest overall hit

The unprecedented layoffs will continue until morale improves.

Review: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' returns on PC to help define another generation in what is again one of the best RPGs of its era

Review: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' returns on PC to help define another generation in what is again one of the best RPGs of its era

FF7 Rebirth review: Certain "open world" issues aside, the game successfully threads the needle of delivering for nostalgic fans while charting a new course to the future.

Windows Central

The success of Black Myth: Wukong reportedly led to a surge in investment in games like the stylish action RPG Phantom Blade Zero

The success of Black Myth: Wukong reportedly led to a surge in investment in games like the stylish action RPG Phantom Blade Zero

We also got a look at some incredible new combat and weapons

How to survive snow and bitter cold that's reached all the way to the Gulf Coast

How to survive snow and bitter cold that's reached all the way to the Gulf Coast

Protecting homes, cars, people and pets from snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures is a way of life in many northern states

The Independent UK

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After 12 years, the modders merging Morrowind and Skyrim say their project would "come out faster" if "we were all working with Bethesda," but it would be "much worse"

Over a decade on, Skywind is still in the works

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Xbox's first Developer_Direct show of 2025 revealed — and it's set for action on January 23 (Update)

Xbox's first showcase of 2025 gives us fresh details on two upcoming first party games, as well as a deep dive into one of the year's most promising third-party titles.

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Expert's Take: Why GameFi Is Ready For Mainstream Adoption In 2025 With ZKCandy CEO

GameFi has exhibited much promise in 2024, and for ZKCandy CEO Kin Wai Lau, this particular Web3 gaming segment is ready to hit the mainstream highway in 2025.

“It’s a modern clean machine, but there are plenty of twists to create a clear and powerful rock machine. A unique and frankly inspiring instrument”: Cream T Astra Custom ‘Decades’ review

The Astra ‘Decades’ aims to stand apart from the generic Tele-style guitar. So if you want more sounds, not to mention pickup swapping, you just might fall for its charms – Dumbucker included…

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Nvidia GeForce Now set to get a lot better on Steam Deck – and that's great news for playing AAA games on Valve's handheld

If you're a Steam Deck owner craving high-end performance, this could be the best bet while we await a Steam Deck successor.

International Business Times

ZKcandy Closes $4M Private Funding Round In Push For More Accessible Web3 Gaming

ZKcandy has secured $4 million in a private funding round that will help the team move its vision forward for a more open Web3 gaming ecosystem that provides secure, seamless and rewarding experiences for players.

Fallout co-creator Tim Cain says violence will be the default in AAA RPGs as long as we keep buying it: 'Companies don't make them because they feel like it. They make them because they sell'

"Companies make games—and in general, products—that people will buy."

Ex-Bioshock lead Ken Levine says the problem with AAA games is how risk-averse they've become: 'If you don't innovate, especially in games, you start losing people'

"Look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe—you stop taking risks and people just tune it out."

2024 was still the year of Baldur's Gate 3: Why we're all still playing Larian's once-in-a-decade RPG 16 months later

Dice so nice you play it thrice.

After 2024, it feels like the games industry is poised for a vibe shift—or maybe a reckoning

This year's trends and hardships are setting up 2025 to be a year of big change.

2025 could be the start of a new era for PlayStation

After a mixed 2024 on all fronts, could 2025 be the start of something new for Sony and PlayStation?

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