Activision Blizzard’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice debuted at the top of the UK weekly charts. Sales figures for FromSoftware’s new IP are on a par with what Dark Souls sold back at launch in 2011, but are down 29 per cent compared to Bloodborne’s launch sales in 2015. But once …
Read More »FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is Steam’s biggest launch title of 2019 to date
It hasn't yet toppled the concurrent peak set by Dark Souls 3, though
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The new models may be unveiled as soon as E3
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Inaugural show will debut later today
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Blizzard has removed the option to buy lucky dip loot boxes with real money from Heroes of the Storm. MOBA Heroes of the Storm currently offers various ways for players to purchase boosts, bundles and Heroes, including three different types of in-game currency: Gold, Gems, and Shards. While all are …
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"The system makes people nicer"
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New YouTube channel RKG is an instant hit, with its three creators pivoting away from IGN while sticking to the formula their fans love. We catch up with the trio to understand their appeal and take stock of the sector as a whole
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Grads in Games Awards, Search for a Star and Sumo Digital Rising Star return on April 17th
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The hack-and-slasher's sales looks set to eclipse those of DmC 4
Read More »God of War and Return of the Obra Dinn take top prizes at this year’s GDC and IGF awards
Gris, Red Dead Redemption II, Into the Breach, and Mountains secure awards, too
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