This article is part of a Gaming Insights series paid for by Facebook. Alongside the disruptions of 2020, gamers play on. And they continue to engage with ads. Industry data increasingly shows that ads complement in-app purchase revenue without a negative impact on retention or experience. As a result, more game studios are integrating player-friendly […]
Call Of Duty 2020 still not announced but mystery boxes hint at 1950s setting
The locked crates that fans hoped would reveal this year’s new Call Of Duty have only raised more questions, as the analysis goes on… It seemed like today might finally be the day but in the end this year’s Call Of Duty still wasn’t announced and there’s now no clue when to expect its reveal. […]
Injustice 3 Reveal Might Not Be Too Far Away, Following Comic Book Teases
Comic book writer Tom Taylor has been teasing the return of the Injustice series of comic books, meaning an Injustice 3 reveal could also be on the cards. Developed by NetherRealm Studios, which is also known for the Mortal Kombat series, the previous Injustice game was released back in 2017. Taylor penned much of the […]
PS5: If White Is Not Your Style, One UK Company Is Selling A 24-Carat Gold-Plated Model
The PlayStation 5 is due to release later this year, and not everyone is happy with the system’s design, with its white exterior turning off some fans. But there will be at least three other colors available for the system through a third-party UK retailer–you’ll be able to buy a PlayStation 5 covered in gold […]
Ubisoft Not Raising Price On 2020 Next-Gen Games
Earlier this month, pre-order listings for next-gen SKUs of NBA 2K21 hinted at a $10 price hike to $69.99 when PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launch later this year. However, during Ubisoft’s Q1 earnings call today, the publisher said it does not plan to raise prices this holiday season. When the topic of Take-Two’s […]
Xbox Game Pass not coming to Nintendo Switch or other formats says Microsoft
Microsoft now seems less keen about getting Game Pass onto Switch and other formats, because they won’t provide the ‘full Xbox experience’. A year or so ago it seemed as if Microsoft was dead set on Xbox Game Pass appearing on as many devices as possible. PlayStation was always a longshot but their deepening relationship […]
Xbox Reportedly Told Devs Not To Offer Series X Versions As Paid DLC
Microsoft has reportedly warned Xbox Series X developers against charging for DLC upgrades from the current generation to the next one. The move appears aimed at disincentivizing publishers from charging for a service that Microsoft is trying to make a major pillar of its platform with Smart Delivery. VGC reports that the company is encouraging […]
Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Not Have Microtransactions
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time will not have microtransactions, developer Toys For Bob clarified in a tweet. This comes after speculation that the game might have them because the Microsoft Store listing for the game states it “offers in-app purchases.” This label may have been caused by the Totally Tubular Skins, which are included […]
Why Animal Crossing may not be good for your mental health – Reader’s Feature
A reader reflects on their last few months playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons and whether the game is really as wholesome as it seems. Animal Crossing has recently become the poster child for promoting the benefits of video games for our mental health during the current global pandemic. Whilst enduring strict lockdown measures, many gamers […]
Twitter is not breaking new ground with its remote work policy
I’m the president of Articulate, a highly profitable SaaS company that’s been fully remote since its founding in 2002, has more than 250 employees, and will reach $100 million in recurring revenue this year. So when I heard that Twitter is breaking new ground by letting its employees work remotely, as this article by Margaret […]