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  1. Blizzard Set to Make Grand Return to Gamescom 2024 with Porsche Showcasing a Life-Sized D.Va Statue

    Blizzard Set to Make Grand Return to Gamescom 2024 with Porsche Showcasing a Life-Sized D.Va Statue

    International media outlets have revealed that gaming giant Blizzard Entertainment is poised to make a grand re-entry at the 2024 Gamescom event, carrying with them exciting news about "World of Warcraft: War of the Below" and "Diablo 4: Body of Hate".

    Blizzard has previously announced that the version 11.0 update for "World of Warcraft", titled "War of the Below", would launch on August 26th in the West, and the next day in Asia. These dates coincide perfectly with the Gamescom 2024, running from August 21st to 25th, providing an excellent opportunity for publicity.

    In addition to the promotion of new game content, Blizzard has also teamed up with luxury vehicle maker Porsche to present a life-sized D.Va statue. This is a collaborative project between the two industry leaders, highlighting their new cooperative venture. The D.Va statue has been modeled after Porsche's mid-sized SUV, the brand new electric Macan.

    Moreover, Blizzard's new president Johanna Faries has expressed her ea

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  2. Game News: Delta Simulator Expands to Support iPad and Possibly Apple TV in Future

    Game News: Delta Simulator Expands to Support iPad and Possibly Apple TV in Future

    Great news for fans of retro games! The latest 1.6 version update for the popular Delta Simulator now officially supports iPad. This comes with enhanced DS performance, and cool features like the ability to seamlessly switch between iPad and iPhone, and even the ability to 'insert' GBA games into DS slot.

    Landed in Apple iOS Store just this April, the Delta Simulator has been making waves in the gaming world. Thanks to Apple's recent relaxation of restrictions on vintage game simulators, this creative creation by renowned developer Riley Testut now supports a multitude of gaming platforms, including but not limited to GBA, FC, SFC, N64, GBC, and NDS.

    The latest update of Delta Simulator has also introduced a new permanent logo, solving a previous issue of its logo's uncanny resemblance to Adobe's. Now, the new logo maintains the Greek delta reference but the overlapped lines should prevent further confusions.

    Good news doesn't end here! According to the developer Riley Testut, curre

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  3. New Game Release: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Unveils System Requirements - May Exclude Denuvo

    New Game Release: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Unveils System Requirements - May Exclude Denuvo

    Square Enix has freshly updated the system requirements for their highly anticipated game, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on the Steam platform. Intriguingly, the page contents suggest the game may not employ Denuvo anti-tamper technology.


    It's worth noting that Square Enix's games usually indicate the use of Denuvo upon their addition to the Steam page. The absence of such indication in the case of Dragon Quest III implies a likelihood of the game excluding Denuvo.

    Furthermore, the system requirements for the game have been divulged in detail. They entail:

    Minimum Requirements:

    A 64-bit processor and operating system

    Operating System: Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit

    Processor: AMD Ryzen™3 1200 / Intel® Core™i3-6100

    Memory: 8 GB RAM

    Graphics: AMD Radeon™RX 460 / Intel® Arc™A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750

    DirectX Version: 12

    Required storage: 20 GB of available space

    Additional Notes: 1280x720, Graphics Preset "Lowest", 60FPS / 16GB RAM required when using Intel Arc GPU

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  4. 《Mobile Suit Gundam: Battles Operation 2》 Unveils Its Upgraded Unicorn Gundam

    《Mobile Suit Gundam: Battles Operation 2》 Unveils Its Upgraded Unicorn Gundam

    Exciting news for the fans of Mobile Suit Gundam : Battles Operation 2. The official dev team announces the imminent arrival of a new combatant- the upgraded version of Unicorn Gundam.

    Teaser trailer for the new addition in Mobile Suit Gundam: Battles Operation 2:

    The introduction of this new suit is perfectly timed to address the intense Laplace's Box battles. This versatile suit, with a total cost of 700, is armed extensively with shooting weapons, including four Beam Gatling Guns, enabling overwhelming barrage attacks. It has exceptional sustenance and frontline maintaining capabilities.

    Noteworthy is that the upgraded Unicorn Gundam boasts unique abilities like "NT-D: Resonance Lv1" and "Awakening Lv3", considerably bolstering your team's combat potency. It's a formidable force, whether on terrestrial or cosmic battlefields.

    With this power-packed addition, the Battles Operation 2 will surely be spiced up. Let's eagerly anticipate its arrival and witness the unfolding new chapter of the game together.

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  5. 遊戲觀點:Xbox由靜態遊戲主機逐漸轉變為多元平台遊戲開發大廠

    遊戲觀點:Xbox由靜態遊戲主機逐漸轉變為多元平台遊戲開發大廠

    Xbox本週的發布製造了驚人的表現,深深地打動了廣大的遊戲愛好者。在發布的各類遊戲中,有11款來自於微軟在過去六年中收購的遊戲工作室,如《宣誓》(黑曜石所製作,於2018年被收購),《夺宝奇兵》(Machine Game於2021年被收購製作),《毁灭战士:黑暗时代》(id Software於2021年被收購製作),《黑色行动6》(Treyarch於2023年被收購所製作),以及《暗黑4》的擴充資料片(暴雪於2023年被收購製作)等等。

    據外媒pcgamer發表的文章,目前的Xbox已經不再僅僅是一個遊戲主機平臺,它更接近於一個發展多平臺遊戲的開發巨頭。


    回到2017年的E3展覽,當時Xbox的展示遊戲包括了《极限竞速7》、《盗贼之海》、《Assassin's Creed:起源》、《腐烂国度2》以及《地铁:离去》等。其中只有《盗贼之海》是由當時微軟所屬的工作室製作的,2017年的E3也利用了大約6分鐘的時間來推廣全新的Xbox One X。而今年,針對硬體新訊的描述到了展覽最後才簡短的提及有關純量數字版XSX等硬體的消息。


    微軟曾表示,他們正在開發的下一代Xbox將會是一款非常強大的產品。然而,回看市場現況,由於更多遊戲已經登陸PC平台,主機對於整個產業的影響力似乎在逐漸減退,即使Xbox的硬體更強大,也無法改變遊戲主機獨佔性的式微(不包含任天堂)。若是微軟的首要目標不再是銷售獨占Xbox,那麼大量收購工作室的主要原因,可能只為了推動XGP的成長,可這樣的做法卻像是在賭博。

    因為,假設這波收購只是為了推廣XGP,一旦XGP的訂閱服務增長速度無法迎合微軟股東的期待,將會會面臨甚麼狀況?有可能會再度出現裁員或是工作室關閉的窘境。


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  6. 《VRChat》開發商調整組織架構,裁員達30%

    《VRChat》開發商調整組織架構,裁員達30%

    領先的虛擬實境聊天空間《 VR Chat》的開發者最近確認,已經解聘其30%的員工。

    此次裁員,公司解釋為“為公司、社區及長期使命的成功而積極調整”。在Twitter上公佈的聲明中,該開發工作室寫到:“我們認為,這次裁員有助於使我們在未來幾年中維持競爭優勢,使我們能更好地應對挑戰並繼續實現我們的使命。我們的創始人做出了這個不易的決定,以支持《VRChat》的前景,對此可能對我們的團隊帶來的影響,我們表示誠摯的道歉。”

    開發商指出,目前的工作重點是通過提供補償、擴大醫療保險,以及提供職業援助等措施來支持受到影響的同仁。“我們的使命是繼續維護和發展我們在《VRChat》中所創造的這片聊天空間,這裡是許多人找到朋友、家族,以及歡樂之處,最重要的是,也是給予所有人這樣的機會。雖然這是一個艱困的決定,但這將使我們能夠在未來多年內履行我們的責任。”

    “我們請求大家在這個轉變期間為我們即將離職的團隊成員提供支援,並尊重他們在思考接下來該如何行動的過程中的隱私。”

    在向員工發出的通知中,首席執行官 Graham Gaylor 說明了裁員的主因是下:組織架構扁平化下的管理層增長過快、個人貢獻者的雇員過多,以及公司沒有足夠時間來完成5個規劃的方向。該公司將會需要更多不同的職位和專業能力來完成未來的開發。

    他指出,在 2021 年及 2022 年該公司經歷了“巨大的增長”,當時的選擇是擴大團隊規模。然而,維持這樣的增長節奏對公司來說相當困難,從而導致“逐年收縮”。他最後表示,儘管裁員的過程令人困擾,但此舉最終將使得公司處於實現“長期成功”的有利位置。

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  7. FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki Aims to Enhance Soulslike Game Combat Experience

    FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki Aims to Enhance Soulslike Game Combat Experience

    Following the resounding success of the 2022 masterpiece, "Elden Ring", fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming DLC, "Golden Tree Specter". Alongside, the steadfast dedication of developer FromSoftware toward evolving game combat mechanics remains a focal point of interest among the gaming community.


    Hidetaka Miyazaki, Creative Director of FromSoftware, revealed during a GameInformer interview that their quest to render game combat experience smoother and more proactive dates back to the era of "Bloodborne Curse". This vision was most explicitly manifested in "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice".

    "The design philosophy was possibly most lucidly showcased in 'Sekiro'. However, I believe there is still room for improvement and refinement in our mechanics." remarked Miyazaki.

    Acknowledged as one of the most challenging yet exhilarating creations of FromSoftware, the combat system in "Sekiro" demands players to perfectly time every offensive and defensive move to emerge victorious from intense

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  8. World of Warcraft Official Server Update: Possible Synchronization with Battle for Azeroth and the Hidden Secrets of the Pandaren

    World of Warcraft Official Server Update: Possible Synchronization with Battle for Azeroth and the Hidden Secrets of the Pandaren

    One of the major disappointments for the legion of World of Warcraft players in China is that the first to launch was the WLK nostalgic server, rather than the long-anticipated official server. The game did not see a follow-up with the expansion of an exploration server. Currently, the opening of just the WLK nostalgic server has been announced. However, the successful conclusion of the server's first wipe test indicates that it will officially launch soon. In a thrilling twist, players have recently discovered clues that suggest that the official server could potentially align with the launch of Battle for Azeroth.



    The key reasons to kickstart with a nostalgic server like WLK are tied not only to its popularity amongst gamers but also in honoring elements of the game that may have been missed. Much to the player's chagrin, the WLK version was never fully experienced within the Chinese servers. A nostalgic server negates the necessity of version synchronization, favoring more eas

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  9. Star Citizen's Developer Banishes Over 600 Accounts for Exploiting Bugs to Disrupt In-Game Economy

    Star Citizen's Developer Banishes Over 600 Accounts for Exploiting Bugs to Disrupt In-Game Economy

    Cloud Imperium Games, the developer of Star Citizen, has recently disciplined over 600 players for manipulating multiple game glitches, threatening the game's stability and negatively affecting the in-game economy.

    Will 'Soulcrusher' Leverett, Director of Player Relations for Star Citizen, touched upon the issue of aUEC bugs and account suspensions in an official statement. He announced the successful completion of the investigation into several glitches in the game besides the suspension of above 600 violating player accounts. The multiple aUEC bugs in version 3.23.1a have also been rectified.

    Furthermore, Leverett noted that these glitches are commonplace during the development phase. He views them as a byproduct of open development approach which involves closely working with the community. He encouraged players' endeavors to identify, test, and report these bugs. However, he also stressed that the company would not tolerate any misuse of these bugs for personal gain once identifi

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  10. Final Fantasy 14 Director, Naoki Yoshida, Expresses Interest in Launching the Game on the Forthcoming Nintendo Console

    Final Fantasy 14 Director, Naoki Yoshida, Expresses Interest in Launching the Game on the Forthcoming Nintendo Console

    Nintendo is gearing up for an announcement regarding its new generation gaming console, expected to take place before March 2025. The news is certainly a boon to game developers globally. Naoki Yoshida, the director of Square Enix's 'Final Fantasy 14' series, took the opportunity of a recent video game media interview to share his perspective on this development.



    Yoshida expressed his desire for players to experience 'Final Fantasy 14' across different devices within the same gaming universe. He mentioned that they have been in negotiations with Microsoft for the integration of the game onto the Xbox platform, which has finally come to fruition.

    Regarding the porting of 'Final Fantasy 14' to the forthcoming Nintendo console, Yoshida showed a strong positive inclination. He stated: "We will continue to strive towards this goal, with hopes of achieving it someday."

    However, Yoshida was honest about the numerous obstacles that still lay in the path of success, cautioning players no

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