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Microsoft continues dismantling platform walls. Forza Horizon 5 hits PS5 this spring, following Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones.
Why it matters: Xbox's gaming revenue dropped 30% despite Game Pass PC growth of 30%. The company's clearly shifting focus from hardware to software services.
Fun fact: Panic Button, the port wizards behind many Nintendo Switch conversions, are handling the PS5 version. Your drifting skills will remain intact 🏎️
WoW's Golden Brutosaur Nets Blizzard $15M in Anniversary Event #
A simple mount recolor turned into a gold mine. Data analysis shows:
- 188,289 players bought the mount
- Each paid $90
- Total revenue: $16.9M
The kicker? This doesn't even include Chinese region sales.
Wayne June, the iconic voice behind Darkest Dungeon's haunting narration, has passed away. His baritone voice defined a generation of gamers who faced unspeakable horrors in Red Hook's masterpiece.
"Wayne's singular baritone and masterful cadence elevated everything he read," says Chris Bourassa, Creative Director.
Beyond games, June was known for his Lovecraft audiobook readings that inspired the very developers who would later hire him.
Overwatch 2 Plans Major Revamp Amid Marvel Rivals' Success #
Blizzard announces "groundbreaking PvP changes" coming February 12th. Current stats paint a concerning picture:
- Marvel Rivals: #7 most-played on Xbox
- Overwatch 2: #18 on the same chart
Citizen Sleeper 2 Launches January 31st #
The cyberpunk narrative RPG returns with deeper survival mechanics and crew management. Early reviews praise its exploration of capitalism, solidarity, and the bonds we forge in harsh times.
Price: $29.99 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch
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