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Bethesda surprise drops Oblivion remake this week

Bethesda surprise drops Oblivion remake this week

The publisher Bethesda has surprise announced and released a remastered version of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, nineteen years after its initial release. This shadow drop was a great decision and hopefully more developers follow suit. Elder Scrolls is back! While we may not have any new information on the hugely-anticipated Elder Scrolls VI, Bethesda has finally treated us to fresh content with a remake of the fourth chapter in the...

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Sony increases price of PS5 due to Trump tariffs

Sony increases price of PS5 due to Trump tariffs

The digital-only PS5 is seeing a 25% price increase in the UK as a result of Trump’s tariffs. The changes will also affect Europe and Japan. Those hoping to jump onto the PS5 hype this summer might be in for a nasty financial shock. Sony has announced that it has made the ‘tough decision’ to raise the price of the digital-only PS5 to £429.99 in the UK and €499.99 in...

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Research shows over half of Gen Z gamers want Switch 2

Research shows over half of Gen Z gamers want Switch 2

According to a study by CNET, 70% of Gen Z and Millennials could be ready to purchase the Switch 2 on release day. It is part of a wider trend that sees young people spending a whopping $700 USD on games and subscriptions annually. Nintendo is currently gearing up to launch its latest console, the Switch 2. Unsurprisingly, it is a direct sequel to the company’s extremely popular original Switch,...

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New union launched for game developers in US and Canada

New union launched for game developers in US and Canada

The United Videogame Workers union has been announced at this year’s Game Developers Conference, formed in partnership with the Communications Workers of America and the American Federation of Musicians. More game developers are looking to secure their working rights and benefits with the formation of a new union. The direct-join union was announced at this year’s Game Developer Conference and is officially called ‘The United Videogame Workers’ union, or UVW-CWA...

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