Games

gamesbusiness 4 sources · 3d ago

Square Enix Closes EXTREME EDGES Label After 16 Years

The closure signals that overseas developed games have become a standard part of the Japanese market, no longer requiring a separate branding to attract players.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesevent 1 sources · 3d ago

Esports World Cup 2026 Kicks Off in Paris After Saudi Relocation

The relocation of the Esports World Cup from Riyadh to Paris for its third edition represents the first time the tournament is held outside Saudi Arabia, expanding its international footprint while the organizers stress Riyadh remains the event's symbolic origin.

4Gamer.net
games 2 sources · 3d ago

Free-to-Play Open-World RPG 'Aniimo' Begins Closed Beta Test in Japan

This CBT is the first public hands-on opportunity for Japanese players to test a free-to-play monster-collecting RPG that aims to compete in the open-world space, with a multi-platform launch planned for later this year.

Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
games 5 sources · 3d ago

Palworld Devs Warn: Delete Old Mods Before 1.0 Full Release Or Risk Crashes

The warning highlights the tension between Pocketpair's stated support for modding and the necessity of a clean slate for the 1.0 update, which fundamentally changed game specifications and broke compatibility with older mods.

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