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"Fire Emblem Awakening" lowered the entry barrier through its Casual Mode and character relationship system, ultimately selling over 2 million copies and helping revive the tactical RPG series, which had once faced cancellation.
With over 280 Pals currently in Palworld, Pocketpair plans to continue expanding the roster through major updates. The team stated that new Pals will not be added just to increase numbers, nor will they set arbitrary quantity targets such as "must release 100 Pals in the next update."
"It Takes Two" has launched a free upgrade for Switch 2, but the current upgrade process is experiencing issues. Owners of the original Switch version are temporarily unable to complete the upgrade through the normal path, yet specific actions may trigger the claiming of the digital version. The developer is aware of the issue and is preparing a fix.
Developer danielblnc has released version 0.8.0 of the unofficial project DLSS-NR-on-AMD, adding modern DLSS capabilities to AMD Radeon graphics cards based on RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 architectures. These features include super resolution, ray reconstruction, frame generation, and up to 4x multi-frame generation. The project was initially used to run DLSS 5 neural rendering.
Industry insider Nash Weedle claims that Square Enix is developing a new game in the NieR series. However, the project has not been officially confirmed and should currently be regarded as an unverified rumor.
"Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves" is expected to release DLC featuring classic costumes for Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui on October 22. The related outfits, previously offered as bonuses, will also become available on other platforms.
The newly released trailer for GTA 6 features the tactical response unit of the fictional law enforcement organization NOOSE, confirming that this SWAT force will return in the new title. However, the trailer does not yet reveal their deployment conditions, tactical behaviors, or narrative significance.
On the evening of October 17, Show Lo participated in TVB's major charity program "Kindness Fills Yan Oi Tong." During the live broadcast, he attempted to encourage viewers to donate generously in Cantonese but mispronounced "philanthropist" (慈善家) so it sounded like "crazy" (黐线㗎). Tiffany Lau subsequently repeated the phrase loudly, prompting the hosts to immediately correct him.
Blizzard Senior Game Designer Josh Greenfield and Lead Game Designer Tim Jones revealed the PvP design direction for World of Warcraft: Infinite. The game will drive conflict between the Horde and Alliance through limited resources, rare recipes, and zone objectives, and is considering encouraging attacks on major cities such as Stormwind and Orgrimmar.
On October 17, large-scale demonstrations erupted in several French cities, with vandalism and looting occurring in parts of Paris. Team Vitality's V.Hive, which serves as both their esports experience center and headquarters in Paris, was affected. Trophies and computer equipment were stolen from the venue, which subsequently suspended operations.
Two pallets of Zotac RTX 5090 graphics cards have gone missing at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, with the cargo valued at nearly $500,000. Distributor Oderço, which disclosed the incident, has launched an investigation, but the specific whereabouts of the graphics cards remain unknown.
Microsoft recently posted a job opening for an "Xbox Games Supply Strategist," creating a dedicated role for the global supply, inventory, and retail execution of Xbox physical games. The position will coordinate the launch of physical Xbox games across various platforms and develop global supply strategies covering all stages of the product lifecycle.
Recently, AOC launched the 24E40XN monitor, focusing on a comfortable office experience. It features a 23.8-inch VA panel, supports 1080P@180Hz, and includes hardware blue light filtering and DC dimming technology, covering 99% of the sRGB color gamut. The AOC 24E40XN monitor is now available on e-commerce platforms for 549 yuan, offering up to 3 months of interest-free installments and a 3-year warranty service.
According to the official X account of the United Wizards of the Coast (UWOTC-CWA), Wizards of the Coast's actions were entirely expected: "Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast informed us that it does not intend to voluntarily recognize the union for its Dungeons & Dragons and X Studios departments before the vote takes place. We will strive to win the upcoming election and create a work environment that prioritizes employee well-being, transparency, and collaboration."
Reuters reported this seemingly baffling compensation amount, which becomes understandable when viewed in the context of the broader legal battle between Qualcomm and Arm. Both companies hold some of the world's most widely used processor technologies: Qualcomm's Snapdragon CPUs are featured in the vast majority of non-Apple smartphones, while Arm's eponymous architecture serves as the technological foundation for Snapdragon CPUs. Industry rumors also suggest that the future of desktop computing will belong to the Arm architecture rather than the x86 architecture we have relied on for years.
Funcom, the developer behind Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles, has announced a structural reorganization that includes a round of layoffs. Current CEO Rui Casais will step down once the restructuring is complete.
'Loop Beast' has not been on the market for long, having officially launched just this August, but Pokémon series developer Game Freak appears to be halting further updates for this action RPG.
Fans of "Street Fighter" are sharing their varied opinions on the new live-action film, with its reception mirroring its Rotten Tomatoes score—generating mixed reviews at best.
Seventeen years ago, Zhang Xue fell into the water four times, reaching a maximum distance of over 20 meters and falling just 5 meters short of the target. Now 39, she returns to Mayang, Hunan, to take on the water challenge once again.
Although we still know little about Persona 6, several former core developers of the series recently discussed the spiritual essence of the franchise in a roundtable discussion, offering some insight into the direction of the sequel.