Xbox Developer Direct Announcements
During the Xbox Developer Direct, several highly anticipated games received release dates or windows, including the return of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
The Rise of Digital-Only Games
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 and Alan Wake 2 will be digital-only releases, sparking concerns about the future of physical media in the gaming industry.
UC Berkeley Offers Course in The Art of Fighting Games
UC Berkeley becomes the first prestigious university to offer a course in The Art of Fighting Games, where students will learn not only how to play these games but also delve into Japanese language, history, and culture.
Study Finds Link Between Gaming and Hearing Loss
A recent study suggests that gamers who regularly play games with sharp sound effects, such as FPS or horror games, have a higher risk of developing hearing problems like tinnitus.
Ubisoft Launches Revamped Gaming Subscription
Ubisoft introduces a revamped gaming subscription with two tiers, replacing the old Ubisoft+. The top tier is the most expensive subscription on the market, raising questions about game ownership in the digital era.
Dog Speedrunner Takes the Spotlight at AGDQ
AGDQ, gaming's biggest event of the week, made history by featuring a dog speedrunner for the first time ever. A Shiba Inu named Peanut Butter, with the assistance of his partner JSR_, completed Gyromite for the NES in an impressive 26 minutes and 24 seconds.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
