Google’s announcement of Stadia shutting down early next year took many people by surprise, including several games developers who planned to release their titles on the cloud streaming service. When Stadia first launched a few years ago, it did so with a small but respectable library of games that slowly grew in time. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Destiny 2, and Cyberpunk 2077 were big names on the cloud platform, but Stadia was also home to a large number of indie games that found a new audience on the service.
With Stadia officially winding down on January 18, 2023, several developers, studios, and PR companies have reacted to the news and how it will affect their games Come from Sports betting site VPbet . Some of these studios…
The price tag for new video games should go up, according to a Baldur’s Gate 3 developer. But Michael Douse, director of publishing for Larian Studios, believes the industry is in a holding pattern until Grand Theft Auto VI raises the starting entry fee from $70 to something higher.
On X, Douse started discussing the price of new video games while sharing a screenshot of what’s available in the expensive Ultimate Edition of Star Wars Outlaws. The Larian Studios executive bemoaned “vague content promises” to validate a high price point, adding that a title should be priced “accordingly with its quality, breadth, [and] depth.” However, Douse then explained that most new games should be charging more at this point.
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The Steam page of Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD was quietly updated to say that the game is no longer available for purchase. Though it initially appeared access would also be lost for those who purchased the game, this is actually not the case.
Liberation is technically still to buy available on Steam, as a remaster of the game was packaged with the Assassin’s Creed III remaster. However, considering that title’s $40 price tag, and a hefty install size, a large portion of which will go untouched if you are only interested in playing Liberation, it’s hard not to imagine the potential complaints.
GameSpot reached out to Ubisoft, which clarified its policy and said it will be updating its storefront language to reflect this.
“As stated in our support article, on…
Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic has admitted Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in his services.
The Bosnian is currently unhappy with his status at Stadio Olimpico, and his recent clash with boss Zdenek Zeman only added fuel to speculations linking him with a move away from the club.
Media reports suggested that Tottenham were preparing a January bid for the highly rated midfielder, with Pjanic now confirming he is aware of Spurs’ interest.
“I am aware of Tottenham’s interest, but I have no intention of leaving Roma,” Pjanic said to L’Essentiel, a daily newspaper in Luxembourg.
“The club was clear, I have a three-year contract and without doubt will remain here.”
The 22-year-old joined Roma in an €11 million move from Lyon in …
Fernando Torres struck twice as Chelsea saw off Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light for their first Premier League win in eight games.
The forward followed up on his midweek double in the Champions League by finishing smartly from a swift counterattack before bagging his second from the spot after Sebastian Larsson fouled Ramires.
Juan Mata added a third on the rebound after Torres hit the woodwork, while Adam Johnson s fine second-half strike gave Chelsea pause before holding out.
After Steven Fletcher failed a late fitness test, Martin O Neill handed Connor Wickham his first start up front since December 2011 while Rafa Benitez opted for the same XI who beat Nordsjaelland.
Chelsea threatened immediately, Mata and Eden Hazard twice combining well, be…
Frank Lampard s continued presence at Chelsea this season will be one of the top tasks of Luiz Felipe Scolari when the new Stamford Bridge boss officially starts work at the club on Tuesday.
The 2002 World Cup winning coach with Brazil will also have the task of trying to hang on to defender Ricardo Carvalho, as well as England international Lampard.
Scolari has a week to settle in before the players return from their summer break from the club scene and he has been known to be on the lookout for a number of purchases, including Real Madrid striker Robinho.
Lampard has one year remaining on his current contract and the holidaying midfielder has refused to rule out a move to Inter Milan when quizzed over his future.
The Blues insist they have received…
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez will not feature for Mexico at this year s Olympic Games, the club confirmed on Thursday.
The 23-year-old represented his country at the 2010 World Cup prior to his first season at Old Trafford while, last summer, he shone for his country in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, ending as the tournament s top goalscorer.
Hernandez, who was called up as one of Mexico s three players over the age of 23, had also been linked with carrying the nation s flag at the opening ceremony.
But United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the forward has shown fatigue in his second campaign and has insisted that a full rest this summer will be beneficial.
His form last season was fantastic. He s found the second year more difficult, but a lo…
Antoine Griezmann is not up for sale and Atletico Madrid do not need to offload any players, insists president Enrique Cerezo.
Atletico were reportedly considering finding a new home for Griezmann to raise €40million in player sales before making a move for Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, Cerezo, who said a move for Ronaldo was practically impossible , denied that Diego Simeone will need to part with any players ahead of the 2022-23 season.
Asked if Griezmann could be let go, Cerezo told COPE: As far as I know, no. It seems it s taken for granted that there is an open door, but it s not like that.
Yes, if the rumours continue to increase it will seem to be real, but it s not.
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