Magic’s Lorwyn Eclipsed Precon Decks: Hottest Selling Sets in Magic History; Ubisoft Addresses Layoffs Amid Division Uncertainty
Magic’s Lorwyn Eclipsed Precon Decks: Hottest Selling Sets in Magic: The Gathering History
Exploring the unprecedented demand for Magic: The Gathering’s Lorwyn Precon decks, uncovering why they’ve become the most sought-after sets among players and collectors alike.
- Magic’s Lorwyn Eclipsed Precon Decks Keep Selling Out, But Are They Actually Worth Chasing? — IGN
- Amazon Has Some Brilliant Deals on Magic Booster Boxes Today, Including the Excellent Edge of Eternities Set — IGN
- Magic: The Gathering’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Set Is Coming Soon, Here’s Where to Pick It Up at The Best Price — IGN
Amazon’s Fantasy MMO New World Faces Closure in One Year
Amazon has announced that its popular fantasy MMORPG, New World, will shut down within the next year due to declining player engagement and competition from other titles. Industry experts predict a difficult transition for the game, which was once seen as Amazon’s flagship online experience.
- Amazon’s once-hailed fantasy MMO New World will vanish from servers in a year’s time — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Amazon MMO New World Has Just a Year to Live, Rust Dev Offers to Buy It — IGN
- Amazon Drops Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames ETBs to Below Market Price, and It’s the Best Deal We’ve Seen Since Launch — IGN
The Division 3 Creative Director Joins Battlefield Studios
The creative director of The Division 3 unexpectedly departed to join the development team at Battlefield Studios, ending a promising career in the gaming industry.
- The Division 3 creative director has suddenly left to join Battlefield Studios — Eurogamer
- “I had in my mind that The Elder Scrolls 6 was going to be like The Empire Strikes back,” says former Bethesda designer once tipped to become the project’s lead — Eurogamer
Ubisoft Addresses Layoffs and Series Shift Amid Division Uncertainty
Following Ubisoft’s decision to move its Division series executive producer to the Battlefield team amid layoffs, the company reassures fans that The Division franchise remains a priority. Meanwhile, Ubisoft clarifies that music reuploads for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag were due to technical issues, not intentional reuse.
- Don’t worry about The Division, Ubisoft say as series executive producer jumps to Battlefield amid layoffs — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Ubisoft claims Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag music reuploads were due to “technical issues”, and nothing more… — Eurogamer
LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Final Battle Is Up for Preorder
IGN reports that the final battle set from LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is available for preorder, featuring Link and Zelda battling Ganon.
- LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Final Battle Is Up for Preorder — IGN
- LEGO Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Final Battle Set Leaks, Features Link and Zelda Fighting Ganon — IGN
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 Premiere Review
IGN’s review of the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End season 2 premiere delves into the new episodes that continue the story of Frieren and her companions, exploring themes of growth, adventure, and the challenges they face beyond their previous journey.
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Review
PC Gamer’s review of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds praises its engaging gameplay and vibrant cross-world tracks, though notes the lack of depth in single-player content.
- Sonic Racing: Crossworlds review — PC Gamer
LG C5: A Stunning OLED TV with AI-Powered Picture and Sound
IGN’s comprehensive LG C5 review praises its exceptional picture quality, immersive sound, and sleek design. The article highlights the TV’s AI-powered features that enhance visuals and audio, making it a top choice for discerning viewers.
- LG C5 Review — IGN
Capcom Promotes Resident Evil Requiem Watch with ‘Time is a Main Character’ Tagline
PC Gamer reports Capcom’s marketing of a $2,175 watch by emphasizing that time plays a central role in Resident Evil Requiem, highlighting the game’s narrative focus on temporal elements.
- Capcom shills a $2,175 watch by insisting that ‘In Resident Evil Requiem, time is a main character’ — PC Gamer
“Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined Masterpiece” – Producer discusses structural changes to the classic RPG
The producer of Dragon Quest 7 reveals plans to revamp and streamline the game’s structure, positioning it as a ‘Masterpiece’ edition while retaining its core essence. This approach aims to modernize the gameplay experience without losing the original charm.
- “We are developing this to be the ‘Masterpiece’ version” Dragon Quest 7’s producer on taking a scalpel to the structure of a classic — Eurogamer
- “We as a company are always ready to take a stand on the right values” – GOG says selling indie game Horses when Steam and Epic wouldn’t was “a matter of freedom” — Eurogamer
Ace Combat 7 Celebrates 7th Anniversary with Over 7 Million Copies Sold
Seven years after its launch, Ace Combat 7 has reached a significant milestone by selling over seven million copies globally.
- Ace Combat 7 has sold over 7,000,000 copies, seven years after its launch — Eurogamer
- Ace Combat 7 has sold over 7m copies, seven years after its launch — Eurogamer
Resident Evil Requiem: An Emotional Rollercoaster of Janitor Zombies and Sentient Corpses
Eurogamer explores Resident Evil Requiem’s unique blend of emotional depth and unsettling undead encounters, while Rock Paper Shotgun highlights the surprising reveal that some regular zombies in the game possess memories of life.
- Resident Evil Requiem “an experience with an emotional range” unlike any other series entry to date (and, um, janitor zombies) — Eurogamer
- Some of Resident Evil Requiem’s regular zombies remember being alive — Rock Paper Shotgun
Asus and MSI Clarify RTX 5070 Ti End-of-Life Status
ASUS and MSI have clarified that the newly announced RTX 5070 Ti GPU has not received an end-of-life designation, indicating it will continue to be supported.