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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1 releases this September

The Pokémon Company hosted their Pokémon Presents today sharing updates on already released titles including Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask releases September 13, 2023. In Part 1: The Teal Mask, players take a school trip to the land of Kitakami, where they join an outdoors study program held jointly between their academy and another school. Players can look forward to meeting Pokémon not found in the Paldea region while unearthing the mysteries behind an old Kitakami folktale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUlcN6y4n90&ab_channel=TheOfficialPok%C3%A9monYouTubechannel Information for Part 2: The Indigo Disk will be revealed at a later date and it’s still planned for Winter 2023. Mewtwo is joining Pokémon Scarlet & Violet this September and players can obtain Mew right now in-game for a limited time only. The presentation also announced Pokémon Stadium 2 and Pokémon Trading Card Game are now available in the Gameboy Library on Nintendo Switch.

Take-Two potentially teased the release window for GTA 6

Take-Two Interactive held their earnings call and they might have teased the release window for GTA 6 being in Fiscal Year 2025. This could most likely mean GTA 6 will release in 2024. They talked about how they have strong expectations for FY25 CEO Strauss Zelnick stated the following: “We remain confident that we are positioning our business for a significant inflection point in fiscal 2025, which we believe will include new record levels of operating performance.” What would provide a significant inflection point? Grand Theft Auto VI, developed by Rockstar Games who have sold over 185 million units of GTA V which is over ten years old. GTA 6 could release Holiday 2024 since Fiscal Year 2025 for Take-Two runs from April 2024 through March 2025. Zelnick also shares they’re looking forward to this “exciting next chapter”. “We would like to thank all of our stakeholders for their continued support, and we look forward to delivering on this exciting next chapter.” The earnings call also revealed Red Dead Redemption 2 sold 55 million units. Rockstar Games has been busy this week announcing Red Dead Redemption will be coming to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Do you think GTA 6 will release in 2024? Source: VentureBeat & Insider Gaming

Mew & Mewtwo are headed to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The Pokémon Presents took place with several updates on upcoming games and animated series in the Pokémon world. The Pokémon Company International announced two of the most iconic mythical Pokémon are coming to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Mew and Mewtwo are coming to the latest generation of Pokémon. Beginning today through September 18, 2023, players can add Mew to their team by entering the password GETY0URMEW in the Mystery Gift menu For Mewtwo, special Tera Raid Battle event will take place between September 1 and September 18, 2023, In this event, players can challenge and catch a Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark. Whether or not a Shiny version of Mew will be obtainable remains to be seen. In related news, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2 are now available in the Gameboy Library on the Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Stadium 2 Coming To Nintendo Switch Online Today

This summer remains a jam packed time for Nintendo Switch Online users. No matter if you only paid for the base service or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – there is plenty to go around. In June, the service featured Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble, Blaster Master: Enemy Below, Harvest Moon, and Mystery Tower. Additionally, Fire Emblem was also added to the Game Boy Advanced virtual console. Later on, the service also featured an influx of Sega Genesis titles too. Part of that being Crusader of Centy, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Landstalker, and The Revenge of Shinobi. Of course, another update came soon after with both The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages & The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons as well for Game Boy Color virtual console too. Now this week during the Pokémon Presents, it is confirmed that both Pokémon Trading Card Game & Pokémon Stadium 2 are both coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for the Game Boy Color & Nintendo 64 respectively. You can watch the segment in the video below:

Final Fantasy XVI Sales Underperform Square Enix Expectations, Report Claims

Predating back to 2020, one of the most-anticipated announcements planned to hit PlayStation 5 is Final Fantasy XVI. The next-generation release issued a promising first impression compared to the previous execution of 2016’s Final Fantasy XV. Fast-forwarding to June this year, the game already sold a record three million copies – less than a month after the title initially release. In our full review for Final Fantasy XVI, we wrote: “Final Fantasy XVI is a true next-generation entry to the king of the RPG genre. With its breathtaking visuals, enchanting music, compelling storytelling, and engaging gameplay, it is a journey that will resonate with players long after the final credits roll. Whether you are a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer to the world of Final Fantasy, this game is an absolute must-play.” However, in terms of the volume that publisher Square Enix was anticipating to push for the new release, it appears to be lacking. From a report by Bloomberg, it is revealed that the new game did not meet expectations for the Japanese publisher. Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu during an earnings call deemed that initial sales “did not meet the high end of the company’s expectations.” Additionally, Bloomberg goes on to theorize that this is partially due to the slow adoption rate of the PlayStation 5 compared to the number of PlayStation 4 owners (3:1). But, that is anticipated to change with Kiryu acknowledging increased hardware sales for Square Enix to boost more game transactions. Previously, it was revealed that 40+ million PlayStation 5 sales was cemented for the new console. Looking ahead, Square Enix confirms that Final Fantasy XIV Online’s reach will grow even more next year. That is due to the upcoming support for the game now planned to hit Xbox Series X|S in 2024. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you behind the lacking sales of Final Fantasy XVI or no? Source: Bloomberg

Madden NFL 24 – Buffalo Bills Player Ratings

EA Sports have released the Madden NFL 24 Player and Team Rating ahead of its release on August 15. We are going to list off the top rated players on the Buffalo Bills of the AFC East. These are the ratings EA came up with and there will always be a debate if these are right or wrong. On the Buffalo Bills the top rated player is Wide Receiver, Stefon Diggs at 96 Overall followed by Quarterback, Josh Allen at 94 Overall.  Here is the Buffalo Bills lineup in Madden NFL 24:   Player Position Rating Stefon Diggs WR 96 Josh Allen QB 94 Von Miller RE 94 Jordan Poyer SS 90 Tre’Davious White CB 90 Micah Hyde FS 89 Dawson Knox TE 83 Gabe Davis WR 83 Greg Rousseau LE 84 Dion Dawkins LT 81 Ed Oliver DT 81 Tyler Bass K 79 Sam Martin P 76 That’s just some of the top starting players for the Buffalo Bills. You can see the full team ratings here. How well do the Buffalo Bills rank up with the New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles?  Madden NFL 24 releases August 15 for Deluxe Edition owners and August 18 for the Standard Edition on Xbox Series XlS, PlayStation 5 and PC.   

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will possibly have microtransactions

A new Assassin’s Creed Mirage leak possibly confirms the Ubisoft title will have microtransactions. An advertisement for a ‘Fire Demon Pack’ was found suggesting there will be gear packs players can buy in Assassin’s Creed Mirage. The cost of this gear pack was not specified. AC Mirage gear pack leak. looks like we'll have microtransactions after all. byu/KvasirTheOld inassassinscreed Ubisoft confirmed in the past that Mirage might not see post-launch content once it releases this Fall. It depends on how well the game does in sales to see if they’d want to support it further. Fans were hopeful that the next Assassin’s Creed would potentially avoid microtransactions, but it seems that’s not the case. Lead Producer of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Fabian Salamon shared the game will take up to 25 hours to complete and 30 if you are a completionist. Assassin’s Creed Mirage releases October 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XlS, and PC cost $49.99 and the Deluxe Edition will cost $59.99. Source: Reddit via TrueAchievements

Starfield can be streamed on your Samsung TV via Xcloud

Starfield is releasing on September 6, 2023 for Xbox Series XlS, PC and it’ll be available to stream via Xcloud. You’ll be able to play Starfield on your Samsung Television without a console thanks to Microsoft’s Xcloud gaming. Where can I find Starfield on my Samsung TV? Once Starfield launches you’ll be able to access the game on the Samsung Gaming Hub. The Gaming Hub is only available on 2022 and 2023 Samsung Smart TVs. You won’t have to install anything on your Television as the Gaming Hub is already built in. “The Samsung Gaming Hub is where the best of gaming comes together on your Samsung TV, so you can just play. It is the simplest way for gamers to jump into their favorite games and where all your games, and game streaming services, can live together under one roof.” Starfield is an open-world role-playing game in which players assume the role of a miner tasked with finding Artifacts across the galaxy. From first-/third-person perspectives, players interact with various characters, complete quests, and search for supplies while battling enemies Todd Howard confirmed that Starfield will have post-launch content that would include a Major Story Expansion. You can pre-order the game now and check out all of the different editions Bethesda as to offer here.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently the Best Selling Pre-Order on PlayStation in the US

Baldur’s Gate 3 is off to a tremendous start since its release on August 3rd for Steam. The role-playing game is releasing for PlayStation 5 on September 6, 2023 and the hype train is rolling over to consoles. Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently the Best Selling Pre-Order on PlayStation in the United States. This comes from Benji-Sales on Twitter where it surpasses Madden NFL 24, Mortal Kombat 1 and Spider-Man 2. Update: Baldur's Gate III has now moved to the #1 Best Selling Pre-Order on PSN in the US The stellar launch of the PC version is definitely having a big positive impact on the upcoming PlayStation 5 versions performance https://t.co/KAl4ahnWMK pic.twitter.com/PlljDl6Aq5 — Benji-Sales (@BenjiSales) August 6, 2023 Baldur’s Gate 3 is having an outstanding start to its life on PC only trailing Hogwarts Legacy as the largest Steam launch in 2023 when it comes to player count. The game received over 700,000 concurrent players at its best so far. Is Baldur’s Gate 3 coming to Xbox? The developers of the newest Baldur’s Gate shared difficulties of implementing split-screen for the Xbox Series S version of the game. Larian Studios hopes to have an update for the release of an Xbox port by the end of 2023.

4A Games, developers of Metro series will be at Gamescom

4A Games will be attending Gamescom later this August. The official website lists the developers of the Metro series as an exhibitor in Hall 3.2 at Stand D051 C050. This brings attention because this might mean 4A Games has a new project to announce ahead of Gamescom opening. It was leaked earlier in the year from Insider Gaming that a Metro Exodus sequel was in a playable state. The report also said a reveal would happen this year with a release for the sequel in 2024. It was also shared 4A Games is collaborating with Saber Interactive on its future projects Gamescom: Opening Night Live opens the show of Gamescom that is hosted by Geoff Keighley. This is where game announcements are usually made if there will be any at the event. Another rumored announcement at the event in Germany is a new LEGO Harry Potter Game. 4A Games last released Metro Exodus on February 2019 and the franchise has been quiet over the last four years. Will a new Metro game get you hyped? Source: Insider Gaming