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A surprising update on the future of Shenmue III

In a significant development for fans of the legendary Shenmue series, YsNet has officially transferred the publishing rights of Shenmue III to ININ Games. This move comes as part of a deepening collaboration between the two companies, following their previous partnership on Air Twister.

ININ Games, known for its commitment to celebrating beloved titles and bringing them to new platforms, is excited to shepherd Shenmue III into its next phase. This transfer coincides with two momentous milestones: the 25th anniversary of the Shenmue series and the 5th anniversary of Shenmue III. Since its debut, Shenmue has captivated fans worldwide with its groundbreaking storytelling, immersive open-world gameplay, and its legacy as a pioneer in video game history.

We at ININ Games are honored to carry the Shenmue torch forward during such a significant moment in the series’ history,” said an ININ Games representative. “As we reflect on two decades of innovation and passion, we remain dedicated to preserving and sharing the journey of Ryo Hazuki with both long-time fans and newcomers1. With this transfer, the story of Shenmue is far from over. We have exciting plans to celebrate these anniversaries, ensuring that this beloved series continues to thrive and inspire.

YsNet, founded by innovative game creator Yu Suzuki in 2008 after his career at SEGA, announced the Shenmue III project on Kickstarter in 2015, which led to two Guinness World Records, including the fastest $1 million pledged for a crowdfunded game. Shenmue III was released in 2019 for fans all over the world.

With this new partnership, fans can look forward to more exciting announcements and updates as ININ Games and YsNet work together to honor the legacy of Shenmue and bring it to even more players around the world.

Games, Gaming, News, Nintendo

Pokémon TCG Pocket fires up their Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak Event

Pokémon TCG Pocket has launched its first-ever Mass Outbreak Event, and it’s all about Fire-type Pokémon! Running from November 22 to November 28, 2024, this event offers players a chance to collect rare Fire-type cards through Wonder Picks.

During the event, Fire-type Pokémon cards will appear in both Rare and Bonus Wonder Picks. Some of the cards you might find include Arcanine EX, Charizard, and Moltres. To participate, players will need to use Wonder Stamina for Rare Picks, while Bonus Picks are free and offer a chance to snag some valuable cards without spending stamina.

In addition to the card collection, there are special missions to complete, which reward players with Wonder Hourglasses and other items. Completing these missions can help you gather more cards and enhance your collection.

Don’t miss out on the limited-time Arcanine EX Circles Flair (Battle: Yellow), which can be obtained by exchanging three Arcanine EX cards and 720 Shinedust. This flair is a great way to show off your collection in battles!

Games, Gaming, News, PC

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: The Ultimate Remaster Hits Steam This Winter

Sega has announced an exciting remaster of the classic fighting game, Virtua Fighter 5, now titled Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.! This remaster is set to launch on Steam this winter, bringing the legendary fighting series to PC for the first time.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is based on the PlayStation 4 version, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, and includes several enhancements. Players can expect rollback netcode support, gorgeous 4K visuals, and updated character models, stages, and cinematics. The game will support up to 60 frames per second, providing a smooth and visually stunning experience.

The remaster will feature all the beloved game modes, including Arcade, Rank Match, Training, and Versus. Additionally, players can create custom online tournaments and leagues with up to 16 players, making it perfect for competitive play. With 19 playable characters, each with unique fighting styles, there’s plenty of variety and customization options to keep the battles fresh and exciting.

Games, Gaming, News, Nintendo

Donkey Kong Land Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online!

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have a new treat to enjoy as Donkey Kong Land is now available on the subscription service! This classic Game Boy title, originally released in 1995, brings the beloved side-scrolling adventure of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong to the Nintendo Switch.

Donkey Kong Land offers a condensed version of the gameplay found in the SNES classic Donkey Kong Country, with unique level designs and boss fights. Players will team up with Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong to defeat King K. Rool and collect bananas scattered across Donkey Kong Island.

This addition to the Nintendo Switch Online library is part of Nintendo’s ongoing effort to bring nostalgic titles to modern platforms. Fans of the Donkey Kong series can look forward to even more content, as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is set to launch on the Switch in January 2025.

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Don’t expect a PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077 at least soon

Apparently, neither V and Johnny Silverhand got the memo that Sony was going to launch a mid-gen upgrade for Playstation now known as PS5 Pro, and with the technical appealing that Sony wants to sell to developers, many believes that Cyberpunk 2077 could be a good example on the new graphical peaks consol speaking.

But it will not be the case at least in the short term.

In a recent announcement, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that there are no plans to release a PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077. This news comes as a disappointment to many fans who were hoping for enhanced performance and visuals on Sony’s latest console.

The studio shared the update via a tweet, stating simply, “We currently have no plans for PS5 Pro patch.” While the game runs well on the PS5, many fans were optimistic about the potential improvements a PS5 Pro patch could bring.

CD Projekt Red is currently focusing on other projects, including the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and The Witcher 4. These projects are likely taking precedence over further updates to the original game.

Despite the lack of a PS5 Pro patch, Cyberpunk 2077 remains a visually stunning and engaging experience on the PS5, and it’s also available on PC and Xbox Series S/X. The game’s Phantom Liberty expansion continues to offer new content and adventures across all platforms.

While it’s a letdown for PS5 Pro owners, the future looks bright for fans of CD Projekt Red’s games with exciting new titles on the horizon.

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The Game Awards 2024 Nominees announced

It is once again that year were gamers unite to see the equivalent of the Grammy and Oscar for the gaming industry and recognizing the best from December 2023 through November 2024, and yes, I am talking about The Game Awards.

The Game Awards 2024 is just around the corner, and the nominations are in! This year’s show promises to be a thrilling celebration of the best games released in 2024. With a diverse range of titles vying for top honors, it’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive years yet.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the most hotly contested categories and their nominees:

Game of the Year

  • Astro Bot
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio  

Best Narrative

  • Astro Bot
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Best Performance

  • Ashley Johnson (Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree)
  • Ayaka Asai (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)
  • Callum Keith Rennie (Metaphor: ReFantazio)
  • Ella Freya (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
  • Jason Isaacs (Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree)
  • Yuri Lowenthal (Metaphor: ReFantazio)

Best Music/Sound Design

  • Astro Bot
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
  • Silent Hill 2

Best Art Direction

  • Astro Bot
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
  • Silent Hill 2

Innovation in Accessibility

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
  • The Last of Us Part I
  • Dragon Age: Veilguard

These are just a few of the many exciting categories and nominees for The Game Awards 2024. Be sure to check out the full list of nominees on the official website and cast your vote for your favorites.

The Game Awards 2024 will be broadcast live on December 12th, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s show and get ready for a night of epic gaming celebrations!

By the way, I made my voting as part of this week’ s YouTube Gaming Channel content and let me know in the comments if you agree, disagree or your thoughts.

Games, Gaming, News

Think you know everything about the not-so-public details of Half-Life 2?

Another legendary frasnchi9se that celebrates their rounds to the sun is Half-Life 2, which has already reached 20 years since it was originally launched and Valve decided to give us some never seen before perspectives and details.

Above, you can see the Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary documentary which of course, follows the development of the 2004 PC game and features interviews with the majority of the game’s development team.

One important (and sad for many) aspect of the documentary is, that shown off development footage of the cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode 3.

Half-Life 2 is a 2004 first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve Corporation. It was published for Windows on Valve’s digital distribution service, Steam.

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The Warcraft 30th anniversary brings more games with remastered treatment

This month was the 30th anniversary of Warcraft as one of the biggest franchises of Blizzard Entertainment and while there was an expectation that we might be seeing a proper 4th game (not counting World of Warcraft), Blizzard has other plans.

With this, Blizzard announced Warcraft I & II: Remastered or the massive update for both Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and its expansion, Beyond the Dark Portal, released as a stand-alone game.

Expect mastered graphics, updated UI, and modern controls, with both games retaining their original stories and in the case of Warcraft II, it will include both classic and remastered graphics modes, along with the online PvP multiplayer.

And of course, Warcraft III: Reforged

Warcraft 3: Reforged Patch 2.0, which “overhauls the environments and lighting and revamps the user interface”, according to Chan. “In addition, we are uprising all classic Warcraft 3 assets to HD.”

All three titles are available as part of the Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest, which is priced at $39.99.

As for World of Warcraft

Blizzard has announced plans to add player housing to World of Warcraft in its next expansion, Midnight.

Blizzard announced plans to launch World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria Classic in the summer of 2025 too.

Editorial, Gaming, Video

Ending my gaming live streaming hiatus

Hello, my muñaños gamers, never say never!

I guess it was just a matter of time if some of you had already figured out the teases that I had been publishing on my social media channels for a while. But I am officially ending my self-imposed gaming live streaming hiatus & I will be simulcasting on both Trovo and YouTube, with maybe occasionally a third stream with Zap Stream powered by the Nostr protocol (experimenting), beginning somewhere between April and May 2024.

But first, I want to test the waters on monday, 03/25/2024, before committing to an official date and schedule.

I will discuss whether my Tekken 8 Winter Clash 2024 tournament performance was good, bad, or average (no Zap streaming here).

With that being said, if things move positively, Trovo will be my main channel for exclusive streaming, like special events, by request (depending on who asks), intra-promoted, etc.

Why Trovo? Well, considering the self-implosion of Twitch and the somewhat predictable end of the honeymoon phase that half of the Internet had with Kick, and my love/hate relationship with YouTube, I want and need to do something different than what everybody else is doing, avoiding the cursed bandwagons.

And honestly, this is not my first venture with Trovo. Back in 2021, Trovo was one of my four simulcasting channels along with Twitch, Facebook Gaming, and YouTube. I thought it was a good decision to delete my presence on Trovo mid-2022, so I have a pretty good idea of how the experiment could go, whether it’s good, average, or bad.

Also, I noticed since 2021 that I made some awareness from Trovo. Despite not being a regular, I am followed by them on X, and I hope that this could mean a new business partnership in the near future. But of course, I am not daydreaming and will not be frustrated if nothing happens.

As for the YouTube channel, I think that I will keep on-demand long-form content on gaming commentary/podcast, Shorts on gaming quickies, random things, and gameplay exclusive to live streaming. But I will be pausing the podcast (not a long-term hiatus) as I plan a better schedule that could mean less frequency but more context-filled episodes, especially if I am still a one-man band.

Like always, family and self-wellbeing always come first, no negotiation.

GG!

  • Trovo -> https://trovo.live/GeeZusGG
  • YouTube Gaming -> https://www.youtube.com/@GeeZusGG
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Gaming 3-Way Dance: Epic Games, Apple and Google | Podcast

In the past few weeks, we’ve seen a legal battle between Epic Games and Google that can shock Google Play Store and Services at its core if Google is unable to actually appeal. All this after Epic Games also faced Apple on a trial of its own with big repercussions if things stay as ordered.