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Astro Bot has significantly widened the PS5 playerbase, according to Sony
The runaway success of Team ASOBI’s platformer Astro Bot has increased the number of families and younger users playing PS5, Sony reports.
Sony game sector sees 184% increase in operating profit thanks to improved PS5 profitability and increased sales of third-party games like Black Myth: Wukong
PS5 profitability, third party game sales and PS Plus subscriptions drove Sony’s game-related profits between July and September 2024.
Palworld tops PS5 download rankings in Japan
Pocketpair’s hit survival game Palworld was the most downloaded PS5 game in Japan in October following its launch on the 4th.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to get and swap to the Chainsaw
A guide on how to get the chainsaw in Silent Hill 2 New Game Plus and how to equip the chainsaw in Silent Hill 2 after certain cutscenes.
Square Enix reports profit increase in games sector driven by Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail
Square Enix highlights the Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail expansion as a contributor to increased operating income for the period from April to September 2024.
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Non-gaming news
Your Name producer faces 6 years in prison for child prostitution case involving over 100 victims
Your Name producer Koichiro Ito is facing a six-year prison sentence for violations of child pornography and chilld prostitution laws.
Indie games
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2 accessories by Genki were made based on leaks, not actual device, company representative confirms
Genki’s representative confirms that the company is not in possession of an authentic Nintendo Switch 2 or accurate information about it.
