Microsoft has embarked on a new multiplatform direction for several of its Xbox games, and former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden believes that this new initiative could work in the company’s favor if handled correctly–much like it has for Sega. Layden believes that Microsoft can benefit from having a wider market to sell its games to as part of its new multiplatform strategy, but the downside to this is that it could possibly make it harder for the company to attract more people to its platform.

“Multiplatform is a strategy, particularly in a world where the cost of development is increasing dramatically,” Layden said to YouTube channel Kiwi Talks. “Multiplatform means widening your addressable market, as the marketing guys say. How do you create the fear of missing out, trying to do that by bringing everyone to your platform? Saying, ‘If you’re not here you’re missing out,’ but if it’s available on all platforms, that’s one of your marketing tactics. You can’t say it’s only a…

Nintendo historically holds Nintendo Direct briefings in February, and it seems that tradition will continue this year. Podcaster NateTheHate has reported that Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct event focused on games for the original Switch sometime next month.

He said this during the same podcast where he correctly predicted the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event would take place on January 16. Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe backed up this reporting (via VGC), saying a Nintendo Direct for Switch 1 games is coming in February.

As for what games Nintendo could highlight if it does indeed host a Nintendo Direct in February, that’s anyone’s guess, but some possibilities include Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, among other possibilities.

Beyond the OG Switch Nintendo Direct event supposedly on tap for February, Nintendo has confirmed a Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 is coming on April 2, 20…

Just over a year ago, the performers in SAG-AFTRA went on strike against the major Hollywood studios and streamers over a variety of issues including a lack of AI protections Come from malaysia online casino . Now, the actors are on strike again against video game studios whom they claim have refused to offer the same AI protections that SAG-AFTRA secured following last year’s strike.

“We’ve made deals with the studios and streamers,” said SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland during an interview with the Associated Press. “We’ve made deals without a strike with the major record labels and with countless other employers, which provide for informed consent and fair compensation for our members. And yet, for some reason, the video game companies refuse to do that and that’s what’s going to be their undoing.”

SAG-AFTRA members authorized a strike last week after negotiations between …

Alan Wake 2 is coming this October, adding another entry in the growing Remedy universe. The studio recently showed a new cinematic trailer at the PlayStation showcase, and now has followed up with our first look at gameplay during Summer Game Fest.

The gameplay demonstration confirmed Remedy isn’t messing around when it called this its first survival-horror game. With a slower, creepy pace, a camera closer to the character, and lengthier enemy encounters, it resembles something more like Resident Evil than the original Alan Wake. One of Alan Wake 2’s marquee new features is the new playable character, Saga Anderson Come from online casino bangladesh . Watch as she explores an abandoned general store in the woods near Cauldron Lake before taking on, well, a Taken. Then, after she narrowly escapes with her life, you’ll see some new investigative gameplay built around the FBI agent’s background.

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Best Buy is offering steep discounts on a variety of PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch games, including hits such as Deathloop, Dying Light 2, and more. It’s unclear how long the big price cuts will last, so we’d recommend looking at the catalog now and seeing if anything catches your eye.

If you’re yet to check out Halo Infinite, consider picking it up while it’s on sale Come from bangladesh online casino . Not only is it currently discounted to just $25 (down from $60), but you’ll also get a steelbook and an in-game weapon skin. A similar steelbook deal is available for Doom Eternal, too, with the game listed for just 15 bucks.

Dying Light 2 released earlier this year, and it’s already on sale for just $40. Given how massive Dying Light 2’s world is, you’re getting a lot of g…

Fire Emblem spent years in relative obscurity in the West, known mostly for the appearance of some swordfighters in Super Smash Bros. Melee. That changed in 2013 with the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening, the series’ first big breakout hit in North America. Since then the tactical RPG has become one of Nintendo’s most popular and critically-acclaimed series. The latest entry in the series, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, was named one of our Best Games of 2019. So needless to say, a new Fire Emblem is enough to get us very excited.

Fire Emblem Engage is that new game, a fresh entry in the long-running series that pays special homage to its own history. This game centers a major story and gameplay mechanic around summoning characters from past Fire Emblem games, letting us see some of our favorites or learn about characters from games that passed us by. Here’s everything we know about Fire Emblem Engage.

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Like many antholog…

The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Jyoti CNC Automation got subscribed 3.92 times on the second day of bidding on Wednesday. The IPO received bids for 6,87,09,015 shares against 1,75,39,681 shares on offer, as per NSE data.

The category for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) received 11.08 times subscription while the portion for non-institutional investors got subscribed 6.49 times. The quota for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) attracted 22 per cent subscription.

Jyoti CNC Automation on Monday raised Rs 448 crore from anchor investors. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 1,000 crore. The public issue, with a price band of Rs 315-331 per share, will conclude on Thursday.

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On Tuesday, the benchmark index opened with a gap up of around 98 points and fell nearly 122 points towards the closing. The Nifty ended 23 points lower, while the Sensex was down by 58 points. Among sectors, the Nifty Auto Index led the fall, with the Metal stocks performing well, trading positively. 

Media stocks witnessed significant profit booking in Tuesday’s session. Technically, the market is trading well above its support level of 22,600. The major resistance lies at 22,800 levels. Overall, the trend remains positive as we trade above the minor support mark of 22,700 as well.

Stock Recommendations:

MCX BUY | CMP: 3732.10 | TARGET: 3900.00 | SL: 3700.00

The stock has given a falling wedge breakout on its daily charts, indicating good signs of momentum and strength.

Market rally leads to higher regulatory fees for stock exchanges Is the world prepari…

India’s production of petroleum products rose 5.5% on year to 21.5 million tonne in September, according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. During the first half of the current financial year, production increased by 3.8% to 136.3 million tonne from 131.4 million tonne in the first half of FY23.

Of the total 21.5 million tonne produced, 21.2 million tonne came from refinery production and the remaining was from fractionator.

Among the petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) produced in the last month, the share of HSD (High Speed Diesel) was the highest at 41.6%, followed by MS (Motor Spirit) at 16.6% and Naphtha at 6.4%. Aviation Turbine Fuel constituted 6.0% of the total POL production and LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) was at 4.1%.

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