Week in Views E07 State of the Finnish games industry Squad Busters and App Store emulators

The PocketGamer.biz team discusses the latest news in the mobile games industry, covering topics like Squad Busters soft launch, Finnish games industry, and retro game emulators on the App Store. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast on various platforms and stay updated on industry trends. What do you think about the impact of soft launches [...]

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MSIs new fans go cable free but thats not even the best bit

MSI has introduced the new MPG EZ120 ARGB fan series, featuring a cable-free connection system and 33 individually addressable LEDs for an impressive lighting display. These fans offer a unique design and easy assembly with the use of Magnetic Connector Blocks. Priced at $119 for a triple pack, they provide good value for a high-quality [...]

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Avalanche Studios to enter collective bargaining agreement with Swedish labor unions

Avalanche Studios Group, developer of Just Cause 4, is set to enter a collective bargaining agreement with Swedish labor unions in Q2 2025. CEO Stefanía Halldórsdóttir emphasizes the importance of a careful and non-disruptive transition process. This decision follows over 100 employees unionizing six months prior. It’s interesting to see a gaming studio prioritize labor [...]

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Patch Quietly Fixes Confusing Wording On Its Final Boss Fight's Retry Menu

Square Enix released a patch for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, fixing a Platinum Trophy-breaking bug and rewording the final battle’s game over screen to prevent players from accidentally restarting the entire encounter. The community celebrated the change, praising the developer for listening to their feedback. How important do you think minor details like wording on [...]

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Smash Indie Hit Sequel Slay the Spire 2 Made with Godot

The sequel to popular indie game Slay the Spire will be using the Godot game engine after MegaCrit’s decision to migrate away from Unity due to changes in pricing. This move raises questions about the impact of engine changes on game development, as well as the potential for other developers to follow suit in response [...]

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Dead Space Franchise Is Officially On Hold at Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. has decided to put the Dead Space series on hold for the second time, despite the success of a critically acclaimed remake. The decision was made last spring after disappointing sales of the remake. This raises questions about the future of the franchise and the challenges of reviving a troubled gaming series. [...]

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Woman Leaves Yu-Gi-Oh Event Because It Smelled Horrible

A woman went viral on social media after leaving a Yu-Gi-Oh card game event due to the terrible smell of other players. This sparked a debate about hygiene at gaming events, leading to Konami updating their rules to address the issue. It’s interesting to see how something as simple as body odor can impact the [...]

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