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    News Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies at age 68

    https://www.gematsu.com/2024/03/dragon-ball-creator-akira-toriyama-dies-at-age-68 Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama died on March 1 due to an acute subdural hematoma, Toriyama’s Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo announced. In addition to the Dragon Ball series, Toriyama also created...
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    Discussion Happy new Year 2024 to IconEra!

    2023 was wild year for games releases. Can 2024 top this? We will see but it’s definitely going to be much joy for Asia friends with upcoming releases like: - Tekken 8 - Granblue Fantasy Relink - Eiyuuden Chronicles Hundred Heroes - Persona 3 Remake - Project Re Fantazio - Final Fantasy VII...
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    Xbox Microsoft Xbox Thread

    Hey Icon-Era members in this thread you can discuss everything around Xbox. Be it some news, Twitter posts or some impressions/opinions you have to share. It doesn’t matter if negative of positive, share your informations. @TubzGaming We are close to Microsoft completing their Acquisition of...
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    Discussion Update: Octopath Traveler II is not coming to Xbox Game Pass

    Xbox News updated the article: "We’ve removed the mention of Octopath Traveler II coming to Xbox Game Pass which was included in error. Octopath Traveler II will arrive on Xbox platforms in 2024."
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    News Former Director Of Business Square Enix Jacob Navok: “Let's be clear- I am not suggesting Xbox sales by themselves can radically change the numbers.”

    Former Director Of Business Square Enix Jacob Navok: "PlayStation has a huge line-up of titles. And many upcoming, highly anticipated first party titles. They are great titles, of which the FF series is now one of many high quality titles that Sony promotes." "This is why Kiryu's first...
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    News TakeTwo Q1/ FY 24 earnings

    Take Two Q1/FY24 Report Highlights: -Net Revenue $1.2 Billion Take Two Portfolio: -Grand Theft Auto Series Now At Over 405 Million Units, +5 Mill QoQ -Grand Theft Auto V Sold Over 185+ Million Units -Red Dead Redemption Series Now At Over 79 Million Units, +4 Mill QoQ -Red Dead Redemption...
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    Analysis Sony holds the keys to Call of Duty’s Future

    Sony could either maintain status quo or maybe put effort in abandoning Call of Duty off PlayStation platforms. The only change now is Sony won't be able to procure exclusive Call of Duty content in the future (not without parity on Xbox, at least), and CoD's success becomes Xbox's success...
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    News Sony’s Hiroki Totoki: “Prioritising Intellectual Property”

    Sony President, CFO & COO Hiroki Totoki: "We will continue to make strategic investments going forward, prioritising intellectual property."
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    News Multiple industry insiders claim that Sony was holding back with the PlayStation Showcase following a mixed response to the event.

    Multiple industry insiders have reported that Sony was holding back with the latest edition of its PlayStation Showcase. Their claims emerged online following a mixed response to the event which saw the gameplay reveal of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, but was criticized for otherwise lacking in...
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    News Square Enix Financial Results - May 12, 2023

    Net income: -6% Operating Profit: -25.2% “Sales did not reach the level of the previous year despite the release of multiple new titles” There was also more talk of blockchain. But good news is they plan to bolster quality & focus on AAA titles! “Consider Merger & Acquisitions, creating new...
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    Xbox What will happen with Xbox, if EU also blocks the acquisition of Activision Blizzard?

    So what do you think if the deal fells trough in 22th May, because Activision Blizzard pretty likely to redraw from this deal and receive the $3B? Maybe they could attempt at a later date to acquire a smaller publisher with probably Ubisoft or either Embracer Group. Xbox will be shutdown as a...
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    News Activision CEO Bobby Kotick says Sony’s ‘disappointing behaviour’ won’t damage their long-term relationship

    Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has claimed Sony’s bid to thwart the Call of Duty maker’s sale to Microsoft won’t be held against the PlayStation maker in the long-term. In an email sent to Activision employees on Tuesday, Kotick provided an update on the status of the $69 billion deal in...
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    Discussion The General Gaming-Industry [Thread]

    Hello there, I wanted to create a thread where you can post updates about any games on any platform, without being required to make every time a new thread. You can share your thoughts to announcements, discuss interviews related to the gaming industry, inform about updates for game releases...
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    News FTC administrative law judge orders Microsoft to comply with specific document requests from Complaint Counsel.

    FTC administrative law judge orders Activision and Microsoft to comply with specific document requests from Complaint Counsel. Complaint Counsel said it was having trouble getting docs from MSFT and ATVI. Then counsel asked the judge to weigh in. Microsoft and Activision object to the...
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    News According to an IGN report: Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony won't be part of E3 2023

    IGN has heard from multiple knowledgeable sources that Xbox, Sony, and Nintendo won't be part of E3 2023 or have a presence on the Los Angeles Convention Center showfloor. This information comes on the heels of Xbox's announcement last week that it would be returning to Los Angeles for its...
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    News This weeks Famitsu Hardware Sales - calendar week 04 2023

    Switch sold 51.5k, down from 74.6k • PS5 sold 42.1k, down from 44.1k • PS4 sold 2.5k, up from 1k • XBS sold 945 units, down from 1k
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    News Phil Spencer says game companies must turn away from dividing players and creators

    “Today, as creators, as leaders, as world builders, our greatest responsibility is to inspire and invite joy,” Spencer said. “ “Halo, God of War, Vampire Survivors, Peppa Pig – big games, small games, mobile games indie games – each one is designed to deliver an infusion of joy in the midst...
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    News Microsoft set to lay off thousands of employees tomorrow

    Microsoft’s latest job cuts are expected to be significantly larger than the 1 percent in 2022. Microsoft is preparing to announce job cuts tomorrow. Sky News reports that thousands of roles will be cut, with the software giant said to be looking at cutting around 5 percent of its workforce...
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    Discussion Sony & Honda Joint-Venture for a new E-Car Brand

    Hello there car enthusiasts! Sony announced in CES 2020 their e-car prototype “Vision S”. They wanted to demonstrate their knowledge for digital entertainment systems and technologies such as sensors. Now one year later they formed a Joint Venture with Honda. The Company Sony Honda Mobility...