In 2014, Sony announced WiLD, an open-world game by Rayman creator Michel Ancel. After years of development, the project was cancelled in 2021. Recently, former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida shared his vision of the reasons for this decision.
Dragon's Dogma 2 may not have achieved the same success as the Resident Evil or Monster Hunter series, but it still has something to boast about. According to the updated data on the Platinum Titles page, the number of copies sold as of 31 December 2024 reached 3.3 million.
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Microsoft started the year with a successful Developer_Direct presentation in January and is now preparing for another presentation, this time dedicated to indie games. The company has announced ID@Xbox Showcase, which will be broadcast in collaboration with IGN on 24 February.
Former PlayStation executive Sean Layden has suggested that Sony is unlikely to completely abandon the use of disc drives in the upcoming PlayStation 6. He noted that although digital sales are growing, physical media remains important for many users, especially in regions with weak internet connections.
Although the Sniper Elite games may not be among the biggest AAA titles, the Rebellion series of stealth shooters has consistently attracted a large following. The latest instalment, Sniper Elite: Resistance, seems to be off to a good start, especially in the UK, where it has seen good physical sales.
BMW has unveiled in Japan a unique X7 Nishiki Lounge concept designed to honour traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
After several days of announcements, iQOO has officially confirmed the launch date of its new Neo 10R smartphone. The device will be launched on 11 March in India. Its Amazon page has already revealed some details about the characteristics of the new device.
Capcom has updated data on the success of its Platinum titles as of 31 December 2024. Among other things, it became known that the total number of copies of Street Fighter 6 sold was 4.4 million, which means that about 1 million copies have been sold since September 2024.
Apple is opposed to the pornographic app Hot Tub, which was made available for iPhones in the EU via other app download platforms.
The Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems has presented a new SHARK-M UAV capable of conducting deep reconnaissance and acting as a signal repeater for attack drones.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the country's intention to double its defence budget and launch major projects, some of which will require joint European funding.
The Malaysian Air Force expects to significantly strengthen its fleet with the purchase of 30 F/A-18C/D fighters from Kuwait, which is gradually replacing them with the Eurofighter Typhoon.
US arms supplies to Ukraine were temporarily suspended after the change of administration in Washington, but resumed in early February.
China has announced the launch of an antitrust investigation against Google in response to US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 10% duty on Chinese goods. This was reported by the State Administration of China for Market Regulation.
