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Biomutant narrowly misses out on UK top spot
UK Charts. Week of May 29, 2021:
1. Spider-Man: Miles Morales
2. Biomutant
3. The Last Of Us Part 2
New Game Director appointed for Cyberpunk 2077
Gabriel Amatangelo has been named as the new Game Director for Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt.
U.S. game sales dip for the first time in 13 months
US chart, April 2021:
1. MLB: The Show 21
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
3. New Pokemon Snap
EA’s Ultimate Team modes generate 29% of business
Publisher Electronic Arts has filed its annual report showing that Ultimate Team modes generated more than $1.62 billion for the company.
Microsoft announces Xbox and Bethesda games showcase
Microsoft has clarified how it will combine its E3 2021 presentation with Bethesda’s now that it owns the parent company ZeniMax.
Sony says the PS5 console will break even in June 2021
The PlayStation 5 Standard Edition is set to break even in June 2021, according to a statement from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE).
Valve is reportedly making a handheld Steam PC
According to a recent report, Valve is looking to make another move into the gaming hardware market with a handheld Steam PC.
CD Projekt waiting for Sony’s approval on Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt has told the press that it’s waiting for Sony’s approval on bringing Cyberpunk 2077 back to the PlayStation Store.
Resident Evil Village tops UK chart again
UK Charts. Week of May 22, 2021:
1. Resident Evil Village
2. Miitopia
3. Mass Effect Legendary Edition
PS5 getting an exclusive Final Fantasy game
Rumors suggest that the PlayStation 5 is getting an exclusive Final Fantasy game as soon as next month.
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