Topic: franchise expansion
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Little Nightmares 3 Release Date Revealed + Enhanced Edition
Little Nightmares 3 launches on October 10, with pre-orders offering early access to Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition and bonuses like the Dark Six Costumes Set The franchise is expanding with new media, including comics (Little Nightmares: Descent to Nowhere), a young adult ...
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Parasite's Cake: A Deeper Look at the Film's Symbolism
The Halo franchise is expanding its universe with new novels and anthologies for its 25th anniversary, including the horror story *Halo: Parasite’s Wake* and the direct sequel *Halo: Edge of Dawn*. New narratives explore deeper character development and lore, such as the Master Chief's reflection...
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TRON: Catalyst Review, A Bite-Sized Masterpiece of Ambition
TRON: Catalyst offers a deep, budget-friendly RPG-lite experience with streamlined mechanics and visual novel-inspired storytelling, ideal for quick play sessions on handheld or larger screens. The game excels in combat with dynamic disc-throwing and Light Cycle segments, alongside a light ...
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Cyberpunk 2077's Redemption Didn't Rewrite Gaming History
*Cyberpunk 2077*'s immense pre-launch hype, fueled by marketing and studio reputation, set expectations it spectacularly failed to meet at launch due to disastrous technical performance on consoles. The game's long recovery was driven by extensive patches and a pivotal boost from the *Edgerunners...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Trading Card Game Reveals Characters from Edgerunners
A new Cyberpunk 2077 trading card game is being developed by CD Projekt Red and the new studio WeirdCo, aiming to authentically translate the franchise's world and characters into a strategic tabletop experience. The collaboration emphasizes deep authenticity to the source material, with CDPR hea...
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Next Horizon Game Sparks PS5 Fan Fury as Mobile and PC MMO
Horizon Steel Frontiers is a new MMO from NCSoft that expands the Horizon universe to mobile and PC, featuring a post-apocalyptic setting, deep customization, and cooperative or competitive machine combat. The announcement has frustrated PlayStation fans as the game is not initially coming to PS5...
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Horizon MMO for Mobile and PC Sparks PS5 Fan Outrage
NCSoft has officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a massively multiplayer online game set in the Horizon universe, launching on PC and mobile but not currently planned for PS5. The game features a persistent online world where players create custom characters, engage in combat, and interac...
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Hogwarts Legacy Achieves a Rare Gaming Milestone
Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 40 million copies, making it one of the most commercially successful video games ever. The game's popularity led it to outsell Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III in North America in 2023, and its success has inspired plans for a sequel and similar fantasy projects. The...
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Mario Tennis Fever: Complete Character Roster
**Mario Tennis Fever** will be the largest entry in the series, featuring a final roster of 38 distinct characters for varied playstyles. The roster introduces new playable characters like Goomba, Nabbit, and Baby Wario, alongside many returning favorites. The game is set to launch exclusively fo...
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'Fallout Shelter' Reality TV Show in the Works
A reality competition series titled **Fallout Shelter**, based on the mobile game, is reportedly in development for Prime Video as a new, unscripted expansion of the *Fallout* franchise. The show would be set in iconic Vaults, featuring an Overseer managing resources and survival, with executive ...
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GOG Sold Back to Co-Founder for $25.2 Million, CD Projekt Insists on Stability
CD Projekt has sold its DRM-free storefront GOG back to co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25.2 million, allowing the studio to focus entirely on developing its upcoming RPGs. GOG will continue operating independently with its DRM-free philosophy, and a new agreement ensures future CD Projekt games ...
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Ubisoft Names New CCO in January 2026 Jobs Roundup
Major gaming companies like Ubisoft, Paramount, and Microsoft are appointing new executives in communications, games strategy, and governance to drive growth and transformation. Several studios, including Secret Mode, Frontier Developments, and Niantic, are expanding or refreshing their leadershi...
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