• Epic Games will launch its mobile digital store on iOS and Android in 2024, as announced during the State of Unreal presentation held on March 20.
• The terms of cooperation for developers in the mobile Epic Games Store will mirror those on the PC platform, with authors and publishers receiving an 88% revenue share, while Epic Games retains a 12% cut.
• This move will make the Epic Games Store the world's first multi-platform gaming store accessible on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. Epic Games will provide more details about the mobile version of the EGS at a later date, but the announcement suggests it will be available worldwide.
• In 2023, the number of Epic Games Store users on PC surpassed 270 million, while the total number of cross-platform Epic accounts reached a staggering 804 million.

• To play the mobile version of Hades, users will need an iPhone or iPad running iOS version 16 or higher, along with a standard Netflix subscription.
• The game is accessible through the Netflix mobile app, or it can be downloaded separately from the App Store. However, if you choose the latter option, you'll need to input your Netflix account details after installation.
• Players can enjoy the mobile version using either touch controls or a Bluetooth-connected gamepad.
• Supergiant Games currently has no plans to release an Android version of Hades. The developers mentioned that it took them over a year to port the game to iOS.
• As for Hades II, it is slated for an early access release in the second quarter of 2024.

Resident Alien surpassed my initial expectations by far! It follows the story of an extraterrestrial, portrayed by Alan Tudyk, who crashes into a quaint Colorado town and and assumes the identity of the local doctor. Originally tasked with annihilating humanity, his perspective shifts as he becomes more acquainted with the townsfolk. I think Alan Tudyk embodies the role flawlessly, leading a predominantly lesser-known cast who all deliver stellar performances, elevating themselves in the process. I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed it. This TV series seamlessly blends uproarious comedy with poignant moments, leaving viewers thoroughly engrossed. Before you realize it, you'll find yourself hooked on the show's charm. Intrigued by the high ratings and rave reviews, I decided to give it a chance - and I'm immensely grateful that I did. It's a unique and uproariously funny show where almost every episode ends with some special, warm, catchphrase.

I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10.

• Monopoly Go! is a mobile game that launched in early 2023 and has amassed over two billion dollars in revenue since then. With over 100 million registered users and 10 million daily players, it has become a significant success.
• In an interview with journalist Steven Totilo, Scopely studio head Javier Ferreira disclosed that the team invested nearly $500 million in promoting the game. This amount does not cover the development costs, which Ferreira mentioned amounted to about seven years in total.
• To put this expenditure into perspective, it exceeds the total budget of Cyberpunk 2077, which amounted to $440 million, covering both development and advertising for the main game and subsequent story-driven add-on, Phantom Liberty.
• Furthermore, it surpasses the production budgets of Sony's notable games. For instance, The Last of Us Part II incurred development costs of $220 million, while Marvel's Spider-Man 2 had an estimated cost of around $300 million, excluding advertising expenses.
• According to Scopely, Monopoly Go! currently generates approximately $200 million in revenue each month.

They really wiped 99 percent of the discussion

• The initial details regarding the LEGO set inspired by Dungeons & Dragons surfaced online on March 16, with the official announcement following a few days later.
• The company plans to launch this set in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the original board game. Based on a fan concept that emerged victorious in a contest on the Ideas platform in 2022, the construction kit will feature six character figures and 3,745 parts. These components will enable builders to create a dragon, a bear-like creature called a co-bear, a beholder, a coeurl, a tavern, a castle, the dungeon beneath them, and a small garden.
• Priced at $360, the set will be available for purchase on April 1 exclusively for Insiders members, with the general public gaining access three days later.
• Additionally, LEGO plans to unveil a special collection of miniatures featuring various D&D characters by the end of 2024.

I'm probably not the biggest fan by collectors standards, I only have 10 vinyl figures, but I really like them and always keep them in their original packaging. Do you like Funko Pop figures?

• In 2023, a teacher from the United States, known as AnonymousCerealBowl on Reddit, initiated a high school course on video games within the context of literature. His students engage with selected titles, analyze them, and complete assignments such as writing essays.
• By June 2023, AnonymousCerealBowl expressed satisfaction with the inaugural year of the class. With the aid of several grants, he procured 20 Xbox Series S units, 3 Nintendo Switch units, and 2 PS5 units, along with a year-long Game Pass subscription, facilitating students' access to various games.
• As subsequent semesters progressed, the number of consoles increased, with the teacher personally purchasing additional units to ensure ample availability. The class size in the first year expanded to 32 students.

• AnonymousCerealBowl mentioned that certain studios provided copies of games for the entire class. Notably, he received Xbox versions of The Stanley Parable by Crows Crows Crows and Hades by Supergiant.
• In mid-March, the teacher disclosed that his students had begun studying the Red Dead Redemption series by Rockstar Games, following a successful vote. To enhance their engagement, he devised specialized booklets containing assignments.
• These booklets prompt students to record the moral decisions made by their characters throughout the gameplay and subsequently respond to related questions. AnonymousCerealBowl also shared samples of the assignment booklets on Reddit, seeking input from users on additional assignments for future use.

I'm still trying to find time to go to the movies because I hear the sequel is really good. What do you think?

Personally, I remember Home Alone 2: Lost in New York the most, I don't know why, maybe because it was the only game I couldn't get past level 3. Anyway, it was the game that pissed me off the most, but I will never forget it.

• Wishfully Studios has revealed the release date for Planet of Lana on PS4, PS5, and Switch. The adventure game will hit Sony and Nintendo consoles on April 16, 2024.
• To mark the occasion, the developers of Planet of Lana have unveiled a trailer showcasing several picturesque locations and excerpts from game reviews.
• Set in a world recovering from a mysterious catastrophe, Planet of Lana follows the journey of Lana, a girl, and her companion-beast, Mui, as they embark on an adventure through a planet inhabited by robots and monsters.
• Originally launched on May 23, 2023, for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, Planet of Lana has been available on Game Pass since its release.

I heard that the first part is pretty good, I wanted to buy it 4 years ago, but I changed my mind because the story is very short. Now the game is 3$, I think I might try it before the sequel comes out.

• Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe spoke with Bloomberg about the studio's current status following the unexpected success of Palworld. Here are the key points:
• Palworld was developed at a cost of less than one billion yen, approximately $6.7 million. Mizobe mentioned that the game has brought in "excessive profits" for the relatively small studio, which employs just 55 people. Their estimated revenue is in the "tens of billions of yen."
• Despite Palworld's success, Pocketpair has no plans for aggressive expansion. The studio aims to maintain its small size and concentrate on producing AA titles. Mizobe expressed that blockbuster games are not the focus for his team.
• The developers are considering porting Palworld to other platforms, as it's currently available on PC and Xbox.
• Pocketpair is open to partnerships or mergers with other companies, but Mizobe is content with the studio's independent status for now. There have been no discussions about a potential acquisition by Microsoft.
• Mizobe emphasized the importance of multiplayer in gaming, stating that users derive the most enjoyment when playing with friends. He finds it odd for a game to lack multiplayer functionality in today's gaming landscape.

Despite a decline in online play over time, Palworld's audience has exceeded 25 million since its release, and the developers remain unworried about this trend.

According to the latest insider details, NVIDIA's upcoming flagship card is set to boast 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM clocked at 28 Gbps, along with a 384-bit bus delivering a bandwidth of 1536 GB/s.

The fresh insights, disclosed by leaker @kopite7kimi, highlight the advancement in speed from 21 Gbps in the RTX 4090 to 28 Gbps with the introduction of GDDR7 in NVIDIA's new top-tier offering, based on the Blackwell architecture. It's worth noting that this new DRAM standard has the potential to surpass this threshold, scaling up to 64 Gbit. Regarding the bus, recent rumors indicate a shift towards 384-bits, deviating from the initially speculated 512-bits.

• Tower Five studio and publisher Microids have unveiled a trailer for Empire of the Ants, a photorealistic strategy game in development for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. The trailer showcases gameplay footage, featuring exploration of various locations, epic battles with rival insects, and encounters with a formidable spider, poised as one of the most formidable adversaries.
• In Empire of the Ants, players assume the role of the ant savior, tasked with guiding and reconstructing their colony, defending it against adversaries, and expanding their territories. This requires expanding the anthill, forging alliances with forest inhabitants, and strategizing battle tactics.
• The game's creators have integrated escalating difficulty levels, which can be customized by players. The progression is also influenced by the time of day and season, altering the forest environment.
• Empire of the Ants draws inspiration from Bernard Werber's novel "Ants," with Microids having previously released a real-time strategy game based on it in 2000, now available on the GOG digital store.
• The release of Empire of the Ants is slated for 2024, with its page already accessible on Steam and the PS Store.

• Several specialized publications reported that Marvel has parted ways with Beau DeMayo, one of the screenwriters for "Moon Knight" and the creator of "X-Men '97".
• According to media reports, the company terminated DeMayo's contract in early March. He had already penned the storyline for the second season of the animated series about the mutant team and had discussions with management regarding ideas for the third season.
• Initially, DeMayo was expected to attend the first screening of the show in Hollywood on March 13, but he will no longer be present at the event.

• The cast and crew affiliated with the corporation have been informed of DeMayo's departure, and both his team email and personal Instagram account have been deactivated.
• The reasons behind Marvel's decision to part ways with DeMayo remain undisclosed. The Hollywood Reporter remarked that the unexpected absence of one of the company's key creatives at the premiere of his own project appears quite unusual.

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