The Game Awards 2024 nominees announced. Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have 7 nominations each. Sony has 16, followed by Square Enix and Xbox with 12 each. 27 awards up for grabs. Voting till Dec 11. Awards show on Dec 12. Nominated games in various categories like Game of the Year, etc. Baldur's Gate 3 was 2023's big winner with 6 awards. Alan Wake 2 won 3.

Over 20,000 shoppers gave a perfect five-star rating to a Switch favorite. It's an iconic adventure game for collection. Lighthearted and easy to play when unwinding. Price has fluctuated but is steady. One gamer said it's great for exploring and being creative, with no better game than Tears of the Kingdom.

Ubisoft is having a bad year. It cancelled a Splinter Cell movie in development since 2012. Producer Basil Iwanyk said the script and budget were issues. Many other Ubisoft multimedia projects are in the works but in mystery. Only The Division movie seems to be making progress. Ubisoft's movie adaptations have had mixed results, and it's unclear about some projects. Splinter Cell's cancellation isn't surprising as the company faces game business issues.

Silent Hill 2 Remake players on PS5 Pro demand Konami address technical issues. Despite social media comments, no fix word yet. Eurogamer reviewed. Players share poor PS5 Pro experiences, calling for patches. The game has sold 1m copies since October launch. A reddit user found a hidden message.

Ratatan, the spiritual successor of Patapon, gets a new trailer. It will be released on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC. Crowdfunded earlier this year, it hit a high goal. A PC beta is planned for next year's second half. Patapon is a 2007 PSP rhythm game with sequels and remasters. It features cute characters and four-player battles.

World of Warcraft, the iconic MMORPG, is approaching its 20th anniversary. Blizzard, the game's developer, acknowledges that while a complete reboot may be considered in the distant future, their current focus is on continuously updating and improving the existing game to serve their growing player base. The game has undergone significant changes over the years, with the developers constantly rebuilding and replacing core systems to keep up with modern standards. The introduction of World of Warcraft Classic serves as a testament to the game's evolution, providing players with the option to experience the original version. Blizzard's priority is to keep expanding and enhancing the game to meet the needs of the modern audience.

The article discusses the growing size of mobile apps, which has outpaced the increase in smartphone storage capacity. Productivity apps, social media platforms, video games, and communication apps have all seen significant growth in their file sizes over the past decade. Productivity apps like Asana and Trello have expanded by 1000%, while video games have seen a 4344% increase in storage demands. Social media apps like Facebook and Instagram have also grown dramatically, with file sizes increasing by 650% and 550%, respectively. Despite the rise in average smartphone storage capacity, many users still struggle with limited storage due to the enormous size of modern apps.

The Game Awards nominees are around the corner on November 18. A new rule allows DLCs for Game of the Year. Previously, there was a Best DLC category at Spike Video Game Awards but it was discontinued. Now, remakes and remasters are eligible. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree may be eligible due to this rule, potentially affecting other games' chances. The awards will livestream on December 12 and voting opens after nomination announcement.

The article provides a detailed overview of the New York Times' Strands puzzle, a word search game that challenges players to find a group of words with a common theme and a special "spangram" word that connects the theme words. The article explains how to play the game, including the use of hints and the need to be on the lookout for synonyms, homophones, and other surprises. It then provides the hints, spangram, and answers for the November 17th Strands puzzle, which revolves around the theme of landmarks. The summary highlights the key information about the game and the specific puzzle covered in the article.

In a Sydney classroom, year 5 students play a video game teaching cyber safety. The game, Dodgy or Not?, is updated in real time. Students vote on message authenticity. Educator Stacey Edmonds designed it with students. They learn to spot deepfakes and potential online hazards. Cyber safety education is crucial as scammers become more sophisticated, and students share their experiences. Australia loses billions to cybercrime each year.

"The Rise of the Golden Idol is a sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. It's a point-and-click murder mystery game set in the 1970s. The clever system involves clicking to collect words and using them to solve puzzles. There are more layers with recurring characters and chapters. The game has tough puzzles but an improved hint system. It can be grotesque but is compelling. With 20 cases and 4 DLC packs coming, it's available on multiple platforms."

Supervive aims to be a 1000-hour game. It enters open beta on Steam this week. It combines MOBA and battle royale elements. Play solo or with friends. Hunters have unique abilities and fall into 5 categories. There's a 4v4 arena mode. Open beta starts Nov. 20 and is free-to-play with in-game purchases. Different from other battle royales with its top-down view and unique combat.