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Blizzard gives Nintendo permission to add “whatever character” from Overwatch to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Blogger

Jeff Kaplan, vice president at Blizzard Entertainment and lead director of Overwatch, is giving Nintendo permission to add "whatever character" from Overwatch to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In a recent interview with IGN, Kaplan said: "To the Smash Brothers team, whatever character you want, we love them all. They’re all our babies, you can have … Continue reading Blizzard gives Nintendo permission to add “whatever character” from Overwatch to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

How cloud saves work on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online service

Posted on September 6, 2018August 26, 2018 by Blogger

Uploading saves to the cloud requires a subscription to Nintendo Switch's paid online service. By utilizing the Nintendo Switch's online service, save files will be automatically uploaded to the cloud, allowing for progress to be backed up and also transferred onto other devices. In a recent interview with GameSpot, Blizzard Entertainment employees explained how this … Continue reading How cloud saves work on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online service

Blizzard wants Diablo to be a playable guest character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 by Blogger

The folks at Game Informer got a chance to sit down with Blizzard senior producer Pete Stilwell, who was asked to share which character he'd like to see as a guest character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. "Personally, yeah, I'd love to have Diablo," Stilwell said. "That to me is the immediate one. Then if … Continue reading Blizzard wants Diablo to be a playable guest character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Top 10 public companies by game revenues include Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Apple, Tencent and more

Posted on May 21, 2018May 10, 2018 by Blogger

Newzoo recently released its report on the top 25 public game companies from 2017, showing continued growth from the usual suspects over the last year as the gaming industry consolidates further into a handful of companies. The top 25 companies accounted for 77 percent of the total global games market, earning a combined $94.1 billion … Continue reading Top 10 public companies by game revenues include Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Apple, Tencent and more

Pokémon GO wins mobile game of the year at the 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards

Posted on March 20, 2017March 19, 2017 by Blogger

SXSW Gaming Conference and Festival has announced the winners for the 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards, sponsored by IGN and Imaginary Forces. The winners in 23 different categories were revealed during the fourth annual Gaming Awards ceremony, which was hosted by WWE Superstar Xavier Woods and popular gaming broadcaster OMGitsfirefoxx. Award winner highlights include Mobile Game … Continue reading Pokémon GO wins mobile game of the year at the 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards