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An empire built block by block When Microsoft shelled out$2.5 billion to buyMinecraftback in 2014, everyone knew why the price was so steep.Minecraftis one of the most popular video games on the planet, a block-building machine that absolutely prints money. We have new context as to exactly how successful it has been — all in a relatively short time, too. As part ofMinecraft‘s 10-year anniversary celebration, Microsoft has confirmed it’s sitting at 176 million lifetime sales....

New teaser video released FRACT OSCwill be releasing next month and while we don’t know exactly when it will be available for purchase just yet, we do know that the game will be playable on the show floor at PAX East, April 11-13, as part of the Indie Megabooth. Along with the announcement came the above teaser, showing new environments and more musical elements. It’s been a curiosity for a long time now, and I’m very interested to see how the final product has turned out....

After further inspection of the Switch 2 teaser trailer released Thursday, analysts, such as Good Vibes Gaming, have noticed that the nextMario Kartcould have 24-player multiplayer.Gameplay of the highly anticipated sequel was shown during the teaser trailer. Next Mario Kart 24 player multiplayer confirmed? YouTube analysts, such asGood Vibes Gaming, have paused the gameplay reveal of the nextMario Kartand have noticed there are 24 spaces on the starting line. 11 characters are shown in the teaser, but 13 more slots are left open, leading to speculation of a bigger number of racers per match....

Nintendo has a lot to crow about lately. Despite the worldalready knowingthat the company has done bloody good last month, the platform holder has also issued a press release to show off a combined 1.04million sales of DSi and DS Lites units through the month of April, with the DSi outselling its predeccessor almost four systems to one. “Nintendo sold more than 827,000 Nintendo DSi systems in April and an additional 215,000 Nintendo DS Lite systems, for a combined total of more than 1....

But the game can have two Links if you use an amiibo Those rumors that because the E3 lanyard had two pictures of Link, that there would be both a male and female version of the characterin the newZelda? It turns out they weren’t true. According to GameSpot, who spoke to producer Eiji Aonuma, there isn’t going to be a female Link at all. There was a “discussion” about having Zelda star, but it was decided against because it would have broke the timeline somehow — posing the question “what is Link going to do?...

One of those games Here’s a game I noticed while looking for criticisms of my peers onNeoGAF,Nothing You Have Done Deserves Such Praise. You canplay it right nowif you want to. It’s one of “those” games. “NYHDDSPis an art/poetry/adventuring vgame, a playland for exploring our ever-present desire for constant and over-blown compliments,” reads the description. “Our lives (digital and breathing) are filled with unearned praise, we are built to adore exploding trophies for fifth place....

No Obductions here The crowd-funded spiritual successor toMyst,Obduction, will be heading to PS4 on August 29. The game will include PSVR support for people who actually own the device, though it might not be ready for launch. There isn’t any mention of PS4 Pro support, but I would imagine the VR component will include some use of the upgraded console’s power. If you pre-order the game through thePlayStation storeright now, you can nab yourself some exclusive avatars and a theme for your console....

Blaston off A developer who previously signed on to participate in Facebook’s testing of ads inside Oculus Quest apps is now backing off its initial plans. Resolution Games says it won’t test ads inside its gameBlaston. Last week, Facebook announced that it would begintesting ads within the Oculus Questover the coming weeks, starting withBlastonand two other unnamed apps. It led to a review bombing ofBlastonfollowing the announcement, asnoted by UploadVR, and now developer Resolution Games is saying it’s heard the feedback....

Two more classics from the archives, Dood NIS America has announced a release date for the localized edition of its second compendiumPrinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2. The retro twofer will launch on PC and Nintendo Switch in the west this May. This double pack includes two cult action-RPGs, featuring the colorful characters, wild creatures, and melodramatic anime action that is a trademark of the NIS catalog. The first title isMakai Kingdom: Reclaimed and Rebound, a revamped edition of 2005 PlayStation 2 releaseMakai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome....

This franchise is so weird First Bloodwas not a movie meant to have four sequels. The original Rambo movie was more of a character study with a heavy focus on PTSD, America after the war, and a striking performance from Stallone. Then the rest of the movies happened and back in 2008 it all led tothis. And now, after ten years of development hell, it looks like where it will finally lead to is… a western?...

And out of beta Legends of Runeterrais gunning for a few popular card games’ thronesand I have to say, I’m really enjoying it. Riot Games has really opened up their portfolio this past year, delving intothe Auto Chess genre, shooters and even card games.Runeterrais the latter feather in Riot’s cap, as it’s poised to fully release very soon after a lengthy open beta period. How soon? Like, April 30 soon according to the new below cinematic trailer....

The Bridges Christmas Special Officially,Death Stranding‘s update 1.08 brings “various performance improvements” to the game, but dig slightly deeper, and you’ll notice something different. Something festive. Santa hats are popping up! As spotted by redditorashtinfay, some of the members of the Bridges extended family have begun showing their holiday spirit. Not every character is in the mood– I made a delivery to a Grinch in a late-game area who wasn’t wearing a Santa hat– but if you make the rounds, you’re sure to see someone....

English-speaking players will finally get a chance to rock the dragon Dragon Ball Onlineshut down its last set of servers in October of last year, but fans are trying their best to relaunch it asDragon Ball Online: Revelations. In addition to English the game is also being translated to several other languages. The developers have been in constant contact with their following and have released several sneak-peek type videos, as well as hosting several “ask me anything” type threads on their forums....