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Unfortunately for those looking for reasons to jump into the PlayStation 5 ecosystem, another one of its upcoming exclusives has now been delayed. Announcing the delay over on Twitter, Bethesda and Tango Gameworks revealed that the release date for Ghostwire: Tokyo is now being pushed back to early 2022. “We want to get the game in your hands as soon as possible so you can experience the unforgettable version of a haunted Tokyo that we’ve been hard at work building,” the statement reads. “At the same time, we’re also focused on protecting the health of everyone at Tango. Our new release window will give us time to bring the world of Ghostwire to life as we’ve always envisioned it.” Little is known about the game itself for the time being, but it’s said to be a first-person a...

While it is a far cry from the sealed copy of Super Mario 64 that sold for $1.56 million USD, news has just arrived that someone paid $600 USD for a copy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Xbox 360. The game, which is approaching its 10 year anniversary, can still be found in a number of stores for roughly $30 USD, not to mention there are several versions for different consoles as well as a special edition. In the defense of the buyer, this particular copy from Heritage Auctions did receive a Wata grading of 9.2. In other gaming news, a sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda from 1987 sells for a record $870,000 USD. Read Full Article

Eight years after its last installment, Relic Entertainment and SEGA have finally announced Company of Heroes 3. Returning to World War II, the upcoming sequel will bring the fight over to the Mediterranean, giving fans a real-time strategy take on the Allied invasion of Italy following its occupation by Nazi Germany. As you’d expect, much of the gameplay retains its original style with control over infantry squads and tanks but there’ll also be new mechanics, such as the introduction of a pause button in the single-player campaign which allows players to stop mid-game and queue commands for any units under your control, similar to that of the Total War franchise, another IP owned by SEGA. For fans of the franchise, Company of Heroes 3 will arrive in late 2022. Stay tuned for mor...

Although ATLUS is still riding high from Persona 5, the video game developer shared that it is definitely looking to create Persona 6. According to reports, the confirmation was made via the recruitment page of ATLUS’ Japan office. The studio spoke to some of its team members in regards to the company’s direction, explaining that while the sixth entry in the Persona franchise is on the table, ATLUS wants it be significantly better than its predecessor. “Thanks to the large amount of support we received for Persona 5, we have gotten a sense of accomplishment. But we can’t stop there,” director Naoto Hiraoka wrote. “When we created Persona 4, there was pressure that it had to exceed Persona 3. Now, we will have to create a 6 which exceeds 5.” He added, “However, exceeding 5 will be difficult...

Arcadia — a new platform that bridges traditional athleticism and gaming with the limitless world of virtual reality — is gearing up to broadcast a competition series that exists completely inside its own futuristic, digital realm. “Arcadia is basically the world’s first stadium-size mixed reality arena where athletes get to replace avatars in these large-scale games where they’re free to run around and compete against each other in these super sports that only we’ve built,” said Chris Olimpo, co-founder and CEO fo Arcadia, in the company’s launch trailer. “We’re getting ready to broadcast these games to global audiences, and it’s going to be a spectacle unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s basically TRON, for real.” Mimicking the sleek, cutting-edge nature of the beloved sci-fi advent...

New V-Union ‘Pokémon’ Cards May Complicatedly Impact the Game V-Union cards are expected to allow players to create more powerful and bigger Pocket Monster cards. Jun 15, 2021 3,264 Hypes    Rare ‘Pokémon’ Card Signed by Tsunekazu Ishihara Sells for $250K USD The near-mint condition card is signed by the president of The Pokémon Company himself. Apr 28, 2021 4,428 Hypes    Tokyo ‘Pokémon’ Center Bamboozles Scalpers With Clever Tactic Used during the launch of the “Chilling Reign” trading card expansion release. Apr 26, 2021 51,410 Hypes    ‘Pokémon TCG’ Unveils Upcoming Sword & Shield – Chilling Reign Expansion Featuring Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres. Apr 1, 2021 17,331 Hypes ...

Los Angeles-based gaming chair specialist Vertagear has announced a unique collaboration with iconic crystal brand Swarovski. The base product is Vertagear’s award-winning PL4500 racing series chair. Unique features include HygennX Coffee Fiber Padding, Silver Lining Embroidery, upgradable RGB kits, 3D adjustable armrests, industrial-grade gas lift, and a solid steel frame able to support up to 180 KG. Swarovski elevates the chair, embroidering crystals on the Vertagear headrest logo, and in a diamond-shaped pattern on the backrest and seat. The end product exudes an elegant look while maintaining comfort and function. The special edition gaming chair comes with a 10-year warranty and will retail at $600 USD. The product is now available for pre-order on the Vertagear website. HygennX from...

LeBron James continues to make his mark across an array of industries. Recently, Forbes even reported that the athlete was on his way to becoming a billionaire by the end of 2021. His fame and ever-growing popularity have now sparked an even greater interest in his sports trading cards memorabilia. Goldin Auctions has recently sold a Pristine 10 condition 2003-04 Signature Edition “Inkredible Inkscriptions” LeBron James Signed Rookie Card. The signature was also given a virtually perfect rating. However, what makes this card even more special is that the athlete added an almost never-before-seen inscription next to his signature, writing “#1 Draft Pick”. Aside of the near-perfect signature quality and an out-of-ordinary phrase signed on the front, the card is also a limited-edition piece. ...