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The Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2021

December 21, 2021Kotaku

Hell-year 2021 is almost over. It’s been a terrible year for more reasons than I can count. Pondering all the bad, disappointing, or just plain sad news that transpired within the video game industry alone is enough to make you want to jump into bed, hide under the covers, and binge on TikTok, candy, and/or Animal Crossing until you pass out. But instead of running and hiding, let’s take a moment to look back at just how awful 2021 really was, examining some of the biggest disappointments, worst trends, and just plain not-great news this monster of a year threw…

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Peter Molyneux is making a blockchain-based business sim with NFTs

December 12, 2021VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Because some people just can’t resist a hot trend. Luminary game dev and purveyor of out-of-reach gaming ambitions Peter Molyneux announced his company 22 Cans’ next game, Legacy, will utilize the blockchain and have players buying NFTs in a business sim game environment. At this weekend’s event put on by Gala Games in Las Vegas, Galaverse, Molyneux detailed how crypto gaming impacted the development of Legacy, as he was approached by Gala Games to include the blockchain in the game,…

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The completely true and not made up superhero origin story of famous video game dudes

August 4, 2020VG247

Hideo Kojima recently revealed that he was stung by “at least ten bees all at once” before becoming a video game designer. This is the Japanese creator famous for the Metal Gear Solid series. It’s no coincidence that Metal Gear Solid 3 features a boss battle called The Pain: a man infected by a parasite that allows him to secrete a pheromone that controls insects, including – you guessed it – bees. What I’m saying is, Kojima is basically Spider-Man and being stung by “at least ten bees all at once” is his superhero origin story. That got me thinking,…

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