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The Elder Scrolls 6 Promises To Have Huge Engine Overhaul

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Only a few hours have passed since the breaking news that Microsoft acquired Bethesda Studios and Zenimax Media, but news about The Elder Scrolls 6 has already made its way to the gaming community.

Based on the information we have, it appears that the next-gen consoles will allow the game to have astounding graphics, promising that the upcoming title will be awe-inspiring.

The announcement that Microsoft acquired Bethesda truly shook the gaming community. This means that many games are now under Microsoft, including titles such as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, and more.

This is a great turn of events for the Xbox fans, but a lot of PlayStation gamers are quite worried about the future of their gaming experience.

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In a recent statement made on Bethesda’s website, head of Bethesda Todd Howard discussed how their partnership with Xbox in the past completely changed the way their games were developed.

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That being said, Microsoft said that they will respect the exclusive deals that Bethesda has for some of their games. In other words, games like Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo won’t be affected by this Microsoft takeover. However, the Xbox Series X and S will still be supported for many other titles in Bethesda’s roster, and this includes The Elder Scrolls.

For one thing, having an all-new The Elder Scrolls game means that fans will finally stop playing the game in crazy yet creative ways. Also, it isn’t a secret that Bethesda has continuously used the same engine for The Elder Scrolls, so it’s definitely about time that the franchise gets an upgrade.

Although understandably, reusing the same engine over and over again for games gives the developers an easier time and it definitely saves time as well. However, the fact that there’s a next-gen console looming in the distance makes it the best time to try out something new.

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In his statement, Howard also mentioned that basically, being acquired by Microsoft was a good thing because this has given Bethesda access to technology that will help the developers greatly improve many aspects of their games.

He describes Microsoft’s technology to have “generational leaps” not only in the graphics department but in CPU and data streaming as well. He goes on to say that these new systems have led them to their “largest engine overhaul since Oblivion,” which means that these powerful new technologies will be powering The Elder Scrolls 6.

There are so many possibilities for Bethesda right now, especially now that they’ve been acquired by Microsoft. Naturally, many fans have been wondering about Fallout as well, specifically a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas.

Obisidian teased fans by saying that a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas could be possible, especially now that it is able to work in close proximity with Microsoft. However, nothing is guaranteed just yet and there are no further details mentioned.

On another note, sequels to games such as Prey, Dishonored, and many more will be able to benefit from the Xbox Series technology. After all, anything is possible if two renowned companies work together.

BlizzCon Will Be Hosted Online This February 2021

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At the beginning of the year, many video game conferences and conventions had to either be canceled or changed into online events due to the sudden onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic.

Similarly due to COVID-19 which had everyone under quarantine, Blizzard Entertainment had no choice but to cancel 2020’s BlizzCon too. In order to catch up with the times, Blizzard has decided to host the next BlizzCon remotely next year, even dubbing it as BlizzCon Online or BlizzConline for short.

This year has not been kind to fans who enjoy going to physical conventions, since COVID-19 suddenly struck, forcing many physical gatherings and events to make the necessary changes of either cancelling or going remote.

The same thing happened to PAX West and PAX Australia this year, which later became known as PAX Online. It appears that Blizzard followed suit since it was originally supposed to open in November, but now it will take place online on February 19th and 20th.

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Of course, there will definitely be noticeable changes in how BlizzCon will be organized, mostly because it will take place online this time. However, there’s no need to worry because it will still have the same key activities and exhibits that any regular BlizzCon will have.

For one thing, BlizzCon Online will be hosting the March of the Murlocs, although this will be done on a virtual scale wherein fans get the chance to submit their very own Murloc photos or footage.

On a related note, they’ll also be having a cosplay exhibition which is open to both humans and pets. You just have to send in photos or videos of you or your pet cosplaying an original character from one of Blizzard’s games.

The deadline for submission for these events is on January 4, 2021, and the submissions will be showcased during the online show. More information regarding these two events can be found on the BlizzCon website.

BlizzCon Online attendees can also expect the developer showcase, which will announce Blizzard’s upcoming video games. We expect this to include Overwatch 2, Diablo 4, as well as progress updates regarding Diablo Immortal.

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Shadowlands, the most recent World of Warcraft expansion, will be released by that time, but fans may get news and updates about patches. There’s also the Community Showcase, which is an event for artists, digital storytellers, and other similarly-skilled individuals to show off their unique talents and skills to the Blizzard community.

Even though Blizzard Entertainment has already announced BlizzCon Online, there is still an air of uncertainty surrounding the event. After all, the fans and even the developer itself weren’t sure if BlizzCon would happen at all, given that we’re still experiencing an awful pandemic.

Blizzard has yet to announce further details about the event, such as how fans can attend the virtual event, or how they will be hosting it to begin with. However, just like before, it’s highly likely that they’ll make use of digital passes for BlizzCon Online.

It’s clear to see that Blizzard is still doing their best to provide the BlizzCon experience to fans despite the global crisis. We appreciate that.

Valorant Patch 1.08 Leak Shows Possible Mobile Version

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Valorant is a first-person shooter that was created by Riot Games with one goal in mind: to make it the best game it could possibly be for the PC. However, it’s popularity greatly spiked, and gamers from all over the world flocked to Future Earth to either be attackers or defenders.

As a result, its potential to be ported to mobile devices and other platforms was noticed. So far, Riot has been amazing when it comes to responding to the Valorant community’s requests.

For instance, the addition of Spike Rush and Deathmatch, as well as the fact that they balanced Agents and made some adjustments to the Competitive ranks. We can definitely see that Valorant’s developers are in it for the long-term.

Riot Games has definitely been shaping the game around its consumers, which has surely created a loyal fanbase that will want to keep returning to Future Earth. That being said, a huge portion of the market is still missing out on this adrenaline-pumping title, namely the mobile gamers.

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Although, based on the rumors and leaks we’ve heard of lately, mobile players may be able to join PC players in Future Earth at some point in the, well, future. For one thing, Valorant’s Game Director Joe Ziegler once said that Riot Games is considering the idea of porting the game to mobile.

There have been no updates made regarding the possibility of a mobile version since then. However, a Valorant player and YouTuber known as SkillCapped reported that a new string of code has shown up in the game files after the 1.08 patch.

According to him, the new string of code alludes to the ability of a player to do an action by tapping on the right-hand side of a screen. Obviously, this is a feature that’s only available on devices that have touch screens, such as iOS and Android devices.

Although this is just a small albeit unofficial update, it gives mobile gamers high hopes that Riot might be currently developing Valorant’s potential mobile UI and slowly including it in the game’s updates as they go live.

Also, as SkillCapped mentioned, if Riot is possibly working on a mobile release for Valorant, then it’s also very possible that they’ll port the game to consoles as well.

Although they did mention before that they have a specialized team that assesses the possibility of having an Xbox and/or PlayStation version, there is nothing concrete yet.

Like always when it comes to leaks, the datamined report should be taken with a grain of salt – at least until Riot officially makes an announcement on their progress or if they’re working on it at all.

In case you missed it, once update 1.09 gets released, this will allow players the ability to purchase specific variants of a weapon’s skin. With this update, you will be able to transform your weapon of choice into something colorful – you can even add visual effects.

For more relevant Valorant news, you can also check out our other new articles here.

Xbox Design Lab is Temporarily Shut Down

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Xbox Design Lab is one of Microsoft’s gimmicks wherein you have full control over the customization of your Xbox One controllers. There is a wide variety of options to choose from, including all kinds of color combinations.

Personalization doesn’t have to end there, though. You can also customize the controllers’ individual parts, including the bumpers, body, buttons, and the sticks. There are over 40 different colors to choose from for each part, and based on just how creative you are, you can create billions of combinations for your signature controller.

This sounds like a very fun time, right? Unfortunately, Microsoft will be shutting down Xbox Design Lab temporarily. From October 14, 2020 to sometime in 2021, the service will not be available.

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At the moment, Xbox Design Lab only offers customization for Xbox One controllers, but we’re assuming that this temporary shutdown was done to prepare for offering customized Xbox Series X controllers.

This temporary shutdown is definitely unfortunate, especially since we don’t exactly know when the service will be made available again. However, if our assumptions are correct, this does give Microsoft ample time to extend the personalization options to Xbox Series X controllers.

The controllers for this latest console may look quite similar to Xbox One controllers, but it’s supposed to have noticeable and functional improvements and differences. For instance, the Xbox Series X controllers will have the following:

  • rounded triggers;
  • a dot pattern on the bumpers and triggers;
  • a new d-pad design; and
  • carefully-sculpted grips.

The last point will allow for a wider range of hand sizes. Without a doubt, these functional adjustments will improve note only the comfortability, but overall gameplay as well.

However, the improvements will most likely pose as an obstacle for Xbox Design Lab, as it will definitely be difficult for them to provide the most customization options possible for the new designs.

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On the bright side, Xbox Series X will be able to support the controllers made for the Xbox One. This means that if you have already made and purchased a customized Xbox Design Labs controller, you will still be able to use it on the new console if you do plan on upgrading.

Even though the Xbox Series X controller will have great functionality improvements along with improved latency, Xbox One controllers customized from Xbox Design Labs will undoubtedly be less expensive than the potential price range for customizing Series X controllers.

The Xbox Series X and Series S will officially be released to the gaming world on November 10, only a few months from now. What’s more, preorders for the upcoming consoles will take place on September 22.

This means that you still have enough time to customize your very own Xbox One controller to use on the new console when it gets launched. On the other hand, if you want to customize an Xbox Series X controller, you will probably have to wait a couple of months after the console’s release before Xbox Design Lab opens their services again.

For now, we don’t really know if the temporary shutdown truly means that Microsoft will be adding customization options for the new console’s controllers, and only time will tell.

Xbox Design Lab is still available until October 14, though, so customize your controller now while you still can.

Microsoft To Change Their Water Consumption Practices For The Better

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As we all know, Microsoft is one of the world’s tech giants. Thanks to its Microsoft OS, Office Suite, hardware, and Xbox gaming, the company most definitely has a thumbprint on the entertainment and technology industry.

Seeing as they’re such a big company, it kind of makes sense that they would want to lessen their carbon footprint. In fact, Microsoft president Brad Smith recently announced in a statement that the company plans to “replenish more water than it consumes by 2030.”

Microsoft is a company that’s constantly expanding. Exhibit A: it recently acquired Zenimax Media and Bethesda Studios. As such, Microsoft wants to start combating the water crisis around the world. In order to do so, it plans to extremely reduce the amount of water it uses all while carrying out a replenishment strategy.

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In today’s statement, Smith referenced The World Bank, saying that if things keep going the way they are right now, the availability of water could be reduced by 66% by 2050.

Over the past year, Microsoft has done a great job becoming a “carbon negative, zero waste company.” Vowing to become more water positive by 2030 is only one of the many pledges they have made in order to make the planet a better place.

What does it mean exactly to be “water positive by 2030?” Smith elaborates that this means they will be replenishing more water than they use. For one thing, Microsoft will be investing in projects like getting rid of asphalt surfaces as well as wetland restoration.

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Smith goes on to say that they will be focusing on “roughly 40 highly stressed basins” where Microsoft has operations. That being said, they’re not just focusing on water usage, though, they’re also concerned with water accessibility.

As such, they will also be working with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in order to ensure that over 1.5 million people will have convenient access to clean drinking and sanitation water.

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However, for this goal, they’ll be focusing more on just seven countries. With the help of Water.org, a leading global nonprofit organization that’s focused on underserved communities, Microsoft will be helping the people of Brazil, India, Indonesia and Mexico. Although they plan on expanding their work to China, Malaysia and South Africa.

Among the many plans Microsoft has set includes the education of their customers regarding water-related risks caused by climate change. They will make use of technologies and AI, such as the Azure IoT Central government app templates, in order to greatly improve not only water efficiency but water quality as well.

It won’t be easy getting ahead of the world’s water crisis and it will definitely require the cooperation of many people, if not everyone. However, what Microsoft is trying to do is very much appreciated.

This just goes to show that even though they’re a huge company, they still haven’t forgotten the importance of caring for the environment and the planet as a whole.

We should definitely use their movement as an inspiration and make changes to our personal water consumption practices, as well.

Former Developers of Indivisible, Skullgirls Launch New Studio

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Back in August, multiple employees from Lab Zero Games – the developer of Skullgirls and Indivisible – resigned from the studio after an internal investigation took place, revealing an alleged pattern of inappropriate behavior from their lead designer Mike Zaimont.

During that time, Zaimont had assumed control of the studio. After that unfortunate event, Zaimont proceeded to lay off everyone else that hadn’t quit yet.

In a good turn of events, though, the former developers from Lab Zero Games announced that they have launched a new “cooperatively structured independent game studio” called Future Club.

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In a press release posted to their website today, senior animator Jonathan Kim explains that even though they are highly inspired by classic games of the past, they named the studio “Future Club” because they don’t want to keep looking back – they want to think of the future, too.

Future Club aims to create games that will be “remembered long after their time,” inspiring not only kids but adults as well. Not only that, but the games that the studio has in mind will have beautifully-handcrafted art along with 2D traditional animation.

They want the gameplay to be engaging and responsive, with worlds that players won’t forget.

Future Club also explained the importance of their co-op structure, which is when employees use products in order to benefit the members instead of making earnings for investors.

Designer Earl Gertwagen goes on to say that this kind of structure allows the studio to take advantage of game design’s collaborative nature.

screenshot-pvplive-net-2020-09-22-09_43_53Future Club’s CEO and producer Francesca Esquenazi also agreed with Gertwagen. Not only will the company be able to benefit from having a co-op structure, but Esquenazi also states that this kind of model cements the values of the studio wherein teams are “greater than the sum of its parts.”

Based on the press release, we can definitely see that Future Club is doing their best to avoid the kind of trouble they previously encountered in Lab Zero Games. Aside from the co-op structure, they’ll also be setting up a conflict resolution system.

This will help the employees raise and address any concerns and issues that may come up as they grow as a studio. Also, each and every employee will be heard in Future Club, no matter how important the offending person is to the studio.

As we can see, egalitarianism is a big thing in Future Club, so naturally they were asked if this kind of mindset will also be implemented to monetary compensation. Esquenazi told Kotaku that every employee in Future Club, no matter the position, will equally own the studio.

However, at the moment, they are still trying to work out a payment structure that will not only benefit the studio but the workers as well. There’s still no news yet if they will be following the footsteps of another famous co-op studio, Dead Cells, wherein they pay everyone the same wages, or if they will be doing another similar model.

Future Club hasn’t announced whether or not they’re working on any games right now, but we’re definitely excited to see what they produce in the future.

K-pop Stars BTS to Launch New Music Video in Fortnite

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BTS, the Korean pop group that has been steadily topping the charts recently, is going to debut a brand-new music video in Fortnite. This is a pretty surprising collaboration, but Epic Games announced it on Monday via a video posted on Twitter featuring the band.

Who is BTS?

It’s highly unlikely that you don’t know who BTS is, but just incase you live in an alternate reality where they’re not Kpop legends, we’ll give you a brief overview.

BTS, otherwise known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member Korean boy band that’s so renowned right now that they’re actually the best-selling artist in K-pop history. The band was formed in 2010 and later debuted by 2013.

BTS has performed their music in multiple venues at this point, including Wembley Stadium, the Rose Bowl, the Grammys, many late night shows, and more.

Their hit single “Dynamite” was released in August 2020, which is actually their first song recorded in English. An A-side and B-side music video for “Dynamite” was already released, so this Fortnite music video will focus on their choreography.

When will BTS release the new video on Fortnite?

The new choreography video for “Dynamite” will debut on Friday, September 25. The music video will be released at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, 5 p.m. Pacific Time, so don’t forget to mark your calendars.

How do I watch it?

BTS will be debuting the music video in Fortnite’s Party Royale mode. This is basically the social hub in the game, a place where players won’t be carrying weapons, It’s a fun, relaxing area where you can just chat, play, or watch the many concerts that Epic Games has featured throughout the years.

Some of the artists previously featured in Fortnite include Diplo, Young Thug, Anderson .Paak, and more. But anyway, going back to BTS…

If you haven’t played Fortnight before, you’ll need to download the game first. You can do so from different storefronts, either from the Epic Game Store, your PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch. If you’re a PC user, you can simply head on over to this link and click on the download button on the upper-right corner.

After the game has successfully downloaded and you’ve made an account, the next thing you’ll want to do is enter the Party Royale mode. It’s simple: just click on the “Change” button, which you can find on the right side of the main menu.

Then, choose Party Royale mode and hit play.

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Once you’re on the Party Royale island, you need to head on over to the main stage. You will find it highlighted on the image below:

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It’s highly recommended that you attend a few minutes early because during events where there is most likely going to be high traffic, you can expect a lot of Fortnite players trying to get in.

This means that the queue will probably take awhile. On the bright side, Epic Games has a knack for ensuring that everyone gets in, but it’s definitely better to just be safe by arriving early.

If you’re just getting into the game all thanks to this talented band, there are so many things you can do in Fortnite besides shooting players. For instance, you can try out the creative mode, which showcases impressive user-created maps.

Microsoft acquires ZeniMax Media and Bethesda for $7.5B

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Microsoft’s Xbox team has considerably increased its list of game development studios last Monday, revealing that the company has bought ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion. The entertainment company owns various top-class gaming studios including Bethesda Softworks – the creator of the popular Fallout RPG series and The Elder Scrolls fantasy adventure franchise. Zenimax also owns id Software which became popular because of its Rage, Doom, and Wolfenstein shooting game series.

This move from Microsoft increases the number of in-house Xbox game development studios to 23, up from the previous 15, which gives it access to some of the gaming industry’s most famous franchises. Microsoft will run Bethesda as its own division, with its leadership and structure untouched.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed in a statement:

“As a proven game developer and publisher, Bethesda has seen success across every category of games, and together, we will further our ambition to empower the more than three billion gamers worldwide.”

The two companies fixed the deal as an extension of an already tight partnership that has existed for decades. Zenimax CEO Robert Altman assured that their upcoming games will get better and that it’s the fans that will benefit more with Microsoft’s acquisition of the company.

Microsoft’s acquisition comes just weeks before the launch of their next-gen consoles this November 2020. The $300 Xbox Series S and $500 Xbox Series X are both incredible powerhouses that promise fans sharper graphics and better gaming experiences compared to their ancestors.

Microsoft’s next-gen consoles will be clashing against Sony’s $400 PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and $500 PlayStation Standard Edition which is also coming out a week after Microsoft’s next-gen console launch.

Microsoft’s acquisition came after its failed attempt at getting Tiktok – a China-based social media app that has gained over 2 billion downloads worldwide and over 100 million users just in the United States. Microsoft spent at least a whole month bargaining to buy some shares of the app in a desperate struggle to please national security concerns raised by President Donald Trump who was threatening to ban Tiktok from apps stores all over the United States if it wasn’t purchased by an American company.

For Microsoft, its largest ever video game-related purchase isn’t just about growing its roster of gaming studios. By buying a reputable company with a series of popular games throughout the past decades, Microsoft is focusing on Halo and Forza as its marquee games.

It also cushions Microsoft from problems of having to delay its most awaited launch game, Halo Infinite, which was supposed to release this holiday 2020 but has been delayed to 2021 thus leaving its next-gen consoles without a key launch game to compete against the PlayStation 5’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Microsoft Executive Vice President of Gaming Phil Spencer stated that “Content is just the incredible ingredient to our platform that we continue to invest in.” He also added that Bethesda’s huge library of popular games will be added to Microsoft’s Xbox Games Pass service, which has recently achieved more than 15 million subscribers.

Pokemon Go: How to Catch Reshiram

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Pokemon Go always has a rotating set of various featured Pokemon so players consistently have a reason to come back to the game. This article explains how players can find and eventually catch the Legendary Pokemon Reshiram.

There are tons of unique Pokemon that players can encounter in Pokemon Go. The kinds and numbers are consistently changing as new in-game events introduce new Pokemon while others get removed from the lineup. With each brand new update, players can track down the most powerful Pokemon from the franchise and either brawl with them in Raid Battles or add them to their expanding collection.

One of the rarest Pokemon in the game is the Legendary Pokemon Reshiram. Reshiram is a part of the Gen V Pokemon and was the featured monster for Pokemon Black. The Pokemon has a Dragon/Fire typing which makes it an incredibly strong Pokemon and probably the best of that generation.

Reshiram wasn’t available in Pokemon Go until earlier this year via the Five-Star Raid Battles and a lot of players might still not have caught this awesome Pokemon. Below is a detailed guide on how to find and catch the legendary beast.

Reshiram is one of the rare Pokemons in the game and that means players will not be able to plainly encounter it in the wild. To find a Reshiram, players must engage in Five-Star Raid Battles. However, the Pokemon is so rare that it doesn’t always appear during these battles which mean players will need to wait until the Pokemon is featured in the Raid Battle.

After making sure that Reshiram is in the Raid Battle, players must make sure that they have a Raid Pass on hand. This item can be gained via buying it from the store or by visiting PokeStops. Once a Raid Pass is acquired, players can now fight Reshiram.

Reshiram is a difficult Pokemon to fight since it can dish out both Dragon and Flying attacks. Using Steel-type Pokemon against Reshiram is a bad idea which will likely result in a loss. Instead, a player’s best bet to defeat this beast is by bringing Ground or Fairy-type Pokemon. Ground-type Pokemon only deal decent damage but these monsters usually have high defense stats.

On the other hand, Fairy-types are one of the weaknesses of Reshiram and are capable of dealing massive damage to it. Reshiram has strong fast moves including Dragon Breath and Fire Fang while his charge moves are usually Crunch, Stone Edge, and Draco Meteor.

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Once players have brought Reshiram down, they will be provided with a particular number of Premier Balls depending on how they performed in the fight. Players will only be able to catch Reshiram using these exclusive Pokeballs, so they must make sure that each ball counts.

In related news, as part of a collaboration with Paris Fashion Week, Niantic is adding exclusive items in order for players to play dress up. A Longchamp backpack will be available in the in-game store beginning October 2 at 11 AM ET.

Pokemon Developer Game Freak Changes Name to “Game Maniac”

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Reports say that the Pokemon game developer has altered its company name into “Game Maniac” in China and has already undergone trademarks.

Game Freak will always be close to fans of the Pokemon franchise they will always have that nostalgic moment remembering the times they open up their consoles and see the developer’s logo while their favorite game loads up.

However, reports have emerged that the Japanese game developer has changed its name to “Game Maniac” in China. The change was noticed by hobbyist translator sirena who posted a tweet translating a phonetic message.

The translator said that she noticed the change in Chinese and revealed that the second portion of the company’s name now translates to “maniac” rather than “freak”. The translator further explained that this new name sounds more local to Chinese natives while still maintaining the same vibe as its previous name.

China has always spelled the ”freak” in Game Freak phonetically but the new name has been altered to something that makes more sense in the native dialect. Supporters of the gaming developer raised their concerns over the name change, saying that the new company name doesn’t sound as amazing as its ancestor.

However, another Twitter user explained that while the word “freak” is acceptable to western players, in Chinese, the word can be taken more literally. There are still no official announcements from Game Freak addressing the name change, but translators claim that Game Maniac is a better fit for Chinese speakers.

Beginning its video game career as a self-published magazine, Game Freak invaded the gaming world in the 1980s thanks to Ken Sugimori and Satoshi Tajiri. The two were then later joined by Junichi Masuda which propelled them to begin their own video game development studio using the same name.

Game Freak then released its first game called Quinty – a puzzle game launched as Mendel Palace for the Nintendo Entertainment System – before the monster arrived. The gaming company’s most successful franchise is still Pokemon – short for Pocket Monsters – which until today is one of the most popular game series the world has ever known.

Game Freak transferred into a new building in Tokyo last January which is shared by Hal Laboratory, 1-Up Studio, and Nintendo.  The game developers are apparently continuing their Gear Project initiative which inspires Game Freak employees to provide original ideas during today’s challenging times. The Gear Project aims to promote originality within the gaming industry and improve the experience of being a game creator.

As a matter of fact, Game Freak is busy preparing for the second DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield called the Crown Tundra. To prepare players for the upcoming DLC, the developers are consistently giving out free items in the game as well as new weekly events where anyone could catch strong battle-worthy Pokemon. In addition to these events, Pokemon Go is also preparing its players as the game is officially joining the Paris Fashion Week event as a joint promotion with certain fashion companies.

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