🎮️ Gamers Sue Ubisoft

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Here’s everything you need to know this week in the world of gaming.

LATEST NEWS

👺 21 years later, an obscure Disney game is selling out online after the internet found out it's basically Silent Hill and Resident Evil for kids.

🐉 The Nintendo Palworld lawsuit hasn't stopped the survival hit from debuting at the top of Japan's PS5 charts.

🔝 Being a PC gamer means having access to nearly every game ever released on the platform, stretching back decades. Rock Paper Shotgun have released their top 100 essential PC games for 2024.

🏦 Two Californian gamers are suing Ubisoft in a proposed class action lawsuit over the developer and publisher’s recent shutdown of racing game The Crew.

🇦🇺 Online Gaming Platforms And YouTube Will Also Seemingly Be Banned For Aussies Under 16, Including the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.

 🤯 Epic, now primarily known for Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, has given permission for two of the most significant video games ever made, Unreal and Unreal Tournament, to be freely accessed via the Internet Archive.

🧱 Tetris Forever is the real story of Tetris - and it’s fascinating.

🤣 Scalpers have already started to admit defeat when it comes to trying to sell the PS5 Pro for an inflated price. The new console launched this week but is still readily available at most major retailers. That has led to scalpers selling the Pro for a loss on eBay and other resale sites.

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Is It Good?

Eurogamer just reviewed the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket App, According to their review, it’s not just good; it’s downright addictive. They’re not alone, myself and fans included have been addicted since its release.

Released by Creatures Inc. and DeNa, this mobile version of the TCG has captured every spare moment, from boiling kettles to sneaky “just-one-more” rounds during work breaks.

Available now on iOS and Android, Pokémon TCG Pocket strikes a surprising balance between its loot box mechanics and genuine fun. Despite initial concerns about how it might lean on compulsive spending tactics, Eurogamer notes it holds up remarkably well as a rewarding experience.

Fans can look forward to even more updates, teased recently by the developers on the game’s official Twitter. Promised features include new booster packs and trading. Before year’s end, players can expect more packs, building on Mewtwo, Charizard, and Pikachu sets. https://x.com/PokemonTCGP/status/1856819952713453683

Meanwhile, trading—long hinted at but greyed out—will debut in January, initially limited to select cards with plans to expand. Overall, it’s been a refreshing experience.

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