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Vertical Slice 107: CD Ransom RED

Published 15/02/2021

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Vertical Slice 107: CD Ransom RED

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Οι εκδότες μπαίνουν στην εποχή «ο νέος έχει bugs, αλλά ο παλιός είναι αλλιώς», η CD Projekt κάνει συλλογή πονοκεφάλων και η Warner είχε τη φαεινή ιδέα να κατοχυρώσει σύστημα gameplay.

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Electronic Arts to Acquire Glu Mobile, Creating a New Global Leader in the Largest and Fastest Growing Gaming Segment
Electronic Arts Buys Glu Mobile, Maker of ‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’
EA’s Andrew Wilson talks about the Glu acquisition
Bandai Namco reports rising profits amid restructure
Call of Duty drives record year for Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard financial call – Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 to skip 2021, new “remastered content” planned
Call of Duty Warzone’s free to play model to become the norm for other Activision Blizzard franchises
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla leads Ubisoft’s biggest quarter ever
Nintendo discusses Switch growth plans as console enters “middle of its lifecycle”
NBA 2K, GTA, catalog titles drive Take-Two’s holiday quarter
CD Projekt Slides as Ransomware Hack May Delay Cyberpunk Fix
Cyberpunk 2077 studio’s hacked data has reportedly been sold
Warner Bros secures patent for the Nemesis System from Shadow of Mordor

Vertical Slice 106: Ο Randy Pitchford σάς συγχαίρει για την επανεκλογή του

Published 08/02/2021

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Vertical Slice 106: Ο Randy Pitchford σάς συγχαίρει για την επανεκλογή του

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Όλη η βιομηχανία δηλώνει αύξηση οικονομικών μεγεθών για το τελευταίο τρίμηνο του 2020 αλλά το ζουμί είναι στις σκόρπιες δηλώσεις και τις λεπτομέρειες. Επιπλέον, ξέμεινε από ζουμί το Google Stadia, ενώ ο Thomas Mahler της Moon Studios μάζεψε τόσο που στο τέλος έσκασε.

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EMBRACER GROUP MERGES WITH THE GEARBOX ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND FORM A SEVENTH OPERATING GROUP
EMBRACER GROUP ACQUIRES ASPYR MEDIA
EMBRACER GROUP TO MERGE WITH EASYBRAIN FORMING EIGHTH OPERATING GROUP
Pitchford says Embracer is “like a rocket booster” for Gearbox’s ambitions
Switch worldwide sales top 79.87 million, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity tops 2.84 million in the west
Nintendo Switch sales overtake 3DS as Nintendo raises forecasts again
Hyrule Warriors drives record Q3 for Koei Tecmo
Sony says semiconductor shortage makes increased PS5 production difficult
EA posts record-breaking bookings driven by Ultimate Team, Apex Legends
EA sees “huge potential” in racing following Codemasters acquisition
EA “very, very confident” about BioWare’s future despite key departures
Codemasters shareholders approve EA’s $1.2bn acquisition
Star Wars has made $3bn for EA
Square Enix sales up year-on-year, despite games losses
Focusing on Stadia’s future as a platform, and winding down SG&E
Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Studios, Changing Business Focus
Xbox On Twitter
Lady Dimitrescu on DeviantArt
Ori director criticises developers for overhyping games with “lies and deception”

cmdOS 109: Χ(ρ)ώμα

Published 04/02/2021

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cmdOS 109: Χ(ρ)ώμα

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111,4 δισεκατομμύρια δολάρια σε 3 μήνες. Αυτά.

Apple Lands ‘CODA’ For $25M Record Setting WW Deal; First Major Virtual 2021 Sundance Film Festival Sale
Apple TV+ orders “WeCrashed,” new limited series starring Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG Award winners Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto
Stillwater — Mind, Music & Movement | Apple TV+
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry — Official Trailer #2 | Apple TV+
Populous Run
Apple Reports First Quarter Results
Apple Weathers the Storm to Shatter Records in Q1 2021
Apple Saw Largest Number of iPhone Upgraders Ever in Q1 2021
Apple Takes Top Spot in Global Smartphones Market With Record 82 Million iPhone Shipments in Q4 2020
Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.2 With Bug Fixes for Bluetooth, External Displays, iCloud Drive, and More
iOS 14 Features New ‘BlastDoor’ Messages Security System
iCloud Passwords Chrome Windows extension now available – 9to5Google

Vertical Slice 105: Stonks

Published 01/02/2021

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Vertical Slice 105: Stonks

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Το χρήμα ρέει σαν το ποτάμι, το ποτάμι σκοντάφτει στον Gabe Newell, οπότε παρηγοριά μας το The Medium.

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Xbox U-turns on Gold subscription price hike after fan backlash
FY21 Q2 – Press Releases – Investor Relations – Microsoft
Netflix announces Tomb Raider animated series
DONTNOD becomes the latest recipient of Tencent investment – looks to make more of its catalog in mobile and asian markets | Development News | MCV/DEVELOP
Gabe Newell says brain-computer interface tech will allow video games far beyond what human ‘meat peripherals’ can comprehend

cmdOS 98: Ενενηνταοχτά

Published 05/11/2020

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cmdOS 98: Ενενηνταοχτά

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Christopher Walken, Ted Lasso, Xbox, Dolby Vision και άλλα γεμίζουν αυτό το επεισόδιο, μεταξύ (κι άλλων) ανακαλύψεων σχετικά με τη λειτουργία του MagSafe και των φημολογιών για το νεοανακοινωθέν Apple Event της 10ης Νοεμβρίου.

How to use your MagSafe Charger with iPhone 12 models
Apple’s global hit comedy “Ted Lasso” lands early season three renewal
‘Severance’: Christopher Walken Joins Apple Drama Series
Apple TV and Your Favorite Streaming Apps Available on Xbox Series X|S at Launch
Wolfwalkers — Legendary Prologue
83 Minutes of Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman Riding Motorcycles — POV From Long Way Up
On the Rocks — Behind the Scenes with Bill and Sofia
Boys State — Let’s Talk Democracy
Helpsters — High Fives and Handshakes (Halloween)
South Of The Circle
Nikon Webcam Utility
Apple One
Apple Plans Smaller AirPods Pro, Revamped Entry-Level Model
AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues
Apple’s Q4 2020 Marks Record Revenues but Lower Profits as Mac and iPad Boom
Apple Event — November 10
One more AR Easter egg: Apple Silicon MacBook teased for November event
Apple to Launch MacBooks With Own Chips Next Week

Vertical Slice 72: Κάτι λεφτά και κάτι Xbox

Published 11/05/2020

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Vertical Slice 72: Κάτι λεφτά και κάτι Xbox

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Οι οικονομικές αναφορές των Activision Blizzard, EA, Nintendo και Capcom κρύβουν ενδιαφέρουσες λεπτομέρειες για όσα έπονται, η MicroProse αναστένεται κ.λπ. Και στο τέλος Inside Xbox.

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Tokyo Game Show 2020
Paris Games Week 2020 Cancelled
Nintendo IR – CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Switch passes 55m lifetime sales in a strong year for Nintendo
Nintendo forecasts down year amid COVID-19 uncertainty
MicroProse is back!
The resurrection of MicroProse and return of “Wild Bill” Stealey
Activision Blizzard bookings up 21% amid pandemic
THQ Nordic on Twitter
Electronic Arts Reports Q4 and Full Year FY20 Financial Results
Electronic Arts beats investor expectations with $1.39 billion in Q4 revenue
Multiple EA titles are headed to Nintendo Switch this year
Prince of Persia Redemption
Capcom posts record profits on sharply down sales
Half-Life: Alyx Catapults VR Headsets On Steam To 2 Million Users
The Last of Us Part II – Official Story Trailer
Inside Xbox Presents First Look Xbox Series X Gameplay
The big interview: Xbox Series X development chief Jason Ronald on power, price and that new boot screen

cmdOS 74: Μια Lambo κι ένα doughnut

Published 07/05/2020

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cmdOS 74: Μια Lambo κι ένα doughnut

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Ο Λεωνίδας μαθαίνει τι σημαίνει περίπατος για όποιον γεννήθηκε το 1974. Ο Μάνος μαθαίνει ότι ο σκέτος είναι μέτριος. Κι η Apple ανανεώνει το 13″ MacBook Pro.

Showrunner Annie Weisman Inks Overall Deal With Apple
Neversong
Apple Updates AirPods Pro Firmware to Version 2D15
iOS 13.5 Beta Makes It Easier to Unlock an iPhone With Passcode When Wearing a Mask
Apple Tweaks Group FaceTime in iOS 13.5 Beta to Let Users Disable Larger Tiles for Person Speaking
Apple Lays Groundwork for Coronavirus Exposure Notification API in iOS 13.5 Beta 3 and New Xcode 11.5 Beta [Updated]
Apple and Google Reveal How COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps Will Function
Apple looks to make editing sent Messages possible at last
SteamVR Events – Supported Platforms
Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22
Apple Reports Second Quarter Results
Apple Reports 2Q 2020 Results: $11.2B Profit on $58.3B Revenue, All-Time Record for Services Revenue
Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and faster performance
New Huracán EVO RWD Spyder: launch in augmented reality

Vertical Slice 71: Kill it with fire

Published 04/05/2020

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Vertical Slice 71: Kill it with fire

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Πολλά στη ζωή είναι προβλέψιμα, όπως και το ότι τα βασικά θέματα συζήτησης στο επεισόδιο είναι τα οικονομικά της Microsoft, η αποκάλυψη του Assassin’s Creed Valhalla και ο χαμός περί The Last Of Us Part II (όχι, δεν περιλαμβάνονται spoilers).

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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age for PS4, PC updated with Job reset function, additional Gambit sets
Two-Factor Authentication Required When Claiming Free Games April 28 – May 21
‘Brothers in Arms’ TV Adaptation in the Works (Exclusive)
Xbox Q3 sees Game Pass subscribers hit 10m with all-time record engagement – as results hint at coronavirus boom to come
How Xbox Game Pass is Helping Friends Stay Connected
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer
The Last of Us Part 2 leaked online
what.ever: Gen9 – Γνωριμία με το Xbox Series X
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Discovery Tour – Από μηχανής θεοί
High Notes – Assassin’s Creed
Ορυχείο: To Remake του FFVII και η διαλεκτική της νοσταλγίας
Final Fantasy VII Remake Review
Cyberpunk 2077 rated 18+ in Brazil
Paweł Sasko on Twitter
KILL IT WITH FIRE – Official Announcement Trailer [Free Demo Live]

Vertical Slice 62: Θεοδόσης

Published 03/03/2020

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Vertical Slice 62: Θεοδόσης

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Η PlatinumGames κάνει τα δικά της, το ίδιο και η NetEase, εννοείται και η GOG. Το μενού έχει hardware με λίγο από Sound Blaster G3, ενδεχόμενο biofeedback σε DualShock 5, τα νέα του Xbox Series X. Διάλειμμα για τα του Ορυχείου και μετά βουτιά σε Baldur’s Gate III.

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A fresh start and a bright future for PlatinumGames.
Inaba: Platinum Games Has Interest in Self-Publishing Bayonetta Game Series
NetEase revenue and profits ride high on the back of diverse portfolio
GOG’s Updated Refund Policy has your back (even more)
GOG didn’t tell devs about its new refund policy – and many are worried it could be abused
Sound Blaster G3 Review
PS5 controller could track ‘biofeedback’ such as sweat and heart rate, patent suggests
What You Can Expect From the Next Generation of Gaming
Square Enix has no plans to release titles exclusively for next-gen until “somewhat farther down the road”
Μουσική δωματίου: X marks the cross-buy
Ορυχείο: Το Crunch και η Θεωρία των Ονείρων
Social Gamer – Apple Podcasts | Spotify
GameUp – Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Baldur’s Gate 3 Opening Cinematic
Baldur’s Gate 3: Worldwide Reveal

Vertical Slice 61: Randy Pitchford does Hollywood

Published 24/02/2020

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Vertical Slice 61: Randy Pitchford does Hollywood

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Η βιομηχανία κοιτάζει (ξανά) προς τη «μεγάλη οθόνη», η Google δεν ξέρει τι λέει και το Embracer Group αγκαλιάζει τα πάντα. «Ζυγίζονται» τα οικονομικά των Koei Tecmo, Paradox Interactive και Remedy και στο τέλος η Hasbro μάς θυμίζει τα Tiger.

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‘Crossfire’ Movie Adaptation Lands at Sony (EXCLUSIVE)
‘Borderlands’ Movie Adaptation in the Works From Eli Roth, Lionsgate
Google is disappointing the Stadia community
Embracer Group acquires Saber Interactive
THQ Nordic parent Embracer Group now has 26 studios, more to be announced
Koei Tecmo games profits slide in slow Q3
Paradox Interactive AB Year-end Report 2019
Remedy holds steady, posting solid growth across the board
Tiger’s retro LCD handheld games are making a comeback
Crytek and Cloud Imperium Games Have Settled Their Legal Dispute Out of Court