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Why are there no big name video games being released this month? Readers FeatureGameCentralPublished Nov 16, 2024, 1:00amFarming Simulator 25 so its come to this (Giants Software)A reader is shocked to realise how few triple-A games are being released in November, during what should be gamings busiest month.There are many things that seem broken about the video games industry at the moment but one of the complaints that I always find puzzling is that there are too many games being released. Not in the sense that I think there can never be too many but that I simply dont agree. By total number, if you count out all the lowest of the low rent indie games on Steam, maybe theres more but in terms of big name triple-A video games the ones people actually care about there are worryingly few.Since its just before Christmas, November is normally the biggest month for new game releases and yet the biggest multiformat launch this month is well, there isnt one. If you put a gun to my head, looking at the release schedule, I guess its either Farming Simulator 25 or Planet Coaster 2? If thats not scraping the bottom of the barrel, I dont know what is.There are a few format exclusives but theyre equally low tier: Nintendos least anticipated exclusive of the season in Mario & Luigi: Brothership, the poorly reviewed Lego Horizon Adventures, the not-really-a-game Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and the probably good but not very mainstream S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart Of Chornobyl.The worst thing is that apart from Assassins Creed Shadows, which was meant to be out in November, this isnt because of delays, this is simply all there is. [Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was also delayed GC]. In December theres Indiana Jones And The Great Circle another Xbox console exclusive that doesnt seem likely to sell very well and thats it for the entire year.Thats a miserable state of affairs and, for me, yet more proof that the people in charge of games companies are pretty much universally incompetent. Ive heard some suggestion that this is all a delayed result of the pandemic, which may be true to some degree but I imagine its simply because games take longer nowadays and things they thought were going to be finished in four or five years are now taking six or seven.Publishers talk about a lack of growth in the console market as if this is a surprise, but dont seem to draw any connection between the decline in the number of triple-A games being released and the fall in console sales and peoples general lack of interest in gaming over the last two years.PlayStation 5 console sales have dropped more than expected? Hey, maybe thats because youve gone 12 months without having a major new game? Xbox sales have been in the doldrums for the last two generations and you had to spend 10 gazillion dollars buying Activision Blizzard to compete? Hmm you know, I think I might know why that is.Oh, but that Switch is still selling well despite coming up to its eighth birthday? And Nintendo has been releasing a steady stream of well-received games, with three out this autumn? You know, it might just be that theres some kind of connection there.Imagine if the movie industry shutdown for two months in the middle of the summer and instead of the latest MCU film or Tom Cruise movie you got a bunch of indie stuff youve never heard of and a vague promise that something better might be out next year? That is the position the games industry is in at the moment and its pathetic.The people in charge of these companies have got to get a grip and realise that they are in the business of making video games and they are failing. Its not the poor developers actually creating the games that are at fault, but the idiot execs with their company bonuses who think the answer to every problem is to sack another 500 people.Heres an idea: maybe those 500 people couldve made you a new game instead, that you couldve sold at Christmas and made a profit from. Crazy idea, I know, but I think its worth giving a try.Planet Coaster 2 how is this one of the biggest games of the month? (Frontier Developments)By reader CranstonThe readers features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro.You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk or use our Submit Stuff page and you wont need to send an email.MORE : My top 10 PlayStation video games of the last 30 years Readers FeatureMORE : As a parent I would be perfectly happy with banning GTA 5 - Reader's FeatureMORE : Why I don't think Starfield is a misunderstood gem - Reader's FeatureSign up to all the exclusive gaming content, latest releases before they're seen on the site.Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Xboxs new advert is sending mixed signals (Microsoft/YouTube)Microsofts Gaming CEO has said therell be more Xbox consoles after the Xbox Series X/S, but dont expect a mid-generation upgrade.Xboxs current strategy has been to expand its reach through multiplatform games and putting Xbox Game Pass on other devices, but this message has raised a lot of questions around the companys future in the console business.While Microsoft has been pushing Xbox Game Pass for years already, this multiplatform push has accelerated following poor sales of the Xbox Series X/S with executives already openly discussing plans for the next generation.If there was still doubt around Microsofts future in the console business though, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has reaffirmed the company has more hardware in the pipeline.Well definitely do more consoles in the future, and other devices, Spencer told Rolling Stone.While he doesnt give any details on the distinction, other devices is likely a reference to Xboxs plans for a handheld console (Americans do not generally refer to handheld consoles as literal consoles) with this quote implying that it might not directly relate to the companys next gen plans.In light of Sonys PS5 Pro console, Spencer was also asked about the chances of a mid-generation upgrade for the Xbox Series X, and he implied that one isnt on the cards.Can the Xbox Series X be bottled into a handheld? (Microsoft)We think about hardware that can create unique value for our players or creators on our platform, Spencer replied. We dont need to do incremental hardware for our own benefit. Does a new device really give you a unique experience on screen in some way?[Its] less like the old days, going from the original Xbox to 360; that was the standard defintion to high definition. Now, [its] harder to show the benefits.Summing up Xboxs mission moving forward, he adds: We are trying to expand, What does an Xbox mean? I want Xbox to be something 20 years from now. I think in order for Xbox to be vibrant, be successful, it needs to be about multiple pieces of hardware.This message is the driving statement behind a new Xbox marketing campaign, which includes an advert showing people playing games on various devices (laptops, tablets, and phones) with the message This is an Xbox.Microsoft is pushing this message aggressively beyond TV adverts too, with ResetEra users highlighting new Xbox posters discovered on the tube in Sydney, Australia. As well as the normal This is an Xbox posters, there are also others that say this is the door and this is where you stand plastered across the walls and floor.While you can see what Microsoft is going for, the tone comes off as slightly patronising when divorced of the context, which is only made clear in a separate poster alongside it highlighting All these things are Xboxes. If Microsoft is committed to making more consoles, it feels odd to see adverts proudly emphasise how you dont need an Xbox console to play its games even if dedicated hardware moving forward is only a small part of Xboxs overall plan.Its also important to note that while Spencer is saying they are committed to the console business now, its entirely possible things could change down the line. Is this the future of Xbox? (Microsoft)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.MORE : Xbox handheld in the works but its release date is surprisingMORE : Halo and Gears Of War can come to PS5 confirms Xbox bossMORE : The best early Black Friday 2024 deals on PS5, Xbox, and Switch consolesSign up to all the exclusive gaming content, latest releases before they're seen on the site.Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Just over a week after announcing a new trilogy of Star Wars feature films is in development with writer Simon Kinberg, theres another detail for speculation-crazed Star Wars fans to ponder. Disney has shifted an Untitled Star Wars film from its upcoming schedule, slotting Ice Age 6 onto that release date (December 18, 2026) in its place. Variety confirmed the date change. A couple of things right off the bat: that doesnt mean the Star Wars film isnt happening. It just means there will be a longer wait to see it. It also doesnt change the fact that the next big-screen Star Wars adventure, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is currently set to hit theaters May 22, 2026. Disney also has yet another Star Wars film, similarly untitled, still hung on December 17, 2027. However, the schedule change does bring up some interesting questions, especially since Star Wars is in a moment where Lucasfilm is feeling increasing pressure to decide what comes next for the franchise. After Kinbergs trilogy was announced, io9 took a look at the entire upcoming Star Wars slateincluding confirmed projects, projects probably coming but that arent yet in production, and stuff thats been sort of drifting in the galaxy far, far away.So what was most likely to have been hovering over that December 18, 2026 spot? You have to guess it had been set aside for one of the three features announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023: Sharmeen Obiad-Chinoys tale focusing on Daisy Ridleys Rey and the New Jedi Order; Dave Filonis Mandoverse-adjacent film rumored to incorporate the Heir to the Empire novels; and James Mangolds exploration of the earliest days of the Jedi. With Kinbergs trilogy now entering the mix, its entirely possible Lucasfilm wanted to buy more time to decide which of these movies to release first. Even beyond the scrutinized realm of Star Wars media, release dates change in Hollywood all the timeand theres no arguing with the idea that taking more time to get the movie right is better than rushing something to screens, no matter how impatient fans might get.At any rate, the guy with the helmet and his little green buddy will be coming in about a year and a half; maybe by then, well have a better idea of what will follow it to screens. What do you hope is the next Star Wars movie after The Mandalorian and Grogu? Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Dan Da Dan is quickly becoming a hot topic in the anime community as the dark horse entry for 2024s anime of the year. While many of the shows colorful characters have become the latest obsession for plushie and figurine fanatics the world over, one Japanese toy maker has decided to think outside of the box by instead making a replica of protagonist Okaruns MacGuffins: his golden balls. Earlier today, Japanese entertainment company Furyu Corporation announced a replica would be coming to its storefront next year. In the post on its official X/Twitter account, the Shibuya-based business laid on the charm for the three-dimensional orbs to prospective buyers, saying, Okaruns gold ball is reproduced in actual size. So, at this point, non-Dan Da Dan fans are probably wondering why a company would sell an anime protagonists balls. In the lore of Dan Da Dan, Okaruns balls are filled with magical energy that can grant its wielder a bunch of power. In short, Okaruns golden balls are to Dan Da Dan what Dragon Ball Zs seven wish-granting species are to the Z-fighters. Dont just take our word for it. Heres how Dan Da Dans Turbo Granny explains the spiritual significance of Okaruns lads. However, youll have to do your best to imagine one of Turbo Grannys voice actors (in English, Barbara Goodsonaka Rita Repulsa from Power Rangers; in Japanese, Mayumi Tanakaaka Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece) is reciting the monologue:His balls are covered in a layer of my spiritual energy. Theyre five centimeters across and gold and shiny. Youll know them when you see them. Theyre hard to miss. Them balls are chocked full of a powerful life force now. The kind of energy spirits and yokai are attracted to the most. They believe theyll come back to life if they gather enough items with high life force. Thats why evil spirits attack people, and try to steal life force from them. Dan Da Dans outro does not depict Okaruns balls to scale. Science Saru / Crunchyroll The announcement has already become the accounts most popular post, garnering over 16,000 likes. Its safe to say that many people want a hand on Okaruns balls just as severely as baddies do in the anime. Here are some of our favorite comments from Japanese X/Twitter users on the post.Is it a Christmas tree ornament? one confused commenter asked. This is the first time the main character sells his balls, one person wrote.Its funny to think that Okaruns gold ball has an carved on it, wrote another. At the moment, Okaruns golden orbs dont have a price tag on them, so folks will have to keep tabs on Furyus posting next year to see what it deems a worthy value point for a young mans balls. Whatever the case, it would make a helluva late Christmas gift for any of your anime-loving friends. Just let us know if theyre of good make and quality.New episodes of Dan Da Dan air every Thursday on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Kinya Coffee Shop / Studio BombSave this picture! Jovin Dsouza, Karthik ShettyCoffee ShopBengaluru, IndiaArchitects: Studio BombAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:200 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Jovin Dsouza, Karthik Shetty Lead Architects: Shankar Kallutla More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Kinya is a project that narrates the pursuit of uniqueness. In the client's native language, Tulu, "Kinya" translates to "small." Spanning just 200 sq. ft., this intimate space invites guests to explore the comforting ritual of specialty coffee, offering a richly layered experience.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Tucked away in a tranquil neighborhood of Bangalore, embodying a design philosophy of simplicity, utilizing a restrained yet impactful material palette to create a calming retreat, where people can feel in every way the importance of spending time in the chaotic city to take care of themselves, slowly and with pleasure. The design embraces an open, spacious feel that includes a caf bar, and indoor and outdoor seating.Save this picture!Save this picture!Marked by the spontaneous expression of thought with a gentle invitation to materiality a soft palette of earthy colors composes a sequence of textures that modulate light and space, allowing timely gradation between inside and out. A profusion of lime plaster, thatch and stainless steel turn into canvases for the space to express itself gradually in various forms creating comfort reminiscent of a warm huga perfect companion to the coffee. The material choice not only enhances the aesthetic but also brings in a tactile element that invites customers to experience the space beyond just visual appeal.Save this picture!Save this picture!The caf, is crafted by artisan hands that desire to achieve not perfection but real environment. It transforms the simple act of drinking coffee into a sensory journey, enveloped in thoughtful design and natural materials, making it more than just a caf, but a warm, tactile experience.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Bengaluru, IndiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeStudio BombOfficePublished on November 16, 2024Cite: "Kinya Coffee Shop / Studio Bomb" 15 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023331/kinya-coffee-shop-studio-bomb&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

The Duo Coffee Shop and Bar / Design Next AgencySave this picture! Kaylee WongQueens, United StatesArchitects: Design Next AgencyAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:1070 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Kaylee WongManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Home Depot, LED Striplights, Signages, Webstaurant Lead Architects: Tenzin Samphel More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Design Next Agency, a leading hospitality design-build group, introduces The Duo, a dynamic day-to-night caf and bar at 36-20 Main St, Queens, NY. Spanning 1,070 square feet, The Duo offers Flushing locals a fresh, adaptable experience that seamlessly transitions from a cozy caf by day to a lively cocktail bar by night. Tasked with maximizing the 30-ft ceilings without adding a second floor, DNA initially proposed an upper level for additional seating.Save this picture!Save this picture!When the landlord declined, the team embraced the challenge, seizing an opportunity to make creative use of the expansive vertical space within budget. Looking upward, the blank canvas above called for something dramatic that would complement The Duo's elegant cocktail atmosphere at night. DNA envisioned a floating, twisting glass sculpture resembling a dragon in flighta striking centerpiece designed to captivate.Save this picture!"We wanted a centerpiece that truly embodies 'The Duo,'" says Tenzin Samphel, co-founder of Design Next Agency. "The dragon isn't just decorativeit's a dynamic light source that shifts with the time of day, setting the tone for a seamless transition from caf to bar." The team developed a custom glass dragon installation with color-changing LED lights, allowing Duo's ambiance to shift effortlessly from day to night.Save this picture!Each glass segment, weighing over 80 pounds, was suspended with reinforced steel wire, while a gridded floor guide helped align each piece with precision. The installation's tubular LED lights adjust in color and intensity, blending subtly by day and becoming a vibrant focal point by night. Designed with care and creativity, this unique feature resonates with the local's young, social-media-savvy crowd, giving The Duo a memorable and distinctive identity.Other design highlights include:Save this picture! Interior layout & functionality: The space features a dual-bar design, with a quick-service coffee bar at the front for a morning rush, while the back transforms into a cocktail bar with a mirrored effect, creating a vibrant, immersive atmosphere. This setup accommodates a range of patrons, from solo workers enjoying a quiet morning coffee to groups gathering for evening drinks. Material selection & aesthetics: The design blends stainless steel, brown leather, gray boucle, and light oak wood for a contemporary yet inviting feel. Mirrored panels play a key role, enhancing the sense of space and reflecting the changing light throughout the day, adding depth and energy to the ambiance. Matte black accents provide contrast, emphasizing the venue's adaptable day-to-night transformation. Mood lighting: Lighting is a core component of the design, with adjustable settings that transition from warm, welcoming tones during the day to vibrant, energetic hues at night, enabling the venue to shift effortlessly between its dual roles. Save this picture!Save this picture!Now with The Duo soft opened, it has quickly become a go-to destination for young people in the Flushing neighborhood, offering a fresh hospitality model that accommodates different social needs. "Our goal was to craft a space that is both adaptable and timeless, driving engagement and growth," says Tenzin, "And we are glad we achieved it. Maximizing return on investment is always central to our design strategy, and 'The Duo' is a perfect example of how we achieve that through innovative design and industry expertise."Building on the success of 'The Duo,' DNA is excited to announce upcoming projects, including 'Fleur' in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and 'Ren' on Grand Street, Brooklyn, both set to open soon.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:36-20 Main St, Queens, NY, United StatesLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeDesign Next AgencyOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on November 15, 2024Cite: "The Duo Coffee Shop and Bar / Design Next Agency" 15 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023468/the-duo-coffee-shop-and-bar-design-next-agency&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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