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There are a lot of possibilities here [Update:Konami provided us with an official statement. It can be found underneath the original story.] Japanese publisher Konami (KNM) has delisted itself from the New York Stock Exchange. The removal took place before the market opened on the morning of Friday, April 24. The company will still remain publicly shared through the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. In conjunction with the NYSE delisting, Konami has also filed to be deregistered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission....

Looks like Europe is not the only one getting hit with aLittleBigPlanetdelay. Sony has revealed the highly anticipated title will see a worldwide delay, due to references to the Qu’ran on the game’s soundtrack. A statement from Sony, viaGamesindustry.biz: “During the review process prior to the release ofLittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur’an,” admitted the company in a statement....

Spec Ops: The Lineintends to show you some of the hellish choices a soldier makes on the battlefield, but not until June 26th. If you can’t wait to get a taste of the war,Mash Tacticshas got you covered! King Foom is getting hands on with the full version ofSpec Opstoday. Foom will be joined by Lead Writer, Walt Williams to talk about the story that went into this title. Tune in for an early, eye-opening look....

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis full to the brim with all kinds of awesome armor sets, but few are more fun than the Awakening Armor. To unlock this gear set, you’ll need to finish three quests and solve three riddles. In this guide, we’ll walk you through where to pick up all the Misko’s Treasure of Awakening quests, show you how to solve the riddles, and tell you what you’ll need to upgrade the set....

You Died The exhausting disposability of mass media continues with the news that Netflix has canceled its live-action adaptation of the Capcom horror series,Resident Evil. The show, which has only been available on the streaming network for a mere six weeks, will not return for a second season. According to theTinseltown newshounds over at Deadline, Netflix made the decision to pull the plug on the series following viewing figures and audience response that did not make up for the relative cost of producing the show....

The world could use more rail shooters I hadn’t heard ofDexeduntil today, just ahead of its PlayStation VR launch on Tuesday, but knowing that it was made by Ninja Theory (Enslaved,Hellblade) and inspired byPanzer Dragoonhas me curious. It’s a straightforward premise, with players holding an ice blaster in one hand, a fire blaster in the other, and painting targets that are susceptible to one elemental attack but not the other. This trailer gets that point across, so I’ll just add that there’s a standard relaxing “Zen Mode” option as well....

Also, Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut Following a few good first-party weeks for the Nintendo eShop, it’s time for third-party studios to shine. Apex Legendsis a huge get for Nintendo, and is out on March 9 alongside of double XP from that same date through March 23, and 30 free Season 8 Battle Pass levels for Switch players. It’s quite the incentive for people to jump in immediately. ButApexisn’t the only game in town, asSea of Solitudeis also hopping in via theDirector’s Cutversion, as well asGnosia, which we’ll have a review of very soon....

I love it Everyone is geeking out about the [mostly good]OverwatchHalloween costumes, but I spent a chunk of my afternoon playing the new Brawl mode. Simply called “Junkenstein’s Revenge,” this new limited-time gametype is the most fun I’ve had inOverwatchin a while. Complete with matchmaking for up to four players, this romp is basically a horde mode with bosses and some light castle defense. The twist is that you may only select from Ana, Hanzo, McCree, or Soldier: 76, which leaves other characters a chance to appear as bosses....

Do it Phantasy Star Online 2watch: stardate, 2019. It’s been seven years since Sega released the original version in Japan and there still aren’t any signs of an official localization effort. Send help. Yes it’s that time again where I bring up the fact that Sega went through the effort to portPhantasy Star Online 2to the PC and PS4, as well as limited versions on Vita (!), mobile devices and the Switch, and still hasn’t managed to bring the game outside of the region of Japan....

Owlchemy Labs hits $40,000 Kickstarter goal Just about a month ago we got our first look atDyscourse, which has not only a distinctive art style but also a pitch that could potentially demonstrate the strengths of interactive narratives over the more linear stories that most games, books, and movies can provide. Having branching paths with truly unique consequences and important decisions is a tall order, but Owlchemy Labs made its case well on whyDyscourseshould be able to pull it off....

Horde and Honey are here forQuake The remaster/re-release of the originalQuakefrom NightDive Studios is still getting new content. Bethesda announced that Update 2 is out today and contains both a new Horde Mode and the Honey add-on, alongside some other new improvements to good ol’Quake. In a Bethesda blog, thepublisher breaks down what’s all in the update. The Horde Mode added toQuaketoday is a new experience designed by MachineGames, letting one to four players or bots take on waves of enemies together....

Sources close to manufacturing and distribution for Nintendo consoles tellsForget The Boxthat the estimated cost of the upcoming Wii U console is estimated to come in at around $180. These same unnamed folks say that the controller’s components cost no more than $50. They’ve also pulled a number out of their asses for a guess on the final retail price, saying that it will be no less than $300 retail....

Tetris once again saves the day “We live in the darkest timeline” is a phrase I can’t get behind. Yes, there are some politicians who would rather we scrounge around in the dirt for our daily meals, but it is the scientists that are continuing our march into the future. Driven by their thirst for knowledge, they are making new discoveries every day that push the boundaries of what we used to think was our limit as a species....