Nintendo Tells Switch Players They Shouldn't Talk About Mysterious Online Test
The mysterious Nintendo Switch Online test that begins later this month comes with a warning for people chosen to participate: Please don’t disclose or discuss it at all. Come from Sports betting site VPbet
User OatmealDome was invited to the test and shared a page from the disclosure form that says, “We request that you do not discuss or disclose content from either the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program test software or website with others.”
Of course, this is the internet, so it’s always possible–and actually likely–that some information about the test will slip out. Despite being referred to by some as an NDA, the agreement does not appear to be that strict. In any event, the message here is that Ninte…
Persona Composer Shoji Meguro Is Leaving Atlus, But Don't Worry
The Persona series has become quite beloved for numerous reasons, but chief among them is their original music. That makes news that longtime composer Shoji Meguro is leaving Atlus come as quite an unpleasant shock, though he doesn’t plan to leave Atlus’s future games behind entirely. Come from Sports betting site VPbet
Meguro has revealed he left Atlus at the end of September to continue his work on indie games, which he’s been pursuing on the side over the last five years. In a message translated by Gematsu, he shared that he has been creating RPGs by himself during that period and will now work with a team from Japanese publisher Kodansha. His new project will be revealed during the Indie Live…
ClubWPT Gold $5M Sweepstakes Freeroll to Headline WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas
The WPT World Championship festival at Wynn Las Vegas is making headlines again by hosting the largest freeroll in poker history, the ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll. This groundbreaking event not only continues the tradition of record-breaking tournaments but also marks the introduction of the World Poker Tour’s latest innovation, ClubWPT Gold.
“In celebration of the launch of ClubWPT Gold, we’re aiming for another first for the poker world with the largest freeroll ever offered,” stated Adam Pliska, CEO and President of the World Poker Tour. This statement underscores the tour’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of the poker industry.
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Genting Casino Southport to be permanently shuttered
In the United Kingdom and the local subsidiary of Asian casino operator Genting Malaysia Berhad has reportedly announced the impending permanent closure of its Genting Casino Southport venue for the loss of 38 jobs.
According to a Wednesday report from G3Newswire, the Genting Casinos UK Limited subordinate described the shuttering of the Southport property as ‘simply unavoidable’ owing to a lack of business brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The source detailed that the move comes after the operator closed other similarly mid-sized venues in the English communities of Bristol, Torquay and Margate last summer and began reducing staff numbers at its more prestigious properties in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham and Blackpool.
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Flutter Entertainment Expands Board with Two New Director Appointments
Flutter Entertainment, the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, has appointed Christine M. McCarthy and Robert R. (“Dob”) Bennett to its Board of Directors, effective July 30, 2024. Ms. McCarthy will contribute to the Audit Committee, while Mr. Bennett will join the Risk and Sustainability Committee.
John Bryant, Chair of the Flutter Board, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointments: “Christine and Dob’s extensive experience in the entertainment industry will be an invaluable asset to Flutter as we continue to extend our leading position as a global online sports betting and iGaming provider. We look forward to welcoming both Dob and Christine to the Board as non-executive directors and benefitting from their unique perspective and industry knowledg…
Yes, The PS1 Boot Logo Was Actually 3D This Whole Time
The PS1 boot screen is one of the most iconic images of the fifth generation of video game consoles, but it’s been hiding a secret this whole time. Despite its static appearance that led many to believe that it was just a 2D model manipulated to look 3D, the PS1 logo is actually a 3D model, with the P and the S existing as two separate parts (via Kotaku).
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Play’n GO is heating things up in the iGaming scene with its new video slot Forge of Gems
It’s April and we’re starting to unthaw thanks to Play’n GO’s Forge of Gems title, the fifth installment in the Swedish company’s growing Gem series, which started back in 2015 with Wizard of Gems, followed by Perfect Gems, Frozen Gems and Prizm of Gems.
Introduced as “the hottest game in town,” the high volatility 5-reel, 3-row game, with payways ranging from 243 up to 36,288, centers on an actual forge or furnace where precious stones are augmented to their highest potential. The iGaming supplier describes this version as “grittier” than the other titles in the Gems range, with its Steampunk aesthetic complementing the game’s “retro-futuristic style.”
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Nolimit City takes “comical approach” in new Road Rage online slot release
Apparently, ’tis the season for aggression-fueled car-themed slots. After last week’s launch of Push Gaming’s post-apocalyptic thriller, Mad Cars, now, gambling software provider Nolimit City has released Road Rage, its spirited interpretation of what happens when driver’s tempers get the better of them on their way to a max win of 36,000 times the bet.
The studio has chosen to go with comic book styling in this highly volatile video slot that has a triple RTP setup, including 92.17 percent and 94.16 percent, increasing to 96.03 percent when one of the four bonus options is purchased. It is available for desktop and mobile action and players can bet from 20 p/c to £/€100 per spin. The game’s 5-reel, 3-row default grid can…