Ukraine is currently facing aggression from Russia, which is attempting to invade the free country. Many tech companies including Google, Meta, Tesla and others have shown support for Ukraine during these times. The latest company to be added to the list is Electronic Arts (EA), which has just commented on its FIFA games against Russia. Also Read – How to Protect Your Gaming Accounts from Being Hacked Online EA has removed the Russian national team and all Russian football clubs from its popular FIFA 22, FIFA Mobile and FIFA Online games as a show of support for Ukraine. With that, the company effectively removed most of the Russian players from the game. Only five current members of the Russia national football team squad remain part of the game as they play outside of the Russian Preier League. These players include captain Aleksandr Golovin, Denis Cheryshev, Aleksei Miranchuk, Fyodor Kudryashov and Nikita Khaykin. Also Read – FIFA Accounts Hijacked: Here’s Why EA Thinks It’s Due to ‘Human Error’ According to a statement released on the official FIFA game Twitter account, EA said: “EA Sports stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and, like so many voices in the world of football, calls for peace and an end to the invasion in the Ukraine. Together with our partners at FIFA and UEFA, EA Sports has initiated processes to remove the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from EA Sports FIFA products, including FIFA 22, FIFA Mobile and FIFA Online. We are also actively evaluating similar changes to other areas of our games. We will keep our communities informed of any actions taken and thank players for their patience as we work through these updates.” Also read – Rainbow Six Extraction releases on Xbox Game Pass on day one, Ubisoft+ is coming to Xbox soon Apart from that, EA has also announced that it will be removing all Russian teams from its NHL 22 game title as well. NHL 22 is based on the National Hockey League. A statement was also released on the official NHL 22 account, claiming, “Following the IIHF’s suspension of all Russian and Belarusian national and club teams from IIHF competitions, we will be removing these teams from NHL 22 in the coming weeks. We stand with the people of Ukraine and join voices around the world calling for peace.” EA’s move to remove the Russia national team and all Russian football clubs from FIFA 22 and NHL 22, after FIFA suspended the Russian national teams and clubs from international football and the NHL said it would support the country in finding locations for a future NHL no longer consider competitions.
Netflix to acquire Finnish mobile game developer for $72 million: Details here
Netflix has invested heavily in the gaming industry to expand its business opportunities. In a new development, the company has offered to acquire Finnish mobile game developer Next Games. The company’s Vice President of Games, Micheal Verdu, said in a publicly released statement, “We are excited to have Next Games join Netflix as a core studio in a strategic region and important talent market, expanding our internal game studio capabilities.” Also Read – Russia-Ukraine War: Disney, Warner, Sony Pause Movie Releases Including The Batman In Russia Following the public announcement of the news, Next Games’ shares on the Nordic First North Stock Exchange rose 119 percent to 2.04 euros (about 170 rupees). Also Read – Russia-Ukraine War: Netflix Refuses to Air State Channels in Russia Despite Regulations As part of the deal, Netflix intends to acquire Next Games for 65 million euros (approx. According to the deal, Netflix would acquire the company for 2.1 euros (approx. Rs 180) per share. Also Read- Netflix Releases March 2022: Bridgerton Season 2, The Adam Project, and More The companies have announced that they expect to close the transaction by the end of June 2022. The free-to-play mobile games publisher has already partnered with Netflix to release games based on the streaming giant’s key attributes like Stranger Things and The Walking Dead. This deal will help Netflix get more involved in the development process than just licensing the brands. Next Games had 120 employees at the end of 2021 and announced a turnover of 27.2 million euros in the last annual results. Teemu Huuhtanen, CEO of Next Games, said: “Working with Netflix, the world’s largest streaming service, provides an opportunity for a logical and exciting continuation of our strategy of creating interactive experiences for the whole world. Our close collaboration with Netflix on Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales has already proven that together we form a strong partnership. This is a unique opportunity to improve the studio on all fronts and continue our mission together.”
All games, items, more to be shifted to Steam
Bethesda, which is owned by Microsoft, has announced that it will shut down its Bethesda.net launcher later this year. With the Bethesda.net launcher, the company made it possible for PC gamers to buy and play game titles. The transfer process starts in April and lasts until May. Also read: The son of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella dies at the age of 26 Per the announcement, beginning in April, Bethesda.net users will need to migrate their games, wallets, and earned items to Steam. The migration process is ongoing at this time and once all the details are finalized, Bethesda will be providing all of its users with detailed instructions on how to transfer their games and related items to Steam. Also read – MWC 2022: Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022, MateBook e-laptops launched Once the transfer has started, all saved files will also be transferred, with some exceptions such as Wolfenstein: Youngblood where you may need to transfer the files manually. The process for this will also be announced later. Also Read – All Windows 11 Versions Will Require Internet Connection Soon: Check How This Affects You Many of the games and services still rely on an official Bethesda.net account, which allows players access to game modes, in-game cosmetics, and access to exclusive news and updates. Once the broadcast begins, players will no longer be able to access games in the Bethesda Launcher. Note that after the launcher shuts down, players do not lose access to the game library, only the ability to play it. All virtual currency balances, Bethesda.net wallet, and add-ons such as DLCs are automatically transferred. After the transfer, in order to play live service games like Fallout 76, players will still need to use their existing Bethesda account. Each of your Bethesda.net friends will also be streamed directly. This means all of your Rage 2, DOOM Eternal, Fallout 76, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Deathloop, and The Elder Scrolls: Legends friends lists will remain intact even after the transfer. Elder Scrolls Online will remain unaffected by this change. This development only affects PC players and not console players.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games announced: Check release date
Pokémon fans can rejoice as The Pokémon Company has started teasing two new titles: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The company teased the new games via a live stream event, both of which are expected to arrive on the Nintendo Switch in late 2022. Also Read – Pokemon Go Tour Poke Ball Prep Rally: Hisuian Electrode, Ball Guy Avatar Outfit, Rewards The company described the games as “open-world adventure” genre games during the event, with developer Game Freak stating that they “will take a new evolutionary step in the Pokémon main series.” Also Read – Microsoft Intends to Bring Call of Duty and Other Activision Blizzard Games to Nintendo Switch Also read – No Man’s Sky, the space exploration sim that’s finally coming to Nintendo Switch According to the official description, “Trainers can explore an open world where different cities seamlessly merge into the wilderness without borders. Pokémon can be seen everywhere in this vast, open world – in the sky, in the sea, and on the streets. As one of the main characters, the trainers will immerse themselves in the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet to start their adventure, where they will wear different outfits depending on the game. Trainers then choose either Sprigatito the Grass Cat Pokémon, Fuecoco the Firecroc Pokémon, or Quaxly the Duck Pokémon as their first partner Pokémon before setting out on their journey.” Apart from that, the company is also rolling out a major software update for its Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The update is called “Daybreak” and includes a new quest to investigate. It has also announced a new animated series set in the Hisui region, which is expected to debut later this year. As part of the announcement, the company announced a major update for Pokémon Go, which will now receive Alola region Pokémon starting March 1st. The new Pokémon Unite game is also getting a bunch of new features, including new, more intense battles dubbed Fury Battles. Players who log into the game will also receive new limited edition Pokemon Day gear for their characters to wear while playing.
