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Nintendo Announces Switch Lite as ‘a Device Dedicated to Handheld Game Play’

Nintendo has finally announced its next iteration on the Switch, this time pithily called “Switch Lite”. The new version is considered as being “dedicated to handheld gaming” and features integrated controls rather than joycons. Switch Lite will be available starting September 20th for a retail price of $199.99. It comes in three colors: Yellow, turquoise and gray. A special Pokemon Edition has also been announced that will be available “while supplies last”.

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Daybreak Files for New Trademarks: Darkpaw Games & Rogue Planet Games

Daybreak Games has filed for a pair of new trademarks, both in the “computer game software and video game software” categories. One is called Darkpaw Games and the other is Rogue Planet Games. While no definitive information is available about what each subsidiary will be focused on, speculation is that the EverQuest franchise may be part of Darkpaw Games, while the PlanetSide franchise may move to Rogue Planet Games.

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Latest Dev Video Reveals that Even Dinosaurs Need a Place to Call Home

The latest Path of Titans video developer diary has been published, this time laying out the details of “Home Caves,” or a place for every dinosaur to call their own. As is typical with most player housing systems, Home Caves can be expanded over time and through gameplay. Friends can tag along if invited, though there is a drawback that the party cave won’t come with food and water. At least that eliminates friends overstaying their welcome.

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Evo 2019 registration update shows Tekken 7 overtaking Street Fighter V, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remaining strong – Registration ends Sunday

You can also vote on which game you want to see as the main event on Sunday!

We’re now a week into the month of July, the last month before the largest fighting game event in the world, Evo 2019, kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada. Last week, organizer Joey “Mr. Wizard” Cuellar shared the latest registration update for July.

While Super Smash Bros. Ultimate maintains its hold on the top spot, the battle for second place between Tekken 7 and Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition continues, with the two titles even having the same number of entrants at one point. Though it appears the King of Iron Fist has pulled ahead, with SFV falling to the 3rd position.

Perhaps most interestingly though, is that the newly-released Samurai Shodown has surpassed Mortal Kombat 11 to claim 4th place, with Wizard also noting that the game is on pace to surpass the all-time entrants record for King Of Fighters, which is currently held by KOFXIII, which had 1,072 participants at Evo 2012, so things are looking very good for SNK’s revival of the franchise.

Mr. Wizard has also created a Twitter poll asking fans which of the four Sunday games should close out finals day between BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Tekken 7, Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The poll concludes tomorrow.

If you’re looking to get in on the action yourself, there’s still time, but it’s quickly running out, as registration closes this Sunday, July 14th, at 8:00 P.M. PDT. (10:00 P.M. CST, 11:00 P.M. EST), so head over to smash.gg as soon as possible.

Evo 2019 takes place August 2nd-4th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Source: Mr. Wizard (Twitter); Evo (Twitter)

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Greedfall Team Reveals Its World-Building Inspirations

The Greedfall Steam page has been updated with an informative new developer blog that reveals the inspirations behind the creation of the game’s world. Spiders devs talk about several key references from the real world and cinema played key roles in creating the world and the characters that inhabit it.

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Bandai Namco Shares First Blue Protocol Trailer & Reveals Closed Alpha Schedule

Bandai Namco has announced new details about its upcoming “online ARPG” Blue Protocol. Closed alpha testing will kick off this month with three days of testing for several hours each day. Four classes will be available to try out including Aegis Fighter, Twin Striker, Blast Archer, and Spell Caster. To help set the stage for the anime-inspired title, Bandai Namco sent out a new trailer and some information about the game.

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Sign ups begin for the Evo 2019 Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Team HORI Bonus Prize Pool

Make top dollar by making it to the top!

HORI is back at it again with their bonus prize pool for Evo 2019‘s Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition players. Interested participants can sign up for the chance to be feel like an honorary Team HORI member for the tournament. Once selected, all you need to do is play well, use HORI products, and agree to their terms and conditions.

Below are the qualifactions and terms and conditions for the bonus prize pool. Interested players can sign up for the chance to be selected through the form found here!

Qualifications:
・You are registered for Street Fighter V at EVOLUTION 2019
・You are at least 18 years of age
・You reside in the United States and have a valid SSN
・You submit a completed application to HORI by July 22nd, 2019

Terms & Conditions:
・Player uses a HORI Fight Stick or game pad for the duration of all Official EVO 2019 Street Fighter V matches (Players are to provide their own controller for use in the tournament.)
・Player wears a HORI branded shirt (Provided by HORI, while supplies last) when competing in any official matches during EVO 2019
・Player adds “HORI” to their EVO 2019 gamertag for the duration of EVO 2019
・Post at least ONE (1) photo of you using a HORI controller during an Official EVO 2019 Match during EVO 2019 (August 2-4, 2019) on one or more of your social media channels using the HASHTAG #HORIFAM

HORI Social Media:

Facebook: @HORIUSAINC

Twitter: @HORIUSAINC

Instagram: @HORIOFFICIAL

Bonus Prize Pool: (USD)

Qualifying players will be awarded the associated monetary bonus if you place in respective tiers for Street Fighter V at EVOLUTION 2019:
※You must be pre-selected by HORI and meet ALL of the Qualification and Terms & Conditions listed above to qualify.

TOP 8: $3,000.00
TOP 16: $700.00
TOP 32: $500.00
33rd -64th Place: $300.00
※Applicable taxes and fees may apply

Registration closes on July 22, 2019 5:00PM PDT so be sure to act fast if you want the chance to participate.

Also, time is running out for those who still need to register for Evo 2019. Registration closes on July 14 and the tournament runs from August 2-4.

Source: HORI

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Hacker Behind SOE/Daybreak Games DDoS Attacks Headed to Prison

The US Department of Justice is reporting that a Utah man charged with DDoS attacks against Daybreak Games when it was still Sony Online Entertainment has been sentenced to 27 months in prison and has been ordered to pay $95,000 in restitution. Defendant Austin Thompson is currently out on bond, but has been ordered to report to federal officials on August 23rd. The attacks occurred between December 2013 and January 2014 and were strong enough to take servers offline.

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Eternal Magic MMORPG Announced & Headed for Closed Beta on July 17th

Players looking for a new MMORPG home may want to check out the forthcoming Eternal Magic. The game is headed for closed beta testing starting July 17th. Eternal Magic features “a flexible character class system, dynamic combat, and massive PvP battles for up to 80 players. Secondary features include “MOBA mode, private mansion parties, in-game weddings and guild wars”.

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Proposed Chinese Game Rules Would Strictly Define What Can Be Shown to Players

The People’s Daily, the “mouthpiece” for the Chinese government, has published a number of proposed rules to regulate game content. The published draft is a collaborative effort between Chinese governmental agencies and several gaming corporations including NetEase, Perfect World and Tencent. Under the proposed rules, gamers would be divided according to age (below 6, 12, 16, 18+), each category with its own subset of ‘guidelines’.