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Overwatch Devs Confirm That Yes, Tracer Is Still The Game’s Mascot
Blizzard Entertainment developers have confirmed that Tracer remains the official mascot for Overwatch. This statement comes despite her recent lack of prominent features in major collaborations and promotional materials.
Devolver’s Volvy’s Adventure: Reslimed will go head-to-head with GTA 6 on November 19
Devolver Digital's upcoming 2D platformer, Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed, developed by Doinksoft, is set to launch on PC on November 19, directly competing with the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Despite the overwhelming popularity of Grand Theft Auto 6, Devolver and Doinksoft are proceeding with the release, viewing it as 'counter-programming' for players seeking an alternative.
Games Inbox: What character do you most associate with PlayStation?
Readers discuss which characters are most associated with PlayStation, with Lara Croft and Crash Bandicoot being strong contenders for the PlayStation 1 era, while Kratos and Aloy are mentioned for the PlayStation 5. The discussion also touches on the perceived lack of iconic mascots for Sony and the development of games like Hogwarts Legacy and Grand Theft Auto 6.
Sony is spending £47,000,000 to create new mascot characters for PS5 and beyond
Sony is investing approximately £47 million (10 billion yen) to create new mascot characters for use across its various businesses, including anime and films, not just PlayStation. This initiative aims to develop recognizable intellectual property similar to Nintendo's successful characters, with a dedicated team established to test and develop new concepts.
Games Inbox: Is Sonic the Hedgehog cooler than Super Mario?
This article discusses whether Sonic the Hedgehog is still cooler than Super Mario, exploring arguments about their respective attitudes, supporting characters, and modern relevance. It also touches on the high cost of new hardware like Steam Machines and the PlayStation 6, and Sega's struggles with its retro revival strategy.
SEGA brought its Sonic mascot to Nintendo after it went third-party, was greeted by the Mario mascot and a hug
Former SEGA executive Mike Fischer recounted the company's transition to third-party development after the Dreamcast's failure. He described a symbolic moment where Nintendo's Mario mascot greeted SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog with a hug, signifying a new era of cooperation between the former rivals. This marked the beginning of a strong relationship, leading to titles like the Mario & Sonic series.
