Hello to new products, goodbye to old franchises

The gaming industry was absolutely buzzing this past week! In a long-awaited resolution to a highly publicized legal battle, gaming giants Microsoft and PlayStation have reached an agreement concerning the future of the immensely popular Call of Duty franchise, bringing relief to gamers worldwide and marking a significant milestone in the industry. Additionally, a livestream event for EA Sports’ upcoming not-FIFA title, EA Sports FC, gave fans a glimpse of what to expect.

In the realm of kind of odd upcoming releases, Sony is set to launch a new accessibility controller in December which aims to make gaming more accessible to a wider audience, whilst Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed Game, Mirage, is introducing a haptic feedback gaming suit that enhances immersion for players seeking a more engaged experience.

Finally, in gaming-adjacent news, HBO’s The Last of Us has made history by becoming the first video game adaptation to receive significant Emmy nominations, highlighting its remarkable impact as a transmedia storytelling experience, and proving to the world that video games continue to become more influential by the day.