GameEast Daily News: Lost Soul Aside Set for 2025, Sifu Movie Adaptation Announced
Hello, fellow gamers! Welcome to today's GameEast Daily Report.
This is GameEast, where we bring you the latest news about the Chinese gaming industry every day. I'm your host, GameinShell. Today, we've got some exciting releases and promotions to cover, so let’s dive into the highlights!
🚀#UpcomingGames
Lost Soul Aside Confirmed for 2025 Release on PS5 & PC
Producer Yang Bing has announced that Lost Soul Aside, the Chinese action RPG, is slated for release in 2025. Bing thanked Sony for their decade-long support, highlighting the game's inclusion in Sony's "China Hero Project," which provides significant backing for its release on PS5 and PC.
Mecha BREAK Global Storm Demo Pre-download Available
The pre-download for the Mecha BREAK Global Storm Demo is now live! Players can look forward to a new PvPvE mode, 3v3 battles, and exclusive events. The test is scheduled to begin on February 23 at 18:00, and the game will feature full controller support.
🎬 #GameMovie
Netflix to Produce Live-Action Sifu Movie
Netflix is set to produce a live-action movie based on the hit kung fu action game Sifu by Sloclap. The film will incorporate the game's unique "aging" mechanic and boasts Chad Stahelski (John Wick) as director and T.S. Nowlin (Pacific Rim: Uprising) as writer.
🐒#BlackMythWukong News
Black Myth: Wukong Receives Update v1.0.14.17737 on Steam and PS5
The latest update for Black Myth: Wukong, version 1.0.14.17737, is now live on Steam and PS5. This update addresses various issues, including boss invisibility glitches and skill problems, and introduces new experimental NXSR super-resolution sampling. The update size is approximately 1.9GB, requiring about 4.5GB of free space.
🎮#Other Game News
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Planned for release this year
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is set to launch later this year! A recent poll reveals 38.7% of players plan to experience it on Xbox Series S|X, 32% on PS5, and 29.2% on PC. With the game launching on Xbox Game Pass, it could be the top choice for subscribers!
Marvel Rivals Surpasses 40 Million Players
Marvel Rivals, the Marvel-themed competitive game, has achieved a milestone of 40 million players in less than three months. The game attracted 10 million players within the first 72 hours. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is under consideration, although there are no current plans for a PVE mode.
📊#Industry News
NetEase Reports Strong Q4 2024 Gaming Revenue
NetEase's gaming and value-added services revenue for Q4 2024 reached 21.2 billion RMB, with online games contributing 20.5 billion RMB, a 5% increase year-over-year. The full-year gaming revenue totaled 83.6 billion RMB, with online games accounting for 80.4 billion RMB, marking a 6% increase.
Bilibili Announces Q4 Earnings with Significant Gaming Revenue Growth
Bilibili's Q4 earnings reveal a remarkable 79% year-over-year increase in gaming revenue, reaching 1.8 billion CNY. The total revenue rose by 22% to 7.73 billion CNY. In 2024, 3.1 million creators earned income on Bilibili, with advertising and value-added service revenue up by 21%.
That wraps up today's highlights! As always, we'll continue bringing you fresh updates every day, covering both local and international indie and AAA gaming news. Stay tuned for tomorrow's report!
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