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March 14, 2025

Genshin Impact on Android finally adds controller support — 4 years after iOS

Android phones will soon support Bluetooth controllers for Genshin Impact after the release of Version 5.5 later this month. The supported models include PS5's DualSense Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, but controllers requiring a USB-C connection may not be officially supported.

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December 19, 2024

‘Gooner 9/11’ averted as Zenless Zone Zero’s butt-obfuscation technology is rolled back in the face of horny outrage

A recent update to Zenless Zone Zero led to player backlash after patch 1.4 introduced a change that caused characters to appear faded from certain angles, which players referred to as a "butt filter." This change sparked frustration within the community, with users expressing concerns over perceived censorship and speculating about external pressures, including potential influence from the Chinese government. In response to the outcry, developer MiHoYo announced a hotfix less than 24 hours later, addressing the fading effect and restoring characters' appearances to normal. The community celebrated the reversal, although the motivations behind the initial change remain unclear.

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October 24, 2024

Will these PC games ever come to Steam? We predict the chances of WoW, Minecraft, and more

World of Warcraft, originally released in November 2004, has a 30% chance of releasing on Steam due to its complex subscription model and integration with Blizzard's Battle.net. The Ultima series, first released in 1981, has a 60% chance of appearing on Steam as EA is reintroducing classic titles on the platform. MiHoYo's games Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, released in September 2020, April 2023, and July 2024 respectively, have a 40% chance of releasing on Steam, depending on MiHoYo's revenue strategy. Fortnite, released in July 2017, has a 2% chance of coming to Steam as Epic Games seeks to retain full control over its revenue. Riot Games' titles, including League of Legends and Valorant, released between October 2009 and June 2020, have a 15% chance of being on Steam due to their profitable ecosystems. Minecraft, launched in November 2011, has a 50% chance of releasing on Steam, though integrating its Java and Bedrock editions poses challenges. Star Citizen, which began its first playable module in August 2013, has a 15% chance of coming to Steam due to its unique monetization strategy and ongoing development issues.

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September 6, 2024

Exploring Popular Android Games: From the Old casino favourite hits to the brand-new popular hits

Casual games are short and fun, perfect for playing during breaks or while traveling. Candy Crush Saga and Subway Surfers are popular casual games. Strategy games like Clash of Clans and Plants vs. Zombies 2 require tactical thinking. Casino games like Slotomania and Texas Hold'em Poker offer a mix of luck and strategy. RPGs like Genshin Impact and The Elder Scrolls: Blades allow players to immerse themselves in fantasy worlds. Innovative games like Among Us and Call of Duty: Mobile offer new and unique gaming experiences.

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August 13, 2024

The best Qingyi build in Zenless Zone Zero

The Qingyi build in Zenless Zone Zero focuses on enhancing her ability to stun enemies, supporting her team in combat. She is an electric stunner who can replace Lycaon in certain team compositions. Qingyi's basic attack builds the Flash Connect resource, allowing her to unleash an enhanced attack that applies a stun damage multiplier. Her EX special attack inflicts damage and daze. The recommended W-Engine for her is the Ice-Jade Teapot, which increases her impact and buffs squad damage. Drive Discs like Shockstar Disco and Swing Jazz enhance her impact and energy regeneration. Base stats for Drive Discs include anomaly proficiency or crit rate, electric damage or energy regen, and impact. To promote Qingyi, players need Stun Certification Seals and Investigator Logs, obtained through the Combat Simulation activity. Raising Inter-Knot reputation is necessary for unlocking higher character levels.

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August 8, 2024

Zenless Zone Zero lags behind previous miHoYo games despite making $100 million on mobile in its first month | Game World Observer

miHoYo's latest game, Zenless Zone Zero, has generated .8 million in revenue within its first month since its global launch. The bulk of the revenue comes from players in China, with the rest of the world contributing million. Despite falling slightly behind miHoYo's previous hits in terms of first-month revenue, Zenless Zone Zero still maintains a respectable cumulative revenue per download of .94. Japan leads in revenue per download, and the game continues to attract players globally.

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August 3, 2024

All Zenless Zone Zero codes from the 1.1 livestream

The Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 update introduces three new characters: Qingyi, Jane Doe, and Seth Lowell. Qingyi is a member of New Eridu Public Security and appears in chapter three, while details about Seth Lowell and Jane Doe remain unclear. The update also includes livestream codes for players to redeem rewards by visiting the ZZZ code redemption site, logging into their game account, selecting their server region, entering the code, and retrieving rewards from their in-game mailbox.

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July 19, 2024

Miniclip launches a flurry of new games, so what’s that say about what they have in store?

Miniclip has recently launched several new games aimed at a casual audience, indicating a possible shift in focus towards mobile gaming. They have also acquired Sybo, developers of Subway Surfers, but seem to be keeping them independent. This move suggests that Miniclip may be aiming for a larger share of the mobile gaming market and potentially expanding beyond their traditional sports game offerings.

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July 17, 2024

Zenless Zone Zero review

Zenless Zone Zero is a neon sci-fi urban adventure game with a vibrant aesthetic. The game targets a unique audience and features a diverse cast of characters. However, the gameplay can feel repetitive and uninspired, with a heavy focus on in-game purchases and monetization over gameplay quality.

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July 8, 2024

Zenless Zone Zero hits 50m downloads

Zenless Zone Zero, a new action RPG developed by Mihoyo, has achieved over 50 million downloads within two days of its global launch on July 4th. The exact revenue and platform breakdown of downloads are unknown, but the developers have expressed gratitude to players for their support.