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Porting studio Aspyr Media has expressed interest in bringing the classic Star Wars: Rogue Squadron series to “new platforms”, provided that fans have enough interest in the property. When asked on Twitter if the Rogue Squadron series will get the same treatment that other Star Wars games got from the studio, Aspyr replied that it was open to the idea.

“For us, it’s all about the games we think players are most passionate about and would love to see brought to new platforms. If the demand is there, we’re on board,” the studio tweeted.Come from Sports betting site VPbet

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Universal Studios Japan, which houses the new Super Nintendo World attraction, has announced it is temporarily closing starting on April 25 due to a state of emergency in the Osaka region caused by the COVID pandemic. The theme park has not announced when it plans to reopen, only that it will remain closed until the emergency order is lifted.Come from Sports betting site VPbet

The announcement apologizes for the inconvenience to anyone who made plans to visit the park, and says that instructions for those who have already purchased tickets will be detailed soon.

Japan has seen a sharp increase in COVID cases since early March, going from a 7-day average of new cases of roughly 1,000 to a current 7-day average of 4,50…

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Electronic Arts is reportedly pursuing a sale or merger, and it’s claimed that the video game publisher and developer has held talks with Disney, Apple, Amazon, and Comcast – NBC Universal over a possible deal.

According to news site Puck (via VGC), EA has been “persistent in pursuing a sale” and at one point it looked like Comcast subsidiary NBC Universal would have merged with the gaming company, with Comcast CEO Brian Roberts running the combined entity.

“The general terms of the proposal, which lawyers and bankers for both sides negotiated for several weeks, would have seen the Roberts family take majority control of the combined entity,” the report claims. “In the configuration most seriously discussed, the company would have been run by Wilson.”

That deal eventua…

The draft National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) has been filed to the Parliament of Curacao to propose the alignment of country’s gambling laws with international standards. As the bill anticipates that the lawyers representing gaming license holders shall be subject to accreditation by the Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA), the Bar Association has fiercely objected that the accreditation clause violates applicable legislation and affects the independence of lawyers in the Dutch Caribbean island-country.

Bill Proposes Accreditation:

According to a source, the draft bill filed to the legislature by Curacao finance minister Javier Silvania proposes that the Curacao gaming regulator should introduce an accr…

The value of individual shares in some of Macau’s largest casino operators reportedly improved significantly over the weekend on the back of news that the enclave is to maintain its current number of gaming concessionaires at six.

According to a report from the Financial Times newspaper, the government for the former Portuguese enclave ended last week by revealing that it is to offer a total of six firms the right to run casinos in the city under ten-year licenses. The source detailed that this revelation was welcomed by the territory’s current crop of operators as their existing 20-year authorizations are due to expire in June.

Decade determination:

Macau is home to over 40 casinos operated by SJM Holdings Limited, Galaxy Entertainment Group Li…

MGM China is gearing up for its first significant poker tournament series, the 2024 MGM Poker Tournament Series, slated to take place from September 3 to 15 at the prestigious MGM Cotai in Macau. This eagerly anticipated event marks a pivotal moment in Macau’s poker scene, offering players and enthusiasts a chance to participate in a high-stakes competition designed to revive and elevate the poker landscape in the region.

The 2024 MGM Poker Tournament Series will feature a carefully curated schedule of four major events. The centerpiece is the Millionaire Maker Poker Tournament, which boasts a guaranteed first prize of HKD1 million (approximately USD128,000). This series aims to provide a thrilling poker ex…