I would normally make a joke about how bad Sundays are because they come right before Mondays, but I can’t this time around because Monday is in fact Independence Day. That’s right. Another day off. In any case, you’ve probably been out partying, so just in case you’ve gotten behind on what’s been going on in the world of gaming, I’ve this news roundup for you at the ready. Today, we found out that Bungie might be working on a mobile version of Destiny, somebody got an unreleased Magic: The Gathering card, and Nintendo could have another Donkey Kong in the works. There’s more where this came from, so read on for the rest.
Six Dutch Political Parties Support Ban On Loot Boxes
Several political parties in the Netherlands have apparently banded together to bring down loot boxes. This comes in the context of a broader push in Europe to prevent companies from selling them. "In video games, children are manipulated into purchasing microtransactions," the motion to ban loot boxes put forward by the alliance reads. "Loot boxes are a form of gambling. These transactions are addictive and can hit families with unexpected bills for these transactions with disruptive consequences." The motion goes on to describe how “consumer associations from eighteen European countries are jointly calling for regulation of these loot boxes.” The plot thickens.
Games Done Quick Raises Another $3 Million For Doctors Without Borders
Games Done Quick has become famous for managing to raise massive amounts of money for charities all around the world. This time around, the primary beneficiary was Doctors Without Borders and well over $3 million dollars were collected. The figure was reached immediately prior to an Elden Ring run and the whole audience apparently began celebrating as soon as the milestone was reached. The record for the most money raised is currently sitting at $3,442,033.
Bungie Reportedly Working On A Destiny Mobile FPS
The developer behind Destiny and its more popular sequel Destiny 2, Bungie, is apparently working on a Destiny mobile game in partnership with NetEase. This amounts to nothing more than a rumor for the moment, but should things actually pan out, this would not only be the first time that Bungie has made a mobile game but the first time that anything substantial related to Destiny has ever appeared on the very small screen. Destiny on the go is definitely something to look forward to in the future.
Magic: The Gathering Artist Receives Unannounced Card In Secret Lair Box
Magic: The Gathering artist Ben Schnuck just became the only person in the world to have a certain Magic: The Gathering card, an extended art Horned Sliver. “Alright, y’all. I received my Secret Lair alongside my proofs and inside one that I opened I found this as the secret card,” Schnuck announced. “I have confirmation from Scryfall that this wasn’t announced. To my knowledge, I am the only person with a copy. As a huge Sliver fan, this is bananas.” Schnuck was previously hired by Wizards of the Coast to work on a Secret Lair drop released earlier this year.
Nintendo Files Brand New Donkey Kong Trademark
Nintendo just filed a new trademark for Donkey Kong. No, this isn’t just another copyright defense. The company seems to have something else in store. According to the games industry watcher called KRoolKountry, “Nintendo has updated the trademark for Donkey Kong. Rather than being a routine extension of an existing trademark, this is a new trademark with updated verbiage pertaining specifically to video games including downloadable programs for portable and electronic consoles." Looks like there might just be another entry in the franchise on the horizon.