Game News Round-Up

Sony patents PlayStation controller that accepts credit card payments

• The patent describes a scenario where, when prompted, players can bring their phone or payment card close to the controller, after which the controller will receive the details and send them to the console

Minecraft is officially getting its first new dimension in 15 years, named "The Sift"

• Dimensions are parallel worlds within Minecraft with unique biomes and structures
• Minecraft’s last dimension, The End, was released back in October 2011
• The Sift is set to debut in Minecraft Dungeons 2, which releases on September 29
• Next year, the dimension will come to Minecraft’s Java and Bedrock editions

Five Nights at Freddy's is coming to Fortnite for Fortnitemares

• Fortnitemares begins 1st October

MobyGames video game database now lets developers claim their game credits

Asha Sharma reveals that Minecraft gains 300,000 new players a day per average

• Minecraft has sold 425 million copies
• It is unclear if Asha Sharma's claims are talking about Minecraft the game or Minecraft as an ecosystem

Trophy Games acquires Airport Simulator: First Class developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive

Build A Rocket Boy has appointed administrators

• The filing indicates that the MindsEye maker is insolvent