7Levels is teaming up with Legendary Entertainment to drop a killer new game this fall: “Kong Survivor Instinct.” This 2.5D action-adventure indie game is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and it’s going to be epic. Kong Survivor Instinct Trailer Set right after the events of “Godzilla vs. Kong,” you’ll step into…
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Supermassive Games just dropped a bombshell announcement: their latest sci-fi survival horror adventure, “Directive 8020,” is coming to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. If you’re into games like “Until Dawn” and “The Quarry,” get ready to dive into another intense, cinematic horror ride. Directive 8020 Trailer “Directive 8020” takes things up a…
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Get ready to dive back into the zombie-infested world of Dying Light with Techland’s latest announcement, Dying Light: The Beast. Unveiled during Opening Night Live at Gamescom, this standalone adventure promises over 18 hours of intense, blood-pumping gameplay set in the eerie, post-apocalyptic Castor Woods. Once a tourist hotspot, this now haunted forest is your…
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Crytek is excited to announce the launch of Hunt Showdown 1896, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S! This new era of Hunt: Showdown introduces players to the wild, unforgiving landscapes of the American West, complete with an all-new Colorado biome, a terrifying Wild Target, the Scorched Earth Event, and a host…
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Despite initial delays, Patch 7 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is right around the corner, and for players that enjoy veering on the dark side and working alongside the Absolute, Larian has provided a number of brand-new evil endings.
Larian Studios recently posted on their X (formerly Twitter) account for Baldur’s Gate 3 a sneak peak at one of the new evil endings that will be available once Patch 7 finally drops.
If you decided happily ever after wasn’t for you, there’s an assortment of evil ending cinematics new to Baldur’s Gate 3, arriving with Patch 7.
— Baldur's Gate 3 (@baldursgate3) August 14, 2024
Here’s another sneak peek! Beware, some spoilers ahead! pic.twitter.com/1Z51dOnL2D
While details are still sparse regarding how these evil endings will be triggered by players, the clip Larian chose to tease chose what looks like a crowd of Baldurian citizens being controlled by the same aberrant mind powers that Mind Flayers & the tadpoles possess to fill their heads with lofty daydreams about their day-to-day.
While the closed beta for Patch 7 was initially delayed due to some internal coding issues, it looks like the release of the massive patch is back on track for an early Fall 2024 release date.
During Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live, Machine Games and Bethesda Softworks revealed the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 release date window.
Players won’t have to wait too long after its initial release on Xbox this December. Geoff Keighley took to the Gamescom Opening Night Live stage to reveal the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 release date window is Spring 2025. This means Machine Games’ next title is likely slated to launch for PlayStation sometime between March and June.
The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gamescom date reveal trailer offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of actor Troy Baker as the titular character, visually portrayed by Harrison Ford. Baker recalls seeing Indiana Jones for the first time, and his excitement to take on the iconic role.
“It’s humbling playing a character so many people, myself included, look up to. As a kid, seeing Indiana Jones in the theater for the first time was a defining moment for me,” says Baker in the video. “I never would have guess that all these years later, I would be the one wearing the hat, but here I am. It’s been a dream come true. A dream I cannot wait for you to live for yourself.”
Machine Games announced it was making an Indiana Jones game back in 2021 with a short teaser trailer. The game is set between the films Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It will take Indy and his new companion Gina across the globe including the Himalayas and the Great Pyramids of Egypt.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches December 9, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Preorders for the Standard, Premium, and Collector’s Edition are available now for Xbox. Players can now wishlist the game on PS5.
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Final Fantasy XVI will soon be getting a new weapon on PS5 in the form of the Brave Blade. The weapon, which was first seen in Final Fantasy V, is currently available as a pre-order bonus for the PC version of the game, although PS5 players have been reassured that the weapon will also be available for them in the future.
The Brave Blade will be available for PC players when the game is released on September 17. Square Enix has said that “it will be added to the PS5 version at a later date,” although they haven’t clarified exactly when that “later date” will be.
The Brave Blade may look familiar to Final Fantasy V fans…
— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) August 20, 2024
Pre-purchase Final Fantasy XVI on PC to receive yours at launch on September 17th. It will be added to the PS5 version at a later date. #FF16 pic.twitter.com/4dhDwB9wKw
Other PC pre-order bonuses include the Cait Sith Charm (Gil Boost Accessory) and the “Sixteen Bells” Orchestrion Roll. Both of these are already available in the console version. The charm was available to PS5 players who pre-ordered the game. Meanwhile, the Orchestrion Roll was available as a promo code from a Taco Bell promotion.
The PC version of Final Fantasy 16 will finally be available more than a year after the game’s release on PS5. However, staggered releases may become consigned to history as Square Enix aims to “aggressively pursue a multiplatform strategy that includes Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs.” The aim is that more players can enjoy its major franchises and AAA titles.
FF16 director Hiroshi Takai also told GamesRadar+ that “I think it’s possible – probably even likely” that future Final Fantasy games could see a day-one release on multiple platforms. However, he did add that “the team in charge of each project gets to decide its own policy, so this is just my personal opinion.”
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PS Plus members have renewed calls for more notice on games leaving the service. This has been a recurring complaint since the revamp because Sony often gives players as little as one week to wrap up their progress, which isn’t enough when it comes to lengthy games. There have also been occasions where Sony didn’t announce a departure until the very last minute.
Sony provides a preliminary list of games leaving the service shortly after a catalog refresh. As an example, September 2024’s departures were announced today after new games were added to the service this morning.
However, as emphasized above, these are preliminary lists. Sony may remove games without a warning — like it has done so in the past — or give as little as a few days notice.
Players refreshed their demand for more notice after they discovered that Sea of Stars and Lost Judgment — both lengthy games — were added to PS Store’s ‘Last Chance to Play’ section with barely two weeks’ notice. Forums like Reddit and ResetEra saw members asking fellow players if there was a way to expedite their progress before the games left the service.
Given that there are hundreds of games in the catalog, Sony should endeavor to provide one-month notice for departures. We don’t see a good reason why this isn’t possible or why this shouldn’t be the case. Random updates with little notice are quite a nuisance.
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A new leak suggests that Ubisoft is making a spiritual successor of sorts to I Am Alive — its 2012 action-adventure survival game. Released on the PS3 before The Last of Us was a thing, I Am Alive earned a mixed reception and has since been largely forgotten. However, a leaked casting call suggests that Ubisoft hasn’t given up on a post-apocalyptic adventure.
Spotted by MP1st, Ubisoft held a casting call for something called “Iridium” in March 2023, and this seems to be the first time it has been discovered. Accompanying plot details were also uncovered, which mentions “ruins of Highpoint City” as the game’s setting.
Iridium apparently takes place after a “terrible” war between humans and some kind of an outside force, severely damaging civilization. Highpoint City is now occupied by said force, and has been turned into a prison of sorts where humans are more of a science experiment.
“Intense radiation prevents organic humans from operating inside the war zone, so human minds are copied into mechanical Shells, allowing them to explore this hostile landscape,” the synopsis reads. And of course, there’s a struggle between various factions for resources, complete with a daring protagonist.
The above sounds like a standard post-apocalyptic game, but there’s certainly an appetite for those. Whether Iridium is still in development or not is anybody’s guess.
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Black Myth: Wukong PS5 performance has been the subject of debate ever since it emerged that Game Science only allowed reviewers to play the PC version before launch. We’re reserving our judgment until we play the full game but have been monitoring livestreams and forum chatter regarding console performance, and surprisingly, it’s a very mixed bag.
The good news is that Black Myth: Wukong isn’t a repeat of Cyberpunk 2077. The game is playable and seems to hold up well… provided you stick to the Balanced Mode.
Those who have been attempting to play on the Performance Mode for some 60 fps goodness have complained of constant stuttering, poor image quality, and texture issues. The Quality Mode offers 30-35 fps whereas the Balanced mode can go up 45 fps. The general consensus is that Performance Mode isn’t the best way to play right now.
Interestingly, Black Myth: Wukong’s console performance has bizarrely polarized players. On one extreme, we’ve seen folks swear that there are absolutely no performance issues whatsoever (spoiler: this isn’t true), and on the other hand, some folks swear that the game is unplayable (spoiler: this also isn’t true).
If you’re not fussy about a lower frame rate and can make compromises in the graphics department, Black Myth: Wukong’s current PS5 performance shouldn’t be an issue for you. However, if you’re in the opposite camp, we suggest waiting for a patch or two.
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Sony has announced the preliminary list of games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in September 2024, which includes 12 titles. As we previously speculated, five of the games are Star Ocean titles. Additionally, Guerrilla Games’ Horizon Forbidden West is departing the catalog.
The following games are set to leave the catalogs in mid September.
Do note that this list isn’t final because Sony updates the PS Store’s ‘Last Chance to Play’ section randomly during the month. This means that you may have as much as a one-month notice or as little as a one-week notice of departures.
This is particularly bothersome when lengthy games are suddenly added to the list. This month, we saw numerous complaints about the sudden announcement of Sea of Stars and Lost Judgment leaving the catalogs with little notice as both games are pretty chunky.
We’ll update the list above if/when more games are added to ‘Last Chance to Play.’
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The Disney Dreamlight Valley Dapper Delights update will be released this week. One of the main gameplay improvements the update will introduce is crossplay for PlayStation players. PS5 and PS4 players have been stuck in their own ecosystem while watching Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC players mingle freely, but that’s all set to change in a couple of days.
The Disney Dreamlight Valley Dapper Delights update will also introduce new content for the main game and A Rift in Time DLC. All players will get Tiana (The Princess and the Frog) as a new character, as well as Tiana’s Palace restaurant and Tiana’s Meal Stall. There’s a new Star Path inspired by the Roaring Twenties, new content in Scrooge McDuck’s Store, and more additions to the Premium Shop.
Those who have purchased the A Rift in Time DLC will be able to finish the storyline with the release of Act III – “Treasures of Time” while Jafar will finally be added to the valley as a new character.
The Dapper Delights update will go live on August 21, 2024, complete with crossplay for all platforms. Now PS5 and PS4 players will be able to visit their friends’ valleys on other platforms. You can see the full patch notes below:
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Until Dawn‘s PS5, PC price leaked over the weekend, earning sharp and unanimous rebuke from players. Ballistic Moon’s enhanced version of the 2014 Supermassive Games title will launch on October 4th, and reportedly has the same price tag as Astro Bot: $60 (£60 / €60 / AU$110 / CA$80).
The aforementioned leak comes from none other than Dealabs user billbil-kun, who has a pretty stellar track record. According to them, Until Dawn’s PS5 version will also get a disc release but regardless of the format players purchase and what platform they make a purchase on, the price is the same.
If this leak is accurate (we hope it’s not), this is a baffling move by Sony. For comparison purposes, The Last of Us Part II Remastered cost $50 and, as previously mentioned, a brand-new full-fledged Astro Bot costs $60. With Silent Hill 2’s remake releasing just four days after Until Dawn, we’ll be surprised if Sony manages to sell many copies at this price.
I personally loved Until Dawn, but it’s pretty much a one-and-done game, so I can’t imagine people will be paying $60 for it regardless of how “enhanced” it is. As one player said it, “Until Sale,” then.
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IShowSpeed is a famous internet personality who has taken the internet by storm in the last couple of years. He is a streamer and a content creator on YouTube who is quite popular among the younger generation. His enthusiastic and often overdramatic persona on YouTube has amassed him a very large following across various social media platforms. If you browse through social media frequently, then chances are that you’ve seen a few of his clips that are floating around on the internet every now and then.
From everything that he does, IShowSpeed is most well-known for playing a variety of video games on his stream. He’s a big sports fan in general who loves playing the newest sports video games. Madden 25 just released this August, and so you might be wondering whether IShowSpeed is in the latest installation of the most famous American football video game series.
Unfortunately, IShowSpeed is not available as a playable character in Madden NFL 25. He is not signed to any of the teams and is not affiliated with the video game series itself, so the American internet personality is not present in any capacity in Madden NFL 25.
However, if you are a massive IShowSpeed fan, and you would really love to play as him or include him in your favorite team in Madden NFL 25, then you don’t need to worry. You can still make a custom player that resembles IShowSpeed very closely, down to every physical detail. Speed may not be available as a ready-to-play or pre-made player, but that doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy the game the way you want to.
The ‘create your own player’ feature in the Madden NFL series allows you to recreate all of your favorite celebrities and influencers in animated form. You could even change some parts of their appearance, such as their hair color if you wish to. This feature allows you to be as creative and adventurous as you want to be in your Madden NFL experience.
To create your own player in Madden 25, you will need to head over to the Creation Center and select the Players and Uniforms option.
Once you’ve done that, you can open up the character creation menu by selecting the Create A Player option. When creating a player in this game, you can customize pretty much everything related to them. So you can create IShowSpeed and play him in any position you want.
It will surely take you some time and effort to accurately portray them on your end, but the final result will be worth it. Soon, you will be able to dominate the football fields as IShowSpeed himself! If you don’t like a character you’ve created, you can delete it and start over. Make sure you check out our guide on how to delete your player in Superstar mode.
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Xbox console sales are declining and are continuing a downgrade with no hope of the trends escalating anytime soon for Microsoft’s gaming hardware. As per fiscal reports from IGN and The Verge, the markets have witnessed a drop of 42%. It is making a significant impact on Microsoft’s gaming division. Previously in the third quarter…
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According to a former Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas developer, the sensitive game leaks of GTA 6, including the gameplay images and videos, weren’t a big deal, and that’s because the Rockstar is extremely secretive. It was one of the biggest data breaches in history when the hackers infiltrated Rockstar’s GTA 6 servers and secured…
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Xbox Game Pass update adds a big new game (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3) and subscribers are to play it absolutely for free through their subscription. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a compelling first-person shooter available on PC and Consoles, including Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. It was one of the…
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Warner Bros. is becoming more and more extensive with each day passing by, and now they have successfully acquired another studio: Player First Games. Player First Games is a studio of veteran developers that is based in Los Angeles. Most of their work reflects their productivity and tendency to produce long-term projects to connect with…
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KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust have dropped some major news about FAIRY TAIL 2, the highly anticipated action RPG based on the beloved FAIRY TAIL franchise. Fans, get ready for an epic adventure! Main Characters and Gameplay In FAIRY TAIL 2, you’ll take control of Natsu and other iconic members of the Fairy Tail…
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Taiko no Tatsujin and ONE PIECE fans! Bandai Namco has just dropped a treasure chest of new content for the latest Taiko no Tatsujin x ONE PIECE anime collaboration in TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHM FESTIVAL on Nintendo Switch. What’s New in the Collaboration? New Theme Song: Dive into the action with the latest anime opening…
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Prime Gaming fans! It’s time to dive into a new month of awesome gaming content, exclusive to Amazon Prime members. This August, we’re bringing you a fantastic lineup of games, plus a rotating selection on Amazon Luna for those who love gaming in the cloud. Check out the highlights and mark your calendars for the…
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Get ready for an action-packed August with exciting updates and events for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, brought to you by 2K and Firaxis Games. Here’s what you need to know: August 20 @ 11:00 AM PT: Watch the world premiere of Civilization VII gameplay at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Twitch.tv/gamescom. August 20 @ 1:30…
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Arc Games, known for its premium and live service games, has just announced Fellowship, the first-ever Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure (MODA) game. Developed by Chief Rebel, a new Stockholm-based studio packed with industry veterans from games like World of Warcraft, Diablo, Helldivers, Battlefield, Tom Clancy’s The Division, Just Cause, and more, Fellowship is set to…
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Get ready to dive into a new era with Millennia Ancient Worlds, the exciting first expansion for the 4X historical strategy game from C Prompt Studios, published by Paradox Interactive. Launching on August 12, 2024, this expansion brings a fresh start for humanity, filled with unique challenges and opportunities. New Features in Millennia: Ancient Worlds:…
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Flintlock The Siege of Dawn, the latest title from A44 Games (creators of Ashen) and publisher Kepler Interactive (known for Tchia, Sifu, and Pacific Drive), officially launched on July 18. In just a short time, over 500,000 players have jumped into the quest to free the world of Kian from its tyrannical gods. The game…
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PQube and Agate are bringing the fantasy-romance visual novel, ‘Celestia Chain of Fate,’ to Steam and Nintendo Switch on September 12th! Get ready to dive into a world of magic, love, and adventure as you explore this captivating story. Mark your calendars and prepare for an enchanting journey! Celestia Chain of Fate Trailer
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Calls for a new SOCOM game have been renewed by fans after a screenshot purportedly from former Sony developers’ new shooter leaked. The image in question is from a “AAA shooter” being developed by That’s No Moon — a new studio comprised of former Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, and Call of Duty devs.
The screenshot in question was unearthed by MP1st, who is choosing to protect the source. We’re not going to embed it here to avoid a copyright strike, but a brief description is as follows.
That’s No Moon previously said that it’s working on a game based on a “popular IP.” The screenshot — allegedly from a 2022 reel — confirms that the project is a military shooter. A soldier can be seen in what looks like a desert environment, shooting at random pieces of furniture. This is likely to be the game’s training portion.
MP1st also published a screenshot from the profile of an unnamed motion capture artist, which reveals that they worked as a “stunt soldier” for That’s No Moon. The leak further reveals that the shooter is being developed with Unreal Engine 5.
Although the screenshot reminds fans of SOCOM, it’s unlikely to be a new game in the franchise. That’s No Moon previously said that it’s working on a single-player game so unless Sony commissioned it to work on a single-player SOCOM, this isn’t what franchise fans are hoping for.
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A new God of War game from Santa Monica Studio is almost a given, but it looks like the studio’s next release will be its new IP. Sony Santa Monica has been a single-project studio for almost the entirety of its existence (not counting external projects), but the developer has been working on its mystery new IP for quite some time.
Santa Monica Studio has been hiring for its new IP for a while, but over the weekend, a ResetEra user spotted evidence of major recruitment activity. Sony veteran Glauco Longhi, who has previously worked for both Naughty Dog and Santa Monica, returned to work for the God of War developer in April.
On his LinkedIn, Longhi confirms that Santa Monica Studio offered him an opportunity to return, and he’s now overseeing the entire character development pipeline of the new IP. From the sound of things, the studio is firing on all cylinders now and its next release is likely to be this project.
Rumor has it that the mystery game’s development is being led by Cory Barlog, and it will be a sci-fi game possibly with RPG elements.
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Over the weekend, PS5 game Phantom Blade Zero made headlines for all the wrong reasons. A Brazilian outlet accused an unnamed S-Game developer of bemoaning Microsoft and saying that “nobody needs an Xbox,” which further fueled rumors that Sony had moneyhatted the game. S-Game has since issued a public clarification on the matter, and — you’ve guessed it — the whole report seems bogus.
The Brazilian outlet’s article didn’t contain any source or information that would make its report look even remotely convincing, but it was picked up by some major websites and simply reproduced via Google translate. Meanwhile, Redditors traced the origin of the comments back to Tencent in Chinese.
Some natives have explained that the Chinese comments would roughly translate to, “there isn’t much interest in Xbox in this region,” which changes the context entirely.
In a statement on X, S-Game has reiterated that there’s no PS5 console exclusivity deal for Phantom Blade Zero, and the comments attributed to an unnamed developer does not reflect its position. S-Game has also hinted that it will work on an Xbox Series X|S version in the future, but didn’t outright confirm anything.
Recently, we noticed that some media outlets have claimed to have interviewed an unnamed developer from S-GAME at Chinajoy, who seems to have made some statements regarding the release platforms and strategy for Phantom Blade Zero.
— Phantom Blade Zero (@pbzero_official) August 4, 2024
We want to clarify that these claimed…
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HBO Max has released The Last of Us Season 2 teaser trailer, setting the stage for what’s coming in 2025. The clip is only 24 seconds long, but those who’ve played The Last of Us Part II will note that it packs a lot, starting with a memorable scene of Ellie in Jackson. There’s also a glimpse of Abby that you’ll miss if you blink.
The teaser can be viewed below. This article may contain spoilers so proceed beyond the teaser at your own risk.
I saved her.
— Max (@StreamOnMax) August 5, 2024
A sneak peek of Season 2 of the @HBO Original Series #TheLastOfUs, coming in 2025 to Max. pic.twitter.com/PQljcvlOsx
In the teaser above, Joel claims that he saved Ellie, which forms the basis of the events that unfolded in the second video game. In TLOU 2, Ellie’s relationship with Joel becomes strained when she realizes that he lied to her about the events that took place in the hospital.
The bloodbath at the hospital is also why Abby comes into the picture. She is seeking revenge for her father’s murder, and, well… players know the rest.
It remains to be seen how the show tackles the entirety of TLOU 2 — including that controversial Joel and Abby scene — as it is a pretty narrative-heavy game.
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Just one week after Valorant entered open beta testing on PS5, the game leaves beta testing behind. Version 1.0 has been released on the PlayStation Store and the full game is now available in the US, Canada, Europe, Brazil, and Japan. In typical Riot Games style, there was no announcement before Valorant’s full release, but the studio has now explained how the team will be approaching the game’s updates.
Riot Games currently updaters Valorant every two weeks on all platforms. These patches sort out issues with game balance, fix bugs, or add QoL improvements. In addition to these, larger updates are released “a few times per year” that change an Agent’s entire kit, either nerfing their abilities or increasing their strength. Larger updates are only released at a time “that won’t affect active Pro play schedules.” Both of these types of updates look set to continue into the future.
One thing the developer did make clear was that “parity between PC and console isn’t necessarily guaranteed.” This is because PC and console platforms have unique needs. Different input methods mean players come up with different playstyles. Some agents are also better on one platform than they are on the other. These reasons are likely part of why Xbox and PS5 players can compete with each other but they cannot compete against PC players.
Valorant can now be downloaded from the PlayStation Store for free. Any progress players had made during the open beta period will be transferred to the full game. There’s also the opportunity to play on PC too as players keep their progress between all platforms with the exception of ranking.
Several Valorant Points packages are also available from the PlayStation Store. The premium currency can be used to purchase cosmetics, Radionite Points, and the premium tier of the Battle Pass.
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Video game publication Game Informer has announced its closure after 33 years of operation. Once one of the most popular and recognizable brands in games media, GI is the property of embattled U.S. retailer GameStop, which itself has been in a downward spiral for eons at this point.
GI made its debut in 1991 as a print magazine, and was quick to establish a presence on the internet in the mid 90s. The magazine subscription was only just revamped in March 2024, but GI’s web presence hasn’t been as formidable as it once was.
Today, the publication announced that it’s stopping the presses completely. In an official statement, GI thanked readers and bid them farewell.
“From the early days of pixelated adventures to today’s immersive virtual realms, we’ve been honored to share this incredible journey with you, our loyal readers,” the statement reads. “While our presses may stop, the passion for gaming that we’ve cultivated together will continue to live on. Thank you for being part of our epic quest, and may your own gaming adventures never end.”
Game Informer’s closure takes effect immediately, and its next magazine — featuring Dragon Age: The Veilguard — will be its last.
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A damning new report claims that Bungie mislead Sony about its financial position ahead of its acquisition by PlayStation. The studio’s management has come under scrutiny following a second round of mass layoffs within a year that didn’t even spare long-time senior executives. Now, many former employees are laying the blame solely on CEO Pete Parsons.
The aforementioned report comes from veteran journalist Stephen Totilo, who spoke to former Bungie employees to get to the bottom of things. At least one of them addressed what many analysts and the gaming community have been left puzzled by: Sony spending $3.6 billion to acquire the studio.
The employee reckons that Sony overpaid for Bungie after the studio misled the PlayStation maker by selling “things they were just not able to deliver.” While Destiny 2: The Final Shape has been widely praised, Totilo has been told that the latest cuts were being planned long before the expansion released.
What’s even more interesting is that it seems Bungie was a bit desperate to strike a deal with Sony. One of Totilo’s sources said that if Bungie hadn’t been acquired, it may have gone bankrupt. “The alternate history is insolvency,” they said.
NEW: I spoke to ex-Bungie workers about yesterday’s big cuts
— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) August 1, 2024
– This round was in the works prior to Final Shape
– Feeling is Bungie bosses oversold studio to Sony
– Not selling would’ve been worse? Source: “The alternate history is insolvency”
My story:https://t.co/QXm0qzeSQ8
Bungie had thousands of employees at one point, which have now been reduced to 850 following the latest round of cuts. The studio hasn’t released anything outside of Destiny and its sequel over the last decade, and has gone through high-profile splits with both Microsoft and Activision in the past.
It has also emerged that senior Destiny executives Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy have been let go. Suffice to say, the common denominator here is Bungie’s management.
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Astro’s Playroom August 2024 update has gone live, bringing with it special bot #3. Players have to find a total of four special bots in the lead up to the release of Astro Bot. Doing so will pop five additional trophies in Astro’s Playroom, with players being able to carry the bots over to Astro Bot on September 6.
Two of the four special bots in Astro’s Playroom have already been found. The first one is Hunter from Bloodborne, and can be found in GPU Jungle’s first stage, Renderforest (note: players need to complete 1994 Throwback first). The second special bot is Selene from Returnal, who can be found in the Deep Dataspace section of the SSD Speedway.
The third bot, which is out today, is related to Gran Turismo and can be found in Cooling Springs. Rescuing the bot, which is trapped on the beach, will net players the Grand tourist trophy. As for how to find the bot, here’s the solution courtesy of PSNProfiles user Computer_Cat:
Step on the teal stars in this order:
Happy hunting!
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The Last of Us Multiplayer game’s cancellation may have partially been triggered by some ‘helpful’ and honest feedback that Bungie provided Naughty Dog. That’s according to journalist Jason Schreier, who had previously said that Bungie’s internal review of the multiplayer project led Naughty Dog to re-evaluate things.
Schreier made his comment in response to a follower on X who had misconstrued his original report. The user claimed that Bungie “told” Naughty Dog to cancel TLOU multiplayer, and bemoaned that a studio with few acclaimed games would dictate Naughty Dog, a developer known for making highly-rated games.
In the conversation that followed, Schreier clarified that Bungie provided “helpful” feedback to Naughty Dog, who then made the “smart” decision to cancel TLOU multiplayer.
That's not what happened
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) August 1, 2024
People lamenting this cancellation should really look at the history of single-player studios pivoting to make service games such as Anthem, Suicide Squad, Marvel's Avengers, Redfall, and so on
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) August 1, 2024
It’s hard to disagree with Schreier here. Naughty Dog’s expertise certainly isn’t live service, and dedicating resources to the project may have backfired and bled money. Although TLOU fans would have liked an online aspect similar to TLOU 1, that was never supposed to be the series’ main attraction.
Times have changed, and slapping on multiplayer portions to primarily single-player games is mostly a thing of the past.
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After over a decade, the sparkly, gorey, and action-packed hack-and-slash title Lollipop Chainsaw is finally coming back in the way of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, a remake of the original game that promises QOL improvements without sacrificing the original story.
In addition to all the shiny new features in the remake, Limited Run Games is delivering the perfect collector’s edition for fans that just can’t wait to see Juliet back in action.
The new collection from Limited Run Games includes a variety of goodies, including a 10″ statue of Juliet Starling in her signature cheerleading uniform with Nick Carlisle at her hip, a San Romero Knight medal, a Nick keychain, an artbook, and the official soundtrack as a physical CD. All of the items are bundled with a physical copy of the game in an adorable box that looks like a locker.
According to Limited Run Games’ official website, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is described as:
LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP is a remake of the original LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW (2012), on which Yoshimi Yasuda lead development as producer. RePOP is a definitive version of the game which leaves the story unchanged, with the focus on quality-of-life improvements and additional gameplay content.
Watch Juliet, a descendant of zombie hunters, as she fights alongside her boyfriend and family to stop a zombie apocalypse starting in her high school in “Juliet’s 18th Birthday.”
Limited Run Games
As far as what distinguishes RePOP from the original 2012 version, Limited Run Games provides the following information:
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
In a surprising announcement from Blizzard Entertainment, it seems as though the team behind Overwatch 2 is experimenting with and looking into ways to finally bring 6v6 match types back to the game.
The news has been met with resounding positivity from fans of the game, but according to the game’s director, Aaron Keller, could pose some complications.
In a Director’s Take Blog written by Aaron Keller, the game director goes into details on the sudden idea to explore the potential for bringing a 6v6 game mode back to Overwatch. While the team’s primary focus is balancing the game’s 5v5 mode, Keller added that they’re, “…looking at running a series of events to try out different core team composition formats in Overwatch 2.” which includes testing out 6v6.
He also stated that the urge to explore this option comes from community feedback: “The community has, juuuust once or twice, suggested a test… Why not put various forms of 6v6 in the game in order to gauge the results? We agree, and based on your feedback, we’re exploring how we can test different forms of 6v6 in the game to gauge the results.”
While there is no confirmation on a potential 6v6 game mode becoming a core part of the game any time soon, just the idea of returning to Overwatch‘s original format has made a lot of players excited, especially now that the game is more widely available than ever before. With the release of Juno right around the corner, it seems the Overwatch team is finally earning a positive relationship with their audience.
Overwatch has officially announced the latest hero coming to the Overwatch 2 roster – and she’s way cuter than a ybody could have anticipated.
The support hero, officially dubbed Juno, is coming to the game soon, and for a limited time players will be able to try out the new support hero for free.
3, 2, 1, blast off with our newest Support hero, Juno!
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) July 18, 2024
Hop in and play as her for a limited-time July 19 through July 21pic.twitter.com/NFAt0wThAp
In addition to being voiced by Xanthe Huynh of Persona fame, in the official release trailer showing off the new support hero, players got a chance to check out Juno’s abilities.
The hero’s kit is filled with fun new abilities that compliment her space ranger-persona, including being able to use her primary fire to heal allies while dealing damage, a secondary fire that that can lock on to fire homing projectiles that heal allies and do damage, and an ultimate that calls down a ray to heal her allies and provide a damage buff.
Juno’s other abilities include Glide Boost, which allows her to glide horizontally, increasing her movement speed; Hyper Ring, that deploys a ring increasing the movement speed of her allies; and Martian Overboots – a super fun looking passive that gives Juno the ability to glide and hover while airborne.
The limited time trial to check out the hero for free will be taking place from July 19 to July 21, 2024.
Although still in its testing phases, Legacy: Steel & Sorcery is set to be an exciting game. There are many good-looking elements to this PvPvE Open World RPG, but first, we have questions to answer. Namely, when is the release date and what should we expect from Legacy: Steel & Sorcery?
First, it’s important to note that Notorious Studios has not set an official release date yet. However, they do plan for an Early Access release sometime before the end of 2024. You can still get involved in the development, though!
Pre-Alpha playtests are ongoing, and you can sign up via the official website. It’s a great idea if you want a first look at the game and to let your voice be heard in the making of Legacy: Steel & Sorcery!
As expected, the main goal of Legacy: Steel & Sorcery is combat. You’ll go on adventures in the open world map either by yourself or with up to two friends. The game, of course, is mostly about fighting, but there are plenty of interesting elements outside of that.
For one thing, there is a class system just like in a Fantasy RPG. There are already a few confirmed classes, such as Warriors and Priests, but more will likely be added over time.
When not embarking on quests, you can take refuge behind the city walls. Here, you’ll stock up on gear for your next adventure, cook meals to take with you, and have a rest in your furnishable lodgings. You can also improve your reputation with vendors to get the best equipment possible.
Although the game is still in development, we’re expecting good things from Legacy: Steel & Sorcery. Keep an eye out for more information, and in the meantime, why not check out our Wuthering Waves Guides?
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Wuthering Waves is an open-world Gacha game that came out in May 2024. It’s a free-to-play RPG that has often been compared to the likes of Genshin Impact. This action-packed game offers its own unique take on the battle pass system called The Pioneer Podcast.
It works similarly to other battle pass systems where the more you play, the more progress you will make towards it, leading you to earn more rewards. This reward system helps keep the players engaged and excited towards the game on a consistent medium to long-term basis.
The Pioneer Podcast usually lasts for the duration of a Version patch or about 40 days. It features free and premium rewards at each level ending at level 70. These rewards include weapon and resonator upgrade materials, shell credits, as well as cooking and crafting items.
The free rewards are unlockable for everyone who plays, while the premium rewards can only be accessed by purchasing the Insider Channel. There is also a Connoisseur Channel, which offers all the rewards available within the Insider Channel, as well as some additional rewards on top of it.
If you happen to be new to Wuthering Waves, make sure you check out our guide on what to prioritise in the early game. We look at all the essentials that you need to know going into the game.
The quick and simple answer is yes, but only if you are willing to invest the time into it. While you do get end up getting some amazing rewards, the battle pass does require you to play a lot.
This means regularly doing your daily missions, completing the weekly boss fights, and participating in seasonal events, to progress as quickly as possible towards the completion of the podcast. Otherwise, it is not advisable to purchase the Insider or Connoisseur channel.
But I will say though, if you’ve started playing Wuthering a bit late, it might not be the best idea to invest in the battle pass, considering you won’t be able to level it up in time to get all those rewards.
If you did start playing early, you can get the battle pass late, because what level you’re on the Public Channel, you’ll unlock the rewards for the Insider Channel up to that level.
The Insider Channel, which is priced at $10, is likely the most worth-it option. It gives you access to Astrite, Wuthering Waves’ most premium in-game currency. However, the best reward in the Insider channel is a choice of 1 out of 5 exclusive 4-star weapons on podcast level 30. These are among the best 4-star weapons in the entire game, so they can definitely give you an edge in combat. The choices you didn’t select can be unlocked in subsequent premium battle passes.
If you want access to all the premium rewards, but would also like to skip some of the grind, then the Connoisseur Channel may be the right option for you. You will get the benefit of 10 instantly unlocked Pioneer Podcast levels, leaving you with only 60 levels to progress through. You will also be able to unlock exclusive rewards such as Jinzhou Record Sigil and Gilded Ginkgo. It is very pricey though, as $20 for a 40-day battlepass is a steep price.
Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which option is most suitable for you, given the time and financial resources available to you. For most people, the Insider Channel is the better of the two premium options. It gives you access to the same rewards at half the price, given you put in the time. If you are someone who doesn’t have a lot of time, then the Connoisseur pass is surely the best option.
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Waveplates in Wuthering Waves work pretty much the same as the stamina system that can be found in other similar games. In games like Wuthering Waves, stamina is often a very useful resource as there are specific actions that can only be done using stamina.
Unlike a lot of other resources in Wuthering Waves, Waveplates will automatically replenish over time. This means that to get Waveplates, all you have to do is sit back and wait for the Waveplates to fill themselves up.
So, at what rate do Waveplates replenish in Wuthering Waves?
It takes 24 hours to get 240 Waveplates, and 240 is the maximum amount you can hold at a time. In terms of hours, you will replenish 10 Waveplates every hour.
240 Waveplates are a pretty good amount for one day, as you can complete a lot of actions wth it. For example, you can perform a total of 4 Echo boss fights using 240 Waveplates. Each fight will take 60 Waveplates to initiate. You can learn more about fighting Echos by checking out our guide on Echo farming in Wuthering Waves.
As Echos automatically replenish over time, spend as much as possible. There is no point saving Waveplates in Wuthering Waves. Do make sure though that you are spending the Waveplates smartly. Early on for example, using Waveplates for boss fights will be much more effective than Simulation training. Optimizing your spending will allow you to get the most out of your Waveplates every day.
If you happen to run out of Waveplates, you don’t have to necessarily wait for them as there are 2 other ways to get Waveplates in Wuthering Waves.
The first way is through Crystal Solvents. Consuming a Crystal Solven will replenish 60 Waveplates, which is 6 hours worth of Waveplates. These items are 4-star rarity, so they can be quite rare to come by.
The other way you can get Waveplates is through Asterite. Asterite is one of the most valuable resources you can get in Wuthering Waves and it has several different uses. While it can be used to get Waveplates, its better to use your Asterite for other things, especially if you are a F2P.
Both the Crystal Solvent and Asterite will instantly get you Waveplates. If you are starting out in the game, it’s best to just wait for the Waveplaters to replenish automatically. Both these resources are pretty useful and you should only use them when you absolutely have to.
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It’s only been a few days since the release of What the Fog and, so far, the reviews are looking good. From the creators of Dead by Daylight, this co-op set in the same world sees you and a friend stuck inside a cursed board game and fighting to survive. But not every device is compatible with playing it, so does it work on the Steam Deck?
For all of you portable gaming lovers, do not fret! The new roguelite from Behaviour Interactive Inc. is playable on the Steam Deck. However, according to Steam, What the Fog might need a little configuration before playing.
Firstly, it seems as though the default controller configuration of the Steam Deck causes some inaccessible functionality. To combat this, you may need to use the touchscreen, virtual keyboard, or a community configuration instead. Although it’s not too clear how much of a problem this is, Steam does remain adamant that the game is functional on Steam Deck.
The second issue is that some text in the game might be difficult to read on the Steam Deck due to its size. Perhaps in the future, if it does cause problems, the developers may add a setting to increase text size. As it’s only been a few days since the release, no doubt Behaviour Interactive Inc. is already preparing the game’s first updates and improvements.
On another note, if you’re wondering what carries over throughout runs in What The Fog, consider checking out our other article about that!
If you’ve been playing What the Fog or are considering whether to get it, keep an eye out as we’ll be posting plenty of guides and news!
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We have some fantastic news for all you gamers who love a particular city-builder called Synergy. It releases for Early Access on May 21! Set in a gorgeously dangerous post-apocalyptic world, it promises plenty of strategy and head-scratching. With its release still a few days away, you’ve probably got some questions, and we’re here to answer. First, how to play? Singleplayer or multiplayer, that is the question!
Goblinz Studio, the developers of Synergy, have said the following:
Synergy is thought to be a singleplayer experience. You never know what can come later for the game, but it’s not planned to add multiplayer at the moment!
Thomas Goblinz on Steam
While it seems that, for now, the game is solo play only, this could change! Don’t worry, multiplayer fans, as the game is still in development! No doubt Goblinz Studio will make plenty of improvements while the Game is in Early Access.
Whether they introduce multiplayer or not, one thing is clear: this game looks amazing. Playing it might not be a group experience, but with graphics that beautiful, who cares? If Synergy interests you, make sure to get it from Steam on May 21!
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What the Fog is a game in which you will constantly start new runs after one is done, so it has a lot of rougelite elements. The game puts you into dungeon-like areas which you can go through with friends, and upon dying, start a new run.
With that said one of the main questions on most players minds will be what carries over between runs.
Luckily for you we will be looking at how the overall system works and what players can hope to bring with them when starting a new run.
What the Fog is defined by its developers as being a roguelite game. One of the main elements that define these games is the permadeath mechanic. This mechanic requires players to start a new run when they fail their current run.
When the player starts a new run in What the Fog, they will unfortunately not keep their stats from a previous run. From a stats point of view, you will not get stronger, but there are other ways in which players will be able to get stronger for future runs.
Players though will have access to unlockables that will carry over into new runs. Unlockables are characters or other things that can help you out in your future runs. They don’t exactly make you stronger, but they do give you access to different abilities and other gameplay elements.
For example, one of the unlockables in What the Fog is the Feng Min. She is a playable character that can be unlocked fairly early on. To unlock her all you have to do is complete one run in What the Fog. Upon completion, you will be able to use Feng Min for your future runs.
Another unique element of roguelite games is the map you load into. Each time you start a run, the area you start in will be different. This makes for a completely new and exciting experience each time you start a new run.
The game is fully based around this, and it wants you to unlock as many Unlockables as you can and keep starting new runs. Other than stuff that can help you, another cool aspect to look out for is stronger enemies.
You will be able to unlock stronger enemies throughout the game. Defeating enemies will unlock Elite variants of them, which do more damage and are harder to take down. So alongside, you getting stronger, the enemies you fight will also be harder to take down.
If you’re wondering with how many players can you play What The Fog, check out our article on that!
Overall the game does kind of reset at the start of each run, but there are plenty of things in the game that can help you out in new runs. This also helps keep the game exciting for longer and keep players engaged.
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The latest game by Behavior Interactive, What the Fog is set in the same universe as the studios popular game Dead by Daylight. Other than sharing the same universe, one more similarity is the fact that you can play the game alongside friends.
One of the things that makes What the Fog such an exciting game is its gameplay. The fast-paced action packed gameplay is a lot of fun, especially when you enjoy it alongside your friends.
So, how many friends can you play with at a time?
Co-op play is an integral part of the game’s gameplay, allowing 2 players to play together. This means that you can play with one friend in What the Fog. This is much lower than the larger party size allowed in Dead by Daylight, but What the Fog is still loads of fun.
To play with a friend, all you have to do is invite them to your party and start the game.
Other than playing with a friend by inviting them, you can also play with other random players using the game’s matchmaking system. All you have to do is queue up and wait for the game to match you with someone.
The one issue in What the Fog regarding this is that there is no location-based matchmaking. This means that you can be matched with someone on the other side of the world. So ping can be a big issue here if the person you match with lives far away from you.
Playing the game by yourself is also something you can choose to do if you want. What the Fog allows you to queue through the game’s single-player option and start a game alone.
It’s important to note that the game was designed with co-op play in mind. So for most people, playing the game alone might not be as fun as playing with a friend or with some other player online.
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