EA has finally pulled back the cover on the details of next week's Battlefield 6 update, patch 1.3.1.0., revealing new content, improvements, a new map, weapons, Battle Pass, and ranked battle royale quads, too. Read more Read more ›
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We've come a long way from the early days of esports, where video was rare and basic text or audio reports were the only way to follow along with a competition remotely. Now, it's possible to tune in at home and see a show as professional as any on terrestrial TV, with broadcast talent casting, experts explaining plays and comic interstitial segments to fill downtime and fulfil sponsor obligations -... Read more ›
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Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that the "rapid patch" the team deployed to Steam yesterday is "now on PS5 as well".The update comes after players lamented issues with matchmaking, as well as persistent crashes. There's also been criticism of the game's PC optimisation and its kernel-level GameGuard anti-cheat software, whilst others have taken umbrage with Helldivers 2's monetisation.However, game director Mikael Eriksson did admit earlier today on... Read more ›
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Tekken 8's upcoming DLC characters have reportedly leaked online.A dataminer who sifted through the game files of the fighting game claims to have uncovered the names of some of those who are appearing on the DLC roster.Dataminer Shootmans says they "confirmed and debunked several leaks" during the Closed Network Test, and attests that their most recent exploration has revealed who may be coming back for the DLC. Read more Read more ›
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From Software parent company, Kadokawa, has confirmed that whilst the team is "currently working hard" on Elden Ring's DLC, there is still no release date to share "at this time".It seems questions about the progress of the eagerly-anticipated DLC were anticipated, as this latest update was included in the FAQ section of the firm's latest financial report.Tucked in between questions about net sales for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon... Read more ›
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A new report claims Nintendo Switch 2 is expected later this year and will feature a custom-made Nvidia chip.According to Reuters, Nvidia is building an entirely new business unit to focus on designing bespoke chips for hardware firms and has designed a custom design for the next iteration of Nintendo's handheld system.A source told Reuters that "Nintendo's current Switch handheld console already includes Nvidia's Tegra X1 chip. A new version... Read more ›
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Xbox is still committed to making consoles, says boss Phil SpencerEarlier this week, Xbox boss Phil Spencer called an all-staff townhall meeting to address the rumours suggesting that hitherto first-party Xbox games could be released on other platforms, insisting that this did not mean the company wasn't committed to the Xbox console.According to journalist Shannon Liao, the meeting – which was held with all internal staff on Tuesday – confirmed... Read more ›
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Palworld creator Pocketpair has acknowledged it is "overwhelmingly short" of developers to help the viral hit maintain momentum.In a tweet posted to the company's Japanese-language X/Twitter account, the studio said it "still has a lot to do" and is looking for "people in all positions" who have experience in "any type of engine". Specifically, however, Pocketpair would like to talk to devs with expertise in project planning and engineering."At Palworld,... Read more ›
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Valve's Steam Deck garnered almost universal acclaim when it launched in 2022. It offered a powerful handheld experience, with well-designed software and plenty of hardware power. The screen, however, left something to be desired, with low contrast, poor colour reproduction and a decent amount of display lag. You could of course upgrade to Valve's Steam Deck OLED, which comprehensively solves those issues, or opt for a full display replacement in... Read more ›
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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a game that I have been waiting a long time for. It's not quite the first 40k video game that I dreamed of - that'd be the Primarch fighting game my friends and I dreamed up at age 11 - but ever since getting over my youthful "wow, cool Space Marine" phase, I've wanted a 40k game that really gets into the finer details of... Read more ›
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Hideo Kojima dropped a bombshell at the end of January, announcing that - alongside development of Death Stranding 2 - he would also be returning to the action-espionage genre that put him on the map with the Metal Gear series, in the form of Physint for PlayStation 5. And now, in a new episode of his HideoTube web series, the designer has explained how a period of sickness and surgery... Read more ›
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The brilliant Baldur's Gate 3 will let you lock lips with your love interest better than ever before as part of its big Patch 6 update, due next week. Just in time for Valentine's Day, your hero's affection for their romance option now includes more realistic smooching and a soft forehead kiss, as seen in a brief clip you can see below. But that's not all, of course. Patch 6... Read more ›
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Dead Cells developer Evil Empire is no longer working on the game, bringing to a close five years of updates. The roguelite Metroidvania has received four DLC expansions, 18 updates, and crossovers with Castlevania, Hollow Knight, and more, with Evil Empire acting as a subsidiary of developer Motion Twin to support the game long term. In a statement from Evil Empire, it explained the team is now working in full... Read more ›
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GTA 5 will soon pass the astonishing milestone of having sold 200m copies. The game currently sits on 195m copies sold to date, with more than five million copies shifted over the past three months, publisher Take-Two revealed in its latest financial results. If its current momentum continues, GTA 5 will pass the 200m mark before the summer. That's around 100m more copies sold than Tetris, and behind only Minecraft... Read more ›
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Pikachu stars in the music video for Jax Jones' new single Never Be Lonely.The single, which features German singer-songwriter Zoe Wees, was released today and accompanied by a music video. The video is a collaboration between Jones and The Pokémon Company International, and sees Pikachu being abducted onto a UFO-turned-stadium where Jones and Wees are performing.Pikachu isn't that mad about being abducted though, as he happily greets the two and... Read more ›
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Ubisoft's live-service pirate ship game Skull and Bones is a "quadruple-A" project, Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot has said. Discussing the long-awaited project with investors last night, Guillemot justified the live service game launching with a £70 price tag as it being a fully-formed experience that was also supported by a battle pass, premium currency and an in-game store. "You will see that Skull and Bones is a full-fledged game," Guillemot... Read more ›
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players are already sharing piano covers from the game's demo, just days after its release. The demo takes place in Nibelheim where, as Cloud, players can snoop around in Tifa's house and play her piano - fans of the original will remember this is how you unlock her ultimate limit break. Now, in Rebirth, the piano is freely playable in a little minigame, so players have... Read more ›
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The next game from Ori and the Blind Forest developer Moon Studios has been delayed slightly.No Rest for the Wicked, an isometric action-RPG with darker visuals, is a departure from the Ori games. It was revealed in December at The Game Awards, and the developer gave an early access release window on Steam of the first three months of 2024. However, the game's early access launch has now been delayed... Read more ›
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Beefy boxer Ed joins the Street Fighter 6 roster on 27th February. The fighter was previously announced as the next DLC character, but now we have the release date along with a new gameplay trailer. Ed will be the 21st playable character in the game, following the returning Rashid and newcomer A.K.I last year. Read more Read more ›
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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has said the company won't be increasing its investment into VR due to poor sales of Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.The Meta Quest exclusive released in November 2023, and lets players step into the shoes of series protagonists Ezio, Kassandra, and Connor.Nexus VR isn't mentioned at all in Ubisoft's Q3 earnings press release, but the game was addressed by Guillemot during its conference call (as reported by... Read more ›
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When Square Enix announced its all-new multiplayer shooter Foamstars, the internet expectedly reacted with Splatoon comparisons and endless jokes about, err, bodily fluids, on account of all the frothy foam that you'll be pumping on opponents. Funnily enough, both sentiments are only kinda true. The game's foam actually does ooze out of at least one character's body, somehow, while the rest is sourced through nuclear-type factories. Oh, and the game... Read more ›
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