PlayStation maker Sony is currently in talks to acquire FromSoftware, the developer behind Elden Ring, Dark Souls and Bloodbourne, as part of a buyout of its owner, the Japanese publishing giant Kadokawa. Read more Read more ›
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The Finals' 3.4 update rolled out across PC and PS5 last week, but Xbox fans have yet to experience the shorter wait-times and party chat as the patch hasn't yet been released on Xbox consoles.Developer Embark has apologised for the "lengthy delay" for the Xbox update, but whilst it's "currently working together with" Microsoft to resolve the issue, it's unable to provide an ETA as to when the hold-up will... Read more ›
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The biggest headlines for Twitch this year have been focused on the past. Last month, high-profile streamer Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm admitted he was permanently banned from Twitch in 2020 after exchanging "messages with an individual minor back in 2017". Following reports, a former Twitch employee stated Beahm continued to send sexually explicit messages even after the minor's age was known. His admission was somewhat prompted by his removal from... Read more ›
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Five couples got engaged at this summer's Pokémon Go Fest, some of whom met through playing the popular smartphone game. The proposals took place at the event's big weekend in Madrid - the year's main European meetup for Pokémon Go fans, which Eurogamer recently attended. Happily, all players who popped the question received a 'yes'. Pokémon Go developer Niantic asked fans ahead of time if any couples were planning to... Read more ›
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Just shy of two years since the release of Two Point Campus, the Two Point Studios team has begun teasing its next game, suggesting an announcement is on the horizon.A post on the Two Point County site shared a few days ago informed the community that Two Point's fictional and eccentric millionaire Wiggy Silverbottom was in need of some assistance."As you know, our beloved intrepid explorer is always on the... Read more ›
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Genshin Impact has once again been accused of cultural appropriation from fans and voice actors in response to the reveal of its new cast of Natlan characters.Every region in Genshin Impact draws heavy inspiration from real world countries and cultures, basing each region's general design, mythology, and music on these various real-world areas. Inazuma is representative of Japan, Fontaine of France, Mondstadt of Germany and the Netherlands, and so on.Based... Read more ›
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The Covid pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine were the biggest setbacks in development of Baldur's Gate 3, said CEO Swen Vincke. Speaking to Edge magazine, Vincke discussed how Larian closed a studio in St Petersburg, Russia, and was "fighting with embassies" to relocate staff. "I had already thought about what we were going to do if it actually happened," said Vincke. "So the decision was instant: we can't stay... Read more ›
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It appears the credits for Elden Ring, revised after the release of DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, do not properly credit translators from Latin America. Eurogamer understands the revised credits now fully credit translators from Europe. Localisation staff have been listed, as well as a Special Thanks including all individual translators, all under Bandai Namco Europe. However, translators from Latin America under Bandai Namco America have not been given the... Read more ›
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A screenshot purportedly taken from Cloud Chamber's upcoming BioShock game – codenamed "Parkside" – has popped up online.Whilst the image itself isn't particularly exciting – we can see a weapon, called the "ricochet shotgun" and some kind of weird glowing sphere, er, thing – we do get to see how the UI looked at the time the demo was created (thought to be around 2021), and get our first peek... Read more ›
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UK retailer GAME will soon end the in-store sale of POSA (Point of Sale Activated) cards that offer currency or in-game credit, such as funds for the Nintendo eShop, Eurogamer understands. Once again, the move is a casualty of the brand's increasing integration within the Frasers Group, and the adoption of the wider company's more generic till software. GAME, which has been owned by Frasers Group since 2019, now operates... Read more ›
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The early access beta for Firewalk's 5v5 sci-fi shooter Concord has been extended.The beta - which was initially meant to wrap up last night - will now run until this evening, culminating at 8pm UK time on 15th July.This beta includes four maps to try out: Freewater, Star Chamber, Water Hazard, Shock Risk. It also has three modes: Clash Point, Trophy Hunt and Cargo Run. In addition, all 16 Freegunners... Read more ›
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A number of unannounced Disney projects have leaked online after 1.1TB of internal documents – "every message and file possible", according to the hackers – were reportedly compromised.Whilst Disney has yet to comment formally on the alleged hack, details from various internal files – including upcoming collaborations with Epic Games' Fortnite, and the Aliens: Fireteam Elite sequel we reported on previously today – have started to pop up on social... Read more ›
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The Independent Games Festival Celebration Days 2024 event is now live.From now until 20th July – that's next Saturday – "dozens of IGF-featured games and studios will be brought together in one massive event on Steam, with discounts on most of the games featured".Now, at the first-ever IGF Celebration Days Steam event, players can select from "80+ iconic indie games", including this year's IGF Awards finalists and winners. Read more Read more ›
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Details of an unannounced Aliens Fireteam Elite sequel have seemingly appeared online.According to an unsubstantiated report on Reddit – so please take all this with the usual bucket of salt for now – the third-person co-op shooter, codenamed Project Macondo, "is a new chapter in the Aliens: Fireteam Elite" and is expected to launch Q3 2025.Aimed at "18+ core gamers", the sequel will "improve upon the mechanics, atmosphere, and excitement"... Read more ›
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A rating for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has popped up on ESRB, giving us a sneaky peek at what to expect when the game releases in September.The listing confirms the game is rated "E for everyone 10+" and features "no interactive elements" like microtransactions. It also confirms that as well as playing as Zelda, we'll also get to play as Link, too."This is an adventure game in... Read more ›
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Nexon's all-new free-to-play sci-fi shooter The First Descendant has clocked up 10m players in seven days.Marking the occasion, Nexon says the milestone "means everything to us", and thanked players for their "tremendous support and love"."10 Million Descendants!" the team exclaimed on social media. "We've reached 10 million Descendants in just seven days! Read more Read more ›
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In the last few days, I've gone from struggling my way through Elden Ring to mourning a youth that feels ever distant. And it's all thanks to a forgotten username and a closed-down email account. That doesn't sound very exciting, does it? Let's go back a bit. The simple truth is this: Elden Ring reminds me a lot of my teenage years playing EverQuest. EverQuest was the World of Warcraft... Read more ›
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Dying Light 2 developer Techland has requested that the majority of staff – including employees who work abroad – come into the office full-time or commit to a "hybrid" model.The studio says it needs people to come into the office "regularly to foster stronger connections".According to Polish site CD-Action, "regularly" equates to eight working days every two months. The outlet also alleges that line managers were given less than 24... Read more ›
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Star Citizen's Foundation Festival is now live, and anyone curious about the game can jump on and try it for free from 12-19th July.Developer Cloud Imperium says the festival – described as "a civic program in-lore aimed at strengthening community spirit" – is introducing an expanded "new player experience" that's available for new and returning players, "as well as a Guide System to connect veteran pilots with newcomers to aid... Read more ›
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Ubisoft's live-action Driver series has been cancelled.According to journalist Stephen Totilo, the production company behind the show, Binge, has closed down, taking the Driver series with it. Read more Read more ›
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Following its half-hearted, widely derided stab at an esports event in 2023, the International Olympic Committee has announced the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Olympic & Paralympic Committee, to be held in Saudi Arabia next year. Tethering its future esports success to a regime that's been widely criticised for its poor human rights record - which includes the criminalisation of homosexuality, fewer rights for women,... Read more ›
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