After first being announced in 2020, Forza Motorsport finally has an official release date of October 10, 2023.
Forza Motorsport is the follow-up to 2017's Forza Motorsport 7 and the release date announcement arrived alongside a new gameplay trailer that showed off more of the game's detailed cars, adding in the Cadillac V-Series.R and the Corvette E-Ray for the first time.
This new entry from Turn 10 Studios is said to feature a "generational leap in immersion" that will be achieved by realtime ray tracing, improved physics and vehicle destruction, and a full day-night cycle and weather system.
We got our first look at true gameplay from Forza Motorsport in 2022, and in early 2023 we learned the game will have over 500 cars to...
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Alongside announcing that Fallout 76 has seen 15 million players enter its wasteland, Bethesda has revealed the game's next Expedition will take players to casino-filled streets of Atlantic City.
Bethesda shared these updates during the Xbox Games Showcase with a Road to Atlantic City trailer that also recapped a bit about what Fallout 76 offers to fans in terms of customization, enemies, weapons, housing, and more.
We didn't learn too much about what exactly the Atlantic City Expedition contains, but the trailer gives a brief glimpse of a casino, a bar/restaurant called Quentino's, a shot of the boardwalk and Aquarium of the Atlantic, and a spooky alleyway with a monster. The trailer also confirmed the Atlantic City Expedition will...
Payday 3 officially has a release date, and it's headed to Game Pass on September 21.
During today's Xbox Games Showcase, Starbreeze Studios showed off another look at the action-packed Payday 3 and announced its day one release on Game Pass. The trailer shows off more of the series' classic action-packed co-op FPS gameplay, with the original Payday crew (and their masks) returning once more to the franchise.
Revealed at the end of 2022, Payday 3 is set in a "living, enormous" New York City. Compared to Payday 2, released 10 years ago, Payday 3 also features quite a few new topics, with cryptocurrency, mass surveillance, and even the dark web all playing a role. At the end of 2022, the CEO of Starbreeze said the game was "coming...
Sea of Thieves is finally meeting up with another big pirate game, Monkey Island, in a new expansion announced at today's Xbox Showcase.
Xbox revealed more details about the collaboration with Lucasfilm Games in a blog post after the announcement, which billed it as a three-part Tall Tale expansion that will start rolling out on July 20. It'll be released in monthly installments, all of which will be free.
Officially titled The Legend of Monkey Island, the expansion will feature characters - including Guybrush Threepwood, Elaine, LeChuck, Murray the Demonic Talking Skull - and voice actors from the classic adventure series.
It's only the latest major pirate crossover to come to Sea of Thieves after its Pirates of the Caribbean...
Xbox finally shared a new look at Avowed, giving us a proper look at the upcoming RPG from Obsidian and a release window of 2024.
Revealed as part of today's Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, the new look showed the game's world of Eora, some gameplay, fantastical monsters, and lots and lots of magical combat. It's a style that will be very familiar to fans of Obsidian's DNA games, with first-person melee and magic battles and, of course, dual wielding. But it's all cast in the brightly colored and vibrant environments in a section of Eora called "The Living Lands".
In an Xbox Wire post, we learned more about what we just saw. The Living Lands has a variety of ecosystems, fantasy creatures, weird plants, and more. The trailer was narrated...
Fable fans have been waiting ever so impatiently for any news on the next-gen reboot of the beloved fantasy RPG franchise, and 2023's Xbox Games Showcase has finally delivered, with a reveal courtesy of The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade.
Xbox began teasing Fable's appearance at its showcase at the end of May, and we finally got to see gameplay, combat, and the classic Fable humor, as well as teases of plot including giants, vegetables, and...sandwiches? Yes, Ayoade seems to be in Fable in the role of "Dave," a vegetable enthusiast...a giant one, that the player climbs a beanstalk to confront. We'll have to wait for more details on that one.
Unfortunately, we didn't get a release date for Fable today, but like Xbox's other first-party...
NetherRealm Studios shared the first gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, a new game in the famed fighting game series that will reset the timeline (again). While all your favorite characters like Scorpion and Sub-Zero are set to return, the new timeline means there’s a lot we still don’t know about these familiar faces.
On the gameplay front, Mortal Kombat 1 is shaking things up with its biggest new mechanic yet: Kameos, which introduces a tag system to Mortal Kombat for the first time ever. With that in mind, we poured over the new trailer to see what new secrets we could glean from the gameplay trailer.
Tag You’re It
The big new gameplay reveal in the new trailer was Kameo, a new system where players pick a second character to...
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl will skip the Xbox Showcase, its developer has confirmed.
A post from a GSC Gameworld representative in the STALKER 2 Steam forum revealed the hotly-anticipated shooter sequel will miss June announcement events altogether, with information due in the upcoming months.
“We usually do not announce or deny our participation in shows, but this one time we'll make an exception,” the post read.
“STALKER 2 will miss the June online conferences preferring to make important announcements in the upcoming months.
“Our plan is to give progressive updates on what we’re planning.”
The news (or lack of it) comes three years after GSC Game World re-revealed the long-awaited STALKER 2 in 2020.
STALKER 2 has seen a...
The first Starfield-themed Xbox accessory is now available at Best Buy, and it's the Starfield Special Edition Seagate Game Drives, with 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB hard drives all now listed on the US retailer. Starting at $109.99, there isn't a confirmed release date for the drives, but preorders are still live for those interested.
The portable hard drives are externally based, featuring USB A and USB C ports, and are compatible with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S. Each HDD also features Starfield's signature logo and crisp white design.
Buyer's Guide: Where to Preorder Starfield Seagate Game Drives
In other Xbox storage news, new third-party SSD expansion cards will be available soon from Western Digital. The 500GB card costs $79.99, while...
IGN's Summer of Gaming continues and The Xbox Games Showcase is nearly upon us. Fans are hoping to see some positive updates on upcoming console exclusives, and the showcase will be immediately followed by a Starfield Direct where we expect to see more details about one of the most anticipated games of the year.
If you're wondering when and where you can watch the Xbox Games Showcase livestream and Starfield Direct, we've got you covered with all of the details below. You can also scroll down to see our predictions for what Xbox Series X games to expect from the showcase in 2023.
Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Start Time
The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase kicks off on Sunday, June 11 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. That translates to 6 p.m. BST if...
Sonic the Hedgehog has garnered plenty of success in over 30 years of his career: five animated series, two movies (with a third one on the way), a comic book series by two publishers, and a long-running video game series beloved by gamers of all ages — all culminating into a single mega multimedia franchise. Sonic has had some ups and downs, including the infamous 2006 game that was supposed to reboot the franchise, but now he’s back on the right track following the release of the open-world venture Sonic Frontiers, as well as the release of The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, the visual novel by Sonic Team’s beloved and comical social media department.
With Sonic Origins Plus coming down the wire, adding more to the original...
Today, Wholesome Games held its 2023 Wholesome Direct, which featured a whopping 76 games all focused on delivering cozy atmospheres and compassionate messages. Plenty of new games were announced and even more received release dates, new trailers, or other updates throughout the fast-paced showcase. Here are 15 of our favorite games featured in the Wholesome Direct.
Frogsong
Frogsong, the adorable action RPG that takes place in a frog and bug-filled world, is officially out now. The game follows Chorus, a small tree frog who hopes to protect the world despite society’s expectations for other frogs of their size. In the words of Frogsong’s Steam page, it’s a “heartfelt adventure where it’s okay to be small.” During the Wholesome Direct...
Aerith dies. If you know one thing about Final Fantasy 7, it’s probably that Aerith dies. The praying girl gets cut down by the guy with the massive sword. There’s a reason why this pivotal story beat is one of the most well-known spoilers in gaming: it’s a moment that’s continually stunned players since 1997.
Video games had killed off significant characters before Final Fantasy 7, but this was different. The resonance Aerith had with fans is incomparable, and the emotional impact of her death left many players desperate for a resurrection. Over 25 years, rumour became myth, myth became hoax, and eventually hope became a way to genuinely save the flower girl from Midgar. This is the inside story of the players who re-wrote fate and...
Hosted by the creator-led organization Glitch (and its android VTuber host Melios), Future of Play Direct highlights upcoming indie games every year. This year’s showcase featured updates and galaxy premieres of nearly 40 titles, with games ranging from 3D sci-fi base builders to side-scrolling pixel horror games and nearly everything in between. Here are 10 of our favorite games featured in this year’s Future of Play Direct.
Hermit and Pig
Featuring an adorable pixel art style, Hermit and Pig follows two unlikely heroes — a reclusive hermit and his truffle-hunting pig — on a mission to fight an evil corporate plot while dealing with social anxiety. Its action-packed first trailer shows off traditional turn-based combat, foraging, and...
Like a low-budget, fan-made sequel to a classic movie, Greyhill Incident eagerly incorporates all the worst parts of the genuine article, neglects all of the best parts, and has nothing original to say of its own. This lifeless horror game is so barebones that it manages to make something as exciting as an alien invasion feel more like a visit from the in-laws, with all of the same wasted time and low-stakes hiding under beds. With a story and voice performances that are laughably bad, stealth gameplay that’s determined to disrespect your time as much as possible, bland environments, and all manner of weird bugs gunking up an already unenjoyable sequence of chores, Greyhill Incident offers very few reasons to recommend it. Even when...
The first annual Access-Ability Summer Showcase just aired, unveiling varying accessibility options and design practices across 15 upcoming and current titles. Created by accessibility consultant Laura Kate Dale, the showcase is the first of its kind dedicated exclusively to the disabled experience.
Games like Bossgame: The Final Boss Is My Heart, Sniper Elite 5, Upheaval, and BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space are just some of the exciting and accessible examples that we’ll explore here.
Boss Rushes and Romance
Bossgame: The Final Boss Is My Heart (watch the segment here), developed by Lily Valeen explores the relationship between “two broke girlfriends who hunt devils to pay their rent.” Beyond rhythm-based gameplay, the story...
Cocoon opens with a beam of light. It descends from the sky, then impacts a mountain, illuminating a series of runes carved into the rock, then trails it down to a cocoon, which undulates and then opens. A tiny winged creature pops out. I didn't know who my new friend was or what he wanted, but I'd be spending the next hour with him. During that hour, Cocoon constantly surprised and delighted me.
Cocoon defies easy description. It has no narrative to speak of, no dialogue, spoken or written, no text to read, and few cutscenes. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any story. As I navigated through the craggy rocks and white sand of the starting area, I was interacting with ancient technology: moving platforms, disappearing stairs, even...
The anthropomorphic coupon, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.
Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.
We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.
Where Is Xûr Today?
Xûr's location today can be...
Following a brand new trailer shown at yesterday's Summer Game Fest, it was revealed that Lies of P now has a set release date of September 19 (alongside a demo that can be downloaded and played now). Not only that, but for those interested in preordering the game, you can now do so at various retailers.
Below, you can see details on where the game can be preordered along with information on what preorder bonuses you can expect.
Preorder Lies of P
PS5
Get it at Amazon - $59.99
Get it at Best Buy - $59.99
Get it at Walmart - $59.99
Get it at GameStop - $59.99
Get it on the PS Store (digital) - $59.99
PS4
Get it at Amazon - $59.99
Get it at Best Buy - $59.99
Get it at Walmart - $59.99
Get it at GameStop - $59.99
Get it on the PS...
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Bandai Namco has announced a closed network test for Tekken 8 takes place in July, with registration open now.
Announced in a trailer (above), the PlayStation 5-only test takes place from July 21 to 24, while users on all platforms (PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam), can sign up for a test due to run July 28 to 31.
Players can sign up on Bandai Namco's website but registration will close after a few weeks on June 27, meaning those looking to play Tekken 8 (and test its servers) early should sign up sooner rather than later.
The tests appear to give players a fairly comprehensive taste of the game, featuring a robust 16 character roster and five stages.
Also hitting all the right notes for fighting game fans, Tekken 8 director...
The Xbox Showcase takes place on June 11 at 10 am PT/1pm ET and for a little fun we thought we’d take a stab at what we believe could make an appearance. Some of these are likely pie in the sky dreams, but that’s half the fun. Let us know what we got right and what we got wrong following the event.
Ryan’s Predictions
Fable
I’ll take the layup to kick us off: I think we’ll get our first look at Fable gameplay! Fable was teased by the Xbox social media team on Twitter last week, so it seems likely that I’m going to see the thing I’m most excited about in the portfolio in just a few days! I can’t wait to see Playground’s take on this. And if it turns out that this is just a PC port or remaster of Fable 2 I’m going to riot.
Quake Reboot...
It’s early days for Street Fighter 6 but fans are already working out character popularity with interesting results.
Redditor geco_420 created a handy character popularity chart based on Capcom ID registration from the official Street Fighter 6 website, and it provides a snapshot of Street Fighter 6 online play as of June 8.
So, who comes out on top? Ken has the biggest piece of the pie, beating out close friend and fellow projectile specialist Ryu.
In third is Cammy, an already popular Street Fighter character boosted in Street Fighter 6 by a new, superb design.
The heavy-hitting Marisa and Manon are fourth and fifth respectively, which is a strong showing for brand new characters. Typically, new characters aren’t the most popular...
Diablo 4 has been out for just over a week and developer Blizzard has revealed its most-played class.
According to Diablo development chief Rod Fergusson, Diablo 4’s most-played class is the Sorcerer/Sorceress.
“Pssst!,” Fergusson wrote in a tweet. “I didn't ask for permission to share this but I thought you might be interested to know that right now, the number one most played class in Diablo 4 is the Sorcerer/Sorceress!
“But you didn't hear it from me. In case someone from PR or Marketing asks…”
That’s as of June 9, but with a surge of players expected this weekend, the data may soon change.
Diablo 4 launched with five classes: the aforementioned Sorcerer/Sorceress, the Barbarian, the Necromancer, the Rogue, and the Druid...
Blizzard and Diablo 4 players are bracing themselves for an “expected surge” this weekend, with some fearful of big queues and potential downtime.
Blizzard apologised to disgruntled Diablo 4 players yesterday, June 8, after servers went down and login attempts resulted in error code 300202.
“I apologize again for the downtime but we should be good to go again,” Diablo development chief Rod Fergusson tweeted yesterday after Blizzard got Diablo 4 back up and running.
“Really appreciate your patience as we continue to hit record highs for concurrency and prepare for the expected surge this weekend. Thank you!”
Diablo 4 is Blizzard’s fastest-selling game and a hit with critics, but as an always-online action role-playing game server...
Activision has pulled the Nickmercs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone skin after the Faze Clan streamer posted an anti-LGBTQ+ tweet.
The official Call of Duty Twitter account replied to a post from Call of Duty-focused website CharlieIntel that speculated the Nickmercs skin was removed due to the anti-LGBTQ+ comment.
"Due to recent events, we have removed the 'NICKMERCS Operator' bundle from the Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone store," it said. "We are focused on celebrating Pride with our employees and community."
Nickmercs, a Faze Clan member who has 6.7 million followers on Twitch and two million on Twitter, replied to a tweet from eSports broadcaster Chris Puckett that showed a clash between anti and pro LGBTQ+...
Thank your own personal deity—possibly Bahamut—it's Friday. We're going to round this week out in style by saying "halo" to a Microsoft Studios sale on Steam. I've also spotted a bunch of AAA gold on Switch and PS5 that are worth hoarding. Possibly in a big pile, with precious gems (read: the older games also in my lists).
This Day in Gaming
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
- Pokémon Emerald (GBA) 2005. Sequels
- White Knight Chronicles II (PS3) 2011.
- Infamous 2 (PS3) 2011.
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The best kind of games to play in a group are the ones where you are laughing the entire time without needlessly walking away upset on whether or not you won the last round. That is exactly how I felt after playing two straight hours of Party Animals, the latest big party game on the horizon. Playing as one of many cute bipedal animals trying to punch, headbutt, and straight up kill one another, there was an endless amount of yelling and cheering regardless of whether we were working as a team or if it was every player for themselves. Even though it is still a work in progress, this is shaping up to be a chaotic playground – like all good party games should be.
It’s hard not to mention that Party Animals seems to be directly inspired...
The Devolver Direct has returned for another hilarious showcase, and this year it featured a presentation from Volv-E, a company that is totally real and not fake at all and promises to build games with "generative algorithms and deep-learning techniques" that doesn't need any real-life developers at all! What could go wrong with that!?
In all seriousness though, 2023's Devolver Direct featured new looks at four exciting games -Baby Steps, Human Fall Flat 2, The Talos Principle 2, and Wizard With a Gun. This roundup will share all you need to know about these new titles alongside the trailers of the gameplay so you can see how the look for yourself.
Ape Out Creators Announce Baby Steps, a Literal Walking Simulator
Baby Steps is a...
Diablo 4 has suffered significant server issues, with error code 300202 confronting players upon login across all platforms.
The always-online action role-playing game was unplayable during much of today, June 8, and players took to the internet to report their troubles.
Across social media, Blizzard accounts have apologised and said staff are working to fix the game.
“We apologize once again for the inconvenience caused by today's outages,” Blizzard tweeted. “We're working to resolve this as quickly as possible!”
“We're aware of the issues and are working as fast as we can to rectify it,” Diablo development chief Rod Fergusson tweeted. “Thank you for your patience.”
As Blizzard battles to restore Diablo 4, players have once...