FromSoftware has restored online features for the PC version of Dark Souls Remastered after the servers were taken offline earlier this year due to hacking concerns.
Online features for Dark Souls: Remastered, Dark Souls 2, and Dark Souls 3 on PC were taken down in January this year after a “serious exploit” was discovered that allowed hackers to take control of player computers.
Over the following months Bandai Namco and FromSoftware worked to remove the exploit, and in August the Servers for Dark Souls 3 were successfully brought back online. Multiplayer services for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin followed in October.
However, in the same Twitter thread FromSoftware revealed that, whilst Dark Souls: Remastered would...
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As Halo Infinite's Winter Update arrives, 343 Industries has taken the time to thank its fans for their patience and support alongside promising shorter seasons, more consistent content drops, and "bigger things to come" in the future.
343 shared the message on Halo Waypoint, saying it knows the journey from Halo Infinite's launch "hasn't been the smoothest or quickest ride." It also said that the Winter Update - which adds match and performance-based XP, the Forge Mode beta, the official launch of online campaign co-op and campaign replay, two new maps, a new battle pass, the Covert One Flag game mode, and more - is a big moment for the studio.
"The Winter Update marks a major step forward for our game and studio, but this is just...
Street Fighter 6 will be getting a new Dynamic Controls option that is meant to "help button masher excel."
As reported by Game Informer, we already knew Street Fighter 6 would be getting a Modern control option that simplifies certain attacks into a single button press, but this third option - Dynamic Controls - looks to accomplish something more for a different type of player.
Game Informer's Brian Shea was able to see Dynamic Controls in action, and he saw producer Shuhei Matsumoto tap face buttons one at a time to use all kinds of different attacks. As Shea puts it, "It quickly becomes apparent that Dynamic Controls aren't meant to test your skills as a Street Fighter player but rather to ensure every player is included in the...
Horizon is reportedly getting its very own MMO from Sony and NCSoft.
According to MTN (via VGC), the Horizon franchise, which includes Horizon: Zero Dawn and Horizon: Forbidden West, is heading online with an MMO from the makers of Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2.
NCSoft is said to be currently recruiting for the project, which is referred to as “Project H” in the company’s job adverts.
However, NCSoft has refused to confirm the existence of the game, stating: “It is difficult to confirm information about unpublished projects that are currently under development.”
Horizon Zero Dawn launched in 2017 and begins to tell the story of Aloy – a young woman finding her feet in a post-apocalyptic, tribal world which is overrun by robotic...
27 hours of Give Me God of War difficulty has gotten me addicted to things being chopped. Sometimes that means cleaving draugr in twain. Other times it's actual video games being sliced to the nicest price possible. Collected here are a range of things I'd totally buy (if I didn't own them already) from a wide range of generations. Every item's a worthy purchase. You don't even need to axe.
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You’ve invested in a solid gaming PC, and now it’s time to grab the rest of the peripherals to ensure you get a leg up on your opponents. You might opt to use a controller some of the time, but a gaming mouse and keyboard are essential to a proper battle station setup. A good chunk of your time will be spent using a keyboard. From the ease with which you can type on it to its split-second responsiveness, the best gaming keyboard offers a well-rounded experience that lives up to its role as a centerpiece in your gaming setup.
But, gaming keyboards come in all shapes and sizes, and your needs can play a huge role in which keyboard ends up being the right one for you. A wireless gaming keyboard might give you more flexibility with your...
Over 10 million gamers have experienced Kojima Productions’ genre-defying title Death Stranding, according to a statement from the company on the third anniversary of the game’s release.
Upon its release on PS4 in November 2019, Death Stranding garnered a mixed reception from both critics and gamers alike, many of whom were unprepared for the radical departure from Hideo Kojima’s usual stealth espionage fare.
In our review of Death Stranding, we said it "delivers a fascinating world of supernatural sci-fi, but its gameplay struggles to support its weight." We gave the director's cut of the game in 2021 a 7/10, saying it "is more accessible than the original, but feels like a compromised version of the director’s vision."
However...
A new Monster Hunter mobile game is in development at Capcom and TiMi Studio Group, the Tencent-owned developer behind Call of Duty: Mobile and Pokemon Unite.
The yet-untitled game aims to "reproduce the hunting actions that define the Monster Hunter series" on mobile. Unfortunately, the announcement made no mention of a release date or window.
Capcom has been busy with its monster-hunting franchise lately, releasing three Monster Hunter games in the last four years: Monster Hunter World (2018), Monster Hunter Rise (2021), and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (2022). World and Rise also received sizable expansions in 2020 and 2022, respectively.
Monster Hunter World has been especially successful for Capcom. With 18.5...
EA has shared its decision to "stop further development and investment" in Project CARS, the racing game series developed by Slightly Mad Studios.
According to GamesIndustry.biz, EA evaluated the status of the Project CARS series and determined that it would be best to retire the franchise to focus on other titles in its portfolio. The publisher confirmed its decision in a statement to the outlet, noting that affected staff would be moved into "suitable" roles within the company, wherever possible.
"Today we announced internally an update to our racing portfolio," an EA spokesperson said. "Following an evaluation of the next Project CARS title and its longer-term growth potential, we have made the decision to stop further...
Games have always existed in a numbers-obsessed industry. Sega vs. Nintendo defined a generation in the '90s, while today's comparatively mild console wars and monthly NPD reports keep sales figures near the forefront of games-related discussion. New monetization models require new metrics for success — monthly active users, player retention rates, in-game revenue, etc. — but one of the industry's biggest questions remains: What are the best-selling video games of all time?
To answer this question, we set out to compile the most accurate list possible by reaching out to publishers and digging through financial reports, news stories, interviews, and more. The result is the following list of the ten best-selling video games of all time...
In news that may throw some of you for a loop de loop, Sonic Frontiers is actually quite decent. I've therefore found the best discounts on an adventure steeped in fun, impressive fur and fishing with a very big cat. His name: Big. Because sure, why not?
Now is also technically the last day to secure a preorder on God of War Ragnarok, a game I've perhaps been featuring too much. Then again, it's the sequel to a thing that won our reader decided Best Game of All Time award. Spotlight: justified.
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Publisher Take-Two Interactive has announced another milestone for Grand Theft Auto V with 170 million units sold, while Red Dead Redemption has hit the 70 million mark.
During Take-Two’s quarterly earnings call, the company’s investor presentation revealed sales numbers for both series. As a franchise, Grand Theft Auto has sold more than 385 million units, with 170 million of those attributed to GTA 5.
As pointed out by @DomsPlaying on Twitter, that’s a smaller jump from the “nearly 170 million” mentioned in Take-Two’s last earnings report. In that same report, GTA 5 sold around 5 million copies in a single quarter. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Take-Two executive VP of finance Hannah Sage noted the company only updates GTA 5’s...
Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard says the annualized franchise will see a "full premium release" in 2023.
During its Q3 2022 earning results, Activision Blizzard wrote about Call of Duty heading into next year, revealing that the company has plans for "the most robust Call of Duty live operations to date, the next full premium release in the blockbuster annual series, and even more engaging free-to-play experiences across all platforms."
However, whether this means a brand new game or more premium-priced content for this year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remains unclear. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier addressed Activision Blizzard's wording, saying the "full premium release" Activision Blizzard is talking about is "a...
Ubisoft has provided an update on the long-delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, reassuring fans that the game is not canceled.
In the update, Ubisoft confirmed that The Sands of Time Remake is still in development at Ubisoft Montreal. However, Ubisoft has started canceling preorders for the game, saying, "Since the game currently does not have a release date, existing pre-orders have been cancelled and refunded where applicable."
The publisher said preorders "may reopen" once the game's new release date is announced. Ubisoft also said there are no plans to remake any other Prince of Persia title.
Since its announcement in September 2020, the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has been delayed three separate...
When I played the open beta for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, I could immediately see the potential. I love soulslikes, but they aren’t necessarily known for having the smoothest combat, so it was awesome to see one that aspires to offer much more intricate and fast-paced martial options than your average death screen simulator. But where the demo I played a few short months ago showed promise, the new build I played recently showed a marked improvement in so many areas that my excitement went from high to counting down the days until launch. The fact that Team Ninja has taken such swift action on feedback from the beta is not only impressive, but also incredibly reassuring, and I walked out of the demo champing at the bit to play more...
In a thrilling conclusion, League of Legends Worlds saw the underdog DRX win the international championship in San Francisco this weekend. The beautiful opening ceremony at The Chase Center showcased just why League Worlds is called the Superbowl of Esports. The artist line up of Lil Nas X, Edda Hayes, Louis Leibfried, and Jackson Wang was a brilliant show of talent and production as the hype continued to build around Worlds 2022. In case you missed the incredible Worlds conclusion, don’t worry, we’ll get you up to speed.
The ongoing storyline of T1’s Faker trying to secure his Worlds win again after his last in 2016 while DRX’s Deft had a ten year journey to reach Worlds set up the stage for a tough battle between the two teams. T1...
Xbox is still working on rebooting some of its classic series', like Perfect Dark and Fable, and has acknowledged how another stumbled along the way with Halo Infinite.
In an interview with the Friends Per Second podcast, head of Xbox Game Studios' Matt Booty touched on some of the long-absent reboots, explaining timelines, partnerships, and obstacles. When asked about Perfect Dark and leadership changes on the project, the Xbox boss explained their partnership with Crystal Dynamics.
Booty referred to developer The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics’ efforts on Perfect Dark as “co-development,” and made it clear they’re an “equal partner in the development.” That is to say, Crystal Dynamics isn’t on board for just the outsourcing of...
2017's Nier: Automata finally made it to Switch last month, but director Yoko Taro wishes it had happened a few years earlier. The reason? Taro seems to believe if Automata had been released on Nintendo's platform sooner, there'd have been a better chance of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate incorporating the game's characters.
In an interview with Nintendo Life about the Nintendo Switch port of Nier: Automata, Taro implied 2B and 9S missing out on Smash Bros is somewhat of a sore spot, saying, "I am hugely disappointed that we did not make it in time to get into Smash Bros…"
The Smash Ultimate roster features third-party crossovers from franchises like Persona, Minecraft, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Tekken, and others, so...
Marvel Snap's first season ends later today, and one of the game's creators is suggesting Season 2 could feature Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Speaking to IGN, Marvel Snap's Ben Brode said the team at Second Dinner is looking forward to an upcoming Marvel movie that could tie in with the game.
“I’ll just say that there’s an exciting movie coming out from Marvel that we’re really, really excited about internally and maybe there’s some overlap there,” Brode said.
Reading between the lines suggests Brode is referring to Wakanda Forever, which is coming to theaters this Friday, November 11. The launch season of Marvel Snap featured the Symbiote Invasion event, starring the likes of Venom and Carnage.
The Marvel Snap train isn't...
Netflix is partnering with The Coalition to develop a Gears of War movie alongside an adult animated series.
Netflix tweeted on its official account this morning, "Gears of War was released 16 years ago today and to mark the occasion, Netflix has partnered with The Coalition to adapt the @GearsofWar video game saga into a live action feature film, followed by an adult animated series — with the potential for more stories to follow!"
Series creator Cliff Bleszinski, who recently spoke with IGN Unfiltered, responded by tweeting, "Oh sh*t!"
It's unclear if this project is connected to the Gears of War movie that has been stuck in development for the 15 years. Dave Bautista has been consistently attached as Marcus Fenix, which he has...
After already securing the biggest opening weekend in franchise history, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has crossed another milestone, becoming the fastest Call of Duty game to cross the $1 billion sold mark.
A press release on Business Wire says Modern Warfare 2 crossed $1 billion in worldwide sales through its first 10 days, dating back to launch on October 28, 2022. The previous franchise-best was held by 2012's Call of Duty: Black Ops II, which took 15 days to hit the $1 billion mark.
Modern Warfare 2's rocket-powered opening was apparent after its first weekend, where it brought in $800 million worldwide, passing 2011's Modern Warfare 3 for the biggest first weekend in Call of Duty history.
The game also saw the biggest...
On December 6 (December 7 in ANZ/Asia Pacific), Hearthstone is going to change forever, with the release of the game’s 11th playable class - Death Knight, and the March of the Lich King expansion. The new class brings with it some super interesting gameplay, with a Blood, Frost and Unholy rune system for deckbuilding that allows players to specialise in one, two or all three of those areas. Alongside that is a new hero power called Ghoul Rush, which summons a 1/1 ghoul with charge that dies at end of turn. It’s a ping that also guarantees you a corpse - which is another new Death Knight mechanic. (Any friendly minions that die add to your corpse counter, then you can spend those corpses for a bonus effect through a host of different...
Sonic Frontiers doesn’t limit you to a small, carefully curated prix fixe menu of things to try. Instead, it takes the all-you-can-eat buffet approach, throwing new ideas at you from start to finish, without really seeming to care if they’re fresh and appetizing or looking wilted and limp under the heat lamp. When I jumped off the starting line of this sprint across Sonic’s first open-world game I certainly didn’t expect to play jump rope, duke it out with a giant robot, watch a dramatic origin story for an extinct race of beings, or do a heck of a lot of fishing, but Frontiers kept me guessing even late into the campaign with what it would try next. Even when some of those ideas didn’t work, I was almost always glad that Sega gave it...
Welcome to a particularly special week in gaming. We have two very significant titles launching—God of War Ragnarok (a game you could say we liked) appears on Wednesday. It's also almost time to see how gaming's spikiest mascot fares in his first "open-zone" Sonic Frontiers adventure. Both are discounted below and won't set you back many rings at all now.
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After a confusing situation, Activision has decided to give all current and future owners of the Vault Edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 10 hours of Double XP tokens and 10 hours of Double Weapon XP tokens.
The news was shared by Call of Duty's Twitter, and the team acknowledged the complaints by many online who thought they would be getting these 20 hours of XP tokens if they purchased the Vault Edition.
Originally, those tokens were meant only for players who purchased the Vault Edition from the in-game store of another Call of Duty game like Vanguard, Black Ops Cold War, Warzone, or Modern Warfare. However, there were many who assumed all Vault Edition owners would be getting these bonuses. Now, Activision has decided to...
Call me an old crank if you must, but in my day a “release date,” also known as “day one,” was the day a game went on sale to the general public to buy and play for the first time. Want to buy and play it earlier than that, even if money is no object? Sorry, you can’t: it hasn’t been released yet! That’s literally what the word “unreleased” means. In recent years, though, that simple, seemingly uncontroversial concept has somehow been twisted to mean something else – namely, whatever a publisher’s marketing department wants it to mean. For the right price we can now buy and play certain games that publishers tell us – with a straight face, no less – won’t have their “day one” for several more days. This cynical toying with release...
Blizzard has unveiled the next hero to join its lineup, the leader of Null Sector, Ramattra.
As teased in the lore, Ramattra is the leader of the organization Null Sector. Like Zenyatta, Ramattra is a Shambli monk who no longer sees the option of peacefully advocating for the rights of Omnics, and has now taken a more "pragmatic angle," according to the Overwatch blog announcing his reveal.
"Originally a war machine, Ramattra shed his munitions for a shield to protect his people by promoting peace and tranquility," Blizzard writes. "However, Ramattra's story is one of hardships, trauma, and a magnified view of humanity's harsh realities."
While Blizzard has only shared a cinematic trailer showcasing Ramattra's backstory and...
While Lionsgate still has two more John Wick movies on their way, the studio is reportedly also considering a "big AAA game" based on the franchise.
During an earnings call today, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer mentioned that the company has been discussing proposals for the game, though nothing is set in stone yet.
"I don’t want to get ahead of myself here, but we believe there is a big AAA game to be made out of ‘John Wick,'" Feltheimer said during the call, according to a report by IndieWire. "We have been fielding proposals. We certainly are interested in moving that forward, but I don’t want to say anything more about that at this time.”
As IndieWire pointed out, if Lionsgate goes through with the game, it would mark the first...
Hideo Kojima says that he’s been approached with some ridiculous monetary offers from other companies to buy his studio, Kojima Productions. However, he’s been rejecting all of them.
On episode #10 on his Spotify podcast, Brain Structure, Kojima says, "We are indies, we have no affiliations whatsoever and are not backed by anyone, and are on good terms with everybody in the industry.”
He continues, “Every day I am approached by offers from all over the world to buy our studio. Some of those offers are ridiculously high prices but it's not that I want money. I want to make what I want to make. That's why I created this studio. So as long as I'm alive, I don't think I'll ever accept those offers.”
Video game studio consolidation and...
The melting black licorice himself, 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.
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Xûr's location can be...