A first ever Disney and Marvel Games Showcase will debut next month, featuring brand new video game announcements from the likes of Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, and more.
The digital showcase will debut during the D23 Expo on September 9 and has already promised further updates on Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Amy Hennig’s Marvel ensemble game from Skydance New Media, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Marvel Games, Lucasfilm Games, and 20th Century Games will all be present to some degree during the showcase, bringing “reveals, announcements, and trailers for new and upcoming games,” according to Disney.
The Disney and Marvel Games Showcase will be streamed simultaneously online, meaning even those not at the...
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Microids has released the first gameplay of the XIII remaster's remaster as it attempts to right the wrongs of the original's disastrous launch.
Three minutes of the SPADS Military Base sequence was released (below) giving fans a proper look (and listen) at the reimagined art style plus new HUD, sound design, and enhanced A.I.
The new footage certainly appears more connected to the original PlayStation 2 and GameCube game, bringing back a more cartoon-like art style that fans called for following the release of the first remaster. This 2020 version featured a more cell-shaded design blended with realism that was criticized for departing from XIII's graphic novel roots.
This new version - which will be available as a free update on...
Kratos’ journey into the mysteries of a new Norse world in 2018’s God of War takes both him and players to fantastical realms, pits us against mythical beasts, and introduces an epic cast. But at the heart of it all is Kratos’ relationship to his son Atreus. Learning what kind of father he should be in contrast to the person he was, and what kind of man he wants to raise Atreus to be, echoes in every step of his journey.
So it’s no surprise that one of Kratos’ most challenging moments comes when Atreus grows sick, and the only answer to his salvation lies in Helheim, where no known fire in the nine realms will burn. Kratos, of course, knows of a fire from another realm he can draw from, and in one incredible sequence we see him dig up...
A new Lord of the Rings game is on its way from Weta Workshop and Private Division, set as part of the literary universe, rather than that of the films.
Announced today via Twitter, the upcoming game takes place in Middle-earth, with Weta, who worked on the original Peter Jackson movies as well as Amazon’s The Rings of Power, teaming up with Take-Two’s Private Division publishing label.
“We’re thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Weta Workshop to publish a new game set in the literary Middle-earth universe of J.R.R. Tolkien,” revealed Private Division. “We look forward to sharing more about the project in the future.”
The untitled game, which is said to be in early development, is on its way sometime in 2024. However...
Marvel's Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games appeared to once have plans to include a multiplayer mode within the hit 2018 game.
As reported by PC Gamer, Twitter user @dniwetamp found various mentions of multiplayer within the files of Spider-Man's recent PC remaster, though it's unclear at what stage of development this mode was it.
In the tweet (below), the files reference what appears to be a competitive mode where two players, playing as Peter Parker and Miles Morales, would compete to be the "Superior Spider-Man". What's called the "winner message" reads either as "Peter Parker is the Superior Spider-Man" or "Miles Morales is the Superior Spider-Man".
More explicitly, further files listed under a multiplayer menu list Player...
Spider-Man Remastered's PC release has proved successful for Sony, becoming the second biggest PlayStation Studios Steam launch so far, falling only behind God of War.
As reported by Eurogamer, Spider-Man's release on Steam has outperformed Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, reaching an all-time peak of 66,436 players according to SteamDB. God of War's PC debut saw an all-time peak of 73,529 players, while Zero Dawn and Days Gone achieved 56,557 and 27,450 respectively.
It's a good sign for PlayStation's move into PC publishing. Sony has recently purchased PC porting specialist Nixxes and established a new PlayStation PC label as part of a push to move the company's much-love exclusives to Steam. The company expects to make $300...
A new MultiVersus advert hints at two new additions – Black Adam and Stripe from Gremlins.
The advert, which has been shared across social media, shows off some new artwork for the hit online platform fighter, with DC’s Black Adam and the iconic Stripe from Gremlins appearing as part of the game’s line-up.
To date, neither of these characters has been confirmed by MultiVersus developers.
A recently leaked roster of upcoming characters mentioned both Black Adam and Stripe, which now gives a certain legitimacy to the rest of the list. Black Adam is about to make his big screen debut in the upcoming solo film starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the titular DC antihero.
Meanwhile, Stripe was the main antagonist from the first...
Squirrel With a Gun is an upcoming Steam game built in Unreal Engine 5 that has taken the internet by storm because it stars a squirrel with... well... a gun.
Squirrel with a Gun is being developed by Dan DeEntremont, and early footage of the game showcases the titular squirrel running through a town with normal-sized guns chasing unsuspecting people and taking down Agents using various weapons.
The game will also let you parry attacks to disarm enemies and use the recoil of the guns to fly through the air and cross big gaps you wouldn't be able to cross with your squirrel skills alone. If you are feeling extra mischievous, you can even rob the residents of your neighborhood of their phones, cake, and more.
Squirrel With a Gun's...
Let's break the seal on this week in style with some bargains. A few discounts that have caught my beady eye include an optimal Prime price on LEGO Optimus Prime. Xboxers ought to acquire the Middle-earth Shadow Bundle (two games with the utterly orc-some Nemesis system). Lastly, sportsballers should invest in the cheapest prices I've seen for FIFA 23 and NBA2K23. The latter features MJ challenges, and a dedicated 'Take That Personal' button which increases your stats 6000%. (No, not really.)
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Modder Kashiiera has created a wonderful new mod that replaces Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima with Halo's Master Chief and the Arbiter.
As reported by Eurogamer, the mod in question - Master Chief From Halo 3 - is available on NexusMods for anyone to try, and it allows you to play through the entirety of Yakuza 0 as Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, one of the most iconic figures in gaming.
Kashiiera shared a bunch of clips of the mod in action on Twitter, and it not only shows Master Chief fighting his way through Kamurocho instead of Kazuma Kiryu, but one especially delightful video shows Master Chief and the Arbiter dancing to Friday Night instead of Kiryu and Majima.
The Arbiter can also be seen fighting in the streets of...
Following PUBG: Battlegrounds officially going free-to-play on January 12, 2022, parent company Krafton has revealed that it has consistently seen a "steady inflow of more than 80,000 new users per day."
The figures were detailed in Krafton's preliminary earnings announcement for the first half of 2022, where it also shared that "average revenue per user (ARPU) across all platforms increased more than 20% QoQ." It also noted that international markets outside of South Korea accounted for 94% of PUBG's revenue during Q2 2022.
PUBG Mobile has also been performing well for Krafton, as it currently ranks "second in sales among global mobile games" and helped drive the company's mobile business revenue to $550.7 million.
The earnings...
In the opening moments of Obscurant, I don’t immediately understand why what seems to be a typical top-down adventure game is placed on a grid. Why every step the android-like, amnesiac protagonist takes through the desolate sand of the first desert area feels laborious and rhythmic, as if they have to pause and think before each one.
Then, I meet the “Little Round Guys.”
They are strange, robotic little creatures, not unlike the most basic machine enemies in Nier: Automata in shape. They walk back and forth in a pattern – two steps in one direction, then back two steps the way they came, then repeat. After a few cycles of this, they pause in the middle of their path to recharge for five beats, before lighting up again and resuming...
If you missed the days of open-world arcade racing, get ready for Wreckreation, a new racer from veterans behind games like Need for Speed and Burnout.
As announced during today’s THQ Nordic showcase, Wreckreation is a new arcade racing game set in a 400 square kilometers (~155 square miles) world where you can design your own crazy race tracks for you and your friends to drive on.
While fans of racing, drifting, and crashing will find plenty of things to do in MixWorld, the true appeal lies in creating ginormous race tracks full of loops, spirals, traps, and more. Design tracks yourself or together with friends online before trying out each other’s courses.
Along with the huge world, players will be able to customize their cars...
Alone in the Dark, the classic survival horror series, returns courtesy of Pieces Interactive.
As announced during today’s THQ showcase, the publisher is reviving Alone in the Dark after acquiring the franchise from Atari SA in 2018. Described as a “love letter” to the original series, Alone in the Dark once again follows private investigator Edward Carnby as he dives into Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally fatigued.
Alongside Edward, players will also play as Emily Hartwood, the niece of the manor’s missing owner. Each character will experience the events of the game from a unique perspective. Check out the first trailer below.
Alone in the Dark will tell a new, original story but still reimagine elements of the 90s survival...
THQ Nordic presented a new digital showcase today full of new trailers and some surprise announcements. Alongside a new Alone in the Dark, THQ announced several new games across different genres including racing, RTS, and more.
Check out everything announced during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase below.
New Alone in the Dark Announced
A brand new Alone in the Dark survival horror game is on the way. Developed by Pieces Interactive and the writer of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA, Alone in the Dark is a love letter to the original Alone in the Dark, telling a brand-new story in this Southern Gothic horror.
Tempest Rising Announced
A new real-time strategy game utilizing next-gen graphics and RPG-elements. Take up arms in the...
The creature spawned from a pile of rotting caviar, Xur, 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...
Portkey Games has announced that Hogwarts Legacy will be released on February 10, 2023.
The newly announced date, posted to Twitter, means that Hogwarts Legacy has been pushed back by several weeks; while we were never given a concrete release date, the original plan was to release Holiday 2022.
The delay affects the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions. The Nintendo Switch version launch date "will be revealed soon", the official Twitter account promises.
"The team is excited for you to play, but we need a little more time to deliver the best possible game experience," the tweet says.
While we've seen a few gameplay trailers for Hogwarts Legacy, there still have been no hands-on preview sessions or extended looks at the game. We...
D-Pad Studio, creators of the 2016 gem Owlboy, have annnounced their next project: Vikings on Trampolines. It's in development for both PC and consoles, and it's a pixel-art, 1-4 player co-op side-scrolling adventure whose primary traversal mechanic is, as the name implies, trampolines. Check out the reveal trailer above and the first screenshots in the gallery below.
The story mode puts you on a quest to stop the villain Balloonie and rescue King VI (with numerous boss fights along the way, D-Pad Studio promises), while the party-game-esque competitive Versus modes will pit up to four friends against each other.
“Vikings on Trampolines began life as one of our small experimental projects, which won the first Nordic Games Indie...
EA has defended its use of lootboxes in FIFA 23 by calling the option to spend money on Ultimate Team packs "fair" and "a part of FIFA that players love".
Speaking to Eurogamer, EA said that its FIFA Ultimate Team mode - in which players can earn packs that may or may not contain good players through gameplay, or buy them using real money - is an integral part of the game that fans of the long-running football franchise want to play.
"We wholeheartedly believe that Ultimate Team and FUT Packs, which have been part of the game for more than a decade, are a part of FIFA that players love," EA said. "Fans love that the game reflects the real-world excitement and strategy of building and managing a squad. Giving players the choice to...
A veteran Capcom producer who worked on several Resident Evil Games is leaving the company after 27 years to join Chinese mobile game developer and tech firm NetEase Games.
Hiroyuki Kobayashi announced the career shift in a tweet (below), in which he confirmed his new role as a producer at NetEase and said more details would follow at a later date.
"After serving 27 years with gratitude, I have departed from Capcom on March 31, 2022, and will officially be joining NetEase Games as a producer," Kobayashi said. "I will strive to continuously create more enjoyable entertainment experiences for everyone at this new company, in this new era."
Kobayashi started at Capcom in 1995 and was a programmer on the first two Resident Evil games...
The anti-cheating legal battle prompted by Bungie has escalated as cheats company AimJunkies has accused the Destiny 2 developer's actions of being "ridiculous and absurd".
As reported on Torrentfreak, AimJunkies has denied that its Destiny 2 cheats are illegal or harmful and that Bungie has taken on a "bully mentality" because it is incapable of governing its own players.
Bungie filed the lawsuit last year, saying that AimJunkies violated its copyright laws by producing cheats, but the case was dismissed in May as U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Zilly said there wasn't enough evidence to prove any copyright infringements. Bungie then reworked the accusation, however, and another complaint was filed a few weeks later.
"We believe...
The upcoming Victorian-style fantasy game Nightingale has been delayed.
A statement from developer Inflexion Games posted to Twitter revealed that Nightingale has been delayed until “early 2023” in order to upgrade to Unreal Engine 5. Unfortunately, no specific release date has yet been set.
“We’ve made the difficult decision to delay Nightingale’s Early Access release to the first half of 2023,” Inflexion revealed. “We’ll have more news on specific timing at a later stage.”
The delay to Nightingale’s early access release has been made for two very good reasons.
“The first is an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5,” the studio revealed. “After reviewing the potential UE5 has to offer, we decided on upgrading now rather than waiting until...
One of my favourite gaming events each year is BitSummit. Held in Kyoto, it sees developers from all over Japan - and indeed, the world - descend upon the former capital to showcase what they’re working on. This year saw the return of a physical show, and I spent two full days playing games on the show floor. Even so, there was too much for one person to tackle, so what follows is a selection of the games that most jumped out at me, with apologies to the projects I didn’t get to. Oh, and I should also note that I’m not including games that have already been released - upcoming titles only.
Cursed to Golf
Developer: Chuhai Labs | Platforms: PC, Consoles | Release Date: August 18, 2022
This one only just squeaks in, as it’s due to be...
Thank your own personal deity—possibly The Sandman—it's Friday! Let's stock you up with a bunch of weekend solutions that'll beat the hell out of seeing people, being outside or doing...stuff. Personally, I think you ought to swoop down from your rafters to secure all of the Batman games. Alternatively, ante up bigger and get Spider-Man Remastered on PC (out tomorrow). Both franchises will make you feel like a super hero without stretching your budget for spandex tailoring costs.
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It’s official – MultiVersus Season 1 will launch on August 15, 2022.
A statement via Twitter confirmed the new release date for the Warner Bros. online platform fighter, along with details of a new Battle Pass.
“We’re excited to announce Season 1 will begin on August 15 with a brand-new Battle Pass for you to earn in-game rewards!” the statement reveals. “We can also confirm Morty will join the character roster on August 23 as part of Season 1. We look forward to sharing more in the coming weeks!”
Obviously, the other big news here is that Morty (of Rick & Morty fame) will finally make his way into the game as a playable character on August 23. That’s great news for fans of the show.
But Warner Bros. Games also revealed some...
Thunderful CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson has stepped down following the company’s $2.1 million loss.
According to GamesIndustry.biz the CEO, who held the position since the group first formed in 2019, is stepping down in order to take on a new role in the company’s games division.
Meanwhile, former CFO Anders Maiqvist has taken over until a new full-time CEO is found.
The original Thunderful was founded in 2017 by Sigurgeirsson, Bergsala Holding, and Klaus Lyngeled before merging with Bergsala in 2019 to form Thunderful Group.
The company is known for the SteamWorld franchise which was developed by subsidiary Image & Form and includes SteamWorld Dig, its sequel, and SteamWorld Heist.
But Sigurgeirsson’s decision to take a back seat...
God of War Ragnarok, Sony's follow-up to our pick for the all-time best PS4 game, is one of the most anticipated games in recent memory. As such, we understand the insatiable appetite for new information, especially as we move within three months of its release.
For those eager to stay up on the latest God of War info ahead of their return to The Nine Realms, we’ve created this one-stop shop for the most important information surrounding Ragnarok, from the latest news and trailers to God of War Ragnarok's story synopsis and most notable gameplay changes. Read on for our full rundown of everything we know about God of War Ragnarok.
God of War Ragnarok Release Date
God of War Ragnarok will be released on November 9 for PS5 and PS4...
Deal hunters may recall the glorious long-gone days of getting 20% off video game preorders with Amazon Prime and Best Buy's Gamers Club Unlocked programs. Those days might be in the rearview, but Best Buy has some new offers you might be interested in. For select upcoming games, like Madden NFL 23, Gotham Knights, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and more, you can get a keychain or up to $15 in free Best Buy e-gift cards just for placing a preorder. Below, we’ve gathered all the games you can preorder to receive a freebie.
Madden NFL 23 + Free $15 e-Gift Card
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To get the most gift card cash available, preorder NFL Madden 23. When it ships, you’ll get a $15 digital gift card you can spend on anything at Best Buy...
In the 1650s, five families left Europe, eventually landing on the rainswept islands that pepper the mouth of what would one day be called Gotham River. Those families - the Waynes, the Cobblepots, the Elliots, the Arkhams, and the Kanes - would build a colonial fort together, and sow the seeds of centuries of dominance in the area. Gotham City was born.
The city quickly spread beyond its original bounds, developing five boroughs – and, in each, one of those five founding families would take root. In the early days, the Kanes established themselves on Gotham’s natural harbour (now known as Historic Gotham), tying the family to their new country’s military might, building ships and weapons of war. By the 1850s, Gotham had become a...
Dotemu and Leikir Studio have announced that Metal Slug Tactics has been delayed to 2023.
“Marco, Eri, Fio, and Tarma are tinkering away to make Metal Slug Tactics as explosive as possible on release, but the squad needs a bit more time in the shop to prepare for the battles ahead,” publisher Dotemu said in a statement on Twitter. “See you in 2023!”
Metal Slug Tactics was first revealed during last year’s Summer Game Fest and was slated for a release this year. Unfortunately, players will now have to wait a little longer.
Only a PC version was initially announced, but a Switch version was added soon after. Both versions are now due for release in 2023.
The game will see series antagonist Donald Morden of the Rebel army back in...