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City of Heroes is making an official return as a fan server dedicated to keeping the superhero multiplayer game running has been granted an official license by publisher NCSOFT.Revealed in a forum post, a representative of the fan server, titled Homecoming, announced their hard work paid off. City of Heroes was shut down more than a decade ago in November 2012, but fan servers kept players entertained and now its biggest has officially revived the massively multiplayer online role-playing game."We’d like to thank you all for your patience over the past few years, and we’re incredibly thrilled to announce that it’s paid off," the post said. "NCSOFT has officially granted Homecoming a license to host City of Heroes."We’d like to...

Surgeon Simulator and Lost Skies developer Bossa Studios has become the latest affected by the sweeping lay-offs hitting the video game industry.As revealed by GI.biz, the UK developer laid off almost one third of all staff as 19 employees lost their jobs, caused by what co-founder Henrique Olifiers called a "perfect storm of events". The lay-offs came at the end of 2023, with 40 employees remaining at the studio.This "perfect storm" was, according to Olifiers, caused by the number of high profile triple-A games launching after September that took attention from smaller studios, increasing operational costs, and delayed funding decisions across the industry."Resulting from this blue moon situation, we had to make the difficult...

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games is releasing a ship bundle for its controversial space simulator that costs an eye-watering $48,000.Revealed on its website, the Legatus 2953 pack will arrive in the first quarter of 2024 and cost $48,000 despite the game not having officially launched yet."Ahead of all others, this definitive armada is an equal match to the noble title of Legatus Navium," the Legatus 2953 item page reads. "Comprised of over 175 vessels from every manufacturer of note, this perfect collection, including all ships released and concepted through 2953, empowers every fleet commander to forge a lasting legacy, leading humanity towards a brighter future."Update 1/5/2024 11:20 am: Adding even more to the...

Content Warning: The following article contains mentions of themes some readers may find distressing, including those of self-harm and suicide.Atlus has released the super stylish opening cinematic for Persona 3: Reload ahead of its February 2 launch.The two minute movie, which can be viewed below, is everything you'd expect of a Persona game, featuring a bright and colourful aesthetic over some incredibly dark themes.Persona intros, which appear before the main menu when booting up the games, usually feature an upbeat pop track too, and Persona 3: Reload's is no different. Protagonist Makoto Yuki even boots the tune up on an MP3 player in the beginning of the cinematic, which also acts as a quick reminder that Persona 3: Reload...

Thank your own personal deity—possibly Kaheva the Blacksmith—it's Friday! This is gonna be a short intro because I'm far too busy smashing through review code of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. I'm only three hours in so far, which is about as deep as I was allowed to go during my recent hands-on (and my positive impressions of that experience have not changed, obviously). Anyway... stay safe, save often, and catch you Monday!This Day in GamingAussie birthdays for notable games and hardware- X-Men: Children of the Atom (ARC) 1995.- Super Smash Bros. (N64) 2000.Table of ContentsNintendo Switch PC Xbox PlayStation LEGONice Savings for Nintendo SwitchExpiring Recent DealsHardware WatchHow much to make the switch...

MapleStory developer Nexon is being hit with a sizable fine by the Korean Fair Trade Commission over what the body says are deceptive loot box practices.As reported by the Korean Times and Business Korea, Nexon is being fined some $8.85 million (about 11.6 billion won) for allegedly lowering the probabilities of some loot box items capable of upgrading player equipment,, known as Cubes, without telling players According to the Korean Times, it is the largest fine of this type levied to date.The judgment claims that Nexon engaged in these practices for more than 10 years in a period dating back to 2010, including secretly lowering the loot box odds for some items to near zero. The findings were reportedly based on internal...

The actor behind Michael in Grand Theft Auto V, Ned Luke, openly endorsed Lucia, the playable female protagonist, in the highly anticipated GTA 6.As part of our IGN's GTFM video series, Luke was seen chatting with my colleague Akeem Lawanson. During the interview, Luke described the significance of Lucia as one of the two playable protagonists in GTA 6 while also addressing the claims that Rockstar has gone "woke" for adding her as one of the playable characters."Lucia's hard, man. In the trailer, she looked good. You get a lot of these clowns out here going, 'Rockstar's going woke, they're caving into the wokeness of the world,'" Luke said. "First of all, there's been other female protagonists in the past, but not in something as...

Since long before it left early access in August, players have jumped into modding Baldur's Gate 3, adding everything from 54 new races to new controls. However, one recent modding trend has shed light on one thing: players really, really want Astarion to have a gun.Earlier this week, Nexus Mods user Palmaman33 uploaded several different gun mods to the site's Baldur's Gate 3 section, letting players bring guns to knife (or mace/staff/sword/anything) fights. These guns can be equipped by any character, but in almost every screenshot of these different mods shared by players on X/Twitter, however, the gun wielder always seems to be Astarion.Normally, Astarion is a hedonistic High Elf Rogue who has a secret vampiric past, but players...

With countless different endings and around 100 hours per playthrough, Baldur's Gate 3 is jam-packed with rooms, lines of dialogue, and characters that players might miss. However, one player has shared their especially meaningful experience with one of the game's lesser-known NPCs, and their story is now resurfacing thanks to a recent post from a developer.In 2020, Larian forums user Solfalia shared a post thanking Larian Studios for releasing Act I of Baldur's Gate 3 in early access — the game's early release enabled them to play with their father, who played previous Larian games with them but had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease."This Early Access means that this Xmas I'll be able to go on an adventure with him...

PlayStation has listed the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, officially Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater (the Δ is pronounced delta), as a 2024 game.A trailer advertising various PlayStation 5 games coming in 2024 (below) includes lots of entries with established release dates (like The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth), but also quietly listed the release window for the highly anticipated remake.Publisher Konami is yet to confirm any sort of release date or window itself, though given it was announced by PlayStation in 2023 and is coming to the PS5, it likely knows it's stuff. IGN has reached out to Konami for comment.Not stopping there, the PlayStation trailer also listed the Silent Hill 2 Remake as a...

Will Ospreay donned entrance gear inspired by Jacob Frye from Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Syndicate video game when he strutted into Japan's Tokyo Dome at Wrestle Kingdom 18.Ospreay took inspiration from the wardrobe of master assassin Jacob Frye for his recent Wrestle Kingdom entrance, wearing a stylish top hat, a long hooded leather coat, and a gauntlet glove with a blade protruding from it. The British star thanked Ubisoft and Assassin's Creed on Twitter/X for allowing him to live "a lifelong dream."He battled against Jon Moxley and David Finlay for the inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship, with Finlay emerging as the victor of the three-way brawl. However, the best-dressed title had to go to Ospreay or Moxley, who...

The highly anticipated Silent Hill 2 Remake may have just received a release window as PlayStation quietly listed the game as a 2024 title.A reel advertising various PlayStation 5 games coming in 2024 (below) includes lots of entries with established release dates (like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Rise of the Ronin) but also Silent Hill 2 Remake, which hasn't had any release window until now.The advertisement didn't offer any more details, as Silent Hill 2 Remake was simply listed amongst the other titles with some previously seen footage. IGN has reached out to developer Bloober Team for comment.Silent Hill 2 Remake is set to be a full recreation of the survival horror classic, though Bloober Team has been...

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has revealed the game's Phantom Liberty expansion has sold more than five million copies.Revealed in a post on X/Twitter (below), the developer confirmed the sales milestone and thanked players for their support. "Over five million agents have infiltrated Dogtown," it said. "Thank you for all your support, and good luck on your mission."Though no exact timeframe was released, CD Projekt Red said the five million copies were sold in 2023, and as Phantom Liberty launched on September 26, it reached the milestone in just over three months.The expansion surpassed three million units within its first week, with the strong reception, holiday period, and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition seemingly...

January is here; look at it, being the first month of 2024 and everything. Games are generally a very good way to take your mind off of things, and given that things simply keep happening, it’s definitely worth paying attention to some of the amazing indie games we’ve got coming up in January. There were […]The post Indie Game Roundup – January 2024 appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog.Continue reading...

Today is the last day of 2023! New Year's Eve is here, and that means most holiday deals will come to an end after today. If you've been holding out on an item, now is most likely your last chance to grab it with the holiday sales. The best deals for Sunday, December 31, include The Last of Us Part I, Nintendo Switch Sports, Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition, the JBL Charge 5, Persona 5 Royal, the HORI Split Pad Pro, and more.47% Off The Last of Us Part IThis is the lowest we've seen The Last of Us Part I in quite some time. The PS5 title doesn't go below $40 usually, so you're saving a few extra dollars with this purchase. If you recently watched The Last of Us on HBO and are looking to experience the game it's based on...

The fate of Rubicon rests in your hands. No pressure. Armored Core 6 is far more than just fun mech battles. It has a deep and branching story, with three whole different endings to unlock depending on the choices you make from mission to mission.Maybe you're unhappy with the first ending you got, or you just want to see all three endings for yourself. If you're ready for the commitment, we're here to walk you through how to unlock all three endings in Armored Core 6.How to Unlock All Endings in Armored Core 6To unlock every ending in Armored Core 6, you must play the game to completion at least three times. You can choose to pursue either the "Liberator of Rubicon" or "Fires of Raven" ending on either your first or second...

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and that means plenty of holiday sales have begun to run down. Discounts are all over each retailer's website, with games, tech, and more receiving deep cuts. The best deals for December 30 include the JBL Charge 5, Persona 5 Royal, Arcade1Up cabinets, HORI Split Pad Pro, Elgato Stream Deck XL, Final Fantasy XVI, Razer Kaira Pro Headset, Western Digital 2TB SSD, the Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT mouse, and more.Get $75 Off the JBL Charge 5Amazon has the JBL Charge 5 for $103.96 right now, which is a 42% discount. The Charge 5 is a phenomenal wireless Bluetooth speaker with up to 20 hours of playtime off one charge. It is completely waterproof with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, and it has dual JBL...

Spoilers ahead for the original Final Fantasy 7 and potentially Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth!Final Fantasy VII Rebirth creative director Tetsuya Nomura has opened up about that one scene everyone can't wait to see play out, saying that he was "able to do what I truly wanted to show in this title."We are obviously talking about one of the most iconic scenes in the history of gaming - the death of Aerith by Sephiroth - and while Nomura wasn't going to reveal how this scene will play out in Rebirth, he did share with Game Informer some thoughts behind the decision in the original game and this new remake."Beginning with the original Final Fantasy VII, when we had started working on it, it was already decided from the get-go that 'life'...

A recently revealed colorblind filter for Tekken 8 is negatively impacting disabled players with issues like nausea and migraines. While accessibility tools like colorblind options help to differentiate important on-screen information like opponents and their health bars, this setting is preventing some disabled individuals from viewing matches altogether.X/Twitter user SJS | Gatterall shared a 38-second clip of a brief match with the filter activated, stating, “Why is no one talking about the colorblind accessibility of Tekken 8. Literally no game has done this.”The video showcases a match with the background stylized after an uncolored comic panel. The fighter on the left is defined by vertical black lines that consistently move...

Thank your own personal deity—possibly Doomguy after typing 'IDDQD'—it's Friday! Today is all about the continuing deals of "Winter" at places like Fanatical, Green Man Gaming and the various first-party console eshops. I've done my best to filter through the white noise of a thousand odd "deals" to find you the true hidden gold. Business as usual, basically.In retro notables, it's been 30 years since (arguably) the best Jurassic Park game slid into Aussie Super Nintendos. The "friend of convenience" who lived over the road from me had this, and we spent hours marvelling at a movie tie-in title that was way better than it had any right to be (the Wolfenstein 3D sections were particularly ambitious for the hardware).This Day in...

Steam has revealed its "Best of 2023" list that reveals the best-selling games on the platform alongside which titles were played the most on PC, Steam Deck, VR, Controller, and more.While Steam doesn't rank the games that were in each category, its "Best of 2023" list does group them into Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers. The top 12 games in each category are placed in Platinum, the next 12 are in gold, the next 26 games are in Silver, and the last 50 are in Bronze. As for how the lists are compiled, Steam has only looked at data from January 1, 2023, through December 15, 2023.The first category is the Top Sellers by gross revenue, and the Platinum tier includes Apex Legends, Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, Hogwarts Legacy...

The Xbox Series X and S are no longer new. Year 4 has begun, and thus we are officially into the middle portion of what we expect (courtesy of Microsoft’s lawyers accidentally leaking the company’s own product roadmap) to be an eight-year console generation. So where do we stand? In last year’s version of this piece, I wrote, “2023 is a year of serious promise for Xbox, but it comes with an understandable sense of urgency from Xbox owners.” That urgency remains for 2024, following the mixed reception for Starfield, the most important launch for Xbox since, arguably, Halo 3 in 2007. But there’s even more reason to be optimistic coming out of 2023, as Hi-Fi Rush kicked the year off with a unique and award-nominated rhythm-action game that...

From a Joker movie sequel to a new Batman animated series, a number of DC movies, TV shows, games, and comic books are coming out in 2024. As the DC fandom has become accustomed to, there are often many different DC projects in various stages of development at any given time, so in order to give you the clearest look possible at what to expect from DC in 2024, we’re going to list off every confirmed project with a release date (or at least a verifiable source saying it will be coming out in 2024).For a quick look at what to expect, here’s a list of everything DC releasing in 2024. Keep reading for a full description of each 2024 movie, television show, video game, and event comic coming in 2024.DC Movies in 2024 Joker: Folie à Deux...

Since 2019, the Sinden Light Gun has been the first and only contemporary light gun that will work on modern TVs and displays. Yet despite the technical achievements made, its creator, Andy Sinden, is aiming higher to make this a product not just an easy way to play your favorite light gun games on an high-definition TV, but to fully revive a niche and otherwise forgotten sub-genre of games.“My development priorities for the Sinden Light Gun is all about adding support to more hardware, emulators, and games. So finding ways to work directly on old consoles such as NES, PS2, and Dreamcast and supporting more systems good for emulation systems like Steam Deck and MiSTer FPGA,” Sinden explains. “Working with emulator developers to add...

Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus games for January 2024 will be A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, and Nobody Saves the World.As detailed by PlayStation.Blog, all three of these games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, January 2, and will be available to download at no extra cost until Monday, February 5.In addition to these games, PlayStation Plus members will also be treated to an exclusive PlayStation Plus Pack called Warframe: Syrinx Collection. This collection includes the Syrinx Chest Plate, Syrinx Shoulder Plates, Syrinx Leg Plates, Baza Rifle, Cassowar Polearm, Storm Color Palette, Essential Base Damage Mod Bundle, Essential Critical Damage Mod Bundle, 2x Orokin Catalysts, 170 Platinum, 7-Day...

We're quickly approaching the end of the year, meaning plenty of deals are here for a limited time. Discounts are all over each retailer's website, with games, tech, and more receiving deep cuts. The best deals for December 27 include a Western Digital 2TB SSD, an ASUS ROG Strix monitor, the Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT mouse, GoPro Hero 11 Black camera, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and more.Get a 2TB Gen 4 SSD for $119.99Best Buy has the WD - Black SN850X 2TB SSD for just $119.99 right now. That's $80 worth of savings off a very solid SSD. Most 2TB models of this caliber hover around $150, so this is a good deal if you've been wanting to get an SSD for your PC or console. This SSD is capable of running on a PlayStation...

The Witcher voice actor Doug Cockle has voiced Geralt of Rivia for nearly two decades, and will soon expand beyond video games to voice the White Wolf in upcoming Netflix film Sirens of the Deep.In a new interview with IGN, Cockle discussed this new role alongside his thoughts on The Witcher Remake 18 years after he recorded lines for the original, the rise of artificial intelligence in the video game industry, and more.Check out the full interview with Cockle below, which also includes the voice actor's favourite Geralt moments and even his best theories on what The Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris) is actually about as it moves beyond Geralt.What is it like having been Geralt for all these years, from when the IP was practically...

Ready to fight some monsters? Final Fantasy 16 is jam-packed with deadly creatures to kill, but there are some more notorious than others. These Notorious Mark monsters are optional enemies that can be taken on later in FFXVI.You will find a total of thirty-two Notorious Mark beasts on the Hunt Board during your FFXVI playthrough, though more will only become available as your progress through the main and side stories. Tracking down these creatures is half the battle in itself, so if you'd rather stop searching and start slaying, here are all the locations for Notorious Marks available on the Hunt Board.Where to Find the Hunt BoardThe Hunt Board won't become available in Final Fantasy 16 until you have reached The Gathering...

The best roguelikes can offer you near-infinite gameplay with loads of chances for awesome builds, fun with friends, and some of the coolest mechanics in gaming. With Risk of Rain Returns having just come out, which is a remaster of one of the best indie roguelikes ever made, we thought it would be fun to […]The post The Best Indie Roguelikes appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog.Continue reading...

Legendary Tales is in Early Access, but it’s already something very special. There’s a lot of competition for good co-op dungeon crawlers in VR, with games like Dungeons of Eternity really pushing the sheer job the genre can offer to its limits. Despite this, the potential in Legendary Tales just feels like it’s off the […]The post Legendary Tales is an impeccable co-op VR dungeon-crawler appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog.Continue reading...