В Ubisoft начнут подогревать интерес аудитории к грядущему экшену.

Желающие могут узнать, какие игры они смотрели чаще всего.

На фоне неудачного релиза игры с Аней Чалотрой в главной роли.

Однако финальное решение ещё не принято.

Создатели картины знали, что услышат самые разные мнения.

Обновлённая версия культового триллера Дэвида Финчера также получит физическое издание и ограниченный прокат в IMAX.

Не взлетели.

Оно позволит запускать игры даже без наличия PS5.

MMO выйдет на iOS и Android.

Это на пять тысяч дешевле изначальной цены.

А также геймпад для VR-гарнитуры Deckard.

Джек Блэк и Джейсон Момоа в волшебном царстве из кубов.

В компании абсолютно уверены, что сотрудничество с Epic Games было правильным решением.

В EA не хотят, чтобы повторялась ситуация с Battlefield 2042.

В декабре Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II получит следующий крупный апдейт.

В то же время Saber понимает, что народное творчество — дополнительный источник веселья, и не планирует огульно банить моды во всех режимах.

А во-вторых, как только студия добавит закрытые лобби в PvP, там тоже разрешат включать моды.

В дальнейшем техническая поддержка модификаций будет расширена:Saber упростит доступ модифицированных игр к своему бэкенду, чтобы исполняемый файл не приходилось взламывать заново после каждого патча.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II продаётся на ПК (Steam, EGS), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

Разработчики из Koei Tecmo Games опубликовали новый видеоролик по Dynasty Warriors: Origins, в котором продюсер Томохико Сё (Tomohiko Sho) поведал об основных элементах геймплея.

Как и предыдущие части серии Dynasty Warriors, новая игра выполнена в жанре мусоу, отличительной чертой которого являются динамичные сражения с бесчисленными ордами противников.

На главной роли в Dynasty Warriors: Origins стоит воин с амнезией, сражающийся в период китайского Троецарствия.

За время путешествия протагонист посетит различные уголки Китая и встретит легендарных героев эпохи.

Релиз Dynasty Warriors: Origins состоится 17 января 2025-го на ПК (Steam), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series без русской локализации.

В нём говорится, что компания сокращает штат примерно на 18 %.

Это решение якобы позволит коллективу сосредоточиться на двух грядущих проектах, которые достигли ранних стадий производства.

Reflector Entertainment — канадская студия, входящая в состав Bandai Namco.

В частности, команду покинула нарративный дизайнер Анна Карина Бермудес (Anna Karina Bermudez) — об этом она рассказала в соцсети LinkedIn:К сожалению, я попала под сокращение в Reflector Entertainment, а это значит, что я ищу работу в роли нарративного дизайнера или сценариста.

Дебютным творением Reflector стала экшен-адвенчура Unknown 9: Awakening, вышедшая на ПК (Steam), PlayStation и Xbox в середине октября.

Несколько сотрудников канадской компании Reflector Entertainment потеряли работу.

Сообщения уволенных заметил журналист Kotaku Итан Гач (Ethan Gach).

В частности, команду покинула нарративный дизайнер Анна Карина Бермудес (Anna Karina Bermudez) — об этом она рассказала в соцсети LinkedIn:К сожалению, я попала под сокращение в Reflector Entertainment, а это значит, что я ищу работу в роли нарративного дизайнера или сценариста.

Дебютным творением Reflector стала экшен-адвенчура Unknown 9: Awakening, вышедшая на ПК (Steam), PlayStation и Xbox в середине октября.

Главная героиня игры путешествует по фантастическому миру и побеждает злодеев с помощью магии, стелса и ближнего боя.

Согласно недавнему сообщению, за более чем год с релиза в Starfield сыграли свыше 15 миллионов человек.

Стоит однако понимать, что речь идёт не о продажах игры, ибо в статистике также учтены подписчики Game Pass.

Благодарим более 15 миллионов игроков, путешествующих по звёздам в Starfield!

Мы рады, что многие из вас разделили это путешествие с нами, и мы ценим ваши отзывы.

Апдейт также предлагает поддержку неограниченной частоты кадров на Xbox Series X, корректировки баланса, десятки исправлений багов и так далее.

Приключенческая головоломка Lorelei and the Laser Eyes в мае вышла на ПК (Steam) и Nintendo Switch.

Издательство Annapurna Interactive и студия Simogo объявили, что 3 декабря игра доберётся до PlayStation.

Место действия — старинный европейский особняк: не то музей, не то гостиница.

Адвенчура собрала «крайне положительные» обзоры в Steam.

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes не поддерживает русский язык.

Анонсированный пару месяцев назад ремастер дилогии Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver обзавёлся свежим трейлером, в котором разработчики из Aspyr вкратце демонстрируют навыки Разиэля с обновлёнными эффектами.

Напомним, для тех, кому не по душе новая графика, предусмотрена функция переключения на оригинальный визуальный ряд в любой угодный момент.

Помимо этого в состав ремастера вошли:Повышенная частота кадров.

Карта с компасом.

Релиз Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered состоится 10 декабря на ПК (Steam, EGS), PlayStation, Xbox и Nintendo Switch.

В то же время они отмечают сомнительное техническое состояние тайтла на релизе и не самые удобные механики геймплея.

В то время как многие долгоиграющие франшизы отходят от своих корней в часто ошибочной попытке привлечь как можно больше игроков, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

В конце концов, несмотря на новую и местами великолепную графику, а также некоторые улучшения геймплея, это тот же S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

— как в хорошем смысле, так и в плохом.

2 — это не то приключение, в которое мы бы рекомендовали отправиться.

Новый режим Havoc, ориентированный на опытных игроков в эндгейме.

Новая миссия Dark Communion, в которой геймеры вернутся на Карнавал и дадут отпор ордам сектантов.

Три новых вида оружия — двуручные силовые и энергетические мечи, а также тяжёлые молоты для Огринов.

Временное событие в честь второй годовщины игры.

За участие в ивенте геймеры получат награду в виде уникального оружия.

Авторы Overwatch 2 выпустили трейлер нового героя — им стал Hazard, играющий на роли танка.

Также в трейлере есть намёки на способности Hazard.

В итоге Hazard впрыскивает в себя фиолетовую бурду и открывает новые способности.

Hazard появится в шутере вместе со стартом четырнадцатого сезона 10 декабря.

Однако опробовать новичка в режиме быстрой игры получится уже на ближайших выходных — с 22-го по 25 ноября.

Criterion и Electronic Arts подробнее рассказали о грядущем обновлении для Need for Speed Unbound, которое точно обеспечит прилив ностальгии.

Ниже собрали основные сведения об апдейте:Главным нововведением станет многопользовательский PvPvE-режим Lockdown, в котором пять банд по три игрока будут состязаться друг с другом в угоне тачек.

Он сослужит хорошую службу в Lockdown, но покататься на нём можно и в режиме свободной езды, а также в специальных PvP-плейлистах для байков.

Вместе с обновлением в Unbound припаркуются две новые машины — Honda Integra TYPE R и Subaru Impreza WRX STI.

Напомним, Need for Speed Unbound доступна на ПК, PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series без перевода на русский язык.

Sony начала рассылку апдейта для PlayStation Portal, в котором внесла изменения в настройки звука, а также представила долгожданную функцию — стриминг игр из «облака», но пока только в «бете».

До сегодняшнего патча PlayStation Portal была тесно связана с PlayStation 5 — она могла лишь транслировать игры с консоли по Wi-Fi.

Отдельно в Sony подчеркнули, что тестирование только началось, поэтому часть функций, вроде группового голосового чата, пока будет недоступна на PS Portal.

Напомним, официально облачный стриминг через PlayStation Plus доступен лишь в ограниченном числе стран , куда Россия не входит.

Что до изменений аудио, компания понизила минимальную громкость динамиков, а также позволи…

Детективная On Your Tail в силах помочь с этим, правда, чуть позже запланированного.

On Your Tail должна была стартовать уже завтра, 21 ноября, но девелоперы из Memorable Games решили отложить запуск игры чуть ли не в последний момент.

Главная героиня On Your Tail по имени Диана приезжает в безмятежный летний уголок Борго Марина после провала своей книги.

Тем временем в городке орудует таинственный вор, и только отважной писательнице под силу распутать клубок интриг.

Теперь On Your Tail посетит Steam только 16 декабря, а до Nintendo Switch она доберётся в феврале.

Сеть магазинов «М.Видео-Эльдорадо» сообщила о снижении цены PlayStation 5 Pro «в период предновогодних распродаж».

Оформить предзаказ предлагалось за 129 999 рублей, а сейчас консоль отдают чуть дешевле — за 124 999 рублей.

Цена привода для PS5 Pro тоже снизилась — его можно купить за 22 999 рублей вместо 24 999 рублей.

В пресс-релизе отметили, что Pro-версия PS5 вызвала большой интерес среди отечественных геймеров — объём предзаказов превысил прогнозы в 3,2 раза.

Мы наладили регулярные поставки новой консоли и приняли решение снизить цену на консоль и дисковый привод в период предновогодних распродаж.

Принадлежащая Tencent команда LightSpeed Studios представила MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Mobile.

Игра разрабатывается в сотрудничестве со Square Enix, поэтому курировать её будет продюсер Final Fantasy XIV Наоки Ёсида (Naoki Yoshida).

Помимо сражений в Final Fantasy XIV Mobile найдётся уйма других занятий.

«С момента запуска Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn прошло уже 11 лет, и эта новая мобильная игра станет сестрёнкой для FFXIV.

Плей-тесты Final Fantasy XIV Mobile на iOS и Android уже скоро начнутся в Китае, а международный запуск состоится «вскоре после испытаний».

GSC Game World опубликовала обращение по случаю релиза S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, в котором в числе прочего коснулась проблем игры.

С релиза S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl прошло всего несколько часов, и шутер уже может похвастаться своим онлайном — на данный момент в игре находится более ста тысяч пользователей. Обзоры S.T.

В это трудно поверить, но релиз S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl действительно состоялся после множества переносов и проблем с разработкой.

Sony объявила, что чёрная пятница стартует в PlayStation Store уже 22 ноября. Пользователей ждёт множество скидок на самые разнообразные игры — щедрая акция продлится вплоть до 2 декабря.

Ютака Ито, технический директор Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio и серии Like a Dragon (Yakuza) рассказал о планах на будущее.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl наконец-то здесь! Но не похоже, что релиз игры проходит так, как его представляли фанаты. Кого-то беспокоят оценки, другие жалуются на баги, а третьи обсуждают возможную блокировку шутера в России. Поэтому Игромания собрала топ-5 игр, которые могут стать хорошей альтернативой долгожданной новинке. 00:00 Вступление

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Разработчики S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl выпустили релизный трейлер своего творения, где можно увидеть разнообразные локации и геймплейные моменты.

Профильная пресса поделилась оценками и обзорами S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Приём оказался довольно тёплым.

Пользователи гадали о том, кто конкретно скрывается под маской — так как в шести частях франшизы убийцами оказывались разные люди.

ДАЛЕЕ СЛЕДУЮТ СПОЙЛЕРЫКак оказалось, за маской в игре скрывается «оригинальный» убийца из самой первой части — Билли Лумис, роль которого играл Скит Ульрих.

На самом деле в первом фильме Билли работал вместе со Стю (Мэттью Лиллард), но второго героя в файтинг добавлять не стали.

Увидеть лицо Билли с местным дизайном можно во время Фаталити.

При этом некоторые фанаты серии уверены, что напарник Билли окончательно не погиб в дебютном фильме, поэтому Стю ещё могут вернуть на экран.

Activision поделилась свежим роликом Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

В феврале этого года состоялся релиз Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League — кооперативного боевика про Отряд самоубийц из комиксов DC.

Ведь вплоть до 3 декабря Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League продаётся с крупнейшей скидкой в Epic Games Store — 95%.

Речь идёт только о расширенном Deluxe-издании, поскольку на стандартную версию скидка не распространяется — она продаётся за 45 долларов.

Предложение действительно только в EGS.

Забавности ситуации придаёт и то, что изначально расширенное издание Suicide Squad стоило гораздо дороже.

Разработчики Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 исправили проблему с очередями на серверТеперь студии Asobo предстоит исправить проблемы с текстурами, тормозами и загрузкой.

One of the must-buy accessories for anyone with a gaming handheld.

The Basilisk V3 Pro 35K is a straightforward refresh of Razer's already-great ergonomic gaming mouse, remaining a top choice for a workhorse that can game at a high level.

4K gaming powerhouse.

The best iPad for most people.

The Black Friday deals continue unabated. Stake your claim on some mad savings!

We rounded up the best LOTR merch across different areas of interest, from must-have movie and book sets to collectibles of all kinds. These all make dreamy holiday gift ideas.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off won't be getting a second season, creator Bryan Lee O'Malley has confirmed, ending any hope that it might return to pick up the last plot hooks left dangling at the end of its finale.

Snap it up now because this deal is going to expire super quickly.

Pokemon TCG Pocket still has limited multiplayer features, so the community is coming up with its own, including a brand new battle format that's been very well-received so far: NOEX.

A Sgt. Rock movie is reportedly in the works at DC Studios, with Daniel Craig in talks to star and Luca Guadagnino set to direct.

Reddit is currently down for many who users, who are being met with an "upstream connect error" message and infinite loading times when they try to visit the site.

The Apple Watch Series 10 has gotten a $70 discount at Amazon, dropping its price from $399 to $329.

Some great deals are already available for those who can't wait.

Epic Games is making some changes to its Fortnite Battle Pass model that will see its standard pass getting a price increase.

Pamela Hayden, who's voiced Bart's best friend Milhouse Van Houten and a number of other characters on The Simpsons for the past 35 years, is retiring from the series.

Two theme parks are being planned based on Minecraft.

Merlin are the operator of existing theme parks and attractions including Alton Towers, Legoland, Sea Life, and Madame Tussauds.

The Minecraft parks will be opened as part of an existing theme park or as new city centre attractions, according to The Guardian.

It could also be a big few years for UK theme parks, with Universal planning a potential park as well.

Yes, I will be taking my son to the Minecraft theme park, even if it just turns out to be a shed full of cardboard boxes.

Valve said that they want to make a new Steam Controller back in 2022, but such a thing might be getting closer to production, according to dataminer Brad Lynch.

"Codename for Steam Controller 2 is 'Ibex'.

Separate product from Deckard’s “Roy” controller(s)," Lynch tweeted, as spotted by The Verge.

The "Roy" controllers are reportedly new motion controls designed for use with the new VR headset.

A Steam Controller 2 is less immediately appealing, but I'd still be curious to see Valve take another swing at any of their past hardware.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is making changes to how it handles mods in order to address server stability issues.

Come the next big update in December, mods "will be prohibited from public online sessions," according to an update from the game director.

"However, we as developers must also ensure game stability and continuously work towards a smoother experience for all players.

Our data shows that a non-negligible amount of recent server stability issues are related to mods, and that instability impacts even those users who don’t have mods installed.

That means that you will no longer be able to enter a public game if you have mods installed."

I've been looking forward to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 since it was announced, but I might wait a while longer before trying to play it.

It launched yesterday and currently sits at "overwhelmingly negative" Steam reviews due to long loading times caused by server issues.

"We knew the excitement was high for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, but frankly we completely underestimated how high and it really has overwhelmed our infrastructure," says Jorg Neumann, head of Flight Simulator.

Asobo CEO Sebastian Wloch then explained that the issue was due to the number of players trying to access the game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 expands on the foundation built by the 2020 release, addi…

Most rounds of Gang Beasts go like this: an absolutely brainless opening scrum before the participants peel off into separate duels.

At least one person will throw themselves off a ledge whilst trying to throw somebody else.

How very Gang Beasts.

This is the first proper Gang Beasts update in years, I think, though there have been smaller patches for bugs and whatnot.

In the course of writing this up, I've learned that there might genuinely be some kind of serious Gang Beasts competitive scene.

I hadn't seen that volume of cats in my life, nor that volume together in one spot, all hanging out.

Cats that you'll want to take photos of, largely by walking up to them and pressing the space bar.

Some demand cat food, while others are perched in hard-to-reach places you'll need to figure out a route towards.

According to the Steam page, there's also a "storyline where you'll unravel the mysteries of the town based on the information you capture in your cat photos".

But the demo is pleasant enough for a quick jaunt and a quick hit of the dopamine.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Still, it's good to hear that GSC Game World have already addressed a number of issues in "the last few days", and there are of course patches on the way.

In an email today, GSC Game World claimed that they'd fixed 1125 individual issues since dispatching the review code, ranging from crashing problems to full-on progress blockers.

As for cosmetic enhancements, GSC Game World say they've cleaned up the UI and animations during dialogue and tweaked the lighting.

GSC Game World sending us a list of things they've already fixed right before the embargo lift feels a bit cheeky - they're trying to head off criticism at the pass.

Perhaps you'll prefer RAM: Random Access Mayhem, out now in Steam early access, in which you're a fugitive AI hopping between warlike robot bodies in top-down view.

"With its twinstick controls and bevy of robot opponents to mow down, this is a fast-paced action game that doesn't pull any punches."

The devs estimate that RAM's early access period will "last around a year, depending on how the feedback around the game develops, with large updates every 3-4 months."

The current early access version offers six robots, two stages, daily challenge runs and minigames in a hub area, together with the beginning of the story.

To return to Slitterhead briefly - I keep seeing this described as a game …

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/GSC Game WorldAgain, that’s not to say that this is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/GSC Game WorldImage credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/GSC Game WorldRoaming around Heart Of Chornobyl provides ample opportunity for these memorable moments of overlapping murder sources.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/GSC Game WorldThere’s a great sense of place to Heart Of Chornobyl, and not just thanks to this atmosphere-building.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/GSC Game WorldAnother authentic S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/GSC Game WorldI’ve been battered and sometimes frustrated by S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

On 11th October 2024, three video game studios announced themselves near-simultaneously as the creators of “spiritual successors” to ZA/UM’s mournful Marxist RPG Disco Elysium.

Dark Math Games followed around lunchtime - they’re making a sexy Antarctic ski resort mystery called XXX Nightshift.

According to IGN, Tuulik and Klindžić actually once worked at Dark Math, where they were game director and narrative director respectively on XXX Nightshift.

Kender and other Dark Math staff haven’t denied the accusation of sharing pictures, but have denied that Kender's ex-wife appeared naked in the photos.

Speaking to IGN, Tuulik denied the accusation, calling it "absurd."

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun / Critical ReflexThere is also a lot of "funsettling" comedy in the day-to-day exploration of the ship.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun / Critical ReflexIt's not just a disturbing horse mascot that could easily guest star in a Five Nights At Freddy's game.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun / Critical ReflexHaving recently played Silent Hill 2, it's interesting to look at both games side-by-side.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun / Critical ReflexMouthwashing's horror underpins how hard it is to truly know the inner workings of another person's mind.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun / Critical ReflexThe Germanwings flight that crashed in 2015 was not crashed b…

Workers at Reflector Entertainment, the Montreal studio that recently released third-person action adventure Unknown 9: Awakening, have been hit by layoffs, according to a number of employees who made the cuts public on social media.

The studio is owned by Bandai Namco and released the game about a month ago.

The exact number of people out of work isn't known, as Reflector haven't made a public statement about it.

Sure enough, a glance at LinkedIn shows several game workers announcing they are looking for new jobs.

It's unclear from these layoffs whether the fictional world itself is also being retired or if Bandai Namco intend to keep it going.

Remedy's Control 2 will be an "action RPG", the developers have announced, and while I have already caved and written it up, I'm not sure this is really news.

Wasn't the first game an action-RPG?

Besides, isn't every action game an action-RPG these days?

Go on, name an action game that doesn't have RPG-style elements.

In the meantime, I invite further discussion as to whether Control was an action-RPG, and what Remedy emphasising the label for Control 2 suggests about its design.

I opted for minimal and found it was mostly fine, as the border post is small and rummaging often leads to fairly clear cues.

He then leaves you to keep the train running, confident in your abilities.

From here on out, Threshold is a semi-linear story in the sense that you discover things (horrors) about the bitesize border post as you explore.

Again, I have to remain tightlipped here, but I find Threshold's little border post universe weirdly believable.

It's all presented with these blocky PSX visuals, which grants the border post an unsettling atmosphere.

Mildly dissatisfactory space strategy game Homeworld 3 will receive its last major update this week, developers Blackbird Interactive have announced.

To be specific, they've introduced a new armada-wide armour system that groups ships according to four tiers of damage mitigation - 10% for light armour, 20% for medium armour, 30% for heavy armour and 50% for mothership armour.

The roguelitey War Games mode now has 45 new artifacts, including "ultimate" artifacts that mitigate the negative effects of other artifacts.

They've also "[injected] some much-desired variety into War Games missions with Interstitials" - aka randomly occurring mini-missions like bombing a certain number of targets aga…

Arrowhead just added new enemies, like the Impaler!

In past patches, seeing new threats emerge organically on the battlefield was a thrill.

Helldivers 2 is also in a somewhat unique situation; since propaganda from our in-game superiors is such a core part of the setting, it makes sense to have the game actively gaslight players about new enemies and updates.

As Helldivers 2 continues, I hope Arrowhead doesn’t shift to sharing upcoming surprises in blog posts and promotional materials.

I want to be absolutely shocked as these new enemies show up and turn my poor Helldiver into chunky salsa; it keeps things fresh.

The developers of Stalker 2, GSC Game World, released a massive 35-minute video to YouTube on Monday teasing the upcoming sequel of their beloved open-world shooter franchise.

In it, the Ukrainian team described how they leaned heavily into the authenticity of the experience.

That authenticity applies to the game’s real-world setting around the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.

STALKER 2 was originally expected on Sept. 5, but was delayed to Nov. 20.

The final game will be available on PC and Xbox Series X, where it will be included as part of the Xbox Game Pass program and available to all subscribers the day of its release.

At this point, I think we can safely assume that nobody is going to spend their hard-earned money on tickets to see the Borderlands movie.

The reviews from fans and critics have been absolutely scathing, and frankly, I think we all deserved better.

If you’d like to experience what is still the best version of Borderlands, you can currently pick up the Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box from Steam for just $37.12.

Pandora’s Box is a comprehensive collection of the four mainline titles in the Borderlands franchise in addition to all of their corresponding DLC, including cosmetic items and other extras, which total a $664.47 value.

Along with the FPS entries attached to the Borderlands lice…

Baldur’s Gate 3 won the premier award for narrative excellence in sci-fiction and fantasy media on Sunday.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is the second video game to win the newly created category at the annual Hugo Awards.

The organization attempted to create an award for Best Interactive Video Game in 2006 but didn’t receive enough nominations.

That makes Baldur’s Gate 3 only the second game to win the award.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has already won the Game of the Year Award at five major video game award ceremonies: the Golden Joystick Awards, The Game Awards, the D.I.C.E.

Netflix wanted to be in on the One Piece business — so much so that not only are they just doing live-action One Piece (with season 2 currently in production), they’re also working with Wit Studio to remake the One Piece anime.

The One Piece, said forthcoming anime that was first announced in December last year, would be running concurrently with the still airing One Piece anime.

One Piece now means something different than One Piece then, and a new anime could add a bit of polish to those first chapters.

The creative team at Wit wants very badly to get everything just right, as the new behind-the-scenes look at The One Piece above shows.

So how exactly do they capture what “One Piece” real…

The original Deus Ex its sequel Deus Ex 2: Invisible War remain some of the most influential titles in gaming, using the first person shooter genre as a canvas and painting over it an intriguing world of conspiracies and larger questions about what it means for technology to become an extension of humanity.

Those core tenets continued in the more modern sequels, 2011’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution and 2013’s Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.

All four games are excellent in their own right, and all are on sale for over 80% off each.

You can pick up the whole series and DLC for less than $20 total.

Pokémon voice actor Rachael Lillis died Saturday, Lillis’ sister Laurie Orr announced on GoFundMe.

She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills.”We all know Rachael Lillis from the many wonderful roles she played.

She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills.

#RachaelLillis pic.twitter.com/XOjFqY0C1L — Veronica Taylor (@TheVeronicaT) August 12, 2024In 1998, Lillis began voicing Ketchum’s adventure companion Misty, Team Rocket’s Jessie, and several Pokémon, including Jigglypuff.

She also…

And there’s no better way to get ready than by throwing on a few horror movies just as the sun starts setting a little earlier.

Every month we pick out a few of the best horror movies that Netflix currently has to offer.

It’s also one of the most violent, creepiest, and most disturbing horror movies of the last decade, which certainly makes it worth a look.

All of this makes The Wailing a staggering, ridiculously ambitious horror movie, and unlike just about any other movie ever made.

Cave diving is dangerous enough under the best circumstances, but as you might expect, this particular group of caves is absolutely full of very scary sharks.

And there can be no doubt about the source of the creative energy and good vibes: World of Warcraft Classic.

This was quickly masked the following year when World of Warcraft Classic drove a huge spike in popularity which was sustained by the pandemic gaming boom in 2020.

When he was speaking in March 2024, World of Warcraft subscriber numbers were higher than they had been at Dragonflight’s launch, and climbing.

But it was Classic updates, starting in August 2023, that prompted Hight’s graph to start trending upward.

There are currently no less than five ways to play WoW Classic: the original game, the Cataclysm expansion, Season of Discovery, and two Hardcore variants.

Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds and The Callisto Protocol, has acquired Tango Gameworks, the studio responsible for The Evil Within games and Hi-Fi Rush.

Tango was shuttered by Microsoft and ZeniMax Media in May, but the talent who formed the Tokyo-based studio will be integrated into Krafton, which now owns the rights to Hi-Fi Rush.

Hi-Fi Rush is available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.

Tango Gameworks became part of Xbox’s stable of studios when ZeniMax was acquired by Microsoft in 2021.

The studio found great critical success with Hi-Fi Rush in 2023.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

In “Interrogation” [from Lorelei], I used the theme from “Woman on the Other Side”, another song from Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.

It was also inspired partly by Angelo Badalamenti’s walking baselines and slow jazzy drums in “Audrey’s Dance” from Twin Peaks.

Is there anything else I should know about your approach to composing video game music?

It’s like an extension of the video game universe.

Few things are better than settling down with a good book, but sometimes the settling is easier said than done.

For all those times, there’s no better place to turn than audiobooks.

All these options making picking your next audiobook a bit of a chore, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The dramatized audiobooks for A Court of Thorns and Roses are probably the most popular option — they’re cast with different voice actors for each character, and the audio-engineered foley sounds help you envision the scenes as they happen.

It’s a delicious listen even if you don’t have the right setting, of course.

It’s easy to see the similarities between The Legend of Zelda games and many FromSoftware games.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

Yuka Kitamura: Having spent my childhood and growing up with video games in the 1990s and 2000s, there are many masterpieces that have influenced me.

The desire to play the main theme of my favorite video game title of all time, The Legend of Zelda, on the piano motivated me to learn piano during my childhood.

Is there anything else we should know about your approach to composing video game music?

“We aim to release two more Witcher games after Polaris, creating a new AAA RPG trilogy,” CD Projekt Red said in 2022.

CD Projekt hasn’t announced a final title, gameplay details, or a release date for the fourth mainline entry in The Witcher.

Here’s everything we do know about the new Witcher saga.

The School of the LynxThe one very visible clue that CD Projekt Red has offered about its new Witcher saga is artwork of a medallion buried in snow.

Or, at the very least, CD Projekt wants to downplay the possibility that there’s any sort of exclusivity going on.

Anyone who’s played A Short Hike knows the soundtrack makes up a hefty percentage of the experience.

And as it turns out, that soundtrack would probably never have happened if composer Mark Sparling hadn’t played The Binding of Isaac in college.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

Mark Sparling: The soundtrack to the original Binding of Isaac by Danny Baranowsky was a big one for me.

Is there anything else we should know about your approach to composing video game music?

Five years after announcing the feature was on the way, Microsoft has finally launched the ability for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play "select" games they already own outside the Xbox Game Pass library via cloud streaming.

Microsoft originally announced the feature back in 2019, with the goal of launching it alongside Xbox Cloud Gaming (then known as Project xCloud) the following year.

However, word began circulating last month that the long-in-the-works feature was finally almost here - and those reports have now been proven true.

Microsoft has announced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can use Xbox Cloud Gaming to stream games they own starting today - albeit only if they appear on…

If you were hoping CD Projekt's already eye-catching Cyberpunk 2077 might be getting an PlayStation 5 Pro-specific spruce-up, there's some bad news; the studio says it has "no plans" to release an update for Sony's shiny new console.

Sony, of course, proudly trumpeted "about 40 or 50 games" would be getting PlayStaton 5 Pro upgrade patches to coincide with its launch earlier this month, introducing everything from frame rate boosts to graphical refinements when played on the new machine.

The studio shared the news on social media in response to a fan query, simply stating, "We currently have no plans for PS5 Pro patch".

That said, it's been a uneven start for PlayStation 5 Pro upgrade patch…

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is (science!)

Which is to say they're an absolutely perfect fit for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's astonishingly beautiful virtual world.

His name is Jonny [Watts], and I said, 'Hey, Jonny, I'm working on Flight Sim, can I have your animals from Planet Zoo?'

We actually grabbed all the Planet Zoo animals and stuck them into our world, which is cool, you know?".

Asobo's latest iteration of Flight Simulator has, of course, got off to a bit of a bumpy start, with launch day - in an almost exact repeat of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020's release - seeing players experience stalled downloads, lengthy queues, and all sorts in-game mayhem.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl developer GSC Game World has released a statement on the state of its game, as its sequel finally becomes available to play.

Writing on social media platform X, GSC has addressed these issues and acknowledged the game "may" have some "rough edges" now that it is out in the wild.

"We are absolutely committed to being here, monitoring your feedback and quickly fixing any issues that need our attention," the developer wrote.

A message from the GSC Game World Team.

The studio recently released a documentary all about developing Stalker 2 during a particularly difficult time for GSC.

Fortnite's upcoming permanent OG Mode will have its own unique battle pass, developer Epic Games has revealed, separate to that of the game's main Fortnite Battle Royale offering.

In a blog post today, Epic Games revealed that the new OG Pass, as well as the game's main Battle Pass, plus the next iterations of the Music Pass and Lego Pass (each 1400 V-Bucks) will all be included in the existing Fortnite Crew subscription going forward.

The changes mean that this subscription will soon include four battle passes for the same price, instead of just the main Battle Pass.

The cost of the main Fortnite Battle Pass is being rounded up to 1000 V-Bucks instead of 950, and new Crew subscribers after…

Developer Spike Chunsoft Co has announced its roguelike dungeon crawler Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island will be coming to PC via Steam.

The game is currently available for Nintendo Switch, where the developer stated on its debut it surpassed 200k copies shipped in Japan.

When it comes to Steam, Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island will include all previously released free updates.

It also has a paid downloadable content known as Plus Pack, which adds ten new dungeons.

We don't yet have a date for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island's Steam debut, with the developer merely stating it will arrive some time thi…

A second hotfix will be released for Planet Coaster 2 tomorrow, 21st November, bringing a number of fixes.

What's more, developer Frontier has detailed what it's working on for the December update to bring a number of enhancements.

Full hotfix notes are available on the Planet Coaster 2 website.

Frontier's theme park sim sequel released at the start of the month, following its reveal back in July.

It appears the studio is returning to the sim games it's best known for, Planet Coaster included.

Staff members who worked on Unknown 9: Awakening report layoffs across the team at Canadian outfit Reflector Entertainment.

Unknown 9: Awakening launched last month to mixed reviews.

Published by Bandai Namco, Unknown 9: Awakening felt like an attempt to recapture the sci-fi adventure of Assassin's Creed, in a modern Tomb Raider-style globe-trotting story that featured secret societies vying over the remnants of an ancient civilisation.

Just this week, a second season of the Unknown 9: Out of Sight tie-in podcast was launched, while the fourth issue of its graphic novel series Unknown 9: Torment arrived.

There's also a web series, Unknown 9: Passage, which you can go watch on YouTube.

At time of writing, the early review build of Stalker 2 that was sent to us by developer GSC Game World has several, quite major technical issues.

As such, we're currently aiming to publish our review on Friday November 22nd, so you'll be able to read our full thoughts on Stalker 2 then.

One Stalker we were travelling with also just dropped dead on the spot for no apparent reason.

I should note that our review build has also been regularly patched as we played, and that several issues are actively being addressed by GSC Game World.

You can also make sure your PC is up to snuff by reminding yourself of Stalker 2's PC requirements.

Activision has confirmed that players who own Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 get a 30 percent XP boost in Warzone.

This little nugget of XP insight comes from a new Black Ops 6 and Warzone trailer, which was released yesterday.

"Get Black Ops 6 and receive a XP boost in Warzone," the description reads, while the footage itself adds: "Level up faster in Warzone."

The After Action Report screen in Warzone has also been known to advertise a "premium XP boost" for players who purchase Black Ops 6, as noted by Charlie Intel on X.

Watch on YouTubeIn addition, Activision has released a fresh set of patch notes for Call of Duty: Warzone Season 01 and Black Ops 6 Season 01.

Dragon Age fan favourite character Morrigan found her voice after Farscape and Stargate SG-1 actress Claudia Black sent in a demo tape containing a surprising recording.

Writing on Bluesky, Dragon Age creator David Gaider today revealed that BioWare had previously wanted Morrigan to be a teenager.

BioWare recently said that a Dragon Age trilogy remaster "wouldn't be easy", because hardly anyone at the studio still knows how its old engine works.

For now, then, there's the excellent Dragon Age Veilguard - in which Morrigan, of course, once again appears.

"A fantasy role-playing game of astonishing spectacle," our Bertie wrote in Eurogamer's Dragon Age: The Veilguard review.

The Callisto Protocol has joined the likes of No Man's Sky, with confirmation it is now playable in 8K resolution on Sony's recently-released PlayStation 5 Pro console.

If PS5 Pro owners want to see the Dead Space spiritual successor running in 8K (and have the other kit required, such as a suitable TV), they will need to settle for 30fps.

Whichever you decide, though, developer Striking Distance Studios promises full ray tracing for both.

"Experience The Callisto Protocol like never before with the power of PlayStation 5 Pro," reads the game's latest, PS5 Pro flavoured trailer, announcing the update.

Despite this, however, The Callisto Protocol reportedly failed to hit sales targets, which…

FromSoftware owner Kadokawa has released a statement confirming it has received "an initial letter of intent to acquire the company's shares" from Sony.

The full statement reads: "There are some articles on the acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation (hereinafter 'the Company') by Sony Group Inc.

The statement follows yesterday's report Sony is looking to acquire Kadokawa, which would include Dark Souls and Elden Ring studio FromSoftware.

Kadokawa also owns Octopath Traveler and Mario & Luigi: Brothership developer Acquire, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and Dragon Ball: Sparking!

Earlier this year FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki discussed the interest in a Bloodborne remake with Eurogamer.

Impressive indie puzzler Lorelei and the Laser Eyes will arrive for PlayStation 4 and PS5 next month, on 3rd December.

Developed by Sayonara Wild Hearts and Year Walk studio Simogo, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes was greeted by positive reviews when it first arrived PC and Nintendo Switch back in May.

A non-linear and mostly monochrome puzzle game, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is set in a world of fragmented memories designed to make players question their surroundings.

Solving puzzles, of which there are more than 150, gradually offers a greater understanding of what's going on.

"Simogo weaves together interlocking puzzles, infinite timelines, and supernatural mischief with only minimal clumsine…

Planet Coaster and Elite Dangerous developer Frontier looks to have canned its upcoming F1 Manager 25, following poor sales of the franchise.

As first reported by Traxion, this analysis claims the F1 Manager series is yet to turn a profit, compared to Frontier's other profitable franchises Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution.

The cancellation of F1 Manager 2025 does not come as a huge surprise following the poor performance of the series to date.

The studio's share price tumbled after the release of F1 Manager 2022, and the company was hit by a wave of layoffs in October 2023 following the launch of F1 Manager 2023.

This year's F1 Manager 2024 also seems…

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На очереди студия Reflector Entertainment, разработавшая приключенческий экшен Unknown 9: Awakening.

Сколько всего человек сократили в Reflector Entertainment — неизвестно.

Возможно, поводом для увольнений в Reflector Entertainment послужил слабый старт Unknown 9: Awakening.

В PlayStation Store ситуация чуть получше, там оценки Unknown 9: Awakening поставили 334 человека, в результате чего средний балл составил 3,68 из 5.

Что до онлайна, то на пике в Steam-версии Unknown 9: Awakening одновременно находились 285 человек.

В сообщении для инвесторов Kadokawa рассказала, что получила от Sony письмо с предположением о сделке.

Elden RingKadokawa подчеркнула — на данный момент она не приняла решение.

Другими подробностями о переговорах с Sony компания не поделилась.

Ранее источники Reuters сообщили, что в случае успеха сделка между Kadokawa и Sony может быть заключена в ближайшие недели.

Новости о переговорах с Sony привели к резкому росту акций Kadokawa.

В конце октября стало известно , что AppLovin и ее дочерняя игровая студия Machine Zone сократили часть персонала.

Количество потерявших работу сотрудников тогда не называлось, но портал SFGATE обнаружил эти цифры в заявлении, на прошлой неделе поданном AppLovin властям штата Калифорния.

Game of WarВ документе говорится, что за последние 90 дней AppLovin уволила 120 человек, причем 11 из них были окончательно сокращены только в пятницу 15 ноября.

Из «дочек» AppLovin увольнения коснулись не только Machine Zone, но и издателя Lion Studios вместе с CTV-платформой Wurl.

Также SFGATE заметил в другом подобном заявлении AppLovin, что компания проводила крупные увольнения в августе.

Британский издатель Kwalee недавно сократил по меньшей мере десять сотрудников, сообщает портал MobileGamer.

VoidwroughtЭто уже второй раунд увольнений в Kwalee за последний год.

Примечательно, что тогда Kwalee утверждала о планах в будущем немного увеличить штат — с 400 до 410-420 человек.

В Kwalee не ответили на запрос MobileGamer прокомментировать новые увольнения.

Больше всего сотрудников сократили Microsoft (2800 человек), Unity (1800 человек) и Sony (1339 человек).

Пользователи Steam жалуются, что у Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 не было полноценной предзагрузки и заранее можно было скачать только минимум файлов.

Разработчики Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 уже признали сложности с загрузкой.

По данным SteamDB, на пике в Steam-версию Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 одновременно играли 24 863 человека.

Для сравнения, у вышедшей в 2020 году Microsoft Flight Simulator пиковый онлайн в 2,5 раза выше — 61 829 человек.

Онлайн Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 в Steam

Bethesda Game Studios обновила данные о количестве игроков в Starfield.

Она сообщила, что аудитория космической RPG выросла до 15 млн человек.

Сколько копий Starfield было продано на сегодняшний день — в студии не сказали.

В последний раз размер аудитории Starfield раскрывался в июне.

Тогда глава Bethesda Game Studios Тодд Говард (Todd Howard) в ​​интервью MrMattyPlays рассказал, что количество игроков в Starfield достигло 14 млн человек.

Лучшая игра для любых устройствClash of Clans — хит Supercell, со дня релиза которого прошло уже более 12 лет.

Лучшая игра с регулярными обновлениямиHonkai: Star Rail — космическая RPG, разработанная китайским коллективом miHoYo.

Лучшая игра для всей семьиTab Time World — обучающая игра для детей.

Лучшая игра в Play PassKingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD — новая часть серии игр в жанре Tower Defense от уругвайской студии Ironhide Game.

Лучшая игра для PC-версии Google Play GamesCookie Run: Tower of Adventures — новая часть в серии Cookie Run, создаваемой южнокорейской компанией Devsisters.

Alan Wake 2: The Lake HouseRemedy сообщила, что готовится перейти в следующую стратегическую фазу развития.

К 2030 году она хочет превратить Alan Wake и Control «из отличных игр во франшизы мирового уровня».

Напомним, за январь-сентябрь 2024-го Remedy заработала 39 млн евро, что на 65,1% больше по сравнению с аналогичным периодом 2023-го.

Что касается игр, то Remedy рассказала, что на сегодняшний день Alan Wake 2 продалась тиражом свыше 1,8 млн копий.

Немногим меньшие продажи продемонстрировала Alan Wake Remastered — 1,7 млн копий.

Продажи Farming Simulator 25 преодолели рубеж в 2 млн копий через неделю с момента релиза игры, сообщает студия Giants Software.

Прежде рекорд по размеру стартовых продаж принадлежал Farming Simulator 22.

В Steam-версию Farming Simulator 25 на пике одновременно играли 135 970 человек.

Сейчас Giants Software работает над бесплатными патчами с новым контентом для Farming Simulator 25 и крупным дополнением, которое должно выйти в ближайшие месяцы.

Релиз Farming Simulator 25 состоялся 12 ноября на PC, PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

Венчурная компания Play Ventures, специализирующаяся на инвестициях в игровые стартапы, провела третий раунд финансирования.

В рамках него она собрала 140 млн долларов.

Привлеченная сумма стала рекордной для компании, доведя общий объем капитала, которым она располагает, до 450 млн долларов.

Play Ventures объявила о планах вкладывать полученные средства в:студии, создающие фритуплейные мобильные игры;геймифицированные мобильные приложения и сервисы;UGC-платформы и игровые инфраструктуры;инструменты для разработки на базе ИИ;каналы дистрибуции игр.

Часть средств будет отложена для дальнейшей поддержки наиболее перспективных стартапов из портфеля компании.

За неделю с 12 по 19 ноября Farming Simulator 25 заработала в Steam больше любой другой платной игры.

2: Heart of Chornobyl заняла шестую строчку в общем чарте.

Игра Paradox Interactive поднялась в чарте с 71 на 11 строчку благодаря скидке в 70% и выходу дополнения Götterdämmerung.

Кроме того, Hearts of Iron IV обновила свой рекорд по пиковой онлайну в Steam, — 16 ноября в стратегию одновременно играли 93 196 человек.

Grand Theft Auto V.Топ-20 самых кассовых продуктов в Steam за неделю с 12 по 19 ноября с учетом бесплатных игр

Как вспоминают авторы движка в официальном блоге, за четверть века GameMaker проделал долгий путь.

С 2007-го разработкой GameMaker занимается компания YoYo Games, которая в 2021 году вошла в состав Opera.

В 2021 году YoYo Games запустила GX.games — платформу с собранными на GameMaker инди-играми, на которой сегодня опубликовано более 9,5 тысяч проектов.

Рассказывая о 25-летии движка, YoYo Games не поделилась новой статистикой по аудитории GameMaker.

В честь празднования юбилея YoYo Games опубликовала на GX.games и Steam бесплатную игру GameMaker 25th Anniversary — это симулятор управления студией, создающей собственный движок.

Теперь платформа точнее отслеживает трафик.

Это позволит разработчикам получать более достоверные данные о том, кто посещает страницы их игр.

Valve предупредила, что нововведение может повлиять на общее число проверенных посещений для большинства игр — без учета ботов оно снизится.

Нововведение в компании объяснили ростом (как объема, так и разнообразия подходов) веб-трафика, который генерируют боты.

Обновление не касается конфиденциальности игроков: Steam ID и другие личные данные по-прежнему не отображаются при переходах по ссылкам.

Он рассказал, что в 2024 году ряд показателей игры оказался выше, чем в год ее релиза.

Baldur’s Gate 3Какие показатели выросли у Baldur’s Gate 3 в 2024 году:среднесуточный пиковый онлайн — на 3% по сравнению с 2023 годом;среднее количество ежедневно активных игроков — на 20% по сравнению с 2023 годом;средняя дневная аудитория на Steam Deck — на 61% по сравнению с 2023 годом.

По мнению Дауса, Baldur’s Gate 3 удалось стать популярнее благодаря официальной поддержке модов, которая появилась в игре в сентябре 2024-го.

Напомним, к концу октября игроки в Baldur’s Gate 3 скачали более 50 млн модов.

При этом новую копию купил, скорее всего, не тот человек, который ранее добавил Baldur’s Gate 3 в ви…

Студия FromSoftware может стать частью Sony.

Источники Reuters утверждают, что Sony ведет переговоры о покупке материнской компании разработчиков — Kadokawa.

Elden RingПо сведениям издания, если переговоры увенчаются успехом, соглашение между Sony и Kadokawa может быть подписано в ближайшие недели.

На данный момент Sony принадлежит 2% акций Kadokawa.

Представители Sony и Kadokawa отказались комментировать Reuters информацию источников.

It doesn't feel that long since we last spoke to the team at Two Point Studios.

Two years on, and Two Point Studios appears similar to the one we spoke to back then.

"Last time we spoke, we talked about Covid and the effect that had on the production of Two Point Campus.

2018's Two Point Hospital, 2022's Two Point Campus and 2025's Two Point Museum feature some cross-over elements and characters (I am told there's a fan community built around in-game radio DJ Sir Nigel Bickleworth), but they are distinctly their own experiences.

"With Two Point Museum, we are back in the office four days a week for most people" Jo Koehler, Two Point StudiosTwo Point Museum continues the studio's penchant fo…

Reflector Entertainment has reportedly laid off an unknown number of staff, just one month after the launch of its debut title, Unknown 9: Awakening.

Reflector Entertainment is the developer behind Unknown 9: Awakening, the first in a series of action adventure games with a transmedia universe built around it.

The studio landed Bandai Namco as publisher, with the Japanese company acquiring Reflector back in 2020 ahead of Unknown 9's release.

Unknown 9: Awakening was originally due for release this summer, but was delayed to October 18, 2024.

GamesIndustry.biz has reached out to Bandai Namco for confirmation and comment.

FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft's parent company Kadokawa has confirmed that Sony has issued a letter of intent to acquire the firm's shares, but clarified that "no decision has been made at this time."

The statement was posted on the firm's website and is signed by CEO Takeshi Natsuno, following a Reuters report earlier this week that Sony was in talks to acquire Kadokawa.

"There are some articles on the acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation (hereinafter 'the Company') by Sony Group Inc," the statement read.

In addition to FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft, Kadokawa also owns Octopath Traveler co-developer Acquire and RPG Maker firm Gotcha Gotcha Games.

Sony already owns around 14% of FromSoft…

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 14 is being developed for mobile by Lightspeed Studios.

Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will launch with nine duties from the main game, but it's not clear as to what other pieces of content will be included in this version.

"It has been 11 years since the rebirth of Final Fantasy 14, and it's been a remarkable journey," said game director Naoki Yoshida.

Lightspeed Studios is a Tencent subsidiary, and is also responsible for developing PUBG Mobile.

Lightspeed Studios recently launched a new Japan studio led by Capcom veteran Hideaki Itsuno.

Kwalee is reportedly conducting another round of layoffs, affecting "at least 10" employees.

Sources told Mobilegamer.biz that most of the redundancies affected Kwalee's marketing team.

GamesIndustry.biz has reached out to Kwalee for further clarification.

Earlier this year, Kwalee laid off an unknown number of staff following a restructure to better align itself to "significant growth opportunities."

Kwalee confirmed that less than 40 people had lost their jobs, and clarified it was planning to grow its headcount from 346 workers last year to between 410 and 420 this year.

Lego and UNICEF have released a set of design guidelines targeting game developers to better promote children's wellbeing during digital play.

The Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) toolbox is targeting game designers, with the end goal being to provide "practical tools to create digital experiences that actively promote experiences considerate of wellbeing."

RITEC is a research project co-founded by the Lego Group and UNICEF that involved over 780 children in 18 countries, which demonstrated that digital play can have a positive impact on a child's wellbeing.

Research was conducted in partnership with the Western Sydney University, the University of Sheffield, New Yo…

Microsoft has entered a deal with UK-based theme park operator Merlin Entertainments to open Minecraft-themed attractions, hotel rooms, and stores in the UK and US.

As reported by The Guardian, Merlin will invest more than $110 million in the first two attractions, which are expected to open in the UK and US in 2026 and 2027.

These attractions will either be in existing theme parks or city centres.

Minecraft is not the first game franchise to have attractions in existing theme parks.

Super Nintendo World opened at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023 , with another iteration to open within the new Epic Universal theme park in Orlando next year.

Game District has acquired a majority stake in Gleam Games.

Game District says the stake in Gleam "reflects its commitment to expanding into key international markets and strengthening Türkiye's position as a regional innovation hub."

As a result of the stake, Gleam - a "fast-growing mobile gaming startup" in Türkiye - will see its CEO Eser Yoğurtcu assume the role of chief strategy officer at Game District.

"Gleam Games' technological edge in AI and data-driven game development would enrich us to offer more dynamic, immersive experiences for players."

Gleam Games said Türkiye has emerged as a vibrant gaming landscape, "capturing substantial investor interest and producing globally popular …

Former Quantic Dream lead writer Adam Williams has debuted a new studio with the backing of Krafton.

Led by Williams, Republic Games has received an undisclosed investment from the South Korean publisher.

"We founded Republic Games to make entertaining and meaningful experiences," said Williams.

Krafton investment director Mike Hong added: "Republic Games is committed to finding the next level of interactive storytelling.

Williams left Quantic Dream earlier this year, where he wrote Detroit: Becoming Human and the upcoming Star Wars: Eclipse.

Farming Simulator 25 has sold 2m copies in a week | News-in-briefThe latest entry in Giants Software's franchise released last week, on November 12

Alan Wake 2 sells over 1.8m units | News-in-briefRemedy's survival horror launched in October 2023, has since released two expansions

Half of games businesses in the UK found it difficult to fill vacancies in their workforce in 2024 due to skill shortages within the sector.

This is according to TIGA's 2024 Skills Report, which surveyed 26 games businesses employing 13% of the UK games development workforce this September.

32% of respondents said the industry still faces skill shortages, directly impacting specific disciplines within the sector.

The impact of these skill shortages can be felt across entire teams, with 65% of respondents noting that workload had increased.

"Skill shortages in the UK games industry have declined, but not evaporated," said TIGA CEO Dr Richard Wilson.

As the lead of Xbox's Strategic Markets team, Kim's remit covers China, Korea, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa.

And I have team members in the regions, like Jun Shen who leads the Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan region.

How do we continue making games in a market that continues to be really, really challenging?

"So we're seeing a really interesting time in Southeast Asia, where there's so much going on at different levels.

Xbox has several ways to provide support to devs in Southeast Asia and in the other emerging markets Kim focuses on – and funding is a core aspect.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has appointed Olivier Courtemanche as its new head of mobile, and Justin Kubiak as head of mobile business development and partnerships.

Courtemanche previously was PlayStation's co-head of mobile alongside Kris Davis, who appears to still be in that role.

Courtemanche initially joined Sony in 2022, after stints at the likes of Meta, Zynga, Walt Disney, and EA.

Meanwhile, Kubiak previously was heading PlayStation's licensing and developer partnerships for mobile, having joined in 2021 from Samsung where he was head of games partnerships.

Sony shut down its first-party mobile developer Neon Koi last month, a studio it had acquired in 2022.

Scott Pilgrim series creator Bryan Lee O’Malley announced that the Netflix adaptation of the popular franchise would not receive a second season, confirming what many fans had already assumed.

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It’s times like this when I realize nothing from my childhood is sacred, not even Pac-Man’s innocent maze travels.

According to an exclusive Entertainment Weekly interview with Tim Miller, creator of the upcoming Amazon animated series Secret Level, his new show will deliver what could be the bloodiest depiction of Pac-Man ever.

While no one associated with the episode explicitly tells us what happens that makes it so bloody, the descriptions we have gotten may be enough to give us a hint.

AdvertisementAs surprised as you may feel about a violent Pac-Man story, the people behind it point out how the original game isn’t all that innocent.

When you look at Pac-Man that way, you can see how th…

Fortnite Crew, the popular shooter’s premium monthly subscription plan, will now provide players with premium rewards for all future passes—battle and otherwise—as Epic continues to streamline the game’s rewards and leveling systems.

The publisher also announced a small price increase for those who prefer to buy each battle pass à la carte with every new season.

AdvertisementOn November 20, Epic announced that starting December 1, Fortnite Crew members will also get the premium Music Pass and premium Lego Pass on top of all previously included benefits.

AdvertisementIn other news, Epic confirmed that the price of the battle royale battle pass will be raised slightly.

As of December 1, the p…

Pamela Hayden, who has voiced famous Simpsons characters like Milhouse for over three decades, announced that she is retiring from the long-running animated series.

Milhouse first appeared in a Butterfinger commercial featuring Bart, and Hayden has voiced the blue-haired character kid ever since.

We named him Milhouse because that was the most unfortunate name a kid could have,” said Simpsons creator Matt Groening about the character’s origins.

“Pamela gave us tons of laughs with Milhouse, the hapless kid with the biggest nose in Springfield.

The Simpsons was renewed in 2023 to run through 2025, which will take it past 800 episodes.

But not all of us have blamed the billionaire who owns our internet service provider, challenged him to a fight, and watched stunned, months later, as he actually showed up.

AdvertisementLast week on November 15, six months after JimmyBLLT sent their original tweet, Niel appeared at the Lidl on rue Sainte in Marseille.

Do you want to meet in the car park?” Niel responded in a brief video according to a translation by Dexerto.

He explained that his original tweet was prompted by losing his temper to really bad lag in a Call of Duty match.

Even so, he declined to meet the billionaire and give him justice due to a stomach bug and headache.

The Storybook Vale is the second major expansion to come to the ever-popular cozy game Disney Dreamlight Valley, bringing all new biomes, characters, and stories to tell.

And among these are Owls, the very first critter you’ll encounter during your adventure through the DLC.

AdvertisementAll Owl Locations And Spawn TimesThere are four types of Owls to find throughout The Storybook Vale expansion.

Owls’ Favorite FoodSo, you know about finding them and how to offer them grub, but what’s an Owl’s favorite food?

AdvertisementEither way, keep at it and you’ll soon have all four Owl critters added to your companions list.

Reading the official Dragon Age: The Veilguard art book is kind of maddening, honestly.

One choice in particular would have brought an old protagonist into the mix: Dragon Age II’s Hawke.

Spoilers for Dragon Age: Inquisition follow.

Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Devastating Contagion ExplainedAdvertisementMuch like The Veilguard does with the Inquisitor, 2014’s Dragon Age: Inquisition lets you recreate your version of Hawke so they can appear for a quest line.

Depending on choices made in Dragon Age: Origins, that ally can potentially be Origins party member Alistair, Origins villain Loghain, or Stroud, a supporting character from Dragon Age II.

Perhaps you’ve heard of OnLive, which let players stream games from big publishers starting around 2009.

AdvertisementHowever, things didn’t start heating up in the video game streaming space until 2014 and the arrival of Sony’s PlayStation Now service.

Through all of this, streaming games has never felt like it was really a thing.

It’s clear that cloud streaming is no longer an oddball experiment, but instead a key part of multiple company strategies moving forward.

The Future Will Be StreamedAnd we can’t ignore that during the various court hearings involving Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision, streaming games was a key subject.

McDonald’s world-famous meat product shaped like a tiny rack of ribs is returning just in time for the holidays.

Starting next month, hungry customers can buy not only the McRib sandwich again, but also a jug of the sauce it’s slathered in.

The Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 Edition CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish view video The Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 EditionThe Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 Edition CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish The Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 EditionThe unholy combo arrives at participating McDonald’s on December 3.

The $5 sandwich apparently isn’t tempting fate enough for some enthusiast…

At least, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige sure thinks so.

The trend will continue until it’s time for the X-Men to fully appear in the MCU.

Advertisement“I think you will see that continues in our next few movies with some X-Men players that you might recognize.

This could be a perfect way to introduce the numerous X-Men characters who used adamantium, such as Lady Deathstrike and Sabertooth, into the MCU.

AdvertisementEver since Disney purchased 21st Century Fox’s TV and film properties in March 2019, we’ve all been eagerly waiting for our favorite mutants to return home.

While the Pikachu ex might be making all the headlines and drawing all the wider attention, Pokémon TCG’s Surging Sparks set is pulling in resale prices on multiple cards like the game hasn’t seen in years.

However, I think what we’re seeing with Surging Sparks is another of the Pokémon TCG’s occasional peaks, those moments when it grabs the zeitgeist once again and everyone’s jumping in for a bit of speculation.

Everyone always goes nuts over those, and it’s likely to see prices that make Surging Sparks’ look minimal.

I’ve ripped open about 60 packs of Surging Sparks (in part thanks to The Pokémon Company, who sent Kotaku a hefty pile), and haven’t had good luck at all.

Not so in Surging S…

Xbox is expanding its streaming options and will now let players stream some games they already own that aren’t included in Game Pass on any device that supports it.

But, if a game you wanted to stream and play wasn’t included in the Game Pass catalog, you were screwed.

AdvertisementOn November 20, Xbox announced that it would finally let people stream some games they already own.

AdvertisementCurrently, you can’t stream any owned game and these purchased games can’t be streamed on Xbox consoles or the Xbox PC app yet, for some reason.

Now, Xbox is letting you stream some owned games on your phone without an Xbox.

In case you missed it, the nominees for the 10th annual Game Awards, set to air on December 12, have been announced.

The result is several overlapping deadlines that affect which games actually have a reasonable chance of being nominated for The Game Awards.

However, the structure of its eligibility and nomination process sure does sound like it would solve some of The Game Awards’ problems.

So why does The Game Awards do things this way?

I have to wonder if The Game Awards is even capable of this kind of restructuring, given how embedded it is in the industry’s marketing cycle.

As a wise man once said, “If you can be one thing, you should be efficient.” Take that to heart when getting started in Disney Dreamlight Valley’s new expansion The Storybook Vale.

But in order to actually obtain the Story Magic you’ve earned, you’ll need to mark off your completed duties in the menu.

These are required for unlocking and reordering tales for the Lorekeeper, so you’ll need a ton of them by the end of your adventure in The Storybook Vale.

Since Merida and Flynn will be your new companions in The Storybook Vale, they’re likely to be your best candidates for this.

AdvertisementHere’s to hoping you enjoy The Storybook Vale while remembering that efficiency is a wonderful thing!

The Storybook Vale is the game’s second and latest expansion, introducing multiple new biomes, characters, and mechanics that you won’t want to miss.

We’ll tell you everything you need to know about getting started in Disney Dreamlight Valley’s newest adventure.

AdvertisementHow to start the Storybook Vale expansion in Disney Dreamlight ValleyBefore you can access The Storybook Vale, you’ll need to meet a few prerequisites.

For starters, you’ll need to have purchased and downloaded both A Rift in Time and The Storybook Vale expansions.

To reach the Storybook Vale, though, the letter claims you’ll need to go to the Stardust Port.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInEA Playdemic is the Headline Sponsor for the MCV/DEVELOP 30 Under 30 2024.

Playdemic is a Manchester-based mobile game development studio that has been around since 2010.

It is best known for creating the hugely successful Golf Clash, and was acquired by Electronic Arts back in 2021.

“EA Playdemic is thrilled to announce its ongoing partnership with MCV/DEVELOP this year with the sponsorship of its prestigious 30 Under 30 award!” said Shaun Lawrence, Game Design Director at EA Playdemic.

The new issue will be heading out to subscribers just before Christmas, so don’t delay — there’s not long left to get involved!

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInNext week, the capital’s brainiest and most competitive devs will descend on Russell Square for the final DevPub Quiz of the year, a community pub quiz run by Analog Events.

DevPub Quiz London takes place on Thursday 21st November, at The Generator, near Russell Square.

You can book teams of up to 5 people, the entry price includes drinks tokens & pizza.

The London DevPub Quiz always sells out, so be sure to book your winning team hereThe DevPub Quiz is set to return in 2025, (dates and locations TBC), along with additional Analog Events, Halcyon, VIVA!

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The Xsolla Web Shop is a fully integrated extension of mobile games designed to drive higher profit margins and enhance users’ Lifetime Value (LTV) by leveraging a reliable, proven direct-to-consumer toolkit.

Xsolla Web Shop addresses all the needs of game developers at every stage of web shop creation and operation, whether they are looking for a solution to launch web sales quickly or to develop a complex, unique portal for their players.

With Xsolla Web Shop, developers can provide their audience with the most seamless and personalized experience, making it easier to attract more players while increasing retention and engagement.

“These new advancements in our Web Shop solution are more …

The 4th edition of the award-nominated Games Growth Summit is back on the 28th Feb at RSM UK in Farringdon.

The team are delighted to announce Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP as our Fireside Keynote for GGS.

This day of panels will take a deep dive into h ow the games industry changed in 2024, and a look ahead at the year to come.

Co-Founders Vanessa Joyce and Alex Boucher intend to grow the event for 2025; “We’re excited to announce our 4th edition of GGS, and it feels like an event of this nature has never been more crucial.

The industry has been going through some fundamental changes right now, and Games Growth Summit is well-placed to educate, inform and connect the movers and shake…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe penultimate issue of MCV/DEVELOP for 2024 – and the last before it hits the big 1-O-O-O – is available in digital form for your eyes to feast upon.

Just click or prod here and let your ocular organs do their thing!

Print editions will be delicately inserted through front doors and mail slots from tomorrow.

We could tell you what’s in it beyond the obvious, but that would ruin the surprise.

Enjoy the issue, have a great weekend and see you on the other side.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you still want to nominate someone for the MCV/DEVELOP 30 Under 30 2024, you should get on it as soon as possible, as the submissions window closes tomorrow, October 18, 2024 at 12:00 BST.

The 30 Under 30 is our annual celebration of the video games industry’s as of yet unrecognised superstars, where we put the spotlight on 30 young people that have worked hard within the last year.

As a reminder: to be eligible to appear in our 30 Under 30 list this year, nominees must be under the age of 30 on December 31, 2024.

If they’ve had an honourable mention in a previous 30 Under 30 list, they’re still eligible.

Sponsorship opportunities for both the 30 Under 30 Spe…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you’re planning to attend the inaugural Develop:North conference taking place at The Spine in Liverpool next month, you only have until midnight tonight to take advantage of the Early Bird rates.

That’s a saving of £100 on the regular price of a Conference Pass, or means picking one up for just £120 if you’re a student or micro indie developer.

Develop:North takes place on Thursday, November 14, with a packed program that aims to cover art and audio, coding and design, as well as business and discoverability, with the founders of Wushu Studios delivering the keynote.

You can plan your day by checking out who else will be speaking at Develop:North right here.

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Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis afternoon at a ceremony in central London, the worthy winners of this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Women In Games Awards were announced.

Caroline Miller of Indigo Pearl had this to say: “Cat brings an unprecedented level of excellence to every single role she takes.

In the meantime, all the photos will be appearing on the awards website over the coming days.

Our congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone that nominated someone for an award.

Special thanks too to our record breaking sponsors: Amiqus, Code Wizards, Dlala Studios, Easton Smith, Firesprite, Gowling WLG, Green Man Gaming, Liquid Violet, Playdemic, Playground Games, Renaissance PR, Rocksteady, S…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInWe’re very pleased to announce that Renaissance PR is among the Award Sponsors for next week’s MCV/DEVELOP Women In Games Awards 2024.

The veteran comms agency, founded by Stefano Petrullo, is supporting the Journalism Impact category.

“I started out more than 30 years ago in games magazines and have always supported the press,” said Petrullo.

“It’s an important pillar of the games industry that holds it to account.

Good luck everyone!”This year is the tenth anniversary of the MCV/DEVELOP Women In Games Awards and takes place on Thursday 26th September at the America Square Conference Centre in London.

The MCV/DEVELOP 30 Under 30 is our annual showcase of the video games industry’s as of yet unrecognised superstars, where we highlight a selection of 30 young people that have worked hard within the last 12 months.

This year’s 30 Under 30 winners will be celebrated in a special supplementary magazine, which will come packed in with MCV/DEVELOP #1000.

As such, the micro-magazine will also commemorate the 30 Under 30 winners of years past, and serve as a bit of a check in on the magnificent work and ongoing careers of previous cohorts.

Nominations for the MCV/DEVELOP 30 Under 30 2024 must be submitted before midday UK time on Friday, October 18, 2024.

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Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInIn a first for the football world, Sheffield-based game developer Sumo Digital has developed a brand-new game – Snake Party – exclusively for Sheffield Wednesday’s esports programme, which will be playable during home matches for the remainder of the season.

Developed by the Sumo Digital Academy – an apprenticeship programme run by Sumo Digital which creates new pathways into the games industry for both programmers and technical artists, Snake Party is a 3D reimagining of the classic Snake game where two players compete in round-based challenges.

Jacob Habgood, Director of Education Partnerships at Sumo Digital, said: “Since it launched in 2020, the Sumo Academy…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe first speakers have been revealed for the inaugural Develop:North, taking place at The Spine in Liverpool on November 14.

They include individuals from the MCV Award-winning Sad Owl Studios.

Remedy Entertainment, Sumo Digital, Criterion and Game Republic, with more to be revealed in the coming weeks.

“This is an exciting step in bringing the highly-regarded Develop conference further afield, this time to an award-winning venue in Liverpool, The Spine.

These range from character art to developing new IP, from diversity in game narratives to TikTok, with plenty more to be announced in due course,” Lane added.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInVenue: The Spine, LiverpoolDates: November 14, 2024Website: Develop:NorthThe UK’s biggest game developer conference is coming to Liverpool and will bring something for everyone.

Attendees can expect seven tracks covering almost every discipline, as well as a keynote and post-conference networking.

The tracks are: Art, Audio, Business, Coding, Design, Discoverability, and Indie.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInA documentary telling the story of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum will be enjoying its world premier next month at the BFI IMAX in London for which tickets have just gone on sale.

As well as the first showing of The Rubber-Keyed Wonder documentary on October 3rd, various models of the iconic home computer will be playable in the foyer.

The Sinclair Spectrum debuted in the UK in 1982 and sold more than five million units until it was superseded by the 16-bit Atari and Amiga computers.

The latest version of the machine, the Spectrum Next, was successfully crowdfunded in 2016 with the award-nominated Issue 4 shipping last year.

This year will see the release of another S…

We’re thrilled to share that Code Wizards are joining the line-up of supporters for the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2024.

This event celebrates the incredible contributions of women in the gaming industry, and Code Wizards is proud to stand alongside other leading organizations in championing diversity and excellence in gaming.

The awards highlight the achievements and innovations of women who have made significant impacts in the industry, and Code Wizards’ involvement underscores their commitment to supporting and empowering talent in the gaming world.

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Video-game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. sold Private Division, its label responsible for smaller-scale titles, for an undisclosed price.

The unnamed buyer purchased the rights to “substantially all of Private Division’s live and unreleased titles” with the exception of No Rest for the Wicked, an action role-playing game that was released earlier this year, Take-Two said Wednesday in a statement.

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Sadly, this problem extends to the 7nm process too, which TSMC adopted in 2018, meaning that SMIC is multiple generations behind the competition.

A new report states that despite receiving a massive budget from the Chinese government, the chip manufacturer cannot scale the 7nm barrier, meaning that Huawei will be stuck using this technology until at least 2026.

According to the Liberty Times, people familiar with SMIC’s and Huawei’s plans said both companies will be stuck with the aging 7nm process until at least 2026.

However, it appears that this 6nm lithography could just be an improved iteration of the 7nm technology with an increased transistor count and nothing else.

In short, Huawei’…

Apple silently updated its M3 MacBook Air lineup with 16GB of RAM, an update that came soon after the company announced the new M4 MacBook Pro models.

While the company did not touch the price of the device, despite an upgrade, there are now even better limited-time deals available on the M3 MacBook Air, coming in at Just $849 for the 16GB variant.

If you are in the market looking for the perfect laptop that is a blend of performance and portability, the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is probably the best device you can get without hurting your pocket.

The M3 MacBook Air is a cable device with all the bells and whistles attached.

If you are interested, the base version of the M3 MacBook Air with 16…

NVIDIA's earnings report for its fiscal year 2025's third quarter saw the firm beat analyst revenue and earnings estimates.

Additionally, the firm also met analyst estimates for its gross margin, which sat at 75%, to remain flat annually and record a 70 basis point sequential drop.

NVIDIA Shares Remain Muted Following Another Set Of Tepid Earnings Results Compared To EstimatesNVIDIA's third-quarter results were identical to the second quarter's reports when it comes to the top and bottom line beat and the subsequent share price movement.

After the firm posted its Q2 results, despite the fact that it had beaten analyst revenue, earnings and guidance estimates, its shares nevertheless slipped…

In a devastating development for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) bulls, the company's request for additional time to file its requisite financial statements has been rejected, paving the way for the stock's delisting from the exchange.

SUPER MICRO COMPUTER: RECEIVED LETTER FROM NASDAQ THAT CO IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NASDAQ LISTING RULE 5250(C)(1) — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) November 20, 2024To wit, as per the reports that are just trickling in, Super Micro Computer has received an official letter from the Nasdaq exchange, wherein the company was found "not in compliance with Nasdaq listing rule 5250(C)(1)."

As we noted earlier this week, Super Micro Computer recently appointed BDO U…

In a short and sweet post on X by CD Projekt Red on the official Cyberpunk 2077 X account, they confirmed that there are no plans for a PS5 Pro patch.

When Cyberpunk 2077 was first released, the game was incredibly buggy and wasn't performing the way many had expected from CD Projekt Red.

With the release of the PS5 Pro, many huge titles on PlayStation have been confirmed to be getting a PS5 Pro patch, which will enhance the game to work with the new hardware within the PS5 Pro to provide frame rate boosts and better-looking graphics.

To celebrate the PS5 Pro, Sony has proudly announced that there are at least 40 or 50 games that will get the PS5 Pro patch on launch.

CD Projekt Red confirme…

Qualcomm's 2nd Gen Oryon CPU cores will target the mobile segment while 3rd Gen will target Snapdragon X "AI PC" platforms in 2205.

Qualcomm's Future Plans include Budget-Friendly Notebooks Along With Upscaling Existing Architecture, 2nd Gen Oryon Cores For Mobile, and 3rd Gen Cores For Snapdragon X "AI PCs"The San Diego chipmaker did surprise us at the start of the year by unveiling the highly competitive Snapdragon X Elite SoCs, targeting the AI PC market.

At the recent "Investor Day" conference, Qualcomm expressed intentions to upscale its PC business by introducing "more compelling" options.

Interestingly, the firm has targeted revenue of $4 billion from the AI PC segment by 2029, which…

Today, Apple has released the fourth iteration of the iOS 18.2 beta for all compatible iPhone models.

iOS 18.2 beta 4 arrives a day after the company released its macOS 15.1.1 and iOS 18.1.1 update for Macs and iPhones.

Apple has released iOS 18.2 beta 4 to developers for testing purposesAs mentioned, developers now have the option to download and install the latest iOS 18.2 beta 4 on their iPhones through the Settings app.

Before you download the latest beta, you have to make sure that your Apple ID is linked to your Developer Account.

There is a boatload of additional improvements in the latest iOS 18.2 beta 4 for your iPhone, which you can check out for yourself.

As per the report from HPC Wire, the company has revealed its plans for next-gen AI chips.

Intel revealed that it is working on a new high-performance chip for powerful computing, known by the code name "Jaguar Shores".

The Jaguar Shores is the successor to the Falcon Shores, the latter being planned for a 2025 release.

Similar to Falcon Shores, the Jaguar Shores is likely to be a GPU rather than a processor for the Intel Gaudi Accelerator.

Intel Jaguar Shores will go against giants like NVIDIA and AMD, which already have a consistent roadmap of high-performance GPUs through 2027.

Last month, Microsoft promised that Xbox Cloud Gaming would be updated to support the long-awaited feature to allow users to stream their own games.

Today, that feature has gone live with that name: Stream Your Own Game.

Of course, you'll need an active Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

The feature is currently available on Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Meta Quest headsets, and (via browser) on PCs, smartphones, and tablets.

Stream Your Own Game will launch next year for Xbox consoles and the Xbox app on PC, too.

Microsoft announced some "serious" developments around its AI compute portfolio at the recent "Ignite" event, revealing NVIDIA's Blackwell integration with Azure and new AMD EPYC "Genoa" chips with custom HBM memory.

At the recent Microsoft Ignite event, the firm revealed the utilization of NVIDIA's Blackwell AI products for the Azure platform, notably with the latest Azure ND GB200 V6 VM series, which is the first virtual machine by the company based on Blackwell.

Apart from this, Microsoft also announced a "CPU-based" virtual machine on the Azure platform, called the Azure HBv5, which specifically targets memory bandwidth-intensive HPC applications.

To obtain the best workload and cost-ef…

Microsoft also announced its new Windows 365 Link PC, which is essentially a desktop PC with a size comparable to the M4 Mac mini.

Microsoft's new Windows 365 Link Desktop PC is very similar to the M4 Mac mini in terms of compactness but only works onlineMicrosoft announced the new Windows 365 Link PC at its Ignite 2024 conference, oriented towards developers and IT professionals.

Externally, the Windows 365 Link looks very similar to the M4 Mac mini.

The Windows 365 Link features a very light configuration, unlike the M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini.

The M4 Mac mini starts at $599, which is only $250 more than the Windows 365 Link.

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of its Galaxy S25 series, and it has been generating quite a lot of buzz ahead of its launch.

Now, a tipster, Jukanlosreve, has shared on X dummy units of the Galaxy S25 Ultra that let us see in detail the design changes introduced in the premium model.

It has not been long since renders were shared about the changes expected in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Since the front of the dummy unit does not include a functional display, we assume the dummy units assess physical elements rather than test their features.

Although the design changes presented match previous reports, until Samsung officially confirms it, all this information should be taken with a grain of…

So far, it seems that you have to consistently be subscribed to Fortnite Crew to be able to get the rewards, whereas previously, players found that they could pay for Fortnite Crew every other month to get rewards at half the price.

However, the rules have been updated to stop Fortnite players from doing that.

It's been stated that for new subscribers to Fortnite Crew, premium rewards on the Battle Pass will only be available to claim if your Fortnite Crew subscription is active.

However, for players who are currently subscribed to Fortnite Crew or subscribe before December 1, there will be no changes made to you can claim premium rewards on the Battle Pass.

To get any premium rewards on th…

Late in the Z790 life cycle, we're still seeing new boards come out for the platform. Case in point, Colorful announced their CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen motherboard. The new SKU sports titanium gray on the heatsinks and PCB, a change from the black and white we're used to. Additionally, you get well-rounded specifications and robust power delivery to handle any 12th-14th generation processor, even when overclocking.

Overclockers and enthusiasts know the Xtreem memory series well, as it's always associated with exceptional performance and high overclocking results. The non-RGB version already confirmed great overclocking potential and high performance.

We didn't have to wait long for the updated version of the already exceptional Corsair MP700 Pro SSD. The SE version brings us multiple improvements, which we will present in this review.

Corsair provided us with the 4TB version of the MP700 Pro SE SSD, which has the highest capacity so far and is also the fastest Corsair SSD available in stores. In the upcoming weeks, we will see lower capacities and various cooling options for the MP700 Pro SE.

We do not often review portable storage devices, but we are always happy to present interesting products. ADATA sent us the SD810 external SSD, which is designed to resist heavy conditions like water or shock caused by drops on the ground. The SSD also has a high capacity of 2TB and promises exceptional performance, so it is the full package for our important data.

Radeon RX 7900 GRE wasn't planned for a global release; it was a product designed for the Chinese market. However, it became so interesting that AMD decided to make it available around the world, and we didn't have to wait long for leading partners to present their versions. In this review, we will focus on the RX 7900 GRE from Gigabyte, which uses a custom PCB and power design. The card is also overclocked, so it promises better than standard performance.

Today, we present the latest Team Group DDR5 memory kit designed for the most demanding users - T-Force Xtreem DDR5-8000. The tested memory kit has 48GB capacity and is rated at 8000MT/s, which suggests it's optimal for a modern gaming PC.

Today, on our test bench, we have another 'Super' card, but this time, it's the MSI RTX 4070 Super Gaming X Slim MLG. What a mouthful! Outside of the obvious that it's a 4070 Super and slim compared to the 3-slot plus monsters we're used to seeing, the MLG version (where their Dragon, Lucky, turns into the Dragon Princess) sports red highlights, and it includes a magnetic backplate with a picture of their anime-style princess.

With new video cards set to release by the end of the calendar year (2024), we've updated our testing suite to new games and benchmarks to bring you performance metrics from various titles using the latest technologies from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia.

Gigabyte was kind enough to send their RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming OC 16G with a large 2.5 slot, a three-fan Windforce cooling solution, increased (from reference model) clock speeds, and some cool-looking RGB bling ring inside the fan space. Below, we'll look at the specifications and features and discuss the performance profile of this 1440p/4K UHD targeted graphics card against its peers and the competition.

Mobile devices like ultrabooks, tablets, and handheld gaming consoles are getting more popular each year. Even if we look only at handheld consoles, a year ago, we had one popular option: Steam Deck. Right now, there is also ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion GO, and soon MSI will join with their new product. Most of consoles and other devices are sold with lower capacity or simply slower storage, so it's not a surprise that many owners think about replacing the storage, which more often is M.2 SSD in a user-friendly and tiny 2230 form factor. For those users, Corsair designed the reviewed today MP600 Core Mini at a high 2TB capacity.

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War Robots: Frontiers, a new entry in the smash-hit War Robots series, is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2025.

If you’re new to the War Robots universe, let’s brush up before you jump in the cockpit.

Battles Rage on New WorldsHuman advancement sees this future-set War Robots game rocket across the stars.

War Robots: Frontiers is now available to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for Xbox Insiders, with the full game set to launch in 2025.

How to Participate:Sign in on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console and launch the Xbox Insider Hub app .

Gamers, treat yourself this month to some incredible gaming experiences with your EA Play* membership!

With EA Play game trials, you can keep the game going and dominate the gridiron for up to 10 hours.

In addition to these titles, EA Play offers trials of up to 10 hours for many other favorite games, including EA Sports NHL 25, EA Sports FC 25, EA Sports UFC 5 and EA Sports F1 24.

EA Play members can jump into an unrivaled collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, including Madden NFL 24, EA Sports FC 24 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, Instagram, or X.

Today, millions of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are enjoying Xbox Cloud Gaming to play top titles from the Xbox Game Pass catalog on various devices.

We’ve also heard your excitement about having more flexibility to stream games you own beyond the Game Pass catalog.

Controllers like the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, PlayStation DualSense, or DualShock 4 controller are all compatible.

On supported TVs and VR headsets:Download and launch the Xbox app (on supported Samsung TV, Amazon Fire device) or the Xbox Cloud Gaming app (on Meta Quest 2, 3 or Pro)..Sign into your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.

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As I cowered in the rafters of an abandoned farmhouse, my mind reckons with the type of game that S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Friends and FoesThroughout The Zone, you’ll encounter new characters with varying degrees of importance to your story, and in true roleplaying fashion, you can often decide that yourself.

2’s greatest strength lies in its ability to craft a haunting survival experience that doesn’t have to dip into the occult unnecessarily.

It is however, a thoroughly unforgiving world that will challenge, thwart and reward you in equal measure, and, as I reckoned with what type of game S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Xbox Insiders are invited to jump into the cockpit of their very own mech in War Robots: Frontiers, available to play from November 20 until December 4.

About War Robots: FrontiersWar Robots: Frontiers is an online multiplayer mech shooter that launches the War Robots universe into the stars.

In War Robots: Frontiers, you are the Pilot and the engineer.

Navigate to Previews > War Robots: Frontiers – Beta.

Select the Games category and War Robots: Frontiers – Beta subcategory.

Summary Play Genshin Impact, the open-world adventure RPG for free today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming and claim the Wings of Fate’s Course Intertwined.

Plus, Game Pass Ultimate members can begin to claim recurring bonuses that will come with every major version update from here on out.

Furthermore, Game Pass Ultimate members can enjoy special bonuses, with recurring rewards available with each major version update.

Play Genshin Impact Your WayGenshin Impact offers a vast world, and the journey is yours to shape.

While Genshin Impact offers an immersive single-player experience, you can also team up with friends for multiplayer adventures.

Today marks the release of the official trailer for A Minecraft Movie – and those with keen eyes might have already noticed some familiar elements from the game.

However, in A Minecraft Movie, they’ve apparently found a way to not only enter the Overworld but also cause major trouble.

VillagesIn A Minecraft Movie, the protagonists pass through a village where Steve demonstrates his favorite way of cooking chicken.

Minecraft players have used redstone to create firework shows, automate resource farms, and even build actual computers inside of Minecraft… then played games on them!

There’s plenty of time to practice until A Minecraft Movie comes out in theaters on April 4!

We hope you enjoy Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available in a variety of editions.

If you own Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition the additional aircraft and airports unique to these editions will automatically work in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – Standard Edition Xbox Game Studios ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 99 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $69.99 Get it now Standard Edition Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

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2: Heart of Chornobyl (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – November 20Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassAvailable on day one!

Little Kitty, Big City (Console) – November 20Now with Game Pass StandardAvailable with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and now coming to Game Pass Standard members.

(Console) – November 20Now with Game Pass StandardComing soon to Game Pass Standard, PlateUp!

Aliens: Dark Descent (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 27Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardIn Aliens: Dark Descent, command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe.

In Case You Missed ItSpyro Reignited Trilogy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Availab…

Play nominees like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Manor Lords (Game Preview), and more today with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Vote for your favorites on The Game Awards official site and tune in on December 12, 2024, to see if your picks win.

And with so many of the nominees available with Xbox, you’ve got plenty to play before the winners are announced next month.

From our first-party businesses and studios, we saw nominations for Age of Mythology: Retold, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.

On behalf of the creative teams across Xbox, Bethesda Softworks, Activision, and Blizzard, congratulations to all of th…

All over the globe lay ancient sites of power.

Connect them all and you’ll have a perfect circle.

The Great Circle.

Step into the shoes of the legendary archaeologist as he dives into his latest globetrotting adventure in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

As Indy, you’ll race against sinister forces, uncovering the mystery behind the rumored “Great Circle.” But what is the Great Circle?

Yes, Ghostface will join the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns roster on November 26 (with early access beginning on November 19).

To represent the core Ghostface ethos, we crafted the character in Mortal Kombat 1 based mostly on the original ‘Scream’, which revealed that there were multiple killers behind the mask.

The goal of Paulo Garcia, Principal Designer at NetherRealm Studios, was to deliver perhaps the most throw-centered character in Mortal Kombat 1 thus far.

When using the Always Outnumbered special move, Ghostface produces a trusty ’90s-style brick cordless phone to call for help from another Ghostface.

One of the alternate Ghostfaces possesses special moves more tailored to aggressi…

The post Support CureDuchenne with The Reven Pack in World of Warcraft appeared first on Xbox Wire.

As you prepare to embark within the enhanced world of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 tomorrow, consider performing some pre-flight checks on your flight systems.

Our Designed for Xbox partners at Thrustmaster and Turtle Beach have crafted a range of flight simulator peripherals perfect for your aerial journeys.

Ensure those tray tables are stowed, and your seats are in their full upright position because the Designed for Xbox flight peripherals are ready to take your Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 adventures to new heights.

Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator EditionWhat better way to take your first flights than with the T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulato…

Play VideoFive new cars added this monthView and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close CloseFord Escort RS Cosworth ’92(Can be purchased from Used Cars)A WRC homologation special with a unique double-decker wing design.

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Visit the official PlayStation Black Friday site starting on November 22 for updates on local offers, as offers will vary by region and retailer.

PlayStation PlusPlayers who join PlayStation Plus during PlayStation’s Black Friday promotion can save up to 30% on a 12-month membership.

Current PlayStation Plus Essential members can save 25% on the remainder of their membership when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Extra, or save 30% when upgrading from PlayStation Plus Extra to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe.

Visit PlayStation Store when the promotion begins on November 22 to view the full selection and find out your local savings.

Visit PlayStation Store when the promotion begin…

Just over a year ago, we launched our first dedicated remote play device, PlayStation Portal remote player, with an aspiration to deliver a console-quality gaming experience on a handheld device.

This update will also include a beta version of a new feature that many fans have been asking for – support for cloud streaming on PS Portal.

Select the “Cloud Streaming (Beta)” button Switch the Cloud Streaming (Beta) toggle on (this will be off by default).

Additionally, the streaming games playable on PS Portal are limited to PS5 games, and PS4 games/PS3 games are not supported.

*Titles available in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog varies over time, region/country and plan.

From its popular 1996 debut, The Legacy of Kain series has a long-standing history across PlayStation, from introducing memorable characters to pioneering in 3D game design.

So, with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered on its way to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Blood Omen 2 coming to PlayStation Plus Classics, it’s the perfect time to dig up the details on why The Legacy of Kain series has endured.

Blood Omen set the tone with Kain seeking a cure for his vampiric curse, only to slip deeper into a moral abyss.

Only three years later, that craving was satisfied…“It was one of the best-looking games for PlayStation.” – Daniel Cabuco, lead enemy a…

Horror villains have always been great fits for the severe, macabre, over-the-top universe of Mortal Kombat, and it was just a matter of time for Scream’s anonymous assailant, Ghostface.

That time is here, and in the process of designing Ghostface for Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns, we had to answer a bunch of questions.

Although Mortal Kombat is famous for masked ninjas, our kombatants have elaborate facial animations that accentuate the action.

For Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns, it’s during high-resolution cinematic Fatal Blows and finishing moves.

Ghostface’s moveset in Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is also one to die for.

Like thisThe Dynasty Warriors franchise recently celebrated its 27 year anniversary, and I have to say, Dynasty Warriors: Origins showcases the series like never before, delivering the most intense combat of any game in DW history.

Time to put my words to the test as I’m here to announce that the Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo will be released on November 22!

Play VideoIn the demo, you will be able to play the Battle of Sishui Gate, the same battle as the Tokyo Game Show demo.

Furthermore, we are happy to announce that Dynasty Warriors: Origins and the demo will be PS5 Pro enhanced.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins releases January 17.

Like thisThe holidays are looking virtual, with more titles heading to PS VR2 before the end of 2024.

Whether you’re an early adopter or curious about what PS VR2 offers, here are some titles that will shift your perspective.

Mare | Out nowPlay VideoLonekite Games had a treat for players as puzzle adventure Mare releases today.

The PS VR2 version includes two modes.

Enjoy mystic visuals with the power of PS VR2 eye tracking and a 90Hz refresh rate that keeps the action steady, and feel the power of spell casting with haptic feedback.

Like thisWe are thrilled to finally announce that Mare, our captivating VR puzzle adventure, launches on PS VR2 today.

Our team is excited to share our labor of love and all the unique features of this enhanced PS VR2 version.

Mare takes full advantage of Foveated rendering on PS VR2, adding a significant boost in performance, with the game running at a steady 90fps.

Fortunately, as PS VR2 eye tracking is very precise, this allowed us to minimize accidental selections with eye tracking.

Mare features a world crafted like a painting, with every environment meticulously modeled from scratch, this and an ethereal musical score makes the world come alive on PS VR2.

With the immersive power and unique features of PS VR2, Masters of Light delivers an experience as intense and breathtaking as the story behind it.

On PS VR2, every player becomes a superhero, discovering new abilities, conquering foes, and experiencing a powerful sense of strength and exhilaration.

Pushing the PS VR2 features to the maxThe PS VR2’s advanced graphics bring Masters of Light’s mystical world to life with vibrant detail, enhanced by HDR and higher-resolution textures.

Already celebrated for its gorgeous art, Masters of Light reaches new heights thanks to upscaled skyboxes and graphics on PS VR2.

Masters of Light on PS VR2 is for those ready to embrace intense gameplay and full…

The team at Flat2VR Studios is beyond excited to bring you a totally unhinged, one-of-a-kind musical experience with Trombone Champ: Unflattened—arriving November 26 on PS VR2.

Campaign promisesOur all-new Campaign Mode offers an epic journey packed with surprises for beginners and Trombone Champ veterans alike.

As if that weren’t enough for you relentless collectors, Trombone Champ: Unflattened also offers a full set of collectible Tromboner Cards.

Make it make senseThanks to the advanced haptics and adaptive triggers of the PS VR2 Sense controllers, Trombone Champ: Unflattened lets you feel each note as you play.

Setting the StageAs our debut PS VR2 adaptation, Trombone Champ: Unflattened…

Like thisWe are thrilled to share an update regarding Hitman World of Assassination‘s upcoming launch on PS VR2, and what you can expect when you take on your assignments as Agent 47.

Initially slated for December 2024, the launch of Hitman World of Assassination on PS VR2 has been rescheduled to March 27, 2025.

The complete Hitman WOA experience on PS VR2The whole main campaign of Hitman World of Assassination will be playable on PS VR2, meaning that you will be free to explore 20 unique locations, each with their own living and breathing world.

Enhancing the Hitman VR experienceDual-wielding and full ambidexterity were two of the most asked features to be brought to Hitman World of Assass…

Like thisWe’re excited to say that Alien: Rogue Incursion is ready for your PS VR2 – we’ve gone gold and are putting the finishing touches on the game, which is releasing on December 19.

To celebrate, we have a brand-new trailer that delves deeper into Zula’s story on LV-354, also known as Purdan.

So far, for Alien: Rogue Incursion, we’ve released trailers for our Hero Reveal, Enemies, Weapons & Gear, etc.

Act One of the trailer presents Zula -and the audience – with many questions that need answering.

Alien: Rogue Incursion launches December 19 on PS VR2.

Thank you so much for all of the brilliant reactions to LEGO Horizon Adventures’ launch this past week.

We’ve been enjoying all of your comments and content, and on behalf of Guerrilla and Studio Gobo: we really appreciate you!

Surely we couldn’t create a LEGO game without also working together with our friends over at the LEGO Group on something extra special:Play VideoWe’re excited to announce the new LEGO Horizon Adventures Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth playset.

This 768-piece set allows LEGO fans to recreate the iconic adventures of Aloy and her loyal ally Varl.

In the meantime, we hope you continue to enjoy LEGO Horizon Adventures — out now across PC, PlayStation, and Nintend…

Like thisJoin the celebration of PlayStation's 30th anniversary as listeners and game developers share their favorite PlayStation games of all time.

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download hereHey y’all, Episode 500 is finally here!

Thank you to all the loyal listeners for making this momentous episode possible.

This week, the crew hears from listeners and developers about some of their favorite PlayStation games and memories.

The podcast crew also dives into their favorite games on the original PlayStation and PlayStation 2.

I don't use YouTube much, but back in 2010 I posted a clip called Radiation Side Effects in STALKER.

Look, it was a Stalker game.

You're gonna get jank like a guy floating above the bed he's supposed to be sleeping on.

But, same as with the original Stalker games when some malfunction caused me to lose progress, I just can't stay mad.

All it takes for me to forgive Stalker 2 is to see a guy slowly levitate off his bed.

SUPERVIVE | Open Beta Launch Trailer - YouTube Watch OnSupervive was the second most played Steam Next Fest demo back in October, beaten only by Delta Force, and now it's out on Steam in early access, attracting nearly 30,000 concurrent players at its peak so far today.

The free-to-play game is a genre mashup that its creators are calling "MOBA battle royale meets hero shooter"—think MOBA-style perspective and controls, but rather than marching down lanes you're dropping onto a battle royale map in two or four-player teams.

Supervive's battle royale mode can currently be played in duos or four-player squads, but a solos version is also teased on the Steam page as a "special game mode event"…

As part of the ongoing overhaul of Star Wars Outlaws that Ubisoft hopes will turn it into the must-play Star Wars game it should've been right from the start, new creative director Drew Rechner has announced that "forced stealth" is being removed from the game almost entirely.

The extent to which Star Wars Outlaws is a stealth game came as something of a surprise, given how much the pre-release promo materials (and Star Wars itself) focused on the joys of blasting stuff.

Sneaking around will remain an option, and the best way to approach some missions, but the change means that if you're caught, you'll be able to start shooting instead of being reset to the previous checkpoint.

Rechner said…

Q&A with Post Malone | Hunt: Showdown 1896 | HuntPartner - YouTube Watch OnWe've been saying for years that cowboy extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896 is one of the best multiplayer FPSes out there, but if you don't believe us, maybe you'd rather hear it from Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Post Malone.

Crytek sat down with the performer to talk about his love of Hunt and teased some sort of collaboration with the artist that, so far, includes a short story called "The Ballad of Post Malone".

I only have a few hundred more hours on Malone and I've played Hunt off and on for years.

When hunt dollars are no object, he gravitates toward long ammo guns like the Krag, and clearly prefers F…

One incident stands out in terms of reaching beyond the world of videogames though, and that's the Corrupted Blood plague.

The Corrupted Blood debuff was created to affect players as they fought Hakkar the Blood God, lowering their health and splashing from player to player if they stood too close.

At the time, it was surprising that researchers could use the Corrupted Blood incident as the basis for a paper about the untapped potential of virtual game worlds to shed light on real world pandemics.

The Corrupted Blood incident was memorialized by Blizzard with its own Hearthstone card, and referenced in the Scourge invasion that took place as part of the Shadowlands expansion in 2020.

We tol…

Indie-focused digital storefront Itch.io has announced a new policy requiring asset creators on the platform to disclose whether their work makes use of generative AI, and to specify what sort of content is AI-generated when it's present.

"We are now requiring asset page creators to tag their use of generative AI in their work," Itch.io wrote on Bluesky .

Itch.io said it's currently focusing on asset creators , "since their disclosure can impact a larger number of creators that may use their assets."

Assets made using generative AI that aren't properly tagged as such "will no longer be eligible for indexing in our browse pages," the platform warned.

Some companies have forsworn the use of g…

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 didn't get off the ground on launch day.

This situation lasted pretty much all day, with Microsoft advising players to, essentially, wait until the issue was fixed.

"The waiting queue to login to MSFS 2024 has been resolved," a post by an admin on the official Discord read at 11:03 am Pacific.

I was only able to login late last night after sitting on the queue screen for about an hour, but was able to get into the game today with no wait and take my first shaky flight in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

Just because you can login doesn't mean there won't be some turbulence when you play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 today, however: "We are aware of additional technica…

No, it's not your imagination: Reddit is down.

A cause for the outage hasn't been announced at this point, but the powers that be are currently "investigating the issue."

Attempts to reach Reddit are currently being met with a bit of alarming text: "upstream connect error or disconnect/reset before headers.

The problem is also clearly visible through DownDetector:(Image credit: DownDetector)The Reddit Status account on Twitter also confirmed the outage.

Investigating: We are currently investigating this issue.

Minecraft and Merlin Entertainments have signed a deal to create two theme parks dedicated to the game in the UK and US ( thanks, The Guardian ), at a cost of around £85 million ($110 million).

Merlin Entertainments is the largest theme park operator in Europe, second only to Disney globally, and runs attractions including Legoland and Madame Tussauds.

Mojang and Microsoft are experts on Minecraft and the brand, Merlin are the experts on location-based experiences; it is a shared vision."

You have to be one of the biggest brands in the world.

We have partnered with the number one toy brand, Lego, the number one toddler brand, Peppa Pig, and now in Minecraft the biggest videogame.

FromSoftware parent Kadokawa Corporation has confirmed that Sony has in fact expressed formal interest in acquiring the company.

In a statement released today acknowledging those reports, Kadokawa said that while no formal announcement about a possible buyout has been made, "the company has received an initial letter of intent to acquire the company's shares."

In its latest earnings report , Kadokawa reported significantly more income from its "publication/IP creation" operations (books, manga, and so on) and animation/film than gaming.

Sony has shown a clear interest in owning more of that space in recent years, after acquiring Funimation in 2017 and Crunchyroll in 2021 .

Earlier this year…

The Space Marine 2 mod scene is starting to pick up steam— Nexus Mods has a mix of everything from basic weapon cosmetics to a "Primarch Power Fantasy"— and game director Dmitriy Grigorenko thinks that's great.

"We have also received user reports that their save files were corrupted after playing alongside players with mods."

Because of that, Space Marine 2 players with mods installed will no longer be allowed to enter public games after the December update goes live.

"We will continue to provide all necessary server infrastructure so you can play online with your friends with mods," Grigorenko wrote.

And of course better mod tools means better mods, which is never a bad thing.

The Blacklyte Kraken is far too expensive for a gaming chair that's uncomfortable, with dubious quality.

For the past few weeks, I've been using a Blacklyte Kraken gaming chair to see if the same holds for the China-based company.

Don't buy if… ❌ You want a quality chair for a reasonable price: The Blacklyte Kraken costs double what it should do, given the relative lack of features and quality control.

But I could forgive all of this if the Blacklyte Kraken was comfortable to use for lengthy periods.

You might fit the Blacklyte Kraken better than I did, nor suffer any of the quality control issues, but are you willing to take the risk?

Listen, I'm just as much a fan of spinny things as the next person, but some things spin too fast, and this is one of them.

The Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility might have taken the whole thing too far by housing a machine that spins so fast it generates 1,900 times the Earth's gravitational pull.

If you're wondering what exactly the facility is, Huangzhou's government previously explained: "The project is a large-scale scientific experiment facility integrating hyper-gravity with an extreme environment.

So here we go: It's basically a giant spinny thing that spins fast enough to cause an outward pull 1,900x stronger than the pull of Earth's gravity.

But I …

However, in the early game, you can feel incredibly underpowered at times and often like you're wandering aimlessly.

That's why I've put together a list of some of the key places to go and things to do early on.

There is a lot to find in this area, which can be useful if you are short on money or ammo early on.

Explore unmarked locations for Anomalies(Image credit: GSC Game World)Similarly, if you want a bunch of money early in your journey, it is worth artifact hunting.

Visit a tunnel in the north of GarbageImage 1 of 2 (Image credit: GSC Game World) (Image credit: GSC Game World)This final place to visit isn’t accessible until you have access to the second region of The Zone lovingly name…

Free-to-play proved to be the mobile gaming market’s Big Bang, and the star of paid games died in its wake.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 785kEverything that makes gacha games great came together for me here.

This is something I’ve noticed to an even greater extent in the most recent Nintendo-adjacent mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket.

It’s kind of a shame then that most of the company’s gacha games are shutting down and future prospects beyond Pokémon seem unlikely.

The existence of this premium experience brings me back to the experimental era of mobile games that sparked my desire to become a writer.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 785kThe creature-catching RPG Cassette Beasts has landed a bumper pack of bonus content today, publisher Raw Fury and developer Bytten Studio announced, thanks to the arrival of the 'Gauntlet Update' and 'Fashion Pack' DLC.

The Gauntlet Update brings the game up to ver 1.7, and the biggest addition, unsurprisingly, is a new gauntlet-style game mode.

To prepare for all this bonus combat, the update also adds Sticker Fusion, a new service where you can transfer attributes from one sticker to another.

You can find the full rundown of everything included in today's free update and paid DLC on the Cassette Beasts Steam page.

As a reminder, we had a great tim…

First of all, the most arresting part of the game is in the name: the 8-bit visuals.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Using a vibrant pixel palette, 8BA2 communicates its story and world effectively even without the sort of PS5-melting visuals some gamers expect.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)For even more strategy, you can swap out each party member with a reserve whenever you want.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Similarly, an auto-scroll for speech would be great, as this game has a lot to say.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)But there are a few other niggles.

Nintendo has announced that a free demo for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer is now available to download via the Switch eShop.

The demo will give players a chance to check out some of the game's core features and songs, with the ability to also carry progress over to the full game when it launches on 5th December 2024.

Owners of Fitness Boxing and Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise can also carry progress over from those games to Your Personal Trainer.

Modes included in the demo are 'Daily Workout', 'Stretching', and 'Free Exercise', with two brand-new modes created for Fitness Boxing 3 also available for sample:- Sit Fit Boxing, which lets you complete boxing routines while seated…

The European eShop got treated to a wave of tasty discounts earlier this week and now it's North America's turn.

The 'Cyber Deals' eShop sale is now live, with a boatload of titles getting a price cut until 2nd December at 11:59pm PT.

This sale is rammed with so many quality discounts that it can be hard to find the cream of the crop.

To help you nab a gem, we've rounded up every game in the Nintendo's North American Cyber Deals eShop sale that we awarded 9/10 or higher — and be warned, it's a long list.

If you want to save even more, you can pick up Switch eShop credit with an additional 5% discount from our store by using the offer code BLACKFRIDAY.

A new rumour suggests Nintendo is aiming to produce around 7 million units for the launch of 'Switch 2'.

Using that figure as a guide suggests Nintendo's goal is to ship in the region of 6.85 million units globally in time for launch - whenever that may be.

Whether the firm will be able to actually sell all those systems at launch is another question.

If there's substance to this rumour, however, it's clear that Nintendo intends to be prepared for what could be the biggest console launch ever.

A launch date for the "Switch successor" is currently unknown, although Nintendo plans to reveal the new system before the end of March 2025.

Looking back, we've had Switch ports of older Lego games, all-new releases, and even a couple that weren't licensed crossovers with another huge media franchise.

But what is the best Lego game on Nintendo Switch?

We've compiled this list of Lego Switch games ranked from worst to best, to help you sort the top bricks from the total piles.

LEGO Harry Potter Collection (Switch) Publisher: WB Games / Developer: TT Games Release Date: 30th Oct 2018 ( USA ) / 2nd Nov 2018 ( UK/EU )While LEGO Harry Potter Collection is one of the oldest instalments in the overall series still in current-gen circulation, the games here have aged remarkably well.

LEGO Fortnite (Switch eShop) Publisher: Epic Games / …

If you're in the market for an N64 Controller for Nintendo Switch Online, then you're in luck.

Nintendo is currently hosting a Black Friday discount on the peripheral, knocking it down from £39.99 to £27.99.

Naturally, you will need to ensure you're subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online in order to add the product to your basket, while actually playing N64 games on your Switch requires a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the highest tier available.

There's no doubt in our eyes that the N64 games available on Switch feel significantly better to control when used via an official N64 pad.

Nintendo recently expanded the 'Mature' N64 app with two additional games – Shadow M…

One of the most significant catalysts for fan anticipation came via Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, released for the Wii in 2007.

That didn't stop desperate fans, however, as some actually turned up to Retro Studios' headquarters in Austin, Texas, requesting that the team share what they know on the elusive project.

Kiwi Talkz: "Really?!"

Naturally, with hindsight, it's obvious that Retro Studios had nothing to do with Metroid Dread.

The team would go on to work on two Donkey Kong Country games before eventually commencing development on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 785kRemember back in September when Warner Bros. revealed the first trailer for the Minecraft Movie and everyone lost their minds because it didn't look great?

Well, the second full-length trailer is now here and it looks... better?

The trailer kicks off with a peek at Steve's backstory — "As a child, I yearned for the mines", heh — showing us how Jack Black's protagonist got to the blocky world in the first place.

There's only so much realism you can pour into a product like Minecraft at the end of the day.

'A Minecraft Movie' (yep, that's the title they're going with) will land in North American cinemas on 4th April 2025, with an international release…

If you've been wanting more Pokémon avatars for your Switch, the Switch Online 'Missions and Rewards' program is now offering new and returning icons.

As highlighted by Serebii.net, you can now get icons based on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC offerings.

Here's a look at what's up for grabs (including a Shiny Rayquaza):https://t.co/NWlAdn57aQ pic.twitter.com/UNDPTnnE1U Serebii Update: A new wave of icons are now available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers including new and returning icons for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

The avatars are 10 Platinum Points each and borders & backgrounds will set you back 5 Platinum Points each.

And in some other Pokémon news this week, Scarlet and Violet…

Jiren Ultra Supervillain, God of Destruction Belmod, and Goku (Mini) from Dragon Ball DAIMA will join the fight when Chapter 2 of the FUTURE SAGA DLC releases November 21!"

#DBXV2 November 19, 2024Along with this, season seven of Dragon Ball: The Breakers has now officially launched for Switch and other platforms.

Original Story: The new Dragon Ball Daima anime series launched last week and as part of this, there's some new themed content on the way to multiple Bandai Namco games.

pic.twitter.com/MHDh4AK2MJ October 17, 2024Bandai Namco is also offering Dragon Ball Daima content (and eventually additional DLC fighters) in its new game Dragon Ball: Sparking!

Episode one of Dragon Ball Daima i…

The newest update to the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta currently supports 28 countries, and the addition of 50 new releases means you can stream even more via your chosen device.

Previously only regular Game Pass releases that were available through their catalogue were available for the cloud gaming feature, which has itself been in beta for a while.

So the move to allow you to play your own catalogue is a key one in expanding the available releases on streaming.

A pretty amazing, if not totally unprecedented new feature for streaming like this.

I also reckon it'll be very crucial to see how well streaming can do competing with classic mobile gaming.

Most recently it was a set of custom cars that went head-to-head as part of their Toyo Tires partnership, and now Zynga is partnering with Sasha Selipanova to bring another one-of-a-kind vehicle to CSR Racing 2!

For a very particular niche of our audience, the name Sasha Selipanov will be instantly recognisable as the relatively young designer is credited with designing many top-of-the-range cars.

Little surprise then that the debut of his one-of-a-kind NILU hypercar at a private event in Los Angeles this August translated into this collaboration.

You'll be able to experience this innovative design that few if any will be able to drive in real life!

If you're looking to jump into CSR Racing…

Taking you to the frozen north, Vinland Tales sees you take on the role of a Viking leader establishing a new colony in an unfamiliar land.

Building your own colony, managing your clan and gathering resources will all be key to survival.

Naturally, it also comes replete with plenty of other features, and Vinland Tales boasts of minigames, guilds, talent trees, quests and dungeons to offer plenty of content for you to experience.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onAbout the only real issue for me that stands out with Vinland Tales is the rather quick nature of Colossi's turnaround.

If you're looking to have a go at some of the other great survival releases out there, don't get caught out in the col…

Out now on iOS, Just Shapes & Beats bills itself as a chaotic musical co-op bullet hell.

It seems Berzerk Studio are not the kind to toot their own horn, but the bevvy of accolades Just Shapes & Beats has received speaks for themselves.

However, while a lack of updates may be evidence for that, I'd wager that Berzerk Studio might have more in store for Just Shapes & Beats with this mobile release, if not some more content too.

If you're looking to dig into other releases in the bullet hell genre, why not check in on some of our lists?

We've ranked the best bullet hell games for Android to give you plenty to dodge in these high-octane picks.

We ask the App ArmyThe Whispering Valley is a recently released spooky point-and-click adventure that sees you investigating a seemingly abandoned village in 1896.

The Whispering Valley is an atmospheric point-and-click adventure.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onThe Whispering Valley is a new folk horror-style point-and-click game.

I am not a huge point-and-click adventure gamer but I do enjoy the genre from time to time.

I am ok with this since it is an adventure game, but it was a little disappointing at first.

And it seems I didn't have to wait long to see another studio take the same tack, as the upcoming expansion Warframe: 1999 has also received a prequel comic!

Aside from this 33-page prequel comic, you can also grab the cover as a decoration for your landing pad.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onWarframe: 1999, despite being technically an expansion, does seem to be a real next step in the development of Warframe.

If you're curious to learn more about Warframe: 1999 and the work that's gone into it, why not check out our interview with some of the voice actors?

We spoke with Ben Starr, Alpha Takahashi and Nick Apostolides to discuss their roles in Warframe: 1999 and what you can expect from the f…

This undead-creating disease required you to convert the entire world's populace into, well, zombies.

You'll need to rebuild civilization from the ground up, managing the demands of your people and balancing out the necessity of survival with the desire to create a brighter tomorrow.

While we don't have an official release date just yet, I'd hazard a guess that we won't be rebuilding civilization until next year at the earliest.

So be sure to check in as pre-registration is available right now for After Inc on iOS and Android!

Why not check out some of the stats around Ndemic's flagship title Plague Inc, released to mark their tenth anniversary?

Final Fantasy fans can rejoice because the rumours and speculation have finally ceased, with the official announcement that Final Fantasy XIV for mobile is in the works!

Final Fantasy XIV should need little introduction as one of the most disastrous launches, and subsequently well-earned returns to prominence, in the franchise's history.

Set in the familiar world of Eorzea, Final Fantasy XIV Mobile looks set to promise a good amount of content when it launches.

It's become a cornerstone of Square Enix's catalogue so the decision to work with Tencent to bring Final Fantasy XIV to mobile represents a seemingly quite close partnership.

The only wrinkle I can see is that it seems that Final Fan…

Just in case you're not familiar with it, Dragon Mania Legends lets you breed all manner of dragon species, nurturing them and playing with them as you go along.

You can also build your very own dragon-themed haven - there even looks to be an adorable robo-dragon you can hatch, for crying out loud.

Specifically, the Runner Event will have you gathering batteries that have been disposed of improperly with the Battery Dragon - you can even use AR to spot batteries around your house.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onIf you're curious about the initiative, you can take a gander at the official Playing for the Planet website to learn more.

In the meantime, if you're eager to join in on all the fun, y…

It's the tenth episode, of arguably our second series, of our long running podcast, this week with a skeleton staff of Dann and Iwan chatting about mobile games and more.

What is mobile first design?

If you ask certain big publishers then they have a very different answer than the likes of Capcom - who regularly outsource their mobile works.

Mobile, for many publishers means casual or hybrid casual, while for others its a lesser, but more complex platform.

We're also going to be looking at more ways of getting it to you over the coming months, so keep your eyes peeled for that.

She is not that great for Arena right nowGolden Osmanthus Cookie is the sister of Red Osmanthus Cookie, and they were both featured in The Perfumer's Quest, a beautiful special episode that anyone can enjoy.

Today's guide is all about finding the best Toppings and Beascuits for Golden Osmanthus Cookie.

Following a flower theme, Golden Osmanthus Cookie is even better than Peach Blossom Cookie when it comes to the design (in my opinion at least).

About Golden Osmanthus Cookie in Cookie Run: KingdomSkill:Incense of Love Golden Osmanthus Cookie creates an incense sachet, healing allies and covering them with an HP Shield.

You should also pull Red Osmanthus Cookie and Camellia Cookie, just to ad…

"We don't care about graphics, it's the gameplay that counts."

Hands up if you've ever heard some video game bore spouting off with words to this effect.

These are the most beautiful Android games in 2024The real issue is how those graphics serve the gameplay.

There are plenty of beautiful games that play like a dog and vice versa.

Each of the following Android games is beautiful in its own distinct way.

Meanwhile, the studio behind the up-and-coming Digigods social VR game recently snagged a $2.6 million investment.

Both developments show that user-generated content (or UGC) has become a central pillar to successful social VR games.

VRChat, Rec Room, Roblox, and Horizon Worlds are all social VR games that have found major traction.

From the outside, indie VR hit Gorilla Tag might look more like a straightforward multiplayer game than a social VR app.

That makes Gorilla Tag the dividing line between old-school and new-school when it comes to social VR games.

: A stationary pinball VR game with four cabinets themed around deep space, the Wild West, a haunted house, and a pirate ship.

Platforms:Release Date: Out nowDeveloper: Velan StudiosPrice: $19.99 : A stationary pinball VR game with four cabinets themed around deep space, the Wild West, a haunted house, and a pirate ship.

Quest (reviewed on Quest 3): Out now: Velan Studios$19.99When I previewed Bounce Arcade in October, there were two things I said it needs to be a true hit.

Bounce Arcade - Final VerdictTaken for what it is, Bounce Arcade is a great deal of fun, but I'm not sure if it's got the staying power I was hoping it would offer as a complete package.

I still recommend Bounce Arcade w…

Synth Riders received a brand new user interface in today's update.

While the Apple Vision Pro version uses a simplified UI based on this redesign and is therefore unaffected, today's Synth Riders update is now live on all other active platforms - Quest, Steam, PS VR2, and Pico.

Synth Riders new user interfaceSpeaking to UploadVR at Gamescom 2024, Kluge Interactive CEO Arturo Perez told us more.

Perez also clarified that this doesn't mean Synth Riders will stop expanding to new headsets when they become available.

Synth Riders is available now on the Meta Quest platform, Apple Vision Pro with an Apple Arcade subscription, Steam, Pico, and PS VR2.

Arcade Paradise VR will receive two new cabinets in a free update next month, and it's heading for Pico 4 next week.

Developed by Nosebleed Interactive, Arcade Paradise VR initially launched with 39 arcade games, and the latest update will add two more fully interactive cabinets to the light management sim.

This rounds out most major VR headsets and while Arcade Paradise VR was initially Quest exclusive in April, a multiplatform release for PC VR and PlayStation VR2 followed back in August.

It's the latest post-launch update we've seen for Arcade Paradise VR, following the first major update in June.

Arcade Paradise VR is out now on the Meta Quest platform, Steam and PS VR2.

Meta announced at Connect in September it was working with Microsoft to bring Windows 11 PCs the ability to automatically pair with Quest wirelessly.

Microsoft says it’s launching the feature in public preview at some point in December, which they hope will appeal to users looking to increase productivity.

“Windows in mixed reality brings the full capabilities of Windows 11 to mixed reality headsets, starting with Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

And while Quest has largely filled the role as VR’s premier standalone game console, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks greater Windows integration is a step in the right direction for Quest.

Quest is the full package.”We’ll be keeping an eye out for releas…

Augmented Empire is the latter.

The turn-based charm of Augmented Empire falls flat fairly quickly, becoming routine battles that feel rather tedious towards the end.

It's a case where substance matters little, as the cyberpunk vibes carry the weight of making each section of the world feel fun to view.

Augmented Empire - Screenshots taken on Meta Quest 3Fortunately, the simplistic nature of the gameplay means that it's a very comfortable experience to play.

If you’re attached to your arcade-style or action-heavy games, there are plenty of them already out there, and Augmented Empire is certainly not delivering that.

Spatial Ops delivers an inventive mixed reality FPS on Quest and Pico, and we went hands-on.

Spatial Ops might look like another mixed reality shooter with an undescriptive cyberpunk dystopia, yet two-dimensional screenshots can be deceiving.

0:00 / 1:29 1×Spatial Ops by Resolution Games (Demeo, Racket Club) turns your play space into a time-jumping action adventure.

0:00 / 2:56 1× Spatial Ops - full gameplay clip on Quest 3What makes Spatial Ops worth playing is the multiplayer “Arena” mode, which can be played in-person with friends or online with a four digital code in solo mode or four on four.

Spatial Ops is available now on the Meta Quest platform, and a 'Campaign Edition' is also out…

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is out now, and we've verified that it has VR support at launch.

For those who can access it, Microsoft promises Flight Simulator 2024 is "the most sophisticated, immersive and awe-inspiring flight simulator of all time".

Assuming Microsoft's claims are true, Flight Simulator 2024 represents the most accurate and realistic simulation of planet Earth to date.

We'll also be investigating the quality of VR support of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, as well as how well it performs in VR, which is significantly harder to render than a 2D flatscreen view.

Have you been able to get Flight Simulator 2024 working today, in VR?

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger, a new action-adventure across a cursed island, arrives next year on Steam and PlayStation VR2.

Developed by Split Light Studio (Afterlife VR) and published by VRKiwi (Stilt), Pirates VR: Jolly Roger promises a campaign filled with danger "looming at every turn."

As for combat, Pirates VR: Jolly Roger arms you with a magic lantern and "classic pirate weapons" like a flintlock pistol.

This remote island is filled with threats ranging from wild animals, undead skeletons, cursed pirates, and other fierce creatures.

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger arrives on Steam on January 14, 2025, and the PS VR2 version will follow in Q2 2025.

Bullet Time Agent is set to launch soon, inviting players into a unique eight-hour adventure inside VRChat, and we got early access.

0:00 / 0:25 1× Captured using VRChat for PCVRSet inside VRChat's diverse ecosystem, Bullet Time Agent puts players into the role of a thief turned hero.

Using VRChat, Lakuza bypassed traditional coding barriers and focused their effort on design and player experience.

0:00 / 0:05 1× Captured using VRChat for PCVRSeeing this feature in use for the first time in a VRChat game was refreshing, and although it looked a bit complicated at first, this method seemed to work well.

0:00 / 0:53 1× Captured using VRChat for PCVRBullet Time Agent is available through both …

Action Hero wants to make you a movie star next month on Quest.

Developed by Fast Travel Games (Mannequin, Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice), Action Hero lets you become the protagonist of five movies from different genres like adventure, heists, and more.

We enjoyed Action Hero during our Gamescom 2024 preview.

Action Hero doesn't deviate drastically from how Superhot VR handles these sequences, so I wouldn't call this revolutionary, but putting that premise into a campy action film is rather refreshing.

Action Hero arrives on the Meta Quest platform for $20 on December 12.

VR veteran studio Fast Travel Games today announced that its Superhot-inspired VR shooter Action Hero is set to arrive on Quest next month.

Action Hero sets the stage by integrating the same time-stopping movement mechanic seen in Superhot and Superhot VR; time only moves when you do, letting you tactically plan out flourishing gun kata worthy of John Wick himself.

Coming December 12th to Quest 2 headsets and above, Action Hero instead puts players into the role of the protagonist of five different ‘movies’ which span multiple genres.

Players progress through scenes by defeating enemies, and dodging obstacles in cinematic slow-motion, with time speeding up when players move faster.

Fast Tra…

Augmented World Expo (AWE) isn’t just one of the longest-running conferences focused on immersive tech, it’s also become the most important annual XR conference on our calendar.

More than any other XR conference that I’ve attended, AWE USA feels like the event that has absorbed the spirit of those early conferences.

It has steadily evolved into what I consider the must-go event for the XR industry.

That’s why I’m proud to announce that Road to VR is joining AWE USA 2025 as the event’s Premiere Media Partner.

If we could only attend a single conference in 2025, AWE USA would be our choice.

Zix is a VR co-op roguelite that requires directly changing elements of the world to progress, and that's due out next year on Steam and Quest 3.

Developed by Hidden IO, Zix sees you playing as an Acolyte that's "tasked with spreading chaos across the universe in service of Zix."

Alongside solo play, cross-platform multiplayer is supported for up to 3 players and that extends to Steam players not using VR who'd rather spectate.

"Asymmetric PC support allows friends outside of VR to join the game on their computers as active spectators.

ZIX arrives next year on the Meta Quest 3 family and Steam.

Evidence suggests Valve's next VR controller could include a D-pad and bumpers to act as a gamepad together too.

In October 2022, Valve posted a job listing for a computer vision engineer to help “prototype, ship, and support” a VR headset for "millions of customers world-wide", with inside-out tracking, camera passthrough, environment understanding, eye tracking, and hand tracking.

And in December 2022 Valve product designer Greg Coomer told a Korean gaming news magazine the company has been "working on a new VR headset lately", and that there are "several projects going on in-house".

As for Deckard's controllers, seemingly codenamed Roy, in 2022 Valve actually patented a controller with a…