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NICKMERCS argues XDefiant is off to a “great start” but explains why it could fizzle out Twitch: NICKMERCS / UbisoftNICKMERCS is loving Ubisoft’s fledgling Call of Duty rival XDefiant in the early runnings, but warned in his latest Twitch stream that the hype could die off quickly. A fortnight removed from his attempted “cancellation,” as he himself put it, NICKMERCS is back in the public eye, regularly streaming on Twitch once again. Despite the surrounding controversy and the ramifications that saw Activision remove his custom skin in Call of Duty, the popular streamer has only continued to grow across social media in the aftermath. Now shifting his sights onto what many are eyeing as real competition to CoD’s dominant position on the FPS throne, Nick was among the first to jump into XDefiant’s latest testing period ahead of its full release later this year. After a hectic six-and-a-half-hour grind, he was definitely left impressed by Ubisoft’s new title, but NICKMERCS warned that the hype could die out rather quickly if devs don’t follow certain steps post-launch. Giving his initial take after the day one grind, the veteran FPS player praised XDefiant’s “great maps” and “great gameplay,” claiming it’s off to a “great start” overall. “Big congrats to XDefiant and the whole team over there. It’s really hard to put out a product that plays good and feels good off [the] rip, and I think it really does play good and feel good,” NICKMERCS said. However, this great start may only get Ubisoft so far in the highly competitive FPS market, he then explained. “That right there, that product, it will get old fast. “The truth is, they’ve gotta start making some big announcements. Hopefully they have a content [roadmap] they’re gonna push out over the next couple of months. They need that, they need to keep the momentum.” One such way of keeping the ball rolling after launch is through honing in on the competitive community, NICKMERCS argued. Through the likes of a “ranked mode” followed by full-fledged “competitive seasons” and even bigger community “tournaments,” that’s how XDefiant will maintain interest in the weeks and months ahead, he claimed. Beyond that, he circled back to the one genre he frequents more than anything, Battle Royales. “Dream scenario, then I’d roll out a battle royale. That’s what I would do, if everything was as easy as I said.” So while XDefiant is off to a “great start” in his eyes, NICKMERCS clearly has his concerns over its long-term potential. We’ll just have to wait and see what Ubisoft has in store for its future content pipeline as we draw closer to its full launch.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl adds voice acting, includes original actors The newest Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl patch adds voice acting for playable characters, with the likes of Tom Kenny reprising his iconic role as SpongeBob SquarePants. Produced by Ludosity and Fair Play Labs, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl launched late in 2021, offering up a Smash Bros.-like experience starring fan-favorite Nickelodeon characters. The crossover fighting game allows players to assume the role of everyone from SpongeBob and Powdered Toast Man to Reptar and Helga Pataki of Hey Arnold fame. Notably, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s forthcoming PS Plus release means even more players will soon get their hands on the platform fighter. The title’s most recent patch may draw in lapsed users, as well. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl gets voice acting Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl developers deployed a major patch across all platforms on June 6 that introduced voice-over lines to the experience. Though a few new actors were hired to record dialogue, a number of actors reprised their iconic roles. For instance, Tom Kenny returned as the voice of SpongeBob, with Bill Fagerbakke assuming the part of Patrick Star once again. Richard Horvitz also joined to lend his vocal talents to Zim. And longtime Michelangelo actor Townsend Coleman reprised his role as the beloved TMNT hero. The full voice cast appears in the list below: Jim Cummings: Shredder/CatDog (Cat) – Tom Kenny: SpongeBob/CatDog (Dog) – Bill Fagerbakke: Patrick – Carolyn Lawrence: Sandy – Alex Cazares: Oblina – Jim Meskimen: Nigel Thornberry – Richard Horvitz: Zim – Vivian Vencer: Toph – Dustin Sardella: Aang – Janet Varney: Korra – Fred Tatsciore: Reptar – Bentley Griffin: Lincoln Loud – Jessica DiCicco: Lucy Loud – Francesca Marie Smith: Helga – Townsend Coleman: Michelangelo – Cam Clarke: Leonardo – Abby Trott: April O’Neil – Frank Welker: Garfield – Billy West: Ren & Stimpy – David Kaye: Powdered Toast Man – David Kaufman: Danny Phantom – Janice Kawaye: Jenny – The added voice-over performances include much-requested quips and grunts for the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl fighters. This newly released update additionally boasts a whole host of balance changes to Stages like the Rooftop Rumble and Tremorton Joyride locales. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl players who download the latest update can also expect balance adjustments for the likes of Danny Phantom, Sandy Cheeks, and Shredder. Players have longed for a fully voiced cast of characters since launch. Though such an update arrived several months after Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s initial release, this much-coveted change will undoubtedly excite many newcomers and existing users alike.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl tier list – top characters picked by Smash pros NickelodeonPro Super Smash Bros. players have concluded who the best and worst Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl characters are so far. Here’s the tier list. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a major hit with the fighting game community. The game takes huge inspiration from the Smash Bros. franchise, leading many top players from the community to give the game a shot. Some of the best players and content creators for the game have shared their tier lists as they’ve already begun weeding out the good and bad characters. Smash pros’ Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl tier lists Adam “Armada” Lindgren, one of the best Smash Melee players of all time, shared his tier list for Nickelodeon. Notable top-tier “S” ranked characters are Aang, Leonardo, Michael-Angelo, and Oblina. Armada ranks Aangis the best character in the game, saying: “I feel like a lot of the stuff Oblina does, Aang does a little bit more consistent. His nair (neutral-aerial), while being one frame slower, is active for six frames longer with a bigger hitbox so you can more reliably send people where you want.” He concluded his thoughts on Aang being the best character by pointing out he gets “more range, with the same punishes”, giving the air-bender the edge over Oblina. Time starts 12:20 for mobile users Smash commentator Zak “Coney” Zeeks had a different take on who the best character in the game is, placing Leonardo in the top slot of the tier list named “Only Took 2 Days to Break The Game.” “I thought this character would be the best, I just thought it would take more time… I think Leonardo is the best character in the game, and I don’t think it’s close,” he said about him being overpowered, Time starts 25:04 for mobile users A continuing theme is that Patrick is one of, if not the, worst characters in the game. “Patrick has, like, one good move,” Coney said after placing him as the lowest-ranked character in all of All-Star Brawl, Smash Ultimate commentator Max Ketchum differed from Armada’s view and put Oblina in his top “Broken” tier for All-Star Brawl, saying: “Oblina is the best character in the game by a noticeable margin.” Late night tier list Oblina is the best character in the game by a noticeable margin imo, I feel like I’m never seeing her in tourneys so it’s hard for people to see it rn. Please don’t nerf her though LMFAOOOO Gonna do a big vid on my thoughts on the game when I get home pic.twitter.com/8hdpVQXOaK — EMG Max Ketchum @ Pinnacle (@MaxKetchum_) October 10, 2021 Max also has Patrick in the bottom slot of his tier-list. Hopefully the pink starfish gets buffed in the near future.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl: Release date, trailer, all characters & stages NickelodeonWith a huge roster of characters and stages from SpongeBob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and many more iconic cartoons, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl could be the surprise fighting game hit of the year. It’s fair to say that Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl took gamers by surprise when it was announced back in July. Aside from the fact that no one could have predicted a game like this would release in 2021, it also looks like it has the potential to be a lot of fun. With a release planned for multiple platforms and a lineup of playable characters from plenty of well-known cartoons, everyone will be able to get involved when Nickelodeon’s nostalgia-inducing fighting party game arrives later this year. While we patiently wait for it to drop, here’s everything you need to know about Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, from the release date to all the confirmed characters and stages so far. Contents Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl release date The official release window for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is currently just ‘Fall 2021’, but the Nintendo eShop listing for the game states that it will be released on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. We’ll update this page when a release date is formally announced. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl platforms All-Star Brawl will be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC which means most gamers will be able to jump into the action. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been confirmed whether the game will have crossplay or not yet. All characters in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl All-Star Brawl will include a range of playable characters from the past three generations of Nickelodeon cartoons. You can see the full Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl roster below: As expected, well-known franchises like Spongebob Squarepants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have more representation in the game, with the likes of Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, and April O’Neil appearing. Nickelodeon have done a good job at including some old-school favorites too, though, with some of the more unexpected fighters including Helga Pataki, Zim, and CatDog – we can’t wait to see how they play. While not officially confirmed yet, a recent leak revealed that Toph from Avatar: The Last Airbender will also be joining the All-Star Brawl lineup. All stages in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl All-Star Brawl will also feature loads of stages that revisit iconic locations from various Nickelodeon shows. The full list of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl stages is below: Like the roster of playable characters, most of these stages come from popular cartoons SpongeBob Squarepants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, such as the Jellyfish Fields or the New York Rooftops. It was recently confirmed in an interview with GameInformer that there are currently two mystery DLC characters planned for release shortly after All-Star Brawl launches. There’s no word on DLC stages yet. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl trailer The official Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl announcement trailer took gamers by surprise when it was shared on July 13. As well as showing off some chaotic gameplay, it also teased the lineup of playable characters. You can watch the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl announcement trailer below. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl gameplay & features In terms of gameplay, All-Star Brawl has some very clear similarities to Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. series, with the ultimate goal being to increase your opponent’s damage percentage and eventually knock them off the screen. There are some differences, though. Players will be able to reflect projectiles multiple times, with the strength and speed increasing each time, and there’s a rock-paper-scissors system for high, mid, and low attacks, among other things. Unsurprisingly, there will be both solo and multiplayer modes. It’s also been reported that Nickelodeon All-Stars Brawl will have wavedashing and a better netcode than Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is good news for online matches. While many Nickelodeon fans will be disappointed to hear (or not hear, in this case) that the game won’t feature voice acting, it was recently teased that it could be added down the line.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl roster: Full character list Ludosity and Fair Play LabsNickelodeon All-Star Brawl pits some of television’s classic cartoon characters against one another in a Smash Bros-style battle for the crown – but what does the full fighter roster look like? Here’s a full list of every playable hero (and villain) in the game so far. Ever wanted to see what Spongebob Squarepants vs Danny Phantom would look like? Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl does just that. Designed in the style of Nintendo’s classic Smash Bros, players can take some of television’s most iconic cartoon characters out for a spin and challenge other familiar faces in a series of quirky (yet by no means non-competitive) showdowns. Nickelodeon’s artistic universe is rather sprawling, though, so just which characters have made it onto the All-Star Brawl roster? Here’s a rundown of every playable misfit in the fun-filled fighting game. Contents Nickeloden All-Star Brawl roster: All characters Below is a full list of all of the fighters you can currently play as in All-Star Brawl, as well as the various TV shows and movies that they come from: Upcoming Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl DLC fighters Following the announcement of the Universe Pack, Rocko and Hugh Neutron are set to be the next fighters added to All-Star Brawl . Other characters have been datamined, but there’s no confirmation that they will make it into the game; so take this list with a pinch of salt and a big gasp of hopium! So that’s all of the current playable characters in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, as well as potential future additions to the game’s ever-growing roster. Looking for all of the latest news on this colorful cartoon fighter? Be sure to check out our dedicated Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl page.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl may add highly-requested feature after launch LudocityNickelodeon All-Star Brawl could add a huge feature after launch, according to a new interview with developer Lucocity’s CEO. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl looks like the dream platform fighting game for nineties kids, with Spongebob and Patrick squaring off against the likes of Aang and Reptar in Smash Bros-style combat, but there’s one thing fans have been curious about – why is everyone so quiet? Despite such a recognizable cast of characters, you won’t hear any of them speak. Sure, you’ll get to see them slap each other silly, but there are no voice lines for the characters – but that could change, according to a Game Informer interview with Ludocity CEO Joel Nyström. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl could add character voices post-launch In the interview, Nyström explains that voices aren’t included due to the team’s focus on gameplay – at least for now. “Our focus was on creating the best possible gameplay experience for core brawling fans and Nickelodeon fans around the globe. It is not as straightforward to do as one might think, and as we continue to build the Nick All-Star Brawl franchise, we will be reviewing all options, which may include adding VO down the road.” That’s not a guarantee, then, but it’s an exciting prospect for fans of the characters involved. That’s not the only post-launch content confirmed, though. As revealed in the same interview, there will be 20 characters in the roster at launch, and two confirmed as additions after the game is out. Nyström says that “additional DLC characters will be revealed after that,” so expect the brawler to keep going. For more on Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, be sure to check out everything we know about the game.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is giving out free skins starting with Spongebob NickelodeonSmash Bros-style platform fighter Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has announced the game will be receiving free alternate costumes, starting with an exciting Spongebob Squarepants skin. On October 5, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl was released as the company’s competitor to Nintendo’s star-studded fighting game, Super Smash Bros. The game even took inspiration from Smash Melee’s combat, delivering gameplay mechanics hardcore fans always dreamed of. Now, the company is doing something Smash Bros still hasn’t done: DLC alternate skins, for free. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl free skins announced Spongebob will be the first character to receive a free skin — one where he will rock the “#1 Soda Drinking Hat.” No release date has been announced yet, but we do know that the skin will be dropping “soon” according to the reveal. Alternate costumes are coming very soon to #NickBrawl for FREE! To start things off, here’s a better look at SpongeBob SquarePants! Stayed tuned for more! https://t.co/qODMMmvj2K pic.twitter.com/imbyHiLsXM — Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (@NickBrawlGame) November 20, 2021 The hat was originally worn by Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen, whose skeleton it was taken off during the fan-favorite episode “One Krabs Trash.” in Season 3. Since the episode airew, it has become one of the more popular Spongebob memes from the show — which is saying something. Nickelodeon has set the bar high with this first skin for All-Star Brawl, and considering they’ve also announced other post-launch content like characters and potential voice-acting, there will be tons of reason to keep returning to the game.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl leaks reveal third Avatar character joining roster NickelodeonA new leak shows Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, the Smash Bros-inspired fighting game, is adding a third Avatar character in Toph, the blind earth bender. Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most revered cartoons in Nickelodeon history. On September 2, it was revealed that both Avatar’s Aang and Korra would be additions to the All-Star Brawl roster. A new leak has surfaced online, revealing that a third Avatar character will be joining the roster, and it’s the fan-favorite earth bender Toph. More All-Star Brawl leaks All-Star Brawl has had its fair share of leaks leading up to its October 5 release date. Now, there’s a new round-up of leaks before the game announces its final few fighters. The leaks came from the game’s official Discord server, which was promptly deleted after the pictures surfaced. The leaks show Toph, the earth bender from the Avatar series, will be joining the roster of fighters. There are still two other fighters that are blurred out in the leaks, and some believe one of them could be the grumpy orange cat Garfield, which Nickelodeon owns the rights to. For now, these leaks are pure speculation, but with the release date fast approaching we could be due for news on the final roster spots any day now.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl full roster leaked: How does it compare to Smash? NickelodeonThe new Smash Bros-inspired title Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has fighting game fans excited to see their favorite Nick characters duke it out, old and new and now the whole roster has been leaked. Here is everything we know about the new Nickelodeon fighter. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has been widely anticipated by the fighting game community since it’s announcement trailer which dropped in July 2021. With an incredible cast of characters from Nickelodeon’s catalog to work with, and a reported dedication to making online play seamless for players who want to take the game seriously, All-Star Brawl has high expectations to live up to. With the games release not too far away, we’ve received a slow trickle of information about the final roster, and how it sizes up to Smash. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Roster Leak The roster total for the game currently sits at 20 playable characters. A leak of the game’s box art confirmed Aang and Korra from The Last Airbender, as well as Ren and Stimpy from The Ren & Stimpy Show. Here’s the current list of all twenty fighters: SpongeBob SquarePants (SpongeBob SquarePants) – Patrick Star (SpongeBob SquarePants) – Sandy Cheeks (SpongeBob SquarePants) – Leonardo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) – Michelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) – April O’Neil (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) – Oblina (Aaahh!!! Real Monsters) – Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender) – Korra (The Legend of Korra) – CatDog (CatDog) – Danny Phantom (Danny Phantom) – Helga Pataki (Hey Arnold!) – Zim (Invader Zim) – Lincoln Loud (The Loud House) – Lucy Loud (The Loud House) – Reptar (Rugrats) – Nigel Thornberry (The Wild Thornberrys) – Ren (The Ren & Stimpy Show) – Stimpy (The Ren & Stimpy Show) – Powdered Toast Man (The Ren & Stimpy Show) – Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl release date All-Star Brawl’s release date is set for October 5, 2021 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl roster size, how it compares to Smash As it stands, All-Star Brawl’s roster size of 20 pales in comparison to Super Smash Bros Ultimate’s current 81 characters. Of course, with fighting games, it’s not about roster size but roster quality so hopefully each character feels unique enough to provide replayability. Also, there is always the chance the game will receive characters post-launch, increasing the overall size of the roster. Although Brawl’s roster is one-fourth the size, it has one thing Smash will never have: Spongebob.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl drops to ZERO viewers after devs roasted Smash Ultimate NickelodeonNickelodeon All-Star Brawl has hit its lowest possible point on Twitch, despite promises to take its competitive scene far more seriously than rival Smash Ultimate. Platform fighter Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl was released in early October with plans to become a viable competitive alternative to Nintendo’s brawler Super Smash Bros. With a similar percentage-based knockback system and Melee-like mechanics, the Nickelodeon game was well-received at first. The devs also made it a point that, unlike Nintendo, they’d openly communicate with fans. However, now that time has passed and the honeymoon phase gamers had with it is over, the hype seems to be all dried up, leaving the devs with egg on their face. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl hits zero Twitch viewers As of December 29, there have been points where there are literally zero people streaming the game on Twitch, resulting, obviously, in no viewers. In October, the game was hitting nearly 120,000 viewers, but by early November, the game’s viewership had dipped to the single digits. Amusingly, this unfortunate milestone comes after the developers roasted Nintendo before the game was released. “We have the perspective of both the developer and the gamer, because we played a lot of Smash games in the past, and we know how it feels to not be listened to by the developer,” Markus Villalobos said in an interview with Melee pro Juan ‘Hungrybox’ Debiedma. While it’s unlikely that that game can bounce back, it will be interesting to see what the fate of another upcoming Smash-like title, Warner Bros’ ‘MultiVersus,’ will be when it releases, and if it can potentially fair better than Nickelodeon’s fighter.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2’s roguelike campaign wants players to save the universe Nickelodeon, GameMill EntertainmentNickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 developers have finally confirmed what players can expect from the all-new story campaign – a roguelike adventure. Upon announcing the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl sequel, developers teased an all-new campaign mode. Early details about the title confirmed well over a dozen playable characters, as the roster’s packed with the likes of SpongeBob, Squidward, Jimmy Neutron, and many more. Developers Ludosity and Fair Play Labs didn’t have much to say about the story mode at the time. However, new information is surfacing as All-Star Brawl 2’s release draws near. In fact, the latest trailer offers a first look at what the all-new campaign mode will have on offer at release. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2’s campaign mode is a roguelike Publisher GameMill Entertainment has unleashed a brand-new trailer for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, which showcases a glimpse at the story mode. Framed as a roguelike, the campaign will task players with facing off against Danny Phantom villain Vlad Plasmius, who’s been sowing chaos across the Nickelodeon universe. Those who take on the challenge will need to master their skills with the help of unique, unlockable powerups. The story mode will let players encounter unexpected allies and unlock new playable brawlers. Based on the trailer, All-Star Brawl 2’s roguelike campaign will cover a variety of stages, such as the wilderness-based settings featured in The Wild Thornberrys. In addition to finally unveiling the story mode, GameMill Entertainment also confirmed its DLC plans for All-Star Brawl 2. A handful of new brawlers will join the roster on an unspecified date in 2024, including Avatar’s Zuko and Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 launches digitally on Tuesday, November 7, with a physical release scheduled for Friday, December 1.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl devs respond to massive character leaks NickelodeonNickelodeon All-Star Brawl is set to compete against the most fierce fighting games around, but data miners may already let players in on a few characters coming to battle it out early. The fighting game genre has seen many competitive franchises duke it out to be named top dog. Tekken came to an end years ago but giants like Super Smash Bros are still going strong in the scene. With thrilling and outlandish characters arriving in the game, the longevity of its gameplay has kept players returning in droves. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has a ridiculously fun roster of characters already, but data-mined leaks may just have been confirmed some vibrant additions. Devs seemingly confirm roster leaks While most of the launch roster has been confirmed already, it seems the developers have got plenty more in store as the game gains traction. Keen-eyed fans of Nickelodeon will have noticed iconic characters like Tommy Pickles (Rugrats) or Mr. Krabs (Spongebob Squarepants) are missing from the game at the time of writing. Fret not because the discovery of their voice lines has seemingly been confirmed by the developers themselves. “Said there was gonna be dataminers, was told this wasn’t gonna be an issue, and yet here we are,” lead dev Thaddeus Crews said on Discord. “And do not give those give those voice lines much thought. They’re just covering bases and not be-all-end-all confirmations of what can and can’t happen.” While leaks can be a tricky situation for any developer, it seems they have taken the news lightly, as their custom Spongebob emoticons would indicate. It is unknown when these characters will arrive in-game, but the wait will surely be worth it. Fans have already suggested some of their personal picks for the future. Ned Bigby would certainly know how to survive the fight. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is out now and we’ve got everything you need to know to get started.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 insider hints at details about 7 new fighters Nickelodeon, GameMill EntertainmentAn industry insider has shared new details about seven fighters who are allegedly coming to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. Following months of leaks and rumors, a sequel to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 will launch later this year. The new title will feature cartoon combatants from the original game and introduce a few new faces, including Squidward (regular and Handsome), Jimmy Neutron, and TMNT’s Raphael. Interestingly, these names confirmed that previous rumors were indeed correct. Now another leak hints at what could be some pretty interesting additions to the cast of playable characters. Details about 7 new Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 fighters leaked PapaGenos, the YouTuber who correctly outed details about Jimmy Neutron and Squidward, has teased what they claim to be the rest of All-Star Brawl 2’s roster. Apparently, the information stems from the same source who informed the YouTuber about the first game’s Rocko DLC. Unwilling to spoil the pre-release fun, however, PapaGenos says he isn’t going to expose the specifics. But the content creator did claim the previously leaked El Tigre will indeed feature in the sequel. One of the remaining six combatants includes a SpongeBob character. Two more come from a brand already represented in the All-Star Brawl universe, with PapaGenos saying one is especially “WTF tier.” Yet another fighter will also be derived from a series that’s already represented. The sixth character comes from an as-yet-unrepresented IP (not El Tigre). And the last unnamed combatant is someone the YouTuber hasn’t teased. Regardless of what its roster looks like, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 comes to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms on an unspecified date later this year.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 DLC: All post-launch characters confirmed Nickelodeon, Gamemill EntertainmentNickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 arrives in November 2023 and developers have already started sharing post-launch DLC plans. Here’s everything we know, so far. Publisher Gamemill Entertainment will unleash its Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl this fall. The digital version is slated to launch across Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms in November; meanwhile, physical releases should arrive in December. Developers Ludosity and Fair Play Labs have built up anticipation by sharing the roster of playable fighters, which includes everyone from Avatar’s Aang and Korra to SpongeBob Squidward of SpongeBob SquarePants fame. The fun won’t end when the sequel drops, though. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 players can also expect post-launch support in the form of new playable characters. And a few of them already sit in the spotlight. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 confirmed DLC characters In a post on the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Twitter/X account, developers announced the game’s “first DLC characters,” each of whom will arrive sometime in 2024. Thus far, four different fighters are scheduled to fill out the sequel’s post-launch content plans. They include the following: Mr. Krabs (SpongeBob SquarePants) – Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender) – Uncle Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender) – Rocksteady (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) – The original All-Star Brawl similarly added a few characters after its release, namely Rocko from Rocko’s Modern Life, Jimmy Neutron, and Jenny, the titular character of My Life as a Teenage Robot. It’s presently unclear if Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2’s DLC will eventually expand beyond the four characters listed above. However, the Twitter post’s wording suggests the post-release support won’t stop there. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 launches digitally on Tuesday, November 7; it will become available at retail on Friday, December 1.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 seemingly confirmed via El Tigre leak NickelodeonHints about El Tigre’s return to the spotlight seemingly confirm that Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is in development. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl hits store shelves for PC and consoles in late 2021, inviting players to pit their favorite cartoon characters against one another in a crossover brawler. A roster of 20 playable characters launched with the title, featuring the likes of Danny Phantom, SpongeBob, Reptar, and Garfield. DLC releases helped round at the lineup, but the post-launch support didn’t last for very long. Fortunately, a recent leak suggests the fighter will eventually receive a second lease on life. The details surfaced courtesy of box art leak for the supposed Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl sequel. Now, further proof of the project’s existence has surfaced online. El Tigre leak may confirm Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 On July 4, a Twitter user shared (via ResetEra) a Reddit post featuring a screenshot of Nickelodeon character El Tigre fighting Garfield. The shot certainly looks like it’s from the All-Star Brawl school of design. What’s more, El Tigre show creator Jorge R. Guiterrez responded to the tweet as follows: “Guess who’s back?” In a follow-up post, Guiterrez clarified that he doesn’t work for Nickelodeon and, thus, has “nothing to do with this video game.” Fans in the thread think it’s the creator saving face because the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl sequel has yet to be officially unveiled. Despite his second tweet, Guiterrez did respond with “100%” several hours later when a fan asked if El Tigre’s voice actor, Alanna Ubach, will reprise their role for the character in-game. Should Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 actually see the light of day, El Tigre won’t be the only new addition. The aforementioned box art leak hinted at Jimmy Neutron, TMNT’s Raphael, Squidward, and Vlad Plasmius joining the cast of playable characters. Squidward and Vlad appeared in datamine leaks, but never entered the fray in the original game.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 possibly leaked in box art image GameMill EntertainmentLeaked box art imagery seems to confirm that Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is indeed in the works. In conjunction with GameMill Entertainment, developers Ludosity and Fair Play Labs released Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl on PC and consoles in late 2021. The roster featured 20 iconic characters at launch, including SpongeBob, Reptar, Danny Phantom, and even Helga Pataki of Hey Arnold! fame. Unfortunately, support for the title didn’t last for very long, with the developers only releasing one DLC pack. The add-on notably featured Hugh Neutron (Jimmy’s dad), Rocko, and Jenny from My Life as a Teenage Robot. But long-running rumors suggest the Nickelodeon-themed crossover fighter will eventually get a new lease on life. It seems those rumors will soon be proven correct, too. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 may have just leaked YouTuber PapaGenos previously shared premature details about the Rocko DLC that later came to fruition. The content creator said such information came courtesy of a trusted source. That same source has reportedly confirmed that a second Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl game is in the works. Further supporting the leak is an image showcasing the sequel’s supposed box art. PapaGenos claims his source previously said Jimmy Neutron and Danny Phantom’s Vlad Plasmius would appear as playable characters in the new entry. Interestingly, the artwork featured in the video below (at the 3:18 mark) shows a glimpse of both Jimmy and Vlad: A closer look at the leaked cover art suggests TMNT’s Raphael will also make his All-Star Brawl debut. And, as PapaGenos points out, zooming in to the area below Jimmy reveals the top of someone’s head – that someone appears to be none other than Squidward Tentacles. SpongeBob’s grumpy neighbor was previously featured in datamined details for the original All-Star Brawl. It appears he’ll finally get to face off against Patrick and SpongeBob in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, should this new leak prove trustworthy. At the time of writing, GameMill and its partners have yet to so much as tease a sequel for the crossover fighting game.

Niantic trolls Pokemon Go players wanting Kecleon in The Bug Out event Pokemon Go players feel like they got trolled after Niantic teased a “certain unknown Pokemon” for the Bug Out event – and it wasn’t Kecleon. With the Summer of Go nearing its end, Niantic are giving players a few more opportunities for hard-to-come-by ‘mons while paving the way for completely new encounters, like Mega Scizor Raids and Vikavolt. A bug-centric celebration is about to go off in Pokemon Go, and it’s reminded some players that we still haven’t gotten Kecleon after years of people wanting him in the game. Admittedly, while Kecleon isn’t a bug-type, Niantic’s latest public post had some people fooled for a minute that it was finally coming in PoGo – but that’s not the case. Kecleon in Pokemon Go? On August 8, Niantic had a bit of fun when reminding trainers of the Bug Out prizes and which creatures they would soon be able to encounter across the globe. “Pansage and a certain unknown Pokemon will be appearing globally in the wild and in raids during Ultra Unlock: Bug Out!” they said. That bit about the “unknown Pokemon” immediately threw trainers for a loop who thought it was meant to usher in the Color Changing Pokemon’s long-awaited entry to the AR title. Unfortunately, a closer look at the post immediately shows what the devs were talking about in the first place with a brand new ‘Unown’ Pokemon variation ‘T’ coming to PoGo. Niantic has said before that they want to release Kecleon at some point in the future, but are holding out for a proper introduction to the world of augmented reality. “Kecleon has unique properties in the main series games, abilities that no other Pokémon shares so we want to make sure we do right by its original design when incorporating it into augmented reality,” Pokémon Go’s Director of Global Product Marketing Michael Steranka told TRG. So it still might be a while until we get Kecleon in Pokemon Go, but at least the dev team has the elusive ‘mon on their radar.

Niantic opens up about possibility of Pikmin & Pokemon Go crossover NianticNiantic, opened up about a possibility of a Pikmin and Pokemon Go crossover and the answer might not be well-liked. With a unique place in the franchise, Niantic’s augment-reality catcher, Pokemon Go, has a special place in many fans’ hearts. The same can be said about the Pikmin. With its initial release on October 26, 2001, the strategy and puzzle video game series that started on the GameCube has had plenty of fans hooked ever since. This was all accentuated when Niantic released a mobile version of it. But what if these two games crossed over with each other? Niantic opens up about possibility of Pikmin Pokemon Go crossover Nintendo games collaborating is nothing out of the ordinary. With the likes of the Super Smash Bros. series, Mario Kart 8 bringing on characters from both Animal Crossing, Zelda, and others, and many more, fans always appreciate a good crossover. So why not a Pikmin and Pokemon Go one? In an interview with Gamespot, Live Games Director at Niantic, Michael Steranka, was asked about a possible “cross-pollination” between the two games in the future to which he responded, “As of right now, that’s not something we’re currently exploring.” This was prompted due to the fact that Pokemon Go’s upcoming Community Day Classic sarees a day with Pikmin Bloom’s Community Day. Steranka later elaborated that “Fortunately Pikmin Bloom plays very nicely with Pokemon Go on Community Days,” adding that they (Niantic) “don’t want a player to have to decide which game they’re playing,” Although a Pikmin and Pokemon Go crossover doesn’t seem to be in the works, one thing’s for certain, fans of both of the franchises could appreciate one.

Niantic responds to Pokemon Go boycott after #HearUsNiantic trends NianticNiantic has issued a response to the Pokemon Go community’s concerns over gameplay changes after thousands of fans got #HearUsNiantic trending on Twitter. After weeks of voicing their concerns over changes to Exploration Bonuses, the rift between the Pokemon Go community and developers Niantic reached boiling point on August 5, when players took part in a boycott known as ‘Pokemon NO Day‘. The issue many players have is that features introduced in response to the global health crisis in 2020 are now being reverted. As well as increasing safety, the community has argued that the features improved quality of life and made the game more accessible for disabled players. Niantic explained their decision by stating that they wanted players to get back to “exploration in the real world” like when the game first launched, but the changes have been met by almost universal negativity, from casual players to well-known influencers. Now, after weeks of silence, Niantic have issued an official response to the boycotts. In a blog post titled ‘A response to our Pokemon Go community’, the company said they were “humbled” by the feedback from players and promised to take it into consideration. “We have heard your feedback about one change in particular – that of the PokéStop and Gym interaction distance,” they wrote. “To address the concerns you have raised, we are taking the following actions. “We are assembling an internal cross-functional team to develop proposals designed to preserve our mission of inspiring people to explore the world together, while also addressing specific concerns that have been raised regarding interaction distance.” Niantic promised to “share the findings” of this task force by the next seasonal update, which takes place on September 1, 2021. They also confirmed that they will be reaching out to community leaders to “join us in this dialogue” over the coming days. While Niantic haven’t confirmed whether they will go back on their decision to end the Exploration Bonuses, many in the Pokemon Go community are cautiously optimistic to finally have a response from the company. I know this is not exactly the end result we wanted but we requested a response by EOD Monday and got it same day… Baby steps in the marathon of making #pokemongo great is our mission. Proud of everyone who participated in getting hear constructively. You rock. — The Trainer Club (@thetrainerclubb) August 6, 2021 “I know this is not exactly the end result we wanted but we requested a response by EOD Monday and got it the same day,” wrote the popular Trainer Club on Twitter. “Baby steps in the marathon of making Pokemon Go great is our mission.” Elsewhere, Joe Merrick, the founder of Serebii, wrote: “Let’s hope that this actually provides results and isn’t just a means to placate us for a month.” In case you didn’t see, Niantic put a response out to the GO Community’s message. It’s acknowledged but no change yet, just promises of a “”taskforce””. Let’s hope that this actually provides results and isn’t just a means to placate us for a monthhttps://t.co/fxqGohkEaq — Joe Merrick (@JoeMerrick) August 6, 2021 Trainers will simply have to wait to find out whether or not Niantic will implement the changes they’ve been asking for. Until then, keep up to date with the latest news on our Pokemon Go home page.

Niantic announces Peridot release date and pre-registration NianticNiantic has announced the official release date for the new creature-catching game, Peridot. The mobile app is similar to Pokemon Go, encouraging outdoor and community engagement. Niantic, best known for their mobile game Pokemon Go, has been working on a new project since the spring of 2022. Peridot offers a similar experience to Pokemon Go, allowing players to catch adorable, brightly-colored creatures when out exploring their local parks and urban areas. However, unlike Pokemon Go’s focus on catching every newly debuted species, Peridot players will be able to breed their creatures to obtain special species. Currently, the mechanics of the new game have been kept largely secret, but it appears more information could be on the horizon. After months without updates, an official release date has been announced for Peridot, as well as the ability to pre-register for the mobile app game. Niantic’s game Peridot will release this spring According to a Twitter update on the official Peridot account, the game will release on May 9, 2023, for Android and iOS. The announcement also came with a new trailer on the Peridot YouTube channel. Those interested in giving Niantic’s new project a try can pre-register starting today. With the struggles Niantic has faced over changes in Pokemon Go, including alterations to gameplay, microtransactions prices, and event expectations, some fans may be hesitant to get involved in another free-to-play game by the developer. Despite this, Peridot looks like a great fit for those who enjoy the concepts of Pokemon Go but would like a different take on the creatures that can be gathered up. Hopefully, more information about mechanics, events, gameplay, and other features will become available as the launch date gets closer. In the meantime, those interested in giving the new title a go will want to pre-register to jump in as soon as possible after release.

Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds: Release date, trailer, platforms & more Level-5 / NetmarbleThe “Other World” comes to mobile with Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds. Here’s everything we know about this next chapter of the fantasy RPG series. Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds is a free-to-play MMORPG in a new first for the popular JRPG franchise. The Netmarble developed game will be Ni No Kuni’s first foray into online multiplayer, earlier games told a linear story through a single-player adventure. It will still make use of the Ghibli-esque art style found throughout the Ni No Kuni-verse. Here’s everything we know. Contents Does Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds have a release date? Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds is scheduled to release on May 25, 2022 on PC and mobile, including iOS and Android The game was released in Japan in 2021, but western fans have had to wait nearly a year for the international release. Platforms So far, Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds is only due for release on mobile and PC. A console release has not been confirmed, but dependent on success, it could be ported to more platforms in the future. With many of the prior games in the series living the majority of their lives on Nintendo, Playstation and Xbox products, there’s no reason to suggest that Cross Worlds will never be playable on console. Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds trailer Check out the trailer below: What do we know about gameplay features? Ni No Kuni Crossed Worlds offers a wide range of gameplay options. Offering elements of Idle Games and interactive novels you have the option to advance through the narrative questline only interacting with dialogue. With the aim of living on as more than most mobile MMO’s Cross Worlds offers a wide spectrum of gameplay options as you progress through the five distinct character classes. Playing as a Destroyer, Engineer, Rogue, Swordsman, or Witch, each with their own strengths, weakness and customization options, you will power through the standard RPG game loop of exploring the world, battling monsters and learning lore through cutscenes. Read More: Genshin Impact Version 2.7 – The game will feature two different gameplay modes. The first is Kingdom Mode, a cooperative multiplayer experience where players can explore the world with friends and other players from around the world. The second will be called Team Arena, which is a competitive PVP multiplayer mode that will allow six players compete against one another after being split into two teams. The game is also likely to be supported with additional content periodically after its worldwide release. So that’s everything we know so far about the Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds. For more on the biggest upcoming releases, check out our pages on some of the most-anticipated games that have been announced: The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | Overwatch 2 | Assassin’s Creed Infinity | God of War: Ragnarok | Wolverine | Spider-Man 2 | Forspoken | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman

Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds tier list: Best familiars and classes in 2022 NetmarbleIn case you’re looking for a Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds tier list to choose the best familiars and classes, we have you covered with our own curated lists. Initially released in June 2021 in East Asia, Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds eventually got its global release on May 25, 2022. The game features a story where the protagonist finds themselves waking up in an alternate reality. As the player, you have to select one out of the five classes available in the game as well as make friends with various familiars that you come across on your journey. Because of this, having a tier list is extremely important for choosing the best units. For this reason, we have prepared this list of characters that you should be looking to use as you progress through the RPG. Before jumping into the list below, make sure to check out our top picks for the best mobile games in 2022 for the hottest game to play right now. If you’re on the lookout for more tier lists, make sure to check our character rankings for Mobile Legends: Adventure, AFK Arena, Clash Royale, and Genshin Impact. Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds classes There are five different classes in Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds for you to choose from as you begin your journey through the RPG. These classes are: Engineer – The Adorable Sharpshooter – Destroyer – The Giant Warrior – Swordsman – The Heroic Fencer – Witch – The Beautiful Magician – Rogue – The Playful Archer – As you can understand from the description of each class, all of them feature their own unique abilities and mechanics that can be useful in specific scenarios of the game. While there can be arguments about which class is stronger than the other, at the end of the day, it all comes down to your own personal playstyle. Having said that, in case you’re still looking for an edge, Swordsman and Destroyer are to be the strongest classes. Meanwhile, Engineer and Witch are comparatively weaker in the RPG. Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds familiars tier list Familiars in Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds are nothing more than mere companions who accompany your character in the RPG and are a very important part of the game. Given that these NPC familiars will engage in combat and partake in your adventures by your side, it is important for you to know which characters are good company and which can turn into liabilities. With that being said, here’s the tier list for all familiars in Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds: So, there you have it – that’s everything you need to about the Ni No Kuni Cross Worlds familiars tier list for June 2022. For more game tips and tricks, make sure to go through our various guides. RAID Shadow Legends tier list | Mobile Legends: Adventure Hero tier list | Clash Royale tier list | Arknights tier list | AFK Arena tier list | Illusion Connect tier list | Murder Mystery 2 Values list | Honkai Impact characters | Geometry Dash Vault codes | Geometry Dash Levels Guide | Blox Fruits codes | Cookie Run Kingdom Characters guide

NHL 24 developers talk gameplay changes, new engine, future of GM Connected Electronic ArtsAfter a less-than-stellar release in NHL 23, EA Sports is set to shake things up with NHL 24. Dexerto spoke with two of the EA Sports NHL developers on what the community can expect from this year’s game. Year 2 of EA Sports NHL on the Frostbite engine did not go well. NHL 23 received generally unfavorable reviews, amidst strategy glitches and very few additions to the title. After a rough launch to NHL 23, EA Sports will look to move in the right direction with changes to Hockey Ultimate Team and the gameplay — and we received exclusive insight on what the community can expect. We spoke with EA NHL Senior Creative Director Mike Englehart and NHL Senior Producer Chris Haluke to talk about the new features in gameplay, HUT, and the future of modes like World of CHEL and the old GM Connected. Gameplay gets major overhaul with Exhaust Engine The major change to the gameplay experience in NHL will come by way of the Exhaust Engine. Per the NHL team, this addition will revamp how players will attack and bring about a new kind of meta. Simply put, the Exhaust Engine rewards for teams for extended offensive shifts in the zone. Attacking teams will receive subtle boosts for sustained attacks, while defending teams will have to navigate fatigue. Community members will be able to see the energy levels of all players on the screen via a stamina bar. NHL Senior Creative Director Mike Englehart believes that these changes will bring a much-needed reset to the franchise. “We’ve tried to spend some time this year connecting with the community and also trying to look at opportunities in the game. Like, where can we refresh this thing? Where can we bring back some life and bring a new experience? The product hadn’t changed gameplay-wise, I don’t think substantially in a while,” Englehart told Dexerto. Offensive teams can build up a Sustained Pressure meter — one that’s visible on the ice — through puck possession, shots, and hits in the offensive zone. Those that can build up enough pressure on offense can receive what’s known as an “Adrenaline Effect,” which boosts passing speed and accuracy for up to 30 seconds. Defending teams, meanwhile, will get the Pinned Effect. This effect negatively impacts skating, but can be wiped away with a puck clear that lasts for five seconds. Another layer to the Exhaust Engine to goaltender fatigue. Goalies will get tired during lengthy shifts and prolonged work, but will, per Englehart, “have their moments in the spotlight” with over 50 new desperation saves animations. With these additions, the NHL team promises that shot danger will be increased in many different situations and that gameplay will be more balanced. “I feel pretty confident that we have a balanced gameplay experience that more so is going to bring you back because the outcomes that you see during the game are going to create some compulsion to come back and see something different the next game,” Engelhart said. Crossplay gets an expansion for NHL 24 Last year, the EA NHL team introduced crossplay to the franchise, but slow-walked some functionality to it. For NHL 24, individuals in World of CHEL will be able to invite friends to games and add players to clubs from other platforms. On the expansion, Englehart stated that because the NHL team only had so many months of production, it didn’t make sense to add all the components of crossplay into the title last year. “We would have had to put all our resources on one thing and so it didn’t make sense to chase it. Last year when we launched, we said, okay, we’ll start with cross-platform matchmaking…and then the promise last year was we finish off the cycle this year, which we’ve done.” However, one thing to note about crossplay is that a HUT cross-economy system will not be in NHL 24. Englehart told Dexerto that it’s something that the team continues to look into. “It’s definitely something we’re looking at. With the cross-play initiative in general the product is to get everything humming together and leaderboards, economies. So it’s 100% on our radar.” A look at HUT Moments and CHEL additions Another new feature added to NHL 24 is HUT Moments, which will task individuals to re-create classic moments from NHL history. While the franchise did have something similar to this in the PS3/Xbox 360 days with Live Moments, NHL Senior Producer Chris Haluke stated that this installment of Moments will be different. “It’s not like we’re just bringing something back that existed years ago. It’s like we wanted to reimagine it. I think that’s a really important factor with anything that we’re doing, quite frankly, as we look to the future. It’s not just re-make something. It’s like we want to reimagine it for what [today] or the future actually want and need.” When asked about whether new Moments will be added, Englehart said, “Yeah. There’s definitely plans with the live team.” He added, “The idea is to have the system be something that we can react to and bring events that happen in recent times throughout the season into the game for people to play because I think it’s something people are looking for and I think it’s a great part of the future.” Another notable change comes to CHEL. Bags with random customization options are gone, as players can now acquire currency through played games and add specific vanity items to the collection. NHL 24 World of CHEL will also feature free and premium Battle Passes, which will yield additional rewards. On the decision to allow players to unlock items that they want, Englehart harkened back to an instance in which he heard about a Ducks fan that just wanted a Ducks hat, but could never get one in a bag. “You’re opening bag after bag after bag. I think where we are in the market is people just want rewards with certainty. You don’t go to a clothing store and buy a mystery bag and go home and go, ‘Wow, great, I didn’t want any of this stuff.’ So if you’re going to spend the time, let’s let people pick what they want.” Most items acquired in NHL 24 will now transfer over to subsequent titles. The future of GM Connected and online Career It’s been almost a decade since online franchise — otherwise known as GM Connected at the time — was in a current-gen NHL game. When asked, Englehart stated that while neither online GM or career will be in the game, the team does continue to look into re-adding online GM to the franchise. “Chris [Haluke] and I are chasing everything from a community wish list standpoint with really close level aggression. We really are spending a lot of time this year connecting with what the community wants…we know there’s big ticket items on there, and I just tell you we’re talking about that stuff. That’s all I can say at this point. But it’s again, [it’s] on our radar.” NHL 24 will be released on October 6 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

NHL 23 review – A glorified, expensive patch EA SPORTSEA SPORTS NHL 23 is just NHL 22 with a couple of new additions that don’t make it worth your money if you own last year’s entry. In fact, it’s almost insulting that the game is full-priced. Big budget sequels roll around regularly in gaming, aiming to build on foundational learnings from what came before and be bigger, better, and more bombastic. Throughout history, sports games have been a bit of an exception to this rule being yearly releases, with less than a year to overhaul and fix things for the next game. With NHL 23, though, enough is enough. The NHL series may not be EA’s most popular, but it does have some of the best gameplay going for it and has for several years now. Sadly, resting on its laurels has left that same gameplay feeling stale. The few upgrades to the core moment-to-moment action that the series has received in NHL 23 simply aren’t robust or do enough to get me excited. NHL 23: Key Details Developer: EA Vancouver – Price: $59.99/£49.99 – Release Date: October 14, 2022 – Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, PC – NHL 23 trailer Minimal enhancements and chipped ice Upon loading up NHL 23 for the first time, you’ll be greeted with a menu listing everything that’s “new” to this year’s installment and experienced players will immediately feel underwhelmed. The big addition to on-ice gameplay this year is in the form of “last chance” moves, which allow players to make wildly desperate plays just like they do in real life. Additionally, NHL 23 features some new animations including highlight reel saves that should feel a lot bigger than how the game’s antiquated broadcast showcases them. I remember playing one game where the opposing team’s goalie made a glove save that legitimately made me say “wow.” The thing is, it was a highlight reel save that didn’t get a highlight. No replay. No chance to relive the epic moment from another angle. Nothing. NHL 23 is basically the same broadcast package as NHL 22 and NHL 21. Miraculously, somehow, someway, I feel like the presentation of the broadcast has gotten seriously worse over the years and its repetitiveness just amplifies these concerns. The same commentary, basically the same gameplay, everything. It’s like playing on ice that hasn’t had a Zamboni on it in years. A new Stanley Cup celebration and female players is just icing on a stale cake that’s been left in the sun. Not such an X-Factor After the last chance puck movement screen, EA SPORTS hypes up the addition of two new X-Factors – special player attributes that give them special skills such as unique shots. In my review of NHL 22 last year, I mentioned how NHL 2004 had implemented something similar to X-Factors many years ago such as having a hammer next to a player’s name if they are a big hitter. While X-Factors are certainly an enhanced version of NHL 2004’s variant, I didn’t see them as that big of a deal when they were reintroduced in NHL 22 and I feel even more underwhelmed in NHL 23. This time around, fans are given a whopping extra two X-Factors! Whoo! This means we now gain access to co-cover star Trevor Zegras’ ‘Skilled Up’ which lets the player perform lacrosse-style goals and Sarah Nurse’s ‘Relentless’ which increases one’s ability to shoot and pass while off-balance. These are incredibly minor additions and the fact they’re celebrated as second on the “what’s new” screen is very telling. Limited customization in Franchise NHL 23 also features a “historic” level of customization in franchise mode, letting players change the number of teams in the NHL, playoff format, and more. But that customization is limited. While NBA 2K has let players change a season’s length to any number of games for ages now, NHL is only just doing this and with minimal offerings. For instance, while I could select a variety of overtime formats, I couldn’t select five minutes of 3-on-3 exclusively. It had to be followed by a shootout. As someone who isn’t a fan of the shootout, why couldn’t I remove it? I also couldn’t replace teams in the league. I tried to make a league with just 12 teams, but on PS5, for whatever reason, with the exception of my user-controlled team, the rest were locked in place. Another time when I wanted a league with 40 teams, it pulled an assortment of European clubs into the NHL and I couldn’t replace them either. I’m not sure if this was a bug or not, but it really put a damper on the new franchise mode’s custom options. Aside from this, at least I could select what playoff format I wanted for every single round. A most-welcome addition that really had no reason to ever take this long to be implemented. NHL 23 misses the playoffs At the end of the day, NHL 23 left me frustrated. The one good thing I have to say about this year’s version is the crowd noise. It’s the best it’s ever been, minus an occasional whistling sound that legitimately made me think there was a stoppage in play. Everything else is either minor or, like crossplay, feels long overdue given the current gaming landscape. At some point, EA is going to need to change how it approaches this series. I’d honestly value everything “new” in this game at a generous total of $10. Owners of NHL 22 should really only have to pay that much for this game. Alas, it’s full-price. The Verdict – 6/10 If you’re new to the EA SPORTS NHL series, then you’ll have fun with this, there is no denying that. There is a lot of joy to be had if you haven’t touched the series in years, but veteran players will feel significantly shortchanged by this year’s title. Reviewed on PS5

NHL 23 player ratings: Top 20 players EA SPORTSNHL 23 is almost here, and with it, completely updated rosters with new player ratings for every skater and goalie in the game. Here are the top 20 players in NHL 23. NHL 23 is EA SPORTS’ next installment in their long-running hockey simulation franchise. This year’s version of the game sports some brand new features including cross-platform play, the introduction of female players in Hockey Ultimate Team, and upgraded presentation. However, the number one thing CHEL fans look forward to each year is the updated rosters and player ratings. Below we will go over the top 20 players in NHL 23. NHL 23: Top 20 player ratings Here are the top twenty players in NHL 23: Those are the top 20 players in NHL 23 at launch. As the NHL season plays out, ratings will change due to player performance, meaning players will be able to play their way in and out of this ranking.

NHL 23: Release date, cover stars, features, more EA SPORTSThe NHL season is fast approaching, and with it comes the release of NHL 23, EA SPORTS’ annual ice-hockey franchise. Here’s everything we know about the game so far including release date, features, cover star, and more. NHL is a sports-gaming franchise that’s been dragging through the mud over the last few years. We scored 2022’s iteration of the game a 6/10, citing the need for massive changes to turn the series around. With NHL 23, EA is looking to exactly do that, planning major changes in need of a pick-me-up. Contents NHL 23: Release date NHL 23 has a release date set for October 14, 2022. This release date falls in line with previous NHL titles, which are released around the same time the actual NHL season typically kicks off. NHL 23: Cover stars The Anaheim Ducks’ forward Trevor Zegras and Team Canada’s Sarah Nurse will don the cover of NHL 23 in the game’s first duo male and female athlete cover. Zegras is an American-born center and Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2021, and Nurse is a forward for the Canadian Olympic team where she was a gold medalist in 2020 and 2021. The cover of the game has a different style than in years past, with a focus on California’s beauty and palm trees, and the emphatic decision to put Zegras in shorts. NHL 23: Features For the first time ever, NHL is adding women hockey players to its mega-popular Hockey Ultimate Team mode. NHL 23 will have cross-play for the first time ever, however, there’s a catch. PlayStation 4 players will be locked into playing with Xbox One players, and PlayStation 5 players can only play with Xbox Series players. It isn’t exactly the fully realize the cross-play dream, however, it is a step in the right direction. The upcoming hockey sim will also be revamping its Franchise mode, in line with what Madden 23 delivered this year. Not much information has been revealed as to what exactly will change, however. EA SPORTS has revealed the schedule for what news will drop leading up to the game’s official launch. Stay tuned here for more info as it comes along.

NHL 23 player ratings: Top 10 Goalies EA SPORTSNHL 23 player ratings have an updated list of the best goalies in the NHL. Here, we’ll rank the 10 best netminders in the league. NHL 23 is bringing a massive update to player ratings as each installment of the iconic hockey franchise typically does. We’ve already documented NHL 23’s overall player rankings as well as the best defensemen and centers. Now, we’re onto the best goalies and are ranking the best 10 in the NHL. NHL 23 player ratings: Top 10 Goalies Goalies are the anchor of every quality hockey team, and without a decent one, you’ll be floundering every single time your opponent gets a half-decent shot on goal. Here are the top 10 best goalies in NHL 23: There are your best goalies at NHL 23’s launch. Of course, like every other NHL game before it, NHL 23’s player ratings will change throughout the hockey season as players play their way into, and out of, the top 10 list. Stay tuned to our NHL 23 hub as we gear up for the upcoming hockey season with updates on the latest Chel.

NHL 23 player ratings: Top 10 Defensemen EA SPORTSNHL 23 player ratings include a brand new batch of skaters in the upper echelon of players, so here are the best 10 defensemen in the game. NHL 23 player ratings are getting a major update in the latest version of the hockey sim. Like every year, EA SPORTS offers hockey fans the only hockey sim on the market with upgrades to both gameplay as well as new game mode features as well as a roster update. With the game almost here, let’s go over the 10 best defensemen in NHL 23. NHL 23: Top 10 Defensemen Defensemen are incredibly valuable in NHL 23, as solidifying the blue line will help you lock down opponents’ best and fastest players from making big plays. Here are the best 10 defensemen in NHL 23 including a mixture of familiar and new faces: Those ar the top 10 defenders in NHL 23. For the overall top rankings, check out our NHL 23 top 20 player ratings.

NHL 23 player ratings: Top 10 Centers EA SPORTSNHL 23 player ratings are updated in the latest version of the game, and here are the top 10 Centers in the hockey sim. NHL 23 brings a handful of core changes to gameplay, presentation, and major game modes like Franchise and online leagues. On top of that is the massive roster update that comes with each NHL game which gives players all-new ratings and statistics that more accurately resemble their real-life play that previous season. We’ve been documenting these updated ratings coming in this year’s edition of the game. Here, we will go into the top 10 Centers in NHL 23. NHL 23 Player ratings: Top 10 Centers Centers are arguable the most important forwards on the ice as they control the action by winning faceoffs and dominating the middle of the ice. Here are the top centers heading into NHL 23: Player ratings are subject to change throughout the upcoming NHL season, as players will likely fall out of, and work their way into, this top 10. Until the season kicks off stay tuned to our NHL 23 hub for updated information on the release of the game.

NHL 21 review: A series skating on thin ice EA SPORTSEA’s flagship ice hockey game is back once again with NHL 21 and while there are a handful of overhauls to Be A Pro Mode, the wait for groundbreaking updates looks to be rolling on for another year. If you’ve played any NHL game in the past five years, you’ve probably accustomed to the controls, presentation, and general style of the game. NHL 21 isn’t much different, offering up more of the same from what you’ve come to expect, with very little in the way of franchise-altering changes. However, for new players, it serves up one of the best experiences to be had in a sports game. NHL 21 Review Copy: NHL 21 (PS4) – Price: $59.88 – on Amazon – Developer: EA SPORTS – Release date: October 16 – Platforms: Xbox One, PS4 – Gameplay Despite very few noticeable changes from previous entries in this generation, NHL 21 does manage to improve upon what already works. There are more dekes at the player’s disposal, better AI, and improved goalie mechanics this time around, which do make the game feel better. They just do little to push the game fully forward. To be frank, it doesn’t really deliver a true evolution for the series, nor does it offer anything to be considered revolutionary. It’s not necessarily expected that yearly sports titles reinvent the wheel every 12 months, but to go back in time, look at NHL 2005 from 16 years ago. NHL 2005 brought in “Open Ice Control” which let players in possession of the puck take control of another teammate to set up for breakaway passes. Even though it may have been overpowered, it was a clear sign that EA wanted to change up the formula. Nothing as drastic exists in NHL 21. It just feels like a carbon copy of the previous title with some slight improvements that only the most hardcore of players will notice. Perhaps this is because the developers feel comfortable with what it has going for it. While it works, it’s arguably gotten stale. Skating, passing, hitting, and shooting feels tiresome and remains a tad too arcadey. Hockey is perhaps the most arcadey of all sports (what with its fighting and brutality), so it’s no surprise that it’s translated well to video game form for all these years. But, in a world where 2K gets its NBA series to feel like a genuine simulation, NHL still finds itself playing a bit offside when it comes to being a legitimate recreation of the sport with its HUT Rush and outdoor arenas. Going into next-gen, it would be wise to go back to the drawing board and implement significant changes to core gameplay mechanics. They likely will at some point, but we still don’t have a coach’s challenge for some reason. It’s far too easy to enter through the neutral zone. These issues have plagued the series for too long. Be A Pro While the gameplay brings nothing really new, the Be A Pro mode has received the most attention and is by far the standout of the year – similar to that of UFC, which focused heavily on the adventure and customization elements. EA have morphed Be A Pro into more of a journey. Talking to the media, expectations from teammates and coaches – there is quite a lot to unpack. Even though the mode doesn’t have a set story like we’ve seen in Madden and FIFA in the past, it instead tailors the experience to a pro’s whole career beginning with a rookie season. Leveling up, gaining skill points, and selecting specific dialogues tree make the mode feel like an RPG at times. Saying the right things to certain teammates may trigger events where a set of tasks need to be accomplished such as getting three assists in a game. You can choose to simulate a season leading up to these larger events, which lets players decide how much of an 82-game season they want to play without missing out on any key career moments. I often found myself simulating one or two periods of big games not part of these larger event matches before taking the reins to speed up what could have potentially been a slow, tiresome mode. Sadly, there is a lot of repetition in Be A Pro that significantly breaks the immersion. There is also a serious lack of consequences for failing a task. Again, this mode feels like something that could have been released a few years ago. It’s a nice, welcomed inclusion. But for some people it might not warrant the purchase of a new game if they bought NHL 20. Once more, the revamped Be A Pro gives something new for EA to build upon and perfect, but it alone isn’t enough to recommend NHL 21 to anyone familiar with the last few installments. NHL 21 review | Verdict: 6.5/10 Really, your enjoyment of NHL 21 will ultimately come down to whether or not you played NHL 20, 19, or 18 (possibly even farther back). Be A Pro would work as a glorified $15 DLC to last year’s game, but not for the full price of admission. If you’re new to these games or haven’t played in a few years, then you will probably have a lot of fun, because it is still fun. But it’s also extremely stale. Serious changes need to be made to gameplay going forward. Until then, the series is skating on very thin ice. Reviewed on PlayStation 4

NFT FPS game coming from Halo & CoD devs according to insider PixabayWith all the popularity around NFTs and the internet going crazy over them, it appears that a new video game is looking to get into the action in the form of a AAA FPS title designed around the craze. As more and more influencers get involved in the crypto movement and NFTs become more mainstream, it was only a matter of time before video games entered the fray. According to generally reliable insider and leaker Tom Henderson, who has had multiple correct video game scoops in the past, an NFT-based game is scheduled to release in 2023. Remember to take all these rumors with a grain of salt as anything can change, but this game could be one to be on the lookout for leading into the new year. – Items that you successfully extract can be sold in the games marketplace for the games own cryptocurrency (that you can then trade for other crypto/money if you wanted). – The game also has a map creator, where people can create their own unique EFT-like maps.— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) November 8, 2021 Free-to-play NFT first-person shooter leaked Tom Henderson states that the game will be similar to Escape from Tarkov despite being a “competitive” FPS. Basically, this means players will join a map, loot weapons, items, and gear and then get out with all their new stuff. The unique part is that items you get can be sold in the game’s marketplace for the game’s own cryptocurrency that you can then trade for real-world money or other forms of crypto. Additionally, the game will feature a map editor and designing maps is highly rewarding because players will get more currency when their map is played. Although the game will be free-to-play, there will be subscription options too. With players having the ability to subscribe to the game for a monthly free of $10-$20, which will give players staking rewards, NFT drops, the ability to organize tournaments, and more. — Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) November 8, 2021 Call of Duty & Halo devs working on NFT FPS Henderson also explained how some “top FPS influencers” are being advised on the title. While he didn’t name any names, the developers should make potential fans very excited. Though the studio behind the game wasn’t confirmed, Henderson noted that former Halo, CoD and The Division developers are said to be working on it. The supposed plan for the game is for it to be free-to-play with some subscription options for $10 and $20 a month which will give players access to new rewards, drops, tournaments and other goodies. So essentially, the game is Escape From Tarkov with competitive elements, a map creator, and the ability to make money from extracting items successfully. The rarer and better the item = the more crypto you can sell and money you can make. — Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) November 8, 2021 In a concluding tweet, Henderson wrote, “essentially, the game is Escape From Tarkov with competitive elements, a map creator, and the ability to make money from extracting items successfully. The rarer and better the item = the more crypto you can sell and money you can make.” With the game expected to be announced in the coming months, fans should keep their eyes open for a big reveal. Until then, all we can do is imagine and hope that another big FPS enters the fray.

NFT and blockchain gaming has raised over $2 billion in 2022, report says Unsplash: Andrey MetelevA new financial report shows that despite the crypto and NFT market crash companies are not deterred from investing in the technology in the gaming space and have spent billions in investments. Cryptocurrency and NFTs became household names 2021 as the marketplace for both exploded in value with the rise of blockchain technology. While tons of companies scrambled to figure out how to incorporate blockchain technology and cash in, including video game publishers, in May 2022, the entire market for crypto and NFTs completely collapsed. Despite the market has not picked up since the crash, investments into the gaming space for NFT and blockchain technology-based games continue to soar. Report shows billions invested in NFT gaming The new report comes from DrakeStar, a global technology investment bank, and revealed just how much NFT and blockchain companies have raised in the first half of 2022. “More than $2.2 billion was raised by private blockchain & NFT gaming companies with over half of total amount raised by early-stage companies.” Of the staggering amount, here the following companies made the largest investments: Animoca Brands, Shima Capital, and FTX. The report also noted that the $2.2 billion amount represented half of all financing deals in the gaming space. Clearly, the massive crash of the NFT and crypto market hasn’t deterred big companies from putting enormous investments into the technology within the gaming space. How their investments will shake out will interesting to monitor.

NFT console developers Polium deny they copied GameCube assets Polium OneNFT console developers Polium have faced backlash from the community with people accusing them of copying the GameCube’s iconic logo. They deny the claims but will rebrand while also deflecting other criticisms of the Web3 service. Polium, a niche console developer, recently announced their brand new game console: The Polium One. The console is marketed to handle all sorts of Cryptoverse gaming, allowing users to handle NFTs more efficiently. But very soon after their official reveal, members of the community immediately attacked the company — claiming theft and piracy. The biggest, most widely vocalized claim is that the Polium Logo completely copied the Nintendo GameCube’s. The uncanny resemblance wasn’t lost on the internet and the developers soon addressed it. “We did not copy the Nintendo GameCube logo. There are multiple companies that are using a similar logo. But we will illustrate a new logo that is original,” they said. But on top of the logo plagiarism — people claim stolen art work was used on their website as well. The artwork was swiftly removed without a statement from the developers. The developers have also addressed concerns of its reliance on Web3 technology, a divisive topic in the online space. Those behind Polium One believe they can “execute on the roadmap” and deliver as promised. “The console will have games and exclusive games. We are currently in talks with different Web3 Game Developers and will make some announcements soon. We know that a console can’t be successful without games,” they added. “We have experience in hardware and software. The console will be built and we will execute on the roadmap. This space bashes builders who are building for Web3 to help it expand. We are also building the console for ourselves and will not stop.” 1️⃣ We did not copy the Nintendo’s GameCube logo. There are multiple companies that are using a similar logo. But we will illustrate a new logo that is original. — Polium (@Polium) July 4, 2022 The Polium One’s main goal is to solve the problem of playing games hosted on multiple chains, integrating it into one single console. They showcase a preemptive game library on their official website. Their biggest selling point prioritizes its strong specs — boasting 4k Ultra HD, 120 FPS cap, a fingertip scanner, and ray tracing. Read More: How to buy Logan Paul’s 99 Originals NFT – Despite the seemingly impressive hardware, many remain skeptical towards the Polium One. Only once they officially launch in 2024, or if they do, will we be able to tell if the Polium One lives up to its promises.

NFL star Kyler Murray’s new contract prepares for Modern Warfare 2 ‘dropoff’ EA SPORTSArizona Cardinals Quarterback Kyler Murray signed a new $220 million extension that includes a clause that attempts to curtail his Call of Duty addiction ahead of Modern Warfare 2’s release. Kyler Murray is one of the most dynamic players in the NFL, both as a deadly passer and lightning-quick runner. While he’s becoming a star in the league, he’s also becoming a big name in gaming and the Call of Duty Twitch scene, and signed with FaZe Clan back in April 2021. Now, after he’s signed his gargantuan extension to stay with the Cardinals, users on social media noticed a clause in his contract that might have to do with his dedication to Call of Duty. Kyler Murray’s new contract may have Call of Duty clause tied in After inking the deal on July 25, reporters noticed a clause in the contract that requires Kyler to dedicate four hours of “independent study” per week where Murray cannot be engaged in other activities including “watching television, playing video games, or browsing the internet.” Noting video games in the activities bared could be significant, and social media sleuths did further digging to see if annual Call of Duty releases impacted his performance in the past. It turns out that this could be the case, and why the Cardinals included the clause in the first place. The Washington Post reported a study that found, “In games played before the annual Call of Duty release date over his career, Murray has averaged 22.5 fantasy points per game. In games played after the release date, Murray has averaged 17.4 points per game, a decline of 22.7%.” Rosecitypeach made a visual graph to show CoD releases potentially having a negative impact on his performance. It may seem completely ridiculous, but each year CoD was released, around the exact time the quarterback’s performance did decrease fairly significantly. With Modern Warfare 2 Remastered slated for an October 28 release, it looks like the Cardinals did their due diligence to make sure Kyler won’t get distracted by his performance on Rust or Favela so he can go out and help win some NFL games.

NFL player offers to help EA fix Madden 22 problems EA SportsGreen Bay Packers backup quarterback Kurt Benkert offered to help out the Madden 22 dev team in fixing the problems currently hankering the game. On August 7, NFL QB Kurt Benkert fought against the stigma of being an athlete who is also involved in the world of gaming and esports. He offered a defense of gaming being a waste of time, and shared his story of how gaming is a positive part of his life. Now, Kurt is offering his knowledge on football and gaming to the Madden dev team to fix the game he loves. Kurt offers EA help We gave Madden 22 a review score of 6/10, saying it improved in some areas with this year’s edition, but still is held back by some of the same old problems from years past. It’s no secret a lot of people have issues with how the same things keep popping up in Madden year after year. One of them is apparently Benkert, who shared his opinion of the game as well as an offer to help EA with the development process. He said, “please bring me on board to help you fix zones. You should not be able to throw a slant in the dragon concept vs cover 2. It’s not rocket science.” .@EAMaddenNFL plz bring me on board to help you fix zones. You should not be able to throw a slant in the dragon concept vs cover 2. It’s not rocket science. — Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) September 15, 2021 We have covered some of the strange plays that are possible in Madden 22, like running a full 200 yards with one of the oldest quarterbacks in the game, for a touchdown. These types of plays, as well as the systematic problems that Kurt points out, have led many long-time Madden players to frustration with the franchises newest release. Coming from an actual NFL player, his knowledge of both real football as well as gaming could be valuable to EA Sports. Let’s see if the company takes him up on his offer.

NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert hits back at “stigma” in gaming Twitter / packersKurt Benkert — Twitch partner, member of Ghost Gaming, and NFL quarterback for the Green Bay Packers — hit back at the stigma surrounding gaming, and even credited GameBattles with helping to sharpen his competitive drive as an athlete. Gaming has unquestionably come a long, long way from its earliest days. What was once considered by many to be a hobby reserved for “geeks” or “nerds” is now something that nearly ever child, teenager, and young adult partakes in on a regular basis. A wider cultural appeal has been helped in large part by athletes. Whether its MLB pitcher Trevor May streaming Apex Legends, or Bronny James appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated decked out in FaZe Clan apparel, the mainstream spotlight on gaming has never been brighter. NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert — also a Twitch partner and content creator for Ghost Gaming — is another pro athlete who puts gaming front-and-center in life. During a press conference with the Packers, Benkert extoled his love of gaming, and hit back at the stigma that often still surrounds it. How competive gaming started for me. S/O to @GameBattlesI’m glad the stigma on gaming has changed https://t.co/fgPvhaNwJY — Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) August 7, 2021 While fielding questions from media reps, Benkert was asked about his connections to esports — specifically, how he first got involved in the world of gaming. “I used to love video games as a kid,” he began, laughing to himself. Benkert explained that during high school, he discovered GameBattles (a site for organizing matches against other like-minded players) and fell in love with the competitive side of gaming: “That’s where it started for me, [as] another way to be competitive outside of football.” While attending college at the University of Virginia, Benkert’s love affair with gaming almost fizzled out. “I didn’t tell anybody about it because everyone looked at it [like] ‘If you played video games, you didn’t care about what else you were doing’,” he confessed. Fortunately, the quarterback believes that the stigma against gaming has largely changed “for the better,” and after a friend convinced him to start streaming on Twitch, the rest is history: “It’s changed my life.” Benkert’s ode to his gaming roots quickly caught steam on social media, with plenty of figures from the gaming community chiming in with their support. James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks, Call of Duty pro for the New York Subliners, responded to a clip of Benkert’s comments with his own seal of approval. Ryan ‘Fwiz’ Wyatt — head of YouTube’s gaming division — was another strong supporter of Benkert’s comments, and voiced his own appreciation for the QB. “Great to hear Kurt breaking the gaming stigma, which is far overdue! Glad he played GameBattles with us OGs!” Even other pro athletes tossed their hats in the ring with Green Bay’s newest quarterback. Fellow NFL player Will Compton responded “Let’s f**king go,” reaffirming that Benkert is far from alone when it comes to pro athletes with an appreciation for esports and gaming. Benkert is just one of an ever-growing lineup of pro athletes who’ve made a name for themselves in the space, and with credentials like the support of Ghost Gaming and his partnership with Twitch, he’s definitely backed up his verbal appreciation for gaming with action. The worlds of gaming and mainstream media continue to blur, and with massive partnerships like Faze Clan teaming up with McDonald’s and Ariana Grande holding a massive virtual concert in Fortnite, it certainly seems that stories like Benkert’s will continue to become more frequent and accepted.

Nexus Mods grinds to a halt due to excess traffic following Fallout TV series Gamers may need to wait a while before downloading mods for their favorite Fallout games after the launch of the TV series has brought waves of fans new and old back to the games. From the magical realm of Skyrim to the irradiated wastelands of Fallout, Bethesda games are famous for their massive open worlds. They’re also renowned for their intense modding community, which attempts to change their favorite games, whether that be better graphics or turning Paladin Danse into Buzz Lightyear. The popular game modding website “Nexus Mods” posted a warning that “Heavy Traffic” was affecting the website. In doing so, they pointed the finger at the popularity of the Fallout TV series slowing them down in the best possible way. Nexus Mods has chugged at a snail’s pace as Fallout fans rush to get their hands on game-enhancing mods to add to the PC version of the post-apocalyptic experience. Though Fallout 4 does offer extras via the Creation Club and in-game Mod menu for those who want to avoid external sites. Fans also stated that Fallout 76 is experiencing server problems. However, it’s up for debate whether this is because servers have been overloaded with player joining attempts or if it’s just general server issues. It’s still Fallout 76, after all. It seems that the Fallout TV series has brought unprecedented attention to the game, as the attention from the show has made Fallout 4 the biggest-selling game in Europe and some of the titles breaking their all-time high player count, including Fallout 76 giving some support to the server problems being population related. On the bright side, this lets Nexus Mods prepare themselves for Fallout Season 2, which will undoubtedly revive the public’s attention to the games once again when it releases and, of course, attract more fans to the modding side of Fallout.

When is the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest? Release date, rewards, more NintendoWondering when the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest will release? Well, look no further as our handy hub has you covered with all the latest details. The next Splatoon 3 Splatfest is on the horizon, giving players the chance to pick a theme and go head-to-head for an all-out team victory. Just like previous games, Splatoon 3 features plenty of post-launch content for Inklings to get involved with. Aside from new gear, the event will reward the winning team with ultimate bragging rights and some neat rewards. So, if you’re wondering when the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest will release or just wish to know which themes are available, then we have you covered. Contents Splatoon 3 Splatfest release date The next Splatoon 3 Splatfest will take place on September 9 and will end on September 11, 2023. There’s not too much longer to wait until the next Splatfest takes place, so make sure you have leveled up your gear and honed your skills in both regular and ranked modes. Splatoon 3 Splatfest themes The next Splatoon 3 Splatfest celebrates one year since the game launched and is themed around leaders, asking players the following question: Who would be the best leader? Shiver – Frye – Big Man – It’s important to note, that only one of the above answers can be chosen from, so either select the side you think will be the most popular or the flavor you enjoy the most. Once you’ve done that, any victories or losses you gain will count toward your team’s overall performance. Splatoon 3 Splatfest rewards Just like previous events, the latest Splatoon 3 Splatfest will reward participating players and the winning team with Super Sea Snails. This rare in-game currency can be used to add sub-ability slots into a piece of gear. So, those looking to maximize their potency in regular and ranked mode matches will definitely want to unlock as many Super Sea Snails as possible. There you have it, that’s everything we currently know about the upcoming Splatoon 3 Splatfest. Make sure you check out our Splatoon page for all the latest news and guides. Splatoon 3 QR codes | Splatoon 3 voice chat guide | Splatoon 3 all weapons | Splatoon 3 all stages | Splatoon 3 all modes

Next Multiversus patch will fix one of its most annoying issues Warner Bros.MultiVersus has been lauded for delivering a compelling platformer fighting game, but one of the devs has informed players that a fix is coming for one of its most notorious issues – the announcer. Warner Bros. MultiVersus has already gotten off to a red hot start with a huge player count lapping up the game’s fluid fighting mechanics, despite one or two OP fighters. The game is currently in its open beta and players are enjoying it early on. There’s even talk of Lord of the Rings coming to MultiVersus, as well as hit sci-fi show Rick & Morty. All of the good aspects of the game aside, it still has one or two niggles that are frustrating players, one of which is the in-game announcer during battles. MultiVersus announcer set to be patched in future update The game’s director, Tony Huynh, has been very forthcoming about MultiVersus and been engaging in discourse with players about the game — what it’s doing well and where it could be improved. A recent tweet saw the dev inform players that every character is free to play in local play and you have access to all their Perks. To which a user responded: “Tony, my brother, please God tell me you are aware of the announcer’s currently deafeningly loud volume?” Huynh addressed the question saying that a quality of life improvement was on the way to allow greater customization in that regard: “Yes, there’s an individual volume slider for the announcer in the next patch.” MultiVersus may be in its open beta phase, but it’s a testament to the game’s director that he’s embracing criticism and feedback to ensure the game is complete for the eventual full release. With big-time streamers such as xQc and Disguised Toast onboard, the game is already beginning to build a community big enough to leave fighting games like Nickledown All-Star Brawl in the dirt, and maybe challenge Super Smash Bros. for the title of best platform fighter.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl characters: Universe Pack, rumors & everything we know NickelodeonChaotic, cartoon combat is rife in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and the already notable roster could welcome new characters at any time. It’s already been bolstered since its debut and rumors suggest that even more are on the way to cause mayhem. Taking obvious inspiration from the renowned fighting game franchise Super Smash Bros., Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl features a lot of the same fast and furious gameplay that has gripped gamers for years. Taking beloved TV characters such as Spongebob Squarepants, Garfield, and Ren and Stimpy, All-Star Brawl manages to capture the magic of animated anarchy. The game launched with a base roster of 20 characters and more have been added since the game’s launch on October 5, 2021. The devs are still very much behind the project and there are hints and suggestions of more characters coming to the fighting title. Contents Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Universe Pack – When can we expect new characters to drop in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl? – Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Universe Pack All-Star Brawl is getting three new fighters with the release of the Universe Pack including Jenny from My Life as a Teenage Robot, Hugh Neutron from The Adventure of Jimmy Neutron, and Rocko from Rocko’s Modern Life. Jenny is available now, and Hugh and Rocko are set to release in the Summer and Fall of 2022. Jenny is the first character of the new Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Universe pack and is available now! #NickBrawl pic.twitter.com/Iio4AQQCrq — Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (@NickBrawlGame) May 13, 2022 Here is a list of potential candidates have been datamined for the game beyond the Universe Pack characters, with plenty of Spongebob fighters potentially on the way: Squidward – Spongebob Squarepants – Mr. Krabs – Spongebob Squarepants – Plankton – Spongebob Squarepants – Tommy Pickles – Rugrats – Rocko – Roko’s Modern Life – Zuko – Avatar: The Last Airbender – Vlad Plasmius – Danny Phantom – When can we expect new characters to drop in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl? So far Garfield, Shredder, and Jenny are the only DLC characters released for the game since launch. As stated previously, Rocko and Hugh are set for release sometime in the upcoming Summer and Fall, with no specific release date available just yet. Beyond the Universe Pack release schedule, Nickelodeon haven’t shown their hand past 2022.

What is the next mission in Evil Dead: The Game – Leaks & rumors Saber InteractiveIf you’re wondering what the next mission is in Evil Dead: The Game after completing the initial five, we’ve got you covered with everything to know about leaks and rumors regarding future mission releases. Saber Interactive’s Evil Dead: The Game puts players into the shoes of Ash Williams and other iconic characters in a mayhem-fuelled all-out battle to defeat those pesky Deadites. While there are plenty of multiplayer options to dig into, the solo campaign gives players a chance to earn additional rewards and characters from the franchise. Once you’ve beaten all of these missions, however, you’ll likely find yourself wondering what might be coming next – so read on to find out everything we know about upcoming missions in Evil Dead: The Game. How many missions are in Evil Dead: The Game? There is currently a total of five different missions to explore in Evil Dead: The Game, each of which pulls inspiration from story elements from across the series. While five might not seem like a lot, these missions can be notoriously difficult and require a whole lot of patience to get through them due to a lack of checkpoints. Read More: How to beat mission 3 in Evil Dead: The Game – While the fifth mission teases the arrival of the upcoming Army of Darkness content, new leaks have pointed to a focus on the Ash vs Evil Dead TV show for the sixth mission in the campaign. What is the next mission in Evil Dead: The Game? According to Redditor Indelxble, the sixth mission of Evil Dead: The Game will see players interact with Kelly Maxwell from Ash vs Evil Dead. While details of the mission itself are under wraps, it looks as if Ash will need to exorcise an evil spirit from Kelly’s soul from the shown artwork. The title of the chapter, ‘Adios, Eligos’, implies that players will have to battle Eligos, the Puppeteer boss-type enemy, which lines up with specific events in the show itself. While that’s all of the details we have for now, as more information is revealed about the next mission, we’ll be sure to update you accordingly right here. So there you have it – that’s everything you need to know about the next mission in Evil Dead: The Game. For more tips and tricks to help you banish The Dark Ones and those Deadites, check out our guides: All Survivor & Demon characters in Evil Dead: The Game | Why is Evil Dead: The Game not working on Xbox? | How to unlock Evil Dead: The Game characters | Is Evil Dead: The Game crossplay? | How to add and invite friends in Evil Dead: The Game | Evil Dead: The Game – How to revive & resurrect teammates

Next mainline Fire Emblem game leaks ahead of Warriors: Three Hopes release NintendoDetails surrounding the next mainline Fire Emblem game have seemingly leaked just before the release of the Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes spin-off title. Fire Emblem’s next spin-off title, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, is almost here and players are excited to dive back into the world of Three Houses. However, fans of the tactical RPG are still hoping to see the next mainline entry show up during a new Nintendo Direct live event. Now it looks like players could be getting that wish, as new details and screenshots surrounding the next major entry in the Fire Emblem series may have leaked online. Next mainline Fire Emblem game seemingly leaked There are a handful of sources that claimed to have information surrounding the next Fire Emblem game. The first leak came from known industry insider Emily Rogers by way of a post on the FamiBoards forum, which claimed to reveal details about the game’s developers, development, and a handful of story and character details. Rogers claimed that it is “a new game, not a remake” and that it has “been finished for over a year.” Rogers also said the project is a collaboration between long-time developer Intelligent Systems as well as Koei Tecmo and Gust, a subdivision of Koei Tecmo. These details make sense, as Koei Tecmo has been collaborating on the development of several recent Fire Emblem titles, including the original Fire Emblem Warriors, Fire Three Houses, and the upcoming Warriors: Three Hopes game. Following Rogers’s supposed leak, another leaker called ‘miasmadelta‘ corroborated Rogers’s information via a Reddit post to the Fire Emblem subreddit and added new information of their own. They also provided screenshots of this new Fire Emblem game, showing the alleged blue and red-haired protagonist, support menus, and two new characters. Additionally, this Reddit leaker claims that Intelligent Systems is working on a remake of the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom title Fire Emblem 4, also known as Fire Emblem: Geneology of the Holy War. While leaks surrounding Nintendo aren’t all too common, the corroborated info combined with the leaked screenshots makes these claims seem more believable than some others before it.

Next Mass Effect game apparently still years and years away Bioware is showing off the next Mass Effect, but fans might be waiting a while, as a new report states that it’s early in development and not coming out for many years. A new promo for the next Mass Effect game has been released for N7 day, showing a mystery character wearing a helmet, which didn’t reveal much but did confirm it is still in development. Bioware has been gradually releasing small teasers for the next Mass Effect game, including an appearance from Liara and hints that the events of Mass Effect: Andromeda would be important to the new story. It seems that fans will be waiting a long time to return to the Mass Effect galaxy, as these teasers are fun, but they could hint at a game that might not launch until the PS6 is ready to hit the market. The next Mass Effect reportedly won’t arrive until 2029 Jeff Grubb revealed in a new episode of Game Mess Mornings on the Giant Bomb YouTube channel that the next Mass Effect is still a long way off, with a similar announcement-to-launch ratio as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. Grubb estimates a six-year development cycle, potentially pushing it to 2029. “This game is just nowhere near coming out (…) When they revealed Dragon Age: Dreadwolf in 2018, this is similar in terms of timeline, where that was announced in 2018, and we’re not getting that game until maybe next year. So now do the math for that, and we’re talking 2029 for Mass Effect 5.” While Grubb has an excellent record of revealing insider information leaks ahead of time, this information should still be treated as a rumor until EA or Bioware makes an official statement regarding the development or release window of the next Mass Effect game. One of the reasons for this delay could be the extended development of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, which still lacks a release date and hasn’t had a gameplay trailer. Finishing Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is a priority, and work on the next Mass Effect can’t begin until it’s on the market. Developers are no strangers to revealing games before they’re ready, such as Final Fantasy VII Remake and its five-year cycle from announcement to launch. The next Mass Effect might be a cross-gen title for the next line of systems, especially with so little of the game shown to the public.

Next-gen Xbox will be more powerful than PS5 according to insiders Out of nowhere, the specs for the hugely anticipated PS5 were revealed. They were even more impressive than first speculated, but insiders are reporting that the upcoming Xbox console will be even more powerful. How powerful is the PS5? The PS5 specs exceeded expectations, meaning it’s powerful. The specs are so impressive for a device of that price point that some are questioning how they can afford to sell it at game console prices. What do the PS5 specs actually mean though? Here a breakdown of them: AMD Zen 2 CPU (7nm) – Navi GPU – 8K output – Super-fast SSD – Raytracing – 3D Audio – PS4 backwards compatibility – Physical disc drive – The CPU and GPU are utilizing new technology, some of which isn’t even available in PCs yet. This means more power and more efficiency when building it. Interestingly, the PS5 will support 8K graphics. The details of this weren’t specified though and it is widely assumed that unless the games are playing in a low performance mode (poor FPS, shadows removed, etc.) then the 8K number is purely for watching TV shows and movies. Elsewhere, ray tracing is a new technology that is currently only available on high-end NVidia RTX GPU’s (although new software also makes it available on some GTX cards). Basically it vastly improves graphical fidelity, with more realistic light and reflections, and it is something that Sony were keen to boast about. The biggest example of technological improvement that was actually demonstrated was the vastly improved loading times, thanks to the use of an SSD as opposed to a HDD. New Xbox news Microsoft have remained silent on the new Xbox console, codenamed Xbox Scarlett, and the report of it being more powerful is coming from anonymous insiders. Journalist Ainsley Bowden stated “Multiple insiders have now confirmed it’s true Xbox “Anaconda” will be more advanced as rumored.” Moreover, these insiders have a track record of being correct in the past. The PS5 hardware details (so far) were exactly what we were hoping for; even beyond what many were expecting. Multiple insiders have now confirmed it’s true Xbox “Anaconda” will be more advanced as rumored. All this means is next year is going to be AMAZING for fans of both. pic.twitter.com/ro9QeO8DtV — Ainsley Bowden (@Porshapwr) April 17, 2019 So how can the new Xbox top the PS5? Who knows. The PS5 specs exceeded expectations so Microsoft will have to do something special for the Xbox. It is reported that they are desperate to keep their mantra of the “World’s most powerful console”. To do so they will need to implement some seriously cutting edge technology, make the next Xbox very expensive or even take a big loss on each console. Presumably, the new Xbox will also offer 8K output on top of advanced processor technology. If it is to be more powerful than the PS5, 4K at a solid 60FPS will be the minimum expected. There is a lot of news regarding the PS5 and new Xbox to come in the following months. What is clear though, is that it’s an exciting time to a video game fan.

News anchor slammed for telling 13-year-old Tetris master to “go outside” Sky News/Twitch: bluescutiA news anchor has come under fire for comments made about a 13-year-old boy who achieved something long considered unattainable, after he literally completed Tetris. Tetris is a game that has been around for decades, and while millions of players have attempted to get higher scores than their peers, there are very few who can say that they actually beat the game. That was until January 2024, when 13-year-old Willis ‘Blue Scuti’ Gibson made headlines for breaking several NES Tetris records and managing to “beat” the game for the first time ever. Playing until the game crashed, Gibson grinded through rows of blocks to near-perfection, with the “kill screen” crash being the ending of the game, a sign that he had, for lack of a better term, beat the game. This is something many players have tried and failed to do, an almost impossible feat that requires the utmost concentration and perfect Tetris play to achieve — but that wasn’t enough to impress Sky News presenter Jayne Secker, who didn’t hide her feelings on the matter. Sky News presenter tells Tetris player to “go outside” “Tetris has long been touted as a video game that just can’t be beaten, because it just goes on and on” Secker started. “Well, 13–year-old American Willis Gibson has technically proven that wrong. He beat the original Nintendo version of the game by reaching such a high level that the coding froze, and left the programme unable to generate any more falling blocks.” Secker was quick to add on some advice “as a mother” though, saying: “Step away from the screen. Go outside. Get some fresh air. Beating Tetris is not a life goal.” Many online have called out the anchor for her “smugness” and “embarrassing” comments, praising Gibson for his unique achievement. Squidapple said: “Literally history was made, by a kid no less, and she throws that stupid ass comment in there, just embarrassing, would slot right in with 80’s reporters talking about ‘Those Nintendo’s’.” Literally history was made, by a kid no less, and she throws that stupid ass comment in there, just embarrassing, would slot right in with 80’s reporters talking about “”Those Nintendo’s”” — Squidapple🔞🍔🍟 (@Squidapple) January 4, 2024 Another user, obkatiekat, called her “condescending.” W for the kid — obkatiekat🐾 (@obkatiekat) January 4, 2024 L for this boomer reporter What a condescending prick 🙃 Others questioned why she wouldn’t believe this to be an achievement, especially considering how long the game has been around and the fact that nobody else had done it. Needless to say, Gibson shouldn’t let these kinds of comments overshadow his achievement, and we’ve no doubt he will be hopping on Tetris once again to try to beat it even faster.

News chopper catches someone playing Mario Kart on stadium jumbotron A local news chopper in Kansas was shocked to discover someone playing a casual game of Mario Kart on the massive video board in the Kansas City Royals’ stadium. A reporter for KCTV5, Tom Martin, posted the clip on Twitter, which had been captured from one of their helicopters, heading out for aerial shots of another stadium. As they flew past, they couldn’t help but notice the Mario Kart action going down on the big screen – certainly not the typical gaming experience. we sent our helicopter out to get aerials of Arrowhead Stadium and on its way there it noticed a game of Mario Kart had broken out on the Crown Vision board at Kauffman Stadium?? :joyful: pic.twitter.com/rOy0icieVi — Tom Martin (@TomKCTV5) January 8, 2019 Being played on the ‘Crown Vision’ board at the Kauffman stadium, it turned out the sighting was part of a charity event – not just a technician who had got a bit bored. Initially, some commenters thought it could have been a member of staff, perhaps security or maintenance, who had decided to have a cheeky game. I hope it was worth it. Someone is going to be out of a job. — Being Human (@withcomment) January 9, 2019 However, The Royals, seeing the viral tweet about the unorthodox use of their grounds, explained that it was part of a fundraiser to kick off the new year. Yep! This was part of a #Royals Associates fundraiser to kick off the year. — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 9, 2019 It’s currently the off-season in the MLB, meaning teams have some downtime for their stadium usage. This is a part of a @Royals Associates fundraiser with us to kick off the year! You may even see a video game party on CrownVision as an auction item in 2019 :eyes: — Royals Charities (@royalscharities) January 9, 2019 Some commenters pointed out that the massive screen probably wasn’t the best for gaming, considering there was likely a considerable input lag, and the aspect ratio cut off most of the side of the screen. It isn’t the first time that games have been played on stadium jumbotrons either. In May 2018, the Milwaukee Brewers got in on the Fortnite mayhem by playing it in their stadium, and other sports teams followed their example. “It is a beautiful day. Give @FortniteGame a break and play outside.” “How about a compromise?” #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/peMh1b8skf — Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) May 9, 2018

New Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel login campaign rewards awesome Royal Rare card KonamiYu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a relatively generous game when it comes to gems. A big part of this is the regular login campaigns, and for a limited time, you can receive an impressive Royal Rare card that players can pick up pretty easily. In a post on the official Twitter/X account for Master Duel, Konami confirmed that the “Road to Worlds” campaign is launching on June 7. For players who log in seven times during the campaign, the game will reward 1000 Gems to spend in the store. Additionally, it also grants a Royal Finish copy of Number C62: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon, as well as an icon of the terrifying creature. The campaign is designed to coincide with the launch of Master Duel’s World Championship Qualifier event, which is set to launch in mid-June. This is very similar to the more regular Duelist Cups, with the ultimate victor in each region gaining an invite to compete at the event itself. Number C62: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon is a bit of a beast, even if it is part of an archetype that struggles at the most competitive tiers. It’s tough to get onto the field (requiring three Level 8 monsters to complete the XYZ summon), but when it does arrive, its effects are significant. By detaching a material, it can attack up to 3 monsters on your opponent’s side of the field. In addition, it is unaffected by monster effects, and it gains ATK equal to the combined Levels of its attached materials x100. Considering it starts at 4000 ATK, this can quickly become ridiculous. There is some speculation that the inclusion of the card as a reward could signal the arrival of a Galaxy-Eyes structure deck. The addition of structure decks to the game has historically been irregular, and it has been some time since players had some new, premade options to build upon.

Microsoft debunks new Xbox Series X video revealing ports & controller UPDATE January 6, 4:45PM PST: Microsoft have since issued a statement, and have said that the renders shown off by AMD were false, according to Thurrott.com. “The Xbox Series X imagery used during the AMD CES press conference was not sourced from Microsoft and does not accurately represent the design or features of the upcoming console. They were taken from TurboSquid.com.” Original article below… Rear shots of Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console were revealed during the AMD CES 2020 event on January 6, and gave eager fans a glimpse at new details that weren’t shown off during the original reveal. Xbox’s next generation console was first teased at E3 back in June 2019 under the name ‘Project Scarlett,’ and was later revealed to be called the Series X during The Game Awards on December 12. Inside components such as a custom solid-state drive and GDDR6 SDRAM were unveiled, as well as an overall look at the console’s front, but the back of the system was never shown off – until now, that is. New Xbox Series X details During AMD’s annual tech show CES, new shots of Microsoft’s upcoming system were unveiled, which gave fans a peek at what the rear looks like. In the reveal, the console was shown to have two USB-C ports, two HDMI ports, and Sony/Philips Digital Interface capability. Two HDMIs is certainly interesting, but could just mean they’re In and Out like the Xbox One – but who knows? Rear shot of Xbox Series X shown during AMD CES presentation. Includes 2 HDMI ports, 2 USB-C ports, S/PDIF pic.twitter.com/8ZFb1xJjgi — Wario64 (@Wario64) January 6, 2020 A USB port was also shown on the front, presumably to make charging the wireless controller easier for players, rather than having it exclusively on the back. Fans were awarded with a new glimpse at the upcoming controller too, and were shown what it will look like from the side in order to get a better feel of how big it’ll be. The flat design of the gamepad looks sort of similar to the Nintendo Switch’s Pro Controller, and it was shown to have black bumpers at the front and silver ones at the rear. Xbox Series X will have a regular USB port in the front pic.twitter.com/8TvDDdfEFj — Wario64 (@Wario64) January 6, 2020 The Series X is set for release late 2020, so fans won’t have to wait too much longer to get their hands on Microsoft’s next-gen system, and is rumored to be more powerful than the PlayStation 5. Read More: 10 video games you need to play in 2020 – Halo Infinite has been confirmed to be a launch title for the console, with an even bigger lineup expected to be announced closer to the time.

9 most exciting Xbox games coming in 2021 and beyond Ninja Theory / 343 Industries / Bloober Team2021 is shaping up to be an excellent year for video games, so we’ve rounded up our most anticipated games coming to Xbox now and in the future. Whether you’re looking for the next game to sink your teeth into or just want to know what future titles are around the corner, our list of the most anticipated Xbox Series X games has you covered. From psychological horror games like Medium to the lavish open world of Fable, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s certainly going to be an exciting year for Xbox fans and it looks like there will be no shortage of new titles, so here are the 9 we’re most excited about, The Medium Release date: 28 January, 2021 The Medium will be launching on Xbox Series X/S and PC later this month and it certainly looks like a terrifying trip. Bloober Team’s psychological game sees players take on the role of Marianne, a medium who has been tasked with uncovering the disturbing mysteries that lurk within an abandoned communist resort. This quest for the truth will be far from easy as ghostly spirits haunt the resort, forcing players to navigate both the real and spirit world for answers. Marianne’s psychic abilities enable players to solve mind-bending puzzles, fight off sinister spirits, and explore the resort’s dual-reality. This game is certainly not for the faint of heart. Halo Infinite Release date: 2021 While Halo Infinite made headlines for all the wrong reasons, this title is still one of the most hyped Xbox exclusives. Players will take on the role of the mighty Master Chief, a war forged soldier who must confront his most ruthless foe yet. While the game’s early footage didn’t exactly look befitting of next-gen hardware, the gameplay does seem incredibly satisfying. While series veterans will be pleased to see the same arcadey gunplay, iconic enemies, and fan-favorite weaponry on offer, it’s the general scale of the game’s world that has us most excited. The game’s alien planets look more open and than ever before, allowing players to freely jump into their trusty Warthog and tear their way through hordes of enemies. Chief’s even has new abilities, one of them being a new grappling hook that enables him to latch onto his foes and traverse the terrain around him. With a shiny new campaign and multiplayer experience to boot, Infinite could be the next sci-fi shooter Halo fans are looking for. Resident Evil Village Release date: 2021 Capcom’s iconic survival horror series continues with the release of Resident Evil Village. The game takes place three years after the events of Resident Evil 7, showing a happy Ethan Winters settling into his new life with his wife Mia. However, Ethan’s world is thrown into disarray once again when former S.T.A.R.S. member, Chris Redfield enters the picture. Read More: How to add friends on Xbox Series X and S – Not only do the snowcapped locations of Village look incredibly beautiful, they also house some incredibly terrifying creatures. We expect to see even more scares and gut-wrenching moments this survival horror game is known for when it’s eventually released later this year. Bright Memory Infinite Release date: 2021 Bright Memory started life out as an Early Access game on Steam. The original only consisted of one episode and spanned only a couple of hours. However, this didn’t stop it from garnering a lot of attention. This was down to its ambitious combination of FPS shooting, hack and slash combat, and game-changing abilities. Since then, Bright Memory has left Eary Access and will now see a full release when Bright Memory: Infinite launches. The game takes place in 2036 and sees players take control of Shelia, a special agent who has been tasked with investigating a strange phenomenon. You’ll slice and dice your way through military personnel, gun down ancient beasts, and run and jump your way photorealistic environments. Fans of the Devil May Cry and Bayonetta series will definitely want to add this to your watchlist. Far Cry 6 Release date: 2021 Ubisoft’s latest entry in the ever-popular Far Cry franchise will take players to the tropical island of Yara, a place ruled by fear under the tyrannical ruler Antón Castillo and his son Diego. Antón’s vision of paradise is one fraught with violence and bloodshed. He is a man known for his ruthlessness, stopping at nothing to ensure Yara’s people bend to his will. However, Dani Rojas, a guerrilla fighter aims to lead a resistance against the island’s cruel leader. It’s here where your quest for Yara’s freedom begins. Just like previous Far Cry titles, players can recruit fellow islanders, build up a deadly arsenal of weapons, acquire vehicles, and complete numerous side quests. Dying Light 2 Release date: 2021 Dying Light 2 takes place 15 years after the first game. The world has still yet to overcome the deadly zombie apocalypse that has ravaged civilization. Fortunately, Aiden Caldwell, an infected survivor aims to change that. His exceptional strength and incredible agility enable you to achieve what an ordinary survivor can not, giving you new and exciting ways to both kill and avoid the flesh-eating hordes that roam the decaying metropolis. The new map is four times bigger than the original game, giving you plenty of places to sprint, climb, grapple, and glide your way through the city. Just like the previous title, players will be able to craft and use various weapons while also utilizing Aiden’s superhuman abilities. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Release date: TBC Not much is known about Ninja Theory’s sequel to Hellblade, but we did get a good look at what players can expect thanks to the 2019 Game Awards Trailer. The first installment was heavily inspired by Norse mythology and its blend of mind-boggling puzzles, hack and slash combat, and psychological horror made for a truly unique tale. While little information is known regarding Senua’s upcoming sequel, we do know that the footage for the trailer was captured entirely via the in-game engine. Not only does the new game looks absolutely stunning, it also seems to continue its predecessor’s themes of dread and death. Fable Release date: TBC After nearly a decade of waiting, fans of the Fable series will finally be able to sink their teeth into a new Fable game. Fable 4 was announced at last year’s Xbox Series X reveal stream and while the 55-second trailer didn’t yield much information, we do know that it serves as a reboot of the beloved series. Microsoft’s official YouTube account also seems to back this up, as the teaser video’s description states: “Fable returns with a new beginning for the legendary franchise. Explore a land of fantastical creatures and wondrous places. Developed by Playground Games for Xbox Series X and Windows 10.” Players can expect to fight fantastical creatures, wield deadly magic, explore beautiful places, and vanquish troublesome villains in this eagerly-anticipated action-roleplaying game. Avowed Release date: TBC This dark and moody RPG is being developed by Obsidian, the folks behind Fallout: New Vegas and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II. The first-person RPG is set within the fantasy world of Eora, a place filled with chaos and war. It looks as though our protagonist can wield both magic and melee weapons, so you’ll likely need to use both if you wish to take down the monsters that lurk within the darkness.

New Xbox expected amid Microsoft confirming two-hour long E3 2019 presentation Microsoft have confirmed that their E3 2019 presentation could take up to two hours, hinting that a brand new Xbox console could be revealed at the event. Microsoft presentation length Previous durations of Microsoft presentations at E3 have never reached the two hour mark. Their presentation at E3 2018 lasted just over 100 minutes and 2016/2017 clocked in at around the 90 minute mark. The fact that Microsoft have gone out their way to confirm the length of the conference shows they must have a lot to talk about. This only adds credence to the strong rumors that the new Xbox console(s) will be revealed at E3 2019. New Xbox console A next generation Xbox console has been rumored in some capacity for years now. With the next Sony console having its first details revealed back in April 2019, more information about the next Xbox are more than certainly due. Of course, at this point, next generation consoles could still be quite a distance away. Even so, a late 2020 release date is being touted for the both of them. This means we are now getting towards the time that, logically, console reveals would take place. The console reveal itself is expected to include a list of specs and some information on Microsoft’s new Project xCloud. However, a physical look at the console isn’t expected to be revealed. Xbox One X reveal The Xbox One X was first teased at E3 2016, before releasing 17 months later in November, 2017. While still a major reveal, the Xbox One X was essentially an upgrade to the original Xbox One. Therefore, this entirely new generation of Xbox is a more important reveal. Pressure on Microsoft It has been well documented that Sony have opted to skip E3 2019, which not only adds pressure to the Microsoft presentation but also allows the focus to be entirely on them. Despite this some PS5 information may be revealed after all. There was a clear winner in the PS4 vs Xbox One battle, with the PS4 outselling the Xbox by substantial margins, but E3 2019 gives Microsoft an opportunity to attempt to right that supposed wrong.

New Xbox Game Pass October 2022 releases: Free games on console, PC & Cloud and everything leaving Asobo StudioWith October now among us, new titles are coming over to join the Xbox Game Pass October 2022 lineup. Here’s everything coming to Xbox Game Pass in October. Microsoft’s subscription service is a way for gamers to explore a variety of fantastic categories without buying the game on its own. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to explore and broaden their horizons without paying for each game separately. September 2022 saw a successful line-up with Disney Dreamlight Valley, Deathloop, and Let’s Build a Zoo joining the fray of the platform. October looks just as promising with its upcoming additions. Here’s everything we know of that will be coming to Xbox Game Pass in October. Contents Game Pass October additions – Games leaving Game Pass in October – Xbox Game Pass October Announcement Date – Xbox Game Pass October 2022 additions Here are all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October so far. It’s expected that Microsoft will announce more as time goes on so be sure to check back regularly. Chivalry 2 (Console, PC, Cloud) – October 4 – Medieval Dynasty (Console) – October 6 – The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (PC) – October 6 – The Walking Dead: Season Two (PC) – October 6 – Costume Quest (Console, Cloud) – October 11 – Coral Island (PC) – October 11 – Eville (Console, PC) – October 11 – Dyson Sphere Program (PC) – October 13 – Scorn (Console, PC) – October 14 – A Plague Tale: Requiem (Console, PC, Cloud) – October 18 – Amnesia: Collection (Console, Cloud, PC) – October 20 – Amnesia: Rebirth (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20 – Phantom Abyss (Game Preview) (Console, Cloud, PC) – October 20 – Soma (Console, Cloud, PC) – October 20 – Persona 5: Royal (Console, Cloud, PC) – October 21 – High On Life (Console) – October 25 – Signalis (Console, Cloud, PC) – October 27 – Gunfire Reborn (Console, Cloud, PC) – October 27 – Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (PC) – October 27 – Games Leaving Game Pass in October 2022 Unfortunately, Game Pass games do end up having to leave the service to make room for new additions. More games are likely to leave Game Pass as the month goes on so check back regularly to see if you need to finish a game before it goes. Leaving on October 3 Dirt 4 (Console) – Dirt Rally (Console) – Leaving on October 15 Bloodroots (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Echo Generation (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Into The Pit (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Ring of Pain (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Sable (Cloud, Console, and PC) – The Good Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Leaving on October 31 Alan Wake: American Nightmare (Console, PC) – Backbone (Console, Cloud, PC) – Bassmaster Fishing 2022 (Console, Cloud, PC) – Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition (Console, Cloud, PC) – Project Wingman (Console, Cloud, PC) – Second Extinction (Console, Cloud, PC) – Sniper Elite 4 (Console, Cloud, PC) – The Forgotten City (Console, Cloud, PC) – Game Pass October 2022 Announcement Date When it comes to Game Pass addition announcements there is no real date or time we can expect to see them. Microsoft tends to announce them more in the opening days of October but they are predominantly announced through their Twitter so keep your eyes peeled there. This page will be updated as soon as other additions are announced to be sure to check back soon. In the meantime, why not take a look at some of the best games on Xbox Game Pass or see what was added and taken away in August?

New Xbox Game Pass January 2023 releases: Free games on console, PC & Cloud and everything leaving SegaJanuary 2023 is approaching, so what is Xbox Game Pass granting players to kick off the new year? Here’s everything coming and going from Xbox Game Pass in January 2023. Xbox Game Pass is a useful feature for Xbox players that allows them access to hundreds of free titles for a monthly fee. Now, they can play these games from the comfort of their phone, PC, and Xbox — meaning more titles are available for more gamers. January 2023 is already looking great for such availability, even if a few titles are leaving. While December saw the hilarious addition of High on Life and the musical shooter Metal Hellsinger, January looks to be equally as strong, bringing back some nostalgic hits along with a few new experiences. Here’s everything coming to Game Pass in January 2023. Contents Game Pass January additions – Games leaving Game Pass in January – Xbox Game Pass January Announcement Date – Game Pass January 2023 additions Below are all the January 2023 new Game Pass additions. When new titles are announced they will be added in bold. Stranded Deep – January 3 (PC, Console, Cloud) – Persona 3 Portable – January 19 (PC, Console) – Persona 4 Golden – January 19 (PC, Console) – Monster Hunter Rise – January 20 (PC, Console) – Inkulinati – January 31 (PC, Console, Cloud) – Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition – January 31 (Console, Cloud) – Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now – Valheim: Mistlands – Available now (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Biome Update – Available now (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Roboquest is also arriving in January, but as yet there’s no date for the console title. Games leaving Game Pass in January 2023 With the anticipated new additions coming in January 2023, there must be a few titles being taken off Game Pass. Here are all the games leaving Game Pass so you can get one last play before it goes. Iron Harvest – January 1 – Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars – January 1 – Tropico 6 – January 1 – Scarlet Nexus – January 1 – Secret Neighbor – January 1 – Outer Wilds – January 1 – Gorogoa – January 1 – The Pedestrian – January 1 – Embr – January 1 – We Happy Few – January 15 – Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc – January 15 – Nobody Saves The World – January 15 – Pupperazzi – January 15 – The Anacrusis – January 15 – Windjammers 2 – January 15 – Donut County Console – January – Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master! – January – Telling Lies Console – January – Worms W.M.D – January – Xbox Game Pass January 2023 Announcement Date We are aware of a few new games coming to Game Pass but more will likely be announced via Xbox’s Twitter page. Since there is no specific announcement date regarding the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, it’s worth checking the Xbox Game Pass Twitter account, or this page since we’ll be updating it whenever new titles are announced. In the meantime, why not take a look at some of the best games on Xbox Game Pass or see what was added and taken away in December?

New Xbox Game Pass November 2022 releases: Free games on console, PC & Cloud and everything leaving Sports Interactive/SEGAWith November only a few weeks away, new titles are coming over to join the Xbox Game pass November 2022 lineup. Here’s everything coming to Xbox Game Pass in November. Microsoft’s subscription service provides a perfect way for gamers to play and test games they may not have purchased on their own. The service is excellent for people who want to get out of their gaming comfort zone. October 2022 saw a successful lineup with Chivalry 2 and The Walking Dead: Seasons 1 & 2 joining the party. November’s lineup features heavy hitters. Here’s everything we know that will be coming to the Xbox Game Pass in November. Xbox Game Pass November 2022 additions Here are all the games coming to the service in November so far. It’s expected that Microsoft will announce more as time goes on, so be sure to check back regularly. The Legend of Tianding – November 1 (Console, PC) – The Walking Dead: A New Frontier – The Complete Season (PC) – The Walking Dead: Michonne – The Complete Season (PC) – Ghost Song – November 3 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Humankind – November 4 (Console) – Football Manager 2023 – November 8 (PC) – Football Manager 2023 Console – November 8 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Return to Monkey Island – November 8 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Vampire Survivors – November 10 (Console) – Pentiment – November 15 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Somerville – November 15 (Console, PC) – Dune: Spice Wars – November 17 (PC) – Ghostlore – November 17 (PC) – Lapin – November 17 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Norco – November 17 (Console, Cloud) – Gungrave G.O.R.E – November 22 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Battlefield 2042 – November 22 (Console, PC) – Insurgency Sandstorm – November 29 (Console, Cloud) – Soccer Story – November 29 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Warhammer 40,000 Darktide – November 30 (PC) – Games leaving in November 2022 Unfortunately, as more games join the lineup, other games leave to make room for new additions. The following games are leaving soon. Leaving November 8 Football Manager 2022 (PC) – Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Leaving November 15 Art of Rally (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Fae Tactics (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Next Space Rebel (Cloud, Console, and PC) – One Step from Eden (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Supraland (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Leaving November 30 Archvale (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Deeeer Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Console and PC) – Mind Scanners (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Mortal Shell (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Undungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Game Pass November 2022 announcement date For Game Pass addition announcements, there is no confirmed date or time we can expect to see them. Based on previous lineups, Microsoft tends to make announcements on the opening days of each month, but they are predominately announced through their Twitter, so stay tuned there.

New Xbox Game Pass April 2023 releases: Free games on console, PC, Cloud & everything leaving XboxApril 2023 is seeing some exciting new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, as well as a few beloved titles leaving the service. Here’s everything coming, and going from Xbox Game Pass in April 2023. Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service in which Xbox and PC players are granted hundreds of free titles for a monthly fee. These titles can be enjoyed on your Xbox, PC, or mobile and feature anything from open-world adventure games to thrilling MMOs. What’s more, new titles are added every month, although that does mean certain games leave to make space for the new additions. While March saw the addition of some brand new titles like Wo Long Fallen Dynasty and MLB The Show 23, it seems like April will be equally as strong by introducing some newly released and highly anticipated titles. Here’s everything coming to Game Pass in April 2023. Contents: Game Pass April 2023 additions Below are the April 2023 new Game Pass additions. When new titles are announced they will be added here in bold. Infinite Guitars – March 30 (Console, PC) – Loop Hero – April 4 (Console, PC) – Iron Brigade – April 6 (Cloud, Console) – Everspace 2 – April 6 (PC) – Ghostwire: Tokyo – April 12 (Console, PC, Cloud) – NHL 23 – April 13 (Console) – Minecraft Legends – April 18 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Coffee Talk Episode 2 – April 20 (Console, PC, Cloud) – The Last Case of Benedict Fox – April 27 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Homestead Arcana – April TBD (PC, Console) – Games leaving Game Pass in April 2023 A Memoir Blue – March 31 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Chinatown Detective Agency – March 31 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – ClusterTruck – March 31 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Double Dragon Neon – March 31 (Cloud and Console) – Kraken Academy!! – March 31 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – MLB The Show 22 – March 31 (Cloud and Console) – Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid – March 31 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Xbox Game Pass April 2023 Announcement Date With only one announced game coming to Xbox Game Pass in April 2023 we can only expect more games to be announced via Xbox’s Twitter page. It’s also worth noting that there isn’t any specific announcement date regarding the new game coming to Xbox Game Pass, so it’s worth checking either the Twitter account or this page since we’ll be updating this as soon as new titles are announced. In the meantime, why not take a look at some of the best games on Xbox Game Pass or see what was added and taken away in January? If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.

New Xbox Game Pass December 2022 releases: Free games on console, PC & Cloud and everything leaving Squanch GamesDecember is almost here, so what is Microsoft giving us to play this Holiday season? Here’s everything coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2022. Xbox Game Pass is arguably one of the biggest reasons to own an Xbox, and yet you can play plenty of the games on the service on your phone (with Cloud Gaming) or on your PC. Ahead of the holidays, Xbox Game Pass in December is looking strong already. While November saw the addition of Battlefield 2042, Football Manager 2023, and the brilliant Pentiment, December is offering a wild variety of titles — and we’re not even there yet. Here’s everything coming to Xbox Game Pass next month. Xbox Game Pass December 2022 additions Below are all the Xbox Game Pass additions coming in December, with new entries in bold. Totally Reliable Delivery Service – December 1 (PC) – The Walking Dead: The Final Season – December 1 (Console, PC) – Eastward – December 1 (Console, PC, Cloud) – LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – December 6 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Hello Neighbour 2 – December 6 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Metal Hellsinger (Xbox One version) – December 8 (Console) – Chained Echoes – December 8 (Console, PC, Cloud) – High on Life – December 13 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Potion Craft – December 13 (Console, PC) – Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan – December 15 (Console, PC, Cloud) – Games leaving Xbox Game Pass in December 2022 Unfortunately, as more games join the lineup, other games leave to make room for the new additions. Games usually leave midway through the month and toward the end, but we’ll update this list when we know more. Leaving December 15: Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Breathedge (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Firewatch (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Lake (Cloud, Console, and PC) – One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Neoverse (Cloud and Console) – Race with Ryan (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Rory McIlroy PGA Tour (Console) EA Play – Transformers: Battlegrounds (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Leaving December 31: Embr (Console, PC) – Gorogoa (Console, PC) – Iron Harvest (PC) – Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (Console, PC) – Outer Wilds (Console, PC) – Scarlet Nexus (Console, PC) – Secret Neighbour (Console, PC) – The Pedestrian (Console, PC) – Tropico 6 (Console, PC) – Xbox Game Pass December announcement date We know of a few games already, but Microsoft will announce more early in the month, with the potential for another announcement midway through December. Expect all the news on the Xbox Game Pass Twitter account – or check back here and we’ll have you covered. For more on Xbox Game Pass, be sure to check out our list of the best games available on the service.

New World PTR data mine reveals new desert area, weapon changes & expeditions Amazon GamesA New World PTR data mine has revealed a number of exciting new additions that are presumably coming to the game soon, including a whole new area and two new Expeditions. As a part of a massive series of November updates, New World released a PTR for players to test out the game’s new Void Gauntlet weapon, as well as several other exciting new updates. In addition to all of the things players have already experienced in the test server, data miners have found even more that’s potentially on the way. From the looks of it, this includes a new desert area called Brimstone Sands, two new Expeditions, weapon updates, a new enemy, and some increased measures to combat cheating. New World PTR data mine: Brimstone Sands images According to several posts to the New World subreddit, data mines have revealed a series of exciting new additions to the game. Chief among these is a new desert-themed area called Brimstone Sands and two new Expeditions called Isabella’s Lair and Eridanus Cavers. Reddit user TheArkship data mined images rendered of Brimstone Sands, showing off an impressive-looking city, some mysterious landmarks, and an overall desert aesthetic that will be new to the Amazon Games MMO. New World PTR data mine: Weapon balances, new PvP missions, & more Along with Brimstone Sands and the aforementioned Expeditions, data miners have also pinpointed some other big changes that could be on the way. In terms of weapon balancing, it looks like Blunderbuss will have new weapon effects, and some of the Musket’s cooldowns are getting some buffs to make them come online faster. It also looks like the Bow, Rapier, Hatchet, and War Hammer are receiving some buffs, while Life Staff and Ice Gauntlet are getting slightly nerfed. New PvP missions also appear to be on the way where, according to the OP, players will, “Kill and Acquire Items, search chests, hunt {targetName}, chests at warcamp, kill with weapon, capture fort, assassinate elites.” Here are some other major points from the data mine, with the full post embedded just below. Increased XP for all trade skills – No longer able to place camps in invasions – A number of new emotes coming to the store – Potential Daily login rewards – A new Yeti enemy – These data mined changes, along with the already added new Void Gauntlet weapon, enemies, quests, and faction missions, look to make for a jam-packed future for the MMO. However, we encourage readers to keep in mind that these are data mines taken from a test server, so there’s no guarantee that they will make it to the official build in their original form, if at all. As more official news comes to light regarding these supposed additions, we will be sure to provide updates, so stay tuned!

New Xbox and PS5 pro console models expected as early as 2023 Microsoft/SonyUpgraded pro versions of the Xbox Series X and PS5 consoles could be releasing as early as 2023, according to TCL Technology. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles were first released back in November of 2020 – and three years later, upgraded models appear to be in the works. During a recent conference, Chinese-based company TCL Technology presented a showcase claiming that the new iterations of Sony and Microsoft’s consoles would be arriving by 2023 or 2024. According to TCL, the “half-generation” of consoles will feature 8K video, 2160p rendering, and RX7700XT GPUs. In a new conference, TCL Technology have said that a new Xbox Series S/X and PS5 Pro are coming in 2023/2024. Via https://t.co/FI7Jgq0egY pic.twitter.com/7v2sNVNVm4 — Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) May 25, 2022 This is hardly the first time new consoles have been rumored. Last year, Sony patents surfaced hinting at a PS5 pro model with both “light” and “high-end” versions. The news comes at an interesting time, as many still find it difficult to acquire next-gen consoles. Additionally, a number of big releases so far in generation 9 have been cross-gen, leaving few current-gen exclusives. It’s not clear how much either new console will retail for. So far, neither Sony or Microsoft have responded to TCL’s presentation and have yet to announce new hardware at the time of writing. Amazingly, with Nintendo still yet to release a Switch Pro model, it will be amusing to see if upgraded versions of the PS5 and Xbox Series X are announced before a new Nintendo console. Read More: All PlayStation Plus Premium games – With both Sony and Microsoft making huge studio acquisitions and now rumored to have more powerful machines in the works, this console war is shaping up to be a defining one, even despite the lack of software released thus far.

New World Life Staff build guide: Staff skills mastery tree Amazon Game StudiosThe Life Staff is a fantastic weapon in group compositions within New World, so utilizing the weapon’s best build, skills, and abilities is essential. New World‘s vast universe offers a whole host of weapon classes in-game to choose from. Among the choices available are three magic weapons for MMORPG fans who love to run ranged DPS and healer builds. Enter The Life Staff, a weapon best used for healers and light-damage mages. To maximize the Life Staff’s potential in New World, you’ll need to run with the right skills and abilities within the class’ Mastery Tree. We’ve put together the best Life Staff build in New World that you should definitely check out. Contents New World Life Staff build – Life Staff build Mastery Trees – Best skills for the Life Staff – Alternative Life Staff skills – Best Life Staff passives – Best Life Staff PvP & PvE build – New World Life Staff build Being one of the four magical weapons within New World, the Life Staff takes on more of a support role, pairing nicely with the newly forged Void Gauntlet. This is predominantly due to its healing ability, with a large portion of its abilities being centered around aiding other players during battle. Life Staff Mastery Trees For those looking to utilize the restorative powers of the Life Staff, there are two different branches of the Mastery Tree available to spend your points on: Healing and Protector. These Masteries both provide a great range of skills that can turn the tide of a battle, each with a slightly different focus: Best Life Staff skills Despite this, The Life Staff can stand on its own when needing to switch to the offensive, but your main build should cater to support. Below are the skills you should spec into while applying points to your Life Staff mastery tree: Divine Embrace: A must-have for the Life Staff due to the 150% weapon damage heal. This is significant, especially when you’re in a battle against other players or a strong NPC. – Sacred Ground: A stable AoE healing ability that’ll help you and your party out in a pinch. – Orb Of Protection: Although not directly part of the healing line for the Life Staff, the myriad of effects this skill has — from granting Fortify through to enemy damage and ally heals — are ones you cannot be without. – Alternative Life Staff skills While we’d recommend focusing on the above three skills, Splash of Light and Light’s Embrace are also viable alternatives to spec into. Splash of Light: Healing both yourself and your allies, taking some of the heat off of needing to micromanage everyone so closely. – Light’s Embrace: This quick-heal skill will get stronger depending upon how many buffs are currently on a target, making it incredibly useful in tough battles to keep allies’ health topped up. – Best Life Staff passives To make the most of the restorative Life Staff and its power, we’d recommend running with passives such as Protector’s Touch, Intensify, and Absolved. When utilized alongside the above skills, you’ll be able to aid your allies on the island of Aeternum with ease. Protector’s Touch: While we’ve already chosen Orb of Protection as one of the skills to utilize, combining it alongside Protector’s touch grants you a total of 25% Fortify for those 3 seconds when hitting an enemy. – Intensify: Equipping this passive will increase your healing by 10% for 10 seconds up to a maximum of three stacks. If used well alongside Protector’s Touch, you’ll be able to heal up your allies in a flash, with the previous passive’s Fortify reducing incoming damage. – Absolved: This eliminates mana usage from your Life Staff’s Light and Heavy attacks, allowing you to perform skills that require a higher amount more frequently. – While our build is going to help you to heal your fellow players relatively consistently, we also encourage you to swap out skills and try out new combinations if something feels like it isn’t working for you. Best Life Staff PvP & PvE build For those players who plan on being primarily a healer in New World, then the Life Staff is a perfect fit. Whether in PvE or PvP, these are the skills we recommend you use: Divine Embrace – Orb of Protection – Beacon – Divine Embrace acts as a basic healing ability which allows you to heal yourself and your allies. Orb of Protection is a fantastic skill as it acts both offensively and defensively by damaging enemies, while also healing allies and granting them a defensive buff. The last skill you should be using is Beacon. This ability shoots out a projectile that sticks to an enemy and heals all nearby allies in the vicinity of that enemy. This can be especially useful in dungeons. To round off the best Life Staff build, we recommend using any of these passives : Absolved – Mending Touch – Blissful Touch – Revitalize – Enchanted Justice – Intensify – Sacred Protection – Bend Light – Protector’s Strength – Divine Blessing – So, there you have it – everything you need to know about the best Life Staff build in New World. For more tips covering all things on the island of Aeternum, check out our guides: New World faction guide | How to get the Waning Crescent staff | Ice Gauntlet guide | Fiber and Linen guide | Great Axe guide | Fishing guide | Where to find sheep | Candied Strawberries | AoE Mage guide | Sword and Shield build

New Witcher game officially confirmed by CD Projekt Red and Epic Games CD Projekt RedCD Projekt Red has confirmed that the next game in the Witcher series is officially in development. They have said it will be a new saga in the series, and utilize Unreal Engine 5. Following the smash hit that was the Witcher 3, CDPR have announced they’ve started work on the next game in the Witcher series. Beyond this initial confirmation of “a new saga” in The Witcher franchise, no further details — such as a development time frame or release date — were provided. However, one detail we do know is that CDPR will be moving from the REDengine (used on Witcher 3) to Unreal Engine 5. Ciri in the spotlight The only teaser image we’ve seen so far appears to show a cat medallion, which could be a major clue. Ciri had a cat medallion in both the novels and game series, while Geralt rocks a wolf one. Additionally, in a 2020 interview CDPR had confirmed that a new Witcher game would start development after the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. At the time, devs said this fourth game wouldn’t be a direct sequel to The Witcher 3 either, which means there’s a very strong possibility this story will feature Ciri front and center. Alternatively, CDPR could have something totally different up their sleeves. For now, there’s no details on where this game will take us in the Witcher universe. There is no release date for the fourth Witcher game, but we wouldn’t expect a quick turnaround for what will certainly be an epic undergoing for CDPR. For Witcher fans now, there is still a next-gen release of The Witcher 3 to look forward to.

New World fishing guide tips: How to fish, poles & where to get bait Amazon Game StudiosNew World has an ample amount of interesting mechanics for players to dive into, and fishing is no exception. From rod types to the different fish to catch, it’s not all cut and dry. New World has something for every type of player to find enjoyment from, whether through crafting, becoming a powerful Great Axe wielder, or a spellbinding AoE Mage. Fishing is just one of these, taking place out in the wild of the gorgeous island of Aeternum, and is similar to the other crafting professions available. With different baits and rod tiers to increase the likelihood of catching better fish in the game, there are lots of moving parts to be aware of. Contents How to fish in New World – Crafting a fishing pole in New World – New World fishing poles – Where to get fishing bait in New World – Fish locations – How to level up fishing ranks in New World – How to fish in New World In order to fish in New World, simply follow these steps: Find a lake or other body of water. – Once there, press F3 to take out your fishing pole. – If you want to use bait, press R to equip it. – Hold down the left mouse button to indicate how far to throw your line. – Once happy with the distance, release the button, and you’ll cast out into the water. – When an icon of a fish and hook appears, press the left mouse button again to hook it. – If successful, a check mark will appear. – Following this, an indicator will appear with a white circle that slowly fills up. – Keep an eye on this indicator as it changes from green to orange and red. – Let go of the button once it turns red and starts shaking. – Once it returns to green, press the button again. – Complete this process until the indicator fills up. – That’s it – you’ll now have caught your first fish! – While catching the fish itself is easy to do, there’s a lot more to be aware of to fully reap the rewards. Crafting a fishing pole in New World To craft a simple Wooden Fishing Pole, all you need to do is follow these steps: Obtain 1x Fiber. These can be obtained by harvesting them from Hemp plants. – Obtain 1x Green Wood. These are readily available by collecting resources from bushes throughout the world. – Head to a campfire, and craft a Wooden Fishing Pole. – As well as the standard pole you can craft from the outset, there are an additional 4 tiers available, with each one increasing your cast distance, the likelihood of catching a rarer fish. Higher pole tiers also require a high skill in Enginerring to craft successfully. Fishing pole tiers in New World As well as these 5 tiers, adventurers can also choose from a variety of other fishing poles once you’ve reached Tier 5. Currently, these include: The first four poles will drop from Elite enemies throughout the map, but the Legendary poles are reserved for those true fisher folk out there, being reserved for those that complete the fishing questline. Note: Due to the game’s always-online nature, this could change. If it does, we’ll update you here. Where to get fishing bait in New World While bait is completely optional to use when fishing, it will dramatically increase how quickly you get a bite, while also boosting your chances of catching rarer fish. Read More: Factions guide – Players can find bait throughout the New World environment, such as by searching in Briar or Bulrush bushes. These are located around lakes and water beds. Other baits require crafting to obtain. The full list of all available baits are shown below: New World fishing locations Aeternum is full of different bodies of water to catch all manner of fish. New World fans have put together an interactive map that shows you all of the best places a budding fisherman should check out: How to level up fishing ranks in New World There’s a few steps you can take to speed up the process of leveling up your fishing ranks in New World. First of all, make sure you’re upgrading all of your tools, optimizing gear, and adding buffs. In addition, you should prioritize casting in deep water as opposed to shallow water. This is because fish bite faster in deep water which significantly reduces the amount of time you spend on this activity. Finally, this may sound simple, but remember to always use bait! While fish will bite without the use of bait, we’ve found that using it cuts this time in half which will undoubtedly increase efficiency and allow you to level up faster. So, there you have it – that’s everything you need to know about fishing in New World. To become the best adventurer that the island of Aeternum has ever seen, check out our guides and tips: New World faction guide | How to get the Waning Crescent staff | Life Staff mastery tree | Fiber and Linen guide | Great Axe guide | Fishing guide | Where to find sheep | Candied Strawberries | AoE Mage guide | Ice Gauntlet guide | Saltpeter locations | Iron Ore locations

Watch Dogs Legion: Multiplayer, free content, season pass more UbisoftUbisoft’s Watch Dogs Legion released on October 29, 2020. Now, we have more information on the multiplayer and when it’ll drop. Watch Dogs Legion was first revealed at E3 2019, and was scheduled for an early release this year. However, in October 2019, the publisher delayed the game indefinitely with reports suggesting it was due to next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. On July 12, Ubisoft held its digital ‘Forward’ conference to give players a glimpse into the future of their games. During the event, the studio revealed that the open-world hacker title would be coming to consoles and PC in the Fall. Watch Dogs Legion release date Watch Dogs Legion hit stores on October 29, 2020, just a month before the studio’s second AAA title Assassin’s Creed Valhalla makes its debut in November. This is the third release in the franchise, which first launched in 2014. During the event, Ubisoft showed off a seven-minute gameplay video showcasing new features and mechanics. It had been previously announced that players could control any citizen in the city, and the presentation demonstrated how each person you choose has unique abilities and equipment tied to their job. In an example given in the demonstration, a construction worker is equipped with a nail gun. And due to his occupation, he can call in a construction drone which he can hop on and ride over walls. And of course, what is a handyman without their trusty wrench to bash foes over the head with? Legion reimagines a modern-day London which has been taken over by a military outfit after a horrific terrorist attack. In the game, fans will again join the infamous DedSec hacker group – only this time, the whole city is playable. Unlike previous entries, the latest Watch Dog allows you to recruit anyone you want. Players can literally jump from citizen to citizen, and take on missions in a completely unique way each and every time. Watch Dogs multiplayer release date It was recently revealed that as part of a free content update for Watch Dogs Legion – a cooperative multiplayer mode will be dropping, for free, on December 3. This is alongside the PvP mode, SpiderBot Arena – a deathmatch for up to 8 players to use their and future content drops down the line. This mode allows players to explore Ubisoft’s reimagining of London together, featuring all-new missions to take part in. Multiplayer mode detailed Ubisoft’s Post-launch trailer for Watch Dogs Legion detailed some fantastic free additions that fans can enjoy from December 3, 2020: All new co-op missions, requiring players to work together as a team and utilize the options available to complete the objective. – Dynamic events – bringing new and interesting gameplay to Ubisoft’s London. – Tactical Ops: 4 player missions that as created specifically for team play that requires fantastic communication and teamwork. – SpiderBot Arena: A free-for-all, up to 8 player deathmatch that sees players competing in a robot-war themed arena. More PvP modes are going to be added in future content drops. – Invasion is returning- a popular mode from previous iterations. This mode sees players hacking into other player’s games, being tasked with either hacking — or preventing — the opposing side. – Season Pass and free DLC content Alongside the fantastic multiplayer mode, Season Pass and free DLC content have been revealed, too: Brand new characters with new abilities – perfect for replayability in attempting a favorite mission – Missions to utilize your favorite characters and builds with – New Game Plus – not much was spoken about in regards to what will carry over specifically. The most likely features could be carrying your unlocked content over into a fresh playthrough to wreak havoc on your enemies – Watch Dogs: Legion Bloodline — a Season Pass DLC — sees players take control of the original protagonist of the series, Aiden Pearce. continuing his original story. This isn’t the only surprise, however: Wrench, a fan-favorite character from Watch Dogs 2 will join alongside Aiden as a fully playable character. Season Pass owners will also unlock two additional characters, Mina and Darcy. Transhumanist experiments have been performed on Mina; granting her unique abilities such as mind reading. Darcy joins the roster as a way to tie in Watch Dogs and the Assassin’s Creed franchise. She is a member of the modern-day Brotherhood, however, nothing about her abilities have been revealed. Her addition is an interesting one that will prove exciting to fans of both franchises. Despite Legion’s delay at the beginning of the year, it appears the game is proving popular. Players get to experience the hacker release on their Xbox Series X and PS5; releasing on November 10th and 12th respectively.

New Warzone 2 map seems more likely than ever according Treyarch job opening ActivisionA Call of Duty insider previously claimed that Treyarch would be leading development on a new Warzone 2 map for 2023 and a new job posting seems to confirm that. Warzone 2 and Al-Mazrah are only a few weeks old but it seems that the franchise is already putting together some building blocks for the future. Back in October, TheGhostofHope suggested that the Black Ops studio had been given the greenlight to begin working on the next map and a new Level Designer position could be proof that the plan is ready to come together. Treyarch job posting reveals studio working on new Warzone map The posting in question calls for a Senior Level Designer who will join the team and “work on content for Warzone, Outbreak, and other large map experiences.” There are no hard details about what this means yet, but it certainly seems like Treyarch’s involvement with Warzone 2 is just getting started. Of course, a new map doesn’t have to mean a replacement for Al-Mazrah. We’ve already seen maps like Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep come and go in the original Warzone and there could be more of that flavor coming eventually. However, if they’re following suit with the predecessor, fans could be in store for a major change like the jump from Verdansk ’84 to Caldera. It certainly seems like the second year of content for Modern Warfare 2 is getting a lot of attention from Infinity Ward and their supporting studios, so a major shakeup on the Warzone side would be the perfect complement to those plans.

New Tales From The Borderlands Review: Lightning doesn’t strike twice 2K Games2K and Gearbox are back with New Tales From The Borderlands, the next narrative-driven adventure in the series, but storytelling mishaps and forced humor ensure that New Tales From The Borderlands doesn’t quite deliver. New Tales From The Borderlands (or ‘New Tales’ as we’re going to refer to it) was a sequel that few saw coming, given that it’s been eight years since the last one, and we’ve already had Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands this year too. The onus was placed upon the shoulders of Gearbox, instead of Telltale Games, to craft a brand new adventure from start to finish that focused less on the franchise’s iconic gunplay and more on its ability to assemble a coherent and entertaining story. This is achieved in parts. On one hand, New Tales has some memorable characters and fascinating scenarios, but these bright moments are held back by inconsistencies in the writing and an attempt to be the funniest entity in the Borderlands. New Tales From The Borderlands: Key details Developer: Gearbox Software – Price: $39.99 USD / £34.99 GBP – Release Date: October 21, 2022 – Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC – New Tales From The Borderlands trailer New Tales From The Borderlands can’t recapture the magic It may feel blasphemous to say, considering it wasn’t Gearbox that made it, but Telltale’s original story was probably the most well-rounded and consistent plot in any Borderlands game. Rhys and Fiona forged an unlikely on-screen partnership that fans loved and the game’s essence was overflowing with emotion and belly-roaring humor. Whereas New Tales starts all over again — as its title clearly states. This time around, we focus on three main characters: Anu, Octavio, Fran, and their assassination bot companion LOU13. Anu is a brilliant but emotionally broken scientist, Octavio is her adopted brother that skipped the line the day they were handing out brains, and Fran is an unpredictable, horny, frogurt aficionado in a mechanized hoverchair that Octavio works for. Gearbox do a good job of making each character feel unique, although not always for the better. Anu is the star of the show by a country mile and her twitchy, jittery demeanor complements her genius well. Fran and Octavio are decidedly more divisive as the former goes from being open about her degree one second to having a constant infatuation with giving everyone “mouth-to-mouth” regardless of the circumstances. Octavio can be equal parts endearing and annoying as his character bounces from one extreme to another. The chemistry between everyone is there, it just feels like Gearbox tries too hard to force it whereas the first game allowed these characters to be realized naturally. A fun but frustrating foray New Tales’ story starts out really strong and establishes its premise very well. A Tediore invasion kickstarts the action and brings our plucky heroes together. After some backstory with each character, we’re onto the game’s central plot – a magic healing gun. Anu, Octavio, and Fran discover a new element that can basically heal any injury no matter how severe and the imminent conflict caused by it is both juicy and intriguing. It’s all set up quite neatly and fluidly, to be honest, and the story as a whole is quite good, it’s just that the long (and I do mean long) road to get its conclusion isn’t always pleasurable. As with a few Borderlands entries, the desire to cram as many zany and out-there jokes in to keep it feeling edgy and likable comes at a price. Don’t get it twisted, there are plenty of japes spliced throughout the script, it’s just that there are far too many of them — many of which don’t land. Lines of dialogue will fall completely flat with an uncomfortable silence being left to allow that line to settle. The tone of the game feels very self-indulgent at times as scenes go on for what feels like an eternity without anything actually happening. The action can drag on for minutes at a time and we’ve barely advanced the plot even a single iota. The game’s five chapters do mostly feel like a tale of two halves with the first section running along quite smoothly. But then it loses its way, and Chapter 4 is one of the most baffling two hours of gameplay I’ve played in recent memory, especially so late in the story, and left me feeling, dare I say, a bit bored? It doesn’t help that the game is rife with tacked-on QTEs that you’d do well to fail if you tried, weird repetitive hacking mini-games, and Vaultlanders — a button-mashing beat ’em up mini-game that starts out fun but I felt lukewarm towards by the end as it didn’t evolve. I feel like these components were inserted to pad out the journey, but they ultimately end up hurting the game more than helping it. A touch of class One of the game’s absolute strongest points has to be its cast and performances as they do their best to bring the material to life — with Anu, again, stepping forward to absorb the adulation of the crowd. It’s hard to fault anyone in New Tales, even the Tediore guards who are given some throwaway characterization that I appreciated. That’s sometimes where Gearbox’s adventure excels as, like the games, its side content and characters can sometimes be more enticing than the main game — if not more! Stapleface, a Psycho that Anu inadvertently saves, gets very little screen time but shows a new side to the crazed killers that we haven’t seen before, and Brock, a talking Tediore gun, pops up everywhere and has some rather heavy emotional baggage that you find yourself carrying at times. It’s just a shame then that when any character has a serious moment in the game, it’s usually undermined by a less-than-serious gag literally just before it – including character deaths. Verdict – 6/10 As a huge fan of the original, I went into New Tales From The Borderlands wanting to have my mind blown and regaled with a story for the ages. Gearbox delivered this in some parts as they harnessed the crazy energy of the Borderlands universe to offer up exciting new characters and a coherent story. But the overeagerness to deliver a laugh a minute and the ludonarrative dissonance of its mini-games and QTEs take away from the game in droves. If we do get a third game, then I’d love to see Gearbox move away from all this and focus on delivering a heavy, gut-punching narrative sprinkled with that insane Borderlands energy we love so much. Reviewed on PlayStation 5

New Tales from the Borderlands revealed with new characters and bloodier visuals Gearbox Software / 2K2K and Gearbox Software have announced a brand new Borderlands game called New Tales from the Borderlands and it looks wild. The recent addition to the Borderlands franchise comes in the form of the just announced New Tales from the Borderlands. The trailer is available now, and it looks like the next entry will be aiming for the crazy and hilarious style of gameplay the previous games were known for. The single-player narrative adventure will bring the same chaotic gameplay, but will also introduce some twists and turns and bloodier visuals. All that will be combined with some tough choices, new weapons, characters, and dastardly villains. It tells the tale of a corporate invasion on Promethea, where the successful weapons company, Tediore are rapidly moving to get access to a rumored Vault. Your job is to stop them and find the Vault for yourselves, changing the world, and the main characters’ lives. You get to play as the ‘streetwise’ Octavio, the selfless Anu, and the lovable Fran as they make their way up from losers to heroes, capitalizing on the new Vault location. It quickly becomes a race against time and Tediore to finally make a name for yourself on the dystopian megapolitan city-planet of Promethea. Essentially, as it typically goes with Borderlands, the corporations are taking over Promethea and it’s up to you to face them down, along with the many bandits, monsters, and other recognizable villains you’ll meet along the way. “As well as introducing new locations and characters, there will be some friendly faces you just might recognize. All that is piled into a tough choice-based experience filled with absurd weaponry, and a storyline that will hope to enthrall any Borderlands fan, and those new to the series. New Tales from the Borderland is scheduled to release on October 21, 2022. The game will be available to experience on PC, PS4 & 5, and the Xbox One and Series X|S. It will also have a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition available for preorder now.

New Tales From The Borderlands gameplay trailers reveal graphical overhaul 2K GamesThe latest New Tales From The Borderlands trailer has given players a deeper look into how it may differ from its entertaining predecessor. Strap yourselves in for more explosive action in New Tales From The Borderlands as the sequel, coming eight years after the original, is telling a new tale and it looks to be another compelling one. Unlike Tales From The Borderlands, the new title will not be helmed by Telltale Games, innovators of the choice-driven narrative gameplay, and will instead be handled by 2K and Gearbox Software themselves. Gearbox revealed more of what they’ve been cooking up during the PAX West 2022 event and it looks to offer what fans of the original enjoyed back in 2014 — and more. 2K and Gearbox show off New Tales From The Borderlands at PAX West The Gearbox showing at PAX West 2022 treated Borderlands fans to not only a new character trailer looking at our new heroes in the making but also some interesting gameplay footage that demonstrates the improvements that have been made. Fran, Octavio, and Anu, are all unique individuals with their own agendas that come together in New Tales From The Borderlands to create a diverse story that will be shaped by your choices. The sequel certainly looks different from the first game’s art style, with Telltale Games’ original engine starting to show its age by the time the first Tales of the Borderlands arrived. In the words of 2K themselves: “New Tales from the Borderlands utilizes vastly improved movement and facial animations, using performance capture and facial mapping technology for the first time ever in a Borderlands title.” It’s certainly noticeable with dialog interactions feeling more immersive than ever thanks to realistic lip-syncing and animations. As well as the choice-based gameplay that returns from the original, new engagements include a new fighting mini-game with action figures, as well as interactive sequences that may mimic a certain tactical espionage series. Along with all the humor we’ve come to expect from a game in the Borderlands franchise, New Tales From The Borderlands will launch on October 21, 2022.

Latest GTA V Update includes new Game Mode and SUV, plus Free GTA$ The latest update to Grand Theft Auto V includes a new SUV, GTA$ sign-in bonuses and a brand new multiplayer game mode for players to sink their teeth into. The new SUV is called the Canis Freecrawler, and is a hybrid between an off-road family SUV and a rugged personnel carrier. With a large engine and four-wheel-drive, it’s perfect for getting you and your crew around Los Santos. The Freecrawler is available in-game from Legendary Motorsport, but be prepared to splash some cash as the vehicle costs $597,000. Read More: Sony is Ending Support for the PlayStation 2 After Eighteen Years It was also announced that are there some bonus cash rewards for anyone who signs into GTA Online before September 10. Playing GTA Online any time this week will reward players with an in-game currency boost of $250,000. Any additional days after that will grant $150,000 per day, meaning anyone who plays every day up until the September 10 deadline could earn a cool $1.5 million in GTA Dollars. The new Trading Places (Remix) update is live right now, and available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

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New SUMO (Remix) mode added to GTA V- plus double GTA$ and RP weekend, discounts and more The latest update for GTA Online adds the new SUMO (Remix) mode, 2x GTA$ and RP weekend, and bonus rewards for Terrobyte client jobs and business battles. GTA V recently turned five years old, but Rockstar is still dedicated to the Online mode, even with Red Dead Redemption 2 only weeks away. For the upcoming weekend, there is double GTA$ and RP through October 8, plus get double rewards for the new SUMO (Remix) mode until October 15. Like the original SUMO mode, there will be a safe zone where you will need to stay to avoid going up in flames, but the safe zone will now move and shrink. The safe zone is still your only way to avoid going up in flames, but this time it moves whenever the timer runs out, shrinking each time, and large pieces of the track may or may not disappear at random. This is carnage 2.0. This weekend, get 2x GTA$ & RP in: • New SUMO (REMIX) mode • Terrorbyte Client Jobs • Business BattlesPLUS 30-40% off select high-end vehicles and aircraft like the THRUSTER jetpack, SHOTARO bike, the amphibious STROMBERG and more Details: https://t.co/VDrLu59eHU pic.twitter.com/z7BDFjp3QB — Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) October 5, 2018 There are also two new t-shirts to be unlocked through playing this week, the White Ammu-Nation & Yellow Warstock T-Shirts. Nagasaki Shotaro – 40% off – Ocelot Penetrator – 40% off – Pegassi Infernus Classic – 40% off – Ocelot Stromberg – 30% off – Overflod Entity XXR – 30% off – Coil Raiden – 30% off – Vapid Flash GT – 30% off – Vapid Caracara – 30% off – BF Ramp Buggy – 40% off – JoBuilt Phantom Wedge – 40% off – HVY Menacer – 25% off – Bravado Half-Track – 40% off – HVY Chernobog – 30% off – Mobile Operations Center – 30% off – And that’s not all, as certain aerial vehicles are also up to 40% off, again until October 8. V-65 Molotok – 40% off – RM-10 Bombushka – 40% off – FH-1 Hunter – 40% off – Mammoth Thruster – 30% off – Mammoth Avenger – 30% off –

New Steam dating game actually prepares your 2022 tax return with help from anime waifu MSCHF StudiosDo you need help preparing your 2022 US Federal tax return? This new dating game on Steam will help you fill out your forms, with the aid of a waifu. Filling out tax returns can be quite a stressful time, as gathering all your personal information and financial records is quite the task for many. To help, a new dating game is here to assist you with the stressful ordeal. The game, Tax Heaven 3000, was created by the MSCHF, an art collective that has a history of releasing surreal artworks for sale. From creating perfume that smells like WD-40, collaborating with Lil Nas X on the Satan Shoes, to arming a Boston Dynamics robot dog with a paintball gun, they’ve done it all. And their newest creation is a visual novel dating sim that not only lets you date a waifu, but she’ll also help you fill out your 2022 US Federal tax return form. No, really. Releasing on March 31, the game will center around Iris, an easygoing cheerful waifu who is oddly interested in your personal finances. And as you woo her, she’ll ask you for your information to aid in your form filling. The game was made as a criticism of the difficulties for ordinary people to file tax returns. As MSCHF writes in the about section, “corporate tax filing services are (by dint of extensive lobbying) predatory, parasitic bottlenecks that deliberately complicate the tax filing process.” Continuing to say, “video games are, at the end of the day, pieces of software ontologically akin to Microsoft Word.” They say since at the end of the day, both video games and Word are just software that can input data. Their visual novel is essentially the same as Word, it just adapts it to a dating simulator and guides you through filling out a tax return form. They also say that Tax Heaven 3000 is suitable for single filers without dependents. But fair warning, the game will ask for your personal infomation, such as Social Security Number, income, and address, so use it at your own risk.

New study finds 87% of classic video games are unavailable to buy amid pivot to digital storefronts Commodore 64A new study by the Video Game History Foundation finds 87% of classic video games are unavailable to buy as publishers largely pivot to digital storefronts and archiving laws all but exclude video games. The video game industry is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, however as it rapidly grows, the industry has all but forgotten its past. Some older games may survive through remasters or even backward-compatibility on certain platforms, but many aren’t so lucky. In a study published by The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF), they conclude that 87% of classic video games are now “critically endangered”, with very few means of purchasing them. In their study, VGHF found that nearly 9-10 classic games released before 2010 were hard to come by or even outright inaccessible. Many needing players to rely on vintage hardware, or even piracy, in order to access them. The study randomly picked from MobyGames, a community-run database of video games, and used their massive database as the source for their data. And they say the results look “grim”. Across the board, only 13% of video game history is being represented, and no era of games ever cracked the 20% mark. The numbers are even worse for games on consoles with very little interest, such as the Commodore 64. And even for consoles like the PlayStation 2 with higher public interest and activity from the community, only a small portion of its games remain easily accessible for players today. One of the prime examples the study gives is the original 2005 version of Yakuza, now no longer purchasable. Yes, there is Yakuza Kiwami which is a faithful remake of the game on contemporary hardware, however, since it is a complete remake, it is considered a completely different game, and its original title is no longer easily accessible. The study pinpoints two main reasons for this being the case in 2023. Firstly, the Entertainment Software Association, a video game industry lobbying group, has consistently found against expanding video game preservation within libraries and archives. And secondly, because of the lobbying, libraries are restricted to only being able to share video games to on-premise access only, despite being able to archive them. This is despite other forms of media having no such restrictions. As for how damaging it can be for game lovers, VGHF gives an example, “Imagine if the only way to watch Titanic was to find a used VHS tape, and maintain your own vintage equipment so that you could still watch it.” “And what if no library, not even the Library of Congress, could do any better – they could keep and digitize that VHS of Titatinic, but you’d have to go all the way there to watch it. It sounds crazy, but that’s the reality we live in with video games.”

New Star Wars game in development with Uncharted boss set to direct LucasFilm Ltd / Skydance New MediaLucasfilm Games announced a new Star Wars IP currently in development with former Naughty Dog writer and Uncharted director, Amy Hennig, set to lead the project. Hennig’s Skydance New Media team will embark on a fresh and original story in the larger Star Wars galaxy. Details of the project are scarce but Lucasfilm are partnering with Hennig to make an untitled action-adventure game. The studio’s aim for producing “high-fidelity, richly interactive experience” for consoles and streaming services attracted the Walt-Disney-Company-owned label to create a unique experience for the legendary brand. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working again with Amy,” Lucasfilm Games VP Douglas Reilly said. “She and the Skydance New Media team have the talent and ambition to create a unique Star Wars adventure. “Their vision for making narrative driven and engaging interactive entertainment makes this collaboration very exciting. We’re working hard with their team of experienced and talented developers, and we’re looking forward to sharing more with Star Wars fans when the time is right.” Amy Hennig leading new Star Wars game This will be the second major project for Skydance New Media after partnering with Disney’s other brand, Marvel Entertainment, to create an original game. “I’ve often described how seeing Star Wars in 1977 essentially rewired my 12-year-old brain, shaping my creative life and future indelibly,” Hennig said. “I’m elated to be working with Lucasfilm Games again to tell interactive stories in this galaxy that I love.” Fans of past Hennig-directed drops (Uncharted 1-3, Jak 3, Legacy of Kain) will look forward to her take on the Star Wars property, seeing as it could be the full-fledged adventure game people have been waiting for. Hennig was previously attached to Visceral Games’ unannounced Star Wars title, Project Ragtag. That has since disappeared after EA shut down the studio with intentions to “overhaul” the project which started production in 2013. Still, Hennig’s new undertaking could fill the void that was left by LucasArts own ‘Star Wars 1313,’ a promising third-person action adventure that never reached the light of day after its teaser received incredible fan reception in 2012. As far as developers go, Hennig is a high-profile name in the industry with a history of delivering narrative-rich, action experiences. Coupled with Disney’s latest trend of streamlining projects by licensing the Star Wars IP to outside studios, Skydance New Media’s upcoming action-adventure title has the chance to finally produce the game in a galaxy far, far away fans have been longing to play.

New Star Wars action game confirmed by EA Motive job listings Respawn / EAEA have confirmed a new Star Wars “action game” is in development, after sharing information about the upcoming title in job listings for their Motive Montreal studios. Following the release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, in November 2019, fans have been eager for EA to release another narrative action game within the hit franchise. However, it has now been revealed that they will be returning to the Star Wars universe, after job listings were shared for Motive Studios, the developers behind Battlefront 2 and Squadrons. EA confirms new Star Wars game is coming Although Squadrons was just recently released on October 2, the developers are seemingly wasting no time before starting to work on their next title. In the job posting for new Software Developers, the Montreal-based studio explained that they would be immediately working on the next Star Wars game, suggesting that it might already be in the early stages of development. “The team is starting immediately on an upcoming Star Wars action game and will also be building original IP,” revealed the job posting on the EA site. While there are no clues on just what to expect from this upcoming action game, many fans have suggested it might be a sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order or even the return to a classic title such as Force Unleashed. However, we will just have to wait for more information on this “action game” until EA decides to officially announce the new title. The listing also confirmed they will be working on new intellectual property (IP) alongside the new Star Wars game but, as expected, little was shared on what this might mean. As of now, EA has yet to reveal a release date for the new Star Wars game but with development, seemingly, starting already, it will be a good sign for those waiting on the next release.

New South Park game counts among THQ Nordic’s many upcoming projects ParamountDuring its 2022 games showcase, THQ Nordic teased that a new South Park game counts among its many upcoming titles. Since the animated series debuted over two decades ago, many developers have brought the unique world to life in nearly a dozen interactive adventures. However, only two of those titles have garnered any real acclaim – South Park: The Stick of Truth and its sequel, The Fractured but Whole. The THQ of old originally served as The Stick of Truth publisher, but the company’s bankruptcy culminated in Ubisoft stepping up to the plate. THQ in its newest form, THQ Nordic, has plans to revisit the South Park universe in some capacity. THQ Nordic teases a new South Park game Today, the publisher hosted a games showcase in which the likes of AEW: Fight Forever and a new SpongeBob adventure sat center stage. After the main meat of the stream concluded, a black card laden with white text filled the screen. According to the note, THQ Nordic has 43 games in development, 26 of which remain unannounced. That much quickly changed, however. A teaser from South Park Digital Studios took over the stream, merely showcasing the company’s logo. Voiceover saying, “oh, it’s coming,” then spilled from the speakers. When the black screen and white writing returned, a revised message informed viewers that now THQ Nordic has 25 unannounced games in production. The brief segment in question lasts from the 55:12 timestamp to 55:28 in the video below: At present, there’s no word on which development team THQ Nordic tapped for its new South Park game. It’s worth noting, however, that there does exist a South Park project in the works at Question Games. THQ Nordic may have recently struck a deal to publish and distribute the Question-developed release. Or, South Park fans could have two different interactive adventures to look forward to in the years ahead. Neither possibility seems too farfetched.

New Spider-Man PC mods let you swing through the city as Saul Goodman Twitter: MuksSpider-Man modders have done it again, with a new mod giving players the chance to swing through New York city as Saul Goodman. Spider-Man on the PC has given gamers the chance to introduce a bunch of new mods to the game. One of the most popular types of mods is creating brand new character designs and skins for the titular web-slinger. Almost immediately on release, players began turning Spider-Man into all sorts of animals and characters. For a while there, videos of gamers swinging around the city as popular villain Kingpin were going viral. Other viral designs include one mod that has turned Spider-Man into Kermit the Frog. Now, however, the mod that is getting much attention online is one that lets you play as Saul Goodman. With Better Call Saul having just finished airing, the show – as well as the character of Saul – has never been more relevant. As a result, one Spider-Man player has modded the game, turning Spider-Man into Saul himself. The mod was posted online, with players commenting on how the design “looks like it was ripped from the spiderman 2000 game.” However, it has since been confirmed that the mod has actually taken Saul Goodman’s design from the Breaking Bad: Criminal Elements mobile game that was released in June 2019. Marvel’s Spider-Man was first released on PC on August 12, 2022, and is a remastered version of the 2018 PlayStation game. Spider-Man making its way to PC marks a continuation of Sony’s big push to break into the PC market, with other popular PlayStation titles such as God of War also having made the jump to PC in 2022. In Dexerto’s review of Spider-Man PC, we called the port a “web-slinging success.” While this Spider-Man mod of Saul Goodman is one of the latest to go viral, odds are it won’t be the last. With the game having been released for just over a fortnight, who knows what other mods will be created in the coming months?

New Sony PS5 patent sparks PS3 emulation hopes SonySony is seemingly working on bringing PS3 emulation, as a new patent reveals compatibility for older accessories and hardware. With the launch of a revamped PS Plus, one of the biggest factors to upgrade for many was revisiting older generations. The Premium tier of PlayStation’s rival to Game Pass currently boasts game selections from the PS1, PSP, and PS3. Though PS3 games are available via streaming, Sony could be working on making PS3 emulation a reality. Sony hardware such as EyeToy, PSP Go mentioned in emulation patent According to a patent spotted by Game Rant, Sony is in the midst of enabling older PlayStation hardware for use with the PS5. The patent in question makes mention of the PSP Go, Dualshock 3 controller, and even the long-forgotten EyeToy camera. The document itself details “a method for facilitating a play of a legacy game ” and that “the method includes receiving a user input during the play of the legacy game.” Other hardware such as a mouse and keyboard and Sony’s Media Remote can also be spotted on the patent. Most of the components mentioned within the patent have been discontinued for several years, but it does spark a bigger question regarding PS Plus’s future. Emulation of the PS3 and its huge catalog of games has been on Sony’s radar since the release of the PS4. VGC reported back in April that the tech conglomerate was figuring out the logistics of emulation, as the PS3’s rendering is notoriously difficult to replicate. For those out there who are still skeptical of using PS Plus Premium, adding dedicated emulation could be the push it needs to win over players.

New Sonic Frontiers trailer reveals Super Sonic and fans are loving it SEGASonic Frontiers got a new trailer during TGS 2022 which revealed Super Sonic and fans are loving his inclusion in the blue blur’s next game. Sonic Frontiers has earned some concern among the gaming community, with many fans saying SEGA needed to delay the game for further polishing. However, while plenty of fans still think Sonic’s open-world adventure still looks rough, it seems public opinion on the game is slowly starting to turn more positive. Now, SEGA revealed Super Sonic — the blue blur’s iconic powered-up form — is playable in Sonic Frontiers, and fans are absolutely loving his inclusion. Sonic fans loving Super Sonic in Sonic Frontiers A brand new trailer for Sonic Frontiers debuted at Tokyo Game Show 2022, which revealed that players can collect Chaos Emeralds in the game to transform into Super Sonic. The official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter account tweeted out the trailer with fans reacting to the news. “You’re as beautiful as the last time I saw you,” said 100Hypersonic, who was possibly referring to his inclusion in the 2nd Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Other fans expressed their excitement at finally seeing a playable Super Sonic in a video game, like user ForShantae who said, “Hard to believe that we haven’t seen him in the main storys [sic] games since Generations…” Hard to believe that we havent seen him in the main storys games since Generations…Yes i goofed up pic.twitter.com/dh7iJcq0Yt — ShantaeForSmash (@ForShantae) September 14, 2022 Of course, others simply made memes about Super Sonic’s inclusion in the trailer, with some referencing the intense Rock song used throughout the video. “These trailer [sic] were made in 2002. This is a compliment,” said GoodVibesGaming’s Jon Cartwright. Super Sonic be looking so fine, someone’s just made him an OnlyFans. 😍 — SEGA Whisperer 💎🇺🇦 (@SEGAwhisperer) September 14, 2022 Others joked that Super Sonic looked so good in the trailer that someone “just made him an OnlyFans.” Despite some of the memes surrounding this new trailer, it seems as though a majority of Sonic fans are reacting positively to the game the more information SEGA gives out. Regardless, fans will just have to wait and see how the finished game turns out when Sonic Frontiers releases on November 8, 2022.

New Smash Ultimate DLC soon? Leakers hint at August 28 Nintendo Direct NintendoIt has been months since we’ve had a Nintendo Direct and fans are growing restless. Now, some prominent leakers with a history of accurate claims are suggesting that August 28 will be the date of the next General Direct, where we may even get a Smash Ultimate DLC reveal. Leakers ‘King Zell’ and ‘NateDrake’ are prominent figures on the Resetera forums and have often left clues about when they believe Nintendo-related events will transpire. Back in July, Zell implied that a General Direct would be coming at some point in August and now he’s appearing to double down on those claims, even right down to the actual date. In a seemingly random comment on a Nintendo Direct speculation thread, Zell remarked, “remember all, the new captain Tsubasa game is coming on the 28th, in general, its an arcade soccer\football game, don’t miss it.” This comment alone may not seem like much, but he also attached an image with numbers circled which could add up to 28. Additionally, his use of the word “general” resulted in many to assume he was referencing a General Direct. “Damn, Barca just lost 2-8, that’s a disaster,” he further wrote, once again, completely out of context. However, the 2 and the 8 could very well further imply something is coming on the 28th. Finally, NateDrake commented: “20, 8, 16, 35, 15, 7,” leading to a forum member to joke that they would be using those numbers in a lottery ticket. “If you win then I get 28%,” he replied, once again bringing the conversation back to the number 28, the possible date of a Nintendo Direct. While of course, it’s possible we don’t get a Direct on the 28, it’s being heavily implied. Plus, there have been many rumors about Nintendo doing something special for Mario’s 35th anniversary with some new games and/or remakes. If there is a Nintendo Direct, it’s also very likely we learn more about who the next Smash Ultimate DLC fighter is. There have been many rumors about their identity, with some suspecting it could be a Pokemon, Dante from Devil May Cry, or even Crash Bandicoot. With five fighters remaining, everyone is on edge to find out who it will be and what franchise they will be from. Only time will tell until we know for sure when the Direct is and who the next character in Fighters Pass Volume 2 turns out to be.

New Skull & Bones trailer breaks down gameplay ahead of launch UbisoftUbisoft’s upcoming pirate naval warfare game Skull & Bones received a new trailer highlighting customization and new combat elements. Video game developer Ubisoft held its Ubisoft Forward Digital event showcasing a variety of upcoming titles, including the next Assassin’s Creed game. Alongside updates for titles like Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Rainbow Six Mobile, fans got another look at the upcoming pirate game Skull & Bones. This new Ubisoft Forward trailer showcased over five minutes of new Skull & Bones footage, detailing customization aspects and naval warfare. Ubisoft details Skull & Bones ship customization and more Skull & Bones’ Creative Director Elizabeth Pellen walked fans through some of the customization aspects that can expect to see in the full game. Pellen noted players can “loot and unlock a large variety of vanity sets” that can be mixed and matched to fully personalize the look of a pirate captain and ship. Additionally, players will be able to fully customize the appearance of their crew, though the outfits will be changed wholly as a set and not on an individual basis, at least for now. Next, Pellen talked about weapon customization, which focused on the different types of cannons players can attach to their ships. For example, the Long Gun excels at firing long-distance shots while the Carronade has a quick reload speed with less damage output. Each weapon will have strengths and weaknesses that players will need to factor in. Next, Pellen discussed fort raids, which will reward players with large bounties depending on how many waves of enemy ships they can defeat. When raiding forts, the enemy fort will send up a signal flair, which calls enemy reinforcements. Players will have to weigh the risk versus reward of attacking forts, as continuous enemy reinforcements will likely provide quite the challenge. The full trailer goes into more detail about other aspects of ship customization, but it seems players will have a lot of freedom when it comes to designing their ideal pirate ship in Skull & Bones.

New Sims competitor InZOI: Release window, gameplay details, & everything we know kraftonInZOI is KRAFTON’s upcoming life simulation title, which features realistic graphics, creative tools, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about it. 2024 has been an interesting year for life sim fans, with titles such as Paralives and InZOI competing with EA’s The Sims franchise and offering players a glimpse of what to expect next. Developed by KRAFTON, InZOI is a life sim featuring realistic graphics and a whole lot of customization options. Players essentially get to create their avatar and choose how they would live their life, including how they work, socialize with others, and much more, all while you customize their surroundings. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the life sim InZOI, including its release window, gameplay features, trailer, and more. InZOI Release window According to developer KRAFTON, InZOI will be released in late 2024. As for console release, according to the game’s FAQ section on Discord, devs have confirmed that players can expect the game to be on PS5 and Xbox in the future. There’s no exact date for PC and console at the moment, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated in this section once more information is available. InZOI Character Creator Players eager to take a peek at the game can jump into the limited-time InZOI character creator via Steam – available from August 20 at 9PM PDT to August 25 at 9PM. Here, players will have “over 250 points of customization” to make their “Zoi,” starting from their body shape, clothing, hairstyle, appearance, and other fine details. Other players’ Zois will also be available to download, allowing you to interact with the community’s creations. Other features in the character creator include a photo mode, where you can select poses and backgrounds for your Zoi and even real-time face tracking via the Live Link Face app. InZOI gameplay and features Gameplay-wise, InZOI lets you create a character and basically do whatever you want in a life sim, whether that be going to the park, finding jobs, or interacting with others to shape your own story. The game features an open-world setting with creative tools that allow you to alter lots and different parts of the city’s property. As seen from the game’s trailer and roadmap video, there are extra bits showcasing the game’s weather features, pets, and cars. Another key feature highlighted by KRAFTON is the karma system, where past actions can have consequences in the game. Will InZOI have mod support? Yes, players will be able to download and use mods in InZOI as the game will be released with built-in mod support. Developer KRAFTON is partnering with Overwolf to ensure the “community has the best tools and resources to bring their creative visions to life”. InZOI trailer That’s the only proper trailer we’ve got the InZOI at the time of writing. We’ll be sure to update you here as new looks emerge.

New PS5 rumor claims console will have incredible demo feature Sony PlayStation[jwplayer sdEiSVZH]A rumor claims that Sony’s PS5 will sport an incredible new feature that will change the way demos are created for games. The PlayStation Now-based technology will reportedly allow players to get a sneak peak at any game they want before purchasing. With only a couple months from release, there is still a lot we don’t know about the PS5. In September, a leak confirmed Microsoft’s Xbox Series X plans – including its pricing and release date. On the eve before Sony’s next-gen conference on September 16, a rumor claimed that the PlayStation 5 will actually have an amazing feature centered around demos. Rumor claims PS5 will have incredible demo feature For decades, demos have been an incredible way for players to get to experience an upcoming game before its release. In the 90s, consumers could get them in magazines, or even at restaurants like Pizza Hut. However if a new rumor is true, Sony plans to bring back demos in a big way with a new feature on the PS5. According to a new report, the next-gen console will let consumers play any game on the PlayStation Store instantly before buying. The rumor was first reported by Twitter account ‘PS5only’ who explained, “PlayStation Store Enables Instant Playing of Any Game – Try out each game in seconds within PS Store, before buying the game.” Reportedly, Sony will use tech from PS Now to stream within the store itself. Rumour: PlayStation Store Enables Instant Playing of Any Game – Try out each game in seconds within PS Store, before buying the game. Uses streaming technology based on PS Now behind the scenes, to instantly stream demos of games within PS Store.#Rumour #PlayStation5 pic.twitter.com/QkgpUHuoZ8 — ▶︎ PlayGamesMovies (@PlayGamesMovies) September 15, 2020 Interestingly, an “instant-loading” feature called Activities was teased back in July on GameReactor in a now-deleted feature preview article on the upcoming console. PlayStation architect Mark Cerny has also made comments in past interviews about the SSD capabilities of loading things quickly. It’s unclear if the Activities feature is the same thing the rumor is talking about, although its instant loading abilities would certainly make sense being used in the PS storefront. If true, it will be a pretty big game changer for consumers, who will essentially be allowed to play any game for a set amount of time before making their purchase. It would also put PS Now’s tech to good use.

New Rockstar Games job listing sparks more GTA 6 and Bully 2 rumors On January 10, a new job listing for a video editor at Rockstar Games swirled the rumor mill again among fans thirsty for any hint of news on Grand Theft Auto 6 or Bully 2. It’s been over six years since GTA V came out, and over 13 since the release of Bully on PlayStation 2, so naturally players are itching for details on new titles in the franchises. In November 2019, a job listing for a Character Costume & Wardrobe Stylist popped up on the developer’s website looking for someone with “deep appreciation” for the importance clothing plays in society, and now a new opening has jump-started the anticipation once more. Rockstar video editor job listing The new post asks for a video editor “to communicate the emotional content and excitement of a game within a 60 second format” – something that caused many to wonder if it could be for Bully 2 or GTA VI. It also requested that the hire has “experience with both drama and documentary and able to craft a compelling narrative.” Infamous Rockstar YouTuber TheNathanNS has also speculated that it could be something Red Dead Redemption related due to the nature of the “drama and emotional” comments in the listing. IMO this could be Red Dead related because of the “”drama and emotional content”

New PS5 “leak” claims to show UI and black controller – but is it real? PlayStation[jwplayer FcWdjVVq]A new “leak” claims to be the first look at the PlayStation 5’s user interface. The supposed images also claim to show the DualSense controller in a black variant. But are the PS5 images even real? The PS5 is is set to hit stores on November 12. Despite being only weeks away, there is still a lot we don’t know about the next-gen console – including what its user interface will look like. On October 2, a leaker on Reddit claimed to have new photos of the log-in screen from the UI, as well as a black DualSense controller. The pictures have kicked off a wave of speculation as to whether they are even real. Leaker claims to show PS5 UI It should be stated to take all of this with a massive grain of salt. But the “leak” first appeared on the popular gaming forum ResetEra after a tweet was posted that allegedly showed a user holding a black DualSense controller. Interestingly, the stranger also is seen holding the device under a TV that shows a black login screen. The image is not the PS4, which led users to think that it could be our first glimpse at the PS5’s user interface. Of course, there is no source, and anyone can fake an image using Photoshop. However, the image quickly kicked off speculation as to whether this was just an elaborate troll. While the colors of this controller certainly look awful, forum users were quick to point out that a prototype of a black DualSense leaked back in August, and the one featured in this image actually matches up with its dimensions. @geronimo_73 PlayStation 5 DualSense controller has been leaked showing a black variant of the controller. Source is unknown. #PlayStation #PlayStation5 #DualSense #Controller #BlackDualSence #PS5 #StateOfPlay pic.twitter.com/rBtVAaWh0C — Terror (@TheSheerTerror) August 5, 2020 The image in the tweet originated from a Redditor named Zelser on the r/Playstation subreddit. The leaker claimed to have the PS5 in their possession, and posted a photo of what they claim is the PS5 being opened up. That isn’t the only thing that the user shared – they also took a photo of what is supposedly the stand for the next-gen Sony console. While it’s unclear if any of these are legit, the photo of the stand attached to the device has never been seen before. While the user would not confirms how they supposedly got their hands on the console, they uploaded another photo of what they claim is the user interface after players continued to ask for more proof. At the time of writing, it has not been confirmed whether any of these images are real. However, as we stated above, take this with a massive grain of salt. Unless there is more proof, this could easily be faked. Still, with PS5 so close to its release, it’s kind of mind blowing that we still have no clue what its UI looks like. However, we will see whether the leaks are real in the next coming days as Sony is letting Japanese YouTubers get their hands on the console on October 4.

New PlayStation 5 patent could reveal final console design LetsGoDigitalThe look of the PlayStation 5 may have just been locked in as a new patent from Sony has revealed a full design of the upcoming console. While the gaming industry anxiously awaits the full unveiling of next-gen hardware, Sony has drip-fed information throughout the year. Full specifications were outlined in March and the DualSense controller was revealed in April. However, the design of the console itself has remained under wraps. After a delay to the Future of Gaming presentation, a new patent published on June 4 may have just lifted the lid on the PlayStation 5. The new patent included 10 detailed images of the devkit console, breaking down each component from a variety of angles. An overhead view showcases a ‘V’ style design on top of the box with fans on either side. As a version of the console exclusively for developers and not the general public, this appearance may not be final. However, an alleged leak from 4chan appears to confirm that the shape of the final, consumer-friendly version, remains similar. PS5 is plastered on the right of the front face, Sony on the left, and a disc drive sits between them. The PlayStation logo is on top of the console inside of a ‘V’ imprint that carries over from the devkit hardware. A big difference between the two designs in the reduction in total fans on the alleged consumer design. The backside of the box features a small amount of ventilation, similar to the PS4, though there are no openings on top of the console similar to the beefy PS5 devkit. Regardless of the visual differences, the hardware looks to be quite sizeable in both designs. An earlier prototype could have already given us a glimpse of just how big the soon-to-be-released PlayStation 5 will really be. Take this alleged leak with a grain of salt. Only time will tell if this alleged design holds true to the final product. Sony’s next-gen console is still on track to hit store shelves at the tail end of 2020. As always, Dexerto will keep you in the loop as new PS5 details are revealed.

New PlayStation Plus: Is it worth it? Essential, Extra & Premium tiers rated Sony Computer EntertainmentThe new PlayStation Plus is here, with three subscription tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. With each one offering plenty of differences, here’s our review. PlayStation Plus has been around since 2010, and Sony’s membership service has evolved regularly. Since the PlayStation 4, PS Plus has been required for online play, and the PS5 generation has seen the biggest change yet. Now divided into three membership tiers; Essential, Extra, and Premium, there are plenty of benefits available for all players, but it won’t be for everyone. Here, we’ll try and help work out which tier represents the best value at the time of the service’s launch. For a detailed breakdown of everything included in each, be sure to check out our explainer. PlayStation Plus Essential: Is it worth it? If you’ve used PlayStation Plus at any time since the PS4, then you’ll know how Essential works — it offers access to online gaming, cloud storage for your saved data, and access to exclusive discounts. It also adds new games for players each month, although this has dropped from two PS4 games and a single PS5 game to a pair of PS4 games. Read more: PS Plus July 2022: Leaks, rumors & more – It’ll cost users $9.99/£6.99 per month, and if you’re looking to play popular multiplayer games you’ll need to subscribe. It’s worth noting, though, that the likes of Warzone and Apex Legends don’t require PS Plus, in which case your decision as to whether to subscribe or not could simply be based on which games are offered monthly. PlayStation Plus Extra: Is it worth it? Previously known as PlayStation Now, PS Plus Extra is the tier you’ll be moved to if you were subscribed to Sony’s cloud streaming service. That’s not to say they’re the same, though — unlike PS Plus Essential which has remained the same, PS Plus Extra more closely resembles Xbox Game Pass. Extra will set users back $14.99/£10.99 per month and offers a library of 400 PS4 and PS5 games to play. For a little extra above the Essential tier, this feels like the sweet spot for the new PlayStation Plus, with games being downloadable so you can play them locally. Players can gain unlimited access to PS4 classics such as Batman: Arkham Knight, Death Stranding, and Mortal Kombat 11, while there are PS5 games, too — with Spider-Man: Miles Morales and the incredible Demon’s Souls remake included. For the full list of PS Plus Extra and Premium titles, you can check our page, but being able to jump into those two huge PS5 exclusives make the Extra tier a great prospect for players that have just got their hands on a PS5. PlayStation Plus Premium: Is it worth it? If Extra is the sweet spot, does that mean PS Plus Premium is overpriced? Not quite, with the highest subscription tier ($17.99/£13.49 per month) feeling like a great deal for die-hard PlayStation fans that have been with Sony since the nineties. On top of the Extra tier’s 400 games, Premium adds another 340 classic games from PlayStation, PS2, and PSP that can be downloaded or streamed. There are also PS3 games, but these are restricted to streaming. In our experience, it’s solid and works well enough, but can be a little blurry. We also feel like Sony is stretching the definition of the word “classic” here, though, as well as how franchises are represented. As an example, we wonder how many players are itching to play Rag Doll Kung Fu or Greg Hastings Paintball 2 from the PS3, while there are seven different Dynasty Warriors games represented. Still, if that’s your favorite game or franchise, the subscription is well worth it. There’s also plenty to enjoy for Star Wars fans, with a huge number of titles from the heyday of PS2 era offerings like Racer Revenge, Bounty Hunter & more. They’re all here, but we’d argue not offering the chance to filter via platform is a big miss (even PS1 games are shown as PS4/PS5 titles as the library is categorized by compatibility, as opposed to the original release). It’s also worth noting that many of the 13 PS1 games you can find now are the inferior PAL versions which run at 50Hz, but Sony says 60Hz is on the way. That should help games like Syphon Filter improve their frame rates, but it remains to be seen if that’ll lead to unanticipated side effects. Perhaps the biggest disappointment, though, is the UI holding everything together. Rather than feeling like a celebration of some of gaming’s most iconic franchises, everything feels thrown together. There’s no curation, no recommendations, and, as we mentioned earlier, no way to look through, say, all PS1 games. Expect to dig through a huge number of titles to find what you want. We know it’s not the easiest thing to manage, but Xbox Game Pass, for all of its faults on PC, lets you filter by genre, original platform, and plenty more. Sony’s service arguably offers the superior library, but seems unsure of how best to showcase it. There are also game trials, meaning you can play a portion of Horizon Forbidden West or Cyberpunk 2077, with progress carrying over to the full game if you do pick it up. Final thoughts PS Plus Premium will undoubtedly appeal to hardcore fans of Sony’s systems, but for our money, we’d recommend PlayStation Plus Extra. Not only do you get a sizeable library of titles that we expect to change over time, but they’re all playable locally without relying on streaming. If Sony can add better organization and an improved collection of classic games, though, this could be a huge boon for PlayStation owners. For more on gaming subscription services, check out the best games on Xbox Game Pass right now.

New Persona 5 spin-off and Persona 3 remake imminent suggests leak AtlusAnother Persona 5 spin-off looks to be on its way alongside a Persona 3 remake, according to a newly discovered domain registered by publisher Atlus. Persona has established itself as one of the premier JRPGs on the market with Persona 5 and its enhanced version, Persona 5 Royal, being particularly successful. This success has prompted multiple spin-off games including Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, Persona 5 Strikers, and Persona 5: The Phantom X. And now another spin-off looks to be on the way plus long-term fans could be getting that Persona 3 Remake they’ve wanted for years. Domain registration points to new Persona games Atlus has registered domains for two projects, as spotted by Persona Central. The domains that have been registered are ‘P5T.JP‘ and ‘P3RE.JP‘. The domains seem to hint at two new Persona games with P5T likely to be a Persona 5 spin-off and P3RE being a remake of Persona 3. These two domains were spotted after Atlus transferred them from Onamae to Amazon Route 53. Onamae is a popular choice for registering ‘.JP’ domains while Amazon’s Route 53 service offers a large-scale international alternative. History suggests that Persona announcements tend to follow shortly after moves like this. In December 2018 the ‘P5R.JP’ domain was similarly transferred with an official teaser following just five days later. The same is true of the two Persona dance spin-offs that were announced in August 2017. The timing of this has given Persona fans hope with several big game events right around the corner. The Summer Games Fest will see a bunch of new game announcements with Persona possibly making an appearance. With the PlayStation showcase already gone and Atlus not hosting its own event, the Xbox Games Showcase seems the most likely to feature a possible Persona announcement. To avoid missing out you can watch the Xbox event on June 11 at 10 AM PT.

New Nintendo Switch model with two screens potentially leaked UnsplashNintendo’s latest firmware update, 10.0.0, on April 14 may have leaked the release of a new Switch model. The handheld Nintendo Switch has exploded in popularity in recent months, with more and more players looking to get their hands on the hybrid console. Many great games have been released for the Switch since its launch including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has unexpectedly taken the internet by storm. With demand for the Switch starting to rise, it was leaked that a new model could be on its way following the console’s latest 10.0.0 firmware update. Vulnerability researcher Mike Heskin shared that he found that Nintendo’s latest update added preliminary support for a new hardware model, listed as “nx-abcd”. “Firmware 10.0.0 adds preliminary support for a new hardware model: nx-abcd,” he revealed, “3 of the 5 new DRAM profiles are for this new hardware type.” Firmware 10.0.0 adds preliminary support for a new hardware model: “”nx-abcd””. 3 of the 5 new DRAM profiles are for this new hardware type and there’s evidence of a secondary display of sorts being added exclusively on this model. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)— Mike Heskin (@hexkyz) April 14, 2020 However, one of the most surprising aspects of this find was that the new model would seemingly be a dual-display model of the Switch. “There’s evidence of a secondary display of sorts being added exclusively on this model,” Mike added, suggesting that the new model could include two screens. Nintendo has previously revealed that they are “always performing development of new hardware” after rumors were initially spread about a Switch Mini potentially being announced The latest Switch model that Nintendo has released was the Switch Lite which was first launched on September 20, 2019, so it is possible that they have shifted their focus to a new model. Although it is unclear if this leaked model is set to be announced by Nintendo, many fans are quite excited about the idea of dual-display Switch being potentially released.

New MTG Doctor Who and Lord of the Rings cards have already leaked Magic: The Gathering leaks have brought a brand-new look at cards from MTG Universes Beyond: Doctor Who and the Tales from Middle Earth holiday release. Universes Beyond is having its most successful year in Magic: The Gathering so far, thanks to the overwhelming success of the Lord of the Rings: Tales from Middle Earth. That success is set to continue in the later half of the year, with a LOTR re-release and a brand-new Doctor Who set coming up. New cards from each set have leaked out into the wild, and we’re going to give you a close look at these spoilers MTG Tales From Middle Earth Scene Cards leak Tales from Middle Earth is shaping up to be MTG’s best-selling set of all time, thanks in no small part to the search for The One Ring. But even with the Ring found, there’s enough life left in Tales from Middle Earth to warrant a rerelease for the holidays. The biggest draw of the Tales from Middle Earth holiday release is undoubtedly the scene boxes. When displayed all together, these cards depict an incredible tapestry of Middle Earth, with key scenes from Tolkien’s work given the spotlight. MTGO Salseo on X (recently rebranded from Twitter) leaked images of three out of the four scenes from the upcoming boxes. The three new scenes revealed so far display the Witch-King and his Fell Beast, the power of Galadriel, and the strength of the Fellowship. The Witch King scene consists of: Call Forth The Tempest – Nazgul Battle-Mace – Witch-king, Sky Sovereign – Mordor on the March – Fell Beast of Mordor – Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress – The Galadriel scene is made up of: Arboreal Alliance – Galadriel, Light of Valinor – Rally the Galadhrim – Galadriel’s Dismissal – Mists of Lorien – Galadhrim Brigade – Finally, the Fellowship scene is comprised of: Anduril, Narsil Reforged – Aragorn, Hornburg Hero – Legolas’s Quick Reflexes – Gimli’s Reckless Might – Isengard Unleashed – Rohirrim Chargers – New Doctor Who MTG cards revealed in leak Fewer in number than the Lord of the Rings cards, the Doctor Who reveals are still sure to please fans of the series. There are Sagas representing two of the Doctor’s most beloved stories, as well as a fan-favorite companion and iconic villain. Reddit user DopeyDragon shared images of the four new cards. Weeping Angel Outside of the Daleks, Cybermen, and The Master, the Weeping Angels have staked an impressive recent claim as Doctor Who’s most well-known villains. Their speed, deadly nature, and odd relationship to being observed are all represented here and make for an excellent unexpected removal option for blue/black decks. Donna Noble Doctor Who fans will no doubt be thrilled to see Donna’s return in the 60th-anniversary specials, but she’s arriving in MTG even earlier. Donna’s abilities have a basis in the near-mystical connection she and the Doctor share, and the combination of her Soulbond and reactive damage are sure to leave opponents weighing up the cost of attacking at all. The Girl in The Fireplace One of the Modern Era’s most well-received stories, The Girl in The Fireplace Saga is packed with interesting abilities. Time Travel plays a big part in many of the cards from this set, but the Horsemanship granted by this card can provide some very unexpected evasion to your Doctors, making it a worthy inclusion all by itself. Fugitive of The Judoon Outside of the previously-revealed Flux Saga, Fugitive of The Judoon is the most recent part of Doctor Who to be adapted for Universes Beyond, As the Doctor encounters their mysterious fugitive self, a potential past that they cannot remember. The Saga depicts the stages of the Doctor in hiding as a human, pursued by the Judoon and finally awakened to their memories. We’ll keep you updated as more cards are revealed from Universes Beyond.

New MultiVersus leak hints at potential Stranger Things crossover Player First GamesA new leak for hit fighting game MultiVersus suggests a major Stranger Things character will be joining the roster as the game’s wide variety of fighters expands. Leaks about future characters for Multiversus have been circulating all over the internet lately. According to Mvsleaks, the likes of Teen Titans Robin, Beetlejuice, Scooby Doo, and even Gremlins are all reportedly joining the roster in the future. However, the most interesting fighter to be included in the latest string of leaks is Eleven from Stranger Things. In addition to the character’s name being listed in the leaks, there are also datamined voice lines from another potential added character Raven that directly mention battling it out with Eleven. Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven is one of the main characters in the Netflix hit show. If true, this would be the first non-Warner Bros property to appear in the game and could pave the way for future crossovers to occur. Essentially, this leak is a domino effect and repercussion from the initial reports of DC characters Robin and Raven’s inclusion in the game. Eleven would be an interesting fighter to add to the game. Her psychic powers would be quite unique compared to the other characters in the game. That’s not to mention how awesome it would be if Millie Bobby Brown herself did the voice acting for any lines in-game. Of course, Stranger Things is one of the most popular shows on television at the moment. The recent season was extremely well received by fans and critics alike. Many were even expecting cast member Sadie Sink to receive an Emmy for her performance in Season 4. However, Sink and her other cast mates were snubbed of 2022 nominations. Netflix as a company are very proactive about their desire to get involved in video game projects and collaborate with game devs. Because of this, this leak of Stranger Things being a new crossover for MultiVersus could be a very real thing. And if it is, it could also open the door for more Netflix characters and series to crossover in the game moving forward.

New Monster Hunter Wilds trailer confirms weapon-swapping mechanic CapcomThe latest trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds has shown off a new weapon-swapping mechanic that will completely change your hunts. Since Monster Hunter Wilds was first revealed at The Game Awards 2023, hype for the game has been steadily building. Its initial trailer saw a record boom in player counts for its predecessor Monster Hunter World and even Asmongold finally gave the franchise a shot. A new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds shown off at the May 2024 PlayStation State of Play gave us a much better look at the upcoming game. One particular feature is sure to stand out to veteran hunters looking to mix things up. For the first time ever, players will be able to seamlessly change their weapon on the fly during hunts. Monster Hunter Wilds finally allows quick swapping between weapons. Initial speculation was that Monster Hunter Wilds would allow players to swap between a ranged and a melee weapon on the go thanks to what looked like a holster on the new mount. Capcom has revealed that this mount is called a Seikret and that it will allow you to swap between any of Monster Hunter Wilds’ 14 iconic weapons. “Your Seikret isn’t just for travel, though—you can also stash an extra weapon in its weapon sling, allowing you to switch between two weapons of your choice while out on hunts,” an informational segment on the game’s website reads. The potential combinations may not be truly limitless, but they open up some exciting new options for your Monster hunts. Being able to swap to a ranged weapon during a hunt against more evasive Monsters was a feature shown off in the trailer. There’s also the potential for solo Hammer mains to be able to cut tails at their discretion or bring an elemental weapon to deal with Monster weaknesses before delivering more powerful blows. This new weapon-swapping feature for Monster Hunter Wilds is a literal game changer. Monster Hunter Wilds will release sometime in 2025 and hunters will get a chance to test all these possible combinations themselves.

New Marvel Midnight Suns trailer gives in-depth look at Spider-Man gameplay 2K GamesPublisher 2K Games gave fans an in-depth look at everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in Marvel’s Midnight Suns in a brand new trailer. Marvel’s Midnight Suns continues to detail more and more Marvel heroes within its growing cast. Now, the official Midnight Suns YouTube channel released a six-minute giving fans an in-depth look at Spider-man, including aspects of his abilities, and tactics best used for his general playstyle. Through multiple battle segments, players can see a variety of different cards Spider-Man can use in combat and also see a bit of what building a relationship with him outside of combat is like. Marvel Midnight Suns trailer shows off Spider-Man Like the Iron Man and Captain America trailers before it, content creator Christopher Odd hosts the Spider-Man deep dive trailer helping to break down all the intricacies of Spider-Man’s ability suite. True to his storied history, Spider-Man’s playstyle in Midnight Suns is fast-paced, with many quick and free abilities at his disposal. For example, Spider-Man can make use of a card called Chain Strike which allows him to target an enemy for an attack and if that target is KO’d he can chain another target, with a maximum of four total. Additionally, Spider-Man has a variety of abilities that conserve resources like Heroism points, such as the Opportunist card that allows him to use environmental attacks without using Heroism as well as gaining two extra moves that turn. Fans also get to see what Peter Parker is like outside of combat, as the trailer shows the Hunter interacting with Parker in the team’s hideout, playing video games, and discussing grad school. The full trailer gets much more detailed about Spider-Man’s full potential, but overall it seems like Spider-Man is going to make a versatile addition to the roster of Marvel’s Midnight Suns as a unit who can both clear out lesser enemies and control the battlefield.

New medieval game goes viral for massive battles with “insane” twists Redemption Road GamesThe first look at KingMakers has garnered major attention thanks to the sheer scale of its medieval combat, and the unique curveball it throws at the genre. 2024 has already been such an interesting year for games with surprise hits seemingly hiding around every corner. The unexpected success of sleepers like Palworld and Helldivers 2 is paving the way for smaller titles to blow up. Palworld’s high-concept Pokemon with guns pitch captured the imagination of millions of players and rocketed it through the Steam charts. Helldivers 2 has had similar success thanks to its in-built hilarity and unifying gameplay. It’s probably a little too early to call but judging from an incredible first-look trailer, Redemption Road Games’ KingMakers seems destined for similar success. The trailer is doing some numbers on Twitter and is catching the eye of major publishers and content creators. KingMakers needs to be seen to be believed At first glance, KingMaker looks like your classic medieval RTS game. Right up until a time-traveling pickup truck plows through a fyrd and mows down the lightly armored peasant conscripts. Going from strength to strength, the trailer shows off gameplay in which the player character takes on hordes of 15th-century soldiers with assault rifles, grenade launchers, and finally, an attack helicopter. We don’t think we need to explain why people are so excited. The KingMaker trailer shows off a bunch of impressive gameplay systems including the building of settlements, RTS battle command, and an overwhelming number of enemy combatants. The sheer scale of the combat shown off did have some viewers concerned though devs were quick to put those fears to rest. “We’re obsessed with optimization,” they said. “We already have it running on Steamdeck. As you can imagine, the code is ridiculously optimized.” The primary purpose of the trailer is to petition potential players to wishlist KingMaker on Steam. It’s not just PC players who will get to experience the chaotic time-traveling action though. The game’s developers have confirmed in response to our question that it will be coming to consoles with full four-player support.

New Marvel game reportedly being developed by EA EA, MarvelThe next Marvel video game could be on the way from EA. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is still dominating film and television, but Marvel is just beginning its attempt to take over video games. From the existing hits like Guardians of the Galaxy and Marvel’s Avengers to the upcoming Marvel games Midnight Suns, Spider-Man 2, and Wolverine, Marvel games are coming fast and furious in the near future. According to the latest insider information, the next Marvel game after that group will be coming from one of the biggest video game publishers. EA making the next Marvel game? According to industry insider Nick Baker on the XboxEra Podcast, EA is set to develop an upcoming Marvel game. Baker did not go into detail as to which heroes or IP might be part of that development, but it does seem that he knows and did not want to risk spoiling details. Baker said, “This new source sends me a DM the other day, saying: ‘Oi, EA’s making a Marvel game.’ I can’t [say more] — because he mentioned what it would probably be about (which IP it would be about) — and I can’t even give clues.” This would be EA’s first experience developing a game based on a Marvel property, but it wouldn’t be their first collaboration with a major film property. EA famously developed Star Wars Battlefront 2, which was panned by critics and players for being full of microtransactions. However, EA also oversaw the development of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order by Respawn Entertainment, which was widely praised. It’s not a foregone conclusion that an EA-developed Marvel game would be another Battlefront. For now, though, fans are left to speculate as to which character or group this new mystery game could be based on. No potential release date has yet been confirmed.

New Mario voice actor revealed ahead of Super Mario Bros. Wonder release NintendoSuper Mario’s new voice actor has finally been revealed after rampant speculation on who would take over the role of the iconic plumber. Super Mario Bros. Wonder made waves in the Nintendo community after fans noticed that Mario’s voice sounded slightly different during its initial reveal trailer. Shortly after, Mario’s long-time voice actor Charles Martinet revealed he would be stepping down from the iconic role after 30 years. However, Nintendo refused to confirm who would replace Martinet until Mario Wonder officially released. Now, just one week ahead of its October 20, 2023 release date, Mario’s new voice actor has been officially revealed through a post on social media. Mario’s new voice actor confirmed through social media On October 13, 2023, voice actor Kevin Afghani tweeted the following: “Incredibly proud to have voiced Mario and Luigi in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Thanks to Nintendo for inviting me into the Flower Kingdom!” Afghani’s tweet quickly went viral on social media, garnering well over 600,000 views and 14,000 likes in just one hour. Nintendo has subsequently confirmed the role via email, according to Polygon. According to Afghani’s IMDB page, the Los Angeles-based actor has voiced roles like Arnold from Genshin Impact and has done work for the Mashed YouTube channel. This official confirmation comes after rampant speculation across social media on who the new voice actor was after one user on Famiboards datamined a demo kiosk for Mario Wonder. They compiled the data surrounding voice assets and used process of elimination to try and determine the voice actor. Many assumed voice actor Mike Wingert would be stepping into the plumber’s iconic shoes but Wingert’s agents denied he was voicing Mario in Wonder, as reported by IGN. It’s unclear whether or not Nintendo decided to reveal Mario’s new voice actor earlier than expected because of the datamine. Regardless, fans can finally place a name to Mario’s new voice. Those looking forward to seeing Afghani’s take on the iconic mustachioed plumber won’t have to wait long, as Super Mario Bros. Wonder is set to release on October 20, 2023.

New Mafia prequel reportedly in development at Hangar 13 Hangar 13, 2k GamesRumors surrounding Hangar 13 may suggest a new Mafia game is in development, set as a prequel to the original trilogy. The rumor in question comes by way of Kotaku, which reported on now-former studio head at Hangar 13, Haden Blackman, is leaving after seven years. Though 2k Games, the publisher of the Mafia series, declined to comment on the story, Kotaku released an email from Hangar 13 detailing the developer’s leadership changes. However, Kotaku’s source also notes that the departure coincides with the early development of a new Mafia title at Hangar 13. The rumored Mafia title may be a prequel While it’s not all too surprising that Hangar 13 are going back to Mafia with their next project, it is interesting that Mafia 4 may end up being a prequel. It would make sense, considering the Mafia Trilogy recently received Definitive Editions, with Mafia 1 being remade from the ground up and Mafia 2 receiving new HD visuals. Seeing as all of the games have been brought to the modern era, going further back in the series’ timeline could bring a fresh spin on the crime-inspired action-adventure series. Mafia 4 reportedly developed with Unreal Engine 5 What’s more, is that the game is reportedly being developed with Unreal Engine 5. Gamers got a taste of what Unreal Engine 5 was capable of through The Matrix Awakens experience which was released following the Game Awards on December 9, 2021. Though The Matrix Awakens was a shorter experience meant to showcase the new engine, the upcoming Xbox Series X title, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, is set to be the first full game released using Unreal Engine 5. Depending on how development is going over at Hangar 13, this alleged Mafia prequel could be a title to look forward to as a technical showpiece. Still, only time with tell if Hangar 13’s change in leadership will impact the development of this rumored title in any meaningful way.

New Mario voice actor needed as Charles Martinet steps down: Who will it be? NintendoCharles Martinet, the legendary actor behind the catchphrase “It’s-a-me, Mario,” has decided to step down from Nintendo’s flagship video game series Super Mario’s lead voice after more than 30 years. Nintendo has not yet found a new voice actor for the role of the iconic mustachioed plumber. However, fans continue to ponder the question of who it will be. Certain characters in the ever-changing world of video games become icons that transcend the medium. Mario, the courageous plumber from the Mushroom Kingdom, rises tall as one of the most recognizable and enduring symbols of gaming culture. Yet, behind Mario’s cheery “It’s-a me, Mario!” and countless “Woo-Hoos” lies the talent and charisma of Charles Martinet, the man who has brought him to life for decades. Martinet first portrayed Mario in 1991 and was first featured in 1993’s Mario Teaches Typing; he has since provided the character’s iconic voice for over 30 years. Now, after three decades, the actor has decided to step down from his role as the voice actor for multiple characters in the Super Mario series, such as Wario, Luigi, Waluigi, etc. across multiple iterations. Due to this, a new voice actor is required to play the iconic character, and fans are speculating about who it will be. Who will be the next Mario voice actor? As of August 22, 2023 Nintendo has not announced who would replace Charles Martinet as the voice actor for Mario and other characters he voiced. Since Martinet’s recent transition to the role of Mario Ambassador, it is likely that he will be involved in the process of selecting the next voice actor for the iconic character. However, fans on social media are sarcastically speculating that Chris Pratt will assume the role, as he voiced Mario in Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, resulting in a divided fanbase. While some fans praised Pratt’s performance and the film’s homage to the classic video game franchise, others wished the character to sound more cheery, like Martinet’s rendition of Mario. Since the search for Mario’s new voice actor will begin soon, it will be some time before Nintendo finds someone who can match the infectiously upbeat “Woo-Hoo” voice made famous by Martinet in the video game franchise. We’ll keep this story updated in case of any future developments on the same. That’s everything we know about the new Mario voice actor. Check out some more gaming guides on our site. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Final Fantasy 16 | Assassin’s Creed Mirage | The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | | Wolverine | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman | DokeV | Dragon Age 4 | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake | Counter-Strike 2 | Mortal Kombat 1 | AEW: Fight Forever | Crash Team Rumble | Starfield | EA Sports FC | Alan Wake 2

New Mafia game announced to celebrate series’ 20th anniversary 2KA new Mafia game is in development at Hangar 13 and while fans have been hoping for Mafia 4 for a long time, they say it’s an “all-new” project.” The Mafia series celebrated its 20th anniversary in style on August 29, with the iconic franchise getting a new installment in the future. This puts to bed any speculation and leaks that have surfaced in recent months, with claims ranging from the series being finished and others saying Mafia 4 is rolling out in early 2023. One report stated that a sequel was in the works, and while a timeline has not been given, we certainly now know that Hangar has something up their sleeve. New Mafia game announced The series has made the likes of Tommy Angelo, Vito Scaletta, Don Morello, and others famous, with their gang-related activity which spanned over three previous games. These included Mafia 1, Mafia 2, Mafia 3, and the definitive editions, which rolled out some years after they were first stacked on shelves. Well now, fans can expect another entry. In a game developer blog post, Hangar 13’s Roman Hladík confirmed the next Mafia game is in the works. They said: “I’m happy to confirm we’ve started work on an all-new Mafia project! While it’s a few years away and we can’t share anything more right now, we’re really excited to keep working on this beloved franchise and to entertain our players with new stories.” No information has been revealed about which characters are set to return, or when the next installment will be set on the game’s timeline. Until then, the rumor mill will keep on turning.

The first new LEGO Technic kits for 2024 is now available LEGOThe first of the new LEGO Technic sets are now available. Here is what you can expect from each kit and how much they cost. The first of the new-for-2024 LEGO Technic sets are finally available. So, what can you expect? Well, for starters, there are five models, including a LEGO-reimagined John Deere Forage Harvester, a Mack Electric Garbage Truck, and a NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car. What’s more, each of these kits is designed for kids, aged seven and up to nine and up. Of course, if you are still young at heart, don’t let this stop you from grabbing these LEGO kits. They are sure to provide a fun-filled building and playing experience. 1. LEGO Technic John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester — 42168 The LEGO Technic John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester promises an immersive building and playing experience for farming fans aged nine and up. However, that does not mean older LEGO builders can’t enjoy it. Indeed, if you are a farmer who owns a real-life John Deere forage harvester, why not grab the LEGO-reimagined version to display in your home or office? The kit comprises 559 pieces. It measures four inches tall, eight-and-half inches wide, and 10 inches long. Dressed in John Deere’s classic green hue, the set features several authentic elements to resemble the real thing. The LEGO model is equipped with rear steering, and a forage header tool, which can be raised and lowered. The latter item’s cutting blades can also spin. This kit costs $39.99. 2. LEGO Technic Mack LR Electric Garbage Truck — 42167 Finished building this LEGO model and want to get rid of the plastic baggies? Get ready to recycle. It is, after all, the best thing to do with those unwanted plastics. Inspired by Mack’s electric garbage truck, this LEGO Technic model introduces young LEGO builders to not only engineering, but to recycling. Comprising 503 pieces and several authentic functions, it will provide kids aged eight and up with an educational building and playing experience. It is immersive, too. Who said recycling can’t be fun? The LEGO-reimagined garbage truck features front-axle steering functionality, opening doors, and a side loader to grab, lift and tip garbage cans. You will have to stick with the LEGO garbage cans, though, as this set measures three-and-a-half inches tall, three inches wide, and nine inches long. This set is priced at $32.99. 3. LEGO Technic NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car — 42166 Inspired by NEOM McLaren’s Extreme E racing car, this LEGO Technic reimagining promises a thrilling playing experience for anyone aged seven and up. Comprising of 252 pieces, this set allows you to immerse yourself into the world of Extreme E, an international racing series where electric SUVs compete in the most remote parts of the world. Remote parts of the world, you say? Indeed, this LEGO Technic vehicle doesn’t need to be relegated to only the tarmac. Thanks to its chunky, off-road tires, it can go anywhere. So, when the sun comes out, don’t hesitate to take it off the beaten track. A neat feature, the LEGO version of NEOM McLaren’s Extreme E racer has a pull-back function. This allows you to get the car going by simply pulling it back and releasing it. This LEGO-reimagined race car measures three inches tall, four inches wide, and seven inches long. The LEGO Technic NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car is priced at $26.99. However, this is not the only NEOM McLaren-inspired LEGO model scheduled to arrive this year. A brick-built version of the NEOM McLaren Formula E Race Car will launch on March 1, 2024. 4. LEGO Technic Off-Road Race Buggy — 42164 Don’t let the number of pieces of this LEGO Technic set fool you. Where it may not take too long to build it, it is sure to provide a fun-filled playing experience for anyone aged eight and up. The LEGO-reimagined off-road buggy comprises of 219 pieces. However, every one of the latter comes together to create a great piece of kit. The LEGO Technic Off-Road Race Buggy is equipped with a moving four-cylinder engine. That’s neat. It also features flex steering, which allows it to tilt from side to side, and a rear suspension system. Unfortunately, there is no pull-back function. But don’t let that stop you from immersing yourself in the off-road racing experience. This LEGO Technic set measures three-and-a-half inches tall, four inches wide, and six-and-a-half inches long. This set is priced at $19.99. 5. LEGO Technic Heavy-Duty Bulldozer — 42163 If you are planning on grabbing the LEGO Technic NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car set when it is released at the start of 2024, you might want to add add this LEGO-reimagined heavy-duty bulldozer to your cart. Why? Well, in short, to build ramps, of course. Indeed, with this set you can create ramps for your other LEGO vehicles to get some air. But that is just one use for the LEGO Technic Heavy-Duty Bulldozer. You can do so many more. You just have to use your imagination. Designed for LEGO builders aged seven and up, the set comprises of 195 pieces. It measures three inches tall, three inches wide, and four inches bow to stern. The set features an array of authentic functions. These include a raising and lowering blade, and moveable tracks. This LEGO Technic kit is priced at $12.99. Although the newly-available LEGO Technic kits comprises of only five models, there’s a host of other LEGO Technic sets launching in 2024. The latter includes the exciting LEGO Technic kits designed in collaboration with NASA. That’s cool. We’ll keep you updated as soon as these models become available. If you click on a product link on this page, we may earn a small affiliate commission.

New Lord of the Rings game coming from publisher of The Outer Worlds Warner Bros.Private Division, the publisher behind The Outer Worlds, is partnering with FX studio Weta Workshop to develop a new Lord of the Rings game. Many games have allowed players to explore the depths of Middle-earth. And some of the most notable of those experiences hit stores in the last decade. These include the Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War titles in the Middle-earth series from Monolith Productions studio, of course. Another interesting adventure sits on the horizon, too, with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum set to bring a more stealth-focused experience to the table. In the years ahead, LOTR faithful can expect yet another interactive adventure to whisk them to faraway lands. Private Division announces a new Lord of the Rings game Take-Two Interactive publishing label Private Division has signed an agreement with Weta Workshop, the special effects studio known for its work on Peter Jackson’s LOTR trilogy. The deal will see Private Division publish a game set in Middle-earth from Weta Workshop’s interactive game team. In a press release, Private Division noted that licensing from Middle-earth Enterprises will allow the development crew to further explore the “underlying lore of the books.” This seems to suggest the game won’t take place within the film or TV universes. Nothing about the project is known at present, but Amie Wolken, Head of Interactive at Weta Workshop, teased the studio’s interest in crafting something unlike any Lord of the Rings game before it. “It’s a privilege to create a new game set in Middle-earth, especially one that’s so different from what fans have played previously,” Wolken said. The venture, which remains in the early development phases, presently lacks an official title and launch date. However, Private Division plans to ship the project sometime in Take-Two Interactive’s 2024 fiscal year.

LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets are now available for fans of galaxies far away LEGOThe brand-new LEGO Star Wars sets is finally available. Here’s what you can expect from each kit and how much they cost. The news of all the LEGO Star Wars sets retiring in 2023 made many LEGO Star Wars enthusiasts gloomy. So many kits inspired by the galaxy far, far away was discontinued at the end of last year. However, with the latter, comes new LEGO releases. Yup, the latest LEGO Star Wars sets are finally available. These initial releases might not be as impressive as those from the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series. However, each of the following kits will make for great additions to the Star Wars-inspired LEGO sets you already own. Here is what you can expect from the new LEGO Star Wars kits and how much they cost. LEGO Star Wars Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack — 75372 Want to elevate the Star Wars: The Clone Wars scenes you have created with the LEGO Star Wars sets that are already in your collection? This LEGO Star Wars Battle Pack will allow you to do just that. Comprising of 215 pieces, this set features an Octuptarra tri-droid, a quartet of minifigures, and five LEGO figures. The former includes a Clone Shock Trooper and a trio of Clone Troopers. The LEGO figures featured are a duo of Battle Droids and three Super Battle Droids. An array of accessories are also included. The Octuptarra tri-droid measures four-and-half inches tall, five inches wide, and six inches long. It is equipped with a rotating head, STAP speeder for a Battle Droid, and a trio of flick shooters. A thermal detonator element is also present. In addition, the kit features a speeder bike, replete with two stud shooters. What’s more, a defensive post, replete with a stud shooter, is also included. The kit is designed for Star Wars fans aged seven and up. It is sure to make make for a great gift for young LEGO builders and those who want to add some upgrades to their existing LEGO Star Wars collection. The set is priced at $29.99. LEGO Star Wars The Crimson Firehawk — 75384 A great set for preschool Star Wars fans, the LEGO-reimagined The Crimson Firehawk starship promises a fun building and thrilling playing experience. Yup, while you enjoy the immersive building experience provided by one of the best LEGO Star Wars gifts for adults, the kids can join in the fun with their own kit. Designed for young Jedis aged four and up, the set comprises 136 pieces. It features a brick-built The Crimson Firehawk with space for all three characters included in the set, and speeder bike. Minifigures of Nash Durango and Nubs are included. Accessories such as a wrench (for the former) and lightsaber (for the latter) are also included. the formerAn RJ-83 droid figure is also present. In addition, the droid can be attached to Nash’s back. In addition, this set will go great with the LEGO Star Wars Tenoo Jedi Temple, which we have listed as one of the best LEGO Star Wars gifts for kids. This kit is priced at $49.99. These initial LEGO Star Wars releases may only comprise of two kits, but here’s hoping LEGO will release more sets from the galaxy far, far away throughout 2024. We will keep you updated with all the latest LEGO Star Wars and other LEGO releases as they are announced. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.

New LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Knuckles’ Guardian Mech set revealed SEGA fans will be happy to know that new LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets are heading their way very soon this time featuring fan-favorite characters. LEGO aren’t keeping the fact that they’re enjoying their video game crossovers a well-kept secret. The LEGO x Fortnite collaboration event and upcoming LEGO Animal Crossing and Super Mario sets are proof enough of LEGO’s continued interest in video game collaborations. Naturally, this means even more video game LEGO sets are on the way, this time a new addition to the Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO line is on the way very soon in early 2024, finally giving Knuckles the spotlight he deserves in LEGO form. Better still, he’s not the only beloved Sonic character to pop up in this new set. LEGO Sonic The Hedgehog Knuckles’ Guardian Mech – 76996 The new LEGO Sonic The Hedgehog Knuckles’ Guadian Mech set will punch its way onto shelves on January 1, 2024; this set will be priced at $34.99. The Sonic The Hedgehog Knuckles’ Guardian Mech set contains 276 pieces making up the mech, glider, and a small build of the Master Emerald. This set also features two minifigures of Knuckles the Echidna and Rouge the Bat, making their LEGO debut with this set. Judging by the other new LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog set, “Shadow’s Escape,” we could see a new age of LEGO Sonic sets. Since most of them are based in the “Classic Sonic era,” LEGO could be moving into the “Modern Sonic era,” and starting with Sonic Adventure 2, considered one of the best games in the franchise, is a safe place to start. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.