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New LEGO Marvel sets for 2024 released: Spider-Man, X-Men & more Grab your web-shooters and Wolverine claws, the new LEGO Marvel sets are finally available. Here’s what you can expect from each kit and how much they cost. The LEGO Marvel collection is extemely popular among LEGO builders and, of course, Marvel Universe enthusiasts. Each Marvel-inspired LEGO kit offers an immersive building experience. However, what’s more, each set is sure to provide Marvel fans with an action-packed playing experience. LEGO has finally released its new LEGO Marvel sets. Here is what you can expect from each kit and how much they cost. 1. LEGO Marvel X-Men X-Jet – 76281 Based on the X-Jet in X-Men ’97, the LEGO Marvel X-Men X-Jet set comprises of 359 pieces. The kit is sure to provide X-Men fans aged eight and up with a fun-filled building and playing experience. This LEGO Marvel kit features a duo of cockpits, replete with room for the quartet of minifigures included with this set, two stud shooters, and the same number of spring shooters. So, which characters are present? Well, there are Wolverine, Cyclops, Magneto, and Rouge. The LEGO replica of this iconic jet measures three inches tall, 10 inches wide, and 11 inches nose to tail. This set is priced at $84.99. 2. LEGO Marvel Spider-Man vs. Sandman: Final Battle – 76280 Designed for Marvel fans aged 10 and up, the LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Vs. Sandman: Final Battle set finalizes the climatic brawl from Spider-Man No Way Home in 347 Pieces. The kit features an array of authentic elements to recreate this thrilling battle. This set includes a buildable model of the Sandman and a trio of minifigures. There are Spider-Man, Electro, and, a first for a LEGO kit, a minifigure of The Lizard. How cool is that? What’s more, the best part about this set is its pairing with the LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle kit (pictured below). This allows you to finally add Sandman and The Lizard in the final fight of Spider-Man: No Way Home. But back to the LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Vs. Sandman: Final Battle set. This kit is priced at $37.99. 3. LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Motorcycle Chase: Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock – 76275 Although this LEGO Marvel kit’s piece count may not be a lot (it comprises of 77 bricks), it is sure to provide Marvel fans aged six and up with a thrilling playing experience. The set features a host of fun-filled features for kids to create their own marvelous moments. This set includes minifigures of Spider-Man and Doc Ock, the latter of which is slowly being overtaken by Venom. The brick-built version of Spider-Man’s motorcycle is equipped with a duo of stud shooters. The motorcycle model measures one inch tall, one-and-a-half inches wide, and three inches long. The Doc Ock minifigure features a quartet of flexible tentacles. This set is priced at $9.99. 4. LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Race Car & Venom Green Goblin – 76279 If you favor four wheels above two, the LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Race Car & Venom Green Goblin set might just be for you. Designed for kids aged seven and up (and grownups that are young at heart), this kit is sure to provide an action-packed playing experience. Comprising of 227 pieces, the set features Spider-Man’s car and the Green Goblin’s glider, both of which are equipped with stud shooters. The latter even includes pumpkin bombs. That’s cool. Minifigures of Spider-Man and Venom Green Goblin are included. However, there is more to this kit. It includes a Ghost-Spider, replete with a duo of web blasters. There’s also a skateboard for the latter minifigure. This set is priced at $34.99. 5. LEGO Marvel Rocket & Baby Groot – 76282 Rocket is arguably one of the coolest characters from Guardians of the Galaxy. So, why not build the lovable raccoon in brick format? This kit allows you to do just that. You would have to be aged 10 and up, though. Comprising of 566 pieces, this LEGO Marvel set features a buildable model of Rocket and a minifigure of Baby Groot. The former can be posed, which makes it a great display piece, whether it is in your home or office. What’s more, the Rocket figure features a spring-loaded shooter and a blaster. That’s cool. It even has a spot where you can attach Baby Groot. The brick-built Rocket measures eight-and-a-half inches tall. This set is priced at $59.99. 6. LEGO Marvel Rocket’s Warbird vs. Ronan – 76278 Staying with the Guardians of the Galaxy, this LEGO Marvel kit allows Marvel fans aged eight and up to relive the thrilling Battle of Xandar. The set features a LEGO replica of Rocket’s Warbird spaceship, replete with an opening cockpit, a duo of spring-loaded shooters, and six-stud shooters below the wings. Comprising of 290 pieces, the LEGO-reimagined Warbird measures three inches tall, nine inches wide, and five-and-a-half inches nose to tail. Minifigures of Rocket and Ronan the Accuser are included. The former features a blaster accessory, while the latter wears a cape and carries a Cosmi-Rod hammer. This LEGO Marvel set is priced at $37.99. 7. LEGO Marvel War Machine Mech Armor – 76277 The latest entry to the Marvel Mech armor LEGO sets comprises of 154 pieces. This kit is sure to provide Marvel fanatics aged six and up with a fun-filled playing experience as they create their own action-packed moments from the Marvel Universe with this set. The LEGO Marvel War Machine Mech Armor is equipped with an opening cockpit and a trio of shooters. What’s more, it is posable. So you can display it among your other LEGO Marvel Mech sets (the recently-released Marvel Venom Mech Armor vs. Miles Morales, maybe?). The set features a minifigure of James Rhodes, aka War Machine. This set is priced at $14.99. If you click on a product link on this page, we may earn a small affiliate commission.

New LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower set revealed The new LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower assembles more than just LEGO bricks in this fantastic set for our favorite superhero franchise. Marvel has shown no signs of slowing down with their plans for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series of movies and shows. The new LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower set shines on some of the best moments from the Avengers franchise. The LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower (76269) is selling exclusively from the official LEGO store for $499.99 with a November 24 release date. This set contains 5,201 pieces and an impressive cast of 31 minifigures of iconic superheroes, villains, and many characters from the MCU. Including the core six Avengers of Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Thor. Villains also take center stage, with Loki appearing to wreak havoc with a gang of Chitauri and Ultron as his first creepy appearance. Even a tiny Kevin Feige minifigure makes a cameo, not to say that he’s a villain. He may only be a part-time Avenger but he’s still a hero, LEGO Marvel I Am Groot set is currently being sold for it’s lowest-ever price. The real Avengers Tower may reside in New York City, but the LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower does an excellent job impersonating it. Not just with its detailed sculpt but also reaching 90cm in height, this set is virtually a skyscraper itself. The LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower contains scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe films which can be recreated with great accuracy. From Loki making a quick escape in Avengers Endgame to the gang trying to lift Thor’s hammer Mjölnir in Avengers Age of Ultron. There’s even a Loki shaped crack in the floor from where Hulk put’s his oversized ego in check with a well deserved beatdown. Both classic and recent moments from the films are on display here in full force, including the battle of New York in Marvel’s Avengers (2012) to Captain America fighting himself in Avengers Endgame (2019). These small nods to moments to the Avengers films are the cherry on top of the delicious cake that is this set. The LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower is one we’ll definitely be picking up when it releases on November 24. If you click on a product link on this page, we may earn a small affiliate commission.

New LEGO Disney sets now available for Disney fans LEGOLEGO has released a range of new Disney-inspired sets. Here’s what you can expect from each, how much they cost, and where you can buy them. LEGO’s Disney-inspired collection is extremely popular. Indeed, who doesn’t adore the world of Disney? What’s more, these sets are not only of the LEGO Disney variety. There are many LEGO themes featuring kits inspired by the magical world of Disney. For example, there are several LEGO BrickHeadz sets that pay homage to much-loved and, of course, iconic Disney characters. However, Disney should be enjoyed by all, even the youngest of LEGO builders. As such, there are an array of Disney-inspired LEGO Duplo sets. Now, LEGO has finally released a variety of new LEGO Disney sets, including LEGO BrickHeadz and LEGO Duplo kits that take inspiration from the magical world of Disney. Here is what you can expect from each and where you can buy them. 1. LEGO Disney Stitch — 43249 Buy the LEGO Disney Stitch direct from LEGO – Buy the LEGO Disney Stitch from Amazon – Buy the LEGO Disney Stitch from Walmart – Buy the LEGO Disney Stitch from Best Buy – Stitch has to be one of the most-loved Disney characters. Remember the famous quote about family from the Lilo and Stitch movie? “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” Well, this is a set you don’t want to leave behind in your collection of LEGO Disney models. The LEGO version of Stitch is a must-have for Disney fans aged nine and up. Even grownups will enjoy the immersive building experience provided by this set. The 730-piece, brick-built Stitch will look great next to your other Disney-inspired LEGO sets. Indeed, thanks to the kit’s vibrant finishes, authentic details, and size, it will make for a cool display piece. The LEGO-reimagined Stitch features a turning head and movable ears. What’s more, the eight-inch-tall model is dressed in a Hawaiian shirt. A buildable ice cream cone and flower are also present. This set is priced at $64.99. 2. LEGO Disney Isabela’s Flowerpot — 43237 This LEGO Disney set is sure to spark the imaginations of Disney fans aged nine and up. Indeed, there’s more to this Encanto kit than what the eye can see. Yup, the hinged, brick-built basket flowerpot can be opened to reveal a hidden room comprising of fun-filled movie details, such as Isabela’s accessory-filled room. A LEGO figure of the latter character is also included. But what’s a flowerpot without flowers or plants? Well, this 641-piece kit features both, an orchid and a cactus. Measuring nine inches tall, six inches wide, and five inches deep, this vibrantly-colored kit is sure to make for a great display piece. You can even put it next to other botanical-inspired LEGO sets, such as the LEGO Tiny Plants kit. The LEGO Disney Isabela’s Flowerpot is priced at $39.99. 3. LEGO Disney Mirabel’s Photo Frame and Jewelry Box — 43239 Disney fans aged six and up will love stretching their creativity with this LEGO set. However, there is more to this set than just the fun-filled building experience. The 334-piece kit features a photo frame, replete with a stand. So you can display photos of you and your loved ones. There are also additional clips for smaller photos. Measuring six inches tall, five-and-a-half inches wide, and two inches deep, the photo frame is sure to make a great home-decor piece. But that’s not all, there is also a jewelry box with space for a bracelet. Don’t have a bracelet that goes with this kit’s vibrant hues? Not to worry. The set includes a wearable bracelet. That’s cool. This kit is priced at $29.99. Disney-inspired LEGO BrickHeadz Stitch released This Disney-inspired, LEGO-exclusive LEGO BrickHeadz set comprises 152 pieces, finished in hues ranging from pink to five shades of blue. Looks cool, doesn’t it? Well, the three-inch tall, LEGO-reimagined Stitch will undoubtedly look great in your LEGO BrickHeadz collection. This set is designed for LEGO builders aged 10 and up. It costs $9.99. New Disney-inspired LEGO Duplo sets coming in 2024 Designed for toddlers aged two and up, these Disney-inspired LEGO Duplo sets are now available. Here are the highlights of each. 1. LEGO Duplo Elsa & Bruni in the Enchanted Forest — 10418 With this kit, toddlers can immerse themselves in the enchanted forest from the Frozen film series. The set features characters from the second installment of Frozen. There are Elsa, Bruni the salamander, and the magical water horse Nokk. An Earth Giant figure is also present. In addition, the 71-piece set features an array of unique details. The latter includes Elsa’s snow crystal and Bruni’s flame element. This set is priced at $29.99. 2. LEGO Duplo Mack at the Race — 10417 This LEGO-reimagined Mack truck is sure to provide preschoolers with a fun-filled playing experience. Yup, this kit will keep kids preoccupied for hours on end as they recreate scenes from Disney and Pixar’s Cars movie. In addition, the set features a brick-built tuning station, engine brick, and a cone. There are also an array of accessories. The latter includes a wrench element. This set is priced at $19.99. Each of these Disney-inspired LEGO sets will make for great gifts, whether it is for yourself or a fellow Disney fan in your life. What’s more, there is nearly something for all ages. So, while you are busy clicking together the bricks of your set, the young ones can join in the fun on their own.

New LEGO City Space themed sets revealed: Rockets, Spaceships & more LEGO are shooting for the stars, or at least the local Solar System, with new LEGO City Space-themed sets releasing in 2024. While LEGO often plays the big names of Star Wars, Marvel, and Harry Potter sets close to the chest, we cannot forget about their original line of LEGO Creator and LEGO Ideas line of sets. However, a recent announcement reveals that LEGO may be stretching their city borders very far. LEGO is keeping the ball rolling, from the recently announced collaboration with NASA scientists in making a line of LEGO Technic sets based on actual scientific data applicable to space travel with a new line of LEGO City sets with an out-of-this-world space theme. New LEGO City Space sets coming in 2024 These newly revealed LEGO City Space sets will blast off to a local store near you in early 2024. LEGO City Space Base and Rocket Launchpad – 60434 The LEGO City Space Base and Rocket Launchpad set will contain 1,422 pieces, making up the mighty rocket, the control tower, and a small space truck. This set features six minifigures of the brave space-faring crew. This set aims to launch on January 1, 2024, and is priced at $134.99. LEGO City Modular Space Station – 60433 Taking a page out of Interstellar’s book is the LEGO City Modular Space Station, which contains 1,097 pieces that make up the space station’s many pod modules. This set will include six minifigures of astronauts operating the station, is aiming for a release date of January 1, 2024, and will cost $109.99. LEGO City Space Command Rover and Crane Loader – 60432 The new LEGO City Space Command Rover and Crane Loader set will contain 758 pieces making up the rover and a small alien rock. The eight-wheeled rover carries a crew of four Minifigures, a robot, and a pair of small curious aliens. This set aims for a January 1, 2024, launch date and will be priced at $84.99. These new LEGO City Space sets would make the perfect gift for any young LEGO fan, while more mature LEGO enthusiasts may want more complex builds for their collection. LEGO City Space Explorer Rover and Alien Life – 60431 The new LEGO City Space Explorer Rover and Alien Life set will contain 311 pieces, making up the heavy terrain rovers’ tough suspension and small builds of alien terrain and a remote-controlled drone. This set will include two minifigures and two tiny aliens. The rover aims for a January 1, 2024, release date and will cost $34.99. LEGO City Interstellar Spaceship – 60430 The new LEGO City Interstellar Spaceship contains 240 pieces, making up the light-speed breaking spaceship, a small satellite, and a light-speed engine battery. This set also features one minifigure, a brave astronaut. This set aims for a release date of January 1, 2024, and will cost $19.99. LEGO City Spaceship and Asteroid Discovery – 60429 The new LEGO City Spaceship and Asteroid Discovery set will contain 126 pieces, making up a small spaceship, a research center, and a crane to carry samples of a new planet. Included are two astronaut minifigures and a small alien. This set will cost $19.99 and aims for a January 1, 2024 release date. LEGO City Space Construction Mech – 60428 Wrapping up the new LEGO City Space line of sets is the LEGO City Space Construction Mech, containing 140 pieces making up the mech and a small drilling drone. One hard-hatted space construction worker minifigure is included in the set. This set aims to touchdown on January 1, 2024, costing $10.99. Those are all of the LEGO City Space-themed sets releasing early in 2024. Speaking of new sets, check out the new LEGO Technic and LEGO Star Wars sets releasing next year. If video games are more your speed, check out the new LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets releasing in 2024 and the ongoing LEGO x Fortnite collaboration event. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.

New LEGO Creator sets revealed for 2024 releases Keep those brick separators at the ready because it seems we’ll be getting several new LEGO Creator 3in1 sets sooner than we expected. The LEGO Creator series is an interesting part of the LEGO line because of the possibilities of creative sets. Truly, the most imaginative and outlandish sets that can’t fit into any other line and cannot be tied to a license, such as LEGO Star Wars, belong in the LEGO Creator series. LEGO Creator 3in1 sets are the perfect affordable gift for any young LEGO fan due to the three possible builds the set has in mind for them to create, giving a lot of remaking play potential to the builder. So fans will be happy to know that even more 3in1 sets are coming very soon. New LEGO Creator 3in1 sets coming early next year The upcoming LEGO Creator 3in1 sets have been revealed by European retailer “JB Spielwaren”, and will be on their way to the shelves from January 1, 2024. So fans will not have too long to wait for the new sets, meaning they could make an ideal late Christmas present, New Year’s gift, or a fantastic way to treat yourself with any gift money you received. Best LEGO Creator 3in1 sets releasing in 2024 LEGO Creator Wild Safari Animals – 31150 The LEGO Creator Wild Safari 3in1 set contains 780 pieces, which can create multiple builds: a Lion, Butterfly, and tree, a Gazelle and its Calf, or the main article, which is the Giraffe with a flamingo and tree. LEGO Creator Space Astronaut – 31152 The LEGO Creator Space Astronaut set will contain 647 pieces that can be made into a fully articulated astronaut, a spaceship, or an adventurous space pup. All of these come with a stand to give the sets a zero-gravity feel. LEGO Creator Retro Camera – 31147 The LEGO Creator Retro Camera set contains 261 pieces, which can make up three potential builds: first said retro camera and some film that can fit inside, an old handheld digital video camera, or an ancient small television with an antenna. LEGO Creator Flatbed Truck and Helicopter – 31146 The LEGO Creator Flatbed Truck and Helicopter set will contain 270 pieces that can make up one of three builds. The aforementioned flatbed truck and helicopter, a pair of cars one of which is a hot rod, and a HGV truck and a small plane. Speaking of new releases, we’ll also be receiving a handful of new LEGO Harry Potter sets very soon, as well as these LEGO Creator 3in1 sets. LEGO Creator Flowers in Watering Can – 31149 The LEGO Creator Flowers in Watering Can set contains 420 pieces making up three potential builds. A watering can being used as a flowerpot, a yellow rainboot again being used as a flowerpot, and a pair of birds resting on a flowerbed. LEGO Creator Retro Roller Skate – 31148 The LEGO Creator Retro Roller Skate Set contains 342 pieces that can make one of three potential groovy 1980’s builds: the Retro Roller Skate, which features a space on the heal that you can cover with your own original designs, a skateboard, and a boombox. Those are the major LEGO creator 3in1 sets that are coming in early 2024, all of these would make a great gift for all ages of LEGO fans both young and old.

New LEGO City sets revealed for 2024: Police sets, Fire Rescue & more Attention all brick-based city planners! Brand new LEGO City sets are on their way in early 2024. So start saving room now. While LEGO enjoys the success of their licensed brands of LEGO Star Wars, Marvel, and Harry Potter sets, we must remember the original sets in the LEGO City and LEGO Creator lines where LEGO’s creativity truly shines through the corporate gaps. The LEGO City line of sets helps keep LEGO grounded in the realm of reality with more realistic sets. At one point in all of our lives, we’ve wanted to build our own LEGO City at some point, so it’s good to see more official support for our (not so well-kept) secret obsession. New LEGO City sets coming in 2024 Here are the best new LEGO City sets on their way for an early release in 2024. LEGO City Police Prison Island – 60419 The new LEGO City Police Prison Island set will come with 980 pieces making up the confining island of crime and a helicopter watching for escaping criminals. Included in the set are seven Minifigures, three police officers, and four prisoners. This set aims for a January 1, 2024 release date and will cost $99.99. LEGO City Police Mobile Crime Lab Truck – 60418 The new LEGO City Police Mobile Crime Lab Truck set contains 674 pieces, making up the six-wheeled crime constrictor, escape buggy, and jail cell. The set also includes five minifigures of two police officers, a forensic scientist, a prison escapee, and a getaway driver. This set will be released on January 1, 2024, and will cost $54.99. LEGO City Police Speedboat and Crooks’ Hideout – 60417 The new LEGO City Police Speedboat and Crooks’ Hideout contains 311 pieces, making up the overhead hideaway, police boat, and Jetski. Included in this set are three minifigures: two water-based criminals and a police officer. This set is due to leave port on January 1, 2024, and will cost $34.99. LEGO City Police Car and Muscle Car Chase – 60415 The upcoming LEGO City Police Car and Muscle Car Chase set will contain 213 pieces, making up the two speedsters, a police cruiser, and a cool-looking muscle car. This set also includes two minifigures: a police traffic officer and a criminal. This set plans to speed onto shelves on January 1, 2024, and will be priced at $19.99. LEGO City Fire Station with Fire Truck – 60414 The new LEGO City Fire Station with Fire Truck set contains 843 pieces, making up the fire station, control center, fire truck, and small drone. This set includes five minifigures making up the brave firefighter crew and their trusty dog. This set aims for a January 1, 2024, release date and will cost $79.99. LEGO City Fire Rescue Plane – 60413 The upcoming LEGO City Fire Rescue Plane set will contain 478 pieces, making up the firefighting aircraft and burning wildlife that needs saving! This set also includes three minifigures: a ground firefighter, a pilot, and a jetpack firefighter. This set will cost $54.99 and will fly into action on January 1, 2024. LEGO City 4×4 Fire Truck with Rescue Boat – 60412 The new LEGO City 4×4 Fire Truck with Rescue Boat contains 301 pieces, making up the rescue truck, boat, and a burning campsite. This set will include three Minifigures, two firefighters, and a very unlucky camper. This set is priced at $34.99 and will release on January 1, 2024. LEGO City Emergency Rescue Helicopter – 60405 The upcoming LEGO City Emergency Rescue Helicopter will contain pieces making up the rescue chopper soaring into action. This set features three minifigures: a helicopter pilot, a rescuer, and a lost hiker. This set will be released on January 1, 2024, and will cost $19.99. LEGO City Emergency Ambulance and Snowboarder – 60403 The new LEGO City Emergency Ambulance and Snowboarder contains 79 pieces making up the ambulance and small snowboarding ramp. This set features two minifigures of a snowboarder and an ambulance driver. This set will cost $19.99 and will be released on January 1, 2024. LEGO City Sailboat – 60438 The upcoming LEGO City Sailboat set will contain 102 pieces, making up the wind-fueled vessel. This set comes with two seafaring minifigures looking for dolphins breaching the surface. This LEGO set will set sail on January 1, 2024, and will cost $19.99. LEGO City Race Car and Car Carrier Truck – 60406 The new LEGO City Race Car and Car Carrier Truck set contains 328 pieces, making up the neon-colored racing car and truck carrying the speedster. This set features two minifigures of the truck and race car drivers. This set will cost $29.99 and will be released on January 1, 2024. LEGO City Burger Truck – 60404 Last but certainly not least is the new LEGO City Burger Truck, featuring 194 pieces, making up the meaty mobile with a removable burger stand. It comes with two minifigures, a fry cook, and a customer. This set will be released on January 1, 2024, and will cost $19.99. Those are all of the new LEGO City sets that you can add to your own personal LEGO city on their way in early 2024. Even more LEGO City sets, this time with a space theme, are on their way next year, and speaking of space, LEGO is collaborating with NASA for a new line of scientific LEGO Technic sets. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.

New King Kong game labeled a “complete scam” as shocking cutscene goes viral GameMillA new King Kong game, Skull Island: Rise of Kong, has been labeled a “complete scam” by gamers online as a shocking cutscene has gone viral. Despite making cameos in various other franchises like Call of Duty in recent years, the last proper King Kong video game was released in 2005 as a tie-in with Peter Jackson’s film that came out the same year. And now, nearly 18 years after that title’s release, a new King Kong game is finally here, named Skull Island: Rise of Kong. When first announced, it didn’t garner much attention. However, now that it has been released, there are many discussions surrounding it, but for all the wrong reasons. In a Twitter post that went viral, a player showed off a clip of an actual cutscene in the final game. This cutscene consisted of stiff animations, questionable camera work, and at one point, a static image of the monster Kong was fighting. No, really. “DO NOT BUY THE KING KONG GAME. IT IS A COMPLETE SCAM,” they said. And yes, it really is a genuine cutscene in the game, as you can check out full gameplay walkthroughs below to see other examples of a similar quality. Naturally, the reactions to the cutscene were a mix of harsh criticisms and memes. “Bro looks like Gigantopithecus from Ark Survival Evolved,” one commenter said. “Looks like [The Lord of the Rings: Gollum]’s got some competition for worst game of the year,” another said, comparing it to the disastrous launch of Gollum. “Spider-Man 2 wishes it had this level of quality,” a comment wrote sarcastically. Players blamed GameMill, the publisher of Skull Island: Rise of Kong, as one of the main reasons the game turned out so badly, with some saying, “GameMill, King Kong deserves better than whatever this is supposed to be.”

New horror game asks players to shout their dog’s name using a microphone Calling for a pet’s name has never been scarier, as Rotten Flesh is an upcoming horror game that asks players to yell into a microphone, alerting nearby enemies to their presence. Many games have used cameras to tell a story or enhance the gameplay. These include titles like Before Your Eyes which tracks eye movement using a webcam. Microphone use is a bit rarer, but it does happen. Nintendo embraced the microphone in the old days, with Nintendogs letting players shout their dog’s name, or Hey You, Pikachu! using a Nintendo 64 Voice Recognition Unit to command the Pokemon. Rotten Flesh is taking a similar approach to Nintendogs, only this time, the dog won’t come when you call it. Instead, there are far scarier things waiting in the dark, which will be alerted by any loud noises. Rotten Flesh wants players to shout their dog’s name into a microphone Rotten Flesh is a cosmic horror game by Steelkrill Studios that’s set to enter Steam Early Access soon. In the game, the player calls out for their lost dog while monsters close in on them. A trailer for the game can be seen on the official Steelkrill Studios YouTube channel. Rotten Flesh is a first-person horror game that uses PSX-style visuals, harkening back to the days of the old Resident Evil and Silent Hill games. The player has lost their dog, Roy, so you must descend into the sewers to find them. As you play Rotten Flesh, the player is encouraged to shout, “Roy!” into their microphone. If they don’t own a mic or they live in a home where shouting every few minutes is discouraged, then there’s a mode that allows a voice actor to shout in-game for you. Rotten Flesh feels tailor-made to be played on stream, as that extra level of immersion would do wonders when playing to a crowd. The shouting gimmick is also a great scare for pet owners, as the thought of losing their beloved animal hits a personal note, one more likely to elicit a response than looking for James Sunderland’s wife or Harry Mason’s daughter.

New indie horror game challenges you to refund it after completion Sungame StudioThis new indie horror game actively challenges you to refund it if you can complete the whole game in under two hours. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. The brand new indie horror game, Refund Me If You Can, has been gaining some impressive traction on Steam and social media for one reason: it actively wants you to get your money back. That being said, simply playing and completing the game in under two hours is far from easy. Created by Sungame Studio, Refund Me If You Can centers on the protagonist, Sarah, who seems to be having a nightmare that she’s being chased by a loud and undeniably deadly monster. Your job is to traverse the terrifying maze in search of an exit from this neverending nightmare, and with over 100 different paths to choose from, the struggle is real. Thankfully you get to place flares down to mark different routes, meaning you should hopefully never go the same way twice. There are two things persuading players to dive into this short experience: the fact they get their money back and that if you beat it within the two hours, you get an achievement. Any achievement hunters will not be able to resist attempting this great indie horror game just for that particularly rare achievement. As for the money, it only costs $3.99 so failing to get it done in two hours isn’t the end of the world. The premise of the game revolves around Steam’s refund policy which typically rules that if a game has been played for less than two hours you can get your money back. After all, two hours is usually enough time to get into a game. It’s not been acknowledged if Steam is okay with this loophole in their policy but players and the creators seem to love the new challenge.

New Horizon game could be in development as Guerrilla tease “Aloy’s next adventure” Guerrilla GamesA new Horizon game could be in development after a leadership shift announcement reveals “Aloy’s next adventure and our exciting online project” potentially highlighting two exciting additions in the already popular franchise. With the recent Horizon: Burning Shores DLC successfully embedding itself into the already popular Horizon: Forbidden West title, many fans are eagerly awaiting Aloy’s next exploration through the mechanical adventure game. Now, thanks to a rather subtle reveal through a new leadership announcement, Guerilla Games have teased that “Aloy’s next adventure and out exciting online project” are on the way, leading many to assume a new game is in the works. A new Horizon game could be on its way in subtle Guerrilla tease While the Burning Shores DLC has only just been released, with many players still working to complete the experience, there’s never too little time to think about the next potential release. Now, thanks to a subtle tease by Guerrilla Games, we may have a new Horizon title in the works. During the leadership announcement, Horizon developers Guerrilla Games showed their support for the change, and hinted towards what the developers have coming up in the future, explaining: “We have full confidence in our new leadership as they steer Guerrilla towards a bright future, expanding the world of Horizon with Aloy’s next adventure and our exciting online project.” Such a statement heavily hints towards a third installment for the series, as well as a further promise that the company are working on the previously announced online Horizon game. Naturally, due to the subtlety of the announcement and the rather nondescript nature of the statement, “Aloy’s next adventure” could mean a new DLC. It’s important to note that, while it feels like a new game announcement, this could mean a new DLC, or be referring to the upcoming online Horizon game, only time will tell.

New Hogwarts Legacy gameplay shows off Unforgivable Curses, Room of Requirement, more WB GamesAvalanche Software hosted its second extended Gameplay Showcase for Hogwarts Legacy which showed off the Unforgivable Curses in action, the Room of Requirement, and much more. Hogwarts Legacy’s release on next-gen consoles and PC is almost here and finds are excited to fully dive into the Wizarding World that developer Avalanche Software has crafted. Those Avalanche Software delivered some unfortunate news for players on PS4 and Xbox One, in that the last-gen versions would be delayed until April 4, 2023, the company softened the blow with a brand new extended Gameplay Showcase. This showcase went over new gameplay elements and provided an in-depth look at some things fans knew about already, like the Unforgivable Curses and the Room of Requirement. Hogwarts Legacy gets second Gameplay Showcase event This second Gamplay Showcase event featured over 36 minutes of new footage from the game and took a deep dive into three basic areas of gameplay: the open world, the game’s combat system, and the Room of Requirement. Perhaps the biggest thing from the showcase event was the reveal of how the three Unforgivable Curses will be used in combat. Avalanche showed fans the Dark Arts Battle Arena, which is part of the game’s Deluxe Edition, where players can fight waves of enemies to hone their battle prowess. Here, fans saw Avada Kedavra, Crucio, and Imperio in action for the first time. True to its book and film counterpart, Avada Kedavra instantly kills an enemy, no matter what. To balance this potent combat ability, the spell has an exceedingly long cooldown before it can be used again. Crucio stuns enemies in place and deals damage to them over time, while Imperio causes an enemy to fight for the player for a certain amount of time. Needless to say, it’s impressive how well Avalanche Software was able to incorporate these notorious spells into Hogwarts Legacy’s gameplay system. Next, the showcase toured the Room of Requirement, where players can go to stock up on supplies, create new clothes, and brew potions. Avalanche Software also revealed that players can fully customize the Room of Requirement to their liking, changing everything from the room’s overall theme to item colors and much more. Players can also care for Magical Beasts in the Room of Requirement by entering a magical Vivarium. Here players can brush, feed, and name the beasts they’ve rescued in the open world, which will in turn provide players with even more supplies for crafting and upgrading items and equipment. Additionally, the showcase demonstrated how broom travel works in the open world. Over the course of the game, players will gain access to a broom shop in Hogsmeade, where players can buy and customize their broom to use as a quicker way to travel the open world. Those who want to see a full breakdown of these gameplay elements should watch the event for themselves, as Avalanche Software provided a ton of extra tidbits of information throughout.

New Hogwarts Legacy trailer showcases Dark Arts Deluxe Edition pre-order bonus Portkey Games, Warner BrothersHogwarts Legacy has released a new trailer during the 2022 Gamescom showcase, detailing Unforgiveable Curses and a special deluxe edition pre-order bonus. Hogwarts Legacy is the highly anticipated open-world Harry Potter game currently announced for release on February 10, 2023. The game, which will take place in the 1900s Wizarding World, includes sprawling maps of the iconic Hogwarts castle and the grounds beyond it. The past few years have been bumpy for Hogwarts Legacy with multiple release date delays that have discouraged those interested in the game. However, the new trailer offers some interesting insight into recently announced features, and details a special pre-order bonus, indicating the game is likely going to hold to it’s 2023 release date. What is the Hogwarts Legacy deluxe edition pre-order bonus? The pre-order bonus for the deluxe edition of Hogwarts Legacy is the Dark Arts Pack. According to the Hogwarts Legacy trailer, The Dark Arts pack is for the digital deluxe edition pre-orders, and will include a number of exciting add-ons for players to use in-game. Below is a list of everything included in the pack. Thestral Mount – Dark Arts Cosmetic Set – Dark Arts Battle Arena – Onyx Hippogriff Mount – Dark Arts Garrison Hat – 72 Hours Early Access – The most eye-grabbing inclusion in the pre-order list is the 72-hour early access window. While the rest of the benefits are mostly for cosmetic purposes, the chance to get and play the game early is a surprising extra that many fans would feel is worth the investment of a deluxe edition. Pre-orders for Hogwarts Legacy will begin on August 15, 2022 at 8 AM PT, giving those interested in the game plenty of time to snag a copy early before the release date next year.

New Hogwarts Legacy gameplay reveals classes, combat & side quests Portkey Games / WB GamesHogwarts Legacy’s extended gameplay showcase revealed new details surrounding elements like classes, side quests, customization, and more. Hogwarts Legacy’s reveal back in 2020 shocked fans of the wizarding world as the franchise’s first AAA open-world RPG. Since its reveal two years ago developer Avalanche Software has shown off plenty of brief snippets of gameplay, including combat, exploration, and broomstick flying. Now, Avalanche has finally showcased an extended look at gameplay, including a breakdown of the combat system, how classes will work, and much more. Contents Character creator The gameplay showcase — hosted by key members of the staff alongside content creator James Whitehead of XpectoGO — started with an in-depth look into the game’s character creator. The character creator featured an abundance of different preset characters to choose from, along with five different tabs with detailed customization options for things like hairstyle, facial features, and skin tone. Additionally, the showcase subtly confirmed its ‘trans-inclusive’ customization options, with two distinct voice options, a voice pitch changer, and the option to simply choose between ‘witch’ or ‘wizard.’ Combat The next major thing Avalanche broke down with the gameplay showcase was the game’s combat system. In and out of combat, characters have access to a variety of spells. In fact, players can unlock and use over 20 combat spells alongside different “essential spells.” Essential spells are mapped to the D-pad on console and include spells that help players progress through the main story or help with gameplay elements like exploration. As for combat, students can equip for different spells to the HUD’s spell diamond. By holding R2 on console, players can press one of four face buttons to use the corresponding spell in combat. Additionally, Game Director Alan Tew confirmed that players can eventually unlock four different spell diamonds, which means students can cast up to 16 spells in combat at once. Classes, sidequests, and more Finally, the showcase reveals a bit more interesting information surrounding collectibles, sidequests, and what it will be like going to class. According to Tew, Avalanche decided “not to go the [simulation] route.” Classes will mainly be “narrative-based,” meaning each of the game’s chapters will have certain missions that players can choose to complete, and “classes fit within that structure.” Essentially, there will be classes that players have to do to progress the narrative, but various side missions also offer the opportunity to take part in different classes as well. Tew also claimed that attending class will “provide all of your major tools throughout the gameplay.” Notable side quests will also be attached to certain classes like Defense Against the Dark Arts and Potions. Furthering these class-oriented questlines will help players get to know each of the various professors who will each have “bespoke events and moments” in their dedicated questline. The showcase also briefly touched on the different types of challenges and collectibles players can complete during gameplay. By using the Revelio charm, players can unlock hidden bits of lore throughout Hogwarts for the Field Guide. The Field Guide is the avenue through which players further challenges, quests, and collections. For example, opening the ‘Challenges’ section of the field guide lets players see their progress in areas like ‘Combat,’ ‘Quests,’ Exploration,’ and more. The full 46-minute showcase is jam-packed with details surrounding Hogwarts castle and much more. Eager students looking forward to what Hogwarts Legacy has to offer should be sure to watch the full video for even more details.

New Grounded story trailer and details revealed at Inside Xbox Xbox, YouTubeObsidian revealed a whole host of new information on upcoming title ‘Grounded’ during the Inside Xbox broadcast on April 7, including a fresh story trailer for the survival game. Running around in the wild is something you can do in almost every game, but in Grounded, characters are just as small as the bugs and obstacles any back yard has to offer. The title will be available to play in both multiplayer and single-player, coming exclusively to Xbox. The official release date for the game is July 28, 2020, meaning that this one will land in Xbox One first, with the Xbox Series X coming later in the year. With the machine that can return players to their normal size currently out of order, they will be left to fend for themselves in Grounded. In order to do that, we now know that there will be Fortnite-style building included in the game. In terms of weapons, those revealed in the new trailer include a bow and arrow, sticks, as well as a few others. The full trailer can be seen below. New Inside Xbox Grounded story trailer “Go big or never go home” is the main message from the trailer, with the story seemingly built around the idea of eventually returning to normal life and escaping the smaller version of yourself – which looks like a pretty interesting concept. In terms of travel, players will be able to move from place to place with the in-game dandelions, floating around at will. The trailer revealed as much. You can either continue this story or link up with friends online, and it looks like Grounded could be one of the most interesting exclusive releases on Xbox in the coming months. Whether or not it will pop off like Fortnite and other games remains to be seen, but the early signs are impressive.

New Ghost of Tsushima trailer revealed at PlayStation State of Play Sony dropped a number of announcements and new trailers for new video games during their annual State of Play broadcast, but nothing was much bigger than the final reveal – Ghost of Tsushima. The upcoming action-adventure game has been developed by Sucker Punch Productions and is coming to PlayStation 4 platform, but the project is still yet to have been given an official release date. While it might have felt like an eternity since the last time gamers were given any information on the highly anticipated title, we now know that during The Game Awards 2019 – which takes place on December 12 – there will be a full trailer revealed. Until that time, however, we have been handed a short treat from Sony in the form of another teaser trailer. The last promotional video we saw from this project dates back from 2018, so any excitement from those wanting to get their hands on the game soon is understandable to say the least. Those who were tuning into the State of Play broadcast hoping for The Last of Us Part 2 news might have walked away disappointed, but there’s no doubt that many PlayStation players would have welcomed the bonus footage from Ghost of Tsushima regardless. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the new teaser. New Ghost of Tsushima teaser revealed For those who haven’t been following the news on Ghost of Tsushima, this new The Game Awards trailer isn’t going to be the first of its kind. In fact, there’s already been a gameplay video revealed back in 2018, showcased at the E3 trade fair. Ghost of Tsushima gameplay trailer (E3 2019) As we mentioned earlier, a brand new full trailer is on the way and is expected to be revealed at The Game Awards 2019 on December 12, so tune in to get the latest. Rumors have also been circulating that Rockstar Games could finally announce the existence of Grand Theft Auto 6 during the broadcast, while Epic Games have already confirmed that some “special” Fortnite news is set for the presentation. Watch this space.

New God of War game seemingly outed by Sony Santa Monica job listing Playstation | YouTubeA New God of War could be closer than you think. Sony Santa Monica posted a job listing that seems heavily geared toward their most popular franchise. God of War (2018) and its sequel God of War Ragnarok were so massively successful that they have a TV series in the works at Amazon. So, it makes sense a follow-up to the fastest-selling first-party PlayStation game would be a priority for Sony. The likelihood of a God of War sequel has had fans speculating since before Ragnarok even released. Now a new piece of information has come to light that has set players talking about the next God of War game once more. A tweet from Sony Santa Monica’s lead Combat Designer Rob Meyer initially alerted fans. Meyer linked to a job ad posted on the Sony Santa Monica website for a full-time Combat Designer. The key piece of information that the community has cited as evidence for a potential God of War sequel is a highly specific piece of criteria in the job ad. “Must have knowledge of God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök (2022) and be able to speak in depth about the combat systems, mechanics, and enemies,” the ad specified. Meyer’s own comments were less clear cut, only highlighting that there were “a few different Combat Design openings” at Sony Santa Monica. There are currently 3 games in development at the studio including one helmed by Cory Barlog. While the next game from Barlog is currently unannounced, fans believe it may be a new God of War with Kratos’ son Atreus in the lead. News of the job ads were posted to r/GamingLeaksAndRumours where the community weighed in. “After the insane critical and financial success of the last two God of War games, you can bet that they started working on a new one as soon as work wrapped up for Ragnarök,” one user posited. “They’d be insane to leave that kind of money on the table,” added another. While some fans have floated the possibility of potential DLC being the reason for the job listings, most had their hearts set on a sequel. Various pantheons were suggested as adversaries including Hindu and Shinto gods but a surprise pitch for “a showdown with Jesus” was our favorite. It’s definitely best to take this heavy speculation with a boulder-sized grain of salt though. There are absolutely no confirmed details on a God of War sequel but Dexerto will be there if the news ever drops.

New games coming out in 2021: Biggest releases to play Guerilla Games / Activision / 343 Industries / DexertoGamers are always on the lookout for that new, upcoming game release to sink their teeth into. From Horror and multiplayer games to FPS, RPGs, and Survival-based titles, there are tonnes to get excited about in 2021 and beyond on all platforms, from PC to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and even mobile. While 2021 has seen a slew of new games releases getting delayed for a myriad of different reasons from Kena: Bridge of Spirits, through to Amazon Games’ New World, there’s still plenty to look forward to. Below, we’ve compiled all of the best new and upcoming games in 2021, 2022, and into the foreseeable future that you should keep a watchful eye on. As announcements are made, we’ll continually update our genre lists with new game reveals and release dates. Contents New RPG game releases New Horror games New Multiplayer game releases New Survival games New FPS games New Indie games releases So, there you have it – every new and upcoming game release in 2021, 2022, and beyond that’s currently on our radar. Make sure to check back often, as we’ll continually update you with more games as they get announced. For more guides on the best games to download and play, check out our other top lists: Best RPGs coming to PC in 2021 and beyond | Best RPGs coming to PS5 | Best new games in 2021 so far | 9 most exciting Xbox games | Best Horror games to play in 2021 | Best multiplayer Horror games to play | The best MMOs and MMORPGs

New Fortnite leak reveals original Halo map coming soon Epic Games/MicrosoftAccording to leaker ‘FNBRUnreleased,’ not only is a Master Chief skin and a Halo-themed LTM coming to Fortnite, but a full replica of a Halo map is coming. That, alongside the aforementioned mode, makes this crossover even more significant than previously thought. If you were thinking that the upcoming Halo crossover was going to be just the cosmetic items and an LTM, a recent leak suggests that you might be wrong. According to Twitter user and Fortnite leaker FNBRUnreleased, who previously revealed when the crossover should happen, the upcoming Halo LTM will be played on a replica of the classic Halo 1 map Blood Gulch (also known as Coagulation to Halo 2 fans), which is sure to excite longtime fans of the first-person shooter. The Halo LTM will be an exact replica of this map! pic.twitter.com/Ujq8poEHVk — Cubed (@itsUnreleased) December 9, 2020 Beyond this juicy piece of information, the leaker also revealed that a M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle will be part of the map in some way, shape, or form, but they stressed that this is more than likely a prop and not an actual usable vehicle. As previously revealed, the map will be joining a Master Chief skin coming to the game, as well as a leaked Halo LTM, which is rumored to be similar to Capture the Flag. All of these seem to be coming with the game’s 15.10 update, although a release date has not yet been announced. The previously leaked Halo “”Capture The Flag”” LTM will apparently be played on a replica of this Halo map! (Full credits for this leak go to @FNBRUnreleased) pic.twitter.com/xdmTWJdLIP — Shiina (@ShiinaBR) December 9, 2020 Of course, it’s worth pointing out that none of this is confirmed and until you hear it from either Epic Games or Microsoft, take it all with a grain of salt. That being said, while they didn’t corroborate any information, it was shared by another leaker, ‘ShiinaBR,’ granting another level of validity. All in all, this would be pretty major news for the game. It’s not often that a new map comes to the title and, while it would obviously be a simple replica made inside of Fortnite for the LTM, it would more than likely hit on nostalgia that the developers are no doubt looking for.

New Friday the 13th game is reportedly in development Gun MediaFriday the 13th composer Harry Manfredini claims a new game for the slasher series is currently in active development. For years, Friday the 13th has been embroiled in a copyright dispute between the original film’s screenwriter Victor Miller and director/producer Sean S. Cunningham. The legal battle forced developer IllFonic to cease development on Friday the 13th: The Game, effectively killing the experience not long after release. Since the courts ruled in Miller’s favor, he controls the characters from the original. However, the iconic title and sequel content, including the hockey mask Jason doesn’t don until Part 3, aren’t his to claim. Much confusion about the franchise’s future continues to linger, as a result. But if new claims prove accurate, something’s been figured out for another video game adaptation. A new Friday the 13th game is allegedly in the works In recently speaking to Rely on Horror, series composer Harry Manfredini said he’ll soon begin work on a new interactive Friday the 13th adventure. The composer claimed the unannounced game isn’t being developed by IllFonic and Gun Media like the 2017 multiplayer title. Apparently, asymmetrical multiplayer isn’t on the docket, either. As one would expect, his knowledge about the finer details remains limited. The one thing Manfredini could tease is that the next Friday the 13th game will feature “more realistic looking” characters. As always, fans would do well to take this information with a grain of salt for now. But, at the very least, it’s nice to think that Jason could eventually return to stalking players in a digital world. All in all, things are finally looking up for Friday the 13th faithful. Peacock is developing a prequel series, aptly titled Crystal Lake, with former Hannibal showrunner Bryan Fuller at the helm. Further details about the show remain under wraps.

Fable reboot confirmed for Xbox Series X & PC Microsoft Studios[jwplayer 91I9RIGm]A new Fable reboot was announced at Microsoft’s Xbox Series X event on July 23. The beloved RPG franchise makes its return after almost a decade. Fable made its debut on the Xbox in 2004, and became a brand-defining title for the Microsoft platform. After the third release in 2010 and the canceled co-op project ‘Legends’ in 2016, the fantasy roleplaying game has been on an extended hiatus. On July 23, Microsoft revealed the series’ comeback with the announcement of ‘Fable’ during its Xbox Series X event. The self-titled release is being reported as a reboot for the franchise, and will make its debut on both PC & Game Pass as well. Fable makes it return on Xbox Series X Despite Fable’s popularity, the RPG series has remained dormant for nearly a decade. However in a surprising announcement at Microsoft’s digital event, the publisher revealed that the fantasy property will make its triumphant return on their next-gen console. The self titled ‘Fable’ was revealed at the end of the July 23 conference, with a teaser trailer that was only 55 seconds long. While much is unknown about the release, reports state that the game will be a reboot of the franchise similar to PlayStation 4’s God of War in 2018. Microsoft’s official YouTube account 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.” Currently the RPG title does not have a release date, and doesn’t even have a potential year listed for it either. However based on the game’s description and title, Microsoft is going to re-launch the series as a new “beginning” on the Series X. While the teaser was incredibly short, the trailer captured the franchise’s signature sense of humor which made it a stand-out among the RPG genre. If nothing else, fans will no longer have to hope for Fable to return, as it’s making its next-gen comeback.

New evidence suggests Left 4 Dead 3 will be in VR ValveAs Left 4 Dead fans desperately wait for any news regarding the potential release of a third game in the series, new information has surfaced that could further point to it being released in virtual reality. It’s been over 10 years since Left 4 Dead 2 first released and there’s no telling how much longer fans will have to wait for the third installment of the popular multiplayer survival horror series. While there have been plenty of leaks and rumors about L4D3, it’s always been nothing more than speculation, since there hasn’t even been official confirmation that the game is back in development after Valve allegedly canceled production back in 2017. However, on January 17, HTC president Alvin Wang Graylin posted something on Twitter that gave the indication L4D3 is not only in development, but will be released in VR. Read More: Cyberpunk 2077 delayed – Appearing at the Golden V awards, Graylin, who is the Vice-Chair for the Industry of VR Alliance and President of VR Venture Capital Alliance, made a presentation about the future of VR and included the game as part of it. On the ‘2020 VR Trends’ slide of his presentation, Graylin suggested that “L4D3 and Half-Life: Alyx will drive consumer and AAA studio interest.” A few slides from my talk tonight… pic.twitter.com/bHegijjZW1 — Alvin Wang Graylin (汪丛青) (@AGraylin) January 17, 2020 Since Valve has not announced anything about L4D3 being in development, Graylin’s presentation may have given that away, in addition to revealing that it will be in VR. Half-Life: Alyx VR, on the other hand, has been confirmed by Valve, so the fact that both were listed together by someone who knows what he’s talking about gives credence to the speculation that the next Left 4 Dead is indeed being developed. However, with Half-Life: Alyx scheduled for a March 2020 release, it’s inevitably pushed L4D3 further down Valve’s pipeline, so it’s hard to formulate a potential time table for when it’ll be released. It must be noted, the idea that L4D3 could be developed as a VR game isn’t new – it was initially leaked/suggested by Valve News Network creator Tyler McVicker, who stated, back on December 9, that “Left 4 Dead VR is real.” Videos are finally back tomorrow. Boneworks is out on Tuesday. Left 4 Dead VR is real. The game awards is in a few days, with new Half-Life Alyx news. Get your minds ready, it’s about to blow. — Tyler McVicker (@Tyler_McV) December 9, 2019 Graylin’s January 17 presentation certainly reaffirms that initial leak, making it more and more likely that a VR version of Left 4 Dead will indeed be releasing after all. UPDATE – January 17 Shortly following the publishing of this article, Valve released a statement to IGN claiming that they’re “absolutely” not currently developing L4D3, despite the recent flurry of leaks and Graylin’s presentation. “We’ve seen rumors to this effect for the last couple of months,” Valve said in the statement. “We did briefly explore some Left 4 Dead next-gen opportunities a few years ago. But we are absolutely not working on anything L4D related now, and haven’t for years.” “It’s clear some people are having fun creating misinformation to spin up the community and other outlets. Unfortunately, for now, a new L4D game is not something we’re working on.”

New Elden Ring images reveal details about monsters and magic FromSoftwareThe Gamescom party continues as FromSoftware debut new screenshots from the upcoming Elden Ring. A new look at Elden Ring has arrived in the form of four brand-new screenshots. Fans have waited with bated breath for the collaborative project of Dark Souls developers FromSoftware and A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin, but details about the game have been slow to release. Hopefully, these screenshots signal the beginning of a new wave of information. Elden Ring screenshot details The Dark Souls series is no stranger to the world of dragons and wyrms, and it looks like Elden Ring will continue to feature them in a major role. This could also represent George R.R. Martin’s contributions to the world. The man does have a touch for creating stories centered around warriors and dragons, after all. The surrounding art tonally falls in line with the FromSoftware style – dark and gloomy, with a masterful understanding of what sells an environment. The tree directly above the rider seems to be similar to Yggdrasil, the World Tree of Norse mythology. Another screenshot shows a scene familiar to any RPG-player – a scary giant monster that uses magic while its minions rush directly at you. The character featured here seems to fall closer in line with the traditional Dark Souls character model than the knight in the previous image. There’s a nice array of weapons being featured here, as each enemy holds something distinct from one another. This is the most cryptic of the images that we’ve seen. A golden orb sits atop a pile of skeletons. Are those strange creatures a part of this ritual, or trying to interrupt it? It’s not totally clear what we’re seeing here, but it surely relates back to the hunt for the Great Runes, the shards of the now-destroyed Elden Ring. Those blades might invoke nightmares for anyone who played the original Dark Souls or it’s remastered counterpart. Read More: Best Souls games – ranked – The combination of classic Soulsborne imagery mixed with a hint of Japanese Kesho painting paints an eerie, disturbing image for anyone hoping to explore the Lands Between. This new, up-close look at the game is an exciting tease while we wait for an official trailer ahead of the game’s official release on January 22, 2022.

New Elder Scrolls 6 details could be revealed at rumored Microsoft event BethesdaRumors of Microsoft holding a Bethesda-themed event in March continue to spread, and industry insiders have shared new speculation that Bethesda might use the showcase to reveal brand-new details about the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls 6. In September 2020, Microsoft shocked the entire gaming industry when they announced their acquisition of ZeniMax Media — the parent company of Bethesda Softworks — for a whopping $7.5 billion. Bethesda has been a staple of the gaming industry for decades as the publisher of blockbuster franchises like Doom, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. The fact that their games now effectively belonged to Microsoft had huge implications for the world of gaming. Half a year later, rumors are spreading that the deal is nearly complete. Sources are also speculating that Microsoft will hold an event to celebrate the acquisition and potentially reveal new information on Bethesda’s upcoming releases, including the Elder Scrolls 6. While it remains unconfirmed whether or not the Bethesda celebration is actually occurring, it would be the perfect time and place for Microsoft and Xbox to flaunt their brand-new ownership of Bethesda’s IPs — including the next installment in the legendary Elder Scrolls franchise. First introduced with the release of Arena in 1994, The Elder Scrolls has remained one of gaming’s most beloved franchises, particularly with its last three titles: Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. Fans of the franchise have been desperate for news on TES6 since it was first teased back in 2018. Although rumors indicate an update on the game will be included in the event, they remain unconfirmed. Even if new information is revealed no one can be sure of exactly how much will be shared, considering some insiders believe the next Elder Scrolls game won’t release until 2026. In addition to The Elder Scrolls 6, it’s also rumored that the Microsoft event could include updates on other upcoming Bethesda titles like Starfield, a brand-new IP that was also announced in 2018 and has gotten no additional updates since then. Read More: Hilarious mod brings Fall Guys to Skyrim – Until the rumored Xbox/Bethesda event occurs, fans of The Elder Scrolls will have to be content with enjoying TES Online and waiting for any official updates on the status of the acquisition and what Microsoft has planned for Bethesda moving forward.

New Dying Light 2 trailer shows combat, parkour and crafting updates TechlandAs we gear up for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, Techland has given us a glimpse into the enhanced parkour, crafting and combat mechanics that make the sequel stand out from its predecessor. Post-apocalyptic titles have become a staple in the gaming world, but no studio does it quite like Techland. With Dying Light 2: Stay Human (Dying Light’s highly anticipated sequel) lurking on the horizon, players can’t wait to sink their teeth into all that the game has to offer. As snippets of the title’s storyline trickle out of the shadows, the devs have sat down to tell players a little more about the action side of the game in ‘Dying 2 Know MORE #3.’ So strap on your running shoes and get ready for some parkour madness, as Lead Game Designer Tymon Smektała and Senior Producer Kornel Jaskuła have spilled their guts about combat, crafting and more. Dying Light 2: Parkour & Combat Breaking the mold of the average survival game, Jaskuła notes that “a player can go for tactics, stealth, parkour – not only combat and survival. The options are numerous, and they can create and shape the environment to their liking, or in some situations avoid the fights.” In order to upgrade the game’s combat, Jaskuła reveals that “we added many parkour skills, and some of them are combat specific.” Citing several different lethal combinations, players have the flexibility to play out battle scenarios however they like. Smektała also highlights that these mechanics aren’t locked behind a skill wall, as movements are “quite easy to pull off, even for the players that don’t have much experience in action games.” Jaskuła concludes that “with enough creativity, all of the players will be able to master parkour in the game.” Dying Light 2: Crafting In terms of crafting, the original system has been given a complete overhaul. While blueprints still exist, you’ll have nine levels of upgrades to pick and choose from, and you’ll also be able to create items from scratch. Weapons also now have three mod slots, and mods can be transferred across to any weapon. Craft Masters will also be joining the game. These NPCs “give you small tasks usually focused on gathering resources. When you complete them, they will upgrade your blueprints so the items that are produced are more effective.” As we draw ever closer to armageddon, we can’t wait to see how Dying Light 2 continues to evolve. We hope it doesn’t mutate, though. That would be really, really bad.

New Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi confirmed 16 years after last entry Bandai NamcoDragon Ball Z fans, the time has finally arrived, after begging for a new Budokai Tenkaichi game for over a decade, it has finally been revealed that a new entry in the beloved franchise is in the works. A brand new teaser trailer for a new Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi game just dropped, one that confirmed that the iconic gaming franchise is officially back with a sequel in the works and on the way. The new game is being developed at Bandai Namco with the show’s long-time production company Toei Animation. The announcement trailer can be viewed here: While the brand new teaser trailer doesn’t give much away, it shows off some impressive new visuals, an exciting animation of Goku going Super Saiyan God, and of course, some nostalgic footage of previous Budokai games. What to expect from new Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi game While the Dragon Ball series has multiple different video game franchises, from the Xenoverse games to many more, Budokai Tenkaichi dominated space during the PlayStation 2 era. Part of what made the games so special was the way in which they allowed players to completely relive the events of each Saga, inserting themselves as Goku, Vegeta, and more as you battle your way against Dragon Ball’s biggest villains. Given that the last game came out in 2007, there is a good chance this new entry will provide a much more updated gaming experience. With the reveal of Super Saiyan Goku already confirmed, the Super Saga and subsequent films are likely to play a large role in this new Budokai Tenkaichi game. This new announcement trailer may only be a short teaser however, it does ask the audience to “prepare for Battle” as “a new Budokai Tenkaichi begins.” And given early reactions to the trailer online, it appears fans are more than ready to begin preparing for this next installment and are excited to see how the series evolves on current-gen consoles. For all the latest gaming news and updates, be sure to check out Dexerto’s full coverage here.

New dungeon crawler Fellowship challenges biggest MMO struggle Arc Games and developer Chief Rebel, have unveiled a new multiplayer dungeon crawler experience, Fellowship, and it’s brought to players by creators who have worked with Blizzard, Ubisoft, DICE, and Arrowhead Games Studios. Fellowship is a “MODA”, a massively online dungeon adventure. It will be premium title upon release, and it’ll allow players to create a 4-person PvE party and tackle challenging dungeons. The game takes the best elements of popular MMOs, MOBAs, and ARPGs, combining them with a unique art style that will appeal to a wide audience of players. A dungeon adventure that brings color to a normally gritty genre In the hands-on gameplay preview for Fellowship, we had the opportunity to look at what this new dungeon adventure has to offer. The style of the game is bright and colorful. Players who have become weary of Diablo’s gritty atmosphere will find the vibrancy and refined character models refreshing. The world is reminiscent of WoW Classic but with modern graphics and brighter lighting. Players have their pick of numerous heroes and will build them out with upgraded gear and abilities as they play through dungeons. Dungeons are just as colorful as the characters. Lighting ensures players can see what they are doing, and where they are going. Players will also want to stop between encounters to look at the dungeon they’re working through, as the environments are beautiful, and create an addictive atmosphere. Accessibility is key in Fellowship What makes Fellowship stand out among other MMO-style games is its focus on accessibility. This comes in many different forms, starting with the level scaling. The Chief Rebel dev team wanted to create a game that didn’t punish people for not playing, and has crafted a system where parties can jump in at any level and get started. Dungeons aren’t locked at specific levels in Fellowship. Instead, they can be accessed at levels that match the party skill sets and allow players to grind as they go. Additionally, there are different mission types, with some dungeons being thirty minutes long, while others are only around ten. This allows even the busiest MMO fan to jump in for a match in the evening without the need to spend hours grinding and prepping to tackle a challenge. The dungeons will also level with players and come with multiple settings that can be changed before a run, ensuring that hard-core gamers can get the challenge they are looking for. This makes Fellowship a unique entry point for those who have wanted to try dungeon crawlers and MMOs, but were intimidated by the level requirements and hours of gameplay needed to truly enjoy it. It’s also great for families trying to introduce new dungeon crawlers to their parties. The mixture of the bright art style and accessible difficulty level make it a new-player-friendly experience in every aspect. Combat is seamless and exciting Our preview of Fellowship consisted of ten minute and thirty minute matches. In this timeframe, we had an opportunity to test out the team mechanics, and how the healer, Tank, and DPS roles work when balanced in a party. Additionally, the trips through the dungeons offered a breakdown of the skills each character has, and how they work in active combat. A mixture of abilities allows players to deal damage via heavy hits or status effects. It creates combat that is almost like a dance. Boss fights are particularly fun in Fellowship, as the patterns and weaknesses of the bosses encourage players to work together and make strategy plans, inviting cooperative communication that is reminiscent of Dungeons and Dragons. Fellowship is a wonderful concept that opens MMO gameplay to a wider audience than ever before. It is the perfect game for longtime dungeon crawling vets as well as new players. The art style, accessibility, and pure fun of gameplay will make for exciting hours of gameplay. The game will begin closed alpha testing on August 15 at 7 PM PT, and it concludes on August 20 at 5 PM PT. Players can sign up on the Fellowship website for the opportunity to participate. It is the perfect chance to test what this new dungeon adventure game has to offer.

New Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero fighter reveal has fans worried for popular Saiyan CrunchyrollDragon Ball Sparkling Zero has revealed six new fighters joining the roster, with fans now concerned that one popular Saiyan from the Super Saga will not be playable despite being a fan-favorite amongst the community. Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero is the upcoming addition to the beloved Dragon Ball: Budokai Tenkaichi video game franchise. The fighting-focused series is based on the hit Manga and anime of the same name. The last entry in the series, Budokai Tenkaichi 3, was released all the way back in 2007. Fans have been waiting almost a decade to see the fighting franchise return. In saying this, one of the upsides to the long wait between games is that Sparkling Zero will include a brand-new, up-to-date roster of characters. As well as offering gamers the chance to play as fan favorites such as Goku and Vegeta in their Super Saiyan God form. A power level that did not exist during the release of Budokai Tenkaichi 3. In addition, many of the new Saiyan characters introduced in the recent Dragon Ball Super anime series will also be playable in the new title. The “New Generation Saiyans” reveal confirms that Goten, Trunks, Caulifla, Kale, Kefla & Gotenks will all be playable in Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero. However, Dragon Ball fans are now sharing concerns that one particular beloved Saiyan was not announced as part of the new reveal. The character in question is Cabba, a Saiyan from Universe 6 who enters the Tournament of Power and even battles it out against Vegeta in the Super Saga. After losing to Vegeta in the tournament, Cabba and Vegeta train together, the former beginning to view the latter as a mentor figure. DBZ fans were clearly hoping to see Cabba appear as a playable character in Sparkling Zero. One X user commented “WHERE MY BOY CABBA” in response to the new character reveal. “They are talking about new-generation Saiyans and they forgot him. That’s crazy,” another added, It’s important to note that the full roster of Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero characters has not been confirmed yet and Cabba could still be introduced in the future.

Monster Hunter Paradise Discord leak shot down CapcomA backend feature for Discord thought to have accidentally leaked a new Monster Hunter title has been debunked as fake. Monster Hunter fans were originally baffled when a supposed game leak appeared to originate from Discord, bringing with it plenty of excitement to players. According to a now-deleted tweet, the Twitter user discovered a placeholder event for ‘Monster Hunter Paradise’ while tinkering with Discord’s developer mode. However, this leak has now been debunked. New Monster Hunter game leak debunked According to Twitter user neonaga99, “an official discord partner” confirmed the leak and the circumstances to find the placeholder event are “easily reproducible.” Neonaga99 discovered the placeholder event through Discord’s developer mode, which allows players to adjust how bots work, copy server IDs, and much more. This placeholder event invited users to redeem a code to gain access to Monster Hunter Paradise, though this has proven not to be the case. “The Monster Hunter fan on the Discord dev team got busted for making up a MH name as a placeholder so they had to change it,” said Kogath — a Monster Hunter community influencer. “Seriously though, I dunno why so many people fell for thinking Discord of all places would have such advanced knowledge.” This news will likely come as a disappointment to many fans, particularly those who were looking forward to another World sequel. For now, though, we’ll just have to wait for an official announcement from Capcom themselves.

New Dead Space gameplay reveals Left 4 Dead-like intensity director Electronic ArtsIn Dead Space’s 14th anniversary stream, Motive Studio showed off extended gameplay footage that revealed the function of the new intensity director. As the release of Dead Space’s eagerly-anticipated remake continues to draw near, EA and developer Motive Studio continues to unleash new details. Earlier this month, Dead Space fans received their first look at gameplay, courtesy of a trailer filled to the brim with equal parts horror and action. The original game’s 14th anniversary couldn’t pass without a celebration of some kind, however. As a result, Motive Studio today hosted a live stream that offered even more insight into the upcoming remake. How Dead Space’s intensity director will guide the experience Developers previously announced that Dead Space will allow for seamless interconnectivity across the USG Ishimura. Simply put, Motive Studio altered the ship’s design, permitting players to navigate from one distant place to another without the tram or loading screens. Backtracking, thus, plays a much larger role in the reimagined experience, which is where the intensity director comes in. Similar to the AI Director in Left 4 Dead, Dead Space’s intensity director balances when new enemies appear, where they appear, and how they engage with Isaac. If the player finds themselves bombarded by necromorphs, for example, the intensity director will prevent subsequent sections from feeling too overwhelming. It also ensures that users who backtrack to previously visited areas don’t constantly encounter the same enemy creeping out of the same air vent. The developers pointed out a few other interesting changes during the anniversary live stream. For one, the hangar in Chapter 3 is now much larger. Some missions have received more story context. And the tension in areas such as the decontamination room is off the charts, due to thick smoke and steam that makes it difficult to see even nearby necromorphs. In addition, Dead Space veterans may find the centrifuge room tougher to navigate, given that some of its newly added details will present new challenges with respect to enemy attack patterns. Dead Space’s remake creeps onto store shelves on January 27, 2023, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

New Demon’s Souls gameplay gives closer look at realms, bosses, more Bluepoint Games / YouTube: PlayStationA new Demon’s Souls PS5 gameplay trailer gives players their first look at the realm of Stonefang. It also shows off bosses exclusive to the intimidating locale, such as the formidable Armored Spider, and more. If this doesn’t make you excited to return to one of PlayStation’s greats, we don’t know what will! [jwplayer hRlzg0BA] Released on the PS3 in 2009, Demon’s Souls kicked off the beloved Soulsborne series. On June 11, PlayStation sent fans wild when they revealed that the notoriously difficult game is being remade from the ground up for PS5. Not only that, but that it’s a launch title for the next-gen system too. The initial announcement trailer gave players a glimpse at the world of Boletaria, and kicked off the hype by showing off the infamous original opening cinematic in all its remade glory. Now, the latest dive into the remake showcases Stonefang – one of the five realms in the game – and all it has to offer. New Demon’s Souls PS5 gameplay On October 29, PlayStation shared the new five-minute trailer to their YouTube channel. The new footage starts off with the player running through the fiery mines of Stonefang, while defeating foes along the way. The realm is underground, and is littered with tunnels and pits which make it the perfect location for an ambush. The segment showcases why fans will need to be extra careful when traversing the area. The video does a fantastic job of conveying just how terrifying the mine really is; the reds and oranges of the molten lava and fire light up the shafts in an ominous and almost-too realistic way. You can practically smell the scent of death that lingers in the air just by watching – so it’s exciting to imagine how it’ll feel when playing it. A new look at boss fights The boss fight with the Armored Spider is also shown, giving fans insight into how the iconic battle plays out. While the character defeats the beast, it doesn’t stop you from being on the edge of your seat as the monster shoots fireballs and flames in every direction. It’s a great way to demonstrate the gorgeous graphics the remake boasts, especially in a gloomy location where every hint of color pops. And not to mention the new attack animations! As for the Flamelurker, the Slayer in the video tries to best the beast, but falls short of striking the killing blow. The classic “You Died” screen flashes up as all is lost, closing out the trailer in appropriate fashion. Demon’s Souls releases on November 12, which is also the launch day for the PlayStation 5 in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Mexico and South Korea. Those in other locations have to wait, as the console doesn’t come out until the 19th for everyone else. For everything known so far about the highly-anticipated remake, you can check out our guide here.

New D&D Player’s Handbook will be released early – but there’s a catch Wizards of the CoastThe next iteration of Dungeons & Dragons will soon be in players’ hands, but only a tiny percentage of the fanbase will have access to the new rules. The new D&D Player’s Handbook is set to launch on September 17, 2024. This book features an overhauled version of D&D 5E, improving all of the classes & subclasses across the board and making some optional rules official, like character Feats and the Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything stat bonuses. While the release of the Player’s Handbook is still a few weeks away, some fans will be able to buy it as early as August 2-4, as the very first print run will be available to purchase at GenCon 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. New D&D Player’s Handbook is being sold early at GenCon 2024 Unfortunately, there’s only a small number of Player’s Handbooks available. Wizards of the Coast has revealed that only 3,000 copies will be sold at the event, meaning that most D&D fans will be waiting until September to receive their copies. Those who do manage to acquire a copy at GenCon will have books with a golden Dungeons & Dragons 50th anniversary logo emblazoned on the cover, along with a GenCon 2024 coverplate which will be exclusive to the event. Chances are, a few of those rare copies will make their way onto online storefronts, so people not attending GenCon could nab a new Player’s Handbook that way, though prices will likely be a lot higher than just pre-ordering the launch edition. Wizards of the Coast has been revealing details about the new rules for over a year now, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about the changes. People visiting GenCon will be among the first in the world to experience the latest iteration of D&D, but the rest of the fanbase won’t be far behind, even if they have to stare on in jealousy for a few weeks.

New D&D feat gives the best part of Sorcerer to all classes D&D 5E’s upcoming Book of Many Things introduces the Cartomancer Feat, which grants the best Sorcerer class feature to all of the spellcasters in the game, allowing for some amazing combos. Dungeons & Dragons’ new Book of Many Things only introduces a single Feat, but it’s a powerful one, as the Cartomancer has an ability that works in the same way as the Sorcerer’s Quicken Spell Metamagic option, allowing spellcasters to use their magic faster in combat. Cartomancer is a Feat that can only be taken by level 4 characters with the Spellcasting feature. Those who take it gain instant access to the Prestdigitation Cantrip and can use it without verbal or somatic components. This allows for fancy card tricks without letting others know that the character is using magic to deceive them. More importantly, they gain the Hidden Ace ability, allowing them to imbue one of their spells into a card, which can then be cast as a Bonus Action. The imbued spell has to have a casting time of one Action, and the feature can only be used once per Long Rest, but it has a lot of uses for many classes. D&D 5E’s new Cartomancer Feat offers the Sorcerer’s Quicken Spell to all spellcasters Characters who take the Cartomancer Feat from D&D’s Book of Many Things can cast a spell as a Bonus Action, opening up many interesting combos. Usually, characters cannot cast two spells in the same turn, as the rulebook says the limit per turn is a Bonus Action and a Cantrip, or an Action and a Bonus Action. This works in the same way as the Sorcerer’s Quicken Spell Metamagic ability, except it’s restricted to one use per day. With Cartomancer, a Cleric could cast Inflict Wounds and attack in the same turn; an Arcane Trickster could incapacitate a foe with Tasha’s Hideous Laughter and then Sneak Attack them while they’re prone, and anyone with Greater Invisibility can immediately start messing with people without needing to waste a turn on casting it. It bears mentioning that one magic-using class doesn’t gain the benefits of Cartomancer, and that’s the Warlock. This is because D&D Warlocks use the Pact Magic feature, which is different from Spellcasting unless a character is willing to multiclass. Luckily, a Cartomancer Warlock build wouldn’t be a game-breaker, so DMs might be willing to allow it, especially as the poor Warlock is already starved for spell slots, so isn’t in a position to pull off powerful one-turn combos that don’t involve Hex and Eldritch Blast. Regardless, Cartomancer is an excellent Feat and one of the best additions to the D&D 5E rules in the Book of Many of Things. Sure, there might suddenly be a lot of cardshark D&D characters in the near future, but that’s a small price to pay for such a powerful ability, especially for the spellcasters who love to fight on the front lines and want to cast and whack in the same turn.

New D&D Player’s Handbook has the most subclasses of any book – but there’s a catch Wizards of the Coast/Evyn FongThe new Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook is going to have more subclasses than any other official book, but some classic ones didn’t make the cut. The original D&D 5E Player’s Handbook from 2014 had subclass options heavily skewed in favor of the Cleric and Wizard. While all the other classes received 2 or 3 subclasses, the Cleric had 7, and the Wizard had 8. The new D&D Player’s Handbook that’s being released on September 17 will give characters far more options, as it will include brand new subclasses, as well as revamped versions of established ones, like the psionic subclasses from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything. Dexerto recently attended a press preview for the upcoming D&D core rulebooks, where Lead Rules Designer Jeremy Crawford revealed that the new Player’s Handbook will have 48 subclasses, more than any other book released so far. There’s a catch, however, as some of the subclasses that appeared in the 2014 Player’s Handbook won’t be returning. These are the Knowledge, Nature, and Tempest Domains for the Cleric and the Conjuration, Enchantment, Necromancy, and Transmutation Schools for the Wizard. This change aligns all classes in terms of subclass options. In the 2024 Player’s Handbook, as all of them now has exactly four options to choose from. “In our effort to give all of our classes a nice selection of options and that meant giving every class four subclass options,” Crawford said, “Simply because of the limits of page space, it meant that the Wizard and Cleric who had way more subclass options in 2014 than the other classes had to give up a few of their subclasses at least in this book.” Some of the most popular Cleric and Wizard subclasses are gone, but they should return in the future. The new iteration of the D&D rules will receive more sourcebooks in the future, so these cut subclasses will be reprinted with all new abilities. It’s a shame that players who want to bring over established characters who already use those subclasses will have to wait for their updated versions. However, the new Player’s Handbook not only reworks those classes but adds and revamps over 200 spells, so there is plenty of fresh content for older spellcasting heroes.

New Cyberpunk 2077 image shows just how detailed the game’s world will be CD Projekt RedCD Projekt RED’s upcoming game Keanu Reeves to hype up Cyberpunk during E3 2019, it became the game everyone was talking about, if they weren’t already. Cyberpunk doesn’t come out until April 15 of 2020, but fans are still hungry for any little piece of information about the game that they can get their hands on. New image, more hype Every available image of Cyberpunk 2077 has been combed over by fans, so any new media is sure to get the same treatment. So when a new image of the world of Cyberpunk came out in Xbox Magazine, it didn’t take long for it to get the same treatment on Reddit when it was shared by user AltmanBePraised1. The image shows a motorcycle in a garage and along with the lighting and Cyberpunk look you can almost hear the synthwave music in the background. Cyberpunk promises to be one of the most unique-looking games in a while and each new image or media that comes out the hype continues to build. We already know the world of Cyberpunk will be huge, but images like this do promise a lot of detail as well, plus it has some serious Blade Runner vibes. Projekt Red shares more details about the world of Cyberpunk One new image wasn’t all that Cyberpunk fans have to go off of from the last week, Projekt Red UI Coordinator Alvin Liu talked about how huge the game’s world would be in a recent interview. “You’ll be able to go out in the desert of California and view things like power plants, abandoned highways and stuff like that,” Liu said. “So you’re not just limited to Night City.” With little less than a year to go until Cyberpunk releases in April 2020, we’re sure to get more awesome looks at the game’s world.

New competitive gaming “Creator League” launches with MrBeast, IShowSpeed and others Creator LeagueA new competitive gaming league led by some of the world’s biggest creators, including MrBeast, IShowSpeed and Bella Poarch has launched. Here’s everything we know. Despite esports and organizations struggling financially over the years, the esports and content creator landscape has continued to thrive in terms of viewership and fandom. Tech company eFuse is looking to bridge this gap in a big way by introducing a new competitive league that “puts creators and their fans at the center of everything.” YouTube’s top creator MrBeast announced the Creator League in his video on September 2, 2023, to his over 178M subscribers as he explained what exactly the league is and even how fans can get involved when it is broadcast live on 8 – 10 September, 2023. Which creators are part of the Creator League? The first Creator League season is set to include 8 creator-managed teams that will compete against each other in a range of games across a 10-month-long season. The creators involved will all actively manage their own teams. However, they won’t have to actually play as part of the teams when the teams compete against each other by playing different video games. Below are all the 8 creator managed teams announced for Season 1: How can fans get involved with Creator League? Announced by MrBeast himself via his video on YouTube, fans will be able to buy ‘community passes’ priced at $19.99, where they then can choose which creator team they want to support. In a partnership with MrBeast’s Feastables, if fans purchase a community pass before September 9, they are able to receive a free box of Feastables. The pass will allow fans to be able to choose their team’s rosters by voting on players within their chosen creator community and make strategic decisions. community pass holders will also be able to compete for a shot at playing for your chosen Creator’s team during the season, such as through the first $50K three-day open qualifier on September 8 -10. What is the Creator League Season 1 schedule? $50k Open Qualifier (September 8 – 10) – A three-day qualifier welcomes all interested players to compete for $50k and a spot on their favorite creator’s team through playing 3v3 Zero Build Fortnite. – Creator League show launch (September 13) – A live, hour-long show will feature a team draft and live team voting to arrive at initial strategic decisions – League launch (September 19) – The league’s first competitive event featuring Fortnite – $200k First Split Final (October 3 – 5) – Fortnite split one playoff and finals with guaranteed payouts for all competitors, including fans who make the team – How long will the Creator League season last? The debut season which is scheduled to be 10 months long will feature 4 splits which are outlined below: Split 1: September 8 – October 5 – Split 2: October 20 – November 24 – Split 3: January 12 – Feb 8, – Split 4: February 23 – March 21 –

New Crash Bandicoot games possible as Activision isn’t keeping devs ‘in Call of Duty jail’ ActivisionIn recent years, Toys For Bob, known for their revival of Activision’s Crash Bandicoot franchise, have shut down suggestions that they won’t be able to make additional Crash games moving forward due to Call of Duty. In 2005, Toys For Bob was acquired by ever-growing behemoths Activision. Since then, the company had done wonders with the Skylanders franchise before being commissioned to work on the successful Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. The Spyro Reignited Trilogy followed, and the company cemented itself as a trustworthy developer. So much so that Activision moved the team to Call of Duty to help with Warzone and later Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Even though Toys For Bob has also released Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time and Crash Team Rumble in this period, players are worried that the team’s involvement in CoD will prevent future Crash Bandicoot games. Activision wants more Crash Bandicoot games alongside Call of Duty In a detailed interview with VGC, Toys For Bob Creative Director Dan Neil sought to comfort Crash Bandicoot fans worried that the series’ recent resurgence could already be over. “Obviously, there’s a passion and a core ethos of games that Toys For Bob have demonstrated that they’re excellent at producing over the decades. But it’s not only about what we’re passionate about, it’s that Activision is supportive and they continue to want to invest in new titles for this franchise. They also have a belief that we can do exciting new things,” he said. The franchise Neil is referring to is Crash Bandicoot and says that: “I think that we’ve shown we’re a really flexible studio. The fact that, from the history of what Toys For Bob do, we’ve got folks internally who can turn their hands to Call of Duty and create excellent Call of Duty content. These two genres are not that similar on the surface, right?” It seems that Crash Bandicoot fans have nothing to worry about then! Toys For Bob will continue to provide assistance to Modern Warfare 2, as well as inject content into Crash Team Rumble – especially with Season 2 already planned.

New Blizzard game ‘Iris’ potentially leaked: everything we know Blizzard EntertainmentA name, or a placeholder for a name, of what could be a brand-new Blizzard IP or game has appeared in a major NVIDIA GeForce NOW leak. Over the last few days people have been pouring through thousands of lines of announced and unannounced titles after a GeForce NOW user managed to “unlock” basically every game on the platform, including those that haven’t been announced yet. Blizzard titles like Overwatch, Overwatch 2, Heroes of the storm, and Diablo are all listed, but in between the OW entries is a name we haven’t seen before: Iris. There’s no way to tell whether Iris is actually a Blizzard or Activision-led project. Seeing as how it’s located exclusively between Blizzard titles though, that’s not a bad bet. You can look up the listing here if you’re interested in seeing it for yourself. But, this leak isn’t the only indication Blizzard might have something new coming down the pipes. Taking a look at what positions Blizzard is hiring for over on the company’s “careers” page, we can see that an “unannounced project” has more job offerings than Overwatch, and even World of Warcraft. Several of the job listings for Unannounced Projects include experience working on FPS games, specifically. While this does all potentially point to something in the works, it’s impossible to say exactly what at this point. Jokes have been flying that “Iris” could mean Overwatch 2 is finally in full development, but the idea of it being Overwatch-related might not be too far off. Let’s not forget one of Zenyatta’s voice lines says “Gaze into the Iris.” We know, we know, this is quite the stretch, but we literally only have one word to work with here. Whatever Iris actually is remains to be seen. Until we get confirmation from Blizzard, guesses and leaks are what we’ll have to go on. Who knows though? We could very well be in for a big surprise come BlizzCon 2022.

New Avatar: The Last Airbender game listing spotted on Amazon Japan NickelodeonAvatar The Last Airbender fans have spotted a listing for a new game titled Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance on Amazon Japan. Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most beloved shows of the last twenty years, creating an absolutely massive amount of diehard fans. Despite protagonist Aang’s success on television, that never fully materialized in the medium of video games. The Last Airbender series has only had a few games release over the years, none of which have had nearly as much mainstream success as the show. Now, a new listing has been spotted on Amazon Japan shows that Aang is getting a brand new game. Amazon listing reveals new Avatar: The Last Airbender game On August 14, ATLA fans noticed Amazon Japan had a new listing for a game titled Avatar The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance. The game, listed for PS4, has no image or game information attached, leaving many of the details for what the game will actually be up to pure speculation. The publisher is GameMill, who had a hand in publishing 2021’s Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, which featured Aang, Toph, and Korra as playable characters. The ATLA universe hasn’t gotten a full game release since PlainumGames’ The Legend of Korra all the way back in 2014, which was panned by critics. Since then, fans of the franchise have been dying for any piece of information regarding a new game. Hopefully, when more news on Avatar The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance drops, it’s exactly what diehard fans are looking for.

New Apple Arcade games (November 2022): FM 2023, Battleheart Legacy+ & more Apple Inc.Apple has released its Apple Arcade lineup for November 2022 and it contains a plethora of unique titles to enjoy. Here’s everything being added in November 2022. Apple Arcade provides new, exclusive, and classic titles to casual and hardcore gamers who own either an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. It’s constantly updating and bringing beloved games to its subscribers every month. November is no different and is introducing some classics as well as a few popular new titles for players to enjoy. We’ve detailed exactly what is coming to Apple Arcade in November 2022 so you know what to look forward to in the coming month. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a subscription service for mobile gamers with an iPhone. It’s provided by Apple and grants players access to original and exclusive games without any paywalls or ads. Essentially, the service works in the same way as Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation plus in the sense that you pay a monthly or yearly subscription and get access to over 200 games for free. All you need to do is find the game you want to play and download it. The nature of the service means the titles are constantly changing and new games are being added every month. November is no different. All confirmed games coming to Apple Arcade in November Currently, four new games will be coming to Apple Arcade in November. These consist of new and classic titles that cater to every type of gamer out there. Battleheart Legacy+ (Mika Mobile): November 4 – Football Manager 2023 Touch: November 8 – Old Man’s Journey+ (Broken Rules): November 18 – SpongeBob SolitairePants: November 25 – Those are all the upcoming Apple Arcade games arriving in November. If more titles are announced, we will be updating this article so be sure to check back soon.

New AR glasses could make your D&D campaigns more immersive than ever Mirrorscape / ARcanaWith virtual tabletop games seeing a dramatic surge in popularity, many Dungeons & Dragons players are taking to their PC’s to enjoy a campaign with friends from all over the world. Now, thanks to ARcana, such campaigns will be more immersive than ever. The newly introduced ARcana is a 5e-compatible worldbuilding and visualization engine that replicates the classic tabletop experience many know and love, but in augmented reality. Mirrorscape, the name behind ARcana is a mixed-reality game development company focused on bringing the beauty of a live TTRPG to players around the world. While still in active development, ARcana is backed by a slew of D&D adjacent companies, with the legendary tabletop RPG player Joe Manganiello as its creative director. Manganiello is best known for his character Arkan the Cruel in Critical Role, his time on countless TV shows like The Big Bang Theory, films like Spider-Man, and his work producing a Dungeons & Dragons TV show. Using terrains and minis from the likes of Dwarven Forge, Hero Forge, Reaper, and Fat Dragon, players will be able to fully envelop themselves into real-time movable maps, all while communicating with players and moving their minis, just like a traditional tabletop game. ARcana partners with Qualcomm to create immersive D&D AR glasses In a collaboration with Qualcomm, the platform’s connectivity is expanding to both mobile devices and AR glasses. This allows every player or Dungeon Master to fully engross themselves in the created world in front of them, without needing to hold a screen up to display the world around them. This type of collaboration is the first of its kind. It introduces the ever-popular virtual tabletop experience and merges it with mixed-reality technology to create traditional yet unique gameplay. The gameplay is enhanced with advanced perception technology, helping players detect the surface of the table in front of them and track their hands as they move minis and game pieces in real-time. Via a press release, Mirrorscape founder and CEO Grant Anderson said: “Snapdragon XR technology and platform have allowed Mirrorscape to create the next-generation gaming experience we always envisioned for ARcana.” Similar technology is being used in the Meta Quest Pro and Vive XR headsets, with this being part of the Snapdragon Spaces mixed reality development suite. ARcana is currently in beta and is set to launch in spring 2023 to iOS, Android, and wherever else XR is supported.

New Apple Arcade games (December 2022): Dead Cells, JellyCar Worlds & more AppleApple Arcade is an ever-evolving gaming service filled with over 200 exclusive, original, and fan-favorite titles, with the list only expanding every month. Here are the announced games coming to Apple Arcade in December 2022. Apple Arcade provides an easy way for both casual and hardcore gamers to enjoy exclusive titles from the comfort of their mobile phone. It’s filled with hundreds of games with new titles being added every month. November 2022 saw the addition of games like Football Manager 2023 Touch and Battleheart Legacy+. December has an equal amount of popular titles arriving on your mobile soon. Here’s everything you can look forwards to in the coming month. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is essentially Apple’s version of Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus but for the iPhone App Store. It grants you free original and exclusive titles and eliminates all ads and paywalls when enjoying a favorite title. The service has plenty of timeless classics along with new fan favorites to enjoy. There are also multiple new titles being added every month so players never need to worry about running out of games to play. All confirmed games coming to Apple Arcade in December Some fan favorites, as well as a few classic titles are coming to the service in December. We’ve compiled all the announced games coming to the service and when we can expect them so you know what to get excited for. Dead Cells+ – December 2 – JellyCar Worlds – December 9 – My Little Pony: Mane Merge – December 16 – When more games are announced we will be adding them to this list so be sure to check back soon for more releases. Those are all the new games coming in December. If you’re interested in the titles that came before, take a look at the Apple Arcade releases for October and November.

New 2D Mario game announced for first time in over 10 years NintendoNintendo has announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the first new 2D mainline entry in the Mario series to be released since New Super Mario Bros. U in 2012. These days Mario games cover just about every genre known to man. From the arcade racing of Mario Kart to the turn-based tactics of Mario + Rabbids, and even intense sports with both Mario Strikers and Mario Tennis. Nintendo’s mascot wasn’t always a jack of all trades hero though. The plumber started his adventure starring in 2D platformers like Super Mario Bros. on the NES. Newer 2D Mario games are rare though with vast 3D adventures like Super Mario Odyssey largely replacing them. However, Nintendo clearly still has an interest in paying tributes to its roots with a new 2D Mario game officially on its way. Super Mario Bros. Wonder brings 2D platforming action back Nintendo has confirmed that a new 2D Mario game titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder is coming to Nintendo Switch. The announcement was made as the final reveal during a Nintendo Direct hosted on June 21. The new Mario game is set for an October 20, 2023 release date and will cost $59.99 USD. Pre-orders for Super Mario Bros. Wonder are live on the Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo’s official website. Despite being a callback to the classics, Super Mario Bros. Wonder will introduce a range of new features and powerups for players to try out. One of the most exciting additions is the ability to play as several different characters. This includes Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, and Yoshi, plus the likes of Mario, Luigi, and Toad. As for powerups, Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds Elephant Mario. When in his Elephant form, Mario gains super strength and is able to kick enemies unfortunate enough to get in his way. This is the first new 2D entry into the Super Mario series since New Super Mario Bros. U in 2012. It received a remaster on Switch in 2019 and two Mario Maker games have been released since but Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be the first original, new 2D entry in over ten years. More information about the new Mario game will be revealed closer to its launch. To keep informed about Mario’s latest adventure consider checking out our official hub.

New Aliens game: Platforms, story details & everything we know Survios/20th Century GamesA new single-player Aliens game is being developed by Survios in collaboration with 20th Century Games. Here’s everything you need to know about this action horror title. If Alien: Isolation wasn’t terrifying enough, then Survios’ upcoming Aliens title aims to deliver even more scares. The new game will offer an action-packed single-player experience that is set within the iconic Alien universe. While details on this title remain rather scarce, we have tracked down all the information we can get our hands on. So, if you’re interested in taking on the Xenomorph threats or just wish to know more about the story and platforms, then our hub has you covered. Contents Is there an Aliens release date? The developers have yet to give an official release date. It appears that the upcoming Aliens game is still in the early stages of development, which means we likely won’t hear any launch date announcements for a while yet. However, we’ll be sure to update this section with further information as soon as the developers reveal a release window. Aliens platforms According to the game’s official website, the new Aliens game is currently being developed for PC, console, and VR. While we don’t know what consoles it will launch on, it’s a safe bet that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will be amongst them. It’s also important to note that Aliens is also using Unreal Engine 5 to create a truly “immersive and authentic gaming experience,” so you can expect the game to look frighteningly good on next-gen consoles and PCs. Aliens story details Unlike the squad-based action shown in Aliens: Dark Descent, Survios’ Aliens game will feature “an original storyline, set between the Alien and Aliens films, where a battle-hardened veteran has a vendetta against the Xenomorphs.” There’s not too much else to go off but given the protagonist is a “battle-hardened veteran,” we expect there to be plenty of action. So, there you have it, everything we currently know about the upcoming Aliens game. Make sure you bookmark this page and check back regularly for all the latest updates. In the meantime, take a look at our other game hubs for all the latest title releases. The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | Overwatch 2 | Assassin’s Creed Infinity | Wolverine | Spider-Man 2 | Forspoken | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman | DokeV | FFXVI | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Sonic Frontiers | Dragon Age 4 | Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild sequel | The Witcher 3 next-gen patch | God of War Ragnarok | The Last of Us Part 1 Remake

Neverwinter Winter Festival of Simril 2022: Dates, activities, & rewards Cryptic StudiosNeverwinter fans can now celebrate the festive winter season with the Winter Festival of Simril, as the 2022 event will feature a variety of tasks and activities, as well as a new reward. Spending the chilly evening with friends in the Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG Neverwinter is the perfect way to cozy up and embark on epic adventures. After releasing the 24th module of the game “Northdark Reaches”, players can now also prepare to celebrate the holidays with the 2022 Winter Festival of Simril. The 2022 Winter Festival of Simril is the most recent edition of the wintertime holiday event for Neverwinter. During the festivities, fans can enter contests, complete activities, and even earn themed rewards. Those wanting to participate in the Winter Festival of Simril will find it in the village of Twilight Tor. Below is everything Neverwinter fans need to know. When is the Neverwinter 2022 Winter Festival of Simril? Players can participate in the festival from Thursday, December 15 at 7:30 AM PT through Thursday, January 5 at 7:30 AM PT. To begin the Winter Festival of Simril, players can speak with the Simril Starguide NPC in the village of Twilight Tor. After starting, Vario Cepheid will dispense daily quests and the Starlight Giftmaster NPC will give a free gift to the player. From December 18 through December 25 players can get a free daily gift. Every quest in the 2022 Winter Festival of Simril Neverwinter players will also have the ability to tackle festive quests throughout the duration of the winter event. These include the Twilight Run winter sledding quest, an Ice Fishing quest, a Monsters on Ice battle quest, a winter Stargazing quest, and the Gifts of Simril lightshow. Each quest gives players a chance to go on a short, winter-themed adventure as a break from the dark action and spider destruction of challenges like Northdark Reaches. All 2022 Winter Festival of Simril rewards Players also have the chance to purchase a number of adorable Neverwinter rewards during the limited-time holiday event. These include the Vanity Pets Red Fish, Gold Fish, Green Fish, and Blue Fish earned from ice fishing. Players can also buy the Broom of Twilight from the Star of Fortune Trader and the Slug Vanity Pets from the Light of Simril Trader. Additionally, the 2022 Winter Festival of Simril has introduced two new rewards. The Baby Displacer Beast and the Frozen Gorgon. With so many adorable companions to collect, and fun activities to do, Neverwinter fans will be busy throughout the holiday season.

Neverwinter: Northdark Reaches Preview – A journey into the Underdark Cryptic StudiosNeverwinter: Northdark Reaches, the 24th module of the Dungeons & Dragons inspired MMORPG, has officially launched, and players have the chance to delve deep into the Underdark. Neverwinter is a free-to-play D&D MMORPG that gives players the chance to step into their favorite Classes and take on dangerous adventures with friends online. The game has just launched its 24th module, “Northdark Reaches”, which will take players deep into the Underdark. To help create the amazing Nevewinter adventure, Dungeons & Dragons novelists R.A. Salvatore and Gene Salvatore have collaborated with Cryptic Studios on Northdark Reaches, taking inspiration from the widely popular trilogy, Way of the Drow. Dexerto has had a chance to sit down with Cryptic Studios to preview module 24, as well as receive inside details on gameplay choices, design elements, and narrative direction. Nevewinter: Northdark Reaches is a challenging and fast-paced adventure that goes from beautiful to terrifying as players take in bioluminescent backgrounds before being ambushed by spiders. When is Neverwinter: Northdark Reaches available to play? Nevewinter fans can start playing module 24 on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via Steam, Arc Games, and Epic Games Store on November 8, 2022. As shown in the Trailer shared on the Gearbox Publishing YouTube channel, players receive a call to action to descend into the Northdark Reaches to help solve a mystery that has been discovered. Neverwinter: Northdark Reaches breathes life into the Underdark Module 24 introduces the Northdark Reaches Adventure Zone. The first thing players will notice when stepping into the new area is the immersive mixture of imagery. Tall mushrooms replace trees, and glowing fungi erupt from the ground. Spores spot the air, giving the space an almost magical feeling. However, as they journey deeper into the Adventure Zone, players will also find crumbling towers, tight passageways, and clumps of spiderweb that turn the biome from a fantasy-dreamland into a twisted nightmare. Areas like the Sporing Tunnels, the hub for adventure quests, gives players a look at the Mycronids. The strange beings of Northdark Reaches are made up of fungi, and appear in a variety of color tones. D&D and R.A. Salvatore fans will also Rumpadump in this area. It will be important to pay close attention to every detail in each area as players work their way through the different locations throughout Northdark Reaches. Clues to the main storyline are tucked away in the tunnel walls and on the ground as they explore. There is also a good deal of fighting in close quarters, which will challenge the fighting styles of every Nevewinter fan. While exploring the area during the preview, Nevewinter Narrative Director Winter Mullenix added: “Players can expect to see a few beloved characters from the R.A. Salvatore novels including Bruenor Battlehammer (the King of Gauntlgrym), Braelin Janquay (a member of Bregan D’aerthe and ally of Bruenor, the one who has gone missing), and Minolin Fey. To flesh things out further and really ground the story in official D&D lore, we also drew in some characters from the Out of the Abyss adventure module released by Wizards of the Coast in 2015. Rumpadump, the lovable myconid, was selected from that book. For the environments, we also tapped into some older lore. Even though the Northdark Reaches module takes place in a brand new, unexplored location, lore aficionados can expect a few surprises!” Neverwinter: Northdark Reaches offers new quests In the preview with Cryptic Studios, Narrative Director Winter Mullenix, Content Designer Ryan Zash, and System Designer Miku Vo showed off the Adventure Zone of Northdark Reaches through the first two quests. Each of the quests offers numerous rewards, and multiple types of currency that can be used in the module’s shops. Players will also encounter dangerous battle areas like “The Warden” (nicknamed The Disco by the Neverwinter team), where a Drider boss can be challenged. The arena is deadly, and if players get trapped in a spotlight, they will be wrapped in a cocoon. Neverwinter: Northdark Reaches is the perfect blend of narrative and combat, and offers players an expanse of new ways to enjoy both the MMORPG and the Underdark. It is the perfect addition for R.A. Salvatore fans, and the challenges waiting for each party will keep players on their toes for months to come.

Neverness to Everness: Platforms, gameplay, characters & everything we know Hotta StudioNeverness to Everness is a free-to-play open-world anime game that aims to rival Genshin Impact, so here’s everything we know — including launch platforms, gameplay, characters, and more. Neverness to Evernes, otherwise known as “anime GTA” has quickly caught the attention of the gacha game community. Developed by Hotta Studio, the devs behind Tower of Fantasy, NTE aims to deliver sleek character-based action within its supernatural urban open world. Unlike Genshin Impact, the game puts a heavy emphasis on vehicle gameplay and enables players to drive cars through its neon-soaked streets. With Neverness to Everness pre-registrations now live, there’s never been a better to learn about this exciting new game. So, here’s everything we know about the game’s launch platforms, characters, gameplay, and more. Is there a release date? No, Hotta Studios has yet to reveal a Neverness to Everness release date. However, the game’s announcement teased a September 2024 reveal date. While it’s unlikely the game will be playable during this time, we will hear more information about the game in the coming months. As always, we’ll update this section as and when the devs make further announcements. Neverness to Everness platforms Neverness to Everness will be coming to PC, mobile, PS5, and other consoles. There’s currently no news on whether it will be launching on Xbox, but we’ll likely hear further platform details in the future. Do we know if it’s coming to Nintendo Switch? Currently, Hotta Studios has yet to reveal whether Neverness to Everness will be coming to Nintendo Switch – all we currently know is that the game will be released on PC, mobile, and PS5. While there has been no official word on NTE releasing on Switch so far, it’s important to note that Tower of Fantasy – Hotta’s previous gacha game – never made its way onto Nintendo’s portable console. In fact, many gacha games like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Wuthering Waves have all skipped the Switch altogether. This is likely due to the difficulty in the porting process and the lack of power from the system. Of course, with NTE targeting mobile devices, Hotta Studio may bring the urban open-world game to the Switch in the future. Until then, you’ll need to have access to a PC, PS5, or mobile if you want to play Neverness to Everness at launch. Is it free to play? Yes, Neverness to Everness will be free to play. This was officially announced by Hotta Studio Producer, Kee Zhang, on the official PlayStation Blog. With it being an F2P mobile game, we can expect there to be the usual free and premium currency systems. Is it a gacha game? Hotta Studio has yet to clarify whether Neverness to Everness is a gacha game. However, judging from the title’s character-based gameplay and the fact that it’s a F2P anime game, the chances of it having gacha system are highly likely. After all, Hotta Studios’ previous release, Tower of Fantasy, featured banners that players could roll on for a chance to unlock new characters and weapons. It’s also important to note that other popular games in the market, like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero all feature gacha mechanics. Neverness to Everness gameplay On July 16, 2024, Hotta Studio released its first Neverness to Everness gameplay video. It’s here where players were given an early look at its colorful characters and urban open-world environment. Just like Genshin Impact, NTE features character-driven combat and each unit comes packed with its unique abilities, known as Espers. According to the game’s Producer, some characters can “utilize anti-gravity to climb high-rise buildings, while others can destroy environments.” However, the standout feature of the trailer was the vehicle gameplay, which saw a character driving around a bustling cityscape. Judging from the footage, players can seamlessly explore the environment and even upgrade their vehicles at nearby garages. There even appears to be a customizable HQ, which in this case was a stylish flat that was kitted out with sleek furniture, collectibles, and a swimming pool. Be sure to check out the video above to get a deeper look at the upcoming game. Characters As of writing, there are currently three announced characters in Neverness to Everness. You can find their official descriptions in the table below: Now that you know everything about Neverness to Everness, be sure to check out our pre-registration guide to make sure you’re signed up for the upcoming release.

How to pre-register for Neverness to Everness Hotta StudioPre-registrations for Neverness to Everness, the latest anime open-world game from the makers of Tower of Fantasy are now live. So, here’s how you can sign up ahead of the official release. Neverness to Everness is an upcoming free-to-play anime open-world game that aims to rival the likes of Genshin Impact. The game will feature various colorful characters, flashy combat abilities, deadly enemies, and driveable vehicles that aim to make it stand out amongst other F2P gacha games. While news on the upcoming game is rather scarce, the developers are now accepting pre-registrations ahead of NTE’s release date. So, here’s how you can sign up for Neverness to Everness. How to pre-register for Neverness to Everness In order to pre-register for Neverness to Everness and get a chance to play the game ahead of release, you’ll want to follow the steps outlined below: Launch your web browser. – Head over to the official Neverness website. – Click the ‘Reserve Now’ button. – Once the poster comes up, click on it to reveal the pre-registration info box. – Enter your email address. – Click the ‘Send Verification Code’ button. – Head over to your email (check your Junk folder). – Enter the verification code. – Agree to the terms and conditions. – Select the platforms you wish to play Neverness to Everness on. – Click ‘Pre-Register’ to confirm your choices. – Once you’ve done the above, you’ll be met with a pop-up that confirms you have pre-registered for Neverness to Everness. The devs have yet to reveal any pre-registration rewards, but we’ll update this article as and when they become available. In the meantime, be sure to check out our best gacha games of 2024 list and take a look at our Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact, and Honkai Star Rail pages.

Neverness to Everness is the most exciting gacha game since Genshin Impact Hotta StudioNeverness to Everness is an upcoming open-world gacha game that should be on every Genshin Impact player’s radar. Neverness to Everness has caused quite a stir within the gacha game community. It’s not hard to see why. Developed by Hotta Studio, the team behind Tower of Fantasy – NTE aims to rival industry giants Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. Blending both GTA-inspired urban environments and vehicle gameplay, NTE is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious gacha games I’ve seen. While more information on the title will be available in September this year, the recent gameplay reveal trailer already boasts some impressive features. Vehicle gameplay reminiscent of GTA One of the biggest surprises from the NTE gameplay reveal was the vehicle gameplay, which enables players to cruise around Hethereau City in style. It’s hard not to see the GTA inspiration here, as the footage shows one of the characters speeding through neon-soaked streets, narrowly avoiding fleeing pedestrians, before rocking up at a garage. This allows you to kit out your car with cosmetic customizations, with upgrades improving everything from handling to weight, and overall speed. On top of that, vehicle gameplay can even be switched from third-person to first-person, giving you an even more immersive experience. There’s even an adjustable radio station that gives off those late-night GTA driving sessions. It’s currently unclear whether there will be other vehicle options aside from cars, but we did see one of the game’s enemies riding a flame-spewing motorbike – so, there’s hope! Unique traversal mechanics Why climb up buildings when you can run up them? Well, that’s what the devs thought when they created Nanally, a cat girl who can effortlessly scale walls. Upon activating this skill, Nanally’s feet firmly stick to the building’s walls, allowing her to run down them before gliding to the ground below. It may seem like a small thing, but when you’re spending hundreds of hours exploring the same locations, having fun movement mechanics is essential in easing tedium. This is especially true when you’re grinding out dailies, doing fetch quests, and trying to find hidden items. While we haven’t seen what other characters can do yet, we’re hopeful that Hotta Studio will include more fun and interesting ways to explore Hethereau. A living breathing city One of my biggest gripes with gacha games is that while the environments may look pretty, they often feel devoid of life. Sure, games like Genshin Impact populate major POIs with NPCs, but they often serve no use outside of set dressing. According to Hotta Studio Producer, Kee Zhang, NTE includes dynamic NPCs that have “destinations and genuine actions.” There are even operational shops and a business management system, where players can purchase vehicles and property. During the gameplay reveal, we saw a fully furnished flat that appeared to be kitted out with lavish furniture and collectible items. Not only does this give players something to work towards, but it will hopefully help create a meaningful end-game experience. After all, who doesn’t like decking out their digs with some cool designs? Familiar combat with a supernatural twist Neverness to Everness’ combat will be very familiar to Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves, and Zenless Zone Zero fans. It utilizes the same four-party system, whereby players can switch between their squad in real-time, combining supernatural abilities for massive damage. However, what makes NTE stand out is the set pieces themselves. During the five minutes of gameplay, we saw one character run down a normal-looking street, only for it to transition into a nightmarish parallel world. Once stationary objects gained sentience and red rifts appeared on buildings, giving the environment an otherworldly appearance. After defeating the enemies with their supernatural abilities, the player then opens a door which transitions the scene into a library with floating books. This scene then flashes to a school corridor that extends as the player runs down it leading to the boss arena. While these may be set pieces, it’s clear a lot of care has gone into making NTE’s environments feel unique and emphasizing this “otherworldly” feel. If you’re curious to learn more about Neverness to Everness, then be sure to check out our hub and pre-register for the game by using our handy guide.

Will Neverness to Everness be cross-platform? Crossplay for PC, PS5 & mobile Hotta StudioNeverness to Everness is a new open-world game that aims to rival Genshin Impact, but will the upcoming gacha game have crossplay and cross-progression? Neverness to Everness is an upcoming title from the developers behind the popular gacha game, Tower of Fantasy. With NTE pre-registrations now live, many players will be wondering whether it will have crossplay and cross-progression between PC, mobile, and PS5. After all, being able to play with friends and carry your progress between devices is always beneficial. With that in mind, here’s everything we know about cross-platform play and cross-progression in Neverness to Everness. Will Neverness to Everness have cross-progression and crossplay? Hotta Studio has yet to announce whether Neverness to Everness will support cross-progression or have crossplay functionality at launch. It’s important to note that the dev’s last launch, Tower of Fantasy, featured full crossplay and cross-progression between PC, iOS, and Android devices. This enabled players to share characters, story progress, resources, and purchases across all platforms. However, unlike other gacha games, Tower of Fantasy only enabled players to team up with friends who share the same server. It remains uncertain whether crossplay and cross-progression will be present within NTE, but judging from the dev’s previous release, it’s safe to assume both will be present. After all, this is incredibly useful when you wish to team up with your friends or random players across all platforms. As always, we’ll update this article as soon as we hear more information. Neverness to Everness is currently scheduled to release on PC, mobile, PS5, and other unannounced platforms. You can read about the game’s characters and gameplay via our handy hub here.

Are there any redeemable codes in Neverness to Everness? Hotta StudioWondering whether there are any Neverness to Everness codes to redeem, or if the feature will be present in the game at launch? Well, our handy codes page has everything you need to know. Neverness to Everness is the latest free-to-play anime game from the makers behind Tower of Fantasy. Not only does it feature exciting new features that make it the most exciting gacha game since Genshin Impact, but it aims to deliver plenty of fast-paced action and vast overworld exploration. While this highly anticipated mobile game, is now open for pre-registrations – players are naturally curious about the possibility of redeemable codes. After all, getting free bonuses is always a welcome addition. So, if you’re eagerly awaiting the launch of Neverness to Everness or just wondering whether NTE will feature redeemable codes, our guide has all the information you need to know. Are there any Neverness to Everness codes? No, there are currently no codes available in Neverness to Everness. This is down to the game currently not being released. However, NTE pre-registrations are now live, which means PC, mobile, and PS5 players will soon be able to delve into all the action and begin trying out the game’s supernatural combat. As always, we’ll be sure to update this section if additional details on Neverness to Everness codes are released in the future. Will there be any Neverness to Everness codes in the future? Given how Hotta Studios has released dedicated code pages for Tower of Fantasy – we believe Neverness to Everness will feature redeemable codes. These redemption codes are usually given out during livestreams and when certain milestones are met. This essentially makes it very likely that the developers will release NTE codes in the near future. So, there you have it, that’s everything we currently know about Neverness to Everness codes. In the meantime, be sure to check out our NTE hub for all the latest news and updates.

Best Neuvillette Genshin Impact build: Artifacts, weapons, & more HoYoverseNeuvillette is a 5-star Hydro catalyst user in Genshin Impact. Here is a guide on everything you need to know about the Chief Justice of Fontaine. Genshin Impact has stepped up its gears since the release of version 4.0. The game has showcased a variety of units that have significantly attracted fans’ attention. One such unit that has been at the forefront is the Chief Justice of Fontaine, Neuvillette. He has been one of the most anticipated units so far in the game, even more so than the Hydro Archon. Neuvillette and Kazuha are available to pull from banners from April 2, 2024, to April 23, 2024. Here is all you need to know about Neuvillette in the game, including his abilities, passives, weapons, teams, and much more. Contents Neuvillette abilities – Neuvillette passives – Neuvillette constellation – Neuvillette artifacts – Neuvillette weapon – Neuvillette talent and ascension materials – Best Neuvillette team comp – Neuvillette trailer – Neuvillette abilities in Genshin Impact Normal Attack – As Water Seeks Equilibrium Normal Attack Lightly waves his cane, commanding the tides to unleash a maximum of 3 attacks, dealing Hydro DMG. Charged Attack Empowerment: Legal Evaluation While charging up, Neuvillete will gather the power of water, forming it into a Seal of Arbitration. In this state, Neuillete can move and change facing, and also absorb any Sourcewater Droplets in a certain AoE. Every Droplet he absorbs will increase the formation speed of the Seal, and will heal Neuvillete based on his Max HP. When the charging is stopped, if the Symbol has yet to be formed, then a Charged Attack will be unleashed. It if has been formed, then a Charged Attack: Equitable Judgement will be unleashed. Charged Attack Consumes a fixed amount of Stamina to attack opponents with a rupturing ring of water, dealing AoR Hydro DMG. Charged Attack: Equitable Judgment Unleashes surging torrents, dealing continuous AoE Hydro DMG to all opponents in a straight-line area in front of him. Equitable Judgment will not consume any Stamina and lasts X second(s). If Neuvillete’s HP is above 50%, he will continuously lose HP while using this attack. Plunging Attack Gathering the might of Hydro, Neuvillete plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in his path. Deals AoE Hydro DMG upon impact with the ground. Elemental Skill – O Tears I Shall Repay Summons a Raging Waterfall that will deal AoE Hydro DMG to opponents in front of him. After hitting an opponent, this skill will generate 3 Sourcewater Droplets near that opponent. Arkhe: Pneuma At certain intervals, when the Raging Waterfall descends, a Spiritbreath Thorn will emerge that will pierce opponents, dealing Pneuma-aligned Hydro DMG. Elemental Burst – O Tides, I Have Returned Unleashes a rupturing wave that will deal AoE Hydro DMG based on Neuvillete’s Max HP. After a short interval, 2 waterfalls will descend and deal Hydro DMG in a somewhat smaller AoE, and will generate 6 Sourcewwater Droplets within an area in front. Neuvillette Passives in Genshin Impact Heir to the Ancient Sea’s Authority When a party member triggers a Vaporize, Frozen, Electro-Charged, Bloom, Hydro Swirl, or a Hydro Crystallize reaction on opponents, 1 stack of Past Draconic Glories will be granted to Neuvillete for 30s. Max 3 stacks. Will increase the DMG of Charged Attack: Equitable Judgment by 110%/130%/160%. Each Past Draconic Glories stack created by each Elemental Reaction exists independently. Discipline of Supreme Arbitration For each 1% of Neuvillete’s HP over 30%, he will gain 0.6% Hydro DMG Bonus. A maximum of 30% can be obtained this way. Gather Like the Tide All party members’ underwater Movement SPD will be increased by 15%. Neuvillette Constellations in Genshin Impact Level 1 – Venerable Institution: When Neuvillete takes the field, he will obtain 1 stack of past Draconic Glories from the Passive Talent “Heir to the Ancient Sea’s Legacy.” You must first unlock the Passive Talent “Heir to the Ancient Sea’s Authority.” Additionally, his interruption resistance will be increased when using Charged Attack: Equitable Judgment. – Level 2 – Juridician Exhortation: The Passive Talent “Heir to the Ancient Sea’s Legacy” will be enhanced: Each stack for Past Draconic Glories will increase the CRIT DMG of Charged Attack: Equitable Judgment by 14%. The maximum increase that can be achieved this way is 42%. You must first unlock the Passive Talent “Heir to the Ancient Sea’s Legacy.” – Level 3 – Ancient Postulation: Increases the Level of Normal Attack: As Still Waters by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. – Level 4 – Crown of Commiseration: When Neuvillete is on the field and healed, 1 Sourcewater Droplet will be generated. This effect can occur once every 4s. – Level 5 – Axiomatic Judgment: Increase the Level of O Tides, I Have Returned by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. – Level 6 – Wrathful Recompense: When using Charged Attack: Equitable Judgment, Neuvillete can absorb nearby Sourcewater Droplets in an AoE. Each absorbed Droplet will increase the duration of Charged Attack: Equitable Judgment by 1. Additionally, when Equitable Judgment hits opponents, it will fire off 2 additional currents every 2s, each of which will deal 10% of Neuvillete’s Max HP as Hydro DMG. DMG dealt this way will count as DMG dealt by Equitable Judgment. – Best Neuvillette Artifacts in Genshin Impact The best artifact set for Neuvillete in Genshin Impact is Marechausee Hunter. This is because Neuvillette is dependent on both HP as well as charged attacks to deal damage. This artifact set covers both those areas. The set bonus for this artifact set are provided below: 2-piece bonus: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% – 4-piece bonus: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks. – You could also use the 4-piece Wanderer’s Troupe to focus less on his HP and more on his damage output. Here is the set bonus for Wanderer’s Troupe: 2-piece bonus: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80. – 4-piece bonus: Increases Charged Attack DMG by 35% if the character uses a Catalyst or a Bow. – Best Neuvillette weapon in Genshin Impact The best weapon for Neuvillette in Genshin Impact is Tome of the Eternal Flow. This is his signature 5-star catalyst and it provides CRIT DMG as a substat that is beneficial for Neuvillette. This catalyst also increases the HP of the wearer by 16%. Whenever the wearer’s HP increases or decreases, their Charged ATK damage increases by 14% for 4s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks and can be triggered once every 0.3s. Additionally, once the wearer has 3 stacks, they will gain 8 energy. This weapon, however, can only be obtained from the weapon banner at limited times. However, if you are looking for a secondary option, then Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds is a powerful choice for Neuvillette. Apart from that, Prototype Amber and Sacrificial Jade are also pretty good choices for him in terms of 4-star options. Neuvillette Talent level-up and Ascension materials in Genshin Impact Neuvillette’s materials in Genshin Impact can be found all across Fontaine. In terms of ascension, he requires Transoceanic Pearl, Lumitoile, and Fontemer Unihorn. Alongside this, he needs the standard Varunada Lazurite Crystals and Mora. Ascension Materials for Neuvillette Talent Level-up Materials for Neuvillette Best Neuvillette Team Comp in Genshin Impact Neuvillette is a powerful DPS who works well alongside Furina, Kazuha, and Baizhu. This team comp focuses on buffing Neuvillette’s passive, with Furina and Kazuha acting as the party’s sub-DPS options. Lastly, Baizhu is the team’s Support, providing both healing and shielding. Alternatively, you could put Neuvillette on a Hyperbloom team consisting of Raiden Shogun, Baizhu, and Nahida. This setup makes use of Neuvillette’s ability to effectively apply Hydro to enemies. Neuvillette trailer in Genshin Impact On September 21, 2023, HoYoverse released a trailer for Neuvillette on their official YouTube channel. 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Netflix’s viral hit “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher” arrives in Beat Saber Ever since the release of Netflix’s The Witcher series, the bard’s song “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher” has been going viral, and it has now found itself in the virtual reality smash-hit Beat Saber. The Henry Cavill-led Netflix show The Witcher has been extremely popular among fans as they quickly binge the eight episodes of Season 1. One of the standouts from the show is Jaskier, the bard who follows Geralt around and writes songs about him. One of the songs he performs on the show is “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher” and it has become perhaps the most popular part of the show. This song quickly went viral and even people who haven’t even watched the show have it stuck in their head. One fan decided to go the extra mile and mod the song in Beat Saber. For those who don’t know, Beat Saber is a VR game that plays a lot like Rock Band or Guitar Hero with lightsabers. Players have to slash music blocks to the rhythm of a song and if they mess up too much, the song fails. Beat Saber has its own selection of songs, but the game really comes alive through the use of mods and adding new songs that way. Players will still have to map out the song themselves, but once that’s done, players have access to hundreds of songs they didn’t think would have been possible. There’s no telling if that will change in the future considering Oculus has purchased Beat Games, the developer of Beat Saber. Oculus did say they would try not to change a whole lot in their FAQ about the purchase, so perhaps things will keep on running smoothly. The popularity of the Netflix show has also driven players back to The Witcher 3 in a big way. The game has somehow managed to reach its highest number of concurrent players on Steam in 2019, four years after its release. That’s impressive no matter which way you slice it, but it’s nearly unheard of for a single-player RPG that hasn’t received any new content in ages. The viral song might not have everything to do with that, but it certainly played some role.

Netflix making AAA shooter for PC: Everything we know Netflix / Activision BlizzardNetflix is reportedly working on a triple-A shooter at a new video game development studio. Here’s everything we know about the streaming giant’s upcoming title. Netflix’s foray into the video game market has been well documented in recent months, whether it’s in the form of the acclaimed title Immortality or games that are playable right on the streaming platform. However, they have raised yet more eyebrows in the gaming community with reports that they are set to develop a triple-A shooter title for PC. Here’s everything we know. Netflix hiring Game Director with experience in shooter titles Firstly, they are hiring for multiple positions at a Los Angeles video game development studio, including for a Game Director with “experience with FPS and/or third-person shooter games”. The listing states the hired individual will be “the creative leader of one of Netflix’s first generation of internally developed original games”. It also appears to be a live experience game, as the advert calls for a candidate with specific experience in post-launch management of titles. It’s not just a Game Director being hired, though. Similar listings call for an Art Director, Technical Director, Senior Producer, Lead Engineer, and more. Chacko Sonny allegedly leading dev team at Netflix The successful candidates will join Chacko Sonny, a former Overwatch developer. He was the executive lead on Activision Blizzard’s futuristic FPS, but recently moved to work for Netflix at its as yet unnamed LA studio. This would further the rumors of a shooter title, even if details beyond its genre are unknown currently. Netflix AAA shooter: potential release date and platforms We also do not have information on a release date or title. If hiring is still ongoing, we can assume that the game itself is nowhere close to launch. As for platforms, there’s no word yet. Netflix’s acclaimed Immortality dropped for PC and Xbox, but not PS or Mac. However, mobile and Mac versions are in the works at the moment. That’s all there is to know about Netflix’s AAA shooter title. We’ll be sure to update this piece as new information surfaces.

Netflix launches first games in beta playable on TVs, PC and Mobile NetflixNetflix has released two games: Oxenfree and Molehew’s Mining Adventure, which are available to play for selected users in the UK and Canada for TV, PC, and Mobile. Since 2021, Netflix has been working hard behind the scenes on its own gaming service and Netflix Games studio in order to release its own games directly to its streaming platform. Netflix finally kicked off its first big testing phase for its cloud-streamed games by officially announcing that games would be rolled out to selected subscribers in Canada and the UK on August 15. The two games are said to be accessible by TVs, as well as PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. This has followed the launch of the Netflix Game Controller app which was released on August 8, as the multi-billion dollar company has looked to ramp up its development into gaming. The “limited beta test” for the games is only for a small number of users, after Netflix revealed that not everybody in the selected countries will have access to them. Although it has been announced as a “small test”, it has widely been recognized as a landmark move for the streaming giant as it looks to recreate its streaming dominance in the video games sector. What are the two Netflix games? And how can you play? The testing phase supports two new games: Oxenfree and Molehew’s Mining Adventure. How to play Subscribers can either access the games via their TV using their mobiles as the controller by the use of the Netflix Game Controller app. Members on PCs and Macs can alternatively play on Netflix.com with the use of a keyboard and mouse. Supported TV partners for Netflix Games: Amazon Fire TV – Chromecast with Google TV – LG TVs – Nvidia Shield TV – Roku devices and TVs – Samsung Smart TVs – Additional partners will be added on an ongoing basis – Oxenfree Oxenfree was created by Night School Studio, a Netflix Games studio release, that was first released in 2022 exclusively to mobile devices. The game went on to receive strong critical acclaim. The game has been described as a horror adventure game that focuses on what starts as a fun night of partying for a group of teens that soon takes a supernatural turn. The narrative thriller allows players to choose their own choices as they navigate through the game. Molehew’s Mining Adventure This game has been first released within the test, therefore the game’s storyline, features and gameplay is unknown other than Netflix’s description of it being a “gem-mining arcade game.” Hopefully, you are one of the lucky ones who are able to get your hands on the games. However, Netflix’s first introduction into games didn’t go too well as less than 1% of Netlifx subscribers engaged in the video game section.

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Off The Grid: Neill Blomkamp shares details on “unique” battle royale from Gunzilla Games Gunzilla GamesNeill Blomkamp is one of this generation’s finest sci-fi filmmakers, but his latest venture with Gunzilla Games has him fuelling the chaos of Off The Grid, a brand new battle royale experience. We had the chance to sit down with Neill Blomkamp to talk about Off The Grid, a new contender entering the battle royale genre from Gunzilla Games. Blomkamp, who has helmed sci-fi favorites such as District 9 and Elysium, is no stranger to the world of 3D creation. Joining Gunzilla Games as their Chief Visionary Officer back in July 2021, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter gave us an insight into the world of Off The Grid, before it releases in 2023 for next-gen consoles and PC. “I’ve been interested in games for a long time,” says Blomkamp as he explains his “history in 3D graphics.” While he has a passion for the ever-evolving world of VFX, Blomkamp admits “I wouldn’t necessarily say like I’m an avid gamer.” “I’m someone who appreciates the artistry of building 3D environments and 3D characters. Lighting them and dropping the characters into these 3D spaces and then seeing how they interact with the world.” Having directed multi-million dollar blockbusters, the skillset transition from filmmaking to game development isn’t as steep as some may think. “If it‘s a science fiction film, you’re probably building the world and there’s a lot of common skillsets. I think that they just carry over for directors, from making films to making games and fleshing out the world. I’ve always been interested in trying to do games” Blomkamp explains. “I just needed the right opportunity to kind of start doing it, which is what’s happened with Gunzilla and Off The Grid.” Blomkamp working with a “veteran team” on Off The Grid It’s no secret that the battle royale genre is saturated with heaps of competition to stand above. While Warzone and Apex Legends have forged their path, Blomkamp’s arrival into the genre was purely down to fate: “it was actually Richard Morgan, who is writing Off The Grid, he contacted me…and said, “Hey, we’re making this battle royale, do you want to be a part of it?” “So for me as someone who wanted to get into games, it wasn’t like I was sitting around going, like, what kind of game would I make and who should I approach?” Blomkamp says that he’s joined “a really experienced kind of veteran team” and that “it was less about me generating the core game structure and more about being approached and seeing how I could fit in.” Off The Grid has been described as “battle royale 2.0” by Gunzilla Games, with a “narrative-driven” hook at its core. “It really is about a battle royale, so those elements of gameplay have to just work. Players can choose to engage with the story elements or not.” “The way that we’ll try to construct the gameplay will be battle royale first and narrative will be there in a supporting kind of supplementary way, hopefully, to expand the feeling of the world and let you meet the characters,” Blomkamp says of Off The Grid’s promising premise. However, it is imperative for Gunzilla Games that the story isn’t necessarily “getting in the way of the battle royale experience.” Off The Grid has a “unique” mechanic up its sleeve The world of Off The Grid will evolve and change over time, as player progression can “take on a life of its own, changing in unexpected ways each time a player rejoins the game.” When asked whether he could reveal any specific examples of this, Blomkamp jokingly kept his cards close to his chest: “No, not yet.” However, any seasoned FPS player knows the meat of the game is combat. “There is one element in the battle royale combat stuff that is very unique and very cool, which I won’t give away, but there is definitely something that is a slight tweak to battle royales that have come before, which I’m pretty excited about.” It remains to be seen what this “unique” feature could be, but players hoping to dive into Off The Grid in VR may need to wait longer: “I love VR. I don’t think that this will necessarily port over to VR. I need to check that out with Gunzilla.” “I’m curious what they would think about that, but that currently isn’t in the planning” adds Blomkamp on the notion of a VR port. Neill Blomkamp places Off The Grid into “real-world cyberpunk” Despite Blomkamp’s past in cyberpunk-inspired filmmaking, projects like District 9 or Elysium aren’t fuelling his inspiration for Off The Grid: ” I’m not thinking about those films. I mean it’s the same in the sense that it’s real-world cyberpunk. So you have like grungy tech that’s placed into our very real-world environments.” “This version that he [Richard Morgan] and I are both sort of responsible for generating and bringing to life has a very serious and very large world. It has satire in it, but it’s also, it may be slightly less satire than something like Elysium.” As Off The Grid’s release approaches, Blomkamp adds that they’re keen to explore the vast character they’re building in other mediums: “we want to go out beyond the scale of just the game.” For now, we’ll be eagerly anticipating the first gameplay reveal. Off The Grid releases in 2023 for next-gen consoles and PC alike.

Neon White: Release date, gameplay trailer, platforms & more Angel MatrixNeon White is an upcoming speedrunning FPS game that requires lightning-fast reaction times and a quick trigger finger. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming title – including details on the release date, trailer, and platforms. Neon White is a super stylish speedrunning game that is home to various movement-enhancing skills and deadly weapons. As an assassin plucked from the fiery depths of Hell, players must exterminate the demons that inhabit each level. However, if you wish to beat other slayers and gain a permanent position in Heaven, then you’ll need to unleash your inner speed demon. Whether it’s using the game’s Soul Cards to shave off a few precious seconds or finding a neat skip, there are plenty of ways to achieve those record-breaking times. So, if you’re interested in Neon White, be sure to check out our handy hub to find out everything you need to know. Contents Neon White release date Neon White will release on June 16, 2022. This means players looking to delve into the high-octane world of Neon White won’t need to wait much longer. The news was announced at this year’s Summer Game Fest – an online event that revealed a number of upcoming title releases. Neon White platforms Neon White will launch on Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows. Whether the title will eventually come to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X remains to be seen. For now, though, these are the only two supported platforms. Read More: The Last of Us Part 1 remake release date – Those aiming to play Neon on White on PC can get a 10% discount via the Steam Store, where the title can be purchased for $22.49/£17.99. Neon White gameplay trailer The Neon White trailer showcased how players will utilize the game’s Soul Cards – powerful abilities that can be activated to slay demons or move around the environment. Players will need to learn to utilize each card effectively, especially when chasing those record-breaking times. So, there you have it, everything you need to know about Neon White. Be sure to check out our other game release hubs below for the latest updates. 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 | DokeV | FFXVI | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Sonic Frontiers | Dragon Age: Dreadwolf | Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild sequel | The Witcher 3 next-gen patch

Neil Druckmann reveals Naughty Dog is already in development on its next major project Naughty DogThe Last of Us game creator Neil Druckmann has hinted at what developer Naughty Dog is working on next, with the director revealing that the team is already underway on its next big project. In the gaming world, developer Naughty Dog has built a reputation for creating some of the most beloved gaming franchises of all time. Between the Crash Bandicoot series, The Last of Us, and more, gamers are always waiting eagerly to see what the company is working on next. And while the next project is still very much a mystery, The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann has hinted that Naughty Dog has already begun planning their next game and that the decision has been set in stone. During HBO’s The Last of Us Spoilercast stream with Kinda Funny, Druckmann was asked if the next Naughty Dog game will be The Last of Us Part 3. “I am very lucky that I don’t have to think like that, I joined a studio that was already so successful that we could be primadonna and just do whatever we want”, began Druckmann. “I know not everyone has the privilege but it’s not something I take lightly though at the end of every project we purposefully explore several different projects. Some of them might be a sequel and a bunch of new ideas.” Neil Druckmann hints at what the next Naughty Dog game will be The game developer then spoke about fans wanting a new The Last of Us game while also revealing that Naughty Dog has already begun working on their next big title. “I know the fans really want The Last of Us Part 3. I hear about it all the time and all I can say is that we’re already into our next project so the decision has already been made, I can’t say what it is but that’s the process we went through. That there was a lot of consideration about different things and we picked the thing we are most excited for.” Druckmann’s words leave a lot of open doors as to what this next game could be. While he doesn’t completely shut down the idea of the next Naughty Dog game being a third The Last of Us title, he does also hint that it could be a brand new IP and something completely fresh. Time will tell what this new game. However, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on when Naughty Dog do officially reveal their next project. For all the latest gaming news and content, be sure to check out Dexerto’s full coverage here.

Neil Druckmann confirms Naughty Dog is “done” with Uncharted Wikimedia Commons / Naughty DogNaughty Dog’s Co-President has confirmed that the studio is “moving on” from the critically acclaimed series after Uncharted 4. Despite Naughty Dog’s last video game release being The Last of Us: Part 2 in 2020, the company has been making headlines thanks to HBO’s live-action adaptation of the post-apocalyptic action-adventure game. As such, Naughty Dog’s Co-President Neil Druckmann, who’s been heavily involved in the making of the TV series, has been giving interviews about both the show and Naughty Dog’s future releases. Unfortunately for fans of the Uncharted series, it seems Druckmann has all but confirmed that studio has no future plans to continue the critically acclaimed series following 2016’s Uncharted 4. Naughty Dog is moving on from the Uncharted series While giving some behind-the-scenes insight regarding the HBO show in an interview with Buzzfeed, Druckmann confirmed the studio has no further plans for the Uncharted series. While talking about how Naughty Dog handles sequels, Druckmann said, “For us, Uncharted was insanely successful—Uncharted 4 was one of our best-selling games—and we’re able to put our final brushstroke on that story and say that we’re done. We’re moving on.” While this is certainly a blow to Uncharted fans, it makes sense considering where the series left off. Without going into spoilers, Uncharted 4’s ending left room to continue the series, but also bookended Nathan Drake’s story in a satisfactory way. Druckmann also confirmed some details about The Last of Us series as well. According to him, the next major game in the series will be the upcoming multiplayer title Last of Us Factions. Additionally, the creative director also dropped more hints about The Last of Us 3 while talking about Naughty Dog’s relationship with Sony as a publisher. “I know there’s a bunch of people wondering about The Last of Us Part 3 and whether that will be a thing or not. All I could say is, at Naughty Dog we’re very, very privileged that our publisher is Sony…” He goes on to say that it’s essentially up to the team if they want to continue The Last of Us on not, and said if Naughty Dog can “come up with a compelling story that has this universal message and statement about love…then we will tell that story.” While Uncharted fans will no doubt be disappointed in this news, fans looking forward to a new Last of Us title still have plenty of hope for more to come.

Need for Speed Unbound’s cel-shaded art style pops in leaked images Electronic ArtsJapanese retailer Neowing has leaked art and PlayStation 5 screenshots for Electronic Arts’ Need for Speed Unbound. Details about the next Need for Speed title began leaking several weeks ago. Recent reports from industry insiders outed the Unbound subtitle, late 2022 launch window, and A$AP Rocky-featuring soundtrack. While EA and developer Criterion Games plan to formally unveil the project this week, neither has offered much in the way of concrete details. But fans of the series have already gotten their first look at the new game courtesy of a retailer leak. New screenshots show off the Need for Speed Unbound art style An early listing for Need for Speed Unbound has appeared on Neowing. The Japanese retailer’s website currently features a page for the racer’s upcoming PS5 edition, complete with what appears to be the box art and screenshots. Notably, the Need for Speed Unbound images resemble cel-shaded anime art whose vibrant colors pop against the darker backgrounds. That the website lacks a listing for a PS4 version gives further credence to rumors that Unbound will launch on new-gen hardware only. (Though it is worth noting that an Xbox iteration of the game doesn’t appear on Neowing, either.) While the leaks raise myriad questions about what’s next for the franchise, the wait for answers is nearing an end. Electronic Arts and Criterion will officially reveal the new NFS game on Thursday, October 6 at 8:00 AM PT. Fans can tune in to the premiere via Need for Speed’s YouTube channel. As of writing, the title lacks a release date but reports claim Unbound will hit stores by this year’s end.

Need for Speed Unbound rumored to release in December Electronic ArtsA new report claims Electronic Arts’ next big racer bears the title of Need for Speed Unbound and will release this holiday season. The next Need for Speed entry has been in the works for quite some time, with Criterion Games retaking the franchise’s reigns in 2020. In early 2021, EA postponed its plans for the new game’s release, citing a need for Criterion to help DICE wrap development on the beleaguered Battlefield 2042. Neither EA nor Criterion has offered any concrete details on the work-in-progress Need for Speed title. But a new report may provide insight into when the racer will take center stage. Need for Speed Unbound could arrive this holiday season Sources familiar with EA’s operations told leaker Tom Henderson the latest NFS installment, Need for Speed Unbound, is targeting a December 2, 2022 launch. In a report for Insider Gaming, Henderson additionally claimed EA will unveil Unbound in early October, though an exact date remains unknown. The reveal trailer reportedly lasts for 90 seconds or so and features music by rapper A$AP Rocky. Corroborating leaked details from earlier in the year, Henderson’s sources further stated Need for Speed Unbound will only release across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms. Unbound will constitute the first major Need for Speed launch since the brand’s recent restructuring. Months after NFS Heat’s late 2020 rollout, EA repositioned Burnout developer Criterion as the leading team on its flagship racing property. Such a move relegated Heat studio Ghost Games back into a support role; thus, the Swedish outfit has once more assumed the name of EA Gothenburg. In addition to Heat, the studio formerly known as Ghost Games helmed projects such as Rivals, 2015’s Need for Speed, and Payback. Criterion previously led development on the Burnout series and NFS Hot Pursuit. Suffice it to say, many patiently await how Criterion will reinvent the wheel for the brand’s next phase.

Need For Speed Unbound Volume 4: Release date, new cars, playlists, more EANeed For Speed Unbound Volume 4 is upon us and it brings a host of new content to challenge all the players. Here’s everything you need to know about NFS Unbound Vol. 4 starting from its release date to the new cars it will bring. EA stepped on to their 25th game of the popular racing franchise with Need For Speed Unbound in 2022. Since then, the devs have been pushing out post-release content regularly via ‘Volumes’. These Volumes include new cars and events along with several changes to the existing in-game playlists. Now, Need For Speed Unbound Volume 4 is upon us with a plethora of new content. NFS Unbound Volume 4 also marks 75 years of Porsche. So, here’s a rundown of everything included with the latest Volume in the game. Need For Speed Unbound Volume 4 release date Need For Speed Unbound Volume 4 commences on August 16, 2023. The update releases for all platforms on the same day. If you want to know more, be sure to check their official patch notes for Volume 4. All new content in Need For Speed Unbound Volume 4 The Need For Speed Unbound Volume 4 update brings new Gauntlet Playlists, Speed Pass content, Boosted events, unlocked Linkup areas, and a lot more. As we mentioned earlier, it also celebrates 75 years of Porsche. This means we’ll get to see two new cars by fulfilling a couple of challenges: Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997): Reach Speed Pass rank 50. – Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2022): Finish the Porsche Unleashed race playlist three times. – Apart from that, it also includes: Boosted Events: Some Playlists and Linkups will get ‘Boosted’ for a limited time, earning you better rewards. – New Linkup Areas: You can now link up with up to 16 players in seven new Linkup Areas, where you can push limits together to earn both XP and cash. – New Speed Pass Content: 75 free customization items – Premium DLC: Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack: This pack contains the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017), a clothing pack, the Doberman mask, a driving effect, and an exclusive horn, to name a few. – Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom Pack: This pack contains Legendary Custom Lotus Exige S (2006) with a custom body kit, livery, and a 10-level Speed boost. – Vol.4 Customs Pack: The Customs Pack includes Eddie’s NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·spec (1993) from Need for Speed Underground, Rachel’s NISSAN 350Z (2008) from NFS Underground 2, and Joe’s Polestar 1 (2020) from NFS Heat. – – Run The Gauntlet Playlist: Feel the heat of the Lakeshore cops, where high rewards come with taking high risks. – So, there you have it, that’s a rundown of everything about Need For Speed Unbound Volume 4. For more about the franchise, be sure to check our other content below: All Need for Speed games in order | 10 best Need for Speed games ranked | Need For Speed Unbound full car list

Need For Speed Unbound full car list: All cars in NFS Unbound EANeed For Speed Unbound is gearing up to hit stores later this year and will bring a colossal amount of cars for you to race towards the finishing line in — so here’s a rundown of every vehicle that we know about so far in Need For Speed Unbound. Aside from story and gameplay in an NFS game, fans of the genre will undoubtedly look forward to checking out the collection of cars that each title proudly boasts — and it’s no different this time around in Need For Speed Unbound. The latest iteration of EA’s iconic racing franchise will have more than 100 vehicles to zip around in, with some of the most notable brands including BMW, Aston Martin, Chevrolet, Ferrari, and more. With that being said, if you’re wondering what the entire car catalog looks like in Need For Speed Unbound, here’s everything you need to know. How many cars does Need For Speed Unbound have? Criterion Games has confirmed that there will be a total of 143 cars in NFS Unbound — featuring everything from Acura to Volvo. All cars in Need For Speed Unbound Below, you’ll find the complete Need For Speed Unbound car list, showcasing every vehicle that’s been revealed so far. If more are added in the future, we’ll be sure to update this list accordingly: Acura Acura NSX 2017 – Acura RSX-S 2004 – Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2016 – Aston Martin Aston Martin DB5 1964 – Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018 – Aston Martin DB11 2017 – Aston Martin Vulcan 2016 – BMW BMW M3 2006 – BMW M3 Evolution II 1988 – BMW X6 M 2016 – BMW M3 2010 – BMW M5 2018 – BMW Z4 M40i 2019 – BMW M4 Coupe 2018 – BMW M2 Competition 2019 – BMW M1 1981 – BMW i8 Coupe 2018 – BMW M4 GTS 2016 – BMW M3 Convertible 2010 – BMW M4 Convertible 2017 – BMW i8 Roadster 2018 – Bugatti Bugatti Chiron Sport 2017 – Buick Buick Grand National GNX 1987 – Chevrolet Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2020 – Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 2020 – Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup 1965 – Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 2017 – Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2014 – Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2013 – Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967 – Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 – Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2019 – Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 2017 – Dodge Dodge Challenger SRT8 2014 – Dodge Charger R/T 1969 – Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 2019 – Ferrari Ferrari LaFerrari 2016 – Ferrari Testarossa Coupé 1984 – Ferrari 488 GTB 2016 – Ferrari F40 1988 – Ferrari 458 Italia 2009 – Ferrari 488 Pista 2019 – Ferrari FXX-K Evo 2018 – Ferrari 458 Spider 2011 – Ford Ford F-150 Raptor 2017 – Ford Mustang GT 2015 – Ford GT 2017 – Ford Mustang BOSS 302 1969 – Ford Mustang 1965 – Ford Mustang Foxbody 1990 – Ford Crown Victoria 2008 – Ford Focus RS 2016 – Ford Mustang GT Convertible 2019 – Honda Honda Civic Type-R 2000 – Honda Civic Type-R 2015 – Honda NSX Type-R 1992 – Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition 2009 – Infiniti Infiniti Q60S 2017 – Jaguar Jaguar F-Type R Coupe 2016 – Jaguar F-Type R Convertible 2019 – Koenigsegg Koenigsegg Regera 2016 – Lamborghini Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 2021 – Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 2018 – Lamborghini Aventador S 2018 – Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary 1989 – Lamborghini Murciélago SV 2010 – Lamborghini Urus 2018 – Lamborghini Huracán Performante 2018 – Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Coupe 2019 – Lamborghini Diablo SV 1995 – Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 Spyder 2018 – Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 2018 – Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster 2019 – Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Roadster 2018 – Lamborghini Huracán Performante Spyder 2018 – Land Rover Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 2015 – Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab Pickup 2015 – Lotus Lotus Exige S 2006 – Lotus Emira 2021 – Mazda Mazda RX-7 Spirit R 2002 – Mazda MX5 1996 – Mazda RX-8 Spirit R (R3) 2011 – Mazda MX5 2015 – McLaren McLaren P1 2014 – McLaren F1 1993 – McLaren 570S 2015 – McLaren 570S Spider 2018 – McLaren 600LT 2018 – McLaren P1 GTR 2015 – Mercedes Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 1988 – Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe 2018 – Mercedes-AMG G 63 2017 – Mercedes-AMG GT S 2019 – Mercedes-AMG A 45 2016 – Mercedes-AMG GT R 2017 – Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster 2019 – Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet 2018 – Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2021 – Mercury Mercury Cougar 1967 – MINI MINI John Cooper Works Countryman 2017 – Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 2007 – Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 2008 – Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 1999 – NISSAN NISSAN GT-R Premium 2017 – NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·Spec 1999 – NISSAN 370Z Heritage Edition 2019 – NISSAN Silvia K’s 1998 – NISSAN Z Prototype 2022 – NISSAN Silvia Spec-R Aero 2002 – NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·Spec 1993 – NISSAN 350Z 2008 – NISSAN Skyline 2000 GT-R 1971 – NISSAN Fairlady 240ZG 1971 – NISSAN 180SX Type X 1996 – NISSAN 370Z Nismo 2015 – NISSAN GT-R Nismo 2017 – Pagani Pagani Huayra BC 2017 – Plymouth Plymouth Cuda 1970 – Polestar Polestar Polestar 1 2020 – Pontiac Pontiac Firebird 1977 – Porsche Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2019 – Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 1973 – Porsche 918 Spyder 2015 – Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2018 – Porsche 911 Carrera S 1997 – Porsche 911 GT2 RS 2018 – Porsche Panamera Turbo 2017 – Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series 2018 – Porsche Boxster 718 Spyder 2020 – Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 2018 – Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive 2018 – Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 2018 – Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Convertible 2018 – Porsche Cayman GT4 2015 – SRT SRT Viper GTS 2014 – SUBARU SUBARU Impreza WRX STI 2006 – SUBARU BRZ Premium 2014 – SUBARU Impreza WRX STI 2010 – Volkswagen Volkswagen Beetle 1963 – Volkswagen Golf GTI 1976 – Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2016 – Volvo Volvo 242DL 1975 – Volvo Amazon P130 1970 – Need For Speed Unbound will release on December 2, 2022, for current-gen consoles including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam). So, there you have it — that’s the entire list of cars featured in Need For Speed Unbound. Check out our Need For Speed page to avoid missing out on any future NFS news, guides, or content.

Need for Speed: Unbound review – Back to basics in best NFS in years EANeed for Speed: Unbound is a surprising addition to the franchise that takes things back to basics, and while not perfect, offers the best Need for Speed game in years as a result. Has any racing franchise had as much of an identity crisis as Need for Speed has over the last few years? Between the (excellent) Underground series, to the (also excellent) Hot Pursuit and Most Wanted, and the bizarre Michael Bay-esque Payback and the cringe-inducing 2015 reboot, the road has been anything but smooth. Still, Need for Speed: Unbound has me quite pleased that Criterion and EA are continuing to mix things up regularly because it’s the most fun I’ve had with the series since the halcyon days of 2010’s Hot Pursuit (that game’s remaster notwithstanding). Need for Speed: Unbound Key details Developer: Criterion Games – Price: $59.99 USD / £59.99 GBP / $89.95 AUD – Release date: December 2 – Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S|X – Need for Speed Unbound Trailer: New decals With the likes of Gran Turismo 7 and the upcoming Forza Motorsport leaning into photorealistic graphics, it’d be fair to say that Need for Speed: Unbound’s new graffiti-inspired art style makes the game stick out like a sore thumb — and yet, it works. While I was dubious from initial glimpses, having cartoonish smoke kick up after a drift (and you’ll be drifting a lot) or a pair of small wings appear as you send your car flying off of a ramp adds a layer of fun that makes even prior games in the franchise appear a little po-faced and flat. Unbound’s commitment to its unique style extends further than the on-the-road action, and into every facet. Menus are slick and set across gray backgrounds, making the colors of your car all the more noticeable, while characters fall somewhere between cel-shaded and more traditionally designed, almost always full of color and some degree of sass. “How do you do, fellow kids?” As good-looking as Need for Speed: Unbound is, it struggles to find reasons to commit to its story. While Need for Speed has never been about the story (and that may be down to its desire to reinvent itself with every iteration), here you’re dropped into a series of conversations that are well-voiced but feel written by a committee of folks trying to put themselves in the boots of someone in their early 20s. As a result, it just comes off as forced, and while much of it plays out through in-action dialog so it’s easy to let it wash over you, it’s more than a little awkward. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m an (almost) 33-year-old British man, but there were times when I was tempted to put things on mute. Thankfully, the fun soundtrack made me reconsider, with A$AP Rocky (who makes an in-game appearance that feels bizarrely freestyle and is actually pretty fun) leading the charge on a hip-hop mix of tracks including a great Pixies rendition and plenty more. The alt-rock audio heyday of Need for Speed Underground 2 is nowhere to be found, though, I’m afraid. Where the rubber meets the road Need for Speed: Unbound also mixes up the format a little, and while there’s plenty of open-world roaming to be done, you’ll race in a series of events in an in-game week that builds to a bigger one at the end. After four weeks, you’ll be the best racer in Lakeshore, the game’s fictional city. That initially felt like it would funnel the racing experience into being a little too predictable, but the return of an overly aggressive police force (what’s a Need for Speed game without it?) and some solid AI racers means every race is a challenge. As you win more, you draw more attention from the law, too, and the money you make needs to be banked before you can keep it. Do you run another event and risk the “boys in blue” catching you, or do you play it safe and head home? 2019’s Need for Speed Heat offered day and night events, and while the same applies here, the biggest difference is the buy-in. You can expect to need to pay serious cash to take part in Lakeshore’s toughest races, while others require you to have the police’s attention already. It’s a smart setup, and it’s fun to see the Unbound do some narrative gymnastics to convince the player they’re not the bad guy after you crash headfirst into a lorry driver just doing their job. It’s here that we see a little of the old Criterion come out to play, too. While Unbound is far from a Burnout successor (it feels as though that ship has, sadly, sailed), there’s a premium placed on building boost and using it well. This, combined with the drift-heavy foundation of the Need for Speed franchise and Lakeshore’s wide streets means that you’ll be chaining drifts regularly, and while there are no traditional “Takedowns” here, the crash cam when you drive into that poor lorry driver is certainly jarring. It’s the most fun I’ve had with an arcade racer this year, and while Forza and Gran Turismo purists may turn their noses up at Unbound like an uncouth dinner guest, I couldn’t get enough of it, even if the AI feels like it’s sitting on unlimited nitrous boost at times. The Verdict – 4/5 Like a friend that refuses to grow up, Need for Speed: Unbound brings the franchise back with all of its inherent silliness and ill-advised driving. And, just like that friend, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Its story is forgettable, and its characters are more than a little irritating, but it’s a solid arcade racer that hopefully acts as a springboard for the franchise. Reviewed on PS5

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered: Cars, gameplay, DLC, price When EA announced they were working on a remastered version of 2010’s Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, many were shocked by the seemingly out-of-the-blue news. Die-hard fans of the game will love the nostalgia value, while newcomers to the franchise have plenty to get excited about. Back in 2010, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit was released to widespread critical acclaim. Taking on the classic ‘cops and robbers’ genre with a twist, NFS HP allowed players to act on both sides of the law. Well, for fans that missed out the first time around, EA has announced they are rebooting and remastering the 2010 classic, refreshing it for a whole new generation to enjoy. Since this is a remaster of the original game, the storyline remains very much the same as it was before. That’s not to say nothing has changed for the latest version, however. An updated photo mode will please in-game snappers, along with a reboot of the ‘Autolog’ in-game social media network. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered car list EA has actually released the full list of included cars within the remastered game, which many fans will be happy about. As with most NFS titles, this is not a particularly long list, but expect plenty of customization options to ‘tweak’ your car to perfection. Highlights from the included car list are a number of Bugatti Veyron variations, age-old favorites the Ford Mustang GT500 (2 variations) Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor (perfect for playing ‘good cop’) along with a number of Paganis and Koenigseggs; More than enough to keep players occupied. Full Need for Speed Hot Pursuit remastered car list: Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Spider – Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione – Aston Martin DBS Volante – Aston Martin DBS – Aston Martin V12 Vantage – Aston Martin One-77 – Audi TT RS – Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro – Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 FSI quattro – Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe – Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible – BMW Z4 sDrive35is – BMW M3 E92 – BMW M6 Convertible – Bugatti Veyron 16.4 – Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport – Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport – Chevrolet Camaro SS – Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport – Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – Dodge Charger SRT8 – Dodge Challenger SRT8 – Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR – Dodge Viper SRT10 – Dodge Viper SRT10 Final Edition – Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor – Ford GT – Ford GT500 Super Snake – Ford GT500 Shelby – Ford Police Interceptor Concept – Gumpert Apollo S – Jaguar XKR – Koenigsegg CCX – Koenigsegg CCXR Edition – Koenigsegg Agera – Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV – Lamborghini Diablo SV – Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni – Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP 560-4 – Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 – Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera – Lamborghini Sesto Elemento – Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 – Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster – Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce – Lamborghini Reventón Roadster – Lamborghini Reventón – Maserati GranCabrio – Maserati GranTurismo S – Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S – Mazda RX-8 – McLaren MP4-12C – McLaren F1 – Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series – Mercedes SLS AMG – Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X – Nissan 370Z Roadster – Nissan 370Z – Nissan GT-R SpecV – Pagani Zonda Cinque (NFS Edition) – Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster – Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster (NFS Edition) – Pagani Zonda Cinque – Porsche 911 GT2 RS – Porsche 911 GT3 RS – Porsche 911 Speedster – Porsche 911 Targa 4S – Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet – Porsche 911 Turbo 1982 – Porsche 918 Spyder – Porsche Boxster Spyder – Porsche Carrera GT – Porsche Cayman S – Porsche Panamera Turbo – Porsche 959 – Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Will Need for Speed Hot Pursuit be available in 4k? Since the game has been in existence for ten years since its original release, players can expect plenty of upgraded graphics to take full advantage of the latest hardware. Sadly, it seems that the new Hot Pursuit game won’t be optimized specifically for next-gen consoles. That doesn’t mean that it won’t look great though. Fully-overhauled graphics, new reflection technology, better textures, and updated particle effects will all feature as part of the remaster. Despite not being optimized for next-gen technology, players can still have the option of playing in 4K, depending on their platform of choice. Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch players will not have access to 4K, but will instead enjoy the game at 30fps in 1080p HD. Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro players will have the option to run in 4K though, being able to choose between either a 1080p 60fps ‘performance’ mode or a 4K, 30fps ‘fidelity’ mode. PC players can also get in on the 4K action, with the ability to play in 4K resolution up to a maximum of 60fps. This frame rate has been locked to ensure there is an even playing field in multiplayer, especially when taking advantage of the new cross-platform capabilities. Does Need for Speed Hot Pursuit support cross-platform gaming? One of the biggest new features for the remastered Hot Pursuit is the inclusion of cross-platform capability. This means for the first time ever, Hot Pursuit players will be able to challenge their friends regardless of their platform. Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch players can all compete head-to-head in multiplayer races and challenges, bringing together the Need For Speed Hot Pursuit community like never before. New multiplayer modes in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit One of Hot Pursuit’s remastered features is the inclusion of multiplayer. With cross-play also supported, fans are sure to be pleased with the online modes available. Created as a way for players to engage in friendly competition across all modes, there’s a new in-game social media feature, Autlog, that ties everything together into career mode. As well as competing with others for ranking, we have two new all-online modes. ‘Arms race’, which is slated as being a “grown-up Mario Kart” of sorts. Players will start the round with fully-stocked weapons, and have access to a ridiculous amount of boost. The second mode is ‘Most Wanted’. With players having access to the whole open world of Seacrest County, they are able to take the side of either cops or racers, and either hunt or evade the competition depending on their faction. With shortcuts, hiding places, an open world, and the cross-play feature, it’s very likely that this feature will be one of the standouts of the remaster for fans. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit DLC packs For the first time ever, the game will come shipped with all the DLC readily available for players to enjoy. Featuring every pack that was made for the original game, it gives all players a bonus six hours of gameplay, along with a whole host of new cars. Included are the Porsche and Lamborghini Unleashed car packs, Armed & Dangerous DLC, and more. Car customization In our November 2020 interview with Chris Roberts, Creative Director at Stellar Entertainment, we had a chance to talk about the omission of car customization. During our review, we noticed a lack of new and old ‘staple’ features in the remaster. The lack of customization is something that was intentionally left out from the get-go, and Roberts explains that this is due to the game wanting to stay true to its roots, describing the release as “video game archaeology” – wanting to respect the game that was, keeping it in line with the “raw” and “pure” feeling. The development team wanted to keep Hot Pursuit accessible and said that these features (along with customization) would be tonally jarring. Further down the line, however, an update granting players the ability to create their own, custom wraps will be arriving, though this has not been specified as to when. This will be a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the new photo mode: create a custom wrap, take it out, and snap that perfect shot to share. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit remastered trailer Need for Speed Hot Pursuit price & release date The prices and release dates for Need for Speed Hot Pursuit vary depending on which platform you play on. We’ve put all the prices and release dates into a convenient table below for easy reference: We’ll continue to update this article with new details when they are made available.

Need for Speed devs apologize after social media manager lets loose on a random fan Electronic ArtsThe official Need for Speed Twitter account has issued an apology after the team’s social media manager went off on an unsuspecting fan in the lead-up to NFS Unbond’s release. More often than not on social media these days, brand accounts tend to toe the line. On one hand, there’s corporate necessities in terms of hitting quotas, pushing certain promotions, and maintaining a tone that aligns with the product. Then there’s the other half of the equation, a more edgy, laidback approach in which to build a rapport with a younger audience through memes, casual language, and the like. Every now and then, we see social media managers leaning too far into the latter and having to pay the price. Unfortunately, most recent examples in the gaming space all circle back to Electronic Arts. Just months ago the publishing giant came under fire after a tweet went viral for all the wrong reasons. Criticizing single-player games led to an enormous wave of backlash with countless other development teams lashing out in response. Now, yet another incident has put EA back in the spotlight as this time, the social media manager responsible for Need for Speed once again went viral, though perhaps not in the way the studio would have liked. On November 21, a new gameplay snippet for NFS Unbound was showcased online. On Twitter, the social team ran with a caption that claimed they “listened” to the community. One particular fan took issue with this, however. In the replies they posted a simple query trying to clarify exactly what the community asked for. “To pay more to get 3 days early access?” they questioned. Firing back shortly after, the NFS account claimed the gameplay video is what fans were seeking, and that this particular player should have guessed as much. “Reading is fundamental,” they said. Not taking this response too kindly, the player continued bickering back and forth. Eventually, the official brand account replied with an insult, claiming this fan had a “milkshake brain” and that they should just “cry about it.” Naturally, such an explosive interaction caught fire on social media. In a matter of hours it was viral and had reached more eyeballs than anything else from the NFS Unbound promotion. However, it wasn’t quite in line with what EA hopes to achieve on social media. A few days removed from the exchange and we now have a formal apology. “We admit we got a bit caught up in the hype for launch and some of our recent social media replies crossed the line. To those fans we upset, we apologize. We will do better.” Having been “shocked and appalled” at the interaction, as the player told Dexerto in a personal statement, they were less than pleased with how they were treated. “The reply I received was a personal insult. “In a world that is trying to be better and more understanding, Electronic Arts proves yet again how utterly out of touch they are.”

NBA superstar Luka Doncic reaches Top 500 in Overwatch 2 FIBANBA superstar Luka Doncic has reached Top 500 in Overwatch 2, earning the label of one of the best players in the world, all while in Championship contention with the Dallas Mavericks. It can be surreal at times to realize that superstar athletes are often regular gamers like the rest of us, some of whom you could very well be queuing with without knowing. But how about being at the top of their sport while also being at the top of a video game too? Luka Doncic is a big Overwatch fan, once running into a streamer in a Grand Master lobby, and instantly recognizing them, proving his interest in the game. Now, he’s achieved something only the very best players can boast – reaching a top 500 rank. Shared on his Instagram story on May 8, Doncic posted a picture of his Top 500 Tank rank right after a win; quite the feat for someone busy preparing for a playoff match. We don’t know what Doncic’s rank is exactly, but from a tiny sliver on the left side of the image, we can see a small portion of the Grand Master emblem. The basketball phenom actually reached Top 500 while playing on a laptop too – not the best setup for the most competitive ranks. Doncic has been spotted Grand Master lobbies since last year, so it may not be his first time in the top 500 either. What we know for sure, though, is he’s better at both Overwatch 2 and basketball than all of us.

NCAA players call for boycott of EA Sports College Football game over pay issues Electronic ArtsTrouble may be afoot for the new EA Sports College Football game as players are calling for a boycott of the upcoming title over pay issues. The EA Sports College Football franchise is set to bring NCAA football back into the video game landscape. What makes this release more interesting is the fact that, due to changes to name and likeness rules over the past decade, NCAA players will be able to have their own likenesses in the game – provided that EA pays for it. This has become a sticking point with one college football organization: the College Football Players Association. EA Sports College Football game under scrutiny At the INFLCR NIL Summit this week, college football outlet ON3 spoke with several NCAA football players regarding their potential inclusion in the upcoming EA Sports College Football game – specifically the price that it would take to add one’s license to the game. There were some mixed feelings, to say the least. While some just wanted to see the franchise return and were not too preoccupied over the name and likeness (NIL) fee, others, like Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, noted that high-profile players may look to hold out for more money rather than receive the set fee that’s been reportedly floated to the players. ON3 reported back in May that the fee EA is willing to pay for athletes is about $500 per athlete, with no paid royalties. That reported price has not sat well with the College Football Players Association, which represents “current, former, and future college football” athletes. The College Football Players Association has called for a boycott of the game, stating that it would like to see EA let the market dictate fees and negotiate with players individually. The CFBPA has also taken issue with OneTeam Partners, which has reportedly been given the rights to facilitate the group licensing deal for the title. EA Sports College Football will mark the first time that an official AAA NCAA football game will be released since NCAA Football 14 in 2013. Due to a major licensing lawsuit brought forward by former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon, the franchise ceased after 14 but was revived in 2021. The new title is expected to be released in the summer of 2024.

NBA 2K24 players say new badge regression system feels like a “second job” 2K GamesNBA 2K24‘s new badge regression system has left many players feeling like overworked employees rather than gamers. The new feature, meant to enhance gameplay, ironically feels like clocking into a demanding “second job” for many dedicated fans. One of the top 2K content creators, Chris Smoove, with a subscriber base of over 5 million, has slammed the controversial badge regression feature in a new video titled: “Badge Regression Is Not Fun.” In the video, Smoove criticized the new badge system, stating that it feels like “checking into a work shift” rather than enjoying a game. He pointed out that despite frequently using certain badges in his gameplay, they showed no progress and even regressed. “It’s like I never use the badge,” he said, highlighting the red arrow indicating regression. Smoove further explained that this system was particularly problematic when playing online. Players might need to adapt their play style based on the opponent, which could lead to certain badges not being used and subsequently regressing. He also mentioned the added stress of playing with teammates who might not perform well, leading to a player’s badges not being activated and thus regressing. The badge system’s solution, according to 2K, is the introduction of “floor setters,” which are permanent and found in the season pass. However, Smoove points out that once a floor setter is applied to a badge, it cannot be switched later. This means if a player realizes a particular badge isn’t leveling up as it should, they can’t reallocate the floor setter, making the system even more frustrating. Reddit users have also voiced their frustrations. One player commented, “Why do I need to clock into my 2nd job on this game to keep my badges up? If I don’t shoot 3’s in a game because I’m adapting to my opponent, I lose progress on my shooting badges? That is STUPID!” Another user echoed Smoove’s sentiments, stating, “2K is the only sports title that purposefully makes the game not fun to play unless you invest money in it.” They further criticized 2K’s tactics, suggesting that the company is recycling old marketing strategies to encourage players to spend more money. Another Reddit post titled “Badge regression is silly” highlighted the inconsistency in badge progression. The user shared their experience of seeing the “posterized” badge pop up multiple times during a game, only to find that the badge had regressed afterward. As the feedback continues to pour in, it remains to be seen how 2K will respond to these concerns.

NBA 2K23 review: A basketball fan’s (expensive) dream 2K GamesNBA 2K23 developer Visual Concepts delivers a slam dunk of a basketball sim for both newcomers and dedicated NBA fans, even if some of the game’s key features are still locked behind an egregious paywall. Being a fan of sports games is often more frustrating than fun. Each year, just before each game’s release, fans everywhere, including myself, must perform a Jedi-mind trick on ourselves in order to believe that this is the year Madden, NHL, or FIFA will turn it around and deliver an actual quality entry into the franchises that have desperately needed it for so long. In a sports gaming landscape that is dominated by games that simply do not justify their existence beyond a $70 roster update, NBA 2K stands alone among them as the one series that doesn’t make it a habit of disappointing its player base like groundhog day. With NBA 2K23, developers Visuals Concepts go above and beyond to deliver a truly great game that has something for everybody, both old and new. NBA 2K23 key details Developer: Visual Concepts Price: $59.99/$69.99 Release Date: September 9, 2022 Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Smooth jazz No matter how much Visual Concepts tinker and update NBA 2K’s various game modes, gameplay will always be king. With NBA 2K23, the devs have done a great job balancing fun with delivering a realistic basketball experience, even if it still needs some tinkering. The biggest alteration with this year’s installment is the new adrenaline boosts each player now has along with their stamina bar. Each player has three adrenaline boosts that fuel actions on the court like attempting a steal, crossing up a defender, or jumping for a rebound. This addition was made in order to limit players’ ability to dribble around with the ball infinitely and pump fake under the hoop dozens of times to guarantee a free basket. While this change certainly is a welcome addition, it’s hard to see why the devs made each player across the board have three adrenaline boosts, as it balances the playing field too much. Why would LeBron James have the same amount of boosts as a bench player on the Kings? It’s hard to understand why every player in the game would have the same amount of adrenaline. Beyond that, moment-to-moment gameplay feels much more fluid than in years past. NBA 2K23 sports a handful of new contact layups and shooting animations that make driving to the hoop more exciting, even for lesser-skilled players. More dynamic players now have additional animations when shooting with the left stick, letting the creativity of basketball shine through more than ever before. Jump shots have been completely reworked, and gone are the generic animations of the past. Now, jump shots have ratings of their own with release height, release speed, defensive immunity, and timing impact, which give real value to the more coveted jumpers like Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving. For MyPlayer, each jump shot is locked behind height and rating requirements, meaning no random seven-footer can pull a Curry jumper out of their pocket. Improvements to AI mean the computer now doubles your best player more often, and makes more mid-game adjustments depending on the state of the game. After playing most of my time offline for this review, it feels like the subtle changes to how AI plays the game makes playing offline way more enjoyable than in years past. MyNBA Eras shines Every NBA 2K player has one mode they delve countless hours into, and that one mode for me is MyNBA. As a complete sports geek and stats nerd, I’ve long been obsessed with taking over the reins of each team, making all the decisions for the team, and playing out the games for them. And, as a Knicks fan, it’s liberating to give owner James Dolan the boot. In this year’s installment, Visual Concepts have delivered a love letter to longtime NBA fans with the new MyNBA Eras. The mode introduces four different starting points in the past players can choose from The Magic vs. Bird era, The Jordan era, The Kobe era, and The Modern era. Each Era starts from an important moment in basketball history and transports players to that exact moment to take over a franchise of their will. Eras deliver completely realistic retro NBA courts and commentary, along with vintage logos and uniforms. There’s even a filter that slightly blurs gameplay to resemble older broadcasts, which can be turned on and off. Rosters have been accurately reconstructed along with player salaries. The gameplay also turns back the clock, as 80’s basketball was dominated by big men with their back to the hoop, and three-pointers were a rarity. The pace of the game slows down, which’s a welcome change of pace from the modern game that is played at lightning speed in transition. Each Eras playthrough begins by showing notable changes that place in that time period. In the Magic vs. Bird Era, the San Diego Clippers moved to Los Angeles, the Kansas City Kings moved to Sacramento. Over time, players can veto these kinds of changes to see what the league would be like, and playing God of the NBA proves to be unbelievably addicting. I took over the now-defunct Seattle Supersonics during the Magic vs Bird time period and played out the 1983 season to middling results. I simulated ahead to the 1984 NBA Draft, potentially the most loaded in history with Michael Jordan, Akeem Olajuwon (sans the ‘H’), Charles Barkley, and John Stockton. Then, I shipped off all my picks to grab Jordan first, then dumped All-Star big man Jack Sikma and more players for Olajuwon with the second pick. Eras was implemented to MyNBA to answer basketball’s biggest what-ifs from history, and it delivers in every sense. I haven’t stopped playing Eras since the game launched, and I certainly won’t be stopping any time soon. Jordan Challenges return To celebrate the 23rd year of the century, NBA 2K23 celebrates Michael Jordan’s storied career and brings back the beloved Jordan Challenges mode which debuted back in NBA 2K11. Playing through 15 huge moments from Jordan’s career is engrossing and fun, even if it’s mostly the same as it was when it originally was released. For new basketball fans, it serves as a fantastic history lesson for MJ’s biggest accomplishments, starting with winning the NCAA Championship game for North Carolina in 1982 all the way to hitting the game-winning shot against the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals. For basketball junkies, it’s a great trip down memory lane playing through each moment and appreciating the attention to detail. The challenges involved with each mode aren’t a cakewalk either, as grabbing tons of rebounds and scoring a bunch while piloting Jordan is harder than it may seem, and is a testament to how unbelievably skilled he truly was. The cash grab continues For many, NBA 2K is played mostly to discover the best MyPlayer build and take it online and compete in ProAMs, pick up games, and more. While that experience is here once again, it continues to be paywalled. Progressing your MyPlayer by collecting VC via playing games goes at a snail’s pace, completely trumped by simply buying VC and boosting your player up to a higher rating. It would take an absolutely absurd amount of time to play your way into all the VC you need to get your player to their maximum rating. Paying the full retail price for a game shouldn’t lock you out of any mode the game offers. The same goes for the MyTeam mode, which returns in identical form to the previous year. MyTeam is 2K’s version of Ultimate Team and plays exactly the same way: Play your way into a mediocre team, only to mostly get crushed under the weight of other players who put their credit cards down. MyCareer feat. J. Cole MyCareer returns, this year completely revamped with a story mode centered around befriending star rapper J. Cole. The story mode involved is much more tolerable than its sports game counterparts, as the writing and voice acting actually had me engaged with my player’s backstory and relationships. Considering every other sports game has me instantly skipping through cutscenes, and I opted to not do that in NBA 2K23, I’d say that’s a major success, albeit not necessarily a highlight of the game as a whole for me. Verdict: 8.5/10 NBA 2K23 is worth the price of admission almost entirely because of how good the new MyNBA Eras mode is. What makes NBA 2K23 the best installment in years is the well-needed gameplay changes, as well as the return of the enthralling Jordan Challenge mode. Sadly, 2K keeps much of the fun locked behind an expensive paywall that simply cannot be justified. Reviewed on PlayStation 5.

NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition is 57% on Amazon for Black Friday NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition for the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles has hit a historical low and is now 57% off for Black Friday. Basketball fans rejoice, as one of the hottest deals this Black Friday is for the new NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X or S. This limited edition celebrates the career of the legendary Kobe Bryant and is currently an astonishing 57% off. For hoops enthusiasts, this is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on the latest installment of the NBA 2K franchise at an unbeatable price point. The game has come down in price for Black Friday, saving you an incredible 57% exclusively with the Black Friday promotion on Amazon. The Kobe Bryant Edition allows you to channel the Black Mamba’s iconic playing style reliving his early days as a phenom up through his global superstardom. Groundbreaking new PROPlay technology also translates real NBA footage into ultra-smooth animations for the most authentic on-court action yet. There are also expansive new social environments to explore, including a tropical locale in The City or the scenic Neighborhood. Showcase your skills against top competition while taking in stunning views. Save over 50% on NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition for Black Friday This is the lowest price the game has ever been available for, so this is your chance to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant’s legacy while taking your game to the next level. But hurry, as steep savings this big will sell out fast. Honor the Black Mamba and experience new heights of hoops action with the NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition – only on PS5. Looking for other gaming deals? Check out the best Mario video game discounts this Black Friday for big savings on classic Nintendo titles. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.

NBA 2K23 release date and iconic cover star revealed for special edition 2K Games2K games has revealed the first cover star for NBA 2K23, as well as the basketball sim’s release date. NBA 2K23 is the latest iteration of the top-selling NBA video game series and publisher 2K has revealed the game’s cover star will be none other than Michael Jordan, who will appear on both the Michael Jordan and Championship Editions of the game when it launches on September 9, 2022. With the number 23 appearing in the title, it’s perhaps no surprise that Jordan, one of the NBA’s most decorated players in history, will adorn the cover. Michael Jordan unveiled as NBA 2K23 cover athlete alongside release date Michael Jordan, the 14-time NBA All-Star, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player, six-time NBA World Champion, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, will appear as the NBA 2K23 cover athlete. As we mentioned earlier, the game will have two special editions this time, namely the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and the limited NBA 2K23 Championship Edition. Michael Jordan’s impact on the NBA and basketball world has been undeniable. His presence in the game will delight both old and new fans, allowing them to experience some of the most iconic moments from his career. This can be done through The Jordan Challenge which the game will reintroduce with this year’s iteration. All ten of the original Challenges from NBA 2K11 have been completely rebuilt from the ground up and will make their return this year. Players can also experience an array of spellbinding performances across Jordan’s college, NBA, and Team USA Basketball careers. This will be presented in the form of unique video vignettes with special commentary from his teammates, opponents, and other sports personalities. While the older generation had a first-hand experience, The Jordan Challenge introduces his journey to a younger generation of NBA fans. NBA 2K23 special editions: price and platforms Here’s a rundown of the prices of the two special editions of the game. We’ll find out more about what’s included in the coming days, with 2K promising an additional cover athlete reveal and pre-order information in the run-up to July 7. Still, the game’s community appears to have spotted one other cover star already. Michael Jordan Edition: £89.99/€99.99 – Championship Edition: £129.99/€149.99 Includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass – – The game will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Crazy NBA 2K23 glitch is making players look like Elden Ring bosses From SoftwareNBA 2K23 launched on September 9, and PC players are already experiencing bugs that make the Park feel more like Elden Ring than 2K. From software’s latest Souls-like game Elden Ring features plenty of unique bosses and enemies, ranging from creatures with worms for a face to rolling iron maidens with saws for hands. At first glance, Elden Ring and NBA 2K 23 couldn’t be more different, but a bug in the Park looks straight out of Limgrave. MyPark is a game mode where you play against other people using your MyPlayer. MyPlayer offers a complete disposal of customization options for your 2K character. You can opt to make the player look just like you in real life or go on the opposite side of the spectrum and make them look more like aliens than humans. 2K games have a long and hilarious history of bugs on PC, and the latest instance transforms a player’s MyPlayer into Michael Jordan’s infamous stretch scene from Space Jam. NBA 2K 23 players blast absurd Park glitch Straight out of Elden Ring, a screenshot of NBA 2K23 shows a player in a full bird costume and a player with long outstretched legs. Players in the comments took turns taking shots at NBA 2K23’s PC version. One player responded, “Good to know pc still a clown fiesta lol.” A second user added, “I was hoping to play 2K for some time on PC without cheaters, and they have it right away.” NBA 2K23 version on PC and Epic Games is not next-gen. The game is comparable to the PS4 and Xbox One editions and does not have the same features as next-gen versions. Players were upset by the announcement. A disgruntled PC player chimed in, saying, “I bought a next-gen console last night just for 2k. I didnt want to play on pc just because of the hackers and no next-gen gaming.” Unfortunately, it appears NBA 2K23 on PC still has a long way to go before competing with other versions.

NBA 2K23 players discover “awful” animation forcing you out of bounds Take TwoNBA 2K23 players are fed up with an animation that forces players out of bounds when receiving a pass. NBA 2K23 has its fair share of blemishes, as players are frustrated by “ridiculous” steal spam issues. Other minor glitches that players have pointed out include cameramen wandering onto the court or players dunking through the hoop instead of the basketball. While some of these glitches are simply annoying, others are game-altering. Players have discovered such a glitch that pushes players out of bounds when receiving a pass. NBA 2K23 players expose passing glitch An NBA 2K23 took to Reddit to complain about the game’s broken animations. The user pleaded, “can 2K please get rid of this awful animation. It literally pulls you out to the baseline and makes you run out of bounds…it ruins fast breaks.” In the video, a player tries to trigger a fast break from an inbound pass, but when their teammate receives the pass, an animation forces them to stumble out of bounds on the opposing baseline. Several players shared some theories on the problem and offered a few possible suggestions. One player claimed, “they inserted more animations to prevent constant leak outs. You have to slow down after you pass FT, or it can trigger this animation or other bad animations.” A second user added, “Whoever at 2K thought it would be a good idea to add all these goofy out-of-bounds animations near the baseline needs to be fired.” Fortunately, someone offered a solution by suggesting, “when running down the court, if you hold L2/LT, your character will expect the pass, and you get fewer of these animations.” 2K is known to release hotfixes for minor bugs but has not mentioned this specific glitch as of writing.

NBA 2K23 players roast “bullsh*t” Championship Edition price 2K GamesNBA 2K23’s steep Championship Edition price has left some members of the 2K community up in arms. NBA 2K23 releases on September 9, and fans are debating which version to buy. The annual basketball title offers four different editions with varying prices. The Championship Editon costs $129.99 on last-gen consoles and $149.99 on current-gen consoles. The Championship Edition includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass, Michael Jorand Edition content, and 100,000 Virtual currency. NBA League pass provides access to live games, replays, and highlights from every NBA game in the upcoming season. Despite offering an interesting caveat, 2K fans voiced their displeasure over the Championship Edition pricing. NBA 2K23 fans roast Championship Edition price An NBA 2K player asked the community if spending over 200 Canadian dollars is worth it for NBA 2K23. Canadian gamers usually get the short end of the stick, forced to spend extra money on games compared to US players due to exchange rates. This time, NBA 2K23 is an extreme case of the issue. One player responded, “Buy your wife something nice. No need to pay for a copy and paste game with a different year on it.” A second user added, “I never knew how lucky I am to live in the US when it comes to some of these prices; good lord, that’s some bull*hit.” Some players proposed buying a cheaper edition of the game and using the money left over for a present. Whatever they decide, offering out-of-game pre-order perks introduces an interesting dilemma.

NBA 2K23 players delighted by dribbling change to tackle “cheesers” 2K GamesJust as NBA 2K23 players started writing up their wishlists for the upcoming installment, 2K has revealed it is finally addressing the game’s dribbling issues. Visual Concepts and 2K Games unveiled new gameplay enhancements coming to NBA 2K23. Notably, shooting, Badges, Takeovers, and AI are all receiving massive overhauls. Fans have also demanded that the developers address “broken” three-second violations, with many noticing a glitch in the current title that allows players to hold the ball in the paint for as long as they want. An issue members of the community have been adamantly complaining about is the abuse of dribbling mechanics. Often online or in the park, games devolve into ball-hogging dribble fests that don’t accurately represent actual basketball. 2K addresses its “flashy dribbles” issue Reddit user papareese shared new gameplay details that have been revealed and it appears previous gripes have fueled changes for the next installment. The developers stated, “while it’s fun to clown your opponents with a flurry of flashy dribbles, we don’t want to encourage players to dribble the entire shot clock out while their teammates fall asleep.” Players will lose energy faster when trying to chain together moves in NBA 2K23. New to the franchise are “attacking size-ups.” The new feature eliminates players’ ability to hold the ball and better emulates how NBA superstars dribble in real life. Some are reluctant to accept the change is real. One user said, “take it with a grain of salt. It either gets patched, or it’s just to hype the game.” A second user stated, “I just want good dribbling and a skill gap. I spend countless hours learning to 18 half spins in 20, dribbling is just skilless now.” On paper, the changes promised sound like a great step in the right direction. However, NBA 2K players have been scorned before and won’t be satisfied until they get hands-on.

NBA 2K23 dev confirms “tougher shooting” for three-pointer nerf 2K GamesMike Wang, Gameplay Director for NBA 2K, revealed more challenging shooting in NBA 2K23 as part of wide-sweeping changes. NBA 2K23 does not appear to shy away from implementing significant gameplay changes. We already know about stamina changes targeted at ball hogs and a new green shot mechanic. Shooting is always a contentious issue in the basketball game series. Players often go back and forth, arguing over it being too easy or hard. Finding a perfect balance leads to headaches for developers, but Wang made the team’s stance clear for NBA 2K23. Wang claimed his favorite improvement from 2K22 to 2K23 is an increased shooting skill gap, meaning it will require more skill than before for players to score. NBA 2K23 makes shooting more challenging but rewarding Wang recommended players get their My Player three-point ratings in the mid to high 80s at a minimum to score consistently in NBA 2K23. The Gamer Director also said, “be prepared for a tougher shooting year than last year online. At least until you get your ratings and badges equipped.” A 2K player asked in the comments asked how much of an impact the changes will have on players when they have all of their badges max level. Skill Badges grant boosts such as better shooting, finishing, or playmaking abilities. Players can equip multiple badges at a time, giving them advantages in-game. Wang responded, “Even fully maxed out, field goal %’s should be significantly lower than what you saw in 22.” Wang’s initial tweet reached just over 7,500 likes, and community members overwhelmingly supported the change. The dribbling changes and green shot rework also received positive reception. 2K is listening to community concerns, and we will see every new feature in action on September 9, when the latest installment launches.

NBA 2K23 fans are losing it over MyPlayer teams ignoring wide open players Take-Two InteractiveNBA 2K23 requires teamwork to be successful, unfortunately, it appears some teammates in MyPlayer didn’t get that memo. NBA 2K23 players don’t hold back from calling others out. Community members roasted the “worst MyPlayer build ever” and blasted someone for bringing their gaming setup to Mcdonald’s. However, Nothing stirs up more controversy than MyPlayer. The game mode relies heavily on microtransactions, forcing a segment of the community to consider “revolting.” It takes well over $100 worth of 2K23’s in-game currency to build a powerful build, and even good stats don’t always result in success. Players are becoming increasingly frustrated with MyPlayer teams refusing to pass, even if it’s the right decision. NBA 2K23 players call out bad teammates in MyPlayer Reddit user Pikachuteeth posted a video showing evidence of players in MyPlayer ignoring wide-open teammates. The irritated player stated, “these are the squads and players we complain about. It’s not about I want the ball every time, it’s about squads intentionally icing people out for zero reasons.” One player responded, “I think I speak for most when I say that these clips can show you what randoms go through on a daily basis when being teamed up with squads.” Another user added, “I hate it, man. I stopped playing online on 2k in like 2k18 or 19. This s**t happens every game.” A third player offered a solution. “2K needs to invent a way to penalize players that do this. They should be able to tell when a player’s teammate is wide open. If you don’t pass to him, get a “Wrong pass” indicator.” Whatever the developers decide, players made it clear they have had enough of ball-hogging plaguing MyPlayer games.

NBA 2K22 pre-order guide: All editions explained, cover stars & prices 2K GamesNBA 2K22’s release is just around the corner and the developers have finally announced what’s included in each edition. 2K Games have announced which basketball athletes will be making an appearance on the game’s cover, while also finally giving fans a good look at the three editions. Just like most video game releases, NBA 2K22 has a standard edition, cross-gen bundle, and a premium anniversary version. Each of the three editions comes packed with different Boost types, MyTeam Promo Packs, MyPLAYER cosmetics, and varying amounts of in-game currencies. This year’s game also has a selection of new cover athletes, giving players a lot of variety when it comes to picking between each edition. All NBA 2K22 editions and prices NBA 2K22 will offer three editions of the game that players can choose from, all of which will be available in digital and physical formats. Find out what’s included in each addition below: NBA 2K22 Standard Edition The Standard Edition will be available for £59.99/$59.99 on previous-gen platforms (PlayStation 4, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC) and £64.99/$69.99 on new-gen consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S). Read More: Every NBA 2K22 leak (so far) – NBA 2K22 Standard Edition includes the following digital items with pre-order: 5,000 Virtual Currency – 5,000 MyTEAM Points – 10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week) – A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type – A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type – Luka Doncic MyPLAYER Jersey – 95 Rated Luka Doncic MyTEAM Free Agent Card – NBA 2K22 Cross-Gen Digital Bundle The Cross-Gen Digital Bundle enables players to play the Standard Edition across previous and new-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles. This bundle will be available for £74.99/$79.99. Read More: FIFA 22 pre-order guide – NBA 2K22 Cross-Gen Digital Bundle includes: 10,000 MyTEAM Points – 10 MyTEAM Tokens – Sapphire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant MyTEAM Cards – 22 MyTEAM Promo Packs (Receive 10 at launch, then 3 per week for 4 weeks) – Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM card – Coach Card MyTEAM Pack – 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type – 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type – 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER – MyPLAYER backpack and arm sleeve – Custom-design skateboard for MyPLAYER – NBA 2K22 NBA 75th Anniversary Edition Lastly, the NBA 2K22 NBA 75th Anniversary Edition will be available for £84.99/$99.99 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This version will also Dual-gen access, meaning you can play NBA 2K22 across the same console generation within the same console family. Read More: F1 2021 driver ratings so far – NBA 2K22 NBA 75th Anniversary Edition includes: 100K VC – 10K MyTEAM Points – 10 MyTEAM Tokens – Sapphire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant MyTEAM Cards – 22 MyTEAM Promo Packs (Receive 10 at launch, then 3 per week for 4 weeks) – Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM card – Coach Card MyTEAM Pack – 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type – 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type – 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER – MyPLAYER backpack and arm sleeve – Custom-design skateboard for MyPLAYER – NBA 2K22 cover stars NBA 2K22 has a bunch of cover stars displayed proudly upon its box, showing off the very best players in the world of professional basketball. Global phenomenon and two-time NBA All-Star, Luka Dončić, graces the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle. Meanwhile, a trio of the NBA’s most impactful men – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant – feature in the NBA 75th Anniversary Edition. Read More: F1 2021 review – In North America, players can also purchase a special version of the Standard Edition featuring six-time WNBA All Star and WNBA Champion, Candace Parker. This edition will be available exclusively through GameStop and EB Games. Parker’s appearance will be the first time a female athlete has been featured as a cover star. Lastly, the Japanese Standard Edition features Washington Wizards Rui Hachimura, a rising star who was the first Japanese player to be drafted in the first round in 2019 and the first Japanese player to reach the NBA Playoffs. So, there you have it, everything you need to know about NBA 2K22 editions and what each version of the game includes. Make sure you follow Dexerto for all the latest NBA 2K22 news and guides.

NBA 2K22 player ratings: Top 10 rated players, rookies, more 2K GamesThe yearly NBA 2K player ratings are one of the most intriguing aspects each year, and with NBA 2K22 there’s bound to be some drastic bumps for some of the rising stars within the NBA. Sports games have evolved over the years, and now they offer some of the best ways to experience the actual game, but while at home. NBA 2K has been leading these efforts in recent years, as they have implemented certain mechanics such as their story-driven campaign mode that has been stellar in recent years. But, no sports game is complete without player ratings, and the release of any new NBA game is also a signal that’ll we see brand new ratings for all players within the NBA. Once again, we’re going to see some drastic changes, so we’re going to run over all the announced ratings thus far, from rookies to the top ten overall players within the game. NBA 2K22 player ratings release date We don’t know for sure when 2K Games is going to release the top players for this year’s game, as they’ve just announced the cover athletes of the game. Typically, they announced player by player just a few weeks before the game’s beta/full release, so keep your eyes peeled for some time in the middle of August for a reveal. NBA 2K22 all confirmed ratings 2K Games has been slowly but surely announcing some of the ratings for a select few NBA players over the last week. Some of these have come as a surprise to fans, but, there’s some notable ratings we’re going to run over. Rookie ratings Top 10 rated players in NBA 2K22 Other notable players 2K will continue to announce player ratings as the weeks go on, and we’re sure we’ll have the full player ratings list before the game releases in September!

NBA 2K22 fans slam “ridiculous” in-game ads in another year of blatant product placements 2K GamesNBA 2k22 has been released and fans have noticed the game is, like its predecessors, filled with awkward product placements and they’re not happy. The NBA 2K franchise has become a juggernaut of sports gaming. The basketball franchise is the main driver of Take-Two’s profits each year, which dips into the billions. In the process of turning the NBA 2K franchise into a money-making machine, fans have questioned some of the design decisions along the way. The newest installment in the 2K franchise has a lot of blatant product placement, and players are already getting frustrated with the in-game commercials. Jake, from State Farm In a clip that went viral on Twitter, an NBA 2K22 player posted an awkward scene in the popular ‘MyPlayer’ mode with Jake from State Farm. The interaction is painful to watch, as Jake attempts to be a normal dude just hanging out at a basketball court, serving his community. 2K players saw this as nothing but obvious product placement, something they’ve been growing accustomed to seeing from past entries. Esther went on to post the State Farm outfit available in the game. “So how much money did State Farm pay to get such a ridiculously large product placement,” A Twitter user said. “Like honestly I’ve never seen anything like this. Like a contract somewhere was signed and 200 employees started to model, texture, mo-cap, and VO… This.” NBA 2K has a long history of product placement in games, with last year’s version including full-screen advertisements splashed throughout the game. Back then, fans threatened to boycott 2K21 until the issue were resolved, and we can see much of that ire on display again for this year’s entry. Hopefully, the NBA 2K dev team hears out the fans and makes some changes.

NBA 2K22 announces new gameplay features, MyCareer, neighborhood, more 2K Games2K Games has announced a wide array of new features coming to NBA 2K22 in their first Courtside Report, and fans of the series are getting amped over a certain few additions. The annual release of NBA 2K is one that gamers worldwide look forward to, as it’s been highly regarded as the premier NBA sports game for quite some time now. This is largely due to the features 2K implements each year. Now, with 2K22 just around the corner and set for a September 10 release, 2K has gone ahead and posted their first Courtside Report with some details coming to this year’s title. We’re going to run over all the highlights from this report, and fans are particularly excited about a few notable features. 2K Games announces new offensive and defensive features Within the first Courtside Report, 2K Games outlines some notable features coming to this year’s game, and among these include some changes to the overall gameplay and mechanics players will use while playing. Read More: NBA 2K22 player ratings – 2K Games has outlined the changes coming to both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. OFFENSE – Breaking down defenders off the dribble with new signature moves and combos, precision jump shooting, dunking in traffic, and pulling off alley-oops have all become more skill-based. Basketball IQ and stick skills play an even bigger role in separating top offensive players. – DEFENSE – A completely revamped shot contest and blocking system highlight an arsenal of new defensive tools at your disposal. Playing suffocating defense on the perimeter and in the paint has never felt more rewarding, giving elite defenders the ability to truly change the outcome of the game. – While we don’t have any videos to see these new mechanics, we can look ahead to Mike Yang and Ronnie2K who will potentially showcase these features in the coming weeks. New neighborhood and city The announcement that is likely a fan favorite is that they”ll be adding a brand new neighborhood and city with the release of 2K22. This means, within The Park players will be able to duke it out with one another in a brand new location as compared to 2K21. Read More: NBA 2K22 pre-order guide – Here’s what the developers had to say regarding these new additions. New City – The biggest online basketball community is getting a makeover. Step into an all-new City teeming with life, activity, and interactivity; – New Neighborhood – On PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms, players will compete in an all-new Neighborhood built on the spacious decks of a sailing cruise ship. – NBA 2K22: MyCareer changes Last but not least, some new changes are coming to MyCareer mode, the premier game mode within NBA 2K. We can expect the new city to tie into MyCareer and they’ve noted “The all-new City* and MyCAREER become one in a ground-breaking narrative experience on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.” So, once again, it appears they are gearing up to add a brand new interactive story for players to dive into when it releases. We can expect full gameplay reveal of 2K22 in the coming weeks, but for now, the first Courtside Report is promising some exciting changes coming this year!

NBA 2K players believe top 5 plays reveal gameplay problems Visual ConceptsSome NBA 2k22 players claim that a video showing the top 5 plays from the NBA 2K league highlights the game’s flaws. NBA 2K22 players recently blasted “lazy” developers for reusing commentary from the previous year. Weird bugs, such as 99-year-old free agents generating in Dynasty mode, also plague the game. The NBA 2K 22 League may have revealed much more glaring issues for the franchise. 22 NBA teams have NBA 2K League Teams. These teams feature some of the world’s best NBA 2K players. Watching 2K at the highest level is a spectacle, but some players believe that it also reveals the game’s biggest flaws. NBA 2K22 players criticize state of the game The NBA 2K League’s TikTok account posted a video featuring the top five plays from week one of the season. NBA 2K22 players mocked the video on Reddit, pointing out that all of the plays were eerily similar and used the same few mechanics to get open shots. In most of the plays, the ballhandler dribbles side-to-side or down the whole court and do a step back three without ever passing the ball. NBA 2K players are very familiar with this move, as it all but guarantees an open look at the basket. One Reddit user said, “s**t not even basketball no more.” A second user complained, “this is literally why I don’t play online anymore. I’m trying to play basketball, not zig-zag and press square simulator.” Some users complained that the NBA 2K League is “unwatchable” because of the formulaic gameplay. With NBA 2K23 set to release in September, many players are hopeful that the latest edition will remove a lot of these cheese moves.

Naughty Dog explains why Uncharted 4 was devs first PC release Naughty DogNaughty Dog released a PlayStation Blog post that explained why Uncharted’s first foray on PC are two of the last games in the series. PlayStation has been seriously diving into the PC marketplace as of late, with ports like Marvel’s Spider-Man, God of War 2018, and Horizon Zero Dawn. Now, Naughty Dog, which is arguably PlayStation’s most prolific 1st party development team, has brought two of its games to PC for the first time with the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. A recent blog post from Naughty Dog’s Vice President went into detail on why the company decided to have Uncharted 4 — the last entry in the series — be the first available title for PC players. Naughty Dog talks Uncharted PC ports For those who may not know, the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection contains both Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy, two of the last games in the series timeline. Naughty Dog Vice President Christian Gyrling explained the developer’s decision to have these two titles debut on PC was because the early Uncharted titles would have required too much work to “stand-up to modern PC releases” and player expectations. “We felt that, while Nathan Drake’s first three adventures from the PlayStation 3 console still stand the test of time narratively, they would require a major overhaul visually to stand-up to modern PC releases and the expectations players may have.” Gyrling claimed the Uncharted franchise is comprised of “standalone adventures” that players who never experienced the series can jump into. This may sound strange to diehard Uncharted fans, as Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is essentially the culmination of Nathan Drake’s journey over the course of three prior games — even wrapping up the hero’s journey and passing the torch. While Gyrling admits “there’s still incredible stories and character development in those first three games” he said Naughty Dog felt that players could “easily dive into Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and pick up Nathan, Elena, and Sully’s stories.” Though the case could be made that Uncharted: The Lost Legacy could work as a decent entry point into the series, starting with Uncharted 4 is a much harder sell. Unfortunately for PC players wanting to start at the beginning, it seems Naughty Dog has no immediate plans to bring the earlier games to PC.

All the Na’vi Clans in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora explained UbisoftAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora introduces three new different Na’vi Clans that occupy The Western Frontier. Each of them rules a particular biome and plays a distinctive role in the game. So, here are all of them, as well as their roles in the story. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora returns to the world we all know from the Avatar films with a whole new story and new characters to get invested in. We’re all incredibly excited for the next entry in the Avatar storyline, so Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora acts as a perfect bridge between the films. The new clans exclusive to the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora story will support you on your campaign against the RDA by earning favor with them in various side-missions that delve into the individual stories of each clan. New Na’vi clans in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Technically four clans are introduced in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora but the main three of them will prove a great benefit to you as you adventure through Pandora. The Welcoming Aranahe Clan The friendly Aranahe Clan resides in the Kinglor Forest and acts as an introduction to the game as you settle into Pandora. These Na’vi are similar to the ones we know from the first Avatar game, with the major difference being their connection to moth-like creatures called the Kinglor. The clan mainly consists of weavers with a superiority complex who use the Kinglor’s silk to create weapons, such as bows and strong materials. Until the RDA directly comes to threaten them, the Aranahe Clan is doubtful of the threat and is stubborn to consider it an issue. On the other hand, the chief’s daughter, Etuwa, is more than happy to support the resistance cause against the RDA. The Mighty Zeswa Clan Hiding in the high winds of the Upper Plains away from the fight is the proud, and if not somewhat full of themselves, Zeswa Clan. Similar to the Metkayina Clan from Avatar The Way of Water, the Zeswa share an intimate bond with large creatures called Zakru, elephant-like giants whose milk the clan thrives on. You can easily find their camps after accessing the Upper Plains from their colorful kites flying above on the mighty wind. The Zeswa are a clan of nomadic warriors who think themselves untouchable from the RDA, seemingly because they have nothing they need in their lands. That is until the RDA comes hunting Zakru for trophies like common poachers. As warriors, they prove eager to fight against the sky people and will assist you in destroying RDA outposts. The secretive Kame’tire Clan The extremely secretive Kame’tire Clan live in the Clouded Forest and are extremely paranoid and suspect of almost everything. Naturally, this self-inflicted isolation means the clan has not been seen by others for a long time and their attitude to outsiders reflects as such. It’s thought that the Kame’tire clan are hiding a dark secret which results in their isolation. Their saving grace is their ability with plant life and herbs making them master healers, this alone makes them extremely valuable allies against the RDA. There’s very little else to say about the Kame’tire clan, other than that they would rather hide in the fog of the Clouded Forest than try to fight the RDA to defend their home. The honorable Sarentu Clan This is where the “technically four” comes into it. The Sarentu clan is the tribe your character is a part of and was wiped out during the time skip at the beginning of the game. Little is known about the Sarentu, as you are also on a quest to discover who you are on Pandora as one of the last remaining clan members. From what we know about the Sarentu, they would live among other clans as diplomats and negotiators when interacting with other clans to bring hope that all clans could unite. That’s all the information we have on the new Na’vi clans in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. For more about the game, be sure to check our other content and guides below: All Ancestor Skills | How to holster weapon | How to restore energy & health | How to fast travel | Can you pet your Ikran? | Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora system requirements | Does Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora have crossplay and cross-progression? | Does Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora have multiplayer or co-op? | Is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora canon? | Can you play as a human in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora? | Will Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora be on PS4 and Xbox One?

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to complete Nature & Nurture Disney / GameloftDisney Dreamlight Valley’s Scar update introduced a brand new main questline, centered around Scar and restoring the Sunlit Plateau. We’ve compiled the whole quest so you know just how to complete it. Unlike most life-sims, Disney Dreamlight Valley often boasts its unique quests centered around either specific characters or just to save Dreamlight Valley from the mysterious curse that has befallen it. One such main quest is Nature & Nurture, which was introduced within the new Scar update. We’ve compiled a step-by-step journey through the game’s main quest so you know exactly what to expect and how to make those tricky recipes and crafting items. Contents Talk to Scar – Enter The Vitalys Mines – Prepare Extra Fixxy Root Beer – Clear the Night Thron roots blocking the water – Follow the Forgotten – Make the Miracle Growth Elixir – Plant and tend to the Orb of Nurturing – Talk to Scar To start the Nature & Nurture you will first need to talk to the new addition, Scar. He should be inside his house which looks like an Elephant skull in the Sunlit Plateau. Speak to him and he will tell you that the river that runs through the Sunlit Plateau is blocked and you need to unblock it to restore the Sunlit Plateau back to its former glory. Enter The Vitalys Mines After telling you to unblock the river you will be directed into the Vitalys Mines to discover what is causing the blockage. It’s recommended you explore the mine and collect some of the gems while you’re there since they’re worth a lot of money. There are also plenty of chests to open, some containing useful ingredients for the rest of the quest. Particularly the green chest near the campsite on the right of the entrance. While exploring, you will come across a barrel and a sign. Read the sign, speak to Merlin, and begin preparing the ingredients required. Prepare Extra Fizzy Root Beer To make Extra Fizzy Root Beer you’ll need: 1 Dried Ginger – 1 Vanilla – 1 Sugarcane – Once you have all these ingredients, cook up an Extra Fizzy Root Beer and head back to the Vitalys Mines. Clear the Night Thorn roots blocking the water Once you’re in the Vitalys Mines, head back up to the barrel and put in the Crackling Candy and the Dried Ginger. This will break the blockage and water will flow freely again. However, once this has been achieved, a mysterious figure will appear. Follow the Forgotten Follow the figure out of the mine and through the portal. They will drop a memory so be sure to pick that up and speak to Merlin about it. He will tell you that the ‘memory’ you picked up was actually the dull Orb of Vitality. To bring it back to life you need to craft a Miracle Growth Elixir. Make the Miracle Growth Elixir The Miracle Growth Elixir consists of: 1,000 Dreamlight – 10 Rich Soil – 10 Vitalys Crystals – We have a guide on the best way to get hold of Rich Soil here so be sure to check it out if you need to locate some. As for the Crystals, you’ll be able to grab them from the glowing mining spots in the Vitalys Mines. Once you’ve crafted this, place it on your watering can and speak to Merlin again. Plant and tend to the Orb of Nurturing The last step of the Nature & Nurture quest will take a few days to complete. Simply dig up the ground just in front of the Pillar in the Sunlit Plateau, plant the Orb of Nurturing, and water it with your newly upgraded watering can. Keep tending to it for a few days and the quest will be complete. That’s how you can complete the Nature & Nurture main quest line. While you’re waiting for the Orb of Nurturing to finally grow, take a look at some of our other Disney Dreamlight Valley guides: How to earn Star Coins fast | How to make ratatouille | Where to find the Royal Tools | How to feed animals & their favorite foods | All fish locations and sale prices | All recipes | How to get clay | How to solve the cave puzzle | How to remove mushrooms | Gem locations and sale prices | Ingredients guide | Lost Diaries locations | How to get Rich Soil fast | Where to find Dried Ginger

Nathan Drake voice actor sends message to Tom Holland for Uncharted movie Naughty Dog/Gage Skidmore, FlickrActor Nolan North, who voices the character Nathan Drake, has sent a message to Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg ahead of their roles in the upcoming Uncharted movie. [jwplayer 91I9RIGm]Nathan Drake, who is the main protagonist in the classic Uncharted video game series, has become a fan-favorite character for his quick wit and treasure hunting skills. With Drake’s adventures often landing him in trouble, it came as no surprise when it was revealed that the Naughty Dog title was being adapted into a screenplay, with Tom Holland starring as the lead role. The Uncharted movie has had multiple false starts since the release of the first game back in 2007, however, it now seems to finally be underway, with the cast and crew all arriving on set. Accompanied by Mark Wahlberg, who will play Drake’s older accomplice, Victor Sullivan or “Sully”, Tom Holland and the rest of the cast are seemingly ready to recreate the adventures of Nathan Drake. The Spiderman actor revealed a look behind the scenes, on July 15, simply revealing a chair with the name “Nate” written on it, in one of his latest Instagram posts, captioning it, “Day one Uncharted.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CCp7veiFH23/ Nolan North sends message to Tom Holland & Mark Wahlberg While there have been some mixed reactions to some of the casting choices, Nathan Drake’s original voice actor Nolan North sent a message to the leading cast members ahead of their time on set. “Hey Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, have a blast!” he posted, “ before following up with Sir Francis Drake’s iconic motto “Sic Parvis Magna”, which translates into “greatness from small beginnings.” Hey, @TomHolland1996 and @markwahlberg Have a blast! -Sic Parvis Magna- — Nolan North (@nolan_north) July 16, 2020 As of now, it is unclear just how much inspiration the Uncharted movie will draw from the game series, although more information will be revealed closer to the release date. The upcoming Uncharted movie is expected to be released on July 16, 2021, meaning that fans still have a wait before getting to watch Nathan Drake on the big screen.

NASCAR and iRacing join forces for 2025 console game: Everything we know iRacingIn a groundbreaking move, iRacing has acquired the exclusive simulation-style console racing game license from NASCAR. Here’s everything we know about iRacing’s upcoming NASCAR game, including the release window, platforms, and more. iRacing, the leading online racing sim, now has its hands on the NASCAR license and is set to shake things up with a racing sim console game that’s set to be released sometime in 2025. The license will transfer from 704Games, a subsidiary of Motorsport Games. iRacing hasn’t been known to venture into the mass-market video game space, especially considering their online racing sim is mostly geared toward hardcore racing fanatics. But with iRacing’s respect for NASCAR and all things racing, fans will surely be excited for what’s to come down the line. Read on for more information about iRacing’s NASCAR release window, platforms, and what to expect. Contents Is there a release date for iRacing’s NASCAR? – What platforms will iRacing’s NASCAR be on? – What to expect from iRacing’s NASCAR? – iRacing’s NASCAR release window The new-look NASCAR racing sim game is set to land on consoles sometime in 2025. That’s according to an October 2023 press release that announced the new license acquisition. As for when exactly the game will hit stores is unknown at this stage, but we’ll be sure to update you in the coming months once more news emerges. iRacing’s NASCAR platforms Platforms haven’t been confirmed at this stage for iRacing’s NASCAR racing sim game, yet the partnership announcement did hint at the game potentially being available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), and even mobile devices. A teaser image shared by the official iRacing Twitter account featured logos for each of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The text in the image also mentioned that they’ve acquired exclusive rights for mobile. But will iRacing’s NASCAR game actually come to all of these consoles? Well, that’s up in the air. While the official press release also featured the same image with logos of each of the various platforms, the specific consoles weren’t mentioned in the press release at all. There’s still a long way to go before we get an official announcement regarding exactly which consoles and devices we can expect to see iRacing’s NASCAR game on. What to expect from iRacing’s NASCAR game? Every driver, every track, every feeling, everything… That’s the tagline for iRacing’s NASCAR game at the moment. iRacing is the most highly-regarded online racing sim available today. Fans can expect iRacing to bring the same passion and commitment to sim racing to console gamers now, as well. For those unfamiliar with iRacing, it’s the online subscription-based racing sim that even attracts professional drivers from all over the world. Formula 1’s Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso can often be found in iRacing lobbies — but the game doesn’t just cater to open-wheelers. There’s a plethora of racing types and categories available. However, iRacing itself is limited to PC only, and the only way to play is if you’re using a steering wheel. The game is very much simulation-focused and feels incredibly different from the arcade-type racing games that feature heavily on consoles. It remains to be seen how iRacing will adapt to making a more controller-friendly and potentially even casual-friendly game suitable for console gamers. But it has been confirmed that every driver and every track will feature in the game. Yet, fans can take confidence from iRacing President Tony Garder’s words. “When we were approached with the option to acquire the license for the simulation-style NASCAR console game, which was the console game and franchise that we were dreaming about doing, it was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up,” Gardner said. “Having the ability to build a NASCAR console game is a privilege we promise to execute with the utmost care. We look forward to working diligently with NASCAR industry stakeholders to deliver a product that provides an amazing experience for the gaming community and NASCAR fans worldwide.” “With all the NASCAR game experience, console experience, resources, and technology assets we already have in place, we are in a fantastic position to hit the ground running building a great NASCAR game franchise on the various platforms,” Gardner stated. Stay tuned as we keep you updated on iRacing’s NASCAR console game.

Nash Carter removed from WWE 2K22 DLC after offensive gesture WWEAfter releasing MSK Nash Carter back in April 2022 for an offensive gesture, 2K Games has doubled down on its decision and removed the wrestler from the upcoming WWE 2K22 DLC. WWE 2K22 has turned out to be quite a present for fans of the wrestling simulator, as 2K has managed to get the franchise back on track. Boasting an improved roster, visual fidelity, game modes, and gameplay mechanics, fans are impressed that the game reflects the authentic experience of the WWE brand. With this authenticity, though, comes some hurdles. With MSK Nash Carter being released from WWE back in April, fans speculated that he would be axed from the June 2022 DLC – and the community has finally received their confirmation. Nash Carter removed from WWE 2K22 DLC 2K Games has officially removed fan-favorite MSK Nash Carter from WWE 2K22’s forthcoming DLC. Read More: WWE inks RPG game deal after 2K22 success – Once scheduled to join the latest wrestling simulator as a part of the Stand Back Pack scheduled to release on June 7, 2022, Carter found himself in the middle of internet backlash back in April 2022 after pictures were discovered of the athlete performing an offensive gesture. Catching wind of the controversial pictures, the WWE terminated Carter’s contract and ultimately decided to release the wrestler from the company. However, on the heels of the announcement, fans began to speculate whether or not he would still be included in the forthcoming June DLC. Releasing a statement on May 19, 2022, 2K had announced that they were removing Nash Carter from the Stand Back Pack to ensure fans were getting “the most authentic representation of the WWE universe.” It’ll be interesting to see how the exclusion of Nash Carter impacts the Stand Back Pack in any way at all, and whether or not all references to the wrestler have been scrubbed from the game, as well.

Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections pre-order bonuses & edition differences Bandai NamcoA new Naruto game, Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is just around the corner and there are plenty of pre-order bonuses for fans to obtain. So, here’s a breakdown of all the edition differences and exclusive content you get by pre-ordering the game. Naruto is undoubtedly one of the most beloved Shonen anime of all time. The story of its titular ninja, his friends, and foes has been capturing the hearts of fans for over 20 years now, and the release of Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections will celebrate the franchise’s milestone anniversary this November. Like most releases these days, there are a handful of different versions of the game available to pre-order that contain unique bonuses. So, here’s everything you need to know about pre-ordering Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, including the edition differences and the pre-order bonuses you can get your hands on. Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections pre-order bonuses There are multiple editions of Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections for fans to pre-order. Here’s a full list of all the different versions of the game and the bonuses included: Standard edition – $59.99 / £49.99 Base game – Deluxe edition – $84.99 / £74.99 Base game – Season pass – Naruto the Great Ninja War (end) costume – Kakashi Hatake (maskless) costume – The Deluxe version of the game includes the season pass, as well as a couple of additional costumes for Naruto and Kakashi. Ultimate edition – $94.99 / £84.99 Everything included in the deluxe edition – Ultimate costume and accessory pack (contains x5 costumes and x3 accessories) – For fans who want even more cosmetic goodies, the costume and accessory pack in the Ultimate edition of Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections could be the perfect option. Collector’s edition – $162.99 / £129.99 Base game – x2 exclusive figurines of Naruto and Sasuke – Reversible inlay – Steelbook case – The Collector’s edition is great for fans who want some physical merchandise in their Naruto collections. This version of the game comes with two exclusive figures of Naruto and Sasuke, a reversible inlay, and an exclusive steelbook case. Premium collector’s edition – $199.99 / £159.99 Everything included in the collector’s edition – An exclusive scroll – Collectible cards – Finally, the Premium Collector’s edition comes with all the goodies in the Collector’s bundle, as well as an exclusive scroll and some collectible cards. That’s everything you need to know about the Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections pre-order bonuses. While you’re here, why not check out our list of the best Naruto games of all time?

Naraka Bladepoint World Championships highlights a budding esport ready to take off 24Entertainment/NetEaseNaraka Bladepoint may be in its early years as an esport, but it’s clear the sky is the limit. Over the weekend, I was lucky enough to attend my first esports event in person (sort of, but keep reading), the Naraka Bladepoint World Championships. A battle royale that sets itself apart from its contemporaries with a focus on melee combat as opposed to standard-fare guns and grenades, Naraka Bladepoint as an esport feels similarly fresh and exciting – both for spectators and for players. A new perspective It all starts with the game’s third-person camera which makes it much easier to parse the world around the player. That’s particularly important because many of the Naraka Bladepoint World Championship matches were predicated on quick escapes, tiptoeing around mountain ranges, or grappling to safety. Naraka Bladepoint’s maps are gorgeous, too, eschewing the browns and grays of most battle royale titles in favor of verdant plains and snowy peaks. A third-person perspective certainly helps showcase that and provides a backdrop for what can be considered the closest thing to a multiplayer martial arts movie. Move like WASD-ter Naturally, with high-level play, there’s an element of playing the game in a way newcomers like me couldn’t possibly manage. For example, Naraka Bladepoint players almost never stand still, often jumping in place, or dodge-rolling to build momentum. Think of it as an advanced movement mechanic, like slide-canceling, with fights breaking out into something akin to a dance as players feel each other out, daring their opponent to find an opening. Once it’s been found, combat can be swift and over in a matter of seconds – Naraka Bladepoint offers a variety of combos, but the first to strike isn’t always the victor. If the opponent doesn’t disengage successfully and start cartwheeling away, they may choose to stand their ground and parry an attack, leading to an opening. More than once we saw a player that looked doomed turn things around to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. It’s a fighting game mechanic that’s been around since the Dawn of competitive gaming, but it feels transformative in a genre where so often the winner is the person pulling the trigger first. That’s not to say a sharp eye doesn’t play a keen role, though. Seeing a player snipe another with a ballista emplacement (another reason not to stand still!) and score a kill out of nowhere makes Naraka Bladepoint an exciting esport to watch. Naraka Bladepoint World Championships given a homely feel Considering this is only the second Naraka Bladepoint World Championship Finals, and we’re just a couple of years on lockdowns the world over, it’s to be expected that there would be some teething issues. Sadly for myself and other journalists, that meant not getting to visit the arena at all, which is located in Shanghai. Instead, we were among the non-Chinese players who competed from Singapore in a cozy but pageantry-free set of offices. This also raises concerns about the fairness of varying degrees of lag and its effect on competitiveness. Here’s hoping next year things can be a little smoother and a lot more centralized because Naraka Bladepoint is a blast to watch. I just hope more people get the chance to do so, and hopefully one day I can see it played live, too. For more on announcements made at Naraka Fest, check out the upcoming Nier crossover, as well as the game coming to a new platform.

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections set to introduce brand-new characters Bandai NamcoBandai Namco and CyberConnect2 unveiled a trailer for Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections “Special Story Mode” during the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase at Anime Expo 2023. This new trailer revealed two never before seen characters who appear integral to the new story. Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections was announced in February 2023 to celebrate the 20th year since Naruto’s anime debut. Publisher Bandai Namco made the announcement promising “The largest roster of beloved characters to play” in franchise history. The initial announcement trailer made good on that promise by showing off gameplay featuring inheritors of the six paths Ashura and Indra Otsusuki. Both present in previous games of the franchise but never before playable. Adding to the already announced story mode spanning from Naruto’s childhood, all the way to his final showdown with Sasuke in the Final Valley, Bandai Namco has now revealed a completely original story for the game. New characters Nanashi and Merz seem central to this new chapter in the Naruto mythos. Nanashi is a guide in a popular, in-universe online game “Ninja Heroes” (and possibly Kishimoto’s fanfic of a NaruSaku offspring). Her role isn’t entirely clear yet but her designation as a video game character has some really interesting implications for fans of the Isekai genre. By far the more fleshed-out of the two new characters, Merz is a clearly antagonistic devotee of fan-favorite villain Pain. He plans to bring about the Fifth Great Ninja War and has an army of masked accomplices to help in the effort. The trailer is sparse on any further details but looks to show Naruto and Sasuke coming into conflict once more. Most interestingly, Naruto is seemingly on the wrong side of things this time. Other standouts include new attempts at infinite tsukuyomi and Boruto facing off against a never before seen Susanoo that may just belong to Merz. He does cover his eyes and has a heavily scarred face after all. Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections still doesn’t have an official release date yet. Fans were hoping for a reveal during the Summer Showcase but will have to content themselves with the 2023 placeholder for now. For more on Naruto’s video game iterations, check out Dexerto’s list of seven of the best Naruto games of all time.

Naraka Bladepoint World Championship: Date, schedule, how to watch & prize pool 24 EntertainmentNaraka Bladepoint’s first World Championship kicks off this month. Here’s all we know about the event. Naraka Bladepoint, 24 Entertainment’s melee-focused Battle Royale title, will hold its first-ever World Championship esports event in 2022. The event, which will bring three-player squads of the world’s finest Naraka players together for a thrilling battle, is taking place in Singapore but you can watch it from the comfort of your own home. In our review, we called the game “a fun and unique twist to the battle royale genre”, and the game has recently added the iconic Bruce Lee, too. Contents Naraka Bladepoint World Championship date and schedule – Naraka Bladepoint World Championship teams – Naraka Bladepoint World Championship prize pool – How to watch Naraka Bladepoint World Championship – Naraka Bladepoint World Championship date and schedule The NBWC will kick off on Thursday, the 13th of January, and run until the finale on January 16th. As per the game’s official site: Jan 13: Mainland China Qualifier Final – Solo – Jan 14: NBWC Group Stage Day 1 – Jan 15: NBWC Group Stage Day 2 – Jan 16: NBWC Grand Finale – Naraka Bladepoint World Championship teams Aside from 12 teams from mainland China who will be competing on the first day, the event’s other teams are made up of the best Naraka Bladepoint trios from around the globe. Nigma Galaxy, Alliance, NOCT, and LDLC OL are all pro teams, and every team has earned its spot through a regional qualifier. Read more: Naraka Bladepoint review – Naraka Bladepoint World Championship prize pool 24 Entertainment and NetEase are putting forward an impressive prize for the team that’s able to lift The Ancient Cup. Naraka Bladepoint’s first world champions will leave Singapore with $1.5 million in winnings. How to watch Naraka Bladepoint World Championship The NBWC will be streamed via the game’s official Twitch channel, and will also be hosted on Facebook Gaming and NimoTV.

Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022: Date, schedule, how to watch & prize pool 24 EntertainmentNaraka Bladepoint’s World Championship 2022 will soon see countries from around the world compete for a huge cash prize, so here’s all we know about the upcoming event. The Naraka Baldepoint World Championship is just around the corner, giving viewers the chance to witness the game’s pros fight it out in deadly melee-focused clashes. This year’s tournament will see players return to Singapore, where they will try to prove that their three-player squad is the world’s best Naraka team. Aside from offering a huge cash prize pool to the victor, viewers will also get a glimpse into the game’s upcoming content. So, if you wish to know more about the Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022, then our handy hub has everything you need to know. Contents Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 date and schedule – Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 teams – Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 prize pool – How to watch Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 – Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 date and schedule The NBWC will kick off with the group stages running from December 2 to December 7, followed by the grand finals, taking place between December 15 and 18. It’s here where Naraka’s most elite teams will clash in deadly duels as they fight it out for the top prize. Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 teams Nations from across the globe will be represented during the tournament with 12 teams from the China mainland Pro League, and 12 from the SEA/AS/VN/NA/EU server, who will all be battling out for supremacy. During the Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022, points will be given to its most heroic players. Each kill will earn teams points, which are then multiplied at the end of a match, based on their placement. Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 prize pool 24 Entertainment is putting forward an impressive prize for the team that wins this year’s Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022. The tournament’s world champions will leave Singapore with a whopping $1.5 million in winnings. How to watch Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 Those who can’t attend the event in Singapore can view the Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022 via the official Twitch and Facebook broadcast for every exciting match and announcement. If the tournament was exciting enough, viewers will also want to tune into the broadcasts as 24 Entertainment plans to share a look into the game’s future content. So, there you have it, that’s everything you need to know about the Naraka Bladepoint World Championship 2022. Make sure you check out our Naraka Bladepoint page for all the latest news and updates.

Naraka: Bladepoint system requirements – Minimum & recommended PC specs 24 EntertainmentWondering what Naraka: Bladepoint system requirements you need to meet to run the game smoothly? Well, our handy guide has you covered. Naraka: Bladepoint is one the most unique free to play battle royale titles, in that it focuses on melee combat that is more akin to fighting games. The arena brawler features plenty of colorful characters to choose from, with all of them having unique abilities and playstyles. Due to the quickfire nature of fights and the game’s parry system, you’ll need to ensure you’re running Naraka: Bladepoint at 60 FPS. After all, losing a duel thanks to sluggish PC performance can prove incredibly frustrating, especially when it costs you the game. Fortunately, our Narka: Bladepoint P minimum and recommended PC requirements will help you see what PC specs you need to run the BR title. Naraka: Bladepoint minimum requirements To ensure that you can run Naraka: Bladepoint on PC smoothly, here’s a complete list of the minimum spec requirements you need to meet: OS : Windows 7 64-bit or newer – Processor: Intel i5 4th generation or AMD FX 6300 or equivalent – Memory: 8 GB RAM – Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750TI or equivalent – DirectX: Version 11 – Network: Broadband Internet connection – Storage: 35 GB available space – The developers recommend players install Naraka: Bladepoint on an SSD to esnure you have a smoother experience and enjoy faster loading. Naraka: Bladepoint recommended requirements In order to minimize any performance-based problems in Naraka: Bladepoint, players should use the recommended system requirements below: OS: Windows 10 64-bit – Processor: Intel i7 7th generation or equivalent – Memory: 16 GB RAM – Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6G or equivalent – DirectX: Version 11 – Network: Broadband Internet connection – Storage: 35 GB available space – It’s important to note, that all the above system requirements are needed to have the best gameplay experience possible. While you can attempt to play the game on older hardware, you may encounter significant frame drops. If you have a high-end PC, then you’ll be able to easily max Narka: Bladepoints visuals and play on the best settings possible. Of course, lowering things like shadows and playing on lower settings can help with visibility, so be sure to play around with the in-game settings. So, there you have it, that’s everything you need to know about the Naraka: Bladepoint system requirements.

How to get Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops: Free character cosmetics, accessories, more 24 EntertainmentNaraka Bladepoint Twitch drops enable you to claim some free character cosmetics, so here’s how to get hold of these in-game goodies. To celebrate the release of Naraka Bladepoint going free to play, the game’s developers have teamed up with Twitch to give players some free items. During the seven-day giveaway, players can watch Naraka Bladepoint gameplay on Twitch to gain a whole slew of cosmetics. So, whether you’re aiming to download Naraka Bladepoint on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, then you’ll want to claim all these rewards. After all, having access to these items will help you customize your character in the battle royale. Without further ado, here’s how you can claim Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops and what items are currently on offer. Contents Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops event duration – How to claim Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops? – All Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops – Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops event duration The Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops event kicked off on July 13, 2023, and will end on July 20, 2023. Make sure you watch any Naraka Bladepoint streams during this time to claim your in-game rewards. How to claim Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops? To claim the Twitch drops, players will need to follow the simple instructions outlined below: Log in to Twitch or sign up for a new account. – Log in to Naraka Bladepoint and link it to Twitch. – Watch any streamers who have Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops enabled. – Once you’ve earned a Twitch Drop, go to your Inventory page and click ‘Claim Now’ to add it to your game. – Return to Naraka Bladepoint and you’ll find your new items in your inventory. – It’s important to note, that you need to watch at least two hours of Naraka Bladepoint on Twitch to claim each daily reward. Drops also must be claimed by the designated deadline. All Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops There are a total of seven Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops that can be claimed. Here are all the items you can get: Day 1: Kurumi Gesture: Sword Ready – Day 2: Headwear Sorry – Day 3: Female Twintail – Day 4: Avatar Prickly Pear – Day 5: Background Bloom Soul – Day 6: Base Summer Beach – Day 7: Matari Outfit Stone – Final Prize: Matari Accessory Golden Tambourine – So, there you have it, that’s everything you need to know about getting your hands on Naraka Bladepoint Twitch drops. Make sure you check out our Naraka Bladepoint page to increase your chances of survival in the battle royale.

Naraka Bladepoint servers down? Server status, maintenance & outage updates 24 EntertainmentAre the Naraka Bladepoint servers down? Well, you can find out the answer to this question with our handy server status hub. With the recent news that Naraka Bladepoint has gone free to play, many PC, Xbox, and PlayStation gamers have been downloading the BR. With its melee-focused combat and unique character abilities, Naraka Bladepoint certainly aims to deliver some exhilarating gameplay. However, like most live service games, there can be times when Naraka Bladepoint servers can go down. This can be for a multitude of different reasons, so if you’re wondering why you can’t access the game, then our Naraka Bladepoint server hub has everything you need to know. Are Naraka Bladepoint servers down? The Naraka Bladepoint servers are currently up and running across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. However, technical issues were previously reported on July 14, 2023. This stopped PS5 users from accessing the server. Fortunately, the developers have since fixed this problem, and now all platforms can log in and play the game. If you’re still encountering issues, then be sure to check your internet connection and see if the problem exists on your end. Should your internet connection be stable and you still can’t gain access to the game, then head over to the official Naraka Bladepoint help center. Naraka Bladepoint server status To stay up-to-date on the Naraka Bladepoint server status, be sure to bookmark this article and check back here if you have any issues. Additionally, you can also head over to the game’s official Twitter, to receive real-time updates on the current server status or known issues. There you have it, that’s everything you need to know about the Naraka Bladepoint server status and server maintenance. Make sure you check out our Naraka Bladepoint page for all the latest news and updates.

Naraka Bladepoint: Platforms, release dates, how to download 24 EntertainmentNaraka: Bladepoint is the latest game to join the ever-growing battle royale genre, so find out how you can get involved with all the melee action. Naraka: Bladepoint is a 60-player battle royale game that focuses on melee combat, giving players a unique way to flex their might over their foes. Despite releasing in early August, Naraka has proven incredibly popular amongst fighting game fans. While Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Warzone may still lead the charge, Naraka is one of the most unique battle royale experiences out there. With its extensive roster of characters, deadly arsenal of weapons, and incredibly beautiful map – 24 Entertainment’s title is one BR you’ll want to try out. Whether you’re wondering if Naraka: Bladepoint is free-to-play or just wish to know which platforms it’s currently on, then our handy guide will give you all the information you need. Contents Is Naraka: Bladepoint free-to-play? – Is Naraka: Bladepoint coming to console? – How to download Naraka: Bladepoint – Is Naraka: Bladepoint free-to-play? As of writing, Naraka: Bladepoint is not free-to-play. In fact, those wishing to dive into the game will need to pay $19.99 / £17.99. Read More: Naraka: Bladepoint review – While most battle royale titles are free, 24 Entertainment has decided to charge those that want to gain entry to its 60-player brawls. It’s currently unknown whether 24 Entertainment will be making Naraka free-to-play in the future, but for now, players will need to purchase a copy. Is Naraka: Bladepoint coming to console? While Naraka: Bladepoint was released on 12 Aug 2021 for PC, many console owners will be wondering when the game will release for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. While Xbox footage has yet to be revealed, IGN did showcase the game running on PS5. This is certainly good news for Sony fans. The gameplay shown depicted the tutorial section of Naraka: Bladepoint, giving fans a brief glimpse at what they can expect to see when Naraka launches on the system. How to download Naraka: Bladepoint If you wish to download Naraka: Bladepoint, then simply head over to the Steam or Epic store and make an account. Once you’ve made an account on either platform, purchase the game and begin downloading it. Read More: How to show FPS on Apex Legends – We’ll be updating this article once we have more details surrounding Naraka: Bladepoint’s official console release, so be sure to revisit this page for further announcements!

Naraka Bladepoint devs on Xbox version’s new features NetEaseNaraka Bladepoint is set to release on Xbox Game Pass on June 23, 2022. Dexerto sat down with publisher NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment for a preview of the promising battle royale. The battle royale genre has seen ambitious titles come and go, but the duo of publisher NetEase Games and developers 24 Entertainment are eager to make their mark. Naraka Bladepoint launched on PC in August 2021, with a mobile port heading to smartphones too. We had the chance to see the melee-focused battle royale in action and speak with lead producer Ray Kwan and marketing executive Archer Wang about bringing the game to consoles. We’re in an era where the battle royale genre has become saturated with more titles, and many of them often fall short of bringing something fresh to the table. Half-baked concepts in Ubisoft’s Hyper Scape and even EA’s Battlefield: Firestorm have come and gone. Thankfully, Naraka Bladepoint feels like it’s honing on the kineticism of beloved multiplayer titles like the brilliant GunZ. Naraka’s focus and celebration of movement are abundantly clear, as players will be forced to scale environments and evade devastating sword slashes. If you’re unfamiliar with Naraka Bladepoint, the game has emerged as a fast-paced battle royale, using the wit of swordplay and mythical abilities to one-up your opponents. You’ll often be fighting multiple enemy players at once, reinforcing just how agile you’ll need to be if you aim to come out on top. One ability demonstrated to Dexerto showcased an ice-based power that granted temporary shielding at the cost of movement. In the Xbox Series X build of the game we were shown, it was clear that Naraka Bladepoint requires players to be vigilant. It isn’t just multiplayer that the devs have their eyes on either. “There are going to be features in this game that we’re so excited about,” says Kwan as he details plans for the future of Naraka Bladepoint. Speaking with the lead producer about the game’s Summer Game Fest presentation, Kwan explained “as you saw in our preview, we’re including a full campaign. We’re thrilled to give players more options to explore the lore of Naraka Bladepoint.” Naraka’s gameplay currently focuses on a handful of modes, with its primary focus on solo and trio matches between 60 players. Alongside the upcoming campaign, the devs are eager to explore additional multiplayer modes. Despite there being a plentiful amount of bots in the preview, it is concerning whether the sprawling map will maintain the game’s furious pace outside of dueling. There is potential for new locations in the future. Kwan explained that “the focus right now is on this map, it’s early to say but we may bring a rotating map to the game too.” The way of the blade Naraka was originally released on PC, which had us cast doubt about whether the game could translate well to a controller. “It was important for us to make the transition smooth for console players,” says Kwan on this matter. “This is a very quick game. We’ve put extra care into making sure console players can pick the game up easily.” “Our team has done a lot of research around this. We wanted to make sure that the game was balanced for both PC and console players.” It’s no secret that the game has plenty of information to absorb, compared to the likes of Warzone and Apex Legends. However, the devs breezily weaved through Naraka’s menus and inventory organization. As standard with the genre now, players will be collecting tiered weaponry in their travels, ranging from Katanas to Greatswords. Weapons aren’t customizable when it comes to abilities or statistical advantage, though Kwan did specify that “skins” are available to change their aesthetic. Customization isn’t completely absent from Naraka, however. Players can tweak their characters in a similar vein to the Saints Row franchise, though it isn’t nearly as crude. Various sliders alter the player’s appearance, while additional clothing items can be purchased via in-game currency. As the preview continued, the sensory assault of sound and vision as the battle ensues was potent. An issue prevalent in battle royales, at least for me, is inconsistent audio. Detecting an enemy’s presence is vital for survival and many games can miss the mark with inaccurate audio rendering. We learned from the developers that Narka Bladepoint utilizes cutting-edge sound technology to enrich the experience. “The game uses Dolby Atmos to enhance player immersion. You’ll be able to hear sounds reflect off surfaces, whether that’s to the side, above, or behind you,” Wang explained. “It’s one of the elements we’re really proud to present in-game.” Of course, the main talking point of Naraka Bladepoint is its frantic combat. It isn’t just a case of cutting your enemy into pieces, although you can certainly give that a try. No, Naraka’s refreshing action asks the player to strategize and think about each hit. Counters and parrying are present too, giving you a brief window to get a potentially victorious riposte. It’ll take time to become a certified warrior, but the devs are elated for players to use combination attacks. “Combat is full of combos, all of them allowing for unique moves to master as you build up experience,” said marketing executive Archer Wang. “The goal is to lower the learning curve for new players by introducing features like the one-button counter. This was added to the PC version recently,” added Kwan. “We don’t want to alienate any of our players and give PC or Xbox players an advantage over each other.” Naraka Bladepoint has already built a loyal following in the Esports circuit, with streamers such as Shroud and Summit1g getting their fix of the action. With each elimination and advancement to the final circle, every sword swipe matters. It’s this kind of palpable tension that can allow a game to stick the landing in the battle royale genre. But the game will need fresh content too to keep players coming back and the devs are prepared for that demand. “At the moment we’re able to have an update go live every two to three weeks. That will include new heroes, weapons, and more for the community” Wang said about the future of the game. Time will tell whether the game will ensnare a passionate player base on consoles. However, the road ahead is promising for Naraka Bladepoint, as the game carves its own place within a genre populated largely by shooters. The niche focus on melee-orientated combat could be difficult for newcomers, but its whiplash pace is just what I’m looking for. Naraka Bladepoint launches on Xbox Game Pass on June 23, 2022.

Naraka Bladepoint reveals NieR crossover ahead of World Championships 24 Entertainment / Square EnixNaraka Bladepoint’s “Naraka Fest” event revealed new characters, a new platform, and a new mode, but the big addition is a crossover with Square’s NieR franchise. Naraka Bladepoint, the melee-based battle royale, held its Naraka Fest event today ahead of this weekend’s World Championship Finals, and there was plenty for fans of the title to get excited. Aside from a deluge of news about the next addition to the roster, a new platform, and an addition to the Showdown PvE mode, 24 Entertainment revealed a collaboration with Square Enix’s action series, NieR. Naraka Bladepoint & NieR crossover: Everything we know The unexpected crossover will see NieR-inspired content arrive in Naraka Bladepoint. In a press release, 24 Entertainment said players can expect “expect exclusive new content inspired by characters and weapons from the world of NieR”. The collaboration reveal trailer can be found below: No further information was given, but the Naraka Bladepoint and NieR crossover is likely the highest-profile one in the game’s history so far. Earlier this year, a Viper Ning skin was added to Fall Guys, while there have been prior crossovers with Shadow Warrior and The Legend of Sword and Fairy. NieR, on the other hand, is also no stranger to crossovers. Square Enix and Yoko Taro’s franchise has been seen crossing streams with the likes of Monster Hunter, Dead Cells, and even Rainbow Six: Siege. The game’s most celebrated appearance in another franchise is its inclusion in Final Fantasy XIV. For more on Naraka Bladepoint’s World Championship, be sure to check out our hub, as well as our coverage of Naraka Fest so far.