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Konami reveals grim update on eFootball Master League release date KonamiAfter a tumultuous launch in 2021, eFootball 2022 received its 1.0 update in April that added some much-needed polish to the title — but its most popular game mode is still “some way off.” Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer once stood toe-to-toe with EA and FIFA, but Konami’s transition to free-to-play has not been a smooth process. Released in September 2021, eFootball was littered with bugs and received widespread criticism. eFootball was the worst-reviewed game on Metacritic in 2021 with a score of 25 out of 100, and the 1.0 update only elevated its score to 34. Konami tweeted an apology for the problems on October 1 2021 stating, “We are very sorry for the problems, and want to assure everyone we will take all concerns seriously and strive to improve the current situation. Six months later Konami released a massive update that added addressed many of the notable bugs and added the mode “Dream Team,” but a fan-favorite mode Master League was surprisingly not included as part of the update. eFootball Master League is coming in 2023 Master League was a hit for Konami’s previous series Pro Evolution Soccer, which allowed players to take control of their favorite team in a career mode. Paid Content – The number of teams that can be used in leagues and club teams will be expanded and distributed as additional paid content by the end of 2022 – Master League will be available as additional paid content during 2023— eFootball (@play_eFootball) May 31, 2022 Konami announced that Master League will be available as additional paid content during 2023. Update 1.0 added the mode “Dream Team” which is comparable to Konami’s MyLeague or FIFA’s Ultimate Team game mode. Ultimate Team has been a cash cow for EA so it is unsurprising that Konami wanted to release a competing game mode. eFootball currently only has nine licensed teams that can be used for offline and CPU-friendly matches. developing a Master League mode with only nine licensed teams would have been a tough ask for the developers, but an update is coming at the end of 2022 that adds more teams. We will provide an update on when Konami announces the official release date for Master League.

Kojima Productions & Xbox Game Studios partnership revealed Hideo Kojima / Phil SpencerPhil Spencer revealed a major partnership with Kojima Productions during the Xbox Games Showcase 2022 live event. The Xbox Games Showcase 2022 featured tons of new footage for some highly-anticipated games. However, the show wasn’t just about debuting new world premiers. Towards the end of the event, Phil Spencer brought on Hideo Kojima to reveal a new partnership between Xbox and Kojima Productions, along with the announcement of a brand-new game. Xbox announced partnership with Kojima Productions The partnership reveal came off the heels of another major partnership between Xbox and the Japanese development studio, Atlus. Phil Spencer prefaced the announcement by saying “…I’m excited to announce a special partnership between Xbox Game studios and one of the greatest creative minds and innovators in our industry.” Kojima appeared in a pre-recorded segment, revealing he would be creating a “completely new game…that no one has ever experienced or seen before” in partnership with Xbox. According to Kojima, he has waited a very long time to start developing this new game concept, and that “Microsoft’s cutting-edge cloud technology” made it possible to begin working on this new project. Kojima closes his segment by saying that while it may take some time for this project to come to fruition, he is excited at the possibilities of teaming up with Xbox Game Studios. While we know that Kojima Productions has seemingly started production of Death Stranding 2, it sounds like this partnership has nothing to do with it. Though details are scarce, there could be some connection between this title and Kojima’s rumored horror game Overdose, which is allegedly in early development according to industry insiders. For now, it looks like fans will have just have to keep an eye out for whenever more concrete details about this new collaboration between Xbox and Kojima Productions are revealed.

Kojima axed superhero project because of similarities to The Boys Hideo Kojima recently revealed that a superhero project he wanted Mads Mikkelsen to star in was canned due to similarities to The Boys TV show. Since departing Konami in late 2015, Kojima has shipped one game – PlayStation console exclusive Death Stranding. After months of rumors and speculation, the legendary developer finally confirmed that his next major project will come courtesy of a partnership with Xbox Game Studios. Details about the mystery game remain under wraps, though uncorroborated reports claim the Xbox-published title could constitute Kojima’s long-rumored horror adventure. But recent Twitter posts have fans wondering what Kojima’s creativity could do for the world of superhero storytelling. Kojima’s superhero project would’ve been like The Boys Over the weekend, amid ongoing hype about The Boys’ latest episode, Hideo Kojima revealed that he, too, has watched the Emmy-nominated Amazon series. The developer compared the premise of the show to a past superhero idea of his own. Kojima’s unnamed superhero project would’ve involved a “special detective squad” taking on legendary heroes. Mads Mikkelsen, who starred in Death Stranding, served as the actor that Kojima wanted to cast in the leading role. But similarities to The Boys at the time forced the Metal Gear Solid creator to sideline his idea in its entirety. 2/2 and put it on hold because the concept was similar (different settings and tricks). A buddy (male/female) thing with a special detective squad facing off against legendary heroes behind the scenes. I was thinking of Mads as the lead.— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) June 26, 2022 The Boys’ showrunner, Eric Kripke, responded to Kojima’s post, asking him to “please come make a The Boys game.” Homelander actor Antony Starr chimed in as well, seconding the notion of a Kojima-produced experience based around the series. Notably, the developer’s tweets never specify whether or not the canceled endeavor would’ve hit the market as a video game. He merely describes it as a “project.” Given Kojima Productions’ expansion into film and TV, it’s possible the axed superhero-centric story may have existed in another medium of entertainment.

Kojima Productions’ new trademarks hint at OD detail Game Awards 2023Kojima Productions has filed some new trademarks that are giving players a possible look at to what to expect from his upcoming game, OD. Hideo Kojima made his presence known at last week’s Game Awards, where he introduced his next game that has gamers brimming with excitement. The new game, titled OD, appears to be a horror-centered experience, based on the eerie teaser trailer that was shown during the show. Now, Kojima Productions have filed for some new trademarks that players think may give some clues as to what the game will be about. Kojima Productions’ new trademarks are raising eyebrows There’s very little we know about OD, besides the actors involved, as well as Jordan Peele collaborating with Kojima for it. The teaser trailer that was shown gave fans very little to go off as well, simply showing us the actors and then hinting at the tone of the game. This looks to be a horror experience based on the atmosphere and the ending tagline of the trailer: ” For all the players and screamers.” However, some eagle-eyed players have spotted four new trademarks that Kojima Productions has filed, and they are starting to think they could indicate what to expect from the game. Two of the trademarks were just logos of the title, which offered nothing new about it. However, there are two other trademarks that have piqued peoples’ interest: Social Scream System and Social Stealth. Many players are speculating that this hints at the game being a social experience of some kind, with one user on Reddit theorizing there to be a Souls-like multiplayer component to the game: “Random players or friends can probably introduce new challenges for the player or provide hints or help which would ensure no two playthroughs are the same.” This has led to discussion of players scaring each other throughout the game, with the Social Stealth System pointing towards the ability to hide from others. Of course, none of this is confirmed but it does line up with Kojima’s obsession with pushing the social aspects of gaming. His last game, 2019’s Death Stranding, had a unique social aspect to it as well. There will be plenty more theorizing from fans as we learn more about OD in the future, as is the case with every Kojima project. Players also can’t forget that he is getting ready to release the sequel to Death Stranding in the near future as well.

Kojima announces Death Stranding 2 at The Game Awards 2022 Kojima ProductionsDuring the Game Awards 2022, Kojima Studios announced Death Stranding 2, a direct sequel to the first entry. The Game Awards 2022 officially revealed Death Stranding 2, which was rumored to be in the works for quite some time. Kojima Studios released their first trailer for the game, confirming the sequel and leaks. According to Kojima Productions, “the latest title will be produced, written, directed and designed by Hideo Kojima himself.” In addition, Death Stranding 2 will not release on PS4, and will instead be a PS5 exclusive entry. The trailer for the sequel begins by focusing on Fragile, who appears to have aged and gone through some incredibly traumatizing events, possibly having lost her infant child. The scene then changes, and the main protagonist from the previous game, Sam, shows up topless, wearing only what appears to be a very short pair of pants. He walks up a flight of stairs, with a single tear rolling down from his eye. The first line of dialogue then becomes audible: “you know I meant it when I said I understand how you feel. But if you hold onto the sadness, it’ll weigh you down like an anchor.” “Come meet my crew, Sam. It’s time for you to hit the road, and start a new journey,” Fragile replies, who also has a tear sliding down her cheek. A giant ship rises out of the body of black liquid, and the scene ends. After the trailer launched, Geoff Keighley, the man behind The Game Awards, interviewed Hideo Kojima, the founder of Kojima productions. “I can’t really be really specific right now, but you just seen the trailer. And I put a lot of things inside, so I want you guys to talk about it and find details in it,” Kojima told both Keighley and the audience. “I had the story written before the pandemic, but after experiencing the pandemic, I just rewrote the whole thing, the story from scratch. I also didn’t want to predict anymore future, so I rewrote it.” As for other projects on Kojima’s horizon? There’s plenty to come. “I’m doing DS2 right now, and one other title that’s completely new. I’m kind of experimenting at the moment, and other visual projects I’m working on that I hope to reveal soon.”

Knights of The Old Republic remake: Developer, announcement trailer & everything we know SonyOne of the most beloved Star Wars titles of the 2000s, Knights of the Old Republic, has had a remake in and out of development on PS5. Here’s everything we know so far, from whether it’ll release on other platforms to the announcement trailer. Sony’s PlayStation showcase back in September 2021 lifted the lid on a number of huge announcements, including Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Wolverine. One of the first major announcements that were made during the show was a long-awaited remake that fans have been asking for over the last several years. However, since its announcement, the game has gone quiet and other clues may point to it being canceled. Or it could have entered development purgatory. Here’s everything we know about The Knights of The Old Republic remake for the PlayStation 5 and PC – and if it will ever see the light of day. Is there a Knights of The Old Republic PS5 Remake release date? No. While the game was initially in development with Aspyr, it has since been taken over by Saber Interactive. This change in developer is likely to set the release of the game back quite a bit. As well as this, recent Bloomberg reports have also indicated that fans may have to wait till 2025 to get their hands on the KOTOR remake. According to Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, the KotOR remake is dead and currently has no developer. On his Game Mess Mornings show, Grubb said: “I just want to clear it up, this game is not being worked on right now. Just full stop. This game is not being worked on in any way, at any studio.” If Grubb is correct, then this would mean that the game is canceled, or is on indefinite hold while a new developer is sought. Will Knights of The Old Republic be available on other platforms? The Knights of the Old Republic remake will be PS5 and PC exclusive at launch, if the launch happens, which at the time of writing is doubtful. While we don’t know if or when it’ll come to platforms such as the Xbox Series S|X, many rumors have been circulating that suggest the game will eventually end on Xbox. Given that the original was an Xbox exclusive when it launched it would be odd to see the remake not arrive on the console at some point after its initial launch, should that ever happen. So, there you have it – that’s everything we know about the Knights of The Old Republic remake so far. For more on upcoming releases, be sure to check out our other release guides: Marvel MMO | The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | Wolverine | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman | DokeV | Dragon Age 4 | The Witcher 3 next-gen patch | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Phantom Blade Zero

Knockout City first impressions: Getting hit in the face never felt so fun EA / Velan Studios / DexertoVelan Studios’ new team-based multiplayer brawler, Knockout City, pits players against each other as they vie for control over the city, run by the elusive mogul, Malcolm Magpie. It’s a familiar experience with one major, defining feature: dodgeballs. Back in its April crossplay beta, the game reached a monumental milestone of a whopping one million downloads, and it’s not hard to see why. Helmed by CEO Karthik Bala, and featuring veteran games designers with 20-30 years of experience with live service components, players will feel right at home in Knockout City. During its creation, the devs realized that dodgeball hadn’t really been done in gaming before, and thought why not? Turns out, creating a smooth dodgeball experience that takes into account latencies isn’t the easiest thing to do. Now, with an engine built from the ground up, Velan Studios are aiming to reach people all around the world in the hopes that Knockout City resonates with them. Knockout gameplay In terms of gameplay, Knockout City is a blend of elements from shooters, fighting games, and sports, and is chock full of humor, personality, and sound. Featuring up to 60fps, even on the Nintendo Switch with Performance Mode, the devs aimed to create a smooth experience for everybody. This is achieved ten-fold, and the silky-smooth lock on the homing system prevents one platform from having the upper hand over another. Typically playing together in a 3v3 matchup, (with 4v4 and 1v1 modes also available) you’ll use every tool in your arsenal to smash through each match and take home the win. Each victory gives you experience to level up, and really cool rewards, with the option to complete challenges to help you rank up faster. Read More: It Takes Two review – Gameplay is lighting fast, and you’ll need to have your wits about you at all times to stand a chance at coming out on top. As someone who is relatively inexperienced in this type of game, I was easily overwhelmed at how quickly everything moves — but it’s all part of the fun! Set in a world where guns weren’t invented and people battle it out with dodgeballs, the quirky music, art style, and theme feels along the lines of Jet Set Radio and its sequel. Even the game’s commentator lives way up on the moon! During our time playing, we jumped into all 5 maps available on launch day. From the deadly Knockout Roundabout full of moving vehicles to hitch a ride on and use to your advantage, to Concussion Yard’s giant wrecking ball that knocks you (or your enemies) flying, Knockout City uses a myriad of mechanics to keep things fresh. Ball types One of the game’s most unique features is that of ball ‘types’. Aside from the standard dodgeball present in every match, players can also utilize a range of other balls, with one other of these special types spawning on every map. These are crucial to giving the game replayability, as it allows you to combine map layouts and each ball’s unique feature to create some truly devastating outcomes. At launch, the balls available are: Bomb Ball – A ball that explodes after the timer runs out. – Cage Ball – While this ball doesn’t deal damage, it traps the opposition, and you can use it to throw them off of ledges! – Moon Ball – Grants higher jump speed, slower fall speeds, and longer glide speeds. – Sniper Ball – Only able to be thrown in a straight line, it has a higher range and damage output. – Multi-Ball – Grants the player three balls at once! – Ball Up – Ball yourself up and be thrown by your team members instead, causing a huge explosion upon impact when the throw is charged. – While these special balls are fun, it doesn’t make the game any easier. Knockout City may seem like a walk in the park, but as Game Director Jeremy Russo states: “They say it’s all fun and games until someone gets hit in the face.” Read More: Resident Evil Village review – Don’t be fooled by the lock-on targeting system, either. You’ll need to dodge, tackle, and time your throws perfectly to be in with a chance of taking the upper hand. It’s true that the game can be played by anyone, sure, but the game will truly shine when you master all of the balls, levels, and mechanics to flatline your opposition. Character Customization Knockout City features an expansive customization system, too, with hundreds of options to be unlocked to create your perfect brawler. Utilizing a non-binary body and face-type system, players can create exactly what represents them best. You can unlock hairstyles, outfits, emotes, match poses, and more – with some options like clothing being able to be hacked into new styles with Style Chips that you unlock as you level up. The cosmetics are all incredibly unique – from Rockabilly styles through to futurism and Cyberpunk. Crews Taking customization one step further is the game’s group system: Crews. Up to 32 people are able to join a crew, with the expected features of a Crew banner and logo. All members’ owned cosmetics are shared with the Crew’s captain, meaning that they can assign a cosmetic they and other players might not have to the other members in the group. Game modes Playlists feature different game modes that test the mettle of everyone involved. The 3v3 matches and 1v1 matches feel exciting, but the additions of modes like Diamond Dash seem like a novelty at best, detracting from the main focus of the game. Seasonal Content Knockout City’s seasonal approach feels familiar, a mash-up of all of the good stuff from games like Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Valorant. With 9-week long seasons that feature daily, weekly, and season-long contracts to complete, you can unlock unique rewards to stand out from the crowd. Read More: Apex Legends Arenas first impressions – Season 1 kicks off just a few days after the game’s May 21 launch, with a new map, 4v4 modes, crew-based contracts, and ranked League Play all being available from May 25. When all is said and done, Knockout City is a quirky, well-designed game with mechanics to keep even the most pro player on their toes. The key to longevity for Knockout City is undoubtedly going to be its seasonal content. After a while, it’s easy to see how the game could become stale for players, but Velan Studios seem to have thought of everything to keep the game alive as the game moves into the launch and beyond.

Kirby’s Dream Buffet: Announcement, gameplay trailer & everything we know NintendoKirby’s Dream Buffet is an upcoming Nintendo Switch title that sees players compete against one another as they race through food-themed stages. Here’s everything you need to know about the release date, gameplay, and more. Following on from his grand adventure in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Nintendo’s adorable pink creature is returning for yet another outing. Kirby’s Dream Buffet is an upcoming Nintendo Switch title that pits the pink protagonist against other Kirby characters as they race through food-themed courses. While details on the recently revealed game remain rather scarce, Nintendo has showcased a cute gameplay trailer and other details. So, if you’re a Kirby fan or a Switch player who is looking for another co-op game, then Kirby’s Dream Buffet should be on your radar. Make sure you check out our hub below for all the latest details. Contents Kirby’s Dream Buffet release date – Kirby’s Dream Buffet details – Kirby’s Dream Buffet gameplay trailer – Is there a Kirby’s Dream Buffet release date? While Nintendo has yet to reveal an exact release date for Kirby’s Dream Buffet, we do know that it will launch this summer. This means Kirby fans won’t have to wait that long before they can begin battling it out against their rivals. Make sure to bookmark this page, as we’ll be updating this section with new information as soon as Nintendo reveals further details. Kirby’s Dream Buffet details Unlike Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby’s Dream Buffet focuses on competing against other opponents as they race to collect the strawberries on each food-themed stage. The official game description notes that players can expect plenty of bumping and battling. Kirby’s Dream Buffet gameplay trailer The adorable gameplay trailer showcases some of the game’s colorful stages, game-changing powerups, and mobility-enhancing mechanics. We’ll likely see more gameplay as we get further toward the release date, but for now, that’s all we know about Kirby’s Dream Buffet. Make sure you check out all our other game release date hubs to get all the latest information. 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 4 | Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild sequel | The Witcher 3 next-gen patch

Kingdom Maker beginner’s guide: Best strategies, tips & tricks ScopelyIf you’re looking for a beginner’s guide that’ll help to get started with the newly released Kingdom Maker, don’t worry. We have you covered with a detailed guide to take you through everything about the game. Released by Scopely, Kingdom Maker is a strategy-building game with both PvE as well as PvP modes. Kingdom Maker presents you with a variety of actions and tasks to choose from, all of which will help you expand your kingdom. Considering the vast number of features available, the game can feel a little overwhelming if you’re playing it for the first time. From choosing the best possible troops for your army to ensuring that your noble has a prosperous life, there’s so much for you to do in Kingdom Maker. Our guide will take you through the basics of the game and allow you to get past the starting stages of Kingdom Maker. Contents Beginner’s guide for Kingdom Maker – Kingdom Maker combat guide – Farming guide for Kingdom Maker – Kingdom Maker Nobles guide – Kingdom Maker beginner’s guide The primary objective that you will face in Kingdom Maker is to grow and expand your kingdom. However, there are several factors that you need to remember while trying to grow your kingdom. From farming for resources to continuously maintaining your kingdom’s defenses, there’s plenty for you to do in the game. Read More: RAID Shadow Legends tier list – For this reason, we highly recommend you play through the entire tutorial before jumping into the PvP servers. This will not only be helpful for you to understand the mechanics of the game but also provide you with an in-depth explanation of how everything works in Kingdom Maker. Other than that, keep reading to find out everything else that you need to know about this newly released strategy-building game. Combat guide for Kingdom Maker The most important aspect of combat in Kingdom Maker is the ability to assemble your army and then assign nobles to lead them into battle. However, there are a few things that you should note before assembling your army in the game. These points are: There are four different kinds of troops in the game, all of whom have their own unique perks and benefits. The different troops in the game are Infantry, Ranged, Mounted, and Siege Machines. – Certain captains and nobles provide special power-ups when leading specific troops in battle. – All of your troops and units can be upgraded to Tier 3 to unleash their full potential in battle. – Make sure to keep an eye on your army’s strength before attacking an enemy’s kingdom. – Farming guide for Kingdom Maker Like most strategy-building games, even Kingdom Maker requires you to farm and collect resources to further expand and progress through the game. However, there are quite a few resources in the game that you should think about to grow your kingdom efficiently. Read More: Clash Royale tier list – Here’s a list of all the resources you need to farm in Kingdom Maker along with how you can find them and what purposes they serve. Apart from the methods of farming mentioned in the table, you should note that you can collect almost every resource from the game by invading and attacking other players. Apart from that, you should also try and explore dungeons whenever you run into one outside your kingdom. Additionally, fulfilling your daily goals in the game will also reward you with various resources in Kingdom Maker. What are Nobles in Kingdom Maker Every town in your Kingdom Maker empire has a Noble family who stays in the Keep. The only point of time when these Nobles leave their Keep is to trade, explore dungeons, lead armies into battle, and assist other Noble families. Read More: The best mobile games to play in 2022 – You should note that all Nobles feature traits of their own and these traits depend on the quality of the respective Noble. There are seven different levels for Nobles in Kingdom Maker. These levels in descending order are: Runt – Normal – Average – Impressive – Exceptional – Legendary – Mythical – Having said that, Runt is the lowest level for a Noble with Mythical being the highest. The level of a Noble also determines their ability to perform all the other tasks that they are responsible for. The best method to find the ideal Noble for your kingdom is by simply exploring the countless choices that the game has to offer. After all, Kingdom Maker is a journey for you to build your own kingdom with your own unique choices. So, there you have it – that’s our beginner’s guide consisting of everything you need to know about getting started with Kingdom Maker. 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Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Release date, trailer, new abilities & multiplayer NintendoKirby and the Forgotten Land is the next big adventure to star the iconic pink puffball, and we’ve got everything you need to know about the game including a release date and trailers. Set in a mysterious post-apocalyptic world filled with remnants of a past civilization (which looks eerily like our own), Forgotten Land will see the famously tough puff navigate vibrant 3D worlds to save the captured Waddle Dees. As well as the ability to free-roam loads of impressive-looking environments and test your might in big boss fights, Kirby will also have access to two new copy abilities – in addition to all the classics like Fire, Ice, and Sword. Below, you’ll find everything we know so far about Kirby and the Forgotten World, including the game’s official release date, the latest trailers, gameplay details, and whether or not it supports co-op multiplayer. Contents Kirby and the Forgotten Land release date There’s not long to wait until you can jump into the world of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, as it’s due to be released on Friday, March 25, 2022, for the Nintendo Switch. The game is available to pre-order now on the Nintendo eShop. UK fans can get a free Kirby notebook and magnet sheet when they pre-order a physical copy from the Official Nintendo Store. Kirby and the Forgotten Land trailers During February’s Nintendo Direct presentation, a new trailer was revealed for Kirby and the Forgotten Land that showed off more footage from the game – you can watch that below: The trailer teased a brand new Mouthful Mode, where Kirby can inhale various inanimate objects like a car or a vending machine and temporarily learn new abilities to eliminate enemies or reach new areas. You can also watch the release date announcement trailer for Kirby and the Forgotten Land below: Kirby and the Forgotten Land gameplay details While most of Forgotten Land looks as though it will play out like previous Kirby games – swallowing enemies, defeating enemies, making it to the goal post – there are some details that make this game stand out from the rest. The most exciting things we’ve seen so far are the locations; Kirby will free-roam through abandoned shopping malls, old theme parks, construction sites, and more on his journey, all of which look great in that cute Kirby visual style. Exploration will play a big part in Forgotten Land, with players encouraged to check out every nook and cranny to make sure they’ve saved all of the Waddle Dees from the clutches of a menace known as The Beast Pack. You’ll also be able to explore Waddle Dee Town, a central hub that grows with new shops and mini-games as you rescue more Waddle Dees. You can even help out in the Waddle Dee Cafe, preparing meals and aiming for a high score. Kirby and the Forgotten Land new copy abilities Kirby is well-known for his copy abilities, which allow him to inhale enemies and absorb their skills. As well as his existing abilities, Kirby will know two brand new ones in Forgotten Land: The Drill and Ranger. The Drill allows Kirby to submerge himself underground and take his enemies by surprise by emerging with a massive blow, while Ranger will let him target enemies and deal damage to them from afar. Does Kirby and the Forgotten Land have co-op multiplayer? The good news is that gamers will be able to team up with a friend for local co-op multiplayer in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with the second player able to jump in and out whenever they want. While the first player will of course control Kirby, player two will become Bandana Waddle Dee, who can launch a variety of attacks using his spear weapon. We’ll keep this page updated when new information gets announced, so make sure you check back soon!

Kingdom Hearts players slam “broken” Nintendo Switch cloud version Disney, Square EnixThe 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts was meant to be a celebratory time, but a somewhat disastrous launch of the cloud version on Switch has truly disappointed long-time fans. Kingdom Hearts was originally released onto the PlayStation 2 in 2002. Combining elements of Disney animated features with that of the Final Fantasy universe, the collaboration was a smash hit for RPG fans across the world. To celebrate the game’s 20th anniversary, Square Enix announced the remastered version would be available on the Nintendo Switch via cloud play. However, disgruntled fans are firing shots at the developers for the troubled launch of the cloud version. Kingdom Hearts players take aim at “garbage release” on Switch The cloud version of Kingdom Hearts dropped on February 10 and has met immediate backlash for its buggy state. Gaming YouTuber Cynical was among the first waves of players to flame the Switch version, by releasing a parodic trailer that presented an “accurate” depiction of the release. Cynical’s video sparked conversation among upset players, with commenter @shubshub11 saying “Can’t believe they’re charging $90 USD for this garbage release of a beloved franchise.” Kingdom Hearts cloud version trailer but it’s accurate – https://t.co/pivsMFAWRw pic.twitter.com/8WcjaxvVPn — Cynical (@thegamersjoint) February 11, 2022 The debate became increasingly heated when prominent Kingdom Hearts and HYPE content creator HMKilla spoke out about the “broken” ports. In an earlier tweet on February 12, HMKilla described the ports as “objectively bad”, which caused commenter @AnjinNosaji07 to jump in too. Because Cloud Gaming KH Ports are OBJECTIVELY BAD https://t.co/O24mLkH316 — HMK (@HMKilla) February 12, 2022 It’s like this and (don’t hate me!) Kingdom hearts cloud ports are BAD and just doesn’t work. The stutter is bad, awful ports Not something i would buy.God of War is a great series, lot of cool graphics looks awesome, but it not my style so Not for me. But you can love it. — Colton Altamyre🇨🇦 ※- 🎆NEW YEARS WOOOO🎆 (@AnjinNosaji07) February 12, 2022 Kingdom Hearts enthusiast @StickmanSham encouraged players not to purchase the release: “Don’t buy kingdom hearts on the Nintendo Switch it f****** sucks for obvious reasons.” Others have shared Sham’s opinion too: “PLEASE do not support this. This cannot be the way games evolve for us in the future. You’re literally paying full price for the right to access an online game file that, at any moment, can be taken away leaving you with nothing.” Square Enix has since released a patch for the cloud version of Kingdom Hearts. Series Producer Ichiro Hazama said that “production of a native version” was “undecided” in October 2021.

Kingdom Hearts fans heartbroken ahead of Summer Game Fest Square EnixKingdom Hearts fans have found themselves in utter despair after the Summer Game Fest host confirmed Kingdom Hearts 4 won’t be at the showcase. It’s been two years since Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced, and Square Enix has remained tight-lipped about the fourth mainline entry. No leaks, information, or snippets have come forth since the reveal. The lack of communication has been frustrating for Kingdom Hearts fans, and with digital showcases like Summer Game Fest coming up, many were hopeful Square Enix would share some type of update. Yet those hopes were dashed by SGF host Geoff Keighley during a Q&A livestream before the show. With fans asking about Kingdom Hearts, he replied: “People are setting themselves up for failure, but you guys can keep hoping.” Keighley’s response sent the community into a frenzy, given it’s been two years of radio silence from Square Enix. The replies to the clip echoed that feeling, as fans mourned the continued lack of information. After Keighley’s reply made its rounds on social media, the discourse surrounding Kingdom Hearts divided the player base, many of whom disagreed on why it’s taking so long to learn more about the next game’s development. Many feel Kingdom Hearts 4 is years off due to Disney’s connection to the games, while others think it could be closer than anticipated. What originally started as a brief summary by the SGF host turned into a debate amongst fans, as they all wanted something informative or found themselves angry with Keighley’s delivery. While Keighley’s statement felt final, few were hopeful he was simply jesting given his tone. That said, if Kingdom Hearts is absent from Summer Game Fest, Disney’s D23 could provide more information when it kicks off on August 9, 2024.

Kingdom Hearts 4 announced but all people can talk about is Sora’s shoe size Square EnixSquare Enix shocked the gaming world on April 10 when they revealed that Kingdom Hearts 4 is in the works. Although the game’s announcement stunned fans, Sora’s new appearance stole the show. Japanese gaming giant Square Enix hosted the Kingdom Hearts’ 20th-anniversary celebration on April 10, 2022. While there were tons of announcements from the show, most notable was the reveal of Kingdom Hearts 4. Only three years removed from Kingdom Hearts 3’s release, many fans weren’t expecting a new entry in the franchise so soon. Although the game’s new art style was shocking in itself, one specific change to Sora got social media losing its mind. Kingdom Hearts 4 actually changes Sora’s shoe size Sora’s been one of the most iconic characters in gaming since he premiered with the first Kingdom Hearts game all the way back in 2002. He’s also always been known for one trait: his massive yellow clown shoes. With the reveal of KH4 though, the franchise is going in a completely different direction artistically by giving the Keyblade wielder regular sized feet. This means his massive shoes are no longer. In the trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 we saw the protagonist rocking what look like high-top Converse. This change captivated social media users and KH fans, who were stunned by the choice. “The CRAZIEST part of the KH4 trailer reveal is…SORA IS FINALLY WEARING NORMAL SHOES,” one Kingdom Hearts fan wrote. The CRAZIEST part of the KH4 trailer reveal is…SORA IS FINALLY WEARING NORMAL SHOES!!!!!!! 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/yfMw4Hhl44 — ☆オードリーAudrey☆ (@aitaikimochi) April 10, 2022 Another Twitter user was jokingly pissed off about Sora’s newly shrunken feet. “Giving Sora normal-sized shoes and feet is the most f**ked up thing you could do after 20 years of this.” Giving Sora normal sized shoes and feet is the most fucked up thing you could do after 20 years of this. https://t.co/DRKaaajVbj — chris person (@Papapishu) April 10, 2022 The jokes kept rolling in as the sarcastic outrage over the change to Sora’s shoe simply wouldn’t stop. One KH fan said, “You come into my house, on MY weekend.. and you put regular sized shoes on Sora in KH4. You disrespect me and my family this way.” It’s certainly been a rollercoaster of a day for Kingdom Hearts fans, and even if you actually don’t care that much about KH4’s visuals, there’s still a ton to be excited about for the future of the franchise.

Kingdom Hearts co-creator and Final Fantasy producer retires from Square Enix Niccolò CarantiSquare Enix legend Shinji Hashimoto, the co-creator of Kingdom Hearts, has announced that he is leaving the company and stepping away from the world of video game production as a whole. In the game development industry, there are few higher honors than becoming a household name and Shinji Hashimoto is one of the very few to reach that level of stardom. After a career that spans three decades with the studio responsible for Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, Hashimoto has said his goodbyes to those fabled grounds. Shinji Hashimoto retires from Square Enix after 25 years The announcement was made via a video from the official Square Enix account starring the man himself. In the two-minute-long address to the fans, the legendary dev explained this decision. “Following custom practices of retirement in Japan, I will be graduating from Square Enix effective May 31,” he said. Shinji Hashimoto retires from Square Enix today and we’re very lucky to have received a video message from him. Thank you for everything, @shinjihashimot3! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/LHowKYfgqX — Square Enix (@SquareEnix) May 31, 2022 He goes on to say that he would have liked to make a few more trips to live events as an employee, but the global health situation put some roadblocks in the plan. Before bowing out entirely he noted to all of his fans that he’ll still be pursuing other opportunities in the entertainment space, but will simply be enjoying video games as a fan from now on. Hashimoto joined the company in 1995 and has played a major role in developing the franchise into the juggernaut it is today. There is no word on his next venture yet, but during his time with Square he also contributed to the various Final Fantasy film projects makes him a unique talent wherever he lands.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Release date, trailers, gameplay & more Warhorse StudiosKingdom Come Deliverance 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to Warhorse Studios’ beloved historical RPG that continues the story of Henry of Skalitz. The original Kingdom Come Deliverance gave fans an immersive open-world experience where they took control of a young Blacksmith’s son, Henry, as he embarks on a quest for vengeance. Warhorse Studios revealed the sequel stylishly in April 2024, and it looks to be even bigger than the original. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 release date Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will be released on February 11, 2025, which was confirmed via X (formerly Twitter) on August 15, 2024. The game had previously been slated for a 2024 release but the developers have clarified that while it’s a long wait they’ve got a lot to share before the full release comes around. Platforms Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. You can wishlist the game on each platform now. While the original was released on PS4, and Xbox One, there’s currently no news about whether or not the sequel will be available on the last-gen platforms. Trailers Kingdom Come Deliverance was announced on April 18, 2024, by Warhorse Studios’ in a livestream that featured the first full trailer. It gave fans a look at protagonist Henry, the Middle Ages setting, and brief glimpses of the game’s FPS melee combat. You can check out the trailer below: A second trailer followed at Summer Game Fest 2024 on June 7, 2024, that provided more looks at gameplay, and the setting of 15th Century Bohemia. This trailer also had a lot more humor throughout, so there should be plenty of light moments between the intense action and the narrative of the sequel. You can watch the full trailer below: At Gamescom Opening Night Live another teaser premiered that gave fans more insight into the authentic first-person combat. The teaser was then followed by a full 25-minute gameplay showcase on August 21, 2024, that Warhorse Studios shared on their YouTube channel. You can check out the showcase below for an extended look at the sequel’s gameplay: Gameplay Like the first game, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is a first-person action RPG set in an open world. Throughout it, you can customize Henry’s appearance, skills, and equipment as you travel the land and engage in unique activities like blacksmithing, and alchemy. In a blog, the devs shared more details about how players will be able to shape and evolve Henry, with a big emphasis on the skills you decide to learn, the discoveries you make, and how you interact with the world. Discussing the RPG mechanics, the post states that: “Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a proudly traditional RPG that’s driven, first and foremost, by its underlying systems, rather than heavily scripted encounters. In other words, this is a world that remembers your actions and the choices you make and pushes back against you accordingly. Each inhabitant of this sprawling world is a real character, with their own motivations, emotions and experiences of 15th-century life. Present yourself to them bloodied and bruised from battle and they’ll judge you accordingly. Choose to kill an ally of theirs and they’ll shun you.” Combat will play a big part and be a visceral experience as you can either attack enemies on foot, on horseback, or take a stealthy approach. A variety of weapons and combat styles will be available to experiment with from blunt melee options to ranged weapons. There will also be an emphasis on player choice with Henry’s actions impacting his destiny and how the world reacts to him. Pre-orders & editions There are 3 versions of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 available to pre-order, and we’ve got a breakdown of them all below: Standard edition – $69.99 Base game – The Lion’s Crest bonus quest – Gold edition – $89.99 Everything included in the Standard edition – Gallant Huntsman’s Kit bonus – Expansion Pass – Collector’s edition – $199.99 Everything included in the Gold edition – Henry & Pebbles statue (12 IN / 30 CM) – Coats of Valor: Enamol Pin Set – Alley of Kuttenberg: exclusive cloth map – The King’s Rebels: collectible cards – Letter of Hope – Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 story details Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will follow on from the first game. Set in Bohemia in the early 15th Century where chaos has befallen the kingdom. As invaders pillage the ungoverned land, sowing fear and terror, Henry of Skalitz seeks revenge for his murdered family. Now a trusted member of the rightful king’s allies, Henry is sent to escort Sir Hans Capon on a diplomatic mission. After they are ambushed and nearly killed, the two young men embark on a series of perilous adventures, putting their skills, character, and friendship to the ultimate test. The sequel will include over five hours of cinematic cut scenes that will immersive players into the medieval adventure. That’s everything we know about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 so far. For more upcoming games, check out our hubs for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Silent Hill 2, Metaphor ReFantazio, GTA 6, and Gears of War E-Day.

King of the Castle preview: Collaborative chaos that’s only as good as the players Tributary Games / Team17Introducing collaborative chaos, ridiculous rules, and an unthinkable amount of superb storylines — King of the Castle brings a style of co-op gameplay and exciting streamer design unlike any other. King of the Castle is a mass collaborative experience designed for anyone with large groups, Twitch streamers, and their chat or a smaller group of friends. Essentially, one player will act as the monarch, while the others, split into their respective noble houses, will aim to take over the throne and claim the country for their own. In a thrilling preview, we sat down with the developers and other players to enjoy an interactive run-through of King of the Castle, including tough choices, hilarious audience participation, and a glimpse into the true potential of this collaborative game. I left feeling a combination of joy, optimism, and confusion. At its core King of the Castle is undeniably fun. The idea is both inclusive, easy to play, and incredibly supportive to all types of players, no matter their budget. The cheap buying price and ability to allow up to 3000 people to play for free enables the title to be streamed and enjoyed by hundreds. However, upon testing out the game with around 50 people, we did come across a few small bugs that took us away from the game, forcing more than one player to be taken away from the story while desperately trying to connect back into the game. Nevertheless, small bugs aside, King of the Castle is an extremely enjoyable experience that slowly takes players through a political journey of deceit, backstabbing, and throwing kings, or queens in the river. While it may be a little complicated to truly understand the rules and aim from a first playthrough, I found myself thoroughly enjoying every minute of the gameplay. This enjoyment was greatly aided by the extreme passion delivered by the monarch, otherwise known as the main character in the game, who the ‘nobles’ are meant to remove from the crown. Delivered with such excitement, it was hard to not be drawn into the gameplay and enjoy every decision being made. With such a focus on the way the monarch acts, it became quickly apparent that this game could only be as good as its leader. Such streaming games for Twitch and mass-player titles like King of the Castle force all the attention to be on one person, and if they produce enough passion, the other players will undoubtedly share the enjoyment. Final Thoughts King of the Castle is a thrilling yet complex collaborative experience filled with all the deceit, betrayal, and planning a game like this should have. Combined with the basic style of the game and the hilarious storylines, it’s clear that King of the Castle will likely only be as good as its players make it. An experience with a passionate and engaging monarch will leave any player longing for more, while one that fails to grasp an audience will cause the title to be undeniably forgetful. King of the Castle launches on March 2, 2023, for Microsoft Windows.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 dev confirms final product limited by Xbox Series S specs Warhorse StudiosThe highly anticipated Kingdom Come Deliverance sequel releases later this year, as it looks to pick up where the first game left off. Unfortunately, the final version of the game won’t be exactly what the developer envisioned due to the limitations of the Xbox Series S hardware. According to WCCFTech, using a report from Czech language outlet Zing.cz, producer Martin Klíma confirmed that the specs of the entry-level Xbox console did hold the scope of the game back. Specifically, the Series S only contains 10GB of RAM, which is around 25% more than some consoles from the previous generation. As such, the developer made the decision to only make the sequel around 25% larger, despite wanting to do more at the outset of the project. At the same time, Warhorse Studios, the developer behind the game, revealed the technical specifications for each platform. On Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will run at 4K resolution and 30 FPS, though it wasn’t specified if the former is Native or not. On Xbox Series S, the only significant downgrade is to the resolution, which is locked at 1440p. With that, the frame rate should stay at a consistent 30 FPS on the console. This isn’t the first time that the Series S has supposedly held games back. The split-screen multiplayer element of Baldur’s Gate 3 was also a sticking point. Larian Studios’ director of publishing Michael Douse said that the console presented a “huge technical hurdle” when trying to get BG3 to run in split-screen co-op. What exactly the cut content for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 looks like is unclear at the time of writing. Despite there being no confirmed release date for the game yet, it is releasing this year for Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5 & PC.

King of Fighters 15 update 1.20 patch notes: Omega Rugal, boss mode challenge & mechanic changes SNK CorporationKing of Fighters 15 received update 1.20 that adds a slew of new changes, including free DLC and general bug fixes. Here is everything you need to know about the patch. Releasing on February 14, KOF15 players were able to play with thirty-nine diverse characters across over ten stages. On the heels of the first batch of paid DLC in Team Garou, SNK is back with another batch of changes to King of Fighters 15‘s status quo via their April 14 update, patch 1.20. Adding gameplay mechanics such as “Max Mode” and “Max Mode Quick,” combatants seamlessly string together combos making the game more accessible. So, to address bug fixes, move changes, and more to keep the game as fresh as it felt when it first arrived, the devs have released a patch update for the community. King of Fighters 15 patch notes for 1.20 update Beginning April 14, 2022, KOF15 players will be able to download the latest patch for the fighter. Fixing some general bugs for current and next-gen consoles, King of Fighters 15 patch 1.20 does more for the game that fans have been asking for for a while, including adding Omega Rugal as free DLC. Here is everything included in patch 1.20 for the storied fighting franchise: Added Features: Fair Play Score: Fair Play Score of all players has been reset. Free DLC Character: Added the legendary OMEGA RUGAL to the roster. Game Modes: Added a new mode called BOSS CHALLENGE with Omega Rugal as the nightmare players will have to defeat. Gameplay mechanics: Climax Super Special Moves: Changed the timer so that it now stops during the Climax Super Special Move attack animation. Jumping: Resolved an issue where performing an Emergency Evasion during a jump at a specific time would negate landing frames. Character attack changes: SHUN’EI: Rising Efreet(Heavy) →↓↘+HP Resolved an issue where opponents would be blown back differently when hit either standing or crouching (They’re now blown back as if they are standing, regardless) – DOLORES: Ghadab ↓↙←↓↙←+LP or HP, ↓↙←↓↙←+LP HP The devs resolved an issue that caused unintended behavior on hit in certain situations. – YASHIRO NANAKASE: Crouching The crouching push/throwable hitbox was moved back. (Now the same as other characters) – SHERMIE: Shermie Cute During an S. Clutch ↓↘→+LK or HK Resolved an issue where this attack did not provide the character with invulnerability. – ATHENA ASAMIYA: Hurt voice Resolved an issue where an unintended hurt voice would play for Athena when her own reflected Crystal Shoot hits her. – Phoenix Arrow(Light) In-Air↓↙←+LK – As players could, in certain circumstances, continuously combo from Phoenix Arrow multiple times, we altered the attack so that it can no longer hit continuously. – CLARK STILL: Far Standing HK Resolved an issue where this attack could cancel into Vulcan Punch. – Flashing Elbow During S. Lift (DDT) ↓↘→+LP or HP – Resolved an issue where this attack did not provide the character with invulnerability. – RAMÓN: Flying Body Attack During Rolling Sobat →↓↘ LK or HK Resolved an issue where this attack did not provide the character with invulnerability. – ÁNGEL: Unchain・Step(EX) ←↙↓↘→+LK HK Resolved an issue where damage scaling did not work as intended on a hit during certain circumstances. – ROCK HOWARD: Shinkuu Nage(Normal) →↘↓↙←→LP or HP Resolved an issue where this attack did not provide the character with invulnerability when it connects. – Resolved an issue that caused unintended behavior on hit in certain situations. – B. JENET: Facial Expression B. Jenet didn’t close her eyes when getting hit by some CLIMAX Super Special Moves (Now she has the same expression as other characters) – King of Fighters is due to get more DLC characters this year, but the specific date has yet to be announced. It’ll be interesting to see who else is added and what other features the SNK devs decide to play around with in the process.

KFC’s Colonel Sanders stays strapped in gun-wielding video game YouTube: 10:10 GamesThe iconic Colonel Sanders from KFC is getting a video game rendition of himself as a gun-wielding, fried chicken-slinging warrior. He even has a mecha form because why not. If you’ve ever had your hands on a piece of golden fried chicken from fast food chain KFC, you’ll have come face to face with the iconic Colonel Sanders. From his classic white hair to a mustache that is practically synonymous with the brand, Colonel Sanders has become a household name in popular culture. That includes video games too, with Colonel Sanders featuring in several titles across the medium, even having his own anime dating sim complete with all the stereotypes you’ve come to expect with the genre. But now the Colonel is replacing love with weapons of mass destruction, now that he’s being featured in the upcoming action-adventure title Funko Fusion. Funko Fusion, a game all about bringing Funko characters through iconic worlds, all whilst mixing and matching characters from various franchises. Among them, the game is welcoming the Colonel to their ranks. As you’d expect, he appears lovingly transformed into a Funko Pop, complete with his white tuxedo, hair, and mustache. But as an action-adventure title, the Colonel isn’t completely defenseless when it comes to fighting, armed with a bucket of KFC as a minigun launching out pieces of delicious fried chicken. You can pick up the Colonel himself immediately without the need for points, but if you want the Mecha Colonel outfit, you’ll need to redeem 250 KFC reward points. For every dollar you spend at KFC, you’ll earn 10 points, meaning the outfit itself requires $25 real-world dollars. And while it might be a high price to pay, you are getting a whole bunch of food on the side too. This promotion is only available in the US as well, with users outside of the United States potentially facing issues if they try to redeem this offer. Funko Fusion launches on September 13, 2024.

KFC Gaming’s chicken-heating KFConsole is actually real – gaming specs, info, release, price KFC Gaming/Cooler MasterFried Chicken fast-food chain KFC has partnered with PC hardware manufacturer Cooler Master to bring us the first video game console that’s capable of keeping chicken hot and toasty between rounds – and yes, we are being completely serious. “KFC Gaming” has become a meme in itself on social media, and we would say it’s one of the most successful esports marketing ploys we’ve seen of late. Back in June, they actually teased the “KFConsole” but everyone assumed it was just a clever joke; oh how wrong we were. Out of nowhere, on Dec. 22, KFC Gaming dropped a trailer finally giving us our first look at the technological masterpiece, which seems completely real, and actually boasts impressive specs for a battle station that can also keep fried chicken warm while you’re fragging out. https://twitter.com/kfcgaming/status/1341428570388901891?s=20 We know, we know, you must be thinking “A PC/console that can keep food hot? You must be losing it,” and to be honest we thought the same thing when we saw the trailer that claims the whole of human advancement has led us to this moment. But, it actually seems to be legit from what we can tell, with Cooler Master dedicating an entire detailed specs page to this oddity, so let’s dive right in and take a look at what’s under the hood, and when you can pick it up for yourself. KFConsole hardware & gaming specs According to Cooler Master, the KFConsole boasts an Intel Nuc 9 extreme compute element (which retails for about $1,500 on its own) as the CPU component.

KFC’s anime-styled dating sim lets you date Colonel Sanders Psyop/KFCIt’s official, we have hit peak internet now the Kentucky Fried Chicken is publishing video games. The trailer for “I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator” has been released and not only does it look mind-bogglingly bizarre, it actually has some charm to it. With an anime theme, the trailer comes across as the intro to a show than something intended as a game. 600According to the Psyop-developed game’s Steam page, you play as “a promising culinary student, as you try to date your classmate, Colonel Sanders. Throughout your journey, you’ll be faced with life-changing decisions that will affect your chances of friendship and love. But be careful! Your choices have real consequences with real animated characters’ feelings at stake.” It goes on to state that the game features 9 characters, secret endings, cooking battles and “multiple hours of play-through” implying that this isn’t just some joke game. They go on to say that the game is officially created by KFC. Which is actually the case as KFC’s Gaming Twitter account RT’d a user who posted about finding the title on Steam. Further confirming the legitimacy, a KFC representative told Polygon that the game is free and will be released on September 24. What if… You and The Colonel… Went on a first date… to KFC… Haha.. just kidding… Unless? https://t.co/8gcZy3YKEN — KFC Gaming (@kfcgaming) September 10, 2019 In 2018, Psyop developed and published “Camp W”, a visual novel style title about a witch attending a summer camp in the human world. With more and more fast food companies appealing to gamers and internet culture, it was only a matter of time until one went all-out and this seems to be it. 600The Wendy’s Twitter account first started attracting notable attention when the account’s admin began replying to questions such as who she mains in Overwatch. Since then, others have attempted to inch closer to nerd culture. Earlier this year, FaZe Clan announced a partnership with Burger King to launch the Impossible Whopper.

Keys From the Golden Vault: Release date, contents & everything we know Wizards of The Coast2023 is seeing five new Dungeons and Dragons books releasing for players to enjoy. The first one to come out is Keys From the Golden Vault, a mysterious yet criminal adventure book filled with stories. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming book, including where you can preorder it. While there may already be hundreds of fantastic D&D books to try out, brand-new experiences are being released throughout the year featuring heists, one-shot adventures, and new knowledge. One such new experience is the Keys From the Golden Vault, a thrilling series of thriving one-shots, perfect for that player who always chooses a Rogue. However, the details regarding this upcoming book are rather hard to find. So, with that in mind, we’ve put together all the information you need to know about Key From the Golden Vault including its release date, price, and what it’s about. Contents: Does Keys From the Golden Vault have a release date? Yes, Keys From the Golden Vault does have a release date. The Dungeons and Dragons book will be releasing on February 21, 2023 in the USA and 24 March, 2023 in the UK. This is thanks to the Amazon listing that secretively arose in December 2022, leading the highly anticipated Winter 2023 book to be fully revealed and able to be preordered. How much will the book cost? Currently, Keys From the Golden Vault comes in at just under $50, making it a rather expensive purchase as a lot of DnD adventure books go. However, considering the details of the book and its contents, it’s easy to see why. What will the book be about? While much of the book is still shrouded in mystery, we do know this will be a series of small one-shot adventures, like Mysteries of Candlekeep. However, rather than focusing primarily on mysteries and puzzles, this will be a heist-themed adventure book, allowing players the chance to sneak through highly defended locations, steal, and perform those all-important high-stakes heists. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.

Key Diablo 4 info leaks ahead of BlizzCon 2019 – classes, co-op, more A new wave of Diablo 4 info has leaked on the eve of BlizzCon 2019 and it would seem like the game is drawing heavily from Diablo 2’s grim visual style. The leak, posted by Reddit user PracticalBrush12 details how the tone of the world will be “dirty and gross”. Locations will be laid with corpses and rotting flesh. Adding to the aesthetic, blood will no longer look like “splashed jam”. According to the leaker, the game is a “wink” to fans of Diablo 2 with its “nitty-gritty dark style” that the franchise’s original sequel was praised heavily for. Some skills from Diablo 2, such as Sorceress’ charged bolt, have also made it to the game’s fourth installment. 600They go on to state that players will be visiting wastelands, marshes, bogs, and plagued cities. But that’s interesting is that players will be able to ride horses from location to location and interact with the environment in ways not yet seen in Diablo games. For example, PracticalBrush12 says players will be able to climb walls “Lost Ark style.” Lost Ark is an MMORPG developed and published by Smilegate in 2018. However, the leaker states they’re unsure how exactly this new element will play out. The leaker added that they could confirm three classes in the game: mage, barbarian, and druid. The mage would use fire, lightning, and ice, the barbarian would focus on melee combat with swords, clubs, and axes, while the druid would handle wind and transform into beasts. So far, the druid can turn into a bear or a werewolf. They seemed sure that 4-player co-op would be coming to the game with the possibility of PvP from the start, although they were unclear on this detail. Sadly, there was no indication that the user knew when the game would release. Industry insider Daniel Ahmad seemed to confirm the leak’s validity in a Twitter post where he linked to the Reddit thread. Ahmad claimed that the leaks lined up with everything he had heard about the title and how it borrows heavily from Diablo 2’s style and combines it with Diablo 3’s combat. Further signs of a new darker themed Diablo game have appeared, with Blizzard putting up signs around Blizzcon warning fans that some content “may not be suitable for younger viewers.” While this doesn’t confirm much, it definitely lines up with the leaks that state Diablo 4 will return to it’s origins. This lines up with everything I’ve heard about Diablo IV. The game is shaping up well and is definitely what fans would want out of the game. Takes what people loved about D2 style, improves on D3 combat. https://t.co/5aXaQk528M — Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) October 31, 2019 Interesting signs that just went up outside. #BlizzCon pic.twitter.com/9BZuX183JD — Rob to the max™ @ BlizzCon (@robcopeland) November 1, 2019 Diablo 4 had previously been leaked in a Blizzard advert for a book titled “The Art of Diablo.” The ad started the book contained “over 500 artworks from Diablo, Diablo II, Diablo III, and Diablo IV.” It will be interesting to see how much of the possible leak is accurate as a new Diablo could very well be unveiled during the BlizzCon opening ceremony on November 1.

5 key differences setting XDefiant apart from CoD: Biggest changes explained Activision / UbisoftWhile some would have you believe XDefiant is merely a Call of Duty clone, that sells Ubisoft’s new FPS short. There’s far more to the new multiple franchise-spanning shooter than first meets the eye. Three years on from its initial reveal, and effectively a ground-up rework later, XDefiant is finally upon us. Ubisoft’s new shooter brings in elements from a range of popular Tom Clancy-inspired gaming IP as well as introducing fresh features to the FPS genre that’s long been dominated by one series in particular. CoD has been Activision’s cash cow for decades now, with the juggernaut showing no signs of slowing down on the road to Black Ops 6. But for those claiming XDefiant is just following in CoD’s footsteps as a knockoff FPS, they’re missing the mark on what Ubi’s new title adds to the genre. Here we’ve outlined five of the biggest differences setting XDefiant apart from CoD. No SBMM in XDefiant First up, arguably the biggest standout is the lack of Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) in XDefiant. SBMM has been a contentious topic, especially in the CoD community, for many years now. Intending to match players of equal skill together, the system has come under fire for diminishing the ‘fun’ factor of earlier FPS titles. Every game can become extremely sweaty, rather than having a mix of all skill levels in the lobby. XDefiant does away with the trend of forcing SBMM on even its casual playlists. While the separate competitive mode will still match you against players of relative skill, non-competitive modes simply drops you into any available lobby, regardless of the skill factor. XDefiant is Free to Play While CoD launches a new full-priced title on an annual basis, forcing players to fork over a hefty chunk of change each year, XDefiant has arrived as a completely free title. Ubisoft’s shooter is Free to Play (F2P), meaning anyone can jump in and try it out without having to invest their hard-earned cash. This sets XDefiant apart in a key way, allowing any FPS fan to get their fix without having to pay the price of admission for a CoD title. Not only that, but fans can rest assured knowing the one game will be supported for years to come, unlike CoD which drives the community over to a new title every year, further emptying players’ pockets. Movement is different in XDefiant Movement is also a little different in XDefiant. While still a traditional, boots-on-the-ground FPS, there are a few unique features not present here. Take, for instance, Tactical Sprint. While the faster sprint option has become a staple in CoD games since Modern Warfare 2019, it’s intentionally been overlooked here in XDefiant. There’s the regular movement speed, then your sprint, that’s it, no third option. Similarly, when it comes to your stance in combat, Ubisoft has intentionally limited the options there too. Going prone in CoD opens the door for all sorts of snaking and character model detection issues. In XDefiant, you’re only able to crouch, there is no option to lay flat on the ground. XDefiant does away with killstreaks Killstreaks have long been a staple of the CoD franchise, to the point many other FPS titles have followed suit over the years. Though in XDefiant, they’re nowhere to be found. You won’t earn any airstrikes for going on a tear, nor will you end the match with a devastating nuke for a 25-spree. In XDefiant, it’s your Faction character’s abilities that influence the course of a match, rather than killstreaks that change the flow of a game on your behalf. XDefiant harkens back to Black Ops 3 Back when the original Overwatch was winning Game of the Year awards in 2016 and dominating the zeitgeist, almost every other shooter on the market looked to copy its success in one way or another. Even pre-launch, the OW Beta and all its surrounding hype saw Treyarch adding hero abilities, of sorts, to Black Ops 3. Specialist abilities allowed for unique mechanics to shine, be it boosting your speed, spawning decoys, or even reviving yourself. Abilities like these have long been gone from the CoD series, but that’s where XDefiant stands out, returning to this older formula. Each character in XDefiant not only loads in with a unique ability on cooldown, but also an Ultra ability (effectively an Ultimate from Overwatch). Gunskill purists are sure to have a field day ripping into these, especially at the higher levels of competition, but these abilities are a unique feature that helps distinguish XDefiant from Activision’s juggernaut in 2024.

Kerbal Space Program 2 review bombed after Take-Two shuts down developer Intercept GamesThe sequel to Kerbal Space Program has been review bombed on Steam after Take-Two Interactive shut down the development studio behind the game. According to Bloomberg, Take-Two permanently closed two of its subsidiaries as part of mass layoffs across the business. One of those is Roll7, the team behind OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome. The other is Kerbal Space Program 2 developer Intercept Games, and fans aren’t happy. The original Kerbal Space Program is a game unlike any other, an immensely impressive space flight simulator. It lets players build and customize ships in an attempt to get a nation of little green people known as Kerbals. The announcement of the sequel was met with positivity by those who played the original but it has experienced a rocky road through Early Access. The December 2023 update looked to be a turning point for the game, adding a lot to the existing content, but this latest blow has been seen by some as a potential death knell. The game now sits on Mixed reviews overall on Steam, with recent reviews classed as Overwhelmingly Negative. Many of these come from fans of the game who have been angered by Take-Two’s decision to close the development studio. “Canning development like TakeTwo did was really heartbreaking,” one negative review reads. Another player’s review said, “Well, my 2nd biggest fear happened after Take2 picked this up. They didn’t do microtransactions, they just killed the game outright by laying off the studio.” The future for Kerbal Space Program 2 has been made to look more bleak following a statement made by Take-Two spokesperson Alan Lewis to GamesIndustry.biz. “On 16th April, Take-Two announced a cost reduction program to identify efficiencies across its business and to enhance the company’s margin profile, while still investing for growth. As part of these efforts, the company is rationalising its pipeline and eliminating several projects in development and streamlining its organisational structure, which will eliminate headcount and reduce future hiring needs.” The purported elimination of several projects will be a major worry for fans, though the project will supposedly continue development under publisher Private Division, the indie arm of Take-Two.

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits: Release date, trailer, gameplay & the Rot Ember LabKena: Bridge of Spirits features a new female protagonist stepping into the spotlight in her own gorgeous story that looks right out of a Pixar movie. Here’s everything we know about the anticipated PlayStation and PC-exclusive title. Contents Revealed all the way back in June 2020, this story-driven action-adventure sees the titular Kena teaming up with a slew of cute little spirits known as the Rot to explore a breathtaking world. With an emphasis on combat, puzzles, and exploration, fans of games like Tomb Raider and Uncharted will undoubtedly be drawn to this highly stylized adventure. Kena: Bridge of Spirits release date Currently, players can expect a September 2021 release. The game was initially slated to release back at the end of 2020, but was eventually delayed. At the February 25 PlayStation State of Play, Sony revealed its new release date for August 24, 2021, but then on July 28, revealed it’d been delayed again until September 21. Though the game is a timed PlayStation console exclusive, the title will also be available to play on PC on the day of release. Kena: Bridge of Spirits trailers The only look into gameplay that we’ve seen so far was through the announcement trailer that was released in June 2020. While predominantly CGI-based, we were treated to a few small glimpses of how the world will look for players. In these glimpses, we saw Kena battling a variety of enemies in gorgeous locales, with dazzling effects that showcase the fantastic power of next-gen and PC capabilities. Kena: Bridge of Spirits Announcement Trailer What is Bridge of Spirits about? The Eastern-inspired theme is highlighted in Kena: Bridge of Spirits throughout the trailer, with the narrator telling Kena that she is yet to understand the power that flows through the land. The overarching theme of gameplay seems to take players on a journey to cleanse the darkness from spirits as they attempt to cross over – embarking on a journey of self-discovery throughout. The narrator concludes that Kena is “driven by the belief that [she] can help these troubled spirits, but [she] cannot hide [her] weakness from me.” Gameplay Featuring a Far-Cry-esque hub world that is improved and restored throughout gameplay, the story will also explore Kena’s personal struggles while attempting to help those stranded between realms. The Rot will accompany you throughout gameplay, and will aid players in battle once enemies have initially been damaged enough. They’re also customizable — with cute hats! Predominantly combat-based, players will be able to utilize Kena’s staff to perform charged, heavy, and light skill attacks. With upgradeable skills such as a magical bow and defense abilities, players will be able to improve throughout the game’s story. Kena’s Pulse ability also provides players with ways to highlight clues, distract enemies and move objects in the world. Kena: Bridge of Spirits pre-order bonus On May 10, Ember Lab revealed that the game will have a pre-order bonus for PS5, PlayStation 4, and PC players. If you pre-purchase through the PS Store or Epic Games Store, you’ll be given an exclusive and unique Rot hat, shaped like a classic party hat. Kena: Bridge of Spirits will release August 24th, 2021, but exclusive Rot hats will only be available with preorders. — Kena: Bridge of Spirits (@emberlab) May 10, 2021 Don’t miss out – order today for your PS4, PS5, and PC here –> https://t.co/lUpcmbf5Kz#findtheRot#exclusive pic.twitter.com/QFm9PA3n8V Kena: Bridge of Spirits final trailer and photo mode As a final tease before the game’s release, Ember Labs have revealed a final trailer for Kena: Bridge of Spirits that also shows off the game’s photo mode. The new trailer doesn’t show off a lot of new content, but it does show the game’s protagonist doing some pulling some fun poses. The photo mode also looks to be more ambitious than the average photo mode. Characters react to having the camera put in their face, some seem to enjoy it, while others do not so much. While photo mode may not be a game-changer or particularly essential, it’s still a nice inclusion to the overall Kena package. Finally, we have confirmation that the game will offer two district modes when it comes to optimization. The game will offer Fidelity Mode which sees it run at a native 4K and at 30 FPS. There’s also a Performance Mode which upscales the game to 60 FPS for PS5 users with TVs capable of such. Finally, the game will take full advantage of the PS5’s activity cards feature, offering ‘Game Help’ activity cards for new players. Some Sony users will remember this function was widely touted prior to the console’s launch, before being largely ignored after release. It will be interesting to see if Kena: Bridge of Spirits brings this back to the forefront of PS5 features. Kena: Bridge of Spirits release date is September 21, 2021 on PS5, PS4 and PC through Epic Game Store.

Keanu Reeves stuns E3 with major Cyberpunk 2077 announcements, release date CD Projekt Red / E3 YouTubeFans have been waiting to see more from Cyberpunk 2077 for a longtime and got whole new reasons to be excited for the open-world RPG on June 9 when Keanu Reeves stepped onto the E3 stage. E3 has been revealing troves of news for gamers to get hyped about, but the Xbox Conference reached peak hype when Reeves appeared to reveal how he’ll figure in CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. The crowd went wild when Reeves came out with the Cyberpunk logo on the big screen, but that was nothing compared to the surprising new development that was revealed at the end of the latest trailer as well as a release date for the game. Before Reeves took the stage, the Microsoft conference revealed an action-packed trailer filled with tons of cyborgs, guns, and Reeves. At the tail-end of the new Cyberpunk 2077 video, fans were met with Reeve’s voice followed shortly after by a complete look at Reeve’s character. “Wake the fuck up, Samurai,” Reeves’ character said in the trailer. “We have a city to burn.” The trailer ended right as the screen focused in on Reeves, but that was way more than enough to hype up the hall of fans in the Los Angeles venue. The actor then walked onto the stage to give a bit of background of why he was presenting Cyberpunk 2077, much to the fans’ delight. “A while back the guys from CD Projekt Red approached me and asked me to be a part of their new project,” Reeves said. “They were going on and on about how they created this vast open-world with branching storylines, how you’d be able to customize your character through in-game choices… and I’m always drawn to fascinating stories.” When is the Cyberpunk 2077 release date? But the hall was too amped to with the actor’s charisma and presence, being joyfully interrupted a few times by the breath-taking fans. At last Reeves had another surprise in store for the loud audience who couldn’t contain their excitement when unveiling Cyberpunk 2077’s release date of April 16, 2020. Fans around the world no doubt loved the Reeve’s cameo, but it’s still unknown how the actor’s character will figure in the game.

Is Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC as Johnny Silverhand? CD Projekt RedThe long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC is here, and though Idris Elba is featured heavily in the new story, fans may want to know if Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand is also involved. Here’s what we know about Keanu Reeves in the new expansion. Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand was a huge part of Cyberpunk 2077’s narrative. The sunglasses-wearing, silver-armed frontman is laced with charisma and plays a pivotal role in V’s story throughout the base game. With the addition of the Phantom Liberty DLC however, fans are wondering if Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Johnny Silverhand once again, and perhaps even appear alongside Idris Elba’s new character, Solomon Reed. Here’s everything we know about the possible return of Johnny Silverhand in the expansion. Is Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC? Yes! Keanu Reeves is slipping into the rocking shoes of Johnny Silverhand for the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC expansion. A bunch of new characters are arriving in Cyberpunk 2077. The likes of Songbird, Myers, and Hansen will be making their debut. Though, Cyberpunk 2077 originals will be pleased to see Keanu Reeves making a comeback. During the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, there was an in-depth presentation for Phantom Liberty. Reeves hosted it saying: “Hi, I’m very excited to be returning as Johnny Silverhand in the upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 – Phantom Liberty.” Keep up to date with all our latest guides on Cyberpunk 2077, as well as Phantom Liberty: How to defeat Chimera | All Phantom Liberty trophies | Best Cyberpunk 2077 builds for 2.0 update | How to respec | How to play Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC | Can you play Phantom Liberty without owning base game? | Should you finish Cyberpunk 2077 before Phantom Liberty? | Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty PC requirements | Best builds | All Perks | All Relic Skills | Which parts of Phantom Liberty DLC are free? | All new weapons | How to claim Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Witcher rewards

Karl Jobst’s most important moments in speedrunning history Karl Jobst [jwplayer mzA0v9fV]From the release of Doom in 1993, to that awkward Mirror’s Edge speedrun fiasco, to cheese’s clutch Super Mario 64 record, there have been many memorable moments in the history of speedrunning. It is a form of competition unlike any other and, on June 26, Doom Eternal speedrunners will be looking to add their names to the history books by becoming world record holders at Break the Record: LIVE. One person who knows more than most about speedrunning, though, is YouTuber Karl Jobst, He’s recently produced ‘The Evolution of Speedrunning’, a video which takes a look at the history and growth of the competitive esport. We spoke with Karl about speedrunning ahead of Break the Record: LIVE, and he revealed what he believes to be the most important moments in speedrunning history. Here’s what he said: Release of Doom in 1993 Jobst: Doom came out in a time that was perfect because the Internet was coming to be, and all the ingredients came together at the same time to create the first game that people could really compete in and have fun with. So, the release of Doom is one of the most important things [in speedrunning]. Quake Done Quick 1997 Jobst: In 1997 there was Quake Done Quick, which was a project that a bunch of Quake speedrunners put together. Doom was popular on online bulletin boards and everything, but nobody really talked about it in the general gaming sphere. But, when Quake came out and the Quake players made Quake Done Quick, where they played the whole game and made a video out of it, that was the first time speedrunning spread outside of speedrunning and into gaming in general. You didn’t need to be a speedrunner to know about this, you could just be a gamer and you knew that people were speedrunning Quake. So that was the first time, I think, that speedrunning spread outside of its own niche, and people realized “this thing that people are doing… It’s pretty cool.” Speed Demos Archive opens its doors Jobst: The popularity of Quake Done Quick led to Speed Demos Archive becoming a popular website, which was the website people hosted Quake demos on. When Speed Demos Archive opened its doors to other games, that was really important too. That was the first central hub for speedrunning. If you wanted to find a speedrun of a game, you would search on Speed Demos Archive, there would be a place you would know to search for them. That was the first place that started to host videos for speedruns, because there was no YouTube back then. Speed Demos Archive was the first website where you could search for videos and you could see it, and that really increased the popularity dramatically, so that was another very important moment. Narcissa Wright’s 18:10 on Ocarina of Time Jobst: Most speedrunners would agree that the most important speedrun of all time was Narcissa Wright’s 18:10 in Ocarina of Time. That was the first speedrun that really went mainstream. It was the first time legitimate news organizations were taking notice and talking about speedrunning. It was a big deal. The thing about that run is, it wasn’t like she beat someone else’s record. It was just herself, over a long time, just kept beating her own record. So it wasn’t like a duel between someone else. It was just a solo effort, which is a lot of what speedrunning is, it’s just doing better than you’ve done before. So you don’t need to beat someone in order for something to be special. It’s just the result of hard work over a long time. And then doing something you can be proud of. This 18:10 was a really big deal. That would be the best speedrun of all time. The launch of Twitch Jobst: Obviously, Twitch coming out is another important moment. Again, it increases the visibility of speedrunning so people could watch grinds. Before, you could see the result but you could never see the work that goes into it. Streaming, in general, was the first time you could see what it takes, and if you do watch some of these speedrunners, they play a lot, they play many hours every day, and this was something people had never seen before, which was why, when speedrunning first was able to be streamed, it was really, really popular. It was game-changing. So could breaking the Doom Eternal speedrun record with no major glitches be another one of these moments? Well, according to Karl, it will hopefully get more Doom fans engaged with speedrunning. “Doom Eternal is amazing to watch,” he said. “It’s amazing to watch these speedruns, especially the categories without glitches. I think the spectacle of Doom Eternal is there, and it’s worth the watch in itself, and then breaking the record is going to be the cherry on the cake. There’s a lot of people out there that haven’t watched these types of speedruns, and hopefully this gets it out to more people and gives them a taste of what it’s all about.” You can can watch this year’s Break the Record: LIVE event live on ESAMarathon.com, so be sure to tune in on July 26, 2020 at 10:00 am – July 27, 2020 @ 1:00 am CEST.. We’ll keep you up to date with all the records as they’re broken.

Kay Vess’ VA brought “heart” to the character through development of Star Wars Outlaws Ubisoft/IMDBHumberly Gonzalez, the actor for Kay Vess, talked about her involvement in the creation of this scoundrel protagonist in the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws. Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, this Star Wars story puts the spotlight on Kay Vess, an up-and-coming scoundrel ready to take the planets by storm with her creature companion Nix helping her along the way. While players may compare Kay to other well-known smugglers of the galaxy such as Han Solo, Gonzalez spoke about her hopes of making Kay’s story something more unique in comparison to what Star Wars fans have already seen on the big screen. “You’ve seen scoundrel stories in this galaxy before like Han Solo, Lando, but we haven’t seen a story of a normal girl, who has a dream where she just wants to be free. There’s a lot of themes of freedom, and she has this resilience and fearlessness, but she’s also a rookie so she makes a lot of mistakes.” Everyone in the room listening to Gonzalez speak could see the light in her eyes when talking about what Kay meant to her as a character. The care and thought that this Venezuelan actor put into performing was evident as she explained the less-confident side of this character. “[Y]ou get to see this chip on her shoulder, this vulnerable side to her that we don’t see a lot in these very confident scoundrels we’ve already captured in Star Wars. So I really wanted to make her that complex, that you can be…yes, fearless, but also shake in your boots.” Attendees got a glimpse of a raw motion-capture scene where Kay’s ship was failing to make a solid landing on a planet. Gonzalez’s portrayal jumped off the screen as Kay’s confidence whittled while as her ship headed for a crash. Khavari previously mentioned the team’s eagerness to write about a story of an outlaw right from getting the call from Lucasfilm that Ubisoft would get the chance to make a Star Wars game. Although Kay has that typical scoundrel personality, Narrative Director Navid Khavari mentioned just how different the character was in the early stages of development, before Gonzalez was brought on board. “Before Humberly joined, we arrived on set–I think it was like the first shoot–we had written Kay very snarky, quippy, and I think as cynical writers, we maybe got a little excited about that. “But then you took on the role, and you mentioned this, bringing heart to Kay. We had to go back and say wait a second, this needs to be someone we all relate to. And that became a really big theme of like, you know, she can make jokes, she can situationally react to things, but you know, we need to relate to this person, we want to spend time with this person.” Gonzalez also mentioned how great of an opportunity this role was for her to embody a main character in a Star Wars project. Specifically, a solo female protagonist without any male protagonist needing to be at her side. This was alongside the pride she felt representing the Venezuelan community: “I’m just really proud to be a female protagonist, and immigrant, who learned English halfway through her life, who is from Venezuela, like I feel that’s such a huge representation … It’s incredible that they decided to not have a male counterpart, it’s one of the very first times I’ve seen anyone do that.” Star Wars Outlaws releases on August 30, and if you’re excited to know more about what the game has to offer, we’ve already played four hours of this open-world which you can read up on.

Kao the Kangaroo preview – The classic platformer is on the ropes Tate InteractiveNearly 20 years after going on an indefinite hiatus, Kao the Kangaroo is back and better than ever, but was coming out of retirement the right move for this rookie marsupial? In the early 2000s, anthropomorphic animals performing daring acrobatic stunts dominated the gaming industry. Crash Bandicoot, Ratchet and Clank, and Sly Cooper were all the rage, and many developers jumped at the chance to emulate their success. Tate Interactive was one such company that threw its own furry protagonist in the ring to duke it out with Spyro and Conkers. Kao the Kangaroo would be the star of five different titles released from 2000 to 2005 before the developer would put him on a nearly 20-year hiatus. In 2020, Tate Interactive announced that Kao the Kangaroo was making his long-awaited return with some much-needed upgrades. But does Kao have what it takes to go the distance, or is it time for him to throw in the towel? Kao knows the ropes Since Kao’s last appearance in 2005, Tate Interactive had their work cut out for them to bring their marsupial into the modern era. And in a few of the game’s features, it did just that. Read More: Nintendo Switch Sports preview – When it comes to the actual gameplay – the most important part of any game – Kao is a standout. The platforming feels phenomenal, even with the limited mobility options in your arsenal. Combat is satisfying and you can really feel the weight of your punches. Level design is also incredibly smart sometimes, but it does leave something to be desired. Each hub world is a unique biome that branches into three or four traditional levels. These hubs are open and encourage exploration, but the individual levels feel more like choke points. Sure there are some fairly obvious “secret passageways”, but the game basically funnels the player through the story. Speaking of collectibles, there are five types of things you can collect with two being pretty useful and the other three feeling like filler. Coins can purchase heart pieces or lives, and Runes help you progress through the game. It can sometimes be a pain to backtrack and find enough Runes to progress the story, but the collectibles are satisfying to hunt down regardless. While the gameplay is an absolute knockout, Kao’s supporting elements don’t pack as much of a punch Too many hits below the belt First off, Kao the Kangaroo is a gorgeous game visually. Tate Interactive was able to pull off a glow-up akin to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Hub worlds feel lived in, and environments are something you need to stop and take in. But that’s where the praise for the supporting elements ends. Read More: Kirby and The Forgotten Land review – The audio, visuals, and overall story are pretty bad for a number of reasons. The voice acting for the majority of the characters is atrocious with the main character being the worst by far. To be blunt, he’s a pain to listen to. This wouldn’t be that big of a complaint if the voice acting wasn’t on full display constantly. Every few minutes you’re interrupted with a cutscene, and the segments of gameplay are chock full of groan-worthy quips or more exposition. Outside of how the actors sound, the writing feels like it was written for a modern-day Saturday Night Live sketch. It’s as if someone googled popular memes from the last decade and forced a robot to use them in a script. You can’t go one encounter without hearing someone say “boop snoots”, “tuktak (TikTok)”, or “take an arrow to the knee.” Most of these references are jammed into conversations without any rhyme or reason. To make all of this even worse, the story isn’t compelling in the slightest. Kao wakes up from a bad dream and makes it his goal to find his sister and father. Both of which, apparently, have either left Kao’s village or died — it’s hard to tell at first. Your motive to progress the story also feels illogical at times, and the game’s story doesn’t get interesting until about 3/4 of the way in. This platformer goes down swinging Despite its shortcomings, Kao the Kangaroo is actually a pretty decent game and a damn good 3D platformer. Its story isn’t great, the audio mixing is botched, and the lack of polish in character animations is all a bit jarring. But the gameplay is a real heavy hitter. Kao the Kangaroo may not make it into the 3D platforming hall of fame, but it’s definitely not going to take a dive either. If you can get past the lackluster supporting elements, you’ll find a charming adventure oozing with personality.

Juventus boss Agnelli compares Super League to Fortnite and Call of Duty The Super League / ActivisionJuventus Chairman Andrea Agnelli, one of the architects of the now-failed European Super League, has defended the project, claiming they believed it would create a product to compete with Fortnite and Call of Duty for young people’s attention. The European Super League was first announced on Sunday, April 18, and had already effectively failed by the evening of Tuesday, April 20. The plan, which would have seen 12 of Europe’s top clubs guaranteed a permanent spot in the competition, with no threat of relegation, was roundly condemned by the European football community. But, the men behind its creation, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and Juventus Chairman Andrea Agnelli, still believe it is a necessary step for the future of the most popular sport on earth. Football vs Gaming Speaking to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Agnelli said that one of the threats to the popularity of football is the shortening attention span of young people aged 15-24. “The younger ones want big events and are not tied to elements of parochialism. My generation was much more so,” Agnelli said. “40 percent of 15-24 years old have no interest in football. We need a competition capable of opposing what they produce on digital platforms, transforming the virtual into real. Through FIFA you create your own competition, that competition has to be brought back to the real world. Let’s leave out the effects of competition from the various Fortnite, Call of Duty etc., authentic catalysts of the attention of today’s kids destined to be tomorrow’s spenders.” Clearly, The Super League believed that for the long-term success of football, it was necessary to compete for young people’s attention, already dominated by gaming. Florentino Perez, the figurehead of the project, had even suggested in interviews that they may have to make football matches shorter than 90 minutes, if they couldn’t keep young people’s attention. Read More: Adam Fitch: You’re not an esports expert – But, fans, young and old, rallied against the proposals, protesting outside the stadiums of the six English clubs who had signed up: Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham. With all six of those clubs now pulling out and apologizing to supporters, the European Super League plan seems dead in the water.

Kai Cenat calls out Playstation and demands Bloodborne remaster Twitch: KaiCenat / PlaystationKai Cenat has revealed he hopes his Bloodborne marathon will encourage Playstation to start working on a remaster. The Twitch star is back at it again with another marathon stream, this time taking on the grueling FromSoftware title, Bloodborne. The marathon started on August 2 and will continue until Kai has conquered the game. While it’s been nearly ten years since it was first released, Kai shared he hopes the stream will revive Bloodborne and inspire a sequel to be made. Or at the very least, a remaster. Before beginning his playthrough, he explained to viewers his reasoning behind the stream and how it could potentially push Playstation and FromSoftware into action. Admitting he didn’t think he had the “power” to force Playstation or FromSoftware to revisit the game, Kai did recognize his online influence. The streamer declared he “definitely” could “bring attention onto a topic within the Souls community,” as shown by his viral and iconic Elden Ring marathon, which ended up storming up Twitch charts. Hundreds of thousands of viewers were captivated as they watched Kai take on The Lands Between throughout May 2024, with the marathon ultimately taking 166 hours. Afterward, Kay pledged to stream every other FromSoft title – a promise he is evidently keeping true to. “The developers have watched my every move when it came to me playing these games,” Kai said. In response, he planned to “push the narrative for something to happen.” Kai then went on to call out Playstation and FromSoftware directly, stating: “This is one of the most highly requested games for a remaster and a PC version.” While he hadn’t yet started the game, the streamer said he wanted to push for “something” from the get-go as he ‘entered’ the “community” and promised to “talk about it again” after finishing Bloodborne. Viewers were stoked to hear Kai’s call out as “any pressure” on Playstation and FromSoftware to return to Bloodborne was a “huge help”. They also praised his “genuine” approach and “love” for the games: “It’s so, damn, refreshing to see someone have so much fun, but real fun. Not forced. Not performative. Dude is having a party, and we’re all invited.”

Justin Wong is so good at MvC2 that players are refunding the game after fighting him Capcom/Panda GlobalLegendary fighting game competitor Justin Wong has been having an absolute field day with the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, reliving the MvC2 glory days and hitting the ranked ladder. Unfortunately, he’s beating people so badly that they’re throwing in the towel and refunding the game. The MvC collection lacking crossplay is a big knock against the game and one of its most heavily criticized features, but Justin Wong is using it to his advantage by hitting rank 1 on every ladder. He’s already at the top spot on both Playstation and PC, with him eyeing Switch next. No platform is safe from his wrath. This shouldn’t be a surprise considering JWong is a 7-time EVO champion in MvC2 and one of the most decorated fighting game veterans of all time, with him still being exceptionally skilled at pretty much every game fighting game he puts his hands on. So skilled, in fact, that people are refunding the game after encountering him on the ranked ladder. Here are a few Steam reviews from players recounting their experiences against Jwong: “Ran into someone online named Wazzler. The Iron Man combo he did to me gave me enough time to go get dinner started for the family. 10/10.” For reference, The Wazzler is Justin Wong. “Wazzler and Imagine players made online matches unplayable,” claimed another Steam user. “Imagine getting off work excited to unwind by playing some old childhood classics. Hopping online for some good casual fun and the first opponent you run into is the Justin Wong,” said another. Memes aside, matchmaking is a huge reason people are refunding the MvC Fighting Collection. Many people are complaining about long queue times despite thousands of people playing on Steam, including JWong himself and other big creators like Maximilian. Those who do get into matches end up against players like Justin. For instance, the video clip above of him playing against someone online had him pitted against some unfortunate bronze player. Sure, everyone has to start somewhere, and there’s a chance any “new” player jumping in may have years of experience in MvC2. However, there’s also a good chance that people who have never touched the game get matched up against one of the greatest players of all time. Beware The Wazzler. The devs have already announced that they’ll be patching multiplayer, but it still points to a greater problem with an old-school fighting game collection like this in it being borderline inaccessible to new players. Fortunately, Capcom still wants to make more crossover games in the future, as confirmed to Dexerto in an exclusive interview.

Just Dance 2023 review – More of the same with a killer soundtrack Just Dance 2023 is pretty much the same game you know and love (or love to hate), but a few quality-of-life upgrades and a brilliant song list make this the best entry into the franchise so far. As another year comes to an end, another Just Dance emerges – although this time around there’s a big focus on live services, with online multiplayer and a new premium Just Dance+ subscription launching. But before we get into all of that, you’ll be pleased to hear that this year’s 40-strong tracklist is as solid as ever, with catchy songs from across the decades and loads of dazzling visuals to accompany them. If you love dancing and don’t mind embarrassing yourself in front of your friends, then Just Dance 2023 is probably the best party game for you. Just Dance key details Developer: Ubisoft – Price: $59.99 / £49.99 – Release date: November 22, 2022 – Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S – Just Dance trailer If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it At its core, Just Dance 2023 remains the same as every other Just Dance game you’ve played; Pose and swing the controller along with the colorful avatar on-screen, matching incoming prompts and putting in extra effort for Gold Moves that hand out bonus points when matched. There’s really not much more to Just Dance than that – and anyone who’s ever tried to game the system will know that you can sit down and wave the controller about and still score pretty highly – but these games aren’t about high-tech equipment or complex gameplay, they’re about having fun and giving yourself over to the pop star fantasy. After playing Just Dance with friends (and a few cocktails), I can confirm that Just Dance 2023 is just as fun as it’s ever been. A game like this can live or die by its song choices, but the team at Ubisoft have done a great job of making sure there’s something for everyone in the mix. A song list that’ll get you up on your feet There are current hits like As It Was by Harry Styles and Doja Cat’s Woman; songs for pop purists who can’t let their teen years go like Taylor Swift’s I Knew You Were Trouble and Toxic by Britney Spears; and golden classics including Disco Inferno and Walking On Sunshine. While the song list does lean towards recent American hits, there’s a huge variety of artists on offer, from Linkin Park to Evanescence for the rockers, Red Velvet and ITZY for the K-Pop fans, and even drag diva RuPaul’s iconic track Sissy That Walk for those who want to truly steal the spotlight. This isn’t really anything new for Just Dance, as recent editions have typically managed to strike a nice balance between instantly recognizable tracks and some more unexpected choices, but as a huge music fan, it’s nice to see that Ubisoft can still keep fans on their toes this far into the game. The visuals are on-point this time around, too, with vibrant and unique worlds elevating each track. Some of my favorites include the retro 16-Bit video for Danger! High Voltage by Electric Six and watching the Encanto cast dance to We Don’t Talk About Bruno, but every track is lovely to watch. So what’s new in Just Dance 2023? If you’ve ever played a Just Dance game, you’ll know what to expect – although there are a few changes this time around, including a much better user interface, a revamped art style that really pops off the screen, and online multiplayer so you can play with up to five friends around the world. As well as the promise of free content updates throughout the year, Just Dance 2023 also launches alongside a new paid-for subscription called Just Dance+ that lets you stream a selection of tracks from previous games, so if you’ve exhausted the 40 included songs you’ll still have more bops to discover. At $3.99 (or £3.29) a month, it’s easily one of the most affordable in-game subscriptions we’ve seen in recent years – and each copy of the game comes with a one-month trial which is nice. Just Dance succeeds as a party game mostly because it has such a low barrier to entry, both in terms of gaming ability and cost, and that continues in the 2023 edition. After downloading the free app, you can use your phone as a controller, meaning there’s no need to purchase extra peripherals or controllers so your friends can join in. I will say, though, that waving a phone around to more energetic tracks like Dua Lipa’s Physical and CLiQ’s Anything I Do is a little nerve-wracking, and my group’s phones would randomly disconnect from the game every now and then, so I do think the traditional Joycon is the better choice where possible. The Verdict – 4/5 Just Dance 2023 is the best Just Dance yet, although given how simple the concept is and how long the franchise has been around for, that’s not a massive achievement. This is still the simple party game it’s always been, but there’s a solid tracklist, some dazzling visuals, and the promise of more content to come down the line which makes it worth the investment for anyone who loves to boogie. Reviewed on Nintendo Switch

Just Cause devs new roguelike Ravenbound gameplay revealed in leak Avalanche StudiosJust Cause and Mad Max developers Avalanche Studios are set to develop a roguelike RPG titled Ravenbound: Tales of Avalt. Avalanche Studios, famous for developing the open-world Just Cause franchise, is shifting gears by entering the fantasy genre. After years of exploring chaotic action and bringing Mad Max to modern consoles, leaks have revealed the devs are working on a roguelike title. The studio has been rumored to be entering the realm of fantasy for some time, but now, leaked images from an early build have appeared online. Ravenbound: Tales of Avalt to be a third-person fantasy game Images of Avalanche Studios’ Ravenbound: Tales of Avalt were originally revealed by leaker Shaun Weber, but were immediately taken down. Now, fellow leaker Rebs Gaming has reposted the images which showcase the world of the third-person fantasy game. It appears that Ravenbound will focus on melee-orientated combat, set within the fictional world of Avalt. According to information obtained by industry insider Tom Henderson, players will be a “vessel of the Raven” as they roam the game’s world to battle an invading force. Leaked Ravenbound gameplay images! Ravenbound is an upcoming game that was leaked earlier this week. I saved these images before they were removed. #Ravenbound #Xbox #PlayStation pic.twitter.com/b03xL4cqTB — Rebs Gaming (@Mr_Rebs_) June 17, 2022 Ravenbound will reportedly feature a mechanic that turns players into a raven, allowing them to gain a different perspective on the world around them. This will help players assess the level of enemy difficulty that could lay ahead. If the player dies in combat they will be able to respawn as one of three vessels that contain unique abilities. While an official announcement is yet to be made by the devs, Avalanche Studios are also prepping Contraband for release on Xbox Series S|X consoles.

Just Dance 2023: Release date, song list, new features & more UbisoftJust Dance is back! Here’s everything you need to know about Just Dance 2023 ahead of its upcoming release. From an early look at new features to a list of songs, we’ve got you covered. Everyone’s favorite dancing game franchise is back once more, with Just Dance 2023 bringing with it more songs and moves for players to dance around the house to. The Just Dance series first began in 2009 and since then, it has become one of the biggest gaming franchises in recent times. With each new entry comes all the latest hits and bops from the music industry as well as some old classics that are sure to get the parents up and dancing as well. Here are all the details you need to know about Just Dance 2023. Contents: Just Dance 2023 release date – Confirmed song list and tracks – New features and game modes – Just Dance 2023 trailers – Just Dance 2023 release date & platforms Just Dance 2023 is set to release on November 22, 2022. This launch date is almost exactly a year after the previous 2022 edition, continuing the franchise’s long-standing tradition of annual releases. The 2023 edition will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. The game will also be released on the Google Stadia. However, exactly when it will arrive there is yet to be announced. Just Dance 2023 song list and tracks While Ubisoft has promised songs will be continuously added to the game as the months go on, here’s all the songs that have been confirmed to be in the game when it launches later in the year. Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake – Dynamite – BTS – If You Wanna Party – The Just Dancers – Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars – Love Me Land – Zara Larsson – More – K/DA Ft. Madison Beer, (G)-IDLE, Lexie Liu, Jaira Burns & Seraphine – Physical – Dua Lipa – Rather Be – Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne – STAY – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – Telephone – Lady Gaga ft. Beyonce – Therefore I Am – Billie Eilish – Wannabe – ITZY – New features and game modes All the classic Just Dance modes that users have come to know and love will be included in the game. However, the 2023 edition of the game will be revamping the visuals in a big way, making each song much more immersive and interactive thanks to its 3D design. As well as this, the game will be diving head first into online gameplay in a way the franchise has never done before. For the first time ever, players will be able to link up with Just Dance users online and battle it out from across the world. As well as this, the game will allow you to create online dance groups of up to 6 people, with which you can then host dance sessions. Just Dance 2023 trailer During the recent Ubisoft Forward event, a full reveal and rundown trailer was dropped for Just Dance 2023. The trailer can be viewed here: The footage gave fans a taste of the new, revamped design of the game as well as what new features and game modes they can expect to see added to the game when it releases later in the year. For those interested in all the latest news on Just Dance 2023, keep checking back into this page for all new updates on the game ahead of its November release.

Interview: Jusant’s vertical world explored with game’s creative directors Don’t NodWe interviewed the creative directors of Jusant to learn more about the developmental process behind their unique action-puzzler climbing adventure. Jusant is Don’t Nod’s upcoming action-puzzler, set to be released this October 2023. The game will see players scale to new heights as a lone climber braving a mysterious and desolate tower. There’s an abandoned civilization etched into the cliff face and players will have the chance to uncover the tower’s secrets, accompanied by a small, water-based creature. So, get ready to swing into action because here’s what Kevin Poupard and Mathieu Beaudelin — the creative directors behind Jusant — had to say about what it takes to become an elite climber in this atmospheric world. Before the climb Jusant is a game in which history plays a pivotal role in the story told. Therefore, we thought it would only be right to do the same, asking Poupard and Beaudelin about the game’s initial inception. “We wanted to test a new storytelling approach. The ambition behind Jusant was to have a simple and minimalist story, based on a single strong and clearly identifiable gameplay loop. We also knew that we wanted the gameplay of this loop to symbolically tell something about the story.” This ultimately led to the idea of a “gigantic tower” for players to climb, allowing for original gameplay and plenty of “visual potential.” Exploring a style of play not often used at Don’t Nod, the universe and design of Jusant offered an interesting challenge; “We are proud to have succeeded in overcoming this and it has taught us a lot of things to better anticipate the future challenges that await us!” Games that helped inspire Jusant included Thatgamecompany’s Journey, Playdead’s Inside, and Japan Studio and Team Ico’s Shadow of the Colossus. The creative directors praised how “each in their own way” showcased an “overall minimalist approach, a refined design, supported by an almost wordless narration, more based on evocation.” “All we had to do was find a story that resonated with all, and even though it may have changed in small ways during development, we knew that we had something powerful in this vertical movement to exploit.” Building the tower Jusant’s world is vibrant and fantastical; sweeping dunes where the ocean once was, the tower soaring above the wastelands. From its saturated color scheme to its “ethereal” soundtrack, everything in the game’s design has been “thought out vertically.” This is because it was important to the directors “to convey the feeling that people once lived there on the tower and moved up and down it in a vertical society.” “There had to be similarities with our world, like certain objects or constructions that look like boats or homes, while adding our own touch in order to immerse players in this unknown world as well. The visual style was therefore chosen to distort reality a little, to play with its conventions to better make them our own.” And while doors cannot be opened, players relying on crumbling foundations and open passageways “can instinctively understand that behind these walls, there were also inhabitants living there, families, and that the tower was their home before they left.” In terms of Jusant’s soundtrack, music composed by Guillaume Ferran plays tribute to all of the game’s various details with a “unique tone,” from “the sound of rocks in our hands” to “the wind whistling in our ears.” There are “very sunny sounds” that occur throughout the game to encourage players on their journey, and even the climber’s little companion, Ballast, has his own theme. “As he is made of water, Guillaume composed the track so that the piano notes make us think of rain falling all around us.” The mechanics of an elite climber Jusant stands out thanks to its unique and meditative gameplay with a hands-on approach that defies genre expectations. Players get the chance to control each of the climber’s hands, which direction he moves, which hand hole he grabs, and how he navigates the tower’s challenges. In Jusant’s earlier stages of development, there was a prototype control for both arms and legs. However, the complexity involved was “clearly against our notion of fluidity” and the idea was later scrapped. “One would expect, because of the nature of climbing, something very physical, intense, with a high difficulty level, but we had an introspective experience in mind. We started from the principle that even if the gameplay had to bring a certain complexity, it was above all necessary to favor fluidity and instinctive control of the character.” To capture the feeling of rock climbing, research led Poupard and Beaudelin to be “struck” by the “tranquility” many climbers experienced; “They take the time to look at the walls they try to climb, to read them – their movements are measured. We tried to encapsulate this feeling in the controls.” With plenty to explore and no need for players to rush their ascent up the tower, Jusant’s journey can be expected to be completed in “less than 10 hours.” Inspiring hope and a sense of accomplishment Don’t Nod is known for “creating powerful and immersive narrative experiences,” with previous games such as Life Is Strange tugging at players’ heartstrings and having them reaching for a box of tissues. Jusant, however, offers to leave players on a more hopeful note, with the experience designed to be an “immediate feeling of accomplishment” as the tower’s various challenges are overcome. There are also more tragic undertones in Jusant’s story on a “subject which unfortunately is very current,” but these are left for the interpretation of players. Be sure to check out Jusant’s free demo on Steam before September 19, with much to look forward to when the full game is released later this year.

Jusant hands-on preview: A breathtaking climb through wondrous dystopia Don’t NodDon’t Nod, the developer behind Life is Strange, is aiming to reach new heights with its latest venture, Jusant. With an incredibly well-thought-out and atmospheric world to explore, the sky is no longer the limit in this action-puzzler. Packed full of lore and indulgent world-building, Jusant brings gamers an atmospheric and magical take on mountaineering that strives for heights elite climbers can only dream of. It’s an indie game by Don’t Nod that lives up to its name, delivering innovation and experimental gameplay that is as immersive as its visuals are stunning. Jusant pushes the boundaries of what to expect in a puzzle game, using unique mechanics to connect players to their adventurous protagonist and utilizing the excitement of discovery to tell a story both original and yet heartbreakingly familiar. There were times the preview build challenged me and I struggled to find where the path continued or how to reach the next handhold, but this is what adds to Jusant’s sense of adventure. The journey becomes its own story, etched into tunnels and crevices and the remains of civilization. There is a destination, but Jusant is in no rush to reach it. Instead, it immerses its player and allows them to navigate the immense tower in their own time, offering a taste of real-life climbing from the comfort of your own home. Visual storytelling that inspires and captivates Entering the realm of science fiction, Jusant follows the journey of a young climber scaling a mysterious tower. While the tower has long been abandoned by its prior inhabitants, the climb is not made alone. Accompanied by a small water-based creature, Jusant journeys through a barren wasteland that was once abundant with water and wildlife. Now only desert remains, the tower offering glimpses into the lives of those who had once called the rocky sheers their own. I did initially think that the interiors would have benefited from being more interactive — an extra level of realism that may have aided in the immersion of Jusant’s world. But as the game progressed and the climbs themselves became more challenging, this was a minor issue I soon forgot. There’s a story interwoven throughout the climb, found not only in the occasional scrolls and letters left behind but in the game’s design. Every new platform reached offers various paths to explore, and the desolate landscape tells its own tales — through the bleached bones of a whale carcass, pipes that have long run dry, and the wilting flora that springs to life when doused in water. It’s a diverse environment that feels limitless, and yet it’s evident that something has gone terribly wrong. Despite its wondrous sights and magnificent views, Jusant’s world is dystopian. A sense of melancholy pervades when navigating the abandoned villages and as the story unfolds with each newly reached height, it becomes increasingly clear that there’s a mystery begging to be solved. Where did the water go? And what does the adventure’s little water companion have to do with those immense glowing murals? Is the tower’s desertification a prediction of where our world is headed if we continue to ignore the climate crisis? Only the top of the tower will tell. Innovative gameplay offers a taste of real-life mountaineering Jusant’s gameplay is where its unique approach shines best. Each trigger controls one of your climber’s hands and it is up to you as the player to determine which direction he moves, which hand hole he grabs, and how he navigates the rocky terrain. The process of climbing has clearly been studied, with the character behaving in a manner that feels so real, at times I found myself holding my breath. The jumping mechanism especially adds a thrill to the “meditative” gameplay. It requires you to power up your jump and carefully aim in the right direction. And then, a leap of faith — lunging through the air in hopes of reaching your target. While that may sound like an acrophobic’s worst nightmare, there is a helpful catch… quite literally. There’s no way to die. No matter what, a carabiner will always catch your fall. There are also three pitons that you can use along your climb to create checkpoints, saving you from the frustration of starting a long stretch all over. Players will also need to watch their stamina. It can be temporarily reset by resting on a wall, but this is not a long-term solution and the sound of blood rushing in your ears will warn you of an imminent fall. The intricacy of controlling the climber’s every move places you right inside the game. It’s a level of immersion I have not experienced before, turning fiction into reality. You can feel the rush of adrenaline as the climber finally grabs a ledge that had you beat, and the villages and abandoned farms offer moments of repose to calm your beating heart. While there is still the occasional lagging or bug to be found, it is worth noting this is not the final version of the game. Considering the thought and care put into Jusant, it is unlikely that the developers are not already working on smoothing these minor issues out. And they certainly do not take away from the game’s overall enjoyment. A tranquil Mad Max dystopia at the tip of your fingers The design and artwork are undoubtedly beautiful, with countless views that stretch out for miles and a surplus of detail to discover. Jusant uses Phong interpolation, giving the environment a smoothed and almost plastic appearance. It’s a technique commonly used for 3D graphics, as it allows developers to spend less time on texture and more time on optimizing the game itself. The use of Phong allows for better resolution of speculative graphics and it really pays off in this case. With an environment as vast and complex as the tower in Jusant, the use of Phong doesn’t take away from the level of thought put into every corner of the game. Instead, the style allows for more detail to be spotted, even when looking from a distance, and the smoothness is appropriate for a world once encompassed in water. It can be imagined how the roughness of every edge was once washed away, and there are deep ocean plants to encourage this thought. Jusant’s world feels rightfully alien, just as the depths of the ocean would. At every stage of the game, there is something new to see, and the game encourages this. Platforms offer landmarks for you to get your bearings and work out the next stages of your climb. You can frequently look back down and see the path you’ve taken, adding a sense of accomplishment. The color scheme is bright and oversaturated; the contrast between the brilliant orange of the arid landscape and the washed-out pastels of the sky creates a tranquil ambiance that really benefits the game. Every choice in design adds to the feeling of isolation in an abandoned and desolate environment. Surprisingly, there is an essence of Mad Max: Fury Road in the game. The contrast of blue and orange, the tower looming over barren wastelands, the need for water long gone. Whether intentional or not, it was a similarity I relished. Everything that worked for Mad Max, thrives just as well in Jusant. Like a lonely and desolate take on what a functional society could have once looked like in such a dystopia. After hours of scaling rocky cliffs and navigating collapsed tunnels, I was completely enthralled with Jusant. By the end of the preview, the top of the tower was still not in sight and I had only just begun to uncover its mysteries. Itching for more, I will undoubtedly be hooking myself back in for the full climb when the game launches later this year. A free demo will be available on Steam from August 28 to September 19. You will be able to play the first 45 minutes of the game, allowing you to get the hang of the mechanics and enjoy a sneak peek into Jusant’s vibrant world.

Jusant review: Dare to reach the summit in this breathtaking action-puzzler We return to the world of Jusant to finally conquer the mysterious tower and uncover what secrets lie strewn across its jagged cliffs. Independent video game developer Don’t Nod has done it again, proving their prowess in bringing gamers an experience that is immersive, powerful, and thought-provoking. Offering unique gameplay, stunning visuals, and a captivating story, Jusant puts the player in control of a lone wanderer, the protagonist of this tale. Guiding his every move, the journey takes you on a thrilling ascent up a desolate tower. The remains of civilization await exploration with treacherous routes to climb and a wordless story whispered through the ruins. Jusant defies expectations of what an action-puzzle climbing game can be and — after getting to play an early preview build — the full game just as well an absolute treat. Jusant – Key details Price: $24.99 USD | £22.49 GBP | $37.45 AUD – Developer: Don’t Nod – Release date: October 31, 2023 – Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X | S, & PS5 – Jusant trailer Where the water once was: Exploring the world of Jusant Jusant is a French term describing the ebb and flow of the tide, used in maritime and coastal contexts. In this case, the tide has well and truly receded. Water is a relic of the past, rain a fable told to children. A giant tower stands against the periwinkle sky, desert plains stretching out on all sides. At first glance, Jusant’s world is barren and desolate. But the shipwrecks scattered across the dunes and the abandoned villages carved into the tower’s cliff face tell a different story. Having already played three hours for the preview a few weeks prior, a second climb proved to be just as exhilarating. There was more to find and new ways to climb; the world of Jusant is rich and vibrant, filled with forgotten artifacts and the remnants of life long gone. Jusant is a visual sensation. From its contrasted color scheme to its vast views and bioluminescent tunnels, the attention to detail is immaculate. In every direction, the world comes together and offers new sights to spot. And the higher you climb, the more treacherous the environment becomes. The weather changes; the purple hues in the sky give way to clouds and wind. Luckily, you do not face the challenges in Jusant alone. The Ballast is a small water creature along for the journey and carried on the wanderer’s back. But the Ballast offers more than just companionship, playing an integral role in how players navigate the terrain and in uncovering the tower’s mysterious past. And by the journey’s end, the Ballast will be sure to have won over your heart. Beat the odds and reach the summit: The climb is in your hands Immeasurably tall, scaling and conquering the tower of Jusant is no small feat. Geared up with rope and climbing gear, players are thrust into the protagonist’s point of view. Suddenly, your controller is responsible for every movement in the game. Each trigger controls a hand and the left stick guides which direction you take. Jusant doesn’t just offer a distraction, it’s an immersive experience that pulls you into its dystopian universe and places you front and center. You are the protagonist reaching for every handhold, making wild leaps of faith, braving heights never imagined. And best of all, you can’t die. Pitons prevent fatal falls and platforms offer safe resting grounds. It’s meditative gameplay that offers challenges instead through puzzles strategically intertwined with the harsh environment. There’s also a stamina bar adding urgency to every climb, pitons proving a vital addition for reaching those checkpoints that seem just out of reach. Forget to place one and progress may be painfully lost. While it is straightforward, the tower is packed with plenty of obstacles, passages, flora and fauna, and varied topography that will require you to hone your skills and learn new tricks. With the Ballast’s help, the story unfolds and the climb to the top brings with it new scenery and further insight. An occasional glitch may see you stuck in boulders or caught in a difficult position, but these are usually easy to fix with a couple of jumps or a quick ascent back to the most recently placed piton. Contemplative strings and the wind in your hair Jusant’s ability to immerse its players comes not just from its unique gameplay and beautiful visuals, but also its impeccable sound design. From shoes scratching against rocks to the protagonist’s breathing becoming labored as the stamina bar sinks — every action is acknowledged. Scrambling across cliffs, at times the only sound to be heard is the wind rushing past and the earth crumbling under each step. Music is added sparingly, only when needed. The natural environment and how it reacts to the protagonist’s journey is a soundtrack of its own; these are the details that give Jusant some verisimilitude. Guillaume Ferran composed Jusant’s soundtrack, which is played throughout the game at various significant moments and checkpoints. It’s ethereal and alien, strings and chordophones creating a melody that matches the surreality of the tower. But above all, it’s hopeful. Despite the tragedy of Jusant’s abandoned tower and the lost water hinting at some messages that hit close to home, this game feels empowering. Each level reached is another sigh of relief, another rush of adrenaline, another accomplishment. Ferran’s work complements this wonderfully. It’s motivating, and yet soft and soothing all at once — fitting for Jusant’s meditative approach to gaming and proving Don’t Nod’s exceptional skill when it comes to creating atmospheric masterpieces. This is not a game that will require a box of tissues, for those fearing a similar route to Don’t Nod’s previous award-winning game, Life Is Strange. Jusant’s messages are less explicit, left in the spaces between thrilling climbs and dangerous absails. It’s up to you whether or not you want to find them. The Verdict – 5/5 Even without, the game is a beautiful experience that momentarily allows the player to escape from the noise of their everyday life. Its end is brilliantly simple, yet poetic and powerful all the same. You can choose to search for the meaning in every crevice, or simply enjoy the climb. Either way, this is one adventure we recommend you embark on — there’s lots to uncover in the world Jusant offers. Jusant is available from October 31 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S. For more on Jusant, be sure to check out our interview with the developers.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 dev reveals secret to making dinosaurs look so realistic Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the closest most of us will ever get to creating and running our own dinosaur park, but how do they make those dinosaurs so lifelike? We spoke to Frontier’s Game Director Richard Newbold to find out. There are more than a hundred epic dinosaurs available to discover in Jurassic World Evolution 2 right now, from the classic Tyrannosaurus Rex to the flying Pteranodon and the underwater Attenborosaurus (yes, named after the David Attenborough). The design for these creatures is where the game really shines, as each species has its own movement style, visual flares, ways of interacting with other dinosaurs, and sounds that help bring them to life. According to Frontier’s Game Director, Richard Newbold, this realism is achieved by combining scientific research about each dinosaur with references to modern animals that share their characteristics. “Our incredible art, animation, and audio teams work really hard to research the science behind each dinosaur, taking the scientific data available and bringing it into the wider Jurassic World franchise,” he tells Dexerto. “They’ll even pull real-world references from present-day animals to add further realism. Whether that’s observing how the patterns look on certain sized species, how they move and walk, or using sounds from real animals. “For example, sauropods are gigantic quadrupeds, so we’ll use equivalents such as elephants, rhinos, or giraffes to ensure their movement looks natural when animated.” Getting each dinosaur looking and sounding right is a “challenge”, says Newbold, but it’s one that the team “love to tackle” using the wide range of sources they have access to. “There are lots of amazing paleo-artists and scientists around the world who interpret how skeletal remains could look if [these dinosaurs] were alive today. Although these can be open to certain interpretation, our goal is to balance these interpretations with ensuring our dinosaurs fit the aesthetic of existing Jurassic World. “Ultimately, we’re really lucky to spend our days within the franchise and bringing all these amazing species to players in the game and through our DLCs.” With multiple DLC expansions now available, the roster of dinosaurs to choose from in Jurassic World Evolution 2 is bigger than ever. But how do Newbold and the team at Frontier Developments decide on which creatures appear in the game? “For both of our film-inspired expansions, we wanted to bring a balanced selection of the amazing new species and variants you see in the movie to players, from the amazing new feathered species to herbivores and carnivores you’ll see on screen,” he explains. “For a Dinosaur Pack, we take inspiration from a prehistoric era or dinosaur type that our community are particularly interested in seeing, as well as species that the team feel would be great additions to our already large roster.” The latest DLC for Jurassic World Evolution 2, the Dominion Malta Expansion, takes players to the Mediterranean where dinosaurs are traded on an illegal market – a location that fans of the franchise will recognize from the latest movie, Jurassic World Dominion. It gives players an extra way to obtain rare creatures for their park, but one that also makes them question their moral compass and take risks with shady dealers. “The Mediterranean setting of Malta allowed us to explore some of the ambiguity to the activities involved in running dinosaur parks,” Newbold says. “We wanted to encourage players to consider which source within the Exchange was best – one that may be trustworthy but may not have the ideal dinosaur, or one with low trust that had the perfect dinosaur. “There are some great moments that can naturally unfold, as an untrustworthy seller can deliver a very different set of dinosaurs to what you ordered, sometimes that’s a good surprise, but sometimes it’s much more than the player bargained for!” Jurassic World Evolution 2 and the Dominion Malta Expansion DLC are out now.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Early Cretaceous Pack DLC: What’s included? FrontierJurassic World Evolution 2’s first paid DLC, the Early Cretaceous Pack, has arrived, introducing four new species to your parks including the terrifying Kronosaurus. Just one month after Jurassic World Evolution 2 was released, Frontier Development have shared the first paid DLC for the theme park management sim, bringing a collection of new dinosaurs to the pack. The Early Cretaceous Pack features two new land creatures, the Wuerhosaurus and Minmi; a new flying reptile, the Dsungaripterus; and a new marine reptile, the sharp-toothed Kronosaurus. You can get a closer look at the Kronosaurus in the species field guide trailer below. Releasing alongside this paid DLC is the first free update for Jurassic World Evolution 2, which features loads of additions like more playable maps, more building sets, and rock perch points for flying reptiles. Players will now be able to revisit Campaign Mode maps in Sandbox Mode – that’s the Arizona desert, the Washington State mountains, the Pennsylvania Airport, the forests of Oregon, and Yosemite National Park. They’ll also have the option to use buildings and fences from the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Sandbox Mode, as well as Jurassic Park-themed Lagoons and Aviaries. Other changes include the ability to start with a completely flat map with no trees in Sandbox Mode, and new rocks for flying reptiles like the new Dsungaripterus to perch on inside Aviaries. The Early Cretaceous Pack DLC is out now, and you can read our review of Jurassic World Evolution 2 – which we called the “best dinosaur video game” we’ve ever played – right here.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Dominion Biosyn Expansion review: Is it worth it? FrontierThe biggest DLC expansion yet for Jurassic World Evolution 2, Dominion Biosyn, has finally arrived. But is it worth your time and money? As we mentioned in our review, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is arguably the definitive dinosaur gaming experience, offering players the chance to create their dream park with countless dinosaurs – as well as providing several iconic scenarios from the movies to play through. So you might be wondering what DLC could possibly add to the experience. Although the previous two packs have been relatively bare-bones, Dominion Biosyn is a proper expansion that any fans of the Jurassic World franchise can enjoy. Jurassic World Evolution 2 Dominion Biosyn Expansion key details Price: $19.99 / £15.99 – Developer: Frontier – Release date: June 14, 2022 – Platforms: PC, Playstation and Xbox – Jurassic World Evolution 2 Dominion Biosyn Expansion trailer The perfect companion to Jurassic World Dominion Unlike previous Jurassic World Evolution 2 DLC packs – Early Cretaceous and Camp Cretaceous – which only added a handful of new dinosaurs and skins for existing species, the new Dominion Biosyn Expansion feels like the first must-have piece of DLC content for this game. The biggest new feature is the Dominion Campaign Mode, which tasks you with creating Biosyn Valley from the ground up. For anyone who’s watched the latest Jurassic World movie, this acts as a nice prequel that fleshes out the story of how Biosyn gained such a huge presence in the dinosaur business. There’s enough fresh content to avoid this feeling like a repeat of previous campaigns, like mining amber to discover hidden dinosaur DNA and a Hyper Loop system that links your buildings. There are even invisible fences added to keep your ferocious creatures at bay. Fans of the movies will be pleased to see familiar faces like Lewis Dodgson and Ramsay Cole, who guide you through Biosyn’s journey to power. They’re voiced by the same actors that appear in the movies, which is a nice touch that makes it feel like a legitimate part of the Jurassic World story. Alongside this Campaign Mode is a brand new Chaos Theory level that follows Owen Grady as he looks after dinosaurs in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Whether you’re herding Parasaurolophus with the new dinosaur-wrangling mechanic or fending off poachers, it’s another great addition to the game. Feathered friends have finally arrived If you’re just here for the new dinosaurs, then you’ll be glad to know that the Dominion Biosyn Expansion has got you covered with four brand new species, as well as several skins and variants that encourage you to revisit existing dinosaurs. The main attractions are the two feathered beasts: the Pyroraptor and the Therizinosaurus. These dangerous dinosaurs both caused chaos on the big screen in Jurassic World Dominion, so being able to bring them into your own parks is a brilliant addition. Joining them is the carnivorous Dimetrodon – described as the oldest prehistoric species in the game – and a large flying animal known as the Quetzalcoatlus. There are also six new skins and two variants, including a feathered Tyrannosaurus Rex and a 2022 version of the Giganotosaurus that’s extra scary. Ultimately, there’s plenty of content to enjoy here, with both the Dominion Campaign Mode and Chaos Theory level making it feel worth the money. It’s not essential by any means, but if you’ve seen all there is to see in the Jurassic World Evolution 2 and you’re craving more, then we’d definitely recommend it. Verdict – 8/10 The Dominion Biosyn Expansion is a chunky slice of DLC that will appeal to all dinosaur fans – but particularly those who have watched (and enjoyed) Jurassic World Dominion at the cinemas. If you loved the base game, there’s no reason you won’t love this too. Reviewed on PS5.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Dominion Malta Expansion review: Is it worth it? FrontierThe Dominion Malta Expansion is the latest major DLC pack for dinosaur park sim Jurassic World Evolution 2, but is it worth your time and money? One year after Jurassic World Evolution 2 delivered what we called the “definitive dinosaur gaming experience”, another major DLC pack has arrived, this time taking players to the Mediterranean to explore the underworld of the dinosaur black market. Just like the Dominion Biosyn Expansion before it, the Dominion Malta Expansion is a significant addition to the base game that comes with its own campaign mode, new dinosaurs, and new gameplay features that dedicated fans will definitely want to experience. Jurassic World Evolution 2 Dominion Malta Expansion key details Price: $19.99 / £15.99 – Developer: Frontier – Release date: December 8, 2022 – Platforms: PC, PlayStation & Xbox – Jurassic World Evolution 2 Dominion Malta Expansion trailer New dinosaurs and a fresh location The previous Dominion Biosyn Expansion felt like the first must-have DLC for Jurassic World Evolution 2, and our thoughts on the Dominion Malta Expansion are pretty much the same: If you love the base game and crave more dinosaur action, you’ll love this one too. There are four new dinosaurs to meet this time around: the Atrociraptor, the Lystrosaurus, the Oviraptor, and the Moros Intrepidus. As you’d expect, they’re just as lovingly created as the other dinosaurs in the game, although it’s worth pointing out that they’re all quite small creatures – they’re certainly not going to make the same impression as a Tyrannosaurus Rex or a Quetzalcoatlus. The biggest feature in this DLC expansion is the new campaign, which takes players to Malta and tasks them with managing parks across three locations at the same time. The campaign ties in nicely to the movies – it’s not an essential story by any means, but fans of the franchise will appreciate the lore-building that goes on. We praised the use of characters from the movies when Jurassic World Evolution 2 was released, so it’s nice to see that trend continue even in the DLC. Familiar faces in the Dominion Malta Expansion campaign include pilot Kayla Watts, Velociraptor trainer Barry Sembène, and even Soyona Santos, with their actors returning to voice them and adding authenticity to the campaign. The Dinosaur Exchange takes center stage One of the biggest new features of the expansion is the Dinosaur Exchange, which lets you buy various dinosaurs like the new Oviraptor. It’s a nice replication of the night market seen on screen in Jurassic World Dominion, where your purchases will influence trust levels – take in a bunch of dinosaurs rescued from poachers to give your trust with the Authorities a boost, or buy from shifty breeding programs and get cozy with the Underground. Sellers also have ratings to indicate how trustworthy they’ll be at delivering on their promises, which makes the whole thing feel a little bit like shopping for rare collectibles on eBay. Overall, it’s a welcome addition that provides a quicker (but sometimes riskier) method of acquiring new dinosaurs. You can further influence your trust levels with the Authorities or the Underground by completing monthly contracts, which are offered at regular intervals. These contracts can be anything from keeping your dinosaurs disease free or encouraging your territorial creatures to start more fights. You’ll also have to make choices that impact the running of your park: When a construction worker is injured during work on a new building, for example, you can take ownership and pay their medical fees or deny responsibility and put a dent in that all-important public image as a consequence. If materials for a building are delayed, you can wait and slow down your building time or source them from your contracts in the Underground for a higher cost. These features are all welcome additions that help recreate the feeling of actually running your own dinosaur park, with all of the obstacles and moral dilemmas that would come with that. You couldn’t really ask for more from a DLC expansion. The Verdict – 4/5 The Dominion Malta Expansion is a solid addition to the Jurassic World Evolution 2 experience. It doesn’t do anything dramatically different, but there are enough new features and extras on offer to warrant picking up your park manager hat once again. Reviewed on PS5.

Jurassic World: Evolution 2 Dominion DLC expansion: release time, new dinosaurs & campaign details Jurassic World Evolution 2’s Dominion Biosyn DLC expansion is available to purchase now across consoles and PC, allowing players to encounter new dinosaur species such as the Quetzalcoatlus. Inspired by the recently released film Jurassic World: Dominion, the Dominion Biosyn expansion offers players plenty of fresh content to sink their teeth into for $19.99. Jurassic World Evolution 2 itself serves as a sequel to the wildly successful Jurassic World Evolution, an immersive management sim produced by Elite Dangerous and Planet Coaster developer Frontier Developments. Notably, the sequel boasts an original story featuring a cast of voices from the film franchise and a robust roster of dinosaurs. And the newest DLC release further bridges the gap between Jurassic World’s game and movie narratives. Jurassic World Evolution 2 DLC is out now The Dominion Biosyn expansion for Jurassic World Evolution 2 is now live on PC, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Those who jump into Dominion Biosyn will come face-to-face with a few newly added prehistoric dinosaurs, including the Quetzalcoatlus, which counts among the largest flying animals in history. Meanwhile, the Dimetrodon represents the oldest prehistoric dinosaur to join the cast of Jurassic World Evolution 2. The territorial nature of the Therizinosaurus will surely cause problems for Park Managers. And, finally, the Pyroraptor – distantly related to the Velociraptor – looks like quite the fierce feathered beast. Jurassic World Evolution 2 DLC adds new campaign The Dominion Biosyn expansion also introduces Jurassic World Evolution 2 players to the Biosyn Valley, where they’ll command control of the research compound on display in Universal’s Jurassic World: Dominion. Several familiar faces, and voices, will enter the picture as users construct the Biosyn research facility through multiple stages. Bryce Dallas Howard voices Claire Dearing, Sam Neill returns as Dr. Alan Grant, Laura Dern reprises her role as Dr. Ellie Sattler, and Campbell Scott once again portrays Lewis Dodgson. New gameplay features will become available to those who continue to expand upon the compound by sending scientists beneath the valley to extract amber-encased DNA. In addition, the Dominion Biosyn DLC allows players to unlock the Biosyn Valley map in Sandbox Mode, complete with new decorations, vehicles, and buildings. And last but not least, Jurassic World Evolution 2’s expansion boasts a “dinosaur-wrangling mechanic” in Chaos Theory, a level inspired by events in Jurassic World Dominion. Players can expect to have their hands full of challenges when trying to protect dinosaurs from “dinosaur rustlers” at the game’s snow-filled Sierra Nevada ranch.

Jurassic Park: Survival announced at The Game Awards 2023 Universal StudiosA new Jurassic Park game was announced at the Game Awards 2023, a first-person action titled Jurassic Park: Survival. Jurassic Park is easily one of the most well-known series that has instilled itself into popular culture. Isla Nublar has been the home of many dinosaurs since the release of the film in 1993. Many video game adaptations and sequels have been made since that prolific film release, expanding into a multimillion-dollar franchise of pre-historic proportions. Now a new Jurassic Park game that’s ’65 million years in the making’ has been announced at The Game Awards 2023. Shown in a brand-new trailer, the game features many of the critters and creatures we’ve come to know and love across the years. With the iconic Jurassic Park as a backdrop, the trailer gives the game a suspenseful horror action beat. According to the game’s website, Jurassic Park: Survival sees players take on the role of an InGen scientist who was unable to evacuate the remote island, discovering a never-before-told story in a single-player action-adventure game. Players should expect to encounter several species of dinosaurs, each with their own unique and adaptive behaviors, which understanding may be key to your survival. Unfortunately Jurassic Park: Survival does not yet have a release date, meaning players will need to bide their time before getting their hands on the title.

Jujutsu Kaisen gets “insane” reference from one of the biggest games ever CrunchyrollJujutsu Kaisen flexes its global popularity once again as it gets an “insane” reference from Clash of Clans. One of the most iconic moments in Jujutsu Kaisen comes towards the start of the Shinjuku Showdown Arc. After Gojo is released from the Prison Realm, he doesn’t take long to ambush Kenjaku, clashing with Sukuna (in Megumi’s body) in the process. This encounter leads to Gojo declaring a decisive battle against Sukuna and vowing to kill Kenjaku on Christmas Eve. When Kenjaku asks if he doesn’t plan to win, Gojo answers with his iconic line: “Nah, I’d win.” This moment is a reference to Gojo’s answer to Yuji’s question towards the start of the series. Over time, this line has become a joke in the fandom, given that Gojo ultimately lost the battle to Sukuna and died. However, it remains as iconic as ever. Recently, the official X account of Clash of Clans posted a joke with a picture of the Barbarian King saying Gojo’s signature line. Not only that, but the Barbarian King also has Gojo’s unique eyes. It’s pretty hilarious, amusing fans to no end. This also points out how famous Jujutsu Kaisen and Gojo are. One X user commented, “I would like to write an essay about Gojo’s impact on our world.” “Nah, that’s crazy, the Gojo impact is universal,” added another. A third joined: “Gojo is so famous my GOAT.” “The Clash of Clans account knows the aftermath as well,” pointed out another fan. Someone else wrote: “The Cultural Impact This Man Has in This New Zen.” “JJK INFLUENCE IS INSANE. NO ANIME HAS THE STREETS LIKE JJK,” commented one user. This isn’t the first time Clash of Clans has made an anime reference. Recently, anime fans noticed a sleek nod to Naruto in the game. The new scenery of the in-game village has a waterfall with two huge statues facing each other. It’s a clear reference to the Valley of the End in Naruto. For more on Jujutsu Kaisen, check out the cool Demon Slayer reference in the manga and all the other popular references Gege Akutami has made in his series. You can also find out who Jujutsu Kaisen author’s new favorite character is.

July’s PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games leak ahead of official reveal Square EnixThe July PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games have leaked, and they include popular titles from the Final Fantasy and Assassin’s Creed franchises. In May 2022, Sony revealed the company was reworking the PlayStation Plus service, adding two new subscription tiers, Extra & Premium. Each month, new games are added to the service from both a backlog of retro PlayStation titles as well as more modern ones. Now, one leaker has potentially revealed the games that are set to hit the games service in July 2022. July PS Plus Extra and Premium leaked games BlackBate, a known PlayStation leaker in the past, has revealed what games Sony plans on adding to their PS Plue Premium tier games subscription come July 19. Here are all the games they mention: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade & FF7R Episode Intermission – Assassin’s Creed Unity – Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered – Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry – Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection – Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag – Stray (confirmed) – Saints Row IV: Re-Elected – Stray has already confirmed to be coming for PS Plus Premium subscribers on its launch day of July 19. The indie game, developed by BlueTwelve studio, is a cat-adventure game with a post-apocalyptic setting. For Final Fantasy fans who haven’t had the chance to check out either FF7R or the Episode Intermission, now is your chance to utilize your PS Plus subscription. Assassin’s Creed fans will also have a fantastic July as five different AC titles are on the way, including The Ezio Collection which includes three games in itself: AC 2, Brotherhood, and Revelations. Sony has yet to confirm if these are, in fact, the games that will be coming to PS Plus in July.

How many manga arcs will Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash include? Bandai NamcoJujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is just around the corner – so here’s a look at how many manga arcs it will include. Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is an upcoming fighting game created by Byking and Gemdrops and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It’s the first console video game based on the most popular new-gen Shonen anime and manga series, Jujutsu Kaisen. Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash will be released on February 2, 2024, with several editions available for pre-order, each with its own set of bonuses. The game features over 15 characters, so players are almost certain to see their favorites. The game’s single-player story mode, based on the events of the first season of the anime series, follows Yuji Itadori, the series’ protagonist, as he battles various monsters (known as “Curses”) in order to save humankind in modern-day Japan. Delve deeper to find out how many manga arcs will be included in Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash. Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash manga arcs Since the game is solely based on the first season of the anime and the prequel movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0, it will likely include five arcs from the manga. Cursed Child arc The arc follows Yuta Okkotsu, cursed by a powerful apparition, Rika, who tragically died in a car accident ten years ago. Since then, Rika refuses to leave his side, forcing Yuta to accept the execution by the higher-ups of Jujutsu Tech. However, Gojo interferes and makes him join the school to teach him more about curses. As the story continues and Gojo’s former friend terrorizes the school, the truth behind Rika’s curse unravels. Fearsome Womb arc This is the first arc of the main story, where Yuji Itadori swallows Sukuna’s finger and becomes a vessel for the King of Curses. He joined the Jujutsu Tech High School in Tokyo upon Gojo’s recommendation, but the top brass were not happy. They devise a plan to let him die on a dangerous mission, which also puts his classmates Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki in danger. Vs Mahito arc Satoru Gojo entrusts Yuji’s training to Kento Nanami and leaves Japan for some work. They both team up to defeat the strongest curse they’ve ever faced, Mahito. The curse does everything he can to break Yuji both physically and emotionally. However, Yuji happens to be Mahito’s natural enemy because of his abilities as a Vessel. Kyoto Goodwill Event arc Terrifying unregistered special-grade curses keep popping up everywhere, only this time, one of them is attacking Jujutsu Tech High School in Tokyo. Hanami interrupts the yearly exchange program between Tokyo and Kyoto students. The students who are fighting one another must join hands to defeat a common foe. Death Painting arc The final arc of the first season follows Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara as they unravel the mystery of strange disappearances at Fushiguro’s former school. After learning that Fushiguro’s sister might become a target, the trio is in a race against time to stop the curse before it hurts anyone else. However, they face against foes who push them past their limits.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash editions & pre-order bonuses Bandai NamcoThe first Jujutsu Kaisen console game, Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is just around the corner and there are multiple versions available to pre-order. Here are all the different editions of the game you can purchase and the unique bonuses they include. Jujutsu Kaisen has become one of the most popular anime in recent years with the story of Yuji Itadori captivating fans across the globe, and anyone who’s wanted to step into the shoes of the characters in the series is in luck as the franchise’s first console game is arriving this February. Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is set to release on February 2, 2024, and there are various editions of the game available to pre-order that all come with unique bonuses. If you’re wondering which version to get, we’ve got all the information you need right here. So, here’s everything you need to know about the different versions of Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash. All Jujutsu Kaisen pre-order bounses There are 4 different editions of the game available to pre-order. You can find a full rundown of each and the bonuses included with them below: Standard edition – $59.99 / £49.99 Base game – Jujutsu High first-year outfit set – Digital Deluxe edition – $79.99 / £64.99 Base game – Jujutsu High first-year outfit set – Hidden Inventory/Premature Death DLC – Jujusta 2024 – The Digital Deluxe edition comes with the base game, as well as the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death DLC, and the baseball minigame Jujusta 2024. Ultimate edition – $99.99 / £84.99 Everything included the digital deluxe edition – Digital artbook & soundtrack – Anime ending theme 1 outfit set – The Ultimate edition comes with an additional outfit set, and a digital artbook and soundtrack. Collector’s edition Bandai Namco Store exclusive -$79.99 Base game – Jujutsu High first-year outfit set – Exclusive wall scroll featuring artwork by Gege Akutami – Finally, the Bandai Namco store collector’s edition comes with an exclusive wall scroll that features artwork by series creator Gege Akutami.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash: All Trophies & Achievements Bandai NamcoJujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is a new console game based on the beloved anime and there are plenty of Trophies and Achievements to unlock. Here’s a full rundown of all the Achievements and Trophies you can get in the game. The first console game adaption of the beloved anime and manga Jujutsu Kaisen has just been released, and Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash lets players take control of their favorite sorcerers and cursed spirits in action-packed 2v2 brawls. Alongside experiencing arcs from the manga in story mode, you can also battle other players in online matches and work together in online co-op so there’s plenty of content to enjoy in the game. For any completionists or Trophy hunters out there, you’ll be glad to know there are a lot of Trophies and Achievements to unlock as you progress in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash, and we’ve got you covered with a complete rundown of them all. So, here’s everything you need to know about the Trophies & Achievements in Cursed Clash. Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Trophies & Achievements There are a total of 58 Trophies & Achievements you can unlock in Cursed Clash, including the Platinum that’s exclusive to PlayStation. You can find a full list of them all below: Special Grade Jujutsu Socerer – Obtained all Trophies – Put It In Your First! – Used 100 Cursed Energy techniques – I’ve Got You Back – Triggered 10 Cooperation Bonuses – Believe in Me! – Triggered 50 Cooperation Bonuses – We’re Friends, Aren’t We? – Triggered 100 Cooperation Bonuses – We Can Exorcise It, Together! – Triggered 30 Combos against opponents – Oh, I Can Do That! – Triggered 30 Awakened Moves against opponents – Best Friend – Triggered a Joint Finishing Attack – I’ll Show You What Real Jujutsu Is – Triggered an Awakened Move Finisher – I Can’t Break Out of This! – Landed a total of 1,000 combos on opponents – Rookie Sorcerer – Fought 10 battles – Veteran Sorcerer – Fought 30 battles – Elite Sorcerer – Fought 100 battles – Make Me Strong – Used a Jujutsu Sorcerer to win 20 battles – I Won’t Regret The Way I Live – Used a Jujutsu Sorcerer to win 50 battles – That Makes Us True Pure Beings – Won 20 battles using a Cursed Object, Cursed Spirit, Curse User, or Death Painting Womb – Laughing Like A Launitic in the Wasteland – Won 50 battles using a Cursed Object, Cursed Spirit, Curse User, or Death Painting Womb – Think That You Can Take Me Down? – Won in Online Versus Mode 10 times without lowering your ally’s Team Gauge – Goodbye Everybody, See You At the War – Viewed 16 character intros in Online Versus or Free Battle – Let’s Use the Open Space – Battled at 5 different stages in Online Versus or Free Battle – I Think I Know How To Do It – Battled in Online Versus 5 times – I Don’t Want To Lose – Battled in Online Versus 20 times – Risking Death to Win – Battled in Online Versus 50 times – Brand New – Obtained a character outift – Stylish – Obtained 30 character outfits – Fashionista – Obtained 100 character outfits – When I’m Pretty and All Dressed Up – Obtained 150 character outfits – Following the Crowd – Obtained 10 player card customization items – Fledging Collector – Obtained 100 player card customization items – Veteran Collector – Obtained 300 player card customization items – Special Grade Collector – Obtained 500 player card customization items – Title Holder – Obtained 20 titles – Countless Epithets – Obtained 50 titles – On The Side of Money – Obtained a total of 50,000 Juju Points – Money Game – Obtained a total of 100,000 Juju Points – Day in the Life – Viewed a short story in Story Mode – Talking Points – Viewed 15 short stories in Story Mode – Aren’t Youth Grand – Viewed all short stories in Story Mode – Once-in-a-Thousand-Years Talent – Completed all Story Mode missions – Jujutsu Kaisen – Completed all Story Mode missions with A Rank or higher – Workhorse – Raised the total of all characters’ levels to 10 or higher in Online Co-op Mode – Nonstandard – Raised the total of all characters’ levels to 200 or higher in Online Co-op Mode – Cursed Energy Core – Raised the total of all characters’ levels to 400 or higher in Online Co-op Mode – Steady Progress – Raised Skill Level to 1,000 in Online Co-op Mode – Earned Expertise – Raised Skill Level to 5,000 in Online Co-op Mode – Practiced Proficiency – Raised Skill Level to 15,000 in Online Co-op Mode – Moderate Effort – Completed a task in Online Co-op Mode – Let’s Finish This Quickly – Completed 100 tasks in Online Co-op Mode – Let’s Go All Out – Completed 300 tasks in Online Co-op Mode – It’s a Slaughter – Cleared Survival Battle in Online Co-op Mode – Mission Complete – Started Online Co-op: Rush Battle with Skill Level 3000+ and cleared all missions with A or above – Mission Accomplished – Started Online Co-op: Rush Battle with Skill Level 10,000+ and cleared all missions with S or above – Curse Womb Must Die – Cleared “Reason.” – Curse Womb Must Die -II- Cleared “Advice.” – Small Fry and Reverse Retribution – Cleared “Introspection.” – Tokyo-Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event – Cleared “Jujutsu Koshien.” – The Origin of Blind Obedience – Cleared “Putting in a Good Word.” – Jujutsu Kaisen 0 – Cleared “Thanks.” – For more content on the game, check out our guides below: Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash PC requirements: recommended & minimum specs | All characters in Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash | How long is Jujutsi Kaisen: Cursed Clash?

Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash – All confirmed characters Bandai Namco EntertainmentJujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is finally giving the incredibly popular anime/manga franchise a fighting game, and these are the characters who will be playable at launch. Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular animated franchises in the world. Yet, despite the manga launching in 2018, it’s only now getting its own console game, having received a mobile title that launched in Japan last year and a Fortnite collaboration in August 2023. Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is a 2v2 fighting game set to launch for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on February 2. This game will finally give players the chance to control their favorite sorcerers, but who has actually made in into the game? Here’s a full rundown of all the confirmed characters in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash so far. Contents All confirmed characters in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash – Yuji Itadori – Megumi Fushiguro – Nobara Kugisaki – Satoru Gojo – Aoi Todo – Eso & Kechizu – Hanami – Jogo – Kento Nanami – Mahito – Maki Zen’in – Panda – Suguru Geto – Toge Inumaki – Yuta Okkotsu – Ryomen Sukuna – All confirmed characters in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash will have over fifteen characters at launch. These are based on characters from the anime & manga franchise, though fans shouldn’t expect power levels to be strictly adhered to. After all, this is a fighting game, and you don’t want Gojo one-shotting everyone. Yuji Itadori The protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen and the container of Sukuna, Yuji Itadori is a fast-paced melee fighter who performs rushdowns to lay into his foes with punches. His Cursed Technique is Divergent Fist, empowering his punches when unleashed in combat. Megumi Fushiguro The dark-haired, pretty boy rival had to make it into the game. Megumi has the power of the Ten Shadows, allowing him to perform powerful melee combos by summoning the Nue and Divine Dogs in combat. Nobara Kugisaki Nobara uses the power of her Straw Doll Technique to attack opponents from mid-range, allowing her to unleash her Hairpin and Resonance powers to damage them from afar. Satoru Gojo Arguably the most powerful character in Jujutsu Kaisen, Gojo has to tone things down and give half-measures in video game form. Gojo uses his Limitless Cursed Technique to dominate the battlefield with a variety of moves. Aoi Todo Aoi Todo is a powerful physical attacker on his own, but he becomes even more dangerous when using his Boogie Woogie Cursed Technique, as this lets him switch positions with opponents, allowing him to zip in and out of combat. Eso & Kechizu The Ice Climbers of Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash, Eso and Kechizu are the masters of inflicting debuffs through their Rot Technique. While the player mostly controls Eso, they can send Kechizu out to fight on the battlefield in their stead. Hanami Hanami can attack enemies from all ranges while on the ground, thanks to his Cursed Bud ability, allowing him to sprout damaging flowers from the soil on the battlefield. Jogo One of the mid/long-range fighters in the game, Jogo can use his Ember Insects to damage foes from afar, while also being able to support his allies with the A Cursed Spirit’s Pride passive ability. Kento Nanami Jujustu Kaisen: Cursed Clash has critical hits in its combat system. Kento Nanami makes the most of this system, using his Ratio Technique to gradually increase the power of his crits by determining his enemy’s weak points. Mahito The flesh crafter Mahito appears in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash as a mid-range fighter, using his monstrous transformations to stretch his limbs and create horrific creatures that can close the gap and attack. Maki Zen’in Maki Zen’in is a technical melee fighter who uses her Cursed Tools in combat. Her attacks are bolstered by her incredible physical strength. In addition, her moves are incredibly fast and she can block and counter attacks that enter her range. Panda Panda (no relation to the playable panda in Tekken 8) has two main options in battle. In Gorilla Mode, his defensive capabilities are improved. Meanwhile, Drumming Beat leaves him defenseless but provides him with powerful attacks. Suguru Geto Another major villain appears in Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash, as Geto is here to pull some strings. In his fighting game appearance, Geto is a mid-range battler who uses Cursed Spirit Manipulation to attack his foes with many different spells. Toge Inumaki Toge is one of the most unique characters in the game, utilizing the power of his Cursed Speech to damage opponents from afar. However, this attack has a downside, as using it too much will damage Toge. Yuta Okkotsu As Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is a 2v2 fighting game, it makes sense for there to be characters whose abilities are tied to their allies. This is the case with Yuta Okkotsu, a close-range fighter whose power grows as his allies are wounded. He can also unleash Rika in combat, yet only under certain circumstances. Ryomen Sukuna The villain of Jujutsu Kaisen who also happens to inhabit the body of the protagonist. When unleashed, Sukuna is a melee attacker with limitless range, who can smash any point on the battlefield with his technique.

Judas: Bioshock creators’ new game – Trailer, gameplay & everything we know Ghost Story GamesJudas, the next game from BioShock creator Ken Levine, is starting to take shape. From our first gameplay snippets to a rundown on its player-driven narrative, here’s everything we know about this new shooter all in one place. If you’re longing to play something similar to BioShock then rejoice, Ken Levine is working on a new game. Judas was first revealed at the 2022 Game Awards and while the game looks strikingly similar to the underwater and sky-high horror franchise on the surface, there’s far more to it than first meets the eye. Like Levine’s former work, Judas is a “single-player, narrative first-person shooter” and while colorful, the game’s first trailer shows off some wonderfully dark and violent themes. This time the action is set in space on a failing ship where the inhabitants are starting to revolt. The player will need to make and break alliances with different characters and factions to stay alive. So from early gameplay details to a breakdown on the structure of its storyline, here’s everything we know about Judas thus far. Contents Does Judas have a release date? – What platforms will Judas be released on? – Trailers – Gameplay and setting – Does Judas have a release date? No official release date has been confirmed as of yet, but the devs have said that the game is likely to be released by March 2025. Judas was most recently shown off at Sony’s January 31 State of Play event and while the game looks sharper than ever, still no release date or even rough release window was provided. What platforms will Judas be released on? Judas is confirmed to be coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Game Store. Judas trailers Our first look at Judas came on December 9, 2022 with a brief reveal trailer showing not only cinematics but gameplay in motion too. Check out the first Judas trailer below: Next came the Judas Story Trailer on January 31, 2024. “Will you fix what’s broke? Or leave it all to burn,” being the game’s tagline as we now know your choices directly impact the outcome of the narrative. Judas gameplay and setting details Judas shares a lot of tonal similarities with BioShock in terms of design and style. Like Levine’s previous adventures, every character looks like they’d fit in well at the Mad Hatter’s tea party. The trailers show various characters killing each other in bizarre outfits and with a twisted take on fairground rides and other troupes that feel very BioShock. However, this first-person shooter is set in space and will be much more sci-fi-focused than previous Ken Levine games. The player also seems to have powers that remind us of Plasmids. We imagine Judas will also have some RPG elements and tough moral choices to make. The trailer asks us if we’ll fix what we broke and suggests the player will need to form alliances with some characters – but may also need to betray some others. This ties in with the overarching focus of Levine’s new game, giving more control to the players. Where before, his stories were linear, taking you on a set patch, Judas gives you the choice on how to progress. “What if you could choose between who to befriend and who to stab in the back?” Levine asked in a recent PlayStation blog. “How the story unfolds is up to you. You, as Judas, are the driver of every event in a story… in ways you haven’t experienced before in our games.” The game is designed to be “highly replayable” meaning there will likely be numerous paths to take that lead to various different endings.

Judge slams law team for not playing Call of Duty in lead-up to Activision lawsuit ActivisionA lawyer who lost a plagiarism lawsuit case against Activision was sanctioned by the proceeding judge who found their lack of Call of Duty knowledge led to a “factually baseless complaint.” Various big-name game developers and publishers have found themselves in the midst of a heated dispute over plagiarism accusations. Some individuals use social media to voice their claims of their work being ‘stolen’ by huge companies. Whereas, others go one step further and take it to court. Brooks Entertainment, Inc. sued Activision for supposedly ripping off its Stock Picker and Save One Bank games for its “main character” in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. However, the case was quickly dismissed after the judge found that no such plagiarism had taken place and a quick play of the CoD title would have resolved the issue very easily. Judge dismisses Brooks Entertainment vs. Activision lawsuit According to legal news site JD Supra, the main issue was around the Infinite Warfare character Sergeant Sean Brooks. Brooks Entertainment claimed that the SATO Marine bore a striking resemblance to its character Shon Brooks. It alleged: “Shon Brooks and Sean Brooks both had unlimited resources and missiles; they bring thieves to justice; they traveled to Mars, and both games had scripted game battle scenes take place in a high fashion couture shopping center mall.” However, anyone who is a fan of the game would instantly recognise that the main character of Infinite Warfare is Brooks’ squad member Commander Nick Reyes. However, Activision’s lawyer quashed any such similarities after having played the game themselves. They claimed “that many (if not virtually all) of the factual allegations in the Complaint were not accurate” and contained a series of mistakes. The court judge agreed and dismissed the case, but not without blasting the plaintiff’s lawyers for their supposed lack of prior research launching the case. “Plaintiff’s counsel could have easily verified these facts prior to filing the factually baseless Complaint,” the judge stated. “Just as the Court easily verified them within the first hour and a half of playing the game.” As if being slammed for not playing enough CoD wasn’t enough, the law team also had to foot the bill for Activision’s legal fees and other case costs.

Jon Sandman dishes on his career, favorite games of all time, and dream cars Rocket League aficionado Jon Sandman might be elite in the arena, but he now faces a new challenge in Forza as he goes up against a real-life Lexus racing driver. We caught up with him before the race to gauge his nerves. Outside of Rocket League, Sandman admits he is far from a driving game expert, so while his gaming skills will give him an edge over Lexus’s best, there’s no telling who will come out on top. For real-life racing, it’s best left to the pros of course. Check out which races Lexus will be at during the 2024 IMSA racing season here. We spoke to Jon about his favorite cars, what he’s been playing recently, and his career in content creation. If you could have your ultimate dream garage, what 3 Lexus models are you choosing and what makes each one a must-have for your collection? If you were to ask me this question when I was young I would immediately tell you The 2012 Lexus LFA, reason being this car was SUCH an incredible-looking sports car and I clearly remember how expensive it was, which made me want it even more at 26 years old. Second I would choose the 2024 RC F because it is the newest model and looks FAST! It has an incredible futuristic look and is actually very reasonably priced! Last would be the GT3 which is what they use for their races. Not sure it would be street-legal but IT LOOKS SO CLEAN! Lexus cars are known for their luxurious features. If you could add any over-the-top feature to any Lexus model in real life, what would it be and why? I would add wings. That’s right, big ole wings that could make me fly above all the LA traffic. Have you ever been involved in racing, either in-game or on a real track, before? Or is this going to be a totally new experience for you? This is definitely going to be a new experience for me. I have definitely played some racing games before but I don’t think Mario Kart really gives me the “driving” experience. It’s so serendipitous because after watching some local races out here I have been wanting to get more into the racing scene! You’ve been to large gaming events and tournaments, but have you ever been to an IMSA race in real life? Never, and would LOVE to go. I feel like it would have the same energy and adrenaline that you get from gaming events but would be outside, which is a HUGE positive. You’ve grown your audience with Rocket League primarily, but you’ve also been uploading other games, namely Counter-Strike lately – what’s your favorite game at the moment? What is your favorite game of all time? Lately I have been addicted to playing Counter-Strike 2 and Once Human. My favorite game of all time still is and will always be Gears of War 1. What is the game, and/or person that inspired you to start making content? Day-Z and Arma 3 Roleplay are what started it all for me. I originally used Twitch because I didn’t have enough room on my hard drive to record hackers/Bad Roleplayers on a server that I admin’d on. I would just go live so it would auto-record but slowly more and more people started watching me. I then jumped into YouTube when a game called Rocket League came out and my life has been forever changed since! No doubt you’ll be confident in your Rocket League abilities, but what about Forza – have you played before, or is this going to be a trial by fire? Listen, I am the world’s worst gamer BUT I have incredible luck on my side so I usually end up winning. I am a little nervous but honestly am ready to crush the competition! What is your advice for someone wanting to become a creator like yourself? For anyone wanting to create content my best piece of advice is to get out there and do it. I feel like tons of people buy all the things they would need, plan things out for months, and always talk about wanting to do it but never end up actually trying it. Let it start as something you LOVE to do (a hobby) and maybe one day it could turn into your job!

John Wick video game proposal gets major boost from Lionsgate LionsgateLionsgate’s CEO hinted that the studio is open to creating a AAA video game surrounding the studio’s popular action thriller movie series John Wick. The John Wick movie series is no stranger to the video game industry, as Wick has crossed over into games like Fortnite and Watch Dogs. Additionally, the franchise even has its own video games, including the immersive FPS game John Wick Chronicles exclusive to VR and John Wick Hex — an action strategy game released in 2019. However, it seems film studio Lionsgate is interested in bringing the movie franchise to the AAA video game space, according to a recent earnings call. Lionsgate open to AAA John Wick video game According to the publication IndieWire.com, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer noted the company was currently in the early stages of getting the game’s concept off the ground. During an earnings call, Feltheimer reportedly told investors the company was “fielding proposals” for the game and was excited about the idea. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself here, but we believe there is a big AAA game to be made out of ‘John Wick.’ We have been fielding proposals. We certainly are interested in moving that forward, but I don’t want to say anything more about that at this time.” The idea of a AAA John Wick video game certainly sounds appealing, with obvious immediate comparisons being existing franchises like Hitman and Max Payne. Additionally, it would be a huge draw to get Keanu Reeves to be attached to the project, considering he’s already done extensive work in video games with CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 as Johnny Silverhand. Of course, only time will tell if Lionsgate will actually manage to get this John Wick video game off the ground. For now, fans will just have to keep their eyes peeled for any news in the future.

John Carpenter “gave up” on Red Dead 2 because of troubles with the “damn horse” Instagram: John Carpenter/Rockstar GamesHalloween director John Carpenter has admitted that he never finished Red Dead Redemption 2 due to increasing frustration when it came to a specific gameplay element: horse riding. In an interview with The New Yorker, John Carpenter – one of the most recognizable and beloved horror filmmakers of all time – recently admitted that he never finished Red Dead Redemption 2 due to his inability to “get on the damn horse.” “I’m pretty good after all the years I’ve played. But with that one I was terrible,” Carpenter explained when discussing his negative experience with Red Dead Redemption 2. “The controls weren’t intuitive, at least for me. But I guess everybody else had a good time. It was a popular game.” Carpenter has made a name for himself as one of the most successful horror film directors of all time. His resume includes the likes of Halloween (1978), Escape From New York (1981), The Thing (1982), and many more beloved horror movies. However, Carpenter did reveal in the same interview that he has been playing video games since the 1990s and that Sonic the Hedgehog was the first game that got him into the medium. “That’s where I started, and I fell in love with it. It was beyond me at that point. But my son, who was much younger, he brought me the rest of the way. He introduced me to certain games, like Halo or platform games.” And while Carpenter may have given up on Red Dead Redemption 2, he has played through some other modern classics, highlighting the Fallout games as some of his favorites. “I’ve been playing this game for quite a while. It’s called Fallout 76. The Fallout games are fun, it’s like a post-apocalyptic world. This game had a rough launch, with problems and bugs, but I really like it. There’s this incredible game called Horizon Forbidden West. Astonishing game.”

John Cena is coming to PGA Tour 2K23 – And you can see him! 2KPGA Tour 2K23 adds to its stacked roster, announcing WWE legend John Cena as a playable character. In the fall of 2022, 2K’s two-year golf project, PGA Tour 2K23, came to life and put a forgotten series back on the map. 2K dipped into its vast catalog of NBA talent from NBA 2K23, adding avid golfers Michael Jordan and Steph Curry into the game as playable characters. Basketball and golf aren’t the only 2K sports titles. WWE 2K23 launched on March 14, and “near perfect” gameplay and “captivating” presentation led to Dexerto giving the series entry a near-perfect review. WWE 2K23 cover athlete John Cena recently made a long-awaited return to the WWE, building up to his Wrestlemania match on April 1 against Austin Theory. Coinciding with the superstar’s return to the ring, John Cena is making an appearance on the links. 2K adds John Cena to PGA Tour 2K23 On March 30, 2K announced John Cena is getting added to PGA Tour 2K23 as a playable character. The free update goes live on April 7, also including former World No. 1 Nelly Korda as a playable character, the Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Pinehurst No. 2, Eastside Golf gear, Barstool Sports Fore Play Podcast golfers, and more. 2K paid homage to Cena’s DC superhero, Peacemaker, by giving the WWE superstar a red and blue polo shirt and a silver hat. As for in-game stats, 2K supercharged the WWE superstar. Cena has a perfect 100 power rating, 95 transition, and 90 lie range. PGA Tour 2K23 will be free on Xbox platforms from April 6 through April 9 and on Steam from April 6 to April 10, perfectly lining up with Cena’s introduction and the Master’s Tournament.

JoeWo claims the current Warzone meta is the worst ever: “Worse than DMR meta” JoeWoWarzone’s weapon meta constantly changes with every new update, but JoeWo believes the current state of the game is worse than the DMR meta. Every update brings something new to Warzone. From new map POIs to weapons, there is always something that keeps the game fresh. However, there are times when the weapon meta can become incredibly stale. This is largely down to players gravitating towards certain guns. After all, the best Warzone weapons can give you a huge advantage over your competitors. Not only do they come packed with the best-in-class DPS, but they’re also incredibly easy to use, which makes them widely accessible to all skill levels. However, JoeWo now believes Warzone has hit a point where the current weapon meta is worse than the DMR meta. Here’s what the streamer had to say on this matter. JoeWo on current Warzone meta “I feel like, at this point, it’s literally impossible to use non-meta guns,” explained JoeWo. “I’m not even kidding. It’s taken me four days for an AMAX gameplay. It’s because everyone runs Blixen and NZ-41.” To put this into perspective, the NZ-41 is currently the best AR in the game and has a staggering 16.16% pick rate. If that wasn’t enough, its K/D is 1.27 and current win rate sits at 4.04%. Meanwhile, the Blixen has a lower pick rate of 6.42% but has a whopping 1.60 K/D and 5.46% win rate. Both guns absolutely dominate the other weapons in their respective categories, which makes it rather tricky to utilize anything else – especially for those that want a competitive edge. “I’m not even joking. This meta is worse than the DMR meta. I’m not even trolling. They have nerfed the NZ-41 like six times.” It’s certainly a frustrating issue, especially when there are so many guns that are available within the game. Hopefully, the developers will provide some necessary nerfs in the upcoming Warzone Pacific Season 4 Reloaded update. Until then, don’t be too surprised if you see NZ-41 and Blixen loadouts everywhere.

Joe Rogan Discusses Esports at the Olympics – “This is the Olympics trying to cash in – it’s a dirty business” On an episode of his popular podcast, Joe Rogan addressed the recent news of esports potentially featuring at the Olympic games, and the reservations the IOC has about ‘violent’ video games. On September 1, Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympics Committee, said that “so-called killer games” are “contradictory to the Olympic values.” The statement was another affirmation that despite the potential for esports at the Olympics, it could be marred by the ‘violence’ in certain games. After seeing the news, Joe Rogan and his guest, comedian and actor Tom Papa, discussed their view on it, as both esports and Olympics outsiders. “This is the Olympics trying to cash in. That’s all that is. I think the Olympics are dirty, I think it’s a dirty business, and this was highlighted by the movie Icarus. […] What it’s really all about, is making money. If they did have [esports] in the Olympics, what they would basically do is, take these guys who are making millions and millions of dollars playing video games at a professional level, and they would make them work for free. And then [the Olympics] would make all the millions and millions of dollars, but say ‘yay, you get to be in the Olympics.’ It’s a dirty business.” It is true that while some members of the IOC and the esports world have been pushing for esports at the Olympics, there are many in the esports side of things against the proposal. Many feel that esports is burgeoning, or even booming, with it’s own current eco system, and that is a big part of its continued success – avoiding such institutions as the Olympics. While it is undeniable that the Olympics would bring more mainstream attention to esports, there is also the flip side of the coin, which is that not all of that attention would be positive. And as Joe Rogan himself explains, the players and teams themselves would stand to gain very little from competing in the Olympics, that they cannot already gain outwith. Perhaps the added attention would lead to more sponsorships etc. in the long term, but short term, the benefits would mainly favor the IOC itself.

Joe Rogan says grinding games is “a waste of time” for most people YT: JREJoe Rogan, the immensely popular comedian and podcast host, described video games as a “waste of time” for most people, during his episode with author, fitness guru and businessman Joe De Sena. There are few podcasts in the world as listened to as Joe Rogan’s Experience. The MMA commentator and stand up comedian has cultivated a global audience through his JRE podcast. One topic that arises frequently on the show is gaming, with Rogan himself having previously been an avid gamer, but also sharing cautionary tales of his own trouble with the hobby. He expanded on his view in his latest show with author and founder of Spartan Race, Joe De Sena. “Video games are a real problem,” Rogan said. “They’re a real problem. You know why? Because they’re f**king fun. You do them, and they’re real exciting, but you don’t get anywhere.” Rogan contrasted video games with Jujitsu, and stated that someone who put significant effort into running a martial arts school would likely be experiencing success after 3 years of grinding. In episode 1514 of JRE, He argued that someone who grinds video games for the same amount of time is still unlikely to be earning money from that particular pursuit. Topic starts at 45:10 “You [could be] doing something exciting and fun, or you could just be playing f**king video games,” he continued. “Three years later you could just be that same kid, playing video games, waiting for the next whatever the f**k game is… You’re gonna waste your time.” He accepted that there are similar issues around stand up comedy, and that his successful comedy career was actually in defiance of the odds. Regardless, he continued to criticize those that grind video games, when there is a very slim chance that they are able to make a long career out of it. “There are kids that make a lot of f**king money playing video games,” he finished. “But you have to be adaptable, you have to able to play multiple video games. Because the one game you get really good at, what are the odds it’ll be around in 5 years time?” Rogan’s concern is certainly one shared by parents across the world, some of whom are skeptical about the long term viability of video games as a career. However, there will also be plenty who disagree with Rogan and believe that, even if simply being played for enjoyment, video games can tell stories in a way nothing else can. There is also evidence of positive effects on cognition, problem-solving, and even eyesight among frequent gamers.

NFL star Joe Burrow celebrates Smash Ultimate by putting his mains on custom hoodie Joe Burrows/Instagram, NintendoBengals quarterback Joe Burrow recently shared an Instagram video showing off his new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate hoodie. Joe Burrow has shared his love of Super Smash Bros. in the past. Earlier this year, the Cincinnati Bengals player noted ahead of an AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs that he’d spent the flight to Kansas playing Smash Ultimate. He told reporters: “We play [Super Smash Bros.] on the flight every now and again, that’s fun.” The 26-year-old QB then went on to name Ness as his favorite character. “I’m a Ness main,” he said, followed by silence from the room. “Nobody knows what that means, that’s okay. That’s some nerd stuff around here.” Notably, another of Burrow’s favorite Smash characters has received a bit of love in a recent Instagram post. Joe Burrow shows love for Smash Ultimate with custom hoodie An Instagram video on Joe Burrow’s official page highlights his new hoodie. It’s no ordinary sweatshirt, however. Instead, the hoodie in question is of a custom variety, white in the middle with handmade tapestry on both sleeves. The right sleeve depicts Smash Bros. and Pokémon character Incineroar, with Burrow’s caption for the video stating: “Incineroar is my best character.” At the very start of the video, viewers can see that Ness is positioned on the hoodie’s left sleeve. View this post on Instagram As one would expect, fans in the Smash Bros. subreddit are loving Joe Burrow’s Smash Ultimate-inspired fit. Someone said of the Bengals’ victory against the Rams on September 25, “That’s why he won last night. Incineroar superiority.” “This guy rules,” another person wrote in a different Reddit thread. Naturally, others seem far more focused on figuring out where Burrow purchased the Smash Bros. hoodie. One person found the AceRetroGrade account on Instagram, which seems to be the jacket’s source of origin. The clothing store’s website has a custom section, allowing shoppers to select custom sleeves for hoodies, sweatshirts, and Nike jackets. If nothing else, Joe Burrow’s Smash fandom has likely inspired a wardrobe expansion for a number of fellow fans.

Job listings suggest a sequel to God of War Ragnarok could be in development Santa Monica StudioA new God of War game could be in development after a job opening at Santa Monica Studio was spotted. The job in question lists “must have knowledge of God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök (2022) and be able to speak in depth about the mechanics” as one of the requirements. God of War Ragnarok is a vast, expansive, and very detailed game with various content initially hidden from the player, even the true ending requires you to scrub through the content of the game. Ragnarok hints at a couple of places about the potential sequel the game could receive, but until we get word from the developers, nothing is final. A popular fan theory is that the next God of War could take place in Ancient Egypt because of a collectible in Ragnarok referencing the civilization. Those theorists could be onto something because Santa Monic Studio, the developers of the game posted about a very specific job opening at their studio. They are currently looking for a “senior combat designer” that will be in charge of “companions.” New God of War could be on its way as hinted by a job opening How does this job opening relate to God of War specifically? Well, one of the requirements for the job states that the applicant: “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.” It’s interesting that Santa Monica would want an applicant with a broad knowledge of those two games in particular, almost like they want to expand on the gameplay present in those games in a very similar game. A sequel, spin-off, or a DLC perhaps? Content creator Rino reported on the finding and started a discussion with their community about what the job posting could possibly entail. “Surely it’ll be Atreus searching for the giants,” suggests one user. But another subscribes to the popular theory and writes: “Definitely gonna see him in Egypt and I’m ready for it.” There were also those wishing that Santa Monica took a step back from God of War and tried their hand at a different IP. “They need to make something different are they gonna only be doing God of War forever,” claims another comment in the thread. 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.

Best Jiyan Wuthering Waves build: Weapons, Echo, team comp & more Kuro GamesJiyan is an Aero DPS unit in Wuthering Waves that you can pull from the Wuthering Waves version 1.0 phase 1 banner. Here is a detailed guide for Jiyan covering his abilities, best Echoes, weapons, and more. Jiyan is quite possibly one of the strongest 5-star characters in the game. His damage potential is enormous and he can single-handedly deal with both bosses and groups of enemies. Being the first limited 5-star, several players are interested in him and want to pull for him. If you are one of those players, you will also need to know how to build him properly. Since Wuthering Waves is a new game, there will be lots of confusion, especially if you do not have any experience with Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail. As it happens, we have got you covered when it comes to Jiyan’s best possible guide in Wuthering Waves. Who is Jiyan in Wuthering Waves? Jiyan is the General of the Midnight Rangers from Jinzhou. He is a brave and noble-hearted person who wields the power of Qinlong to cut through his enemies. However, he did not start this way as he used to be a military doctor before he became the General. Three years before the current events of Wuthering Waves, the Threnodian attacked and Jinzhou was put in turmoil. General Geshu Lin sacrificed himself to save Jinzhou, but also led to countless losses. Jiyan fought after the fall of Geshu Lin and saved Jinzhou. This prompted the Divine Sentinel of Jinzhou, Jue to reward Jiyan with the title of General. In the current age of Wuthering Waves, the same incident from three years back repeats again. However, this time with the help of Rover, Jiyan manages to protect Jinzhou without repeating the mistakes of Geshu Lin. Jiyan Forte in Wuthering Waves Forte are your abilities in Wuthering Waves. Here is Jiyan’s Forte in Wuthering Waves. Basic Attack- Lone Lance Basic Attack: Jiyan performs up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG. Heavy Attack: Jiyan consumes Stamina to thrust forward, dealing Aero DMG. Heavy Attack- Windborne Strike: Hold the Basic Attack during Heavy Attack to cast Windborne Strike after the Heavy Attack ends, dealing Aero DMG. Heavy Attack: Abyssal Slash: Release the Basic Attack during the Heavy Attack to cast Abyssal Slash after the Heavy Attack ends, dealing Aero DMG. Mid-air Attack: Jiyan consumes Stamina to perform a Mid-Air Plunging Attack, dealing Aero DMG. After the Plunging Attack, use Basic Attack to perform a follow-up attack, dealing Aero DMG. Mid-air Attack- Banner of Triumph: After casting the Heavy Attack Windborne Strike or the Resonance Skill Windqueller in the air, Jiyan can perform a mid-air attack, dealing Aero DMG. Dodge Counter: Use a Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. Resonance Skill- Windqueller Dash forward a certain distance, dealing Aero DMG. Resonance Liberation- Emerald Storm: Prelude After releasing Emerald Storm: Prelude, Jiyan enters Qingloong Mode. Qingloong Mode: Jiyan has increased Anti-interruption; Basic Attack, Heavy Attack and Dodge Counter are replaced with Heavy Attack Lance of Qingloong. Heavy Attack- Lance of Qingloong: Perform up to 3 continuous attacks, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack damage. Forte Circuit: Qingloong at War When casting Resonance Skill Windqueller, if Jiyan has 30 or more ‘Resolve,’ he consumes 30 ‘Resolve’ to increase the damage of this Resonance Skill Windqueller by 20%. When Jiyan is in Qingloong Mode, DMG of Resonance Skill Windqueller is increased by 20% and no longer consumes ‘Resolve.’ Resonance Liberation: Emerald Storm-Finale: When casting Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Prelude, if Jiyan has 30 ‘Resolve’ or more, he will consume 30 ‘Resolve’ to cast Emerald Storm: Finale, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack damage. Emerald Storm: Finale can be cast in mid-air at low altitude. Resolve: Jiyan can hold up to 60 Resolve. Jiyan gains ‘Resolve’ when his Normal Attack Lone Lance hits the target. Jiyan gains ‘Resolve’ when the Intro Skill Tactical Strike hits the target. If Jiyan does not hit a target within seconds, his ‘Resolve’ will gradually decrease. Passive Skills Heavenly Balance: After casting the Intro Skill Tactical Strike, Jiyan’s ATK is increased by 10% for 15s. Tempest Taming: When Jiyan’s attacks hit a target, Jiyan’s Crit. DMG is increased by 12% for 8s. Jiyan Resonance Chain in Wuthering Waves Level 1- Benevolence: Resonance Skill Windqueller can be used 1 more time. When casting Resonance Skill Windqueller, the ‘Resolve’ cost is decreased by 15. Level 2- Versatility: After casting Intro Skill Tactical Strike, Jiyan gains 30 ‘Resolve’ and his ATK is increased by 28% for 15s. This can be triggered once every 15 seconds. Level 3- Spectation: When casting Resonance Skill Windqueller, Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Prelude, Resonance Skill Emerald Storm: Finale or Intro Skill Tactical Strike, Jiyan’s Crit. Rate is increased by 16% and Crit. DMG is increased by 32% for 8s. Level 4- Prudence: When casting Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Prelude or Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Finale, the Heavy Attack DMG Bonus of all team members is increased by 25.00% for 30s. Level 5- Resolution: The DMG multiplier of Outro Skill Discipline is increased by 120.00%. When Jiyan’s attacks hit a target, his ATK is increased by 3.00% for 8s, stacking up to 15 times; this effect is immediately maxed after he casts Intro Skill Tactical Strike. Level 6- Fortitude: Every time Heavy Attack, Intro Skill Tactical Strike, or Resonance Skill Windqueller is used, Jiyan gains 1 stack(s) of ‘Momentum,’ stacking up to 2 times. Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Finale will consume all ‘Momentum,’ and each stack consumed increases the DMG multiplier of Resonance Liberation Emerald Storm: Finale by 120%. Best weapon for Jiyan in Wuthering Waves The best weapon for Jiyan in Wuthering Waves is the Broadblade Verdant Summit. This weapon has high ATK as the main stat and CRIT DMG as the substat. Additionally, it increases the DMG Bonus of all Resonance Attributes by 12%. After casing Intro Skill or Resonance Liberation, it increases the DMG from Heavy ATK by 24%. This effect can stack up to 2 times and lasts for 14 seconds. You can get it from the Absolute Pulsation weapon banner. If you are looking for an alternative, you can go for the 5-star Broadblade Lustrous Razor. This weapon has ATK main stat and ATK% substat. It also increases Energy Regeneration by 12.8% and Resonance Liberation DMG by 7% after using Resonance Skill. The Resonance Liberation DMG buff can stack up to 2 times and lasts for 12 seconds. While Lustrous Razor can be obtained via the standard banner, you can also get it for free by reaching Union Level 45. Best Echo and Sonata effects for Jiyan in Wuthering Waves Jiyan is an Aero unit in Wuthering Waves, and he needs buffs to his element. The best Echo to farm for this unit is Feilian Beringal. Echo Skill Transforms into Feilian Beringal to continuously attack enemies, dealing Aero DMG. Increases current character’s Aero DMG and Heavy ATK DMG. Sonata Effects Sierra Gale x2: Aero DMG +10% – Sierra Gale x5: Upon using Intro Skill, Aero DMG increases by 30% for 15 seconds. – Jiyan Ascension and Forte level-up materials in Wuthering Waves Jiyan Ascension Materials Jiyan in Wuthering Waves needs LF Howler Core and its upgrades, Roaring Rock Fist, Monument Bell, and Pecok Flower. The exact number of materials you need are as follows: LF Howler Core x4 – MF Howler Core x12 – HF Howler Core x12 – FF Howler Core x4 – Roaring Rock Fist x46 – Pecok Flower x60 – Where to farm Jiyan Ascension Materials LF Howler Core and its upgrades LF Howler Core and its upgrades can be farmed by defeating the enemy Hoartoise. This enemy has high Glacio DMG RES. You can find Hoartoise by clicking on the necessary material and then the enemy name. The game will then automatically guide you to the necessary locations. Roaring Rock Fist Roaring Rock Fist is dropped by the boss Feilian Beringal. You can find it under the Giant Banyan in Dim Forest. Pecok Flower Pecok Flower is an essential item for Jiyan and you can find it in Gubei Pass, Taoyuan Vile, and to the North East of Jinzhou City. The locations have been marked in red in the above image. Jiyan Forte level-up materials Jiyan’s Forte in Wuthering Waves needs LF Howler Core and its upgrades, Waveworn Residue and its upgrades, and Monument Bell. The exact number of materials you need are as follows: LF Howler Core x25 – MF Howler Core x28 – HF Howler Core x40 – FF Howler Core x57 – Waveworn Residue 210 x25 – Waveworn Reside 226 x28 – Waveworn Reside 235 x55 – Waveworn Residue 239 x67 – Monument Bell x26 – Where to farm Jiyan Forte level-up materials Waveworn Residue 210 and its upgrades Waveworn Residue 210 and its upgrades can be farmed from Forgery Challenge: Eroded Ruins. You can find it to the east of Tiger’s Maw Mine in Tiger’s Maw. Monument Bell Monument Bell is dropped by the boss Bell-Borne Geochelone. This is a weekly boss that can be located to the South-West of Gorges of Spirits. It’s not very far from the Crownless boss fight. Jiyan stats and Forte priority in Wuthering Waves Jiyan Forte priority The Forte you should be focusing on for Jiyan in descension order are as follows: Resonance Liberation (Highest Priority) – Resonance Skill (High Priority) – Forte Circuit (High Priority) – Intro Skill (Low Priority) – Basic Attack (Low Priority) – Jiyan stat priority in Wuthering Waves The stats you should be focusing on for Jiyan are as follows: Jiyan pros and cons in Wuthering Waves The pros and cons of Jiyan in Wuthering Waves are as follows: Should you pull for Jiyan in Wuthering Waves? Yes, you should definitely pull for Jiyan in Wuthering Waves. There are a number of reasons for this and the biggest one is the current state of the game itself. Wuthering Waves has just begun and there is nothing like a proper meta. Right now, you are playing to enjoy the story, learn the mechanics, and get used to the world of this brand-new title. Therefore, having the best DPS unit at your disposal will make your task a lot easier. He might get powercrept in the next four months, but if you think too much about that, then every character will face the same fate. Jiyan is the best 5-star in the game right now in terms of damage, animations, and story. If you like the character, just go for him. He will carry you through all the early and end-game content with ease for now. If the game gets dedicated Aero DMG support, he will become even better. The idea right now is to have fun, and Jiyan is probably the best unit to achieve that. Best team comp for Jiyan in Wuthering Waves Jiyan ideally needs a sub-dps unit and support to function optionally. The best characters to pair alongside Jiyan right now are Mortefi and Verina. In this team, Mortefi is an amazing sub-DPS who will help you clear a lot of end-game content. He can also buff Jiyan’s Heavy Attacks which is a valuable asset. Verina is by far the best healer in the game and will help with Jiyan’s survivability. You can easily get Mortefi from Jiyan’s banner, and Verina from the free 5-star ticket. If you do not want to get Verina, you can run Baizhi as well for healing purposes. Jiyan trailer in Wuthering Waves On May 22, 2024, HoYoverse officially released a trailer for Jiyan on their YouTube channel. If you have not watched it yet, you can do so from the link provided below: For more on Wuthering Waves, you can check out details about version 1.0. If you want to know more, look into our guides for Wuthering Waves codes, Twitch drops, and Sonance Caskets.

Job listings hint at Elder Scrolls 6 finally entering full production BethesdaA new set of Bethesda job listings have sparked speculation that The Elder Scrolls VI could finally be in full production, almost two years after it was first announced at E3 2018. Ever since the teaser at the gaming event in 2018, fans have been waiting with bated breath at any scrap of information regarding the sixth installment in the massively popular open-world RPG franchise. While not much else has been revealed, a set of job listings at developer Bethesda Studios could be the latest hint at what’s next for the game, and might just be the first indication that it’s finally entering full production. Is Elder Scrolls 6 finally being worked on full-time? In January 2020, a total of 103 listings for many positions at the gaming giant appeared on recruitment website ZeniMax, including their Studios and Softworks divisions. Many of them asked for help with developing “bleeding-edge” RPG titles, which begs the question, what other role-playing titles could they be working on if not ES6? Read More: Is The Last of Us 2 coming to PC? – While science fiction game Starfield is a potential contender, it’s definitely hard to think that the company needs to fill that many roles for just one thing, though a request for a Video Editor could mean that a trailer for the title is on the way. The large request for positions at the company could well be a huge hint that Bethesda is gearing up to put the Elder Scrolls game into production full-time, unless it’s got something else up its sleeves. It has been a long 18 months since the reveal at E3 2018, so it’s not too far-fetched to believe that the RPG might finally be worked on properly after such a lengthy amount of time. The initial trailer only showed the logo for the game; no gameplay, no look at the setting, or anything about any of the characters, so it’s understandable that fans are itching for news. The fifth entry in the series, Skyrim, has seen immense success since its debut in November 2011, and has been released on systems all the way up to current generation consoles, which just proves how popular it still is to this day. In June 2019, Todd Howard hinted that the next installment might arrive in 2021, though if full production is starting this late, it might be an even longer wait for VI.

Jing Yuan in Honkai Star Rail: Release date, abilities, gameplay & everything we know HoYoverseJing Yuan is on his way to Honkai Star Rail and brings some incredible abilities. So, here’s everything you need to know about Jing Yuan including when he’ll be coming to the game. Honkai Star Rail may have some fantastic quests and tons of treasures to look out for, but one of the best elements in the game is the characters. Each brings their own skills, stories, and rarities allowing you to form your most powerful team possible. Now, coming to Honkai Star Rail is a brand new powerful five-star character that has already got fans eagerly awaiting his arrival. So, with that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about Jing Yuan in Honkai Star Rail, including his release date, abilities, and how to get him. Contents Who is Jing Yuan? – Release date – Abilities – How to get Jing Yuan in Honkai Star Rail – Jing Yuan gameplay – Who is Jing Yuan in Honkai Star Rail? Jing Yuan is a legendary fighter in Honkai Star Rail, often known as the Sleeping General due to his laid-back nature. In fact, he is anything but lazy. As one of the seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance’s Cloud Knights and one of the Six Charioteers of the Xianzhou Luofu, he certainly has his hands full. You can find out more about Jing Yuan in this animated short: Honkai Star Rail: Jing Yuan release date Jing Yuan’s Honkai Star Rail banner will be released to the game on May 17, 2023, and will be the final major banner in the current update. The banner, otherwise known as Swirl of Heavenly Spear, will only be available until June 7, 2023, leaving players three weeks to get hold of this five-star character. Honkai Star Rail: Jing Yuan abilities As a five-star character and one of the most powerful Lightning choices in Honkai Star Rail, Jing Yuan has some powerful abilities, which you can view below: How to get Jing Yuan in Honaki Star Rail When Jing Yuan unlocks in Honkai Star Rail you’ll need to use Star Rail Special Passes on his banner. Thankfully, there’s a 50% chance that you’ll get Jing Yuan as your first 5-star pull when you roll his banner so the chances are you’ll get hold of him before he leaves. If you don’t manage to get Jing Yuan on that first pull, don’t worry because you’ll be guaranteed to get him in your next pull. Jing Yuan gameplay Interstingly, Jing Yuan was present in the games closed Beta, meaning we have an idea regarding his gameplay. You can watch it below: That’s everything we know about Honkai Star Rail’s Jing Yuan. While waiting to get a hold of him and add him to your roster, come take a look at some of our other handy Honkai Star Rail guides and content: Is Honkai Star Rail free to play? | Is Honkai Star Rail open world? | Is Honkai Star Rail coming to Nintendo Switch? | Honkai Stair Rail PC and mobile requirements | All Honkai Star Rail Ice characters | All Honkai Star Rail Wind characters | Honkai Star Rail voice actors | Honkai Star Rail Twitch drops | Are there redeem codes in Honkai Star Rail | Does Honkai Star Rail have controller support? | Should you choose Stelle or Caelus? | How to add friends | Honkai Star Rail Battle Pass Light Cone tier list

Jetpack Joyride 2: Everything we know so far HalfbrickJetpack Joyride 2: Bullet Rush is a long-awaited sequel of the fan-favorite endless-runner, and we’ve got you covered with all the latest information you need to know, from trailers to gameplay features. After the massive success of Jetpack Joyride, Halfbrick have confirmed that a sequel for the game is in the works. Additionally, the sequel will also feature all-new gameplay mechanics and features for players to enjoy. However, since the official launch trailer of Jetpack Joyride 2 in February 2021, most of the world is still waiting to play the game. Keep reading to find out everything that we know about Jetpack Joyride 2: Bullet Rush. Contents What do we know about Jetpack Joyride 2’s global release date? – New gameplay features – Jetpack Joyride 2 trailers – Who is developing Jetpack Joyride 2? – What do we know about Jetpack Joyride 2’s global release date? At the time of writing, Halbrick has made no official statement regarding the global release of Jetpack Joyride 2. Currently, the game is only available in a few select countries while the rest of the world waits for the global launch. The game’s “soft launch” was also accompanied by a trailer on February 27, 2021, which can be found below. Read More: The best mobile games to play in 2022 – The three countries where Jetpack Joyride 2 is currently available to play are: Australia – New Zealand – Canada – New gameplay features in Jetpack Joyride 2 Like most sequels, the game comes with quite a few new features and mechanics that make the original experience even more exciting. Two of the most notable ones that you can find in Jetpack Joyride are the new shooting mechanic and new bosses to take down after defeating waves of enemies. Shooting Mechanic The sequel of Jetpack Joyride presents an exciting new feature in the form of shooting mechanics. Unlike the original game where you only had to dodge obstacles, this time, you’ll be able to shoot at upcoming obstacles and hordes of enemies to destroy them. New Boss Fights Jetpack Joyride’s sequel also includes all-new boss fights at the tail end of levels. This new feature combines perfectly with the addition of shooting mechanics and is expected to make the game even more fun. Nevertheless, we will have to wait until the game’s global release to try out these bosses for ourselves. New Vehicles The upcoming entry will also see Barry riding around in various kinds of vehicles, ranging from an entire mecha suit to a flying saucer – meaning that there are plenty of vehicles to be unlocked to cause all kinds of mayhem in. Jetpack Joyride 2 trailers The launch trailer of the sequel showcases an interesting interaction between Barry and Doctor Brain, where the duo can be seen arguing about the protagonist getting a sequel, with Barry quipping, “yes… I… might”. Following the interaction, the trailer goes on to feature some of the newly implemented mechanics mentioned above. Who is developing Jetpack Joyride 2? Continuing with the development of the Jetpack Joyride series is none other than the developer of the original game, Halfbrick. However, Jetpack Joyride isn’t their only successful mobile title that has become a household name. Read More: Clash Royale Tier List – Halfbrick is also responsible for the development of games like Fruit Ninja, Fruit Ninja VR, Dan The Man, Monster Dash, Battle Racing Stars, and several others. So, there you have it – everything we know about Jetpack Joyride 2: Bullet Dash. Make sure to check back often, as we’ll continually update you with any new information as it drops. For more information on upcoming games, make sure to check out our release hubs: The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | Overwatch 2 | Diablo 4 | Diablo Immortal | Gotham Knights | Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League | Hogwarts Legacy | God of War Ragnarok | Wonder Woman Game

Best Jianxin Wuthering Waves build: Weapons, Echoes, team comp & more Kuro GamesWondering about whether to pull Jianxin on the standard banner in Wuthering Waves? We have all the details regarding her best weapons, Echoes, team comp, stats, and more. Jianxin is one of the several permanent 5-star characters in Wuthering Waves. She is an all-purpose unit that can heal, shield, deal minor damage, and provide crowd control support. She might not look like the best character at first, but once you start using her, you will notice her utility. If you like Jianxin, you can get her from the Utterance of Marvels banner or the free 5-star ticket. If you do get her and are looking for a detailed guide, we have you covered. Who is Jianxin in Wuthering Waves? Jianxin is a Taoist monk who is the successor of Fengyiquan. She is extremely passionate about martial arts and can utilize environmental Chi to create barriers. She played a very important role in the Wuthering Waves version 1.0 story. You meet her initially as someone who is looking for a missing person outside of Jinzhou. As the Rover, you help her out in the process. Eventually, towards the end, she also helps keep the Tacet Discords busy while the Rover and General Jiyan fight against the Dreamless. Jianxin Forte in Wuthering Waves Jianxin’s abilities in Wuthering Waves are as follows: Basic Attack- Fengyiquan Basic Attack Jianxin performs up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG. – – Heavy Attack Jianxin consumes Stamina to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. – – Mid-air Attack Jianxin consumes Stamina to plunge and unleash a powerful kick, dealing Aero DMG. – – Dodge Counter Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. – – Calming Air Chi Counter When Jianxin is attacked in the Parry Stance, she does not take damage and immediately performs Chi Counter, dealing Aero DMG. – – Chi Parry Release the Resonance Skill button during Parry Stance to interrupt Parry Stance and perform Chi Parry, dealing Aero DMG. – Hold Resonance Skill to enter Parry Stance. – – Purification Force Field Creates a strong wind field, continuously pulling targets within the wind field to the center and causing Aero damage. When the wind field disappears, it will cause Aero damage to all targets within the range again. – Primordial Chi Spiral Heavy Attack: Primordial Chi Spiral When ‘Chi’ reaches max stacks, hold Heavy Attack to cast Primordial Chi Spiral and start Zhoutian Progress. – – Zhoutian Progress Jianxin’s anti-interruption is increased, and her the damage taken is reduced by 50%: – Jianxin continuously consumes ‘Chi’ and casts Chi Strike to attack targets nearby, dealing Aero DMG. – As Zhoutian Progress accumulates, Jianxin reaches different Zhoutian and gain effects accordingly. – Before Minor Zhoutian: Gain Zhoutian Progress 1 shield. When Zhoutian Progress is interrupted, cast Pushing Punch to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. – Minor Zhoutian: Gain Zhoutian Progress 2 shield and cast Shock to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. When Zhoutian Progress is interrupted, cast Yielding Pull to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. – Major Zhoutian: Inner: Gain Zhoutian Progress 3 shield and cast Shock to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. When Zhoutian Progress is interrupted, cast Yielding Pull to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. – Major Zhoutian: Outer: Gain Zhoutian Progress 3 shield and cast Shock to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. – When you release the Basic Attack button, interrupt Zhoutian Progress and lose all ‘Chi’; – When all ‘Chi’ is consumed, end Zhoutian Progress. – When Zhoutian Progress ends, regain a shield according to the Zhoutian Progress you reached; – As the shield provided by Heavy Attack: Primordial Chi Spiral persists, restore HP for the on-field character once every 6s. – – Chi Jianxin can hold up to 120 Chi. – Chi is obtained when a Normal Attack Fengyiquan hits the target – Chi is obtained when the Resonance Skill Calming Air is cast. – Chi is obtained when the Resonance Skill Chi Counter or Resonance Skill Chi Parry hits the target. – Chi is obtained when the Intro Skill Essence of Tao hits the target. – – Switch Skills Intro Skill- Essence of Tao Pull in targets within the range, dealing Aero DMG. – – Outro Skill- Transcendence The next character (or other characters on a nearby team that activates an Outro Skill) gains 38% Resonance Liberation DMG Deepen for 14s, or until the character is switched off field. – – Passive Skills Inherent Skill- Formless Release Damage of Resonance Liberation Purification Force Field is increased by 20%. – – Inherent Skill- Reflection The Shield obtained with Heavy Attack Primordial Chi Spiral is increased by 20%. – – Jianxin Resonance Chain in Wuthering Waves Sequence 1– Verdant Branchlet: After casting Intro Skill Essence of Tao, Jianxin gains 100% extra ‘Chi’ from Basic Attacks for 10s. – Sequence 2– Tao Seeker’s Journey: Resonance Skill Calming Air can be used 1 more time. – Sequence 3– Principles of Wuwei: After staying in the Parry Stance of Resonance Skill Calming Air for 2.5s, Resonance Skill Chi Counter becomes immediately available. – Sequence 4– Multitude Reflection: When performing Forte Circuit Heavy Attack: Primordial Chi Spiral, Jianxin’s Resonance Liberation Purification Force Field damage is increased by 80% for 14s. – Sequence 5– Mirroring Introspection: The range of Resonance Liberation Purification Force Field is increased by 33%. – Sequence 6– Truth from Within: During Forte Circuit Heavy Attack: Primordial Qi Spiral, if Jianxin performs Pushing Punch, enhanced Resonance Skill Special Chi Counter can be used 1 time(s) in 5s. Special Chi Counter: Deals Aero DMG equal to 556.67% of Jianxin’s ATK, considered as Heavy Attack DMG. Obtain a Zhoutian Progress 4 Shield (Benefits from Inherent Skill Reflection’s bonus effect.) – Best weapons for Jianxin in Wuthering Waves Abyss Surges Abyss Surges has a pretty high Base Attack and also boasts the ATK% substat. Additionally, it increases Energy Regeneration by 12.8%, as well as boasting Resonance Skill and Basic ATK DMG by 10% whenever you hit a target. This weapon synergizes well with Jianxin’s kit due to the ATK scaling and it helps in dealing damage to enemies. The energy regeneration also comes in handy as Jianxin can use her ultimate ability more often. Marcato This weapon restores 8 Energy for the wearer whenever they use their Resonance Skill. It has a low base attack but boasts the Energy Regen substat. The purpose of this weapon is to make sure that Jianxin can keep using her ultimate as quickly as possible, thereby increasing her utility in the team. Best Echo and Sonata for Jianxin in Wuthering Waves Jianxin is a utility unit, and her Echo, Sonata, and stats need to support and synergize with her kit. Echo The best Echo for Jianxin is Impermanence Heron. This Echo breathes fire and deals massive Havoc DMG to enemies. Additionally, attacks by the Heron restores Resonance Energy and also increase the ATK of the next character. The Energy Recharge helps out Jianxin a lot which is what makes the Echo so effective. Additionally, the ATK boost synergizes well with any DPS you might be running in Jianxin’s team. You might wonder why you shouldn’t use Feilian Beringal. This is because of the associated Sonata Effect with that Echo. Feilian Beringal has the Sierra Gale Sonata which increases Aero DMG bonus. Jianxin is not a damage dealer so DMG bonus is a wasted stat. Sonata Effect The best Sonata Effect for Jianxin is Moonlit Clouds. This Sonata Effect has the following properties: As you can see, the Moonlit Clouds Sonata provides utility which is essential for Jianxin. This is why Impermanence Heron is so good as it’s key to obtaining this Sonata Effect. Echo cost and stats The stats you need to focus on for Jianxin are as follows: Jianxin Ascension and Forte level-up materials in Wuthering Waves Jianxin Ascension materials Jianxin in Wuthering Waves needs LF Howler Core and its upgrades, Roaring Rock Fist, and Lantern Berry. The exact number of materials you need are as follows: LF Howler Core x4 – MF Howler Core x12 – HF Howler Core x12 – FF Howler Core x4 – Roaring Rock Fist x46 – Lanternberry x60 – Where to farm Jianxin Ascension materials LF Howler Core and its upgrades These are materials dropped by the Howlers in Wuthering Waves. This includes Hoartoise, Fusion Dreadmane, Diamondclaw, Hooscamp Flinger, Chirpuff, Hoochief Menace, Hoochief Cyclone, Havoc Dreadmane, Roseshroom, and Geohide Saurian. You can locate these from the Echo Hunting directory. If you don’t know how to find them, you can refer to the Guidebook by opening the main menu, navigating to Guidebook, and selecting the Echo Hunting selection option. Once you locate your desired enemy, click on Detect and the game will guide you to the necessary location. Roaring Rock Fist Roaring Rock Fist is a boss item dropped by the Feilian Beringal. You can locate this boss under the Giant Banyan in Dim Forest. Lanternberry Lanternberry is an ascension level-up item that can be found all across the Tiger’s Maw Mine in abundance. The area has been marked in red in the image above. Jianxin Forte level-up materials The materials you need for Jianxin’s Forte are LF Howler Core and its upgrades, Cadence Seed and its upgrades, and Unending Destruction. The exact number of materials you need are: LF Howler Core x25 – MF Howler Core x28 – HF Howler Core x40 – FF Howler Core x57 – Cadence Seed x25 – Cadence Bud x28 – Cadence Leaf x55 – Cadence Blossom x67 – Unending Destruction x26 – Where to farm Jianxin Forte level-up materials Cadence Seed and its upgrades Cadence Seed and its upgrades can be farmed from the Forgery Challenge: Moonlit Groves. It’s located to the South of Tiger’s Maw Mine, near the Distribution Centre. Unending Destruction This material is dropped by the Weekly Boss Chaotic Juncture: Ember. You need to unlock it by progressing the version 1.0 story quest. Jianxin Forte and Resonance Chain priority in Wuthering Waves In this section, we will discuss the Forte you should focus on first while leveling and the Resonance Chain Wavebands you can consider pulling. Forte priority The Forte you should consider when leveling Jianxin are: Forte Circuit – Resonance Liberation – Basic Attack – Jianxin’s Forte Circuit is her most important skill as this is where she gains the ability to shield and heal her allies. Since she is a support unit, this is her most important ability and you must level it up first. The Resonance Liberation is also quite valuable as it is the crowd control ability of Jianxin. Finally, her Basic Attack is also important as she gains Concorte and Resonance Charges from this. While you do not need to max out her Basic Attack, leaving it too low will be a detriment. Resonance Chain Priority The Resonance Chain Wavebands you should consider for Jianxin are: Sequence 4- Multitude Reflection: This ability increases the damage from Jianxin’s Resonance Liberation. This will increase her personal damage which will further help out the DPS unit in your team. – Sequence 5-Mirroring Introspection: The range of her Resonance Liberation is increased which significantly enhances her crowd control ability. – Sequence 6- Truth from Within: This Sequence turns Jianxin into a Main DPS unit as she gains a free counter-attack, an upgraded shield, and even more damage. – Jianxin pros and cons in Wuthering Waves Here are the pros and cons of using Jianxin in this game: Is Jianxin worth pulling in Wuthering Waves? Yes, Jianxin is worth pulling in Wuthering Waves, but there is a catch. She is a jack-of-all-trades type of character. Her healing isn’t as potent when compared to Verina and Baizhi. However, it’s still worth it when you combine the fact that she can shield as well. She is fairly tanky which is a plus in the current state where all your DPS units can die in one hit. Her crowd control is also quite good and comes in handy against mobs. That being said, one of the issues with Jianxin is that setting her up with stacks takes some time. This can lead to losing DPS windows in fights. In the current meta, she is definitely worth it, but do not rely on her too much in the future. Best Jianxin team in Wuthering Waves The best characters to pair alongside Jianxin are Calcharo and Verina. This is because you want to make sure that the DPS character in your team can utilize Jianxin’s Outro Skill. The 38% Resonance Liberation DMG bonus benefits Calcharo the most. Verina is also very good here as she can provide both buffs and heals which will further enhance the DPS potential of Calcharo. Jianxin trailer in Wuthering Waves On February 7, 2024, Kuro Games released the official trailer for Jianxin on their YouTube channel. If you have not watched it yet, you can do so from the link provided below: For more on Wuthering Waves, check out our guides for banners and codes. 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Jet Set Radio reboot: Everything we know so far SegaA new Jet Set Radio game was announced at the 2023 Game Awards. Here’s everything we know about this sequel/reboot to the popular Sega series. Along with Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, and Golden Axe, Sega is bringing back many of its classics with an announcement trailer revealing the rebooted franchises during The Game Awards 2023. A Jet Set Radio sequel or reboot was among the game revealed, and we also got to see a tantalizing snippet of gameplay that left long-time fans of the series wanting more. Jet Set Radio was originally a game on the Dreamcast that saw a figure use inline skates to zoom around Tokyo spraying graffiti while avoiding the police and rival gangs. The game is a bit like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater fused with elements of GTA. The series also saw a sequel that was ported to the original Xbox but has been dormant ever since. Here’s everything we know about the next game in the series. Contents Does Jet Set Radio have a release date? No release date has been revealed for Jet Set Radio as of yet. The only details we have so far came from the Power Surge trailer Sega released. What platforms will Jet Set Radio be on? As Jet Set Radio lacks a proper release window, it’s hard to predict what platforms the reboot will be released on at this stage. Gameplay & setting The new Jet Set Radio game looks a lot like the first in many ways, seemingly once again set in Tokyo and involving lots of cool moves, tagging, and exploration. We’re unsure at this stage if it’s a sequel to the series or a rebooted new beginning, as the latest game looks a lot like the original, just on modern hardware and built from the ground up. The gameplay (from the small snippet we saw) also looks highly reminiscent of the original games, almost perfectly capturing the series’ fun and irreverent vibes. We look forward to sharing more information about the game as Sega reveals it. That’s all we know about Jet Set Radio reboot for now. For more of the biggest upcoming releases, check out these guides below: The Elder Scrolls 6 | GTA 6 | Death Stranding 2 | Assassin’s Creed Infinity | Wolverine | KOTR Remake | Wonder Woman | Hades 2 | DokeV | NBA 2K24 | Haunted Chocolatier | South Park: Snow Day | Persona 3 Reload | Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League | Tekken 8 | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth | Dragon’s Dogma 2 | Alone in the Dark reboot

Fallen Order shatters expectations with record Star Wars sales Video games set ‘a long, long time ago’ seem to be back in flavor, after EA’s latest action-adventure release Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order blew past major sales milestones for both the publishing company and franchise in just two weeks. After the disappointing releases of EA’s reboot of the massively-popular Battlefront series, many Star Wars fans had written off the publishers’ ability to create a great title to add to the dozens of memorable games set in Disney’s sci-fi universe. Abandoning the monetized format of Battlefront (2015) and Battlefront 2 (2017), EA partnered up with Titanfall and Apex Legends developers Respawn Entertainment, and dived straight into a narrative-driven adventure title. The move paid off—EA has revealed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is now the fastest-selling digital launch for a Star Wars title ever, and has become EA’s top-selling Star Wars title just two weeks after first being launched on PC, Xbox, and PS4. Respawn, Lucasfilm, and EA didn’t just succeed financially either, with players and critics alike welcoming the 2019 release, and it’s story of a solitary Jedi surviving post-Order 66 as the nefarious Empire rises around him, as a breath of fresh air. The narrative follows Cal Kestis (Cameron Monaghan) as he seeks to learn more about the power of the Force after the collapse of the Jedi Order, and has been dubbed “the best Star Wars game ever made.” Fallen Order’s story is propped up by its cast of whacky characters that fill the world around Kestis, including much-lauded Cere Junda (Debra Wilson), a former Jedi Knight, and larger-than-life pilot Greez (Daniel Roebuck), all of whom added to the fast-selling title taking the gaming world by storm in recent weeks. “On behalf of Respawn and EA, we thank everyone for their support of the studio and the team throughout the development and launch of Fallen Order. Telling a story in the Star Wars galaxy is a dream come true and the reception has been incredible,” Vince Zampella, head of Respawn, said after the news. “With the launch of the game, the debut of The Mandalorian and the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan!” Disney executive Sean Shoptaw, who runs games and interactive experiences, as well as Disney’s amusement parks, said Fallen Order’s success had gone a long way to proving that “original storytelling in Star Wars games” could succeed. “The close collaboration between Respawn and Lucasfilm is a perfect example of how we can deliver an experience for fans that is authentic to the stories and worlds they love, while also being an incredibly fun and innovative game,” he said. It’s certainly good news for Stars Wars gamers, especially those who have been keeping busy replaying famous old story-driven titles like Knights of the Old Republic and Republic Commando. Now it seems the drought is at an end. For now, there are no new Star Wars titles officially announced, but after Shoptaw’s comments, it seems Disney and Lucasfilm have bought into the power of telling Star Wars stories through games, so there’s sure to be more on the way. And who knows—with how popular The Mandalorian has been since its premiere, we may even see an adaptation similar to Bounty Hunter (2002), meaning we’d get to play alongside the cutest Star Wars character yet: Baby Yoda.

MTG players in Japan get nostalgic exclusive crossover MTG players participating in Japanese Friday Night Magic events will potentially get exclusive promos with a blast from the past crossover. The Japanese side of Magic: The Gathering has all the cool art. While Secret Lairs are great, there’s something about seeing recognizable artists participating in your favorite game. During War of the Spark, MTG released special Planeswalker cards that had art from Yoshitaka Amano, Final Fantasy’s artist. More recently, Junji Ito had his own Secret Lair with his unique black and white takes on some classic cards, and Elesh Norn from All Will Be One. However, now Wizards of the Coast are bringing back a name not many have heard for a few years. Duel Masters is a manga about card games. The difference between it and Konami’s Yu-Gi-Oh!, is that the original game that it spawned was co-designed by some of Wizard’s developers. It differed a little bit, but Wizards and Tomy eventually shut the game down. They did revive it, but this too was canned. However, the manga is still running and is apparently popular enough to tickle the nostalgia senses of Japanese MTG players. Between September and December, four promo cards with Duel Monster art will be up for grabs. Based on our own Friday Night Magic experiences local game stores should end up getting enough to hand them out to their customers. MTG’s promos have always been a mainstay of Friday Night Magic, the weekly event that stores run. Some players on Twitter are already planning their next big hunt on eBay, while others lament that the cards aren’t being printed here. MTG gets Duel Masters promos in Japan The Japanese promos will be the following cards: Nicol Bolas – Earthquake – Serra Angel – Pouncing Jaguar – All four of the cards are from Magic’s history, with Pouncing Jaguar not seeing a reprint since 1999. Serra Angel and Earthquake regularly see reprints in various sets, with Earthquake just appearing in the 30th Anniversary and Lord of the Rings packs. Nicol Bolas is obviously the chase card here, with the archvillain of the Magic universe offering an incredible re-usage of his Duel Masters appearance. The cards won’t be available over in the West for the time being but expect to see them appearing on auction sites very soon.

Japanese YouTuber fined and jailed for posting video game spoilers in breach of copyright Nitroplus/YouTubeA Japanese court has meted out harsh punishment to a YouTuber for breaching copyright and posting spoilers. The video game content creator is seemingly among the first in the world to be arrested for posting gameplay clips. You don’t often hear of copyright arrests. Usually in the West, copyright law is wielded relatively softly by platforms against content creators using licensed material. Sometimes creators like Adin Ross and Colleen Ballinger are even accused of taking advantage of it to protect their image. Of course, their legal teams will usually deny that outright. Full-blown arrests and jail time are certainly out of the ordinary. That’s what makes this case of a Japanese YouTuber being fined 1 million Yen and being jailed for two years over copyright breach so shocking. Earlier this year on May 24, Shinobu Yoshida was reportedly arrested for uploading videos containing gameplay footage from STEINS;GATE Hiyoku Renri no Darin. The game is a visual novel popular in Japan and Yoshida posted content including the ending. His prosecution was spearheaded by the Content Overseas Distribution Agency (CODA) which focuses solely on copyright protection. Yoshida has been found guilty after he admitted to knowingly breaking the law in court documents. “I knew it was illegal as I was doing it,” Yoshida admitted in a police interview. The 52-year-old has been fined the equivalent of $6,785 (USD) and sentenced to two years in prison with a five-year suspended sentence. The sentence is hefty compared to the usual demonetization tactics or video removal we usually see applied by content platforms. CODA is notoriously strict, however. “Although he knew he was infringing copyright, he continued to post for financial gain,” a representative said in a (translated) press release. This instance was part of a crackdown on so-called ‘fast-content’. It’s a popular genre in Japan and it sounds like similar practices occur elsewhere given CODA’s description of it in their press release. “The act of combining only the movie scenes of a game with a story and editing it so that the content of the game can be understood in a short time up to the ending. Or the act of extracting and posting only the ending scene has been viewed as a problem these days,” they said.

Japanese cop busted playing Nintendo Switch for 17 hours while on duty A Japanese police officer has been cautioned by the head of his police department after he was caught playing his Nintendo Switch for several hours while on duty. The Tenri Police Station officer, who is in his 40s, was issued a caution by the director of the Nara prefectural police department for his actions. According to the prefectural police, the cop would often go to the break room at the station during his shift, and instead of working, he would connect his personal Switch device to the TV and play games. From November of last year until February, the officer was discovered to have been using the games console to play video games on ten different occasions for a total of seventeen hours. He was caught red-handed after an unannounced inspection of responsibilities was carried out in February and found his Switch still plugged into the TV. This then led to a further deep dive into the incident and for him to be given a caution following the findings. They stated that the policeman expressed guilt and confessed to his behavior, adding, “I played games while there were few incidents.” It is unknown what actual games the man was playing at the time. As a result, the police department has said that they intend to deduct the time he spent playing his Nintendo Switch from his salary.

James Bond game ‘Project 007’ gets release date blow in new report IO InteractiveDeveloper IO Interactive’s latest financial report indicates its James Bond game, codenamed Project 007, is several years out from release. A couple of months ahead of Hitman 3’s record-breaking launch, series creator IO Interactive announced Project 007. The studio couldn’t offer specifics but said the title will run on Glacier Engine, the proprietary technology that’s long powered Agent 47’s adventures. Project 007 won’t merely adapt an existing James Bond tale, either. Instead, the team plans to create an all-new origin story for the beloved secret agent. Hitman and Bond fans alike remain eager to see how IO approaches the property. However, the wait for its arrival could last for quite a few years. The James Bond game from IO won’t release anytime soon As spotted by Twitter user DarkDetective, IO Interactive recently published its Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The “Outlook” section of the report notes that IO enjoyed “solid revenue and profits” for a couple of years because of a significant release – Hitman 3. In the next couple of years, however, profits may drop “due to long production phases ahead, before the next releases hit the market.” The company estimates fiscal year 2024 and 2025 will experience “a significant decrease,” which implies the James Bond title may not release until at least 2025. Because nothing is concrete as of yet, Project 007 could launch sooner or later than 2025. But at present, IO’s above financial report represents the first real indication of when players can expect to jump into the Bond-branded experience. Apart from a minute-long teaser trailer showcasing the working title and logo, the public has yet to get a glimpse at IO’s vision for the Bond project. If the game isn’t hitting stores for another three years or so, a closer look is unlikely to surface anytime in the near future.

Japan to hold its first-ever esports tournament for disabled gamers Pixabay, SteelSeries – FlickrIn what is seen as a great equalizer of physical ability, competitive gaming continues to grow in popularity, seeing combatants of all makes and molds entering the ring for a chance at becoming a champion: and Japan is taking their esports program a step further by organizing tournament exclusively for differently-abled gamers. Japan’s very first esports competition for disabled competitors will take place on August 31 during the Gunma Esports Festival in Takasaki, boasting a grand prize of 1 million yen (roughly $9,300). Their game of choice? Massively popular battle arena title League of Legends, which will see four five-player teams duke it out for the cash, as told by Gunma Prefecture’s esports association. The Gunma Esports Festival sees the participation of Onelife Inc., which provides equipment specially made for combatants to better utilize computer equipment. Onelife similarly opened a training center for disabled gamers to hone their skills in November 2018 – an organization mirrored in the West by such groups as Able Gamers. The Gunma Esport Festival ultimately hopes to bridge the gap between able-bodied gamers and disabled competitors, with plans to create a competition featuring both groups in the future. https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/07/4d467274658f-japans-1st-esports-tournament-for-disabled-to-be-held-in-aug.htmlOne participant in the festival, Ryuya Koshizuka, suffers from muscular dystrophy and uses his mouth to direct a controller. “It was hard to remember at first, but now, I can use it,” Koshizuka said of the device in a report from Kyodonews. “I hope to win at the tournament.” Koshizuka isn’t the only disabled gamer to use his mouth for gaming purposes: Street Fighter V pro Mike ‘Brolylegs’ Begum similarly uses his tongue to manipulate a DualShock 4 controller in tournament, having made an appearance on Capcom’s “Street Fighter League” Season 1 this summer. While not all gaming equipment is user-friendly across the board, organizations like Onelife and Able Gamers help level the playing field for esports hopefuls like Brolylegs and Koshizuka – including the Gunma Esports Festival, who is placing a massive spotlight on a hard working group of competitive gamers in a country growing into its esports wings, as seen in the creation of Japan’s JESU esports licenses in 2018.

Jake Paul “honored” to join Rush Royale as unlockable hero character MY.GAMESJake Paul is joining the world of mobile tower defense games by becoming a playable hero in Rush Royale. Logan Paul isn’t the only Paul brother to be included in a video game anymore. With Logan appearing in WWE 2K games, it’s time for Jake Paul to shine by taking his boxing talents on the go. On May 30, MY.GAMES shocked the world by announcing that Jake Paul would be available to unlock in Rush Royale, saying players would have two months to earn The Problem Child. Jake even has his own voice-over, championship belt, and special moves to kick off The Champion Rumble event in-game. Jake Paul revealed as Rush Royale character According to MY.GAMES, fragments are the main prize of the event, which can be used to upgrade Jake Paul. However, in addition to Paul, for two weeks, players can redeem Champion Tokens to unlock even more heroes plus the Belt of the Island Champion. The boxer has a series of unique moves and gameplay mechanics to make him standout including “super hit” and “hype” abilities that allow players to collect likes, along with “energy PR.” For his part, Jake Paul claimed he was “honored” that the developers picked him to be part of the game. “I’m obviously a big fan of Rush Royale, an entertaining game for people of all ages, and am honored they chose me to be a part of this collaboration,” he said. So download Rush Royale and see if you can unlock my hero, a better-looking version of the Problem Child, in the Champion Rumble event starting today.” It will be interesting to see if Jake Paul’s inclusion is able to help earn the tower defense game more downloads, but the boxer is hardly the first combat sports athlete to make their way into the world of mobile games. Back in 2022, WWE and UFC icon Ronda Rousey was added to Raid Shadow Legends as a Legendary Champion.

Jak and Daxter movie: Everything we know so far Sony Interactive EntertainmentThe director of the Uncharted movie, Ruben Fleischer, has hinted that Jak and Daxter could be the next classic PlayStation franchise to receive a film adaption. Here’s everything we know about it so far. As video games grow in popularity, we’re seeing more and more beloved titles get the film and TV treatment. Arcane smashed all expectations when it hit Netflix back in 2020, while both Fallout and Halo have shows on the way. With rumors that even a Call of Duty movie starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is in development, it seems that nearly any franchise is on the table for an adaption these days. This was proved once again when Uncharted movie director Ruben Fleischer confirmed that he had begun work on adapting PlayStation staple Jak and Daxter. Details are pretty scarce right now, but here’s everything we know about the project so far. Contents Does the Jak and Daxter movie have a release date? Unfortunately, the Jak and Daxter adaptation appears to still be in its early stages, so there’s no concrete release date as of yet. Speaking in an interview with Digitial Trends on February 9, 2022, Fleischer announced the project by saying: “I’m actually working on Jak and Daxter, a version of that, for PlayStation, which I think would be really cool to bring to life.” Given that this project is still yet to be formally announced by PlayStation, and this is the first we’re hearing of it, gamers may have a bit of a wait on their hands. Jak and Daxter movie cast At the time of writing, there are no names attached to the project other than director Ruben Fleischer. In terms of the titular roles of Jak and Daxter, we’ll have to wait until nearer release to see who will be providing the voices. We may have a small clue as to who could star as Jak, however. Spider-Man and Uncharted actor Tom Holland has expressed an interest in the series in the past. “I would like to make a Jak and Daxter movie, and I would play Jak,” he told Gamespot. “But I would make it at A24 a [a film studio], so it was really weird and like dark. I would do like a really weird, live-action version of Jak and Daxter.” Jak and Daxter movie story Again, there are virtually no details about the story of the Jak and Daxter adaptation, whether it be a film or TV show. That’s not to say there isn’t a wealth of source material for the creative team to draw from. There have been three main installments in the series, from the original up to Jak 3 in 2004, as well as a number of spin-offs like Jak X: Combat Racing. But there hasn’t been a whole new entry since Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier on PSP in 2009. Since Jak and his tiny companion have been out of the limelight for some time now, a retelling of the first game could be the perfect way to reintroduce the characters to a new generation. More information should be dropping in the coming months, so be sure to check back here for the latest Jak and Daxter movie news.

Jacksepticeye, dev1ce, more in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2020 Games List YouTube: Jacksepticeye / EPICENTER / ForbesSix of gaming and esports’ biggest names have made the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2020 Sports & Games list, including YouTuber Sean ‘Jacksepticeye’ McLoughlin, Astralis’ Nicolai ‘dev1ce’ Reedtz, and G2’s Marcin ‘Jankos’ Jankowski. The Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which started in 2011, is a prestigious award across all the industries it covers. While it was exclusive to America originally, it branched out to recognize rising stars across the world. In Europe, 300 people are selected across 10 categories, including 30 in the Sports & Games section. Competing with some of traditional sports biggest names, six esports and gaming stars were acknowledged for their achievements in their respective titles. YouTuber ‘Jacksepticeye’ is the first streamer to make the 30 Under 30 Games Europe list. With over 23 million subscribers, the 30-year-old is one of the biggest content creators on the platform, and has made waves outside of YouTube after starting up a clothing line. Forbes estimated McLoughlin made $11 million in 2019, claiming the spot as the eight highest-paid gamer on their lists. Yesterday I was honoured to join the forbes 30 under 30 list. This is such a crazy club to be part of and I am eternally grateful for all the good that has come my way! Thank you.https://t.co/dPcMwXfu42 — Jacksepticeye (@Jacksepticeye) March 18, 2020 Heralded as one of CS:GO’s best players for years, Nicolai ‘dev1ce’ Reedtz has now been noticed in the mainstream with his appearance on the Forbes list as well. The 24-year-old has been at the forefront of Astralis’ dominance in the Valve title, winning 15 MVP awards across his career. He has also featured on HLTV’s Top 20 CS:GO player list for the last six years, not placing below fifth since 2015. Fellow AWPer and CS:GO veteran Olof ‘olofmeister’ Kajbjer Gustafsson was also listed after netting his 25th trophy in the game at Blast Copenhagen 2019, making him the winningest player in the title’s history. In League of Legends, two players were acknowledged by Forbes in 2020 — G2 Esports jungler Marcin ‘Jankos’ Jankowski, and 2011 world champion Enrique ‘xPeke’ Cedeño. Jankos was a big part of G2’s almost-flawless year in 2019, having led the team to two domestic LEC titles, an MSI win, and second place at Worlds. On the other side, xPeke was earmarked for the award after going from pro player to org owner, founding Origen while he was still playing on the team. Read more: When is the LEC and LCS coming back? – Lastly, Niclas ‘Pengu’ Mouritzen is the first Rainbow Six star to be recognized by Forbes any list. The two-time Six Invitational champion is the most decorated Siege player in history, and widely considered to be the game’s best player. They join an illustrious group of gaming stars who have been recognized by the media company. In 2019, eight players across League of Legends, CS:GO, and other esports titles were named on the European list, including Rasmus ‘Caps’ Winther, Christopher ‘GeT_RiGhT’ Alesund, and Carlos ‘ocelote’ Rodriguez. In America, Fortnite’s Kyle ‘Bugha’ Giersdorf and Soleil ‘Ewok’ Wheeler were named in 2020’s list alongside fighting game star Dominique ‘Sonicfox’ McLean. You can find the full 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Sports & Games list here: Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2020 Sports & Games list Hector Bellerin, Defender for Arsenal – Sky Brown, Skateboarder – Magnus Carlsen, Grandmaster chess player – Enrique Cedeño, Founder of Origen – Kadeena Cox, Parasport athlete – Tom Daley, Olympic diver – Liam de Valmency, Senior Principal Programmer at Media Molecule – Jas Dhatt, Lead 3D Character Artist at Creative Assembly – Luka Doncic, Point Guard for Dallas Mavericks – Simona Halep, Tennis athlete – Henrik Harlaut, Olympic skiier – Ada Hederberg, Forward for Olympique Lyonnais – Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Olympic runner – Marcin Jankowski, League of Legends player for G2 Esports – Roman Josi, Defenseman for Nashville Predators – Olof Kajbjer Gustafsson, CS:GO player for FaZe Clan – Catarina Macedo, Program Manager at Xbox – Sean McLoughlin, YouTuber – Vivianne Miedema, Forward for Arsenal Women – Kristof Milak, Olympic swimmer – Tyrone Mings, Defender for Aston Villa – Niclas Mouritzen, Rainbow Six: Siege player for G2 Esports – George Perkins, Managing Director of Super Rare Games – Nicolai Reedtz, CS:GO player for Astralis – Jan Rosner, Senior Business Development Manager at CD Projekt Red – Bjarke Felbo and Sanjay Guruprasad, Co-founders of Rune – Anisa Sanusi, Lead UI/UX Designer at Netspeak Games – Fallon Sherrock, Darts player – Elina Svitolina, Tennis athlete – Lana Zgombic, Producer at Bossa Studios –

What are Jade Bots in Guild Wars 2 End of Dragons? Power Core, Modules & more ArenaNetJade Bots are an all-new Jade Tech Mastery Track in Guild Wars 2 End of Dragons, but just what do can these adorable little creatures do for you? Here’s a rundown of their Modules and Power Cores Guild Wars 2 End of Dragons introduces players to the fresh yet somewhat familiar realm of Cantha, Tyria’s reclusive home of innovation. Packed to bursting with all-new Jade-powered technology, fans will be able to harness the power of these glowing green stones to summon the multiplayer Siege Turtle combat mount, as well as Jade Bots, the game‘s all new customizable companion. The latter are a somewhat mysterious addition, offering more than just a pet to travel alongside you. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Jade Bots in Guild Wars 2; from how to get one to their Modules and Power Core options. Contents What are Jade Bots in Guild Wars 2 Jade Bots are a new form of companion that players can level up and customize using different Power Cores and Modules. Players can fit their Bot with one Power Core and two Modules. Aside from their direct uses in the Mastery tree, Jade Bots can also be used to solve puzzles, as well as provide panoramic views like miniature drones. How to get a Jade Bot in Guild Wars 2 In order to get yourself one of these cheeky little critters, you’ll have to make your way to New Kaineng City, the emerald in Cantha’s crown. After defeating a few rogue Jade Tech machines, Yao will give you your very own Jade Bot – but it’s broken. In order to fix it, visit the Garden Heights location and complete the ‘The Future in Jade’ subquest to obtain your very own high-flying mech. Guild Wars 2 Jade Bot Power Cores As we mentioned before, the allure of the Jade Bot is the fact that you can kit them out with a vast array of different Power Cores and Modules to suit your playstyle. Power Cores are a must have for avid Jade Tech enthusiasts. Different cores not only upgrade your Bot and provide it with more functions, but also increase your character’s vitality. Cores and modules can be bought from the merchant just next to the Jade Bot workbench in Garden Heights, and you can kit out your little buddy to your heart’s content. Guild Wars 2 Jade Bot Modules While Power Cores are the heart and soul of your Jade Bot, Modules add an extra layer of customization to tailor them to your specific needs. There are currently four different Modules on offer, each costing more XP and Points as you level through the Mastery system. While we don’t currently have specific numbers, we’ve included a list of the different Modules and what the do below: So that’s everything you need to know about Jade Bots in Guild Wars 2 End of Dragons. Looking to brush up on your GW2 knowledge before the new expansion? Be sure to check out our other guides: Is Guild Wars 2 free to play? | How many people play Guild Wars 2? | Best Guild Wars 2 addons | Guild Wars 2 Antre of Adjournment guide

It’s time to board as the LEGO Ideas The Orient Express finally goes on sale LEGOThe much-anticipated, beautifully detailed LEGO Ideas The Orient Express set is finally on sale and it is exclusively available. The wait is over. The LEGO Ideas The Orient Express has finally arrived at the station and it’s time to board. But did you remember your ticket? This is a ride you don’t want to miss. The beautifully-designed locomotive has been reimagined in LEGO form and comprises of 2540 pieces. It measures five inches tall, four inches wide, and 46 inches long. Staying true to the original The Orient Express, this set features a myriad of authentic elements, revealed when removing the roofs of the dining and sleeping cars. Peek inside and you will notice how extremely detailed the set is. The kit includes eight minifigures, allowing you to set any scene your imagination allows. A murder mystery, maybe? Action. So let’s meet the characters. There’s a conductor, train driver, railway station manager, duchess, writer, and scientist. But who will film it? The film director, of course. In addition, there is a host of accessories. A buildable bagge cart is also included. The set is also compatible with LEGO tracks. It’s not motorized, though. But don’t let that stop you from embarking on a journey on this opulent train. But from where did the idea for this LEGO Ideas set originate? The LEGO Ideas program, of course. The set was designed by French LEGO fan Thomas Lajon. Once designed, the set was received with much acclaim. Ten thousand LEGO fans voted for it. As a result, it was built, and it is now available. Celebrating The Orient Express’ 140th anniversary, this is the perfect set for hobbyists aged 18 and up who want to immerse themselves into the golden age of train travel. Indeed, the LEGO Ideas The Orient Express has to be one of the best LEGO sets for adults ever created. Now you can build the rolling palace yourself and display it as a centerpiece in your home or office. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.

It Takes Two review – A puzzling and playful twist on the co-op experience It Takes Two is Hazelight Studios’ newest EA Originals title. Aiming to break the mold by putting players into the shoes of two parents on the brink of divorce, you’re thrown into a wonderland of magic and mayhem. Transformed into dolls, both player and character must work together to navigate Dr. Hakim’s trials to turn back into a human and be reunited with your daughter, Rose. With prior titles such as Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and A Way Out, Josef Fares is known for crafting memorable cinematic gaming experiences. Since that time, though, Josef and his team at Hazelight Studios are pushing to break the mold of their past work. Dexerto was previously given access to a preview build of the game, where we shared our opinions on the first two levels of It Takes Two. Now, with our hands on a full review copy, we’ll break down our take on the experience as a whole. It Takes Two key details Price: $39.99 / £34.99 – Developer: Hazelight Studios – Release date: 26 March, 2021 – Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X – It Takes Two Gameplay Trailer It Takes Two: A joy-inducing experience It Takes Two’s world is as vibrant and beautifully crafted as it is fun to explore. Each new area within a particular level is unique – you’ll find no rehashed or reused layouts here. The third level, which focuses on May and Cody being transported away into space from their daughter’s pillow fort, will make you want to go out and bounce around on a bouncy castle ASAP. Oh, wait. You can do that, too! Nothing in the game world is placed ‘just because’. It all ties the storyline together, and Fares and Hazelight have done a stellar job at utilizing the world as one of its most important characters. The game’s narrative and visuals were inspired by animation powerhouses like Pixar. While that inspiration is clear throughout, it never feels like a rip-off; still taking its own identity seriously. Taking players from head-spinning locations like a country garden, a Swiss town, a gigantic clock tower, outer space, and a towering, dungeon-crawling castle – each new level in It Takes Two is fresh. A game for gamers It Takes Two was made for old-school gamers, and its mechanics and puzzles will be familiar enough to those who have played iconic titles like Mario, Spyro, and Crash Bandicoot. They do take some time to get used to, however, and while people new to gaming may struggle initially, they never feel overbearing. Each level provides both May and Cody with unique, fantastic skills, such as Cody’s flamethrower-like gun that shoots tree sap and explodes upon impact when shot with May’s match rifle. Ever wanted to defy gravity to walk on the ceiling with moon boots, or be able to turn into a giant and shrink back down to the size of an insect at the press of a button? How about bending time and space, or cloning yourself to get two things done at once? This is the game for you. One standout moment is undoubtedly the third level, which takes players from their daughter’s pillow fort up into space while being chased by Rose’s self-proclaimed protector, Moon Baboon. Yes, that’s a baboon that’s in an astronaut suit – and it’s the most insane but perfectly sensical thing in the world of It Takes Two. It is peppered with pop-culture references, easter eggs, and homages to some of gaming’s greats – particularly Nintendo. Fancy playing a bit of a Tetris-style mini-game with 8-bit sounds that feel right out of Super Mario Bros? You can do that. How about a Diablo-style dungeon crawler? Check. There’s even an Alien reference with an “in space, no-one can hear you scream” line, and a mini-game that sees Cody shrunken down to the size of a marble while May shoots him around a pinball machine. Everything has been included for a reason to evoke nostalgia and joy, and it’s not all in plain sight, either. The world design encourages you to venture off of the beaten path and explore its unique take on completionism, too. Fares has been incredibly open about the lack of “shiny sh*t,” instead, opting to include mini-games and easter eggs to find throughout. There’s even interactable elements like lava lamps that change color, and plug sockets that electrocute you, or a photo booth set up by squirrels that you can take pictures in. None of these reward you with a physical achievement, but they leave a smile on your face and deliver a good dose of serotonin. The characters shine While the overarching theme of the story is fun and light-hearted, the meat of the story feels real and gritty. Focusing on two parents who are about to tell their child, Rose, that they’re filing for divorce, they are completely imperfect characters. May is a workaholic who has little time nowadays to spend with her daughter and husband, focused on being the breadwinner for the relationship to support her family financially. Cody is a stay-at-home dad who resents May for spending too much time away from home, neglecting their relationship. An adult who has lost his direction in life, his spark and passion for gardening has been lost. Both ultimately seem to blame one another for their relationship woes, with Cody saying to May: “When you’re never around, we lose us.” The story understands that people change and grow apart, but the message of the story focuses on the pair finding that spark again that originally brought them together but has tarnished over time. May and Cody initially want to work together to get back to their daughter Rose, though with the help of Dr. Hakim’s trials come out of the experience forever changed. They end up loving one another perhaps more than they did before. The game is unafraid to show us how selfish these characters can be, too. One harrowing moment that will undoubtedly make players feel uncomfortable is when the pair attempt to kill one of Rose’s favorites toys (who happens to be the cutest, friendliest toy you’ve ever come across) in hopes of making her cry to return them to human form. They’re only thinking of themselves, and it shows an ugly side to the couple. The developers don’t shy away from making you feel uncomfortable as they reveal who these characters are. At the end of the day, though, this is a romcom. The jokes, fun, and laughs continually flow, but the darker parts of the story cut through that to prevent it from feeling stale. Kinks to be ironed out It Takes Two is incredibly ambitious. Each new area presents you with mechanics that are completely different from the last, and sometimes it can feel as if this hinders some of the mechanics from truly being refined to their fullest. These issues were also present in our initial preview, but it does feel as if tweaks have been made to improve skills like Cody’s nail ability in the first level being difficult to recall. Bugs are present in many games, and It Takes Two is no different. While none of these detract from the magic, it can take you out of the experience for a moment. From being catapulted from a tornado created by wasps into a rock wall and being unable to get out, to not being able to properly grab onto walls at times, the respawn and reload from checkpoint features do come in handy. Despite these kinks, the sheer creativity of each new mechanic, and how many there are, is like visiting a theme park and going on every ride possible to get the full experience. There is so much to do in the game, and it’ll leave a smile on your face for sure. Hazelight has done a truly magnificent job bringing this concept to life. Rating: 9/10 From layered, nuanced characters with deep backstories that are imperfect and real, to a fleshed out and vibrant world that is a character in its own right, It Takes Two is a joy to jump into. EA has allowed Hazelight free rein to run wild and craft something that is truly unique. The genre shifts between cinematic narrative, to platformer, to action-adventure in the blink of an eye, and yet never feels like it’s throwing too much at you all at once. This is a game to be experienced with loved ones; to help challenge and deepen your own relationships as you work together – and most of all – it’s an absolute blast.

Not having Deadlock on console would be a huge mistake ValveDeadlock is the talk of gaming, with players worldwide trying to get into the MOBA’s PC-exclusive playtest. With console gamers left out in the cold, many are wondering if Deadlock will arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Here’s why it would be a huge mistake if it doesn’t. As things stand, if you want to jump into the action and try out Valve’s new hero shooter, you’ll need to receive an invitation to Deadlock’s early access period. Unfortunately, this playtest is only available on PC. And if history is any indication, anyone who doesn’t have access to a computer is about to be left out in the cold. Deadlock on consoles is unlikely It’s been 12 years since Valve launched a game on consoles, going all the way back to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive which was released on PS3 and Xbox 360. While the game blew up on PC, it never caught on with console players, who stuck with existing FPS titles like CoD and Halo. On top of that, Valve founder Gabe Newell admitted that they found the experience of developing games for consoles frustrating. He told a media roundtable in 2017 that the inability to drop updates whenever they want was a major issue. “We get really frustrated working in walled gardens. There have been cases where we’ve updated products five times in a day,” Newell said. “When we did the original iOS Steam App, right, we shipped it, we got a whole bunch of feedback and like the next day, we’re ready to do an update. We weren’t able to get that update out for six months! And we couldn’t find out why they wouldn’t release it! They wouldn’t tell us. This is the life that you have in these environments. “I’m sure that other people are wildly successful in those environments, but our DNA tends to not work well when someone is trying to insert a lot of process between us and our customers.” Not releasing it on consoles is an error Despite their reasoning, I still believe it would be a huge mistake not to launch Deadlock on console. If you take a look at Overwatch, which is likely to be the game’s biggest rival, it still ranks highly in most played lists for both PlayStation and Xbox. In fact, it was in the top 20 most-played games on both platforms. That shows there is a big audience for these games, and not tapping into that leaves Valve incredibly reliant on the PC market, and should fans move on to the next hyped multiplayer FPS, it could leave Deadlock in a difficult place. On top of that, dropping updates on consoles is a much smoother and faster process than it was before. Games like Fortnite and Call of Duty have proven that you can release patches on PC and consoles simultaneously to great success. That allows fans to play the same version of the game, no matter which platform they use. With improved systems and a loyal fanbase of the genre ready for a new title to sink their teeth into, it would be a huge mistake not to launch Deadlock on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. With Valve staying silent on the matter, we won’t know how they feel until early access ends.

It Takes Two preview – EA’s dazzling co-op game uses all the tools in the toybox EAIt Takes Two is the latest co-op game in line for EA Originals, where players inhabit two humans transformed into dolls. Working together, it’s your aim to rekindle their broken relationship from the cusp of divorce – but you must face a whole load of trials and tribulations to achieve that. *Check out our full review of It Takes Two here Its developer, Hazelight Studios, was founded by Josef Fares in 2014 off the back of the successful Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons title. After the powerhouse that was the first studio’s release, A Way Out — which scooped a BAFTA for the Multiplayer category back in 2019 — Josef and his team are breaking the mold, and it’s “a whole ‘nother level” with their latest outing. Having been granted early access to It Takes Two, we now know a lot more about the world, delving deeper than what has already been seen in the trailers. A far cry from the prison cell blocks of their last game, this refreshing project is undoubtedly full of inspiration from film and gaming’s big studios. Fares, himself, even admits they were trying to tell stories and make characters in a similar way to Pixar. The self-described romantic comedy is also “a love letter to Nintendo,” with players being able to find Easter Eggs that reference his favorite games. Outside of those niche details, though, it’s fair to say that this is a wild ride. Exploring the It Takes Two universe Diving into the shoes of May and Cody, both player and character are tasked with working as a team to find their daughter, Rose, after she wishes to The Book of Love, written by Dr. Hakim, to help fix her family’s issues. Starting out in their garden shed, players are slowly introduced to controls that are introduced intuitively through gameplay – never feeling forced or rushed. Players must work together to find solutions to some tremendously difficult tasks, and that could be anything from scaling huge walls to fending off an air attack from a battalion of squirrels. It’s not easy, by any means, but the challenge is something that makes the game very exciting to play. Existing within this incredibly detailed, carefully crafted landscape is a joy to experience. Fares and his team have clearly moved away from games that focus on collectibles for a highly-polished, interactive place with small moments outside of the gameplay loop that are there to flesh out the world we’re inhabiting. The game’s mechanics and cinematics really tie in with the overall message of ‘love conquers all’ in It Takes Two. For example, the game uses its mechanics within cinematics, too. It isn’t just hand-waved as a feature without explanation. Similarly, the button-mashing revive mechanic during boss encounters shows a love heart slowly filling up before bringing you back into play. If challenges are your thing, this has all of those bases covered. The game’s boss fights are incredibly fun, and might even end up causing you to throw a controller or two when you both inevitably get wiped out. Ever wanted to fight a vacuum cleaner set on wreaking havoc and vengeance for treating him poorly? Look no further. It Takes Two’s puzzles are incredibly challenging, too. A giant lab with an acorn built by squirrels features one of the most headache-inducing moments within the preview. Utilizing all the tools at your disposal to navigate their cogs and pulleys, it took time and careful thought to understand the physics of what you were doing before you were able to work together to progress. Read More: 6 best co-op games for couples – Fares describes it as being a rom-com, but it always confidently straddles the line between funny and moving, seamlessly delivering a compelling tale that keeps you wanting more. At one point, May had to fend off a squirrel with an American accent in moment you might expect to see in Tekken or Street Fighter. This all takes place on top of a plane made out of underpants, just to highlight how random things can get. If that and the talking, attacking squirrels are anything to go off, we’d safely say this is an unpredictable game to play. Each character also has their own unique set of skills for navigating their way around. May is an agile character, more suited for people who are really into their shooter games. For example, she can swing across large gaps with her hammer and really get around easily. On the other hand, Cody is more of a tank. If you’re looking to deal a good amount of damage but take the slower path, he’s your guy. While these two styles of play are potentially ways to re-experience the game, the focus of It Takes Two is not on replayability. Fares said: “It shouldn’t be the most important thing of a game. I, in general, am not a big fan of going collecting. I’d rather us have to create a world that is interesting and interactive instead of just collecting stuff.” No collectibles to be seen A lot of similar co-op games have taken the collectible route in the past, encouraging people to look out for certain things along the way. However, It Takes Two does not have anything to collect – and there’s a reason for that. Fares understands that collectibles can be used to take players off of the beaten path, though, but feels that there’s other ways to do this: “I know shiny sh*t [is] there for a reason, to lead the player, but you can lead it from another way. You can have a world that is interactive; try it, test it, play it – have a mini-game there.” “So, you don’t have any collectibles in It Takes Two, which is something that we are very proud of, instead, having a world that you want to explore.” This vision pays off incredibly well. With couples challenges that fit in with the flow of the pair fixing their relationship, like the tug-o’-war mini-game or the shooting range that are dotted throughout the world instead of typical collectibles. You actively feel as if they serve the purpose of strengthening (or challenging) both the character and player’s relationships. In that sense, nothing in this game feels tacked on or out of place. Relatively polished Bugs, mechanical issues, and a lack of polish were few and far between. Stuttering cinematics were present from time-to-time, but it was never completely clear whether this was due to our online connection or issues with our preview build. Similarly, clunky mechanics got in the way of the game’s flow, mainly Cody’s nail-throwing ability. It can be difficult to recall specific nails to the player when there’s a whole host of them already out, and this sometimes results in deaths for May, or slight annoyances in having to redo a particular moment. Button presses can, at times, feel counterintuitive, specifically May’s nail swing ability. That being said, each mechanic introduced into It Takes Two is fresh and exciting. Nothing feels similar, or uninspired. Abilities and tools come and go throughout, just as the way that you approach the game does. It’s a joy-filled, serotonin-inducing experience that will undoubtedly leave a smile on your face and make you reflect on your own personal relationships. It Takes Two releases on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on March 26, 2021.

Is Zenless Zone Zero free to play? HoYoverseWondering whether Zenless Zone Zero is free to play or if it has gacha elements? Then our handy hub has everything you need to know. Zenless Zone Zero is the latest anime game from the developers of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. The upcoming game has caught the attention of anime and action game fans alike, with its flashy combat and colorful characters. However, while the latest Gamescom trailer gave viewers a glimpse of how the game will play when it releases, information surrounding ZZZ is still scarce. In fact, one of the biggest questions is whether Zenless Zone Zero will be free to play or feature gacha elements. Fortunately, we have all the answers to these questions, so be sure to check out the answers below. Is Zenless Zone Zero free to play? Yes, Zenless Zone Zero will be free to play when it releases. The game is currently in development for PC, iOS, and Android devices. This means players will be able to download it without spending any money. While the game may be free to play, it will likely feature microtransactions that enable players to purchase premium currency. Just like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero could also include a premium battle pass and stamina system that can be bypassed by using premium currency. Is Zenless Zone Zero a gacha game? While the developers have yet to reveal whether Zenless Zone Zero will feature any gacha elements, it’s safe to expect that it will follow a similar path to HoYoverse’s other titles. In fact, both Honkai Impact 3rd, Honkai Star Rail, and Genshin Impact use a gacha system that players can roll on to unlock new characters. Because of this, it’s highly likely that Zenless Zone Zero’s characters will be locked behind various banners. Each unit may also be divided into 4-star and 5-star ratings, with the latter being harder to unlock. As always, we’ll be sure to update this piece if Zenless Zone Zero doesn’t feature a gacha system, so bookmark this page and check back regularly. In the meantime, head over to our Zenless Zone Zero release hub to get the latest details.

Is Zenless Zone Zero free to play & is it gacha? HoYoverseIs Zenless Zone Zero free to play and is it a gacha game? Well, here’s everything we currently know about this highly-anticipated anime game. Zenless Zone Zero is a highly anticipated anime game that aims to make a splash when it releases. With its stylish cast of characters and sleek-looking combat, HoYoverse’s latest title could be the perfect accompaniment to Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. With Zenless Zone Zero entering its beta phase, many players will be wondering if the game will be free to play. So, here’s whether Zenless Zone Zero will be free to play and if it will feature any gacha elements. Is Zenless Zone Zero free to play? Yes, Zenless Zone Zero will be free to play when it releases. While we don’t know much about the game, we do know that will be available on PC, iOS, and Android. However, while Zenless Zone Zero will be free to play, it will likely feature microtransactions that enable players to roll on banners. After all, HoYoverse’s other popular free to play games like Honkai Star Rail and Genshin Impact feature microtransactions. While these don’t impact the gameplay, they do enable players to purchase more rolls, which in turn, unlock more characters. There are also features like the premium battle pass and character skins. Because of this, Zenless Zone Zero will likely feature premium currency. Is Zenless Zone Zero a gacha game? HoYoverse has yet to reveal whether Zenless Zone Zero will feature any gacha elements. However, t’s extremely likely, given the developers have a track record of releasing gacha games. Zenless Zone Zero’s combat is also tailored around its pool of unique characters, so players will likely need to roll on banners to unlock them all. There you have it, that’s everything you need to know about whether Zenless Zone Zero is free to play and if it’s a gacha game. Make sure you check out our Zenless Zone Zero release hub for more information surrounding the game.

Is Zenless Zone Zero open world? HoYoverseThe next HoYoverse game, Zenless Zone Zero is a futuristic action title where fans can play as an exciting roster of characters but is the game open world? Here’s everything we know about the game’s explorable environments. HoYoverse has become one of the most beloved gacha game developers on the market thanks to the huge success of both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, and while fans are still enjoying both titles every day, the team is already gearing up for the release of their next project, Zenless Zone Zero. Zenless Zone Zero takes place in the futuristic world of New Eridu and has players exploring dangerous alternative dimensions known as “Hollows” that are full of hostile enemies. You’ll have to take on your opponent’s in fast-paced action combat but will you be able to navigate a vast open world in the game? Here’s everything we know so far about whether Zenless Zone Zero is open world or not. Is Zenless Zone Zero open world? No, Zenless Zone Zero is not open world. Unlike Genshin Impact, you won’t have a big open world to explore in the game. Instead, the core gameplay loop plays out much more like a dungeon crawler with the player entering the ‘Hollows’ portals to undertake commissions. When you’re not fighting your way through the alternative dimensions, the city of New Eridu acts as a kind of hub, where you can watch the game’s cutscenes and purchase food buffs that will improve your stats in combat. Unlike the developer’s previous titles, Zenless Zone Zero will feature some roguelike elements which should make the gameplay stand out from the battles in Genshin and the turn-based combat of Honkai Star Rail. From what HoYoverse has revealed so far, we certainly don’t expect a big open world like Genshin Impact’s Teyvat, but there seems to be plenty of content on offer — including different commissions and a lot of vibrant characters to meet. That’s everything we know about whether the next HoYoverse game is open world or not. For more content on the game, check out our guides below: Zenless Zone Zero redeem codes | Is Zenless Zone Zero free to play? | Is Zenless Zone Zero coming to Steam Deck? | All confirmed characters | Is Zenless Zone Zero open world? | Is Zenless Zone Zero coming to Nintendo Switch?

Is XDefiant on Steam? UbisoftXDefiant is a brand-new arena shooter developed by Ubisoft, which has PC players wondering if it will be available on Steam. XDefiant is the latest free-to-play AAA title from Ubisoft, finally releasing on May 21, 2024 following various delays. It’s now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC. However, many might wonder whether it is available on Steam, as it’s one of the premier platforms for gaming and most players love to keep everything in one place within their library. Here is what we know about XDefiant’s availability on Steam. Will XDefiant release on Steam? No, XDefiant is not available on Steam, and no Steam release has been announced. PC players will need to download it from the Ubisoft Connect client. In the past, Ubisoft has released many of its games to Steam, so it’s possible it will come to the platform down the line. The developer hasn’t ruled out bringing XDefiant to Steam, with Executive Producer Mark Rubin saying in a July 2023 tweet saying that, while it’s not currently part of the plan, it’s “Possible.” Rubin went on to explain, “We need to do some work to get steam working with Ubiconnect for our game so it’s not a freebie.” While far from a confirmation, Rubin’s comments make clear that a Steam release is under consideration. If XDefiant ever becomes available on Steam, we will update it accordingly. However, you’d be able to play the game with friends from other platforms, as XDefiant has full crossplay support. This completes our guide on XDefiant’s availability on Steam. If you found it informative, then please look into some of our other XDefiant guides at Dexerto. All XDefiant maps and game modes | XDefiant system requirements: Minimum & recommended PC specs | How to get XDefiant Twitch drops | Will XDefiant feature a battle royale mode? | Does XDefiant have SBMM?

Does XDefiant have crossplay and cross-progression? UbisoftXDefiant is the latest first-person shooter to hit the market, but does the game support cross-platform play for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC? Here’s everything you need to know. Ubisoft’s most recent foray into the FPS genre is XDefiant, an action-packed shooter that debuted as the latest Call of Duty competitor. However, being a multiplayer game, does it have crossplay? After all, playing with your friends, no matter what platform they’re using, is extremely fun. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about XDefiant’s cross-platform play for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Does XDefiant support crossplay? Yes, XDefiant has full crossplay support between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XlS, and PC. This means you and your friends will be able to queue up together, irrespective of the platform you’re playing on. In addition, cross-progression is available, meaning that you can easily switch between multiple platforms and keep all your account’s progress. By default, crossplay is automatically enabled in XDefiant. With the setting enabled, finding a lobby is much faster since you have a bigger player pool in general. However, if you’re not a fan of playing against mouse and keyboard or controller users, there’s an option to turn that off. How to turn off crossplay in XDefiant You can turn off crossplay in XDefiant via the in-game settings menu. Here’s a step-by-step you can follow: Launch XDefiant. – Head to Settings. – Select the Matchmaking & Account tab on the left. – Click the Crossplay option to turn it off. – Feel free to repeat the process if you’d like to turn it back on. At the end of the day, it’s entirely up to your preference. However, one thing you’ll want to keep in mind if you decide to turn it off is that it could take slightly longer to find a match, especially outside of peak hours. While you’re here, take a look at some of the best weapons in the game. Regardless of your platform, knowing which ones you should unlock first can help give you the upper hand. XDefiant preview | XDefiant system requirements | XDefiant: Gameplay, platforms & everything we know | Will XDefiant feature a battle royale mode? | Is XDefiant crossplay

Is XDefiant free-to-play UbisoftXDefiant is a brand new first-person shooter title by Ubisoft that aims to bring the old-school Call of Duty style experience back to the mainstream. As such, being an arena shooter, a question that several fans have in mind is whether it will be free-to-play or not. XDefiant is set to be an online-only game at its heart. It will be similar to how games like Fortnite, Warzone, and Apex Legends are handled. In other words, there will be regular updates and the key focus of the title will be competitive PvP. Therefore, it is only natural for fans to ask whether it will be free-to-play. This is because every other game that follows a similar production style ends up being free-to-play in the end. Here is what we know about XDefiant’s availability status upon release. Will XDefiant be free-to-play? The answer to whether XDefiant will be free-to-play is yes. Ubisoft has officially confirmed that their brand new shooter will be completely free at launch and all players will be able to play the game without any form of pre-requisites. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 and it will feature crossplay as well. Hence, players from all across the world, irrespective of the platforms will be able to enjoy it without any hassle. In case you are wondering about its release, there is no official date available yet. However, the game is expected to be released sometime later in the summer. Lastly, if you are wondering whether the game will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, then you are in luck. The game will be available on both the old generation consoles at launch. In any case, this completes our guide to whether XDefiant will be free to play or not. If you found it informative, please look into some of our other guides at Dexerto. XDefiant preview | XDefiant system requirements: Minimum & recommended PC specs | XDefiant: Gameplay, platforms & everything we know | Will XDefiant feature a battle royale mode? | Is XDefiant open beta crossplay? Cross-platform for PlayStation, Xbox & PC

Is XDefiant coming to PS4 & Xbox One? UbisoftIf you’re wondering whether XDefiant is on PS4 and Xbox One, we have everything you need to know about whether you can enjoy it on the last-gen platforms. XDefiant is Ubisoft’s latest team-based FPS game and several players on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 got to join the action immediately. However, those on Xbox One and PS4 will be wondering whether Ubisoft’s free-to-play FPS is playable on last-gen platforms. After all, many players are itching to flex their skills in XDefiant’s arenas. Fortunately, our XDefiant PS4 and Xbox One release hub has everything you need to know. Will XDefiant be on PS4 & Xbox One? Ubisoft has confirmed that XDefiant will not be coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The devs officially announced this through a post on X/Twitter where they decided to focus only on current-gen consoles “to keep a consistent standard of quality for the game.” In 2023, an XDefiant dev announced on the XDefiant official Discord server that “last-gen is actively being worked on” but that development did not make it to the final build of the game in 2024. So, Xbox One and PS4 fans who want to enjoy XDefiant need to upgrade to either a PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC to play the game. That’s everything you need to know about XDefiant coming to previous-gen consoles. Be sure to check out the best controller settings and best PC settings to get an upper hand in the game. You can also stay updated by checking XDefiant’s current server status and checking out the one-year roadmap Ubisoft has planned for the game.

Is Xbox Game Pass worth it? How much money you can save on games Microsoft / 343Xbox Game Pass had a game-changing year in 2021, representing true value for money, but will this continue in 2022? Despite launching in 2017, it was 2021 that was a truly transformative year for Xbox Game Pass. Perhaps it was because people were spending more time in their homes, or because late 2020 saw the launch of two new Xbox consoles. While these factors certainly contributed to the success of Xbox Game Pass in 2021, we think there’s a simpler explanation – value for money. According to The Loadout, in 2021 Xbox Game Pass added more than $6,300 worth of games to the service. So, when you consider how much it costs per month ($14.99 for the top tier), compared to how much it costs to buy these games at launch, or have access to all the others, the savings are immediately obvious. Gamers are realizing this in droves – and so are Xbox’s competitors. Xbox Game Pass: The future of gaming? It’s entirely plausible, that by next-gen or the gen after that, Xbox Game Pass could outlive Xbox consoles. Phil Spencer has openly discussed the idea of bringing the service to other platforms in the future. This would allow the brand to transcend its origins and redefine itself as a gaming service that’s available wherever people choose to play. However, it’s also increasingly likely that Nintendo and PlayStation create their own rival services to Xbox Game Pass. After all, Sony has already confirmed it’s doing exactly that in 2022, and who can blame them? On paper, it looks like the PS5 was the winner of 2021, finally nudging the Nintendo Switch off its sales perch. Although with over 23 million subscribers at the time of writing, we’d give the 2021 trophy to Xbox Game Pass in a heartbeat. Why has Xbox Game Pass been so successful in 2021? It could be argued that the stock issues surrounding the Xbox Series X and PS5 drove many gamers into the arms of the Xbox Game Pass service in 2021. Let’s not forget, the Series S console was readily available throughout the year, and at a much cheaper price too. This little powerhouse feels built for the service. Its lack of disk drive means that players are naturally going to look for other means of experiencing their favorite games. Gamers who originally opted for Sony’s PS5 this gen may have been tempted to double-dip in 2021, seeing the Xbox Series S as a complementary companion device to their PS5. A Game Pass subscription with day-one access to all Xbox IPs may just have been the icing on the cake. Xbox Game Pass is also available on all versions of the Xbox One too, not to mention PC and mobile. It also helps that this year has been all about the games. From first-party juggernauts like Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5, to day one launches of titles like Outriders and MLB The Show, there’s been something for everyone on Game Pass in 2021. Xbox Game Pass represents true value for money To those who’ve been subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for a while, the concept of paying $50 for a game at launch may even start to feel a little archaic and nonsensical. Why would anyone do this when so many appear on launch day as part of your subscription? It’s amazing to see how quickly this mindset appears for subscribers, and it’s reasonable to assume that this is causing some concern to Nintendo and Sony. It may even be what the future of gaming looks like. Microsoft’s purchase of Zenimax Media, which includes the beloved Bethesda Softworks adds another significant string to the Xbox bow. It also means PS5 owners are unlikely to ever see games like The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, or Starfield. These are games that will now, more than likely, bolster the Xbox Game Pass library when they eventually arrive. Xbox Game Pass in 2022 and beyond Bethesda’s catalog of 30 games being added to Xbox Game Pass in 2021 represents over $600 worth of entertainment, while the annual price of admission is a mere fraction of this. Not to mention everything else that’s already included in the service. First-party games like Gears 5, Forza Horizon 5, and Halo Infinite are also included on Xbox Game Pass, making the service the best place to experience these titles going forward. As 2021 draws to a close and we begin to welcome in 2022, the future looks bright for the Xbox Game Pass service, but more importantly, the value it provides to consumers. We look forward to seeing what else comes to the service, and what other companies create to compete with it. Competition is healthy, and it’s usually the customer who benefits.

Is Xbox Live down? Users report widespread outage on March 15 MicrosoftXbox Live users and players in games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Rocket League, Apex Legends and more have all reported a widespread outage preventing them from logging into the network on March 15. March 15 update (4:37pm): Xbox Support has noted that Xbox Live services should be back online for all users. “Players should once again be able to sign in and access Xbox Live services normally,” they said in a tweet. Players should once again be able to sign in and access Xbox Live services normally! Thank you for your patience and as always, we’re listening. https://t.co/fD18Mjpx6W — Xbox Support (@XboxSupport) March 15, 2020 Original article continues below. A simple search of “Xbox Live” on Twitter shows the site filled with tweets of frustration about the service being down or inaccessible for thousands of people. The official Xbox Support Twitter updated players and said that they were “currently investigating” the issues being reported, but didn’t provide a time frame for any possible fix. We understand some users may be experiencing errors with sign in or matching making on Xbox Live, and are currently investigating. Please check back here for details. — Xbox Support (@XboxSupport) March 15, 2020 Outage reports for the service spiked in the afternoon of March 15 according to downdetector.com, with over 65,000 users reporting issues of not being able to play their online games. The official Rocket League Twitter account even warned fans that Xbox Live was “experiencing a service outage” so players would be unable to connect and play the online game. PSA: Xbox Live is currently experiencing a service outage. Players may not be able to connect to PsyNet. Keep an eye out for updates from @XboxSupport. — Rocket League (@RocketLeague) March 15, 2020 Fortnite also advised Xbox players that there were issues “affecting player log-ins and purchases,” but they also didn’t seem to have any idea how long the outage could persist for, either. We’re aware Xbox Live may be experiencing service outages affecting player log-ins and purchases. Keep an eye on @XboxSupport for updates. pic.twitter.com/eZ7V7Wjhdf — Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) March 15, 2020 With a lot of people staying home due to worries about the coronavirus, there might not be a more unfortunate time for the Xbox Live servers to go down like this. Plenty of people were understandably upset and frustrated about the situation, with some users reporting it was the second time in as many days the servers had been freaking out and they’d been unable to play. Xbox live servers are down for the 2nd time in the past few days I just wanna play 😤. pic.twitter.com/mn2RGaU0lF — Josh aka Jahpods 🖤 (@JoshSan13) March 15, 2020 While the service has been down, Xbox players with nothing else to do with their time have kept themselves busy by making jokes poking fun at Microsoft and the situation they’ve found themselves in. They might not bring services back online any faster, but they do lessen the pain of not being able to grind your favorite game when there’s literally nothing else to do. Well since we have to stay in the house might as well play some Xbox Xbox live: pic.twitter.com/6Z6R6QbeSQ — AceNASAA (@AceNASAA) March 15, 2020 At the time of writing, Xbox Live still appears to be down and experiencing problems, but we’ll update this article as more information becomes available on a timeframe and a solution to the issue. More updates to follow, article is currently being updated…

Is WWE 2K24 on Steam Deck? 2K GamesWWE 2K24 is finally out and you may be wondering if the game is on the Steam Deck. So here is everything we know. 2K is back with yet another annual release of the WWE 2K series and it brings with it the usual returning and new modes, with a massive roster list, albeit with some stumbles with some wrestlers being left out. For the old-school WWE fans, you may remember playing WWE SmackDown vs Raw on the PSP back in the late 2000s to early 2010s. And with WWE 2K24 coming out soon, perhaps you may want to relive the memories of playing WWE anywhere. So before its release, here is all you need to know about WWE 2K24 and its compatibility on the Steam Deck. Can you play WWE 2K24 on Steam Deck? WWE 2K24 will be theoretically playable on the Steam Deck, however, is officially unverified, according to Steam. Even though WWE 2K24 remains unsupported by Valve for the Steam Deck, you may be able to run it as the game is launching on Steam, and a Steam Deck is essentially a PC made into a handheld console. Although we cannot verify how well WWE 2K24 will run on a Steam Deck at launch, players quickly found ways of running WWE 2K23 upon release on the Deck using Proton, albeit with some performance issues. And it’s likely to be the same for the next installment. The devs have yet to announce if Steam Deck compatibility will be coming for WWE 2K24 in the future, however, there may be workarounds by players in the future, but most likely not optimized for the handheld. So that’s all you need to know about WWE 2K24’s compatibility with the Steam Deck. If the game ever gets a full verification by Valve, or if players manage to create a workaround, we will update you here. For more WWE 2K24 content, check out our guides below: Is Brock Lesnar in WWE 2K24? | WWE 2K24: All 40 Years of WrestleMania matches | DLC roadmap | Is WWE 2K24 coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Does WWE 2K24 have local multiplayer?

Is WWE 2K24 coming to Xbox Game Pass? 2KWWE 2K24, this year’s latest WWE game is finally out and the new wrestling title is set to shake up the franchise in a major way. So here is all you need to know about the game’s potential arrival to Game Pass. Wrestling fans are sure to dive straight off the top rope with this new release as WWE 2K24 has a huge roster of characters and multiple DLC packs on the way. Although there were some stumbles initially, with CM Punk initially left out to the dismay of fans, the DLC roadmap answered many a fan’s prayers by adding him, among many other fan favorites, in the future. And as anticipation builds, many an Xbox Game Pass subscriber may be wondering if the series will finally come to the service after years of unavailability. So here is what we know about WWE 2K24 on Xbox Game Pass. Is WWE 2K24 on Xbox Game Pass? No, WWE 2K24 is not coming to Xbox Game Pass. Nor have the devs at Visual Concepts or publishers at 2K indicated it’s coming to the platform. This is unfortunately in line with past games in the series not available on Game Pass, and it’s highly unlikely we’ll see WWE 2K24 available on the service at launch. Most of 2K’s games usually never make an appearance in Xbox Game Pass, so players will have to wait and see if 2K ever does decide to bring the game to the subscription service. The game will be sold at full price at $69.99/£64.99 on Steam for PC players and on the Playstation Store and Xbox Store for consoles. For more WWE 2K24 content, check out our guides below: Is Brock Lesnar in WWE 2K24? | WWE 2K24: All 40 Years of WrestleMania matches | DLC roadmap | Is WWE 2K24 on Steam Deck? | Does WWE 2K24 have local multiplayer?

Is Wuthering Waves open world? Kuro Game StudioWuthering Waves is a brand new gacha game by Kuro Game Studio that is set for release in 2024. Here is what you need to know about whether this upcoming title is open-world or not. Wuthering Waves is quite possibly one of the most anticipated games of 2024. It is a gacha game, but its gorgeous art style, animations, graphics, combat, and character designs have encapsulated fans across the world. A select few received access to a Closed Beta Test for the game that started on February 19, 2024, to try it out and present feedback. However, most people did not get to play it and are waiting for the full release for more information on Wuthering Waves. One of the most asked questions is if it includes world exploration in a vast open world. Here is what we know about Wuthering Waves’ open world aspects. Wuthering Waves: Is it open world? Yes, Wuthering Waves is an open world game. It is similar to Genshin in this regard where you will have complete freedom to explore each and every part of the game, thereby coming across stories, and challenges. The world as presented in the Closed Beta Test is vibrant as well, which makes the game a lot more engaging. One of the most fun and interesting aspects of Wuthering Waves’ open world is that it synergizes well with its combat. The combat of this game is tough and you need to develop strategies to overcome your foes. However, the big open world allows you to make the most of your surroundings when engaging enemies. This makes the fights a lot more fun and epic and it gives you the feeling of a flashy and powerful warrior. Be sure to check out our other Wuthering Waves content for more tips: Wuthering Waves Hub | Is Wuthering Waves pay to win | Does Wuthering Waves have multiplayer or co-op | Is Wuthering Waves cross-platform | Is Wuthering Waves free to play | Wuthering Waves system requirements | What is pity in Wuthering Waves

Is Wuthering Waves pay to win? Kuro GameWuthering Waves is a new upcoming anime game but does it include pay to win mechanics or will you be able to play without spending any extra cash? The latest upcoming anime game that draws similarities with Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail is Wuthering Waves. This Kuro game title is an exciting open world RPG with a post-apocalyptic setting full of hostile monsters and otherwordly beings that have appeared due to a mysterious cause known as Lamet. Before you jump into Wuthering Waves when it releases, however, you may want to know if the game is pay to win. Knowing whether you’ll have to spend additional money to get the very best weapons and characters in a gacha game is always handy after all. So, we’ve got you covered with everything we know about whether or not Wuthering Waves has PW2 mechanics right here. Is Wuthering Waves pay to win? We currently don’t have any details on whether Wuthering Waves includes any pay to win elements. However, the game will be free to play on both PC, Android, and iOS. Whether players will be able to pay for powerful items that enhance their characters remains to be seen, but given the game’s F2P status, it could include some form of microtransactions. This will likely enable players to purchase premium currency, which can be used to roll on character banners and purchase a battle pass should there be one. However, Kuro Game’s previous game, Punishing: Gray Raven is known to be incredibly free to play friendly. So, it’s safe to speculate that Wuthering Waves may follow a similar pattern. Competitors like Genshin Impact also don’t feature any pay to win elements, with players able to unlock characters and Artifact sets without spending any money. For more content on the game, check out our guides below: All elements explained | Is Wuthering Waves a gacha? | Is Wuthering Waves open world? | Is Wuthering Waves coming to console? | Wuthering Waves system requirements | Wuthering Waves closed beta | Is Wuthering Waves free to play? | Is Wuthering Waves cross-platform? | Does Wuthering Waves have multiplayer or co-op?

Is Wuthering Waves free to play? Kuro GameWuthering Waves is an upcoming anime game but will it be free to play? We’ve got the answer for you right here. The latest upcoming game that has a similar anime art style to Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail is Wuthering Waves. This is an exciting open world RPG where players can explore a vast open world, use a variety of characters, and battle unique enemies including tough bosses. The game is coming to iOS, Android, and PC but before you jump in you may want to know if it’s free to play or includes gacha elements. So, we’ve got everything you need to know about if you’ll have to spend any extra cash or not. Is Wuthering Waves free to play? Yes, Wuthering Waves will be free to play when it releases. The game is in development for PC, iOS, and Android devices. This means players will be able to download it from the appropriate store page without spending any money. However, Wuthering Waves is a gacha game that will feature microtransactions that enable players to purchase premium currency. This currency will be used to purchase the required items needed to use on the gacha system to unlock new characters and weapons. While you will be able to play Wuthering Waves at no extra cost, if you’re keen to get the very best fighters and weapons in the game, you’ll likely need to spend a bit of real world money on the gacha mechanics. For more Wuthering Waves content, check out our guides below: All elements explained | Is Wuthering Waves a gacha? | Is Wuthering Waves open world? | Is Wuthering Waves coming to console? | Wuthering Waves system requirements | Wuthering Waves closed beta | Is Wuthering Waves cross-platform? | Does Wuthering Waves have multiplayer or co-op?

Is Wuthering Waves cross-platform? Crossplay for PC, Android and iOS Kuro GameOne of the latest upcoming anime gacha titles, Wuthering Waves, is coming to PC, iOS, and Android but will the game support crossplay and cross-progression? Here’s what we know about the features so far. Wuthering Waves is an open-world RPG from Kuro Games that features a similar charming art style and gacha systems to the beloved Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. In this action-packed game, players can obtain a variety of unique characters and use them to explore the world, take on enemy mobs and bosses, and gather important materials all while trying to discover the mysterious Lament. The game will be coming to mobile devices and PC in the future, and you may be wondering if crossplay and cross-progression will be included. Being able to play with friends no matter the platform, and carry your progress between devices is always handy after all! With that in mind, here’s everything we know about cross-platform play and cross-progression in Wuthering Waves. Will Wuthering Waves have cross-progression and crossplay? Kuro Games has not announced whether Wuthering Waves has cross-progression or crossplay functionality just yet. However, as Wuthering Waves is releasing on PC, iOS, and Android, and will include co-op multiplayer, crossplay and cross-progression would likely be featured across these devices. After all, similar gacha games enable players to sync their progression across platforms. This is incredibly useful when you wish to take your adventure on the go, particularly for those who want to grind levels during lengthy commutes. As always, we’ll update this article as soon as we hear more information. For more Wuthering Waves content, check out our guides below: All elements explained | Is Wuthering Waves a gacha? | Is Wuthering Waves open world? | Is Wuthering Waves coming to console? | Wuthering Waves system requirements | Wuthering Waves closed beta | Is Wuthering Waves free to play? | Does Wuthering Waves have multiplayer or co-op?

Is Wuthering Waves coming to console? Kuro GameWill Wuthering Waves be coming to console? Well, look no further as our handy hub has the answers to this question. Wuthering Waves is the latest open-world action game that aims to excite both gacha game and anime fans. With its flashy combat and unique roster of characters, the upcoming free to play game aims to rival the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. While the Wuthering Waves closed beta is currently accepting registrations, many console players will be wondering if the game will be gracing their desired platforms. So, here’s everything you need to know about whether Wuthering Waves will release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. Is Wuthering Waves coming to console? No, Wuthering Waves is currently only set for release on PC, Android, and iOS. However, this doesn’t out rule a console release in the future. After all, similar games like Genshin Impact have released on PS4/PS5, while a subsequent Switch release is on the horizon. Whether Wuthering Waves will follow a similar pattern remains to be seen, but for now, players that wish to enjoy Wuthering Waves upon release will want to register their interest on PC or mobile. As always, we’ll be sure to update this page as and when we receive official word of a console release from the developers. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates. In the meantime, head over to our Wuthering Waves release hub to find out everything you need to know about the latest release news.