Pokemon Leaker Claims Generation 10 Won't Release Until 2026

Over the years, the Pokemon franchise has established a release schedule where each generation is released about three years after one another. In 2022, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet marked the ninth generation, while 2019 saw the release of Pokemon Sword and Shield. Many fans have assumed that the 10th Pokemon generation will be released in the fall of 2025, but it seems that might not be the case. ...read more

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F1 Manager 2024 is Coming to PC and Consoles on July 23

Frontier Developments has announced that F1 Manager 2024 will be coming to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One on July 23. The game will be available digitally, and is priced at $34.99. Pre-orders for the game have also been started. Players that pre-order F1 Manager 2024 will get an extra exclusive preset livery for the Create a Team mode, which replicates the F1 2024 show car. There ...read more

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Digital Xbox 360 games are being discounted ahead of store closure

Digital Xbox 360 games are being discounted ahead of the closure of the console’s online marketplace this summer. Although users will still be able to redownload their previous purchases for the foreseeable future, after July 29, 2024, it will no longer be possible to buy any more games or DLC from the Xbox 360 Marketplace. While many of these games will still be playable via other means, ...read more

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xDefiant Will Not Be Featuring Skill-Based Matchmaking

Ubisoft has been hard at work on its upcoming free-to-play shooter xDefiant, which will be releasing on May 21, 2024 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. In a recent blog post, the French gaming giant shed some light on its stance on skill-based matchmaking and how it plans to use that for its upcoming release. According to the post, Ubisoft will not be using traditional skill-based matchmaking ...read more

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The Division Heartland Cancelled by Ubisoft

Ubisoft has opted to end its development of The Division: Heartland prior to the game ever seeing the light of day. Announced all the way back in 2021, Heartland was meant to be a free-to-play spin-off in the larger The Division franchise that would feature survival elements. And while Ubisoft has held a variety of playtests for the project since first being unveiled, the publisher today informed ...read more

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Saints Row Reboot Reportedly Sold 1.7 million Copies

Saints Row might have been the worst-performing game in the franchise. As caught by X user Timur222, a LinkedIn post Tyrin Stevenson—formerly a social media and community manager at developer Volition—states that Saints Row only sold 1.7 million copies. Going by the LinkedIn post, Stevenson worked at Volition from May 2022 until the studio’s closure in 2023, with Saints Row being the ...read more

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Rockstar Co-Founder Developing AAA Open World Game

A recent job listing from Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser's new studio, Absurd Ventures, seemingly confirms development is underway on a AAA open-world game. Houser began Absurd Ventures back in 2023, with many speculating over what his first independent game would look like after leaving Rockstar Games. As it turns out, it may not be very different compared to his past work. In 2020, Dan ...read more

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Minecraft Celebrates Anniversary With 15-Day Event

While Minecraft didn't hit its 1.0 release until 2011, the Classic version of the survival game launched in 2009. That means Minecraft is turning 15 this year, and developer Mojang is celebrating with a massive, 15-day party. The celebration has kicked off today, which means players can currently pick up new cosmetics and buy Minecraft-related games for 50% off. Much like an Advent Calendar, ...read more

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Digital Xbox 360 games are being discounted ahead of store closure

Digital Xbox 360 games are being discounted ahead of the closure of the console’s online marketplace this summer. Although users will still be able to redownload their previous purchases for the foreseeable future, after July 29, 2024, it will no longer be possible to buy any more games or DLC from the Xbox 360 Marketplace. While many of these games will still be playable via other means, ...read more

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The Division Heartland Cancelled by Ubisoft

Ubisoft has opted to end its development of The Division: Heartland prior to the game ever seeing the light of day. Announced all the way back in 2021, Heartland was meant to be a free-to-play spin-off in the larger The Division franchise that would feature survival elements. And while Ubisoft has held a variety of playtests for the project since first being unveiled, the publisher today informed ...read more

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Saints Row Reboot Reportedly Sold 1.7 million Copies

Saints Row might have been the worst-performing game in the franchise. As caught by X user Timur222, a LinkedIn post Tyrin Stevenson—formerly a social media and community manager at developer Volition—states that Saints Row only sold 1.7 million copies. Going by the LinkedIn post, Stevenson worked at Volition from May 2022 until the studio’s closure in 2023, with Saints Row being the ...read more

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Rockstar Co-Founder Developing AAA Open World Game

A recent job listing from Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser's new studio, Absurd Ventures, seemingly confirms development is underway on a AAA open-world game. Houser began Absurd Ventures back in 2023, with many speculating over what his first independent game would look like after leaving Rockstar Games. As it turns out, it may not be very different compared to his past work. In 2020, Dan ...read more

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Minecraft Celebrates Anniversary With 15-Day Event

While Minecraft didn't hit its 1.0 release until 2011, the Classic version of the survival game launched in 2009. That means Minecraft is turning 15 this year, and developer Mojang is celebrating with a massive, 15-day party. The celebration has kicked off today, which means players can currently pick up new cosmetics and buy Minecraft-related games for 50% off. Much like an Advent Calendar, ...read more

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Toys For Bob Might Be Teasing A New Crash Bandicoot Game

A new update on the Toys For Bob website has Crash Bandicoot fans in a frenzy, as the site has shed its former appearance and is now displaying a purple tiki mask on a black background. Ever since Crash Bandicoot and Spyro developer Toys for Bob announced that it would be splitting Activision Blizzard and Xbox and going independent, many have been wondering what's next for the plucky studio ...read more

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Features Seasons That Change the World

If it’s not enough that Assassin’s Creed Shadows provides two playable characters, a fully dynamic lighting system and recruitable allies, there are seasons. Players will experience Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter as they progress through the campaign. However, they’re far from aesthetic and directly affect the gameplay. As producer Karl Onnée tells IGN, “We’ve been pushing about ...read more

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Xbox Is Reportedly Open To Porting Anything To PS5

Microsoft's approach to exclusivity has changed a lot this year as it has ported exclusives like Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded to PS5, with reports claiming that it's also considering doing the same for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. According to Windows Central, there's no limit to what might be launched on its rival competitor's platform.

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The Division Heartland Cancelled by Ubisoft

Ubisoft has opted to end its development of The Division: Heartland prior to the game ever seeing the light of day. Announced all the way back in 2021, Heartland was meant to be a free-to-play spin-off in the larger The Division franchise that would feature survival elements. And while Ubisoft has held a variety of playtests for the project since first being unveiled, the publisher today informed ...read more

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Saints Row Reboot Reportedly Sold 1.7 million Copies

Saints Row might have been the worst-performing game in the franchise. As caught by X user Timur222, a LinkedIn post Tyrin Stevenson—formerly a social media and community manager at developer Volition—states that Saints Row only sold 1.7 million copies. Going by the LinkedIn post, Stevenson worked at Volition from May 2022 until the studio’s closure in 2023, with Saints Row being the ...read more

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Rockstar Co-Founder Developing AAA Open World Game

A recent job listing from Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser's new studio, Absurd Ventures, seemingly confirms development is underway on a AAA open-world game. Houser began Absurd Ventures back in 2023, with many speculating over what his first independent game would look like after leaving Rockstar Games. As it turns out, it may not be very different compared to his past work. In 2020, Dan ...read more

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Minecraft Celebrates Anniversary With 15-Day Event

While Minecraft didn't hit its 1.0 release until 2011, the Classic version of the survival game launched in 2009. That means Minecraft is turning 15 this year, and developer Mojang is celebrating with a massive, 15-day party. The celebration has kicked off today, which means players can currently pick up new cosmetics and buy Minecraft-related games for 50% off. Much like an Advent Calendar, ...read more

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Toys For Bob Might Be Teasing A New Crash Bandicoot Game

A new update on the Toys For Bob website has Crash Bandicoot fans in a frenzy, as the site has shed its former appearance and is now displaying a purple tiki mask on a black background. Ever since Crash Bandicoot and Spyro developer Toys for Bob announced that it would be splitting Activision Blizzard and Xbox and going independent, many have been wondering what's next for the plucky studio ...read more

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Features Seasons That Change the World

If it’s not enough that Assassin’s Creed Shadows provides two playable characters, a fully dynamic lighting system and recruitable allies, there are seasons. Players will experience Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter as they progress through the campaign. However, they’re far from aesthetic and directly affect the gameplay. As producer Karl Onnée tells IGN, “We’ve been pushing about ...read more

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Xbox Is Reportedly Open To Porting Anything To PS5

Microsoft's approach to exclusivity has changed a lot this year as it has ported exclusives like Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded to PS5, with reports claiming that it's also considering doing the same for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. According to Windows Central, there's no limit to what might be launched on its rival competitor's platform.

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PlayStation Acquisitions Will Be More Measured Going Forward

Sony Group has said that its investment activity — which includes PlayStation acquisitions — will be more measured going forward. In an earnings call yesterday, CFO Hiroki Totoki revealed that during the current fiscal year, PlayStation is expecting to incur expenses to the tune of 52 billion yen related to its acquisition of Bungie. The state of PlayStation acquisitions and ...read more

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Pokemon Leaker Claims Generation 10 Won't Release Until 2026

Over the years, the Pokemon franchise has established a release schedule where each generation is released about three years after one another. In 2022, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet marked the ninth generation, while 2019 saw the release of Pokemon Sword and Shield. Many fans have assumed that the 10th Pokemon generation will be released in the fall of 2025, but it seems that might not be the case. ...read more

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Two Joy-Con drift lawsuits have been dismissed after five years

Two significant lawsuits over Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift have been dismissed in the US courts. According to Game File, Diaz vs Nintendo and Carbajal vs Nintendo, which were filed in 2019 and 2020, have both been dismissed. The suits alleged that Nintendo knowingly sold defective controllers. Game File reports that both Nintendo and the parents who brought the suits on behalf of their ...read more

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Monster Hunter Franchise Reaches Huge Sales Milestone

Capcom announced that its Monster Hunter franchise has sold more than 100 million copies. The gaming company also commented on sales for some individual titles in the Monster Hunter series. These sales figures have been bolstered by recent entries like Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise, and sure to keep going strong with the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds. Released in 2004 for the ...read more

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Nintendo Plans to Continue Supporting Physical Media

A new Nintendo console is currently in the works, and while there's very little we actually know about it so far, Nintendo has started to offer a handful of details. One thing that we know for sure is that Nintendo will continue to release physical copies of its games, making them available both in stores as well as digitally through its own eShop. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed ...read more

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Persona Franchise Sold Over 5 Million Copies Last Year

In its latest earnings report, Sega parent company Sega Sammy has revealed that the Persona franchise has sold 5.06 million copies throughout the last financial year. The sales figure, which accounts for FY 2023 (April 2023 to March 2024), includes both digital as well as physical copies of Persona titles. The earnings report offers up details on the performance of other Sega franchises as ...read more

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Breath of the Wild Remaster Seemingly Leaked for Nintendo Switch 2

Last year, select members of the gaming media were apparently given a look at the successor to Nintendo Switch at a closed door event during Gamescom 2023. During that event, journalists were reportedly shown an enhanced version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild running on the system with a higher framerate and resolution compared to the version that launched alongside Switch back in ...read more

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Will Get A New Trailer Every Month

The official Dragon Ball website has suggested that a new trailer or information drop for Sparking Zero will be released every month, confirming the pattern that's been going on since the start of the year. Dragon Ball fans have been waiting for nearly two decades for a new Budokai Tenkaichi game, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise how desperate we all are for new information about ...read more

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Recent Switch Successor Codename May Not Be Its Actual Codename

A knowledgeable Nintendo Switch researcher has chimed in regarding the recent leaks about the Switch successor's codename of Muji, stating that it is a placeholder and won't be its codename. After several rumors regarding a successor to the Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the company would be making an announcement about it later this fiscal year. With ...read more

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F1 Manager 2024 is Coming to PC and Consoles on July 23

Frontier Developments has announced that F1 Manager 2024 will be coming to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One on July 23. The game will be available digitally, and is priced at $34.99. Pre-orders for the game have also been started. Players that pre-order F1 Manager 2024 will get an extra exclusive preset livery for the Create a Team mode, which replicates the F1 2024 show car. There ...read more

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xDefiant Will Not Be Featuring Skill-Based Matchmaking

Ubisoft has been hard at work on its upcoming free-to-play shooter xDefiant, which will be releasing on May 21, 2024 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. In a recent blog post, the French gaming giant shed some light on its stance on skill-based matchmaking and how it plans to use that for its upcoming release. According to the post, Ubisoft will not be using traditional skill-based matchmaking ...read more

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The Division Heartland Cancelled by Ubisoft

Ubisoft has opted to end its development of The Division: Heartland prior to the game ever seeing the light of day. Announced all the way back in 2021, Heartland was meant to be a free-to-play spin-off in the larger The Division franchise that would feature survival elements. And while Ubisoft has held a variety of playtests for the project since first being unveiled, the publisher today informed ...read more

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Saints Row Reboot Reportedly Sold 1.7 million Copies

Saints Row might have been the worst-performing game in the franchise. As caught by X user Timur222, a LinkedIn post Tyrin Stevenson—formerly a social media and community manager at developer Volition—states that Saints Row only sold 1.7 million copies. Going by the LinkedIn post, Stevenson worked at Volition from May 2022 until the studio’s closure in 2023, with Saints Row being the ...read more

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Rockstar Co-Founder Developing AAA Open World Game

A recent job listing from Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser's new studio, Absurd Ventures, seemingly confirms development is underway on a AAA open-world game. Houser began Absurd Ventures back in 2023, with many speculating over what his first independent game would look like after leaving Rockstar Games. As it turns out, it may not be very different compared to his past work. In 2020, Dan ...read more

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Minecraft Celebrates Anniversary With 15-Day Event

While Minecraft didn't hit its 1.0 release until 2011, the Classic version of the survival game launched in 2009. That means Minecraft is turning 15 this year, and developer Mojang is celebrating with a massive, 15-day party. The celebration has kicked off today, which means players can currently pick up new cosmetics and buy Minecraft-related games for 50% off. Much like an Advent Calendar, ...read more

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Toys For Bob Might Be Teasing A New Crash Bandicoot Game

A new update on the Toys For Bob website has Crash Bandicoot fans in a frenzy, as the site has shed its former appearance and is now displaying a purple tiki mask on a black background. Ever since Crash Bandicoot and Spyro developer Toys for Bob announced that it would be splitting Activision Blizzard and Xbox and going independent, many have been wondering what's next for the plucky studio ...read more

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Features Seasons That Change the World

If it’s not enough that Assassin’s Creed Shadows provides two playable characters, a fully dynamic lighting system and recruitable allies, there are seasons. Players will experience Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter as they progress through the campaign. However, they’re far from aesthetic and directly affect the gameplay. As producer Karl Onnée tells IGN, “We’ve been pushing about ...read more

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PS1 Emulation Comes To iPhone Via Gamma

It's now possible to play PS1 games on your iPhone thanks to a new app called Gamma. Developed by ZodTTD (AKA Benjamin Stark) – an individual who has a long history in the world of emulation – Gamma is pretty feature-rich. It supports Bluetooth controllers, runs on both the iPhone and iPad, supports cloud saves for your game files and save states and automatically finds cover artwork for ...read more

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Apple Reveals New iPad Models

At its Let Loose event on May 7, Apple revealed the upcoming M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air Gen 6 models, each launching on Wednesday, May 15. Apple also showed off some features of the new Apple Pencil Pro, including haptic feedback and improved response, and a new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, which will come in different sizes and colors. In the weeks leading up to the May 7 Let Loose Event, ...read more

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Multi-Console Emulator Provenance Coming The iPhone App Store

The multi-console emulator Provenance is still coming to the iOS App Store, despite a DMCA takedown request from Nintendo. Developer Joseph Mattiello had been contacted by Nintendo following the announcement that Provenance would include Yuzu, the Switch emulator that was recently shut down by the Japanese giant. However, according to iMore, it would seem that this issue has been resolved, ...read more

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iOS 18 leaks suggest huge AI-powered changes coming

There is a lot of buzz surrounding the AI features that are rumored to be incoming with iOS 18. Previously, it was reported that the first set of AI features, or core features, developed by Apple rather than a third party in iOS 18 will run locally on an iPhone. Now a fresh leak reveals how Apple's AI efforts will transform most of its core or first-party applications with iOS 18. In a ...read more

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage is Coming to iOS on June 6

Before Assassin’s Creed Mirage launched for PC and consoles last October, Ubisoft announced that the game would also be coming to certain iOS devices in early 2024. Given that we’re now in May and that has yet to often, plans obviously changed, but the company has now announced a specific release date for the open world action-adventure title’s iOS port. Assassin’s Ceed Mirage will ...read more

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Unity appoints former EA and Zynga executive as its new CEO

Unity has appointed former Electronic Arts and Zynga executive Matthew Bromberg as its new CEO. Effective May 15, Bromberg will replace interim CEO Jim Whitehurst, the former IBM president who assumed the role when John Riccitiello stepped down last October, and who has now been appointed executive chair of Unity’s board. Bromberg previously served as group general manager of BioWare, ...read more

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YouTube experimenting with ads that play while your video is paused

First reported by Android Authority, a recent Google earnings call included praise for a pilot program to show users ads when they pause videos on YouTube's TV app. The company has so far only experimented with pause ads on the TV app, but its apparent success is a cause for concern with future inclusion on the mobile or desktop versions of YouTube. Google Chief business officer Philipp ...read more

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NES Emulator Shows Up on App Store, Swiftly Gets Removed

Earlier this month, Apple lifted its ban on emulators on the App Store. One developer wasted no time bringing an option that allowed players to access games originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES. The Bimmy – NES Emulator was made available for iPad as a free download by developer Tom Salvo, but was swiftly removed. While some would assume this was the work of ...read more

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The Casting of Frank Stone Receives First Gameplay Trailer

Supermassive Games’ The Casting of Frank Stone, a narrative horror game based on the Dead by Daylight universe, has received its first gameplay trailer. It sees four friends in the 1980s traveling to Cedar Hills’ steel mill to shoot a horror film. Unfortunately, the scares turn out to be more than just fiction. Players delve into the mill (against the wishes of law enforcement, of course) ...read more

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MultiVersus Reveals First Joker Gameplay Trailer

Last week, Warner Bros. and Player First Games revealed the Joker as a new fighter headed to MultiVersus. The character made his debut in a cinematic trailer, which was released following a series of clues that the game's community had to decipher. Unfortunately, that trailer did not include any actual gameplay, but that has since been rectified! Today, a new trailer was released, this time ...read more

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Hellblade 2 Feature Video Outlines Depiction of Psychosis

Ninja Theory’s long-awaited sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, is out next week. It sees Senua venturing to Viking Iceland to mete out justice while still dealing with her psychosis, manifesting as “The Furies.” In a new video, the development team discusses psychosis alongside several experts and how it’s depicted in-game. Some of these experts ...read more

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Street Fighter 6 – Akuma’s Moves Showcased in New Character Guide

Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 will receive its fourth DLC character this month with the legendary Akuma. As part of the Year 1 Character Pass, the Satsui no Hado master is older and meaner, sporting new and familiar moves to devastate enemies. A new character guide is available to outline his moveset – check it out below. Many of Akuma’s moves from previous entries, including Gou Hadouken, ...read more

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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Gets New Trailer Ahead of Release

Prior to its launch this coming month, Nintendo has revealed a new trailer for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. Originally released on the Nintendo 3DS as Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, the forthcoming remaster for Nintendo Switch is set to be one of Nintendo's biggest exclusives in the first half of 2024. To further highlight the improvements that have been made with this version of the game, a new trailer ...read more

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Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Gameplay Trailer Confirms Alternate Costumes

The recent Master vs. Apprentice gameplay trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has finally outright confirmed that the game will feature alternate costumes. The hope for Vegeta's Badman shirt is still alive, folks. As exciting as Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is for anyone who longs for the days of Budokai Tenkaichi, there's still a lot about it that we don't know. What will its story mode look ...read more

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SteamWorld Heist 2 Deep Dive Trailer Outlines Combat, Jobs and More

Thunderful’s deep dive trailer for SteamWorld Heist 2 is live, showcasing how the turn-based tactical RPG has evolved over its predecessor. The side-scrolling perspective, cover-based shooting and precise aiming remain as you ricochet shots creatively to overcome enemies. Check it out below. Each Job has a role to play, whether it’s the Sniper’s precise aiming, the Flanker’s ability ...read more

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Earth Defense Force 6 Gets Western Release Date

D3 Publisher and Sandlot have announced the Earth Defense Force 6 Western release date on PS4 and PS5. Earth Defense Force 6 release date Earth Defense Force 6 will hit PS4, PS5, and PC in the West on July 25, 2024. First released in Japan back in 2022, Earth Defense Force 6 continues the long-running sci-fi shooter series The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the ...read more

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