Humanity is Coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Game Pass

One of the most bizarre yet compelling puzzle titles in recent years is making its way over to Xbox consoles. THA Limited and Enhance’s Humanity, released last year for PlayStation and PC via Steam, and the acclaimed puzzle action title will soon be opening the gates for a new audience. Enhance has announced that Humanity is releasing for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One on May 30. On the same ...read more

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Horror Game Alien: Rogue Incursion Announced for PS VR2

Developer Survios announced the VR action horror game Alien: Rogue Incursion on Friday. The upcoming game is on its way to PlayStation VR2 and other virtual reality platforms in the 2024 Holiday season. Alien: Rogue Incursion is coming to PS VR2 in late 2024 Survios revealed Alien: Rogue Incursion with a short teaser trailer on Friday. The video doesn’t reveal much about the upcoming ...read more

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SaGa Emerald Beyond Developer Has No Plans for DLC

Square Enix’s SaGa Emerald Beyond launched last week as the first mainline sequel in the cult-classic franchise since 2016’s SaGa: Scarlet Grace. Unfortunately, this may be all fans get for the time being. In a new Steam Community post, the developer said there aren’t any plans for DLC. “We don’t have any plans for DLC – but rest assured, there’s already plenty of content in SaGa ...read more

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Control’s Co-op Spinoff, Codename Condor, Has Entered Full Production

In its most recent quarterly report, Remedy Entertainment has provided updates on which stage of production each of its many current projects is at. The furthest along is Codename Condor. The co-op Control spinoff, reportedly set to be titled FBC: Firebreak, entered the production readiness stage last year, and Remedy now confirms the game has now entered full production, which is the final ...read more

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Starfield DLC Release Window Revealed by Todd Howard

Starfield director Todd Howard has shared a new update on when the game's forthcoming Shattered Space DLC will be arriving. Following the launch of Starfield this past year, Bethesda revealed that it would release a new story expansion titled Shattered Space at some point in 2024. Since that announcement, Bethesda has said essentially nothing else about Shattered Space, which has led to lingering ...read more

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Stellar Blade is Now One of PS5's Highest-Rated Games

Stellar Blade's overwhelmingly positive player reviews propelled the action-adventure title close to the peak of the PlayStation 5's user score rankings. Players have showered Stellar Blade with praise for its over-the-top combat and eye-catching character designs, with thousands of reviews bolstering the game's user score since its April 26 release. The success of developer Shift Up's latest ...read more

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New Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer maps showcased

Activision has showcased two new Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer maps. The game’s latest maps are Grime, which is set around a derelict London canal, and Checkpoint, which is based on Rebirth Island’s Stronghold. They’ll be released on May 1 as part of the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded update. Activision has released a trailer for the new maps, which is viewable at ...read more

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Street Fighter 6 Reveals Akuma Release Date in Stunning New Trailer

On May 22nd, Akuma is coming to Street Fighter 6 as the game's next DLC fighter. The villain has long been a fan favorite, and many were shocked that he didn't make the base roster. However, the wait seems to have been worth it, as Capcom has dropped a brand-new trailer showcasing Akuma's moves, as well as his new default style. The new design looks even more intimidating than before, and makes ...read more

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Humanity is Coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Game Pass

One of the most bizarre yet compelling puzzle titles in recent years is making its way over to Xbox consoles. THA Limited and Enhance’s Humanity, released last year for PlayStation and PC via Steam, and the acclaimed puzzle action title will soon be opening the gates for a new audience. Enhance has announced that Humanity is releasing for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One on May 30. On the same ...read more

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Starfield DLC Release Window Revealed by Todd Howard

Starfield director Todd Howard has shared a new update on when the game's forthcoming Shattered Space DLC will be arriving. Following the launch of Starfield this past year, Bethesda revealed that it would release a new story expansion titled Shattered Space at some point in 2024. Since that announcement, Bethesda has said essentially nothing else about Shattered Space, which has led to lingering ...read more

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Mortal Kombat 1 Mavado Release Date Announced

The release date for Mavado, the next Kameo fighter in Mortal Kombat 1, has been announced. Hot off the heels of Ermac being added to the playable roster for MK1, it was known that Mavado was next on tap to join the game in a Kameo role. Up until this point, though, NetherRealm Studios has been quiet about when Mavado would hit MK1, which left fans with many lingering questions. Fortunately, ...read more

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Amazon Prime’s Fallout Crosses 65 Million Viewers in 16 Days

Fallout has been a massive success for Amazon Prime, while the show’s success has also resulted in resurgent sales and player numbers for Bethesda’s Fallout games. Last week, it was reported that the show had had more than 5 million views in its first full week, racking up over 2.5 billion hours of collective watch time. Now, updated figures have been revealed. It’s been confirmed that ...read more

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Dungeons of Hinterberg Launches July 18

Since its announcement last year, Dungeons of Hinterberg is a game that many have had their eyes on. Set in the Austrian Alps, where players will be exploring magical dungeons during their virtual vacation, the action RPG has made some intriguing promises, and at Microsoft’s recent ID@Xbox showcase, we got another new trailer for the title. Primarily, Dungeons of Hinterberg’s newest ...read more

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Tomb Raider Remaster Will Restore "Censored" Content in Next Update

Developer Aspyr has announced that it will soon be restoring content that some claimed was "censored" in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Recently, some fans happened to discover that two posters featuring protagonist Lara Croft in erotic poses were removed from Tomb Raider 3 in the game's "Sleeping With the Fishes" level. After an outcry from a vocal group online, Aspyr has made clear that this ...read more

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Xbox Revenue Increases Courtesy of Activision

Xbox Series X/S hardware sales have been consistently on the decline for a while now, and it looks like that continued to be the case in the quarter ending March 31 as well, as per Microsoft’s recently released quarterly fiscal report. According to Microsoft, revenue for Xbox content and services saw a significant increase, climbing by 62 percent year-on-year, with the company attributing 61 ...read more

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Destiny 2 Will Remove Legacy Gear Power Limits in The Final Shape

Among its most unpopular decisions with Destiny 2, Bungie made two exceptionally annoying ones – vaulting previously released content, like The Red War, Curse of Osiris, and Warmind campaigns, and capping Power on Legendary gear. It would slightly alter course on the latter, ensuring that Legendaries released after a point didn’t suffer the same issue. However, in The Final Shape, it’s ...read more

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Horror Game Alien: Rogue Incursion Announced for PS VR2

Developer Survios announced the VR action horror game Alien: Rogue Incursion on Friday. The upcoming game is on its way to PlayStation VR2 and other virtual reality platforms in the 2024 Holiday season. Alien: Rogue Incursion is coming to PS VR2 in late 2024 Survios revealed Alien: Rogue Incursion with a short teaser trailer on Friday. The video doesn’t reveal much about the upcoming ...read more

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SaGa Emerald Beyond Developer Has No Plans for DLC

Square Enix’s SaGa Emerald Beyond launched last week as the first mainline sequel in the cult-classic franchise since 2016’s SaGa: Scarlet Grace. Unfortunately, this may be all fans get for the time being. In a new Steam Community post, the developer said there aren’t any plans for DLC. “We don’t have any plans for DLC – but rest assured, there’s already plenty of content in SaGa ...read more

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Control’s Co-op Spinoff, Codename Condor, Has Entered Full Production

In its most recent quarterly report, Remedy Entertainment has provided updates on which stage of production each of its many current projects is at. The furthest along is Codename Condor. The co-op Control spinoff, reportedly set to be titled FBC: Firebreak, entered the production readiness stage last year, and Remedy now confirms the game has now entered full production, which is the final ...read more

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Stellar Blade is Now One of PS5's Highest-Rated Games

Stellar Blade's overwhelmingly positive player reviews propelled the action-adventure title close to the peak of the PlayStation 5's user score rankings. Players have showered Stellar Blade with praise for its over-the-top combat and eye-catching character designs, with thousands of reviews bolstering the game's user score since its April 26 release. The success of developer Shift Up's latest ...read more

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Mortal Kombat 1 Mavado Release Date Announced

The release date for Mavado, the next Kameo fighter in Mortal Kombat 1, has been announced. Hot off the heels of Ermac being added to the playable roster for MK1, it was known that Mavado was next on tap to join the game in a Kameo role. Up until this point, though, NetherRealm Studios has been quiet about when Mavado would hit MK1, which left fans with many lingering questions. Fortunately, ...read more

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Amazon Prime’s Fallout Crosses 65 Million Viewers in 16 Days

Fallout has been a massive success for Amazon Prime, while the show’s success has also resulted in resurgent sales and player numbers for Bethesda’s Fallout games. Last week, it was reported that the show had had more than 5 million views in its first full week, racking up over 2.5 billion hours of collective watch time. Now, updated figures have been revealed. It’s been confirmed that ...read more

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Tomb Raider Remaster Will Restore "Censored" Content in Next Update

Developer Aspyr has announced that it will soon be restoring content that some claimed was "censored" in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Recently, some fans happened to discover that two posters featuring protagonist Lara Croft in erotic poses were removed from Tomb Raider 3 in the game's "Sleeping With the Fishes" level. After an outcry from a vocal group online, Aspyr has made clear that this ...read more

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Destiny 2 Will Remove Legacy Gear Power Limits in The Final Shape

Among its most unpopular decisions with Destiny 2, Bungie made two exceptionally annoying ones – vaulting previously released content, like The Red War, Curse of Osiris, and Warmind campaigns, and capping Power on Legendary gear. It would slightly alter course on the latter, ensuring that Legendaries released after a point didn’t suffer the same issue. However, in The Final Shape, it’s ...read more

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Gamer Builds Handheld Nintendo 64 Console

One avid gamer has built a fully-functional, portable version of Nintendo's beloved fifth generation console, the Nintendo 64. In an era where handheld gaming is increasing in popularity each and every year, fan-made hardware modifications are becoming more relevant than ever before, as they provide gamers with a way to take their retro home console libraries with them on the go. This Nintendo 64 ...read more

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Switch 2 Screen Reportedly Upgraded To 1080p

Nintendo's next console, commonly referred to as the Switch 2, will reportedly have a screen resolution of 1080p in handheld mode. The screen will also apparently be eight inches bigger than the Switch OLED, as Nintendo seemingly focuses on improving the experience for those who play on the go. This new information isn't official, but comes to us courtesy of the third-party Switch controller ...read more

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Switch 2 reportedly has magnetic Joy-Cons

New details about Nintendo’s Switch successor have reportedly surfaced. Long-running Spanish video games website Vandal claims to have received information about the console from sources at peripherals manufacturers. According to the site, Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers will attach to the console magnetically. As current Joy-Cons connect to Switch using a rail system, it’s unclear if ...read more

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Garry’s Mod studio is removing 20 years of Nintendo uploads

The studio behind sandbox game Garry’s Mod says it will be removing all Nintendo-related uploads after receiving DMCA takedown requests that appear to be from Nintendo. Garry’s Mod is a sandbox game where players can upload their own objects and character models and use them to make animations or other games. This has inevitably resulted in the addition of copyrighted content to the ...read more

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New Rumor Claims Kingdom Hearts Adaption Is in the Works

Since its first release in 2002, the Kingdom Hearts franchise has released more spin-offs than you can shake a stick at. Importantly, almost off of those spin-offs include plot details that are key to the series' overarching story. A recent rumor claims that Kingdom Hearts might be expanding even further. While fans are patiently waiting for Kingdom Hearts 4 to launch, it seems that there's ...read more

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Nintendo Switch Online Adds 2 N64 Classic Racers

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have already been treated to a few new games this month, but the mega-publisher isn't finished doling out new goodies. Recently, Nintendo added two more N64 games to the service's roster. Interestingly, both games come from the racing genre, giving fans of burning rubber a few new games to jump into this week. The two games on offer are Extreme G and Iggy's ...read more

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Deliver Us the Moon is Finally Releasing for Switch This Year

Several years on from its original launch, Deliver Us the Moon is finally set to launch for the Nintendo Switch. Originally set to arrive on Nintendo’s platform in 2020, the port was cancelled some months prior to its planned release, with publisher Wired Productions citing technical limitations at the time. Now, Wired Productions and developer KeokeN Interactive are once again partnering to ...read more

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Pokemon Go Rolls Out New Biome Changes

As part of the Rediscover Go campaign, Pokemon Go has been rolling out a number of changes to the game's graphics. The latest of these began to appear in North America today, with the game's backgrounds getting a long overdue facelift. As a result, players should expect different biomes that reflect their real-world locations, and that will be highlighted in Catch and Battle screens. The improved ...read more

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Starfield DLC Release Window Revealed by Todd Howard

Starfield director Todd Howard has shared a new update on when the game's forthcoming Shattered Space DLC will be arriving. Following the launch of Starfield this past year, Bethesda revealed that it would release a new story expansion titled Shattered Space at some point in 2024. Since that announcement, Bethesda has said essentially nothing else about Shattered Space, which has led to lingering ...read more

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Escape from Tarkov studio attempts partial U-turn on $250 PvE plans

The studio behind Escape from Tarkov has attempted to partially U-turn on its plans to add a PvE mode exclusively to a new $250 edition of the game, but players continue to express anger. Last week developer Battlestate Games announced a new bundle for the game called The Unheard Edition, which contains access to a PvE co-op mode, and numerous upgrades that will give players an advantage ...read more

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Mortal Kombat 1 Mavado Release Date Announced

The release date for Mavado, the next Kameo fighter in Mortal Kombat 1, has been announced. Hot off the heels of Ermac being added to the playable roster for MK1, it was known that Mavado was next on tap to join the game in a Kameo role. Up until this point, though, NetherRealm Studios has been quiet about when Mavado would hit MK1, which left fans with many lingering questions. Fortunately, ...read more

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Amazon Prime’s Fallout Crosses 65 Million Viewers in 16 Days

Fallout has been a massive success for Amazon Prime, while the show’s success has also resulted in resurgent sales and player numbers for Bethesda’s Fallout games. Last week, it was reported that the show had had more than 5 million views in its first full week, racking up over 2.5 billion hours of collective watch time. Now, updated figures have been revealed. It’s been confirmed that ...read more

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Manor Lords dev wants your feedback on this OP mechanic

Now that the Manor Lords Steam Early Access period is underway, we’re already looking at one of our first potential changes thanks to player feedback. It’s going to be a long road to the full launch for studio Slavic Magic, but one feature is already under the microscope: global trade and market supply. Manor Lords solo developer Greg Styczeń is asking players of the city building game on ...read more

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Tomb Raider Remaster Will Restore "Censored" Content in Next Update

Developer Aspyr has announced that it will soon be restoring content that some claimed was "censored" in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Recently, some fans happened to discover that two posters featuring protagonist Lara Croft in erotic poses were removed from Tomb Raider 3 in the game's "Sleeping With the Fishes" level. After an outcry from a vocal group online, Aspyr has made clear that this ...read more

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Unlucky Elden Ring Player Gets Killed Because of Microsoft

An ill-fated Elden Ring player was hilariously killed in the game due to a Windows license prompt. While Elden Ring is considered more affable than previous FromSoftware titles, sometimes it's neither the player nor the game, but the operating system to blame. Even though it's two years old, Elden Ring's popularity has barely waned, and the game's upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has the ...read more

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Destiny 2 Will Remove Legacy Gear Power Limits in The Final Shape

Among its most unpopular decisions with Destiny 2, Bungie made two exceptionally annoying ones – vaulting previously released content, like The Red War, Curse of Osiris, and Warmind campaigns, and capping Power on Legendary gear. It would slightly alter course on the latter, ensuring that Legendaries released after a point didn’t suffer the same issue. However, in The Final Shape, it’s ...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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Game Boy emulator released for iPhone

Following Apple's relaxation in its App Store policy to allow the publishing of retro game emulators in its marketplace, iGBA, a free Game Boy emulator, becomes the first emulator to be available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store. Apple has been pretty restrictive and never allowed emulators to be published on its App Store, till this recent change in its App Store policies. Things have ...read more

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Twitch CEO Addresses Demand for Rewind Feature

The CEO of Twitch has responded to viewers' demands for a rewind function on streams. The feature would put streaming on Twitch more in line with services like YouTube, which let viewers go back and see what they missed before they tuned in. While Twitch was once the undisputed leader of live video streaming on the internet, YouTube, Kick, and even Meta have all tried to draw users towards ...read more

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PPSSPP emulator eyeing App Store launch this year

Recently, Apple updated its guidelines and opened the doors of its App Store for emulators, marking a significant shift in policies. Now that one barrier is gone, the popular Android emulator PPSSPP's creator, Henrik Rydgård, has said that the PPSSPP emulator may debut on the App Store later this year, but only if Apple eases out an important restriction. Notably, according to the updated App ...read more

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Apple lifts App Store ban on game emulators

Apple has lifted its restriction on retro game emulators on the iOS App Store. In an update published on Friday, the company announced that game emulators – previously banned from the iPhone store – will now be allowed globally, as well as downloadable games. The company noted that developers are responsible for all software offered, “including ensuring that such software complies ...read more

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Discord Reportedly Rolling Out Ads Soon

Advertisements will reportedly be hitting the popular communications service Discord within the week. Discord is available on a wide range of devices, from Xbox to the Steam Deck, but it will soon change with the arrival of advertisements. Discord is the go-to online messaging system for many, featuring a wide range of robust chat and video conferencing features, as well as community-focused ...read more

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The Sonic 3 movie has wrapped filming

Sonic 3 director Jeff Fowler has announced that the movie has concluded filming. Posting to X, the director, wearing a shirt reading, “Keep Calm and Jim Carrey On,” showed off a film slate depicting Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be released in cinemas on December 20, 2024.

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New Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer maps showcased

Activision has showcased two new Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer maps. The game’s latest maps are Grime, which is set around a derelict London canal, and Checkpoint, which is based on Rebirth Island’s Stronghold. They’ll be released on May 1 as part of the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded update. Activision has released a trailer for the new maps, which is viewable at ...read more

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Street Fighter 6 Reveals Akuma Release Date in Stunning New Trailer

On May 22nd, Akuma is coming to Street Fighter 6 as the game's next DLC fighter. The villain has long been a fan favorite, and many were shocked that he didn't make the base roster. However, the wait seems to have been worth it, as Capcom has dropped a brand-new trailer showcasing Akuma's moves, as well as his new default style. The new design looks even more intimidating than before, and makes ...read more

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Mortal Kombat 1 Mavado Release Date Announced

The release date for Mavado, the next Kameo fighter in Mortal Kombat 1, has been announced. Hot off the heels of Ermac being added to the playable roster for MK1, it was known that Mavado was next on tap to join the game in a Kameo role. Up until this point, though, NetherRealm Studios has been quiet about when Mavado would hit MK1, which left fans with many lingering questions. Fortunately, ...read more

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Dungeons of Hinterberg Launches July 18

Since its announcement last year, Dungeons of Hinterberg is a game that many have had their eyes on. Set in the Austrian Alps, where players will be exploring magical dungeons during their virtual vacation, the action RPG has made some intriguing promises, and at Microsoft’s recent ID@Xbox showcase, we got another new trailer for the title. Primarily, Dungeons of Hinterberg’s newest ...read more

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F1 24 Gameplay Deep Dive Details Updated Tyre Model, Aerodynamic Model

F1 24 is a little more than a month away from launch, and Codemasters and EA Sports are continuing to reveal new details on the racing sim. Plenty more of that has come courtesy of a new gameplay deep dive. Among several other improvements, Codemasters is touting a new dynamic handling system for the game, which thanks to new and improved suspension physics, will allow for better and more ...read more

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Minecraft Unveils Tricky Trials Update

At last year's Minecraft Live event, developer Mojang revealed many details for its upcoming 1.21 Update. Since then, the team has been dropping several of those new features into the test version of Minecraft, giving players early access to new content like the Mace and the Trial Chamber. However, Mojang has been keeping the actual name of the update close to its chest. That's understandable ...read more

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No Rest for the Wicked Trailer Highlights Positive Impressions

Despite its rough early access launch last week, Moon Studios has worked extensively to improve No Rest for the Wicked. The Souls-like action RPG has garnered some positive impressions, though – check them out in the trailer below. As a mix of Dark Souls, Diablo and some survival-lite, No Rest for the Wicked sees players running around on Isola Sacra to wipe out the Pestilence. Between ...read more

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Minecraft Update 1.21 Now Has an Official Name

Mojang has finally revealed the official name for Minecraft's Update 1.21: Tricky Trials. Slated to arrive in June 2024, Tricky Trials will be bringing a lot of new features to Minecraft, including a new weapon, trials, crafting objects, and more. Players and modders are loving the newest Minecraft update, Update 1.205, which only released a few days ago. Titled Armored Paws, that update ...read more

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