Google employee reportedly behind Nintendo Leaks

A number of leaked Nintendo announcements originated from a Google employee who accessed private videos in the Switch maker’s YouTube account. That’s according to 404 Media, which has obtained an internal Google database tracking thousands of potential privacy and security issues reported by employees between 2013 and 2018. The include Google accidentally collecting voice data from ...read more

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It looks like Xbox is updating its game box art

Retail listings suggest Microsoft may be planning to update the design for Xbox Series X game boxes. Limited Run Games’ listing for Clock Tower Rewind (pictured above) features a new box art template, as does box art (below) for the newly announced Xbox version of Kena Bridge of Spirits. Rather than listing the game’s platforms in black lettering on a white background next to the Xbox ...read more

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Splatoon 4 Is in the Works at Nintendo, Says New Rumor

A new rumor has claimed that Nintendo is in the process of working on another installment in its Splatoon series, likely that of Splatoon 4. Over the past few years, Splatoon has become one of Nintendo's most prominent new franchises. Following the release of the original Splatoon in 2015 on Wii U, two follow-up entries in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3 came to Nintendo Switch in 2017 and 2022 ...read more

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PlayStation Officially Reveals VR2 PC Adapter

After leaking earlier this year, it was officially announced today that PC support will be coming to PlayStation VR2. On August 7th, the PlayStation VR2 PC adapter will be released at retailers and through the company's official website. The adapter will be priced at $59.99, and will allow players to start enjoying VR games on their PC through Steam. To access those games, users will still need a ...read more

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FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Provide “Even More Freedom” in Combat

In spite of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s universal critical acclaim, the open world action RPG hasn’t met Square Enix’s sales targets. Work on the remake trilogy’s final instalment, however, is continuing, and though we’re obviously still a ways off from its release, details on it continue to drip through. For instance, speaking during a recently uploaded episode of Inside Square Enix, ...read more

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Skate 4 Seemingly Teasing New Reveal Ahead of Summer Game Fest

Fans have been waiting more than a decade for a new entry in the long-running Skate series. Skate 3 launched in 2010 and we didn't hear anything concrete about a new game until developer Electronic Arts announced Skate 4 and established a new studio called Full Circle to lead its development in 2021. In the years since, we haven't learned much more concrete information, though we do know that ...read more

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Just Cause Developer Shutters 2 Offices, Lays Off Employees

Avalanche Studios Group, the creator behind popular action-adventure franchise Just Cause, has closed down two offices and laid off around 9% of its employees. The move from Avalanche Studios Group is the latest setback in what has been a challenging period for the game industry. In the past few years, layoffs and studio closures have become rampant, affecting even the big brands, such as ...read more

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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Receives New Teaser

Marvelous recently hosted its yearly showcase, and once again, it showcased a teaser for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. Though it didn’t provide any gameplay or further details regarding the story, platforms or launch date, it does show a character standing on a charred landscape. Check it out below. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is the follow-up to Marvelous First Studio’s 2019 mech ...read more

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It looks like Xbox is updating its game box art

Retail listings suggest Microsoft may be planning to update the design for Xbox Series X game boxes. Limited Run Games’ listing for Clock Tower Rewind (pictured above) features a new box art template, as does box art (below) for the newly announced Xbox version of Kena Bridge of Spirits. Rather than listing the game’s platforms in black lettering on a white background next to the Xbox ...read more

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Skate 4 Seemingly Teasing New Reveal Ahead of Summer Game Fest

Fans have been waiting more than a decade for a new entry in the long-running Skate series. Skate 3 launched in 2010 and we didn't hear anything concrete about a new game until developer Electronic Arts announced Skate 4 and established a new studio called Full Circle to lead its development in 2021. In the years since, we haven't learned much more concrete information, though we do know that ...read more

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Just Cause Developer Shutters 2 Offices, Lays Off Employees

Avalanche Studios Group, the creator behind popular action-adventure franchise Just Cause, has closed down two offices and laid off around 9% of its employees. The move from Avalanche Studios Group is the latest setback in what has been a challenging period for the game industry. In the past few years, layoffs and studio closures have become rampant, affecting even the big brands, such as ...read more

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Xbox May Be Changing Its Physical Game Boxes

Xbox could be looking to make some adjustments to the look of its physical game boxes according to some recent game listings. As Xbox gears up for its Summer Game Fest showcase on June 9, fans are expecting to learn the release dates of Obsidian Entertainment's fantasy RPG Avowed and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Xbox gamers are also hoping for some fun surprises. Perhaps a ...read more

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Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Listed on Xbox Store and PlayStation Store

With the Summer Game Fest showcase running for two hours, there’s plenty of room for new announcements and surprises. This may include BioWare’s Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, rumored to launch later this year. Further fuel to the fire is the role-playing game’s listings on the Xbox Store and PlayStation Store for the first time. While there’s no pricing and release date, the listings reaffirm ...read more

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Baldur's Gate 3's Next Patch Coming September, Adds Console Mods

Bad news: Baldur's Gate 3's next big patch won't be with us until September. Good news: When it does eventually arrive, it will finally let console players mod their games, getting in on the fun that PC players have had since launch. New details on the long-awaited patch seven were unveiled by Larian today, going over what we can expect this September. The first thing that's immediately clear ...read more

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Kingdom Hearts 4 Won’t be Shown at Summer Game Fest

The upcoming Summer Game Fest is shaping up to be a promising show, but as always, it’s important to go in with the right expectations- and if you’re expecting to learn more about the future of Kingdom Hearts, you’re probably going to be disappointed. That’s as per Summer Game Fest creator, producer, and host Geoff Keighley himself. During a recent live Q&A session on Twitch, when ...read more

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Halo Infinite Finally Adds A Great Feature From MCC

343 is finally adding Match Composer to Halo Infinite, a multiplayer feature previously seen in The Master Chief Collection that makes finding a game much easier. Match Composer will launch alongside the latest Operation on June 4. As explained in a Halo blog post, Match Composer is a feature that allows players to find very specific kinds of matches. For example, if someone is looking for ...read more

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PlayStation Officially Reveals VR2 PC Adapter

After leaking earlier this year, it was officially announced today that PC support will be coming to PlayStation VR2. On August 7th, the PlayStation VR2 PC adapter will be released at retailers and through the company's official website. The adapter will be priced at $59.99, and will allow players to start enjoying VR games on their PC through Steam. To access those games, users will still need a ...read more

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FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Provide “Even More Freedom” in Combat

In spite of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s universal critical acclaim, the open world action RPG hasn’t met Square Enix’s sales targets. Work on the remake trilogy’s final instalment, however, is continuing, and though we’re obviously still a ways off from its release, details on it continue to drip through. For instance, speaking during a recently uploaded episode of Inside Square Enix, ...read more

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Skate 4 Seemingly Teasing New Reveal Ahead of Summer Game Fest

Fans have been waiting more than a decade for a new entry in the long-running Skate series. Skate 3 launched in 2010 and we didn't hear anything concrete about a new game until developer Electronic Arts announced Skate 4 and established a new studio called Full Circle to lead its development in 2021. In the years since, we haven't learned much more concrete information, though we do know that ...read more

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Just Cause Developer Shutters 2 Offices, Lays Off Employees

Avalanche Studios Group, the creator behind popular action-adventure franchise Just Cause, has closed down two offices and laid off around 9% of its employees. The move from Avalanche Studios Group is the latest setback in what has been a challenging period for the game industry. In the past few years, layoffs and studio closures have become rampant, affecting even the big brands, such as ...read more

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Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Listed on Xbox Store and PlayStation Store

With the Summer Game Fest showcase running for two hours, there’s plenty of room for new announcements and surprises. This may include BioWare’s Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, rumored to launch later this year. Further fuel to the fire is the role-playing game’s listings on the Xbox Store and PlayStation Store for the first time. While there’s no pricing and release date, the listings reaffirm ...read more

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Kingdom Hearts 4 Won’t be Shown at Summer Game Fest

The upcoming Summer Game Fest is shaping up to be a promising show, but as always, it’s important to go in with the right expectations- and if you’re expecting to learn more about the future of Kingdom Hearts, you’re probably going to be disappointed. That’s as per Summer Game Fest creator, producer, and host Geoff Keighley himself. During a recent live Q&A session on Twitch, when ...read more

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Spider-Man 2 PS5 Sales Are a ‘Great Success,’ Sony Reveals

Sony is very pleased with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 sales. In its latest investor presentation, the company called it a “great success” and one of PlayStation’s biggest first-party tentpoles. Sony satisfied with Spider-Man 2 and Helldivers 2 sales Sony spotlighted the sales of Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man 2 during the presentation. The company noted that it sold over 11 million units as ...read more

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First Concord Gameplay and Release Date Revealed

Firewalk Games kicked off the PlayStation State of Play with a double dose of Concord, with a gameplay trailer and a character vignette. And if that whets the appetite, Concord’s release date is actually pretty soon. Before gameplay, we were treated to a vignette that introduced some of the (literally) colorful characters featured in Concord. A faceoff in a diner led to an on-the-run battle ...read more

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Google employee reportedly behind Nintendo Leaks

A number of leaked Nintendo announcements originated from a Google employee who accessed private videos in the Switch maker’s YouTube account. That’s according to 404 Media, which has obtained an internal Google database tracking thousands of potential privacy and security issues reported by employees between 2013 and 2018. The include Google accidentally collecting voice data from ...read more

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Splatoon 4 Is in the Works at Nintendo, Says New Rumor

A new rumor has claimed that Nintendo is in the process of working on another installment in its Splatoon series, likely that of Splatoon 4. Over the past few years, Splatoon has become one of Nintendo's most prominent new franchises. Following the release of the original Splatoon in 2015 on Wii U, two follow-up entries in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3 came to Nintendo Switch in 2017 and 2022 ...read more

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Kingdom Hearts 4 Won’t be Shown at Summer Game Fest

The upcoming Summer Game Fest is shaping up to be a promising show, but as always, it’s important to go in with the right expectations- and if you’re expecting to learn more about the future of Kingdom Hearts, you’re probably going to be disappointed. That’s as per Summer Game Fest creator, producer, and host Geoff Keighley himself. During a recent live Q&A session on Twitch, when ...read more

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New Nintendo 3DS Remake Rumored to Be in the Works

A new remake of a game that appeared on the Nintendo 3DS is said to be in development at Nintendo. In the era of the Switch Nintendo has remastered and remade numerous titles from the GameCube, Nintendo DS, Wii, Wii U, and many other platforms. Now, with the Nintendo Switch 2 seemingly on the horizon, it sounds as though Nintendo has no plans to stop bringing forward many popular games from its ...read more

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Nintendo Leak Hints at a New Zelda Game and More

Just after Nintendo fans were teased with the prospect of two unannounced Mario games planned for the Nintendo Switch consoles, the same insider who shared that info returned this week with indications of what two more in-development games might end up being. Codenames for two Nintendo games were revealed this week by the insider, Midori, who suggested that one of the games might be a Zelda title ...read more

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Big Minecraft Update Coming June 13

Minecraft will receive the Tricky Trials update on June 13, Mojang has announced. The upcoming release is set to expand Minecraft with the addition of new enemies, equipment, decorations, and challenges, among other novelties. Mojang treated the next Minecraft update to a name reveal in late April 2024. That occasion also saw the developer tease some of the content set to debut as part of the ...read more

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Nintendo Switch Reportedly Getting Another Apple Arcade Exclusive

During last month's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate was announced for Nintendo Switch. The game was originally an Apple Arcade exclusive, but it will be arriving on Nintendo's system this summer. A new Nintendo Direct will be happening at some point in June, and while Nintendo has been quiet about what to expect, it seems one of the games announced ...read more

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Nintendo GameCube Remake Rumored to Release for Switch 2

A new rumor has claimed that Nintendo is set to release a remaster of a game that originally launched on the GameCube for its upcoming Switch 2 console. This past week, Nintendo let loose a remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch, which is a game that first came to GameCube in 2004. With The Thousand-Year Door proving to already be a big success with this re-release on Switch, it ...read more

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FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Provide “Even More Freedom” in Combat

In spite of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s universal critical acclaim, the open world action RPG hasn’t met Square Enix’s sales targets. Work on the remake trilogy’s final instalment, however, is continuing, and though we’re obviously still a ways off from its release, details on it continue to drip through. For instance, speaking during a recently uploaded episode of Inside Square Enix, ...read more

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Skate 4 Seemingly Teasing New Reveal Ahead of Summer Game Fest

Fans have been waiting more than a decade for a new entry in the long-running Skate series. Skate 3 launched in 2010 and we didn't hear anything concrete about a new game until developer Electronic Arts announced Skate 4 and established a new studio called Full Circle to lead its development in 2021. In the years since, we haven't learned much more concrete information, though we do know that ...read more

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Just Cause Developer Shutters 2 Offices, Lays Off Employees

Avalanche Studios Group, the creator behind popular action-adventure franchise Just Cause, has closed down two offices and laid off around 9% of its employees. The move from Avalanche Studios Group is the latest setback in what has been a challenging period for the game industry. In the past few years, layoffs and studio closures have become rampant, affecting even the big brands, such as ...read more

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Baldur's Gate 3's Next Patch Coming September, Adds Console Mods

Bad news: Baldur's Gate 3's next big patch won't be with us until September. Good news: When it does eventually arrive, it will finally let console players mod their games, getting in on the fun that PC players have had since launch. New details on the long-awaited patch seven were unveiled by Larian today, going over what we can expect this September. The first thing that's immediately clear ...read more

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Kingdom Hearts 4 Won’t be Shown at Summer Game Fest

The upcoming Summer Game Fest is shaping up to be a promising show, but as always, it’s important to go in with the right expectations- and if you’re expecting to learn more about the future of Kingdom Hearts, you’re probably going to be disappointed. That’s as per Summer Game Fest creator, producer, and host Geoff Keighley himself. During a recent live Q&A session on Twitch, when ...read more

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Helldivers 2 dev finally explains why it’s delayed the next big patch

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has addressed the lack of communication over the next, delayed patch. The update is now expected sometime in the second week of June, as the team aims for a “higher quality standard” that also leaves room for communication with the playerbase. A hotfix has been rolled out for the newest Major Order, however, so you shouldn’t be overrun by bugs while trying ...read more

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Ghost of Tsushima Rumor Adds to Sequel Speculation

For months now, rumors have been circulating about a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. While last month's PlayStation State of Play came and went without any kind of mention of Ghost of Tsushima 2, it seems the rumor just won't die. This time around, the source is Daniel Richtman (also known as DanielRPK). Richtman posted about the sequel on his Patreon page stating pretty definitively that he "can ...read more

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Fallout 2 Fan Remake Project Intends To Launch On Steam

Project Arroyo is a collaborative fan-made remake of Fallout 2 in Fallout 4's creation engine. Development on the mod is full-steam ahead with the team regularly posting updates on X (formerly Twitter) on the mod's progress. In an interview with TheGamer, project lead Damien Daponte spoke about reimagining Fallout 2 as an open-world, fleshing out the game's setting of San Francisco and how the ...read more

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Asus ROG Ally X Officially Revealed and Packs a Ton of Upgrades

Asus has officially revealed the ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC, which touts big improvements in key areas such as battery life, storage, RAM, and more. The latest model will serve as a mid-cycle refresh to the current Asus ROG Ally, rather than a full-fledged next-generation upgrade, and is available to pre-order now. Launched in 2023, the ROG Ally was Asus' answer to Valve's extremely popular ...read more

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Destiny 2 cheat seller infringed copyright in landmark case

A jury has found that Destiny 2 cheat seller AimJunkies infringed on the game’s copyright and trademarks. Last year a judge concluded that AimJunkies had to pay Bungie more than $4.3 million, after Bungie filed a complaint in June 2021 suing AimJunkies and its parent company Phoenix Digital for copyright infringement. Bungie’s complaint was partially dismissed in April 2022, after a ...read more

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Konami Once Held A Patent For Transparent Walls In Video Games

Patents are an essential means of protecting those individuals or companies which innovate and come up with new ideas, but they can sadly also have negative consequences – and if you speak to Japanese developers of a particular age, one name crops up more regularly than any other when it comes to patents: Konami. During the creation of his epic Untold History of Japanese Game Developers ...read more

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Devolver Direct Set for June 7

Devolver Digital is one of several companies that likes to host annual summer showcase events to talk about its upcoming games, and to no one’s surprise, the indie publisher has confirmed it’ll be doing that this year as well. Taking to Twitter, Devolver has announced another Devolver Direct presentation, which is scheduled for June 7 at 5 PM Pacific. June 7, incidentally, is the same day ...read more

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X Ditching Another Old Twitter Feature by Removing Public Likes

Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter has seen nearly every single thing about the social media platform changed or undone, from the platform's name, to the way verification works, and even the removal of options like video game console integration. Now the platform known as X will be making another change, this time to the way "likes" work. The platform will be abolishing public likes, making it so ...read more

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Twitter Officially Rebrands as X.com, Drops Twitter URL

One of the last holdouts of the old Twitter has now been removed with Twitter.com officially rebranded as X.com overnight. This marks the latest -- and presumably one of the last -- efforts to fully move the social media platform over to Elon Musk's preferred "X" branding following the erasure of other remnants of Twitter such as tweets themselves. Musk confirmed the change himself this week ...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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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Receives New Teaser

Marvelous recently hosted its yearly showcase, and once again, it showcased a teaser for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. Though it didn’t provide any gameplay or further details regarding the story, platforms or launch date, it does show a character standing on a charred landscape. Check it out below. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is the follow-up to Marvelous First Studio’s 2019 mech ...read more

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First Concord Gameplay and Release Date Revealed

Firewalk Games kicked off the PlayStation State of Play with a double dose of Concord, with a gameplay trailer and a character vignette. And if that whets the appetite, Concord’s release date is actually pretty soon. Before gameplay, we were treated to a vignette that introduced some of the (literally) colorful characters featured in Concord. A faceoff in a diner led to an on-the-run battle ...read more

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Star Wars Outlaws Trailer Showcases Nvidia DLSS 3.5

A new gameplay trailer is live for Massive Entertainment’s Star Wars Outlaws, showcasing gorgeous locales and space exploration. However, it also highlights Nvidia’s RTX technology, primarily DLSS 3.5 with Ray Construction. Check it out below. Ray Reconstruction effectively “enhances” Nvidia’s ray tracing with AI. Though it’s a little hard to make out in the first comparison, the ...read more

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Monster Hunter Wilds gets its first gameplay trailer

The first gameplay trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds has been revealed, showing combat against a variety of monster types. Monster Hunter Wilds was first announced in December 2023 during The Game Awards. “This announcement is just the start, so there’s a lot about the game we can’t go into detail about yet,” series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto said at the time. “The game features a ...read more

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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Launches on September 12th

After teasing a special announcement for today for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Nacon has released a new trailer revealing its release date. It’s out on September 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. Check out the latest gameplay below, which showcases various locales across Hong Kong Island and the various cars available. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has had a series of delays ...read more

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Trailer 20 More Fighters

Following some V-Jump scans which hinted at more Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero characters from Dragon Ball Z and beyond as well as another themed video, a new trailer dropped this week to confirm not just a few but 21 different characters. This trailer is all about fused characters, so Goten, Kid Trunks, and their fusion, Gotenks, of course make an appearance alongside Vegito, Kefla, and more. ...read more

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Conscript is a New Retro-Inspired WW1 Survival Horror Game

Whether or not any AAA survival horror game in today’s day and age will be able to enjoy the sort of success that Resident Evil has seen remains to be seen, but the genre’s successes are far better distributed in the indie space, and more new games continue to throw their hats in the ring. Another one of those has now been announced. Titled Conscript, developed by Catchweight Studio, and ...read more

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Square Enix Reveals Details for Two Upcoming Dragon Quest Games

On May 27th, 1986, the original Dragon Quest was first released in Japan. In the decades since, Square Enix has celebrated that date with Dragon Quest Day, which usually sees new announcements and updates on existing titles. This year is no exception, as the company has offered updates on two games that fans have been waiting to hear about: the remake of Dragon Quest III, as well as Dragon Quest ...read more

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