Following closely on the footsteps of reports about Chris Evans potentially making a comeback in Avengers: Doomsday, it seems that Hayley Atwell will likely be reprising her role as Agent Peggy Carter, according to Deadline. This indeed suggests that Chris Evans is set to return as Steve Rogers, the original Captain America, after all. According
Read MoreThe latest storyline of Amazing Spider-Man features Peter Parker equipped with an extraordinary magical costume, leveraging his enhanced abilities to battle the so-called Scions of Cyttorak, the demonic offspring of the mystical entity Cyttorak, who is primarily recognized for granting the power of the Juggernaut. In the conclusion of this narrative, Spidey will transform into
Read MoreSquare Enix announced at The Game Awards that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will finally see a PC edition released on January 23, with director Naoki Hamaguchi curious about how this affects the JRPG’s lighting features. “I encourage the PC version of FF7 Rebirth,” Hamaguchi states in a post on Twitter, “due to the enhanced lighting.
Read MoreThis series of Playable Futures articles examines how the invention, skills, individuals, and concepts related to video games are shaping and impacting the broader world. The growing convergence of music and video games has become a near-obsessive topic of conversation across both industries in recent years. From famous artists taking prominent roles in triple-A titles
Read MoreIn a landscape where numerous expensive, high-profile live service video games have stumbled, the initial success of NetEase’s offering is a refreshing change – yet the pitfalls of this model have never been more evident. Image credit: NetEase Identifying turning points can be challenging: they may seem obvious in retrospect, but are difficult to pinpoint
Read MoreLawsuit claims Barrett was dismissed to avoid a $45 million payment Image credit: Bungie Respected Marathon reboot director Chris Barrett has initiated legal action against Bungie and Sony for “purposefully damaging his reputation by inaccurately and publicly suggesting they had ‘investigated’ Barrett and ‘discovered’ that he had participated in sexual misconduct,” in order to evade
Read More“We discovered an ideal partner in Cristiano and uBroker,” states Memorable CEO Image credit rating: Memorable Games uBroker Spa has obtained a 49% share in the Italian indie studio, Memorable Games. The firm – which invested €1m in the Turin-based Memorable – stated that it aims to “transform the gaming industry while fostering environmental consciousness.”
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Read MoreSubstantial enhancements for ray tracing, performance, and 120Hz support. Image credit score: Capcom Among the total PS5 Pro upgrades we’ve examined to date, the Resident Evil series benefits significantly from Sony’s advanced hardware. We have titles from 2017 such as Resident Evil 7, along with the remakes of RE 2 and 3, Resident Evil Village,
Read MoreFeeling completely devoid of swords. Image credit: FromSoft The Elden Ring developers are organizing a community test for their forthcoming cooperative spin-off, Nightreign. This test will occur in February, serving as a “preliminary examination” for a select few testers. As you might expect, individuals who wish to secure a spot in the community test will
Read MoreImage credit: Eurogamer/Whitethorn Video games A gentle rhythm and eccentric characters do not compensate for Mythwrecked’s monotony, turning this into more of a Greek tragedy than a heroic journey. As I don another hoodie and resist the urge to activate the heating, the soft sands and sun-kissed stones of Ambrosia Island are undeniably charming. Moreover,
Read More“We mentioned ‘let’s prepare for something in 2027’ and they accomplished it in just one year.” Image credit: Yarn Games This week has witnessed a surge of activity within Lego Fortnite, where numerous major game modes are now hosted. Initially, there was the introduction of a significant update for Lego Fortnite Odyssey (formerly simply referred
Read More“Unions strive to serve the collective good.” Image source: Zenimax Online Studios Employees at ZeniMax Online Studios have collectively chosen to unionize. The ZOS United-CWA union, part of the Communications Workers of America, has officially been acknowledged by parent corporation Microsoft, “marking a considerable triumph for labor rights within the sector”. Is Sony acquiring the
Read MoreCast your votes now! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 4pm It’s that time of year once more! We’re gearing up to declare a Pure Xbox Game of the Year for 2024, and for that to happen, we need your votes for the best Xbox games released in the past year — only the top ten will
Read MoreIt seems that on the very first day by Ben Kerry The previous day, at noon Throughout The Game Awards 2024, one of Xbox’s most compelling discoveries was the unexpected return of The Outer Worlds 2 – following a long absence since 2021. This silence has been quite reasonable, though — developer Obsidian is notably
Read MoreIn addition to a groundbreaking achievement for Senua herself by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 11am Overall, it was quite a remarkable The Game Awards for Xbox, both in terms of accolades and new announcements. However, Ninja Theory’s Hellblade 2 did secure several awards this year – a sight to behold. To start, the game achieved the
Read MoreA new hero must seize the day by Liam Doolan The day prior, 8:30am To commence The Game Awards this year, Koei Tecmo revealed it is collaborating with Dotemu (TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge) and The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous) to unveil a brand-new 2D action side-scroller installment in the iconic Ninja Gaiden franchise. The game is officially
Read MoreNeed to recharge quickly by Liam Doolan The previous day, 8am The Game Awards this year were brimming with a variety of exciting reveals, but the highlight for enthusiasts of the blue blur was undoubtedly Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This new racing game set in the Sonic universe is anticipated to be “launching soon” on multiple
Read MoreThe union representing 461 employees has received acknowledgment from Microsoft Employees at Zenimax Online Studios, the developer behind Elder Scrolls Online, have successfully formed a union, as announced by the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union, referred to as ZOS United-CWA, has been acknowledged by its parent company Microsoft and comprises 461 members, including
Read MoreKrafton India CEO Sean (Hyunil) Sohn elaborates on the influence of BGMI on the local landscape, the support the company is extending to startups, and prospects for Palworld Mobile. The launch of PUBG Mobile, later restructured as Battlegrounds Mobile India after it was prohibited by the government, marked a pivotal moment for the country’s gaming
Read MoreCritically acclaimed Balatro secured three accolades, including Most Exciting Independent Game Image credit: Team Asobi Team Asobi dominated The Game Awards last night, with Astro Bot winning four honors, including Game of the Year. Astro Bot also claimed Most Exciting Game Direction, Most Exciting Family Game, and Most Exciting Action/Adventure Game. Studio Zero’s Metaphor: ReFantazio
Read MoreThe new studio has locations in Osaka and Tokyo Credit: Clovers Hideki Kamiya has rejoined Capcom as the leader of a new studio, Clovers. The veteran developer has assumed the role of studio head and lead game designer, directing efforts on the company’s first project: a sequel to the 2006 cult classic Okami, for which
Read More“I feel as though the organization has just shattered 99 lives,” admitted a source distressed by the layoffs. Nearly 100 employees were terminated from Warner Games Montreal. According to Radio-Canada (credit to Game Developer), on the same day Rocksteady Studios announced it was ceasing development on Suicide Squad less than a year after its release
Read MoreImage attribution: Atlus Astro Bot has been awarded Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. Overcoming tough competition from a selection of excellent titles such as Balatro, Dark Fantasy: Wukong, and Elden Ring‘s The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Team Asobi took home the top honors, along with accolades for best game direction,
Read MoreImage credit source: Clovers A continuation of Okami is currently in development, thanks to a collaboration between Capcom and Hideki Kamiya’s original studio, Clovers. The announcement of the sequel was made during this evening’s Game Awards, accompanied by a captivating teaser trailer. “An Okami sequel project is in progress,” states the brief description. “Okami is
Read More“`html Additional vital functions from VF are arriving later today. Image credit: Sega A month after casually revealing the surprise that another Virtua Fighter installment is in development, Sega has officially announced its anticipated franchise revival to the public – all during a Sports Awards extravaganza that also showcased its Sonic Racing series for another
Read MoreThe name Shuji Utsumi may not currently be as recognized as some other online gaming experts, yet the newly appointed president and COO of Sega Corp is an industry veteran who has been working behind the curtain since the early stages of Sony’s development of the original PlayStation. During his tenure at Sony in Japan,
Read MoreImage credit score: Playful Dogs So, what do we have here? It’s simply a brand-new franchise from Playful Dogs. The studio has recently become renowned for titles like Uncharted and The Last of Us. In the past few years alone, it has re-released games from both series with enhanced graphics for the latest consoles. We
Read MoreImage courtesy of Rocksteady/WB/DC. According to the French publication Radio-Canada, employees at WB Games Montreal have been terminated. The publication reports that ninety-nine individuals were affected, with subcontractors from Key words, a gaming service company that has worked with BioWare and NetEase bearing the brunt. These individuals managed quality assurance for WB Montreal, which assisted
Read MoreImage by Bungie/PlayStation. Christopher Barrett, the director of Bungie’s Marathon prior to his termination in March, has initiated a lawsuit against his previous employer and Sony. According to VentureBeat, he claims he was dismissed to enable the two companies to potentially evade a $45 million compensation from his employment contract. Barrett was let go from
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