“`html Cleverly, we’ve entered the month of December, and temperatures are starting to get quite close to freezing right here in dear England. What I’ve decided to do, given the chilly weather, is to take the opportunity indoors to test out some additional keyboards, though this time with a focus on more compact alternatives that
Read MoreImage credit: NetEase NetEase’s PvPvE sandbox action thriller, Once Human, began testing its mobile adaptation back in September, and now we finally have a release window for mobile: April 2025. During a year-end livestream, NetEase also shared what new features Meta-Folk can look forward to once the mobile version launches, including three new scenarios: Code:
Read More“A nation brimming with individuals transforming into a populace devoid of territory.” Image credit: Rasheed Abueideh An online game narrating the factual history of the Nakba, the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian Arabs in 1948, has obtained three-quarters of its fundraising initiative with more than three weeks remaining. Dreams on a Pillow – a “pseudo-3D stealth
Read More“Everything mentioned here and more serves as our final homage to all the dedicated individuals who contributed to the creation of this game.” Image attribution: Ubisoft XDefiant‘s final content patch is now available. Executive producer Tag Rubin remarked that this update signifies a “bittersweet moment,” but he expressed his satisfaction with the team “who put
Read MoreAttribution credit score: Blizzard An accessible trial of Diablo 4 is presently available, as Blizzard contends with the initial early access launch of Path of Exile 2. This complimentary trial is available across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC until January 3rd and features the new Spiritborn class from the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Additionally, the game
Read MoreAudeze is a U.S. company predominantly recognized for producing everything from high-end audiophile headphones to some of the top gaming headsets we have reviewed. Their MM-500 represents the former category, being a sizable, bold set of planar magnetic headphones that come with an eye-popping price tag as well—you’re looking at £1699/$1699, which is quite a
Read MoreDescribing credit attribution: Capcom Capcom has elaborated on its performance optimizations for Monster Hunter Wilds on consoles, announcing that a day one update will be available on PS5 Pro. The game’s director Yuya Tokuda shared crucial details in a pre-launch community update, highlighting various aspects of the game following its open beta test. PC specifications
Read MoreAnd announces four out of five identified issues “resolved”. Image source attribution: Digital Foundry Intel’s unique Core Ultra 200-series desktop processors, known by the codename Arrow Lake, were met with significantly disappointing reviews upon their October release. Now, the American company has assembled five factors it claims to be responsible for the discrepancy between its
Read More“`html Image source credit: GSC Game World GSC Game World has launched the significant patch for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which addresses over 1800 elements and improvements to the game’s A-Life system. Additionally, the game has now recouped its costs and has turned into profitable, according to the studio’s founder Maxim Krippa during an
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrowhead has decided to offer the second wave of collaboration items at no cost. Photo credit: Arrowhead UPDATE 3.30pm UK: Due to concerns regarding pricing, Arrowhead will now provide all players the upcoming second batch of Killzone 2 collaboration items for free. In a joint announcement on Discord from both Arrowhead and Killzone developer
Read MoreOr perhaps it’s Microsoft’s ‘VP of next generation’ Jason Ronald Image: Pure Xbox If you missed the news, Lenovo seems to be preparing to unveil its first ‘Legion Scramble’ SteamOS handheld during a special “future of gaming handhelds” event at CES ’25 on January 7, 2025. While this may not seem directly related to Xbox,
Read MoreA plethora of incredible games available for selection! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm Based on the last several years, it seems we are nearing a month away from Microsoft launching yet another Developer Direct; their now-annual event that explores some of the year’s top Xbox games in detail. Although next year’s event has yet to
Read MoreReleasing in February 2025 by Ben Kerry The day prior, 4:45 PM Monster Hunter Wilds is set to deliver plenty of cooperative monster-hunting action on Xbox consoles in February 2025. Even before its release, Capcom has revealed the complete performance details for the Series X and S consoles. On the more powerful Xbox Series X,
Read MoreBefore we mistakenly jumped the timeline to 2025 and further, let’s rewind back to mid-April. This was when Craig — then a youthful, more emotionally authentic version of himself — joined millions of ‘kink-shamed’ TV enthusiasts binge-watching Amazon Prime’s Fallout adaptation. Why mention kink shaming? Well, it might pertain to Craig’s father? But more importantly,
Read More“`html “We hold a deep affection for the characters and the universe.” by Ben Kerry One day ago, at 1:30pm After Xbox’s unexpected shutdown of Tango Gameworks in May, the creators of Hi-Fi RUSH were rescued from the fallout by PUBG publisher Krafton – and in a recent discussion, the team expressed how much they
Read MoreImage courtesy of ZeniMax Online Studios. Starting in 2025, Elder Scrolls Online will transition from launching yearly expansions (or “Chapters”) to a more seasonal model. In a recent blog post by ZeniMax Online’s studio head Matt Firor, he shared that the Seasons are projected to last for “three to six” months and will likely include
Read MoreTwo directors from Tencent have stepped down from the board of directors at Epic Games, as reported by the U.S. Justice Department. In a statement, the department indicated that these departures were due to concerns regarding their roles on the board being anti-competitive and in breach of Section 8 of the Clayton Act. Additionally, Tencent
Read MorePlayStation manufacturer Sony is poised to become the largest shareholder in FromSoftware’s parent company, Kadokawa Corporation. It was previously reported that Sony was in negotiations to acquire Kadokawa, which verified it received an acquisition proposal from an undisclosed party in November. As of now, as highlighted in a statement, Sony has entered into a strategic
Read MoreImage courtesy of Invoke Studios/Wizards of the Coast. Invoke Studios is accelerating the discontinuation of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance. The action-RPG will be removed from all platforms on February 24, 2025, and may potentially no longer be available for purchase. The game initially debuted in 2021 (back when Invoke was Tuque Games) for PlayStation
Read MoreList by assignment of Ironwood Studios/Kepler Interactive. Ironwood Studios’ Pacific Drive has a new television destination. As reported by Variety, the vehicle-centric survival game is being adapted for the small screen by horror filmmaker James Wan’s production company, Atomic Monster. Michael Determined and Rob Hackett from the same company will serve as executive producers alongside
Read More“My professional journey has genuinely been an exhilarating and enjoyable adventure.” Image: Nintendo While it is common to link Nintendo with prominent figures such as Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Reggie Fils-Aimé, there are numerous other significant individuals who contributed to the company’s growth and shaped its identity today. In recognition of this legacy, Nintendo
Read MoreIs anyone surprised? by Alana Hagues The day before today, 8pm Image: Paramount Pictures We’re just one day away from the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film — featuring Shadow the Hedgehog joining the beloved franchise — releasing in theaters globally. However, Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has already approved a fourth film. Nervous? No, not
Read MoreAlongside a physical edition as well by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, at 7:30 PM If you are also fond of Undertale, there’s a strong chance you’ve heard of OFF, even if you haven’t had the chance to actually try it out. Creator Toby Fox often mentions this RPG as a significant influence on Undertale, and now
Read MoreImage: Monster Sofa The latest Nintendo Bag update for North America has arrived, bringing a plethora of new games to the eShop in your area. While it may be a relatively quiet week for new launches, be sure to participate in our poll and share your top selections for the week in the comments below.
Read More“`html Authored by Chris Pereira , Steve Watts , Gabe Gurwin , and Darryn Bonthuys on December 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for delivering this content and from purchases made through links. As the Switch approaches the end of its lifecycle, it’s the right
Read MoreGameSpot may also earn revenue from affiliate and promotional agreements for disseminating this content and from purchases via links. There exists a significant contrast between the two primary characters of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Yasuke—the samurai—is built like a fortress, equipped to the teeth, and formidable. In contrast, Naoe—the shinobi—is designed for stealth and agility. According
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for sharing this review as well as from purchases made through links. Lego’s Dungeons & Dragons Minifigure Collection was launched in September and includes 12 customizable characters. Amazon and Walmart are currently offering a 20% discount on Lego’s D&D minifigures. Regularly priced at $30, Lego
Read MoreGameSpot may earn revenue from affiliate and sales partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Sword of Destiny By Jake Dekker on December 19, 2024 at 1:47 PM PST The morning following the official announcement of The Witcher IV at The Game Awards, GameSpot had the opportunity to sit down with
Read MoreBy Blair Marnell on December 19, 2024 at 12:47PM PST GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for sharing this content, as well as from purchases made through links. November is typically regarded as one of the peak months of the year for video game sales, but the leading title of the
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