Stalker 2 debuted this November surrounded by a multitude of critical bugs associated with it, prompting the developer GSC Game World to release a substantial update to tackle the challenging bug management task. “Just prior to Christmas and New Year, we are prepared to roll out Patch 1.1,” the developer writes on Steam, marking the
Read MoreJesse Eisenberg expresses that portraying Lex Luthor in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice negatively impacted his career “in a significant way”. “I was part of this Batman film and it was received so poorly, and I was also received poorly,” Eisenberg shared with Dax Shepherd on his Armchair Expert podcast. “I’ve never disclosed this
Read More(Image credit: Image Comics) W. Maxwell Prince’s vibrant horror series Ice Cream Man is among our top comics for 2024, securing the number 10 spot in our current Best Of list. It has been an extraordinary year for the title, yet exciting developments are on the horizon for 2025. As previously announced, the January 29
Read MoreSonic 4 is officially a venture and heading towards a 2027 debut, as reported by Diversity. This announcement arrives just a day before the official theatrical release of Sonic 3, which indicates that Paramount is optimistic about the early reactions to the sequel. Diversity reports that Sonic 3 is projected to garner between $55 million
Read MoreSteel Instruments Solid’s Cyborg Ninja is considered one of the most iconic characters from the 1998 game, flipping through protagonist Snake with its sculpted exoskeleton and chilling, reflective musings about existence. However, this intelligent humanoid soldier might never have been able to thrust a katana at your face if director Hideo Kojima hadn’t been so
Read MoreThe law specifies that directors must not simultaneously serve on the boards of rival companies, such as Chronicle and Stand Up. Image credit: Chronicle Games Two directors from Tencent have exited the board of Chronicle Games following concerns raised by the US Justice Department regarding their roles. In a statement issued on the US Justice
Read More“Anticipate 2025 to be a significant year for multistreaming as the tools develop and become more user-friendly” Total watch time on Twitch has remained steady year-over-year, with 18.9 billion hours viewed in 2023 compared to 18.5 billion this year. StreamElements’ State of the Stream 2024 annual report – compiled from data provided by Rainmaker.gg –
Read MoreAdditionally, 81% of Australian studios evaluate their workforce to either maintain or expand in 2025 The Australian video game industry generated $339.1 million AUD ($211.9 million USD) in revenue in 2024. In spite of a “difficult” year for the gaming genre worldwide, Australia’s full-time employment remained “consistent” at 2,465 developers, with 61% of studios intending
Read MoreThe studio indicates that this funding round represents “a pivotal moment.” Image credit: Moon Beast Productions Moon Beast Productions has acquired $4.5 million in seed funding. The self-sustaining gaming studio, established by Phil Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer, received backing from “a network of prominent angel investors,” including Gaingels, Cohh Carnage, and Tag Pincus.
Read More“We honor the individual decisions made by these actors,” Activision stated. Checklist credit eligibility: Treyarch / Activision Activision has re-cast a handful of voice actors for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 amidst the SAG-AFTRA strike. After players noted a slight variation in the voices of characters William Peck and Samantha Maxis, voice actor Zeke
Read MoreOur carefully crafted checklist by Ben Kerry The day before this, 6pm Christmas is approaching, and if you share our enthusiasm here at Pure Xbox HQ, this time of year consistently offers a wonderful opportunity to unwind with some classic video games during the festive season. On the other hand, despite an ever-expanding list of
Read MoreDistinctive data from Circana by Ben Kerry Earlier today, 5:15 PM It may not be the best news to hear, but recent U.S. statistics from the analyst company Circana indicate that sales of the Xbox Series X|S consoles have decreased by almost 30% compared to last year. The latest data focuses on hardware sales for
Read MoreThe Xbox creators at Treyarch have launched Jingle Hells for Shadowy Ops 6 players, introducing a unique Zombies event now featured in the 2024 Game Pass shooter. The main attraction here is that the game’s ‘Liberty Falls’ setting is adorned with copious festive decorations – including “wreaths, ribbons, sparkling lights, Christmas trees, fir tree garlands,
Read MoreLess than two months after affirming it would not occur, Ubisoft recently declared that XDefiant will be shutting down next year – in fact, new users are unable to download or play the game immediately. Nevertheless, the team at Ubisoft San Francisco still has one final update prepared for release, and the patch is currently
Read MoreSome elements were integrated into fashion not long ago by Ben Kerry The day before this, at 2pm Starfield also genuinely offers Xbox players a vast, ancient universe to explore across various planets and regions. However, it still includes a significant amount of loading screens as players navigate through different sections of the game world—something
Read MoreApproximately £250k worth of merchandise has been taken in a “targeted assault” by Alana Hagues The previous day, 9pm Image: The Pokémon Company Thousands of pounds worth of Pokémon Trading Cards have been pilfered from Ace Grading, a card grading company located in Banbury, linked with TCG YouTuber Randolph. According to a report by the
Read MoreThe draft is from a week ahead of cancellation by Alana Hagues The day prior during the quiet hour, 7pm Image: Free Radical After nearly a decade of research and online exploration, a valuable new draft of the Wii version of Radical Front’s Star Wars Battlefront 3 has been uncovered. Visuals of the draft have
Read MoreIn 2009, as the holiday season approached, I recall intently examining a recent issue of Loyal Nintendo Magazine, searching for games I might want for the festivities. As I flipped through the pages, absorbing every detail, one particular review caught my attention. The art style was something I had never encountered in a video game
Read MoreHow does your hour tally up? by Ollie Reynolds Five days ago at 5:30 PM Image: Nintendo As we near the end of 2024, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on how much time you’ve spent on your Nintendo Switch over the past year. Yes, Nintendo’s ‘Year in Review’ tool is now available. Just like
Read MorePokémon video games are frequently criticized for being too simple for seasoned players, which is why community-created challenges like the Nuzlocke have gained significant popularity over the years. There is one challenge, however, that has been labeled as the toughest of them all, and it took streamer PointCrow a staggering 3,978 resets over 15 months
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially gain revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for disseminating this content and from purchases made through links. Activision initially launched its Ricochet anti-cheat initiatives in 2021 to combat cheaters in Call of Duty titles. While the company has highlighted Ricochet’s achievements, the team responsible for the program is admitting that there were
Read MoreGameSpot may earn unprejudiced revenue from affiliate and sales collaborations for distributing this content and from purchases through links. Epic Games has declared it is taking legal action against a Fortnite player for cheating during a tournament. The company recently filed a lawsuit against Sebastian Araujo, citing multiple instances of alleged cheating that occurred during
Read MoreGameSpot may generate income from affiliate and promotional agreements by distributing this content and from purchases made through links. A $25 World of Warcraft crossover mount package is available at no cost in Diablo 4 for players who own the expansions for both games, but only for a limited duration. The Invincible mount package in
Read More“`html By GameSpot Team on December 18, 2024 at 10:00AM PST GameSpot may receive compensation from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases made through links. Putting together our top 10 games of 2024 was, as usual, a challenging endeavor. Numerous games received votes for inclusion, and hours of discussion narrowed
Read MoreDeadpool & Wolverine 4K Blu-ray – Wolverine Steelbook Edition $45 (changed from as much as $66) View at Amazon Deadpool & Wolverine 4K Blu-ray – Deadpool Steelbook Edition $45 (changed from as much as $66) View at Amazon The collectible steelbooks of Deadpool & Wolverine are currently on sale at Amazon. While other outlets like
Read MoreReliable Fortnite informants are revealing that Mariah Carey, the Queen of Christmas herself, is set to appear in Myth’s battle royale just in time for the holiday festivities. Two distinct and reputable Fortnite informants, iFireMonkey and the Myth-associated Shiina, have both posted images that appear to depict Mariah Carey as a Fortnite character. Additionally, both
Read MoreFree-to-play Monster Hunter alternative Daring has had an unexpectedly poor launch on Steam, prompting developer Phoenix Labs to publish a comprehensive roadmap outlining their plans for improvement. When I first experienced Daring a few years ago, I considered it a fairly enjoyable Monster Hunter alternative. You could traverse landscapes with friends and hunt giant monsters,
Read More“`html (Image credit: Future) Have you ever tried the Artificer class? D&D’s thirteenth official class is often overlooked. As an arcane inventor who utilizes magic through devices and gadgets, it exists a bit outside the typical fantasy adventure stereotypes (like ‘warrior with a massive sword’ or ‘orphaned rogue’). The Artificer was first introduced in one
Read More(Image credit: Gallium Studios) Get ready, The Sims 4 – series creator Will Wright is making a comeback with a brand-new game over ten years after his last, and although it’s still a life simulation, it appears vastly different from its forerunners. Sixteen years have passed since Spore debuted in 2008, and the iconic Sims
Read MoreWhen James Gunn’s Superman film was initially revealed, it was officially named Superman: Legacy – but the subtitle was later removed without explanation. Now, the director has shared why the single-word title is more fitting for the film, informing fans that everything will become evident once they see it. During a home visit earlier this
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