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Guardians of the Galaxy Nintendo Switch is a Cloud Version

The Guardians of the Galaxy Nintendo Switch edition won't is a little different than the others — the Switch is getting a "Cloud Version" that will require an active Internet connection to play it.…

June 15, 2021 | 02:30 EDT

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Guardians of the Galaxy Game Arrives This October

The Square Enix Presents Summer Showcase kicked off with a reveal of a Guardians of the Galaxy game, coming to PC and consoles later in 2021. Guardians of the Galaxy exploded in popularity following…

June 13, 2021 | 03:26 EDT

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Returnal Update 1.4.0 Adds Trophy Replay Support Next Week

Returnal is a challenging game and it's not too easy to score some of the tougher Trophies, but you'll soon get a second chance — Trophy replay support arrives in Returnal Update 1.4.0 next week. In…

June 11, 2021 | 02:50 EDT

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Sunset Overdrive Makes Surprise Appearance in Ratchet & Clank Crossover

A Sunset Overdrive Ratchet & Clank crossover has debuted via a series of tweets, revealing the Ryno 8 weapon for Rift Apart and getting fans hyped about a possible Sunset Overdrive remaster or…

June 7, 2021 | 08:37 EDT

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Uncharted 4 PC Release is Coming from PlayStation Studios

An Uncharted 4 PC release is in development over at PlayStation Studios; soon, it will be joining the likes of Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone on a new platform. As gaming industry tweeter @Wario64…

May 26, 2021 | 07:15 EDT

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The Last of Us Part 2 60 FPS PlayStation 5 Update Released

The Last of Us Part 2 PS5 Update has been released available now, and with it comes a toggle that allows players to choose between 30 or 60 FPS. Check out the announcement below: Once patch 1.08…

May 19, 2021 | 11:40 EDT

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Grand Theft Auto V Used in Photorealism Enhancement Experiment

Grand Theft Auto V is one of the better-looking games in the modern console generation(s), but calling it photorealistic would be a bit of a stretch. However, a scientific paper made use of GTA V to…

May 13, 2021 | 01:35 EDT

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The Division Mobile Game, Heartland Spin-Off, and More Are Coming

Ubisoft has announced The Division mobile game, a new spin-off called The Division Heartland, and The Division Netflix movie as several notable ways it is expanding this iconic Tom Clancy universe.…

May 6, 2021 | 01:51 EDT

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Returnal Patch 1.3.4 Issued Because 1.3.3 Corrupted Saves

After Returnal's 1.3.3 patch was pulled due to save corruption issues, patch 1.3.4 reverts to a previous stable build (1.3.1) while also addressing a Trophies issue and fixing a keyboard exploit.…

May 6, 2021 | 09:41 EDT

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Returnal Patch 1.3.3. Pulled Due to Save Corruption Issues

An issue with save corruption has resulted in Housemarque pulling Returnal Patch 1.3.3. and temporarily reverting the game back to version 1.3.1 on PS5 while it works to fix the issue. Returnal is a…

May 5, 2021 | 08:07 EDT

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Returnal Cheat Codes Let You Respawn For Free And More

PS5 exclusive shooter Returnal is upon us, and it's a pretty brutal experience. If you've been struggling, you'll be delighted to know a YouTuber has stumbled across some Returnal cheat codes you can…

May 5, 2021 | 09:01 EDT

Outriders

New Outriders Patch Fixes Crashes, Bugs, and Rebalances AI Snipers

The newest Outriders patch has been released, and in it, the biggest issue the game is currently facing right now--the "Can't Connect To Server" issue--has not yet been fixed, nor has inventory been…

April 30, 2021 | 09:30 EDT

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First Outriders Update Will Restore Some Lost Items

The first Outriders update is on the way and it's going to fix a pretty annoying problem: some of your lost Outriders items are going to be restored, but only if they're rare enough. Outriders is…

April 8, 2021 | 02:21 EDT

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Gears 5 Operation 6: Drop 2 Arrives Next Week

The Coalition has revealed that Gears 5 Operation 6: Drop 2 arrives in mid-April 2021 along with a list of the content that players can expect including a new map, new characters, and Execution 2.0…

April 7, 2021 | 02:47 EDT

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Outriders Servers Down Amidst Ongoing Struggle

Square Enix and People Can Fly's latest release, Outriders has come out to great popularity and interest, but that doesn't mean there haven't been problems. In fact, the biggest problem is that…

April 2, 2021 | 04:57 EDT

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Outriders Crossplay Not Fully Functional at Launch

Not every new game launch goes smoothly, unfortunately — Outriders crossplay is broken on launch, suffering from a bug that is causing players to get kicked from games. Outriders is the newest co-op…

April 1, 2021 | 02:16 EDT

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[Rumor] Alan Wake 2 to Be Published by Epic Games

Get some flashlight batteries and a good night's sleep — a new rumor states that Alan Wake 2 is in development, and its publishing deal means that it could very well be an Epic Games Store exclusive…

March 31, 2021 | 02:27 EDT

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Risk of Rain 2 Anniversary Update Arrives This Week

The Risk of Rain 2 Anniversary Update is arriving in just a few days, promising to bring players a fresh batch of content to celebrate two years since the game first launched around the world. Risk…

March 22, 2021 | 01:40 EDT

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Next 'The Division 2' Update will Introduce New Game Mode

Ubisoft has released some more details about the next The Division 2 update along with a cool surprise — this next batch of content will introduce "a game mode that is entirely new to the franchise…

March 5, 2021 | 01:36 EST

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Outriders Demo Downloaded by 2+ Million Players

The Outriders demo has been a smashing success —more than 2 million players have downloaded it so far. Popularity brings problems, though, and People Can Fly has been scrambling to fix things.…

March 4, 2021 | 01:35 EST

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Illinois State Rep Wants to Ban Violent Video Games

Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans Jr. has introduced HB3531, an amendment to the state's Violent Video Games Law that would effectively ban the sale of some of the world's most popular games…

February 23, 2021 | 03:38 EST

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Twitch Purple Screen of Death Reportedly Ruining Game Embeds

The Twitch Purple Screen of Death has proved to be an annoyance for streamers and viewers alike, but now it's reportedly had an impact on the PUBG Invitational tournament for PlayerUnknown's…

February 5, 2021 | 03:06 EST

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The Division 2 Launches Resident Evil 25th Anniversary Crossover, Next-Gen Update

Ubisoft has released The Division 2 update 12.1, which includes a Resident Evil crossover and next-generation features. The crossover has Racoon City sending "their best and brightest to answer the…

February 1, 2021 | 11:39 EST

Returnal

Returnal Delayed To Get Extra Polish

Housemarque's Returnal is a PlayStation 5 exclusive that may have just avoided some hot water as it just got delayed from March 13 to April 30 2021. While this should be a good thing, it's intriguing…

January 28, 2021 | 10:38 EST

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Mass Effect 2 Cut Jack's Pansexual Due to Media Backlash

People who've played Mass Effect 2 might remember Jack, also known as Subject Zero, a biotic and potential romance option for a male Shepard. However, players may also wonder why they have to be male…

January 22, 2021 | 10:34 EST

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Reputation System Added In New PUBG Update

A new PUBG update has landed, and it's bringing a new PUBG reputation system with it. There are also a couple of new and returning gameplay features as well as a brand new vehicle to check out. How…

January 21, 2021 | 09:58 EST

Krafton

PUBG Parent Company IPO Valued At Up To $27 Billion

According to Bloomberg, Krafton, the company behind PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is about to go public, and its current estimated valuation is at $27 billion ahead of the IPO. This is based…

January 19, 2021 | 11:01 EST

Returnal

Returnal Combat Will Star Upgradeable Weapons and Risky Buffs

Harry Krueger, the Creative Director at Housemarque, recently shared some information about Returnal combat, as the release for their PS5 exclusive third-person shooter horror title nears. To begin,…

January 13, 2021 | 12:31 EST

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Epic Exclusive The Division 2 Used Steam Community for LFG Posts

The Division 2 isn't on Steam yet but it does have an unlisted store page on the platform. Now, it's been discovered that Ubisoft Support made "Looking For Group" posts on the Steam Community forums…

January 12, 2021 | 05:52 EST

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PUBG 2 Reportedly in Development Since Early 2020

Early last year, reports emerged of something called "Project XTRM" from the developer of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. New reporting indicates that this secret project is actually PUBG 2, an…

January 6, 2021 | 02:17 EST

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GTA Online Go-Kart Lets You Rob Stores On the Go

The new GTA Online Go-Kart is available for free for all players right now and someone has discovered a fun little bonus feature — you can use the Dinka Veto Classic to rob stores on the go. GTA…

December 18, 2020 | 03:47 EST

Control

Control Ultimate Edition Next Gen releases Feb 2

Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control Ultimate Edition would be coming to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on February 2, 2021 digitally, with a retail release following on March 2nd.…

December 18, 2020 | 10:15 EST

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Risk of Rain 2 Roadmap for 2021 Released by Devs

The new Risk of Rain 2 roadmap for 2021 has been released as part of a developer blog. In it, Hopoo Games talks about the expansion of the team, along with a 2021 roadmap for their title. While the…

December 16, 2020 | 12:13 EST

Control

Remedy Entertainment's Control Just Had Its Biggest Month Ever

Remedy Entertainment has announced that their "next growth phase" will result in "bigger and more engaging games" in the wake of its recent success. Its latest title, Control, has had its biggest…

December 9, 2020 | 10:57 EST

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Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion Debuts New 3-Hour Campaign

The Gears 5: Hivebusters expansion has been revealed, showing players what they'll get to enjoy as the next piece of premium content in the latest Gears of War game. Gears 5 has been providing…

December 8, 2020 | 02:38 EST

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Nintendo Accused of Cancelling of a Splatoon 2 Tournament Live Stream Due To Smash Supporting Team Names

Nintendo has found themselves in the middle of a new controversy, this time around involving the eSports community surrounding their online multiplayer game Splatoon 2.  The controversy began last…

December 6, 2020 | 04:22 EST

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Remnant: From the Ashes Sales Top 2.5 Million

Perfect World Entertainment has announced that Remnant: From the Ashes sales have surpassed 2.5 million units across all platforms since the game first launched a little over one year ago. Remnant:…

November 24, 2020 | 01:53 EST

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Gears 5 The New Day DLC Price Angers Fans

The Gears 5 The New Day DLC price is upsetting a portion of the fanbase who may have been hoping to get their hands on some new playable WWE wrestlers for free as they previously did with Batista.…

November 20, 2020 | 01:52 EST

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Huge New GTA Online Update Bringing New Heist And Plenty More

GTA Online is getting a major new update. Launching on December 15th, The Cayo Perico Heist will add - as you may expect - a new heist, as well as new social spaces, brand-new DJs and songs, and more…

November 20, 2020 | 11:02 EST

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Gears 5 DLC Adding Three More Wrestlers as Playable Characters

Some more Gears 5 DLC wrestlers will be added to the roster, complimenting the appearance of Batista in the game. These three new wrestlers will include Xavier Woods, a WWE wrestler, Twitch streamer…

November 17, 2020 | 02:39 EST

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Gears 5 Operation 5 Revamps Multiplayer, Adds New Content

Microsoft has relaunched Gears 5's multiplayer mode with a significant overhaul to mechanics and an injection of new content. Operation 5, nicknamed "Hollow Storm", brings new characters, extra maps…

November 17, 2020 | 09:51 EST

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PUBG Mobile Begs To Return To India With New Version, $100m Investment

Mobile battle royale title PUBG Mobile will be making a return to India. The app was banned in that territory earlier this year, but PUBG Corporation has announced a new version of the game…

November 12, 2020 | 10:32 EST

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Control Ultimate Edition Delayed On Next-Gen Until 2021

Control Ultimate Edition has been delayed on next-gen platforms. The game now won't be arriving on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S until early next year, and there's no specific word yet as to a…

November 6, 2020 | 09:17 EST

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Batista Can Replace Marcus Fenix in Next Gears 5 Update

The Dave Batista Gears 5 model served as a neat addition to multiplayer, but a forthcoming update for the game will take things to the next level by letting you replace Marcus Fenix with Batista.…

October 23, 2020 | 02:07 EDT

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Amazon Takes Crucible off Life Support and Kills It

Amazon has popped up late Friday night to inform everyone that the grim reaper has visited their gaming studios again, and this time the report is that Crucible is dead.  Why is Crucible dead? In…

October 9, 2020 | 08:58 EDT

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Outriders Crossplay Announced Alongside Release Date Delay

Outriders crossplay and a free next-gen upgrade are two new features announced for Square Enix's upcoming game, but it's not all good news: the Outriders release date has been delayed to 2021. If…

October 8, 2020 | 02:28 EDT

Outriders

Outriders May Be Delayed to Next Year

Developed by People Can Fly and published by Square Enix, Outriders is a 1-3 player drop-in-drop-out co-op sci-fi shooter that might have just been delayed until February 2, 2021 from its Holiday…

October 2, 2020 | 09:53 EDT

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Poison Control is Coming to PS4 and Switch in 2021

Developer and publisher NIS America has announced a new game called Poison Control, where players have to deal with a mysterious phenomenon where spirits become trapped within "poisonous…

September 18, 2020 | 11:27 EDT