Helldivers 2 Community Manager Seemingly Gone After PlayStation Login Meltdown
Tue 6:05pm By Ethan GachThings in the world of Helldivers 2 are going back to normal after Sony reversed course on a controversial PSN login requirement for the popular sci-fi shooter on PC. But not everyone appears to have made it out of the public relations fiasco in one piece.…It's Time To Stop Giving Xbox Boss Phil Spencer A Pass
Tue 6:05pm By Zack ZwiezenOn May 7, Xbox announced that it was closing three studios: Arkane Austin (Redfall), Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush), and Alpha Dog Games (Mighty Doom). Support studio Roundhouse Games was also being absorbed by Zenimax Online Studios (Elder Scrolls Online). The…Report: Devs Were Working On Redfall's Offline Mode Up Until They Were Fired
Tue 6:00pm By Zack ZwiezenEarlier today, Redfall development studio Arkane Austin was closed by Xbox alongside Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Games. And it sounds like, before the shutdown, the team was working on new content and updates for the vampire-hunting shooter that, now,…Microsoft Tried To 'Steal' Little Big Planet From Sony
Tue 5:20pm By Zack ZwiezenAccording to Media Molecule’s co-founder Mark Healey—the creative director on Little Big Planet, its sequel, and Dreams—early on in LBP’s creation, Microsoft was “on the prowl” and trying to “steal” the game from Sony. Read more...Cyberpunk Edgerunners Won't Get A New Season, But It's Getting A Tabletop Epilogue
Tue 4:42pm By Kenneth ShepardCyberpunk Edgerunners is an excellent anime. Some might even say the Netflix series is one of the best video game adaptations of all time. That being said, there are no plans for a second season, and given how definitive its ending was, it probably doesn’t…10 Star Wars Songs They Should Add To Fortnite
Tue 4:25pm By Zack ZwiezenFortnite’s big Star Wars update arrived last week and added plenty of new content based on the popular sci-fi franchise to Epic’s massively popular free-to-play game. It also added a new Star Wars song to the game that can be played in the Guitar Hero-like…Hades 2: Essential Settings To Tweak
Tue 4:10pm By Claire JacksonHades 2 hit Early Access on May 6, giving those eager for a sequel to the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning action RPG roguelike a chance to jump in. We’ve already covered some starting Hades 2 tips, whether you’re a newcomer or a Hades vet, as well as some…Hades 2: The Best Cauldron Incantations To Unlock First
Tue 3:38pm By Diego ArgüelloHades 2, released on May 6 in Early Access, is already surpassing its predecessor’s feats. The sequel will feel familiar enough to those who fought their way to the surface as Zagreus in the first game. Some existing systems, however, have been iterated on,…Final Fantasy XIV Suffers DDoS Outage As Devs Work On A Fix
Tue 3:06pm By Ethan GachPlayers are currently having a tough time logging into Final Fantasy XIV after the MMORPG was hit with DDoS attacks on May 6. Square Enix has acknowledged the issue but hasn’t yet updated fans on when the outages will be fixed. Read more...'A F***ing Gut Stab': Game Industry Reacts To Shocking New Studio Closures
Tue 12:58pm By Ethan GachOne of the worst years for cancellations, cuts, and closures in the history of the video game industry has just claimed its next victims, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Developers and fans alike are in disbelief. “Great teams are sunsetting…Hi-Fi Rush Was The Hit Xbox Needed, And It Still Wasn't Enough For Them
Tue 12:44pm By Kenneth ShepardToday, May 7, Xbox announced it’s shutting down three studios and merging another. This includes Redfall developer Arkane Austin and Mobile Doom studio Alpha Dog Games, while Roundhouse Games is being absorbed into Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax…Sekiro Meets Bikini Bottom In Another Crab's Treasure
Tue 12:10pm By Eric SchulkinRead more...Helldivers 2 Community Rallies To Rescue The Game's Steam Reviews
Tue 12:01pm By Levi WinslowCo-op shooter Helldivers 2 was enjoying tons of success in the months since its February launch. Then, a few days ago, Sony announced that PC players had to link (or create) a PlayStation Network account to continue playing the game. This enraged fans who have…This Underrated 2023 Gem Is Getting A Second Chance On PC, PS5, And Xbox
Tue 10:55am By Kenneth ShepardOne of 2023’s most criminally underrated games is getting a second chance. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is Spike Chunsoft’s spiritual successor to its beloved murder mystery series Danganropa. It launched on Switch to decent reception last year,…In One Day, Hades II Doubled The First Game’s Record For Concurrent Players
Tue 10:35am By Willa RoweAfter a short technical test, Supergiant Games started this week with a bang by releasing Hades II into Early Access. The sequel to the studio’s 2020 action roguelite has been eagerly awaited by fans of the original, but it turns out the audience for Hades 2…Warhammer's About To Get A Bit More Expensive
Tue 10:15am By John WalkerMoney is imaginary, and yet we imagine the worst possible version. As we all agree to pretend that swapping numbers on a computer, or paper and metal in person, makes sense as a transaction for goods, we also for some reason pretend that said goods get more…Microsoft Promises 'Make-Good Offers' As It Cancels Redfall DLC Players Already Paid For
Tue 10:00am By Ethan GachJust days after Redfall’s one-year anniversary, Microsoft has announced it’s shutting down the studio behind it, Arkane Austin, and ending all further development on the vampire shooter. That includes its promised Hero DLC which some fans already paid for…Microsoft Closes Studios Behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, And More To Prioritize 'High-Impact' Games
Tue 9:51am By Kenneth ShepardXbox is shutting down four studios in its first-party stable, specifically ones that fall under the Bethesda/ZeniMax umbrella. The brutal cuts will affect Redfall developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, and Mobile Doom developer Alpha…How To Defeat Headmistress Hecate In Hades 2
Tue 9:30am By Diego ArgüelloHades 2, surprise-released into Early Access May 6, has no shortage of challenges. Even with the help of the mighty Olympians and a strike of luck with loot during runs, bosses are likely to put a stop to your ventures until you’ve familiarized yourself with…The 16 Biggest Haters In Video Games
Tue 9:15am By Kenneth ShepardIt is prime time to be a hater right now. The Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef has been a spectacle to watch unfold over the past few days. Lamar is dropping some of the harshest disses of his career, while Drake says “nuh uh” over a beat. I finally…Nintendo Finally Says Something About The Switch 2 In The Weirdest Way Possible
Tue 5:05am By Moises TaverasFolks, it finally happened…sort of. Nintendo formally (and remarkably casually) acknowledged its successor to the Nintendo Switch, stating that it will be announced “within this fiscal year” as part of an investor meeting this week, meaning we’ll hear…9 Things To Know Before Starting Hades 2
Mon 5:05pm By Diego ArgüelloHades 2 is now in Early Access, ready to overtake your evenings, lunch breaks, and weekends for the foreseeable future. Playing as Melinoë, you’re tasked with defeating Chronos, aka time itself, to rescue her family and defend Olympus. It’s quite a lot to…Activision Reportedly Ditched Tony Hawk 3+4 For More Call Of Duty
Mon 4:50pm By Levi WinslowOnce upon a time, developer Vicarious Visions was working on a follow-up to 2020's excellent remake collection, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. The project would’ve consisted of remakes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4, which would’ve been dope.…16 Things The First Metal Gear Solid Doesn’t Outright Tell You
Mon 4:10pm By Claire Jackson1998’s Metal Gear Solid is widely available via the recently released Master Collection containing it and a number of other essential Metal Gear titles. While this collection isn’t the best way to explore these games, given its lacking features and…Why I Won’t Be Playing Hades 2 In Early Access
Mon 4:00pm By Willa RoweAs of Monday, May 6, Hades II is now available in Early Access. That’s an exciting development for fans eager to play the sequel to developer Supergiant Games’ 2020 action roguelite. But while plenty of gamers around the world will be diving into Early…The Kendrick/Drake Beef Is Made For The Internet
Mon 3:10pm By Alyssa MercanteLate Sunday evening, I logged onto Fortnite to enjoy all the newly added Star Wars content, solo-queuing up for a No Build quads match right away. As I waited for the battle bus to pick me up, I could hear one of my teammates loudly playing Canadian…PlayStation Reversing Course On Helldivers 2 Is Both Smart And A Sign Of How Inept It Is
Mon 3:04pm By Moises TaverasLast week, Arrowhead Studios announced that an upcoming update to its hit co-op shooter Helldivers 2 would require existing PC players on Steam to make a PlayStation Network account to continue playing. If they didn’t, they’d lose access to their…Finally, Cal Kestis From Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Is Getting A Lego Minifig
Mon 1:50pm By Zack ZwiezenAfter online rumors (and a cameo in a teaser video), it’s official: Later this year Cal Kestis, the main character from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its sequel Jedi: Survivor, is getting his very own Lego miniature character figure, aka a minifig. Read…New Mod Adds The One Thing Elden Ring Was Missing: Capybaras
Mon 1:40pm By Willa RoweFromSoftware’s 2022 epic Elden Ring is a near-perfect video game in the eyes of many. It won several Game of the Year awards, and defined the year in gaming. However, that doesn’t mean the game can’t be improved. That’s what mods are for after all!…You Have One Week To Buy The Whole Mass Effect Trilogy For Dirt Cheap
Mon 1:20pm By Kenneth ShepardIf you never tried out BioWare’s highly influential and still (mostly) incredible science fiction trilogy Mass Effect, there is no better time than the present. The whole package is available on Steam for dirt cheap, so as long as you’ve got a PC that can…
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