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Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata crossover annouced
27-Sept-2024, 9:24 pm
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Stellar Blade and NieR: Automata are set to collaborate with a crossover and a customizable photo mode likely launching before the year ends.
The success of Stellar Blade surprised many, with an estimated over 1 million copies sold in the first two months since its release, and the game's appeal shows no signs of slowing down. Developer Shift Up still has many plans for Stellar Blade, including a PC port and a DLC or a sequel, which is still under consideration.
We already knew that Stellar Blade would eventually crossover with other IPs, but the details were unclear. During PlayStation's State of...
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God of War developer is hiring for a new game
27-Sept-2024, 9:09 pm
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Santa Monica Studio is working on a new IP for next-generation platforms, while also hinting at a potential new installment for the God of War series.
Many may think that Santa Monica Studio, the company behind the God of War name, after the success of their two latest titles, is developing a new God of War installment for Sony. However, recent information indicates that Santa Monica’s newest title will be a completely new IP. A recent job listing from Santa Monica hints at this new project.
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Final Fantasy XVI producer asks modders not to create 'offensive or inappropriate" content for the PC version
25-Sept-2024, 6:51 pm
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Producer Naoki Yoshida requests that modders refrain from creating any "offensive or inappropriate" content now that Final Fantasy XVI has been released on PC.
Final Fantasy XVI finally launched on PC on September 17, after being a PlayStation 5 exclusive for a year. And like with any other game, the modding community is excited to "tinker" with Final Fantasy XVI. However, the producer of Final Fantasy XVI, Naoki Yoshida, has a request for PC players.
When asked by PC...
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Blasphemous 2 announces 'Mea Culpa' DLC
25-Sept-2024, 6:38 pm
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On the upcoming October 31, a paid DLC named 'Mea Culpa' along with a free update will be added to Blasphemous 2 on all platforms.
Blasphemous 2 is a 2D action-platformer in the Metroidvania genre, heavily influenced by Dark Souls-like gameplay and featuring a Gothic religious theme. Released in August 2023, the game was very well-received by the community.
About a month ago, nearly exactly one year after its launch, publisher Team 17 revealed a short teaser trailer introducing a mysterious DLC set to release in Fall 2024. And now, we finally know the contents of this mysterious DLC.
Blasphemous 2 will receive...
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Metaphor: ReFantazio will be as long as Persona 5
25-Sept-2024, 6:27 pm
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The director of Metaphor: ReFantazio confirmed the game will be as long as Persona 5.
The director of Metaphor: ReFantazio recently confirmed in an interview that the length of the game will be on par with Persona 5, one of the latest entries in the Persona series.
Studio Zero, made up of designers and artists behind the recent Persona games, has been working on the Metaphor: ReFantazio project since 2016 and is preparing to launch their first original title on October 11. Katsura Hashino, the director of Metaphor: ReFantazio, also worked on the Persona series, so it’s...
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero leaks reveal new additions to the game's roster
18-Sept-2024, 6:51 pm
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero recent leaks suggesting an expanded roster and possible future DLC.
With less than a month to go before the release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, many fans are eagerly awaiting this October. Recently, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero officially confirmed that characters from the non-canon Dragon Ball GT series will be included in the game, featuring fan-favorite characters such as the Mythical Super Saiyan 4, Baby Vegeta, and Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta. With these new characters, only a few slots remain to complete the game's roster.
Just a few days ago,...
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO confirms GT characters with new trailer
18-Sept-2024, 6:02 pm
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Bandai Namco's new trailer for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO confirms the addition of several iconic Dragon Ball GT characters.
Since the announcement of DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, Bandai Namco has steadily released trailers revealing new additions to the game's roster, such as characters from the Majin Buu Saga- the final arc of Dragon Ball Z Kai. However, fans were left wondering about the inclusion of Dragon Ball GT characters.
Recently, Bandai Namco surprised everyone by dropping a new trailer that confirmed the long-awaited inclusion of several beloved characters from the Dragon Ball GT series, reigniting excitement within the community.
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero introduces Majin Buu Saga character trailer
18-Sept-2024, 5:51 pm
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Bandai Namco has released a new character trailer for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, showcasing key fighters from the Majin Buu Saga.
The release date for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is finally approaching, and fans are excitedly looking forward to more information about the game, especially regarding the list of new characters that will be introduced. Bandai Namco has been consistently releasing character trailers for the game from the Android Saga and Saiyan & Namek Saga. Recently, they released a new character trailer focused on the Majin Buu Saga.
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Final Fantasy developer has good news for Xbox
08-Sept-2024, 6:22 pm
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Naoki Yoshida, the producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV, has good news for Xbox fans.
In recent years, it's been no surprise to gamers that Square Enix hasn't been releasing its Final Fantasy titles on the Xbox platform. Most of the major Final Fantasy titles have been PlayStation exclusives. Some, like Final Fantasy XVI, have plans for a PC release, but there's still no sign of them coming to Xbox.
However, Square Enix might be looking to change this in the future, as they've now implemented a new multiplatform strategy....
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New update for Black Myth: Wukong lowers boss difficulty
07-Sept-2024, 8:24 am
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Game Science has revealed the patch notes for the latest Black Myth: Wukong update, addressing core issues and balancing fixes.
Black Myth: Wukong was released on August 20 and has garnered significant attention from the gaming community. Developed by Game Science and inspired by the classic Chinese literary work "Journey to the West," Black Myth: Wukong quickly became a major hit on PC and PS5. However, Xbox users seem to have to wait a little longer before Black Myth: Wukong becomes available on their platform. Despite its great success, Black Myth: Wukong has its own drawbacks, one of which is...
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The sequel to Lies of P could potentially be open-world
29-Aug-2024, 8:51 pm
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Recently, additional information has hinted that the next installment of Lies of P could become an open-world game.
In recent years, games from Asian companies have experienced a remarkable resurgence. Just like major titles such as Elden Ring, Stellar Blade, and Black Myth: Wukong, Lies of P made a notable debut last year. Released by the South Korean company NEOWIZ, the game quickly gained recognition as one of the best Souls-like titles.
Lies of P was a successful launch for NEOWIZ, selling over 1 million copies in less than a month, with plans for...
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Final Fantasy XVI PC demo gets a big update
29-Aug-2024, 8:37 pm
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This update brings the demo version of Final Fantasy XVI to 1.01 and introduces several improvements.
Final Fantasy XVI is the latest game in the Final Fantasy series. It was released back in June 2023 exclusively on PS5, but then quickly received a confirmed PC version in September due to the success it brought to Square Enix.
Now, nearly a year later, the Final Fantasy XVI PC release date was finally announced alongside a demo. Director Hiroshi Takai even mentioned that future Final Fantasy titles may be released on PC simultaneously with consoles.
Three days after...
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Black Myth: Wukong might not be coming to Xbox anytime soon
27-Aug-2024, 9:40 pm
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Paul Tassi, a writer at Forbes, asked Microsoft about the current status of Black Myth: Wukong for Xbox.
Black Myth: Wukong has absolutely broken the charts, becoming the most-played game on Steam and selling over 10 million copies in just three days of release. However, despite its massive success on PC and PlayStation 5, Black Myth: Wukong has yet to make its way to Xbox due to optimization issues, and it seems unlikely that it will arrive on Xbox anytime soon.
Paul Tassi, a writer at Forbes, asked Microsoft about the current status of Black Myth: Wukong for...
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Meet the Maneater in Lethal Company - The Stuffy Update
27-Aug-2024, 9:12 pm
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Zeekerss recently announced that version 60 of Lethal Company, titled The Stuffy Update, has officially been released.
Since its release, Lethal Company has become incredibly popular. Thanks to social media, this unique indie co-op horror game, developed by independent developer Zeekerss, has won the hearts of many and became one of the most popular games on Steam in 2023, with 240,000 concurrent players.
By 2024, although many games have been released with similar inspirations to Lethal Company, such as Content Warning or Pilgrims, each with their own twist, Lethal Company is still going strong. While it took...
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Black Myth: Wukong sells 10 million copies in just 3 days after launch
26-Aug-2024, 10:32 am
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With these 10 million global sales, Black Myth: Wukong is now one of the best-selling games in recent years.
In recent days, Game Science has been showered with praise, as their game, Black Myth: Wukong, has continuously broken record after record. Just recently, Black Myth: Wukong has shaken up the Steam charts by reaching a peak of 2,298,028 concurrent players within 24 hours, making it one of the games with the highest number of simultaneous players within 24 hours on Steam, and a major hit in the gaming industry.
Today, Game Science announced that the total sales of Black...
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Final Fantasy XVI director says future Final Fantasy titles may release on PC simultaneously with consoles
26-Aug-2024, 10:11 am
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The director of Final Fantasy XVI unexpectedly shared some exciting news for PC gamers.
The release date for the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI has finally been confirmed for September 17, 2024, after a long wait by gamers. The PC port will launch alongside the two DLCs, The Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide, which were previously released on PS5.
The fact that Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC after a long period of PS5 exclusivity is not surprising to gamers, given the precedent set by previous Square Enix titles like...
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New leak claims Grand Theft Auto VI has a total budget of $2,000,000,000
18-Aug-2024, 8:03 pm
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Recently, several leaks have surfaced, revealing that the investment in Grand Theft Auto VI’s development could reach $2 billion.
The name Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the most highly anticipated game titles at the moment. Grand Theft Auto VI has been in development since 2014 and only recently unveiled its first trailer last December. Since then, many people have been eagerly awaiting and searching for more information about the game.
Recently, several leaks have surfaced, revealing that the investment in Grand Theft Auto VI’s development could reach $2 billion, making it the most expensive game ever made.
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO: Sparking! ZERO featured a new cast of characters from Saiyan & Namek sagas
18-Aug-2024, 7:52 pm
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Saiyan & Namek sagas trailer, along with Bandai Namco's recent trailer for the Android Saga, brings the total number of new playable characters in the game.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has returned with a 3-minute trailer that reveals a slew of new characters coming to the game. These characters are familiar faces from the first two story arcs of Dragon Ball Z, the Saiyan Saga and the Namek Saga.
The trailer for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO opens with a classic...
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Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool is now available on Steam
14-Aug-2024, 4:36 am
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Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool is a PC benchmark application specifically developed for Black Myth: Wukong.
In just the past few weeks, we've received the exciting news that Black Myth: Wukong has officially completed its development phase, and we've been treated to stunning graphics and gameplay in the final trailer. The release date for this highly anticipated soul-like title, inspired by Chinese mythology, is just a few weeks away.
However, as the official release approaches, the PC gaming community has raised concerns about whether their systems can handle Black Myth: Wukong. Their worries are understandable,...
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Admire the stunning graphics and gameplay from the final Black Myth: Wukong trailer
14-Aug-2024, 3:18 am
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The trailer's opening showcases several stunning landscapes and gameplay that will appear in Black Myth: Wukong.
Black Myth: Wukong is finally nearing its release. According to Game Science, the development of Black Myth: Wukong has been completed, with only the final stages of testing and launch remaining.
On August 8th, Game Science released the final trailer for Black Myth: Wukong ahead of its launch, giving players a closer look at the game's world, combat, and gameplay—all packed into a five-minute video.
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