Ricochet Could Be The Key to Reviving One of CoD's Best Features

The multiplayer experiences of Call of Duty have always been a massively successful element of the longstanding franchise, with its annual releases always aiming to shake up this formula in one way or another. While a lot of interesting new mechanics and modes are added to the IP's multiplayer all the time, there are a lot of older defining features that have sadly been phased out over the ...read more

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Rumor: 7 More Games Leaked for Nintendo Switch 2 Console

One prominent Persona leaker has made a claim that multiple upcoming games from Sega and its subsidiary Atlus will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. While the leaker hasn't named any of these titles specifically and Nintendo hasn't even officially confirmed the Switch 2's existence, some sources believe this could mean more Persona remakes will make their way to the console. Following the ...read more

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Multi-Console Emulator Provenance Coming The iPhone App Store

The multi-console emulator Provenance is still coming to the iOS App Store, despite a DMCA takedown request from Nintendo. Developer Joseph Mattiello had been contacted by Nintendo following the announcement that Provenance would include Yuzu, the Switch emulator that was recently shut down by the Japanese giant. However, according to iMore, it would seem that this issue has been resolved, ...read more

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Next Tomb Raider Game Is Said To Be Open-World, Set In India

The next entry in the Tomb Raider series is coming from Crystal Dynamics, at some point. We don’t exactly know when, or much about it yet, but we know that it’s still on its way. A rumour that appeared on Friday from Twitter user thevscooper who has previously been right with their predictions claiming that the next Tomb Raider game will be an open-world game set in India. To deal with ...read more

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Next PS5 Update Will Introduce New Multiplayer Invite System

Sony is giving PlayStation 5 players a new way to invite each other to multiplayer games. A future update will allow them to create a shareable link and send it to their users via a messaging app or social media platform. Sony is also working on a new feature to let users share their PlayStation Network profile on social media. PS5 will let users share invite links to multiplayer ...read more

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From Software rules out more Elden Ring DLC

From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has ruled out making a second Elden Ring expansion, but left the door open for a potential sequel. In an interview with Chinese site Zhihu, Miyazaki said the company has no plans for further DLC beyond the game’s first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, which will be released in June. He said the company would rather release one major expansion than ...read more

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iOS 18 leaks suggest huge AI-powered changes coming

There is a lot of buzz surrounding the AI features that are rumored to be incoming with iOS 18. Previously, it was reported that the first set of AI features, or core features, developed by Apple rather than a third party in iOS 18 will run locally on an iPhone. Now a fresh leak reveals how Apple's AI efforts will transform most of its core or first-party applications with iOS 18. In a ...read more

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Helldivers 2 dev apologises as it’s hit with over 100K negative review

The developer of Helldivers 2 has apologised after fans barraged the game’s Steam page with negative reviews over news of a mandatory PlayStation Account requirement. On Friday, publisher Sony announced that, from May 30, the Steam version of Helldivers will require all players to sign in with a PlayStation Network account. This requirement was briefly present when Helldivers 2 launched, ...read more

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Ricochet Could Be The Key to Reviving One of CoD's Best Features

The multiplayer experiences of Call of Duty have always been a massively successful element of the longstanding franchise, with its annual releases always aiming to shake up this formula in one way or another. While a lot of interesting new mechanics and modes are added to the IP's multiplayer all the time, there are a lot of older defining features that have sadly been phased out over the ...read more

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Next Tomb Raider Game Is Said To Be Open-World, Set In India

The next entry in the Tomb Raider series is coming from Crystal Dynamics, at some point. We don’t exactly know when, or much about it yet, but we know that it’s still on its way. A rumour that appeared on Friday from Twitter user thevscooper who has previously been right with their predictions claiming that the next Tomb Raider game will be an open-world game set in India. To deal with ...read more

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From Software rules out more Elden Ring DLC

From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has ruled out making a second Elden Ring expansion, but left the door open for a potential sequel. In an interview with Chinese site Zhihu, Miyazaki said the company has no plans for further DLC beyond the game’s first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, which will be released in June. He said the company would rather release one major expansion than ...read more

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Helldivers 2 dev apologises as it’s hit with over 100K negative review

The developer of Helldivers 2 has apologised after fans barraged the game’s Steam page with negative reviews over news of a mandatory PlayStation Account requirement. On Friday, publisher Sony announced that, from May 30, the Steam version of Helldivers will require all players to sign in with a PlayStation Network account. This requirement was briefly present when Helldivers 2 launched, ...read more

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Terminator: Survivors Will be Playable Offline, No Plans for PvP

The prospect of a survival Terminator game set in a post-apocalyptic open world is one that instantly grabs attention, so it’s no surprise that Terminator: Survivors has turned a few heads since its announcement earlier this year. Developer Nacon Studio Milan has now also revealed new details on the game through an official FAQ page on Steam. The developer has, for instance, confirmed that ...read more

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Fallout Players Want To See Snow Storms In Bethesda’s Next Wasteland

As Amazon Prime's Fallout TV show gathers hordes of new fans to the franchise, it seems as though players will still have quite a bit of time to wait before hopping into the next Wasteland adventure. Bethesda's next Fallout product won't begin until after Elder Scrolls 6, with Todd Howard's main priority being the Skyrim sequel coupled with Starfield updates. This is still good news for space ...read more

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Fallout 76 Veterans Have an Important Plea For New Players

Many Fallout 76 veterans have recently been taking to social media to urge new players not to start events too quickly. Their ongoing pleas emerged in reaction to Fallout 76 blowing up in popularity thanks to Amazon's critically acclaimed Fallout television series. The hit TV show has boosted the popularity of pretty much every entry in the franchise bar the 2004 Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel ...read more

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Lords of the Fallen is Coming to Game Pass in Late May – Rumor

With CI Games and Hexworks releasing the final update for Lords of the Fallen, the Souls-like action RPG is allegedly bound for Game Pass in the last week of May. This is according to eXtas1s of eXputer, who also accurately reported on the Baten Kaitos 1 and 2HD Remaster before its announcement. Though aware of the precise date, they’re currently not revealing it in case of any last-minute ...read more

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Ricochet Could Be The Key to Reviving One of CoD's Best Features

The multiplayer experiences of Call of Duty have always been a massively successful element of the longstanding franchise, with its annual releases always aiming to shake up this formula in one way or another. While a lot of interesting new mechanics and modes are added to the IP's multiplayer all the time, there are a lot of older defining features that have sadly been phased out over the ...read more

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Next Tomb Raider Game Is Said To Be Open-World, Set In India

The next entry in the Tomb Raider series is coming from Crystal Dynamics, at some point. We don’t exactly know when, or much about it yet, but we know that it’s still on its way. A rumour that appeared on Friday from Twitter user thevscooper who has previously been right with their predictions claiming that the next Tomb Raider game will be an open-world game set in India. To deal with ...read more

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Next PS5 Update Will Introduce New Multiplayer Invite System

Sony is giving PlayStation 5 players a new way to invite each other to multiplayer games. A future update will allow them to create a shareable link and send it to their users via a messaging app or social media platform. Sony is also working on a new feature to let users share their PlayStation Network profile on social media. PS5 will let users share invite links to multiplayer ...read more

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From Software rules out more Elden Ring DLC

From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has ruled out making a second Elden Ring expansion, but left the door open for a potential sequel. In an interview with Chinese site Zhihu, Miyazaki said the company has no plans for further DLC beyond the game’s first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, which will be released in June. He said the company would rather release one major expansion than ...read more

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Helldivers 2 dev apologises as it’s hit with over 100K negative review

The developer of Helldivers 2 has apologised after fans barraged the game’s Steam page with negative reviews over news of a mandatory PlayStation Account requirement. On Friday, publisher Sony announced that, from May 30, the Steam version of Helldivers will require all players to sign in with a PlayStation Network account. This requirement was briefly present when Helldivers 2 launched, ...read more

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Terminator: Survivors Will be Playable Offline, No Plans for PvP

The prospect of a survival Terminator game set in a post-apocalyptic open world is one that instantly grabs attention, so it’s no surprise that Terminator: Survivors has turned a few heads since its announcement earlier this year. Developer Nacon Studio Milan has now also revealed new details on the game through an official FAQ page on Steam. The developer has, for instance, confirmed that ...read more

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Fallout Players Want To See Snow Storms In Bethesda’s Next Wasteland

As Amazon Prime's Fallout TV show gathers hordes of new fans to the franchise, it seems as though players will still have quite a bit of time to wait before hopping into the next Wasteland adventure. Bethesda's next Fallout product won't begin until after Elder Scrolls 6, with Todd Howard's main priority being the Skyrim sequel coupled with Starfield updates. This is still good news for space ...read more

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Helldivers 2 Director Responds to Review Bombing

Johan Pilestedt has responded to review bombing of Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is one of the most popular releases of 2024. Fans have enjoyed the way the game iterates on the online multiplayer format with interesting objectives and challenging team-based gameplay. In the opinion of many gamers, Helldivers 2 excels in part because of developer Arrowhead Game Studios' attentiveness to player ...read more

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Rumor: 7 More Games Leaked for Nintendo Switch 2 Console

One prominent Persona leaker has made a claim that multiple upcoming games from Sega and its subsidiary Atlus will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. While the leaker hasn't named any of these titles specifically and Nintendo hasn't even officially confirmed the Switch 2's existence, some sources believe this could mean more Persona remakes will make their way to the console. Following the ...read more

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Nintendo takes down more than 8,500 clones of Switch emulator Yuzu

Nintendo has taken down more than 8,500 clones of Switch emulator Yuzu with a single DMCA notice. As reported by TorrentFreak, the company issued a DMCA notice at GitHub this week, which led to GitHub removing 8,535 repositories containing versions of the emulator. In a statement made on GitHub’s page, the site explained that since Nintendo had pointed out more than 100 repositories that ...read more

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Switch 2 Could Be Making a Big Sacrifice for Better Battery Life

Amid the rumors surrounding Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, sources stated that it will be deliberately underclocked in handheld mode to prolong battery life and could be more powerful than anticipated while in its TV dock. The same rumors also stated that the Switch 2 could output up to four teraflops of graphical power while docked, which is more than anticipated in previous ...read more

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Looks Like The iPhone Is Getting A 3DS Emulator

It looks like the iPhone is getting a 3DS emulator in the not too distant future (thanks, Retro Dodo). A post on Twitter shows 3DS being played on Apple's popular smartphone, suggesting that an App Store launch could be coming soon. It is reported that a recent iPhone will be required to get the most out of the emulator, so anticipate having to own an iPhone 15 to get games running at full ...read more

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Star Wars: Hunters Launches on June 4th

Out of nowhere, Zynga has announced a release date for Star Wars: Hunters, its free-to-player third-person competitive multiplayer shooter. Developed by NaturalMotion and BossAlien, it launches on June 4th for Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, with pre-downloads available now. Check out the latest trailer below. Star Wars: Hunters sees players controlling a selection of bounty hunters ...read more

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Gamer Builds Handheld Nintendo 64 Console

One avid gamer has built a fully-functional, portable version of Nintendo's beloved fifth generation console, the Nintendo 64. In an era where handheld gaming is increasing in popularity each and every year, fan-made hardware modifications are becoming more relevant than ever before, as they provide gamers with a way to take their retro home console libraries with them on the go. This Nintendo 64 ...read more

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Switch 2 Screen Reportedly Upgraded To 1080p

Nintendo's next console, commonly referred to as the Switch 2, will reportedly have a screen resolution of 1080p in handheld mode. The screen will also apparently be eight inches bigger than the Switch OLED, as Nintendo seemingly focuses on improving the experience for those who play on the go. This new information isn't official, but comes to us courtesy of the third-party Switch controller ...read more

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Switch 2 reportedly has magnetic Joy-Cons

New details about Nintendo’s Switch successor have reportedly surfaced. Long-running Spanish video games website Vandal claims to have received information about the console from sources at peripherals manufacturers. According to the site, Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers will attach to the console magnetically. As current Joy-Cons connect to Switch using a rail system, it’s unclear if ...read more

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Ricochet Could Be The Key to Reviving One of CoD's Best Features

The multiplayer experiences of Call of Duty have always been a massively successful element of the longstanding franchise, with its annual releases always aiming to shake up this formula in one way or another. While a lot of interesting new mechanics and modes are added to the IP's multiplayer all the time, there are a lot of older defining features that have sadly been phased out over the ...read more

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Next Tomb Raider Game Is Said To Be Open-World, Set In India

The next entry in the Tomb Raider series is coming from Crystal Dynamics, at some point. We don’t exactly know when, or much about it yet, but we know that it’s still on its way. A rumour that appeared on Friday from Twitter user thevscooper who has previously been right with their predictions claiming that the next Tomb Raider game will be an open-world game set in India. To deal with ...read more

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From Software rules out more Elden Ring DLC

From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has ruled out making a second Elden Ring expansion, but left the door open for a potential sequel. In an interview with Chinese site Zhihu, Miyazaki said the company has no plans for further DLC beyond the game’s first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, which will be released in June. He said the company would rather release one major expansion than ...read more

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Helldivers 2 dev apologises as it’s hit with over 100K negative review

The developer of Helldivers 2 has apologised after fans barraged the game’s Steam page with negative reviews over news of a mandatory PlayStation Account requirement. On Friday, publisher Sony announced that, from May 30, the Steam version of Helldivers will require all players to sign in with a PlayStation Network account. This requirement was briefly present when Helldivers 2 launched, ...read more

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Terminator: Survivors Will be Playable Offline, No Plans for PvP

The prospect of a survival Terminator game set in a post-apocalyptic open world is one that instantly grabs attention, so it’s no surprise that Terminator: Survivors has turned a few heads since its announcement earlier this year. Developer Nacon Studio Milan has now also revealed new details on the game through an official FAQ page on Steam. The developer has, for instance, confirmed that ...read more

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Fallout Players Want To See Snow Storms In Bethesda’s Next Wasteland

As Amazon Prime's Fallout TV show gathers hordes of new fans to the franchise, it seems as though players will still have quite a bit of time to wait before hopping into the next Wasteland adventure. Bethesda's next Fallout product won't begin until after Elder Scrolls 6, with Todd Howard's main priority being the Skyrim sequel coupled with Starfield updates. This is still good news for space ...read more

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Kerbal Space Program 2 is Being Review Bombed

Early Access title Kerbal Space Program 2 is currently being review bombed on Steam, after the game's developer, Intercept Games, was closed down by Take-Two. The closure has naturally led to questions surrounding the future of Kerbal Space Program 2, which first entered Early Access in February 2023. The initial response to Kerbal Space Program 2 when it first launched into Early Access in ...read more

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Helldivers 2 Director Responds to Review Bombing

Johan Pilestedt has responded to review bombing of Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is one of the most popular releases of 2024. Fans have enjoyed the way the game iterates on the online multiplayer format with interesting objectives and challenging team-based gameplay. In the opinion of many gamers, Helldivers 2 excels in part because of developer Arrowhead Game Studios' attentiveness to player ...read more

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Multi-Console Emulator Provenance Coming The iPhone App Store

The multi-console emulator Provenance is still coming to the iOS App Store, despite a DMCA takedown request from Nintendo. Developer Joseph Mattiello had been contacted by Nintendo following the announcement that Provenance would include Yuzu, the Switch emulator that was recently shut down by the Japanese giant. However, according to iMore, it would seem that this issue has been resolved, ...read more

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iOS 18 leaks suggest huge AI-powered changes coming

There is a lot of buzz surrounding the AI features that are rumored to be incoming with iOS 18. Previously, it was reported that the first set of AI features, or core features, developed by Apple rather than a third party in iOS 18 will run locally on an iPhone. Now a fresh leak reveals how Apple's AI efforts will transform most of its core or first-party applications with iOS 18. In a ...read more

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage is Coming to iOS on June 6

Before Assassin’s Creed Mirage launched for PC and consoles last October, Ubisoft announced that the game would also be coming to certain iOS devices in early 2024. Given that we’re now in May and that has yet to often, plans obviously changed, but the company has now announced a specific release date for the open world action-adventure title’s iOS port. Assassin’s Ceed Mirage will ...read more

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Unity appoints former EA and Zynga executive as its new CEO

Unity has appointed former Electronic Arts and Zynga executive Matthew Bromberg as its new CEO. Effective May 15, Bromberg will replace interim CEO Jim Whitehurst, the former IBM president who assumed the role when John Riccitiello stepped down last October, and who has now been appointed executive chair of Unity’s board. Bromberg previously served as group general manager of BioWare, ...read more

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YouTube experimenting with ads that play while your video is paused

First reported by Android Authority, a recent Google earnings call included praise for a pilot program to show users ads when they pause videos on YouTube's TV app. The company has so far only experimented with pause ads on the TV app, but its apparent success is a cause for concern with future inclusion on the mobile or desktop versions of YouTube. Google Chief business officer Philipp ...read more

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NES Emulator Shows Up on App Store, Swiftly Gets Removed

Earlier this month, Apple lifted its ban on emulators on the App Store. One developer wasted no time bringing an option that allowed players to access games originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES. The Bimmy – NES Emulator was made available for iPad as a free download by developer Tom Salvo, but was swiftly removed. While some would assume this was the work of ...read more

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Game Boy emulator released for iPhone

Following Apple's relaxation in its App Store policy to allow the publishing of retro game emulators in its marketplace, iGBA, a free Game Boy emulator, becomes the first emulator to be available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store. Apple has been pretty restrictive and never allowed emulators to be published on its App Store, till this recent change in its App Store policies. Things have ...read more

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Twitch CEO Addresses Demand for Rewind Feature

The CEO of Twitch has responded to viewers' demands for a rewind function on streams. The feature would put streaming on Twitch more in line with services like YouTube, which let viewers go back and see what they missed before they tuned in. While Twitch was once the undisputed leader of live video streaming on the internet, YouTube, Kick, and even Meta have all tried to draw users towards ...read more

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Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Gameplay Trailer Confirms Alternate Costumes

The recent Master vs. Apprentice gameplay trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has finally outright confirmed that the game will feature alternate costumes. The hope for Vegeta's Badman shirt is still alive, folks. As exciting as Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is for anyone who longs for the days of Budokai Tenkaichi, there's still a lot about it that we don't know. What will its story mode look ...read more

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SteamWorld Heist 2 Deep Dive Trailer Outlines Combat, Jobs and More

Thunderful’s deep dive trailer for SteamWorld Heist 2 is live, showcasing how the turn-based tactical RPG has evolved over its predecessor. The side-scrolling perspective, cover-based shooting and precise aiming remain as you ricochet shots creatively to overcome enemies. Check it out below. Each Job has a role to play, whether it’s the Sniper’s precise aiming, the Flanker’s ability ...read more

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Earth Defense Force 6 Gets Western Release Date

D3 Publisher and Sandlot have announced the Earth Defense Force 6 Western release date on PS4 and PS5. Earth Defense Force 6 release date Earth Defense Force 6 will hit PS4, PS5, and PC in the West on July 25, 2024. First released in Japan back in 2022, Earth Defense Force 6 continues the long-running sci-fi shooter series The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the ...read more

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Skate’s ‘The Board Room’ episode 5 details character customisation

Developer Full Circle has discussed how players will be able to customize their character’s wardrobe, body height, and shape and features “however they see fit”. Players will also have full customisation control over their board, including custom “deck art, stickers, grip tape designs, wheel color, and more”. “You’ll be able to unlock great new items for your character and ...read more

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Sins of a Solar Empire 2 Coming to Steam This Summer

Despite how acclaimed Ironclad Games’ Sins of a Solar Empire is, you could be forgiven for not knowing about the existence of its sequel. Thankfully, publisher Stardock Entertainment has announced that Sins of a Solar Empire 2 is coming to Steam this Summer. Check out the latest trailer below. Available for PC via the Epic Games Store since 2022, Sins of a Solar Empire 2 features three ...read more

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Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance Trailer Showcases New Nahobino Form

A new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, the enhanced version of the 2021 RPG, is now available. Nahobino’s new form is in action, alongside some of the new Demons to recruit, but more than anything, its tone is foreboding. Of the coming apocalypse to ensure the “ideal world.” Check it out below. The trailer also highlights changes made to Da’at, the alternate ...read more

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Receives New Trailer

Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, the successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi series, has received a new gameplay trailer. The theme is “Master and Apprentice” and reveals ten additional playable characters, including some fan-favorites. Check it out below. The characters in question have all been previously confirmed and include Gohan in his Kid, Adult and Future forms (with ...read more

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Marvel Rivals Trailer Reveals Tokyo 2099 Map

Marvel Rivals will see players battling with and against each other while playing as a variety of different Marvel heroes and villains, but given its nature as a 6v6 hero shooter, the arenas that you’ll be fighting in are going to be just as crucial as the characters you’ll be playing as. After introducing a new location form the game in the form of Yggsgard earlier this month, developer ...read more

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