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THQ Nordic has confirmed its annual digital showcase will take place on August 2, 2024, and has already teased some of the games that will be part of the lineup. Among the confirmed games are Gothic Remake and Titan Quest 2, two games that made an appearance at THQ Nordic's 2023 Digital Showcase but still don't have a set release date. The publisher also promises some surprises at the event.

The Rogue Prince of Persia has been delayed, but its Early Access release will still be in May. According to The Rogue Prince of Persia developers, the delay was to avoid competing with the surprise release of Hades 2.

Ken Levine, founder of Ghost Story Games and creator of the game Judas, said he's interested in recruiting developers from Arkane Austin, one of the developers recently shut down by Microsoft. Arkane Austin, not to be confused with Arkane Lyon, produced games like Prey and Redfall, while the latter was responsible for Deathloop and the upcoming Marvel's Blade. Now, some developers from Arkane Austin may join the Judas team.

The latest Mortal Kombat 1 update adds Mavado to the roster of Kameo fighters and fixes several issues with the game experience and the moves of some fighters. Mavado joins Mortal Kombat 1 shortly after Ermac. Both fighters are available to players who own Kombat Pack 1 or the game's Premium Edition, but it's also possible to purchase them separately.

A trailer for Apex Legends has revealed new cosmetics, customizable artifacts, finishers, and much more. These additions come alongside Upheaval, the latest season of Apex Legends, which will introduce a new legend, fans' return of a long-requested limited time mode, and the reshaping of a map.

Dead by Daylight has rolled out the 7.7.1 update, packed with bug fixes and a change to the Ultimate Weapon, an exclusive perk of the Xenomorph. This new update also lays the groundwork for exciting content arriving in Dead by Daylight throughout May, as disclosed by its roadmap.

A real-life Yakuza member was arrested after stealing Pokemon cards in a break-in. Crimes involving Pokemon are more common and recurring than one might think.

Bethesda released a bulky update of around 20GB for Fallout 76, mainly fixing game bugs. After experiencing a surge in players, Fallout 76's developer is now paying more attention to the game and releasing patches to improve its gameplay and overall experience further.

Vampire Survivors has announced and shadow dropped the surprise Laborratory Update. Developer Luca Galante, aka poncle, calls the Laborratory Update an AAAA upgrade, as it is the biggest free update Vampire Survivors has ever had to date, adding new features and animations to the game.

Manor Lords entered early access and quickly achieved a major sales milestone in a single day, selling over 1 million copies. After topping Steam's wishlist, Manor Lords proved it wasn't just a flash in the pan and has been attracting more and more players.

The new party-based Soulslike Deathbound has confirmed that it will have versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Deathbound was showcased to the general public at the Steam Next Fest, where its demo introduced the innovative take on a party system in a Soulslike. Now, Tate Multimedia and Trialforge Studio have announced that the action RPG will also be coming to consoles.

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is one of the world's first electronic RPGs, released in 1981, and it is getting a remake. Produced by Digital Eclipse, a developer that resurrects classic games of yore, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full-fledged remake of one of the most iconic RPGs in the industry, whose influences can still be felt in modern games.

Cygames has detailed the new content coming in updates 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 of Granblue Fantasy: Relink. In addition to adding two new characters to the robust cast of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, the updates bring improvements to existing characters, bug fixes, and new quest additions.

Kit and Krysta, ex-Nintendo employees, showed their impressive Nintendo 3DS collection in a video. The duo mentions they had the benefit of being part of the entire lifecycle of the Nintendo 3DS while working at Nintendo, which allowed them to amass a collection of 100+ items.

Unicorn Overlord received the 1.04 update with bug fixes, performance enhancements, stability improvements, and new features. Unicorn Overlord puts players in charge of managing units in small armies, and the latest update makes it easier to select said units while improving the information displayed in a squad.

The latest Valheim trailer showcased the new biome and content in the Ashlands update. The developer, Iron Gate Studio, says that the Ashlands is the second-to-last biome in Valheimand is progressively more difficult than the previous ones. Because of that, the studio recommends that rusty players practice a bit before hopping into the Ashlands or even adjust the difficulty in the World Modifiers menu.

Dragon's Dogma 2 has received a mod that removes all restrictions from its fast travel system. The vast open world of Dragon's Dogma 2 requires the Arisen and their Pawns to traverse much of it on foot, as the game's inherent fast travel is severely limited. However, this new mod makes fast travel a universal feature.

Zenless Zone Zero, the new action-RPG from the developers of Genshin Impact, will have a technical test period for PlayStation 5 players. The latest game from HoYoverse has been drawing attention for having a similar aesthetic to Genshin Impact but an utterly distinct setting. Zenless Zone Zero is scheduled for release in 2024, so HoYoverse is working at full throttle on beta tests to ensure a smooth launch.

Nintendo fans managed to preserve a good portion of game content on the 3DS and Wii U before the servers were shut down. On April 8th, Nintendo shut down the servers for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, removing all online capabilities. However, to ensure that some features wouldn't be lost to history due to the lack of connectivity, a community of fans mobilized to create the SpotPass Archival Project.

Dragon's Dogma 2 has just rolled out update 1.060, which mainly fixes issues preventing progress in quests and also bugs. However, the vagueness with which Capcom released Dragon's Dogma 2 patch notes didn't escape the public's eye, who began to demand more details from the publisher.

A Dragon's Dogma 2 player created a Pawn resembling Sonic, gaming's most famous hedgehog. The character creator in Dragon's Dogma 2 has been hailed by many as one of the most dynamic and customizable systems, enabling players to put their creativity to work and craft the most unusual characters possible.

The developer of Balatro, LocalThunk, has launched the first major update for the game this week. Public testers can now access Balatro's 1.0.1 version, while the general public will have to wait about a week before the release, provided everything goes according to plan. The developer indicated the update may be delayed depending on the testers' feedback.

Shift Up CEO Kim Hyeong-tae mentioned in an interview that Stellar Blade will receive a New Game+ option in a post-launch update, as well as free costumes. The director of Stellar Blade goes further and also comments on the possibility of DLC and whether the game will have microtransactions.

Square Enix has promised a fix for the issue that prevents players from acquiring a Platinum Trophy in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth boasts one of the most extensive trophy lists on PlayStation 5, with challenges even the most seasoned players find hair-raising. However, it's not the difficulty of these challenges stopping people from acquiring the coveted Platinum trophy, but rather a bug.

After Google engineers hacked the PlayStation Portal to run PSP games natively, Sony fixed the bug, removing this unintended functionality from its latest handheld. The fix had a helping hand from engineers Andy Nguyen and Calle Svensson when the former said they «responsibly reported the issues to PlayStation,» allowing Sony to find and patch the bug.

Bandai Namco's latest Tekken 8 update has stirred up a storm with the introduction of Eddy Gordo, game fixes, and a highly controversial battle pass. This new feature, now part of the $70-priced Tekken 8alongside the season pass and microtransactions, has sparked significant backlash.

The latest Dragon's Dogma 2 update brings exciting news for Xbox players. Previously, PlayStation 5 and Steam users received this Dragon's Dogma 2 update, which introduced the ability to start a new game with existing save data and options to enhance visuals and frame rate. Xbox Series X and S players can now look forward to these same enhancements.

Disney Dreamlight Valley has unveiled the A Rift in Time expansion pass roadmap, revealing Act 2 for the spring and Act 3 for the summer. A Rift in Time marks Disney Dreamlight Valley's first paid expansion and was released on December 23. Players eager to experience everything the season pass has to offer can purchase the base game plus the expansion pass together or opt for the expansion pass separately at a later time.

With the release of Dragon's Dogma 2, Capcom has launched a new survey to gauge public interest in DLC. Dragon's Dogma 2 has been released to widespread acclaim despite some issues involving its framerate and microtransactions, so it's no surprise that Capcom may already be considering releasing a DLC expansion down the road.

Square Enix has launched a new update for Star Ocean: The Second Story R, adding more content and a new difficulty level. The free update brings Star Ocean: The Second Story R up to version 1.1 and is now available on all platforms for which the RPG has been released.

My Time at Sandrock has just rolled out a big new update for the Nintendo Switch version. This patch adds various contents promised since the Kickstarter funding campaign and also fixes performance and visual bugs in the Nintendo Switch version of My Time at Sandrock.

A creative Pokemon fan shared their artwork of a Mega Evolution for Oricorio, highlighting and reinforcing its attributes as a dancing master. Mega Evolutions were introduced in the sixth generation Pokemon games, and many fans have been creating their own Mega Evolutions and sharing them with the community ever since.

Pokemon GO has kicked off a new giveaway that could award free Purified Gems to its players. The campaign has already begun and runs until March 29, coinciding with the World of Wonders: Taken Over event. During this Pokemon GO event, players can complete a new Special Research to encounter Pokemon like Shadow Groudon and Shadow Mewtwo.

Players keen to try out Stellar Blade should mark March 29 on their calendars, as that's the day the demo will be available. The demo arrives a month before the game's official launch, providing a hands-on experience for players who want to test and see if Stellar Bladelives up to all its hype.

Capcom took to the Steam forums to address Dragon's Dogma 2 player backlash after the game was review bombed. Most of the negative criticism is due to the appearance of several microtransaction items after Dragon's Dogma 2 was released on Steam, including some that jeopardize all the claims that director Hideaki Itsuno and the team have made about the game's intended design.

PlayStation 5 players in the USA may be in for a major upgrade to their Explore page, as showcased by content creator Mystic. This update still seems to be in beta, so not all USA users will see this change on their PS5 at the moment. However, given Sony's tendency to conduct beta tests before rolling out significant upgrades, it's only a matter of time before all users can enjoy the new Explore page. Also, it's worth mentioning that only USA accounts can access the Explore functionality, and Sony has never explained why.

Numerous Pokemon GO players are debating how a simple change in the IV of Pokemon acquired through Special Research would improve these events. Although these Pokemon already have a floor IV that is moderately above average, Pokemon GO players who acquire a shiny mythical within these standard values feel as frustrated as if they hadn't acquired the Pokemon at all.

Players interested in purchasing a physical copy of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for the Nintendo Switch need to act fast, as the game is already sold out at some retailers. After Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door crowned Amazon's best-seller list, surpassing games like Dragon's Dogma 2, its physical editions have sold out on the online retailer, and those looking to buy the latest RPG remake will have to wait for restocking or look elsewhere.

Rise of the Ronin has gotten a high score from Famitsu. The upcoming action-RPG from Team Ninja nearly reached the maximum score in Famitsu, backing Rise of the Ronin as one of the year's most anticipated releases.

There's a new Soulslike on the block called Deathbound that brings forth a unique party-based system, promising to innovate upon other iterations of the punishing subgenre. Deathbound is a Soulslike developed by Trialforge Studio, which recently showcased a demo at Steam Next Fest. After numerous players had a taste of the game, the Brazilian studio collected all the feedback and pledged improvements for its second upcoming demo, available starting March 21 on Steam.

According to a recent leak, Persona 6 will feature dual protagonists and a DLC that may allow players to take flight. These new Persona 6 tidbits surfaced on a forum courtesy of a well-known Atlus leaker, who has a track record of sharing insider information about the upcoming mainline entry in the Persona series.

Sabotage Studio, the creator of Sea of Stars, revealed a new update that will add a co-op mode for the indie RPG. The announcement came after Sea of Starssurpassed more than 5 million players, and in it, the studio provided a teaser to showcase how this new co-op mode would work in practice.

Pentiment, a first-party Xbox game, received a new patch to make its framerate settings on par with the PlayStation 5 version. Upon Pentiment's release on PlayStation consoles, fans quickly observed a higher framerate than the Xbox version, sparking discontent within the Microsoft fanbase. Responding to player feedback, Obsidian Entertainment swiftly rolled out an update to rectify this disparity.

In a recent announcement, Nightdive Studios confirmed that the System Shock remake will soon be making its way to PlayStation and Xbox in May. Available on PC since 2023, the remake of System Shock overhauls the immersive sim shooter. This new version brings numerous additions and quality-of-life improvements, such as improved visuals, better player movement, and a fresh ending in the final showdown with SHODAN.

Four years since the Grandia HD Collection was released for Switch and PC, the game is finally arriving on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Grandia HD Collection includes the first two titles in the franchise, Grandia 1 and Grandia 2, with revamped graphics, widescreen, and support for new languages.

A new batch of details about Persona 6 has leaked online. Now, new whispers delve into the structure of the Persona 6 world and even dare to state a release window for the next installment in the series, which might be closer than players imagine.

Overwatch 2 and Porsche reveal a new crossover, bringing fresh skins to the team-based shooter game inspired by the car manufacturer's designs. Before the official announcement, the Overwatch 2 Twitter account teased the collaboration in a tweet, sparking fan speculation about what this crossover could bring to the table.

Some angry PlayStation fans have expressed their frustration about how unhappy they are with the Ghost of Tsushima PC Port. The Steam discussions section of the Ghost of Tsushima PC version is rife with discontent, and some have directed their grievances toward Nixxes Software, the developers assisting Sony's studios with porting their first-party games to PC.

Capcom shared how long it will take to beat Dragon's Dogma 2, comparing the game's main story length with the first Dragon's Dogma. The action RPG is set to release on March 22nd, so having insight into the time investment necessary to play Dragon's Dogma 2 proves crucial for those looking to organize their backlog.