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The RoboCop franchise hasn’t had much of a presence in games over the years, but as a developer that’s proven that it can handle adaptations of classic sci-fi Hollywood franchises, Teyon seems well positioned to change that with the upcoming RoboCop: Rogue City. And ahead of the first person shooter’s imminent launch, publisher Nacon has released another new trailer for it.

After collaborating with Diablo 4 for Trials of Sanctuary mode, Overwatch 2 is tying up with K-pop band LE SSERAFIM for a new game mode, cosmetics and more on November 1st. While further details are still to come, the music video for the band’s song, “Perfect Night,” showcases what could be upcoming outfits for certain heroes. Check it out below.

Earlier this week, Nintendo updated its community tournament guidelines for smaller events run by fans. As pointed out by disabled members of the gaming community, these guidelines in their current state exclude most of them.

Last night, X (formerly Twitter) finally launched two more subscription tiers to the paid version of its platform, known as the X Premium subscription. The Elon Musk-owned social media platform now has a Basic, Premium, and Premium Plus tier for those who want to access features such as editing a post, posting longer posts, and background video playing. Every tier unlocks some tier-specific benefits, and the most expensive plan, Premium Plus, unlocks all the features, and on top of that removes all ads and gives the user the “largest boost for your replies”. Let us take a look at the tiers, their price, and what they offer.

Following the creative overhaul the series has undergone during production, has gotten a new showrunner and two directors with experience in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Another week, another set of new movies for you to watch at home. Halloween is right around the corner, which means spooky season is technically coming to an end, but don’t let that stop you: You can watch great horror movies all year long.

Arizona Sunshine 2, the sequel to developer Vertigo Games' well-received 2016 VR zombie shooter, is coming to PlayStation VR 2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR on 7th December — and there's a new gameplay trailer to accompany the news.

We're close to the release of 's newest agent, Iso. A new duelist with a penchant for 1v1s, Iso occupies a space that at first glance appears extremely similar to a much-maligned character in Reyna. In practice, however, Iso's kit is much more modern — and, perhaps, the latest indication that Reyna needs a rework — with useful tools, flashy abilities, and an ultimate that has drawn justifiable comparisons to opening a Domain Expansion in .

Nintendo recently got competitive fans of its various franchises riled up after releasing a list of strict guidelines for community tournaments.

Season 19's launch is shaping up to be one of the most transformative updates the game has seen in years.

The option to view Twitter/X without ads is finally here, but it’ll cost you $16 per month. 

Itch.io has put together a new bundle of more than 250 games to raise funds in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians, a UK-based charity founded in 1982 that «works in partnership with Palestinian communities to uphold their rights to health and dignity.»

This year colony survival sim Stranded: Alien Dawn left early access, but that doesn't mean it's done. Not content to wipe out your colony of hard-working survivors with giant alien bugs, debilitating injuries and illnesses, and deadly weather events, developer Haemimont Games is throwing something new at you next month: killer robots.

Counter-Strike 2, the first direct sequel to one of the most important games in PC history, released on September 27 after roughly six months in a limited test period. PC Gamer recently had the chance to ask the Counter-Strike 2 development team at Valve a wide-ranging bunch of questions about the game, its history, and its future: and one of those was about the in-game hardware. Does Valve have plans to introduce new weapons over the game's lifespan?

Image-generating AI seems to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. To work well, it needs a massive treasure trove of well-annotated artwork to train it. That could get expensive, but it's free if you take it from the internet without asking. That latter bit has artists understandably upset, and the new Nightshade tool might give them the means to fight back.

For many EV-curious buyers, the fear of spending thousands on a battery replacement at some point could understandably keep them from going electric. But a study done in March by Recurrent, a Seattle-based company that analyzes used electric car batteries, shows this is much less likely to happen than you might think. It's certainly not something every EV owner should plan on doing.

Markiplier is currently directing and starring in a film adaptation of Iron Lung, the short 2022 horror game that sees a convict exploring an alien moon's blood ocean in a cramped submarine. But, if that isn't enough, he's now also the star of a strange new mode of the original game.

Overwatch 2’s collaboration with K-pop group Le Sserafim became more than a promise on Thursday. Le Sserafim released the official music video for “Perfect Night” through Hybe Labels, and for Overwatch fans, it meant a sneak peek at the skins that are coming to the game in early November.

The Creative side of Fortnite just got a new experience, courtesy of developer Torus Games and publisher Starbreeze Entertainment. Turtle vs Turtle sets two teams on top of moving platforms and puts them in a battle of base destruction. 

Apex Legends’ newest character is just happy to be here. Conduit, the game’s first Filipino Legend, will join the roster with season 19 on Oct. 31, and she’s a big fan of the Apex Games. Expect her to be fangirling out as she meets (and defeats) the rest of the Legend lineup using powers she gained from a harvested Monarch Titan battery.

The Disney Dreamlight Valley team has announced their first paid expansion pass, which promises to bring a bunch of new content to the game. The promotional art features new companions, characters, and biomes.

Capcom have unveiled the next generation of their in-house RE Engine, which came in alongside Resident Evil 7 in 2017 and has been used by a bunch of projects over the years, from the excellent Devil May Cry 5 to the forthcoming possibly-excellent Dragon's Dogma 2. RE Engine's successor, the REX engine, is a response to three things - 1) RE Engine productions getting bigger in terms of assets, and more diverse in terms of genre, 2) RE Engine games being increasingly made by overseas developers who speak different languages, and 3) unflattering comparisons with various commercial tools, like Unreal Engine and Unity.

EA Sports has delivered a bloody good time with , a title that truly feels like a new-gen experience in the octagon. EA has given the MMA Simulator series a few years off since 's 2020 release, and it's paid off significantly. In that time, a new game engine has helped become the most realistic-looking fighter on the market that is incredibly satisfying to play and easy for newcomers to enjoy.

My Hero Ultra Rumble is a high-speed, combat-focused battle royale that features all the punching, kicking, and voice lines in the series. From the voice actors to how the battle royale is laid out, almost everything you can find is a nod to the manga and anime that started the show.

Nintendo is set to launch a new Switch OLED console bundle that comes with the platform’s best-selling game.

As another week draws to an end, we're back with another batch of streaming recommendations. We've got a spooktacular selection for you this weekend with Halloween on the horizon, but we've got something for everyone if things that go bump in the night aren't your bag. 

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is no longer the latest entry in the series, but thanks to the high quality of the CEMU Wii U emulator and some mods, it continues to be, by far, the best-looking entry in the franchise.

A new tool from researchers at the University of Chicago promises to protect art from being hoovered up by AI models and used for training without permission by «poisoning» image data.

Citigroup Inc. is planning to grant the majority of its over 40,000 coders access to generative artificial intelligence as Wall Street continues to embrace the burgeoning technology. 

With Ember Sword’s first group dungeon The Ultra Deep now laid bare for the public to scrutinize, Bright Star Studio’s has stood firm that they are willing to show a little vulnerability in favor of making progress. During my time at Bright Star Studios (BSS), I had the chance to speak with several of the developers, and while I still have more information on the way, today’s article will focus on one of the most enlightening conversations I had.

Apple has recently announced that it will be hosting its 'Scary Fast' event on Monday, October 30. The company is expected to launch its new M3 series of chips, which will deliver enhanced computational and graphical performance. Apple will also introduce upgraded versions of the MacBook Air and potentially the highly anticipated 24-inch iMac with M3 chips. According to the latest, Apple will announce the new M3 Macs on the 30th, but the launch could take place on Wednesday, November 8.

Inkbound is set to receive a some big changes in their next major update, Gods & Relics, which launches today, October 27, 2023, at 12:00 PM ET. This update brings a plethora of new features and improvements to the game, but also delivers on a big monetization change that developer Shiny Shoe announced was coming earlier this month.

Nintendo is apparently launching a new Nintendo Switch OLED bundle for these holidays. But don’t get too excited.

A new Starfield mod that was shared online today introduces some improvements for reflections while revealing that the game does feature a ray tracing setting.

New Final Fantasy VII Rebirth footage was shared online, showcasing some secrets found in the demo the media played last month and advanced combat mechanics, also analyzing some of the changes made to combat over the first entry in the series.

Iron Lung has just had a major update that includes a 'Markiplier mode'. This indie horror game grew in popularity after the YouTuber did a full playthrough last year that gained over 8 million views, and he enjoyed it so much that he is currently directing and starring in an Iron Lung film adaptation. The latest update adds a handful of cheats, 'Markiplier mode' being the silliest new addition. Once activated your vessel is plastered with multiple Markiplier meme faces from top to bottom.

You haven't even downloaded Remedy's Alan Wake 2 yet, assuming you're planning to, which means it's already time to start thinking about what you'll do once you've finished it. Apologies, the news beat is a cruel mistress and the present is always past, but in my defence, jumping irresponsibly around the timeline does make sense for a supernatural horror game that follows two characters through different dimensions.

Executives at X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, said they see YouTube and LinkedIn as future competitors while pursuing new business lines in video and hiring.

With Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake 2 out today, the developer has updated the game’s official FAQ to include details about its upcoming paid expansions.

We previously datamined an unobtainable scythe model way back in Patch 9.1 that was only used by various Maw Necromancer NPCs. Players can finally collect this model as the Howling Echoes polearm will be available in Season 3 as a drop from Amalgam of Souls in Black Rook Hold on Mythic+ difficulty.

Developer Red Barrels has announced that the newest update for The Outlast Trials, themed after Halloween, is out now. The update brings with it a host of new content, including the new Court level part of the Trial Program 4: Truth and Justice.

Ark: Survival Ascended, the Unreal Engine 5 remake of 2017's Ark: Survival Evolved, surprise launched on Wednesday, and its Early Access release very much mirrors that of the original game, mired by mixed reviews and performance complaints.

Battlefield 2042 is enjoying a small resurgence as it nears its two-year anniversary, thanks to a recent free weekend, a sale, and multiple updates from the developer. The game’s new season will hopefully maintain players’ renewed interest in DICE’s futuristic military shooter — particularly the new mode that lets you deploy and fight against hordes of 3D-printed synthetic soldiers who run around naked and smash enemies’ heads in with hammers.

Apple is reportedly planning to overhaul its AirPods lineup over the next two years, with new versions of the wireless headphones at every price point from entry-level to the Pro and Max models, although the Pro revamp won't come until 2025, Bloomberg reports.

This January, writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Marco Checchetto will finally answer the stolen prayers of a million quiet voices and present what many fans will likely agree is the Ultimate Ultimate Spider-Man: a world where Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are happily married with two kids, and Peter somehow still makes it work as Spider-Man.

More than a year after Blizzard did an Old Yeller to Heroes of the Storm—«the only good MOBA» in the eyes of our weekend editor Jody Macgregor—a new patch has appeared on the public test realm, and it's got some fans hopeful for more to come.

New World’ s October Balance of Power update video is out, and in it, Creative Director David Verfaillie talks about PvE and PvP balance, how the Flail has been doing since the expansion launch, and other issues the team is aware of and keeping an eye on.

As a perfectly bite-sized treat for spooky season, the farm sim where you're a vampire has kicked off a quick demo to give us a taste of its pumpkin decor and midnight spellcasting. The first demo for Moonlight Peaks lets you play seven in-game days of foraging, farming, and decorating, with the option to take a snapshot of your creation once you're finished. 

After multiple delays, Skull And Bones again has a new release window. According to Ubisoft, its upcoming pirate game is now slated to launch sometime in Q4 2023-2024.

It’s time to prepare for a strategic massively multiplayer war on a completely new front, as Foxhole’s Naval Warfare update goes live. 

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Destructible money-grabbing multiplayer shooter The Finals is now available to play in open beta. The beta runs until November 5th and includes three maps, a new mode, and sixteen unlockable rewards that will carry over to the full launch.

Respawn has revealed the next season of the battle-royale FPS, titled Apex Legends: Ignite. The highlight of the new season is the electrifying new Legend: Conduit. For the first time ever, Cross Progression has also been added to Apex. Following the seasons electrical theme, the Storm Point map has also been energized and overhauled.

World of Warcraft has been on a bit of a tear recently that doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon.

This week saw the release of Metal Gear Solid: The Master Collection, which makes one of the great gaming series available once more on contemporary platforms. It should have been cause for great celebration but… oh dear, oh dear oh dear. These compilations are more complex and harder work than we the audience often assume but, even so, it's striking that Konami sent out its crown jewels in anything less than fully polished condition.

What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made recently? Don’t be afraid to share. We’ve all made mistakes that have been of a certain vein or style in the last week or so. But we hope that no matter your mistake, it was a “minor one” and not one that really upset people. For example, Insomniac Games have been praised for their dedication to the lore of the Spider-Men in their titles and have been equally praised for how they’ve been portrayed. So you can understand why the fans were upset when Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 made an error of rather large proportions.

Hot off the heels of officially acquiring Activision Blizzard earlier this month for a colossal $69 billion, Microsoft is reorganizing some of its top leadership in its gaming division. This news comes from a new report at The Verge, which writes that Microsoft head of studios and corporate vice president Matt Booty has been promoted to president of game content and studios, and that Microsoft corporate vice president Sarah Bond has been promoted to Xbox president. She will oversee all Xbox platform responsibilities. 

By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering Microsoft, PC gaming, console, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012.

League of Legends publisher Riot Games debuted another in-universe music group called Heartsteel, and their debut single “Paranoia” dropped earlier this week on October 23. Alongside the single, several new skins are being added to the MOBA.

Alan Wake 2 launches this week, and developer Remedy Entertainment has detailed post-launch content including the two expansions and New Game Plus mode.

Tom DeLonge can’t believe he’s still relevant — but why wouldn’t he be? After building Blink-182 up into a rowdy, ridiculous pillar of the pop-punk era, DeLonge left the group to excavate his own obsessions. He formed his transmedia musical collective Angels & Airwaves, wrote children’s books, and started apparel lines. Then, in a move that would eventually rattle world governments, he founded To the Stars, a company aimed at uncovering the truths about Earth’s UFO encounters. DeLonge did not take his reputation as a high-profile paranormal theorist lightly, and in 2020, his advocacy for transparency about so-called extraterrestrial encounters led to the declassification of UFO videos and an official report from the Pentagon.

Apex Legends’ newest character is just happy to be here. Conduit, the game’s first Filipino Legend, will join the roster with season 19 on Oct. 31, and she’s a big fan of the Apex Games. Expect her to be fangirling out as she meets (and defeats) the rest of the Legend lineup using powers she gained from a harvested Monarch Titan battery.

Trepang2 isn’t without its flaws, but it’s inarguable that there’s plenty to love in this chaotic first-person shooter as well. The developer has also been pretty generous in terms of post-launch updates, and we now have a meaty piece of DLC that has just been released. Check out the trailer below.

It's Ubisoft earnings day, which means we're due yet another update on the six-time-delayed pirate game Skull and Bones. And while the news is not explicitly another delay, the latest update is that we can expect Skull and Bones to launch sometime between January and March of 2024.

Next week, The Beatles—yes, the legendary rock band from the 1960s—will be back with their first new song in decades, thanks to an AI algorithm. 

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Any well-read fan of The Lord of the Rings will know that the main action in JRR Tolkien's book series took place in the Third Age of Middle-earth, with most of the major adaptations over the years (including the Peter Jackson films) sticking to that time period.

Apex Legends Season 19, entitled “Ignite,” launches next week, and EA and developer Respawn/Respawn Vancouver have detailed what the content update will include. The headliner is the peppy new Support Legend Conduit, aka Rowenna Valentina Coffey. Conduit will be able to quickly zip between allies, providing them with shields. You can check out a story trailer for Conduit, below.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 hit PlayStation 5 exclusively last week and it's already Sony's fastest-selling first-party game. While we loved the game – read Game Informer's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 here – once players got their hands on the game, some encountered a few bugs and issues, like one where their character model became a small white cube that looks like tofu. Plus, players discovered a Cuban flag was displayed inside and outside the Morales household rather than the expected Puerto Rican flag. A new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 out today fixes both of these issues and more. 

Insomniac Games has deployed Spider-Man 2 patch 1.001.003 for PlayStation 5, which fixes the apparent Cuban Flag error within the game.

Cyberpunk's 2.02 patch has hit, bringing with it a surfeit of tweaks, fixes, and improvements to Night City in the wake of the game's sweeping 2.0 update and accompanying redemption arc. As usual there's a whole lot of bullet points here, and I'll put the full patch notes below, but there are a couple of entries worth highlighting in particular.

Dave the Diver has officially landed on Nintendo Switch with the latest updates and features and some exclusive Switch interactions that players should enjoy throwing the Joy-Cons around for.

Apex Legends is dropping Season 19 Ignite October 31st and players will be getting a new Legend Conduit, new map changes, cross progression, and more quality of life changes. There have been a handful of Legend and Weapon adjustments too to keep things fresh. Here’s everything you need to know about Apex Legends Ignite.

A Marvel's Spider-Man 2 player has discovered a glitch that lets Venom step out of his dedicated mission and go on a tour of New York City. 

Torchlight: Infinite has launched its Season 3 preseason, Hunter’s Odyssey, with a new map, new preseason gear, and more to lead into the new season. 

Alan Wake 2 finally hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC tomorrow, on Friday, October 27. After the wait was extended by a 10-day delay, the game's release is almost here. After getting a new launch trailer yesterday that showed more of this spooky world, developer Remedy Entertainment has another pre-launch update to share: New Game+ will arrive sometime after the game's launch. 

Publisher CI Games and developer Hexworks released Lords of the Fallen, its soft reboot of the 2014 Lords of the Fallen, earlier this month, on Friday the 13th. It didn't quite land for us – Game Informer gave it a 6 out of 10 – but a new update that launches later today fixes one of the major problems we had with the soulslike. That's because the new Pumpkin Patch update that launches at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET today comes with reduced enemy density. Plus, the patch brings full crossplay to the game alongside performance and stability fixes and more. 

Valve has launched its much-awaited SteamVR 2.0 update, following a one-month beta testing period in September. While it's unclear whether the company is laying the groundwork for a new virtual reality headset, the update brings a complete overhaul to the user interface, in a way that matches the current Steam Big Picture mode. The store prioritises new and major VR releases at the top, in addition to making it easy to navigate through a consistent experience across the desktop app, the Steam Deck, and other devices. The update was originally supposed to drop in 2020.

Gemdrops’ Star Ocean: The Second Story R launches next week, and as a remake of the 1999 PlayStation One classic, it looks very good. A launch trailer is available, showcasing stunning visuals, high-quality character portraits and more. Check it out below.