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Today, EA has officially announced that its Season 2 Update for EA SPORTS WRC is available on December 14 with new content. This will include the inaugural Central European Rally. This is comprised of 32 kilometers of asphalt across 12 stages. Players can also expect new Rally Pass items and 60 new Moments to choose from, which allow players to replay pivotal racing moments in history. The Central European Rally takes place in the Czech Republic and will also be included in Career with various weather conditions and seasonal climates. The full route list can be found on the EA SPORTS WRC website.

While last night’s Game Awards show primarily focused on the biggest games of 2023 and the most anticipated titles for next year and beyond, one of 2022’s best games also got a fresh announcement that players will be able to check out very soon.

Although Remedy’s latest narrative-driven project didn’t end up bringing home the Game of the Year award at last night’s Game Awards, it did walk away with several other victories, including Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction and Best Narrative.

When Untitled Goose Game debuted back in 2019, its quirky charms quickly made it an internet sensation and put its developer, House House, on the map as an indie developer. Many were eagerly awaiting the studio’s next game at first, but that seemed to have more or less died down after a couple years of silence. However, the excitement is now back in full force thanks to the surprise announcement of Big Walk, House House’s next game!

During The Game Awards, Red Barrels showed off a new trailer and provided an official release date for the third release in the Outlast franchise, The Outlast Trials. The game will be available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Two digital launch versions will be available that can be pre-ordered on both the Xbox and PlayStation digital stores now. This will include the Grizzly Hazmat Outfit with the pre-order. The Outlast Trials will release on March 5 for all platforms as the game launched in Early Access on PC during May 2023. This will be set in the same universe as the previous games but can be played with a friends in a team of up to four people.

Dinosaur enthusiasts got a very welcome surprise yesterday during The Game Awards 2023. Not only was there a trailer for a new Jurassic Park game, but it’s for one set shortly after the events of the movies. More than that, it’s not just another Jurassic Park theme park or nature preserve sim like Jurassic World Evolution 2. Rather, fans are getting Jurassic Park: Survival, and with it some horror action from at last from a series whose main draw has always been such. Well, better late than not at all, yeah?

The Game Awards played host to a lot of world premieres tonight, with one apparently being this sort of dark fantasy action-RPG game that, if nothing else, looked absolutely beautiful. Then halfway through, it was revealed that this was the latest game from Moon Studios, the folks behind Ori and the Blind Forest and its follow-up, and suddenly things made a ton of sense. Their new game with publishers Private Division is called No Rest For the Wicked, and it seems to showcase the team going even bigger than they have before.

So after 2023, folks might be cautious about any new game that combines Arkane and vampires, and rightfully so. But at The Game Awards tonight, Arkane Lyon – AKA the ones behind the Dishonored games and Deathloop – came and debuted their latest game with Bethesda, which featured a cinematic with a barbershop in Paris that had a lot of crucifixes and a creepy atmosphere. At the end, though, the customer in this barbershop was revealed to be none other than one Eric Brooks, AKA Blade. Yep, Marvel’s favorite daywalker is officially getting a new game, as seen below.

The game that started it all and brought Daniel Mullins’ name to the forefront of wierd, wonderful and downright unusual meta-narrative games, Pony Island, is getting a sequel. Seven years on from when the brilliant 2016 game released, the teaser for what Mullins was concocting was, in typical fashion, a surreal one. A mixture of art-styles, from pixel art to polygonal early-3D graphics to FMV-styled cutscenes, ran amok amid a game that too looked to be hopping from one genre to the next.

Finji is a developer and publisher best known for being associated with the likes of Tunic, Night in the Woods, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, which tend to feature a lot of colorful critters in more retro gaming genres…which made it a bit of a shock when their latest game was revealed at The Game Awards, that being a third-person action-adventure hack-and-slash game done in collaboration with Sweet Baby, who have worked on the likes of Alan Wake II and God of War: Ragnarok when it comes to narrative. Said game is called Usual June, and you can catch the first glimpse of it below.

Anyone with an ounce of an interest for rhythm games will have at least heard, if not experienced, the name Thumper in years past. And while it’s been a whole seven years since developer Drool dropped the hard-hitting, on-rails, rhythms of a sole silver beetle rushing through psychadelic worlds, Thumper’s visuals as much its soundtrack, remains a memorable release. Well now, Brian Gibson — the original artist and composer behind Thumper — is back with a new project. Collaborating with Mike Mandel of Fuser fame to form development team Puddle, with what looks to be a spiritual successor releasing sometime next year, in the form of Thrasher.

For over half a decade, developers Motion Twin have kept us all entertained with Dead Cells, their insanely successful 2D roguelike action game. But after so long, it only makes sense that the creators would move on…and so now we see Motion Twin working on a 3D roguelike action game. Announced at The Game Awards and even described as “Dead Cells’ hyperactive, sugar-rushed 3D sibling” in its debut trailer, which you can see below, Windblown is set to make its debut next year.

Alongside Capcom, Sega have been once of those publishers sitting on countless classic gaming franchises from decades past that we would love to see return, but aggravatingly just seem to be keeping them locked up. At least until tonight at The Game Awards, when Sega made a big announcement that some classics would be returning…not as big as a Dreamcast 2 announcement, which some of us were hoping this would all lead up to, but the announcement that five classic Sega franchise were finally getting new games and are in development right now, as seen in a first glimpse with the trailer below.

There have been many attempts over the years to bring back what made the first couple of Paper Mario games special. the timing-based attacks, the art style, and the light-hearted comedy all combined to create something magical. We have seen games like Bug Fables come fairly close, but one of the best examples of this now-emerging sub-genre of RPG is Born of Bread.

Eastward is an intense action rpg about finding out the truth of the world while its main protagonist tries to protect the young girl he’s come to see as a daughter in many ways. It’s an emotional heart felt journey that’s well worth experiencing, but sometimes it’s nice to take a break from that turmoil. Wouldn’t it be nice to just sit back, relax, maybe do some fishing and farming? Well that’s exactly what the upcoming Octopia DLC is planning to do as it brings John and Sam together in an alternate world where the chaos hasn’t happened and instead their new life together begins on a cozy little farm! Here in Octopia the two will do such activities as planting and harvesting crops, fishing, hunting for materials and even getting to know the neighbors down the street. It’s a big shift in tone, but honestly quite the nice way to enjoy more time with these wonderful characters we’ve come to know and love. What’s even better is those who are just looking for a new cozy farming sim don’t have to have played the original, as this requires no prior knowledge of characters to hop in and begin enjoying the experience.

The previous generation ASTRO headsets were a premiere line offering excellent quality and a base with a mixer. Logitech has now joined in bringing its technology to the A50 with the ASTRO A50 X. This headset isn’t just compatible with the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, but is actually interchangeable allowing the same headset to be used on multiple platforms. The A50 X will keep the same design integrity as seen in the previous ASTRO A50, and joins the A30 headset with incorporating Logitech’s wireless technology. This new A50 will take everything fans loved from the previous generation and incorporate even better technology to improve the experience.

Apple Arcade has played host to a variety of outstanding games over the years – from Konami’s release of a new side-scrolling Castlevania adventure to Fantasian bringing back the classic Final Fantasy feel to more recent games like Samba Di Amigo getting an exclusive version with a storyline for the service. Today, Sega releases an all-new Sonic game exclusively to Apple Arcade in the form of Sonic Dream Team. This lightning-fast adventure sees a new 3D Sonic game created for the service and allows players to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Cream, Rouge, and Amy Rose.

Ok, we knew this was coming but it was supposed to be tomorrow.  Then the trailer leaked, Rockstar decided that sticking to a plan that didn’t survive first contact with the enemy was a terrible idea, and here we are with the first trailer for the biggest, most anticipated game of, as it turns out, 2025.  It wasn’t supposed to go like this, but-  Surprise!  On the plus side it’s scored to Tom Petty’s Love is a Long Road, and any day with more Tom Petty is a good one.

Today, EA has revealed the stats that you, the player, have accomplished together as community since the release of F1 23. The Year on the Track in F1 23 examined in-game data that revealed fans’ favorite teams, drivers, locations, and items. While the actual Formula One season wrapped up at Abu Dhabi last weekend, this marks a good place for EA to take a look at these stats since the game launched back in June. Players have completed 73 million races, one billion laps, and have raced over 5.25 billion kilometers. Three-time World Champion and EA SPORTS Ambassador, Max Verstappen, was also selected the most to race. This was followed by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and F1 23 Ambassador Charles Leclerc.

The original Legend of Legacy was a bit of a hidden gem on the 3DS and is in many ways, a perfect choice for a remaster despite being a game released in the last decade as it was a throwback-influenced game upon release. The shift of franchises like Final Fantasy to more action-oriented gameplay left a gaping hole in the market for players who loved the FF series due to its turn-based nature. The industry moving away from turn-based fantasy games led to a lot of developers taking it easy on players, but Legend of Legacy aimed to challenge players who grew up on JRPGs instead of making things too easy.

Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software, and Treyarch today revealed what presents will arrive under the tree when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 launches.

Today, Capcom has officially announced the release date for the upcoming VR mode coming to the remake of Resident Evil 4. Releasing earlier this year, the remake starring Leon S. Kennedy was held in high regards across the gaming world. Now, those with a PlayStation VR2 will have the opportunity to step in the literal shoes of Leon Kennedy to experience the horror first hand, and its sooner rather than later. So much sooner that it will be available as free DLC on December 8. This is exclusive to the PlayStation 5 version of the game as the PC version will not have the option for VR, much in the line of Resident Evil 7 and Village (although an upgrade for RE7 would be nice).

As we head into the final month of the year, Sony is looking to treat their monthly subscribers with a fresh trio of games to download, with three unique titles that should please those who were lucky enough to be gifted a PlayStation this holiday season.

The highly anticipated Dragon’s Dogma 2 has confirmed a scheduled launch date. Additionally, the upcoming sequel is now available for pre-order. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is scheduled for a release date of March 22 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Seriex X|S. In Dragon’s Dogma 2, players will once again be stepping into the boots of the Arisen, a hero whose heart has been stolen by the dragon. This will sound familiar to fans of the 2012 original but the sequel takes place in a parallel world where two nations have different approaches to the dragon threat. In the kingdom of Vermund Queen Regent Disa has installed a false Arien to maintain of the kingdom for her son. The nation of Battahl views the otherworldly Pawns as a source of misfortune and have begun worshipping the Lambert Flame and their empress Nadinia in hopes of staving off calamity.

It’s generally a sketchy idea to build a companion from parts, even at the very best of times.  Intentions may be good but surprises will be few, and that’s gong to cause problems in keeping a relationship going. Still, it worked out all right for Cherry and her creator Shinji Fallon, right up to the point the sweet, loving robot took a bullet to the head and was torn almost completely apart as her creator was abducted.  It turned out Shinji had created better than she may have expected seeing as Cherry survived, put back together by the mechanic Raz in a highly-altered form that’s far more capable than the old one of going on the combination bloody revenge spree and rescue mission.

Over the holiday weekend, EA pushed out patch 1.2.1 for NHL 24 which includes some fan requested updates. Full Pressure will now be easier to end on defense along with adjusting logic for hip checks and a reduction in CPU AI teammate penalties. Popular creators Nasher, Pavel Barber and Always Hockey will be coming to HUT and World of Chel. There is a trailer for this announcement which can be watched below. There are a ton of other fixes and updates in this massive patch. You can check out our review of NHL 24 here and read the release notes below.

The original Jurassic Park was something of a cultural marvel 30 years ago and it’s held up quite well in many ways. The logo itself may be one of the greatest logos ever and hasn’t aged a day in that time, while the film’s effects are remarkable in scale, scope and execution. While licensed games aren’t as big a deal today as they were for most major films then, the Jurassic Park games did stand out for many reasons because they were largely pretty good games and also quite diverse i terms of the kinds of gameplay offered up in them. Both the SNES and Genesis got their own completely different games, with the SNES getting an overhead action game with some first-person sections and the Genesis getting a fantastic side-scrolling action game.

AEW Fight Forever’s second season of content is here, launching with the Dynamite pack. The first season brought with it a half-dozen new roster members alongside new content for mini-games, while the second season begins with the company’s most successful homegrown tag team, The Acclaimed as its showcase DLC alongside the 2022 AEW Dynamite stage. The Acclaimed’s Anthony Bowens and Max Caster have been known as DLC characters due to their X posts over the last few months about being scanned for the game – making their gaming debuts here in Fight Forever.

The fortress of Valfaris disappeared from the stars, and when it came back it was overrun with corruption.  Therion journeyed back to his home to cleanse it and learn why everything went so horribly wrong, but discovered his father, Lord Vroll, as the source of Valfaris’ ruin.  Justice for the citadel’s people was delayed due to Lord Vroll’s escape, but a determined Therion chased after and is ready to renew the attack.  This time, however, instead of a full heavy metal run and gun shooter it’s a side-scrolling blaster from the pilot seat of a giant mech.

Fanatec has announced its massive Black Friday sales event that lasts until November 28. Fanatec, the sim racing icon, is offering steep discounts on wheels, bundles and parts that include the Podium Racing Wheel BMW GT2 Bundle, Limited Edition F1 Wheel 2023, the CSL DD and GT DD Pro Upgrade Kit Bundle and more. The deals are not all at once, as some have been going since November 17 with more to come up until the 24th, but the prices are good until the 28th. Everything that is currently on sale is listed below and can be found directly on Fanatec’s website.

Most life has evolved to live on the surface of the Earth, with even the aerial creatures needing to land sometime while the marine life swims in the water covering the sand below.  There’s enough space for everyone but that’s also a bit of a problem, in that all there is is space.  Under the surface, though, is buried wealth beyond all imagining, from minerals and ores to rare gems, enough to make a stoic dwarf’s eyes glow with excitement.  With pickaxe in hand and a good-natured greed in their hearts, the dwarves will face any lurking danger or hostile creature in their vast underground kingdom because there’s gold down there they haven’t mined yet.

The latest and greatest for the Digimon Card Game is here with Blast Ace meaning players will be able to check out the brand new mechanics, Digimon and more that this set has brought to the table! The biggest new inclusion to this set is the new Ace Digimon who made their debut in the two starter decks released just last month featuring WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon. This mechanic allows players to counter during an opponent’s attack and digivolve for no cost if they have an appropriate Digimon and give themselves the opportunity to turn the tide of battle in their favor. The drawback being if that particular Ace card leaves the field the owner takes a hefty memory loss the moment it leaves. The Blast Ace set in particular focuses on four tamers from the original Digimon Adventure series including Mimi with Palmon, Tai with Agumon, Joe with Gomamon and T.K. With Patamon. All of these Digimon have received level 5 Ace Digimon making them dangerous early contenders to get out to sway the game.

Sometimes, despite best intentions and constant vigilance, a game manages to fly in under the radar.  A quiet fan-base that’s actually trying to be as noisy as possible builds up around it, and eventually people start noticing.  The phrase is supposed to be “sleeper hit” but honestly, the “hit” part is usually overselling things a bit.  For every Katamari Damacy that spawns a much-loved series there are a dozen Gitaroo Man, loved by the people who played it and either forgotten or unknown by everyone else.  Astlibra Revision actually did pretty ok for itself on PC but it’s still incredibly niche, but is more than good enough to deserve stronger recognition.  With today’s launch on Switch a whole new audience has a shot at some of the fastest and most versatile side-view combat an action-RPG has to offer.

Today, Razer has announced the release of the items involving the collaboration with the renowned Italian luxury fashion line Dolce&Gabbana. This Razer collection of items will be available starting in stores on November 30 at 6AM PST. There are two hardware units tied into the Dolce&Gabbana collaboration, and only 1,337 (leet) will be available worldwide. Apparel is also included with this collaboration as featured will be oversized T-shirts, cargo pants and edgy hoodies that feature the brand logos and computer programming strings. This is designed to depict the constant endless pursuit of innovation. The artistic design for the apparel will include Razer’s acid green along with Dolce&Gabbana’s gold colorways.

A new trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince draws near. This newest trailer emphasizes the monsters that Psaro will be wrangling and synthesizing in the upcoming monster catching game. The showcased monsters include some rather strange and food themed creatures, but anyone who has been following Dragon Quest is aware the numerous dreadful puns that are used in coming up with names for the bestiary. Some of these include the Goonache Goodie which appears to be a chocolate slime, Vegan Dragora, Croc-a-Bugle-Doo, King Jester Slime and the Sugar Baddie. These new and strange creatures will also be joined several of the more iconic Dragon Quest monsters that occupy the majority of the games such as the Great Sabrecub, Dracky, Funghoul and of course Slimes.

EA’s Need for Speed Unbound has continued to have different post race packs that include cars and cosmetic items. Volume 5 released back in October, which offers the most up-to-date content in the game that released nearly a year ago and was developed by Criterion Games. Today, EA has announced that both Volume 3 and Volume 4 are available as Catch-up packs on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Those who missed the previous Volumes will receive the rides and items included in those releases. Both Volumes retail for $9.99 each and contain two cars and more. Need for Speed Unbound can also be found on Black Friday discount at various retailers, currently.

The latest update to the massive MMORPG, Lost Ark, is finally upon us. This was laid out during Amazon Game Studios’ road map a couple months ago, arguably being the most anticipated even more so than the Akkan tier. The reason of course is that the Assassin class is getting a new character to their roster in the form of Souleater, a fast paced, flashy vixen. Amazon Game Studios has released the full patch notes for the newest update, and it comes with a couple surprises:

Prepare for cosmic chaos as MultiversalME Studios unleashes their intergalactic multiplayer action arcade, Space Battle Royale, on Steam Early Access. This cosmic clash is set to kick off with a launch tournament on November 16th, offering top space aces the chance to snag a share of the $1500 prize pool.

The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix is coming next weekend (well the reborn one) for Formula One, and EA Sports is offering a free-to-play weekend for F1 23. From November 16 to November 20, players worldwide can experience the Las Vegas Grand Prix Circuit first hand on F1 23 for free on consoles and PC. Those that race in-game through the weekend will also earn double XP across various game modes and other rewards. Players can also expect a 60% discount from platform retailers as all in-game progress and unlocked content will carry over. F1 23 launched back in June on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The 2023 Formula One season is also coming to a close, as brand ambassador Max Verstappen has wrapped up this year’s championship.

Excitement is building as Starry Studio announces the launch of the Once Human Beta Test, scheduled to commence on December 7th in North America. This eagerly awaited sandbox survival game promises players a gripping experience in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by grotesque monsters and mutated horrors. As the game opens its doors for testing, participants can expect to dive into a unique gaming universe with enhanced features, courtesy of the developer’s commitment to delivering an immersive and unforgettable gaming experience.

On November 9th, 2023, the gaming community was ablaze with excitement as NetEase Games dropped a bombshell – the unveiling of Hadi, the latest hero in Naraka: Bladepoint. Inspired by the rich cultural tapestry of the Middle-East, Hadi is set to revolutionize the mythical melee battle royale with his mechanical arm, promising an exhilarating experience for players worldwide. The countdown has begun, and on November 15 (Pacific Time), Hadi will make his grand entrance into the free-to-play realm of Naraka: Bladepoint.

Valve’s Steam Deck wasn’t the first portable gaming PC – but it was the first one to find a way to bring the technology into a price point that the general public could reasonably afford. As an early adopter, I’ve been overjoyed with my Deck for the past 18 months and now Valve has announced a whole new generation of the device with the Steam Deck OLED. It’s a great time for them to do so with the ROG Ally showing off the same kind of portable gaming tech to the mainstream with a far brighter screen, while the Lenovo Legion GO just launched and features a bright screen and detachable left and right controllers.

EA and Codemasters have announced that EA SPORTS WRC has receive a major patch that addresses many bug fixes across the recently released game. A lot of the fixes are technical and includes shader pre-compiling support to reduce stuttering and improvements to framerates in key areas.

The universe is bigger than anyone can imagine and filled with infinite riches, but that doesn’t mean the best bits are all equally easy to get to.  Mankind lost a war for the Outer Reach a long, long time ago, ceding control to the aliens known as Entity, but a thousand years of peace is enough to make a corporation’s greed override its fear.  Not only is the Outer Reach filled with resource-intensive planets but it’s also got the wreckage of the space war floating about, mostly untouched by time thanks to the preservative powers of the vacuum of space.  That’s a loot-haul that’s hard to resist, so the ScavCorp has sent out a few agents to see what they can find.

With the remake of Mario’s debut RPG just a little over a week away fans are getting ever more excited with every passing ounce of information Nintendo is willing to share. This time the news doesn’t come in just a short teaser trailer, but we’ve finally gotten a great look at the official overview trailer in English to tide us over while we wait. We get a great taste at things we’ve seen before such as the playable cast of characters all the way from Mallow to Peach and a great look at more of the available skills at their disposal as well. The trailer also specifies how the new style of timed hits work as there are two key styles to knock it out of the park. The first is a timed hit that does additional damage to an enemy, while a perfectly timed hit will manage to do splash damage to every enemy in battle. This is a great incentive to get players trying to master their skills at timing attacks and blocks for both avoiding and dishing out damage best they can! The trailer also highlights the new Breezy mode which makes fights and leveling up easier in addition to a brand new monster list that will detail all their strengths and weaknesses for maximum planning skills for Mario and friends!

Today, Fanatec and M-Sport, one of World Rally Championship’s most successful teams, have joined together to release a new accessory for sim racing wheels. This device is used in all M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1 WRC cars, and will be perfect for the recently released EA SPORTS WRC. The Podium Button Module Rally originally launched with the new Podium Steering Wheel Monte Carlo Rally bundle that combined the two components used in the real car back on October 31. These are designed by Fanatec in collaboration with M-Sport, and the Sparco R383 wheel rim used in the real car, plus the Fanatec ‘Podium Hub’ and ‘QR2 Pro Wheel-Side’.

2023 has been a stellar year for Nintendo, with highly anticipated new releases like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launching on Switch and the Super Mario Bros. movie setting box office records earlier this year.

Nacon has released some top-tier controllers over the years, and now the Revolution 5 is out for the PlayStation 5 and PC. The Revolution 5 Pro is Nacon’s sixth overall controller and features Hall effect technology in the analog sticks. This technology has been used in a few controllers over the years, but is generally used for only the sticks whereas here, they’re used in the sticks and the triggers. Hall effect sticks alone allow for a far more durable and user-friendly, with the ability to avoid friction on the stick movement being an absolute godsend for racing games, shooting games, or 3D platformers.

EA Sports UFC 5 has been out for a while and is available for 10 hours for those with an EA Play subscription on either Xbox Series consoles or the PS5. While the core gameplay has seen some tuning up from the prior entry, one thing we have never seen before is the inclusion of this many early versions of fighters. UFC Undisputed 3 had UFC and earlier PRIDE versions of some fighters – but certainly not to this extent. The first season of Origins versions of fighters has now launched with eight fighters getting new virtual incarnations based on key early moments in their careers.

Even before the initial announcement of the Super Mario Bros. Movie Nintendo had begun to show more and more interest in moving into more purely visual media from shows to movies. With the insanely hit success that was Super Mario Bros. it comes as no surprise that more plans for future franchise adaptions were likely underway. We’ve seen hints of potentially more coming for Mario, but one other major franchise that seemed likely to crop up was The Legend of Zelda. Fans have discussed this at length online, but the direction it could take was unknown. Many wanted an actual episodic series covering the various games, while many were hoping for some sort of anime be it movie or long form series. Today we’ve gotten our very first look at what’s to come for new Zelda media and it’s taken the form of a planned live action film. While we don’t have many details on this revelation just yet, the news dropped without much fanfare at all coming directly from Nintendo’s official twitter account of all places in both Japanese and English.

November has brought with it a treasure trove of gaming goodness, and Humble Choice is here to make your month even more exciting. Join us as we delve into Humble Choice for November and discover how you can not only expand your gaming library but also support a good cause.

Get ready for an exciting new chapter in the digital board game world as Monster Couch studio announces the release of Wingspan: Oceania Expansion on December 12th, 2023. This eagerly awaited expansion is set to take the Wingspan gaming experience to new heights, offering a host of game-changing mechanics, fresh gameplay elements, and delightful features that will delight players of all backgrounds. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of this captivating expansion that’s bound to be a feast for the senses and a game-changer for strategy enthusiasts.

The world of action RPGs has a new hero in town, and it goes by the name of Lords of the Fallen. For fans of soulslike games, this gem has been a welcomed addition to the genre, offering challenging gameplay and a rich, dark fantasy world. However, what’s even more exciting is the recently unveiled Lords of the Fallen roadmap for 2023, promising an array of free downloadable content (DLC) that will transform the game and keep players glued to their screens.

In an exciting development for fans of Palia, Singularity 6 has unveiled a series of enhancements in Palia’s latest update, Patch 0.172. This update is in direct response to the community’s requests for more extensive character customization options and features that enrich the gameplay experience.

A new line of gaming peripherals is coming from STEELSERIES that feature a collaboration with one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world, FaZe Clan. The original eSports gaming grand will bring co-branded products that are available exclusively at Best Buy across North America.

Xsolla, a globally recognized video game commerce company, has just unveiled its inaugural edition of “The Xsolla Report: The State of Play.” This groundbreaking resource is poised to act as a guiding light for all stakeholders within the ever-evolving gaming industry and game development community.

The latest update for Assassin’s Creed Mirage is all about fixing bugs and improving your gaming experience. From general fixes to quest enhancements and visual improvements, this update addresses various issues, making the game more enjoyable. It also brings stability improvements, audio enhancements, and more.

The VR boxing game based on the movie franchise, Creed: Rise to Glory, is set to receive new content and Quest 3 support. Survios, in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, releases “Sweet Science” update for the game that also includes new improvements and features to propel the boxing game with the latest hardware releases. This also includes experimental features with the Quest 3 as the game can be played with no controllers. This means throwing punches, blocking and navigating menus with natural hand movements and no need to “re-glove”. Players can expect performance boosts with the new hardware and also a boost for the Quest 2.

Secretlab has announced an expansion of its chair-line that it currently has with Overwatch. The popular game will now see a total of five different designs available with the Kiriko Edition Titan EVO. Those who have already purchased a separate chair will have the option to purchase a sleeve for their favorite hero. These new chairs will be available to be experienced first hand at BlizzCon ’23 at the Secret Labs booth in Overwatch Hall. The limited edition World of Warcraft Murloc Edition Memory Foam Lumbar Pillow is also in attendance at the convention.

BlizzCon 2023 brought an electric atmosphere to Anaheim as Blizzard Entertainment unveiled their latest surprise for World of Warcraft fans – Cataclysm Classic. The event, which has been highly anticipated by the gaming community, saw the developers not only revisit the beloved expansion from a decade ago but also incorporate significant changes inspired by player feedback.

At BlizzCon 2023 Diablo 4 fans were thrilled to see the announcement of a new Mephisto themed expansion, Vessel of Hatred, coming in late 2024. Rod Ferguson, Tiffany Wat, and Chris Wilson taking the stage to share exciting updates about the beloved game franchise. A brand new character to the Diablo franchise was also teased. In this article, we’ll delve into the key highlights from their presentations and what’s in store for Diablo 4.

BlizzCon 2023 was a momentous event for World of Warcraft fans as Chris Metzen, one of the creative minds behind the game, took the stage to announce an ambitious project that promises to reshape the world of Azeroth in ways players have never seen before. The “Worldsoul Saga” is a groundbreaking trilogy of expansions that dives deep into the lore of Azeroth, exploring the mysteries of the titans and the worldsoul, and offering players an epic narrative journey spanning multiple expansions over the next few years.

Fanatical’s monthly build-your-own bundles can be a great value and the November 2023 incarnation i impressive. This bundle allows you to get three games for $9.99, five games for $14.99 and seven games for $19.99 with a diverse range of titles available. The available games include Rhythm Sprout, Land Above Sea Blow, Gibbon: Beyond the Trees, Inertial Drift, SpiderHeck, Batbarian: Testament of Primordials, Spacelines From the Farout, AEON MUST DIE!, Syberia: The World Before, Warhammer: StormGround, Soundfall, In Other Waters, Pumpkin Jack, Minoria, a double pack of Neo Cab and Orwell: Ignorance is Strength, TinkerTown, Industria, Kingdom Two Crowns, Roadwarden, and Founders Fortune.

Simulation games can be some of the most rewarding games to excel at, but they’ve never quite found a natural home on consoles like they have on PCs over the years. That isn’t to say that attempts haven’t been made over the decades, but results have been mixed with ports that weren’t fully-optimized for console gaming hardware and in some cases, that’s led to games being worse to play on modern hardware than even older hardware. Games like Planet Coaster ring that bell because with a newer and theoretical console-optimized experience, it still never felt natural on a controller. Meanwhile, the original Theme Park on the Sega Genesis felt pretty natural with its controls reworked and a very similar premise.

Gran Turismo 7 has received a major update that is updated the title of the game. With even offering a new intro video, Gran Turismo 7 SPEC II will bring a good bit of content for free to owners of the game. Highlighting this update is seven new cars, a new course (off-road snow course), and a new update to Sophy will be available on Thursday. The circuit Lake Louise will bring three layouts with a long track offering 11 turns, a short track with 7 and a tri-oval. Arcade Race is being changed to Quick Race, with the option to race against the AI Sophy. Polyphony Digital has also added 4-player split screen races on the PlayStation 5 version of the game.

Last week, Remedy launched the long-awaited sequel to 2010’s Alan Wake, which continues the journey of the beleaguered author as he searches for a way out of the Dark Place.

In a recent announcement, developer Vivid Storm Interactive and publisher Camlann Games have decided to delay the Early Access release of their eagerly anticipated colony sim game, Ascent of Ashes. Originally scheduled to launch on November 15, the developers have decided to postpone the release to the first quarter of 2024. This decision comes as part of their dedication to perfecting the game and implementing valuable feedback from the gaming community.

Sonic the Hedgehog fans, get ready to embark on a brand-new 3D adventure with SEGA’s upcoming release, Sonic Dream Team. In a surprise announcement, SEGA revealed that Sonic Dream Team, an action-packed 3D platformer, is set to hit Apple Arcade on December 5.

The world of Mario Kart is set to receive its grand finale with the unveiling of the last wave of Booster Course tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In a delightful surprise for fans, Nintendo has not only introduced eight exhilarating new tracks but also expanded the character roster, introduced Mii Suits, and a fascinating Sound Test feature. As the grand finale arrives on November 9, it’s time for Mario Kart enthusiasts to rev up their engines and explore what this wave of DLC has to offer.

Are you ready for an epic gaming adventure at BlizzCon 2023? With the event just around the corner, it’s time to prepare for an unforgettable experience. One key aspect to consider is event seating, and we’ve got all the information you need to make the most of your time at the convention.

Codemasters has spent 16 years mastering rally racing with its DIRT franchise between both the mainline entries and side games like DIRT Rally and DIRT Showdown. Now, with Codemasters until the EA umbrella and EA having the WRC license, it’s time for a new era to begin with EA Sports WRC. The DIRT franchise always excelled at providing smooth racing action and that’s something the then-official WRC games could be inconsistent on with each entry feeling a bit too similar to the last and now you have essentially a perfect blend of core gameplay and the official WRC license. EA Sports WRC is coming from the DIRT Rally team and offers up a more simulation-based approach to the action.

In the ever-evolving world of gaming, even the biggest players face their share of challenges. Recently, Bungie, the renowned game studio under Sony’s umbrella and the force behind Destiny 2, found itself making some tough decisions in response to delayed titles.

The Stone Age beckons, and it’s time to embark on a journey of discovery in the upcoming simulation RPG, Roots of Pacha. This intriguing game, developed by Soda Den, is set to make its debut on consoles and has already captured the hearts of PC gamers. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Roots of Pacha, exploring its gameplay, unique features, and the excitement surrounding its arrival on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and the Nintendo Switch on November 28, 2023, with Xbox Series and Xbox One versions set for release in 2024. So, let’s jump back in time and experience the Stone Age like never before!

The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as the developers at HoYoverse have just dropped a bombshell for Honkai: Star Rail fans. Version 1.5 is around the corner, and they’ve prepared something special to unveil the mysteries it holds. The Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.5 Special Program is set to air on November 3, at 19:30. So, mark your calendars and get ready for an epic journey through the “Crepuscule Zone.”

Over the course of gaming history, we have seen countless games use the characters and lore of Bram Stoker’s Dracula – but we’ve never seen that was considered official. Of course, the Castlevania series has used Dracula as its main antagonist in various forms over the past 35 years, and included other parts of the lore like Alucard that were from other incarnations of the character – but the Stoker family has never had any involvement in gaming until now. Dracula: Dark Reign is is set in the official StokerVerse and acts as a prologue from Bram Stoker’s personal notes that have never been featured in a Dracula work yet in any form of media, whether it’s in book, movie, or gaming form.

Exciting news for Kingdom Hearts fans in the UK and Australia! The highly anticipated mobile game, Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, is set for release in 2024. But before its official launch, players in these regions have a unique opportunity to get a sneak peek.

Excitement is in the air as The Elder Scrolls Online’s Update 40 goes live today for PC and Mac players. This massive update brings a plethora of new content, including the highly anticipated Endless Archive dungeon, a new group finder system, Grand Master crafting stations, and much more.

GOG has long been known as the premiere destination for DRM-free PC releases, which comes in handy for those who don’t want to deal with DRM either preventing a game from being played, making it play worse performance-wise, or just being annoying with constant online check-ins. Sony has become known as the destination for long-form single-player epics, really beginning with the God of War series on the PS2 and continuing that trend with Uncharted – making today’s announcement that both series will be available in some form in a DRM-free format soon being rather fitting. Sony has released several of their games via GOG and GOG is marking the season not only with a big sale, but also the announcement that the 2018 God of War that got a PC release a couple of years ago will now see a DRM-free release via GOG alongside Uncharted: the Legacy of Thieves Collection.