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The previously leaked Stellar Blade demo for PlayStation 5 will be made available later this week on Match 29.

A senior staff member behind the continually-delayed Ubisoft shooter XDefiant has denied a report which claimed the game's late launch was due to developers «chasing Call of Duty».

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Preservation Evoker guide writer, Voulk, offers an early review of the Flameshaper Evoker Hero Talents that's unique and distinct from Chronowarden but the gameplay may hinge on whether the signature ability Engulf can be echoed.

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A proper Grand Theft Auto III powered by a modern game engine such as the Unreal Engine 5 would look incredible, judging from a concept shared by a fan last week.

Gameplay from a new Sonic game has seemingly leaked online, alongside its apparent title, Sonic Toys Party. If the gameplay is real, then it confirms that previous rumours were right, and the upcoming Sonic game will play an awful lot like Fall Guys.

Riot Games has revealed Clove, the next agent that will come to Valorant as part of Episode 8, Act II. This character brings some pretty awesome “post-death” abilities that give players a way to fight back after getting killed, continuing the trend of Riot adding game-changing new agents to Valorant.

Considering the variety and excellent quality of current Mario games, the world can afford to wait a little longer for a . Released seven months after the launch of the Nintendo Switch, the first was met with acclaim from critics and players alike. Since its debut, the game has sold over 27 million units, reaffirming Mario as the crowned prince of platformers. Switch already boasts numerous world-class Mario and Mario-adjacent titles that people can discover and enjoy. Therefore, it seems wise to save a potential for the next Nintendo console.

Baldur’s Gate 3 game director Swen Vincke shocked fans of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG when he revealed that the critically acclaimed game would not get any expansions and that Larian Studios would not go right into making Baldur’s Gate 4. Considering how much of a runaway success Baldur’s Gate 3 has been, it seemed like that would be the most logical continuation of things. Larian isn’t the only studio to leave behind a wildly successful game either; Nintendo has confirmed The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom also won’t get any expansions.

Activision Blizzard has answered the call of mobile gamers with its latest release, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. It brings the adrenaline-fueled action of the battle royale genre right to your fingertips. Available now on both Android and iOS platforms, this iteration marks a new chapter in mobile gaming, arriving four years after the debut of the original Warzone.

A creative Palworld player has paid homage to the sitcom Friends by placing a sofa and a water fountain in their base. Palworld has become one of the most popular game releases of the year by bringing players a survival game where the core experience is catching the monsters known as Pals. But Palworld goes beyond completing the Paldeck, entertaining players in other ways.

After winning the hearts of millions of anime fans, the legendary K-Webtoon Solo Leveling is now set to resurrect as an action role-playing game. Are you excited to level up and become the world’s strongest hunter?

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Blood Death Knight guide writer, Mandl, offers an early review of the Deathbringer Death Knight Hero Talents that start off with a mostly passive ability that evolves into a rewarding well-rounded reaper of death.

Nailing down exactly what PS5 game INDIKA is seems like an impossibility, so we will let the trailer above do a lot of the talking. Now confirmed for a current-gen launch on 8th May 2024, you play as a young nun with the devil by her side on a journey of self-discovery. You shall be taken back to the 19th century in an alternative Russia where «religious visions clash with harsh reality» for a third-person adventure likely to live long in the mind.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 takes an unorthodox approach with many of its gameplay systems, from its reliance on slow travel to its loss gauge system that punishes players for dying repeatedly. Another aspect of Capcom’s game that’s similarly onerous is it save system. Dragon’s Dogma 2 bucks tradition when it comes to player choice concerning saves — there’s no save scumming in this role-playing game.

Alan Wake 2's Case Board was given such overwhelmingly negative feedback during development due to its "anxiety-inducing" mechanical depth that it had to be toned down a ton for the final game.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater won't change the story or fundamental game design of the original Konami game.

It’s hard to know if a game has multiple endings, especially one as unique as Dragon’s Dogma 2. You can finish the game and not have any clue as to whether or not you’re missing anything. And in this case, there’s quite a bit more hidden if you’re able to unravel a few cryptic hints. If that’s too much work for you, we can guide you like a faithful pawn to the solution.

Now Princess Peach: Showtime is out, it's time to talk about the feel-good comeback of an old-school director we've got thanks to the studio behind it.

Amazon Prime Day might be a few months away yet, but the retailer's current Spring Sale has everyone flocking to those virtual aisles. Wade against the masses, though, and you'll find some fantastic Nintendo Switch deals sitting pretty on Walmart's shelves. These prices are the lowest they've been all year - and sit at almost the same position we were expecting to see over Prime Day proper. 

Since its reveal in early January, Halo fans have been eager for more information on Halo: Flashpoint, a new miniatures game from Mantic Games. On Friday, during the annual AdeptiCon wargaming convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, the British team delivered the goods. Not only do we know what the final products will look like, both painted and unpainted, but we also know quite a lot about how it all will play.

Rockstar Games has rolled out a significant improvement for GTA Online players on PC, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience and cracking down on cheaters. According to Tez2, a known insider and data miner, the latest update includes a crucial change to the player reporting system, making it more effective and confidential.

Path of Exile 2's beta has been delayed from June 7 and will now release "towards the end of the year."

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We now know that Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios is closing the book on Dungeons & Dragons, with no plans to return for an expansion or sequel. Studio head Swen Vincke knows what's coming next, and it's a step toward a plan he's been concocting for years to make what sounds like the ultimate RPG.

Nekki has released an early gameplay trailer and new screenshots for single-player story-focused action game SPINE showcasing the game’s “Gung Fu” action.

After dying several times to an introductory worm boss that Path of Exile 2 had me face, I started to wonder if I was missing something while playing as the Ranger class. The grind to this early-level boss hadn’t unlocked a ton of Skill Gems for me, and the few I had slotted weren’t combining together to make a power combo like I had become accustomed to during the Affliction League that’s currently ongoing in Path of Exile. Speaking with other, much better players than myself who I met at the event it turned out I wasn’t the only one that took a try or two on the boss. It was time to get back to the grind and come back at it with better gear.

Red Thread Games and their publisher Spotlight by Quantic Dream have announced that Dustborn will launch on 20th August 2024 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One and PC. Check out the new gameplay trailer.

Publisher Lightning Games' latest title, Outpost: Infinity Siege, combines high-octane FPS gameplay with methodical tower defense and base-building strategy, and it launches on March 26 at 9am PDT.

Sky of Tides is a sci-fi RPG that follows Rin, a young woman born into a technologically advanced race on the brink of war. 

By and large, Korean developers have a reputation for announcing wildly ambitious MMOs that rarely ever actually materialise. Without sounding too sceptical, we can’t help but wonder whether Chrono Odyssey will fall into that bracket. Due to be published by Kakao Games, this new trailer has been attracting plenty of attention for its stunning dark fantasy vibes – even though there’s zero gameplay or even a target release date.

Prior to its release, few predicted PS Portal would be successful. Many were baffled by Sony’s decision to release the Remote Play handheld, which streams gameplay directly from a PS5. But as the months wear on, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that Sony’s added a permanent fixture to its hardware portfolio, with the device exceeding expectations.

While Nintendo’s February Direct Partner Showcase included a few unexpected games, nothing was more surprising than the return of Epic Mickey. The Nintendo Wii adventure is something of a cult classic among Disney fans thanks to its unique painting hook and some clever 2D levels that pay tribute to classic Mickey Mouse cartoons. Though it’s beloved by some, reviews at the time were mixed due to some clumsy Wii-era motion controls and a poor 3D camera.

After a few months of teasing, Titan Forge has revealed everything players can expect from SMITE 2's first brand-new god, Hecate, including a look at her abilities and the ways in which Unreal Engine 5 has helped the team bring her to life. Check out her reveal trailer above.

Whether you're playing Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game at PAX East this weekend or looking forward to playing it when it's released for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on June 4, the developers at IllFonic were kind enough to send along a gameplay overview along with some tips to help you emerge victorious, whether you're playing as the Killer Klowns or battling against them. Without further adieu, we'll let the IllFonic team take it from here...

Dragon's Dogma 2's director has revealed his personal setup for the RPG sequel and advised newcomers on which Vocation to choose.

It’d be fair to say Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s next-gen makeover of characters, monsters, and more from the 1997 original has been a spectacular glow-up. The modern console era has returned an iconic cast and world to us with a level of realism in gameplay that even pre-rendered cutscenes over 25 years ago couldn’t match. We asked Square Enix if they could crunch some numbers and share some insight into the changes nearly three decades of technological advancement have wrought. Here, main character modeler and lead character artist Dai Suzuki walks us through a selection of characters, creatures, weapons, and more.

Rise of the Ronin review: parrying has never been more fun MSRP $69.99 Score Details Pros

The Nintendo Switch has entered what is likely its final year in the console market, and it appears to be going out in a blaze of glory with some exciting games to make way for its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2. Whether they’re exclusively developed for the Switch or ported over from other platforms, we’ve rounded up the upcoming Switch games that will make the hybrid console’s final year one of the most memorable.

Bandai Namco has unleashed raw gameplay footage for upcoming brawler Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and boy does it have potential. A true successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi games gives Dragon Ball FighterZ a run for its money in the visuals department, and it quite clearly captures the insane action of Dragon Ball.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been revealed as the official title of the superhero game Uncharted creator Amy Hennig is making at Skydance New Media. It's slated to release next year, and stars Captain America and Black Panther during World War II. A trailer was revealed during a GDC livestream, which you can catch above.

Blizzard has announced that players will be able to zoom out the camera further starting in Season 4 of Diablo 4. Season 4 PTR Overview — Campfire Chat Summary Legendary and Unique Drops Tradeable in Season 4 A long-requested feature by the community is the ability to zoom out the camera to see more of your surroundings. With Season 4, Blizzard will implement this much-requested feature into Diablo 4!

Blizzard Entertainment is «confident» Overwatch 2can be «successful» without having heroes in the battle pass.

A new Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO gameplay showcase was shared today, providing new details on new and returning gameplay mechanics, characters and more.

Helldivers 2 fans are blown away by the game's physics, which, according to the game's creative director, results from "simulating everything and just accepting the outcome."

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.1, “Into the Yawning Chasm,” is primed for launch. This episode of Voice of the Galaxy episode brings a wave of optimizations designed to enhance your gameplay experience, making it more straightforward to manage your inventory, conquer challenges, and delve deeper into the Simulated Universe.

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To say I loved Alienware's previous flagship gaming monitor, the 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED, would be an understatement. It was one of the best screens I'd ever seen, with incredible contrast, bold colors and a fast refresh rate. So it came as a surprise that Alienware's follow-up models didn't go bigger (as Samsung did with its massive 55-inch Odyssey Ark). Instead, it went smaller with a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED and a 27-inch 1440p model. The goal this year was to appease more-demanding gamers, which meant avoiding the race towards enormous screens (which also has contenders like LG's recent 49-inch Ultragear) and delivering faster refresh rates for smoother gameplay.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Spike Chunsoft have released a new trailer and 13-minute gameplay showcase video for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, introducing new and returning gameplay elements and 11 new playable characters.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is bringing back the Budokai Tenkaichi series after 17 years, and we've got a brand-new gameplay trailer to celebrate. However, there's still no release date.

It might be a while until Alienware’s stellar 4K QD-OLED curved gaming monitor that’s new for 2024 gets a big discount from its $1,200 price. However, if you can settle for 1440p resolution, there’s a sweet deal happening on this model’s predecessor. Alienware’s 34-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming screen is $899.99 during Amazon’s spring sale, down from its normal $1,099.99 price. Notably, this temporary price cut is happening on the AW3423DW model that has Nvidia G-Sync Ultimate, indicating that it has stellar HDR, and low latency gameplay, not the lesser AW3423DWF model that’s typically discounted.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty takes players to Dogtown for the first time, a brutal, lawless location even compared to Night City at its worst. Having been walled off from the rest of Night City, with zero semblance of rules or law enforcement, it's a pretty tough place to live and traverse, and CD Projekt Red recently went in-depth into the area's creation and inspirations.

MLB The Show 24 is the latest baseball simulation by PlayStation Studios developer San Diego Studio, inspired and influenced by the 2024 season of Major League Baseball, which will run from 20th March, 2024 through 29th September, 2024. The game is available on the PS5 and PS4, in addition to the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

How about this for a reveal trailer, then? Plaion has announced Nobody Wants to Die by Critical Hit Games, an upcoming futuristic detective escapade set in a dystopian New York. The action takes place in 2329, where you’ll assume the role of agent James Karra, who’s hunting a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Hi-Fi Rush was easily one of the surprise hits of 2023, which just so happened to be one of the best years for game releases collectively. Despite not having the immediate chance to experience the latest creation by Tango Gameworks due to Xbox exclusivity, Microsoft’s recent announcement of PS5 support has finally enabled us to dive into this excellent rhythm-focused action game. And by no surprise, it’s just as enthralling as it ever was, and an essential title for those looking for a hyper-stylish experience.

Rise of the Ronin is out for PS5 as an exclusive next week, which means Sony has given it the usual flashy launch trailer treatment, blending live-action footage with cutscenes taken from the game. Clocking in at exactly one minute, you can check the trailer out above ahead of the 22nd March 2024 release date.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has been percolating for some time now, initially beginning life as a Kickstarter project and spiritual successor to the Suikoden series. With launch just over a month away, on 23rd April on PS5 and PS4, we got a substantial new trailer showing off just some of the game's many companion characters, interspersed with some compelling snippets of gameplay.

Newfangled Games will unfold an innovative new experience on PS5 and PS4 from 21st May, when Paper Trail makes its home console debut. The unique puzzler sees you manipulating paper in order to navigate its watercolour world, so you may need to fold a page to create a new path for protagonist Paige to walk on, for example. The trailer gives you a better idea of what to expect.

GDC 2024 is in full swing, and it looks like Inworld AI will be one of the hottest exhibitors at San Francisco's convention of game makers.

Bungie's next game, Marathon, has reportedly undergone major changes in recent months, including its game director being replaced with Valorant's former director, who has been with Bungie since 2022. Sources also claim that the direction of Bungie's next title has slightly shifted.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion voice actor Shaun Conde, who played Genesis Rhapsodos in the English dub, was seemingly too sexy for Square Enix and repeatedly told stop sounding so seductive. 

When Overwatch 2 Season 10 releases next month, players won't have to wait to play its newest hero, Venture. Rather than make its 40th hero available through the Battle Pass, Blizzard is planning to make Venture immediately available along with every other hero to date.

Greetings, heroes! We have big updates on the horizon we're excited to share with you.

The next season of Overwatch 2 will introduced a new hero, Venture, and a new way to unlock them. Instead of having to pay for the game’s premium battle pass or unlock that new hero through dozens of hours of gameplay, Blizzard will make Venture and all future heroes available to free for all players when they launch.

The world of Elden Ring is filled with mysteries. The game doesn't hold your hand for long before letting you venture out in any direction you like – which is both a blessing and a curse. Stumbling upon new weapons, enemies, or another gorgeous viewpoint is what makes Elden Ring so entertaining, and if the game simply pointed you towards all these locations, it wouldn't be nearly as exciting.

League of Legends’ champion roster has grown so big and varied over the last fifteen years that occasionally, a concept just doesn’t land, or a character ages poorly. Skarner is one of these champions. A crystal scorpion from the desert region of Shurima, Skarner was the last of his kind and the source of the magical technology known as hextech. Riot Games has bestowed the sad purple scorpion with his own VGU, or visual and gameplay update. Now, Skarner emerges with three tails, for thrice the stinging, a sleek new look, new powerful abilites, and some intriguing lore.

The latest developments in the melonDS Android Nightly Build have brought about improvements, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience for users. The melonDS team has been updating their popular Nintendo DS emulator for Android! This latest batch brings a mix of bug fixes and new features that should keep DS gamers happy.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the newest Budokai Tenkaichi, is hosting a gameplay showcase tomorrow at 7am PT (3pm CET / 2pm GMT) that will last around 13 minutes.

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SNK’s library of fighting franchises tend bleed into each other a bit, but back in the day, the company was best-known for the Fatal Fury series. Eventually, the King of Fighters series, which included characters from multiple SNK games, largely supplanted Fatal Fury, but now we’re getting a Furious return. While they teased it previously, today SNK officially announced Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, which will combine classic gameplay with the new “REV” system. Much like Street Fighter 6, the new Fatal Fury will also introduce a more casual “Smart Style” mode that will allow you to easily pull off special moves. You can check out the debut trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, below.

Brighter Shores, the upcoming MMO from original RuneScape creator and Jagex founder Andrew Gower, loosely channels RuneScape in its focus on relaxing grinds, a mix of idle gameplay, and branching professions. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Gower touched on another similarity with Old School RuneScape especially: "It is more about the journey than it is about the endgame."

Break out your hot pink Joy-Con because Princess Peach Showtime! is almost here. If you’re as excited as we are to play as the royal lady of House Toadstool in her very own platformer, you can currently save $20 on Princess Peach Showtime!.. First-time QVC customers can use the code WELCOME20 at checkout, discounting the price to just $39.99 before tax and shipping.

PikPok has revealed an gameplay for the latest entry in its Into the Dead franchise.

From the moment Hi-Fi Rush launched on Xbox last year, I’ve been singing its praises to anyone who will listen, begging them to give one of my all-time favourites the chance it deserves.

The main internal goal of the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaler is to deliver 4K, 120 frames per second and 8K, 60 frames per second gameplay, although it won't be achieved on PlayStation 5 Pro due to hardware limitations.

If you want a top-tier display to go with your gaming PC, check out the 34-inch LG UltraGear QHD curved gaming monitor. Not only will it be a worthy screen for your powerful gaming desktop, but it’s also currently on sale from Walmart with a $471 discount that nearly halves its price to just $529 from $1,000. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before this offer expires, but like most monitor deals of this caliber, it will probably end sooner than you think. Buy it now if you don’t want to miss out.

Following an early Dragon's Dogma 2 stream, further gameplay details and spoilers have been leaking since.