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Some Ubisoft Connect users are reporting that The Crew has essentially been removed from their accounts and is no longer accessible. One noteworthy element of The Crew was that it was only playable online, which meant it was inaccessible without an internet connection.

AMD has launched two new Ryzen desktop processors globally, but the chips will only be offered to a specific market segment, according to reports. The semiconductor giant is scheduled to release its next-generation CPUs in 2024.

Capcom's RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 isn't even a month old, but one speedrunner has cleared it in less than two hours, all while playing «naked.» The new record adds to the tally of Dragon's Dogma 2 runs being racked up by highly skilled speedrunners.

Microsoft has unveiled a range of new social-centric features for Xbox Cloud Gaming, including the ability to discover and manage friends, initiate parties outside of gaming sessions, maintain party chats between game sessions, and more. These significant enhancements, along with fixes, are now available for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the Alpha Skip-Ahead program.

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 has been announced for a 2024 release. Beyond the Ice Palace was released on the Commodore 64 in 1988, two years after the original Castlevania game was released on the NES. Beyond the Ice Palace took inspiration from Castlevania and its sequel appears to continue to take inspiration from the Metroidvania genre that the game helped spawn. Beyond The Ice Palace 2 features combat and traversal reminiscent of popular Steam releases like Hollow Knight.

World of Warcraft is making some big changes to the Void Elf and Nightbourne starting areas in Patch 10.2.7. While it remains to be seen what these new details entail, this update is the first time these World of Warcraft locations have gotten attention in almost seven years.

World of Warcraft recently shared a short video detailing some amazing one-month statistics for Plunderstorm, with over half a million games and counting. The new battle royale game mode in World of Warcraft has been wildly popular, and these stats back up just how successful the experiment has been.

The new free-to-play horror game Deceit 2 has just been released for Xbox. Deceit 2 is a free-to-play social deduction horror game, essentially playing like a horror version of Among Us in which players need to gather clues to discover who is trying to kill them, and could be a fine addition for Xbox players.

Developer KingsIsle Entertainment has announced an upcoming single-player visual novel prequel to the popular Wizard101 MMORPG, titled Ravenwood Academy: A Wizard101 Story. While Wizard101 is a perfect introduction to MMORPGs, Ravenwood Academy will shift focus to a solo gaming experience, offering fans a brand-new way to enjoy the world of the Spiral.

Fallout 76 is now free to play, but the deal is only available for a very short amount of time. As a way to celebrate the launch of Amazon Prime's live-action Fallout series, Fallout 76 is now free for those who wish to dive deeper into the franchise's world.

An upcoming game with strong Stardew Valley vibes called SunnySide has recently released a demo on Steam and unveiled its official release date. SunnySide is an upcoming 3D life sim game set in the Japanese countryside and may appease Stardew Valley fans looking for a new experience.

Horizon Forbidden West update 1.2.48.0 is now available for download via Steam. This release further refines the Horizon Forbidden West PC port with some notable quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.

A «major» Palworld update is scheduled for this summer, though it won't have the previously-promised PvP Arena. Palworld recently made an appearance at the Triple-I Initiative showcase, a special event dedicated to revealing new information about upcoming indie games.

Another Thursday means another rotation on the Epic Games Store. As of this writing, fans can no longer claim sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds or stealth game Thief, but they can grab up cyberpunk action performer Ghostrunner. Between the three is a lot of variety in gameplay styles but also a lot of quality, as each is an excellent game with positive reviews (or a cult following in the case of Thief). Once Ghostrunner rotates out on April 18, fans will be able to claim The Big Con.

A recent Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed a new break damage type that will be exclusive to Harmony Trailblazer. Break damage in Honkai: Star Rail takes effect upon breaking the enemy's toughness meter. It scales with character level and break effect, an independent stat that initiates various debuffs when the enemy is in a broken state. Briefly, the higher the break effect stat characters have, the more break damage they will dish out.

Darkest Dungeon 2 is adding a new Kingdoms mode to the game. The turn-based roguelike game released in early access in 2021 with a full release in 2023. Reviews noted that Darkest Dungeon 2 featured a strategic and difficult but ultimately satisfying gameplay loop. In addition, Darkest Dungeon 2 received praise for having stylish visuals, blending 3D and 2D into a brutal, gothic, fantasy aesthetic.

A Nexus Mods user has created a Starfield mod called “The Deep End” that significantly increases the game's difficulty with each new NG+ loop. This Starfield mod offers a new level of challenge that pushes players to their limits.

Blizzard has confirmed new social features coming in Overwatch 2's Season 10, including Wide Groups that allow friends with different Competitive ranks to play together, more penalties for leaving a match early, and a revamped Streamer Protect option. Blizzard also teased more Overwatch 2 social improvements coming sometime after the next major update.

One lucky Palworldplayer just starting out in the game came across a rare Huge Rocky Egg right near the first spawn point in solo mode. Coveted by players at any level, Huge Eggs are a rare find regardless of the element. It can take hours of hunting to find one hidden on the islands of Palworld.

Stardew Valley is getting a new update soon that will fix some bugs and add some additional content. WhileStardew Valley players are waiting for the console versions to update, developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone is still hard at work squashing any remaining bugs and surprising players with additions.

World of Warcraft is working on fixing the Primal Storms event spawns, but the fix might take a short time to implement. Once this issue is resolved, World of Warcraft fans should be able to earn the achievements associated with the Primal Storms much more easily.

A Starfield player has built an impressive recreation of the Serenity from the cult classic sci-fi series Firefly. The build has impressed gamers and its creator has put together a helpful guide on how fans can make one for themselves in Starfield.

As part of the Triple-I Initiative, Vampire Survivors pulled back the curtain on its fourth paid expansion, Operation Guns, a crossover DLC with Konami's Contra series. The upcoming expansion for Vampire Survivors will launch on May 9, including 11 new characters, 22 new weapons, and two stages for players to experience.

World of Warcraft just announced a new limited-time PvE event called WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. This brand-new activity takes players back to Mists of Pandaria in a big way, giving them a chance to relive the expansion, all while earning new rewards for regular World of Warcraft.

Developer Pocketpair has officially confirmed that the Palworld PvP arena will be added to the open world survival game this summer. Pocketpair had teased fans that it would have a presence at the recent Triple-I event, and so many likely tuned in to get their best glimpse at Palworld PvP action to date.

Developer Iron Gate Studio has released a new update for Valheim that includes a Unity engine upgrade, performance improvements, and various bug fixes. Iron Gate explained that the update's main goal is to make Valheim smoother and prepare it for the future Ashlands update.

A new Marvel Rivals leak suggests that the upcoming hero shooter title could be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles as well as PC. After nearly a week of rumors and speculation, Naraka: Bladepoint publisher NetEase announced that it was joining forces with Marvel Games for a free-to-play multiplayer shooter in the style of Overwatch late last month. Marvel Rivals will feature a packed roster of playable heroes, from obvious choices like Iron Man and Spider-Man to some lesser-known characters like Luna Snow, all engaging in frantic match-ups set in destructible environments.

Brotato, an Xbox Game Pass indie game similar to Vampire Survivors, is getting local co-op as part of a free update coming later this year. Brotato first released on Steam last summer and has proven to be quite a hit on the platform. At the time of this writing, Brotato enjoys an «Overwhelmingly Positive» overall review rating on Steam, and it has enjoyed a similarly positive response on Xbox Game Pass as well.

Spoilers ahead for Honkai: Star Rail's storyA Honkai: Star Rail leak revealed the rumored character reruns for Version 2.2. The upcoming Honkai: Star Rail update will continue the Trailblazer's adventure in Penacony, and is expected to uncover more secrets within the Dreamscape.

Honkai: Star Rail has revealed new Light Cones that will be available in the second portion of version 2.1. Honkai: Star Rail allows players to spend their hard-earned Special Rail Passes on time-limited banners to unlock Light Cones, which they can use to boost characters' stats. In every update, the space RPG brings new weapons with their own rarity and path alignment.

Helldivers 2 players are loving the new defense mission type, which they think is better than others. Although Helldivers 2 players completed Operation Swift Disassembly and eradicated the Automaton faction last week, the second wave of the robotic enemies has now returned to the game with the latest update. They have launched an assault on planets across the galaxy with a massive fleet to change the tides of the Galactic War.

Pocketpair is currently advising non-Steam Palworld players to refrain from attempting to load their old multiplayer save data. The Japanese developer's warning was offered in response to numerous reports of people losing their multiplayer progress on the latest version of Palworld.

The cover art for Massive Entertainment's Star Wars Outlaws confirmed players with a physical disk will still need an internet connection to play the game. Star Wars Outlaws recently unveiled a new story trailer, which featured a sneak peek into Ubisoft's upcoming open-world adventure in a galaxy far, far away. However, some fans were displeased when images of the game's PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X box art confirmed its installation isn't as simple as slotting in a disk.

Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has announced its plans to overhaul the Helldivers 2 reward system in response to players' reports of delayed and missing medal payouts. The statement also confirms that efforts are underway to rectify the current issues with medals in Helldivers 2.

Hardware manufacturer Lenovo is reportedly working on a follow-up to the Lenovo Legion GO, its portable gaming handheld. Like the current Legion GO, the follow-up will place high-end PC gaming hardware in a portable package.

Dicefolk, a highly rated creature collector roguelike, is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch, where it's looking to find a new audience after quickly racking up great reviews on Steam. Games that market themselves as new approaches to the Pokemon formula are starting to sprout up more and more as they seemingly try to replicate the success of Palworld from earlier this year.

Fans of cozy games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons have a new game to keep an eye on as Amber Isle has been announced for Nintendo Switch and Steam. This in-development game with Animal Crossing vibes puts an intriguing and adorable spin on the genre by placing players on an island full of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life.

World of Warcraft recently implemented a restriction for new accounts in Classic Season of Discovery that stops them from trading with other characters, using the auction house, or sending and receiving in-game mail. These limitations, imposed on World of Warcraft accounts until they have had a paid subscription for at least 30 days, were added for similar reasons as last year’s restriction on WoW token purchases.

One Starfield modder has blended Bethesda's space-faring RPG with another mega-popular sci-fi franchise, Star Wars, by adding Greedo to the game as a companion. Since its September launch, Starfield has seen a large community of modders creating an array of interesting and useful mods. Some of these mods aim to improve some of Starfield's shortcomings, like adding ammo crafting and a planet resource database. Others add cool crossovers to the game, such as Halo's Master Chief armor or a variety of aliens from the Star Wars universe.

Epic Games Store is adding several features that should make installing games, shopping, and discovery of new titles easier and better for its users. The Epic Games Store reveal is adding some functionality that users have been clamoring for, as well as some additional benefits.

The Gladiator’s Ragged Armor, a new World of Warcraft cash shop transmog ensemble, hid the fact that it will be coming to the Trading Post in the future in a distant corner of the advertisement. The fact that this important piece of information was buried so deep has irritated many World of Warcraft fans, who hope this is not a sign of things to come.

World of Warcraft just revealed an ambitious roadmap for Cataclysm Classic that will blitz through the iconic expansion in under a year. Starting with the Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch on April 30 and its full release on May 20, World of Warcraft players will experience a new major update every few months until the final patch releases in January 2025.

Developer Turn 10 Studios has releasedForza Motorsport update 7.0, a substantial patch brimming with interesting additions, balance tweaks, and crucial bug fixes. This Forza Motorsport update also introduces a plethora of content across various aspects of the game, catering to both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike.

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.

World of Warcraft just drastically reduced the size of the new Taivan mount it added in Patch 10.2.6. This unpopular change has been quite controversial with World of Warcraft players who are striving for the mount, as Taivan’s colossal size was a core aspect of both his story and his appeal.

A wealth of new information about Star Wars Outlawshas been revealed, including the game’s pre-order bonuses and how fans can jump into the adventure a few days early. Ubisoft and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora developer Massive Entertainment announced that they were working on an open-world Star Wars game way back in 2021, but it wouldn’t be until the Xbox Games Showcase last June that players got their first official look at Star Wars Outlaws in action.

Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has released Helldivers 2 patch 01.000.202, ushering in a wave of improvements and fixes aimed at enhancing the overall gaming experience for players. This update, focusing on stability, gameplay adjustments, and crash fixes, aims to address critical issues reported by the Helldivers 2community.

A new Palworld update has reached Xbox consoles, as well as the PC version of the game distributed via the Microsoft Store. Identified by version number 0.2.0.6, this release adds the first-ever raid boss to Palworld, on top of introducing dozens of other novelties.

Botany Manor, a relaxing puzzle and adventure game developed by Balloon Studios, is now available as a day one launch title for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, and the highly rated interactive story Kona is also making a return to the service. Set in an expansive estate in 1890’s Somerset, England, Botany Manor is an immersive sim that puts players in the role of Arabella Greene, a retired botanist who continues to dabble in her passion and research. Many players will enjoy spending several relaxing hours completing Arabella’s botany research, growing rare plants, and filling out her botanical record.

Hardware manufacturer ASUS has announced a new piece of gaming-focused gear called the ROG Mjolnir. Slated to join the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) line, the Mjolnir appears targeted towards players on the go.

Prime Video has announced that the highly anticipated post-apocalyptic series Fallout will now premiere two days early. All eight episodes of Fallout will be available on April 10 at 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET, so fans can dive into the series a little earlier than expected.

Grand Theft Auto Online's The Contract missions are popular for a lot of reasons, but some players aren't thrilled that the cutscene skip function is disabled. Several years after the GTA Online DLC's release, fans are voicing their opinions about it not being an option.

World of Warcraft fans have discovered unused spells, mechanics, and other features that were relics of previous iterations of Plunderstorm. These features were left on the cutting room floor, but they suggest World of Warcraft nearly gave players a very different type of battle royale than the piratical clash they received.

PC Starfield players can download a new mod that adds mechs, farming, bio-domes, expanded Outposts, and more to Bethesda's sci-fi RPG. Its creator plans to build upon the Starfield mod going into the future, as well.

A Palworld player has recently discovered an item with a strange name, likely due to a glitch. Despite being one of 2024’s most successful releases, Palworld is still in early access, and while developer Pocketpair is working hard to polish the game, players are bound to find some weird glitches sometimes.

Engineers in World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery can unlock several crafting recipes that are usually restricted under the Goblin or Gnomish specializations. By completing a special quest from Season of Discovery Phase 3, World of Warcraft players can craft both Goblin and Gnomish Engineering items on the same character.

Ready, Steady, Ship, a brand new couch co-op game, will be officially launching on multiple platforms on April 19. Developer JollyBits has finally announced the official release date for Ready, Steady, Ship, a game that challenges up to two players with various action-packed puzzles and hectic gameplay involving conveyor belts. Ready, Steady, Ship will join other co-op titles on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, as well as on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG.

Helldivers 2 sales are soaring and outselling Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in the United Kingdom, according to newly published sales data. Post-launch updates and strong community support appear to be key factors for the continued success of Helldivers 2, nearly two months after the game's launch for PlayStation 5 and PC.

World of Warcraft’s Primal Storms have been acting strangely over the past several days, with the event occasionally spawning twice at once, or not popping up at all. This erratic behavior has made it difficult for some World of Warcraft players to complete its accompanying achievements.

League of Legends developers announced plans to add another PVE game mode. The upcoming mid-year event for League of Legends promises to provide plenty of new content for Riot Games' popular online multiplayer online battle arena, with new events, balance changes, and a visual update for Lee Sin.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 achieved its highest Steam player count since the launch of Season 1 in December 2023. When compared to 2022's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 appears to be retaining more players and experiencing a higher level of growth over time.

Mortal Kombat 1 director Ed Boon recently teased a big reveal for later this week, namely a look at the upcoming DLC character Ermac. Mortal Kombat 1’s roster is already jam-packed with revamped versions of some of the franchise’s most noted fighters, and NetherRealm has been adding even more to its latest fighting title post-launch. So far, players have been able to step into the arena as returning Mortal Kombat 1 fighter Quan Chi alongside special guests like Peacemaker and Omni-Man from the hit Invincible animated series.

Windows handhelds like the ROG Ally have specs that put the Steam Deck to shame, but are let down by Windows being terrible as a handheld operating system. So, what if you could have the best of both worlds?

Upcoming Xbox console exclusive game State of Decay 3 could be getting its first major update in four years. State of Decay 3 was first announced in 2020, and was in fact one of the first-ever games revealed for the Xbox Series X/S family of consoles. The CG trailer helped set the tone for what State of Decay 3 may be aiming for thematically, but otherwise didn't reveal anything all that substantial about the game.

A Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed details about a new weapon that belongs to one of the starter characters, March 7th. This four-star Preservation character has been part of the game's main storyline since the beginning and players can add her to their roster for free.

A number of Helldivers 2 trophies can no longer be unlocked. And while Helldivers 2 is hence currently impossible to platinum, there's reason to believe that players will eventually get another chance to grab these trophies.

Helldivers 2 no longer cleans up the blood on armor after missions, and players are enjoying this change not mentioned in the patch notes. For the unaware, the recent Helldivers 2 update has shadow-dropped some new content, including a charger meter feature for the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon. As it turned out, this update has quietly added two new enemies that belong to the Automaton faction, Gunships and Factory Striders.

Frostpunk 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 11 bit studios' grim city building survival game, finally has some dates for its upcoming beta. This news is sure to excite fans looking to play Frostpunk 2 before its official release later in the summer.

A Fallout fan has pointed out that the Barter Bobblehead features a Bottle Cap in its hand despite the item being manufactured before the apocalyptic war. Many Fallout items reference the era before the atomic bombs dropped, but this one may be a major plot hole.

Helldivers 2 developers have finally addressed the annoying crashing issue that has been bothering fans for a while now, and it seems like a hotfix is on the way. While players have been facing infrequent crashes ever since Helldivers 2 was launched, the last patch aggravated things quite a bit.

A gamer has found and shared a letter addressed to their mother requesting their own copy of the Sims 2, and the composition is just as funny as it is wholesome. The Sims 4 is the latest entry in the franchise, and it was released nearly a decade ago. Even though many fans still visit older games in the series, such as The Sims 2, it's safe to say that most players have more than gotten used to The Sims 4's quality of life improvements and gameplay additions.

A Dragon’s Dogma 2 player has discovered a hilarious way to prevent fall damage in the game, with a method most players would never expect. Dragon's Dogma 2 is still a relatively new release, so players are constantly finding new tricks in the game all the time.

The newest update to Palworld addresses a major glitch players have been exploiting within the game, allowing players to repeatedly butcher the same Pal for more rewards. Throughout the sprawling open world of the monster-catching survival game, there are a variety of in-game resources for fans to acquire for their in-game base. The game's expansive crafting system allows players to create plenty of helpful in-game resources, ranging from Palworld's Pal Spheres to new weapons and tools. Now, the game is addressing a major bug revolving around farming its rarest items.

A Palworld player finds themselves at risk of losing their hard-built base within the game, following changes made to the starting area in a recent update. The massive monster-catching game from Pocket Pair provides players with a sprawling open world to explore, filled with different biomes and environments to explore. Fans have a variety of options to build their Palworld bases throughout the world, with different areas offering access to unique Pals and resources. However, one player's base may be in major trouble after the game's newest update.

Cozy farming game Farm Together 2 has revealed a bunch of new customization options and improvements over the original game, ahead of its release on Early Access later this year. The original Farm Together was quietly one of the most interesting indie games of 2018, and it's finally getting a sequel.

A Palworld player has shared an interesting image showing how much ore they managed to gather with the help of the new ore site that was added with the latest patch. The game is still in early access, so Pocketpair keeps releasing frequent updates that constantly add new features to the game.

One Helldivers 2 player shares a trick to defeat Bile Titans, one of the toughest Terminid enemies, with ease. Since the game's initial launch, Helldivers 2 players have found clever tricks to turn the tides in their favor. For instance, one has found that they can actually put an HMG Emplacement on a Shredder Tank to turn it against other Automaton enemies. Another player also discovered a way to blow up Automaton fabricators using the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon.

A recent statement from an Activision representative revealed an uptick in player activity within the Call of Duty community, particularly with Modern Warfare 3. Compared to its predecessor, Modern Warfare 3 has experienced a surge in total player engagement.

A talented Fallout fan has managed to create an amazing hybrid between a Fitbit and a Pip-Boy as seen in the games. The Pip-Boy is one of the most recognizable items from the Fallout games, as it plays a key role in each title.

NVIDIA recently launched a new app called the NVIDIA app that, once it exits beta, should replace GeForce Experience and the NVIDIA Control Panel. I’ve been using the app for the past month and I love it. Let's take a look at what’s new and how the new app compares to GeForce Experience.