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Supertrick Games, the studio behind Deathverse: Let It Die and LET IT DIE, are currently in the process of remaking Deathverse into a completely new third game that combines the best elements of both games, director Hideyuki Shin said in a developer diary released today.

Additional details surrounding the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro's graphical processing unit (GPU) have leaked. The technical specifications of the heavily-leaked mid-generation upgrade of the PS5 have been out there for a while, but a new report sheds light on the more intricate details of its GPU.

Star Wars Outlaws has revealed a pair of themed Xbox controllers fans can build in Xbox Design Labs. The best way for Xbox gamers to create personalized controllers, Xbox Design Labs allows users to customize every button on an Xbox controller with a vast array of available colors. The program even offers fully customizable Xbox Elite controllers with its own set of premium colors and textures.

Following the news that Sony no longer plans to move forward with its controversial Helldivers 2 PlayStation Network account-linking update, reviews are skyrocketing in a positive direction. The Helldivers 2 community has been up in arms over the recently announced update, which would have forced players to create and connect to a PlayStation Network account in order to access the game. Massive backlash ensued, with Helldivers 2 being review-bombed on Steam. This decision was ultimately reversed, with reviews immediately shooting up as a result.

Some Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 fans have started pointing out that Peter Parker is missing as an AI companion in combat when the player is controlling Miles Morales. Spider-Man 2 gives gamers two crime-fighting Spider-heroes for the price of one, with Peter returning from the first game and Miles now a fully-fledged web-slinger following his starring role in the 2020 spin-off Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Final Fantasy 14 is currently being targeted by a DDoS attack, causing disruption to fans attempting to play the game. Until it is resolved, Final Fantasy 14 players may want to hold off on attempting to log into the critically-acclaimed MMORPG.

If a rumor is to be believed, Sony's PlayStation Showcase event may reportedly take place as early as next week. Interestingly, this rumor about the PlayStation Showcase event comes from a deleted social media post shared by an unexpected source, popular podcaster DJ Akademiks.

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

Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Galvanic Games will release the “Better Together” update for cooperative sandbox survival game Wizard with a Gun on May 13, the companies announced. It will add four-player cooperative play to the game, which currently only supports two players.

Life simulation game Sword & Fairy Inn 2 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in July, publisher eastasiasoft and developers Softstar Entertainment and CubeGame announced. The PC version will also be available via Microsoft Store.

PlayStation Plus subscribers have one last chance to claim the free PS Plus games for April 2024, even though it's already May 6. New PlayStation Plus free games are rotated in on a monthly basis. The previous PS Plus free games are available until the first Tuesday of the following month, and so Monday, May 6 marks the last day that subscribers can snag the free games that were available in April 2024.

A series of hilarious Destiny 2 clips showcase a group of players failing at teamwork from different angles. While attempting to work together in Destiny 2's new Onslaught mode, the team's plan goes horribly wrong.

It’s been a tumultuous few days for Helldivers 2, as one of this year’s most beloved runaway hits managed to seemingly undo all of its goodwill and earn the ire of thousands of players in the blink of an eye.

Gears of Warhammer sequel Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will feature some kind of PvP multiplayer mode, similar to the first Warhammer 40k game, going by an early look at an art book for the upcoming third-person shooter.

After a bit of a bumpy landing on PC, it looks like No Rest for the Wicked is finally finding its feet. The early access action-RPG launched with notable performance problems that developers Moon Studios promised they’d address, starting with several hotfixes over the last few weeks that managed to claw back some frames. The game’s first big patch goes a step further, seemingly boosting the game’s performance to a degree that its minimum and recommended hardware specs have been lowered as a result.

After the backlash and subsequent U-turn on Helldivers 2 requiring players to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account, the next PlayStation flagship headed to PC has sought to reassure players that you won’t need a PSN account to play its single-player campaign. Multiplayer’s a different case, though.

The PlayStation 5 exclusive Stellar Blade breaks the Fourth Wall if players stare at Eve long enough by having her stare right back at them. Eve has dominated much of the discussion surrounding Stellar Blade since the game's reveal. Her over-the-top outfits and incredible combat prowess have made her quite popular, though she has also found herself at the center of some of the game's bigger controversies.

A custom-made Fortnite mode brings Dead by Daylight's asymmetrical gameplay to Epic Games' popular title. The upcoming Fortnite mode takes clear inspiration from DbD.

A new rumor suggests that the infamous Galactus of Marvel lore could be returning to Fortnite in a future event. Epic’s massively successful multiplayer battle royale has seen its fair share of equally successful crossovers, and Marvel has been a constant source of these since Black Widow and Star-Lord first appeared as playable character skins back in Chapter 1 Season 8. A vast array of heroes and villains from across the Marvel universe have dropped into Fortnite, often to promote a new MCU show or movie.

Diablo 4’s next season, Loot Reborn, kicks off next week and completely overhauls the game’s crafting and loot aspects. Blizzard Entertainment recently released the patch notes to highlight everything players should know. However, it also contains all of the changes from its PTR session in April.

CI Games and Microsoft have agreed to bring Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 to Game Pass. The exact dates for their arrival are unknown, though the former was rumored for late May.

With Keanu Reeves voicing fan-favourite character Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, excitement surrounding the movie is high, though that won’t be the only place where the Ultimate Lifeform will take centerstage. Later this year, Sega is set to release Sonic X Shadow Generations, an expanded remaster of its acclaimed 2011 3D platformer that will feature an entirely new campaign focused on Shadow the Hedgehog.

The latest Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed a new four-star Light Cone that would be a viable choice for Erudition units. Honkai: Star Rail features an array of Erudition characters who excel at dealing AoE damage to multiple enemies. They can fit into the DPS role for their teams and be effective in the endgame modes, such as Pure Fiction and Memory of Chaos.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has made lofty promises with the little that it’s been shown off so far, with its crunching, brutal combat looking to recapture the vibe of its acclaimed predecessor. A lot of that will, of course, will come through the game’s campaign – which can be played both solo and co-op – but will a PvP multiplayer component also be on offer? After, all, PvP in the original Space Marine was quite a fan-favourite, so will its sequel follow in its footsteps?

Bandai Namco’s SAND LAND, developed by ILCA of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl fame, is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and PC. You can check out our review here, but the publisher has released a new accolades trailer outlining praise from other outlets. Check it out below.

An Elden Ring player discovered that a symbol featured on one of the critically acclaimed RPG's shields possibly has a real-life counterpart. FromSoftware revealed in the past that while its latest work did not take inspiration from one game in particular, the studio was influenced by titles based on various mythologies.

Amid the turmoil of the recent Helldivers 2 controversy, its predecessor Helldivers has also been review bombed by disappointed fans. The original's latest negative reviews criticize the account-linking requirement of Helldivers 2, which was eventually retracted by publisher Sony.

Onslaught and Pantheon are probably the better places to obtain loot these days in Destiny 2, but regardless, Xur is back. Currently in the European Dead Zone on Earth until the next weekly reset, he’s selling the Exotic Energy trace rifle, Prometheus Lens.

NetherRealm has released the first trailer for Mortal Kombat 1’s next DLC character, Homelander from The Boys. It’s pretty faithful to the character (right down to the milk), but that’s not all fans have to look forward to. On Twitter, director Ed Boon also teased the addition of character skins based on the 1995 Mortal Kombat film.

Respawn Entertainment dropped a new gameplay trailer for Apex Legends’ next season, Upheaval, which starts on May 6th. It adds a new Skirmisher Legend to the roster with Alter and makes several changes to Broken Moon. Check it out below.

Amidst widespread backlash, Sony has walked back on its decision to make PlayStation Network logins mandatory for Helldivers 2 on PC.

A joking post about a recently released Call of Duty skin has Destiny 2 fans calling on Bungie to release some custom cosmetics in a similar vein. The new skin found in Call of Duty just so happens to look perfectly suited to be an armor set based on the Destiny 2 Stasis subclass.

PlayStation has announced that it no longer plans to push the controversial Helldivers 2 PlayStation Network account-linking update. The Helldivers 2 community was rocked by controversy after it was announced that PC users would have to link their Steam account to Sony's PlayStation Network by June if they wanted to continue playing the game. However, the resulting public outcry has seemingly convinced the publisher to rescind its decision.

An Overwatch 2 gamer has highlighted an amazing play that has caused fans to demand more Support Plays of the Game. The Play of the Game has been a prominent Overwatch 2 feature since the beginning, but some players are calling for a change to it.

Sony has walked back on its decision that mandated new and existing Helldivers 2 players on Steam to link their PlayStation Network accounts to Valve's service after severe backlash over the weekend. On Friday, Sony had announced that users would need to link their Steam account to their PSN account to continue playing Helldivers 2. The PlayStation parent and Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios received widespread criticism over the move, leading to the game being review bombed on Steam.

Mortal Kombat 1 has revealed the Homelander trailer, presenting the first in-game look at how the character of The Boys will be portrayed in Netherrealm Studios' game. Mortal Kombat 1 players are anxiously awaiting Homelander's debut in the game, as he will expand the cast of characters with what will surely be a very powerful addition.

An entertainingCall of Duty: Warzone clip shows two players exchanging Self-Revive kits after downing each other. Since Call of Duty: Warzone was released, some unexpected occurrences have taken place, and this one shows that kind acts can still pay off.

A creative Destiny 2 player has expressed their appreciation for the latest Dune film with a set of custom armor inspired by House Harkonnen soldiers seen in one of the film's most iconic scenes. Theirs is part of a new wave of custom Destiny 2 costumes replicating the looks of Harkonnen soldiers and characters like the Baron, Rabban, and Feyd-Rautha.

The beloved Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise returned after a prolonged period of dormancy in 2020 with a combined remake of its first two instalments in the form of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, and after the critical and commercial success that it enjoyed, many assumed that the series would be sticking around this time. By now, of course, it’s become abundantly clear that that’s not going to happen, though a new report claims that another collection of Tony Hawk remakes was in the works at one point.

FromSoftware has touted Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree as its largest ever expansion, and though that obviously means it’s going to be packed full of plenty of new content – like over 10 new bosses and a new map larger than the base game’s Limgrave area – what should we expect where its endings are concerned? According to director Hidetaka Miyazaki, though there will be multiple endings, you shouldn’t expect quite as many as the base game had.

Crystal Dynamics announced back in 2022 that it had started development on the next Tomb Raider game, and though official information on the title has been scarce since then, some new potential details may have arrived courtesy of a leak by Twitter user V Scooper.

An Overwatch 2 fan has spotted a bizarre bug when their Doomfist Gold Gun changes color when coming into contact with a Jade Gun. Jade weapons were added to Overwatch 2 in Season 9, and this bug may be an easy way for players to access them.

Many Fallout 76 players, the majority of whom appear to be PlayStation users, have been experiencing frequent crashes since the turn of the month. The issue appears to be related to the ongoing Fallout 76 seasonal event, Invaders from Beyond.

An official artbook for the upcoming third-person shooter Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 has leaked online, and it includes a significant amount of information on as-of-yet unannounced features in the game, including a full-on PvP mode. Though this information may not come directly from the developer itself, many Warhammer 40K fans seem thrilled to finally have additional details about this much-anticipated title.

A Baldur’s Gate 3 player online has shared their amazing build, which turns Tav into X-Men’s Gambit. It has been extremely interesting to see how players have used Baldur’s Gate 3’s character creator to show off their own unique builds.

Mortal Kombat 1 is set to welcome its fifth DLC character soon in the form of iconic supervillain Homelander of Amazon Prime’s The Boys fame, and though WB Games and developer NetherRealm Studios still haven’t announced a specific release date for his arrival, they’ve shared another glimpse of what the deranged supe is going to look like in the fighter.

Sony’s recent decision to make PlayStation Network logins mandatory for Steam players to be able to continue playing Helldivers 2 hasn’t gone down well with the community, to say the very least. The game has been met with widespread backlash, and among several concerns, one that’s been raised by many is the fact that with PSN not being available in a number of countries, Helldivers 2 is going to become unplayable for players in those regions.

Helldivers 2 has had a hell of a few days. Sony announced last week that going forward, PC players would need to link their Steam accounts with PlayStation Network in order to be able to play Arrowhead Game Studios’ mega hit, and the decision was met with instant, widespread backlash. Over the last three days, the co-op shooter has accumulated over 230,000 user reviews on Steam, with its Recent Reviews average plummeting to Overwhelmingly Negative. That has also been accompanied by many users getting refunds issued for their purchase of the game.

Things have taken a sour turn drastically and abruptly for Helldivers 2. Sony recently made PlayStation Network logins mandatory for Steam players, sparking significant backlash from the community, especially from those who live in the many, many countries where PlayStation Network simply isn’t available. Sony recently pulled the game off sale in all of those countries, but Helldivers 2 director and developer Arrowhead Game Studios’ CEO Johan Pilestedt says a more long-term solution is being worked on.

Genshin Impact's heavily rumored «Imaginarium Theater» is reportedly going to allow players to change the soundtracks heard between its stages, according to a recent leak. The addition of new endgame content to the massively popular HoYoverse RPG has been one of the biggest requests from fans for several years. Aside from its exploration and repeatable challenges, Genshin Impact's Spiral Abyss currently serves as the main form of endgame content for the RPG, featuring a monthly enemy rotation. Now, Version 4.7 is expected to be bringing a brand-new endgame addition.

Arrowhead is currently in discussions with Sony over how to deal with the ongoing controversy surrounding the retroactive enforcement of the PSN account requirement for playing Helldivers 2 on PC, a senior company official has revealed. This community update also offered some additional insights into the ongoing Helldivers 2 drama.

A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail is teasing pairs of Relic sets and Planar Ornaments coming to the game with the Version 2.3 update, expected to launch next month. The sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse provides players with a plethora of different methods for powering up their characters and optimizing their playstyles. Light Cones provide bonuses to characters in specific classes alongside unique effects that can benefit each roster member's individual playstyles, while Relics and Planar Ornaments provide more general boosts. Now, new Relics and Planar Ornaments are reportedly coming with Version 2.3.

Honkai: Star Rail players will unlock new relic sets and Light Cones by completing the Echo of War: Salutations of Ashen Dreams stage, which will arrive in version 2.2. Honkai: Star Rail's version 2.2 is now on the horizon, with the developers introducing new characters, Light Cones, and relics that will be available to claim soon. It's been revealed that Boothill and Robin will finally receive their debut banners in the next update, which will start on May 8.

A recent Honkai: Star Rail leak teases a four-star character selector that will reportedly be released in version 2.3. Although Honkai: Star Rail is still in version 2.1, HoYoverse has already confirmed Jade and Firefly, a pair of five-star units, for 2.3. Firefly will make her playable debut in the first phase of the update, and Jade will be obtainable in the second phase. As per the schedule, players can expect the upcoming version to arrive in early June.

Arrowhead's popular co-op shooter Helldivers 2 has been delisted from Steam in over 170 regions. This drastic step follows a controversial decision by publisher Sony, mandating Steam players to connect their accounts to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account before June 4 to continue playing Helldivers 2.

A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail is detailing the signature Light Cone for upcoming five-star character Firefly, expected to release during Version 2.3. Honkai: Star Rail's Light Cones serve as one of the most effective ways of powering up a player's character, offering major stat boosts and unique effects. Each new character added to the sci-fi RPG typically comes with their own unique Light Cone for players to acquire, granting buffs catered to that character's abilities and strengths. Now, one of the game's upcoming characters is seeing their Light Cone surface early.

Moist Esports has announced it is filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Immigration over recent issues regarding visas for the organization's Apex Legends team. The aptly-named Moist Esports was first founded in 2021 by popular YouTuber MoistCr1tikal, boasting players from a variety of different esports. While Cr1tikal was the sole owner of the team initially, fellow streamer Ludwig would later join Moist Esports, even helping the organization to sign a Valorant team. Now, however, a recent issue with the Apex Legends team is seeing the organization going to bat against the U.S. government.

Manni L. Perez and Dylan Rourke may be the Grand Theft Auto 6 lead actors, according to a newly surfaced rumor. While Perez has long been speculated to portray Lucia, Rourke is a new name not mentioned in any past GTA 6 reports.

A Fallout 4 player has shared a clip of their character defeating two Yao Guai while unarmed. There are many ways to defeat the Fallout 4 bestiary, and the Yao Guai is a hurdle that unarmed players eventually have to overcome.

AFallout 4 player shares a clip in which Cait floats up to them as if she's swimming through the air. There are many Fallout 4 companions to choose from, and Cait has become a favorite with some players, but this may be the most bizarre thing that she's done.

Steam is making unexpected moves in the gaming world, refunding Helldivers 2 players despite their playtime exceeding the usual two-hour limit. Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, has been a popular multiplayer game on both PlayStation and PC platforms. However, recent controversies surrounding mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking for PC players have led to widespread discontent among the gaming community.

Elden Ring enthusiasts are accustomed to peculiar tales of players accomplishing the extraordinary within the game's realm. Yet, few anticipated the latest endeavor: the formation of an Elden Ring boy band by a fan. A video gaining traction on Reddit portrays an unusual scene wherein the Tarnished finds themselves encircled by a musical band featuring recognizable characters.

Destiny 2 players with an eye for fashion are creating new customized Guardian costumes themed after the game's Taken faction. Key to the costumes is the Superblack color shader, one of the main prizes from the free Destiny 2 Into the Light update, which Bungie released to keep players engaged with the game as they wait for The Final Shape expansion to launch.

An avid Fallout 4 fan attempts to recreate the likeness of Breaking Bad's Walter White in-game and ends up with surprisingly good results. Though it may seem like a bad combination at first glance, it turns out the iconic drug dealer from the legendary AMC drama doesn't look all that out of place wearing a vault suit in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 4.

Helldivers 2 fans are buzzing about a new revelation: a keen-eyed player has spotted a subtle issue with the icon for one of the game's popular Stratagems, causing a stir within the community. Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, is a cooperative third-person shooter set in a dystopian future where players battle against alien forces on various planets. The game features a wide array of Stratagems, powerful abilities that players can deploy to aid them in combat, including the Orbital Precision Strike, which has gotten a lot of attention for its effectiveness in eliminating foes.

Earlier this week, Helldivers 2 players on PC were told that they'd soon need to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. Two days later and the game has received 100,000 new negative reviews on Steam.

A Baldur’s Gate 3 player has shared their hilarious build, which turns their Dark Urge character into It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Frank Reynolds. Since Baldur’s Gate 3’s release last year, players have been using the character creator to bring a ton of unique builds to life.

An Insomniac Games developer has shared an unused piece of animation from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 pertaining to the game's iconic antagonist, Venom. Despite not making it to the final version of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, fans are quite impressed with how good the animation is.

A Call of Duty Zombies fan has shared their incredible replica of the Ray Gun, which has a few unique features that fans of the franchise might recognize. The Ray Gun in Call of Duty Zombies has been a staple of the game mode ever since its inception, and this replica is the perfect tribute.

Shaders in Destiny 2 have always provided one of the main methods for armor and weapon customization, and Bungie have recently confirmed that some useful changes will be coming with the game's upcoming Final Shape expansion in the interest of improving shaders' color accuracy in the UI. Though quite a few fans of Destiny 2 have been hoping for a change like this for years due to some shaders poorly communicating the colors and textures that they apply, previews of the upcoming UI changes have made experienced fans realize that they may need to refamiliarize themselves with their favorite shaders following the DLC's release.

An Elden Ring player has found a symbol on the game's map which could possibly be a hidden code, adding to the never-ending list of mysteries surrounding the franchise. What's more notable is the fact that the player found the same symbol in another location in Elden Ring, which further suggests that it could have a much larger significance.

Sony recently added a free trial for one of the most controversial games of 2024 to PlayStation Plus Premium, meaning members of the service can give Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League a shot without having to spend a single extra penny. Though some may have preferred a more well-received game to be added instead, trials like these allow PlayStation Plus players to test out divisive games and make judgments for themselves on titles they may not have touched otherwise.

A Baldur’s Gate 3 player online has figured out a method to kill Mizora without damning Wyll to his fate. Previously, attempting to kill Mizora in Baldur’s Gate 3 could have dire consequences for the companion Wyll, although this player might have solved this problem for others.

A new survey from Epic Games related to Fortnite's Crew subscription suggests that the developer is considering a major upgrade to the service. The massively popular battle royale from Epic Games offers players a wide variety of ways to pick up its wealth of in-game cosmetics, regularly adding plenty of new skins, pickaxes, and more. Alongside the in-game store, Fortnite's many Battle Passes offer incentives for playing the game, with LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival also boasting their own battle pass. Now, Epic Games is considering a major change to the Crew subscription.

A notableLast of Us speedrunner manages to beat an incredibly challenging world record while playing on Grounded mode, the hardest difficulty in the game. This impressive feat goes to show just how dedicated the speedrunning community truly is, even when it comes to rushing through linear, narrative-driven titles like The Last of Us.

Angry Stellar Blade fans have hijacked a recent tweet about the upcoming indie game Crow Country. Stellar Blade was released last month to mostly positive reviews. It's earned a great deal of praise for its graphics and intense melee combat, but Stellar Blade has not been without controversy.

Helldivers 2 players have expressed concerns that existing PlayStation Network account workarounds might lead to a permanent ban on their account. Arrowhead Game Studios' massively popular PvE shooter previously announced it would require players to link their Steam to a PSN account by the end of the month, which was met with overwhelming outrage by its community. Many Helldivers 2 players have since questioned how the developers plan on enforcing the rule, particularly for countries or regions that do not have access to PSN.

Helldivers 2 developers are reportedly holding internal discussions regarding its controversial PlayStation Network account linking requirements for Steam players. The Helldivers 2 community was caught in a fiery meltdown after Arrowhead Game Studios announced plans to enforce its account-linking measures months after the game was released, with players quickly flooding online forums and servers demanding an explanation from both the developers and publisher.

Fall Guys has officially announced the newest crossover content coming to the competitive platformer, adding in a plethora of new skins based on the Star Wars franchise. Much like Epic Games' Fortnite, the platformer from developer Mediatonic has become renowned for the wide variety of media crossovers featured within the game. Fall Guys has crossed over with games like Final Fantasy 14 and Death Stranding, as well as several movie and TV franchises and even the WWE. Now, the game's next crossover will welcome one of sci-fi's most iconic brands to the game.

Rail shooter game Rainbow Cotton, a former Dreamcast exclusive, is releasing on modern platforms come Thursday, May 9. The Dreamcast was the last console ever released by Sega. It failed to sell enough units to keep the company in the console hardware business, causing Sega to pivot to almost exclusively developing software. Even so, the Dreamcast is often pointed to as one of the most underrated consoles ever produced, as it featured a number of important innovations and featured a library of high-quality games.