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Square Enix is launching an entirely new currency for Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox Series X|S.

It’s that time again. Persona 3 Reload has sent another Full Moon, and with it, you are tasked with hunting down a powerful demon. Unlike other Full Moons, you are not expected to trundle through a dungeon or face a monster corridor. Instead, you are tasked with solving a mystery in a spooky hotel. 

Stardew Valley has been a fan-favorite for many years now, being one of the top cozy games that players love to play. While the game is indie-developed, it doesn’t receive updates all that often, but when it does receive them, they definitely listen to the fans – especially with this latest update.

Reaching the 60th floor of Tartarus in Persona 3 Reload is a feat worthy of praise, however, the game merely greets you with another boss. Fleetfooted Cavalry is the latest in a long line of bosses. Unlike most bosses, however, Fleetfooted Cavalry is a single entity. That’s right, no pesky minions to lend a hand for this chap.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has been very behind on the Xbox consoles, and the game was delayed by months coming to the Xbox Series X/S. One of these reasons was because Xbox has a system where a game that can’t go on both consoles can go on the other. The game was ready for the Xbox Series X, but it wasn’t yet compatible with the Xbox Series S.

Songs of Silence, the upcoming strategy game from Chimera Entertainment, will launch in early access on Steam in May.

Developed by Wishfully Studios and heavily inspired by the memorable works of Studio Ghibli, the 2023 puzzle-platformer Planet of Lana quickly became a fan-favorite, with critics and fans alike praising its music and storytelling. The side-scroller will soon be made more accessible than ever, coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on April 16.

As is becoming tradition, this is a quick public service announcement to make you aware of spoilers for Dragon's Dogma 2 now spreading online ahead of the game's launch later this week. Leaks have sprouted from early copies repeatedly being livestreamed online over the past few days, as well as details of the game's various trophies and achievements.

Ninja Theory has confirmed Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will — like its predecessor, so not exactly a massive surprise — have a photo mode on release, meaning you can go wild recording its striking visuals for posterity when it launches for Xbox Series X/S and PC on 21st May.

Pocketpair has been busy lately when it comes to the success of their furry little creature game featuring what is called Pals. Recently, the developers have teased that Palworld’s raid ever raid will be coming soon, featuring a Pal called Bellanoir, which is purple and black and overall looks amazing.

Minecraft has officially released a new monthly subscription service for their game that is very simliar to a Game Pass, but instead they are calling this the Marketplace Pass. This was recently revealed on the Minecraft website that this new subscription would cost $3.99 a month, and this would give users access to more items and content. The catalog is said to feature 150 different pieces of content that will be renewed every month.

Palworld developer Pocketpair will remain a small studio, despite the success of its «Pokémon with guns» survival game.

To celebrate today’s release of the action-adventure title Outcast: A New Beginning, a PlayStation 5 release trailer has been posted to YouTube.

Players overwhelmingly enjoyed their time with Lightyear Frontier after it was made playable at last year’s Gamescom, and a few days ahead of release in early access, a new launch trailer is teasing what new fans can expect.

Two months before the highly-anticipated release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Ninja Theory is teasing the game’s photo mode with some stunning new screenshots. Posted to X, the images look more like snaps from a feature film than a video game.

Pocketpair have popped up a trailer for Palworld's first new raid battle boss, Bellanoir, who is "coming soon" to the monster-catching survival game in a big old Palworld update that will also include some fixes and additional anti-cheating measures. First impressions: it's an evil Goth girl with a jellyfish where her legs should be.

In an interview with Game File, Cyberpunk 2077 game director Gabe Amatangelo voiced his confidence in his hard-working team going forward, eager to recapture the success found by the game’s expansion Phantom Liberty.

The video game industry continues to burn, and it’s sad to see. Recently, Electronic Arts laid off 600+ employees from their company, and it seems that now the developer of Apex Legends, Respawn Entertainmant has been the victim as well of the layoffs, and is suffering due to it. See, Electronic Arts is the parent site to Respawn Entertainment, and recently the publisher shared they had a plan to restructure everything which has laid to the layoffs. About 5% has been let go from the teams at the company.

The developers of Disney Dreamlight Valley and Lego Star Wars Castaways are making their own Dungeons and Dragons game. This was some news that I don’t think any of us saw coming but will excite many. Montreal studios says that the game “will bring unique cooperative gameplay built around an innovative hybrid of survival, life simulation, and action RPG.”

Back in 2020, Chinese developer Game Science posted a 13-minute pre-alpha gameplay video of Black Myth: Wukong. Racking up millions of views within a single day, the project has been on people’s minds ever since, and in 2021, the studio dropped an updated trailer along with the news that the game had been moved to Unreal Engine 5.

Making a spooky $666 million in its first five days, Diablo 4 has continued to attract players despite its pricey cosmetic microtransactions constantly making headlines. The game’s narrative and haunting atmosphere are as addicting as its predecessors, and according to a new post from Nvidia, Diablo 4 is about to be enhanced even further.

Star Wars fans will be happy to know that Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection is now avaliable everywhere. The 2004 game is now avaliable to play on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Playstation. However, this game has sadly been receiving some not-so-good reviews as of late since its release.

Packing dozens of popular former characters into a shiny and bold new package, Tekken 8 quickly became known as the best game in the series upon its release earlier this year. Although the title includes many callbacks to earlier Tekken games, one popular mode is missing, and executive producer Katsuhiro Harada recently addressed the elephant in the room in an interview with MP1st.

Konami has detailed a new update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, which adds a pause menu to Sons of Liberty.

Matt Piscatella has become a notable figure in the video game industry, even though he doesn’t really make video games himself.

Embracer has officially sold Saber Interactive, to the tune of $ 247 million.

Konami has made an announcement about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, but it’s not one that you want to hear.

The lawsuit filed against Activision over the Call of Duty League is going into arbitration.

Disney Dreamlight Valley has finally done one of the best things they could do for their players – bring back old Star Path items. These Star Paths allow players to have something to work toward every month, to unlock the items that are offered in it, like a battle pass. However, sometimes, not all players either unlock everything in time before it runs out or don’t spend the money each month. Now, no matter the reason, players can purchase old items through the Premium Shop.

Call of Duty has officially received a new update as of March 13 which not only has improved spawning locations but also done some improvements on weapons. This update is officially out for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and players can jump into the game now to see all of what’s new in the game.

I’m not personally familiar with Nexon’s 2010 MMO Vindictus, but its upcoming action-RPG spin-off Vindictus: Defying Fate is looking like a fairly flashy mix of Celtic mythology, dodge-and-slash swordplay and some sharp visuals. Luckily for me and you, we’ll be able to give it a go for free for the next week, as the game’s pre-alpha playtest is now live over on Steam.

Palworld developers Pocketpair have announced a new Palworld Testing program that asks players of the wildly popular monster-catching survival game to help test future updates and provide feedback on the game, ahead of new content drops being released to the general public. Players can sign-up via a Google Form now if they wish, though Pocketpair stress that "the testing branch is not intended for free play or experiencing new content early, so we hope that only those of you genuinely interested in bug hunting and testing will apply." And presumably, those genuinely interested in also not being paid for their free QA support.

One of my favourite 'jokes'to do is parody Raymond Chandler, i.e. I shout "She had legs all the way up to her thighs!" and then laugh at myself. Chandlers's trademark "blonde to make a bishop kick a hole in a stained-glass window" kind of zingers are very hard to do well, so it's better to say you're doing Philip Marlow badly on purpose. The trailer for Nobody Wants To Die seems like it's self-seriousness is actually self-awareness. I mean, I kind of refuse to believe that hard-boiled future crime detective James Karra saying "I'm in the business of secrets... But it's more of an addiction... And I like 'em straight... No chaser..." while sipping from a glass of amber liquor isn't indulging in some amount of winking and nudging.

Fallen behind on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn’s story? Whether you’re still yet to finish Endwalker or are looking to pick up the MMO for the first time in anticipation of enjoying a lovely summer holiday with your fellow Scions of the Seventh Dawn, you’re going to have to work before your Warrior of Light can kick back in next expansion Dawntrail; there won’t be a free way to simply jump to the latest chapter of the story for free anytime soon.

A Palworld player has modded unused Pals back into the game, including the previously discovered Mewtwo dead ringer.

E3 may be dead, but its spirit will once again hang around downtown Los Angeles this year for a week of game announcements and updates in early June.

Content in Final Fantasy XIV is seemingly endless. The MMO includes something for everyone, whether you’re a more casual, story-based player or someone eager to find glory by challenging legendarily difficult Extreme Trials. While this balance has always seemed to strike a sweet spot with Warriors of Light, XIV‘s director Naoki Yoshida believes the title’s lack of overall challenge leaves much to be desired.

Call of Duty developers have teased that capture the flag just might be coming back to the game, which is a pretty popular and intense game that would be pretty cool to have back. Charlie Intel, which is a big writer and source for COD news, recently posted a thread on Reddit that then lead to the teasing of Capture the Flag returning to Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.

Discord has announced that, starting on 18th March, it'll be providing third-party developers with the tools to create games and apps that can be embedded and played on its platform.

Whether you already own an Xbox Series X/S console, are looking to pick one up in 2024, or you're simply expanding your library of Xbox One games, there's a lot of Xbox deals to choose from this month. The current Microsoft consoles are readily available, and are enjoying some good discounts themselves.

Pocketpair, the developer behind this year's breakaway hit Palworld, is on the lookout for players to participate in a new testing program.

If you were hoping for more of a classic experience in Resident Evil 2 Remake, then here's the mod for you.

EA has revealed Season 7 of Battlefield 2042, and it comes with quite the reward for loyal players.

There are 137 Pals in Pocketpair's monster-catching simulator Palworld, which might sound like plenty, but the serial Palworld player is an insatiable creature, always clamouring for new beasties to capture, pet and exploit, even as the developers encourage fans to play other games while they wait for the next Palworld update. If you've already bagged all the available Pals and are hungry for more, you might be interested in Palworld mod Breed Unreleased Pals, created by ShameIHaveNoFriends, which grants access to three animals who exist in the game's files but are not, strictly speaking, available to players.

Gun Interactive has shared a preview for the next upcoming map for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, called, The Mill.

Disney Dreamlight Valley has officially started their first newsletter, which isn’t surprising considering how fast the growth of this video game has taken off. The game started off in early access a few years back and has now branched out enough to even offer DLC and other content that is paid.

Dead by Daylight has been a popular horror game choice for a while now, but the team seems ready to tap into a bit more of analog horror which is interesting to think about. Recently the franchise just launched their 31 Chapter, bringing new maps, characters, and also themes. However, something about this newest chapter is that it focuses on analog horror.

Street Fighter 6 just recently welcomed Ed, and now, players are getting a new trailer about the next character coming to the game, who is actually a demon. During the Capcom Highlights showcase event, the developers dropped the teaser trailer for Akuma and said that the character would be coming to GTA 6 within time.

Good news for Persona 3 lovers who also have Game Pass, you will be able to get the Expansion Pass for free. This is good news for those who want to dive into the new content but don’t wanna spend the extra money on the expansion. With Game Pass being a cheaper option, it is very much so worth considering getting it to grab this expansion.

An unlikely cross-over is happening in Street Fighter 6, one that many didn’t see coming, and that is with Monster Hunter. However, while this mash-up seems a bit, not likely, it actually comes out after the Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Special Program. During this event, Capcom revealed that the upcoming crossover was happening.

Frontier Developments has announced F1 Manager 2024 will release this summer.

In a new report from GameDeveloper, the CEO of Starbreeze Studios Tobias Sjögren is no longer with the company. This follows the unsatisfactory release of Payday 3 last September.

Grandia HD Collection has now appeared on PSN and the Xbox Store.

After a rough launch marred by bugs, performance issues, and even some class-action lawsuits, Cyberpunk 2077 managed to claw its way back into gamer’s good graces. CD Projekt Red has put plenty of tender love and care into the title since its release in 2020, but in a new interview with Game File, Cyberpunk 2077‘s co-director Gabriel Amatangelo claims that the sci-fi RPG is now effectively complete.

SNK has announced that they will be reviving one of their classic video games. But, there’s a catch.

The Episode Aigis expansion for Persona 3 Reload has been developed in response to fan feedback, though there's no chance of a female protagonist in the future.

Capcom has shared a first trailer for Street Fighter 6's next playable fighter, Akuma, who'll be joining the game's steadily expanding line-up sometime this «spring».

Elder Scrolls is a game that almost everyone loves, whether that be Elder Scrolls Skyrim or Elder Scrolls Online. However, when it comes to the actual gameplay and graphics, it is no lie that the game could use a bit of an upgrade. Players have taken to different forms of social media to discuss how Elder Scrolls 6 will need an overhaul when it comes to graphics.

Elden Ring is a fan favorite for many, and the constant updates and new expansions make it even more exciting. However, one player made their experience even more exciting by finding a completely new secret beginning to the base game.

Developer Turn 10 Studios' previously promised overhaul of Forza Motorsport's controversial car progression system arrives today, 11th March, on Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare III and Warzone is officially getting a new set of skin bundles from Warhammer 40,000. There are many skins players will be able to get from this new collaboration, each one being inspired by characters in Warhammer.

Destiny 2 is known for having many collaborations and many DLC, but this one isn’t quite what everyone expected. Ghostbusters has officially been announced to be the next available collaboration coming to Destiny 2, bringing different inspired items from the classic ghost movie.

Last October, Forza Motorsport sped onto PC and Xbox Series X/S, wowing racing sim fans with over 500 vehicles and 20 tracks at launch. Not everything was perfect out the gate, however, as many players had complaints regarding the title’s car progression mechanic.

A whopping 12 years following the release of Dragon’s Dogma for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is on the horizon, set to hit PC and modern consoles in only a few short weeks. Despite fans of the first game begging for multiplayer elements in Capcom’s newest title, director Hideaki Itsuno has shot down this dream in a new interview with Automation Media.

The crossover throwdown of MultiVersus will return to officially launch on the 28th of May, Warner Bros. announced today. The return will come almost a year after they closed its open beta, which ran for a striking 11 months. The platform fighting game sees Batman, Bugs Bunny, Arya Stark, Steven Universe, and other characters from across different WB shows and movies coming together for a Smash Bros.-style square go.

Following the end of its open beta last year and a social media tease, the multi-franchise Warner Bros. fighter MultiVersus is back. Earlier today, Player First Games announced its free-to-play game is set to launch on 28th May.

Some ideas planned for Amazon's Fallout adaptation had to be nixed, because Bethesda has them earmarked for Fallout 5.

Former Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has reportedly expressed an interest in buying social media platform TikTok.

Silent Hill 2 has now received its first rating, from South Korea.

Naoki Yoshida is keen to direct another major title for Square Enix.

The further you climb in Persona 3 Reload, the more mechanics are introduced. While status ailments have been circulating battles for a while, it’s not until your fight with the Lascivious Lady and her underlings that they become heavily incentivised. To overcome this boss, using her buddies against her is highly advised. 

After each Full Moon in Persona 3 Reload, Tartarus will open a new host of floors for you to explore. As you progress the game gets more difficult, and every few floors, you will be forced into a tricky boss encounter. Your first Tartarus boss after beating Emperor and Empress is Servant Tower (and their lackeys).

The further you climb Tartarus in Persona 3 Reload, the closer the gloves get to being completely off. Clairvoyant Relic is your first real challenge, and if you go in unprepared, this solo encounter will devastate your team and leave you well and truly dead. That being said, they are not insurmountable and lessons can be learned from this tricky encounter that will help you in future battles. 

Fortnite‘s newest season is a spin on Greek mythology, bringing some of the Greek God’s we all know from childhood stories and famous movies. Sadly enough, the time for the season to launch is now delayed and won’t become available until later tonight.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is getting a documentary, but not about what you might think. A film company called Altitude Media Group has decided to pick up this idea from two players who decided to stage Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the game during the COVID-19 shutdown.

According to Funcom, the upcoming open-world survival MMO Dune Awakening won’t let engaging gameplay overshadow the title’s deep lore. With previews of the game starting to hit the web, longtime fans of the Dune universe and prospective players have cast doubt on everything the title promises—but its creative director Joel Bylos recently sat down with PCGamesN to set the record straight.

Fortnite‘s latest season has kicked off bringing many new pieces of content to the popular battle Royale. Chapter 5 Season 2 has just launched today, and this new season is heavily inspired by Ancient Greece – hints of the Mount Olympus vibes.

Call of Duty‘s Rebirth Island has become a map that Warzone players are anticipating to return, and after an image was shared online, players wonder if it might be sooner rather than later that it comes back to the free-to-play battle royale.

A new rumor has emerged about Halo: The Master Chief Collection.