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"Horrible day to be a Shion main" – Overwatch fans aren't happy about five new China-exclusive skins not coming to the rest of the world
Earlier this week, Blizzard released a new trailer for an upcoming event in Overwatch. Called 'Defiled Anthem', the event features skins and cosmetics for Shion, D.Mon, Kiriko, Reaper, and Emre, with the highlight of the whole activation culminating in a transforming 'Evolution' skin that changes sound effects and visual effects as the match goes on.… read more
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Hell Is Officially Breaking Loose For The Gaming Industry Thanks To AI
Viral games like Minecraft inside Elden Ring, PS5 emulators, and recent jailbreaks do not bode well for Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo Read Full Article read more
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"It has to be more over the top, more insane, more in your face" – Rockstar explains why GTA 6 doesn't satirise real-world events
In a new interview, Rockstar has discussed its revered approach to crafting the satire the Grand Theft Auto series is famous for – particularly relating to GTA 6 and whether the game should include, and lampoon, real-world politics. Read more Read Full Article read more
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Overwatch Season 5 skins and Mythics Revealed by Blizzard
Season 5 of Overwatch includes new hero Doctrine, new map Grimsvotn, and a ton of skins and cosmetics for Halloween and Solo Leveling fans. Read Full Article read more
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GTA 6 devs tried "not to jump on the bandwagon" of passing trends and instead created their "own slanted, overblown versions"
Creating a timely satire can be tough when development takes half a decade or more – it's the reason South Park's stuck with its crude art style for literal decades, but the developers of GTA 6 can't just replace their world-class tech with paper cutouts. Instead, the team simply tried to avoid trends that would… read more
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The Zelda: Ocarina of Time Controller's Best Replacement Is $30 Cheaper Right Now
Ever since Nintendo announced a special-edition Pro Controller and Switch 2 console to celebrate the launch of Ocarina of Time, they've been sold out. Read Full Article read more
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Valve give game developers more Steam Deck Framerate data
Valve have expanded their feedback for developers whose games are Steam Deck Verified to provide more performance data.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. Read Full Article read more
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Ninja Theory developers announce they are facing redundancy, as the studio starts laying off staff following widespread Xbox cuts
More bad news for Ninja Theory today, as the studio's consultation process with Xbox – following a second wave of cuts last week – seems to have resulted in layoffs. Read more Read Full Article read more
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"We opted out of some things really early on": How the small team making No Law plan to make it look as big as Cyberpunk 2077
If you've watched the trailers for No Law or the tech demo that developer Neon Giant showed off at Unreal Fest earlier this year, it would be easy to believe the game has a similar scope to CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077. After all, both games are open-world RPGs set in cyberpunk cities. Set in… read more
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"Even if I knew how it would end, I would do it again": Hellblade developers Ninja Theory appear to have kicked off the redundancy process
Following Microsoft's recent reveal that Hellblade makers Ninja Theory would be facing closure, with two deals to buy them after their split from Xbox have fallen through, the studio look to be in the process of informing staff they're at risk of being let go. Read more Read Full Article read more
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Nivalis Nights dares to ask what if Cyberpunk 2077 met Dave the Diver and Stardew Valley? And for now at least I'm loving the answer
As I throw open the windows on my first day in Nivalis, breathing in the city's neon-streaked air and watching the smog roil across the blackened sky, my government-mandated AI automata informs me the district is in lockdown and a serial killer's on the loose. Five hours later, I've become embroiled in a child trafficking… read more
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Riding high into its free-to-play launch, new MMORPG Aion 2 extends registration rewards as thanks for the support
As the full launch of Aion 2 arrives, NC extends pre-registration and Steam wishlist rewards, and removes the limits on its Founder’s Pack. Read Full Article read more