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Diablo 4 is Blizzard's Fastest Selling Game Ever

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Published: 06-06-2023, 04:15 PM

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Diablo 4 is Blizzard's Fastest Selling Game Ever

Exact figures were not given.

Diablo 4 has officially become the fastest selling game of all time, at least for Blizzard. The studio announced that the latest ARPG sold a lot of copies across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Exact numbers were not shared by Blizzard, only that it sold fast. Fast like Sonic, an IP that Blizzard doesn't own but is relevant to this news. The sales were probably helped tremendously by the fact that this release...

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Killing Floor 2 Goes Under the Sea in New Update

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Published: 06-06-2023, 02:35 PM

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Killing Floor 2 Goes Under the Sea in New Update

New map, game mode, weapons, and the sort.

A new update for Killing Floor 2 is now available. The "Deep Blue Z" update adds in the Subduction map, Contamination game mode, new weapons, and more. It's a content update for Killing Floor 2, you probably know already what the content types are that comes with them.

As you may have already guessed, Killing Floor 2 is also going to be on sale to coincide with the launch of this new content. It looks like it's already...

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Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Announced

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Published: 06-05-2023, 09:23 PM

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Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Announced

Surprise!

It seems as though DICE and EA pulled a fast one on all of us. Battlefield 2042 Season 5: New Dawn was supposed to be the fifth and final season for the futuristic multiplayer FPS. I say supposed to be, because they just announced a sixth season earlier today.

The announcement came via the official Battlefield social media channels like Instagram and Twitter.

We know jack squat about what Season 6 will include. DICE said in their announcement that...

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Steam's Summer Spotlight Page is Live

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Published: 06-05-2023, 04:42 PM

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Steam's Summer Spotlight Page is Live

So many gaming shows. Just... so very many.

Over the next week or so, there's going to be a whole bunch of streams and events that showcase new and upcoming video games. If you want a bit of a "one stop shop" for these shows, Valve once again has you covered with their Summer Spotlight page, now live on Steam.

Not only does this page include a schedule of upcoming events, but it will also allow you to watch the events live once they actually begin. This includes...

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Apple Announces Vision Pro - A $3,500 Mixed Reality Headset

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Published: 06-05-2023, 04:21 PM

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Apple Announces Vision Pro - A $3,500 Mixed Reality Headset

Nailing the execution of things that already exist.

Apple officially announced the Vision Pro today. This $3,499 (USD) mixed-reality headset has been discussed and rumored for what feels like ages now, but was finally revealed during the company's annual WWDC keynote event.

Tim Cook, Apple's current CEO, revealed the headset at the tail end of the keynote address. Cook touts the Vision Pro as "revolutionary" and "the most advanced personal electronics device...

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Microsoft Says 'No' to Full CG Trailers for Xbox Showcase

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Published: 06-05-2023, 12:47 PM

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Microsoft Says 'No' to Full CG Trailers for Xbox Showcase

All trailers will be properly labeled so fans know what they're seeing.

The head of Xbox marketing Aaron Greenberg said on Twitter that there will be no full CG trailers shown off during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. Greenberg states that none of the first-party games in the show are full CG trailers and that everything will be either in-game footage, in-engine footage, or a blend of in-game footage with some cinematics.

He continues on to say that each trailer will...

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Chapter Released on PC

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Published: 06-05-2023, 11:51 AM

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Chapter Released on PC

30 hours of new content across two new zones.

A hefty new content drop just came out for The Elder Scrolls Online MMORPG. PC players will get to experience the new Necrom chapter featuring over 30 hours of new content, two new zones to explore, new story, and even an entirely new class. Those of you on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 will be able to dive into this new content on June 20, 2023.

The new zones are the Telvanni Peninsula and Ap...

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Amnesia: The Bunker Review (PC)

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Published: 06-05-2023, 08:00 AM

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Amnesia: The Bunker Review (PC)

Frictional Games plays it safe. Perhaps a little too safe.

Frictional Games is known for crafting some of the most memorable horror game experiences over the past 15 years. They began with the Prenumbra series, a trio of titles that gave us our first taste of Frictional's penchant for blending survival horror with physics-based environmental puzzles. The studio then saw a spike in popularity with their next release, Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Amnesia: The Dark Descent expanded upon the...

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Shawn Zipay commented on What June 2023 Games Releases Will You Buy?

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I decided to go for Diablo 4 and Final Fantasy 16 for my votes.

Already playing Diablo 4 for review but I'm looking forward to playing a LOT more of it. And FF16 I'll get eventually, but I just do not have the spare cash right now to justify a $70 purchase, especially if it ends up on Steam in like 30 years.

I'd have also voted for Amnesia: The Bunker but I already completed that and because other reasons. Hey yeah, review for that one coming on Monday. Yup.

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What June 2023 Games Releases Will You Buy?

Created by: Shawn Zipay
Published: 06-02-2023, 05:45 PM
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What June 2023 Games Releases Will You Buy?

2 Voters

Street Fighter 6	0%	0 votes
Amnesia: The Bunker	0%	0 votes
Diablo 4	50.00%	1 vote
Aliens: Dark Descent	0%	0 votes
Final Fantasy 16	100.00%	2 votes
AEW Fight Forever	0%	0 votes
Crash Team Rumble	0%	0 votes

It's a fairly stacked month.

May and into June is usually when the mid-year lull begins for new game releases. Yet here we are in June 2023 and there are some big games either already out or coming out in the weeks ahead.

There are several games coming out this month, many of which you might call "bangers" that you might just happen to have your eye on. This month's poll is simple and probably a retread of a poll (or several) that have been done in the past....

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Diablo 4 Early Access Launched and Went Relatively Smoothly

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Published: 06-02-2023, 03:48 PM

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Diablo 4 Early Access Launched and Went Relatively Smoothly

Though there were some hiccups on consoles.
The Early Access release of Blizzard's Diablo 4 kicked off last night and you know what? It went pretty damn smoothly all things considered. Anybody who remembers how bad the Diablo 3 launch went can tell you that it's a night and day difference with Diablo 4's launch. Of course, the real test might still be coming up when Diablo 4 "officially" launches to everyone on June 6, 2023.

PC players were either able to hop in right...

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Battlefield 2042 Update 5.0.0 Changes Nerfs Sundance Again, Increases Bullet Spread

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Published: 06-02-2023, 02:13 PM

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Battlefield 2042 Update 5.0.0 Changes Nerfs Sundance Again, Increases Bullet Spread

Helicopters about to be a whole lot more annoying.

If you thought taking down helicopters, especially the stealth choppers, were a pain in the ass before just you wait for Update 5.0.0 to drop for Battlefield 2042.

Update 5.0.0 for Battlefield 2042 will arrive on Wednesday alongside the launch of Season 5 for the game. This (presumably) last season for Battlefield 2042 is set to add a new map, Reclaimed, along with new weapons, gadgets, a 100-tier Battle Pass, quality...

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Street Fighter 6 Now Available

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Published: 06-02-2023, 12:31 PM

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Street Fighter 6 Now Available

The latest entry in the popular fighting game franchise.

Capcom has released Street Fighter 6 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. ...

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Bloomberg Reports on What Led to Redfall's Downfall

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Published: 06-01-2023, 06:00 PM

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Bloomberg Reports on What Led to Redfall's Downfall

Development so troubled that developers hoped it would just get cancelled.

It may come as no surprise to you to hear that the development of Redfall from Arkane Austin was plagued with issues at all levels. This includes a lack of oversight from Xbox management, staffing issues, and an ever changing design basis for the game itself. When Redfall launched last month, it was met with plenty of poor review scores from critics and players. It was filled with a myriad of technical bugs,...

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Starship Troopers: Extermination Roadmap Revealed

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Published: 06-01-2023, 04:12 PM

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Starship Troopers: Extermination Roadmap Revealed

Several phases are planned for Early Access.

Starship Troopers: Extermination was released into Steam Early Access a couple of weeks back and I have to say, it's a ton of fun already. The team at Offworld Industries doesn't seem keen to stop the fun train any time soon as they just revealed their content roadmap for Early Access.

This roadmap includes at least five distinct phases that will be rolled out in the weeks and months ahead in the Early Access period. We see...

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Meta Quest 3 Announced - Thinner, More Powerful, More Expensive Than Quest 2

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Published: 06-01-2023, 03:17 PM

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Meta Quest 3 Announced - Thinner, More Powerful, More Expensive Than Quest 2

Starting at $500.

The Meta Quest 3 was officially announced today alongside a release window set for fall and a retail price of $499.99 (USD).

Meta says that the Quest 3 will sport a next-gen Qualcomm chipset that can deliver up to twice the graphical performance of the Meta Quest 2. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says on Instagram that the Quest 3 is their "most powerful headset yet."

Today's announcement came alongside word that the Quest 3 will be compatible...

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Remedy Just Revealed an Alan Wake Themed Thermos

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Published: 06-01-2023, 02:06 PM

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Remedy Just Revealed an Alan Wake Themed Thermos

Oh Deer.

Remedy Entertainment teamed up with a "Finnish lighting company" named Airam to create and ready a limited release of an Alan Wake themed thermos. It's called the Oh Deer Diner thermos and like most thermoses (thermosi?), the Oh Deer Diner thermos will hold all sorts of liquids. Hot liquids. Cold liquids. Room temperature liquids. Even some questionable liquids.

If you like hydrating, this is the item for you. This is also good for those who found all...

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Layers of Fear Pricing Starts at $30

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Published: 06-01-2023, 01:33 PM

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Layers of Fear Pricing Starts at $30

There will be some discounts for owners of the previous games.

Layers of Fear (2023) from Bloober Team and Anshar Studios, will be priced starting at $29.99 (USD). There's also a Deluxe Edition for $34.99. Those that own Layers of Fear (2016) and/or Layers of Fear 2 will get an extra 30% discount. This discount period runs from launch day on June 15 through to June 29, 2023 and works through Steam.

The $30 version of the game includes just the game and nothing more. The...

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Pre-orders and New Story Trailer Go Live for Telltale's The Expanse

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Published: 06-01-2023, 12:38 PM

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Pre-orders and New Story Trailer Go Live for Telltale's The Expanse

Previews from press outlets are also live today.

Telltale Games just released a new story trailer for The Expanse: A Telltale Series. This new story focused trailer is out on the same day that pre-orders go live for your platform of choice. As it stands, The Expanse will have its first episode released on July 27, 2023 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via the Epic Games Store.

Pre-orders begin at $39.99 (USD) for the Standard Edition and go up to $44.99 for the Deluxe Edition....

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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Announced

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Published: 05-31-2023, 05:33 PM

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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Announced

Small cars, even bigger scope.

Mattel and Milestone announce that Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged is coming on October 19, 2023 for PC and "consoles." The consoles in question were not specified but if it follows the first game, it will be out on last-gen and current-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles, plus the Switch.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 will launch with over 130 vehicles. New in this entry is the addition of motorcycles and ATVs. There will be three...

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