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After Us Review (PS5)

After Us offers a glimpse of our future and a warning of things to come.

A gaming experience where you engage in thoughtful introspection, wordless encounters, and some platforming across Earth's many diverse locations to undo the devastation caused by global warming sounds like an intriguing idea on paper. Its execution in After Us, however, leaves quite a bit to be desired. Some awkward platforming, poor combat, and performance woes will ultimately leave you feeling a little less...
 

Redfall is Arkane's Worst Game Ever

It's also the worst "AAA" developed title in recent memory.

It was a struggle to finish Redfall. It was an absolute struggle thanks to performance issues, technical deficiencies, crashes, broken A.I., and uninspired quest design. It was the antithesis of fun and I pushed myself to complete the game out of pure spite.

Prior to playing Redfall, I saw Arkane as a studio that could do no wrong when it comes to their output. Dark Messiah of Might and Magic in 2006...
 

Latest Steam Beta Makes Major Overhaul to the In-game Overlay

Watch YouTube, take notes, chat, and more.

Valve just released a new beta update for Steam that includes a wealth of new features, updated old features, and some under the hood changes. While we don't typically write about updates released for the Steam Client Beta, this particular update had enough cool new features that it was worth a mention.

Right now, you can opt into the new beta for the Steam client that makes some drastic changes to the In-Game Overlay. Now, you...
 

UK Blocks Microsoft Activision Merger

The CMA claims the deal would harm cloud gaming.

Cloud gaming. Cloud gaming is the reason why the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK voted to block the $69 billion deal that would see Microsoft taking over Activision Blizzard.

The decision didn't come down to concerns over Call of Duty exclusivity or anything that would make some measure of sense. No, it came down to the CMA being concerned that the deal would "undermine new and innovative" competition...
 

Report: E3 2023 is Canceled

This fate was inevitable.

According to a report by IGN, E3 2023 is canceled. This comes after weeks of publishers and gaming companies stating that they were not going to attend E3 this year, including Ubisoft, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Sega, Tencent, and more.

IGN's report from March 30 says that two separate sources confirmed with them that the Entertainment Software Association (ESA; the group behind E3) sent out emails to ESA members earlier today announcing the cancellation....
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  • GRID Legends is a New Story Driven Racing Title from Codemasters

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    • Published: 07-22-2021, 01:56 PM
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    GRID Legends is a New Story Driven Racing Title from Codemasters

    Who knew racing could be so dramatic?

    Codemasters and big papa EA announced GRID Legends today. This is a new racing game that places players "at the heart of the action" thanks to it having an "immersive story." On top of the drama filled story, GRID Legends will also feature a variety of race tracks and city circuits to race on, assuming you like racing in your racing games.

    There is also a new race creator that will allow players to select mixed-class...
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  • Lost in Random Releases September 10

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-22-2021, 01:36 PM
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    Lost in Random Releases September 10

    Dice battles and adventure combine in this surreal game from Zoink.

    Swedish gaming studio, Zoink, along with EA just revealed Lost in Random today during EA Play Live. The teams said that the "gothic fairytale-inspired action adventure game" will be released on September 10, 2021 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin and Steam.

    This is a game that combines dice battles with various abilities and spells...
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  • Dead Space is Getting Fully Remade

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-22-2021, 01:12 PM
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    Dead Space is Getting Fully Remade

    EA gave fans a short teaser.

    As previous leaks and rumors suggested, we did indeed see a new Dead Space revealed today at the very end of EA Play Live. EA Motive is leading the development on this complete remake of the original Dead Space. It's being built from the ground up using the Frostbite engine and is coming only to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    The original Dead Space was first released 12 years ago.

    Phillippe Ducharme is the senior producer...
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  • Steam Community Throws Slur Filled Tantrum After Superhot VR Devs Remove Self-Harm Scenes

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-21-2021, 08:34 PM
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    Steam Community Throws Slur Filled Tantrum After Superhot VR Devs Remove Self-Harm Scenes

    I'll never understand how some of these people can even function within society.

    Earlier today, Superhot VR was updated to remove a couple of "disturbing scenes" from the game. Prior to this update, there was an in-game toggle that allowed players to skip the scenes in question if they so desired. Those scenes being depictions of self-harm including shooting yourself in the head and jumping off of a building.

    If you chose not to toggle these scenes off, you had...
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  • New World MMO Blamed for Bricking Nvidia GPUs (Update 2)

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    • Published: 07-21-2021, 07:08 PM
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    New World MMO Blamed for Bricking Nvidia GPUs (Update 2)

    This seems to mainly impact RTX 3090 cards made by EVGA.

    Update 2 (8:03PM ET on July 21, 2021): JayzTwoCents has tweeted out that he has received reports of 6900 XT and 6800 cards from AMD also encountering issues where they have died while playing New World.

    These two card models are the two most powerful cards currently available on the market from AMD.

    This does seem to indicate that it's not limited to Nvidia hardware. We'll be sure to update this as new...
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  • Konami Turns PES into eFootball and is Making it Free-to-Play

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    • Published: 07-21-2021, 06:12 PM
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    Konami Turns PES into eFootball and is Making it Free-to-Play

    New engine, new name, new release, new pricing model.

    Konami has officially announced that their Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) is no more. In its place will be eFootball, a new and free-to-play soccer game that will be released digitally only on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC this Fall. There will be mobile releases on iOS and Android coming later on. Full cross-play between all released versions will be allowed, though those on mobile will need to...
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  • EA Sports PGA Tour will Feature the LPGA

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    • Published: 07-21-2021, 05:47 PM
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    EA Sports PGA Tour will Feature the LPGA

    What, you mean to tell me that men aren't the only golfers in the world?

    EA announced that the upcoming EA Sports PGA Tour will feature the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour. Yes, this means the game will also feature playable women golfers. This LPGA inclusion will also include The Amundi Evian Championship, one of the sport's five major championships. This championship obviously being hosted at the Evian Resort Golf Club in France.

    The LPGA will be included...
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  • Tom Clancy's Elite Squad Shutting Down in October

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    • Published: 07-21-2021, 04:59 PM
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    Tom Clancy's Elite Squad Shutting Down in October

    The game that used BLM imagery came and went like a fart in the wind.

    Tom Clancy's Elite Squad will just be barely a year old when Ubisoft pulls the plug on October 4. The game, which was first announced in a trailer that used Black Lives Matter (BLM) imagery in early 2020. It came out worldwide on mobile devices on August 25, 2020.

    When the game was announced, it angered a lot of people for different reasons. First off, they ticked off Splinter Cell fans by bringing back...
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  • Ferrari is Coming to Fortnite

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    • Published: 07-21-2021, 04:28 PM
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    Ferrari is Coming to Fortnite

    Sure, why not.

    It looks like Ferrari has teamed up with Epic Games to bring the Ferrari 296 GTB to Fortnite. Starting tomorrow, players will be able to drive around the map in overpriced style. This was revealed today by the Fortnite and Ferrari Twitter accounts.

    The Ferrari 296 GTB was first announced earlier this year and is set to be released in 2022. The starting price for one of these rides is $330,000 (USD). Of course, you'll be able to drive it around Fortnite for...
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  • Valve Announces a $1 Million CSGO 'Dreams & Nightmares' Art Contest

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-21-2021, 03:34 PM
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    Valve Announces a $1 Million CSGO 'Dreams & Nightmares' Art Contest

    Might be one of the largest art contests ever.

    Valve just announced that they are launching what they believe to be one of the largest art contests ever in gaming. Starting tomorrow, July 22nd, Valve will kick off the $1 million (USD) "Dreams & Nightmares Content Contest."

    Valve will be looking for "10 original and shippable, dream-themed weapon finishes for CS:GO." Each of the 10 winners will earn $100,000 for their work. Entry is pretty simple:...
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  • Netflix's First Foray into Gaming Begins with Mobile

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    • Published: 07-20-2021, 06:24 PM
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    Netflix's First Foray into Gaming Begins with Mobile

    Games to be included with a normal Netflix subscription.

    Netflix recently said that they would be getting into the world of video games. Today, the streaming company noted that their first efforts will focus on mobile gaming. Not only that, but they say that access to the games will be included with your regular Netflix subscriptions.

    Here is what Netflix told investors about their gaming efforts during it 2nd quarter earnings report. ...
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  • Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed Out Now

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-20-2021, 05:11 PM
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    Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed Out Now

    It's like one of my Japanese animes.

    XSEED Games and Marvelous USA, Inc. just released their new "debriefing" action-RPG Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed for the Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. This game, known as Akiba's Trip Plus in Japan, serves as a sequel to Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed.

    Today's release includes "enhanced HD graphics" along with dual-language options letting you switch between Japanese...
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  • Capcom Finally Fixed the PC Performance of Resident Evil Village

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-20-2021, 03:31 PM
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    Capcom Finally Fixed the PC Performance of Resident Evil Village

    And all it took was the game getting cracked.

    An update for Resident Evil Village came out yesterday for the PC version of the game. The patch includes just two items listed in the changelog, but these two items offer big improvements for most everybody.

    First up, Capcom has added in AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). This tech will allow you to push out some more performance from your aging hardware with a little hit to the image quality. We talked a lot about this...
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  • Final Fantasy XIV is Kicking Idle Players to Alleviate Server Congestion

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    • Published: 07-20-2021, 03:11 PM
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    Final Fantasy XIV is Kicking Idle Players to Alleviate Server Congestion

    Square Enix is implementing a system that they hope will alleviate server congestion.

    Square Enix's MMO, Final Fantasy XIV is experiencing record numbers of players around the world. The game has grown in popularity in recent weeks due to an apparent mass exodus from disgruntled World of Warcraft fans and streamers. Not to mention, Final Fantasy XIV is a really great MMO that deserves more love.

    The game has never seen such an influx of players before, not even when new...
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  • New World Closed Beta Begins Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-20-2021, 02:45 PM
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    New World Closed Beta Begins Today

    The MMORPG from Amazon Games can be played right now.

    New World is an upcoming MMORPG PC game from Amazon Games and you can play it right now. Today marks the launch of the game's closed beta. This beta will run from now through to August 2, giving players a chance to experience a little bit of the game ahead of the August 31 launch.

    How do you get into the beta? It's simple: You simply need to pre-order the game from either Amazon or through Steam. You can get in starting...
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  • Do You Prefer the 3D or 2D Zelda Games?
    by Shawn Zipay
    There are plenty of options to choose from.

    In case you haven't heard, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this past week and what do you know, it's pretty damn good. That said, this month's poll is about which Legend of Zelda games you prefer more.

    Are you more of a fan of the 2D Legend of Zelda titles? These include games like the original Zelda games for the NES, games like A Link to the Past, Four Swords, Oracle of Ages/Seasons, A Link to the...
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