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  New 'Spectre' Update Hits Espire 1: VR Operative

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-19-2021, 03:35 PM
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  New 'Spectre' Update Hits Espire 1: VR Operative

  You ever try going stealth with a shotgun?
  
  A new update for Espire 1: VR Operative was just released today by Digital Lode and Tripwire Interactive. This update, available now through the Oculus Store, delivers players a new sawn-off shotgun for all their stealth needs. This "Spectre" update allows players to expand their non-stealth approach and allows them to go loud and proud into a fight instead of having to sneak their way through everything.
  
  For those who...

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  Maneater Swims on to the Switch in May

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-19-2021, 03:10 PM
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  Maneater Swims on to the Switch in May

  Watch out, boy, she'll chew you up.
  
  Today, Tripwire Interactive and Deep Silver announced that they are bringing Maneater, an action-RPG, to the Nintendo Switch on May 25. This will allow you to swim, eat, and survive at home or on the go thanks to this upcoming Switch release.
  
  Maneater is already available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the PC via the Epic Games Store (affiliate link).
  
  Maneater is a single player game...

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  Next-gen PlayStation VR Controllers Revealed

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  • Published: 03-18-2021, 07:09 PM
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  Next-gen PlayStation VR Controllers Revealed

  Features things like adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and more.
  
  Sony's new next-gen PlayStation VR (or PlayStation VR 2) controllers are getting some great features that have been a staple of PC VR controllers for some time now. The next-gen controllers will include features like adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, finger-touch detection, better tracking, and more.
  
  Sony also made note of the controllers' new "orb" shape that allows players to hold the controller...

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  Star Citizen Devs Get Outside Help for Multiplayer Modes

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-18-2021, 06:35 PM
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  Star Citizen Devs Get Outside Help for Multiplayer Modes

  Yes, this game is still in development.
  
  Today, Cloud Imperium Games announced that they are partnering with Firesprite for the upcoming multiplayer mode in Star Citizen. The mode, called Theaters of War (working title), is a PvP experience that was first unveiled back during CitizenCon 2019. This mode features large-scale, team-based battles between attackers and defenders. The battles will take place on the surface of planets, in the upper atmosphere, and then feature a final assault...

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  BioShock Mod for Half-Life: Alyx is Now a Complete Campaign

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-18-2021, 06:05 PM
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  BioShock Mod for Half-Life: Alyx is Now a Complete Campaign

  Darling it's better, down where it's wetter.
  
  In October 2020 we told you about a short mod for Half-Life: Alyx that took us to Rapture, the undersea city of BioShock fame. At the time, the mod was fairly short, clocking in at about 25 minutes worth of gameplay.
  
  Today, that mod has seen some massive expansion and is now considered a full campaign. Return to Rapture combines the Half-Life: Alyx VR engine with assets and more from BioShock. This is an eight-episode release...

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  Life is Strange: True Colors Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-18-2021, 05:13 PM
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  Life is Strange: True Colors Announced

  Also announced is Life is Strange Remastered Collection.
  
  Square Enix just announced Life is Strange: True Colors today as part of their Square Enix Presents presentation. This is the newest entry in the franchise and is currently being worked on by Deck Nine Games. This is the same studio that made Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
  
  There are some very interesting things to note with this new announcement. First up, the trailer was presented with music by mxmtoon. We also...

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  Marvel's Avengers Got a Next-Gen Upgrade Today

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-18-2021, 04:45 PM
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  Marvel's Avengers Got a Next-Gen Upgrade Today

  Hawkeye and other new content is also now available.
  
  Square Enix announced today that the next-gen update for Marvel's Avengers is now available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Those that own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions of the game will get a free upgrade to the next-gen version with all of their save games transferring over to their new devices.
  
  In addition to the next-gen update, the second post-launch Operation for the game is now available. This...

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  Outriders 101 Trailer

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-18-2021, 03:41 PM
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  Outriders 101 Trailer

  Provides the ins and outs of being an Outrider.
  
  As part of today's Square Enix Presents, a new trailer for Outriders was shown off by Square Enix and People Can Fly. This new trailer should provide a decent primer on what to expect in Outriders when it releases on April 1 for the PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Stadia.
  
  If, somehow, this new trailer wasn't enough for you, then you should check out the demo for the game that was released...

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  Generation Zero is Still Getting New Content in Year 3

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-18-2021, 03:30 PM
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  Generation Zero is Still Getting New Content in Year 3

  Prepare for the Resistance.
  
  Despite its very rocky start, Generation Zero is still chugging along as is the fresh content for the game. According to most user reviews for the game, Generation Zero made an impressive turn-around since its launch and is quite the decent stealth-action game these days. For those of you who have forgotten, Generation Zero takes place in an alternate-history 1980s Sweden where humanity is fighting for survival against machine monsters.
  
  The...

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  The Best Esports Games for 2021

  • Created by: Major 0
  • Published: 03-18-2021, 02:40 PM

  The Best Esports Games for 2021

  
  2021 has not had the best starts, most notably because of the current pandemic which we are all currently facing and suffering the effects of. That said, it has brought some tiny strands of light in certain aspects which can help shape the future, especially that of Esports and online gaming. The world of Esports has been in the limelight in recent times, especially online gaming because of the offline restrictions which make big events impossible. Still, online gaming has been quite a good...

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  EA Play is Finally Coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-17-2021, 03:19 PM
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  EA Play is Finally Coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC

  Starting tomorrow, subscribers will have access to EA Play's basic tier.
  
  Way back in September 2020, it was announced that EA Play, EA's subscription based service, would be added to Xbox Game Pass at no additional cost. This was originally supposed to happen for PC Game Pass subscribers in December 2020. It was then pushed back into some time in 2021.
  
  During that time, console owners on the Xbox platform were able to enjoy the benefits of EA Play in their Game Pass subscriptions,...

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  American Truck Simulator Expands to Texas

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  • Published: 03-17-2021, 02:43 PM
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  American Truck Simulator Expands to Texas

  Giddyup! Yeehaw! More cowboy stereotypes here!
  
  The American Truck Simulator devs are still hard at work recreating the United States from West to East. The latest state slated to be added to the game is the "great" state of Texas. You will soon be able to drive through miles and miles of cowboy-filled landscapes.
  
  As Texas is the second largest state, there should be plenty of variety to see as you haul your cargo through it. Developer SCS says that the state...

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  DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Available Tomorrow

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  • Published: 03-17-2021, 02:08 PM
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  DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Available Tomorrow

  Just as we suspected.
  
  Earlier this week, we were granted a little look at DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two thanks to a short teaser. It was said at that time that we would see a longer trailer coming out on Wednesday, March 17. That would be today. Sure enough, we were given a longer trailer today.
  
  At the same time, it was also speculated that we would get a release of Part Two this week. Sure enough, that also panned out quite nicely.
  
  Tomorrow, March...

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  Over 30,000 Cheaters Banned from Call of Duty: Warzone

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  • Published: 03-16-2021, 06:35 PM
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  Over 30,000 Cheaters Banned from Call of Duty: Warzone

  Is it enough?
  
  Raven Software and Activision just brought the banhammer down in full force on Call of Duty: Warzone cheaters. The latest ban wave comes about a month after another massive ban wave. Today's ban total amounts to over 30,000 accounts that have been banned for cheating.
  
  In total, the studios have banned roughly 100,000 accounts just in 2021 so far. That's the good news.
  
  The bad news is that it still might not be enough to matter for some players....

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  GTA Online Update Released to Fix Long Load Times

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  • Published: 03-16-2021, 06:15 PM
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  GTA Online Update Released to Fix Long Load Times

  Shave literal minutes off your load times.
  
  As promised just yesterday, Rockstar Games did indeed release an update for GTA Online that addresses the monumentally long load times for the game. To summarize yesterday's story, a user going by the nickname of t0st discovered that he could cut the load times for GTA Online down by about 70%. He submitted his findings to Rockstar and Rockstar said they were going to implement this fix in an upcoming patch.
  
  Well, that patch is...

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