Sony's Japan Studio is responsible for bringing the world games like Ape Escape, PaRappa the Rapper, Hot Shots Golf, and Shadow of the Colossus. Sadly, it seems as though the studio's usefulness to Sony has come to an end after 27 years. Japan Studio is being "re-organized" effective April 1, 2021. A statement issued to IGN confirms the grim news that we've been hearing rumors about all day today. ...
Band Together in Terror: The Outlast Trials Review
The Outlast Trials proves that survival horror can be more fun with friends.
The Outlast Trials is a four-player PvE game taking place in the Cold War era. The game's opening moments and lore paint a gruesome and wicked scene that will be familiar to series veterans but disquieting to those new to the Outlast universe. Players work their way through a series of experiments, each of which plays out on various large maps like a police station, a courthouse, a carnival, and more. The g...
The Outlast Trials is a four-player PvE game taking place in the Cold War era. The game's opening moments and lore paint a gruesome and wicked scene that will be familiar to series veterans but disquieting to those new to the Outlast universe. Players work their way through a series of experiments, each of which plays out on various large maps like a police station, a courthouse, a carnival, and more. The g...
Microsoft Shutdown Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Games
The company valued at over $3 trillion just closed several game studios.
Arkane Austin, the studio behind Redfall and 2017's Prey, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Tango Gameworks, the studio behind The Evil Within series and the multiple award-winning Hi-Fi Rush, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Alpha Dog Games, the studio behind the mobile game Mighty Doom, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Roundhouse Studios will not be shutdown but will instead be absorbed by The Elder Scrolls Online...
Arkane Austin, the studio behind Redfall and 2017's Prey, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Tango Gameworks, the studio behind The Evil Within series and the multiple award-winning Hi-Fi Rush, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Alpha Dog Games, the studio behind the mobile game Mighty Doom, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Roundhouse Studios will not be shutdown but will instead be absorbed by The Elder Scrolls Online...
TikTok Ban Signed Into Law by President Biden
Owner ByteDance has 270 days to sell off TikTok.
On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that also included a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States. This ban can only be averted if the China-based company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, sells off the popular social media app before the 270 day time limit is up.
This gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok. An additional 90 day extension could be offered by President Biden if...
On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that also included a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States. This ban can only be averted if the China-based company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, sells off the popular social media app before the 270 day time limit is up.
This gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok. An additional 90 day extension could be offered by President Biden if...
Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers
From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.
From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.
The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.
The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
Tim Sweeney Called Valve 'Assholes' in Email to Gabe Newell, Valve COO Says 'You Mad Bro?'
Tim Sweeney is always mad.
The antitrust lawsuit against Valve from Wolfire Games got a little spicy this week. To quickly get you up to speed: Wolfire claims that Valve uses its position with Steam to control game prices and muscle out competition. Though the initial lawsuit against Valve was dismissed, Wolfire amended their suit in May 2022 and the legal battle was back on.
It may have taken almost two years, but we are now starting to see some of the documents that...
The antitrust lawsuit against Valve from Wolfire Games got a little spicy this week. To quickly get you up to speed: Wolfire claims that Valve uses its position with Steam to control game prices and muscle out competition. Though the initial lawsuit against Valve was dismissed, Wolfire amended their suit in May 2022 and the legal battle was back on.
It may have taken almost two years, but we are now starting to see some of the documents that...
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Sony Essentially Shutters Japan Studio
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Sony Essentially Shutters Japan Studio
The studio that brought us Ape Escape is no more.
Sony's Japan Studio is responsible for bringing the world games like Ape Escape, PaRappa the Rapper, Hot Shots Golf, and Shadow of the Colossus. Sadly, it seems as though the studio's usefulness to Sony has come to an end after 27 years. Japan Studio is being "re-organized" effective April 1, 2021. A statement issued to IGN confirms the grim news that we've been hearing rumors about all day today. ... -
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach - First Gameplay
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach - First Gameplay
This is what you've all been waiting for.
The first ever look at Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach gameplay was shown off this evening during the latest PlayStation State of Play showcase. Security Breach is said to be the "most ambitious Five Nights at Freddy's game yet" made. ... -
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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Announced for Mobile
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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Announced for Mobile
Everything FF7 in one package.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis was also announced today by Square Enix. This is said to be "a chapter-structured single player experience" that will "cover the whole of the FFVII timeline." This includes the events of the original game along with all of the Final Fantasy VII compilation titles. There will also be new story elements included on top of all of this.
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A Final Fantasy VII Battle Royale is Coming to Mobile
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A Final Fantasy VII Battle Royale is Coming to Mobile
Where we droppin'?
Square Enix, in addition to showing off Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade today also announced a new mobile game for the Final Fantasy VII universe. It's a mobile battle royale title. Yes, you read that correctly.
It's called Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier and it is a battle royale game set in Midgar before the events of Final Fantasy VII. You assume the role of a SOLDIER candidate and will make use of magic and abilities in order to be the last... -
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Announced for PS5
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Announced for PS5
It's both enhanced and expanded with new content.
During today's State of Play livestream for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Square Enix announced and showed off Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. This is both an enhanced and expanded release of Final Fantasy VII Remake that hit the PlayStation 4 last year.
First up, let's tackle what's enhanced about this release compared to its predecessor.
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New Deathloop Trailer from the PS5 Showcase
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New Deathloop Trailer from the PS5 Showcase
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Judge Rules Valve Must Hand Over Subpoenaed Data in Apple vs Epic Case
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Judge Rules Valve Must Hand Over Subpoenaed Data in Apple vs Epic Case
Valve is pulled into this legal battle whether it wanted to be or not.
California judge Thomas Hixon says that Valve must comply with a subpoena from Apple in their legal fight with Epic Games. Apple subpoenaed Valve because they feel certain Steam information will be important in their case that they are building against Epic. Valve claims that Apple's case is all about mobile and their data has no bearing on this case. They also say that Apple is using this only to obtain a bunch... -
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System Shock Remake Demo is Now Available
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System Shock Remake Demo is Now Available
Pre-orders are also live.
Nightdive Studios has opened the doors for pre-orders on the System Shock remake that they've been working on. It can be pre-ordered right now through the Epic Games Store (affiliate link), GOG, and Steam for $44.99 (USD). The game is supposed to release at some point this Summer.
You can also check out a playable demo for the game right now if you can't stand the wait. The demo can be downloaded from any of the services linked above.
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Destiny 2 is Ditching Sunsetting
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Destiny 2 is Ditching Sunsetting
Sunsetting sunsetting as it were.
Bungie just announced today that they are going to do away with one of their most controversial ideas: Sunsetting. Starting with Season 14, all new weapons will no longer have a "limited-time use" stamp placed on them. They can be upgraded indefinitely.
This change is one of many sweeping changes the studio is making for the upcoming Seasons of content. The latest State of Destiny post on Bungie.net was penned by assistant game... -
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Henry Cavill Might be Working on a Mass Effect Project
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Henry Cavill Might be Working on a Mass Effect Project
This is all just rumor and speculation at this point.
Henry Cavill is known for his many roles such as Geralt in Netflix's adaptation of The Witcher franchise. We've also seen him as Superman in a few major Hollywood films. He is also a well know fan of PC gaming and even has a video showing him building his own custom rig from scratch.
He may also now be working on a new Mass Effect project. Cavill posted a mysterious photo to his Instagram earlier today where he is in... -
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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 is Delayed
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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 is Delayed
You have the recent cyber attack to thank for this.
CD Projekt Red has officially decided to delay the release of Patch 1.2 for Cyberpunk 2077. The reason? CD Projekt Red says that the recent hacking is to blame for this. This hacking saw the source code stolen for several of their titles along with multiple sensitive company documents. Their servers were also hit with an encryption attack.
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Anthem is Officially Dead
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Anthem is Officially Dead
Goodnight, sweet prince.
Anthem and by relation, Anthem NEXT, is officially dead. This decision came after EA execs weighed their options for the game earlier this month. The official word on the game's cancellation came moments ago in a new write-up from BioWare's Christian Dailey. This means there is no hope for improvements coming to Anthem and all of the work that has gone into Anthem NEXT is now wasted development time.
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New 'Attract' Trailer for NieR Replicant
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New 'Attract' Trailer for NieR Replicant
A look at the upgraded opening cinematic.
Square Enix revealed the upgraded opening cinematic, "Attract Movie," for NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…. This upgrade includes updated visuals, voiceover, and soundtrack. The trailer also introduces the player to the unlikely cast of characters as they adventure forth in this apocalyptic world.
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Hardsuit Labs No Longer Developing Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
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Hardsuit Labs No Longer Developing Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Delayed out of 2021 at least.
Developer Hardsuit Labs is no longer leading development on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. This news goes hand in hand with word that the game is no longer going to be released in 2021.
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Sony to Hold New State of Play on Thursday
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Sony to Hold New State of Play on Thursday
A fresh broadcast is slated for February 25.
This Thursday, February 25, Sony will hold an all-new State of Play broadcast for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 fans. This State of Play is said to offer updates and deep dives for 10 games coming to both platforms. This will include new game announcements as well as updates on some third-party and indie titles last seen during the June 2020 showcase.
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