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Earlier this week, Team Cherry released a patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong, and now the developer has already dropped a new beta patch that's currently in the works. For now, this update appears to be even smaller than the last patch, with a focus on localization and control issues. One of the most notable improvements is that rumble features have now been implemented. The devs also note that they are using a new script with an updated Chinese translation, which will be further refined...
Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield has said he has "quite a few ideas" for what he wants to make next, and one of them is Dead Space 4. With EA's pending $55 billion sale to an investor consortium for $55 billion, Schofield said he thinks "there's an opportunity" to make it happen. He told IGN, "I'm already making calls." Schofield did not return for Dead Space 2 or Dead Space 3, and he told VGC that he played "just a little bit" of the 2023 remake and enjoyed it. The developer also...
When Ubisoft launched The Crew 2 in 2018, there weren't any options to bring this online racing game offline. Now, seven years later, The Crew 2 has finally received its much-requested offline mode. Starting today, PC players can download an update from Ubisoft and enjoy The Crew 2 without an internet connection with Hybrid Mode. The console update for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be released later today. Players now have the option of picking either online or offline when starting up...
Glen Schofield, a former Call of Duty boss at Sledgehammer Games, has said he is "immensely" worried about the future of the series under Microsoft. He also stated that the quality of most Call of Duty releases since he left has fallen. Speaking to VGC, Schofield said of Microsoft's ownership of Call of Duty, "I worry about it immensely, I really do. Because what's happening here is a war." "Unfortunately, once you're assimilated by one of these companies, I think you take on some of their...
PowerWash Simulator 2 is a zen experience solo, allowing you to get lost in a relaxing process of cleaning away grime for hours on end. However, it also features a multiplayer component for up to four players, so you can team up with friends to tackle some of the game's biggest and most challenging jobs together. If you're curious about what options you'll have available when doing so, here's everything you need to know about split-screen, crossplay, and cross-progression in PowerWash...
Diablo 4 Season 11 is poised to bring huge changes to Blizzard's ARPG, and will overhaul item progression, see the return of leaderboards, rework the Renown system, and even dramatically change how the game's potions work. And that's not even everything. While noticeable changes to the core of Diablo 4 come alongside nearly every season, most notably with Season 4's Loot Reborn, Season 11 still stands out. None of these changes were detailed in the game's 2025 content roadmap, and Blizzard...
Diablo 4 may be far more challenging come Season 11, with a slew of updates set to address monster behavior and difficulty. As detailed by Blizzard, the goal is to have monsters starting with Season 11 more regularly test players' defenses and force players to interact with them in new ways. Enemy monsters will see changes to make their behavior less predictable, while at the same time making it so each type of monster will have their own clear role and identity in combat. Monsters packs...
Poe Ratcho can now pop up in Two Point Museum, thanks to a very unexpected collaboration between the simulation game and Vampire Survivors. The elderly protagonist isn't the only part of the free crossover, either, as Two Point Museum players can now put garlic on display and send experts out to three locations from the roguelike title. A trailer for the Two Point Museum and Vampire Survivors crossover can be seen below, showcasing how discoveries can also be equipped to staff members in...
Windows 11 has been out in its current form since 2021, but Microsoft has grand visions of transforming its operating system into an even more AI-friendly system. Starting today, Microsoft is adding AI features to Windows 11 PCs that encourage users to utilize Copilot by speaking to their computers and allowing AI to perform some basic functions for them. These updates are being rolled out alongside an ad campaign that invites people to "meet the computer you can talk to." "We think we're...
Though there are certainly those who believe otherwise, a market-research firm has concluded that selling GTA 6 for $100 would not be wise. According to IGN, market-research firm MIDiA Research conducted a new study on the pricing for Rockstar's upcoming crime sim. Leaning on the Gabor-Granger pricing analysis method and surveying more than 2,000 US consumers (a small sample size), MIDiA Research concluded that $70 is the consumerist sweet spot for GTA 6. Any more than that and revenue...
French developer Quantic Dream's upcoming Star Wars game, Star Wars Eclipse, remains in development, the studio confirmed today. The game was announced all the way back in 2021 and hasn't gotten many updates since then, but people fearing the worst can breathe a sigh of relief. "Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and we are eager to share more with you in the future," the developer said in a blog post. The game takes place during the High Republic era. That period, set...
Game developer Hideo Kojima is famous for his unconventional approach to, well, everything he does--but even one of his sillier marketing moves for PS5 title Death Stranding 2: On the Beach didn't immediately hit as intended. Speaking to Japanese magazine An-An (translated by Automation), Kojima recalled an on-the-ground marketing stunt that he and other Kojima Productions team members carried out in the streets of Tokyo, passing out Death Stranding 2-branded tissue packs that included a QR...
Battlefield 6 had a record-breaking launch, Electronic Arts has announced. The game sold more than 7 million copies to become the "biggest opening ever" for the Battlefield series. This data lines up with what an analyst said earlier this week, estimating some 7 million copies sold for an almost Call of Duty-like debut. "It's closer to Call of Duty-tier numbers than any of EA's premium-shooter efforts so far. But the question now is whether or not EA can foster this successful launch into...
The next title from French game developer Quantic Dream isn't what you'd expect. The studio, best known for single-player narrative adventures including Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, is putting out a multiplayer game called Spellcasters Chronicles, which will debut in a closed beta on Steam before the year ends. Combining action and strategy with elements from MOBAs and deckbuilding games, the free-to-play Spellcasters Chronicles appears to be a unique blend of mechanics and concepts...
Two prominent video game industry veterans have voiced their opinions on AI, with both people--Hideo Kojima and Glen Schofield--declaring that AI should not be feared but embraced. Kojima, for his part, said AI is already used in a lot of creative work to "come up with ideas." But Kojima himself sees AI "as more of a friend." Kojima said he would use AI to "boost efficiency" but that he himself would continue to "lead the creative part" of game development. "I'd like AI to handle the...
Veteran video game developer Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away at the age of 58. Famous for his work on the Dead or Alive fighting game franchise and the revival of Ninja Gaiden in the 2000s, Itagaki's death was confirmed on his Facebook profile where he left a final message. "Final Words, the flame of my life is about to go out. The fact that this message has been posted means that my time has finally come. I am no longer in this world--I have entrusted someone important to me with this...
Are you looking for Pokemon Legends: Z-A guides? As you venture forth into Lumiose City, you're bound to encounter various challenges, including monstrous creatures that have undergone rogue evolutions and unruly rival trainers who are eager to prove themselves. We've got just the hub for you, as our articles tackle multiple facets of the newest game in the long-running series. General guides Beginner's guide - Are you just starting your adventure? This Pokemon Legends: Z-A guide has all...
Are you eager to search for Alpha Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A? These variants first appeared in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and they're back and more menacing than ever. Beating and subsequently catching them should be one of your priorities given the traits that they possess. What are the characteristics of Alpha Pokemon? Alpha Pokemon have glowing red eyes and are highly aggressive. They tend to beeline for your character even if you have an active Pokemon by your side. They are...
Are you excited to look for Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A? These creatures are the rarest of the rare, with unique color palettes that are vastly different from the usual variants. Naturally, finding them is no easy task, though there are a few exceptions. What are the characteristics of Shiny Pokemon? Shiny Pokemon have a different color compared to the regular versions. For instance, a Shiny Pikachu tends to be orange-brown instead of yellow, whereas a Shiny Mareep is pink...
Are you hoping to find a Pikachu in Pokemon Legends: Z-A? The most popular Pokemon in the series and Ash Ketchum's best bud is in the game, and catching one of them is a lot more straightforward than it seems. In fact, you can get one within the first few hours of starting the campaign. Pikachu Wild Zone 3 location There were all sorts of ways to get a Pikachu in previous offerings in the Pokemon franchise. Sometimes, you had to go to a far-flung region to wait for a spawn, or, in the case...