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Tango Gameworks has announced that the Hi-Fi Rush Arcade Challenge Update, which adds two new challenge modes to the rhythm action game, is releasing on July 5. The two new modes are BPM Rush and Power Up Tower Up, each with their own challenges and rewards to unlock. Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase Extended, the first challenge mode is called BPM Rush, which offers a high-speed challenge mode. In this mode, the BPM--which stands for beats per minute--constantly increases reaching a...
Frostpunk 2 developer 11 Bit Studios has announced that the game will launch in 2024 for PC, and has debuted a new trailer for its city-building sequel. Set 30 years after the original game, which saw humanity almost wiped out by a new ice age, one of the last strongholds on the planet has managed to survive through the big freeze and a new era of expansion has begun. Like the first game and its expansions, Frostpunk 2 will focus on taming a world covered in ice, as the drive to expand...
Mortal Kombat 1 is being billed as a fresh start for the franchise's story. The first two trailers--which highlight the Elder God Liu Kang's brand-new vision for the world he protects--give us a taste of these changes: Scorpion and Sub-Zero are now blood brothers, Mileena is the ruler of Edenia as opposed to her sister Kitana, and the list goes on. After getting some hands-on time with MK1 at Summer Game Fest Play Days, it's become clear the "fresh start" also applies to the game's core...
Persona 3 Reload was officially revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase and the trailer gave us a look at how the original game has been reimagined. From the new visual style akin to Persona 5 to the revamp of its combat and exploration, the game looks to be modernized in several aspects. This also comes with the voice actors for each character in Persona 3 Reload getting recast, and the new VAs have been revealing their roles following the official announcement. Below is a roundup of all...
Preorders are now live for September's Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty. Described as a spy-thriller that unfolds in the seedy underbelly of Night City's deadliest district, this new add-on combines an Escape from New York vibe with Cyberpunk's signature dark future flair. For now, preorders are only live on the Xbox Store. but we'll update this post once more PlayStation and PC options are available. Preorder on Xbox Store Phantom Liberty will officially launch on September 26...
Starfield looks like it's going to be a very, very big game full of things to do, places to explore, people to meet, and creatures to battle. The Starfield Direct provided the best look yet at the sci-fi shooter, which is Bethesda's first new IP in 20+ years, and in the video briefing, the developer explained why the game is so damn big. Bethesda games are known for giving players freedom on a grand scale, and the idea is for Starfield to up the ante. "In every one of our games, we always...
Starfield is getting a suitably special collector's edition for the launch of Bethesda next, massive role-playing universe, letting you wear a little bit of the game on your wrist while you play. It's available to preorder now from retailers. The star of the show with the collector's edition is the inclusion of a fully-functioning smartwatch, which mimics the exact one your character will receive in game to track a variety of statistics and mission-critical information. The real-world watch...
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty feels more like a top-to-bottom overhaul of the original game than a standard expansion. Of course, it will feature a new story with new characters and a new area to explore, but what left me most excited is how this expansion could potentially shake up the original experience and address many issues players had at launch. Before our hands-on demo, quest director Paweł Sasko and quest designer Despoina Anetaky told us that nearly every system had been...
Starfield won't take place in a narrative vacuum, as at the Xbox Showcase, Bethesda revealed more details on some of the characters and factions that players will encounter. Exploration and resource collecting forms a major part of the game, but as you explore the galaxy, you'll come across groups like Constellation. Described as a mythical group of explorers, Constellation is attempting to find the answers to some of humanity's biggest questions. The group's current membership is made up...
Bethesda has provided a deep dive into its highly anticipated sci-fi RPG Starfield, and it looks like players will also be able to use Force-like powers. During the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, fans were treated to an in-depth tour of everything we need to know about Starfield, including character creation, ship customization, space dogfights, and fully explorable planets. But before Bethesda closed out the show, another ability was teased showing the player using a power much like the Force...
Starfield is Xbox's biggest game this fall, and Microsoft took the time to highlight it with its own separate Starfield Direct presentation. The lengthy deep dive took a closer look at almost every aspect of the game, and took an especially detailed focus on combat, including how you'll craft and mod weapons to deal with enemies. The presentation showed a variety of ways you can outfit your gear to fit the situation or your combat style. Those include modifying your weapons with larger...
After leaks and sightings in retail stores, the Starfield-themed Xbox controller was officially confirmed. Bethesda Game Studios also unveiled a limited-edition Xbox wireless headset that complements the pad. See controller at Best Buy See controller at Xbox Store See headset at Xbox Store Both of the limited-edition accessories are available to buy now. The Starfield controller costs $80, while the headset goes for $125. Bethesda also said during the Starfield Direct that the wireless...
During Bethesda's extensive Starfield Direct, the developer of this next big RPG detailed how you can making your character in this massive galaxy feel distinct, and what tools you'll have at your disposal to craft the type of experience you want to play. Bethesda role-playing games have always had some element of character creation, with Fallout 4 most recently implementing a novel mechanic that combined attributes from your created parents to ultimately render your character's look. In...
At the Starfield Direct, Bethesda showed off starship combat alongside the game's mindbogglingly massive number of other features. When you pilot your spaceship, you can allocate your power to the ship's various systems, gaining benefits depending on whether you are fighting or exploring. For example, increasing your engine power will make your ship go faster, powering up your grav drives will shorten the amount of time before a "warp speed" jump, and strengthening the power resources of...
During the deep dive into Starfield, Bethesda revealed that it's bringing back a fan-favorite meme from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Your adoring fan is back, and you can once again put up with his extremely overbearing affection. The presentation outlined the optional Traits system, which lets you pick up to three special traits that will change the game in various ways. These are fully optional, but the presentation showed off a few of them as examples. One was called "Hero...
During the Starfield Direct, Bethesda Game Studios went into great detail regarding the game's character creation tools, which it says are actually built on the team's own NPC generation features. The results, the studio says, give players something that is both extremely granular and yet still easy to use. We've already covered the game's toolset for creating a character physically, so don't miss those details. However, once a player has their character's physical traits determined...
The Diablo 4 Druid Legendary Aspects further buff your Shapeshifting class, turning them into an absolute powerhouse. You've got everything from utility boons, to those that bolster companions and your transformations. Here's our guide to help you with the best Druid Legendary Aspects in Diablo 4. The best Druid Legendary Aspects in Diablo 4 When discussing the Diablo 4 best Druid Legendary Aspects, it's worth noting that many of these come from the Codex of Power, and they can be obtained...
Diablo 4 has only been officially out for less than a week, and one player has already managed to clear its hardest challenge and defeat the most challenging boss, all while playing in Hardcore mode. Thanks to Wowhead, we know that a Twitch streamer who goes by the name Ben_ was able to defeat Lilith. Ben_ defeated her with their Barbarian class character and used their "Spinnywinny" alongside other moves that complemented his Whirlwind damage to help him defeat the demon. For those who...
Visually, Immortals of Aveum is one of the most impressive first-person shooters I've seen. Flinging spells with the frenetic intensity of firing a gun is a fun idea, and developer Ascendant Studios has captured it in a brightly colored fantasy world with clear military action game inspirations. The game sees you play as Jak, a battlemage with the rare ability to use all three forms of magic, who is fighting in a war for control of his planet. There are some potentially interesting narrative...
Preorders for the upcoming third-person shooter Remnant 2 are discounted to as low $41 over at Green Man Gaming. To get the discount, all you need to do is make a free GMG XP account. GMG XP members earn points on each purchase they make through Green Man Gaming. The points earned unlock perks like free games, store credits, and special offers such as this Remnant 2 preorder discount. Preorder at GMG Thanks to the special discount, you can preorder Remnant 2 standard edition for $41...