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Sometimes, developers share some really cool things about favorite games from the past. That’s exactly what level designer Brett Johnson is doing by sharing some early Half-Life prototypes over on TikTok, and we love him for it. Johnson also has more experience than just Half-Life under his belt too. He’s a designer that has over 20

By Stephany Nunneley9 July 2021 20:10 GMT Netflix has finally provided a premiere date for Season 2 of The Witcher. Fans of The Witcher series on Netflix will be pleased to hear that the long-awaited Season 2 will premiere on the service on December 17. According to information provided today during WitcherCon, the season will

This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. China takes fears of video game addiction among kids very, very seriously. It’s one of several countries that enforces a “gaming curfew” for those under 18, and now gaming heavyweight Tencent has implemented government-approved ID checks in dozens of popular

Like a plague of gnats hovering around your face on a hot summer’s day, or the tidal wave of noisy pop-up ads found on modern tabloid websites, scalpers are once again refusing to go away. Earlier this week saw the announcement of a brand new Switch, the Switch OLED model, and with pre-orders starting to

It isn’t unusual for Monolith Soft to see their profits increase. In fact, they have seen an increase in profits for 7 of the last 8 fiscal years. However, 2020 was a big year for the company. You see, not only did Monolith Soft release Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, but they assisted with Animal Crossing:

We’re a year away from being able to get hands-on with the sci-fi roguelike that is Gravity Oddity, but if you’re looking for a gravity-bending, teleporting looter-shooter, it’s one to certainly keep an eye on. Teleporting onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC through Steam in the summer of 2022,

Summary The Sisters of Parvos game update is now available in Warframe. Sisters of Parvos is one of Warframe’s most expansive updates yet, offering experiences for both new and active players. The update includes a new easy-to-acquire Warframe, a large number of weapons and customizations, as well a new Lich System with new boss battles

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is the definition of a game that needed more time in development. Saying that it “needs polish,” though, feels like an understatement: this turn-based tactics game is just lacking or buggy in so many areas that the places where it does stand out are overwhelmed by the lack of

Eidos Montreal developers Mary DeMarle and Partick Fortier have stated that Guardians of the Galaxy will be single player only in order to ensure a strong narrative. While the studio initially considered adding co-op and multiplayer, they eventually decided to limit players to the “leader” character Peter Quill (aka Star-Lord), and instead allow for greater

Welcome back! We’re opening up the ol’ Players’ Choice polls once again, and you’ll have until Monday to get your votes in before we tally them up next week. June saw the release of delightful new adventures in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and the impossibly charming Chicory, plus the return of a long-running 2D

Look, I know some of you like Aiden Pearce and the original Watch_Dogs. I’ve seen you on Twitter talking about how it was grittier than the games that followed. You thought Aiden was dark and haunted, like a Batman who fell down a well and landed in a cave filed with baseball caps. I happen

Last month, Bandai Namco updated its site with new lore centering around Elden Ring. Now that we have a full official look, thanks to E3 2021, fans are excited to dive into the new IP from the studio that gave us gems like Dark Souls and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. For those interested in learning

It’s another major Pokemon Go event, which means Jump-Start Research is back on the cards. Watch on YouTube If you’re unfamiliar, Jump-Start Research is a single special research task that’s designed to help players that are new to the Pokemon Go experience, or lapsed players that are returning after a while away. The six-part Jump-Start

This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. One tidbit Intel confirmed at the International Supercomputing Conference this week: It’s now shipping DG2 GPUs to developers as part of its slow ramp into the GPU market. Up until now, Intel has confirmed itself to shipping integrated Xe-based graphics

The shoot ’em up genre is alive and well, with a mix of retro remasters / re-releases, long overdue sequels and Indie efforts continuing to grace the Switch eShop. Another on the way soon is Risk System, developed by Newt Industries and ported / published for Switch by Hidden Trap, which lands on 15th July

You may recall that, back in April, rumors surfaced that remakes of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn were being made for the Nintendo Switch. Although the rumor’s credibility has since been called into question, another Fire Emblem-related rumor of a similar type has now appeared. This time, it comes from

Following cues from the Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games video games, this latest ‘realistic’ interpretation doubles down on the fun. As well as competing in a diverse range of Olympic events, you can choose to wear almost whatever outfit you can think of. Also gone are the realistic graphics, as SEGA have this

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you

Going directly from the Legendary Edition of Mass Effect to Mass Effect 2 is a dramatic change. Where the first game can still look and feel a bit janky, the second now plays like a fully modern third-person, cover-based shooter that, thanks to its 4K upgrade, looks almost good enough to have been released for

Devolver Digital has announced that the Ronimo Games-developed multiplayer dungeon crawler, Blightbound, will leave Early Access and launch for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on July 27th. The game will support cross-play. In a group of three, players will leave their mountain abode and face Blight – a “mysterious and corrupting fog” that has engulfed

Last week, we asked you to return to Midgar and share daring moments from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade using #PSshare #PSBlog. From intense battle shots to detailed portraits, here are this week’s highlights:  Jake_Bellamy92 shares Cloud in the heat of battle. TysonaterVA shares Yuffie holding up some Materia. Anthonyisback33 shares Barret ready to fight.

In upcoming cybercrimes RPG Gamedec you’re a video game detective. As in, a detective in the game but also a detective about games. As you’d expect from a sleuth ’em up, Gamedec’s story can twist and change based on your detective’s choices, background, and more. Or, as we say in this here world of video

In light of the news that there will be nothing shown of Dragon Age 4 or the new Mass Effect at this year’s EA Play, game director Christian Dailey decided to share a little treat to help tide fans over. While not a trailer, the Dragon Age 4 concept art does put the Crows back

By Josh Broadwell2 July 2021 16:19 GMT Mario Golf: Super Rush back spin and top spin are two slightly more advanced techniques that make a big difference on difficult courses. Knowing when and how to add back spin and top spin can be the key to a better scorecard, but they can be tricky to

An advertising platform named playerWON has announced it has signed deals with EA and Tencent’s Hi-Rez Studios to bring TV-like commercials in video games. PlayerWON is owned and operated by Simulmedia, which claims players will be able to watch ads in exchange for in-game perks. The system has reportedly been in testing for a year

The Fuser July DLC has been annou– Wait, July? July?! It’s already July? Well. That explains the heat. Anyway, the Fuser DLC for the month of July has just been announced, with the following tracks (asterisks indicate that the track is free for all players): ATB, Topic, A7S “Your Love (9PM)” Beast Business “Royce Please”*

Developer DotEmu has good news to share for those of you who are looking forward to the upcoming Streets of Rage 4 downloadable content as it has finally received a release date. You can get the new Mr. X Nightmare on Thursday 15th July and the DLC gives you three new playable characters and a

We’ve just had confirmation of the free Xbox titles to be distributed through the Xbox Games With Gold scheme for July, and we’ve already seen the power of Xbox Game Pass deliver a ton of new titles to the service over the most recent month, but today 5 more games get added to Xbox Game

Summary Take a look at the new region and new enemies and their abilities that are in GreedFall’s new expansion, The De Vespe Conspiracy. Discover or rediscover GreedFall with its Gold Edition and enjoy the most complete way to experience the game. For Xbox Series X|S owners, enjoy GreedFall in 4K UHD, with highly improved

While the sniper rifle is standard issue in almost every first-person shooter, few games manage to capture the challenge and coldblooded thrills of being an actual expert marksman. At its best, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 does a good job of satisfying the desire to splatter bad guy brains with a buzzer-beating bullet from way