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Stalker 2 has been delayed (again) until November 20
28 Jul

Stalker 2 has been delayed (again) until November 20

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The long-anticipated Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed yet again, this time until November 20. It was supposed to come out on September 5. This is just the latest delay in a development cycle that . That’s 14 years. The longest delay in gaming history , at 15 years.What’s taking so long? At first, . Developer GSC Game World nearly shut down, but managed to weather the storm. Next, the makers spent a whole lot of time perfecting various mechanics and features, including a .Real world events intervened to continue the delay. Russia invaded Ukraine and GSC was…
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Overwatch 2 may test a return to six-player teams
27 Jul

Overwatch 2 may test a return to six-player teams

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has provided an update that will be music to the ears of many fans. The publisher plans to experiment with a range of team compositions beyond the that the game currently has. That includes a potential revival of six-player teams from the original Overwatch."The community has, juuuust once or twice, suggested a test," Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller wrote in a blog post. "Why not put various forms of 6v6 in the game in order to gauge the results? We agree, and based on your feedback, we’re exploring how we can test different forms of 6v6 in the game…
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Amazon drops the first teaser for its upcoming Yakuza adaptation
27 Jul

Amazon drops the first teaser for its upcoming Yakuza adaptation

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Amazon has released its first teaser video for Like A Dragon: Yakuza, its live action adaptation of SEGA's Yakuza games, at San Diego Comic-Con. There's a lot of focus on the inking process of Kazuma Kiryu's iconic dragon tattoo, but you'll also get glimpses of Kamurocho's night scene, various characters in the series and the underground fight club that shows up as a mini-game across the franchise. In the last few seconds of the video, you'll see a shirtless Kiryu heading to a circle of cheering viewers betting on his match.When the company announced the show in June, it described…
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You can date everything in Date Everything!
27 Jul

You can date everything in Date Everything!

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Have you ever looked at something in your home like a dining room table or an adjustable height desk and wondered what it would be like to go on a date with it? Also, were you sober at the time? A new dating sim game called Date Everything! will let you see just what it’s like to search for true, meaningful love with the things you see almost every day (in the cleanest way possible, of course).The surreal sounding dating sim game comes from an LA-based studio called Sassy Chap Games founded by a group of voice actors who’ve worked…
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Gran Tourismo 7’s more realistic physics update is launching cars into orbit
26 Jul

Gran Tourismo 7’s more realistic physics update is launching cars into orbit

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Yesterday's Gran Turismo 7 game update 1.49 introduced all-new physics that have added extra realism and generally improved gameplay. However, the change is also causing some bizarre problems in specific situations, making cars bounce violently or just get hurled into the air.The physics updates are generally positive, adding "more natural cornering physics and acceleration/deceleration stability levels," according to the developer. Similar changes to tire physics and steering allow a more challenging and rewarding driving experience overall.However, some bugs appear to have crept in as well, according to gtplanet and posts on Reddit's r/granturismo. High-horsepower vehicles, often with engine swaps and…
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Comic-Con leak sparks rumors of two remastered Soul Reaver games
26 Jul

Comic-Con leak sparks rumors of two remastered Soul Reaver games

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San Diego Comic-Con is a popular time to announce any big news for the geekdom, but it's also a popular time for big news to accidentally get revealed early. Today, an attendee took a of the booth for comic publisher Dark Horse that may have leaked plans for a remaster of two Soul Reaver games. The image shows a statue of characters Raziel and Kain, and the artwork is accompanied by a sign with branding that reads Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I and II Remastered. The sign has since been removed from the display.Dark Horse Comics Vice President of…
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Video game performers will strike over AI concerns
25 Jul

Video game performers will strike over AI concerns

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The SAG-AFTRA union today for a strike against several major video game publishers after failing to reach an accord over AI use. The action will take effect at 12:01 am on July 26."We're not going to consent to a contract that allows companies to abuse A.I. to the detriment of our members," SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said."Enough is enough. When these companies get serious about offering an agreement our members can live – and work – with, we will be here, ready to negotiate."SAG-AFTRA performers working in games "deserve and demand the same fundamental protections as performers in film, television,…
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Chill painting game Été beautifully captures summertime in Montreal
25 Jul

Chill painting game Été beautifully captures summertime in Montreal

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There's nothing quite like a summer in . After several brutal winter months, the city bursts to life and its residents make the very most of the warmer weather. Été (French for "summer") is a relaxing slice-of-life that deftly captures the essence of Montreal at this time of year, warts and all.You play as an artist who is spending the summer in La Metropole. The first order of business is to set up an easel in your apartment, which has little else but a mattress in it, no thanks to your somewhat brusk landlord. Once you have learned the basic…
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The long-awaited Fallout: London fan mod is finally here
25 Jul

The long-awaited Fallout: London fan mod is finally here

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It might be arriving a few months later than expected but Fallout: London is finally here. The expansion-sized mod for  is out now on Steam and GOG. (which has a DRM-free policy),means the mod will work with both the Steam and GOG versions of the base game. There are some caveats, though, as the launch version of Fallout: London is incompatible with the recent .Developer Team Folon is working to remedy that. In the meantime, you can download a pre-patched version of Fallout 4 from GOG now (the game is currently 60 percent off there). GOG and Team Folon have…
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Respawn is walking back its unpopular changes to the Apex Legends battle pass
25 Jul

Respawn is walking back its unpopular changes to the Apex Legends battle pass

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Respawn Entertainment is bringing back the option to buy Apex Legends battle passes with in-game currency. "You've spoken, and we've listened," the company . The developer drew player outrage and a sweep of review-bombing earlier this month after it announced a new approach to the game's reward system.The original announcement was convoluted, but the gist of what frustrated the Apex community was that players would no longer be able to use in-game currency to access an upgraded version of the battle pass. People earn Apex Coins by playing, and under the original model, serious fans could easily earn enough over…
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