Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores expansion’s PS5 patch is out. This 3.8GB update fixes common issues and more, updating the game to 1.23. Spoilers in the patch notes! Quests of all sizes have had progression blockers and other issues fixed. We addressed Aerial Capture: North’s issues here. The Stormbird on the western map has also been fixed. The full patch ...
Read More »Fortnite’s New Star Wars Event: “Find The Force”
Fortnite’s free-to-play battle royale has released a special update with new gameplay elements, unlockables, and Item Shop items to celebrate Star Wars Day tomorrow. Several island rifts will open during the “Find the Force” event between now and 23 May. In these rifts, holograms of Star Wars characters Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Darth Maul will teach you the Force. ...
Read More »Dredge, a spooky indie fishing game, has announced its plans for 2023, which include both free updates and premium downloadable content
Dredge, a “sinister fishing adventure” for Switch, launched in March. Black Salt Games, a New Zealand indie studio, has announced the game’s content and DLC for each quarter of 2023. Map markers, photo mode, wildlife, and boat paint are available from the second. The fourth quarter will bring paid DLC. 🏗️ DREDGE ROADMAP 🚧 We're excited to reveal what's next ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat 12! Early Teaser
An otherwise unremarkable video in which NetherRealm Studios staffers thank the series’ 30th anniversary appears to include Mortal Kombat 12’s first teaser. A Warner Bros shareholder report revealed that the game will release in 2023, but creator Ed Boon and his team have kept quiet. Until now! Nothing but appreciation for our fans over the past 30 Years. We're ...
Read More »Konami’s GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon Will Release on Switch Limitedly
Limited Run Games revealed a physical edition of GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon after a busy week. Standard ($39.99) and classic ($64.99) copies will be available. The classic edition includes a soundtrack, art cards, an art book, and a Konami silver box. Pre-orders begin May 5. The GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon Classic Edition includes the game's stunning atmospheric soundtrack, art cards, and an ...
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet & Violet “Ultraball Backpack” Global Challenge Reward
Update#1: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Global Challenge 2023 III offers trainers an Ultra Ball Canvas Backpack. Battles begin on 5th May and last until 7th May. Registration runs from 27th April to 4th May. You’ll receive this code via Pokémon HOME if you fight three times. Serebii Picture: Official screenshot of the Canvas Backpack (Ultra Ball) obtained by competing in ...
Read More »Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom Performance & Resolution
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s first impressions are now online. Nintendo has shown a lot of game footage, but the sequel’s performance and resolution are still unknown. Fortunately, direct footage has allowed previews to see how the new entry plays. In docked mode, Tears of the Kingdom ran at 30fps at 1600 x 900 (900p), according to ...
Read More »CMA Says Nintendo Switch Cannot Run Call Of Duty Games “Technically”
The CMA blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the UK yesterday. A 418-page final report explained how the authority made its decision. The report cites several reasons for the block, including its impact on the “fast-growing cloud gaming market,” but WCCFTech pointed out a Nintendo Switch-related reason today. The acquisition included Microsoft’s 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty ...
Read More »Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.0.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo surprised Xenoblade Chronicles 3 fans last week by announcing the “final DLC” for the Expansion Pass would arrive this week on April 25th. Update: It’s live! The original story scenario “Future Redeemed” will connect all three Xenoblade Chronicles games and feature “new and familiar characters” like Shulk. “New battle mechanics” like Unity Comb let two characters attack together. A ...
Read More »Sony Veteran Says AI Improves Game Development
The AI debate won’t end anytime soon. AI technology is advancing so quickly that it’s hard to imagine a future without it in creative processes, especially game development. PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida, Head of Independent Developer Initiative, is optimistic about AI. Yoshida told The Guardian that technology is changing the industry. “I was going through 15 pitches in a Japanese ...
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