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Alan Wake 2 just came out a little while ago, but Remedy Entertainment, the folks behind it, are already almost done with their next game. But if you were hoping for Control 2, well, it looks like you’ll have to wait longer, maybe over a year.

Remedy recently talked about their plans in a financial report. They said a game called Codename Condor, which is connected to Control, is almost ready. They’re doing big tests to make sure it’s fun to play. They call it a multiplayer spin-off of Control, but we don’t know much else about it.

As for Control 2, it’s still in the early stages, just figuring out if it’ll work. And they’re also working on remakes of the first two Max Payne games. Those are moving along too, with one starting full production soon. But they didn’t say when any of these games will come out.

The report also talks about how Remedy is doing financially. They bought all the rights to the Control series recently.

They also said Alan Wake 2 sold a lot of copies and they’re still making extra stuff for it. Overall, they made more money this year compared to last year, but spending on game development went up, mainly because of the Max Payne remakes.

This past week, Battlestate Games, the folks behind Escape from Tarkov, upset a lot of players by offering a super pricey $250 package for a game that’s not even finished. It caused quite a stir and made people question their choices.

But guess what? Another gaming company, Bethesda Game Studios, joined the club by doing something pretty unnecessary.

They decided to update Fallout 4, a game that’s been around for nine years and still has a huge fan base making cool mods.

But get this: the update they rolled out didn’t change much. It broke a bunch of mods, which upset a lot of players. And the new stuff they added? Well, let’s just say it didn’t impress anyone.

They fixed some bugs, which is good, but then they added “ultrawide support” which messed up the game’s interface.

Plus, they didn’t do anything about a problem that’s been crashing the game on certain fancy graphics cards for six whole years. And to top it off, there were no cool graphics upgrades for PC players, not even a little bit of ray tracing.

They threw in some extra stuff from their Creation Club, but that just made people mad because they had to give up a ton of free mods for it.

Many modders are now working to fix their mods, but this mess could’ve been avoided if Bethesda had talked to them before releasing the update. And why force everyone to get the update? They could’ve tested it out first with a beta version.

Some people say this update is mainly for consoles, to make Fallout 4 run better on the newer ones.

But why should PC players suffer for that? It seems like a sloppy move to make things worse for us just to help out console players. And to make matters worse, even console players aren’t happy with the update.

All in all, it’s been a rough week for gaming companies making questionable decisions.

Surprise! In a big twist, players of Helldivers 2 are now being asked to destroy something they helped create not long ago. About seven weeks back, players were given a mission to switch on the Terminid Control System.

The plan was to lock up the pesky bugs forever. It worked out fine, kinda. But now, as many players guessed, things have taken a turn.

A new mission in Helldivers 2, starting on April 29th, wants players to wreck the Terminid Control System. The game says bugs are causing trouble on some planets despite efforts to get rid of them.

Players must go to Erata Prime, Fenrir 3, and Turing to smash the Control System on all three planets. They’ll earn 50 Medals for each. Plus, there are new missions on these planets, a bonus from the game developers. It softens the blow of undoing their earlier work.

Just before this new mission, players completed another task. They got a fancy weapon called the Airburst Rocket Launcher.

But it came with a sad twist. An entire planet got messed up to unlock this weapon. To make up for it, the government sent “potato baskets” to the families of those affected.

Mortal Kombat 1 has been adding new characters slowly after its release. Recently, they introduced Ermac, and now they’ve teased the next addition: Homelander.

In a short video, we see Homelander having a chat with Lui Kang before a fight. But we only glimpse him, and there’s no actual gameplay yet. He looks quite similar to his appearance in The Boys, though older.

We’re very pleased with the reception players are giving Ermac and happy to remind everyone there is still a LOT more planned for #MortalKombat1

More: Klassic Kostumes, New Moves, Kameos, online features, secrets, and of course…. pic.twitter.com/7ZOOeSzpNE

— Ed Boon (@noobde) April 26, 2024

The conversation in the video seems very one-sided, with Lui Kang throwing some insults but Homelander doesn’t reply.

This has sparked some questions about who will voice Homelander. Fans hoped it would be Anthony Starr, who plays Homelander in The Boys, but he confirmed that he won’t do it. It’s unclear why he wasn’t asked or why negotiations fell through.

We don’t know if Homelander’s lack of response in the teaser is related to the voice actor issue or not. We’ll have to wait for more gameplay to see if Anthony Starr is voicing the character or if they’ve chosen someone else. But it seems like we won’t have to wait too long to find out.

Steam is offering six new games for free at the end of April. With so many games coming out in 2024, it’s hard to keep up. I’ve been busy playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Dragon’s Dogma 2, but Balatro and Botany Manor caught my attention too.

If you’re looking for something new and free, these games on Steam might be just what you need. Let’s take a look:

1. Smelogs Playground – It’s an action-RTS game that’s a bit like a simpler version of League Of Legends.
2. Unbreaded – This is a 3D platformer where you play as a gingerbread man trying to escape from a kitchen. It looks really cute.
3. Akatori: Chapter One – A stunningly beautiful 2D Metroidvania game. I’m interested in this one.
4. Rent A Car Simulator 24: Prologue – Ever wanted to experience the exciting world of car rental? Well, now you can.
5. Gym Manager: Prologue – Managing a gym sounds tough, but this game lets you attract more clients by investing in equipment, keeping the place clean, and even sabotaging your competitors.
6. Evil Sinister – Despite the scary name, the reviews for this game might be scarier. But who knows, you might like it.

So, there you have it. Some interesting new games to try out, and they won’t cost you a penny. Give them a go and see if you like them. But remember, I’m not in charge of your gaming choices!

World of Warcraft has introduced a new group of characters called the Earthen Allied Race in The War Within Alpha.

These sturdy dwarves are available for both the Alliance and the Horde factions and come with lots of cool customizations like different beards, gemstones, and skin colors.

Earthen Allied Race Customization Options in The War Withinhttps://t.co/hKopdhFpjd pic.twitter.com/xnEBB38fOW

— MrGM (@MrGMYT) April 25, 2024

In the latest alpha build, players can finally play as the Earthen, checking out their unique racial abilities and appearance options. They have some neat passive bonuses that boost their armor and gathering skills, and they even gain extra experience from exploring.

As stone beings, they don’t eat food but instead benefit from a constant Well Fed buff, which they can change by eating gems. Their most exciting ability is Azerite Surge, a powerful skill that deals damage, heals allies and hits enemies hard.

Earthen characters can choose to be Paladins or Shamans, getting special totems and a unique charger mount. Although the mount isn’t in the alpha yet, fans can catch a glimpse of it through data mining.

At first, players weren’t too hyped about the Earthen, but their strong abilities and interesting backstory are winning people over. To unlock them, players need to finish the main story and some specific Earthen-related quests.

But wait, there might be more! Some fans think another Allied Race called the Harronir could be on the way.

These creatures, resembling a mix of Night Elves and Trolls with quills like porcupines, have caught players’ attention with their potential for customization and animations. While nothing’s confirmed, many are crossing their fingers to see these mysterious beings in the game soon.

The Fallout 4 next-gen update is out now, but not everyone is happy about it, especially on PC. While the update makes some improvements to the game, it also causes problems. Many mods are broken, and support for ultrawide displays isn’t great.

Bethesda has announced that the Fallout 4 next-gen update will come in 2024.

Excited, can’t wait to return to the commonwealth. pic.twitter.com/RinPCNtlR1

— PeterOvo (@PeterOvo5) December 13, 2023

But the biggest issue is that the game won’t work on Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards if a certain setting is turned on, even though Bethesda has known about this problem for years.

Most modern graphics cards can handle Fallout 4 well, but if you want the best graphics, Nvidia cards are recommended. However, it’s ironic that the exclusive features of Nvidia cards are what cause the game to break on RTX cards.

The problem stems from a setting called ‘Weapon Debris’, which enhances how weapons affect the environment. It only works on GeForce cards, but newer RTX cards can’t handle it, leading to crashes.

I experienced this issue myself while playing Fallout 4 on a GeForce RTX 4090. After the update, I turned on ‘Weapon Debris’ to the highest setting, but it caused frequent crashes.

It’s puzzling that Bethesda hasn’t fixed this bug, considering how long it’s been known. There are mods to fix it, but they might not work with the latest update.

But the problems don’t end there. Players with ultrawide monitors have a stretched user interface, and the game doesn’t run well above 60fps. Even the Fallout 4 Steam Deck version has issues.

This isn’t just a problem with Fallout 4; even older games like Fallout 3 have issues. It’s understandable for older games, but it’s still disappointing.

PC players deserve better, and hopefully, Bethesda will release more patches to fix these problems. But that might cause more issues for mods like Fallout: London.

For now, if you have an Nvidia RTX card, it’s best to keep ‘Weapon Debris’ off. But you can improve image quality with a Fallout 4 DLSS mod if it still works after the update.

A petition about the game Stellar Blade is getting a lot of attention on Change.org. This game, only available on PlayStation 5, has been getting a lot of buzz.

One thing that stands out about it is the way it shows its characters, especially the main one, Eve. Players can dress Eve in outfits that show a lot of her body, like her cleavage or butt.

Players have a lot of choices for how to dress Eve, and some outfits make her look very sexy. Some players say that the game’s makers changed some of these outfits with an update on the first day the game came out. They say that the game used to show more skin, but now it’s different.

Director’s answer to the change in the outfit[VIDEO]
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People have shared pictures and videos online to compare the outfits before and after the update. Some also say that the violence in the game was toned down from what was shown in trailers. Because of this, some fans are upset and think the game makers are trying to censor the game.

A person named Mark Kern started a petition asking the game makers to change the outfits back. The petition, called “Free Stellar Blade,” has gotten a lot of signatures very quickly. However, we can’t be completely sure that the outfits were changed by the update. Some online evidence supports this idea, but some say it’s not true.

The bunny suit was changed, just before the day 1 patch
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Even if the outfits were changed, it’s not clear if it was because of censorship. There are still some very revealing outfits in the game. Also, a video online shows the game director talking about the changes, but we can’t confirm if the translation is correct.

If Sony, the company that published the game, made the game makers change their outfits, that would be censorship. But if the game makers changed the outfits on their own, it’s just a creative choice, even if some fans don’t like it.

Despite the controversy, the update also added a new mode to the game called New Game+. This was planned for later, but it’s nice that players got it right away. This should make the game more fun to play again after finishing it once.

Shinji Mikami, the creator of the Resident Evil series and the founder of Tango Gameworks, recently explained why he decided to leave the studio he started. He wanted to leave much earlier than he did.

Mikami started Tango Gameworks, the studio behind The Evil Within games and Ghostwire: Tokyo, in 2010. However, he left last year.

In a recent interview, he revealed that he wanted to leave eight years earlier but stayed because he felt responsible for the projects already in progress at the studio. It seems he started thinking about leaving after The Evil Within was released.

Now, Mikami has started a new company called Kamuy. So why did he leave Tango Gameworks? He wanted to create a place where young game developers could gain more experience in the industry.

He believes in shorter development cycles between games, which means more games can be developed in less time. He also thinks there’s a demand for unique games on a smaller scale.

But that’s not all. Mikami also wants to move away from survival horror games. This is surprising because he’s had a lot of success with them in the past, with games like Resident Evil and The Evil Within. It seems we won’t be getting any more spooky games from him for a while. It’ll be interesting to see what he works on next.

The people behind the shooting game Escape from Tarkov are making big changes after some controversy. They introduced a new edition of the game called the ‘Unheard Edition’ for $250. This version gave players special bonuses like extra storage space and a new game mode called offline PvE.

Many players were upset, especially those who already had the game’s Edge of Darkness (EOD) edition. This edition used to bundle together older content and add-ons, but now it’s not available.

the update regarding EOD edition
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People who bought EOD wouldn’t get any of the bonuses from the Unheard Edition. The game developers said it’s not fair to call the new mode DLC (downloadable content), but players still weren’t happy.

Now, the developers are trying to make things right. They’re giving EOD players some unique features like special items and faster item returns.

They’ll also get six months of access to the offline PvE mode from the Unheard Edition. But this move has made some players even angrier. They say six months isn’t enough, and they’re still upset about the ‘pay to win’ accusations.

The Reddit thread discussing these changes has thousands of comments, showing how passionate players are about this issue. The community managers for Battlestate Games have a tough job ahead of them trying to keep everyone happy.

Fallout is all the rage right now, especially after the live-action Amazon Studios show came out. The series started back in 1997, but it took off when Bethesda got involved. They gave us Fallout 3 in 2008, which was a big hit.

Then came Fallout: New Vegas in 2010 and Fallout 4 in 2016. Now, fans are eagerly waiting for Fallout 5 to come out, but it seems we’ll have to wait a bit longer.

It looks like Fallout 5 might come out after The Elder Scrolls VI, but neither game has a release date yet. In the meantime, there’s plenty of Bethesda content to keep us entertained.

The Fallout show just got renewed for a second season, and there’s a free update for Fallout 4 coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S this week.

But if you want even better graphics for Fallout 4, you should check out this 8K graphics boost. It’s a free upgrade that makes the game look amazing, almost unrecognizable.

You can find instructions on how to download and install it on the Digital Dreams YouTube channel. Unfortunately, this upgrade is only available for PC players.

So, if you’re a fan of Fallout, there’s lots to look forward to. Fallout 4 is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and there’s even more content on the way.

Fallout 4, a popular game set in a post-apocalyptic world called the Commonwealth, still has fans hooked almost ten years after its release in 2015.

Recently, we got our hands on the newly launched PS5 version of the game, and we’re here to talk about how it performs technically. We’ll be doing a full review soon, but for now, let’s talk about what we’ve found.

Thanks to the recent Amazon Fallout show, interest in this game has gone up. But those who are new to Fallout 4, might not know that the game had some issues when it was first released almost ten years ago on the PS4.

It didn’t crash as much as some other Bethesda games, but it had problems with its frame rate and load times.

Thankfully, the PS5 version of Fallout 4 is a big improvement. It’s what you’d expect from a game that’s been out for so long, but it’s still nice to see that Bethesda hasn’t messed it up.

The game has two modes: one that aims for a smooth 60 frames-per-second at a dynamic 4K resolution, and another that focuses on a sharper image at 30 frames-per-second.

For most players, the 60fps mode is the real winner here. It makes the game feel much smoother to play, with better movement and aiming.

Plus, there aren’t any annoying frame drops like there were on the PS4. The dynamic resolution also works well, keeping the game looking good even during intense action.

However, if you prefer a sharper image, you can switch to the 30fps mode. But in our opinion, the trade-off isn’t worth it. The game looks a bit better, but you’ll notice muddy textures more often.

As for the quality of the graphics, there isn’t much of a difference between the two modes. Bethesda says the quality mode has better settings, but we couldn’t tell the difference.

Overall, Fallout 4 runs great on the PS5, but there are still some small issues. The game sometimes hitches when you enter busy areas, and there are occasional visual bugs like flickering textures. But these problems aren’t too distracting.

One big improvement is the load times. On the PS4, they could feel long, but on the PS5, they’ve been cut down significantly.

In short, Bethesda did a good job with this PS5 version of Fallout 4. There are a few minor issues, but if you’ve been wanting to play Fallout 4 on a PlayStation console without the frame rate problems, now’s your chance.

There’s a gun from Modern Warfare 2 called the Kastov 545. It’s perfect for helping snipers in Warzone. People haven’t been paying much attention to it, but they should.

Guns from Modern Warfare 2 didn’t do so well in Modern Warfare 3 at first, especially in Warzone. But things have changed lately. People are starting to use guns like the TR-76 Geist, STB 556, and FTAC Recon more. They’re just as strong as the guns from Modern Warfare 3 now.

Another gun that’s becoming popular, especially for helping snipers, is the Kastov 545. A Warzone expert named WhosImmortal talked about it in a video on April 24. He said it’s a perfect choice right now. It’s great for close-range and medium-range fights.

WhosImmortal said the Kastov is easy to use. You can make it even better by adding certain attachments. Here’s what he suggested: Casus Brake for the muzzle, Kastovia 406 for the barrel, FTAC SP-10 Angled grip for the under barrel, JAK Glassless for the optic, and a 60-round mag.

People used to think guns from Modern Warfare 2 were messy and hard to control, but they’ve been fixed recently. Players like them more now, and the Kastov is a good example of that.

According to WZRanked stats, the Kastov is Warzone’s 100th most popular gun. So, not many people are using it.

If you’re tired of everyone using the MCW and BP50 guns, try using the Kastov instead. Give it a try!

Gran Turismo 7 has just been updated to version 1.46 on PS5 and PS4. This update brings a special new car to the game that you won’t find anywhere else: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo.

This car was designed specifically for the Polyphony Digital racing game and marks Škoda’s debut in the Gran Turismo series. It’s described as a futuristic, all-electric, single-seater racing concept.

Today’s Gran Turismo 7 update 1.46 adds 3 cars, new Café Menu, and World Circuit Events: https://t.co/IeoAnofYkC pic.twitter.com/2SQKUUHH4f

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) April 24, 2024

Alongside the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, you can also try out two other new cars included in the update: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the classic drag-racing Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70.

In addition to the new cars, the update introduces a new Menu in the GT Café. Once you reach Collector Level 38, you can explore and collect information about Ferrari 12-cylinder Engines.

There are also new events added to the World Circuits, including the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. Lastly, there’s a new Scape location available in San Diego for all the Photo Mode enthusiasts to enjoy.

Today marks the release of Bethesda’s Fallout 4 next-gen update, which brings native versions of the game to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

However, some PlayStation users who got Fallout 4 through PlayStation Plus are having trouble accessing the free PS5 upgrade and are being prompted to buy it instead.

As reported by IGN, PlayStation users who own a purchased copy of Fallout 4 on their PSN accounts can access the free PS5 upgrade without issues.

Thank you for your patience with us as we work on the Fallout 4 next-gen update. We know you’re excited, and so are we! But we need a bit more time and look forward to an exciting return to the Commonwealth in 2024.

— Fallout (@Fallout) December 13, 2023

But those who have the PlayStation Plus version in their libraries are seeing the PS5 edition listed for purchase at £15.99. In contrast, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access the native Xbox Series X/S version of Fallout 4 starting today.

It’s not clear yet if this is an intentional decision by Bethesda, now owned by Microsoft, or if it’s a glitch related to Sony’s PlayStation Plus system.

A Bethesda representative mentioned on Discord that they are still investigating whether the free PS5 upgrade should be available to PS Plus subscribers. Eurogamer has reached out to Bethesda for more information on this matter.

In addition to the native versions of Fallout 4 for Xbox Series X/S and PS5, which include Performance and Quality mode options, support for 60fps and higher resolutions, as well as stability improvements and fixes, today’s update also brings new features to the PC and previous-gen console versions.

PC players will benefit from widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, Creation Kit fixes, and various quest updates. The update also introduces Steam Deck verification.

All versions of Fallout 4, including the original PS4 and Xbox One releases, receive free Creation Club items, the Makeshift Weapon Pack (featuring a baseball launcher and nail gun), and a new quest called Echoes of the Past focusing on The Enclave.

The Fallout 4 next-gen update arrives at a time of renewed interest in Bethesda’s RPG series, boosted by the success of Amazon’s live-action adaptation. Fallout 76, initially criticized but now in better shape, is also experiencing a resurgence in popularity.

Despite rumors suggesting that takedown notices for Nintendo-related content in Garry’s Mod Steam Workshop were fake, Garry Newman confirmed that Nintendo verified these takedowns as legitimate.

Recently, Nintendo issued takedown notices for certain Nintendo-related items on the Steam Workshop. The Garry’s Mod developers clarified that these takedowns were indeed from Nintendo and not a mistake.

They acknowledged that Nintendo has the right to protect their content and decide how it’s used outside of their platforms. As a result, the Garry’s Mod team is working to remove any Nintendo-related content that violates copyright laws.

The task is daunting because there are 20 years’ worth of user uploads to review. The developers asked users to voluntarily delete any Nintendo-related uploads and refrain from uploading them in the future to assist with this effort.

It’s unclear how extensive the Nintendo-related content is on Garry’s Mod, but a search for “Mario” on the Steam Workshop returned thousands of results.

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Nintendo is known for being protective of its intellectual property, and they have been active in taking down unauthorized use of its content, including emulators and mods.

Fans of Nintendo’s games continue to create innovative content, but there’s always a risk that Nintendo will take action to protect its intellectual property against unauthorized use.