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World of Warcraft: The War Within is finally here after a long wait. This new WoW expansion is now available in beta, meaning you can try it out before the full release.

Blizzard is getting ready to compete with FF14 Dawntrail by introducing the first of three parts in its new Worldsoul Saga. The beta for WoW The War Within is live now, and you can join in, but you need to pay to ensure you get access.

World of Warcraft Release Date

The next big update for World of Warcraft is the first part of a three-part story called the Worldsoul Saga. It will come out on August 26 for PC. This was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase by Blizzard Entertainment, which is owned by Microsoft.

The Worldsoul, so long denied me, shall be mine.

The War Within arrives August 26.

Early Access begins August 22. pic.twitter.com/C4qoGXIbUf

— World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) June 9, 2024

We first heard about the Worldsoul Saga and its other parts, Midnight and The Last Titan, at BlizzCon 2023. Since there won’t be a BlizzCon in 2024, Blizzard shared the release date at the Xbox event. The War Within, the first part, is already being tested by some players.

In The War Within, players will deal with the giant sword stuck in the desert of Silithus, left there by the imprisoned Titan, Sargeras. This has caused problems for the world of Azeroth for many years.

In a previous expansion, Battle for Azeroth, both factions fought over a new resource called Azerite that came out after the sword hit. While the next expansions, Shadowlands and Dragonflight, focused on other stories, The War Within goes back to this important issue.

The War Within introduces Warbands, a new system where players can progress without needing to play multiple characters separately. It also adds quick solo dungeon runs called Delves, which offer interesting rewards.

Players will explore new underground areas in Azeroth, like the ancient Nerubian kingdom and the home of the Earthen, who will join both the Horde and Alliance as a new playable race.

World of Warcraft Trailer

The new World of Warcraft expansion, called “The War Within,” will be released on August 26, 2024. This was announced during the Xbox Showcase in 2024.

Blizzard also released a new cinematic trailer for the game, which shows some of the old bosses and introduces a new dark force coming from the center of the world.

“The War Within” is the first part of a three-part story called the Worldsoul Saga, celebrating 20 years of World of Warcraft. The next parts will be called “Midnight” and “The Last Titan.” Blizzard shared these plans at BlizzCon 2023.

In “The War Within,” players will explore four underground areas in Khaz Algar, the home of the titan-forged Earthen. Players will start their journey on the Isle of Dorn, near Pandaria, then go into The Ringing Deeps. They will see the sights of Hallowfall and then explore Azj-Kahet, the capital of the nerubians.

The expansion will also include new features like:

• A new allied race called the Earthen.
• A higher level cap, allows players to reach level 80.
• Delves, which are small-world instances that players can complete alone or with up to four friends and an NPC companion.

World of Warcraft: The War Within will be available on PC starting August 26, 2024.

Heart Machine is working hard. They made the games Hyper Light Drifter in 2016 and Solar Ash in 2021. Now, they are working on a new game called Hyper Light Breaker. But that’s not all—they just announced another new game.

This game is called Possessor(s), and it looks amazing. Its visual style is similar to the games Inside and Supergiant’s Hades 2 and Pyre, with detailed anime-like characters. The trailer for Possessor(s) is very impressive and exciting.

Hyper Light Drifter Developer Announces New Platformer

The creators of Hyper Light Drifter, Heart Machine, are taking players to a dark, flooded city in their new game, Possessor(s). Just like Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, Possessor(s) is a fast and stylish game that fits well with Heart Machine’s style.

I was shocked to find out that not only is Hyper Light Drifter’s studio working on a second new project, it’s a return to 2D with action inspired by ‘platform fighters’ like Super Smash Bros https://t.co/uCQntfYyTy

— PC Gamer (@pcgamer) June 8, 2024

Heart Machine describes Possessor(s) as a “fast-paced action side scroller” with fighting inspired by platform fighters. The story involves dangerous characters in a deep, interconnected world ready to be explored.

You will play as two characters—Luca, the host, and Rehm, her uncooperative partner. They must learn to work together and survive an “interdimensional catastrophe.”

The trailer shows Luca and Rehm in a dark city, where they stand out with bright colors. The trailer has slow, soft music that contrasts with the fast, intense action on the screen.

Heart Machine’s Busy Schedule

Heart Machine is very busy. The studio is getting ready to release Hyper Light Breaker, a big online adventure game. They also just announced another game coming soon: Possessor(s). This game will be available for PC and consoles in 2025.

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action sidescroller set in a sci-fi city taken over by monsters from another dimension. The trailer shows it looking amazing — dark, dramatic, and colorful.

The game takes place in a city under quarantine, invaded by strange forces. It has 3D backgrounds and hand-painted characters with a glowing VHS style. The combat includes a lot of close fighting with found objects, sliding down hallways, and using a grappling hook. As you play, you unlock and upgrade more weapons.

The main characters are Luca and her difficult partner, Rehm. They must learn to work together to survive and find out what caused the disaster in their city. The story is open-ended with multiple paths and many characters to meet. Each new story reveals more about the larger mystery.

The trailer’s scenes look like they could be screensavers, and the combat seems very smooth. The game is being made by Heart Machine and will be published by Devolver Digital.

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Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, the next game in the series, has a new name – Dragon Age: The Veilguard. BioWare first mentioned the game in 2018, and in 2022, they called it Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. Now, they have changed the name to Dragon Age: The Veilguard and will show the first gameplay on Tuesday, June 11.

The team explained in a new blog post that the name change is because of the characters you will meet as companions in the game.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Name Change

The next Dragon Age game will have its first big gameplay reveal on June 11, and it has a new name. IGN exclusively announced that the game, previously known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, is now called Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

BioWare shared new details about the game, which had been a secret until now. They confirmed that The Veilguard will have seven party members and feature exciting, strategic combat using each companion’s unique powers.

The name change is surprising to many fans. Since the end of Dragon Age: Inquisition’s Trespasser DLC, fans expected a story focused on Solas, a former companion revealed to be the Elven god Fen’Harel, the Dread Wolf. BioWare’s general manager, Gary McKay, explained that Solas is still important to the story, but the new title reflects the strong group of companions you will meet in the game.

McKay emphasized that every Dragon Age game offers a new experience. This game focuses more on you and your companions – a team you must gather to fight alongside you. The game aims for players to build personal relationships with these unique companions.

In a blog post, McKay added that each of the seven companions will have deep storylines influenced by your decisions, affecting their lives and your relationships with them. You will unite these heroes to face a new threat, with the Dread Wolf still playing a key role in the story. However, the main focus is on you and your companions.

McKay mentioned that the name change wasn’t due to focus testing and admitted that keeping the name Dreadwolf might have been easier. But they wanted a title that was true to the companions who were central to the adventure. Each companion has an incredible backstory that connects meaningfully to the main narrative.

As for why it’s not called “Dragon Age IV,” McKay said it’s similar to why Dragon Age: Inquisition wasn’t called “Dragon Age III: Inquisition.” Each game in the series tells its own unique story, and the title helps set the stage for the next standalone adventure, including its hero, companions, narrative arc, villain, and setting.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Stays Single-Player, Say Developers

Dragon Age 4, which was once called Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, has been renamed Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Although the developers considered adding multiplayer, it has now been confirmed that the game will be single-player and focused on the story.

The Dragon Age series was always a single-player RPG until Dragon Age: Inquisition in 2014, which added a four-player co-op mode. When the next Dragon Age game was first announced, it wasn’t clear if it would have multiplayer-like Inquisition or become a live-service game. Now we know that The Veilguard will be a fully single-player game.

Start your Dragon Age summer right on June 11th. Check out the beginnings of The Veilguard. After having played the game a few times I can confirm theyre like my new family. https://t.co/WsH9qiYomC

— Michael Gamble (@GambleMike) June 6, 2024

Gary McKay, BioWare’s general manager, explained that after Dragon Age: Inquisition, the studio explored different gameplay ideas, including multiplayer. However, after experimenting and learning from this, they decided to focus on making an amazing single-player game with the choices, characters, and world-building that fans expect.

Project director Michael Gamble also confirmed on Twitter that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be single-player, making it clear for everyone.

In a blog post, BioWare announced that there will be a gameplay reveal on June 11 at 8 am PDT/11 am EDT/4 pm BST. The showcase will feature 15 minutes of gameplay from the beginning of the game, introducing a new story, a new main character, and a group of companions.

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There have been more than 20 Cooking Mama games since Mama first appeared on Nintendo DS in 2006.

With so many games and spin-offs, the Cooking Mama series has had its ups and downs. Despite some not-so-great sequels and strange adventures that weren’t about cooking, Cooking Mama has always kept its charm.

Now, almost 20 years later, Cooking Mama has grown a lot since it started. Whether they’re cute or even a bit weird, here are some of the best Cooking Mama games ever made.

5. Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop focused on making delicious desserts. It followed the formula of previous Cooking Mama games but with a bakery theme. One of the best parts was discovering new desserts you might not have known about.

In this game, there was also a mini-game where you managed a shop. You could show off the desserts you made with Mama in your sweet shop. Customers would come and buy your desserts, and you’d earn special currency to buy cosmetic items. It added an extra fun part to the game.

4. Babysitting Mama

Babysitting Mama was a game that came with its baby doll. You could put your Wii Remote inside the doll to play the game. It was a very strange spin-off from the Cooking Mama series. Instead of cooking, you were taking care of a baby.

Some people wonder if Babysitting Mama taught kids how to take care of babies well. It did teach things like bouncing, burping, and feeding the baby. But one thing it was very clear about: you should never, ever shake a baby, no matter what.

3. Cooking Mama (DS)

You can’t forget the classics. The first Cooking Mama game was a big hit on the Nintendo DS. It had a casual and sometimes crazy feel. It didn’t have all the extra features of later Cooking Mama games, but there were lots of recipes to learn. There was even a mode called “Let’s Combine” where you could unlock new recipes by mixing old ones.

In the first game, Mama didn’t talk. We didn’t hear her cheerful exclamations like “even better than Mama!” until later games.

2. Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends

When Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends came out, it was the ideal sequel to the first game in the series. It added lots of new recipes and two new modes: Challenge Mode for perfectionists and Cooking Contest Mode where you could play with up to four friends.

Plus, this game introduced Mama’s family and expanded the story of Cooking Mama. It was a fun twist on an already great game!

1. Cooking Mama 5

Cooking Mama 5 added a lot of new things to the series. It kept the “Cooking Dojo” challenge mode and added more modes and mini-games. You could run Mama’s Burger Shop, farm ingredients, do chores with Mama, and play math and word games in “Let’s Study”.

Among all the Cooking Mama games, Cooking Mama 5 had the widest variety of activities. There was something fun for every kind of casual gamer to enjoy.

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In Pokémon battles, having a fast Pokémon is often key to winning. Speed determines who attacks first, which is important when battles come down to just a few hits.

If you want to attack quickly and get out of danger, choose a Pokémon with a high-speed stat. While there are ways to boost speed or slow down your opponent, starting with a naturally fast Pokémon is a smart move. Here are the Pokémon with the highest base speed stats, and some might surprise you.

6. Crowned Zacian

You might be thinking, “I’ve already seen Zacian on this list.” You’re right. Zacian’s regular form ties with Zamazenta for the tenth spot.

But if you give Zacian a Rusted Sword to hold, its Speed stat gets even higher. This form, called Crowned Sword Zacian, has a Speed stat of 148, making it faster than Zamazenta. Poor Zamazenta!

5. Tie: Calyrex Shadow Rider, Deoxys, Mega Aerodactyl, Electrode, Hisuian Electrode, and Mega Alakazam

That’s a big tie. Mega Alakazam and Mega Aerodactyl take already fast Gen 1 Pokémon and make them even faster. Electrode and its Hisuian form also have a base speed of 150. Deoxys is just as fast in both its Attack and Defense forms.

In the Crown Tundra, the legendary Pokémon added to the game is Calyrex, the Harvest King. On its own, Calyrex isn’t very impressive. But it has two steeds, Glastrier and Spectrier, which change its type and stats.

Shadow Rider Calyrex has an incredible 165 Special Attack, making it very powerful. So, don’t just rely on the rider or the horse—bet on both together.

4. Pheromosa

Pheromosa’s Pokédex entries talk about its “terrific speed.” Luckily, they weren’t lying. Pheromosa is an Ultra Beast, a slim, bug-like creature that is the opposite of the strong and bulky Buzzwole.

As a Bug/Fighting type, Pheromosa has the highest speed stat of all Fighting-types, with a speed of 151, just beating out the competition.

3. Ninjask

One surprising Pokémon on this list is Ninjask. This cicada is the second-fastest Pokémon ever. It’s faster than Legendaries, Ultra Beasts, Mega Evolutions, and almost everything else, even though it’s a regular Pokémon you can get early in most games.

Ninjask has a speed stat of 160, making it very good at moving quickly. However, its other stats are not great and range from bad to terrible. Asking a Ninjask to take on a strong Pokémon like Garchomp is like expecting a Pachirisu to beat Eternatus. It’s a strange comparison, but it shows how weak Ninjask is in other areas.

2. Deoxys (Speed Form)

Speed Form Deoxys is so fast that it even put “Speed” in its name. This super quick version of the Mythical Gen 3 Psychic-type Pokémon has a Speed stat of 180. To give you an idea, a Speed stat of 90 is already considered “pretty good.”

While Speed Form Deoxys doesn’t have high Attack or Defense stats, its incredible speed makes up for it. If your strategy is all about moving fast, Deoxys is one of the best choices for your team.

1. Regieleki

That’s right, Speed Form Deoxys is no longer the fastest Pokémon. The new champion, added in 2020 with Sword & Shield’s Crown Tundra, is Regieleki. Regieleki is a new member of the Regi family from the cold Sinnoh region. Unlike its slow and powerful relatives, Regieleki is all about speed.

Regieleki has a base speed of 200, which is much higher than the Speed Form Deoxys. It’s not very strong defensively, but with this incredible speed, Regieleki usually gets to attack first and finish the battle quickly.

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There aren’t many top-down horror games, even though they mix genres in a great way. When done right, these games can be scarier than first- or third-person horror games because the view is more unsettling and confusing.

Despite the small number of top-down horror games, there are some real gems worth playing. Not everyone will like these games, and that’s okay. But if you love horror games and can enjoy a good top-down horror experience, you will be impressed by these fantastic games.

7. Subterrain

Subterrain is more action-packed than other top-down horror games, but it’s still a great game in the genre. This sci-fi survival shooter is set on Mars, where players fight evolving mutants in randomly generated levels.

In addition to fighting mutants, players must manage survival needs like hunger, thirst, and exhaustion. This mix of survival management and wave-based gameplay makes for an intense top-down survival experience. It’s easy to start playing but hard to master, and it quickly becomes very engaging.

6. Corpse Party

Corpse Party is a mix of visual novel and top-down horror, offering a unique spin on Japanese-style horror with a spooky and epic story. The plot is a bit typical: a group of high school students accidentally perform an occult ritual that sends them to another world, and they must work together to escape.

It’s refreshing to see a visual novel that blends so well with actual gameplay. The best part of Corpse Party is its 2D top-down horror gameplay. Players solve mysteries and find hidden clues as they try to escape with everyone alive. Just be prepared—some classmates will not make it.

5. Dead Nation

Dead Nation focuses a lot on action, but it still does a great job of being a top-down horror game. The endless waves of zombies are truly scary and will keep players on the edge of their seats as they shoot down zombies one by one. The game is full of constant, intense action!

Dead Nation may not be the scariest game when it comes to atmosphere, but it’s still a terrifying and fun experience. It’s exciting to mix shooting with building defenses and getting ready for the next wave of zombies. It’s even more satisfying to see all your hard work pay off as you tear through hordes of zombies.

4. Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid is the best top-down horror survival game you can play. It’s like DayZ but in 2D – and even better! The game is very detailed with rich and complex gameplay. Players need to plan and manage their survival carefully to keep their character alive.

This is truly one of the best survival games ever made and is a must-play for anyone who loves zombie survival games. The graphics might look a bit rough, but that adds to the game’s realistic and gritty charm. Don’t miss out on this survival masterpiece.

3. Don’t Starve

“Don’t Starve” is a great indie game, and if you haven’t played it yet, you should get it. It’s an amazing game. It might look simple at first, but don’t be fooled. “Don’t Starve” is a tough game that focuses on survival.

The art style is both beautiful and creepy, with scary creature designs. Players need to gather resources to make items and shelters to stay alive. Also, the co-op sequel, “Don’t Starve Together,” is another fantastic top-down horror game where players can survive together.

2. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

This is the most highly praised top-down horror game ever made, and for good reason. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a very creepy masterpiece. It looks harmless at first, but anyone who has played a Binding of Isaac game knows what to expect.

The story is about a lonely boy named Isaac who is trying to escape from his scary mother who is chasing him. Isaac goes into his basement to get away, but he ends up facing endless, nightmarish monsters and very difficult bosses.

1. Darkwood

Even though it has a slightly lower rating, Darkwood is truly the best top-down horror game ever made. It’s hard to explain, but even though it might look like a typical top-down horror shooter with cool visuals, it’s much more than that.

Darkwood is a tough game that is challenging in just the right ways while still being fair and fun. If you like being scared or want a game with a haunting atmosphere, Darkwood is the one to play. This game is horror at its best and most twisted. Get ready for a deeply spooky experience!

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Dataminers have discovered evidence suggesting that Ghostface from Scream will join the Mortal Kombat 1 roster as a DLC character in the future. In Mortal Kombat 1, like many other fighting games, players can add guest fighters to their lineup.

So far, all guest fighters in Mortal Kombat 1 have been characters from comic books. However, leaks suggest that upcoming DLC may include fighters from other sources.

The first Kombat Pack for Mortal Kombat 1 includes Omni-Man from Invincible, Peacemaker from the DC Comics and HBO series starring John Cena, and Homelander from The Boys.

Leaks have hinted at a second Kombat Pack that would add more guest fighters, but NetherRealm has not confirmed this officially. The recent data supports these leaks, adding credibility to the idea of new DLC fighters joining the game.

Mortal Kombat 1 Leaks

Interloko found evidence that Ghostface from Scream will join Mortal Kombat 1. Mileena’s announcer voice lines say “Ghostface,” which is strong evidence. However, Mortal Kombat data mine leaks haven’t always been accurate.

First Video of the day:
I was extracting the sounds from the Mileena announcer when I found what could the confirmation of a rumored DLC character: Ghostface!!!

Hear she announcing him at 5:18 & 5:21 markhttps://t.co/vqnbqtOWVO

— Interloko (@interloko) June 5, 2024

For example, there were leaks about Ash Williams from Evil Dead being in Mortal Kombat 11, but that never happened.

This isn’t the first time Ghostface has been leaked for Mortal Kombat 1 DLC. Last year, the thing leaked potential DLC characters, including Noob Saibot, Cyrax, Kotal/He-Man/Conan, Ghostface, an unknown girl, Jade, Cassie Cage, and Kung Jin. The new voice line supports this previous leak, suggesting these characters could be added to Mortal Kombat 1 in the future.

Ghostface in Mortal Kombat 1

As Mortal Kombat 1 nears the end of its first Kombat Pack, there’s talk about the second Kombat Pack possibly including Ghostface, the recurring villain from the Scream movies.

This leak comes from Interloko, a well-known Mortal Kombat data miner. In a video they posted, you can hear Mileena, one of the game’s main characters, announcing various names, including Ghostface.

It’s important to note that Ghostface hasn’t been officially announced yet. The current Kombat Pack still has one character left, Takahashi Takeda. However, this leak lines up with something Ed Boon, a creator of the game, posted on Twitter last year.

🐉🤔 pic.twitter.com/nCtuSz4VSY

— Ed Boon (@noobde) September 28, 2023

In that post, he shared a photo with well-known movie slashers like Chucky, Leatherface, and Ghostface, each with a question mark over their head, indicating characters yet to be included in the game. Based on this leak, that picture might be a hint of what’s to come.

For those who aren’t familiar with Ghostface, they are the main bad guy in the Scream movies. They wear a ghost-like mask and use a big knife to kill people in a bloody way. What’s unique about Ghostface is that it’s never just one person.

In each movie, it’s a new person or sometimes a few people who take turns wearing the mask. Many of their moves and finishing moves will likely have to do with their knife and maybe their different identities.

Mortal Kombat has a history of adding characters from other movies and shows to their game. The most recent Kombat Pack had DC’s Peacemaker, Omni-Man, and most recently, Homelander from The Boys.

With the Silent Hill 2 remake coming out in just a few months, Konami has finally shared information about the game’s special Deluxe Editions and pre-order bonuses. Silent Hill 2 Remake will be released on October 8 for PC and PS5. Let’s see what exciting extras Silent Hill fans can look forward to.

Right after Sony’s State of Play on May 30, 2024, Konami held a digital event to talk about its new Silent Hill projects.

During this event, called the Silent Hill Transmission, they showed 13 minutes of gameplay from Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake, gave a behind-the-scenes look at Christophe Gans’ Return to Silent Hill, and announced the Deluxe Edition and pre-order bonuses for the Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Pre-Order

Silent Hill 2 Remake’s bonus content is available in four different editions. If you buy the standard edition at launch, you won’t get any bonus content.

However, if you pre-order the standard edition, you will get a digital Mira the Dog mask for James Sunderland to wear in the game. PlayStation 5 pre-orders will also get an extra digital mask based on Robbie the Rabbit. The standard edition costs $69.99.

The Deluxe Edition costs $79.99 and comes with a digital artbook, digital soundtrack, and a digital Pyramid Head pizza box mask for James to wear in the game. If you pre-order the Deluxe Edition, you will also get all the standard edition bonuses, plus a 48-hour early access pass to start playing before the official release on October 8.

Explanation of the Masks:

• Robbie the Rabbit Mask: Robbie the Rabbit first appeared in Silent Hill 3 as the mascot of Lakeside Amusement Park. Known for having blood around his mouth, Robbie is a mysterious and popular character in the series.
• Mira the Dog Mask: Mira the Dog appears in Silent Hill 2’s funny ‘Dog’ ending, which players can see after completing the game three times. Mira is a fan favorite and has a mysterious connection to other joke endings in the series.
• Pyramid Head Pizza Box Mask: Unlike the other two masks, this one is not directly from previous games. It’s a fun tribute to fan creativity, inspired by a popular cosplay of Pyramid Head with a pizza box.

Fans still have time to decide which edition and pre-order bonuses they want before the game’s release on October 8. The Deluxe Edition offers a lot of extra content, including a soundtrack and artbook that will appeal to hardcore fans.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Suffers from Poor Marketing

Shortly after last week’s State of Play, Konami released a 13-minute trailer for Silent Hill 2. This is the first time we’ve seen how the remake will play. The trailer starts by saying Silent Hill 2 redefined psychological horror in video games.

A new trailer for SILENT HILL 2 Remake just released and it looks BEAUTIFUL. 🥲 And to top things off, we now have a release date of OCTOBER 8th! 🗓️

We can’t wait to play this beloved game all over again!! 😁https://t.co/yjym0YM3Iq

— Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition (@WhereAllBegins) May 30, 2024

It shows some scenes of the abandoned town with narration from the main character, James Sunderland. The atmosphere is subdued, mysterious, and filled with the sad feeling Silent Hill 2 is known for. Then, we see the gameplay, and it looks impressive.

The HUD (Heads-Up Display) is minimal, the music is subtle, and the player can freely explore parts of the town, just like in the original PS2 game.

The perspective is now over-the-shoulder, similar to newer survival horror games, making gunplay and melee combat easier. James still has to be resourceful, using things like decaying wood with rusted nails to defend himself from unknown horrors.

You start injured in a foggy, cramped part of town where James can break windows of nearby cars and shops to gather resources. It’s simple compared to the original but fits with modern survival horror expectations. There’s also a map that updates with new icons and clues as you explore the town.

The trailer shows cutscenes introducing key characters, but I wish it had included a longer, uninterrupted look at exploring the town to understand Bloober Team’s approach to the game. I hope they allow for free exploration like in the original because mapping out the town was a big part of its charm.

Since its reveal, I’ve criticized Silent Hill 2 for focusing too much on combat, making weird aesthetic choices, and not trusting the Bloober Team to handle the deep themes of trauma and consequences. I don’t think they are mature enough to do it right.

Konami hasn’t helped with trailers focusing on strange aesthetics and weak combat. While this new gameplay trailer might ease some fans’ worries, I fear it might be too late to change minds.

Mechs are amazing feats of technology and are considered some of the most dangerous machines ever created. They’ve been a popular concept in video games since the early days.

Giant robots and video games go hand in hand, offering players an exciting experience. You can pilot them to fight monstrous Kaiju or face chaotic battles armed with just a sword.

The mecha genre in video games has a rich history, featuring many huge robots with terrifying weapons and stunning designs.

There are hundreds of games where giant mechs play different roles, from partners to formidable bosses. Over decades of gaming, several mechs have stood out and made a lasting impression. Here are some of the coolest mechs in video games.

5. White Glint From Armored Core 4: For Answer4

Armored Core is a popular series of mecha video games made by FromSoftware, the same company known for Bloodborne and Elden Ring. The franchise has a loyal fanbase and is making a comeback with Armored Core 6 for today’s game consoles.

One of the standout games in the series is Armored Core 4: For Answer, which many fans consider the best. It features one of the most fearsome mechs in the series, called White Glint. White Glint is an incredibly powerful machine with huge boosters for super-fast speed and dual ballistic weapons that can destroy targets easily.

4. Excelsus From Metal Gear Rising Revengeance

The Excelsus was one of the last enemies in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It was a huge weapon that Senator Steven Armstrong piloted to stop Raiden. The machine had twin laser cannons on its head and insect-like legs with blades.

Excelsus was a privately built Metal Gear designed to fight Cyborgs.

3. Unicorn Gundam From Gundam Evolution

Gundam Evolution is a multiplayer game where players form teams of 6 and compete in objective-based modes like capture the point and domination. One of the standout Mobile Suits in the game is the Unicorn Gundam.

The Unicorn Gundam first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: Unicorn. It’s a powerful machine with incredible abilities and destructive force.

The Gundam has two modes: its base mode is solid white with a single horn on its head, and Destroy Mode, which is designed to fight Newtypes. It’s equipped with a Beam Magnum and Hyper Bazooka, making it a formidable opponent in battle.

2. Atlans From Doom Eternal

Atlans are massive machines made of metal and powerful energy. They were built to destroy the forces of Hell after the ARK was defeated. Atlans stand tall on battlefields, crushing demons and devils while turning everything around them to ash.

These steel giants regularly battle titans but sometimes have to stop because they run out of energy. Atlans usually have two cannons on their backs and a strong melee weapon like an axe, spear, or sword.

1. Death Egg Robot

The Death Egg Robot is Dr. Eggman’s ultimate weapon to defeat Sonic the Hedgehog for good. It appears several times in the Sonic The Hedgehog games, starting with Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

This machine has advanced technology designed by Dr. Eggman, along with a jetpack that allows it to fly. It also has hand projectiles that can home in on targets and return when called.

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Avalanche Studios, the company that makes the Just Cause games, is laying off 50 workers. They are closing their offices in New York and Montreal. The company said on its website that this was a very hard decision.

The layoffs will impact 9% of their workers worldwide. They believe this is needed to keep the company stable and strong in the future.

Just Cause Developer Avalanche Studios Lays Off 50

Summer Game Fest 2024 starts this weekend, kicking off with a two-hour show on Friday full of announcements.

People are excited and guessing what will be shown, but Geoff Keighley, the event’s host, tried to keep expectations realistic during a Twitch livestream.

In the stream, Keighley shared which games will and won’t be at the event. He also released a trailer for the show, but it’s just a “mood piece” showing games coming out this year, not necessarily what will be featured at the event.

Summer Game Fest 2024

The final countdown to a week full of game announcements, trailers, updates, and in-person activities in Los Angeles is here. One of the main events is Summer Game Fest, organized by Geoff Keighley, to bring the game industry together for a big summer event.

Wondering what time #SummerGameFest streams in your neck of the woods on Friday?

Check here: https://t.co/PKvZSPzACH

— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 3, 2024

As he usually does before events like Gamescom Opening Night Live and The Game Awards, Keighley is trying to manage fan expectations by clarifying what won’t be shown at Summer Game Fest on Friday.

During a live question and answer session on Twitch, Keighley answered fan questions about the upcoming showcase. He shared not only what we can expect to see but also what we shouldn’t expect.

Confirmed to be at the event

• Updates to existing games like Palworld and Kingdom Come 2: Deliverance.
• Trailers for already announced games like Supermarket Simulator, Monster Hunter Wilds, Metaphor: Refantazio, Batman: Arkham VR, and Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO.
• Something from Blumhouse Games.
• A new trailer for the Among Us animated series.

Not going to be at the event

• No new GTA 6 trailer. Don’t expect another trailer so soon after the last one.
• No Kingdom Hearts 4. Keighley said that expecting this would be “setting yourself up for failure.”
• No The Wolf Among Us 2. It’s still in production at Telltale, but there’s no new news.
• No Def Jam game. This was an unexpected question, but Keighley confirmed it won’t be shown.
• No Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Keighley has been critical of Konami, so this was unlikely.
• No Judas. Although revealed at The Game Awards in 2022, there’s no update this year.
• No Beyond Good and Evil 2. Announced in 2017, Keighley says he knows as little as we do about its status.
• No Five Nights at Freddy’s. Help Wanted 2 came out last year, and non-VR ports are planned for June.
• No Hollow Knight: Silksong (probably). Keighley laughed when asked about it and said, “I think it’s gonna be a while.” So, don’t get your hopes up.

Time goes by so quickly, doesn’t it? It’s surprising that over a year has passed since Street Fighter 6 came out on June 2, 2023.

To celebrate, Capcom temporarily took down the Street Fighter 6 servers for maintenance to prepare for the first-anniversary update. On Buckler’s Boot Camp, there is an update notice that lists everything new in Street Fighter 6 with this update.

Street Fighter 6’s Anniversary Fighting Pass

Street Fighter 6 is celebrating its first anniversary since the game was launched. You can watch the newest Street Fighter 6 trailer to see what’s included in the 1st Anniversary-themed Fighting Pass.

The game’s director, Nakayama Takayuki, mentioned that the team plans to release multiple balance updates this season instead of one big update per year. However, we think this latest update is not part of that plan.

Celebratory items have been added to Street Fighter 6!

🌟 Color 10 for the original 18 characters
👋 New Emotes
🐼 Li-Fen’s Favorite Things
🎨 New Color Variations for avatars gear#SF6_1stAnniversary pic.twitter.com/nRtk2lTwFj

— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) June 3, 2024

For gameplay changes, there is only a bug fix for Blanka. This fix makes Blanka weaker because he loses the unintended invincibility on his legs during a Drive Rush.

Because of this change, replays from previous versions of Street Fighter 6 will no longer work. The replays are still saved but can’t be played back.

Besides this, the update also adds new features. There is now a tenth color for the 18 original characters and a “Colors 3-10 Bundle” option.

Street Fighter 6’s Anniversary Update

To celebrate Street Fighter 6’s first anniversary, we have many special items and events planned. Make sure to visit the Battle Hub and the Goods Shop to see everything available!

We’re also giving all players some special items as a thank-you! You can get these from News in the Multi Menu. Then, go to the Battle Hub to join in the fun!

Planned Events

• 1st Anniversary Lucky Week

• 1st Anniversary Extreme Battle Tournament

• 1st Anniversary Drive Ticket Rush

• 1st Anniversary Shop Sale

• 1st Anniversary Your Top Tier Street Voter

• 1st Anniversary Challenger Screen Illustration Contest

New Items Added to the Goods Shop

• The “Street Fighter 6 1st Anniversary” Fighting Pass is now live.

• Outfit Colors:
– Outfit 1 ‘Color 10’ and ‘Colors 3–10 Bundle’ options added for the 18 launch roster characters.

• Emotes:
– 12 new emotes added.

• Avatar Gear:
– Hacker Panda Backpack added (No bundle available)
– Spray Pouch added (No bundle available)
– Corset Top color variations added (No bundle available)
– Detective’s Holster color variations added (No bundle available)
– Urban Runner (Bottom) color variations added (No bundle available)
– Urban Runner (Shoes) color variations added (No bundle available)

Battle Hub

• BGM:
– 11 CAP-JAMS arrangements added.
– Shogo Sakai collab track “Bits & Beats” added.

• Challenge Customization:
– 3 new effects, with 3 color options each added.
– 3 themes, with 3 color options each added.

• Stickers:
– 7 new Avatar series stickers added.

• Clubs:
– Emblem Parts: 8 types added.
– Introductory Flyer Background: 4 types added.
– Club Uniform: 2 types added.

Blanka

• Drive Rush: Fixed an issue where Blanka inadvertently gained invincibility around his feet during the technique.

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We must wait a bit longer before we can start earning the Little Nightmares III achievements. The game has been delayed and will come out for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2025.

Little Nightmares 3 Has Been Delayed to 2025

Little Nightmares 3 has been delayed from 2024 to 2025, Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco Europe announced.

In a post on X/Twitter, the team said they need more time to make the game as good as they and the fans expect. They didn’t give any more details. Supermassive Games laid off about 90 employees in March 2024, two months before this delay.

Please do bear with us, little ones, for we need a little extra time to prepare your visit.

Rest assured, we promise to show you a proper welcome. #LittleNightmares III pic.twitter.com/fqxsOPzkFD

— Little Nightmares III (@LittleNights) May 31, 2024

The team said, “Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco Europe have worked hard to make the best game possible. We can’t wait for you to return to the Nowhere, but we want to ensure the game is great. Quality is critical to us, and we know you feel the same. That’s why we decided to release the game in 2025.”

This is sad news for those excited about the third game in the spooky adventure series, but more information will come later in summer 2024. “Thank you for your patience and support,” they said.

Little Nightmares 3 has been quiet since it was announced at Gamescom in August 2023. The reveal trailer showed two new characters, Low and Alone, and said the game can be played solo with an AI friend or a real friend in a two-player co-op. It will be available for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Update on Little Nightmares III Development and Delay

“Ever since Little Nightmares III was announced at Gamescom last year, we have been excited to see our community’s enthusiasm. The teams at Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco Europe have been working hard to make the best game possible,” says the Little Nightmares team.

“We can’t wait for you to return to the Nowhere, but we also want to make sure the game is made with care. Quality is critical to us, and we know you feel the same. So, we have decided to delay the release to 2025. We will share more about Little Nightmares III later this summer. Thank you for your patience and support.”

It’s exciting that we will hear more about Little Nightmares 3 this summer. For now, we know the game will focus on Low and Alone, who are stuck in the Spiral and trying to escape the Nowhere.

The Spiral is described as a group of scary places, and Low and Alone will need to work together to survive in a dangerous world and escape a bigger threat in the shadows. Little Nightmares 3 will allow you to play online with a friend or an AI companion.

While waiting for more news about Little Nightmares 3, we can still enjoy Little Nightmares 2, one of the best Xbox platformers with its mix of horror and adventure.

At Sony’s State of Play presentation, Team Asobi announced a new Astro Bot game coming in 2024 for PS5.

The game, called Astro Bot, has a first trailer that shows the cute robot jumping and fighting enemies to catchy music. The trailer also includes nods to classic games like PaRappa the Rapper and Journey, making it look like a fun celebration of PlayStation games.

After the presentation, more details were shared. Preorders confirmed that the game won’t be free. It will have six galaxies with over 80 levels, featuring planets with forests, beaches, volcanoes, and giant hourglasses.

Continuing the series’ tradition of using PlayStation’s technology, Astro Bot will have 15 new abilities that make use of the DualSense controller.

Astro Bot Game is Coming to PS5

Astro’s Playroom, which I think is still the best PS5 game, is finally getting a sequel. The new game, called Astro Bot, will be released on PS5 on September 6, 2024.

Astro Bot is coming to PS5 on September 6, 2024. pic.twitter.com/7lp7rZ7bq8

— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) May 30, 2024

The first Astro’s Playroom was a free tech demo showing off the PS5’s features, while Astro Bot: Rescue Mission showcased the original PS VR. This new game will be much bigger. According to Nicolas Doucet, the studio director, it will be a “super-sized space adventure” and the “biggest” Astro game yet.

The game will have “6 galaxies and over 80 levels,” using the special features of the DualSense controller. New abilities include an airdash to smash through enemies and objects, and a giant sponge ability to soak up water and grow huge.

The trailer shows a variety of environments, boss battles, and big set pieces. The game also celebrates PlayStation history, featuring cameos from characters like Nathan Drake and PaRappa the Rapper. Doucet hints that these characters might play a bigger role in the story this time.

Astro Bot Introduces “Over 150” VIP Bots, Bringing New Hope for a Bloodborne Hint

Astro Bot to Feature “Over 150” PlayStation Cameos, Bringing Hope for a Bloodborne Hint

Astro Bot, the beloved platforming character, will return later this year in a game simply titled Astro Bot. This follows the successful launch of Astro’s Playroom, which is pre-installed on every PS5 console (so you really should give it a try!).

In a short three-hour adventure, Astro’s Playroom won over fans with its innovative use of the DualSense controller and its tribute to five generations of gaming.

Astro’s Playroom included over 50 Easter Eggs and cameos from gaming history. The upcoming sequel is tripling that number with more than 150 cute bots dressed as our favorite PlayStation mascots.

This information comes from a recent store listing, which mentions that we’ll be rescuing “over 150 iconic VIP Bots inspired by legendary characters from 30 years of PlayStation history.”

Astro’s Playroom featured nods to well-known PlayStation series like Uncharted, God of War, and Knack, as well as third-party games like Tomb Raider, Castlevania, and Crash Bandicoot. Many of these VIP bots were shown in the reveal trailer for the new game, suggesting they will play a larger role across 80 planets and six galaxies.

One noticeable absence from the trailer, which sparked a lot of discussion, was the Bloodborne Hunter. This character was featured in Astro’s Playroom and has been a topic of interest among Bloodborne fans and FromSoftware enthusiasts, who have been hoping for a remaster or PC port of the game for years.

The news that Astro Bot is tripling the number of cameos makes it likely that Sony will finally reference Bloodborne again. The last time we saw the Bloodborne Bot was four years ago, so this news is especially exciting for fans of the gothic action RPG.

Astro Bot’s Next Exciting Journey

Team Asobi just announced their fifth project with their famous robot. The last game they made with this robot was Astro’s Playroom, which came out with the PlayStation 5.

There were rumors for a long time that Team Asobi was going to make a new game. In 2021, they put out a job posting hinting that they were making their “biggest game yet.” About a year later, they confirmed it. They didn’t say if it would be another Astro Bot game.

Last week, a trustworthy leaker, Billbil-kun, said that the PlayStation Studios team was making a new game with their famous robot.

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MultiVersus is back with three new characters. The game developers, Player First Games, have also made many balance changes and improved some of the weaker fighters. This has significantly changed the rankings of the characters compared to last year when the game went offline.

In this guide, you’ll find detailed information about each character, their rank, and the reasons for their ranking. It explains why some characters have better moves and are stronger, while others are not as strong as the rest of the roster.

Multiversus Community Compiles List of Potential Fighters

Are your in-game taunts and insults going to get you banned forever? This could happen with the new rules for banning toxic players in Valorant.

On May 31, 2024, Anna Donlon, the head of Valorant Studio, talked about the community’s worries about disruptive players.

Valorant Announces Major Updates

VALORANT is currently one of the most popular first-person shooter games, enjoyed by both serious gamers and casual players. Recently, the game has faced a lot of criticism because of toxic behavior from some players.

This includes hate speech and rude comments in team chats. On May 30, Riot Games announced changes to their player ban system to address these issues.

Riot Games to Overhaul Valorant Moderation System

Riot Games has made it clear that toxic players are not welcome in their game Valorant. They said that people who make nasty comments against others will not be tolerated.

On May 31, 2024, Anna Donlon, the head of Valorant Studio, posted on X/Twitter about the need to protect players better. She mentioned that Riot needs to improve its protection systems and outlined the changes they are making.

A message from @RiotSuperCakes about the current state of player behavior and upcoming changes to make our community a better place pic.twitter.com/eiwoGsB930

— VALORANT (@VALORANT) May 30, 2024

Donlon explained that they often realize their system flaws only after someone experiences very bad behavior. Riot has been working on better systems and technologies, but managing a large global community is challenging and always changing.

In a follow-up post, they emphasized that anyone making harmful comments, even as ‘trash talk,’ will not be welcome in the game. To improve player behavior, Riot will update their policies within the next 30 days to have stronger and quicker penalties for severe behavior.

TLDR: we are taking actions to improve the state of player behavior in the game. If you want to make evil statements under the guise of “shit talk”, you aren’t welcome here.

Specific actions we’re taking 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/l5Um40Q7KR

— VALORANT (@VALORANT) May 30, 2024

They will also introduce new punishments, like hardware bans, increase support for manual reviews, expand the use of Riot Voice Evaluation to more regions, and review top suspected offenders from the previous game act to issue penalties.

Hardware Ban Comes to Valorant

Riot Games has shared some new updates for VALORANT:

1. Stronger Player Bans: They will add more actions to the player-ban system. Penalties will range from temporary bans to permanent bans. The most severe punishment is a hardware ban, which stops the player from using their computer to play the game. However, this will only be used in very serious cases.
2. More Staff: Riot will hire more people to handle the growing number of player reports. This will help them check reports more carefully and decide how serious they are.
3. Voice Evaluation System: The Riot Voice Evaluation System, which is being tested in North America, is available in English. According to Anna Donlon, 75% of players who were punished by this system have not repeated their bad behavior. Riot plans to introduce this system to other regions and languages soon.
4. Review of Past Offenders: Riot will do a one-time review of players who were reported during Acts 7 and 8. They will check if these players deserve a higher level of punishment.

These updates aim to make VALORANT a safer and more enjoyable game for everyone.

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