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  • Genshin Impact Natlan Leaks: Dragons, Deserts, and a New Archon – Unveiling the Land of Fire

    Genshin Impact Natlan Leaks: Dragons, Deserts, and a New Archon – Unveiling the Land of Fire

    According to new leaks, farming Artifacts in Genshin Impact might get easier with the arrival of Natlan later this year. Natlan is the upcoming sixth major region in Teyvat and is known as the Nation of Pyro.

    Its release this year was confirmed in the game’s roadmap, making it the next big area after Fontaine. With the end of the story arc in the Nation of Hydro, developer HoYoverse has confirmed that Natlan is next.

    The game has already shared some details about Natlan. The principle of War rules it and is currently involved in many conflicts. The story also mentions that Natlan is home to dragons, an important part of its society.

    As the release of the Nation of Pyro gets closer, more information is coming out through leaks. One leak suggests that character levels will increase. Now, new leaks hint that farming Artifacts will become easier.

    Genshin Impact Natlan Leaks

    Genshin Impact 5.0 Natlan update
    Genshin Impact 5.0 Natlan update

    According to new leaks, farming Artifacts in Genshin Impact might get easier with the release of Natlan later this year. Natlan is the next major region, known as the Nation of Pyro. It’s set to come out with Version 5.0, which will also bring new Artifact strongboxes.

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    A leak from GuraLeak on Reddit suggests six new Artifact sets will be added: Deepwood Memories, Gilded Dreams, Desert Pavilion Chronicle, Flower of Paradise Lost, Vourukasha’s Glow, and something called “Narcissen.”

    These strongboxes can help players optimize their farming process by converting unwanted Artifacts into specific ones they need.

    Players usually get Artifacts from running Domains, but strongboxes offer a better chance of getting desired pieces.

    This is especially helpful for sets like Flower of Paradise Lost, which is great for characters focusing on Dendro-related Elemental Reactions, and Desert Pavilion Chronicle, ideal for the character Wanderer.

    While strongboxes don’t guarantee perfect stats, they increase the chances of getting useful Artifacts. This makes farming a bit less frustrating. However, the system still has its issues, like the random nature of drops and stats.

    Some players suggest that Genshin Impact could benefit from a system similar to HoYoverse’s other game, Honkai: Star Rail, where players can craft specific pieces using special materials.

    For now, the new Artifact strongboxes in Version 5.0 will provide some help, though it’s not a complete solution. As always, take leaks with a grain of salt, as plans can change before the official release.

  • Fortnite Teases Fallout Collaboration: Nuketown Incoming?

    Fortnite Teases Fallout Collaboration: Nuketown Incoming?

    A new vehicle has leaked ahead of its release in Fortnite for Chapter 5 Season 3. The upcoming season, called “Wrecked”, has a post-apocalypse theme and is set to start on May 24. So far, no new cosmetics for this season have been revealed, but fans can expect Fallout-themed items soon.

    Fortnite recently tweeted an image of power armor covered in dust with the words “Fortnite Battle Royale”, confirming a collaboration with Fallout. Fallout also tweeted the same image with the caption “Something S.P.E.C.I.A.L. coming.”

    The Fallout franchise, owned by Bethesda and Xbox, has become very popular lately. It fits well with the post-apocalyptic theme of Chapter 5 Season 3.

    Twitch streamer Swearin tweeted a picture of a toy Fortnite vehicle that hasn’t been released yet. Swearin mentioned, “Fortnite sent me a car inspired by one of the new vehicles for next season.”

    The toy car is a red tow truck with a black cogwheel on its sides, and engine exhausts coming out of the hood and side skirts. The truck has a sleek design, and its license plate reads “EAT NTRO”, possibly hinting at the theme of the next Fortnite season.

    Fortnite Teases Fallout Collaboration

    'Fortnite' teases Fallout collaboration
    ‘Fortnite’ teases Fallout collaboration

    Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic RPG franchise, Fallout, is coming to Fortnite. The Fallout series got a huge boost in popularity thanks to the hit Amazon TV show.

    On May 17, Epic Games announced that Fallout would be coming to Fortnite with a single image and a few emojis.

    Players will likely get to visit a Fallout-inspired location on Fortnite’s map. It looks like the iconic power armor from the Fallout games will also be added to Fortnite as a premium cosmetic skin.

    In April, the live-action Fallout TV series premiered on Amazon Prime and became one of the service’s biggest hits and most-watched shows of the year.

    This made the games more popular than ever, even crashing a mod site. So it’s no surprise that Epic and Bethesda are working together on a big Fallout/Fortnite event.

    Right now, we don’t have a lot of details about this crossover or when it will happen in Fortnite. It could just be a small thing with a few skins and nothing more.

    But it seems likely that this will be a bigger event with more than just cosmetic items, maybe even including quests. The teaser image from Epic shows at least one Fallout-inspired location on the map, suggesting that this event could have more to offer than just cool-looking power armor.

    Fortnite Leak

    Live events in Fortnite have been teasing the release of Chapter 5 Season 3 for some time now. The most recent event showed Zeus’s lightning striking Pandora’s Box, sinking it into the Styx River.

    Now, a blinking red light hovers on the horizon, flashing “no hope” in Morse code. In Fortnite lore, Pandora’s Box is linked with the apocalypse, making it a fitting way for Fortnite to move into the next season.

    Fans don’t have much time left to prepare for the new Fortnite season. A long list of quests has been available since March 8, giving players a chance to catch up on the Battle Pass.

    The current season, Myths & Mortals, features many Greek-themed skins in the Battle Pass that fans won’t want to miss. Players can expect the post-apocalyptic-themed season to start soon, and they have until around 1:30 AM ET on May 24 to finish the current Battle Pass.

    Completing season quests will be crucial for earning enough XP to finish the pass before the next season begins. Downtime usually starts around 2 AM ET, with matchmaking disabled 30 minutes earlier.

  • Elden Ring’s New Enemy Revealed: A Terrifying Omen Wields Forbidden Power!

    Elden Ring’s New Enemy Revealed: A Terrifying Omen Wields Forbidden Power!

    The Elden Ring community got excited when a surprise DLC image revealed a new version of an old enemy with a new weapon type.

    Now, FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao has dropped another teaser art piece that looks a lot like Bloodborne, almost making me think it wasn’t Elden Ring at first.

    Elden Ring’s New Enemy Revealed

    Elden Ring's New Enemy Revealed
    Elden Ring’s New Enemy Revealed

    Kitao hadn’t tweeted since February 21, when he thanked the Elden Ring community for their patience in waiting for the DLC.

    Then, out of nowhere, he shared the new enemy art and quickly followed it up with an environmental shot that could easily be mistaken for a scene from Bloodborne’s Yharnam (you can see it below as well).

    The giveaway that this is indeed Elden Ring is the spiral of Grace lights in the background, but the style is similar to Bloodborne. I’ve always said that Lies of P is the closest thing to Bloodborne since Bloodborne, but FromSoft is unmatched when it comes to Gothic darkness.

    Without a caption from Kitao, all we have to go on is: hey look, a new area from Shadow of the Eritrea. But the lack of information has never stopped FromSoftware fans from speculating.

    This area has the shadowy atmosphere down; I lightened the image manually to take a closer look. Judging from the architecture, I think this is one of the big legacy dungeons in the DLC. The lit hallways, the central throne, and the overall decor suggest a large castle-type dungeon.

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    The main chamber of the Site of Grace looks almost like a cathedral, with impressive spires in the background. It’s hard to tell from the thin, dark points, but the elevated windows in the back indicate a multi-level environment.

    My wildest theory is this: There are small statues of dragons or griffins along the columns on the right, and with the numerous hanging cages, one of which looks like something broke out of it, I wonder if we’ll encounter more flying enemies in this area. Just what I wanted: more Elden Ring birds.

  • Firaxis’ Jake Solomon Launches Midsummer Studios: XCOM Creator Heads to Life Sim Pastures

    Firaxis’ Jake Solomon Launches Midsummer Studios: XCOM Creator Heads to Life Sim Pastures

    Jake Solomon, the former creative director of the XCOM franchise and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, has started a new game studio called Midsummer Studios.

    He is working with experienced developers who have worked on games like Sid Meier’s Civilization, XCOM, and The Sims. Together, they are creating a new “next-generation” Life Simulation game.

    Solomon, who worked at Firaxis for 23 years, is now the CEO and creative director of Midsummer Studios.

    He is joined by co-founder Will Miller, another ex-Firaxis developer, who is the game director for this new project. Miller was at Firaxis for 16 years and was the lead designer of Civilization: Beyond Earth and the lead engineer on Marvel’s Midnight Suns.

    Firaxis’ Jake Solomon launches Midsummer Studios

    Jake Solomon, the former lead of XCOM and a key figure in strategy games, announced this week that he’s co-founded a new game studio. Their focus will be on creating a life simulation game, which is quite different from the strategy games he’s known for.

    “This is where my passion is: emergent player stories,” Solomon said after the announcement. “I want to make a game that you can’t play without writing a story.”

    In an interview with PC Gamer last week, Solomon described a systems-driven life simulation game where players can choose what kind of story they want to tell. Whether it’s a romantic tale, a family saga, or a successful business venture, the game will generate characters and relationships to make the story interesting from the start.

    “We pre-seed the town with relationships,” Solomon explained. “When you start the game, your character already has relationships in the town. If you want to tell a romantic story, for example, your ex-lover might be your coworker, your high school boyfriend might be your neighbor, and your secret crush might be a town rival.”

    When asked if the game is like Dwarf Fortress, Solomon agreed, saying it’s a good comparison, though there are important differences. While it aims to simulate an environment, it won’t overwhelm players with detailed text about the town’s history every time they start a new game.

    “After choosing their story style and getting the starting town created,” Solomon said, “players can edit characters if they want to change those relationships.”

    Solomon emphasized that players will always be able to create their own stories in the game. He envisions an audience similar to Sims players on Tumblr who share screenshots of their dramatic storylines.

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    For longtime Sims players who sometimes feel uninspired to start a new project, Solomon’s game sounds like it will provide plenty of dramatic tension right from the beginning.

    This is the first project from Midsummer Studios. It doesn’t have a name yet, and there are no screenshots or trailers available, but you can read more details about Solomon’s vision for this small-town drama life simulation in our longer interview.

  • Horizon Retrowave in Forza Horizon 5: Neon Lights, Synth Beats & Retro Rides

    Horizon Retrowave in Forza Horizon 5: Neon Lights, Synth Beats & Retro Rides

    The next new Series in Forza Horizon 5 starts on Thursday, May 23. Playground Games has given us an early look at what to expect.

    Called “Horizon Retrowave,” it’s the 34th Series since the game launched in November 2022. This Series has a 1980s vibe but with a modern twist, like a remake of the movie TRON.

    It will feature some interesting new cars, including modern versions of 1980s classics. The map will get a neon makeover, making it very bright and colorful. There will also be new cosmetics, EventLab props, and an all-new radio station.

    Horizon Retrowave in Forza Horizon 5

    Horizon Retrowave in Forza Horizon 5
    Horizon Retrowave in Forza Horizon 5

    Forza Horizon 5 keeps racing forward with new content. Playground Games has revealed everything about the next major update, called Horizon Retrowave, which starts next week.

    This update takes you back to the 1980s with lots of neon lights, new music, and cool cars. Here’s what you need to know about the Horizon Retrowave update:

    New Cars

    As part of the Festival Playlist, five new cars are being added:

    • 1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo
    • 1986 BMW M635CSi
    • 1986 Citroen BX 4TC
    • 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4
    • 2022 Hyundai N Vision 74

    New Radio Station

    A new radio station called Horizon Wave is being added, featuring 21 synth wave tracks and a new DJ named Isabel Moss. The music is themed around 1980s-style synthwave.

    Neon Decorations

    The game is getting a neon makeover, especially around the Highway. The decorations will sync with the music you’re listening to, and nights will be longer during the update to enjoy the lights. Some races with neon decorations are also making a comeback.

    New EventLab Props

    There are 20 new neon props for the EventLab, and most of them sync with the music for a dynamic light show. There are also three light pattern variations.

    New Cosmetics

    Players can get new cosmetics, including a full-body suit with neon pants and a leather jacket. To celebrate Minecraft’s 15th anniversary, there are two new hats modeled after the Creeper and Enderman characters. These hats can be redeemed for free from the Message Center. There are also six new retro-themed car horns to earn.

    Playground Games showed off the update in a new Let’s Go! livestream, but this summary covers all the key details. Enjoy the new 1980s-themed fun in Forza Horizon 5’s Horizon Retrowave update!

  • Valve’s New Hero Shooter Deadlock Leaked: First Look at a Team-Based Fantasy Brawl

    Valve’s New Hero Shooter Deadlock Leaked: First Look at a Team-Based Fantasy Brawl

    People are saying that Valve has been testing a game called Deadlock, which they’ve been working on since 2018.

    This information comes from people who participated in the playtest and leaked images of the game online.

    Valve’s New Hero Shooter Deadlock Leaked

    Valve's New Hero Shooter Deadlock Leaked
    Valve’s New Hero Shooter Deadlock Leaked

    Valve’s next game seems to be a multiplayer hero shooter called Deadlock. This news comes from playtesters who leaked images on social media today, and the details were confirmed by well-known Valve data miners @GabeFollower and Tyler McVicker.

    @GabeFollower posted on X, saying, “Since testers started sharing Deadlock screenshots all over the place, here are ones I can verify, featuring one of the heroes called Grey Talon.”

    The post included four screenshots of the game, showing characters (one looks like the Sniper from Team Fortress 2) fighting on a city map that resembles Half-Life 2’s City 17. Another image shows a hero named Grey Talon with their weapon and ability icons and a short description.

    Valve hadn’t mentioned Deadlock before, so this reveal is a surprise. Earlier this week, GabeFollower described Deadlock as “fast-paced interesting ADHD gameplay.

    Combination of Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, Overwatch, Valorant, Smite, Orcs Must Die.” The Verge has asked Valve for comments.

    Valve is known for its PC platform Steam and the Steam Deck, but it still makes games. Last year, they released Counter-Strike 2, an update to Counter-Strike GO.

    In 2017, Valve president Gabe Newell said they were working on three VR games, including the 2020 hit Half-Life: Alyx. Deadlock doesn’t seem to be a VR game, so Valve might have even more secret projects coming up.

    Much of this information has been confirmed by Valve reporter Tyler McVicker (via Eurogamer), who says that a closed alpha playtest is happening with “hundreds” of people playing.

    YouTubers who focus on competitive gaming have also been invited to the playtest.

    Content creator Gabe Follower shared more details about Deadlock, describing it as a “competitive third-person, hero-based shooter” with “6v6 battles on a large map with four lanes, usable abilities, and items.”

    The game includes tower defense mechanics and a setting that combines fantasy with steampunk. Characters include magicians, “weird creatures, and robots.” The game also allows fast travel using floating rails, similar to Bioshock Infinite.

  • Ubisoft Reveals Assassin’s Creed Shadows: A Shinobi’s Dance in Feudal Japan

    Ubisoft Reveals Assassin’s Creed Shadows: A Shinobi’s Dance in Feudal Japan

    Some people on the internet are upset about Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows because it features a Black man and a Japanese woman as the main characters. They claim the game is “woke” and not true to history, even though Yasuke, one of the characters, is a real historical figure.

    This criticism is happening even though the series has always included fantastical elements like fighting mythical creatures and visiting Atlantis.

    These critics are using thinly veiled racism, pretending to care about historical accuracy to justify their prejudices.

    They are trying to stir up anger in their communities, similar to what happened with the game Stellar Blade. As soon as the key art for Shadows showed a person of color as the main character, the same backlash occurred.

    Ubisoft Reveals Assassin’s Creed Shadows

    Ubisoft has finally announced its long-awaited Assassin’s Creed game set in feudal Japan, called Shadows. It features two main characters: a ninja named Naoe and a samurai based on the historical Black samurai Yasuke.

    While there’s a lack of Asian representation in Western games, it’s ironic and ridiculous that people are only now talking about needing an Asian protagonist because Assassin’s Creed Shadows stars a Black samurai.

    This misses the bigger issue. I always support more Asian men in big games, but having another samurai hero isn’t the best way to get better representation.

    Assassin’s Creed Doesn’t Care About Historical Accuracy

    Assassin's Creed Shadows Revealed
    Assassin’s Creed Shadows Revealed

    Assassin’s Creed has always featured outsiders and rebels from different backgrounds and has moved away from strict realism. It’s not meant to be a super realistic game, so using that argument to justify bigotry is wrong.

    The reactions to Shadows on social media have been awful, even though it was just announced.

    People of color expressing their excitement are facing blatant racism, hateful memes, and trolls saying they’re only excited because they can play as a character like themselves, ignoring the long history of diverse characters in games.

    Much of the outrage comes from claims that Yasuke, a Black samurai, is historically inaccurate and that Ubisoft is pushing a political agenda. However, Assassin’s Creed has always included major and sometimes controversial historical figures in creative ways.

    For example, Margaret Thatcher is depicted as a Templar in the series. Shadows isn’t changing history to be more progressive; it’s doing what the series has always done.

    Yasuke has been featured in many books, films, shows, and anime, but only in a mainstream video game does his presence cause such outrage.

    This shows how toxic and guarded the gaming community can be. Yasuke is a famous figure whose story has been adapted in many ways, and Ubisoft will likely mix fact and fiction in Shadows, as usual.

    This is similar to how the game Like A Dragon: Ishin portrayed Sakamoto Ryoma as Kazuma Kiryu, bending the truth for spectacle while respecting history. Yasuke is treated differently because he is Black, which reveals ingrained prejudices.

    We don’t know much about how Shadows will depict Japanese history or its feudal period. It may include folklore and alter history for its story, and there wouldn’t be such an uproar if the main character was of another race or from another country.

    Japanese developers and players praised Ghost of Tsushima and other depictions of Yasuke without issue, showing that the problem lies with those using this as an excuse for outrage politics.

    This situation is part of a larger pattern where people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other minorities face hatred in the gaming community.

    It’s exhausting and worsening, but the controversy around Assassin’s Creed Shadows has no real substance. It’s just another Ubisoft open-world game set in a historical period with a mix of realism and fantasy elements.

  • Street Fighter 6 Outfits Revealed: New Threads for Your Favorite Fighters!

    Street Fighter 6 Outfits Revealed: New Threads for Your Favorite Fighters!

    Capcom has revealed the last set of Outfit 3 costumes for Street Fighter 6, this time for the first four DLC characters.

    We now know what Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma will look like in their new outfits, thanks to some footage from the AT&T Annihilator Cup tournament that happened yesterday and an official trailer released by Capcom.

    Street Fighter 6 Outfits Revealed

    Capcom has shared comments from the designers that give us more details. We also get to see some cool new concept art for Rashid and A.K.I.’s new outfits.

    The official Street Fighter Twitter account posted tweets over the past few days showing the new design artwork and comments for Rashid and A.K.I.’s costumes. For A.K.I., we learn that her Outfit 3 design was inspired by her mentor, F.A.N.G.

    “We designed this while imagining A.K.I. wanting to stand next to F.A.N.G. wearing an outfit with the same materials and silhouette,” Capcom explained. “She isn’t just copying F.A.N.G’s outfit but is trying to be close to him in her stylish way.” Fans really like A.K.I.’s new costume, and it’s already become very popular with lots of fan art being created.

    For Rashid, we thought his new outfit looked sporty, and that seems to be right. “Rashid is a FooTuber who streams himself doing parkour and extreme sports,” Capcom wrote. “We wanted to make this outfit sporty, with compression wear, a cap, sports sunglasses, etc. He also has some ‘tech-wear’ since he’s a gadget-loving character.”

    Street Fighter 6’s Season 2 update, including Akuma and Outfit 3 for the first four DLC characters, will all be available on May 22.

    Street Fighter 6 Big Balance Update

    Street Fighter 6 Character Guide (2)
    Street Fighter 6 Character Guide (2)

    Capcom’s fighting game Street Fighter 6 is getting big balance changes along with the release of Akuma on May 22.

    A new trailer shows these updates, with the main change being a new wakeup Drive Reversal mechanic. This gives you a new way to counter combos, especially when you’re stuck in the corner.

    The trailer also shows many new combat options for almost all characters. There will probably be some nerfs along with the buffs shown. Not everyone will be happy with the changes, especially if their favorite characters are weakened, but we’ll have to wait and see how the competitive community reacts.

    The release of Akuma will end the first season of content, with a second season expected to be announced later this summer.

  • Toys for Bob Teases New Spyro and Crash Bandicoot Games: Is a Dragon’s Flame Reigniting Crash’s Bandicoot?

    Toys for Bob Teases New Spyro and Crash Bandicoot Games: Is a Dragon’s Flame Reigniting Crash’s Bandicoot?

    Toys for Bob has changed its website and put up a new logo, which has made fans wonder if there are new Crash Bandicoot or Spyro games on the way.

    Toys for Bob is known for making Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. The Tiki mask might suggest something to do with Crash, while the purple color makes people think of Spyro.

    Toys for Bob Teases New Spyro and Crash Bandicoot Games

    Are they making new games in these series? Fans on social media seem to think so. But could it just be a new logo for the developer that combines both games?

    The image file is named “TFB_LogoVector_TikiMask-purple,” which suggests it might be. Some people even say it’s an old logo from when the studio had a Tiki bar theme.

    Earlier this year, the studio left Activision to become independent but is thinking about teaming up with Microsoft. This comes after Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard and let go of 1900 employees across Xbox, including 86 from Toys for Bob.

    The studio said on its website that it’s proud of the games it’s made over the years, like Skylanders and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. They want to keep making great games and think now is the time to do it. They’re excited to go back to being a small, flexible studio.

    Spyro 4 Teaser Leaks

    Toys For Bob knows how to keep us guessing. Spyro fans are excited again, thinking there might be a hint about Spyro 4.

    Toys for Bob teases new Spyro and Crash Bandicoot games
    Toys for Bob teases new Spyro and Crash Bandicoot games

    The last time we saw Spyro was in 2018’s Spyro Reignited Trilogy, where he was the main character.

    Spyro also showed up in Crash Team Rumble, but that game didn’t last long, so it’s not a big deal for fans.

    Fans want new main games for Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, not just multiplayer games.

    Toys For Bob keeps dropping hints. Last year, they were seen looking at Unreal Engine 5, which could mean they’re working on something big. They also decided to become independent from Microsoft.

    But they’re still going to work with Microsoft on their next game. And it sounds like it might be similar to the games they’ve made before, which is exciting for Crash and Spyro fans.

    Now, Toys For Bob changed their website to show a purple tiki mask. It looks like Aku Aku from Crash Bandicoot, but the purple color is more like Spyro.

    Could this mean they’re working on new Crash and Spyro games? Or is it just a new logo?

    It’s hard to know for sure. Weirdly, they’re making changes to their website right before Summer Game Fest, which is when new games are often announced. But we’ll have to wait until June 7 to find out for sure.

  • Activision Opens New Internal Studio Elsewhere Entertainment: A Bold Move Towards Narrative-Driven AAA Games

    Activision Opens New Internal Studio Elsewhere Entertainment: A Bold Move Towards Narrative-Driven AAA Games

    Activision is launching a new game studio called Elsewhere Entertainment in Warsaw, Poland.

    This team is busy creating a completely new game series with its own story. It’s a part of Activision Blizzard, which is now owned by Microsoft Xbox. And they’re not making another game for the Call of Duty series.

    Activision Opens New Internal Studio Elsewhere Entertainment

    It’s surprising to see Activision, which has many studios making Call of Duty games, decide to create a brand new game series.

    What’s also surprising is that Microsoft, the parent company of Activision, recently closed down three studios and merged another. As far as I know, there’s no link between Activision’s decision to start a new studio and Microsoft’s studio closures.

    The new studio, Elsewhere Entertainment, is part of Activision and based mainly in Warsaw, Poland, with some team members in the U.S.

    They’re focused on making a big, story-driven game series. Activision says Elsewhere Entertainment is meant to be a unique and inspiring place where creative ideas can flourish.

    The team at Elsewhere Entertainment includes people who have worked on well-known games like The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, Cyberpunk, Destiny, Tom Clancy’s The Division, and Far Cry. We don’t know who the founders of the studio are yet, but they’re hiring more people.

    The new studio has all the support and tools it needs from Activision to keep making their game. They’re looking for talented people from all over the world to join them and help make an amazing gaming experience.

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  • PlayStation Plus Games for May 2024 Revealed: Get Ready to Play!

    PlayStation Plus Games for May 2024 Revealed: Get Ready to Play!

    In May, the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is getting bigger. Players can expect one of the best sequels ever, a game with social stealth, and survival on a tough alien planet.

    These games will be ready to play starting May 21. And if you’re into old-school gaming, some classic titles are also coming to PlayStation Plus Premium.

    Also, the free games for PlayStation Plus Essential in May are already out. Subscribers can grab EA Sports FC 24, Tunic, Ghostrunner 2, and Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion.

    PlayStation Plus games for May 2024 Revealed

    Game Title Platform
    Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4
    Deceive Inc PS5
    The Sims 4: City Living PS4
    Crime Boss: Rockay City PS5
    The Settlers: New Allies PS4
    Stranded: Alien Dawn PS4 + PS5
    Cat Quest PS4
    Cat Quest 2 PS4
    The LEGO Movie 2 Video Game PS4
    Watch Dogs PS4

    PlayStation Plus Classics Games For May 2024

    Game Title Platform
    2Xtreme PS4 + PS5
    G-Police PS4 + PS5
    Worms Pinball PS4 + PS5

    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a story set before the events of the 2010 game. It’s about survival in a tough frontier. As civilization grows, Arthur Morgan and his gang find themselves running from the law.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5
    Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5

    The game is huge, with an open world to explore. It also includes Red Dead Online, where you can play with others, but it hasn’t been updated much lately because Rockstar is focusing on GTA 6.

    In Deceive Inc., you’re a secret agent using gadgets to outsmart others. It’s an online game where you blend in with the crowd and try to outmaneuver your rivals.

    The Sims 4: City Living adds city life to the game. Your Sims can explore the city, watch street performances, and join competitions.

    Crime Boss: Rockay City is a co-op shooter game. It’s like Payday 2 but not as good. You can play alone or with friends, and there’s even a character voiced by Chuck Norris.

    The Settlers: New Allies is a strategy game with a story. It took a while to come out, and reviews were mixed.

    In Stranded: Alien Dawn, you’re stuck on an alien planet trying to survive. You have to protect your group from dangers like weather and starvation.

    Cat Quest 3 is coming out soon, but you can play the first two games now. In the first one, you’re on a quest to find your missing sister in a cute adventure.

  • Final Hi-Fi Rush Patch Released: Sending the Game Out With a Bang!

    Final Hi-Fi Rush Patch Released: Sending the Game Out With a Bang!

    Hi-Fi Rush is a fun action-rhythm game made by Tango Gameworks. It came out of nowhere in 2023 and turned out to be one of the top games of the year. But now, the studio that made it has been shut down by Xbox. This makes the last update for the game a sad goodbye to its fans.

    Final Hi-Fi Rush Patch Released

    Today, Hi-Fi Rush is getting one last update to fix some small problems in the game. Also, the Hi-Fi Rush X (formerly Twitter) account has confirmed that Limited Run Games will release a physical version of the game.

    This news from the Hi-Fi Rush X account comes about a week after Xbox closed down Tango Gameworks, the studio that made the game, as well as Arkane Austin, the studio behind Redfall, and two other teams from Bethesda.

    Even though Tango Gameworks won’t make any more Hi-Fi Rush stuff, hopefully, this update makes the game as good as possible for new players to enjoy.

    Tango Gameworks shut down about a year after they made Hi-Fi Rush, which was a big hit according to Xbox. A few days after these studios closed, Xbox president Sarah Bond talked about why it happened, saying it’s about keeping the business healthy for the future.

    Hi-fi Rush Update 9 Patch Notes

    Hi-Fi Rush
    Hi-Fi Rush
    PLAYSTATION 5 AND PC
    • (Track 01) After reducing QA-1MIL to zero health, a collision issue would occur where players would fall out of the geometry. Chai will now properly fall to the ground, instead of into the abyss.
    • (Track 01) Fixed an issue during the latter half of the 2D area whereby the camera would not follow Chai when the elevating lift falls.
    • (Track 02) Corrected a defect whereby if you touched Rekka during her electric charge, your final Rank would not correlate with the Chorus score.
    • Some issues would occur when trying to use Macaron’s Gravity Well while Rhythm Parrying an enemy. Well, this is now fixed!
    • (Track 03) Cutscenes previously would not play correctly if a Health Tank was consumed during the fight with the HG-0G. Feel free to block a few more hits with your face because this bug is fixed!
    • Fixed various text issues.
    PLAYSTATION 5
    • (Track 01) During the “Dodge Attack” tutorial, there was a discrepancy between what Smidge said and the text. The text will <NOW DISPLAY CORRECTLY>.
    ALL PLATFORMS
    • (Track 01) We also QA’d some other issues during the QA-1MIL fight, particularly around transitions between phases.
    • Fixed even more text bugs! They just don’t stop!
    • Drink prices adjusted in Vandelay vending machines to reflect local currency conversion.
  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows Revealed: Shinobi and Samurai Collide in Feudal Japan

    Assassin’s Creed Shadows Revealed: Shinobi and Samurai Collide in Feudal Japan

    The next game in the Assassin’s Creed series is coming soon. Ubisoft showed the first trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It will come out later this year.

    Assassin’s Creed Shadows Revealed

    Assassin’s Creed Shadows official reveal trailer

    Ubisoft showed fans the first real glimpse of the next big Assassin’s Creed game with the trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Wednesday. Before, it was called Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red. Shadows will take players to feudal Japan in November, where they can be ninjas like Naoe.

    In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players can also be the legendary Black samurai Yasuke. Unlike other Assassin’s Creed games with two main characters, the ones in Shadows seem more different.

    The female ninja uses weapons like ninjato, wristblade, and kusarigama, while her samurai partner is big and wears heavy armor, wielding a big katana.

    The first trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows hinted at its movie-like goals and introduced its characters. Players might have to wait until Ubisoft Forward in June to see actual gameplay.

    Assassin’s Creed Shadows is made by Ubisoft Quebec, the team that made 2018’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, led by Jonathan Dumont. It was first mentioned in 2022 under a secret name and promised to take the Assassin’s Creed series to a setting fans had been asking for.

    Shadows follow up on last year’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which was a simpler version of the classic Assassin’s Creed games. It’s set in feudal Japan and is just one of several projects Ubisoft is working on for the Assassin’s Creed series.

    Another one is Assassin’s Creed Jade, a mobile game set in ancient China. Then there’s Assassin’s Creed Codename: Hexe, which Ubisoft’s Marc-Alexis Cote describes as a unique type of Assassin’s Creed game. Hexe is led by creative director Clint Hocking.

    There’s also Assassin’s Creed Codename: Infinity, which Cote described as more of a platform than a single game. It’s meant to connect all the different Assassin’s Creed experiences and players.

    Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available on Amazon Luna, Mac, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X on Nov. 15.

    The First Assassin’s Creed Shadows Trailer Shows Off Dual Samurai

    Assassin's Creed Shadows Revealed
    Assassin’s Creed Shadows Revealed

    The trailer gives a good look at the game. It introduces two main characters. One is Yasuke, a samurai who was originally from Africa. He serves a Japanese warlord named Oda Nobunaga.

    The other character is Naoe, a ninja. At first, Naoe opposes Nobunaga’s war, which puts her against Yasuke. Before the trailer, there were rumors that the game would have two main characters, like Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. Some pictures of the samurai and ninja characters were leaked before the trailer was released.

    Before this, the game was known by the codename Assassin’s Creed Red since 2022. Ubisoft recently announced the official name change to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. They also announced the trailer.

    Red/Shadows was first revealed as part of Ubisoft’s plan for future Assassin’s Creed games. This plan also includes other games like Assassin’s Creed Jade and Codename Hexe.

  • Online Jobs From Home: Earn Cash Without Leaving Your Couch

    Online Jobs From Home: Earn Cash Without Leaving Your Couch

    You’re lounging on the couch, half watching some mindless TV while scrolling through your phone. The day is slipping by and you know you should be more productive, but getting up and going anywhere seems like too much effort. What if you could earn a little extra cash without budging from the couch? Online jobs from home lets you tap into the power of the internet to make money through quick tasks, surveys, referrals and more. With over a million downloads of the app and a 4.7 rating, OnlineJobs makes it simple to turn your free time into funds. So next time you’re vegging out on the sofa, grab your phone and earn some dough with OnlineJobs.money without lifting more than a finger.

    Working From Home Is Easier Than Ever

    These days, finding ways to earn cash from the comfort of your couch has never been simpler. Platforms like OnlineJobs offer countless opportunities to make money through online surveys, task completion, app downloads, and more. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, you can put your spare time to work and earn rewards and credits along the way. One of the biggest benefits of working from home is flexibility.

    On OnlineJobs, you get to choose exactly when and how often you want to participate. Complete as many or as few offers as you like, on your own schedule. No commute means no wasted time, so you can start earning whenever the mood strikes. The best part is how simple it is to get up and running. Simply create your free account, browse the available offers, and get to work right away.

    Most tasks and surveys only take a few minutes but can earn you credits to redeem for cash and prizes. Before you know it, you’ll be earning money from home without ever changing out of your pajamas.

    Top 5 Online Jobs You Can Do From Your Couch

    If you want to earn money without changing out of your PJs, online jobs are the way to go. Here are 5 options perfect for homebodies:

    Online Surveys

    Sharing your opinion with survey companies like Survey Junkie and Swagbucks is an easy way to make some dough from your couch. You can earn up to $50 a month just for taking surveys in your spare time.

    Website Testing

    Websites often need real people to test them out and provide feedback. Companies like UserTesting, TryMyUI, and Userlytics will pay you to test websites, mobile apps, and more on your own schedule. You can make up to $10 per test, and tests only take about 15-20 minutes.

    Transcription

    Transcribing audio files is a simple job you can do remotely. Transcribe Me and Rev both hire transcriptionists to convert audio files into text. The pay usually ranges from $15 to $25 per audio hour. All you need is a computer, headset, and fast, accurate typing skills.

    Online Tutoring

    If you have a skill or expertise in an academic subject, consider online tutoring. Companies like Chegg Tutors, TakeLessons, and Wyzant make it easy to find students and tutor online via video chat. Typical pay ranges from $14 to $22 per hour.

    Micro-tasks

    OnlineJobs is a platform where you can earn money by doing small tasks like giving opinions, participating in surveys, or referring friends. You can complete these micro-tasks from anywhere and earn rewards and cash.

    Taking Surveys in Your Free Time for Extra Cash

    • Complete Surveys On The Go: With the OnlineJobs app, you can make money on the go by completing surveys during your free time. While waiting in line at the store or during your commute, open the app and browse available surveys. Many take just a few minutes to finish and pay anywhere from $1 to $5 each. The surveys cover various topics like consumer products, entertainment, travel, and more.
    • Earn Gift Cards and Cash: For each survey you complete, you’ll earn credits that can be redeemed for gift cards to popular retailers like Amazon, Target and Starbucks or cash via PayPal. Most people are able to earn $25 to $50 in gift cards or cash each month by doing a few surveys per week in their spare time. The more surveys you do, the more you can earn.
    • Refer Friends to Earn More: OnlineJobs also offers a generous referral program. Share your personal referral link with friends and family and earn credits when they sign up and complete surveys and tasks. For each new referred user, you’ll get 50% of the credits they earn from their activities. Referring active users is an easy way to boost your own earnings without doing any additional work.

    Earn Rewards by Playing Games and Completing Tasks

    You already know that wasting time playing games or scrolling social media earns you nothing. But what if you could actually get paid for the time you spend on those activities? With OnlineJobs, you can earn rewards and cash just for playing games and completing basic tasks. OnlineJobs partners with popular gaming platforms to offer you reward points for the time you spend playing. As you play games like Candy Crush, Temple Run, or Scrabble Go, you’ll rack up points that can be redeemed for gift cards, electronics, and more.

    The longer you play, the more points you earn. When you’re not gaming, you can also earn money by completing small tasks through the OnlineJobs platform. Things like taking a survey, watching a video, or writing a review can earn you actual cash that is paid out directly to you. Most tasks only take a few minutes but pay a dollar or two each. Over time, these small payouts can really add up.

    Conclusion

    So don’t just sit there – take advantage of the extra time you have and start earning some cash from home. With platforms like OnlineJobs.money, you can work on your own schedule, kick back in your PJs, and get paid for giving your opinions or trying out new apps and games. The opportunities are endless if you’re willing to put in a little effort. Sign up today and see how easy it is to start making money online.

  • Helldivers 2 is PlayStation’s Fastest-Selling Game Ever: Making Gaming History!

    Helldivers 2 is PlayStation’s Fastest-Selling Game Ever: Making Gaming History!

    Sony’s latest financial report reveals big news: Helldivers 2, a popular co-op shooter made by Arrowhead Game Studios in Sweden, is now PlayStation’s fastest-selling game.

    In just 12 weeks, Helldivers 2 sold a whopping 12 million copies, beating the previous record set by God of War Ragnarök, which sold 11 million copies in the same time frame.

    Helldivers 2 is PlayStation’s Fastest-Selling Game Ever

    What’s interesting is how Helldivers 2 was released. Unlike most PlayStation games that start on the console and then come to PC later, Helldivers 2 came out on both PS5 and PC (via Steam) at the same time. Plus, it was cheaper than most PlayStation games, priced at $39.99 instead of the usual $59.99.

    Steam played a big role in Helldivers 2’s success, with about 60% of its sales coming from there in the first month. It became one of the top 10 most-played games on Steam too.

    Because of this success, Sony plans to release all future live-service games on PlayStation and Steam together. But they’re still keeping them exclusive to PlayStation for big single-player games like Marvel’s Spider-Man or God of War.

    However, not everything went smoothly. Sony tried to make Steam players link their PlayStation Network accounts, but people didn’t like that idea, so Sony had to drop it.

    In other news from Sony’s report, they’ve sold nearly 59 million PS5 consoles, just behind the 60 million PS4s sold in the same period. They expect PS5 sales to slow down from now on.

    There’s also a change in leadership at Sony Interactive Entertainment, which oversees PlayStation. Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino are the new CEOs.

    Hulst will look after game development and publishing, while Nishino will handle console hardware and services. They both report to Hiroki Totoki, who’s the current interim CEO.

    So, while Sony’s doing well financially, some changes are happening behind the scenes.

    Helldivers II Sales Top 12 Million

    Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arrowhead Game Studios revealed that Helldivers II, a cooperative third-person shooter, has sold a whopping 12 million units by May 5.

    According to Hiroki Totoki, the interim CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Helldivers II sales have surpassed the record set by God of War Ragnarok in the same period after its release in 2022.

    It’s also the biggest PC title for Sony Interactive Entertainment so far, and its release on multiple platforms contributed greatly to sales and profit in Sony Group Corporation’s fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31, 2024.

  • Xbox Game Pass Games List for May: Get Ready for a Blockbuster Month!

    Xbox Game Pass Games List for May: Get Ready for a Blockbuster Month!

    Xbox Game Pass is bringing lots of exciting games this month! Next week, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II finally arrives on the service. Plus, there are other great games from 2023 joining, like Immortals of Aveum, Lords of the Fallen, Humanity, and Chants of Sennaar.

    Check out the full list of games coming and leaving Game Pass by the end of the month. We’ve even included links to our reviews for some of them!

    Xbox Game Pass Games List for May

    Lords of the Fallen Release Time
    Image Source CI Games
    Game Platform Release Date
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Console, PC, Cloud Today
    Chants of Sennaar Console, PC, Cloud May 15
    EA Sports NHL 24 Cloud May 16
    Immortals of Aveum Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud May 16
    Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud May 21
    Galacticare Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud May 23
    Hauntii Console, PC, Cloud May 23
    Moving Out 2 Console, PC, Cloud May 28
    Humanity Console, PC, Cloud May 28
    Lords of the Fallen Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud May 30
    Fireworks PC June 4
    Rolling Hills Console, PC, Cloud June 4

    What Is Leaving Game Pass on May 31?

    Game Platform
    Chicory: A Colorful Tale Console, PC, Cloud
    Farworld Pioneers Console, PC, Cloud
    JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle Console, PC, Cloud
    Pac-Man Museum Plus Console, PC, Cloud
    Little Witch in the Woods Console, PC, Cloud
    Railway Empire II Console, PC, Cloud