"Deus Ex but tiny and hilarious" is how I pitch the first Streets of Rogue to people in elevators. Then I kick the elevator control panel to pieces, climb out the hatch, and cut the cord with a buzzsaw I smuggled in earlier. "It's also total chaos!" I yell, as the elevator plummets. "Ha ha ha ha ha ha!" Streets of Rogue 2 is looking similarly chaotic. But one thing has been brought to order: its release date. It's coming to early access on August 14th, while a new trailer (below) shows horse riding, flame throwing, and speed boating. My favourite moment is when a man pumps magic gas into a room full of people doing zumba, and it turns them all into giants, and they freak out and start smashing the walls in a panic. Read more View the full article
The Xbox app running on a ROG Ally. | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft’s Xbox chief, Phil Spencer, has been dropping hints about a potential Xbox handheld for months now. Earlier this year he said he was “a big fan of handhelds,” after liking posts on X that mention the possibility of this new hardware. Now, in an interview with IGN Spencer says “I think we should have a handheld, too.” It’s the biggest hint yet that Microsoft is working on an Xbox handheld, something that’s been long-rumored. “The future for us in hardware is pretty awesome. The work that the team is doing around different form factors and different ways to play, I’m incredibly excited about,” said Spencer. “Today was about the games... but we will have a time to come out and talk more about platform.” Pressed on whether an Xbox... Continue reading… View the full article
Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Direct revealed that the game is taking a different approach to the campaign mode, which, spearheaded by Raven Software in collaboration with Treyarch, promises a dynamic and intense spy thriller set in the early 1990s. Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 players can expect a mind-bending narrative where trust is elusive and reality is constantly questioned. View the full article
Illustration: The Verge Xbox chief Phil Spencer has confirmed that more of Microsoft’s own games will be coming to other platforms, like the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Microsoft revealed earlier this year that four Xbox-exclusive games were launching on PS5 and some on Nintendo Switch, with fans left wondering if it would only be four titles or if there are more to come. Spencer took the opportunity to clear up that mystery in an interview with IGN yesterday. “Our commitment to our Xbox customers is you’re going to get the opportunity to buy or subscribe to the game, and we’re going to support the game on other screens,” said Spencer. “You are going to see more of our games on more platforms, and we just see that as a benefit to the franchises that we’re... Continue reading… View the full article
Dragon Age fans watching the official reveal of Dragon Age: The Veilguard might have uncovered an important connection between two major in-game characters, Rook and Solas. The connection could hint at dramatic developments in the story of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. View the full article
Legendary indie developers Rebellion have been no strangers to history, with their flagship ******* Elite series taking place all throught World War II. For their next game, though, they're moving on to post-World War II history, specifically the Windscale ***** of 1957, one of the world's worst nuclear accidents. That game would be Atomfall, a new survival-action game inspired by those events. Making its debut at the recent Xbox Games Showcase with a trailer that you can view at the link here, the game immediately stood out by showing that the aftermath from this version of the Windscale ***** led to some...rather fantastic developments, to say the least. View the full article
Players on the League of Legends’ South Korean servers have endured relentless DDoS attacks for several months. With one of the most prominent League teams in the world, T1, being affected and unable to practice and stream, Riot is making it their top priority to resolve these attacks. Over the past year, the South Korean League servers have been volatile with many streamers and pro League players falling victim to DDoS attacks. After T1 begged Riot to “fulfill their responsibilities” and take action, Riot head Andre “Riot Meddler” van Roon revealed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on June 9 that the team understands how frustrating the situation has become and that his team is “investigating what’s causing these latest problems.” The developers have been working closely with T1 as far back as the beginning of 2024 to find ways to mitigate DDoS attacks. View the full article
The new 5v5 hero shooter FragPunk was announced during Xbox Games Showcase. Gamers eagerly anticipated the June 9 Xbox Games Showcase, although many did not expect to be surprised by the sheer amount of games announced. Plenty of gamers were impressed by the amount of releases that appear to be juggling exciting gameplay, polished visuals, and quickly approaching release dates in addition to this new FPS. View the full article
A Starfield player ran into a funny glitch that led them to the ocean while looking for a Chunks shop. Chunks in Starfield are a popular type of food item consumed across the in-game galaxy, and they consist of cubes of various flavors that suit people's tastes. View the full article
AD carry for Karmine Corp Elias “Upset” Lipp has called out the League of Legends EMEA Championship casters for overly criticizing him and his past LEC Split performances during the LEC 2024 Summer Split match between KC and **** Lions KOI on June 9. Upset expressed his displeasure in a post on X (formerly Twitter) today, stating casters often provide “no nuance” and believing those on the broadcast lean into “just ********* on people when they are in a bad moment.” Upset went on to say that such actions can affect a player’s career, with a lack of empathy or consideration for a player as a human being. View the full article
Activision revealed that Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 will feature omnidirectional movement, a revamped HUD, and the classic prestige system during the Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Direct. Developer Treyarch unveiled a slew of new details about the game during the Direct, showcasing details about the game that will both push the franchise forward and return Call of Duty to its roots. View the full article
During the June Xbox Games Showcase, The Elder Scrolls Online confirmed that all DLC will be free for a limited time. The Elder Scrolls Online periodically offers free trials for ESO Plus, and the latest one revolves around the game's tenth anniversary. View the full article
Emboar is the star of the next Unrivaled Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but don’t be fooled by how simple it looks at first glance—play too loosely and you’ll be punished heavily. Seven-star Emboar Tera Raids will appear in the Paldea region from June 14 to 16 and June 21 to 23 with the Electric Tera Type. This comes after the recent Swampert and Primarina Tera Raid events, switching over from the Water Starters to the Gen V ***** Starter Pokémon. View the full article
The latest iteration in the Call of Duty franchise, ****** Ops 6, is all set to release later this year, and the developer has confirmed that it is getting rid of the Carry Forward feature in the game. The Carry Forward feature has been a point of contention in the community, but this seems to be a welcome change for Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 fans. View the full article
Many people tune into the Xbox Games Showcase to see updates on new entries from major franchises like Fable, *****, Call of Duty, and whatnot, but sometimes the best highlights come from smaller titles making their debut, especially when they aren't afraid to get odd with their concepts. Case in point, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a new turn-based RPG from Kepler Interactive and developers Sandfall Interactive, which made its debut during the event. A turn-based and party-based RPG with a more realistic art style is rare enough these days, but as seen in the trailer below, the game itself has a rather unique and stunning world and premise, something that comes across as truly inspired and feels like a twist on the "**** artist" trope. View the full article
A creative Destiny 2 player has created an impressive armor set for their Warlock that recreates Futurama's Zoidberg. With a clever combination of shaders and armor pieces, they made their version of Zoidberg, one of the main characters from Futurama who moves to Earth to work as a doctor after giving up comedy. The result impressed the Destiny 2 community, who praised the player's work. View the full article
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"Deus Ex but tiny and hilarious" is how I pitch the first Streets of Rogue to people in elevators. Then I kick the elevator control panel to pieces, climb out the hatch, and cut the cord with a buzzsaw I smuggled in earlier. "It's also total chaos!" I yell, as the elevator plummets. "Ha ha ha ha ha ha!" Streets of Rogue 2 is looking similarly chaotic. But one thing has been brought to order: its release date. It's coming to early access on August 14th, while a new trailer (below) shows horse riding, flame throwing, and speed boating. My favourite moment is when a man pumps magic gas into a room full of people doing zumba, and it turns them all into giants, and they freak out and start smashing the walls in a panic. Read more View the full article