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Destructive third-person action game Just Cause is getting made into a movie, produced by the men behind The Fall Guy and Nobody, according to the Hollywood Reporter. This isn't the first time the over-the-top explode 'em up has been in line to get the big screen treatment. Another version spent years in development ***** until the rights lapsed. But it's been picked up again by Universal, who are no strangers to turning video games into box office burger bucks (they did The Super Mario Bros. Movie). So, it might result in an actual movie this time. Read more View the full article

In a bold move against the pricing of new in-game content, League of Legends players are taking to social media to rally for a permanent ban of the champion Ahri during matches. This movement arises from widespread discontent over the high cost of Ahri's new skins, introduced as part of the League of Legends Hall of Legends event. View the full article

Only a little over a month after the Master of Fate update, Hexworks has surprised Lords of the Fallen players with another free content drop featuring highly requested game modes. In a free Clash of Champions content update on May 30, Lords of the Fallen received two new Boss Rush modes for players who want an ultimate challenge. These modes are available via the game’s Vestige checkpoint markers and allow you to re-experience your favorite boss fights by yourself in singleplayer or with another Lampbearer in online co-op. On top of that, the patch brings further performance improvements. View the full article

Ahead of Playstation’s May 2024 State of Play Livestream later tonight, a prominent Spanish leaker shared a list of all the big announcements fans can expect. Some stand out more than others on the list of rumored games, with Monster Hunter: Wilds topping the supposed reveals. The full list includes the likes of Marvel Rivals, a new Five Nights at Freddy’s game, Path of Exile 2, and many more. View the full article

Netflix has announced and released a short teaser trailer for a Minecraft animated series coming to the streaming service "soon". Announced during the 15th year anniversary celebration for the beloved survival sandbox game, the Minecraft animated series will feature an original story, new characters, and showcase the world of Minecraft in a new light. WildBrain, the studio behind other Netflix shows such as Sonic Prime, Ninjago: Dragons Rising, and Carmen Sandiego, will create the CG-animated series. The short teaser trailer, published on YouTube, doesn't give much away but opens with the series' most iconic mascot as a Creeper comes on screen before blowing up. The camera then moves through streams of lava in the Nether before emerging into a ***** where the Netflix logo sits atop a rock, with sounds of other Minecraft beasties like spiders and zombies playing in the background. "Netflix x Minecraft" then appears on screen, followed by "animated series" and "coming soon". It's unclear when this "soon" will be, but Netflix precedent indicates anywhere up to two years. Minecraft arrived in 2009 but ******** incredibly popular, with publisher Microsoft continuing to update it with new features and options like a Game Pass style subscription. Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He'll talk about The Witcher all day. View the full article

Minecraft. | Image: Mojang Fifteen years after the game first launched, Minecraft is getting a new animated series on Netflix. The streamer announced that it’s making a show that will “feature an original story with new characters, showing the world of Minecraft in a new light.” No other details were announced, but the production is being helmed by WildBrain Studios, which previously made adaptations like Sonic Prime and Ninjago. The series is listed as “coming soon” but doesn’t currently have a date. The news comes amidst a gold rush of video game adaptations. Blockbusters like The Last of Us and Fallout have been turned into successful shows, Mario and Sonic star in hit movies, and adaptations of everything from Among Us to ****** Stranding to Stray are in the... Continue reading… View the full article

MultiVersus is a platform fighting game wherein players must master their chosen character and general fighting mechanics such as Parrying. Parry is essential to most fighting games and a new feature in MultiVersus full launch. To correctly parry your ****** and use this to your advantage, its best to know how to time your parry and what opportunity this mechanic provides. View the full article

New stats from Sony reveal that it has managed to increase the percentage of PS Plus subscribers that are signed up to the two most expensive tiers of the service. Its data claims that 19% are subscribed to the top tier, PS Plus Premium, and 16% are on the PS Plus Extra tier (up from 17% and 13%, respectively). While it appears that Sony is doing a good job at converting PS4 and PS5 players to these pricier plans, it continues to hold back the one stat we really want to see: the total number of subscribers. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: PlayStation Days of Play includes bonus drop of 12 new PS Plus games PS Plus set to remove GTA 5 as a sacrificial lamb for RDR2 PS2 emulation hopes increase for PS5 thanks to this Star Wars classic View the full article

After 13 years of waiting, publisher Nacon has finally, finally revealed that Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The current-gen racer was previously expected to arrive by the end of March, but hey, it's better late than never. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown release date window and latest news Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will arrive sooner than you think Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown preview - refreshed MMO shows promise View the full article

CONSCRIPT from Jordan Mochi/ Catchweight Studio and publisher Team17 is a promising looking first world war survival-horror that was crowdfunded back in 2020. Now the developer has cancelled the planned Linux and macOS versions. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

The G Pro X Superlight 2 certainly isn’t cheap, but few mice are as well suited for tournament play. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge When we updated our guide to the best gaming mice last year, we had no idea Logitech would be rolling out the G Pro X Superlight 2 shortly thereafter. Less than a year later, the excellent gaming mouse ******** the fastest the company has ever made — one that’s currently on ***** at Amazon and Best Buy starting at $136.75 ($23 off), an all-time low. [/url] Like the original model, the Superlight 2 is all about shedding weight while simultaneously ratcheting up the polling rate. The wireless mouse offers a 4kHz response rate thanks to a recent firmware update, along with a newer Hero 2 sensor that tracks at 500 inches per second (and up to 32,000 DPI). That combo, combined with the fact that the gaming mouse weighs a mere 60 grams (2.1 ounces),... Continue reading… View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A Honkai: Star Rail ***** has revealed several changes to the Pure Fiction mode in version 2.3. Honkai: Star Rail's Pure Fiction is a combat domain that allows players to test their teams and offers bountiful rewards. It requires Trailblazers to clear a respawning wave of enemies within the time limit to emerge victorious. This permanent mode works similarly to the Memory of Chaos, setting players against the most formidable enemies in the game. View the full article

Destiny 2 The Final Shape has seemingly leaked in full, with the entire campaign, its seasonal content, and associated raids all dropping ahead of the official launch. As a result, Bungie has ******* the game's servers, although not before players had the chance to grab screenshots and videos of the update's new content. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 server status - is Destiny 2 down? The Final Shape marks "something new" for Destiny, not the end This Destiny 2 and SteelSeries collab includes a $90 Ghost keycap View the full article

Zombie games are a dime a dozen these days, but every now and then one comes along that leaves a lasting impression. For me, that game was Days Gone. Originally released for PlayStation 4 before being ported to PC in 2021, the brutal open-world epic features terrifying zombie hordes and an emotionally charged storyline. If you've not tried it out yet, now's the perfect time, as it's currently 75% off on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Days Gone sequel would have continued Deacon and Sarah's story This Days Gone mod makes zombie hordes truly enormous More PlayStation PC ports are coming, but not at launch View the full article

Larian Studios is moving onto not one, but two new RPGs after its uproarious success with Baldur's Gate 3—and one of said RPGs has a codename to get all excited about: Excalibur... Read more.View the full article

Image: Bungie Bungie’s highly anticipated Destiny 2: The Final Shape expansion isn’t due to launch until June 4th, but a number of players have been able to get access to the game this morning. Posters on Reddit and in Discord servers have been sharing images and video of gameplay of The Final Shape, which was apparently accessible through Sony’s PS5 cloud streaming service. As the entire DLC was playable for at least five hours, Destiny 2 players have been able to share spoilers about upcoming raid gear, seasonal content, The Final Shape campaign and missions, and even cutscenes. Videos have also appeared on YouTube showing an early look at new weapons and gear that will be available next week. The Final Shape could be Destiny 2’s most important... Continue reading… View the full article

The latest World of Warcraft hotfix has dramatically raised the attribute cap for the Cloak of Infinite Potential, allowing players to reach even greater levels of power. While Mists of Pandaria Remix was designed to be a bridge between the final Dragonflight patch and The War Within, the event has been positively received by the World of Warcraft community as its own thing. It allowed players to experience one of the best World of Warcraft expansions without stressing too much about raid performance or class balance. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

According to the presentation from Sony's internal Game & Network Services business reports, the PS5 has raked in $106 billion in sales since launching in November 2020. That's quite the figure for a console that's 'only' been on the market for around three and a half years. Read Entire Article View the full article

The protagonist of Dungeons of Hinterberg is at a crossroads in her life. Feeling burnt out by her big city job, Luisa travels to the easygoing town of Hinterberg, Austria, to check out the sights, cut loose in the social scene, and try her hand at monster slaying to score some sweet loot. Dungeons of Hinterberg is what you get when you combine the cozy vibes of a Persona-style social-sim RPG with the sprawling adventure of The Legend of Zelda – and all wrapped in a charming package that strikes a chord for those longing for a break. In my extended preview of developer Microbird Games' action- RPG, I got to play the early hours of this oddball yet delightfully charming dungeon crawler that tasks you with making the most of your monster-filled vacation in the Austrian Alps. When a mysterious magical force has turned the town of Hinterberg and the surrounding mountains into an actual high-fantasy realm filled with mythical monsters and dungeons, the small community becomes a tourist hot spot for thrill seekers and social media influencers. WhenFollowing Luisa's first ****** at a dungeon run leads to an unexpected boss battle with the mythical Krampus, she resolves to stick with her vacation and learn the ropes of being an adventurer and citizen of Hinterberg. As Luisa, you spend your "slaycation" in Hinterberg getting to know the quirky residents and exploring the surrounding magical zones outside of town. Within a daily schedule, you have to manage Luisa's time while out and about across Hinterberg – which includes getting some quality "me-time" by checking out points of interest while deciding on which dungeons or overworld activities to ***** into. Along the way, you'll upgrade Luisa's skills in combat and exploration to make her a more capable adventurer and uncover what led to magic forces seeping into the real world. What immediately jumped out to me was Dungeons of Hinterberg's gorgeous visual style. The vibrant colors and stylized characters all come together to give off a warm and exciting vibe to the adventure. It's very much giving a comic book-style aesthetic, and coupled with the cozy vibes and generally exciting exploration, it's a unique take on a dungeon crawler that's all about making the most of your time and enjoying yourself while doing it. What immediately jumped out to me was Dungeons of Hinterberg's gorgeous visual style. It's very much giving a comic book-style aesthetic. An average day for Luisa starts with catching up with friends to learn about current events in town before spending her afternoon exploring the magical wilderness of Hinterberg, which includes mountainside plains, dense forests, and other bizarre locales infused with magic. To cap off her day of adventuring, Luisa spends her evening bonding with one of the many characters in town, such as the owner of a spell shop or an aloof pop-culture journalist not impressed by the magical city, to earn an upgrade or stat bonus. You can turn in for the night or stay up late to watch TV or read a book, but at the cost of lower health for the following day. On the surface, this seems like a strict structure that can put some pressure on your activities, but in practice, it works as an engaging game loop that keeps me focused on what sort of threads I want to follow. Dungeons of Hinterberg keeps a mellow pace even when you can only do a limited number of daily activities. Moreover, you can revisit social threads and check out areas you may have missed in the following days. And even though it's a dungeon crawler RPG – which carries some expectation of tension and challenge – Hinterberg maintains that "vacation" vibe throughout, especially when taking on the meat of the experience with the exploration and combat. The starting zone of Doberkogel is an excellent onboarding that shows off the scope on offer, and the inherent quirkiness of seeing a modern community trying to embrace magic. As you explore the zones, you'll be able to ****** monsters in engagements that feel inspired by both Nier Automata and The Legend of Zelda, with Luisa being able to dodge attacks, counter with follows, and whip out some powerful spells or combat moves to take out her foes. However, it can be easy to wander into some fights that you're completely outmatched for. While I sometimes felt the slowed pace and somewhat dodgy camera in action added some unintended challenges, I was impressed by how varied the battle mechanics were, and seeing Luisa dish out some truly stunning moves was particularly satisfying. It was super fun to see how each dungeon and set piece event felt unique, leaning into particular skill sets to make it to the end. Luisa's versatility also comes into play during the titular dungeons. With 25 bespoke dungeons to explore, each presents unique puzzles and combat encounters that lean into the zone-specific magical spells you'll need to master. Some of these encounters involve some Legend of Zelda-style thinking to resolve, such as using magical ****** to ***** up groups of enemies or open passages. It was super fun to see how each dungeon and set piece event felt unique, leaning into particular skill sets to make it to the end. Dungeons of Hinterberg leans into its quirky setting, especially the cast of characters — many are either annoyed by the increased attention the town has received or welcome the opportunities the notoriety brings. One of my favorite moments saw the Mayor of Hinterberg tout the community's popularity by announcing the filming of a new streaming series in town and unveiling a monster slayer-themed statue, which the residents quickly dunk on for looking ridiculous. What makes Dungeons of Hinterberg such a neat take on a dungeon crawler is that it not only shows a self-awareness of the type of game it is, but it uses that conceit to focus on building up Luisa and her friends within Hinterberg. Exploring the town is an enjoyable and intriguing activity, as the community has so much personality. I often walked around just to hear some of the quirky dialog and see the sights. It's such a fresh take on a dungeon crawler, and the experience of embracing new horizons in an unfamiliar yet still inviting setting and the friends you make along the way make this such a novel take on a familiar conceit. From my early hours, Dungeons of Hinterberg and its *****-back approach to an action RPG show some great promise, and it could end up being a pleasant surprise for those looking for a decidedly new type of dungeon crawler to ***** into. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

It's no secret that some League of Legends items cost more than others. A Glowing Mote is a dime a dozen, but a Needlessly Large Rod or Infinity Edge will cost you a hefty lump of gold. If the new Immortalized Legend Ahri skin was a LoL item, it'd definitely fall into that latter category, with the base price coming in at $200, and the full bundle costing in excess of $430. As the internet continues to erupt, a new 'SkinSpotlights' video showcases Ahri's Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok-inspired voicelines, and one in particular has struck a chord with fans. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best MOBAs on PC 2024 League of Legends players are permabanning Ahri to protest $430 skin If you want the best League of Legends Faker skin, it'll cost you $430 View the full article

Framework, the popular maker of customizable, modular and upgradable laptops has announced a big upgrade for the Framework Laptop 13 across both Intel and AMD models. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

MultiVersus players are crying out for an adjustment to battle pass to allow them to grind through levels quicker, having hit a frustrating roadblock. Season one of MultiVersus is in full swing, complete with a battle pass that unlocks Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, provides several Variants, and a heap of currency—but progress is slow. View the full article

Minami Lane from Doot / Blibloop released with Native Linux support back in February, and the developer just released a major update adding in controller support. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Sony Interactive Entertainment has just shared some interesting stats regarding where things currently stack up for it console-wise, and they make for pretty interesting reading. The PS5 has been acknowledged by the platform holder as reprsenting its "most profitable generation to date", but PS4 continues to play a big role in its overall business. Yup, while we learned last month that overall Playstation hardware sales hadn't hit Sony's lofty goals over the last fiscal year - pretty much in line with what seems to be the trend across the industry at the moment - that doesn't mean there aren't still things to be boasted about in corporate presentations. As part of one such presentation at a Business Segment Meeting, Sony said that the "PS5 generation" has generated $106 billion in sales over four years, nearly surpassing the $107 billion total cited for the PS4 generation that ran from 2013 to 2019. Though, it was noted that as of April this year, both the PS5 and PS4 had 49 million active users, with those two totals each making up about half of the publisher's overall console user base. Read more View the full article

PlayStation has reaffirmed its PC strategy, stating that its first-party live-service titles will launch "day and date" on PC alongside PS5. The company first revealed this back in 2022, but the PlayStation PC initiative has seen a significant amount of growth and success since then, leading many to ***** that it could skew its exclusivity strategy towards PC across its entire slate of future games. View the full article