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Starfield players on PlayStation 5 and the PS5 Pro are reporting significant crashing issues following its recent launch on Sony's platform. It's not the PlayStation debut that Bethesda would have wanted for Starfield, and players have quickly taken to online forums to report the problems they're having with the game. View the full article

The highly anticipated Fable reboot being developed by Playground Games could be facing another delay, potentially pushing the game into 2027 if a recent rumor is to be believed. While nothing is yet official, the news is likely to disappoint fans and the already lengthy wait they've had to endure for the next Fable game. The franchise itself has certainly experienced hardship after the release of Fable 3 and the eventual closure of Lionhead Studios. View the full article

With Life is Strange: Reunion recently wrapping up the decade-long story of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, I've spent the last couple of weeks thinking a lot about the game that started it all. 2015's Life is Strange came during a hugely formative time in my life—going through some big changes, returning to college after a three-year gap and in that stage of life where you realise you don't actually have everything figured out the second you leave school... Read more.View the full article

A brand new version of fheroes2 is out now, the open source and cross-platform Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine reimplementation. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

The new game studio Rant Gaming and publisher Cor3 announced Fragmentary Order, a hardcore science fiction combat simulator about remote warfare and survival in a controlled future. The seven-minute CGI story trailer reveals the backstory of how we get from our modern era to the science fiction future set in 2251, where warfare can be carried out by proxy and humans. Warfare has become a controlled, remote-driven economy. I’ve spoken with the company, but they’re not revealing themselves now. This is bound to stir some mystery and curiosity among potential players. When the first reveal trailer emerged for the game in February, observers speculated it was a new game from the developer of Escape From Tarkov. However, Nikita Buyanov, head of studio of Battlestate Games, said in a tweet that the game is not related to Battlestate or Tarkov. Core is a fictional company in Fragmentary Order. Source: Rant Gaming/Cor3 While the parties are revealing that Rant Gaming and Cor3 are coming out of stealth, they’re not saying who is behind those entities yet. But as you may see in the trailer, they have triple-A ambitions, coming from both a new studio and new publisher. And the new trailer has a full explanation of the series of events that led from today to the sci-fi setting of 2251. Rant Gaming described the game as a realistic hardcore sci-fi multiplayer FPS exploring tactical combat simulation, survival, and risk within a fully systemized future of remote warfare. The announcement is accompanied by a seven-minute CGI story trailer and the launch of the game’s official website. It’s hard science fiction, meaning there’s a realism to it in drawing a line from today through 2251. Fragmentary Order is currently in development exclusively for PC, with the testing phases planned for later this year. War has been outsourced — the backstoryhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/-HXp0KTNBm4?feature=oembed Set in the year 2251, Fragmentary Order takes place in a future shaped by the rise of Core, a powerful organization that once saved humanity from collapse and unified a fractured world under a single technological and economic system. Over the following centuries, Core led humanity into a new era: colonization of the Solar System, advanced biotech, and the creation of CORIE – a global framework where everything, including warfare, is structured, monetized, and controlled. But control is no longer absolute. As influence fractures and new powers emerge, conflict returns – not as chaos, but as industry. You are in control of a Replicated Entity VR of the future in Fragmentary Order. Source: Cor3 trailer Players are regular citizens of the society. You control the clone entities, or grunt soldiers of the Core. You assume the role of a RepEnt controller — common citizen of the Core Era, trying to live a life and earn some money. Your Freel (clone asset) is remotely deployed on the Repnode stations around the Solar system. From a safe location, players send their controlled bodies into high-risk combat zones across the Solar System, executing contracts, scavenging resources, and engaging in tactical encounters. It’s like a VR combat system, where you control drones who can get killed but you are in a remote, safe location. The creators says that, in this system, death is a cost. Risk is an investment. And combat is your labor. One of the conflict locations is the planet Mars — a partially terraformed, hostile world shaped by failed colonization and corporate interests, led by rebel Prime Colonial Forces. INFIL. DIE. REPEAT. VR controlled combat in Fragmentary Order. Source: Cor3 trailer At its core, Fragmentary Order is built around high-risk tactical operations: Infiltrate contested zonesComplete objectives, secure resourcesUtilize operational ground assetsFind a way to complete your mission and get out alive Each mission is a calculated risk. Operational success drives progression, while failure results in complete asset loss. The word extraction is not used in describing Fragmentary Order. But it is definitely a shooter. Hardcore systems, tactical depth Social disorder in Fragmentary Order’s backstory. Source: Cor3 trailer Designed for players seeking depth and realism, Fragmentary Order emphasizes systemic gameplay: Advanced and detailed weapon behavior and character controlComplex health system impacting combat performanceTactical decision-making over reflex-based playLarge-scale maps supporting diverse strategiesVehicles, unmanned units for expanded mobility, control and firepowerExcessive weapon and gear customizationUtilization of cutting-edge future technologies, systems and devices to secure tactical superiority. Adaptation is essential – or players can choose to break the rules entirely. A system where everything has a price An ambush in zero gravity in Fragmentary Order trailer. Source: Cor3 trailer. Beyond combat, players operate within a broader neo-economic structure: Build relationships with corporationsUtilize advanced Core technologiesEnhance capabilities through biotech upgradesExpand personal infrastructure CORIE functions as a self-regulating system where value is defined by risk — and everything can be traded. The seven-minute CGI story trailer presents this timeline through fragmented news reports spanning decades, offering a layered introduction to the world and its underlying systems. A timeline shaped by control and collapse A global collapse and an anomaly are part of the Fragmentary Order backstory. Source: Cor3 trailer The world of Fragmentary Order is grounded in a 200-year timeline: secret Cold War-era experiments and anomaliesthe global collapse known as the Age of Strifethe rise of Core as humanity’s unifying forcerapid technological expansion and space colonizationMartian independence movements and conflictthe gradual erosion of centralized control This history directly informs the present. It’s a system still functioning, but no longer stable. The 7-minute trailer’s story A modern Eastern European setting in Fragmentary Order’s backstory. Source: Cor3 trailer The narrator is from an organization called Core, and the narrator starts out saying, “This would not have been possible without our vision. Our forefathers have guided great leaders of the earth throughout the ages. Now it is our time to lead humanity further on. We are the core of all rationality.” Back in modern times, we see an inspection going on at what looks like a Russian military facility. Then there is an anomalous flash in the sky. The narrator says, “You could say it all started with a flash. A moment that changed the course of history. Although no one knew about it.” Then the trailer shows a kind of post-apocalyptic world. The narrator says,”During the years of strife, many turned to the most primitive ways of solving problems. Everyone for themselves is what it was.” Core brought some kind of authoritarian order to the world. “We had to change it. It took many years and a lot of effort to make everyone come to terms, our terms. Not everyone agreed and they suffered for it. But most took it as a salvation. A new world order was established,” the narrator says. A peace treaty ensues with the help of Core and its “Core reestablishment structure. Although the land was tired to keep life on it. That’s why core created the purification program and each of us can participate.” Further in the future, a “great industrialization began” with the mass manufacture of guns and possibly robots. A ******* of innovation ensues. A world in chaos in Fragmentary Order’s backstory. Source: Cor3 trailer. “We had to move forward. The only logical solution to saving humanity was space and its resources,” the narrator says as views of space colonization come into view. There’s an entity called UASA, or the game’s name for NASA. Another anomaly happens. “Was it foreseen or was it a miracle? Only the forefathers know,” the narrator says. Then we see a team of soldiers in space suits lands on a zero gravity surface “for infil.” The team gets ambushed and shot by unseen enemies in a building. The narrator notes the strife but the “new golden age of humanity has started.” The golden age in Fragmentary Order’s backstory. Source: Cor3 trailer Humans left their “old cradle behind” and removed old boundaries with “advanced Core technologies.” A lot of space exploration and combat happens in the trailer, with the narrator touting this as Core’s renaissance. The colony is developed, presumably on Mars, and mention is made of the “PCF thugs” attacking everybody. The narrator says “we will pacify them.” And then we see some of the virtual reality simulation, where people can earn money using Blindsight II VR headsets to send drone-like entities into combat, controlled by distant humans wearing the headsets. The scene closes with one worker controlling a drone body and failing by getting shot by someone else. The person gets up and exits and sees a futuristic city, while the narrator says, “Now is the time to wait and see. We will be here guiding, protecting. That is our mission.” Global development team A city in the future in Fragmentary Order. Source: Cor3 trailer The trailer looks pretty good, and I look forward to seeing more of the gameplay in the future. Fragmentary Order is developed by Rant Gaming, a distributed international team of over 100 developers, including veterans from both the games industry and film production. With the announcement, players can join the Prime Batch Founders program. The right to deploy with the first wave isn’t a guided tour — the Core Universe needs veterans ready to operate before full deployment. Prime Batch is an exclusive group of elite operators to gain closed access to Fragmentary Order. Just wanting it isn’t enough to get in — сandidates must confirm their readiness and right to be in the first row. How do you secure your status? Your path begins in the CORIE system on cor3.gg website: Study the system: Dive into the hidden layers and extract classified lore fragments.Set the groundwork: Hoard resources, establish credit flows, and lock in exclusive assets before the masses flood in.Elevate your standing: Grind reputation and earn ranks. Your actions right now will shape the meta and forge your legacy. Everything earned during Prime Batch carries forward: ranks, reputation, and in-game standing are recorded by the system and will define each player’s position at the launch of Fragmentary Order. The hierarchy being built now is the one that persists. Participation is structured around four ranks — Forerunner, The Pillar, Torchbearer, and Pathfinder — determined not by registration order, but by depth of engagement. Forerunner, the highest rank, is already closed. Remaining positions are available for a limited time. Want to be in the first wave? Find out how on cor3.gg to reach the required rank and secure your spot in the Prime Batch. The post Rant Gaming and Cor3 reveal backstory trailer for sci-fi combat game Fragmentary Order | exclusive appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

Ed Fries suggested "Sony could punish" Japanese publishers for their support of MicrosoftView the full article

City builders are incredibly difficult to get right, especially for indie projects. To succeed, they need deep and complex simulation and management systems, while also being incredibly customizable and intuitive. A newcomer called City Masterplan is stepping up to the plate, and its first impression is very strong. View the full article

I've changed my routine. Before now, my universal approach to combat in a no-guns GTA 5 Story Mode run was pretty straightforward. With the odds invariably weighed in my opponent's favour – simply because, you know, they have firearms and I don't – putting obstacles between myself and their line of fire was a given... Read more.View the full article

In an official announcement translated by Automaton West, the two firms recently confirmed plans to strengthen their partnership to maintain the supply of Blu-ray discs and players in Japan. Verbatim and I-O Data acknowledged that, despite the rise of digital distribution, individuals and businesses still use optical discs for recording,... Read Entire Article View the full article

While the Hitman series has always had a legendary status in the gaming community, the reboot trilogy, currently packaged as HITMAN World of Assassination, has been one of its most successful eras yet. Having reached over 75 million players for the final entry in the decade-long trilogy, it's no wonder that the reboot series is IO Interactive's first pick for itsnewest spin-off. View the full article

Rockstar Games has shut down concerns that GTA 6 could be impacted by a reported data breach. Following claims from hacker group 'ShinyHunters' that it had accessed private Rockstar Games data by posing as an internal service, the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developer states that the breach included only "a limited amount of non-material company information." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Take-Two boss says gen-AI has played "zero part" in GTA 6's creation, even though his studios are "embracing" it more widely Leaker suggests GTA 6 may have just had another delay, but only for physical editions We might not get GTA 6 this year, but at least this hefty ***** gives you Rockstar's finest at prices too low to ignore View the full article

Having a successful launch as an indie developer is the moment where you get to breathe a sigh of relief, but it also comes with problems - especially if you're primarily working alone. Road to Vostok is a brutal survival shooter with permadeath, has heavy Escape From Tarkov and Stalker vibes, and it comes from Finish soldier turned solo dev Antti Leinonen. Five days on from its launch, he reveals that its "extremely successful" start has "secured the entire development roadmap," but admits that he's been overwhelmed by the flood of responses from players. Fortunately, he's already taking a healthy approach to his future plans. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Massive survival game Soulmask hits 1.0, and you can grab its Ancient Egypt expansion for free if you're fast I got murdered by a ladybug in Neverway, and that cemented it as the only game I care about this year Forget Stardew Valley's cozy vibes. New farming sim Crop keeps you "on edge," and I can't get enough of it View the full article

Dean 'Rocket' Hall, founder of New Zealand-based studio RocketWerkz, first encountered games via a Commodore 64 belonging to his cousins. "I think I played it constantly for about five hours. Then, at dinner, I looked basically green from the refresh rate of the monitor, and I ended up being very sick and throwing up everywhere. I think that's when everyone figured out I that I was really into computers.".. Read more.View the full article

Former Perfect Dark developer Drew Murray is now reportedly working on Blizzard’s long-rumored StarCraft shooter. The purported hire adds another possible sign that the unannounced StarCraft title may be moving beyond early incubation and isn't the only indirect hint of that being the case. View the full article

Kiln is Double Fine and Xbox Game Studios' follow-up to last year's charming, lighthouse-starring Keeper, but the new title is taking a sharp turn in terms of gameplay. The four-versus-four brawler stars custom-made pottery characters, and extends this unique premise into its multiplayer game rules. View the full article

"We're just like: let's jump into the uncanny valley"View the full article

Fallout has seen a huge wave of interest in the past few years thanks to the success of the beloved Amazon television series, which, to the surprise of many, has been a faithful adaptation of the video games so far. Bringing Fallout: New Vegas into the mix was clearly a popular decision, and Season 2 of the show was received with overwhelmingly positive response among fans and critics alike. View the full article

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Action-adventure title REPLACED is coming soon to PC and consoles worldwide, and this guide will help you keep track of the upcoming launch. Developed by Sad Cat Studios, REPLACED will show you an alternative universe where you play as an AI trying to right the wrongs. But first, let's look at when the game becomes available on your preferred platform. Table of contentsREPLACED release countdownWhat to expect from REPLACEDREPLACED release countdown REPLACED goes live worldwide on Tuesday, April 14. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live. [hurrytimer id="1203916"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 6am PT8am CT9am ET2pm UTC3pm CET The timings are based on the information available at SteamDB. While REPLACED will be available on consoles, it's an Xbox exclusive. Both PC and Xbox will follow the same release schedule as mentioned above. What to expect from REPLACED REPLACED is a 2.5D action-adventure title that puts you in the boots of R.E.A.C.H. You're an AI trapped inside a human body, and you'll have to uncover the secrets of the Phoenix Corporation. Set in an alternate 1980s, the United States has been ravaged by nuclear activities. With Phoenix City becoming a den of ******** activity, it's now upon you to expose the reality of your creators. Run, jump, and climb across the different structures to travel around the city, where you'll encounter different enemies. Chain moves and combos to dish out attacks and take down anyone standing in your way of achieving your objectives. [Hidden Content] With a blend of modern graphics and hand-crafted pixel art, every part of Phoenix City will feel unique despite the grim times. REPLACED is a single-player experience, so you can enjoy it at your own pace. If you're still unsure, you can try out the demo that's available on Steam. The post REPLACED release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

"He's struggled throughout his entire career in this letting go process"View the full article

The writing is on the wall for private World of Warcraft server network Turtle WoW. The District Court of California has ruled in favor of Activision Blizzard on the copyright infringement lawsuit filed in August against the group of fan-operated private servers. The ruling includes an immediate cease and desist order for Turtle WoW, which provides a range of alternative versions of the MMORPG on privately hosted servers. While Blizzard and Turtle WoW have reached a settlement in the wake of this decision, it's likely this will spell the end for the third-party group. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: World of Warcraft gets a perfect recreation of Counter-Strike's most iconic map, and it's even got Goose World of Warcraft reveals secret phase of new raid boss to give us the best moment in Race to World First Over 20 years later, World of Warcraft is finally getting its first official Pride event, supporting this amazing long-running community initiative View the full article

The Planet Crafter is a survival game that goes way beyond the traditional remit of the genre. You're not trying to stay alive by building campfires and hunting animals and smashing together a rock and a stick to make a pickaxe appear in your inventory. Rather than bending to suit the world, you bend the world to suit you, terraforming an entire planet to make it habitable for humans... Read more.View the full article

People would die on the hill that FPS games couldn't work on consoles, according to Seamus BlackleyView the full article

Your army in Skull Horde will be limited at the start, but you can power it up by unlocking different Enlistments that are available within the game. Enlistments are essentially troops that can be added to your army, and they will clear the dungeons for you. This guide will explain all the Enlistments and how you can unlock them in the game. How to get all Enlistments in Skull Horde The table below has all the information you'll need to unlock the different Enlistments. I have also added brief explainers for some of the tasks that are harder to achieve. EnlistmentsHow to unlockCutpurseAmass 999 Ducats. Fire MageHave 5 fire tornadoes simultaneously. Ice MageFreeze an enemy. You can do so easily with items that offer freeze upon hit. The moment an enemy is frozen at least once, you'll unlock the Ice Mage.Plague MageYou have to infect 20 enemy units with Plague simultaneously. You'll need to clear the initial set of dungeons so that you can face more enemies at the same time. Next, you'll need to have an item on your run that can infect enemies with Plague. SharpshooterKill an enemy with a critical hit. DancerHave at least 20% attack rate multiplier. Ballista Have archers in your troops, and get at least 50 kills with them. This can be spread across multiple runs. Herald Get any three Legendary items across multiple runs. DruidYou have to obtain Shacklevines and Blighted Roots. Quill HogAcquire the Splinterthorns.Bone GolemYou first have to equip an item that dishes out thorns. Then, you have to kill 100 enemies across one/multiple runs to get the Bone Golem. RetiariusThe Spider's Lair is a special dungeon that has pretty challenging enemies. AssassinYou have to skill 500 enemies, but it has to be done in a single run. NecromancerComplete the Cemetery map while having three different Arcane units active simultaneously. Screenshot by Destructoid As you might have figured out, some Enlistments, like the Sharpshooter, are pretty easy to unlock. The rest, like the Assassin, are significantly tougher due to their unlock condition. The more roster options you unlock, the better you'll perform on a run. The post All Enlistments (units) in Skull Horde and how to unlock them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Xbox Game Pass members are going to lose access to five free games on April 15, so this may be the last chance to check them out. There’s a constant influx of new titles being added to Microsoft’s subscription service, allowing players to check them out entirely for free depending on their subscription tier level. Just recently, the company revealed a batch of new free games for April, which includes Vampire Crawlers and Hades 2 on Xbox Game Pass. View the full article