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After much speculation, Bandai Namco has officially confirmed that the studio is teaming up with production company A24 to make a live-action film adaptation of FromSoftware's massively popular fantasy action-RPG Elden Ring. Having won numerous Game of the Year awards after its initial launch in 2022, players have been hoping for more major Elden Ring releases, and it would seem a massive new addition to the IP is on the way. View the full article

Broadsword and EA are set to launch Star Wars: The Old Republic’s next major update, Dynamic Worlds, on May 28. Officially known as Update 7.7, this Star Wars: The Old Republic patch introduces new story content, PvP additions, expanded dynamic encounters, and a variety of improvements aimed at both seasoned players and newcomers. View the full article

Warhammer Skulls, the annual celebration of Warhammer videogames, brings plenty of good news for aficionados of all things grim and perilous. There's a Dawn of War remaster in the works, and a Space Marine remaster too. Owclat's making another CRPG, this time based on the Inquisition, called Dark Heresy. And the space dwarfs of the Leagues of Votann will be making their videogame debut in Mechanicus 2... Read more.View the full article

It is sometimes hard to believe that Cyberpunk 2077 launched all the way back in 2020, and to a hugely negative critical reception no less. Now, it remains a poster child for how to do a good first-person RPG, and one of the few decent cyberpunk-focused video games available. Of course, it's humongous success, expanded media, and the massive DLC has led to people wanting more Cyberpunk 2077 content, and fortunately, it is on its way. View the full article

Thank your own personal deity--possibly The Outer Gods--it's Friday! Winter might be creeping in, but these weekend game deals are bringing the heat. Whether you’re a Switch slasher, a PlayStation purist, an Xbox adventurer or a PC power user, there’s something worth your clicks in this mix. Stock up for the weekend and I'll catch you Monday! This Day in Gaming In retro news, I’m celebrating the 19th birthday of Metroid Prime: Hunters while remembering the mild carpal tunnel it gave me. Developed for the newly minted DS, its standout innovation was the incorporation of stylus-driven aiming paired with six-player ad-hoc wireless multiplayer, allowing us hunters to engage in fast-paced, Phazon-fueled deathmatches on the go. By blending precision touchscreen controls with diverse character-specific abilities, it instantly sold me and my mates on the concept of portable, hyper-competitive first-person shooters. We had an absolute (morph) ball with it. Aussie bdays for notable games - Def Jam Vendetta (PS2) 2003. eBay - Rise of Nations (PC) 2003. eBay - Silent Hill 3 (PS2) 2003. eBay - Metroid Prime: Hunters (DS) 2006. eBay - Resident Evil Revelations (3DS) 2013. eBay Contents NintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOHeadphonesTVsNice Savings for Nintendo Switch Nintendo fans should keep an eye on Dead Cells (A$18.70), the rogue-lite hit that started life as a failed Metroidvania MMORPG. Developer Motion Twin scrapped the original concept and pivoted mid-production. Meanwhile, Blasphemous (A$9.30) stabs its way onto the scene with a brutal blend of Catholic iconography and Dark Souls inspiration. Such a gem. Lego Skywalker Saga (-80%) - A$17.90Dead Cells (-50%) - A$18.70Jurassic World Evolution: Comp. Ed. 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He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth gets pretty much everything right, from its gameplay to its narrative. It is hard to fault Rebirth as, at least to this JRPG aficionado, it is the perfect experience. Naturally, detractors will point to the game's endless cavalcade of mini-games, some of which are a genuine joy to play through, while others feel like the developers were purposefully trying to test out patience. However, beyond that, the rest of the game is practically perfect. View the full article

I find that there really is a lot to love about Assassin's Creed Shadows. For all of Ubisoft's many faults - and there really are many - and the series' somewhat lackluster output as of late, Shadows manages to get a lot right. From its vast and beautiful setting to its interesting narrative and strong character work, Shadows may not always deliver on its promise of a riveting stealth sandbox in Feudal Japan, but when it gets it right, it really shines. View the full article

***** has released two new English dub videos for Yakuza 0 Director's Cut showcasing Shintaro Kazama and Tsukasa Sagawa. View the full article

Marvel Rivals has announced a new Auto Chess-like game mode that will be released on June 6. This new experience, announced by the developers, will be part of the anticipated mid-season update for Marvel Rivals Season 2, which promises other changes to the game. View the full article

Owlcat Games will release the Lex Imperialis expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on June 24 with Season Pass 2 also in development. View the full article

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy from Owlcat Games is a brand-new party-based story-driven CRPG coming to consoles and PC. View the full article

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 has been revealed for a 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the sequel to 2023's Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and is developed by Auroch Digital, the British studio that also worked on the original. View the full article

A live-action Elden Ring movie is in the works from Ex Machina and Civil War director Alex Garland, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and A24 announced Thursday. A film based on FromSoftware and Bandai Namco’s massive RPG hit is now confirmed to have the filmmaker attached not only to serve as its director but as its writer, too. Plot, casting details or a release date for the Elden Ring movie have yet to be announced. George R. R. Martin, who helped create the original Elden Ring, is attached as a producer on the movie, as is Vince Gerardis. DNA’s Peter Rice will also produce, along with Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA. There’s no word yet on how involved game developer FromSoftware will be. What do you think of Alex Garland and A24 making a live-action Elden Ring movie? Sound off in the comments. View the full article

One of the new pieces of headgear coming to Final Fantasy 14 in Patch 7.25 will not appear on Viera or Hrothgar player characters, according to screenshots from Square Enix. The screenshots were scrutinized by Final Fantasy 14 players on social media, with some expressing both disappointment and criticism at Square Enix for the apparent decision. View the full article

Publisher Gamigo and developer Tableflip are bringing FATE: Reawakened to mobile in the future. View the full article

Fishing is a truly beautiful pastime. The ripples on the water, the hypnotic bobbing of your float, and the sounds of nature around you all bring your heart rate down - only for a bite to get your pulse racing once again. It's also become one of those must-have mechanics in the videogame world. It's so popular, it's almost an expectation these days that triple-A RPGs and MMOs should have some kind of fishing minigame. Recognizing this, Fallout 76 is finally casting its line out into the irradiated waters of the wasteland. Gone Fission, the update that will bring Fallout 76 fishing to players after more than six years of waiting, is just around the corner. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Fallout 76 fishing finally arrives as major new update lands on the PTS Huge new Fallout 76 Ghoul update doubles the RPG's Steam player count You can become a Fallout 76 ghoul right now with a new PTS update View the full article

Epic Games released an Apple-inspired skin for the #FreeFortnite event back in 2020, and a leak has pointed towards the possibility of this rare skin making a comeback to Fortnite before the end of Galactic Battle. Fortnite made its first appearance on mobile devices back in 2018, and it was a hit among the community. While Fortnite mobile didn't include some of the features seen on consoles and PC, such as Save the World, and had clunky controls at first, players were just happy to have the option to play it, and it was also greatly improved over time. View the full article

Pro tip: When a fossilized dragon asks you to follow it, you say "Yes." That's how you start your brand-new life — lives, even — in LEVEL5's new simulation RPG, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time introduces you to a mysterious island that's covered in ruins. A gaping void in the center of the island suggests a disaster of some kind erased the civilization that thrived there a thousand years ago. You must travel through time between the past and present to determine the nature of the calamity and solve what happened to the island's citizens. But what's the rush? A mystery that's laid fallow for a millennium doesn't need a quick solution. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a warm and slow-life RPG with an emphasis on carving your own space and finding your true calling in a bright fantasy world. Take on one of 14 different jobs to teach your customizable avatar the skills they need to fight, fish, and create. Train to be a traditional Paladin or Magician, or choose a production job like a Carpenter or Cook. Master all the classes or stick with a favorite: The choice is yours. You can change your profession on the fly, so there's no wrong way to build your fantasy life. Whichever path you take, be assured you'll meet new friends and experience their stories. You’ll be able to restore the present-day island thanks to materials and companions you find in the past and on the open-world continent. So you can focus on recruiting lots of companions or gathering materials to rebuild the island. Your approach is up to you. Whether you choose to be a warrior or a scholar, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has piles of options to let you customize your new island home. If you're unhappy with the island's topography, a little editing will fix things how you like them. Once you've carved out a few hills for yourself, you can build your own paradise and accessorize it however you want. Lay down farmland, place buildings, and express yourself with some city-building. No worries if you're the type who lives to whet your blade. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time introduces "Treasure Groves," dungeons that literally grow on trees. These crawls are the perfect exercise for fighters. Treasure Groves change form after they're cleared, so they never offer the same experience twice. They're a perfect opportunity to pull in a friend with the 2P Family Play function. If your family isn't available, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time also has four-player online multiplayer and cross-platform saving. Whether you play on PC, Switch, PlayStation 4/5, or Xbox Series X|S, you can take your well-educated and well-equipped avatar with you wherever you go. No need to start over. When the original Fantasy Life came to the Nintendo 3DS in 2012, it made a splash with its unique blend of RPG and life sim elements. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time brings back the fun and excitement of the first game while adding new jobs, new stories, and a whole new gigantic open world to explore. Whether you're returning to the franchise or diving in for the first time, you can enjoy getting a life. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Earlier this month, Nintendo received a lot of negative attention for an end-user license agreement (EULA) update granting the company the claimed right to render Switch consoles "permanently unusable in whole or in part" for violations such as suspected hacking or piracy. As it turns out, though, Nintendo isn't the only console manufacturer that threatens to remotely brick systems in response to rule violations. And attorneys tell Ars Technica that they're probably well within their legal rights to do so. Sony's System Software License Agreement on the PS5, for instance, contains the following paragraph of "remedies" it can take for "violations" such as use of modified hardware or pirated software (emphasis added). If SIE Inc determines that you have violated this Agreement's terms, SIE Inc may itself or may procure the taking of any action to protect its interests such as disabling access to or use of some or all System Software, disabling use of this PS5 system online or offline, termination of your access to PlayStation Network, denial of any warranty, repair or other services provided for your PS5 system, implementation of automatic or mandatory updates or devices intended to discontinue unauthorized use, or reliance on any other remedial efforts as reasonably necessary to prevent the use of modified or unpermitted use of System Software. The same exact clause appears in the PlayStation 4 EULA as well. The PlayStation 3 EULA was missing the "disabling use... online or offline" clause, but it does still warn that Sony can take steps to "discontinue unauthorized use" or "prevent the use of a modified PS3 system, or any pirated material or equipment." Read full article Comments View the full article

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, two years after the completion of the historic games deal. Microsoft completed the games industry’s biggest ever deal in October 2023, after the US District Court for the Northern District of California denied the FTC’s motion for a preliminary injunction, allowing the acquisition to be completed. However, unwilling to let the matter lie, the FTC proceeded with an appeal in December 2023, attempting to overturn the court’s decision. Earlier this month, that appeal was rejected, and on Thursday, the Commission officially dropped the case entirely. Read More... View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Final Fantasy series has been in a strange place since 2006, starting with the release of Final Fantasy 12. FF12 was well-received at the time for its change in gameplay formula, its more mature story, and deep RPG mechanics. However, for a lot of Final Fantasy fans, this seems to be the dividing point as to what Final Fantasy actually is. The game's drastic change in combat system, tone, presentation, and AI-controlled party members was just the beginning of the long-running franchise's shakeups. View the full article

The Six One Indie Showcase is a bit of a new kid on the block when it comes to video game presentations, but it's certainly working hard to justify itself. Early today the latest showcase was held showing off a huge range of indies, 48 in total, some of them being brand new reveals, others smaller showcases. Read more View the full article

Following a recent spike in active players, Star Wars Battlefront 2 is now facing a major hacker problem on PC, with many bad actors negatively impacting some of the community's favorite modes. Fans of the Star Wars franchise returned to Star Wars Battlefront 2 after the recent May the 4th celebrations and the series finale of Andor, which proved to be one of the most well-received shows on Disney Plus to date. View the full article

Gather around, kids. Uncle Destructoid is here to tell you all about a special ceremony of years past, a rite of passage for gamers everywhere. Before the era of instant gratification, eight-second videos, and full game preloads, there was a little thing called midnight release parties. They were exciting, fun, and filled with joy and good memories while growing up as a blossoming gamer and human being. But sometimes, nostalgia is overrated. Photo via @GameStop/Instagram When a new video game launches these days, you can begin playing it right at midnight in your time zone (or even earlier) without ever having to leave your gamer cave. That was a wild thought and impossibility not all that long ago. It's a luxury that I still do not take for granted, because as much as I miss the allure of midnight release parties, I do not miss them whatsoever. I like and miss the idea of midnight release parties more than the parties themselves, because the thought of having to leave my house and stand outside of a GameStop for an hour or more surrounded by strangers or people I don't want to talk to, sounds just plain horrifying. Sometimes the parties would have tournaments where you could play the new game, or giveaways of merch surrounding the new game. But they always meant dealing with the sales people trying to pitch you on buying something else or preordering another game. No thank you. Also, I would always somehow find a way to run into that one slightly weird kid from school, too, who'd try to have an awkward conversation that would somehow always have an objectively incorrect or offensive opinion about the game we were both there for. And that's about where our similarities ended. Having to make small talk with weird strangers was the worst part about it, I think. Hey man, I'm here for Resident Evil 5, so I just want to pick it up and go home and play it. I don't care that you think Albert Wesker sucks as a villain (oh, it's all coming back to me now). I distinctly remember going to midnight releases for games like several CoD titles (for ****** Ops 2, I picked it up, played all night, and called in sick to work because I never slept), Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and Destiny. Those were the games I needed to have ASAP, and I needed to have them on physical media. Now I can't really be bothered with either factor. There was also seemingly always a handful of people there who weren't buying the game that the party was made for, either. For all 80-plus people on hand to pick up the new Call of Duty or Halo, there was always one or two folks there to grab the latest obscure JRPG or something. I appreciate those people a lot more now, because I probably am those people. Now? Forget leaving the house if I don't have to. This is one of the nicest things about advancements in gaming technology because I can be lazier than ever. If I'm excited for a new game, you better believe I'm preordering and preloading that ***** to play it as soon as I can. Or, more likely, I'll just play it the next day because staying up to play something at midnight sounds exhausting. Image via Activision The one downside of the "gotta play it right now" crowd when it comes to preloading is not having physical media. I appreciate games on discs as much as anyone, and I get it. But it feels like most game discs these days are just there for show as you have to download the full title on top of it, anyway. At the same time, it makes me sad. I long for the simpler days when midnight release parties sounded exciting and not like a drag. A place where gamers could come together and enjoy themselves while finding common ground, which feels all too rare nowadays, where everything seems to be a fight. Man, times really do change. And so have I. But one thing that hasn't changed, even after turning gaming into a career, is that there's still a lot of excitement to be had and memories to be made while gaming, whether I leave the house for it or not. Do you remember midnight release parties, or are you still not old enough to vote? Let us know in the comments below about your fond (or frightening) midnight release memories. The post I miss the fun and excitement of midnight release parties, but I also don’t miss them at all appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]