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Alex Hutchinson, the creative director of Revenge of the Savage Planet, has commented on Xbox Game Pass, calling it a potentially dangerous method of distributing games. Hutchinson began his career as a lead designer on The Sims 2, but he's best known for his work as creative director on Assassin's Creed 3 and Far Cry 4. Later in his career, the *********** developer co-founded Typhoon Studios, which created Journey to the Savage Planet, the predecessor to Revenge of the Savage Planet. View the full article

Ubisoft, desperately in need of a major win, finally got one with Assassin's Creed Shadows - but only after it delayed the open-world game on two occasions to make sure it didn't miss the mark on quality. Clearly learning the right lesson from Shadows, it's just announced that it'll be delaying some of its "biggest productions" that were set to release this financial year, and while it hasn't namedropped any specific upcoming games, that more than likely means a longer wait to see the next Assassin's Creed, the Splinter Cell remake, and the rumored new entry in the Ghost Recon series. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ubisoft reportedly making a battle royale that directly rivals Apex Legends Ubisoft separates biggest franchises like Far Cry and AC into new subsidiary Play Far Cry 6 and over 100 other games for just $1 this month View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Marvel Rivals has issued a statement further explaining the use of Chrono Shield Cards in the popular hero shooter, which is a new item that will not be available for purchase. NetEase Games is about to launch the Galacta's Gift event, which is meant to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Marvel Rivals' Closed Alpha. View the full article

The "Strategist Strike" throughout the community of Marvel Rivals has seen players refuse to play characters in the supportive role due to frustrations with how they play. With the strength of the "dive" meta encouraging team comps where aggressive characters target Strategists, many characters in that archetype have been struggling. However, one character's tools may offer a solution for all disgruntled Strategist mains. View the full article

Diablo 4 has brought back the Raven of the Tree, making a big quality-of-life change. The feature wasn't mentioned in the patch notes for Diablo 4's eighth season, which brought several tweaks and new features to keep players engaged over the coming months. View the full article

Winter’s nearly here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to hunker down with some great games at even better prices. Whether you're chasing sprawling RPGs, stylish indies, or action-packed blockbusters, there’s something worth grabbing on every platform for the weekend. I've pulled out the standout steals from this mammoth lineup to save you some scrolling (and spare your gold supply). This Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 27th birthday of Wario Land II, a top ten Gameboy Color great that I sacrificed many a AA battery to. Over the course of its 50+ levels, it impressed with diverse boss battles and a surprisingly complex web of hidden exits, secret paths, and alternate endings. But the guiltiest pleasure I got from it came from the fact that I was looting treasure ripped from Zelda: A Link to the Past (i.e., purple Rupees, the Pegasus Shoes, Flute, Power Glove, etc). Aussie bdays for notable games - Wario Land II (GBC) 1998. eBay - Shinobi (PS2) 2002. eBay - Day of Defeat (PC) 2003. Get - MGS: Portable Ops (PSP) 2007. eBay - Terraria (PS3) 2013. Get Contents NintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOHeadphonesTVsNice Savings for Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch fans can score Mortal Kombat 11 for just nine bucks, a ludicrous price for a game that lets you uppercut a guy into a spike pit, then play as the Terminator. Also worth snagging is Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, where Byleth’s silent protagonist vibes are flipped completely on their head. Lego Skywalker Saga Galactic (-80%) - A$22Lego Harry Potter Col. (-80%) - A$8Mortal Kombat 11 (-86%) - A$9Fire Emblem Warriors: TH (-50%) - A$39God Eater 3 (-31%) - A$58 Expiring Recent Deals ****** Team Racing NF (-31%) - A$48NBA 2K25 (-74%) - A$23Life Is Strange: True Colors (-70%) - A$25Flashback (-90%) - A$2 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox On Xbox Series X, Dead Space is slashed to A$27. This 2023 remake retained its iconic zero-G dismemberment while expanding Isaac’s voice lines for more emotional depth. And if you’ve never played No More Heroes 3, expect a satirical fever dream starring a beam katana-wielding otaku fighting aliens. Monster Hunter Wilds (-15%) - A$97No More Heroes 3 (-56%) - A$33Gotham Knights (-73%) - A$29Metaphor: ReFantazio (-27%) - A$83Dead Space (-75%) - A$27 Xbox One Hogwarts Legacy (-50%) - A$49The Last Campfire (-90%) - A$2Burnout Paradise Rem. (-75%) - A$7 Expiring Recent Deals ******: The Old Country (-12%) - A$79Seagate 1TB Expansion Card (-33%) - A$208UFC 5 (-65%) - A$39The Witcher 3 (-90%) - A$5EA Sports FC 25 (-55%) - A$49CoD: MW2 (-73%) - A$29No Man's Sky (-60%) - A$35Mass Effect Leg. Ed. (-90%) - A$9 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation Over on PS5, The Witcher 3: Complete Ed. is a steal at A$19. Alternatively, Rise of the Ronin takes Team Ninja’s kinetic combat into Bakumatsu-era Japan, blending real historical figures with flashy swordplay. Doom: The Dark Ages (-17%) - A$99******: The Old Country (-12%) - A$79Ghost of Yōtei (-21%) - A$99Rise of the Ronin (-19%) - A$101The Witcher 3 Comp. Ed. (-75%) - A$19What the Golf? (-50%) - A$12 PS4 Octopath Traveler II (-26%) - A$63One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (-43%) - A$40Enter the Gungeon (-75%) - A$5 Expiring Recent Deals 40K Space Marine 2 (-18%) - A$89Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (-16%) - A$95UFC 5 (-65%) - A$39Sniper Elite 5 (-19%) - A$80Monster Hunter Wilds (-22%) - A$90Red Dead Redemption (-34%) - A$45Street Fighter 30th Ann. (-67%) - A$13Gran Turismo 7 (-47%) - A$65Spider-Man: Miles Morale (-47%) - A$49 PS+ Monthly Freebies Yours to keep from Apr 1 with this subscription ARK: Survival Ascended | PS5Balatro | PS5, PS4Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun | PS5, PS4 Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC For PC players, Superhot is a crisp A$10. Its time-moves-only-when-you-do mechanic was originally pitched as a browser game in 2013. Rounding it out, ******: Trilogy (A$20) lets you trace the criminal underworld across three decades, including ****** II, which used so many licensed 1940s songs it nearly doubled the budget. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (-18%) - A$57NBA 2K25 (-88%) - A$12******: Trilogy (-82%) - A$20Superhot (-70%) - A$10Death's Door (-75%) - A$7Stellaris (-75%) - A$14 Expiring Recent Deals The Precinct (-30%) - A$36Doom: The Dark Ages Prem. Ed. (-17%) - A$141Cult of the Lamb (-50%) - A$17Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (-90%) - A$8The Sinking City Rem. (-50%) - A$29 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url]Laptop DealsHP Envy x360 16" 2-in-1 (-39%) – A$1,399HP Laptop 15.6" Ryzen (-34%) – A$1,049ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (-35%) – A$869Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 9 (-41%) – A$1,229Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch (-16%) – A$2,094Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (-36%) - A$879Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen7 (-27%) - A$1,018Desktop DealsLenovo neo 50q Gen 4 Tiny (-35%) – A$639Lenovo neo 50t Gen 5 Desk (-20%) – A$871.20Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (-29%) – A$1,899Monitor DealsARZOPA 16.1" 144Hz (-55%) – A$159.99Z-Edge 27" 240Hz (-15%) – A$237.99Gawfolk 34" WQHD (-28%) – A$359LG 27" Ultragear (-42%) – A$349Component DealsMSI PRO B650M-A WiFi Motherboard (-41%) – A$229AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-7%) – A$876Corsair Vengeance 32GB (-35%) – A$82Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (-30%) – A$48Storage DealsSeagate One Touch Portable HDD (-24%) – A$228Kingston 1TB USB 3.2 SSD (-17%) – A$115SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO (-63%) – A$29SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC (-53%) – A$9.90 Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Minecraft The Baby Pig House (-27%) - A$22Animal Crossing Isabelle’s House (-43%) - A$40Go-Karts and Race Drivers (-33%) - A$10Art Love Building Se (-27%) - A$94 Expiring Recent Deals Mobile Construction Crane (-34%) - A$119Modular Galactic Spaceship (-31%) - A$89R2-D2 Model (-30%) - A$139Fountain Garden Building (-28%) - A$129 Back to top Hot Headphones Deals Audiophilia for less Galaxy Buds2 Pro (-31%) – A$239Technics Wireless NC (-33%) – A$365SoundPEATS Space (-25%) – A$56.99Sony MDR7506 Pro (-18%) – A$199 Back to top Terrific TV Deals Do right by your console, upgrade your telly LG 43" UT80 4K (-24%) – A$635Kogan 65" QLED 4K (-50%) – A$699Kogan 55" QLED 4K (-45%) – A$549LG 55" UT80 4K (-28%) – A$866 Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. 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Monster Hunter Wilds has been one of the most successful games to release in 2025, with nearly 10 million copies sold during its first month. Even with crossplay between systems and multiple positive gameplay impressions from multiple online betas, Wilds has achieved more acclaim than many would have expected. As one of the fastest-selling entries in the franchise, its success could indicate the direction of future games in the series. View the full article

Fortnite has not been approved by Apple yet, and Epic Games has been forced to resubmit it to the App Store once again following an unresponsive *******. Fortnite has been unavailable on iOS devices in the US for nearly five years due to conflict over Epic Games trying to bypass Apple's 30% markup on in-game transactions. The situation was handled in court, and the judge ruled in favor of Epic Games, forcing Apple to abolish the tax applied to these purchases. View the full article

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Valve debunked reports that over 89 million Steam accounts were at risk due to a data breach of SMS text messages that were used as two-factor authentication (2FA). While Valve said it would continue its investigation into the matter, the company assured Steam users that the leaked data was not associated with any Steam account information whatsoever. View the full article

Persona 5: The Phantom X has officially opened an English-language social media account, and it's teased that the western version will get an announcement on May 15. The exciting announcement has been long-awaited by fans of Persona 5, who have been intrigued by the mobile spin-off Persona 5: The Phantom X. View the full article

A new leak about Jingliu’s buffs in Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 has emerged, and while the buffs themselves are positive for the character’s performance in combat, I can’t help but be concerned for some of the F2P (free-to-play) players who own her and are looking forward to using her once her kit is revitalized. Developer HoYoverse has confirmed that older characters from the game will receive updates to their kits to bring them up-to-date with the current meta. As was confirmed by HoYoverse, Jingliu, Blade, Kafka, and Silver Wolf in Honkai: Star Rail are the first to receive these buffs. View the full article

WWE 2K25's new DLC has officially added Stephanie Vaquer's ******'s Kiss move to the game. Released on May 14, the WWE 2K25New Wave Pack DLC includes five new playable wrestlers, namely Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, tag team Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin), and a mystery celebrity guest. View the full article

The system requirements on F1 25's Steam page recall the earlier days of simple "Minimum" and "Recommended" columns – before game publishers began releasing spreadsheets with four or more categories. EA's latest press release takes this further, offering seven columns to account for virtual reality, path tracing, and even 8K gameplay. Read Entire Article View the full article

The next Fortnite update was delayed by a full day, meaning players will only be able to experience the new Star Wars content coming to the game on Friday, May 16, rather than Thursday, May 15. When Chapter 6 Season 2 ended, Season 3 did not start as initially expected. Instead, Fortnite made way for Galactic Battle, a Star Wars mini-season, which will be live for only 36 days - ending on June 7. View the full article

When I finally got around to the main quest in Oblivion Remastered—some time after I'd become head of the Fighter's Guild, won renown in the Imperial Arena, joined the Thieves Guild, and helped out a few Daedric Princes with their chores—I spoke to an NPC who seemed to have more dialogue than I remembered. Not sure if I was misremembering, I went to the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages to look up Ilav Dralgoner. His additional dialogue, it turned out, was part of the Deluxe Edition's new quests. Having alt-tabbed to check that one thing, I immediately fell into a UESP rabbit hole just like I do when playing every Elder Scrolls game... Read more.View the full article

While it's a core pillar of so many PC games, MOBAs like League of Legends have never got on board with WASD movement controls. The strategic traversal of the Summoner's Rift has always lent itself to the classic point-and-click method, and using your mouse to move in the heat of complex and intense skirmishes is a skill all of its own. However, a new datamine appears to show that Riot is ready to add the option to play LoL with WASD controls in what would be a pretty major change to the status quo. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: League of Legends hits pause on new skins to rework disappointing ****** Rose set League of Legends Mythic shop May 2025 - what's on ***** now? Which League of Legends skins are currently on *****? View the full article

Recent datamining has suggested that Genshin Impact could end up breaking a major pattern with Skirk, as she will be the first character to be accompanied by a limited 5-Star in her trial domain. One of the oldest unspoken rules of Genshin Impact has been selling a limited 5-Star character on the strength of their ability kit alone. For example, Yelan is one of the best possible teammates for Hu Tao, but Hu Tao has always been paired up with Xingqiu in her character trial. View the full article

Electronic Arts has announced to employees that it will be ending its remote working policies permanently, and implementing a full return to office. In an email sent to employees today viewed by IGN, CEO Andrew Wilson said that in-person work results in "a kinetic energy that fuels creativity, innovation, and connection, often resulting in unexpected breakthroughs that lead to incredible experiences for our players." He then went on to broadly outline that "hybrid work" would now be defined as a "minimum of three days a week in your local office," and that "offsite local roles" would be gradually phased out. In a follow-up email from EA Entertainment president, Laura Miele, also viewed by IGN, she clarified further details, describing the company as moving from "a decentralized approach to a globally consistent, enterprise-wide work model": These changes will not take effect immediately. Employees should continue working as directed by your Business Unit until further notice, regardless of where you live.Work model transitions will come with a minimum 12-week notice ******* before any changes are implemented. The timing will vary by location and will be communicated locally with plenty of notice.Hybrid work will mean working from your local office at least three days per week–this aligns with what’s outlined in Andrew’s EA Action. We are introducing a new 30-mile/48-km radius around EA locations.What this means:Employees who live within 30-miles/48-km of an EA location will transition to a Hybrid work model. Employees who live outside the 30-mile/48-km radius will be considered remote unless their role is designated as On Site or Hybrid.We will also sunset the Offsite Local work model. Depending on your location, this transition may take 3 to 24 months.Any work model exception and future Remote hires will require a CEO Direct’s /my approval. Several sources within EA speaking to IGN anonymously said that employees were upset and confused, with some employees sharing hours-long commutes they were now being expected to make, or expressing concerns regarding childcare or personal medical conditions that had benefited from remote work. Others, classified as remote and outside the 30-mile range, expressed concern for what would happen to their roles if they were unwilling or unable to move closer to an office long-term. Two sources explained to IGN that per the breakdown sent by Miele, existing remote workers would have their "exemptions" to return to office "sunset" sometime in the next 3 to 24 months. While remote work has long been prevalent in the video game industry, it became exceptionally popular during and after the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, when stay-at-home mandates forced most AAA companies to adapt remote work as a long-term solution. In the years since, more and more companies have hired more and more remote workers, and existing near-office workers have reported moving to cheaper cities away from offices, under the impression that remote work was permanent. However, other major video game companies have recently been calling workers back to office, resulting in frustration and, at times, employee turnover as workers were forced to choose between expensive or challenging relocation and their jobs. Companies such as Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, and Activision Blizzard have all faced criticism from within and without as a result of these policies. However, the return to office mandates have appeared to move apace, with more companies such as EA opting to require an in-office model once again. EA recently laid off around 300 individuals company-wide, following earlier layoffs at BioWare this year and the termination of around 670 roles last year. IGN has reached out to EA for comment. Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article

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If you're a Steam user, you've likely heard rumors about a massive data breach affecting users. The news of compromised accounts and stolen information quickly spread, causing concern among gamers. Many rushed to secure their accounts, fearing the worst, until, allegedly, Valve stepped in and debunked the entire breach narrative. The rumors started circulating after a LinkedIn post from Underdark suggested that data from 2FA SMS logs via Twilio, a digital service provider, had been leaked, with claims that 89 million user records were compromised. But this seems to have been proven false. Users on Twitter/X pointed out that Valve clarified it does not use Twilio for its 2FA services, debunking the speculation. We've contacted Valve for an official statement but have not yet received a response. Whether the rumors are true or false, it's always wise to stay vigilant and ensure you take all necessary precautions. Here's what you can do to safeguard your accounts. How to secure your Steam account You can protect your Steam account in the following ways: Change your passwordSet up a phone number with your Steam accountUse the Steam Guard Mobile AuthenticatorEnable Steam Guard Since Valve hasn't officially confirmed the data breach, now might be an excellent opportunity to update your password. It's a simple step to help you feel more secure if anything unusual happens. Additionally, consider linking your phone number to your Steam account. This ensures you'll be notified via text if any suspicious activity occurs. It also comes in handy if you forget your password or run into issues with your email. Another great way to protect your Steam account is by using the Mobile Authenticator app. Available on both iOS and Android, it adds 2-factor Authentication when logging into Steam, making trades, or listing items on the Community Market. It's an easy way to boost your account security and prevent unauthorized access. Image via Steam If you want to secure your account further, enable Steam Guard by verifying your email address and activating the feature in your Steam Settings. Explore the Security and Devices tab, where you can keep track of your authorized devices. If you still have questions or need help, you can always contact Steam Support by creating a ticket for more information. More details may surface regarding the alleged data breach, but it remains largely unverified for now. We'll have to wait and see if Valve provides an official statement in the near future to shed more light on the situation. For more help on Steam issues, here's how to fix the "Game Not Released" error. The post Is the Steam data breach real? Here’s how to protect your account appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Marvel Rivals has given players their first look at the detailed patch notes for the upcoming May 15 update, which will not require any downtime. NetEase Games recently released Season 2 of Marvel Rivals, which added Emma Frost to the popular hero shooter's ever-expanding roster. It has also been confirmed that the villain Ultron will be added to the game as a Strategist when the developers launch a major mid-season update. View the full article

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You may have seen reports of leaks of older text messages that had previously been sent to Steam customers. We have examined the leak sample and have determined this was NOT a breach of Steam systems. We’re still digging into the source of the leak, which is compounded by the fact that any SMS messages are unencrypted in transit, and routed through multiple providers on the way to your phone. The leak consisted of older text messages that included one-time codes that were only valid for 15-minute time frames and the phone numbers they were sent to. The leaked data did not associate the phone numbers with a Steam account, password information, payment information or other personal data. Old text messages cannot be used to breach the security of your Steam account, and whenever a code is used to change your Steam email or password using SMS, you will receive a confirmation via email and/or Steam secure messages. You do not need to change your passwords or phone numbers as a result of this event. It is a good reminder to treat any account security messages that you have not explicitly requested as suspicious. We recommend regularly checking your Steam account security at any time at [Hidden Content] We also recommend setting up the Steam Mobile Authenticator if you haven’t already, as it gives us the best way to send secure messages about your account and your account’s safety. View the full article