Manor Lords Experimental Patch Out Now, Buffs Archers and Nerfs Trade
The experimental patch tunes the AI’s retreat distances and makes several changes to trade after…
Manor Lords Experimental Patch Out Now, Buffs Archers and Nerfs Trade
The experimental patch tunes the AI’s retreat distances and makes several changes to trade after reports that they make the game too easy. With over one million copies sold and 173,178 peak concurrent players on Steam, Slavic Magic’s Manor Lords has received a new patch to address multiple issues. It’s available on Steam’s experimental branch,…
Forza Motorsport’s Next Update Launches This Week, Tweaks Safety Rating
Players must now complete 20 races to calculate their Safety Rating, and matchmaking should more closely group those with similar SR. Turn 10 Studios has made great strides over the previous few months to address concerns with Forza Motorsport, like revamping car progression to unlock all parts at level 1. Its next update, which goes…
Fallout 4 Update Goes Live on May 13th, Adds “New Options for Graphics and Performance”
The update also includes “further fixes and improvements”, potentially addressing issues introduced with the Next-Gen Update. Fallout 4’s Next-Gen Update arrived last month to much fanfare and hype, especially following the success of Amazon’s TV show. It wasn’t without issues, whether it’s the UI not scaling with Ultrawide displays, breaking mods or oddly targeting 60…
Xbox President Reaffirms Day 1 Launch for 1st Party Titles on Game Pass, Activision Titles Included
Microsoft’s Sarah Bond says “core users love Game Pass”, and players will see more “really big games” on the service later this year. Amid reports of Microsoft internally debating future Call of Duty titles coming to Game Pass, Xbox president Sarah Bond has reiterated that all Xbox games will launch on day one for the…
The Legend of Zelda Could Receive a New Title with Zelda as the Protagonist – Rumor
YouTuber PapaGenos tweets about Zelda being “severely overdue” as the main character in a title while hinting at it possibly happening. Link has been the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda series for decades. While the titular Princess Zelda would take on more active combat roles, she’s only been playable in spin-offs like Hyrule Warriors:…
Perfect Dark Could Appear at Xbox Games Showcase; Rumored Troubles May be “Outdated Info”
“I expect that we will see Perfect Dark next month and that some of the more recent rumors may have been outdated,” says insider Nate the Hate. With the Xbox Games Showcase less than a month away, rumors circulated about what could appear. Gears 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War are favorites,…
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Feature Video Outlines Depiction of Psychosis
Partnering with several experts, Ninja Theory discusses its approach to “understanding the subject thoroughly” for the sequel. Ninja Theory’s long-awaited sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, is out next week. It sees Senua venturing to Viking Iceland to mete out justice while still dealing with her psychosis, manifesting as “The Furies.” In…
Helldivers 2 Developer Feels it’s “Gone Too Far in Some Areas” with Balance Changes
“It feels like every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed,” admits Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt. With the PSN account-linking crisis resolved for Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2, players have returned to concerns about balance. It follows last month’s big update, which adjusted weapons, Stratagems and much more, but has been…
Sony Establishes New Studio Comprised of Former Deviation Games Developers – Rumor
Jason Blundell, who founded Deviation Games before leaving in 2022, is reportedly leading the studio and working on a new IP. After the rumored cancellation of Deviation Games’ project and shutting down last March, Sony has allegedly established a new studio comprised of its former developers. Furthermore, the team working on a new unannounced IP….
Pikmin Bloom celebrates 2.5 years of fun with anniversary events
Thanks to the incredible support of our global community, this month the Pikmin™ Bloom app is welcoming its 2.5 Anniversary! To celebrate, there will be a special event featuring Decor Pikmin that originally made their appearance during in-app events celebrating the Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Pikmin 4 games available on the Nintendo Switch™ system. In-app Flower Badges from the last six months will…
Report: Marvel Rivals Crossplay Code Spotted in Closed Alpha Game Files
While NetEase hasn’t mentioned anything about Marvel Rivals being released on other platforms outside of PC, we did report on an “other platform” mention in the game’s FAQ that was quickly removed. While nothing has been confirmed still, the evidence that Marvel Rivals is coming to consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) is mounting per the…
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Delisted on Steam in Select Countries
Around 180 countries are now unable to purchase the upcoming port of Sucker Punch’s title on Steam before its launch on May 16th. After the Helldivers 2 account-linking fiasco, which Sony backtracked on, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is the latest Steam port from the company to be delisted from certain countries on Steam. According…
Homeworld 3 Advance Access is Live, New Overview Trailer Released
Fig Backer Edition and Fleet Command Edition owners can play the sci-fi RTS before its worldwide launch on May 13th for PC. Blackbird Interactive’s Homeworld 3 launches on May 13th exclusively on PC, but those with Fig Backer Edition or the Fleet Command Edition can start playing now. A new overview trailer is also available…
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 13 to 17
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Let’s jump in! The Land Beneath Us A turn-based, rogue-lite action dungeon crawler. Use powerful skill combos and stylish weaponry to battle your way through the Underworld known…
Like a Dragon, Persona and Sonic the Hedgehog Will Become Annual Franchises for Sega – Rumor
Each will reportedly see “new titles, remakes and remasters, DLC expansions and other media,” including crossovers and collaborations yearly. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Persona 3 Reload have been successes for Sega, and Sonic x Shadow Generations is coming later this year. Lest you’d think there’s any intention to slow down on any in…
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep and Beyond Light Campaigns, Stasis Subclasses Free to Keep on June 4th
The upcoming Shadowkeep and Beyond Light Packs will include the remaining content for both expansions for those interested. With The Final Shape upon Destiny 2 players, Bungie is doing what it can to lower the barrier to entry for new players. It recently made Shadowkeep, Beyond Light and The Witch Queen available to all players…
Overwatch 2 x Porsche Collaboration DLC Gets May 14 Release Date
Overwatch 2 mainstay D.Va is getting a fancy new Porsche-themed skin as part of the upcoming DLC. Blizzard has announced that it is collaborating with car-maker Porsche for new content coming to Overwatch 2. The Porsche DLC for Overwatch 2 will be coming to the game on May 14 on all platforms. The studio made…
Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns is Out Now, Brings Contra-Themed Characters and Weapons
Operation Guns brings 2 new stages, a new adventure, 11 new characters, and 22 new weapons to Vampire Survivors. The newest DLC for Vampire Survivors—Operation Guns—is out now on all platforms. The DLC brings with it a host of new content, including two new stages, new characters, and a new adventure. Check out the DLC’s…
God of War Ragnarok is Coming to PC, Announcement Set for May – Rumor
The action-adventure title could be announced at the long-rumored PlayStation Showcase in May, though a release date is unknown. With Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut due to release on May 16th for PC, one has to wonder about Sony’s next PC port of an established PlayStation title. Though not official, noted leaker billbil-kun reported on…
Fallout 4 Tops UK Sales Chart This Month, EA Sports FC 24 Comes In At A Close Second
In addition to Fallout 4, Fallout 76 and Fallout New Vegas also saw similar spikes in sales thanks to the recent release of Fallout’s TV adaptation. The latest round of GSD game sales data has just released, and we have a surprising revelation for this month. Bethesda’s Fallout 4 which originally released in 2015 saw…
