Release Date for AEW: Fight Forever announced
The release date for AEW: Fight Forever has finally been confirmed.
The release date for AEW: Fight Forever has finally been confirmed and it's releasing on June 29th. The creative director and AEW wrestler Kenny Omega revealed the announcement in a brief video. If you're interested in picking up a copy, it's launching for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch for $60.
Developed by YUKE’s Co. Ltd, AEW: Fight Forever is the arcade wrestler that harkens back to the Golden Age of wrestling games. Players can look forward to pulling off the most current wrestling moves seen on wildly popular AEW programming. This, in addition to innovative tandem offensive moves. Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level with Tag-Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. A long roster of the most popular AEW wrestlers, deep career mode, wrestler customization, signature AEW arenas, multiple match types and even some good ol’ fashioned, unsanctioned fun await!Developed by YUKE’s Co. Ltd, AEW: Fight Forever is the arcade wrestler that harkens back to the Golden Age of wrestling games. Players can look forward to pulling off the most current wrestling moves seen on wildly popular AEW programming. This, in addition to innovative tandem offensive moves. Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level with Tag-Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. A long roster of the most popular AEW wrestlers, deep career mode, wrestler customization, signature AEW arenas, multiple match types and even some good ol’ fashioned, unsanctioned fun await!
Alan Wake 2 release month Accidently Leaked?
In an interview, the voice actor of Alan Wake, accidentally revealed when the highly anticipated sequel is launching.
In an interview by the Monsters, Madness, and Magic Youtube channel, the voice actor of Alan Wake, Matthew Porretta, accidentally revealed that the highly anticipated sequel is supposed to come out in October.
This isn't the first time a voice actor revealed a game's release window by accident. The Venom voice actor in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accidentally revealed the release window earlier this year. Here's the full interview: Bright Falls and Night Springs - An Interview with Matthew Porretta - YouTube.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 confirmed No CO-OP
Those hoping for some implementation of co-op multiplayer are going to be disappointed.
With Spider-Man 2's reveal showcasing its multiple characters and seemingly tag team moves, some were hoping for some implementation of co-op multiplayer. If it were to have co-op multiplayer, it wouldn't be the first time Insomniac has done so. In an open-world game no less, their Xbox console exclusive Sunset Overdrive featured an 8-player co-op mode. Disappointingly it looks like it's confirmed as a no-go. Insomniac's official Twitter page replied the following when asked if Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was going to be a co-op game:
Nope! It is an epic single-player adventure!
While It's disappointing we can't web-sling through New York City with friends in the sequel, I'm sure it'll be a great game. What do you think about the sequel having no co-op?
Mortal Kombat 1 PC Hardware Requirements
The PC system requirements for the new reboot of Mortal Kombat have been released.
The new reboot Mortal Kombat 1 is set to release on September 10th of this year. The developers have now released the system requirements for PC.
Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Storage: 100 GB
- RAM: 8 GB RAM
- Intel CPU: Core i5-6600
- AMD CPU: Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen 5 2600
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980, AMD Radeon RX 470, Intel Arc A750
Recommended System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Storage: 100 GB
- RAM: 8 GB RAM
- Intel CPU: Core i5-8400
- AMD CPU: Ryzen 5 3600X
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, Intel Arc A770
GameStop Pro Membership is getting a Price Hike
GameStop has decided to reboot their PowerUp Rewards Pro membership.
GameStop is no stranger to making controversial changes to their business and now we have another one as they've decided to reboot their PowerUp Rewards Pro membership. Going forward the name of the service will be called only "GameStop Pro". That's certainty a positive change since the previous title was a mouthful but what's not great is the price increase from $14.99 to $25 per year.
Starting June 27, 2023, GameStop Pro Members get exciting new benefits! These new benefits are on top of the $70 in value a Pro can get just for joining!
Get 5% Extra Off:
- All Pre-Owned Products
- All Collectibles, Trading Cards, Toys, & Apparel
- All Clearance
- All GameStop Brand Products (excluding gift cards)
- All GameStop Product Protection Plans In-Store
GameStop (Email) May 23, 2023
If you've ever been a PowerUp Rewards Pro member at GameStop, you will most likely know that points are earned on purchases and in the past on trade-ins. Those points can then be redeemed on various things such as gift cards and Game Informer subscriptions. Currently, when a Pro membership runs out, the points are still available safely tucked away in your account. Well, that will no longer be the case as GameStop has decided to empty your savings if you don't renew on time or make use of the points within a year.
Your points will expire if you are not a GameStop Pro Member. Keep on auto-renew to keep your points. All points of Pro Members will expire 1 year from the date of accumulation. This change impacts points you've accumulated before this change.
GameStop (Email) May 23, 2023
That sounds like a terrible change, especially for those who accidentally let their membership expire even though they will most likely renew during their next visit. Of course, it's not as bad as when they stopped awarding points on trade-ins altogether. But what do you think of the changes, I think $25 is still relatively cheap if you plan to make purchases every month.
Ubisoft gives update on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
Ubisoft has finally given us a new update after the project changed developers.
With the onslaught of canceled projects sweeping Ubisoft's studios, many have thought that the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake could be next. Ubisoft has finally given us a new update after the project changed hands back to the creators of the original game, Ubisoft Montreal.
While the project is still heavily under wraps and won’t be at Ubisoft Forward in June, it’s very much alive – and Ubisoft News had a chance to speak with Producer Jean-Francois Naud and Game Director Michael McIntyre about its status, what it means to Ubisoft Montreal, and what made The Sands of Time such a unique experience.
We've learned some interesting information from this interview such as the current state of the project. Even though it was announced back in 2020, the team at Ubisoft Montreal is still in the conception phase. That means you will have to wait quite a few more years before you can get your hands on this classic remake.
But one of the best things to come out of Ubisoft Montreal taking over the remake is that some of the developers who worked on the original game are still working at the studio, so it couldn't be in better hands. Check out the full interview for some interesting tidbits from the team working on the remake.
Project Q revealed as New PlayStation Handheld Accessory
The rumored PlayStation Handheld was revealed today during the PlayStation Showcase event.
The rumored PlayStation Handheld was revealed today during the PlayStation Showcase event and it's currently known as Project Q. This new device features an 8-inch HD screen along with all the features of a DualSense controller. With Project Q you will be able to stream via Remote Play over Wi-Fi the games installed on your PlayStation 5.
They've not decided on a name yet as Project Q is what's being used internally. The biggest negative is the screen which will not be OLED. Even though it's 1080p, we're most likely looking at a screen similar to the Nintendo Switch. It was also mentioned that VR games will not be supported which should be obvious.
This is not what most PlayStation Handheld owners wanted unless they enjoyed the Remote Play feature on PlayStation Vita. Are you interested in Project Q or would you rather they make a portable device similar to the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck?
Bungie's next game is called Marathon
The creators of Halo and Destiny have revealed their next game and it's called Marathon.
The creators of Halo and Destiny have revealed their next game and it's called Marathon. This new experience is being described as a Sci-Fi PvP extraction shooter. It's currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play and cross-save functionality.
A massive ghost ship hangs in low orbit over a lost colony on tau ceti iv. the 30,000 souls who call this place home have disappeared without a trace. strange signals hint at mysterious artifacts, long-dormant ai, and troves of untold riches. you are a runner, venturing into the unknown in a fight for fame… and infamy. who among you will write their names across the stars?
Marathon
Alan Wake 2 Gameplay Reveal and Release Date Confirmed
Alan Wake 2's leak turned out to be true as we now have confirmation on the release date along with a first look at gameplay.
Just yesterday I made an article about the voice actor for Alan Wake accidentally revealing the release month and now it's confirmed to be true. The Alan Wake 2 gameplay reveal trailer shown at PlayStations Showcase earlier today revealed that the game releases on October 17th, 2023.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Remake announced
At the PlayStation Showcase, it was revealed that a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake was in development.
At the PlayStation Showcase, it was revealed that a remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was in development. It will be titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and it's coming to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The same gripping story and engrossing world, but now with cutting-edge graphics and 3D audio, which bring the jungle to life. Get ready for the ultimate survival, stealth and action experience.
Konami
While the release date was not revealed, the development team did share some details regarding the work being done to bring this classic to modern platforms.
We are remaking Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, one of the most beloved instalments of the METAL GEAR series, revealing the origin story of Snake, as METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER. We are working hard for METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER to be a faithful recreation of the original story and game design, while evolving the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience.
Simultaneously, we will deliver the METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION series, the most complete compilation that celebrates the 35th anniversary of the series. The METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION allows fans to play the games as they were, as first released on the latest platforms.Development Team
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Gameplay Reveal
We finally have a first look at Spider-Man 2's gameplay with a new trailer that showcased Symbiote Spider-Man.
We finally have our first look at Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gameplay with its new gameplay reveal trailer. The trailer showcased Symbiote Spider-Man's gameplay and Miles's gameplay. We also got our first look at Insomniac's version of the Lizard and Kraven the Hunter. As a Spider-Man fan, the trailer looks absolutely amazing. Sadly we still don't have a release date, but you can check out the gameplay reveal trailer below.
Radeon RX 7600 revealed with a Price Tag of $269
AMD has finally revealed the Radeon RX 7600 at a price lower than rumored.
AMD has finally revealed the Radeon RX 7600 at a price lower than rumored coming in at $269. According to reports online, it was originally going to come in at $300 as many rumors suggested but at the last minute, they decided to lower prices to be more competitive in the market. But even at $269, the consensus online from many reviewers suggests it's still a bad purchase. Of course, let's check out the hardware specs released by AMD to form our own opinion.
While nothing amazing, these are very solid specs for a 1080p graphics card except for the VRAM which is only 8 GB. We really need at least 10-12 GB of VRAM as more and more PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games start making their way to PC.
If you have planned to upgrade from a RX 6600 don't expect improved power efficiency as the RX 7600 will typically use 165 watts vs 132 watts of the previous generation. Regardless of power usage, both still sit at very acceptable levels of power efficiency. A welcome addition from AMD is AV1 encoding which will improve quality for streamers and video creators.
Even with inflation $269 seems to be more than we should expect but when Nvidia controls the market it makes sense. Where things get awkward for AMD is the RX 6650 XT which does trade blows in benchmarks with the RX 7600 for only $250 or less. At this point for 1080p gaming, $199 should be the price point to hit yet inflation and crypto mining did destroy common sense in the graphics card market.
AMD Radeon Driver Update 23.5.1
AMD has released a new software update for their Adrenalin Edition driver.
Software version 23.5.1 has been released by AMD for their Adrenalin Edition driver and it adds support for the RX 7600.
Fixed Issues
- Application crash or driver timeout may be observed during video playback using DaVinci Resolve™ Studio.
- Brief display corruption may occur when switching between video and game windows on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon™ RX 6700 XT.
- Higher than expected memory usage during shader compilation time when first launching THE LAST OF US™ Part I.
- Intermittent system crash while playing Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon™ RX 580.
Known Issues
- High idle power has situationally been observed when using select high-resolution and high refresh rate displays on Radeon™ RX 7000 series GPUs.
- Video stuttering or performance drops may be observed during gameplay and video playback with some extended display configurations on Radeon™ RX 7000 series GPUs.
- Some virtual reality games or applications may experience lower-than-expected performance on Radeon™ RX 7000 series GPUs.
- Application crash may be intermittently observed while playing RuneScape™ on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon™ RX 5700 XT.
Important Notes
- Factory Reset has been temporarily disabled as a precautionary measure while we address isolated installation issues that have been reported during PC upgrades. Users may use AMD Cleanup Utility as a temporary option.
For the full update information check this link out here.
Nvidia GeForce Driver Update 532.03
Nvidia has added support for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and RTX 4060 Ti.
Nvidia released a new Game Ready Driver labeled version 532.03. It introduces support for the RTX 4060 Ti and DLSS 3 support in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
Fixed Issues:
- [Age of Wonders 4] Application stability issues.
- [Bus Simulator 31] Ansel & Freestyle not working.
Known Issues:
- Toggling HDR on and off in-game causes game stability issues when non-native
resolution is used. - Monitor may briefly flicker on waking from display sleep if DSR/DLDSR is enabled.
- [GeForce RTX 4090] Watch Dogs 2 may display flickering when staring at the sky.
- Increase in DPC latency observed in Latencymon.
For the full update information check this link out here.
Alan Wake 2 is Digital Only, Editions and Preorder Bonuses Revealed
On Alan Wake's official website they did a FAQ post. In it, they revealed that the game is digital only with no plans of it coming to disk. Their reasoning behind this is...
On Alan Wake's official website, they created a frequently asked questions post. In it, they revealed that the game is digital only with no plans of it coming to disk. Their reasoning behind this is it helps keep the price at $59.99 and the PC version at $49.99. They also said that they didn't want to ship a disk product that has it requiring a download. This is a bummer and has disappointed a lot of fans, some so much so that they aren't purchasing Alan Wake 2 anymore.
Why is Alan Wake 2 a digital-only release?
There are many reasons for this. For one, a large number of have shifted to digital only. You can buy a Sony PlayStation 5 without a disc drive and Microsoft’s Xbox Series S is a digital only console. It is not uncommon to release modern games as digital-only.
Secondly, not releasing a disc helps keep the price of the game at $59.99 / €59.99 and the PC version at $49.99 / €49.99.
Finally, we did not want to ship a disc product and have it require a download for the game — we do not think this would make for a great experience either.
In their FAQ they also revealed the editions the game will offer.
What different versions of Alan Wake 2 will be available?
Standard Edition: Includes the Alan Wake 2 digital base game.
Price: $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99 on PC and $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 on Consoles
Deluxe Edition: Includes the Alan Wake 2 digital base game and the following exclusive content:
- Expansion Pass (Night Springs Expansion and Lake House Expansion)
- Nordic Shotgun Skin for Saga (Part of the Expansion Pass)
- Parliament Shotgun Skin for Alan
- Crimson Windbreaker for Saga
- Celebrity Suit for Alan
- Lantern Charm for Saga
Price: $69.99 / €69.99 / £54.99 on PC and $79.99 / €79.99 / £64.99 on Consoles
Pre-order bonuses
If you pre-order Standard or Deluxe Edition, you will receive the following digital pre-order items:
- Ornate Revolver Skin for Alan
- Survival Resources Pack for Saga
Are you still planning to buy a copy of Alan Wake 2? I think I will for PC, but it'd have to drop in price before I purchased anything digital for consoles.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum continues gaming's Bad Launch trend
The trend of games released broken this year is being kept as Gollum makes his debut.
Sad to say, but more and more games continue to be released in bad shape, then the developers issue an apology, and many patches later we get what we should have had at release. The popular examples of this are No Man's Sky: that infamously released with many of the promised features not existing, Cyberpunk: that released completely broken, and a more recent example Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: that released with poor performance.
You can add Lord of the Rings: Gollum to the list as it releases with poor quality, performance, and bugs. One thing that sets itself from those other games I mentioned is, even if it was polished, nobody would want to play it. With possibly the worst review scores ever the developers of Daedalic Entertainment were quick to apologize.
The apology did nothing to help with the backlash. Even before release, I saw no one excited about this game, so its reception is not a shocker. It is a bit surprising people seem to be using this as an example of why you shouldn't preorder, which is laughable.
This was a far cry from a high-quality-looking game. If you couldn't tell this wasn't on the level of Legend of Zelda, Spider-Man, or Elden Ring, I don't know what to tell you. Tell us your thoughts on bad releases in the comments. Do you think there will ever be a breaking point? Or are we doomed as unofficial playtesters?
Maximum Football's Early Access release Delayed
Originally slated for release sometime this Spring, it's now been delayed to Fall.
The football simulator, Maximum Football, was originally slated to release in Early Access form this Spring but it's now been delayed to Fall according to a message from the developers.
No information regarding the console release was mentioned but we can only assume it will come once it completes its early access phase. While we haven't gotten our hands on it yet, you can check out our breakdown with 5 Things To Know that showcases why it could potentially rival Madden.
Minecraft Trails & Tales update is Releasing Soon
The long-awaited Minecraft update 1.20 titled Trails & Tales is coming next month.
The long-awaited Minecraft update 1.20 titled Trails & Tales is coming on June 7th. There's plenty of new content to check out from the Cherry Blossom biome to the new Archaeology mechanics that will lead you on a journey to find Suspicious Gravel and Sand. One neat new feature involves Smithing Templates that can be used at Smithing Tables to upgrade armor from Diamond to Netherite or give them colorful trims.
Blocks
- Bamboo Mosaic Bamboo Mosaic
- Bamboo Planks Bamboo Planks
- Block of Bamboo
- Calibrated Sculk Sensor
- Cherry Leaves
- Cherry Log
- Cherry Planks
- Cherry Sapling
- Chiseled Bookshelf
- Decorated Pot
- Hanging Sign
- Piglin Head
- Pink Petals
- Pitcher Plant
- Sniffer Egg
- Suspicious Gravel
- Suspicious Sand
- Torchflower
Items
- Brush
- Music Disc by Aaron Cherof titled "Relic"
- Pitcher Pod
- Pottery Sherds
- Smithing Templates
- Camel Spawn Egg
- Sniffer Spawn Egg
- Torchflower Seeds
Mobs
- Camels
- Sniffer
Non-mob entities
- Cherry boat
- Raft
World generation
- Cherry Blossom Tree
- Cherry Grove
- Trail Ruins
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