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07.07.2022 / 18:15

‘I Was A Teenage Exocolonist’ has been announced for Nintendo Switch

Finji has announced that the upcoming indie title I Was A Teenage Exocolonistwill be coming to Nintendo Switch. The coming-of-age narrative RPG will be coming to Nintendo Switch on August 25, alongside its release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Mac, and Linux. The game also has a demo available on Steam from today (July 7) until July 10, 4:59pm BST / 11:59 ET, and it can be wishlisted on Steam.Additionally, there’s a new trailer 90-second trailer for the game that shows off more in-game footage that highlights some choice-making, exploration, and character interactions.Northway Games, developer of I Was A Teenage Exocolonist, already has a few titles under its belt (including PC, mobile, and VR games) with this being its seventh release so far.

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19.01.2024 / 12:23

‘The Elder Scrolls: Online’ expansion ‘Gold Road’ coming in June

ZeniMax has revealed big plans happening in The Elder Scrolls: Online over the next twelve months, including a new expansion, a roadmap and a pack of downloadable dungeons.Revealed as part of Microsoft’s most recent Xbox Developer Direct, ZeniMax confirmed that the Gold Road expansion would be released in June for The Elder Scrolls: Online.Released June 3 for PC and coming to Xbox and PlytStation consoles on June 18, Gold Road will bring 30 hours of new main quest content to Elder Scrolls: Online, including a storyline with never-before-seen characters and new, but familiar zones for players to explore.The new chapter of The Elder Scrolls: Online will pick up where last year’s Necrom left off, and will return players to locations last seen in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.“In Gold Road players must investigate Ithelia, a Daedric Prince never seen before in the Elder Scrolls series and it’s up to players to uncover the schemes of her most devoted followers. Adventurers will encounter opportunistic woodeElves, and protect the people of West Weald from the chaos of the Forgotten Prince’s return,” said ZeniMax in a blog.

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25.10.2023 / 09:25

‘Roblox’ pro-Palestinian protest attended by over 57,000 players

Roblox as a way of showing support for Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.Kotaku spotted a post on X (fka Twitter) describing a pro-Palestinian protest on Roblox: “y’all my cousin is 15 and couldn’t join a protest so she just went to one on [Roblox] bro i’m crying”.They added that their cousin wasn’t able to drive herself to a protest in real life due to her age and that there was no one else available to take her there, so she settled for a virtual show of support instead.The kids are ok https://t.co/VBifgRJL7W pic.twitter.com/HzYQGv0uSP—

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24.02.2023 / 15:13

J.K. Simmons set to star in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’

Baldur’s Gate 3, which has now received a confirmed release date.The game was announced back in 2019, and a new trailer announced an August 2023 release date late last year.Now, it has been confirmed by developer Larian Studios that the game will arrive on August 31 to PC, Mac, and PS5.Starring in the game as General Ketheric Thorm will be J.K. Simmons, and a new release date trailer has been shared alongside footage of Simmons in the booth during recording for the game.A new blog from Steam said of the game’s narrative: “Meet General Ketheric Thorm, a seemingly invincible necromancer leading an army of the dead towards the city of Baldur’s Gate.

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20.05.2022 / 18:05

‘Psychonauts 2’ is coming to macOS and Linux next week

Double Fine Productions, Psychonauts 2, is finally releasing on macOS and Linux in the very near future.A new update on Psychonauts 2’s Fig page states; “Mac and Linux versions will be available on all major storefronts next week.” It’s clarified that “for those of you eager to play these versions, you do not need to ask for an extra game key. Everything will be provided on your Humble Games page.

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31.01.2022 / 21:15

‘League of Legends’ dev Riot Games apologises for DMCA takedown targeting ‘Arcane Flames’ comic

League of Legends developer Riot Games has issued an apology after hitting a Ukrainian comic creator with takedown requests over a comic with a similar title to its Netflix animated series, Arcane.Creator Kutty Sark had been publishing the comic Arcane Flames, a gothic fantasy series, on webcomic site Tapas.io since 2019. However, on January 28, Sark revealed that their TeePublic store had removed a t-shirt featuring the art of their original character Al’vis following a DMCA Takedown Notice from Riot, “claiming that said design is their intellectual property”.Riot Games claimed that my original artwork is theirintellectual property.I'm just some girl from Ukraine and have no voice if such a big company as Riot Games claims that my work belongs to them, even if all facts prove them wrong.The only thing I can do is to speak here.

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31.01.2022 / 19:51

‘The Witcher 3’ card game ‘Gwent’ is getting a single-player spin-off

CD Projekt RED is planning a new, standalone, single-player version of Gwent, its card game spinoff from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.The game is currently under development with the existing Gwent development team, and has the working title “Project Golden Nekker” (thanks, IGN). The game is also expected to be an entirely new game, not requiring players to have any existing version of Gwent before jumping in.“It’s not another Witcher Tales [game] but something different,” CD Projekt RED’s Paweł Burza told IGN.

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16.12.2021 / 15:34

A ‘Scrabble’ battle royale title is a new free-to-play take on the genre

Fortnite and PUBG contender has entered the arena, as new battle royale-Scrabble mash-up Babble Royale forces players to use their words to win.The recently released title is free-to-play on Steam (thanks PC Gamer) and can be found here. Available on both Mac and PC, this title is developed by Everybody House Games, who also made Universal Paperclips, a free browser game where you, well, make paperclips.Babble Royale pits 16 players against each other on a Scrabble-looking board, and has a “hot zone” that makes the board play area smaller as time goes on.

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13.10.2021 / 17:06

Space MMO ‘EVE Online’ can now be played natively on a Mac

EVE Online is now available to play on Mac computers, with developer CCP Games releasing a dedicated client for the game.The Icelandic developer says the Mac version of EVE Online is tailored to Apple’s powerful M1 chip and utilises its Metal graphic processing framework.

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02.10.2021 / 15:07

‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ Deadlands DLC is out November 1

The Elder Scrolls Online‘s Gate of Oblivion campaign will conclude November 1 with the release of the Deadlands DLC.In a live stream event last night (October 2), Bethesda revealed that the final DLC will launch for the PC, Mac and Google Stadia on November 1. PlayStation and Xbox players get access to the DLC on November 16.The stream revealed that Deadlands will mark the end of the year-long Gates of Oblivion storyline with a 20-hour finale.

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28.09.2021 / 17:29

‘System Shock’ is still happening, devs confirm

Nightdive Studios has confirmed work is still underway on its long-delayed remake of System Shock, saying it “can assure” players that the game “is on its way”.In an update on Kickstarter – the first since July 2021, when a teaser trailer for the game was revealed – Nightdive Studios said it had continued to “work towards launching the game we’ve all been patiently waiting for”, and acknowledged “some confusion over dates”, which it said “is an unfortunate reality of making games”.It also teased “some big news to share in the future that will help make sense of what’s been going on”, and thanked players and backers for their patience.Diving into the actual material update, the studio said it is “working on the final polish for the enemies,

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16.09.2021 / 19:05

‘Farming Simulator 22’ multiplayer will support crossplay

Farming Simulator 22 will feature a cross-platform multiplayer option.Farming Simulator 22, which is set to launch on November 22, will support crossplay across PC players and PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Google Stadia.“The successful implementation of crossplay marks a major advancement for the multiplayer experience in the now self-published Farming Simulator series”, said Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software.“With the series becoming more and more popular around the world, and the fan base growing on PC and consoles alike, we can now connect virtual farmers without restrictions.

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04.09.2021 / 14:11

‘The Sims 4”s Spa Day expansion pack gets huge free content update

The Sims 4‘s Spa Day expansion pack is gaining a huge content update next week according to a recent Maxis livestream.Originally spotted by Eurogamer, last night’s livestream provided details on the content update for the 2015 expansion pack, with a wealth of new features and improvements offered for free to existing owners.Previously, the Spa Day expansion pack for The Sims 4 focused on health and relaxation and that trend has continued with this hefty content update.

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02.09.2021 / 21:19

‘Sir, You Are Being Hunted: Reinvented Edition’ coming next year

Sir, You Are Being Hunted that will be released next year.Sir, You Are Being Hunted was a Kickstarter game originally released in 2013. The procedurally-generated British horror has players take control of a fragile human who is being hunted by tweed-wearing robots.

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25.06.2021 / 14:53

‘The Sims 4’ is getting its own Simlish music festival with Bebe Rexha, Glass Animals and more

The Sims 4 is due to host its own music festival next week, with headliners Bebe Rexha, Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley, and Joy Oladokun.The festival, titled The Sims Sessions, is the first of its kind to feature in the game, with “Simlish” songs debuting in a virtual event.

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24.06.2021 / 09:53

New Steam restriction makes it even harder to buy games from other regions

Steam has reportedly introduced a new restriction that will make it harder for users to purchase games from other regions.As discovered by SteamDB, Valve has recently allegedly placed a limit on how often users can change their Steam account’s country. Users can now only switch regions every three months, in addition to requiring a payment method that is registered to whichever country a user is purchasing from.“In a further crack down on people buying games in cheaper regions, Valve added a limit on how often you can change your Steam account’s country,” SteamDB noted.

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23.06.2021 / 14:29

‘Myst’ VR remake confirmed for release in Q3 2021

Myst.A Twitter post yesterday (June 22) confirmed that the game will be coming to PC and Mac in Q3 2021, which could be anywhere between July and September. The tweet emphasises that it is “VERY Soon™!”First released in 1993 on Mac, followed by PC the following year, Myst is regarded as one of the most influential computer games, selling more than 6million copies by 2000.The VR remake, made by its original creators Rand and Robyn Miller, was first released for Oculus Quest in November 2020.

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11.06.2021 / 10:25

New ‘The Sims 4’ expansion pack ‘Cottage Living’ launches in July

Electronic Arts (EA) and developer Maxis have revealed a brand-new The Sims 4 expansion pack called Cottage Living.The previously rumoured expansion is set to launch on July 22 for PC and Mac (via Origin and Steam), as well as consoles like PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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10.06.2021 / 07:59

Music publishers hit Roblox with $200million lawsuit for “exploitation of music”

Roblox Corporation, the developer behind the massively successful online video game Roblox, with a $200million lawsuit alleging widespread copyright infringement.The suit was filed by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) on behalf of big publishers such as ABKCO Music & Records and indie labels such as Big Machine Records. It alleges that the video game company has not been taking necessary steps to prevent copyright infringement by its users, leading to an “unabashed exploitation of music without proper licenses”.

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07.06.2021 / 22:35

‘Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo’ takes influence from the master of suspense films

Microids has released the first teaser for Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo, a new narrative game with an original story inspired by the 1958 film.Developed by Spanish adventure game studio Pendulo, Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo will unfold its story through the eyes of 3 separate characters. It will release on Steam, PlayStation 4 /5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch.The synopsis reads “Writer Ed Miller came out unscathed from his car crash down into Brody Canyon, California.

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07.06.2021 / 08:11

‘World Of Warcraft’ was used as a “form of study” for ‘Final Fantasy XIV’ reboot

Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida has revealed that he used World Of Warcraft as a reference for the 2013 reboot of the MMORPG.In a new interview with PCGamesN, Yoshida spoke on the different aspects of WoW which were brought over to FFXIV: A New Realm. The director also talked about the Blizzard Entertainment game’s continued influence, as well as the need to keep up with newer MMOs.“If there was no World Of Warcraft – which is a game we look to as a great ‘mentor’ of sorts, and respect deeply – FFXIV’s strong recovery wouldn’t have been possible,” Yoshida said.

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11.05.2021 / 13:50

‘Always Sunny’ star Rob McElhenney celebrates his lesbian moms

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney has celebrated his lesbian moms in a video for GLAAD, calling them a “great gift.”The video, released in honor of Mother’s Day, focuses on Helena McElhenney and Mary Taylor, his moms, who first met 37 years ago.It was love at first sight, and Helena and Mary moved in together and helped raise Helena’s children together.“The minute I met her, she was the person that I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with,” Helena said in the video.Taylor added: “I would go home and say, ‘I met this woman. I just love her.

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04.01.2021 / 07:49

‘Psychonauts 2’ is almost complete, will be released this year

Psychonauts 2 is nearly done and will be released sometime this year, according to developer Double Fine.Over the festive season, the studio spoke about the forthcoming title over the festive season with a new update video. The nine-minute clip was hosted by studio founder Tim Schafer, who covered everything from the state of the game to the company’s stance on ‘crunch’.In the update, Schafer noted that the game has entered its “last phase of production”, adding that all the levels that were planned are now “in the game”.

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09.12.2020 / 10:19

‘World Of Warcraft: Shadowland’ is the fastest-selling PC game ever

World Of Warcraft expansion pack, Shadowlands, is the fastest-selling PC game of all time.This is according to a new press release from developer Blizzard Entertainment, which revealed yesterday (December 8) that the game moved 3.7million copies just on launch day, November 23.

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03.12.2020 / 07:25

New ‘Baldur’s Gate III’ patch breaks saves but also adds cross-save

Larian Studios has released a new patch for Baldur’s Gate III, which introduces a number of major changes to gameplay.The extensive update, simply called Patch 3, clocks in at a massive 4.8GB and is the first patch to come with “changes that affect story”, among other new additions. As previously reported, the patch will also render all current saved games incompatible with future versions of the game, although the developer has a temporary workaround for that.The most notable change in Patch 3 will be the behaviour of companions, which Larian admitted could be “a little negative at times”.

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26.11.2020 / 10:51

‘Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course’ DLC delayed into 2021

Studio MDHR has further delayed the Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC.The developer revealed the delay on Twitter, citing challenges from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as part of the reason. “In true Studio MDHR fashion, we aren’t content for this final chapter to be anything less than our best work.

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25.11.2020 / 08:27

New ‘Baldur’s Gate III’ patch will be incompatible with current save files

Larian Studios has revealed that an upcoming patch for Baldur’s Gate III will break current game saves.In a pre-patch announcement about the forthcoming Patch 3, the developer noted that the update will be the first since the game’s early release to come with “changes that affect story”. As a result, the patch will also render current saved games incompatible with future versions of the game.Baldur’s Gate III is currently in early access, and game-breaking updates like these are expected to be commonplace moving ahead.

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16.10.2020 / 12:52

Blizzard Entertainment ends content development for ‘StarCraft II’

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that it will no longer be producing new content for StarCraft II.The news was revealed by Rob Bridenbecker, the executive producer and vice president of Classic Games at the company, in a new post on the Blizzard website. He said that the company will no longer be producing new content for the game, but will still support the title through balance fixes and season updates.“We’re going to continue supporting StarCraft II in the same manner as we have with our previous longstanding games, such as Brood War, focusing primarily on what our core and competitive communities care about most,” he said.

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14.10.2020 / 10:45

New ‘Civilization VI’ update adds ‘Sid Meier’s Pirates!’-inspired scenario

Firaxis has announced a new free update for Civilization VI which will introduce a new scenario, inspired by the classic Sid Meier’s Pirates! game.The scenario directly pulls inspiration from Sid Meier’s Pirates!, according to associate producer Kevin Schultz in a new Game Update video, and can be played with up to four players. It will pit players against each other in a “contest for treasure and glory on the high seas”, accompanied by art and assets that have been updated to create a more “tropical, pirate-y atmosphere”.It will feature four different pirate factions – the Dread Pirates, Privateers, Swashbucklers and Hoarders – each with their own unique abilities.

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14.10.2020 / 08:09

Larian Studios rolls back ‘Baldur’s Gate III’ patch due to issues with saves

Larian Studios has rolled back the first Baldur’s Gate III patch due to issues with saved games, just hours after it went live.The first-ever full-scale Baldur’s Gate III patch went live on October 13 and featured a slew of major bug fixes and improvements to help with overall stability. “Fewer glitches, better stability and more polish,” the developer had stated in the patch notes.

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25.09.2020 / 09:30

‘Rocket League’ passes 1million concurrent players after going free-to-play

Rocket League only recently transitioned to the free-to-play model earlier this week, but the game has already surpassed 1million concurrent players.Developer Psyonix’s co-studio head Corey Davis revealed the milestone on Twitter, posting a screenshot of the game passing 1million concurrent players on September 24.

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21.09.2020 / 11:54

Apple calls Epic Games’ lawsuit a “marketing campaign” for ‘Fortnite’

Epic Games and Apple continues to heat up with more new filings from both companies.In Apple’s latest filing, a 37-page opposition brief issued on September 16, the tech giant accused Epic Games of kicking off a legal battle in order to bring attention to its battle royale game, Fortnite. Apple also stated that this was due to a 70 per cent decrease in interest for Fortnite in July 2020, as compared to October 2019.“For reasons having nothing to do with Epic’s claims against Apple, Fortnite’s popularity is on the wane,” Apple stated.

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15.09.2020 / 12:29

EA to phase out Origin brand with renamed desktop launcher

renaming its Origin Access subscription service to EA Play, Electronic Arts is set to completely pitch the Origin brand with a revamped desktop app called EA Desktop.Mike Blank, the senior vice president of strategic growth at EA, revealed the upcoming rebranding during an interview with gamesindustry.biz. He also noted that the EA Desktop app won’t simply be a name change, but will arrive alongside a revamped launcher.The overhaul is meant to “to create a more frictionless, fast, socially-oriented experience for our players, where it becomes the best place for them to connect with the people they want to play with in the games they want to play”, Blank explained.

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14.09.2020 / 08:01

Current-gen ‘Borderlands 3’ players will get free next-gen upgrades

Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 3 will be ported to next-gen consoles.The developer shared the news during a PAX Online panel over the weekend, confirming that current-gen players of the game will be granted free upgrades for next-gen console versions of the game.The next-gen version of the game will also enable players to experience Borderlands 3 at 4K resolution at 60 frames per second in single-player mode.

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10.09.2020 / 12:01

‘Fortnite’ players will soon be unable to log in with Apple IDs

Epic Games has announced that Fortnite users will no longer be able to log in with their Apple IDs from this Friday (September 11) onwards.The developer announced the change, which seems to be another consequence of its current legal battle with Apple, through a help page on its website. Epic Games is advising players to update their emails and passwords in order to maintain access to their accounts.“Apple will no longer allow users to sign into Epic Games accounts using ‘Sign In with Apple’ as soon as September 11, 2020,” the developer wrote.

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09.09.2020 / 11:27

Apple countersues Epic Games, accuses it of “unlawful conduct”

Apple has filed a countersuit against Epic Games, in response to the Fortnite developer’s latest injunction to restore the battle royale game on the App Store.In the countersuit, which was filed on Tuesday (September 8), Apple accused Epic Games of seeking special treatment from App Store’s rules, and thereafter resorted to “self-help and subterfuge” when such a special deal was rejected by the tech giant.

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