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Ghost Recon Breakpoint's first "major title update" should be out soon

We already knew that Ubisoft had promised new updates were coming to Ghost Recon Breakpoint throughout 2021, and now we have the detail courtesy of a content roadmap and information about two "major title updates". In an blog on the official website, the team says it is "thrilled" to be bringing free content throughout 2021, stating that its "vision is to continue adding on to what we have built together since the launch of the game, including more customisation, progression, and added replay-ability, among others".

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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Is Very Excited About The Epic Games Store Losing A Ton Of Money

Epic is going to lose at least $330 million as a result of all those Epic Game Store exclusives and free games.

Kotaku | The Gamer's Guide - 11th Apr 15:04 - Epic, Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, App Store, Software, Apple, Tencent, Video Game Publishers, Apple Inc, Fortnite, Windows Games, Potomac Maryland, Iphone, Twitter, Computing, Video Gaming, Technology Internet, Electronic Arts, Free Games, Free, Epic Game Store, Games, Is, The, Of, Game, Exclusives, Store, Money, And, Game Companies, Info

Ubisoft's new chief people officer will work to ensure its "culture is anchored in safety, respect, and well-being"

Ubisoft has appointed a new chief people officer to ensure its "workplace culture is anchored in safety, respect, and well-being". Anika Grant - who has previously held senior HR roles at Dyson and Uber - will also oversee "global recruiting, talent management, and leadership development" and reports directly to co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot. "I am very happy to welcome Anika Grant as our new Chief People Officer.

Eurogamer - 11th Apr 13:04 - Ubisoft, Is, Culture, New, Management, Dyson, And, Game Companies, Info

The story of Starflight, EA's sci-fi sandbox that laid the way for Mass Effect

It's incredible to think that Starflight, developed by Binary Systems and one of the first games published by Electronic Arts, isn't better known today.

Eurogamer - 11th Apr 07:04 - Sci Fi, Electronic Arts, Mass Effect, Story, Ea, Games, The, Of, The Way, First, Sandbox, It, Fi, And, Game Companies, Info

Ubisoft promises two major updates for Ghost Recon Breakpoint this year

They'll both be free for all players.

PC Gamer - 10th Apr 19:04 - Ubisoft, Free, Ghost, Updates, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Ghost Recon, Game Companies, Info

Talking Point: Capcom, Please Make Monster Hunter Snap

Snap those Monster scraps. I’ve been playing a lot of Monster Hunter Rise since it launched.

Nintendo Life - 10th Apr 17:04 - Nintendo, Capcom, Of, Monster Hunter, Playing, Monster Hunter Rise, Monster, It, Rise, Snap, Game Companies, Info

The Evolution of Resident Evil

Charting the growth and history of Capcom's iconic horror franchise.

GamingBolt - 10th Apr 16:04 - Capcom, Resident Evil, History, Horror, The, Of, Game Companies, Info

Where to watch the Age Of Empires 4 fan preview today

Age Of Empires 4 was announced a few years ago, but we've only seen a little of the Relec-developed sequel to the classic RTS series.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - 10th Apr 15:04 - Relic Entertainment, Microsoft, Age Of Empires IV, Xbox Game Pass, RTS, Preview, The, Of, Rts, Sequel, Fan, Age Of Empires, Age Of Empires 4, Series, Game Companies, Info

Resident Evil Village Director – PS5’s 3D Audio Will Be “Indispensable” In The Future For Horror Titles

Morimasa Sato is impressed with the tech as a longtime horror fan.

GamingBolt - 10th Apr 03:04 - Capcom, PS5, Resident Evil Village, Tech, Resident Evil, Horror, Is, The, Village, Audio, Fan, Game Companies, PlayStation, Info

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Has Gone Gold

The game has entered the final stages of development.

GamingBolt - 10th Apr 01:04 - Bioware, Electronic Arts, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mass Effect, The, Of, Gone Gold, Game, Legendary, Legendary Edition, The Game, Game Companies, PlayStation, Xbox, Info

Want EA to Adjust Your Game Difficulty for You?

Welcome back to Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week…

IGN - 9th Apr 22:04 - Electronic Arts, Video, Ea, Difficulty, The, Your, Game, Video Game, Game Companies, Info

The 10 Best Deals of April 9, 2021

Friday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals Read more...

Kotaku | The Gamer's Guide - 9th Apr 20:04 - Windows Games, Souls, Giovanni Colantonio, Dark Souls, Multiplayer Online Games, Electronic Arts, Video Games, Amazon, Creative Works, Transmedia Storytelling, Sheilah Villari, Overwatch, Andrew Hayward, Microsoft, Best, The, Of, 2021, Kinja, 9, Game Companies, Info

Here's a look at Resident Evil Village's sprawling map

If you're a particularly impatient sort and simply can quell your hunger for all the Resident Evil Village news ahead of its launch next month, Capcom has you covered with a spoiler-filled peek at the game's sprawling, countryside-spanning map. To be fair, when I mean map, I mean map.

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Resident Evil Village Locations, Map and Mother Miranda Revealed

The figurehead of the village has seemingly been revealed.

GamingBolt - 9th Apr 19:04 - Capcom, PC, PS4, PS5, Resident Evil Village, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Resident Evil, The, Of, Village, Map, Mother, Locations, Game Companies, PlayStation, Xbox, Info

The NFT Bubble Might Be Bursting, But Streamers And Esports Orgs Are Still Getting In On It

As of last month, the age of NFTs was officially upon us.

Kotaku | The Gamer's Guide - 9th Apr 18:04 - Blockchains, Pokimane, Conor, Timothy, Blockchain Art, Tenney, Tfue, Akten, Non Fungible Token, Shelby, Video Game Live Streaming, Concurrent Computing, Kotaku, Bowman, Matt, Turner, Jason Hitchcock, Activision, Twitch, Bitcoin Cash, Johst, Ethereum, Ben, Memo Akten, Distributed Computing, Fortnite, ESports, Esports, The, Of, Streamers, It, Game Companies, Info

Apex Legends – War Games Event Adds Rotating Takeovers, Out on April 13th

Five Takeovers with never-before-seen modifiers are coming to the battle royale title.

GamingBolt - 9th Apr 14:04 - Apex Legends, Electronic Arts, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Respawn Entertainment, Xbox One, Event, Battle Royale, Games, The, Legends, Apex, Battle, Game Companies, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Info

Warzone's zombie outbreak is boring

You could see it as you parachuted in: a cloud that crackled with electricity, and a dark tanker headed straight for the shores of Verdansk.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - 9th Apr 13:04 - Raven Software, Infinity Ward, Activision, Call Of Duty: Warzone, Warzone, Is, The, Of, Dark, Verdansk, Outbreak, Zombie, It, You, Game Companies, Info

Microsoft Edge is the fastest growing browser and it's not even close

It's now the second most-popular browser, having overtaken Firefox in market share.

PC Gamer - 9th Apr 12:04 - Microsoft, Browser, Edge, Is, The, Firefox, It, Market, Microsoft Edge, Game Companies, Info

Resident Evil Village Will Have Multiple Visual Modes, Director Suggests

According to Capcom's Morimasa Sato, the upcoming horror game will allow players to "optimize the experience according to their preference."

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Resident Evil Re:Verse Open Beta Has Been Temporarily Suspended Due To Matchmaking Issues

The beta went open earlier in the week.

GamingBolt - 9th Apr 03:04 - Capcom, Google Stadia, PC, PS4, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Xbox One, Resident Evil, Beta, The, Open Beta, Matchmaking, Game Companies, PlayStation, Xbox, Info

Monster Hunter Rise and Nintendo Switch Still on Top of Japanese Sales Charts

Capcom's action RPG sold over 270,000 copies at retail in its second week.

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Resident Evil Showcase with new Village trailer coming next week

The release date of Resident Evil Village is creeping up on us, and to prepare players Capcom has another Resident Evil showcase planned.

PCInvasion - 8th Apr 21:04 - Capcom, Trailer, Release Date, Resident Evil, The, Village, Release, New, Showcase, Next, Game Companies, Info

Muslim advocacy group calls on platform holders to not sell Six Days in Fallujah

CAIR asked Sony, Microsoft, and Valve to not distribute "an Arab murder simulator that will only normalize violence against Muslims in America and around the world"

GamesIndustry International - 8th Apr 21:04 - Media, Microsoft, Sony, Valve, The, Simulator, America, Murder, Platform, Fallujah, Six Days In Fallujah, Violence, Game Companies, Info

EA gets golf game exclusivity for The Masters

In wake of 2K securing Tiger Woods rights, EA Sports PGA Tour becomes the only game with all four golf majors

GamesIndustry International - 8th Apr 21:04 - Business, Electronic Arts, 2k, EA Sports, 2K, Ea, Sports, Golf, Ea Sports, The, Of, Tour, Game, Pga Tour, Woods, Tiger Woods, Tiger, EA Sports PGA Tour, Game Companies, Info

Ubisoft names Anika Grant chief people officer

Publisher cites former Uber HR director's 19 years of experience "leading HR transformation" as it continues reform efforts after scandals

GamesIndustry International - 8th Apr 21:04 - Ubisoft, Of, Experience, It, Names, Publisher, Game Companies, Info

Robot games: 11 of the best mech games on PC

What are the best robot games on PC? Strapping into an overpowered robot filled to the brim with rockets and lasers is a power fantasy as old as anime itself.

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Another 15,000 Call of Duty: Warzone accounts have been banned

Raven Software and Activision are continuing their banning spree against cheaters in Call of Duty: Warzone.

PCGamesN - 8th Apr 21:04 - Call Of Duty: Warzone, Activision, Raven Software, Call Of Duty, Warzone, Cheaters, Of, Banned, 000, Software, Have, Game Companies, Info

Muslim Civil Rights Group Calls For Microsoft, Sony, And Valve To Deplatform Six Days In Fallujah

Calling the controversial first-person shooter that aims to recreate the events of the Second Battle of Fallujah an “Arab murder simulator,” Muslim civil rights and advocacy group CAIR, the Council on American–Islamic Relations, is requesting that Microsoft, Sony, and Valve avoid hosting or distributing Six Days in… Read more...

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Resident Evil Re:Verse Beta Really Needs A Green Herb

Capcom has shut down the Resident Evil Re:Verse beta hours into its scheduled three-day test run after hiccups with the game’s matchmaking service made it difficult to find opponents. Read more...

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Capcom pulls RE:Verse open beta offline seven hours after launch

Capcom has pulled the RE:Verse open beta offline just seven hours after launch. In a tweet, Capcom said issues with the matchmaking service sparked the decision to suspend the open beta until further notice. "We will continue to investigate, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused." Read more

Eurogamer - 8th Apr 15:04 - Service, Capcom, Tweet, Launch, Beta, The, Open Beta, Matchmaking, Game Companies, Info

Resident Evil Village Showcase Announced as New Demo Files Seemingly Appear

Capcom has announced a Resident Evil Village showcase for April 15, and files for a new 'gameplay demo' appear to have been uploaded to the PlayStation Network.

IGN - 8th Apr 12:04 - PlayStation, Capcom, Playstation, Gameplay, Demo, Resident Evil, The, Village, Resident Evil Village, Playstation Network, Network, New, Showcase, Have, Game Companies, Info

Resident Evil showcase dated for next week

Capcom has dated its next Resident Evil showcase event for next Thursday, 15th April at 11pm UK time (that's 6pm Eastern, or 3pm Pacific).

Eurogamer - 8th Apr 11:04 - Capcom, Event, Resident Evil, Showcase, Uk, Time, Next, Game Companies, Info

Monster Hunter Rise – Free Kamura Pack Available for All Players

All players can claim Mega Potions, Well-done Steaks and other items for free now.

GamingBolt - 8th Apr 11:04 - Capcom, Monster Hunter Rise, Nintendo Switch, PC, Free, Monster Hunter, Monster, Rise, Game Companies, Nintendo, Info

Resident Evil Village – 2nd Demo Seemingly Uploaded to PSN Backend

It seems Capcom is ready to release the survival horror title's second demo soon.

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EA files dynamic difficulty system patent

The patent covers a system that calculates the expected duration of a playing session based on the user's history, and adapts the difficulty in order to keep them player for longer

GamesIndustry International - 8th Apr 10:04 - Legal, Electronic Arts, History, Ea, Difficulty, The, Of, Session, Playing, Covers, Patent, Game Companies, Info

Infinity Ward pulls two of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare maps surprise-added to the game last week without explanation

In another twist in the 'has Activision abandoned Call of Duty: Modern Warfare?' saga, Infinity Ward has now pulled two of the new maps surprise-added to the game last week. Last week, we reported how 2019's Modern Warfare unexpectedly received three new maps, four months after Activision left the game behind to focus on Black Ops Cold War and Warzone. The maps, added to the game as part of the mammoth mid-season two update, are Killhouse, Al-Raab Airbase (6v6) and Drainage (Gunfight). Read more

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Resident Evil Village – New Gameplay and Trailer Confirmed for April 15th

Capcom's next Resident Evil Showcase will have "other surprises" as well.

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Monster Hunter Rise Celebrates Over 5 Million Units Shipped with Free Commemorative Item Pack

The post Monster Hunter Rise Celebrates Over 5 Million Units Shipped with Free Commemorative Item Pack appeared first on Fextralife. Grab some free items to celebrate Monster Hunter Rise now surpassing 5 million in units sold! Don't miss out on Mega Potions, Large Barrel Bombs and more! The post Monster Hunter Rise Celebrates Over 5 Million Units Shipped with Free Commemorative Item Pack appeared first on Fextralife.

Fextralife - 8th Apr 06:04 - Action-RPG, Capcom, Free Items, Monster Hunter Rise, Nintendo Switch, PC, Free, The, Monster Hunter, Bombs, Monster, First, Rise, Game Companies, Nintendo, Info

Hideo Kojima Rumored To Be In Talks With Microsoft For Next Game

Could the legendary Director's next game end up exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem?

GamingBolt - 8th Apr 04:04 - Rumors, Kojima Productions, Microsoft, PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Xbox, Hideo Kojima, Exclusive, The, Kojima, Game, Legendary, Next, Game Companies, Info

Street Fighter 5: Everything Announced In the Spring Update

Capcom has detailed its upcoming plans for Street Fighter 5, including details about the three new characters joining the roster.

IGN - 7th Apr 23:04 - Capcom, Update, Upcoming, Characters, Spring, Street Fighter 5, Street Fighter, The, New, Spring Update, Game Companies, Info

Sea Of Thieves season 2 starts next week and adds another sneaky emote

After switching to the seasons and Plunder Pass model earlier this year, pirate playground Sea Of Thieves has teased the start of season two coming next week.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - 7th Apr 22:04 - Sea Of Thieves, Xbox Game Studios, Rare, Ea, Season, The, Of, Seasons, Emote, 2, Next, Game Companies, Info

Jenna Owens joins GameStop as chief operating officer | Jobs Roundup

Microsoft hires Marcos Waltenberg as Xbox director of global partnerships, Stephen Totilo moves to Axios as gaming reporter

GamesIndustry International - 7th Apr 21:04 - Jobs, Xbox, Microsoft, Roundup, Gamestop, Of, Stephen Totilo, Stephen, Jenna, Jenna Owens, Game Companies, Info

The 10 Best Deals of April 7, 2021

Wednesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals Read more...

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 6 Now Live

Related:Join the UNTURNED Beta on Xbox One beginning August 4th!A New Microsoft Store Experience is Coming to Xbox InsidersCrossfireX Open Beta Begins June 25, Play 3 Days Early Starting Today

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The Next Forza Motorsport Is Gearing Up For Early Testing, And You Can Be A Part Of It

It’s an exciting time for Forza Motorsport, as Microsoft’s sim racing franchise is gearing up for a reboot and its first installment on the Xbox Series X and S generation of consoles.

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Assassin's Creed is bloated, unfocused and needs to shed some systems

Ubisoft should invest in some shears.

PC Gamer - 7th Apr 16:04 - Ubisoft, Is, Assassin, Game Companies, Info

Apex Legends Developer Intends to Add More Game Modes This Year

Design director Jason McCord says Respawn wants to introduce "other ways to play the game."

GamingBolt - 7th Apr 15:04 - Apex Legends, Electronic Arts, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Respawn Entertainment, Xbox One, Design, Respawn, The, Legends, Game, Apex, Game Companies, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Info

EA Patents Adaptive Difficulty System That Adjusts To Keep You Playing Longer

EA has patented a new dynamic difficulty system that can predict how long users play for and adjust the challenge accordingly.

IGN - 7th Apr 14:04 - Electronic Arts, Challenge, Ea, Difficulty, The, New, Playing, Patents, You, Game Companies, Info

Halo Infinite release date – latest on the new Halo PC game

When is the Halo Infinite release date? Looking for more details on the upcoming, next-gen Halo game? We were recently shown Halo Infinite campaign gameplay at the Xbox 2020 Showcase, so we've got plenty to dissect. Microsoft certainly got fans of 343 Industries' space game in an excitable tizzy by officially unveiling a new Halo PC game in 2018.

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Sea of Thieves – Season Two Starts April 15th, Skeleton Forts Teased

A new emote for hiding in barrels has also been revealed.

GamingBolt - 7th Apr 13:04 - Microsoft, PC, Rare, Sea Of Thieves, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Season, Of, New, Emote, Game Companies, Xbox, Info

E3 2021 Confirmed to be a Free Online-Only Event

The post E3 2021 Confirmed to be a Free Online-Only Event appeared first on Fextralife. The ESA confirms E3 2021 will be an online event and remains free for all to watch. The post E3 2021 Confirmed to be a Free Online-Only Event appeared first on Fextralife.

Fextralife - 7th Apr 13:04 - Capcom, E3 2021, Konami, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Event, Free, E3, The, Online, 2021, First, ESA, Game Companies, Info

Microsoft is dunking servers into boiling liquid to keep them cool

A unique two-phase immersion cooling strategy keeps these servers running at full speed.

PC Gamer - 7th Apr 13:04 - Microsoft, Strategy, Is, Running, Servers, Cool, Game Companies, Info

Looks Like Capcom Got The Band Back Together

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s ongoing hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.

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Microsoft Adds Touch Controls to More Than 50 Xbox Game Pass Cloud Games

Microsoft has added Xbox Touch Controls to more than 50 cloud-based games available via Xbox Game Pass.

IGN - 7th Apr 12:04 - Xbox, Microsoft, Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass, Games, Game, XBox Game Pass, Game Companies, Info

Resident Evil Village's multiplayer open beta starts overnight, and you can preload now

Capcom, bless their hearts, really like the idea of Resident Evil multiplayer.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - 7th Apr 11:04 - Open Beta, Resident Evil Re:Verse, Capcom, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Resident Evil Village, Multiplayer, Resident Evil, Beta, The, Of, Village, You, Hearts, Game Companies, Info

Brazilian authorities to investigate loot boxes

It seems like yet another country is taking a close look at how loot boxes fit with current law, as Brazilian authorities have accepted a request to investigate and potentially ban the controversial microtransactions. The inquiry comes in response to a recommendation by the National Association of Child and Adolescent Defense Centers (ANCED), which has filed several lawsuits against game companies over their use of loot boxes.

Eurogamer - 7th Apr 11:04 - Game Companies, Loot, Boxes, Loot Boxes, Is, The, Of, Ban, Law, Game, Lawsuits, The National, It, Companies, Have, Info

AAA Third Party First Person Shooter Likely Launching on Xbox Game Pass Day 1 This Fall – Rumour

An insider suggests Microsoft's subscription service isn't done yet with major third party day 1 releases.

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Ranking the Mainline Resident Evil Games on the Basis of Their Settings

From the Spencer Mansion to the streets of Raccoon City, Capcom's horror franchise has taken to several iconic locations- here, we rank all of them.

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Call Of Duty: Warzone's latest patch nerfs its two most dominant guns

Recently Call Of Duty: Warzone had been plagued by two guns: the FFAR and the AUG.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - 7th Apr 10:04 - Call Of Duty: Warzone, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Activision, Call Of Duty, Warzone, Patch, The, Of, Guns, Game Companies, Info

Capcom shows off Street Fighter 5 DLC characters Rose, Oro and Akira Kazama

Capcom has released gameplay footage showing off upcoming Street Fighter 5 DLC characters Rose, Oro and Akira. First up is Oro, the hermit character who made his series debut in Street Fighter 3.

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Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition – Akira Kazama Debuts in New Gameplay Teaser

The Rival Schools fan-favorite is back with all of her classic moves.

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Microsoft adds touch controls to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles

Over 50 games can now be played with an Android device instead of a controller

GamesIndustry International - 7th Apr 09:04 - Retail, Xbox, Microsoft, Controller, Android, Games, Cloud Gaming, Of, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Game Companies, Info

Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition – Rose Arrives on April 19th, Oro Showcased

New V-Skills and V-Triggers revealed for both DLC fighters.

GamingBolt - 7th Apr 08:04 - Capcom, PC, PS4, Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition, Dlc, DLC, Street Fighter 5, Street Fighter, New, Rose, Oro, Skills, Game Companies, PlayStation, Info

Capcom Is Gifting Monster Hunter Rise Players A Commemorative Item Pack

Celebrating five million unit shipments worldwide. Monster hunting is tough work, and if you want to get the kill or capture one, in most cases, you're going to need some items to help you out in battle. To celebrate Monster Hunter Rise shipping more than five million copies globally, Capcom is gifting a commemorative item pack to all the hunters out in the wild.

Nintendo Life - 7th Apr 04:04 - Nintendo, Capcom, Is, The, Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter Rise, WiLD, Monster, Shipping, It, Rise, If, You, Game Companies, Info

Forza Motorsport 8 Developer Confirms Feedback Playtests With Application Now Open

Some players can get to play an early version of the game.

GamingBolt - 7th Apr 02:04 - Forza Motorsport 8, Microsoft, PC, Turn 10, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, The, Of, Forza Motorsport, Game, Early, Version, Feedback, Game Companies, Info

Microsoft and Bethesda E3 Events Will be in the Same Stream, but “There Will be a Delineation” – Rumour

Journalist Jeff Grubb states Microsoft E3 show will lead directly into Bethesda's.

GamingBolt - 7th Apr 01:04 - Rumors, Bethesda, E3 2021, Microsoft, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Rumour, E3, Events, The, Stream, Jeff Grubb, Game Companies, Xbox, Info

Resident Evil Village Devs Talk About How the Idea for Lady Dimitrescu and Her Daughters Came About

"We felt that a towering woman was the most simple yet powerful thing we could do," says director Morimasa Sato.

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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Video Highlights Improvements Over Original Trilogy

The 11 minute video also compares the graphical performance between the games.

GamingBolt - 7th Apr 01:04 - Bioware, Electronic Arts, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mass Effect, Video, Games, The, Performance, 11, Legendary, Legendary Edition, Game Companies, PlayStation, Xbox, Info

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition – Mass Effect 3’s Galaxy at War Changes Detailed

It's going to be a lot tougher to prepare for the final battle with the Reapers.

GamingBolt - 7th Apr 01:04 - Bioware, Electronic Arts, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mass Effect, The, Legendary, It, Battle, Legendary Edition, Game Companies, PlayStation, Xbox, Info

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition – Reticle Bloom, Aim Assist and XP Changes Revealed for Mass Effect 1

General gunplay should feel a lot better in the first game.

GamingBolt - 7th Apr 01:04 - Bioware, Electronic Arts, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mass Effect, Xp, General, The, Game, First, Legendary, Legendary Edition, Game Companies, PlayStation, Xbox, Info

EA dives deep into Mass Effect: Legendary Edition ‘gameplay calibrations’ and changes

EA revealed a ton of new details regarding Mass Effect: Legendary Edition gameplay today.

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Mass Effect remaster will bring first game more in line with its sequels

I've twice tried to get into the Mass Effect series and both times I've given up a few hours into the first game.

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I Demand To See Oro's Dick And Balls In Street Fighter V

During today’s spring update, Capcom provided an early look at how returning fighter Oro will play in Street Fighter V.

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Street Fighter V Spring Update brings news on the hermit Oro and Soul-Powered Rose

Hey there PlayStation Nation! We hope that everyone has been enjoying Dan, the new V-Shift mechanic, and the major Battle Balance updates that came with the kickoff of Season 5.

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The 10 Best Deals of April 6, 2021

Tuesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals Read more...

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Microsoft adds touch control support to Xbox Game Pass' current cloud-enabled line-up

Microsoft has given a wide selection of Xbox Game Pass titles a mobile-friendly makeover, introducing new touch control options for its current cloud-enabled line-up, including Sea of Thieves, Gears 5, Dragon Quest XI S, Killer Instinct, and more. Microsoft's first touch-enabled Xbox title, Minecraft Dungeons, launched last September.

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Mass Effect Legendary Edition: Rebalancing, tuning, & mechanical improvements

Ever since we announced Mass Effect Legendary Edition on N7 Day and revealed a first look at it earlier this year, your passion and excitement have blown us away.

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GTA 5 Is Coming Back to Xbox Game Pass This Week

Microsoft has announced that Grand Theft Auto V will be returning to Xbox Game Pass on April 8, 2021, for the first time since May 2020.

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E3 2021 Confirmed for June 12th to 15th

The digital-only event will feature Microsoft, Ubisoft, Nintendo and more participating.

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Monster Hunter Rise G Rank Expansion to Include up to 30 New Monsters, 5 New Areas, and More – Rumour

Western Yokai monster motifs, new Silkbind and Switch Skill attacks, and more might also be included.

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While Xbox Game Pass Gets Better, PS Now Gets...Avengers

Outriders came out last week on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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Nintendo, Xbox and Ubisoft back digital-only E3 2021

But PlayStation and EA remain absent

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E3 2021 Has Been Dated - Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom And More All Confirmed

Online-only, and completely free. The Entertainment Software Association has announced its plans for this year's E3 event, revealing that several major publishers are already on board – including Nintendo. A "reimagined, all-virtual" version of E3 will take place from Saturday 12th to Tuesday 15th June.

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It's Official: E3 Returns As An All-Digital, All-Free Event June 12

Following the cancelation of 2020's event due to covid-19, and much rumor and speculation regarding this year’s iteration of what was once the most important video game trade show in the world, the Entertainment Software Association today announces E3 2021, a free all-digital event running June 12 through 15.

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E3 2021 is now coming sooner, on June 12–15

Publishers including Xbox, Capcom, Konami and Ubisoft will be showcasing their wares.

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Monster Hunter Rise – Update 1.1.2 is Live, Fixes Control and Menu Bugs

A bug which could corrupt one's save data has also been fixed.

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Pretending to be Pixar in 3D Movie Maker, Microsoft's weird 1995 animation studio for kids

A look back on an iconic, but bizarre, piece of '90s software.

PC Gamer - 6th Apr 11:04 - Animation, Microsoft, Weird, 90s, Of, Pixar, Movie, Kids, Software, Game Companies, Info

Resident Evil Re:Verse Open Beta Client is Now Available for Download

The beta begins tomorrow and will be live for the next three days.

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Ubisoft acquires anti-cheat developer GameBlocks

The acquisition was made by subsidiary i3D.net, which will integrate GameBlocks' middleware into its hosting platform

GamesIndustry International - 6th Apr 09:04 - Financial, Ubisoft, Anti Cheat, The, Platform, Game Companies, Info

Monster Hunter Rise Has Already Shipped Five Million Units Worldwide

That's a lot of Monster Hunting. Monster Hunter Rise already topped the charts in Japan in its opening week - shifting more than 1.3 million physical copies and shipped four million units globally, and now Capcom has revealed its latest milestone. All up - more than five million copies of the latest entry are now out in the wild (this includes physical and digital sales), with cumulative sales of the series exceeding 66 million units as of 31st December 2020, since the original game's debut in 2004. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Discord Deleted Thousands Of Violent Extremist And Criminal Servers In 2020

Thanks to the endlessly depressing extent to which covid has kept everybody trapped inside, Discord is more relevant than ever.

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Microsoft signs $22 billion Army contract for military HoloLens gear

Microsoft is developing AR headsets for the Army to help "enhance situational awareness."

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: Five more free add-on essentials

Every month that goes by since the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator we’ve received a variety of new add-ons from the freeware community.

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The Best Free-to-Play Games for the Xbox Series X/S

The latest Xbox Insider program update nixes the Xbox Live Gold requirement for free-to-play (F2P) Xbox games for users in the Xbox Insider Alpha & Alpha Skip Ahead rings. The

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Rainbow Six Quarantine – 5 More Minutes of Gameplay Footage Leaked

Another chunk of gameplay from the upcoming PvE shooter has leaked.

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Apex Legends Will Get ‘A Ton Of Titanfall’ Next Season

Since Apex Legends launched in February 2019, players have been wanting more crossover content from its related Titanfall universe.

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Microsoft Will Host Smaller Xbox Event in the Coming Weeks – Rumour

It will reportedly be one of several smaller "What's Next" events.

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Outriders Debuts at No. 6 in Weekly UK Retail Charts

Monster Hunter Rise falls down to fourth place, while FIFA 21 reclaims the top spot.

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Far Cry 6 Developer Has “Exciting Content to Show” – Design Director

Ubisoft's Ted Timmins says to wait "just for a bit longer" for gameplay.

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Monster Hunter Rise Guide – All Relic Record Locations

Here's where to find all of the Old Messages and Rampage Messages.

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