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Achievement Unlocked: Bethesda Bought By Microsoft.

10Mar

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Achievement Unlocked: Bethesda Bought By Microsoft.

Well, that's it, it's now official. Microsoft owns Bethesda. Microsoft's acquisition of Zenimax Media has been approved and finalised. Zenimax Media are the parent company of game makers Bethesda Softworks, id Sofware, Arkane, Tango Gameworks and more. This means franchises such as The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, Doom, Rage and The Evil Within are now owned by Microsoft. Microsoft has also confirmed that "some" future Bethesda games will be exclusive to Xbox and PC. This may mean games such as The Elder Scrolls 6 may not come to PlayStation. Microsoft has also announced Bethesda games will come to Game Pass on Xbox and PC. Read more below from Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox: This is an exciting day for Xbox. Today we officially complete the acquisition of ZeniMax Media, parent co...

Monster Hunter Digital Event Reveals New Game Info

10Mar

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Monster Hunter Digital Event Reveals New Game Info

The recent Monster Hunter digital event has revealed more information on the incoming Monster Hunter Rise as well as Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. I quite enjoyed the first Stories on the 3DS. It's good to see number 2 is being developed for the Switch along with co-operative play. Read the press release here: LONDON – Mar. 8, 2021 – During today’s Monster Hunter__™ Digital Event, members of the development team for Monster Hunter**™Rise and Monster Hunter Stories**™ 2: Wings of Ruin shared new information, trailers and gameplay looks for these upcoming Nintendo Switch™ titles. Monster Hunter Series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and Monster Hunter Rise Director Yasunori Ichinose provided an in-depth look at the game’s new Rampage quest type, game feature details, and confirm...

Raidborn Announced for Steam Early Access

10Mar

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Raidborn Announced for Steam Early Access

Raidborn has been announced and will be coming to Steam Early Access in late 2021. Raidborn is a first person dungeon crawler developed and published by Phodex Games (Bladequest, Corona Simulator). Check out the press release below: Ulm, Germany – March 3rd, 2021 – Today independent developer Phodex Games announced Raidborn, an epic first-person Dungeon Crawler, with a focus on ferocious combat and level exploration. The game is coming to Steam Early Access in late 2021, for Windows desktop PCs. Find the official announcement trailer, introduction trailer, other important information, and links in the facts sheet below. In Raidborn you explore dynamically generated levels, hurl yourself into brutal first-person combat, experiment with numerous exciting skills, and satisfy your insat...

Celebrate 25 Years of Resident Evil with Official Merch From Numskull

10Mar

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Celebrate 25 Years of Resident Evil with Official Merch From Numskull

It's absurd to think that Resident Evil was released 25 years ago this March, and I'm pretty sure I just aged then years thinking about it. To mark the occasion, Numskull Designs have partnered up with CAPCOM to bring you an official new range of merchandise. Are you with the R.P.D., or do you side more with the Umbrella Corporation? Either way, you can celebrate in style with these sunglasses. Maybe you're after a new hat to go with those glasses. Are your devices chomping down on your power? Then grab this charging mat emblazoned with the Umbrella Corporation logo which wirelessly charges your items without needing to connect a cable! ...

Cyber Hero – Mission Runner For Android Release on March 24th

10Mar

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Cyber Hero – Mission Runner For Android Release on March 24th

Since Idea games, have announced their roguelike top-down vertical shooter, Cyber Hero - Mission Runner will appear on the Google Play store on March 24th. Set in a cyberpunk world, you as the hero will run through rooms and clear the enemies while avoiding being hit by their projectiles and attacks. The goal is basically to clear one room after another to reach the next room. When a mission ends you unlock skills and powers for your hero, everything of which can be upgraded. "It's been an amazing journey for us developing “Cyber Hero - Mission Runner”, and after a short time in Early Access, we are now very excited about being able to present the full version to the whole world," says Raphael Wittgruber, CEO of Since Idea Games. Check out the trailer down below. https://www....

8Mar

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Pokémon GO – Season Of Legends

The latest Pokémon GO in-game event is almost upon us and is due to start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9th at 10:00 am through Sunday, March 14th at 08:00 am local time. The season of legends event will bring us more encounters of Ground, Rock and Steel-types in the wild. There's also a chance of finding a shiny Nosepass whilst playing during this event. Another one to add to your living dex of shiny mons! In the news Niantic tells us: The Season of Legends begins with a search for Legendary Pokémon! Any successful search requires a good sense of direction—and if there’s one Pokémon equipped to help in that regard, it’s Nosepass. The Compass Pokémon will be appearing in greater numbers to help you sniff out leads alongside a variety of Ground-, Rock-, and Steel-type Pokémon. If you’...

8Mar

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GTA Online – Air Freight Cargo Update

The latest update for GTA Online is now live. The Grotti Brioso 300 joins the wide range of cars in the catalogue at Southern San Andreas Super Autos. There's a wealth of aerial and nautical themed double rewards, vehicle discounts and clothing unlocks are available to all players. Read the below from the official press release: Highlights from today’s update include: The Grotti Brioso 300, previously featured exclusively in this past Holiday’s celebrations is now available for all to purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos Double GTA$ & RP in Air Freight Cargo Sell Missions, Stockpile, Air and Sea Races, all six A Superyacht Life Missions, Hidden Caches, and Treasure Chests A free Panic ProLaps Basketball Top for completing the Cayo Perico Heist finale and free mat...

Rust Freight Transit Line Update – All Aboard!

5Mar

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Rust Freight Transit Line Update – All Aboard!

Rust has had a major content update and now has many new features. The main one in this patch is an underground transit system. There are now also slot machines, a new round of Twitch drops and more. Some of the main features are: A Rail Network You can now find train entrances scattered around the world, typically they are next to existing monuments. They may not appear much at first, keep exploring and you'll find an entire underground rail network with drivable work carts. Be careful in the tunnels though because there are tunnel dwellers living down there, that typical of Rust, want you dead. Work Carts Each train station for the transit line will have two work carts, both facing opposite directions. Make sure you have low-grade fuel with you for these to...

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Targets Release Date – June 4th

5Mar

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Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Targets Release Date – June 4th

With the game originally set to release last year, CI games have now confirmed that Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 sets its sight to release on June 4th, 2021 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. In this next installment of the franchise, the campaign takes place in the Middle-East across five sandbox maps with replayable missions for various objectives. As well as crazy sniping at over 1000m, you can expect more intelligent AI and next-level realism with authentic gadgets and weapons to suit your playstyle. The next-gen version Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 will feature improved loading times and will render in full native 4K resolution. For those willing to take a snipe at this, pre-orders are being taken now for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. Bon...

4Mar

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Just Announced: City Block Builder

Build a glamorous empire in Los Angeles during the 1950s in tycoon management game, City Block Builder. Indie developer Tentworks Interactive has announced their first game coming to Steam later this year. "Make your own movie theater, restaurant, bowling alley, and more!" So far this reminds me a little of The Sims franchise crossed with the classic "The Movies" from Lionhead Studios. Check out some of the screenshots below. Read the official press release from Tentworks Interactive: Bangalore, India - March 4th, 2021 - Tentworks Interactive is proud to announce that its multi-business management game, City Block Builder, will transport players to the glitz and glamour of 1950s LA when it launches on PC in 2021. City Block Builder is a mashup of deep tycoon management...