Like several other classic games over the last few years, Portal Prelude–a free and unofficial prequel to Portal–is getting a big graphical update. Available on July 18, Portal Prelude RTX overhauls the game and adds several new features that Nvidia GPU owners can take advantage of, including full ray tracing, …
Read More »Assassin's Creed Jade Beta Begins In August
Ubisoft has announced that a closed beta for Assassin’s Creed Jade, a mobile entry in the franchise, will begin on August 3. The beta will be available on Android and iOS devices, and registration is now available through the game’s official website. While Ubisoft hasn’t revealed what content fans can …
Read More »Pokemon Sleep Has Started To Roll Out In Some Regions
Just like the launch of Pokemon Go back in 2016, Pokemon Sleep has started its full rollout with a surprise launch in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Latin America. As picked up by Kotaku Australia, the game is now available in full on both iOS and Android for players in …
Read More »Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Both Blurs And Upholds The Franchise's Age-Old Binaries
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is celebrating its 20-year anniversary today, July 15, 2023. Below, we look at how it challenged and subverted some of Star Wars’ most common tropes. Star Wars is obsessed with what machine and memory create, the blurred selves at the intersection of metal …
Read More »Genshin Impact Voice Actors Say They Haven't Been Paid In Months [Update]
Despite the game’s massive financial success, several Genshin Impact voice actors claim they aren’t being paid. According to statements from various voice actors involved with the project, the game’s developer, HoYoverse, is allegedly paying its voice actors poorly–and sometimes not paying them at all. But the studio has now responded, …
Read More »Here Are Two New Cards From The Upcoming Magic: The Gathering Commander Masters Expansion
Magic: The Gathering’s recent The Lord Of The Rings expansion is a tough act to follow, but Wizards Of The Coast has a plan. The company is theming its next set all around the ultra-popular Commander format with Commander Masters, which launches in August. Commander Masters is a set composed …
Read More »MrBeast Stumble Guys Collaboration Brings New Maps And Skins To The Game
Stumble Guy’s developer Scopely has announced that it’ll be collaborating with YouTuber MrBeast. The upcoming partnership will introduce new levels, skins, emotes, and more as part of an open beta that will initially be available on PC and mobile next week, with an Xbox beta to follow later. The upcoming …
Read More »Silent Hill: Ascension Explores Classic Themes With A Community-Led Episodic Format
Silent Hill: Ascension will explore tried-and-true themes with a community-led, episodic approach. A new behind-the-scenes look at Silent Hill: Ascension clarifies the game’s take on serial, interactive storytelling and its exploration of the franchise’s mythology and themes. As previously revealed, viewers of Silent Hill: Ascension will watch episodes and make …
Read More »New Vampire Survivors Couch Co-Op Details Revealed, And Online Co-Op Could Be Coming
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has revealed more details about how the recently announced couch co-op mode will work. As a part of a free update on August 17 on all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, you’ll be able to play with up to four people, unlock new Achievements, use new …
Read More »Stumble Guys Coming To Consoles; Beta, Cross-Play, And Cross-Progression Confirmed
Stumble Guys, a popular mobile and PC game inspired by the whimsical battle royale game Fall Guys, is coming to console with cross-platform progression. Revealed during the ID@Xbox Showcase, the console edition of Stumble Guys will come to Xbox first and other platforms later on. Pre-registration on StumbleGuys.com is open …
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