Quantum Break and Control started off as Alan Wake 2 concepts
Microsoft turned down the sequel, leading to the creation of the Xbox console exclusive.
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Vancouver Titans drop Aspire amid grooming allegations
"We take these matters very seriously".
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CD Projekt Red is looking to make good on its past mistakes with Cyberpunk 2077
The company's VP of PR and comms is looking to fix its relationship with the fans.
We're getting into the ring in AEW: Fight Forever on today's GR Live
Join us for a look at the wrestling game ahead of its launch tomorrow.
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Manchester United crowned victors of 2023 eFootball Championship Pro
The offline tournament saw the eight best eFootball teams from around the world competing in Barcelona.
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Los Angeles Guerrillas releases five members
Rosterpocalypse is not disappointing so far.
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Asterix & Obelix is going on a brand new video game adventure
Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All 2 launches in November for pretty much all major formats.
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Kratos and Atreus are getting the rubber duck treatment
Check out this cool and somewhat unexpected merchandise.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage's Assassin's Focus move was created because "we needed to find something that was kind of iconic for Basim"
Ubisoft wanted to set apart this assassin from the rest with a move that, while supernatural in appearance, is more of a physical, high-speed action.
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Payday 3 could have Batman and Die Hard crossovers in the future
That is if Starbreeze can secure a collaboration.
Final Fantasy XVI has an Easter egg dedicated to FFIX
Vivi has been immortalised in Square Enix's latest title.
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Footage of a playable Amy Rose in Sonic Frontiers has leaked
She even rides a motorcycle made up of Tarot cards.
EA's Iron Man game is using Unreal Engine 5
The Dead Space Remake developers are leaving the Frostbite engine behind.
Hangzhou Spark parts with its head coach
RUI will not be sticking with the team for the rest of the 2023 season.
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OpTic Texas releases two of its members
The team is opening up some space to rebuild for the next season of the Call of Duty League.
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Players "have more agency in Oxenfree 2" and "don't have to play the first game"
We talked with Night School Studios' Bryant Cannon and Adam Hines to learn more about the creepier sequel, which Netflix is about to release in 30 languages from day 1.
We're summering in Dordogne on today's GR Live
Join us as we check out the striking indie title.
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Remedy: Releasing Alan Wake 2 as digital only gives us "more time to polish"
The Finnish developer says this way, they will get "weeks" of extra time to polish the title.
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Raging Bytes offer zombie adventures and beautiful pixels
One of the most appealing post-apocalyptic worlds we've ever seen.
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Atomic Heart gets Annihilation Instinct expansion in August
Explore new areas, fight new enemies with two new weapons and use the ability to slow down time to truly deal some damage.
Outright Games to publish an official Baby Shark title in September
The rhythm-adventure game will be designed for younger audiences and feature 30 songs.
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Final Fantasy XVI's launch sales see it go to number 1 in the UK
Tears of the Kingdom has been knocked down a peg, but Final Fantasy XVI hasn't had a phenomenal boxed launch.
Quitalities are back in Mortal Kombat 1
But there's a bit of a twist on them this time around.
Listen to the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 theme song
Greater Together is now available on Apple Music and Spotify.
We're heading back to the Island in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 on today's GR Live
Join us as we explore and see what the Wilds have in store.
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Thomas Andrén on how to run a Massive studio creating tech and games within Ubisoft
Will Snowdrop help create movies? Will Massive work with more Disney properties in the future? We've talked with the studio's managing director in L.A.
Will the Force be present in Star Wars Outlaws? Massive gives us the best possible answer
Outlaws may be a story about the underworld of the galaxy, but the energy that holds the Star Wars universe together cannot be separated from Kay Vess's story.
Armored Core VI is rated "Teen" by ESRB
It seems like we won't have to worry about any delays, at least not major ones.
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Stephen King allowed Remedy to use a quote pro bono
Almost at least, he only charged the Finnish developer one US dollar.
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Visit the Tower of London and see Clive Rosfield's Invictus Sword from Final Fantasy XVI
The replica will be on display for the next month.
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Massive worked "everyday, every week, with the very experts that do the movies" while creating Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
The Swedish game development titan had plenty of help to ensure that its version of Pandora was as faithful to the movies as possible.
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Horizon Forbidden West's latest patch pays tribute to Lance Reddick
The well-known film and TV actor played Sylens in Aloy's post-apocalyptic adventure.
Skate shows off new development footage
We're still in pre-pre-alpha, but the game is looking good so far.
These are the most used characters in Street Fighter 6 in Japan
We're talking about players who are already Platinum, Diamond or Master, so we'll have to keep an eye on the competitive side.
You'll need to create a new character to play Diablo IV's seasonal content
Players are furious.
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Ascendant Studios on future Immortals of Aveum games: "I think there's a very good chance that something like that could happen"
We spoke with the developer's CEO and he expressed that the team is eager to continue exploring this magical universe.
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Transformers: Earthspark - Expedition to offer a Bumblebee adventure this October
Tessera Studios is working on the robotic franchise, after spending some time in the cosmos with Star Trek.
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We're playing Final Fantasy XVI on today's GR Live
Join us as we start our journey in Valisthea in Square Enix's latest RPG.
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Sonic Central arrives on the 23rd of June
On Sonic's birthday, no less.
Sonic Superstars gets a new gameplay trailer
This will be a fall to remember for fans of 2D-platformers as Mario also has an adventure of his own.
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 launches in October
It's coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PC and Nintendo Switch.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty will not include new romance options
But there will be some additional attention given to other characters.
Final Fantasy XVI falls just short of a perfect score at Famitsu
As is tradition with the Japanese publication, four independent reviewers have given the game a score, but it falls short of 40/40.
Washington Justice releases a player and signs another
The Overwatch League team is making a few changes ahead of the season returning in a few weeks.
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Atlus hopes Metaphor: ReFantazio will be as popular as Persona and Shin Megami Tensei
It is expected to be a "third pillar" for the studio.
Chengdu Hunters skins are being pulled from sale
The writing is on the wall for the Overwatch League franchise.
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We're getting an early look at Forever Skies on today's GR Live
Join us as we look to explore a post-apocalyptic Earth.
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Team UK's Overwatch World Cup team has been announced
A few Overwatch League stars make the cut.
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Collaboration between Lies of P and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty announced
The details are being kept secret, however.
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Immortals of Aveum delayed to August
But we were only one month away from launch...