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PS Plus December Games Tipped to Include Mass Effect Legendary Edition, More

PlayStation Plus’ monthly trio of free games might have leaked early. As per a report from Dealabs, the December lineup for PS Plus includes Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Biomutant, and Divine Knockout (DKO). The games will reportedly be available starting December 6, to subscribers of the PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/ Premium plans. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cXvHr1s via IFTTT

The Callisto Protocol, NFS Unbound, More: December Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

What are the biggest games releasing in December 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? The Callisto Protocol, Need for Speed Unbound, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s next-gen update, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns are among the most anticipated titles. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sae9igY via IFTTT

Microsoft Activision Deal: Firm Said to Offer EU Concessions Soon to Secure Early Clearance

Microsoft is said to offer EU regulators with antitrust remedies soon, as part of the company's efforts to avoid formal objections to its $69 billion bid (roughly Rs. 56,350 crore) to acquire Activision Blizzard. The Redmond company's remedy is said to consist mainly of a 10-year licensing deal to PlayStation owner Sony, ahead of the scheduled April 11 timeline for th... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6ybBV5e via IFTTT

The Settlers New Allies Release Date: Ubisoft’s Much-Delayed Medieval City-Builder Out February 17, 2023 on PC

Ubisoft’s much-delayed The Settlers reboot now has a new name and release date. Dubbed “The Settlers: New Allies,” the medieval city-building strategy game is now aiming for a February 17, 2023 release date on PC. Creative director Christian Hagedorn also detailed some new changes to the game, including a Rush Protection system, customisable key bindings, and th... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Xpw0She via IFTTT

Gran Turismo 7 PC: Team ‘Considering’ a PC Port for the PlayStation Exclusive

Gran Turismo series lead Kazunori Yamauchi has revealed that the team is “considering” and “looking into” porting the racing franchise to PC. In an interview with GTPlanet, he noted some concerns when trying to get the “finely tuned” title to perform at 4K 60fps consistently. While not explicitly mentioned, Yamauchi seems to be referring to the latest Gran... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TA4NqWS via IFTTT

JioGamesCloud: Reliance’s New Cloud Gaming Service Now Available in Beta to Everyone

JioGamesCloud is now available for early access, and is accessible as part of a free beta programme. Interested users can sign in using their mobile numbers across PC/ Mac (browser), the JioGames app, and the JioFiber set-top box on television. Controller support is enabled across all platforms, and there is no need to download or install the games. The service is exp... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Vwc3ghR via IFTTT

Asus ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro Review: Plenty of Power, but Is It Too Late?

Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro are two of the most powerful gaming smartphones you can buy today. These phones run on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and come with useful peripherals and accessories that you can use to optimise the phones’ performance. Is it worth buying these phones six months after they were announced? Find out on this week’s episode of Orbit... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Sjgz5oB via IFTTT

Asus ROG Phone 6 Review: Obsessed With Gaming

The Asus ROG Phone 6 may appear similar to its predecessor, but gets some noticeable performance-oriented updates. There’s a new and improved Aeroactive Cooler 6 accessory added to the list and revamped gaming software to make for a cleaner and fresher-looking interface while playing games. Asus has also added an IP rating and improved cameras which kind of complete... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZBkyecs via IFTTT

The Callisto Protocol PC System Requirements Announced

The Callisto Protocol’s system requirements are out now, courtesy of a Steam store page update. While it seems reasonable at first, the graphics card requirement, going from minimum to recommended settings is oddly too close — Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 to GTX 1070. The Callisto Protocol will be relying on Denuvo’s anti-tampering measures to combat piracy, which ha... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TYsDexr via IFTTT

Spider-Man: Miles Morales PC Review: A ‘Marvellous’ but Pricey Port

Spider-Man: Miles Morales PC review: Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have struck gold yet again, serving a visual feast that is superbly optimised to run on hardware even dating back to the GeForce GTX 950. While a shorter experience than its predecessor — Spider-Man Remastered — you’re getting a ton of gameplay improvements here, which can be developed over... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JNmspeP via IFTTT

Black Friday Sale India, Cyber Monday 2022: Best Deals on Electronics, Games, More

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022 are just around the corner. Several online stores in India like Amazon, TataCliq, and Vijay Sales are offering attractive deals on a wide range of of products during this period. From electronics to games and VPNs, here are some of the best deals currently on offer. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/f0vkEIj via IFTTT

The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update: CD Projekt Red Details New Content Coming December 14

CD Projekt Red has detailed all the new content coming to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s next-gen update. On PS5 and Xbox Series S/X, the game will receive a 60fps performance and a 30fps graphics mode — the latter adds ray tracing into the mix. Other additions include reworked foliage, improved textures, and Netflix’s The Witcher series-inspired items. On PC, The W... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kl0oPph via IFTTT

Microsoft Could Face FTC Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Activision Blizzard Takeover Bid: Report

Microsoft could face an antitrust lawsuit to block its bid to acquire video game publisher Activision Blizzard, according to a report. A lawsuit challenging the deal is reportedly not guaranteed, and the FTC's four commissioners have yet to vote out a complaint or meet with lawyers for the companies. Microsoft is betting on the acquisition to help it compete better wi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UaRBNwp via IFTTT

Steam Autumn Sale: Best Deals on PC Including Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil 2, More

Steam’s Autumn Sale is here, bringing steep discounts on titles, with up to 90 percent off select titles. The sale is scheduled to run until November 29, at 11:30 pm IST, offering notable price drops on games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Monster Hunter Rise, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Resident Evil 2, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YacVpMR via IFTTT

China Has Resolved Its Youth Game Addiction Problem, Top Industry Body Claims

China has successfully resolved the problem of game addiction among its youth, the country's top gaming industry association said in a report. Last year, regulators introduced rules to curb game addiction, barring anyone under 18 from playing video games for more than three hours a week. The move came as part of a broad regulatory crackdown against the Chinese technol... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7xFeVzD via IFTTT

PS5 DualSense Edge Controller Pre-Order Now Live in India, Priced at Rs. 18,990

PS5’s DualSense Edge wireless controllers are up for pre-order in India. Launching January 26, 2023, PlayStation’s first “ultra-customisable” controllers are now available for pre-order across Amazon India, e2z Store, GamesTheShop, and Sony Center, at Rs. 18,990. For comparison, the US prices are set at $199.99 (about Rs. 16,300), indicating that Sony is not p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9XFHh5p via IFTTT

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Won't Be Getting a New Game+ Feature, Ubisoft Confirms

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will not be getting the highly requested New Game+ mode, Ubisoft has confirmed. Turns out, when investigating the implementation of New Game+, the title offered limited options to make replayability “unique and rewarding,” urging the team to cancel it whole. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be receiving a final DLC update on December 6,... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xtg8acC via IFTTT

Google Agreed to Pay Activision $360 Million to Block Rival App Store, Epic Games Lawsuit Says

Google struck 24 deals with prominent app developers to prevent them from competing with the Play Store on Android, according to details from Epic Games' lawsuit against the search giant. The deals included an agreement to pay $360 million (roughly Rs. 2,941 crore) to Activision over three years. Google also agreed to pay Riot Games about $30 million (roughly Rs. 245 ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2HJ8Cjq via IFTTT

Activision Blizzard to Suspend China Game Services After NetEase Licenses End in January

Activision Blizzard will suspend most Blizzard game services in China, after its current licensing agreements with NetEase end in January, the publisher said on Thursday. The company said new sales would be suspended in the coming days and players would receive further details. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/A56SKkC via IFTTT

Xbox Game Pass November 2022 Second-Half: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Dune: Spice Wars, and More

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of November, alongside Gungrave G.O.R.E — both of which are day one releases. Norco is finally headed to cloud and consoles, while rabbit platformer Lapin drops on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oVMtJGf via IFTTT

Horizon Call of the Mountain Confirmed as PlayStation VR2 Launch Title; Drops February 22, 2023

Horizon Call of the Mountain will launch alongside the PlayStation VR2 on February 22, 2023. Guerilla Games dropped an announcement trailer for the same, focused on Ryas, a former Shadow Carja warrior, who embarks on an investigative quest to the Sundom. Pre-orders for the game are now live on the PlayStation Store, costing $59.99/ Rs. 4,999. It is also available in a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hoeWtjL via IFTTT

Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty Will Be a Paid Expansion, CD Projekt Red Confirms

Cyberpunk 2077’s first major add-on content Phantom Liberty, will be a paid expansion. Speaking to GamesRadar+, CD Projekt Red’s global PR director Radek Grabowski explicitly confirmed that it will be cheaper than their full-price games. Some confusion is warranted since CD Projekt Red typically releases loads of free content, but the difference is in the way it d... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/l9ck0RO via IFTTT

The Game Awards 2022 Nominees Announced: God of War Ragnarök, Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West Lead the Pack

The Game Awards 2022 nominations are out now. God of War Ragnarök leads the pack with a whopping 10 nominations, including the prestigious Game of the year trophy. Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West trail right behind, with seven nominations each, including the GOTY. Winners will be announced on December 8 (December 9 in India) live from the Microsoft Theatre in L... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aIejPRz via IFTTT

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Release Date, Preload, Download Size, Gameplay, and More

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 launches November 16 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Billed as a “fully revamped experience,” Warzone 2.0 brings the new Al Mazrah map into play, featuring 18 major points of interest, ranging from coastal regions, rocky peaks, and an entire city to explore. The game brings a third-person mode into play, alongside aqua... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TCl2QdA via IFTTT

Gran Turismo Movie Starring David Harbour Begins Production, Plot Details Revealed

The Gran Turismo movie has begun production, and to celebrate it, Sony Pictures has shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the upcoming film. Directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9), the movie is based on the real-life story of Jann Mardenborough, who rose to become a professional race car driver, by participating in a series of Gran Turismo gaming competitions. The film... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/faKtEQ0 via IFTTT

Apple vs Epic Games: Antitrust Battle Over iPhone App Store Heads to US Appeals Court

Apple is set to meet Fortnite maker Epic Games in a US appeals court, as the two firms revive a high-stakes antitrust battle revolving around an app store that provides a wide range of products to more than 1 billion iPhones and serves as a pillar in Apple’s $2.4 trillion (roughly Rs. XXX crore) empire. The issue is so important to both companies that the losing sid... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cFDkbAO via IFTTT

Battlefield 2042 Coming to EA Play, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in Time for Season 3

Battlefield 2042 is coming to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, publisher EA has confirmed. Currently, there is no release window, but EA has stated it will be included as part of EA Play in time for Season 3 multiplayer. Battlefield 2042 has planned free trial periods in December, across all platforms (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X), and will reintro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UskuE3d via IFTTT

Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Trailer: Avalanche Software to Reveal Showcase Tonight at 11:25pm IST

Hogwarts Legacy is getting a gameplay showcase tonight, developer Avalanche Software has confirmed. Those interested can watch the gameplay premiere live on their official YouTube channel at 11:25pm IST in India, and 10am PT in the US. The stream will also be live on the Avalanche Software Twitch channel. Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive open-world RPG, set in a timeli... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CRz0wN4 via IFTTT

PS5 India November 11 Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition Horizon Forbidden West Bundles

PS5 India November 11 restock — the Rs. 58,990 PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundle, and Rs. 48,490 PS5 Digital Edition HFW bundle — are available at Amazon, Croma, e2z Store, Flipkart, Game Loot, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, Sony Center ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales. This is the first PS5 India restock since the price hike for both PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8WLEDAv via IFTTT

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, All Kingdom Hearts Games Lead PlayStation Plus Extra, Deluxe Games for November 2022

Sony has revealed the list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe catalogue in November. Key highlights include The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition, all Kingdom Hearts games, Rainbow Six Siege, Chorus, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and more. The games will be available on PS Plus’s higher-tier plans, starting November 15. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0RpKmq2 via IFTTT

Call of Duty: Warzone to Go Offline Amidst Sequel Launch, Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 Details Revealed

As Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 nears its November 16 launch, Activision has confirmed that the original Warzone will undergo a temporary server shutdown for 12 days. Warzone 2.0 launches November 16, alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 season 1 multiplayer, which brings an all-new battle pass, new maps, and some football-themed operator skins. The original Warzone ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JhqOlEK via IFTTT

God of War Ragnarök Day 1 PS4, PS5 Patch ‘Strongly’ Encouraged by Santa Monica Studio

God of War Ragnarök is now live, and with that, developer Santa Monica Studio is “strongly” advising players to download the day-one patch. The studio has listed over 160 fixes across the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game, aimed at offering the best possible experience. The patch is merely 745MBs in size and resolves crashing issues, performance, failure to trigge... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MwXYirQ via IFTTT

Microsoft Faces Full EU Antitrust Investigation Into $69 Billion Bid to Acquire Activision Blizzard

Microsoft will face a full EU probe into the publisher's $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,62,500 crore) bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, after regulators warned about the deal's impact on competition on the markets for the distribution of console and PC video games. Meanwhile, Microsoft has stated that it would work with the EU antitrust watchdog to address valid market... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y4B9S3x via IFTTT

PS5 India Restock: PlayStation 5 Horizon Forbidden West Bundle Pre-Orders Reportedly to Go Live on November 11

PS5 is reportedly getting restocked in India on Friday, November 11. As per games analyst Rishi Alwani, Sony has confirmed pre-orders for the next-gen PlayStation 5 console in India, though it is limited to a Horizon Forbidden West bundle. After the recent PS5 price hike, the PS5 Digital Edition HFW bundle costs Rs. 48,490, while the disc version bundle is priced at R... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IxHtiAf via IFTTT

Nintendo Raises Annual Profit Forecast on Weaker Yen, Sells 6.68 Million Switch Unit in Six Months

Nintendo on Tuesday raised its annual profit forecast by 18 percent, as the company offset slower-than-expected Switch console sales on the back of a weaker yen. The game maker says that it expects to earn a net profit of JPY 400 billion (roughly Rs. 22,200 crore) for the year to March 2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PN8A53V via IFTTT

Activision Blizzard Eyes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to End Sales Slump as Firm Reports 14 Percent Drop in Q3 Revenue

Activision Blizzard on Monday reported lower sales for the third quarter, as the game maker saw revenue decline in Q3 2022 by 14 percent to $1.78 billion (roughly Rs. 14,500 crore), with console and PC games seeing big drops. Meanwhile, the company said Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II hit $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,100 crore) in sales in just 10 days, the fastest relea... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/km8H1lP via IFTTT

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Sales Pass $1 Billion Within First 10 Days

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has crossed $1 billion (about Rs. 8,201 crore) in worldwide sales within the first 10 days since its October 28 launch. The record was previously held by 2012’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II, which managed the same sales figure within 15 days of launch. Activision’s latest marquee shooter has also recorded 200 million hours of playtime ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fBrJenW via IFTTT

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 10 Brings Footballers, New Multiplayer Map

Call of Duty: Mobile is bringing popular footballers — Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Paul Pogba — into the game as playable operators. The update arrives November 10 at 5:30am IST in India/ November 9 at 4pm PT in the US. CoD Mobile Season 10: World Class adds a brand-new battle pass, three new areas in the battle royale segment, and a new small-sized multiplayer ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZaMnHwK via IFTTT

PS5, PS5 Digital Edition Price in India Rises to Rs. 54,990 and Rs. 44,990

PlayStation 5 is getting more expensive in India. The 4K Blu-ray-equipped PlayStation 5 now costs Rs. 54,990, up 10 percent from its launch price of Rs. 49,990. Meanwhile, its disc-less counterpart PS5 Digital Edition is getting even more expensive at Rs. 44,990, which represents a 12.5 percent increase on its launch price of Rs. 39,990. This is likely due to the soar... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WI8Eq9p via IFTTT

Xbox Series X India Price Hiked Again, Now Costs Rs. 55,990: Report

The Xbox Series X is getting a price hike in India — again. Microsoft's next-gen console now costs Rs. 55,990, marking its second price hike. At launch, the console was listed for Rs. 49,990, before it was raised to Rs. 52,990 in July this year. Xbox Wireless Controller prices are also going up, from Rs. 5,690 to Rs. 5,990. Meanwhile, Shock Blue and Electric Volt co... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nNRW5qL via IFTTT

God of War Ragnarök Review: Fitting End to Kratos and Atreus’ Nordic Era

God of War Ragnarök review: Kratos and Atreus’ final journey through Norse mythology sends you across all nine realms, with cinematic visuals married to frenetic and satisfying combat. God of War Ragnarök release date is November 9 on PS4 and PS5. God of War Ragnarök price in India is Rs. 3,999 on PS4 and Rs. 4,999 on PS5. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/956mDhO via IFTTT

Google Play Games PC Beta Expanded to More Regions, Minimum Specifications Slashed

Google Play Games PC Beta has been expanded to more regions, the company announced on Wednesday. The service had previously begun beta testing the software in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, and the service can now be tested in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and the US. While Google continues to add titles to the Play Game... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8RnLWl1 via IFTTT

The Last of Us HBO Series Release Date Set for January 16 on Disney+ Hotstar in India

The Last of Us HBO TV series release date is out. Developer Naughty dog confirmed that the much-anticipated live-action adaptation will be out January 15, 2023, at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET, across HBO and HBO Max wherever available. In India, the show will be out on January 16, 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar. The dates align with the leaks from earlier this week — an accidental, ear... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YjohvCt via IFTTT

PlayStation VR2 Price Set at $550, Releasing February 22, Pre-Orders Begin November 15

PlayStation VR2 release date is February 22, 2023. In a blog post, Sony confirmed that pre-orders for its next-gen virtual reality headset begin on November 15. The PS VR2 will be available in two variants. The standard edition is priced at $549.99 (about Rs. 45,525), while the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle costs $599.99 (about Rs. 49,669). PlayStation also anno... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7C8mG6h via IFTTT

EA Lowers Annual Booking Forecast for 2022 Amid Decades-High Inflation, Strong Dollar

Electronic Arts has lowered its annual bookings forecast, amid the rising dollar and a fall in demand for games during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While research suggests that the gaming market is expected to grow just 2 percent in 2022, Apex Legends creator EA had no major releases in the first three quarters of 2022, until FIFA 23 was launched in October. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nqhiIdD via IFTTT

New Deus Ex Game in Very Early Development at Eidos-Montréal: Report

A new Deus Ex game is reportedly in “very very early” development. As per Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, Eidos-Montréal is working on a Deus Ex game, alongside a new IP, and partnering with Xbox to co-develop the new Fable. The news comes in the wake of parent company Embracer Group shutting down Onoma — previously Square Enix Montréal — just three weeks... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EVFpztw via IFTTT

Xbox Game Pass November 2022: Vampire Survivors, Football Manager 2023, Somerville, and More

Football Manager 2023 is coming to Xbox Games Pass in the first half of November, alongside Somerville — both of which are day-one releases. Vampire Survivors is finally coming to Xbox consoles, while Return to Monkey Island drops on cloud, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kZmuz7t via IFTTT

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Celebrates Record-Breaking Opening With $800 Million

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is enjoying a record-breaking opening weekend, crossing the $800 million (about Rs. 6,615 crore) sell-through. This marks the biggest opening in the franchise’s history, beating out 2011’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which managed $775 million (about Rs. 6,409 crore) in its first five days. Activision compares sales figures to op... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uGFN7YJ via IFTTT

FIFA 23 World Cup Mode Launches November 9, With Live Fixtures, Tournaments, New Matchday Experience

FIFA 23 World Cup mode launches November 9, bringing themed tournaments, live fixtures, and a new matchday experience. The free DLC adds a full season of Ultimate Team content, alongside cosmetics and card player card items that can be swapped into your season squad. FIFA 23’s World Cup mode will be available across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Ninte... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xWYsf8j via IFTTT