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From Silly Wars to Battle Stars, and Beyond: How SuperGaming Tapped Streaming to Popularise Its Multiplayer Shooter

India-based games developer SuperGaming has employed a unique strategy to improve visibility and popularity of its 4v4 shooter Battle Stars. The company is working with games streamer Techno Gamerz, and has introduced a playable character based on the YouTuber. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yZoKCSD via IFTTT

Cyberpunk 2077 Maker CD Projekt Red Shuts Down Rumours That Sony May Be Acquiring It

Cyberpunk 2077 Maker CD Projekt Red has dismissed claims that it will be acquired by Sony. Rumours about a potential acquisition began swirling recently, which CEO Adam KiciÅ„ski addressed during CD Projekt Red’s Q1 2023 earnings call. He claimed that the company would remain independent and that his team has an ‘excellent strategy.’ The same leaker had started ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HA7Ghdm via IFTTT

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC Release Date Set for July 26, New PC-Exclusive Features Revealed

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is coming to PC on July 26. Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have revealed the new PC-exclusive features coming to the port, which include support for ultrawide screens, keyboard and mouse button customisation, ray-traced reflections, and more. The once PS5-exclusive also offers support for the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback. P... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QgfpeEA via IFTTT

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Has Sold Over 50 Million Copies Worldwide, CD Projekt Red Confirms

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, publisher CD Projekt Red confirmed. The figure places the game amongst the top best-selling games in history, just short of Red Dead Redemption 2. The Witcher trilogy as a whole — The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, and The Witcher 3 — is now one of the most successful series of all t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YnvcSaP via IFTTT

The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Development Reportedly Scaled Back, New Single-Player Experience Coming

Development on The Last of Us multiplayer game has reportedly been scaled back. Sony has slowed down work on Naughty Dog’s next in order to reassess its quality and long-term viability. The studio also put out a statement claiming that the game needed more time to cook, in addition to confirming development on a brand-new single-player experience. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JNUGEfn via IFTTT

BGMI Relaunched in India With Daily Time Limits for iOS and Android, New Nusa Map: Details

BGMI was relaunched in India on Monday, nearly a year after it was banned by the government. Gamers will face daily time limits on playing Battlegrounds Mobile India based on their age. The BGMI 2.5 update also brings a new Nusa map, a new weapon, and updates to older maps in the popular battle royale game. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/h9odOvp via IFTTT

John Wick 5 Is in Early Development at Lionsgate, AAA Video Game Also in the Works

John Wick 5 is in early development, as per a Lionsgate Q3 2023 earnings call. Longtime John Wick director Chad Stahelski had previously confirmed that he was open to working on a fifth film, though it’s unclear if Keanu Reeves will be replaced. Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake also confirmed a AAA John Wick video game to be in consideration, alongside remind... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LUvDOJW via IFTTT

Microsoft Challenges UK Regulator's Decision to Block $69 Billion Takeover of Call of Duty Maker Activision

Microsoft has filed an appeal against the UK's decision to veto its takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. Setting out five grounds for the appeal, Microsoft says the UK's CMA made "fundamental errors" when it assessed the firm's cloud gaming services. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qld150H via IFTTT

Diablo IV Gets Horrific Live-Action Trailer Directed by Oscar-Winner Chloé Zhao

Blizzard just dropped a live-action trailer for Diablo 4 shot and directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao. Independent filmmaker Kiku Ohe co-directed the horrific trailer, which captures the fear and conflict plaguing the lands of the Sanctuary. The trailer largely focuses on the poor inhabitants who are caught in the raging war between the High Heavens and Burning Hells... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MaO6DNt via IFTTT

Inside ‘Alone in the Dark’: THQ’s Re-Imagining of the ‘90s Lovecraftian Survival Horror Game

Alone in the Dark, a re-imagining of the original 1992 survival horror game, just got a Spotlight event revealing the release date, story details, and gameplay. The game brings back the original characters Detective Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood, who are now played by David Harbour (Stranger Things) and Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) respectively. Players pick between e... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vFUpNgP via IFTTT

Alan Wake II Release Date Set for October 17, Gets Haunting Gameplay Trailer

Alan Wake 2 is set to release October 17, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Remedy Entertainment revealed the date during the PlayStation Showcase event early Thursday, in addition to dropping a gameplay trailer that revealed you could play as two characters in the sequel. You can play the intertwined journeys of writer Alan Wake or new protagonist FBI Agent Saga A... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nPpeyJQ via IFTTT

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Arrives This October, Gets New Gameplay Trailer

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set to release October 12, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Ubisoft revealed the news during the PlayStation Showcase event, alongside dropping a new gameplay trailer that focused on some of the returning skills to the franchise. The game is set in ninth-century Baghdad, and has you play as Basim Ibn Ishaq, a thief-turne... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2wlt9vh via IFTTT

Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Officially Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X

Konami finally confirmed the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, during the PlayStation Showcase event. Titled ‘Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater,’ — Delta — the remake will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. The publisher promises to faithfully recreate the origin story of protagonist Snake Eater, while evolving the gameplay with modern visuals and a ‘seam... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TkXOqU via IFTTT

Spider-Man 2 Gets 10-Minute Gameplay Trailer; Reveals Kraven the Hunter, New Symbiote Suit, More

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 received a 10-minute-long gameplay trailer at the PlayStation Showcase event, detailing new villain Kraven the Hunter, the new Venom Symbiote suit, and the ability to glide around town. Players can seamlessly switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales’ Spider-Man ‘across a variety of story moments,’ and Miles is equipped with a bunch o... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lfsI2uT via IFTTT

PlayStation Announces Project Q Handheld Game Streaming Device; Release Set for Later This Year

Sony announced Project Q, its handheld game streaming device, at the PlayStation Showcase event. The device lets you stream games from your PS5 console via Remote Play or Wi-Fi, rather than running games natively. Project Q comes with an 8-inch 1080p screen in the centre, supported on either side by the button layouts of a PS5 DualSense controller. The company also an... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Kd4P1BH via IFTTT

HBO’s the Last of Us Series Success Drove the Video Game’s Sales, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan Says

Sony confirmed Wednesday that the success of hit HBO drama The Last Of Us is boosting sales of the game series upon which it is based, in a stand-out case of the group repurposing its popular franchises. ‘We could see very, very clearly that every time an episode of that show dropped, that sales of the game increased very dramatically,’ Sony Interactive Entertainm... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WXUjQ52 via IFTTT

Microsoft Wins Against Gamers Blocking Activision Blizzard Acquisition Deal

Microsoft evaded a potential early legal obstacle in its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,71,730 crore) deal to acquire Call of Duty video game maker Activision Blizzard, when a US judge on Friday refused to allow gamers in a private suit to preliminarily block the acquisition. US District Judge said in a ruling that the video gamers had not shown they would be "irreparabl... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vQ7hGAB via IFTTT

Alan Wake II Will Release Sometime in October, Lead Voice Actor Reveals

Alan Wake 2 will release in October, as per the eponymous protagonist’s voice actor Matthew Porretta. He dropped the information during the ‘Monsters, Madness and Magic’ podcast, adding that developer Remedy Entertainment was hard at work on it. It is worth noting that this information was by no accounts revealed in an official capacity, so the studio could very... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iXCp12I via IFTTT

Internal PC Version of Bloodborne, The Old Hunters DLC Exists, Dataminer Says

Renowned dataminer Lance McDonald has spotted some Bloodborne screenshots that point towards a playable PC version. The images were uploaded to the Bloodborne Fandom wiki by Marcos Domencech, a senior environment artist, who has worked with developer FromSoftware on several games. The screenshots are named ‘SPRJ-win64’ which according to McDonald is the game’s f... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x8fPrRY via IFTTT

BGMI Reportedly Available to Download on Google Play Store Through URL

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is reportedly available to download on select Android devices. Several users online have spotted the battle royale game on the Google Play Store, ready to download without any prior date confirmation from publisher Krafton. The game seems to be accessible only via the store page URL and won’t appear natively on the Android storefron... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MwBysrK via IFTTT

Sony Doubles Down on Entertainment, Expects to Sell 25 Million PS5 Consoles This Financial Year

Sony Group on Thursday said it is examining a partial spin-off of its financial business just three years after taking full control, as the conglomerate doubles down on entertainment and image sensors. A partial spin-off of Sony Financial, which the group said was made possible by changes in tax rules, would allow the newly listed business to retain Sony branding. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KQhFo18 via IFTTT

Lords of the Fallen Reboot Gets Brutal Gameplay Trailer, Arrives This October

Lords of the Fallen just got a gameplay trailer, confirming that it’s releasing October 13 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. The game is a spiritual successor to the eponymous 2014 souls-like, promising fluid gameplay and an interconnected world that’s ‘five times larger.’ It is built on Unreal Engine 5 and has an RPG foundation that has you build out your ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eVKxkaf via IFTTT

Mortal Kombat 1 Announced With Skull-Krushing Trailer, Launches September 19

Warner Bros. Games has finally announced Mortal Kombat 1, a reboot of the franchise, slated to release September 19 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch. Developer NetherRealmStudios dropped a cinematic trailer offering hints of the story, alongside new character looks and fatalities. Pre-ordering the game grants beta access in August, reserved exclusively... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Vv2uksx via IFTTT

BGMI Returning to India ‘Soon’ After 10-Month Ban, Krafton Confirms

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is coming back and will be available for download soon in the country. Krafton has confirmed that it has received approval from the Indian government to resume operations of the game within the country. BGMI was removed from both Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store in India, citing security concerns. A report suggests that the g... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/s8qnk1X via IFTTT

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, GeForce RTX 4060 With Ray Tracing, DLSS 3 Support Launched in India

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti were launched in India on Thursday. The new GeForce RTX 4060 series GPUs are based on the company's Ada Lovelace architecture are equipped with third-generation ray tracing (RT) cores and fourth-generation Tensor cores. Here's everything you need to know about Nvidia's new RTX 40-series GPUs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ztmvNLd via IFTTT

The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 1 Arrives This July: Details

The first episode of The Expanse: A Telltale Series is releasing July 27, across PC via Epic Games Store, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. The remaining four episodes will drop gradually, every two weeks from launch. Pre-orders for the game go live on June 1, promising a 24-hour early access for players on PC and PlayStation. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/H4mOqwx via IFTTT

Sony Confirms Hour-Long PlayStation Showcase Event for Next Week: Details

Sony has confirmed an hour-long PlayStation Showcase event for next week, promising new games for the PS5 and PS VR2. The presentation is scheduled to go live on PlayStation’s official Twitch and YouTube channels on May 25 at 1:30am IST in India, and May 24 at 1pm PT in the US. PlayStation previously pulled out of this year’s physical E3 event, alongside other maj... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OLVRaTX via IFTTT

GTA 6 Might Release as Soon as 2024, Rockstar Games Owner Take-Two Hints

Grand Theft Auto 6 could launch as soon as 2024. Rockstar Games’ parent company Take-Two shared its latest yearly earnings report, which details that it’s aiming to achieve $8 billion in net bookings within the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The fiscal year 2025 will begin in April 2024 and a massive target as such could only be achieved via a major acquisition(s) or... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PvJCg6O via IFTTT

Overwatch 2’s PvE Hero Mode Has Been Cancelled to Focus on Live Game

Overwatch 2’s long-awaited PvE Hero mode has been scrapped. During a developer live stream, executive producer Jared Neuss confirmed that the work on the PvE Hero mode — involving talent trees and long-term power progression — is no longer in their plans. The mode was announced in 2019 as the main draw for the switch to Overwatch 2. Instead of wasting their time... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/87Nw3gL via IFTTT

Asus ROG Ally Price in India, Launch Date Leak via Retail Listing: All Details

Asus ROG Ally was launched by the company on May 11 and it seems that the company's first handheld gaming console will be launched in India soon. The device could make its debut in India next month. Meanwhile, pricing details of both variants of the Asus ROG Ally have also surfaced online, giving gaming enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from the upcoming device. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/i5xTKRq via IFTTT

The Witcher Multiplayer Spin-Off Studio Hit With Layoffs Due to Game Reboot: Report

The Witcher multiplayer spin-off game underwent a major overhaul last week, thanks to a developmental restart that defined a ‘new framework.’ In the process, developer The Molasses Flood has reportedly laid off 29 employees — 21 team members in the US and eight from Poland. The Boston-based studio was confirmed to be leading development on the multiplayer game, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6GStF0r via IFTTT

The Lord of the Rings MMO Is in Development at Amazon Games for the Second Time in Five Years

The Lord of the Rings is getting an MMO adaptation, Embracer Group confirmed. The open-world title will be developed by Amazon Games for PC and consoles — best known for New World — and feature stories from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit literary trilogy. This marks the studio’s second attempt at a LOTR MMO, following the cancellation of one in 2021. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Yta2zuw via IFTTT

PlayStation, Xbox, Ubisoft and More: Summer Game Fest 2023 Partner Lineup Revealed

Geoff Keighley has announced the full list of partners expected to showcase their titles at Summer Game Fest 2023. The list includes 44 publishers and developers, including heavy hitters like PlayStation and Xbox, which previously pulled out of the E3 2023 event. Summer Game Fest is slated to kick off June 9 at 12:30am IST in India/ June 8 at 12pm PT in the US, live f... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/E8CntG5 via IFTTT

Microsoft to Defend $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal in Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Gamers in US Court

Microsoft on Friday will defend its $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,671 crore) planned acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, in a private antitrust lawsuit in San Francisco federal court brought by video gamers who claim the deal will harm industry competition and should be stopped. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zg3WkeR via IFTTT

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, Dishonored 2, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider lead PlayStation Plus Extra, Deluxe Games for May 2023

Sony has revealed the list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe catalogue in May. Key highlights include Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Dishonored 2, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, Thymesia, Watch Dogs: Legion, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Evil Within 2, and more. The games will be available on PS Plus’ higher-tier plans, starting May 16. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gcDSzOf via IFTTT

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review: A Starbound Epic Held Back by Performance Woes

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review – Through intricate world-building and a layered combat system, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor proves to be a worthy successor to Respawn’s growing tale from the galaxy far, far away. While the core narrative is fairly decent, the sequel really shines when forming memorable moments with its characters and its locales that can be used as a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/a6q4bDT via IFTTT

Microsoft-Activision Deal Likely to Reach Final Decision in EU by May 15

EU antitrust regulators are set to approve Microsoft's $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,65,480 crore) acquisition of Activision next week, with May 15 as the likeliest date, people familiar with the matter said. The European Commission's imminent clearance comes nearly three weeks after the UK competition authority blocked the deal, the biggest-ever deal in gaming, over conc... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JDjCB35 via IFTTT

Horizon Forbidden West Has Sold 8.4 Million Copies on PS5, PS4

Horizon Forbidden West has sold 8.4 million copies, as of April 16. In a PlayStation blog post, developer Guerrilla Games confirmed that the Horizon franchise has overall sold 32.7 million units, including the PS Plus and Play at Home subscriptions. The studio has also promised a third game in the series and has a Netflix show planned for the future. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MPg1Cd2 via IFTTT

Call of Duty 2023 Reveal Set for Early August; Will Launch on November 10: Report

Call of Duty 2023 is reportedly eyeing a release on August 1. As per Insider Gaming, Activision will unveil the shooter via an in-game event, instead of a special online presentation. Serving as a continuation of last year’s Modern Warfare II reboot, it is a full-fledged release developed by Sledgehammer Games. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hwp4OZQ via IFTTT

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review: A Starbound Epic Held Back by Performance Woes

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review – Through intricate world-building and a layered combat system, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor proves to be a worthy successor to Respawn’s growing tale from the galaxy far, far away. While the core narrative is fairly decent, the sequel really shines when forming memorable moments with its characters and its locales that can be used as a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gcbH2we via IFTTT

Nintendo Expects to Sell 15 Million Switch Consoles in 2023, Says Super Mario Movie Outperformed Expectations

Nintendo said on Tuesday that it expects to sell 15 million units of its Switch console in 2023, a drop of 17 percent as sales of the hybrid home/ portable device continue to decline. Investor attention is now focused on a successor to the seven-year-old device that has sold more than 125 million units. The firm also hailed the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AFv81nX via IFTTT

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Box Office Collections Hit $1 Billion, Joins the Club in Less Than a Month

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has now joined the one billion-dollar club, in less than a month since its release. The animated film earned $1.02 billion (about Rs. 8,357 crore) at the global box office, becoming the first movie in 2023 to pass the milestone. The Mario movie collected an astonishing $532.5 million (about Rs. 4,356 crore) from markets outside the US and C... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CIRV7z4 via IFTTT

‘I’m Upset With Myself’: Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for Redfall Debacle

Xbox chief Phil Spencer has come out and taken “full responsibility” for the Redfall’s less than stellar reception. In a wide ranging and revealing interview late Thursday, a visibly dejected Spencer laid out his word on Xbox’s recent failures, the expectations from the community, and the road ahead. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/k410vof via IFTTT

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Redfall, and More: New Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X in May

What are the biggest new games releasing in April 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Android, and iOS? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Redfall, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Darkest Dungeon 2, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and System Shock remake are among the standout titles this month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/V10DQZc via IFTTT

Xbox Games Showcase Time and Streaming Details Revealed; Starfield Direct Will Air Right After

Microsoft has dropped timings and streaming details for its Xbox Games Showcase in June. The presentation will be livestreamed across Xbox’s Twitch and YouTube channels at 10:30pm IST in India/ 10am PT in the US. A Starfield Direct event, promising new gameplay and developer interviews, will also air right after the event. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/d9kxUg8 via IFTTT

Gran Turismo Movie Trailer Borrows Heavily From its Video Game Roots to Offer a Compelling Plot

Gran Turismo’s much-hyped movie adaptation finally gets its first official trailer, throwing light on the plot details and premise of the upcoming film. The movie stars David Harbour and Orlando Bloom, and is based on the true story of gamer-turned-racer Jann Mardenborough. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sxgVA6C via IFTTT

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Leaks Nearly Two Weeks Before Release

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has leaked nearly two weeks before its release on May 12. Physical copies from retailers leaked online, allowing fans to stream the opening segment of the game on Twitch and Discord. Some were even able to pirate it and play the game on PC via emulators. Publisher Nintendo has since taken down any stream for copyright infringe... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sW7VDH8 via IFTTT

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review: Flaw in the Machine

On the whole, Burning Shores seems to be a meaty package, with a fresh chunk of islands to explore, secrets to uncover, and favours to complete for your friends, but the main questline itself remains a lean affair. This could be good or bad, depending on how much mileage one wants out of their DLC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tj0dZCa via IFTTT

Respawn Issues Apology for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PC Performance Woes

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor — out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X — was bombarded with negative Steam reviews on launch day, thanks to horrible performance on PC. Developer Respawn Entertainment has now issued an apology for the issues, noting that ‘multi-threaded chipsets designed for Windows 11 were encountering problems on Windows 10.’ The team is now work... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ltW7XpR via IFTTT