Deathloop’s first major update improves NPC behaviours and targets crashes

Bethesda has released the first major update for Deathloop. Arriving a month afterArkaneLyon’s game released for PS5 andPC, it “improves several aspects of the gameplay experience, camera smoothness and NPC behaviors”. Weighing in at approximately 5GB on PS5 and 11GB on PC, it also “resolves several issues” that could cause the game to crash, according to publisherBethesda(see the full patch notes below). On Twitter, one of the developers working on the gamesaidthe update also contains a new piece of environmental art in a semi-secret apartment in Karl’s Bay (accessible via the Pact of Smoke storyline)....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Brian Evans

December’s Game Pass titles for console, PC and Cloud have leaked

December’s first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming have seemingly leaked. According to reliable dataminerbillbil-kun, next month’s additions toMicrosoft’s subscription service will includeFar Cry 6, Goat Simulator 3 and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Chivalry II and Totally Reliable Delivery Service will also reportedly be added toXbox Game Pass Corenext month. Update30th Nov 2023 / 2:09 pm Microsoft has announced December’s first batch of Game Pass titles, which are listed below....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Cindy Smith

Development of Nintendo’s next console is reportedly ‘progressing well’

Development of new Nintendo hardware is reportedly “progressing well”. That’s according to aNikkei Asiasource, who the publication claims is close to the platform holder. “Development seems to be progressing well,” they said. “But a product launch won’t happen before next spring at the earliest.” Earlier today,Nintendoreported a slowdown in Switch hardware sales andsuggested no new hardware will launch before April 2024. The company said it sold 17.97 million Switch consoles during the fiscal year ended in March, taking lifetime sales to 125....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Jessica Hartman

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition and Devil May Cry 4 delisted from Steam

Two Devil May Cry games have been suddenly delisted from Steam. Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition and Devil May Cry 4 are no longer available for purchase on the platform. As noticed by X sleuth Wario64, while the Special Edition of Devil May Cry 4 is still available, DMC 3 no longer has a standalone version. Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is still available as part of the DMC HD Collection....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Kyle Mccarthy

Disney Dreamlight Valley Halloween candy buckets: What do they do?

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Halloween candy buckets have been puzzling players. The Halloween candy buckets started appearing inDisney Dreamlight Valleyfrom October 24, but it’s not exactly clear what their purpose is. They’re actually used to solve a few Halloween-specific tasks, so it’s worth collecting as many as you can find. In this guide, we’ll explain what the Halloween candy buckets do and how to use them. 2023 update24th Oct 2023 / 9:00 am The Halloween buckets have arrived again in 2023!...

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Kristen Holland

Eidos Montreal’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a single-player story-driven game

Square Enix has announced a new Guardian of the Galaxy game from developer Eidos Montreal. Marvel’s Guardian of the Galaxy’s reveal opened the publisher’sSquare EnixPresents software showcase on Sunday. The single-player, story-driven, third-person action adventure title will be released forPS4,PS5,Xbox One,Xbox Series X/SandPCon Jun 01, 2025. It sees players take on the role of Star-Lord, and wielding his Elemental Blasters as well as the unique powers of his crewmates....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Daniel Gregory

Epic is appealing the court’s ruling in its antitrust lawsuit against Apple

Epic Games is launching an appeal against the ruling in its antitrust lawsuit against Apple. The company has given notice that it is appealing the September 10 verdict, which saw the judge in the caserule against Epic in nine of the 10 countsit had brought againstApple. Epic’s lawsuit against the iPhone maker began in August 2020 after itmoved to circumvent Apple’s platform feeswith a new direct payment option inFortnite, leading tothe game’s removal from the App Store....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Stanley Beard

Final Fantasy 16 enjoys strong 3 million launch, but can’t quite match its predecessor

Final Fantasy 16 has shipped and digitally sold 3 million copies in less than a week of availability, according to publisher Square Enix. The figure means FF16 is roughly in line withFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’s launch, which managed around 3.5 million copies in ten days. However, that was onPlayStation 4which had a far larger installed base than PS5 does now. The last numbered instalment, Final Fantasy 15, remains the fastest-selling entry with 5 million units shipped and sold digitally back in November 2016....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Sheri Snyder

Fisch codes for the Grand Reef UPD (January 2025)

Latest update6th Jan 2025 / 5:00 pm We’ve had a look around for any new Fisch codes to mark the Grand Reef quest. Fisch codesfor the biggestRobloxangling adventure of 2024 are being reeled in at speed with each update. Fischis a strong take on the fishing simulator genre that once took the blocky game creation platform by storm. Becoming one of the biggest games on the platform weeks after release,new codes for Fischkeep rods, bait, and cash coming in....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Carrie Wheeler

Footage of Helldivers 2’s upcoming mechs has seemingly leaked

Gameplay footage showing off playable mechs in Helldivers 2 appears to have leaked. A player who originally posted the footage onRedditsaid they encountered mechs in a random game this week. They said another player was able to spawn in multiple types of mech, which allowed pilots to alternate between rockets and a machine gun. Here’s clear gameplay of theHelldivers 2playable mech and the dropship that brings a group of friendly support soldiers (NPCs) when players call it in....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Colton Mills

Game of Thrones author working with From Software

Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin is collaborating with From Software on an upcoming video game, VGC understands. Martinannounced on his blogon Monday that he recently “consulted on a video game out of Japan”, with no further details provided. Read ourE3 2019 datesschedule for every conference and live stream date. AGematsureport first claimed the unannounced game is a collaboration with Tokyo-basedDark Soulsand Sekrio developerFrom Software, and VGC sources confirm this is indeed the case....

May 31, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Terry Page

GameStop has reportedly ordered stores to stay open ‘even during lockdowns’

Retail chain GameStop has told its US stores to stay open regardless of city or state shutdowns to protect against the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. That’s according to a company memo obtained byKotaku, which reportedly instructs employees that GameStop stores are “essential retail” similar to groceries and pharmacies and should therefore be exempt from enforced closures. “Due to the products we carry that enable and enhance our customers’ experience in working from home, we believe GameStop is classified as essential retail and therefore is able to remain open during this time,” the retailer reportedly said in a memo sent to staff....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Steven Byrd

Ghost of Yotei is getting special PS5 covers, controllers, and bundles

Sony has unveiled a range of Ghost of Yotei-themed PS5 consoles and controllers, which are set to release alongside the game on October 2. ThePS5Ghost of Yōtei Gold Limited Edition Bundle will be available globally, and is inspired by the Japanese art form, kintsugi, a traditional process to repair broken ceramics with lacquer and gold. A black edition of the same design will also be available exclusively fromPlayStationDirect in regions it’s available, and “select retailers” elsewhere....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Gabriel Goodwin DDS