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The first two games in the Dark Pictures Anthology series have been given a major update, alongside the release of new versions for current-gen systems. PS5andXbox Series X/Sversions ofMan of Medanand Little Hope are both available now, with enhanced visuals. AlthoughBandai Namco‘s release announcement doesn’t explicitly state that players will get a free upgrade, VGC can confirm that players who own theXbox Oneversions of each game can now install the Xbox Series X/S versions via Smart Delivery....

Days Gone was the 20th best-selling game of May 2021 in the US, according to market research firm the NPD Group. TheBend Studiodeveloped game jumped from No.247 on April’s chart to No.20 following itsPC release via Steam on May 18. Bloomberg claimed in April thatBend had a Days Gone 2 pitch rejected by Sonyfollowing a disappointing critical reception to the original game. PlayStationStudios boss Herman Hulst has since said thatBend is working on “a very exciting new IPthat they’re very, very passionate about,” adding: “They’re building on the deep open-world systems that they developed withDays Gone....

A mobile game based on Destiny could be getting announced soon, it’s claimed. Threads accountDestinyBulletin posted a link to a story stating that a game called Destiny Rising was in development byBungieandNetEase. While the story isn’t new – the existence of the game was first reported on two years ago – there’s been no real update beyond an initial report claiming it was in the works. Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb then replied to Destiny Bulletin’s post on Threads, saying the game does indeed exist and that more information could be on the way....

The Pokémon Company has announced a number of new titles for Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS, including a sequel to 2016’s Detective Pikachu. In a press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday, Pokémon Company presidentTsunekazu Ishiharaconfirmed that the sequel, which is in development forNintendo Switchat Pokémon series collaborator Creatures Inc, will continue the story of the original 3DS game. Also coming to Nintendo Switch and smartphones is Pokémon Home, a new cloud service app that will enable players to manage their Pokémon collection across multiple games....

Super Smash Bros director Masahiro Sakurai says developers shouldn’t always focus on making the games they want to make, and should sometimes consider what types of games are needed instead. In an interview withNikkei X Trend, Sakurai was asked if it’s difficult to strike a balance between making a game that the developer wants to create, that keeps players happy and makes the company money at the same time. Sakurai replied that while it’s important for developers to make the games they want to make, they should also sometimes consider that it may be in the best interests of the industry to make something that’s needed, even if it doesn’t directly appeal to them....

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s level 10 character rewards are among the best items you may get in the game. From Elsa’s dress to Donald’s sailor outfit, each character has an iconic gift to give you if you can max out your friendship with them. However, you may have a problem unlocking the final reward, but there’s a reason for this. In this guide, we’ll explain the unlocking process and reveal how to get the level 10 character reward inDisney Dreamlight Valley....

Don’t Nod has delayed the second part of its upcoming episodic game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Previously scheduled to launch on June 17, 2025, Part Two (Rage) will now be released on April 15. “We want to give the team the necessary time to refine the experience, address more bugs, and enhance the storytelling for a truly immersive continuation of the journey,” Don’t Nodsaid. “We feel that this extra time is necessary to ensure we deliver the experience players and fans deserve....

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake gets a free Switch 2 update today. As revealed during the Japanese version of theNintendo DirectPartner Showcase presentation today,Square Enix‘s RPG will get a free update today for Switch 2 owners. According to the game’s official website, the update adds “graphical improvements which make the game appear sharper and smoother”. This implies the game will receive a resolution boost (given that the Switch 2 can handle a maximum resolution of 2160p compared to the Switch’s 1080p), as well as a potential frame rate increase....

This article was updated at 12:05 GMT. The Netherlands Gaming Authority will be allowed to fine Electronic Arts €500,000 every week it sells loot boxes in FIFA Ultimate Team, after the feature was deemed in violation of gambling rules. The decision was approved by the court of The Hague on Thursday, following a lengthy legal battle between the Gaming Authority and EA. The independent body ruled in 2018 that FIFA’s Ultimate Team Packs mechanic was in violation of its Gambling Act, and suggested the weekly fine (up to a maximum of €10 million), which was then challenged by EA in court....

Konami has confirmed that eFootball won’t be getting a Master League mode until 2023. The mode, which was popular among fans when the series was previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer, is essentially a career mode where players take control of a team and improve it by buying and selling players while trying to win leagues and cups. However, according to amessageon the officialeFootballTwitter account, Master League won’t be coming to the game until next year, and “will be available as additional paid content during 2023”....

Electronic Arts says it may have leaked the personal information of as many as 1,600 players who registered to participate in a FIFA 20 esports competition. The publisher opened registration for theEA SportsFIFA 20Global Series at 1pm BST on Thursday October 3, but says it closed the sign-up process within half an hour after identifying a data breach. EA addressed the data breach on Friday in a statement released via Twitter:...

European PlayStation 5 sales in January 2023 were reportedly over three times higher than during the same period a year earlier. That’s according to GamesIndustry.biz headChris Dring, who also said on Monday thatNintendo SwitchandXbox Series X/Ssales last month were down year-over-year. “Across European markets in January,PS5sales are up 202% compared with the year before (when there were big stock shortages),” he tweeted. “PS5 was the No.1 console last month, Switch falls to No....

Artwork for the collector’s edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has seemingly given credence that an OLED Nintendo Switch themed after the game is planned. Images showing a supposed early unit of the consoleappeared online late last year, but as of writing,Nintendohas yet to announce it. However, Twitter account Nintendeal points out that the logos featured on the leaked console match that of the collector’s edition of the game, which was announced this week....