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Firaxis’ XCOM-Style Marvel Game Won’t Use Existing Characters – Rumor

Firaxis’ XCOM-Style Marvel Game Won’t Use Existing Characters – Rumor

According to Jeff Grubb, the title will take place in the "wider" Marvel universe and focus more on supernatural elements like vampires.

Apex Legends Cross-Progression Coming in 2022, Current-Gen Update Still “in the Works”

Apex Legends Cross-Progression Coming in 2022, Current-Gen Update Still “in the Works”

Respawn's Ryan K. Rigney can't "say anything definitive at the moment" about the upcoming Xbox Series X/S and PS5 update.

Overwatch 2 Could Skip 2022, Development “Taking Longer Than Expected” – Rumor

Overwatch 2 Could Skip 2022, Development “Taking Longer Than Expected” – Rumor

Speaking to "multiple people close to my original source," leaker Metro says that a release in 2022 "does not seem likely anymore."

Genshin Impact Character Trailer Showcases the Fiery Yoimiya

Genshin Impact Character Trailer Showcases the Fiery Yoimiya

The talented fireworks technician wields a bow and utilizes Pyro techniques to decimate foes. Her character banner goes live tomorrow.

Bethesda May Have Set up a New Studio Focused on Remasters and Remakes – Rumour

Bethesda May Have Set up a New Studio Focused on Remasters and Remakes – Rumour

It's possible that Bethesda might have opened up a new studio, focused entirely on remakes and remasters of older games.

EA is “Feeling Very, Very Positive” About Battlefield 2042’s Long-Term Success as a Live Service

EA is “Feeling Very, Very Positive” About Battlefield 2042’s Long-Term Success as a Live Service

"You're going to hear a lot more over the next couple of months about Battlefield live services, in-game monetization, and so forth," says EA chief financial officer Blake Jorgensen.

Valve is Working with AMD to Ensure Windows 11 Compatibility for Steam Deck

Valve is Working with AMD to Ensure Windows 11 Compatibility for Steam Deck

"Tthere's nothing to indicate to us yet that there'll be any issues with Windows 11," says Valve's Greg Coomer, designer of the Steam Deck.

Google Considered Buying “Some or All” of Epic Games at One Point

Google Considered Buying “Some or All” of Epic Games at One Point

An updated court document states that in order to suppress competition from Epic Games, Google at one point considered buying the company.

Back 4 Blood Devs Implemented the Cards Mechanic to Emphasize Player Choice

Back 4 Blood Devs Implemented the Cards Mechanic to Emphasize Player Choice

"We wanted players to be able to change their playstyle and their world themselves, and not just having the Game Director randomise their loot or the AI," says lead game designer Brandon Yanez.

Lost Judgment Showcases Combat in New Screenshots

Lost Judgment Showcases Combat in New Screenshots

A bunch of new screenshots released by Sega show various scenes of Yagami taking on all manner of foes in the upcoming brawler.

Dying Light 2 Quality Mode Will Have Better Volumetric Effects and Post-Processing Elements

Dying Light 2 Quality Mode Will Have Better Volumetric Effects and Post-Processing Elements

Dying Light 2 lead level designer Piotr Pawlaczyk details the various technical improvements you can expect to see in the game's Quality Mode.

Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Are Getting a Night Mode Feature Soon

Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One Are Getting a Night Mode Feature Soon

The feature is already available for Alpha Skip-Ahead users, and is currently available only for English users, but you can expect wider rollout in the near future.

Final Fantasy 16, Tales of Arise Take the Top 2 Spots in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

Final Fantasy 16, Tales of Arise Take the Top 2 Spots in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

The upcoming RPGs rule the roost once more, with the rest of the top 10 largely being dominated by a number of upcoming Switch exclusives.

Sony Will Continue to Release PS4 Games Until 2023, According to Analyst

Sony Will Continue to Release PS4 Games Until 2023, According to Analyst

Industry analyst Michael Pachter believes Sony is unlikely to commit fully to exclusive PS5 development until roughly 2023.

Steam Deck Hands-on Videos Show the Device in Action

Steam Deck Hands-on Videos Show the Device in Action

We get to see the device running everything from Control and Ori and the Will of the Wisps to DOOM Eternal and The Witcher 3.

Elden Ring Can Now Be Wishlisted on PlayStation Store and Steam

Elden Ring Can Now Be Wishlisted on PlayStation Store and Steam

With the game launching in January of 2022, pre-orders for FromSoftware's open world action RPG should be going live soon as well.

Take-Two Interactive Has Three Ports/Remasters Coming Before April 2022

Take-Two Interactive Has Three Ports/Remasters Coming Before April 2022

In addition to GTA 5, GTA Online, and Kerbal Space Program, it seems Take-Two is working on re-releases for three more games in the coming months.

Back 4 Blood Will Not Have A Versus Campaign Or Equivalent

Back 4 Blood Will Not Have A Versus Campaign Or Equivalent

The highly popular mode from the game's spiritual predecessor, Left 4 Dead, is not planned according to a dev on the official Discord.

Diablo 4 Is Planned To “Drive Engagement” For Years To Come

Diablo 4 Is Planned To “Drive Engagement” For Years To Come

Much like previous games in the series, the next Diablo will look to engage players for years.

Psychonauts 2 Has Gone Gold

Psychonauts 2 Has Gone Gold

It's been a long time coming, but the highly anticipated platforming sequel has finally wrapped up development ahead of its launch later this month.