Author: Joel

Microsoft has announced the removal of the option to share game clips directly to Twitter from Xbox consoles and the Windows Game Bar, attributing the decision to Twitter’s recent API changes. Users can continue to share their game clips through the Xbox mobile apps for Android and iOS. The announcement was made via the official Xbox Twitter account in response to a user who faced difficulties sharing Minecraft content on the platform. The new Twitter API rules and pricing structure have caused concerns among developers, researchers, and users alike. Twitter’s revamped API plans range from $42,000 per month for 50…

Crystal Dynamics is set to host playtests for a new game from May 3-12. Participants who took the Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver survey and signed up for the playtest should check their email for an invitation. The playtests will be conducted remotely, requiring a PC or Mac, web camera, microphone, and the Microsoft Teams app. Each playtest will last one hour, and participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card as an incentive. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, released in 1999, is an action-adventure game and the second in the Legacy of Kain series. The game follows the journey of…

The Halo franchise, originally developed by Bungie and currently managed and developed by 343 Industries under Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios, has generated a staggering $10 billion in revenue by 2019, according to Lillian Lehmann, Senior Business Manager at Microsoft. Lehmann’s LinkedIn profile highlights her role in leading the global business operations of the franchise through multiple releases and productions. The Halo franchise first launched in 2001 with the release of the first-person shooter game, Halo: Combat Evolved, and its tie-in novel, The Fall of Reach. The latest main game in the series, Halo Infinite, was released in 2021. The development…

Japanese media has criticized the gameplay skills of Western game journalists, specifically highlighting a recent IGN preview video for the upcoming cooperative shooter, “Redfall.” The video showcases what users describe as “poor gameplay,” prompting the Japanese website Automaton to question the quality of the content produced by Western game journalists. Developed by Arkane Studios, Redfall is an open-world FPS with cooperative gameplay, set in a rural American town overrun by vampires. The game is scheduled for release on May 2 and will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass subscribers having…

FromSoftware’s upcoming mecha-based vehicular combat game, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, has been rated in Korea, signaling its impending release in 2023. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this will be the first new installment in the Armored Core series since Armored Core: Verdict Day in 2013. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The story of Armored Core VI unfolds on a distant planet called Rubicon 3, where humanity has discovered a new energy source with the potential to revolutionize its technological capabilities. However, this substance triggers a…

As Game Informer recently reported, Blizzard Entertainment is set to roll out substantial quarterly updates for Diablo IV. The game’s associate director, Joe Piepiora, explained in a cover story that while he avoids the term “expansions,” these updates will bring new storylines and be closely connected to fresh mechanics and features. Players can also expect seasonal battle passes in both free and premium options. Although the game’s initial season won’t coincide with its release, it will follow soon after. Blizzard has also shared more about the endgame content for Diablo IV through a developer video. Players can look forward to…

CD Projekt Red has released patch 1.62 for Cyberpunk 2077 on PC, featuring the technology preview of Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, this groundbreaking update pushes the limits of gaming technology, offering a completely new, fully ray-traced rendering mode for high-end PCs. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.62 Patch Notes [April 11] As this is a pioneering technology, the developers have labeled it a “Technology Preview.” The update may not be perfect from the outset, but CD Projekt Red is committed to refining and enhancing this feature as they share their vision of the future with gamers. Currently,…

In response to leaked images from an unreleased art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo has taken legal action, subpoenaing Discord to identify the person responsible for the leak. The subpoena was filed by a lawyer representing Nintendo of America on April 7, as reported by TorrentFreak. The notice specifically targets the unofficial Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Discord server, where the leaked art book was shared. Nintendo is requesting names, addresses, phone numbers, and/or email addresses associated with the user who posted the leak, who appears to have since deleted their Discord account. The…

The Persona 5 Royal DLC Pack for the PS4 is now available for free, offering access to all the downloadable content that is typically worth £49.99. The pack includes the ‘Persona 5 Royal Kasumi Costume Bundle’, the ‘Persona 5 Royal Battle Bundle’, the ‘Persona 5 Royal Persona Bundle’, and six individual sets of DLC. Upon the announcement of Persona 5 Royal for the PS5, it was confirmed that there would be no free upgrade available to the PS5 version. This news was disappointing for many fans who had hoped for either a free or paid upgrade option, as they would…

In a surprising turn of events, alleged gameplay footage from the long-rumored Persona 3 remake and Jet Set Radio has surfaced online, generating excitement among fans of these classic Sega and Atlus games. The leaked Persona 3 footage seems to showcase the game’s turn-based combat system, focusing on Yukari Takeba, a character from the original game. The video, supposedly recorded during an internal Sega Japan meeting in 2021, bears a Japanese label indicating that the footage was still in development at that time. This leak supports previous rumors circulating on gaming forums, which suggested that both the Persona 3 remake…