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Have you ever wanted to go on a turn-based RPG adventure with the League of Legends roster? Well, that dream will soon be a reality. Airship Syndicate's Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is coming in early 2021 to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC. Click image thumbnails to view larger version                                                                                                                You will be able to upgrade to Pla...

Video game films are largely regulated to pure adaptations of existing games. Once in a while, though, you get films like 1UP , which uses gaming as a backdrop to tell a more personable story. The underdog comedy begins production this winter and centers on women in eSports, and the sexism that often surround it.  Per  The Hollywood Reporter,  the upcoming film stars Paris Berelc ( Hubie Halloween , Alexa & Katie ) as Vivian Lee, an eSports player who quits her college team after enduring sexist behavior from her male teammates. At the risk of losing her scholarship, though, she’s forced to assemble her own team led by an “enigmatic coach” played by Ellen Page ( The Umbrella Academy , Juno ).  The film is the first production by BuzzFeed Studios and is directed by Kyle Newman ( Fanboys, Barely Lethal ). The fledgling studio aims to produce “socially relevant and high-concept films” aimed squarely at millennial and Gen Z audiences. 1UP ’s script has bee...

Ubisoft shared a blog post today explaining how cross-progression, cross-play, and backwards compatibility will work for certain games once next-gen consoles arrive. It’s an informative read, but one thing that stands out is that a handful of the publisher’s PlayStation 4 catalog, including several Assassin’s Creed games, won’t be playable on PlayStation 5.  While all Ubisoft Xbox One games will be backwards compatible on Xbox Series X/S, the same won't be true for the following PlayStation 4 games on Playstation 5: Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Assassin’s Creed Chronicles Trilogy Pack Assassin’s Creed Chronicles India  Assassin’s Creed Chronicles China Assassin’s Creed Chronicles Russia Risk  Space Junkies Star Trek Bridge Crew Werewolves Within The post doesn’t explain why these specific titles won’t work on PlayStation 5. Syndicate is perhaps the strangest entry, as it’s the only mainline AC game to get left behind (the Chronicles games are side-scrolling s...

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Click here to watch embedded media Beyond Good and Evil 2 was finally announced after years of rumors during E3 2017, and while we've had a few additional looks at the game since then, it's been mostly quiet on the Ubisoft front. With the recent events of game creator/director Michel Ancel leaving the games industry altogether, for reasons that seem more complicated than what was first revealed , the future of the sequel doesn't seem as bright as many fans had hoped.  During a recent earnings call (which also revealed the delay of Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine ), Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot assured investors that the game is not stuck in development hell and that it is "progressing well."  Despite losing such a key name as part of the development process with Ancel's departure, Guillemot promised that "The game is progressing well. The world is really fantastic. As you can see, Netflix also decided to take that universe and create a movie with it...

Click here to watch embedded media Watch Dogs: Legion is out and highly interactive adventure is all about hackers, revolution, and the freedom to play how you want. In a clever marketing move from Ubisoft, Watch Dogs: Legion is hacking its way over onto other Ubisoft big games like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and more.  Our own keen-eyed Brian Shea noticed something was a little off with Assassin's Creed Odyssey's cover art when looking through his gaming library and upon that discovery, there was a rabbit hole of hilarious marketing and Watch Dog crossovers to be found.  Watch Dogs: Legion places the player smack dab in the middle of a near-future London where a they will join the resistance. Unlike the previous two games , there is no main protagonist. Instead, players can recruit from hundreds of NPCs, all with their own skills, personalities, and even voice lines. Hacking, as is the franchise's staple, is key and what better way to showcase that than to have Ub...

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Recently we wrote up about the returning Left 4 Dead 2 crossover to the first Dying Light. Immediately, the comments about "what happened to Dying Light 2" swarmed following several major changes happening behind-the-scenes. Following the in-depth look at the anticipated sequel during E3 2019, Techland has parted ways with key members of its team and placed the upcoming game under the 'delayed indefinitely' label. This begs the question: what is  going on with Dying Light 2?  The indefinite delay was announced back in January of this year where Techland revealed that the team's vision needed more time to make it a reality. CEO Pawel Marchewka later promised that there would be more news following the delay reveal, but then the world was thrust into chaos following massive wildfires, a global pandemic, and pretty much everything else this year could throw at us. With 'work from home' orders in place, the strenuous development progress presumably felt th...

October is coming to an end, which means a new month ahead filled with even more games to enjoy. With the launch of next-gen gaming with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, November is an exciting month for diving into fresh adventures. Though some titles have been delayed, here are the biggest games releasing in November 2020.  Whether you fancy yourself a Viking conqueror in Assassin's Creed Valhalla or want to try your hand as a crime boss in the latest Yakuza game, November has a plethora of gaming experiences to choose from. When looking to allocate your time (and your wallet), here is everything you need to know about the month ahead.  Faeria ( PlayStation 4 ) – November 3 Jurassic World Evolution ( Switch ) – November 3  –  Read review Breathedge ( PC ) – November 5 YesterMorrow ( PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC ) – November 5 Dirt 5 ( PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC ) – November 6 Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered ( PlayStation 4,...

Click to watch embedded media Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed once more and with its new December launch, other studios with planned releases during that time are scrambling to make changes as to not compete with competition of that size. Because of that new release date, Everspace 2 is no longer releasing in December, instead opting for a January 2021 launch instead.  Rockfish Games took to its Kickstarter to "get the cyber elephant out of the room right away" with the delay news. "The Cyberpunk 2077 release has just been pushed back to December 10, which is a major blow to our planned EVERSPACE 2 Early Access release in mid-December. Not only will every media outlet and content creator cover the arguably most-anticipated AAA game in history throughout the entire holiday season (and not much else), we also know that there’s quite a bit of audience overlap within our community (and our team), so..." After a quick meeting with the studio's PR team, it was de...

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Sony's interest in Crunchyroll is nothing new, but it looks like the mega-company may be ready to make that final movie for the popular anime streaming service for a cool $1 billion. Earlier this month, Microsoft announced a special partnership with Funimation as an incentive to buy into the Game Pass Ultimate membership. The Sony deal with Funimation's now-competitor, due to a split between the two streaming services back in 2018 , is an interesting counterpoint leading into the world of anime and gaming.  Nikkei Asia reports that Sony has been negotiating exclusive rights with Crunchyroll for a while now but is in a position where that interest may solidify into a done deal soon. For $1 billion, Sony would amass the community of over three million active subscribers to the streaming service. With the negotiations now in the "final" stages, it looks like a partnership is likely just in time for the next generation of gaming to kick off with the PlayStation 5....

On November 11, Genshin Impact gets its first substantial update. The 1.1 update features new characters, a seasonal event, the final chapter of the Liyue questline in the main story, a new reputation system, and PlayStation 5 compatibility. That's a lot! Some of the big new characters coming on the five-star front are Childe and Zhongli. Childe is a Hydro archer, Zhongli is a Geo polearm user, and they both have a lot of new tactics and skills to bring into combat. New four-star characters are also coming with Xinyan and Diona, and as we all know from running Fischl and Xiangling for the last month, four-stars can be incredible characters as mains or supports. During the first seasonal event, Unreconciled Stars, players take on various challenges over a two-week period to earn special rewards and participate in co-op challenges. Among the rewards is a copy of Fischl, so if you don't yet have the Electro princess unlocked, this is a great chance to score a free character. ...

Click here to watch embedded media We’ve seen a few of the costumes coming to Spider-Man: Miles Morales , and they’re pretty rad. However, I think I speak for many fans when I say the one we all wanted from the beginning is his suit from 2018’s acclaimed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse . Thankfully, Marvel and Insomniac recognized this lay-up as well, revealing players can swing around Harlem rocking Miles' iconic film look. Much like the comic-shaded outfit from the first game, the Spider-Verse suit is more than a simple re-skin. For one, it changes Miles’ figure to match his scrawnier model from the film. The coolest touch by far, though, is that the suit features the same, limited-frame animation style from the movie and comic-style onomatopoeia attacks. In short, it looks cool as heck.  The suit is a launch-day bonus, meaning players who pre-ordered will have it available from the beginning. Before anyone panics, Insomniac confirmed the suit can ...

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Click to watch embedded media Gears POP! was a surprise reveal blending the worlds of Funko POPS and Gears of War into a tactical mobile game that was announced right at the same time as Microsoft's Gears Tactics. A more playful experience with some of our favorite Gears characters, the name alone was not enough to keep this train chugging. Unfortunately, the studio behind the title, Mediatonic, has announced that servers will be shutting down permanently early next year.  The studio took to the Gears POP! blog to share the latest update. "Thank you Gears," begins the farewell. "Together we have taken on countless waves of Horde and vanquished foes on the Versus battlefield but sadly Gears Pop! is closing on April 26, 2021. Until that time, we’re bringing back some of our most popular events, increasing Bounty rewards, and upping the drop rates for Legendary Pins. Effective immediately, in-app purchasing has also been disabled. Thank you for your understanding and...

Remember waiting years for Final Fantasy XV and desperately lapping up any new information on it? After the reveal of Final Fantasy XVI last month, some fans were bracing themselves for another long road of sparse information. But today, we're already learning more about the upcoming RPG; Square Enix launched a website providing additional background. Some new key art backs up a detailed synopsis of the world, central characters, and lore.   The website introduces us to stoic protagonist Clive Rosfield, his affectionate younger brother Joshua, and their trusted childhood friend, Jill Warrick. The brothers Rosfield share an interesting dynamic in that Clive, the brave and dedicated knight, merely guards the Phoenix’s awesome power while Joshua, a sheepish bookworm, is the human chosen to wield it. It’ll be fun to see how the relationship between them and their sister-from-another-mother Jill plays out.  The crystal-laden world of Valisthea also ge...

Sony revealed its PS Plus November lineup earlier this week , including Bugsnax being free for PS5 owners, and now it's Microsoft's turn to show off the Xbox Games With Gold November free games lineup. While there is no Bugsnax, it does include Full Spectrum Warrior, which is a treat in its own right.  Full Spectrum Warrior is a really awesome strategy game that has an interesting US military background. As a veteran myself, I was instantly drawn to this game a few years after launch. While it's not a title many would immediately go "ooh, shiny," it does offer a unique experience if you like feeling stressed out of your mind with intense gameplay.  Xbox Games With Gold November For the full lineup:  Aragami: Shadow Edition ($24.99 ERP): Available November 1 to 30 Swimsanity! ($24.99 ERP): Available November 16 to December 15 Full Spectrum Warrior ($14.99 ERP): Available November 1 to 15 Lego Indiana Jones ($19.99 ERP): Available November 16 t...

Call of Duty: Warzone pro players faced off in the Elite Gamer Call of Duty: Warzone Pro-Am Championship. You can watch the finale right here. Taking home the $15,000 grand prize of the $25,000 prize pool were Ka'ale "Pacesetter" Haili and Jason "Gangstazsalute88" Conway. The competition was sponsored by Cox Communications in partnership with professional Call of Duty League organization Florida Mutineers, and featured a mix of celebrities and pro gamers, including MMA Flyweight Champion Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson. That's a lot of Call of Duty! Check out the brackets below for a look at how the main event played out... $5000 of the prize purse was donated to the Call of Duty Endowment (an organization that helps veterans discover career options and provides other various veteran support tools) ahead of upcoming Veterans Day. You can find out more about the Elite Gamer tournament series here. from Game Informer News https://ift.tt/2HL...

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is almost here, arriving on November 13. The PC edition features 4k graphics and uncapped frame rate, and of course you can make the game look incredible with those wild new video cards. In a trailer released today, Activision highlights PC performance. Raytracing. Ambient lighting. All kinds of cool stuff you can tweak and tune is available to create a customized Call of Duty experience. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be available on Battle.net alongside Blizzard titles and other Call of Duty PC games. Check out the flashy new trailer for a look at what's coming in just a few weeks! Click here to watch embedded media   from Game Informer News https://ift.tt/3ebQc1M via IFTTT

COVID-19 is still ongoing and many industries continue to be impacted with work from home orders and other pandemic-related roadblocks. Because of that, two more games have been delayed due to the ongoing virus with Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six: Quarantine both being pushed back.  For those excited about the next step for Far Cry, Far Cry 6 initially had a February 18, 2021 release date set. Unfortunately, that has been pushed back beyond Q1, which puts the launch window anywhere between April 2021 all the way until March 2022. Rainbow Six Quarantine has also been shifted around, slated for a similar window and Far Cry 6.  In a recent investor's call that GI was a part of, Ubisoft chief financial officer Frederick Duguet offered the below statement:  Despite having moved Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine to 2021-22 to leverage their full potential in the context of production challenges caused by COVID-19, our new non-IFRS operating income targets for 2020-21 remain ...

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands was delayed, leaving players to enjoy the new leveling experience in the pre-patch wondering when the new expansion would hit. Well, today we wonder no longer. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is arriving on November 23. There are several other important dates included with this announcement. On November 10, the pre-expansion fun begins, which should be a great way to gear up all those characters you've been leveling before heading into Shadowlands. Enter the #Shadowlands on November 23. pic.twitter.com/tukjOpODP1 — World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) October 29, 2020 On December 8, the first Shadowlands raid, Castle Nathria is scheduled to open up. December 8th also marks the start of mythic dungeons and PVP Season 1. Have you been gearing up your alts? Personally, I've leveled several characters up with the new experience and it's lightning fast. Plus you get to play through expansions and areas that have basically been lost to time over the y...

BioWare tried something completely different for them when they took to the online world once more for Anthem. Despite some of the smoothest flight mechanics in gaming history, the short-lived story that promised progression (that didn't happen), glitches, and launch issues made the game's launch a distinct failure . Following months of silence and then a hesitant return, the studio then decided to pull back completely to regroup for Anthem 2.0. Could Anthem be the next No Man's Sky with a total 180? Possibly, the Anthem 2.0 update looks promising but that doesn't ensure success.  The studio is still balancing out ideas but it has a firm outline of the start of Anthem 2.0. The concepts expressed in the latest BioWare blog post are still just that: concepts. These conceptual directions for the online game are currently being testing concerning Javelin functionality, different builds, and revamping the skill trees.  Here are some of the ideas BioWare is cooking up: J...

Are you ready for Demon's Souls? The PlayStation 5 launch title is almost here, and we just did an interview with the creative director with tons of new info . We talk about the sixth archstone, fractured mode, and a whole lot more. So check that out. When you're done with that, it's time to check out some new gameplay! In this trailer, you get a look at Bluepoint's fresh new look on Armor Spider, Flamelurker, and more.  It's a hot and heavy five minutes of action, so you can really get an idea of what Demon's Souls is going to look like running on that next gen hardware. What are you looking forward to in the new Demon's Souls? Let us know in the comments! Click here to watch embedded media   from Game Informer News https://ift.tt/34CrKDm via IFTTT

Despite a global pandemic, a rotating door of directors, and a plethora of other issues regarding the Uncharted movie starring Tom Holland as a much younger Nathan Drake , the prequel film has officially wrapped up filming! To celebrate, we've got our first look at Mark Wahlberg as Sully. Well, his outfit at least.  The news of the Uncharted movie's filming being a done deal came by way of the official Uncharted Twitter account with a special little tribute to our beloved Nathan Drake:  Sic Parvis Magna. That’s a wrap on #UnchartedMovie . pic.twitter.com/0BmG5oHCsk — Uncharted (@unchartedmovie) October 29, 2020 While Holland is set to star as a more youthful Nathan Drake for the prequel, Mark Wahlberg is also playing a central role as a younger Sully. The actor previously shared a look at him in all of his mustachio'd glory and now we've got our first look at his character's costume:  Here we go, kid. @unchartedmovie @Naughty_Dog pic.twitter.com/xpL7etW6q...

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"The light and dark ready themselves for a new phase," opens the Destiny 2: Beyond Light launch trailer for the game's new expansion, ramping up those hype levels for Guardians excited to see Variks and Exo Stranger once more.  It looks like we've got to go save our boy Variks as we "are all in great danger" ... again. Exo Stranger is being a badass, Stasis looks really cool (no pun intended), and the war between the Light and Darkness is continues to wage on with more danger, new gear, and even one particular character that many Cayde-6 fans have a bone to pick with making his return ... as a good guy.  Beyond Light will introduce more than a few new faces, but it's good to see old friends returning as well. As is the Bungie way, the trailer is equally inspiring as it is depressing. It'll also be a little strange coming to Variks' rescue because that dude cannot seem to catch a break no matter what.  Click here to watch embedded media Bung...

Publisher: Bandai Namco Developer: Supermassive Games Rating: Mature Reviewed on: PlayStation 4 Also on: Xbox One, PC Witchcraft. Doppelgangers. Cenobite-like demons. Evil children. Inescapable fog. Supermassive Games loves to combine horror tropes and create its own spin on them for one big, spine-tingling adventure. It’s part of the studio’s identity and what made Until Dawn such a hit. I always look forward to seeing how the team is going to subvert my expectations. Little Hope is the second standalone entry in Supermassive’s Dark Pictures Anthology, and though it is a step up from Man of Medan, it still falters as much as it succeeds. Little Hope tells a fascinating tale, but lackluster gameplay, predictable scares, and performance issues hold it back from greatness. This story is completely self-contained, so you don’t need to play Man of Medan to understand it. This fresh break allows Supermassive to explore a new setting, characters, and horror subgenres. ...