Epic Games is disabling a new Fortnite feature after it began to cause issues with the game’s graphics. The feature, which was included in the game’s v14.10 patch, gave players a new “hi-rez textures” option in the game’s settings that was intended to improve Fortnite’s graphics. The new option confused some fans because, while it could be turned on for all platforms, it only affected textures on PlayStation 4 and Android devices....
Forza Horizon 3 is hitting a speedbump, as the game will be delisted from the Microsoft Store next month. According to Gamer Headquarters, it will be taken down on September 28, 2020, but before that happens, you can take advantage of a steep discount. Forza Horizon 3 is now 67% off for the Standard Edition at $8.99, and the Ultimate Edition is 70% off at $20.99. The sale will continue until it is removed from the digital storefront....
Fox announces the creation of FoxNext, a new division of the media company that will create video games, including virtual reality and augmented reality projects. Between its movies and its television shows, it’s fair to say that Fox has a huge impact on the world of entertainment. From the looks of it, the giant media company is about to stake a claim to yet another medium. Fox has now announced the creation of FoxNext, a division that will develop video games, as well as virtual reality and augmented reality content....
Sony has announced the free PlayStation 4 games that PlayStation Plus users will be able to download in July 2020. Today marks the 10 year anniversary of PlayStation Plus, which launched on PlayStation 3 on June 29th, 2010. While June’s titles included Call of Duty: World War 2 and Star Wars: Battlefront 2, to mark the 10 year anniversary of the service, Sony has announced that July’s monthly games will include three games....
Last year, frustration over Star Wars Battlefront 2’s “pay to win” loot boxes led to mass fan backlash that forced publisher EA to rethink the game’s business model. But this controversy soon evolved into a conversation about loot box and randomized item mechanics in general, with many posing the questions of whether or not they constitute gambling. In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now set to investigate loot boxes, with FTC Chairman Joseph Simons confirming as much today after a request by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH)....
The Last Guardian is my second-favourite game ever made - I’ve even got Trico tattooed on my forearm. I’ve got the Platinum trophy on PS4, which is remarkably difficult to achieve, and have completed the whole game around eight times. For some reason it never gets old for me, its focus centering on a magical odyssey that no other game has managed to capture before or since - the only two that come close are Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, which were spearheaded by the exact same creative director....
Game of Thrones prequel spin-off series House of the Dragon will officially start production this spring. Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max Casey Bloys confirmed that showrunners Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan J. Condal have completed drafts for all 10 episodes of season 1 and that the series begins shooting in April of this year. House of the Dragon is co-created by George R.R. Martin, author of The Song of Ice and Fire novels that served as the basis for HBO’s Game of Thrones....
With great sadness, another PAX East has come to a close. After spending the last three days playing the latest and greatest games, and interviewing those who have made them, at PAX East 2012 we have plenty of great content hands-on content coming your way over the next couple days. In the meantime, here some of the highlights and lowlights from this weekend’s gaming extravaganza. Game That Blew Us Away: XCOM: Enemy Unknown...
Company excitement about a game isn’t something unusual. However, in Gearbox Software’s case regarding Aliens: Colonial Marines, the excitement level is hitting way above 10. Randy Pitchford, CEO at Gearbox, says the company should have waited a little bit longer before they announced the game. Instead, thrills and excitement influenced the decision to let the world know they were working squad-based first-person shooter. The information comes from the cover story of Official PlayStation Magazine, where Pitchford speaks about the untimely announcement for Aliens: Colonial Marines....
In Genshin Impact, there is power according to gameplay and there is also power according to the story. Those two aspects of power in the title often don’t agree with each other’s tier lists, just like in real life. As a result, we have mere funeral parlor pranksters more powerful than literal gods and elves deadlier than an actual army of knights when it comes to practicality. The lore, however, tends to disagree and the quests, as well as the narratives themselves, paint a different picture— a clearer hierarchy of power as intended by the story....
It’s hard not to feel gloomy while everyone concerned for their safety remains cooped up indoors as the pandemic rages on. Perhaps a vacation or a trip abroad was in the plans, maybe a New Year’s resolution to go out with friends more, only to be mercilessly dashed by this horrible event. Maybe even a VR headset is out of the budget, cutting off access to some of the available virtual worlds to fully immerse oneself in....
The looter is a well-known style of game that fits into all kinds of other genres, and because of that, it’s seen plenty of experimentation over the years – some successful, some less so. Looters aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, knowing that games like Destiny 2 will be made available on next-gen consoles once they come out this year. However, perhaps more importantly, there’s brand new looters for the next generation like Godfall....
This Gotham review contains spoilers Gotham Season 4 Episode 20 Well, GCPD HQ gets attacked again, it must be Thursday! It seems like one can measure how engaging an episode of Gotham will be by how much Cameron Monaghan is in it. The more Monaghan the better, and this week has plenty of Monaghan as both Jerome (sort of) and Jeremiah. You all know that a few weeks back, Jerome was killed in battle against the GCPD and Jim Gordon....
FIFA 21 is less than 2 months away from being in players’ hands, and thanks to an update on the game’s listing on the Microsoft Store, it’s now known how much hard drive space fans will need to install the game before taking skills to the pitch. The newest entry in the FIFA series, which features French player Kylian Mbappe as the cover athlete, will take up a minimum of 50....
FIFA 21 is a very attacking game, where the scoreline is more likely to be 3-3 than 0-0, but defenders are still a key part of your lineup. Because they’re likely to be under lots of pressure, you want to make sure they’re up to the task. Whether you’re looking for an online team to pick - one team has three of their back four here - want to assemble a team of all-stars in Career Mode, or are looking to pull the best cards in Ultimate Team, this ten will fix any leaky defence....
It is quite shocking when we look back at the launch date of Final Fantasy, one of the world’s biggest game franchises. The series came to existence in 1987, making it close to thirty-three years old. With multiple games split across three decades of its lifetime, the series is a cult classic. Final Fantasy is what people think of when they talk about JRPGs, and that is for a good reason....
Despite its 2006 release, Final Fantasy 12 captured the interest of Final Fantasy fans with its unique setting and dynamic gameplay systems. After all, this Square Enix title (minus FF11) boasts the first time almost everything appears to scale - no more caricatures, even in the overworld. Additionally, the game’s new Active Dimension Battle now lets battles unravel in real time. Moreover, thanks to the game’s “programmable” Gambit System, players have a ton of flexibility to control their party throughout the game....
Square Enix’s livestream event at this week’s EGX in London shows off the first 40 minutes of Final Fantasy 15, revealing some finer details about combat and exploration. If Final Fantasy 15 is truly representative of the future for the JRPG genre worldwide, then the future is one rife with innovation and experimentation. While Final Fantasy 15’s development has been exciting to watch, it has also been a bizarre amalgam of both inspiring and anxious moments....
Final Fantasy 15 director Hajime Tabata reveals changes coming to the game that will update the story to make it clearer and more enjoyable for players. Final Fantasy 15 launched last week to mostly positive reviews from both gamers and critics. Game Rant gave the game a near perfect score thanks to the fresh mechanics, compelling characters – especially lead Noctis – and engaging gameplay. That said, there have been a few aspects of Final Fantasy 15 that gamers have complained about, especially in terms of the story....
Plenty of fresh new faces graced Final Fantasy 7 Remake with their performances, one of whom was Aerith’s actress Briana White. Giving a voice and personality to the original character for the first time since Crisis Core, Aerith returns to the limelight with the remake, and despite being a completely new actress for the role, White’s performance is exemplary for the Aerith everyone knows and loves. Though Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an amazing claim to fame, White has starred in numerous other projects prior to her first video game role....
