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For the longest time, Sony refused to relent to external pressure concerning the implementation of the highly-requested cross-play feature on the PS4. However, Sony changed its tune several months ago when it finally allowed cross-platform play with Epic Games’ Fortnite. While the initial reaction to Sony’s decision to start working towards cross-play support on more games was somewhat positive, some developers were still skeptical that the feature would only be available to major games such as Fortnite and Rocket League....

Although E3 2017 was filled with plenty of big name titles and unexpected surprises, there were also a few developers and industry figures that were notably absent. Some got ahead of the curve and confirmed they would be not making an appearance, like Death Stranding developer Hideo Kojima, while others explained their no-show after things calmed down. One dev that explained why his next game didn’t make the E3 2017 cut was Hideaki Itsuno, known best as the director of a few games in the Devil May Cry series....

Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. Diablo Immortal offers a variety of timed Zone Events, but the sad fact of the matter is that many of them are simply not worth setting your watch to. One of the notable exceptions to that rule is the Haunted Carriage event. While it might not seem that impressive compared to some of Diablo Immortal‘s other events, the Haunted Carriage’s bi-weekly patrols really do set a pretty high bar for Zone Event rewards....

Last year’s award-winning RPG Disco Elysium won’t stay exclusive to PC, as it was announced back in April that a Switch port of Disco Elysium is in development. Since then, developer ZA/UM has provided no update on when it might come out, but until that finally happens, fans can start playing the game on another Nintendo system: the Game Boy. Created by Graphic Designer Colin Brannan, Disco Elysium: Game Boy Edition is more than just a version of the game meant to look and feel like an old-school Game Boy title....

Let’s be honest: even though Cyberpunk 2077’s release was plagued by problem after problem (after problem), it still has the potential to be a great game. One player has proven just how much potential Cyberpunk has with an impressive video showing off The video, which was posted to StealthGamerBR’s YouTube channel, shows several missions within Cyberpunk being handled via stealth. From remote hacking to Revolver headshots, the video shows off an impressive way to stealth through combat in the unforgiving world of Night City...

Recent leaks seem to indicate that there will be three versions of the next Xbox. The Xbox Series X, the rumored Xbox Series S, and codenames for Edinburgh and Count have appeared. The two console model has become the standard for Xbox, but three consoles might be too much for the consumer. What Would A Third Xbox Series X Console Accomplish? The two models of Xbox have always made sense. The Series X and Xbox One X consoles represent powerful consoles....

While there are a ton of collectibles to discover while slaying through countless waves of horrifying demons in Doom Eternal, perhaps none are more beneficial than the Mastery Tokens. Late in the game, players may begin to discover these mysterious floating coins throughout each area. These items allow the player to skip through the requirements needed to complete challenges in order to gain mastery of a particular weapon upgrade. In total, there are just seven tokens scattered throughout the game and this guide will help players locate each of the hidden seven collectibles....

Now that Dragon Ball FighterZ has officially launched, it’s safe to presume that there are a plethora of fans currently diving into all that the base game has to offer, but there are surely some who are already looking to the title’s future. As a matter of fact, it looks as if the fighting game’s PC version has been datamined, with the information potentially pointing toward the DLC characters that Arc System Works and Bandai Namco plan to add sometime down the line....

Not too long ago, V-Jump magazine in Japan revealed the first two DLC characters coming to Arc System Works and Bandai Namco Entertainment’s fighting game, Dragon Ball FighterZ, by confirming that Broly and Bardock would be added to the title. Now, the developer and publisher have decided to give fans a closer look at the two new roster members by providing a handful of fresh screenshots for them both, as well as a couple of short intro trailers....

It won’t be long now before Dragon Ball FighterZ fans will finally be able to get their hands on a copy of the forthcoming fighting game, as Arc System Works and Bandai Namco recently decided to prepare players for the title’s release by putting out its official launch trailer. Now, though, it looks as if Xbox One fans will be able to experience some of the title’s offerings one last time before it goes live thanks to Bandai Namco providing a 24-hour open beta period exclusively for the Microsoft console....

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’s third and final DLC still remains a mystery to fans, leaving them to speculate on all the possibilities. Though it may seem unlikely, it’s entirely possible that Bandai Namco will skip straight ahead to the Tournament of Power as a final send off for Kakarot, introducing Ultra Instinct Goku to the fray. Alternatively, a second season pass would almost certainly include that story arc, so overall there’s a good chance the form will come into play at some point....

Loot. It’s why our player characters put themselves in harm’s way dungeon after dragon, never failing to learn the lesson that the next time might be the last. When your player character is putting his or her life on the line for hazard pay every week, there’s nothing worse than when the enemy’s pockets end up empty. Many players will have wondered if maybe there was something they overlooked or missed....

Anthem, the latest game from venerated developer BioWare, hasn’t been able to catch a break. From a troubled development to lackluster returns, EA’s would-be franchise starter has failed to lift off in any meaningful way. But CEO Andrew Wilson hasn’t given up hope quite yet. “IP lives for generations, and runs in these seven to ten year cycles,” Wilson told Game Industry. “So, if I think about Anthem on a seven to ten year cycle, it may not have had the start that many of us wanted, including our players....

While a report earlier today surfaced which suggested the Dead Space franchise, as we know it, was dead, that is apparently not the case. The report in question mentioned that disappointing early sales numbers and insider comments led to speculation that Dead Space 4, a project that had been in the early stages of development, was cancelled. However, as it turns out, EA is not ready to pull the plug on Dead Space just yet, or at least that’s the message they’re putting out right now....

It’s been a fair old while since Electronic Arts dabbled with golf. Even though it was the gaming home of the PGA Tour since the start of the 90s, we’ve not had a new game from EA Sports since 2015’s Rory McIlroy. In the meantime, HB Studios and 2K Games have capably filled the gap, first with The Golf Club and snagging their own PGA Tour licensing in latter days....

In a recent interview, Elden Ring producer Yasuhiro Kitao addressed the always controversial topic of the game’s difficulty by suggesting that FromSoftware designed many elements of the open-world RPG to appeal to those who were intimidated by some of the studio’s previous games. “[Elden Ring] is the perfect title for those who have been interested in our games in the past but who have been put off by concerns about the games being too difficult,” Kitao says in response to a question about FromSoftware’s reputation....

Bethesda’s mobile spin-off The Elder Scrolls: Blades was supposed to release on Switch yesterday. Clearly listed for a May 12, 2020, date on the eShop, the day came and went without Blades being available. If one navigates to the eShop today, a new date of May 14, 2020, can be seen. What is going on? The discrepancy was noticed by Destructoid after looking for the game on Nintendo’s digital storefront. It seems Bethesda forgot to tell everyone that Blades was getting delayed....

THQ Nordic’s parent company, Embracer Group, continues to gobble up companies, with a planned purchase of Aspyr Media for a deal of up to $450 million ($60 million in cash and $40 million in shares will be paid upfront). According to the press release, the studio will remain independent. Aspyr Media, a team of 140 employees, will be working under Saber Interactive for Embracer Group’s growing library of games. Gematsu reports that the studio has a “major” project in development that has a $70 million budget....

Epic Games has announced that it will be hosting the best players in the world in a solo invitational event to wrap up the Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) with an impressive $2 million prize pool in May. Beginning on May 9, players will face off to prove who the best of the best is in 2020, with one major change from last year. Rather than the event take place over a weekend, the invitational will be spread over three weekends....

It’s sometimes hard to feel good about the state of the video game industry, with certain publishers taking decisions that seem far from the most consumer-friendly approach. We’ve had the recent controversy surrounding AAA titles such as Assassin’s Creed: Unity and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, whilst Nintendo has faced the ire of YouTube video makers over its policy on video copyright. That EA has twice won the title of Worst Company in America is a damning, if rather hyperbolic, indictment of the industry as a whole....