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Grand Theft Auto 5 has finally released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles, almost a decade after it initially released on their predecessors, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The new versions take advantage of the new console hardware, as well as give players who just want to wreck havoc in GTA Online a new way to access Los Santos.
In a forum post on the New World forums, the developers broke down their reasoning behind one of the biggest changes currently on the New World PTR: 40v40 Wars. However, the player base pushed back on this, citing performance issues and more.
The often delayed Skull and Bones is showing some signs of life, as late last week the development team put the call out to those interested in helping test the upcoming pirate sandbox. Labeled as an Insider Program, Ubisoft is seeking players to help private test the upcoming game as it inches closer to its now-targeted 2023 release.
The upcoming open-world RPG set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy, is getting one of its first looks at gameplay this week. Set for March 17th on a special PlayStation State of Play, Warner Bros and Avalanche are showcasing the upcoming game set in the 1800s.
Embers Adrift recently lifted the NDA on their upcoming MMO with its transition to beta. While the studio has gone through several high-profile phases during its life, including the departure of one of its founders and a complete rebrand of the MMO, development keeps trucking along. We sat down with Stormhaven Studios to talk about the studio, the game itself, as well as some of the fallout from last year’s news surrounding the rebrand.
Zenith: The Last City, the VR MMORPG by RamenVR, has been out for over a month. While it had some server issues at release, those are now resolved. How is the game shaping up as a long-term home? Check out Kevin’s final score and thoughts.
To say the EVE Online community is passionate is an understatement. Typically changes are met with a mix of praise and criticism, pretty usual for most games, but EVE typically garners more passion in its criticism from players. A recent sales pack by the developer has many high-profile players joining the chorus of critique, however.
Inspired by the turn-based RPGs that established the genre, Rising Spire is a Final Fantasy-Esque RPG that has been fully funded on Kickstarter as of March 2nd. The four-person studio behind the project is looking towards stretch goals as the project still has 14 days to go on its campaign.
Standing desks are becoming more and more the norm, especially as so many of us are looking to upgrade our home setups for work. While we often associate these with work-life, many gamers upgrade their setups to provide more flexibility during long gaming sessions. How does Cougar’s latest offering hold up?
As Russia’s war of aggression wages against Ukraine, companies from all over the Western world have been joining in to isolate Russia. The games industry isn’t being left out here, with major companies announcing they are joining the likes of Visa, Mastercard and more in boycotting Russia.