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Meta Unveils $300 Quest 3S Headset for October Launch

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During his latest Connect event, Half has unveiled a new headset: the Quest 3S. Due out October 15, the device is billed as a low-cost entry into the world of virtual reality at $300 (for 128GB) or $400 (for 512GB). For comparison, the original Mission 3 AND Pro Search headphones respectively launched at 500 dollars … Read more

Ubisoft Delays Assassin's Creed Shadows, Promises Day One Steam Launch

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Shadows of Assassin's Creed postpones the release date scheduled for November 15 and moves it to February 14, 2025. Marc-Alexis Côtéexecutive producer of the franchise, said that the game “needs more time to refine and perfect the experience, further developing some of our key features.” “We know this decision will be disappointing news,” he continued, … Read more

Absurd Ventures and Immortals of Aveum Developers Launch Marin Studio

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by Dan Houser Absurd undertakings launched its first spin-off studio. Based in San Rafael, California, the Absurd Marin team is made up of several former employees of Ascendant Studios, creators of 2023 Immortals of Aveum. Among them, of course, is former Ascendant CEO Bret Robbins. According to Houser, this new developer is working on an … Read more

PS5 Pro Faces Consumer Criticism After Poorly Received Launch Announcement

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PlayStation on Tuesday officially confirmed the release of its latest console, the PS5 Pro, but the internet was quick to jump on the “insane” $699.99 price tag and the company's seemingly a la carte sales approach. The PS5 Pro does indeed start at $700, but fans were outraged when they noticed that the new device … Read more

Space Marine 2 Opens to 2 Million Players on Launch Day

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By Saber Interactive Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II has opened to two million players one day after its official release. The “incredible milestone” spans the game’s release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game’s Premium editions offered four days early access to the game after its standard launch. At the time of … Read more

Resident Evil Alumni Launch New Developer Birdkin Studio

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Former Capcom developers Hideaki and Saori Utsumi have founded their own independent team, Birdkin Studio. The husband/wife duo is already working on a project for Nintendo Switch and Steam. In their company presentation, they said their mission is to “publish games that make life fun!” Both Utsumis had previously worked at Capcom in the audio … Read more

After playing Fallout 4 since launch, I've decided that Sole Survivor is the worst part of the game.

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I love RPGs, so it won't be a surprise to anyone that I've put in thousands of hours Fallout 4 Since its release in 2015. I roamed every inch of the Commonwealth to find hidden areas and strange side quests, and made it my mission to engage every companion in every game. I'm amazed Fallout … Read more

Xsolla Partners With Savvy Games To Launch Development Academy In Saudi Arabia

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Video game trading platform Xsolla has partnered with Savvy Games Group to create a game development academy in Saudi Arabia in an effort to “create economic opportunities” for Middle Eastern developers. By extension, this deal puts Xsolla in trouble with the state-owned Public Investment Fund, whose Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman was … Read more

Oxide Games Hires First General Manager Ahead of Ara: History Untold Launch

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Oxide, the study behind 2016 Ashes of the Singularity and founded by a group of former Firaxis employees in 2013, is preparing to launch its second strategy game, Ara: Untold Story, next month. Ahead of that launch, the studio hired former Paramount vice president of development and production Adrian Wright as its new general manager. … Read more

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard launch studio focused on franchise spin-offs

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A new Central windows The report claims that Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have quietly opened a new studio. Its purpose? To develop and distribute spin-offs of popular Activision Blizzard franchises. The outlet noted several King employees updating their LinkedIn profiles, reflecting the move to a new team. Additionally, their sources claim that the studio is … Read more

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