Looks Like The Last Of Us Will Premiere On Hbo In January

That’s according to a listing on the official website (thanks, Coming Soon). Folks were also recently given a sneak peek of the series via the HBO Max app where the date was also listed. The adaptation has various episode directors such as Jeremy Webb, Ali Abbasi, Kantemir Balagov, and creator Neil Druckmann. It stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Nick Offerman as Bill, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, and Jeffrey Pierce as Perry....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 118 words · Genesis Blankenship

Lost Ark Devs Closely Monitoring Server Populations And Queue Times As Over 1 Million Pour Into The Game

Speaking in a forum post (thanks, Massively), it was said server populations and queue times are being closely monitored so that character creation limits may return as queues begin to grow. It was noted, however, that the list of servers with account limits “may change frequently,” and that you will have to relaunch your client in order to access a server with a newly lifted cap. It was said that the aim is still to keep wait times low, and that hopefully this helps some players join their friends on more servers....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 204 words · Eloise Cunniff

Masahiro Sakurai S Smash Ultimate Screenshots To Run Out Sometime In August

Sakurai started, and committed to, a long-standing tradition of posting screenshots from the game to Twitter every day. These screenshots in particular have been of great joy and amusement to many Smash fans, simply due to the fact that Sakurai manages to capture characters and environments so perfectly in each of them. The below shot is definitely a perfect example of how passionate the Wii Fit trainers can get about a fight....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 260 words · Katherine Casey

Mass Effect Legendary Edition Sales Well Above Expectations

As part of the publisher’s earnings reveal for the first quarter of fiscal year 22, which ended June 30, EA discussed the sales performance of the quarter’s biggest game: Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition included remasters of the original trilogy, and came out May 14. EA CEO Andrew Wilson revealed in a post-earnings call that launch sales for the collection were well above the publisher’s expectations, though without getting into exact figures....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 139 words · Carl Amos

Metroid Dread Is A New 2D Entry In The Series Coming October 8

Announced today during the Nintendo E3 2012 Direct, Metroid Dread will be released for Switch on October 8. This is the first new entry of the 2D Metroid saga in more than 19 years and takes place after Metroid Fusion. In it, Samus will be exploring a strange new planet alone and will be hunted by the ominous E.M.M.I. robots. By gaining abilities, you can return to areas you’ve already visited to find new places and hidden upgrades in classic Metroid gameplay....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 153 words · Ida Smith

Microsoft Has Some Surprises In Store For Xbox Users In 2021 Maybe Even A Secret Game

While this should come as no surprise considering the company has 15 studios, and soon to be 23 with Bethesda joining, it’s always nice to know something new is coming. “In 2021, creators around the world will tap deeper into the power of Xbox Series X/S and bring a massive variety of content to Xbox players,” said the company. “From Xbox Game Studios, 2021 will see the Master Chief’s return in Halo Infinite, a new brain-bending odyssey in Psychonauts 2, and some surprises we haven’t announced yet....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 279 words · Jerald Campbell

Microsoft May Yet End Up Shipping Halo Infinite Campaign And Multiplayer Separately

Halo Infinite, which was supposed to be Microsoft’s big first-party launch game for Xbox Series X, ended up getting delayed, leaving Microsoft’s line-up this November devoid of new first-party games. Reports about the state of development that lead to that decision in the first place are plentiful, but Microsoft itself suggested that it had considered splitting campaign and multiplayer in order to make launch. According to Xbox chief Phil Spencer, things may end up going that way still....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 276 words · Ryan Pool

Microsoft To Pivot Away From The Current Iteration Of Its Xbox Streaming Device Codenamed Keystone

The report stated that within 12 months, the device would be released and allow users to stream games available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That appears to no longer be the case, according to a Microsoft spokesperson speaking with Windows Central, as the device, codenamed Keystone, may not see the light of day after all - at least in its current form. “As part of any technical journey, we are constantly evaluating our efforts, reviewing our learnings, and ensuring we are bringing value to our customers,” said the spokesperson....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 237 words · Marcus Estimable

Microsoft Wants Activision Because Of Mobile Gaming Opportunities Says Phil Spencer

The year obviously started with a bang when Microsoft announced it planned to acquire Activision Blizzard, but the reasoning behind it, aside from more money in the long term, wasn’t completely clear. But speaking to Bloomberg, Spencer has shed some light, and it seems that having more games on mobile, and a bit more on PC, was the main driving force behind the acquisition. “The biggest gaming platform on the planet is mobile phones,” said Spencer....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 279 words · Irene Daigle

Mlb The Show 21 Dominates Sales In April After Going Multiplatform Npd

The NPD Group has published its report on the physical and digital business of games in the US for April. Consumer spending across hardware, software and accessories totalled $4.6 billion last month, a 2% drop compared to April last year. Hardware Hardware dollar sales saw a big 30% drop compared to April last year, bringing in $296 million. Compared to April 2019, however, they’re looking much better, with an 84% increase....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 271 words · Helen Williams

Modder Turns Fisher Price Controller Into An Xbox Controller Then Proceeds To Play Elden Ring

While something a little more childlike could’ve been more fitting, what better way to demonstrate the capabilities of the controller (which lacks a right joystick, too) than by playing one of the more difficult games of the year? When Twitter user Wario64 shared the Fisher Price controller could be bought at a discounted price, they also joked about it being perfect for Elden Ring. Well, modder - Rudeism - put this to the test....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 305 words · Noemi Lowe

Monster Hunter Rise Meaty Hide Where Do You Find And Hunt Zamites

Despite their fleshy appearance, Meaty Hides are involved in some great crafting recipes, and you can probably guess from the name what you have to do to get one: hunt and carve monsters. To be exact, you’re looking for the amphibious mini-shark, the Zamite, in waterlogged areas throughout the world. On this page: What are Meaty Hides in Monster Hunter Rise? Where to find Meaty Hides in Monster Hunter Rise What can you craft with Meaty Hides in Monster Hunter Rise?...

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 376 words · Willie Noble

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Stream Reveals Switch Skill Swap Ability Follower Quests And More On Malzeno

During the presentation, the duo unveiled three monsters, the Switch Skill Swap ability, Follower Quests, and more information about the flagship Elder Dragon, Malzeno. The Flying Wyvern Seregios, known as the “thousand-edged dragon,” makes its return in the expansion. Known for its high-flying maneuvers and the super sharp Bladescales coating its body, the monster tends to shed its scales in combat. If you are hit with one of the scales, you run the risk of receiving the “bleed” status....

January 24, 2023 · 3 min · 534 words · Robin Short

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Release Date Set For June 30

During a livestream, a June 30 release date was provided alongside information on the expansion’s story, new monsters, a new hub area, and pre-order information. The story follows the events of the Kamura Village defense against the Rampage, which concludes in the base game. News of the village’s survival inspired the knight Dame Fiorayne to seek aid from the brave Hunters who saved the village. Upon accepting the call for aid, you will set out for the port of Elgado Outpost....

January 24, 2023 · 3 min · 535 words · Jonathan Akin

Monster Hunter World Gets Resident Evil Event On Pc Alongside New Monster Rajang

Capcom has detailed the first major update for Monster Hunter World on PC following the launch of Iceborne. As previously announced, the update is one of several upcoming that help sync up the PC version with consoles. Update 11.50.00 brings several big additions to the game. Rajang, the new monster, will be available as part of a Special Assignment for players who finished the Iceborne campaign. Endgame area, the Guiding Lands, will also expand with a new zone: Volcanic Region....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 237 words · Shelby Ressler

Mortal Shell Debut Gameplay Shown Off Closed Beta For Pc Runs July 3 10

Mortal Shell is the debut game from indie studio Cold Symmetry, a team made up of AAA industry veterans. The first gameplay shown of the souls-like was shown today during IGN’s Summer of Gaming event. The video provides a look at gameplay and explanation on how Shells worl. Each Shell features its own lore and are found across the game’s world, and each offers unique combat styles when you inhabit them....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 200 words · Amy Williams

Narin The Orange Room Is A Third Person Horror Game That Echoes Fatal Frame 2

Fatal Frame 2 is a title that I deem to be one of the best horror games of all time, so the second I heard that Narin was to follow a lost young girl in a world of ghosts trying to rescue her sister, I was sold. Narin: The Orange Room is certainly a lot more stylised than Fatal Frame 2, with the trailer showing off what appears to be a gorgeous supernatural world that Narin finds herself in....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 254 words · Michele Kaminski

Naughty Dog S Neil Druckmann Is Intrigued By Elden Ring And Inside S Lack Of Traditional Storytelling

Druckmann later clarified on Twitter that this was about “making our games in an even more collaborative manner,” much rather than producing an episodic game of sorts. Now, after the release of another interview between Druckmann and The Washington Post, this has all begun to make even more sense. When talking about narrative storytelling and video games, Druckmann commented that he is “more recently intrigued by stuff like Elden Ring and Inside that doesn’t rely as much on traditional narrative to tell its story, and I think there’s some of the best storytelling in The Last of Us, a lot of it is in the cinematics....

January 24, 2023 · 3 min · 532 words · Roy Rahim

Nba 2K22 Best Dribble Moves And Dribble Pro Styles To Use

Picking the right style and move packages gives your player an edge when pulling off combos or even just making it to the end of the court unscathed. We’ve put together a starter list of the best dribble moves to pick from. The meta will likely change in the coming months, and we’ll update to reflect that when it does. NBA 2K22 best dribble moves | Best dribble style The base dribble style is pretty much up to you....

January 24, 2023 · 3 min · 504 words · John Martinez

Nba 2K22 Narrative Experience Brings Mycareer And The City Together More Features Detailed

An initial look at the features coming with NBA 2K22 includes a narrative that sees MyCAREER and the City come together, along with on-court gameplay updates and more. One of the new features includes an update to gameplay, which will see on-court movements providing more control on how you score the ball. You can expect improved offensive moves and combos and how they are countered on the defensive end. Seasons will also allow you to extend and enhance your in-game ambitions post-release with more content, rewards, and more ways to play coming....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 247 words · Jessie Tanner