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Feedback on Once Human's Season 2 has been "quite demoralising"
https://www.eurogamer.net/feedback-on-once-humans-season-2-has-been-quite-demoralising
Published: September 7, 2024 18:07
The developer behind NetEase's survival free-to-play horror, Once Human, says the feedback it's received about the game's second season has been "quite demoralising".In a statement posted to the team's Discord server, the team said that it "value[s…
"Modding is pretty big" says Baldur's Gate 3 director as over 1m mods are installed in less than 24 hours
Published: September 7, 2024 13:46
Baldur's Gate 3's latest and much-anticipated patch 7 is here, and it seems we're making the most of it, with over 1m mods installed since the patch went live on 5th September.As announced by Larian Studios' Swen Vincke, "modding is pretty big - we had…
Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition physical PS5 discs will be reprinted after all
Published: September 7, 2024 12:39
In a change to a previous statement, Annapurna Interactive says it will be "reprinting" Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition on PS5 physical disc after all.Last week, Annapurna announced there had "been a glitch in the time loop", and the PS5 physical…
Dragon Quest 3's new Monster Wrangler vocation is yet another welcome addition to the HD-2D remake
Published: September 7, 2024 10:00
Square Enix is really piling on the options for its Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake, though the inclusion of the new Monster Wrangler vocation is the biggest addition yet.I previously went hands-on with the game for its initial reveal, describing it as the…
Your memories of Eurogamer have warmed us to our core
https://www.eurogamer.net/your-memories-of-eurogamer-have-warmed-us-to-our-core
Published: September 7, 2024 09:00
I think there's a hope we all have on the Eurogamer team that the things we do here, the articles we write or the videos we record, will mean something to the people who watch or read them. They don't have to elicit a ground-shaking reaction; it might…
Dr Disrespect returns insisting conversations with "minor" were "inappropriate jokes taken out of context"
Published: September 6, 2024 22:59
High-profile streamer Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm has returned to YouTube - two months after admitting he exchanged "messages with an individual minor" that "leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate" - accusing critics of a "planned and…
Concord unceremoniously goes offline with an anticlimactic "error" message
https://www.eurogamer.net/concord-unceremoniously-goes-offline-with-an-anticlimactic-error-message
Published: September 6, 2024 19:28
Concord, Sony's floundering 5v5 hero shooter, has now officially gone offline just two weeks after its PS5 and PC launch - its short life ending with an abruptly undignified "error" message. Concord was unveiled last May as part of former PlayStation boss…
Starfield's Shattered Space DLC teases "over 50" Va'ruun'kai locations, "gross" new grenades
Published: September 6, 2024 17:15
With Starfield's Shattered Space expansion just weeks away from release, Bethesda has been teasing some of the things players can expect to find when House Va'ruun's homeward of Va'ruun'kai opens for business on 30th September. "Thank you to the millions…
Astro Bot has lots of bots, but concept art's got those that are not
https://www.eurogamer.net/astro-bot-has-lots-of-bots-but-concept-arts-got-those-that-are-not
Published: September 6, 2024 15:59
We all already know Astro Bot has a lot of bots, but what bots has Astro Bot not got? There's a lot to spot! (Actually, it's not that many, I just got a little carried away.)To answer that question, we now have a look at some concept art for PlayStation's…
PlayStation's Astro Bot success and PS5 Pro tease can't distract from Concord's failure
Published: September 6, 2024 15:53
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the most dramatic few days for PlayStation in recent times. Sony's stunning decision to kill off live-service shooter flop Concord after less than two weeks sent shockwaves around the industry, setting a new…
Helldivers 2 studio details September balance changes as 60-day improvement plan continues
Published: September 6, 2024 15:35
Arrowhead Game Studios has detailed the first batch of balance changes and improvements it's bringing to Helldivers 2 later this month as part of the 60-day improvement plan it announced amid a significant player backlash to the live-service sci-fi…
2001 survival horror Silent Hill 2 remake has 1990s filter
https://www.eurogamer.net/2001-survival-horror-silent-hill-remake-has-1990s-filter
Published: September 6, 2024 15:21
Silent Hill 2 Remake will feature the option to remove all UI elements and add on a "90s filter".Developer Bloober Team confirmed the news in a recent X/Twitter post, revealing that the 90s filter includes grain effect, colour correction, and screen…
Shinji Mikami thought Tango Gameworks would be safe from closure if it made more Hi-Fi Rush games
Published: September 6, 2024 15:20
Shinji Mikami thought Tango Gameworks would be safe from closure "as long as they continued to make Hi-Fi Rush games".Mikami, who spoke to IGN alongside Suda 51, was the founder of Tango Gameworks but left in February 2023. The studio was then closed by…
Final Fantasy creator's Fantasian is a cult classic RPG now freed from Apple Arcade, but tactility is lost in the transition
Published: September 6, 2024 13:00
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi is once again back with Square Enix, over 20 years since leaving the company in 2003 shortly after the release of Final Fantasy X-2. Since then, when he's not busy playing Final Fantasy 14, Sakaguchi has been making…
Here's a look at Baldur's Gate 3 patch 7's new evil endings
https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-a-look-at-baldurs-gate-3-patch-7s-new-evil-endings
Published: September 6, 2024 12:42
Yesterday, Larian released Patch 7 for Baldur's Gate 3 on PC. This patch sorts out some lingering bugs and adds a number of new features to the game, including additional evil ending cinematics (more on those in a moment).This patch also added official mod…
Space Marine 2's Epic Games client on Steam is for crossplay, confirms publisher
Published: September 6, 2024 11:34
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment has clarified players do not need to link their Steam account to Epic Games in order to play the game.When launching the game on Steam, an Epic Online Services client is installed once the…
Phasmophobia is getting more expensive later today
https://www.eurogamer.net/phasmophobia-is-getting-more-expensive-later-today
Published: September 6, 2024 10:35
Phasmophobia's price is increasing from £10.99 to a very precise £16.75 ($20/€19.50) later today, 6th September.The team says it feels "like this is a fair increase based on the amount of content and playtime added to the game since Early Access started…
Upcoming Alan Wake update will torch David Bowie's Space Oddity from credits
Published: September 6, 2024 10:03
Remedy is set to update its original version of Alan Wake on PC, removing David's Bowie's Space Oddity from the credits in the process.This, the developer has said, is due to "changes in licensing". Once this update goes live, players will instead be met…
Where will games be in 25 years?
https://www.eurogamer.net/where-will-games-be-in-25-years
Published: September 6, 2024 09:00
This week we've been celebrating Eurogamer's 25th anniversary by looking back at some of the games and the people that have shaped our past quarter century. We've also been recommending our favourite games you can play right now, with The Eurogamer 100.…
Concord will reportedly remain in Amazon's upcoming Secret Level series despite recent shutdown
Published: September 5, 2024 22:54
Among the many questions observers had following this week's shock shutdown of PlayStation 5v5 shooter Concord (albeit not necessarily at the top of their list) was if the now-defunct live-service title would still make an appearance in Amazon's upcoming…
Leaked PlayStation 5 Pro design seemingly confirmed by Sony's official 30th anniversary art
Published: September 5, 2024 21:42
A recently leaked image purportedly showing Sony's heavily discussed but still officially under-wraps PlayStation 5 Pro appears to have received corroboration from an unexpected source. A near-identical design has now been spotted in the background of…
PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebrations include digital soundtracks and a board game
Published: September 5, 2024 19:56
This December marks 30 years since the Japanese launch of the original PlayStation, and Sony has now revealed how it plans to celebrate the brand's big three-oh - with the likes of digital soundtracks, PlayStation-themed toys, and more on the way. Sony's…
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's Mask of Darkness story DLC detailed
https://www.eurogamer.net/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crowns-mask-of-darkness-story-dlc-detailed
Published: September 5, 2024 18:24
Way back in March, Ubisoft's shared its post-launch roadmap for the excellent Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and six months later we're almost at its end. Its final content drop - the paid Mask of Darkness story DLC - launches on 17th September, and…
The Sims 4 journeying "through life and beyond" in latest expansion this Halloween
Published: September 5, 2024 17:03
As of earlier this week, The Sims 4 is officially, and slightly alarmingly, ten years old. And coinciding with that impressive milestone, EA has unveiled the life sim's latest seasonal roadmap, which includes a life-and-death-themed new expansion arriving…
Amazon Prime September games include several Borderlands titles and more
https://www.eurogamer.net/amazon-prime-september-games-include-several-borderlands-titles-and-more
Published: September 5, 2024 15:36
Amazon is offering its Prime members over 20 games throughout September, which can be scooped up at no additional cost.These games include a number of Lord of the Rings-themed entries, as well as Shadow of the Tomb Raider, GreedFall: Gold Edition and…
Balatro out on mobile later this month
https://www.eurogamer.net/balatro-out-on-mobile-later-this-month
Published: September 5, 2024 14:42
The mobile release for the supremely popular card roguelike Balatro is later this month.The game will be available on both the iOS App store and the Google Play store from 26th September. Further, it'll be included as part of the Apple Arcade subscription…
Astro Bot is virtually flawless and a joyous celebration of gaming
Published: September 5, 2024 14:40
PlayStation 5 launched four years ago, shipped with a pack-in game known as Astro's Playroom - a brilliant platform game full of heart and creativity that captured the imagination of new PS5 owners. Many of us dreamt of a full-blown sequel that could…
Phantom Blade Zero is speedy, stylish, and absolutely not a Soulslike
https://www.eurogamer.net/phantom-blade-zero-is-speedy-stylish-and-absolutely-not-a-soulslike
Published: September 5, 2024 14:00
It's a bit of a running joke now, really. Everytime a new action game is revealed, it's instantly compared back to FromSoftware's work with the question: "yeah, it looks great, but is it a Soulslike?" It happened with Black Myth: Wukong. And it's happened…
Action-packed Arcane season two trailer teases plenty of chaos from Jinx
https://www.eurogamer.net/action-packed-arcane-season-two-trailer-teases-plenty-of-chaos-from-jinx
Published: September 5, 2024 13:38
Netflix has released a new trailer for the second season of Arcane. Season two of the acclaimed animated League of Legends spin-off is set to release later this year, and will conclude the series (something that is deeply disappointing).That said, if this…
Celebrate the different design eras of Eurogamer with our theme switcher!
https://www.eurogamer.net/eg25-theme-switcher
Published: September 5, 2024 12:11
When was the first time you visited Eurogamer? Do you remember what it looked like?In the 25 years that Eurogamer has existed, it has had at least six major design revisions. Thanks to archive.org's wonderful Wayback Machine we can perform digital…
Astro Bot review - a wildly generous delight
https://www.eurogamer.net/astro-bot-review
Published: September 5, 2024 12:00
Fans of bits and pieces are going to absolutely love Astro Bot. It's made of bits and pieces. Lots of these bits and pieces are nostalgia: you pick between old memory cards when choosing a save file, you're rewarded at the end of a boss fight with a spell…
As Concord flops, Sony exec says company doesn't have enough original IP
https://www.eurogamer.net/as-concord-flops-sony-exec-says-company-doesnt-have-enough-original-ip
Published: September 5, 2024 10:23
PlayStation maker Sony doesn't have enough original franchises which it has "fostered from the beginning".That's according to Sony chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki, who in the same week PlayStation announced it was pulling Concord from sale told the…
The 25 games that made Eurogamer
https://www.eurogamer.net/the-25-games-that-made-eurogamer
Published: September 5, 2024 09:00
Welcome back to Eurogamer's 25th birthday week - this time, for something of a more personal piece from the team. We've already introduced The Eurogamer 100 - the games we recommend you play right now. Well, here's something different: the games we feel…
Helldivers 2's long-awaited third enemy faction briefly appears on in-game map
Published: September 4, 2024 22:04
Helldiver 2's long-awaited third enemy faction, the Illuminate - previously seen in Helldivers 1, but still conspicuously absent from its sequel - has briefly appeared in-game. Which hasn't stopped developer Arrowhead Game Studios from declaring the…
Ex-Fable devs who announced and shelved a game on same day return with sci-fi auto battler Konfronto
Published: September 4, 2024 20:52
Flaming Fowl Studios - the developer that announced then shelved a game on the same day back in April amid financial difficulties - has unveiled its latest project, a comedic sci-fi auto battler called Konfronto that's due to release on PC later this year.…
Here's how Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Rook and companion progression work
https://www.eurogamer.net/dragon-age-the-veilguards-rook-and-companion-progression-systems-detailed
Published: September 4, 2024 18:31
With Dragon Age: The Veilguard's October release looming, BioWare is starting to discuss the finer details of its latest fantasy RPG. And its newest deep-dive provides a look at how progression will work for protagonist Rook and the companions they'll meet…
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review - a thunderous triple-A spectacle that's truly electric in co-op
https://www.eurogamer.net/warhammer-40000-space-marine-2-review
Published: September 4, 2024 16:00
I've always been wary of people who say about a game "It's better when you play it in co-op" because virtually every activity is improved by the presence of friends. Cleaning the sink is more fun when you've got one to three pals monkeying around in the…
Acer reveal gamepad-spawning laptop, PC handheld, 600Hz monitor at IFA 2024
Published: September 4, 2024 15:47
Acer announced a raft of new devices at its NextAtAcer event in Berlin today, including a bunch of AI laptops powered by Intel Lunar Lake, AMD Strix Point and Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors, but I want to focus on the gaming stuff. There's a protoype…
GAME acknowledges website issues as customers await missing pre-orders
https://www.eurogamer.net/game-acknowledges-website-issues-as-customers-await-missing-pre-orders
Published: September 4, 2024 14:01
UK high street chain GAME has acknowledged customers awaiting pre-orders are currently facing "issues" accessing their accounts online, as they wait for delayed deliveries to arrive. GAME customers with items they had pre-ordered and already paid for…
Starfield's Series S performance modes are worthwhile - but not as impactful as Series X equivalents
Published: September 4, 2024 14:00
Starfield's 30fps frame-rate target on consoles proved controversial at the game's launch, despite the game's impressive world complexity. That all changed in May of this year when the game was updated with support for 40fps, 60fps, and unlocked modes on…
Minecraft movie trailer gives first look at block stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black in action
Published: September 4, 2024 13:41
If you, like me, have been wondering just how Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures were going to approach a live-action Minecraft movie, I have good news for you. We now have our first good look at the upcoming adaptation, known simply as A…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom reinvents age-old gameplay, as the series finally changes its star
Published: September 4, 2024 13:00
More than 35 years after the first Legend of Zelda, one of video gaming's most recognisable names will finally front an adventure of her own. Fans have clamoured to play as Zelda for years, of course, and yet Nintendo has previously resisted, keeping Link…
No Man's Sky gets reel in new Aquarius fishing update
https://www.eurogamer.net/no-mans-sky-gets-reel-in-new-aquarius-fishing-update
Published: September 4, 2024 13:00
By now, I should really should know better than to expect the obvious where No Man's Sky is concerned. And here we are again with a brand-new update, titled Aquarius, which this time adds - of all things - fishing to developer Hello Games' wonderful…
Cyberpunk 2077 fans pledge $2m to make official board game happen
https://www.eurogamer.net/cyberpunk-2077-fans-pledge-2m-to-make-official-board-game-happen
Published: September 4, 2024 11:18
Cyberpunk 2077 fans have pledged more than $2m to ensure a new, official board game version of CD Projekt Red's role-playing game is made. The crowdfunding campaign for Cyberpunk 2077 - The Board Game on GameFound obliterated its initial $100k goal in…
Humble Choice September bundle is here, with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and more
Published: September 4, 2024 11:16
The Humble team has detailed its September Choice bundle.Humble Choice is a subscription service which offers a monthly set of PC games for its members to own forever.This month, you can get you hands on the following titles as part of you Humble…
Nintendo reveals Mario & Luigi: Brothership setting of Concordia
https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-reveals-mario-luigi-brothership-setting-of-concordia
Published: September 4, 2024 10:31
Nintendo has revealed fresh details of its forthcoming RPG Mario & Luigi: Brothership, including its setting: Concordia.The game was announced at Nintendo's Direct in June, marking the series' debut on Switch and latest game since Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam…
PlayStation's decision to kill Concord prompts industry sympathy
https://www.eurogamer.net/playstations-decision-to-kill-concord-prompts-industry-sympathy
Published: September 4, 2024 10:07
After PlayStation and Firewalk made the decision to pull Concord from sale two weeks after the hero-shooter made its debut, industry members have started to share their sympathies with the team involved.Gears of War's Cliff "CliffyB" Bleszinski shared a…
Concord players are racing to reach max level before shutdown
https://www.eurogamer.net/concord-players-are-racing-to-reach-max-level-before-shutdown
Published: September 4, 2024 09:43
PlayStation's shock decision to shut down its live-service flop Concord just a fortnight after launch has spurred players who did buy the game to try and reach its max level via an unusual method - before it all disappears. Players are now leaping off…
Black Myth: Wukong Xbox delay not due to "platform limitations", Microsoft reiterates
Published: September 4, 2024 09:37
Microsoft has again confirmed the delay to the Xbox release of Black Myth: Wukong is not due to "platform limitations".Game Science's action-RPG was released last month on PC and PS5, but the Xbox version was delayed for an unknown reason. Speculation grew…
Former Eurogamer editors come together for a special 25th anniversary podcast chat
Published: September 4, 2024 09:00
How long have you been a Eurogamer reader for? Let me put that another way: how many different Eurogamer editors do you remember? The site has been around for a long time now - 25 years this week - so there have been a few different sets of hands at the…
BattleTech and Shadowrun studio Harebrained Schemes' first post-Paradox game is sci-fi horror RPG Graft
Published: September 3, 2024 22:25
Battletech, Shadowrun, and The Lamplighters League developer Harebrained Schemes has announced its first project since parting ways with Paradox Interactive last year. It's a "post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG" called Graft and it's heading to PC. …
Vampire: The Masquerade's visual novel series concludes next week in Reckoning of New York
Published: September 3, 2024 21:28
Vampire: The Masquerade's trilogy of New York themed visual novels is set to conclude next Tuesday, 10th September, with Reckoning of New York on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. Vampire: The Masquerade – Reckoning of New York, from developer Draw…
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection now coming to Xbox following "technical discussions" with Microsoft
Published: September 3, 2024 18:53
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics and Capcom Fighting Collection 2 are both now set to launch for Xbox next year following "technical discussions" with Microsoft, after the platform was omitted from Capcom's original release…
Intel's Lunar Lake laptop chips are faster, more efficient and even capable of genuine RT gaming
Published: September 3, 2024 17:16
Following their initial reveal at Computex earlier this year, Intel has fully unveiled its new 'Lunar Lake' laptop CPUs at a press event in Berlin. The new Core Ultra 200V chips look impressive, offering significantly better performance at lower power…
Concord pulled from sale as Sony admits "our initial launch didn't land"
https://www.eurogamer.net/concord-pulled-from-sale-as-sony-admits-our-initial-launch-didnt-land
Published: September 3, 2024 16:32
Floundering 5v5 shooter Concord is set to go offline indefinitely this Friday - just two weeks after its PS5 and PC release - as Sony and Firewalk Studios admit "our initial launch didn't land". Concord - one of several games snapped up by Sony as part of…
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection review - Capcom's weakest legal mysteries get the strongest glow-up yet
https://www.eurogamer.net/ace-attorney-investigations-collection-review
Published: September 3, 2024 15:00
Ruthless villain, reluctant colleague and eventual friend and confidante, Miles Edgeworth has played many roles in Capcom's Ace Attorney series over the years, and with the fresh excavation of his Nintendo DS-era Investigations spin-offs, he can also add…
Xbox Game Pass titles for September include big rigs in space
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-titles-for-september-include-big-rigs-in-space
Published: September 3, 2024 14:05
Microsoft is kicking off the cooler months with its next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles.Day one additions within September's first wave of games include Star Trucker, which is available today, as well as Age of Mythology: Retold and Train Sim World 5.Here…
The Casting of Frank Stone review - an insubstantial origin story with some precious moments
https://www.eurogamer.net/the-casting-of-frank-stone-review
Published: September 3, 2024 13:00
As a huge fan of both developer Supermassive Games' interactive horror marathons and publisher Behaviour Interactive's asymmetrical multiplayer Dead by Daylight, I thought The Casting of Frank Stone might have been a daydream I conjured during yet another…
Borderlands' Randy Pitchford defends recent flops by comparing Gearbox to The Beatles
Published: September 3, 2024 11:41
Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford has defended recent flops such as the Borderlands film and its Risk of Rain 2 DLC by comparing the company to one of the most highly-regarded bands of all time. Yes, The Beatles.Replying to a user who had commented on the…
We're launching The Eurogamer 100 today - here's what it's all about
https://www.eurogamer.net/were-launching-the-eurogamer-100-today-heres-what-its-all-about
Published: September 3, 2024 11:29
Hello! You might have spotted Eurogamer is 25 this week, and so alongside the first appearance of a few permanent micro-wrinkles and a sharp decline in people asking us for ID, we're marking the occasion with something special.Actually, it's several things…
FragPunk's card system ensures it's set to be your new favourite Valorant competitor
Published: September 3, 2024 11:00
It takes a lot for an online shooter to stand out these days. Just ask Concord. But FragPunk's Shard Card system looks to be the twist needed to ensure it stands out above the rest. The game was revealed back at the Xbox Games Showcase in June, but is…
Dune: Awakening on Xbox Series S will be a "challenge", developer says
https://www.eurogamer.net/dune-awakening-on-xbox-series-s-will-be-a-challenge-developer-says
Published: September 3, 2024 10:15
Funcom - the developer behind Dune: Awakening - has admitted that getting the game ready for Microsoft's lower-powered Xbox Series S will be a "challenge".Speaking with Connor Makar from VG247, Dune: Awakening's chief product officer Scott Junior said…
Ex-Blizzard president counters Microsoft's multiplatform strategy, stating "consoles will never die"
Published: September 3, 2024 09:51
Ex-Blizzard president Mike Ybarra believes "consoles will never die" and that failing companies are pushing "the narrative that fits for them".Ybarra replied to comments on X comparing Sony's focus on exclusivity and Microsoft's multiplatform approach for…
Risk of Rain developer cancels next project to join game development at Valve
Published: September 3, 2024 09:40
Hopoo Games, the studio behind Risk of Rain and Deadbolt, has announced it will be joining Valve to work on game development. The Seattle-based indie has cancelled its unannounced next project, a game named "Snail", as a result. In a statement posted to…
Soulslike Enotria: The Last Song delayed indefinitely on Xbox as dev says it's being ignored by Microsoft
Published: September 2, 2024 23:29
Enotria: The Last Song, the "summer Soulslike" from Italian indie developer Jyamma Games, has been delayed indefinitely on Xbox - just weeks before its planned 19th September release - with the studio claiming Microsoft has "decided to ignore us" as it…
Bethesda yanks Thatcher's Techbase Doom mod from in-game browser
https://www.eurogamer.net/bethesda-yanks-thatchers-techbase-doom-mod-from-in-game-browser
Published: September 2, 2024 18:43
Thatcher's Techbase - the Doom WAD that sees players descending to the Tenth Circle of Hell to thwart the return of "one of humanity's greatest threats" - has been yanked from Bethesda's new in-game mod browser after being reported for "real-world…
"I've made some of the worst game choice decisions," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer
Published: September 2, 2024 16:04
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has admitted he's made "the worst" decisions "passing" on some of gaming's biggest franchises over the years, including Bungie's Destiny and Harmonix's Guitar Hero.In an interview called "Story Time with Phil Spencer" at PAX West…
Sumerian Six - a pulpy, Nazi-bashing stealth-tactics treat
https://www.eurogamer.net/sumerian-six-a-pulpy-nazi-bashing-stealth-tactics-treat
Published: September 2, 2024 16:03
It's hard not to talk about Sumerian Six without summoning the spirit of the sadly now defunct Mimimi Games. Sumerian Six might technically owe its existence to the real-time, sight-cone-dodging stealth-tactics classics of the 90s - think Commandos and…
Tony Hawk Pro Skater fans are excited after this social media refresh
https://www.eurogamer.net/tony-hawk-pro-skater-fans-are-excited-after-this-social-media-refresh
Published: September 2, 2024 15:07
The official social media accounts for Tony Hawk Pro Skater have been freshened up ahead of the series' upcoming 25th anniversary - and it's got some fans very excited.Whilst news that YouTube, X/Twitter, and Facebook are getting a commemorative banner may…
DF Weekly: If Black Myth: Wukong has issues on PS5, is a Series S port viable?
Published: September 2, 2024 15:00
Another gigantic DF Direct Weekly arrives today (well, on Saturday if you're signed up to the DF Supporter Program) and amongst topics as diverse as the latest PS5 Pro rumours and Tom Morgan's impressions of MGS Delta and the Silent Hill 2 remake, we have…
Win a Switch OLED by telling us your favourite Eurogamer memory
https://www.eurogamer.net/win-a-switch-oled-by-telling-us-your-favourite-eurogamer-memory
Published: September 2, 2024 14:24
It's Eurogamer's 25th birthday this week, and to celebrate, we're going to play something like pass the parcel with you. We want you to share your favourite memory of Eurogamer in the comments below, then we'll randomly pick a person at the end of the week…
Rocksteady hit by layoffs after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League underperforms
Published: September 2, 2024 13:59
Rocksteady staff have told Eurogamer of redundancies at the studio, following the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The company's QA department has seen its size almost cut in half over the past month, Eurogamer understands,…
Eurogamer turns 25
https://www.eurogamer.net/eurogamer-turns-25
Published: September 2, 2024 13:00
25 years ago this week, two brothers from Brighton helped set up a website about video games. They based the fledgling operation in their parents' converted garage and named it Eurogamer - a spin-off of a Quake 2 tournament they used to run, EuroQuake. By…
Treat yourself to 22 inches of Snake with Big Boss Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater statue
Published: September 2, 2024 12:03
That ever growing pile of video game statue memorabilia is getting bigger.First4Figures is releasing both a Big Boss statue based on Metal Gear Solid 3 and a Metroid Prime Samus Gravity Suit statue.The Big Boss statue is "inspired by the poignant ending of…
Nintendo strengthens content guidelines, confirming it will "object" to anything it deems "inappropriate"
Published: September 2, 2024 10:57
Nintendo has updated its guidelines for content creators, strengthening its right "to object" to any content it deems "inappropriate".Nintendo's "game content guidelines for online video and image sharing platforms" were updated earlier today (2nd…
AI is a hammer that can "smash your skin and destroy who you are," says Jennifer Hale following SAG-AFTRA strikes
Published: September 2, 2024 10:55
Voice actress Jennifer Hale has discussed the impact of AI as part of the current SAG-AFTRA voice actors strike, describing it as a hammer that can "smash your skin and destroy who you are." Hale is well known for her video game work, including games like…
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 out "next week" on PC, bringing modding support and more evil endings
Published: September 2, 2024 10:28
Baldur's Gate 3 PC players will soon be able to get their hands on the game's coveted Patch 7.This patch was previously in beta, and while we don't have an exact date for its full release, we know it's arriving imminently, courtesy of Larian's Swen Vincke…
Capcom's Resident Evil mobile ports now require internet connection to play
https://www.eurogamer.net/capcoms-resident-evil-mobile-ports-now-require-internet-connection-to-play
Published: September 2, 2024 09:59
The Resident Evil ports on mobile now require an internet connection to play, prompting players to refuse the latest update - or even seek refunds. As shared on the iOSGaming subreddit, the latest update from Capcom for Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 4,…
Honor Magic 6 Pro review: possibly the best Android phone money can buy
Published: September 2, 2024 09:54
Honor's Magic 6 Pro was a phone that arrived a few months ago with quite some fanfare, being an option that packs in a shedload of beefy hardware into a sleek design that may well make it one of the best Android phones available - hell, even one of the…
Former Dying Light and Dead Island devs unite to make cosy survival game Astrobotanica
Published: September 1, 2024 17:02
Space Goblin Studio - an indie team with "AAA credentials" - has revealed its debut game, Astrobotanica, is set to release in early access in 2025.Delivering a "unique blend of survival, exploration, and plant wizardry", Astrobotanica is described as a…
Nintendo officially places Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom outside series' established timeline
Published: September 1, 2024 15:57
It's official - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom take place outside the series' established timeline.That's according to Nintendo itself, which shared the timetable at Nintendo Live 2024 in Sydney.Whilst every other game…
Slitterhead really wants you to know you can play as a dog
https://www.eurogamer.net/slitterhead-really-wants-you-to-know-you-can-play-as-a-dog
Published: September 1, 2024 15:32
New gameplay footage from Slitterhead has dropped from PAX West, and once again, Slitterhead is really emphasising the fact you can play as a dog.We first got a good look at Bokeh Studio's Slitterhead last summer when a developer diary revealed new details…
Until Dawn remake studio Ballistic Moon lays off staff ahead of the game's release in October
Published: September 1, 2024 14:57
Until Dawn remake developer Ballistic Moon has laid off an unspecified number of employees ahead of the game's release on 4th October.Whilst the British studio has not formally acknowledged the layoffs in a statement on any of its social media channels, at…
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn: peak pixel art from Tengo Project
Published: September 1, 2024 14:00
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is a beautiful, hard-as-nails action game from developer Tengo Project. The fourth entry in Tengo's 16-bit taste remake series, it's also arguably the most ambitious. Prior releases from Tengo Project, such as Pocky and Rocky…
Discord's activity tracker now tells everyone just how long you've been playing
Published: September 1, 2024 12:22
Discord wants to share your recent playtime with your friends.Discord's activity tracker now displays not only the games you've been playing over the last 30 days, but also long you've been playing them, too.Similarly, if you've returned to a game after a…
Viral sensation Dress to Impress has a secret ingredient: fabulous video game jank
Published: September 1, 2024 09:00
Are you a member of Gen Z, a committed TikTok user, with an Instagram feed full of fashion content? Do you know what 'slay' now means? Have you been living a Brat summer? If you answered yes to any of those questions, chances are you're already familiar…
Silent Hill 2 PC Enhanced Edition has dropped its tenth - and final - update
https://www.eurogamer.net/silent-hill-2-pc-enhanced-edition-has-dropped-its-tenth-and-final-update
Published: August 31, 2024 19:30
The volunteer team behind the fantastic Silent Hill 2 PC Enhanced Edition has dropped its tenth - and final - update.Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition is a "project of enhancement packages" that makes the original PC version of Silent Hill 2 "compatible with…
Steam's out-of-this-world Space Exploration Fest goes live on Monday
https://www.eurogamer.net/steams-out-of-this-world-space-exploration-fest-goes-live-on-monday
Published: August 31, 2024 18:03
Steam's next fest wants to take you out of this world.Steam Space Exploration Fest will go live on Monday 2nd September, offering discounts and demos "by the spaceship-full" until the fest closes a week later on 9th September.You can get a taste of what's…