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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 delayed until Spring 2023

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 16:16

The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been delayed until Spring 2023.

Nintendo had originally planned for a 2022 release. However, in a video statement, series producer Eiji Aonuma announced the game has been pushed back.

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Epic launches Fortnite Zero Build mode

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 15:57

Epic has launched Fortnite Zero Build mode in its popular battle royale.

Last weekend, building was removed from the game temporarily. New movement abilities were added in too - a faster sprint, mantling, and a shoulder bash - as well as an overshield.

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Bloodborne Kart gameplay revealed

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 15:43

Game dev Lilith Walther is the gift that keeps on giving. Following their announcement of fan project Bloodborne Kart, the creator has shared some new snippets of footage, showing off some of what players can expect on the game's eventual release.

This footage includes a look at the game's drifting mechanics, the first peek at the power up system and the inclusion of destructible objects (which currently do not slow down the player's kart, although Walther has said this will probably be changed in the future).

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Get an Xbox Series S bundled with a second controller and a Razer Kishi for under £290

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 15:43

The best and cheapest way to get into next-gen gaming right now is through the Xbox Series S. Microsoft's digital-only console is able to play the latest games such as Halo Infinite and Flight Simulator, while also giving you a high-res 1440p experience in titles like Fortnite in a sweet, small package for just £249 RRP.

If you were already in the market for one, check out BT's impressive bundles out today. For just £10 more, you can get the Series S console along with Razer's Kishi phone controller at just £259. The other bundle includes not just the Series S console and the Kishi, but a second, standard Xbox controller for just £286.48. This is awesome if you're planning to play titles locally like Fortnite, Streets of Rage 4 or Minecraft, and a necessity if you have kids, siblings or friends who are gamers too. With an Xbox controller usually going for around £50, this is a huge saving with the addition of the Kishi controller.

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Oscar nominated actress Jessie Buckley joins Supermassive's The Devil in Me

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 15:10

Hot off the heels of her Oscar nomination, Supermassive Games has welcomed Jessie Buckley to its latest game in the Dark Pictures Anthology.

Buckley, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Lost Daughter at the Acadamy Awards on Sunday, will star as Kate Wilder in The Devil in Me.

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Sony insists quality of first-party games would suffer if they launched day one in new PS Plus

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 15:05

Sony insists the quality of its first-party games would suffer if they launched day one in the new PS Plus.

Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Sony exec Jim Ryan confirmed first party games won't launch into the newly announced subscription, unlike Microsoft's approach with Xbox Game Pass.

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Sony's overhauled PS Plus service launches in June

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 14:23

Following months of unconfirmed reports, Sony has finally made its long-rumoured PlayStation Plus overhaul official.

The new service, which launches in June, combines features of both PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now into one service with three distinct subscription tiers.

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Double discounts on the stunning LG C1 TV at Currys

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 13:53

One of the absolute best 4K HDR TVs for gaming that we always recommend is the LG C1, and right now at Currys all sizes are reduced by £100 to £200. Even better, you can save a further ten per cent at checkout with the code 'TREAT10OFF'.

The C1 comes in five different sizes to fit whatever size room you have, and we like the 55-inch the most for its cost-to-size ratio.

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Rift Apart's Rivet was originally going to be called Ratchet as well

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 13:39

Insomniac Games' Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart was a huge success for the company and the PlayStation 5. This is thanks to many things, but one stand out aspect of the game is undoubtedly Rivet, a fellow Lombax and all round awesome addition to the series. However, when workshopping ideas for Rivet, the team had a variety of names for her including... Ratchet.

Chatting at GDC (via IGN), Insomniac lead designer Mark Stuart said: "For a while we switched to her just being named Ratchet. After all, she and Ratchet are technically dimensional counterparts. Ratchet is a non-gendered name."

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The PS Plus lineup for April has leaked

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 13:03

UPDATE 30/3/22: Sony has now formally unveiled April's PlayStation Plus games line-up and, unsurprisingly given the veracity of previous PlayStation Plus leaks from French forum Dealabs, the official list remains unchanged.

That means, from 5th April, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download and play acclaimed card-battler Slay the Spire (PS4), Hood: Outlaws & Legends (PS4 & PS5), and SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated (PS4).

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A Memoir Blue is an engaging and emotional visual novel

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 13:00

I wasn't sure what to really expect from A Memoir Blue. It was first widely revealed during Annapurna's summer showcase last year, but without an accompanying developer interview like some of the other titles. Having played through it, I completely understand why.

The story begins with a swimming athlete, Miriam, reluctantly posing for the press with her winner's medal. As you hit a button to trigger more and more camera flashes, she begins to feel overwhelmed, keen to leave the growing swarm. Once she's in her apartment, she tries relaxing on the sofa, slouching her feelings into submission.

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Uncharted: Fortune Hunter is shutting down

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 12:44

Naughty Dog has announced its mobile spin off Uncharted: Fortune Hunter is shutting down.

In a tweet, the developer stated: "As of today [28th March], in-game purchases of treasure maps and bags of orbs have been disabled, and the game is no longer available for download from the Apple app or Google Play store."

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Call of Duty: Warzone map rotation isn't possible due to "crazy" install sizes

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 12:29

A dev working on Call of Duty: Warzone has stated map rotation isn't possible because install sizes are "crazy".

Josh Bridge, Call of Duty live operations lead, was chatting to streamer TeeP about whether Warzone map rotation could be supported (spotted by PC Gamer).

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Best Nintendo Switch deals in March 2022

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 12:02

Whether you're looking for the latest deals on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED consoles or you're trying to save money on the best-selling titles, you'll find all of the best Nintendo Switch deals right here.

Below, you'll find our picks for the top Nintendo Switch bundles right now, as well as offers on the Switch Lite and Switch OLED. If you're not already familiar with the key differences between the three consoles, the Switch Lite is a hand-held only version of the Nintendo Switch, while the Nintendo Switch OLED comes with an improved OLED screen and other minor enhancements.

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New Sonic the Hedgehog 2 film is part of a cinematic universe

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 11:53

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is part of a "cinematic universe", according to one of the film's producers.

In production notes alongside the new release, producer Toby Ascher noted the first film was just the start.

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Forspoken devs are listening to feedback following game's delay

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 11:52

The developers behind upcoming fantasy adventure Forspoken are listening to feedback and adjusting the game accordingly.

In a recent preview with Game Informer, creative producer Raio Mitsuno addressed the concerns many had about the dialogue, and its frequency, between protagonist Frey and her cuff companion (who is simply known as Cuff).

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Apex Legends comes to PS5 and Xbox Series X today

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 11:23

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S owners will be able to play a native version of Apex Legends from today.

The update will add 4K output and HDR, as well as 60 fps, higher resolution maps, and greater level of detail distance (though not all the improvements are available on Xbox Series S).

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Off Topic: Chopped and one of the secrets of creativity

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 11:00

If you've ever wondered what the best channel on TV is, let me help you: it's the Food Network. I can be parked on the Food Network for days, idling from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives to the Barefoot Contessa. The Food Network is generally star-based, which means that it's weirdly class-based TV. And I mean class-based in the RPG sense: Guy Fieri is a sort of Ed Hardy tank, Ina Garten, the smiler with the knife, is a classic rogue. How great is that?

But there are places where this falls apart. Places like Chopped. Chopped is not class-based or RPG-like at all, although the presenter, Ted Allen, who is a bona fide national treasure, does possess the courtly manners of someone who is about to set you a riddle outside a tavern. "Brothers and sisters I have none..." Ted is a prince. And Chopped is his realm.

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Bungie files lawsuit against individuals behind false Destiny copyright takedowns

Tue, 29/03/2022 - 00:02

In response to last week's incident in which Destiny videos by prominent content creators on YouTube were hit with a spate of false copyright takedowns, developer Bungie has filed a lawsuit against ten unnamed individuals it believes responsible.

At the time of the incident, Bungie - whose own YouTube content was impacted by the bogus copyright claims - insisted the takedowns were not the result of a request by either itself or its partners. The studio later revealed the takedowns had come from "fraudulent accounts created to impersonate our IP protection service", which it believed may have been retaliation for a "recent set of authentic takedowns of OST uploads".

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Warframe is celebrating its 9th anniversary with five weeks of in-game rewards

Mon, 28/03/2022 - 21:39

Last Friday marked the ninth anniversary of free-to-play sci-fi shooter Warframe, and developer Digital Extremes has now donned its jaunty party hat in order to celebrate the not-insignificant milestone with a birthday freebie and five weeks of premium rewards.

On the freebie front, players will receive the Wisp Dex Skin - the same one used in Warframe's 9th anniversary art below - via an Inbox Message in their Orbiter upon logging into the game for a limited time. In addition to that, Digital Extremes has prepared five weeks of premium Anniversary Rewards - including Skins, Weapon Slots, and Noggles (basically, bobbleheads for your Orbiter) - which can be earned by completing weekly in-game Alerts.

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