Parkour has been an important part of the Assassin's Creed franchise from the beginning, but Assassin's Creed Shadows will be making some adjustments to the acrobatic running style. Ubisoft has already hinted that Naoe--one of Shadows' new leading characters--can Naruto run in the game. But that's just the beginning of what she can pull off while running.

Ubisoft has shared an extensive breakdown of Shadow's new parkour options, as well as the revised button map for the game. One of the most notable changes is that the crouch and the dodge buttons have traded places. That will allow the player to either crouch or lie in a prone position. Naoe can even kill her targets while lying prone.

Yasuke--the game's other lead character--and Naoe can both perform dodges while crouched, but only the latter can pull off a dodge in her prone stance. The other new parkour moves that Naoe can pull off include a wall-run eject and a backward dodge, which you can see below.

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Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Refined Edition is now available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Fans of Nihon- Falcom's classic RPG series can pick up a physical copy of The Oath in Felghana for $60 at Amazon, Walmart, or Best Buy. Like other physical releases of Ys games, the launch version of The Oath in Felghana is a cool collector's set bundled with extras.

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Refined Edition $60

The Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Refined Edition includes the base game, an acrylic keychain and diorama set, a compilation soundtrack, illustrated microfiber cloth, and a set of postcards. It's priced at $60, so this is a great opportunity for fans to get a cool physical release with collectibles for a great price. Like other Ys physical editions, quantities are limited.

• Base game
• Acrylic keychain
• Diorama set
• Four postcards
• Soundtrack on CD
• Microfiber cloth

Check out all of the extras in the image below.

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• PS5 -- $60
• Nintendo Switch -- $60

There's an interesting history behind this Ys release, as it was first released under the title of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys in 1989. It was remade as Ys: The Oath in Felghana for PSP in 2005. The remake was ported to PC in 2012, and now it has been remastered for Nintendo Switch and PS5.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 is the next big game from Bethesda Game Studios, but no one should expect it soon. The wait for the RPG continues, and just recently passed a sad milestone.

Reddit user RoboPup has pointed out that it's now been 2,403 days since The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced on June 10, 2018 (via IGN). What's the significance of 2,403 days? That's also the number of days that The Elder Scrolls 6's trailer was revealed after The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim came out on November 11, 2011.

Starfield was the latest release from Bethesda Game Studios. The Elder Scrolls 6 is coming up next, and it will be followed by Fallout 5 at some point later on. Bethesda, which is owned by Microsoft, has not announced release dates for any of its upcoming games, however.

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Nvidia finally revealed their next-generation RTX 50-series graphics cards at CES 2025, with some big performance improvements expected thanks to the new Blackwell architecture. But since 2020 and the launch of the RTX 20 series, Nvidia has been working on and expanding its range of AI enhancements as part of its DLSS suite of exclusive features, with its latest iteration, DLSS 4, set to propel both new and older GPUs forward.

DLSS 4's biggest new feature is one that will be exclusive to the new RTX 50-series GPUs. Multi Frame Generation is the next step in the Frame Generation race that Nvidia kicked off with the RTX 40-series range. Instead of just injecting a single, AI-generated frame between two traditionally rendered one, Multi Frame Generation now offers up to four AI-generated frames to be inserted, substantially increasing a game's frame rate. Nvidia says that its new GPUs can deliver nearly eight times more performance than "brute-force" rendering, but how well each generated frame looks and how this impacts input latency has yet to be determined.

Digital Foundry was given access to an engineering sample of the RTX 5080 and limited time to test Multi Frame Generation in Cyberpunk 2077 and came away impressed with both the image quality and fluidity of the experience.

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A new League of Legends cinematic from Arcane animation studio Fortiche sets up the story to come in the game's first season of 2025, and serves in many ways as a continuation of some of the plot threads from the critically acclaimed Netflix show.

League of Legends' first season of 2025 is set to begin January 9 and will be all about Noxus, one of the major political empires in the world of Runeterra and one that became a bigger part of Arcane season 2's story. The cinematic shows several different stories unfolding, as familiar League of Legends characters like Katarina looks to assassinate a target and is stopped by Elise, Noxus general Darius confronts the ice troll Trundle, and Arcane's Mel--who is not yet a playable champion in Riot's MOBA--looks to make her return to Noxus. Mel is currently playable in Teamfight Tactics, and is heavily rumored to be added to League of Legends proper as part of 2025 Season 1, Welcome to Noxus.

As is the case with Arcane, Fortiche brings the world of League of Legends to life in stunning fashion, with an absurd attention to detail and a slightly stylized look that gives each character more life and personality than they've ever had before.

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PlayStation is expanding its lineup of Midnight Black accessories and hardware with new models of the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller, PlayStation Portal, Pulse Explore Earbuds, and Pulse Elite Headset. All four new PS5 products release February 20, and preorders begin January 16 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET at PlayStation Direct and select retailers. The accessories join the standard Midnight Black DualSense Controller and PS5 Console Cover.

DualSense Edge (Midnight Black) $200

The DualSense Edge looks slick in Midnight Black, and the color even extends to its included carrying case. Our pick for the best premium PS5 controller, the DualSense Edge is a high-performing gamepad with a great feel and ample customization features.

The DualSense Edge has adjustable trigger locks with three stopping points, two styles of remappable back triggers, and a pair of Fn (Function) buttons that can be reprogrammed to quickly cycle through and adjust settings or switch profiles on PS5. On PC, the Function buttons can be mapped to any input.

You can remap inputs, create trigger and stick dead zones, tweak stick sensitivity, and adjust haptic feedback intensity in the PS5's menu system. On PC, you can use the official PlayStation Accessories app to make these changes.

Here's what you get with the DualSense Edge:

• Two pairs of remappable back triggers: standard and lever styles
• Two Function buttons
• Three pairs of stick caps: standard, tall dome, low dome
• Braided USB-C cable with optional connector housing
• Hardshell carrying case

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The PlayStation Portal is a Remote Play handheld for PS5 users who want to access their library while away from their console. While there are cheaper options for Remote Play, including your smartphone, the PlayStation Portal retains the authentic experience with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. The Portal has superb ergonomics and the 8-inch 1080p display is gorgeous.

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The Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds come with six earbud tips to help find the best fit and are compatible with PS5, PC, Mac, PlayStation Portal, and mobile devices via Bluetooth. The earbuds support the PS5's audio features, such as Tempest 3D Audio, and have two hidden microphones for chat. They can run for five hours on a full charge, and the included charging case adds 10 additional hours of playback. The Pulse Explore support simultaneous connections via PlayStation Link and Bluetooth.

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The Pulse Elite brings up to 30 hours of battery life and impressive mid-range audio quality from planar magnetic drivers. Like the Pulse Explore earbuds, the over-ear Elite headset supports spatial audio and have built-in tech that helps block out unwanted noises when chatting with friends. You can use the retractable mic to make calls on your mobile device via Bluetooth while retaining your PlayStation Link connection to PS5, PC, Mac, or PlayStation Portal.

Inside the box, you'll find the PlayStation Link adapter, USB-C cable, a charging hanger, and a mounting plate.

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Carmen Sandiego has been traveling the world since 1985, evading capture as she steals some of the most valuable artifacts on the planet, and soon she'll be setting off on a new heist with the new puzzle-adventure game Carmen Sandiego on PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC, and Netflix (as a mobile game). While previous titles task you with tracking down the glob-trotting thief, this is the first game in the series' history in which you’ll get to play Carmen Sandiego. Preorders are now open for Carmen Sandiego ahead of its April 17 release, and there’s even a deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition packed with collectible goodies.

Carmen Sandiego Preorder Bonus

No preorder bonuses have been announced for Carmen Sandiego. We’ll update this section if anything is revealed ahead of launch, including retailer-exclusive bonuses.

Carmen Sandiego 40th Anniversary Edition

$50

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Rocksteady, the studio behind Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reportedly laid off six more workers at the end of 2024.

According to a report from Eurogamer, those who were impacted were part of Rocksteady's programming, art, and quality assurance staff. This apparent round of layoffs follows Rocksteady's first round back in September, which was also reported by Eurogamer, and saw the reduction of 33 team members down to 15 due to the poor sales of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Rocksteady did not publicly acknowledge either one.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was both a critical and commercial disappointment. Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery said that the game caused a $200 million shortfall. The game also reportedly only has a "barebones" support team as the studio is moving on to new projects.

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Razer has announced a new dock for mobile gaming devices: the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma. Described as a versatile hub that can transform mobile devices into gaming consoles for your TV, it features a six-in-one I/O design. Preorders are now open for the device ahead of its launch on January 30 at $80.

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According to Razer, the dock is equipped with a gigabit ethernet port, multiple USB connections, and HDMI out. This will allow you to hook up a handheld gaming PC like the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, or Steam Deck and output the signal to your TV or monitor. Additionally, the dock features a 100W power passthrough for quick charging, a rugged aluminum design, and customizable RGB lighting.

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Razer has shown off a long list of new hardware and apps at CES 2025, and one of the coolest is the new PC Remote Play feature coming to its free Razer Nexus mobile app. As the name implies, the new feature lets users stream gameplay directly from their PC to various mobile devices, including Android phones, iOS devices, and Razer's Edge gaming tablet.

According to Razer's press release, the PC Remote Play feature is a free update for the Nexus App. You can scroll through a list of all the supported games installed on your PC and launch and play them directly in the Nexus app while on the go. Razer claims the feature will allow for "full graphical fidelity" while streaming, and it uses Razer Sensa HD Haptics to add rumble and other tactile feedback while playing. Razer is demoing the PC Remote Play feature at its booth for CES attendees, and the beta is expected to roll out to the Razer Nexus app soon.

Razer PC Remote Play on Kishi Ultra

In the meantime, it's worth upgrading your mobile cloud gaming setup with the Razer Kishi Ultra controller to take advantage of the new PC streaming feature. You can currently grab the controller for just $130 at Amazon (was $150). The device works with select Android phones, tablets, and Apple devices with a USB-C port, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPad Mini a17 Pro. While the Kishi Ultra offers the most feature support, you'll be able to use the feature with other Razer mobile controllers, including the Kishi V2 and V2 Pro.

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With CES 2025 in full swing, one of the more intriguing exhibits at the trade show is a proof-of-concept entertainment experience from Sony. The PlayStation company is currently showing off what a future gaming room could look and smell like, as it's demoing what is essentially the closest thing possible to a Star Trek holodeck.

According to Sony, the Future Immersive Entertainment Concept combines Crystal LED panels, audio, haptics, scent, and atmospherics with a PlayStation game like The Last of Us to create an interactive experience. You could compare this to a 4D version of Duck Hunt but with people horribly mutated by a fictional cordyceps fungus instead of mallards, and we don't even want to know what rotting mushroom-monsters smell like in a world bereft of personal hygiene products.

Visually, it's a convincing step into that bleak world thanks to the realistic graphics. This isn't the first time that Sony has revealed conceptual gaming hardware, as back in May 2024, the company showed off a high-tech PlayStation controller in a promotional video, teasing a radical departure from the standard DualSense device.

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Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku have released footage of the upcoming Virtua Fighter project, which was first shown at CES 2025. However, they made it clear that the footage is not actual gameplay, and that it's just "in-game" concept footage before development began.

The quick 35-second video presents one stage that looks like a run-down city simply called The City, which is described as a "hotbed of vice, attracts both the wicked and desperate." The camera then pans out to show two characters fighting each other. Both of them are models of Akira, Virtua Fighter's mascot.

A HUD with HP bars suddenly appear at the top and the two characters trade blows with each other before one of them kicks the other into a pile of boxes in a cinematic cutscene, ending the footage.

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Grand Theft Auto VI is set for release later this year and it's expected to be among the biggest launches of the year. One analyst has now said the game is so momentous that it could "reshape the gaming industry," similar to how 2013's Grand Theft Auto 5 made a massive mark.

"While the market landscape has evolved, Rockstar's legacy of delivering groundbreaking experiences ensures that GTA 6 will leave a lasting mark," Newzoo analyst Emmanuel Rosier told GI.biz. Rosier went on to say that GTA 5 benefited from launching into a mature market for PS3 and Xbox 360. GTA 6, meanwhile, is set to launch relatively earlier into the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S lifecycles.

"Rockstar's history of crafting genre-defining titles positions GTA 6 to set new industry standards. Yet, its challenge lies in navigating a gaming world increasingly dominated by live-service titles. How Rockstar adapts the Grand Theft Auto formula to this evolving landscape will not only determine GTA 6's success but may also redefine the future of open-world gaming," Rosier said.

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Big video games take a lot of money to make, but the industry is very secretive in exactly how much is spent developing them. However, it looks like we might have some insight on how much money it takes to make and market a Call of Duty game.

In a court filing reviewed by Game File, Activision's head Call of Duty creative Patrick Kelly reportedly revealed the total budgets and copies sold for three Call of Duty games. 2015's Black Ops III reportedly took developer Treyarch over three years to make and cost $450 million, with the total number of copies sold being 43 million.

For 2019's Modern Warfare, developed by Infinity Ward, the total cost of development was reportedly $640 million with 41 million copies sold. The last one is Black Ops Cold War from 2020. Treyarch and Raven Software's joint project reportedly took $700 million to develop and sold 30 million copies.

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In the world of video games, Tencent is one of the major players in part because it owns Riot Games--the company behind League of Legends--as well as stakes in other companies, including Epic Games. However, the company is now facing serious problems over its alleged ties with the Chinese military.

According to Bloomberg, Tencent is one of several companies that have been blacklisted by the US Defense Department after the government declared them to be Chinese military-affiliated. Tencent and the other companies on the list have the right to appeal that classification, because the ramifications are enormous if that stands. Companies tied to the Chinese military may be removed or delisted from US stock exchanges--though this wouldn't apply to Tencent specifically, as it's listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange--and other markets around the world.

A Tencent spokesperson shared the following statement with GameSpot.

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CES 2025 is officially underway, and one of the big gaming announcements so far was a partnership between Nvidia and Krafton for AI-powered teammates who can help you in battle in PUBG.

Nvidia and Krafton created what they are calling CPCs, or co-playable characters. These characters use artificial intelligence to fight alongside you. This feature is called called PUBG Ally, and the CPC is apparently smart enough to play like a human would. You can say something like, "Hey Ally, I'm looking for a level 3 vest and 5.56 ammo." The CPC will then search the map and try to find it for you. The PUBG Ally can also spot enemies and cover you, locate nearby vehicles, and speak back to you with an AI-powered voice. You can see some of the test footage in action below.

Note that what you're seeing in the video is representative of R&D gameplay. The PUBG Ally feature hasn't actually been greenlit yet and may never come to PUBG.

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Just a year after the success of Capcom's Resident Evil video game, a live-action film was already being discussed, with horror icon George A. Romero helming the project. However, Romero's script was inevitably rejected by producer Bernd Eichinger and Capcom producer Yoshiki Okamoto. A new documentary, out today, shines a light on the early stages of Romero's vision in the aptly titled George A. Romero's Resident Evil.

The movie is an investigative documentary that dives deep into one of Hollywood’s most intriguing "what could have been" stories: What if George Romero directed a Resident Evil movie? Check out the trailer below.

"In 1998, Constantin Film set out to bring Resident Evil, the legendary horror video game, to the big screen. They enlisted George A. Romero, the visionary director who redefined the zombie genre, to adapt the project. But despite the perfect pairing of horror's greatest minds, Romero's vision for Resident Evil was never realized," the official synopsis reads. "Now, for the first time, Brandon Salisbury's documentary uncovers the hidden story behind the project that captivated fans and the horror industry alike."

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Until Dawn, a video game inspired by horror movies, is becoming a horror movie, and now we've learned a key piece of information about it. The film, which releases this April, is not a direct adaptation of the video game's story, but instead it aims to take the "essence" of what fans enjoyed about the game and tell an all-new story. That being said, Peter Stormare's Dr. Hill character will appear in the film, serving as one of the "connective" threads that ties the game and film together.

At Sony's CES briefing, Screen Gems president Ashley Bucks said director David F. Sandberg is a "big fan" of the game and aimed to pay homage to the game with the film.

Bucks said Sandberg "took the essence of what makes the game great and selected elements we think are the most important to the fans and paid homage to it in the right way."

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It won't be long before The Last of Us Season 2 arrives, as HBO Max has released a new teaser trailer confirming an April 2025 release window. Set in a post-apocalyptic world after the collapse of human civilization, the brief but effective teaser shows off some of the new horrors awaiting Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's characters of Joel and Ellie, as well as Kaitlyn Dever's Abby Anderson in action as she hunts down the duo in the ruins of the old world.

While the first season of The Last of Us adapted the first game, the second season will not adapt all of The Last of Us Part 2. The video game sequel also expanded on its world significantly, as it introduced new factions that Ellie and Abigail ran into, like the Washington Liberation Front based in Seattle, who are opposed by a dangerous religious cult known as the Seraphites.

Both games were recently remastered for PS5, and The Last of Us Part 2 received additional graphical upgrades for Sony's new PS5 Pro console last year. The exact number of episodes for season two hasn't been confirmed yet, but given that HBO boss Casey Bloys previously mentioned the new season launching "in the Emmy window," that means at least six episodes of the season will have to be released if HBO wants the show to be in consideration at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.

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At CES 2025, Sony officially announced that feature film adaptations of Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers are currently in development. For the Horizon film, Sony's Columbia Pictures company will produce the movie, which is set in a post-apocalyptic future where human civilization has reverted back to a primitive state following a cataclysmic robot uprising. With machines now the dominant lifeforms, the mainline Horizon games focus on Aloy, her mysterious origins, and the future of humanity.

This isn't the first time that Sony and Columbia Pictures have worked on a live-action video game project, as the film company previously produced an adaptation of Naughty Dog's Uncharted back in 2022. Starring Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as his mustachioed mentor Victor Sullivan, Uncharted was a modest hit at the box office and made $407 million worldwide. Head of PlayStation Productions Asad Qizilbash briefly spoke about the Horizon film at CES 2025, explaining that it's currently in an early stage of development.

What's also interesting is that Horizon was originally lined up to get a live-action Netflix series, but last year it was reported that the project wasn't moving forward due to workplace misconduct allegations surrounding The Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman.

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