Outer Wilds developer Mobius Digital is hard at work on a new game. In patch notes posted to Steam alongside a minor update for Outer Wilds, the studio mentioned that it is transitioning development resources to focus more on its next title.

First spotted by Rock Paper Shotgun, the studio mentioned--almost offhandedly--that it is increasingly turning toward its future title. It explains, for instance, that the reason behind Mobius's implementation of a staggered release of minor patches across platforms is because of the resources its next project requires. As the patch notes state, "This is no shade to our QA testers, we’re just trying to be extra risk averse and conservative with the resources we put toward Outer Wilds since our new game is our priority!"

Mobius also reminded fans that no more significant changes are coming for its past title. "As mentioned before, there are no more major updates planned for Outer Wilds or Echoes of the Eye because we are hard at work on our next game," the studio wrote. "There may be smaller updates like this from time to time, but no guarantees."

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Following the debut of the newest Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, Rockstar Games has confirmed a key detail about it. In a social media post, Rockstar Games clarified that the trailer was "captured entirely in-game" on a PlayStation 5. A Rockstar Games spokesperson confirmed to GameSpot that the footage was captured on a standard PS5, not a PS5 Pro.

Rockstar added that the trailer was made up of "equal parts gameplay and cutscenes." This is what many had expected, as some sequences appeared to show gameplay. But now it's confirmed.

The new GTA 6 trailer was not only captured on PS5 but featured references to PlayStation as well by way of DualSense-like controllers and a PlayStation-like console showing up in a scene.

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A small update has arrived to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. One of the major highlights included in the patch notes is the Gunsmith's new Blueprint Swap feature that allows players further weapon customization. The update also nerfs a few popular weapons in Warzone.

Players now have more freedom with weapon customization. The Gunsmith's new Blueprint Swap feature allows players to mix-and-match which attachment skins they have equipped or fine-tune how weapon blueprint skins apply to their builds. This means players can now customize any Black Ops 6 base weapon or blueprint with a skin they've unlocked or purchased. Additionally, weapon blueprints can now be customized further by adding skins to each existing attachment.

The Gunsmith's new Blueprint Swap feature

This new feature is available across multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, but it's only available to use with Black Ops 6 weapons.

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Although Microsoft's blockbuster deal to buy Activision Blizzard was approved in October 2023, the United States government's Federal Trade Commission appealed the decision. Now, a US appeals court has affirmed the deal, bringing about an apparent end to the FTC's attempts to block the buyout.

As reported by Bloomberg, the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals declared on Wednesday that the trial judge in the case, Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, was correct in denying the FTC's attempt to prevent the $75.4 billion deal from going through.

A chief concern from the FTC pertained to cloud gaming. To satisfy the FTC, Microsoft carved out deals to bring Xbox games to non-Xbox streaming platforms, but the FTC appealed. Now, that appeal has been denied.

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Lego is retiring a trio of Super Mario sets soon, including the ever-popular Bowser's Muscle Car. While Lego doesn't reveal exact dates for retiring sets, products marked as "retiring soon" often disappear within a month or two, but they can sell out at major retailers quicker than that. If you're interested in the 458-piece Bowser-themed set, you should grab it while it's discounted to $24 (was $30) at Amazon.

Lego Super Mario - Bowser's Muscle Car (458 Pieces)

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Bowser's Muscle Car pairs well with the recently released Lego Mario Kart lineup and would look great displayed next to the upcoming 1,972-piece Lego Mario & Standard Kart display model for adults, which releases on May 15 and is available to preorder now.

The other two Lego Super Mario sets scheduled to retire soon currently have substantial discounts at Amazon. The Soda Jungle Maker Set is $35.49 (was $55), and Goombas' Playground is $9.39 (was $15).

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Call of Duty's fight against cheaters continues, and Activision has released a new blog to recap the effectiveness of the game's anti-cheat since Season 3's launch. Here are the anti-cheat results Activision provided, plus the new Ricochet improvements announced for Black Ops 6 and Warzone.

Activision has been shutting down cheat makers since Black Ops 6's launch. Now, five more cheat makers have been put out of business since the anti-cheat report provided in March. Cheat makers aren't the only ones in trouble. Activision is also targeting third-party hardware with scripts used to cheat, delivering cease and desist demands to several companies that create and sell these products.

"We have already seen compliance from some of the companies we've contacted," Activision says. "However, we will continue to pursue other device makers in the market, globally, as well as people that create scripts to manipulate Call of Duty game code." It also reminds players that any account using these devices on PC or console for the purpose of cheating will be permanently banned.

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When Blizzard announced a Berserk crossover for Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal, the franchise's first-ever external IP collaboration, it was hard not to be excited. The late Kentaro Miura's legendary manga series is a seminal work whose influence can be seen in any game with oversized swords and a penchant for over-the-top violence. The two franchises are both steeped in blood, gore, and demons--practically making them a match made in dark fantasy heaven.

Unfortunately, Diablo 4's Berserk crossover is largely a disappointment, one that doesn't capitalize on the overlap between its two franchises. Far from honoring Berserk, it mostly just feels like a cash grab, an excuse for players to potentially spend well over $100 on cosmetics and nothing more.

Diablo 4's Berserk crossover, which is live now until June 3, is broken down into two parts. One is the free set of rewards tied to Diablo 4's new Reliquary battle pass system. Elite enemies have a chance to drop Behelits, which can then be used to unlock a handful of freebies in the Berserk Reliquary. The rewards include a Brand of Sacrifice death marker and tattoo, as well as a cosmetic backpiece and mount trophy. Unlocking the four rewards then unlocks a free Berserk-themed nameplate. Players will need 400 hundred Behelits to acquire all of the rewards, and while that won't take too long (at max level, players are killing elite enemies by the dozen at any given moment), it does still feel like a grind without any real depth or strategy. It's just busy work.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just keeps impressing. In addition to selling more than 2 million copies already, Sandfall Interactive's turn-based RPG is a hit when it comes to its music.

The developer shared on social media that Expedition 33's soundtrack is "connecting far beyond what we ever imagined." Specifically, the soundtrack has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Classical Album charts, along with jumping to No. 13 on the Official Soundtrack chart and No. 31 on the Official Album download chart. In total, Expedition 33's soundtrack has surpassed 18 million streams since launch.

"Wow," the developer said in a social media post.

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Prologue: Go Wayback! is the new Rust-inspired survival game from PUBG creator PlayerUnknown, and players can now sign-up to participate in a closed beta test running until May 14.

The game is billed as a hardcore, single-player roguelike survival game where every playthrough is different thanks to procedurally generated maps and dynamic weather. Players start in a cabin and are tasked with surviving a several kilometers trek across the map to reach a weather tower. Along the way players will need to manage their body temperature, hunger, and hydration, with a heavy emphasis being put on a player's ability to stay warm.

Those interested in participating in the Go Wayback! closed beta can sign-up on the official PlayerUnknown Productions Discord server.

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The beloved cult-classic, Ragnarok X: Next Generation (ROX), is making its triumphant launch in the Americas, Australia, New Zealand and Western Europe on May 8th. Developed by Gravity Game Hub (GGH)--the original creators of Ragnarok Online--ROX is a free-to-play remake featuring enhanced full 3D visuals and fresh gameplay mechanics that bring the magic of the original series forward for a new generation.

With pre-registrations live on PC, iOS, and Android, GameSpot is here to tell you everything you need to know about Ragnarok X: Next Generation and how it introduces the next chapter of the Ragnarok series.

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In Ragnarok X: Next Generation, combat is just one of many ways to enjoy the adventure. Rox is a dynamic world with a real in-game economy shaped directly by player activity. Venture into dungeons to uncover rare loot to trade, or take on life skill jobs like fishing, mining, and farming to gather resources for yourself and to sell in the market. Just like in real life, the in-game market is in constant flux, creating an immersive environment that rewards player resourcefulness and ingenuity.

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La Quimera, the story-driven FPS from the developers formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine, was recently delayed after reviews for the game went live, and now the developers have reverted the game to early access instead of a 1.0 launch. The game is out now on Steam Early Access for $30.

Reburn CEO Dmytro Lymar said in a statement, "Though this wasn't our original plan, as Ukrainian game developers, we're very familiar with perseverance in the face of tough choices and tougher odds."

As with other early access titles, La Quimera will grow and evolve over time with future updates, the developer said. When the game was originally delayed, the developer said it encountered "some unforeseen challenges" related to La Quimera being the company's first title as an independent studio.

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The odds of an Xbox-branded handheld arriving this year look like they're increasing. That's because images have leaked of the ROG Ally 2, with one version sporting an Xbox button and better specs, according to VideoCardz. This would confirm reports from earlier this year that Microsoft was partnering with Asus on a portable device.

On X, user Huang514 posted pictures of two different variations of the ROG Ally 2. The black version is supposedly the Xbox-branded edition of the hardware, apparently boasting an eight-core AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and 64GB of memory. The images were discoverable after website 91mobiles spotted Indonesian certification office entries for the devices from Asus. Keep in mind that the official Xbox account on X teased a collaboration with Asus in March, too.

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This all certainly sounds like project Kennan. In addition, in possibly a happenstance moment, The Verge's Tom Warren noted on BlueSky that the Xbox app on PC just received an update that adds battery status and Wi-Fi signal icons for the compact mode. These newly implemented features certainly seem relevant in light of the leaked images.

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The Art of Warhammer Video Games

$50 | Releases November 4

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Warhammer 40,000: Character Encyclopedia

$25.19 (was $28) | Releases October 7

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Warhammer 40,000: Words of War

$13 | Releases October 7

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Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide

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The grim, war-torn universes of Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 have produced numerous video game adaptations over the decades, and at long last, a new 208-page hardcover art book will give fans a deeper look into the develop of many of these titles, including Space Marine, Dawn of War, Total Warhammer, and more. The Art of Warhammer Video Games will launch on November 4, and preorders are available now.

If that's not enough Warhammer reading material for you, then there's even more on the way in the form. The upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Character Encyclopedia and Warhammer 40,000: Words of War look to be excellent resources for anyone who wants to learn more about the major figures of the grimdark sci-fi universe's complex lore and mythology. Both hardcover books launch on October 7 and are available to preorder now.

The Art of Warhammer Video Games $50 | Releases November 4

Priced at $50 and releasing on November 4, The Art of Warhammer Video Games covers quite a few of the recent and popular games from the numerous adaptations we've seen over the years. Notable games from both the Fantasy and 40,000 universes are included, like Dawn of War, Space Marine, Boltgun, Rogue Trader, Vermintide, Total Warhammer, and more. You can expect to see never-before-seen concept art and promo pieces here, as well as insightful commentary from the artists responsible for adapting the tabletop experience into a video game format.

Preorder at Amazon Warhammer 40,000: Character Encyclopedia $25.19 (was $28) | Releases October 7

For something inspirational, there'll also be Warhammer 40,000: Words of Wisdom to grab and keep on you for when you need a little pick-me-up for the day ahead. A collection of powerful quotes from legendary Space Marines who fight tooth and nail to keep mankind from being overrun by the forces of Chaos, this pocket-sized 64-page book includes thoughts on the nature of fear, the meaning of bravery, and the power of brotherhood.

Preorder at Amazon Warhammer 40,000: Words of War $13 | Releases October 7

Considering that there are decades of lore attached to Warhammer 40,000, figuring out where to start exactly can be a daunting experience. Fortunately, the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Character Encyclopedia will give you the lowdown on the major players of this sci-fi series, as this hardcover book has entries on more than 120 characters. Covering everyone from the stalwart commanders of the Space Marines to the mysterious Phoenix Lords of the Aeldari, each entry comes with photography of the Games Workshop miniatures these heroes and villains are based on, as well as statistics and facts about these individuals.

Preorder at Amazon Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide $23.14 (was $45)

You can also score a big bargain right now on Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide. Available for $23.14 (was $45), this a very comprehensive look at the series spread across 336 pages in a hardcover format. While the character guide above is listed on specific movers and shakers in Warhammer 40,000, this encyclopedia adds extra context by examining the tabletop miniatures they're based on, the lore behind them, and more.

What's really nice is that you're getting official photography as well, with the book covering factions like the Tyranids and Necons, various vehicles, and battlefields. If you play the tabletop version of Warhammer 40,000, this makes it a very nice piece of reference for when you want to paint your models as accurately as possible. Even better, this book has an added layer of authenticity as it's written by Guy Haley and Gav Thorpe, the Black Library authors who are highly regarded in the wider Warhammer 40,000 fandom.

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There are dozens of other great Warhammer books out there spanning decades of lore, as well as numerous video games--not to mention the original tabletop games--so if you're looking for more information on how to experience one of the biggest fictional settings out there, head over to our Warhammer 40,000 beginner guide.

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After receiving an in-depth trailer at the tail end of 2024, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is now officially up for preorder on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC ahead of its July 24 release. The Soulslike RPG is set in Ming dynasty China--earning it comparisons to Black Myth: Wukong--and follows a pirate warrior as she attempts to unravel her past after suffering a bout of amnesia. Early footage reveals a stylish, fast-paced adventure, and reserving a copy in advance will unlock a few additional goodies. If you're interested in the upcoming action RPG, preorders are available now, including a physical Day 1 Edition and a digital Deluxe Edition, both of which include some extra DLC. Here’s a closer look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers preorders.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Day One Edition $50 | Releases July 24

The $50 Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Day One Edition is essentially the game's standard edition. It comes with the base game plus some bonus DLC. Here's everything included:

• Wuchang: Fallen Feathers base game
• White Spectre (Enhanced Costume Set)
• Night Spectre (Enhanced Costume Set)
• Vermillion War Club (Axe)
• Glistening Red Mercury Skill Update Item (Medium)

Preorders for the physical PS5 and Xbox Series X versions are available at Amazon and Best Buy. Digital preorders are also available on consoles and PC.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Deluxe Edition $60 | Releases July 24

The Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Deluxe Edition is a digital-only version of the game that includes the base game and the extras from the Day One Edition, plus the following exclsuive bonus DLC:

• Draconic Resurgence Costume
• Overlord’s Regalia Costume
• Tiger of Fortune Costume
• Soul Ritual Robe Costume
• Watcher’s Gaze (Sword)
• Eternal Sovereignty (Dual Blades)
• Moonlight Dragon (Sword)
• Dragoncoil Lance (Spear)
• Blood of Changhong Skill Upgrade Item

That’s a pretty nice lineup of additional gear for just an extra $10. Preorders are available at the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Steam.

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Following the debut of the new GTA 6 trailer, fans have plenty of lingering questions, including who is voicing the main characters Jason and Lucia. We don't know for sure, but now one veteran and prolific voice actor, Roger Craig Smith, has confirmed he's not voicing Jason.

"Nope. Not me," Smith wrote on social media.

Smith is known for voicing Ezio in Assassin's Creed, Chris Redfield in Resident Evil, Batman, and Sonic the Hedgehog in various video game and TV projects. Smith is also known for his work in the Apex Legends series. He's not joining the GTA series, however, at least not now in the role of Jason for GTA 6.

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Since the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct aired on April 2, Nintendo has published a weekly video series called Creator's Voice, in which developers working on games for the Nintendo Switch 2 speak about the experience. The latest video features Square Enix's Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, who confirmed that all three FF7 Remake games will eventually come to Switch 2.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was included among games coming to Switch 2 mentioned during the Direct, but the Creator's Voice video is the first confirmation that all three games--Remake, Rebirth, and the as-yet-unnamed third game--will launch on Nintendo's new console in the future. No official release dates have been confirmed for the Switch 2 ports of Remake and Rebirth.

During the interview, Hamaguchi revealed that, despite his 24 years of experience developing games, this is the first time he'll be creating something for a Nintendo console. "When I first saw the Switch 2, I was intrigued," Hamaguchi says in the video. "I felt it would have enough power to run the FF7 remake series I was creating. That's what convinced me to get involved."

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The Minecraft parrot was added to the game in the 1.12 World of Color update, bringing a bright new Minecraft mob into existence. It turns out they really love to dance, too. It might not be immediately clear how to find or tame them, so we've got all you need to know, as well as how to get them to dance and how to get them off your shoulder if the cawing is getting on your nerves. While parrots do have a chance of dropping feathers upon death, that's their only use in the game at the moment.

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• How to find parrots
• How to tame a parrot

A field of Minecraft parrotsHow to find parrots

Parrots can be found in jungle biomes in groups. They're usually close to the ground, rather than high up in trees. You can find red, blue, gray, green, and cyan color variants, and unlike some of the other Minecraft variants this isn't dependent on the biome they spawn in.

How to tame a parrot

Taming a parrot is simple. Approach it carefully, so that it doesn't get scared and fly away, and offer it some seeds. If you have the seeds in your hand, it's far less likely to flee and may follow you as long as they're in your hand. You can repeatedly feed any seeds to the parrot until small red love hearts appear above its head. It's now tamed to you, and will fly towards you and sit on your shoulder. The most important thing to remember when trying to tame a parrot is that cookies are poisonous to them, and will likely kill them.

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Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse has announced that all US players will need to verify their age later this month. The company says that it will roll out an age-verification process starting May 20, and failure to do so by July 2026 could result in a player's account being suspended, notifications paused, and their friends list deleted. The process for this will be required during login or when a new account is created.

HoYoverse says it is now required by US law to verify the age of US-based players. The studio recently reached a $20 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which bars it from selling loot boxes to children under the age of 16 without parental consent.

"Genshin Impact deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little chance of winning," the FTC said after HoYoverse agreed to pay the fine. "Companies that deploy these dark-pattern tactics will be held accountable if they deceive players, particularly kids and teens, about the true costs of in-game transactions."

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Pokemon TCG: Paradox Fury Premium Collection (Amazon Exclusive)

$58.69 (was $68)

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Amazon's Pokemon TCG Paradox Fury Premium Collection is back in stock and discounted by close to $10. Exclusive to Amazon, this box set of Pokemon Trading Cards was originally released last fall as the retailer's 2024 holiday bundle. At the moment, this deal is shipped and sold by Amazon UK, but US customers get shipping.

Pokemon TCG: Paradox Fury Premium Collection (Amazon Exclusive) $58.69 (was $68)

The Paradox Fury Premium Collection contains the following items:

• 3 promo cards featuring Walking Wake ex, Ragin Bolt ex, and Gouging Fire ex
• Oversized promo card featuring Raging Bolt ex
• 7 Pokemon TCG booster packs
• Magnetic three-card holder
• Magnetic three-card holder base
• Code card for Pokemon TCG Live

The magnetic card holder and base is a nice inclusion for those who want to display their favorite Pokemon cards on a shelf or desk.

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Amazon has several other exclusive Pokemon TCG collections, including discounted Poke Ball Tin 3-Packs with nine booster packs per box set.

Amazon-exclusive Pokemon Trading Card Game Collections

• Paradox Fury Premium Collection - 7 Booster Packs, 4 Promo Cards, & More -- $58.69 ($68)
• Poke Ball Tin 3-Pack - 9 Booster Packs (Poke Ball, Premier Ball, Moon Ball) -- $51 ($60)
• Poke Ball Tin 3-Pack - 9 Booster Packs (Poke Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball) -- $50.44 ($60)
• Kangaskhan ex Battle Deck & 2 Booster Packs -- $26 (sold out)
• Greninja ex Battle Deck & 2 Booster Packs -- $26 (sold out)

Pokemon TCG - Poke Ball Tin 3-Packs

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Sony has revealed a new first-party studio called TeamLFG. This studio is composed of former Bungie developers who were spun off to form their own studio during Bungie's mass layoffs last year.

The unveiling of TeamLFG happened on PlayStation Blog, where the new Bellevue, Washington-based studio teased what it is working on. "Our first game is a team-based action game that draws inspiration from fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and frog-type games," a statement from TeamLFG explains. "Players will inhabit a lighthearted, comedic world set in brand-new, mythic, science-fantasy universe."

TeamLFG's logo

That description, as well as SIE Studio Business Group CEO Hermen Hulst's admission that this studio "originated at Bungie," seems to affirm that TeamLFG is working on a game first teased by Bungie in 2023. It was one of several incubation projects spun off at the Destiny 2 maker in the early 2020s, but unlike Marathon it will not be officially released by Bungie. Last summer, Bungie cut around 17% of its workforce. As part of that process, many developers were laid off. Some were integrated into Sony Interactive Entertainment, while others were spun off to form what would become TeamLFG.

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