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Destiny 2: Heresy Will Be Missing Some Voice Content Because Of The Ongoing Actors Strike
Last summer, SAG-AFTRA called for a voice actors strike against video game publishers over numerous issues including AI protections. Although the union has reached deals with a handful of publishers, the strike is still ongoing. Now, Bungie has confirmed that the upcoming Destiny 2: Heresy expansion will include scenes that are missing spoken dialogue because a deal with the actors has yet to be reached.
In an update on Bungie's official site, the developer noted that "certain voice lines" were not recorded because of the actors strike. In those scenes, Destiny 2 will enable subtitles by default in order to carry the narrative forward despite the missing audio. The update also notes that any Heresy activities that are missing voice overs will feature an on-screen warning before starting. However, the update doesn't address whether those lines will be recorded when the strike ends.
Over on Bluesky, a voice actor going by Orchid shared their response to the news by reiterating the actors' desire to "get a fair deal" that addresses their AI concerns.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMonster Hunter Wilds Preorders - Where To Get Steelbook Edition And Best Deals
Monster Hunter Wilds Standard Edition
$70 on console | Get Steam key for $57.39
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Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at TargetThe next entry in Capcom's wildly popular Monster Hunter series is just a few short weeks away. Monster Hunter Wilds releases on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 28. Fans have multiple editions to choose from, including the Monster Hunter Wilds Steelbook Edition for $75--just five bucks more than the standard edition. You can preorder either of the physical editions for console at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and other major retailers. A pair of higher priced digital editions will also be available at launch, and all versions of Monster Hunter Wilds come with in-game preorder bonuses.
Heads up for PC players: Though you can't get the steelbook case with your preorder, you can save big on Monster Hunter Wilds at Fanatical. The PC digital storefront is taking preorders for Steam keys for all three digital editions: standard, deluxe, and premium deluxe. You'll save 18% on your Monster Hunter Wilds Steam preorder with this deal, which equates to roughly $13 for standard, $16 for Deluxe, and $20 for Premium Deluxe.
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Continue Reading at GameSpotKilling Floor 3 Has Three Editions - Physical Preorders Available Now
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Prepare for more Zeds, as Killing Floor 3 is officially launching on March 25 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Fans of the cooperative FPS franchise can sign up for the chance to participate in the February 20-24 closed beta. If you're looking forward to Killing Floor 3, you can secure your preorder now. Three different versions are up for grabs, including a budget-friendly physical edition with a few in-game bonuses.
Killing Floor 3 Preorder BonusesAll Killing Floor 3 preorders come with with the Flatline Tactical Bundle or the Clamefield Patrol Specialist Skins Pack. The Flatline Tactical Bundle includes the following in-game goodies:
Continue Reading at GameSpotFour Years After Microsoft Acquisition, Esports Site Start.gg Goes Independent With Some Changes
Just over four years ago, Microsoft purchased the esports tournament organizing platform Start.gg, which was then known as Smash.gg before its rebranding. Now, Start.gg has announced that Microsoft no longer owns the site and stated that it will "be returning to its roots as an independent company supporting grassroots and professional esports communities."
Chris Ogle--the co-founder of Smash.gg--shared the news on Medium and thanked Microsoft and Xbox for their support. He also noted that the site will continue with members from the original Smash.gg team alongside "grassroots tournament organizers, and engineers who are passionate about improving the platform for the communities we support."
One of the biggest changes going forward is that starting on February 14, Start.gg will be charging a registration fee to support the expenses of running the site. In addition to making that change for the sustainability of the business, Start.gg will be upgrading its user interface and tournament support.
Continue Reading at GameSpotRocket League Fans Can Save Big On A Cool Controller Bundle At Amazon
CRKD Neo S: Rocket League Gold Edition Controller
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Rocket League remains one of the most popular online multiplayer games nearly 10 years after its initial release. It's surprising there aren't more officially licensed accessories celebrating the vehicular soccer game, but at least the recently launched CRKD Neo S Rocket League Gold Controller looks very cool. Normally $60, the compact Bluetooth controller is on sale for only $39 at Amazon. This is the best price yet for the controller, and it comes with a matching charging stand.
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25 Years Later, Nintendo Switch Online Brings Back This Classic N64 Racing Game
It's been a long time since there's been a new game in Namco's Ridge Racer series, and it's anyone's guess if the franchise will make a comeback. But in the interim, Ridge Racer 64--which was originally released in February 2000--has made a welcome return on Nintendo Switch. As seen in the announcement trailer below, Ridge Racer 64 still has that classic arcade-style charm a quarter century later.
Unfortunately, this game isn't available as a standalone purchase. It was re-released earlier today exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers--which costs $50 per year for individuals and $80 for families in exchange for access to N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance games as well as select DLC for modern titles.
Ridge Racer 64 includes a Quick Play option for anyone who just wants a fast run through the Revolution Novice course. Veteran drivers can try their hand on the Grand Prix and choose from nine different race tracks.
Continue Reading at GameSpotThis Intriguing New Horror Game Is Only Held Back By Your Sub-Tortoise Speeds
Fans of psychological horror are in for a paranoia-inducing treat this year. Karma: The Dark World seems to be a gripping, deeply unsettling first-person cinematic horror game set to release for PC sometime in 2025. I played a demo of the game that lasted about three hours, and found the gameplay to be refreshingly dread-inducing.
Set in an alternate version of East Germany in 1984, Karma: The Dark world combines Orwellian dystopia with some of the best bits of popular psychological thrillers. The game sees players step into the shoes of one Daniel McGovern, a Roam Agent working for the Leviathan Organization--specifically the company's Thought Bureau. The Leviathan Organization appears to have effectively replaced the government of the entire Soviet Union.
It immediately becomes clear that regardless of which branch one works for, Leviathan fosters a paranoid, hostile, extremely strange work environment. For example, when visiting the Thought Bureau offices, players will notice that Daniel's colleagues all have television sets in place of a head, with their face appearing on the screen. Although Daniel's own organic skull seems to be intact, he also has no reaction whatsoever to encountering his TV-headed coworkers. There are lots of odd little details like this, many pointing to this version of East Germany's recent progress in tech development. Leviathan itself is run by Mother: an artificial intelligence built by Soviet scientists for the purpose of enforcing social order. Given the public executions Daniel stumbles across early on in the game, the whole social order thing seems like it might not be going so well.
Continue Reading at GameSpotAlienware RTX 50-Series Gaming PCs Are Up For Preorder For A Small Fortune
Alienware Area-51 Prebuilt PCs with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
Starts at $4,450 | Releases March 25
Preorder at DellNvidia's newly released GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs are difficult to find in stock at the moment. We would expect stocks to fluctuate over the coming weeks as the first wave of these graphics cards slowly make it to store shelves. However, if you're interested in upgrading all of your components and willing to wait a bit longer, you can preorder a prebuilt Alienware Area-51 gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5080 through Dell's online store. The Alienware Area-51 5080 PCs start at $4,450 and are expected to arrive on March 25. While that's much more expensive than the 5080's $1,000 MSRP, if you were thinking of getting a new gaming desktop, the Area-51 is equipped with top-notch components.
Alienware Area-51 Prebuilt PCs with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Starts at $4,450 | Releases March 25Dell says Alienware Area-51 models with the RTX 5090 will also be available soon. For now, there are multiple RTX 5080 hardware configurations available to preorder. Here are the options:
- Alienware Area-51 Gaming PC with RTX 5080 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB DDR5 memory, and a 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD -- $4,450
- Alienware Area-51 Gaming PC with RTX 5080 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB DDR5 memory, and a 4TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD -- $5,050
Both models feature Alienware's Area-51 ATX motherboard and the Area-51 PC case, which includes a tempered glass panel door, built-in cable management, and a dedicated daughterboard for easily plugging in lights and system fans. It also has three M.2 expansion slots if you want to add more SSD storage.
In addition to those internal hardware specs, both PCs run Windows 11 and come with a mouse and keyboard.
Continue Reading at GameSpotFour Years Later, 60fps Bloodborne Patch Gets Taken Down By Sony
Sony has filed a DMCA takedown of a fan-made Bloodborne 60 frames per second patch nearly four years after its release.
Bloodborne is a beloved From Software action-RPG that's only officially available on PS4, running at a frame rate of 30fps. In 2020, Lance McDonald revealed a 60fps patch for Bloodborne that he was working on, and it got a wide release on February 21, 2021. While players needed to go through extra steps, like jailbreaking their PS4, to access this patch's enhancements, it quickly gained notoriety in lieu of an official enhanced PC and PS5-enhanced port of Bloodborne by Sony.
Sony let this fan-made patch be for around four years, but it's now no longer available. McDonald took to X (formerly Twitter) today, January 31, and revealed that he complied with a Sony request to remove any links to their 60fps Bloodborne patch. This makes the process of finding and downloading the 60fps Bloodborne patch significantly more difficult than it was before.
Continue Reading at GameSpotA New Batch Of Adorable Kirby Nendoroid Figures Is Launching This Year
Mario might be Nintendo's main mascot, but as well know, Kirby is the real king of that company. The cute pink blob has starred in some terrific games over the years, and if you'd like to add the adorable eater of worlds to your collection, Nendoroid has several new Kirby figures available to preorder right now, ranging from an adorable Chef Kirby and Waddle Dee waiter, to figures based on iconic Kirby powers like Beam Kirby and Ice Kirby.
While these aren't as articulated as your regular Nendoroid figure--due to the perfect design of Kirby--you'll still be able to strike a pose with each collectible and they feature a neat magnetic trick to help the icon grab various accessories.You can read more about all the upcoming Kirby Nendoroid figures below, or browse them all at Amazon.
Kirby Cafe: Kirby Nendoroid Figure $43 | Releases August 13Kicking things off is a Kirby who is pursuing the culinary arts. Priced at $43, the Kirby Cafe Kirby Nendoroid features the little fella dressed to grill with his adorable chef hat. You're also getting multiple expressions and a wide range of accessories like the aforementioned chef's hat cafe sign, fork, Japanese cream soda, a kettle, and a piping bag. How does Kirby hold all of these when he has no fingers? Using the power of magnets placed throughout his body, you can easily pose him with his cooking utensils.
Preorder at Amazon Kirby Cafe: Waddle Dee Nendoroid Figure $43 | Releases August 13Of course, Kirby can't run a cafe on his own, and you can recruit some help for him with this Waddle Dee figure. Like Kirby, there are magnets situated throughout the body of Waddle Dee, and these can be used to equip the orange fella with a chef's hat, apron, frying pan, Waddle Dee's Naptime Omurice dish, a cup, and a splash of cream. You'll also get two interchangeable faceplates, including a standard expression and a surprised look.
Preorder at Amazon Beam Kirby Nendoroid Figure $39 | Releases November 12Straight out of Kirby's greatest adventures, you can get a Beam Kirby that's sporting the original yellow power-up color. This doesn't come with much in the way of accessories, but you are getting four faceplates and several beam optional parts that attach to the magnets in the body.
Preorder at Amazon Ice Kirby Nendoroid Figure $39 | Releases November 12For a cool Kirby, check out this variant of the unstoppable blob decked out in ice-blue colors and a crown to match. That headpiece is removable and the figure comes with four swap-out faceplates and various effect parts.
Preorder at Amazon Pikmin Bulborb Nendoroid Figure $48 | Releases July 9Along with these Kirby figures, Nendoroid is also launching a new Pikmin collectible based on the Bulborb enemy from the series. Despite the critter's soft, round design, it's actually a formidable foe infamous for eating through entire armies of Pikmin, as any fan can attest to.
If you want to add this guy to your collection, you can preorder the Pikmin Buldborb Nendoroid figure for $48 at Amazon ahead of its July 9 release. It comes with interchangeable faceplates, several Pikmin to terrorize, and it has an impressive range of articulation.
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Popular Call Of Duty: Warzone Guns Are Getting Changes Next Week
Season 2 is live in Call of Duty: Warzone, and the big update added new DLC weapons and some gun balancing. However, Raven Software has revealed that even more weapon changes are planned for next week, which includes updates to two popular guns.
Despite three new guns arriving with Season 2, Warzone's weapon meta didn't shift a whole lot. The developer has since posted on Twitter/X to announce that weapon adjustments for the XM4 assault rifle and PPSh-41 submachine gun will arrive early next week.
Presumably, the XM4 will receive another nerf. The XM4 assault rifle has been a top choice since Black Ops 6's integration into Warzone, and even Season 2's initial nerf to the gun's damage range wasn't enough to get players to switch.
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