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Sony's New Limited-Edition PS5 Controller Is Its Best-Looking One So Far

Game News - Fri, 07/26/2024 - 01:27

Sony has released several DualSense controllers over the last couple of years, but its new limited-edition Concord controller is easily one of its most attractive so far. Inspired by the game and its sci-fi aesthetic, the controller has a matte black base complemented by bold orange and teal lines converging into a single point on the touchpad. There's even a little bit of simulated wear and tear on the paint, to give the device a slightly tarnished finish.

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The Concord controller will be more expensive than your typical DualSense peripheral, as it's priced at $85. This is $10 more than the Deep Earth collection and $15 more than a standard white or black controller.

Sony has only released a handful of controllers directly inspired by its first-party games, as 2023's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 featured a subdued DualSense design incorporating symbiote tentacles taking over the bright red portions of that hardware. The controller sold out surprisingly quickly whenever it was in stock, although it remains to be seen if PlayStation fans will flock to the Concord design.

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Modder Gets Sega Dreamcast VMU To Play Genesis Games

Game News - Fri, 07/26/2024 - 01:22

The Sega Dreamcast's VMU was a technological marvel in its day: a memory card with its own screen and control setup that hosted its own basic minigames. Well, one modder decided to take its capabilities a little further by creating a VMU that can play Sega Genesis games.

X/Twitter user @GGEAR_TARO posted multiple clips of the modded VMU in action, including the iconic intro of the original Streets of Rage and gameplay of Space Harrier 2. Naturally, the VMU's tiny D-pad might present some problems when compared to a traditional controller, but it's a very cool idea that represents a fantasy a lot of Sega fans had for the VMU back in the day.

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— ギア太郎 (@GGEAR_TARO) June 25, 2024

While it might seem somewhat strange, this isn't the first innovation to hit the VMU scene in the past few years. Back in 2022, a company called Dreamwave Enterprises crowdfunded a decidedly unofficial upgrade to the VMU, the VM2. It features a better screen with a backlight, a higher resolution, microSD storage, external charging, and PC connectivity, among other features. In other Sega news, the company recently revealed a new trailer for the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations at Summer Game Fest, and it releases on October 25.

Another Day-One Game Is Coming Soon To Xbox Game Pass

Game News - Fri, 07/26/2024 - 01:20

Add Core Keeper as another day-one game for Xbox Game Pass. Developer Pugstorm has revealed that the mining sandbox adventure game will be a part of the subscription service on Xbox Series X|S and PC when it launches August 27.

Xbox Wire revealed the upcoming addition to Game Pass, as Core Keeper is playable for solo adventurers or up to 8 players in online co-op. The game features base-building, crafting, farming, fishing, and bosses to battle called Titans.

Core Keeper has been in Steam Early Access for a couple of years now. The 1.0 update--featuring customizable world generation and a new biome--will see the title also arriving on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One next month. However, keep in mind that Game Pass is only promising the Xbox Series X|S console edition currently, not Xbox One.

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Check Out This New Discounted Box Set Of Classic Horror Novels

Game News - Fri, 07/26/2024 - 00:51

Need a good book to get you through the dog days of summer? Then check out the recently released Horror Collection, which gets you six classic stories for just $51 (down from $85). That's the lowest price ever for the bundle. Amazon isn't advertising an end date for the price cut, however, so you'll need to check it out soon if you want to cash in on the offer.

Word Cloud Classics: Horror Collection (Flexibound) $51 (was $85)

Each book in the Horror Collection features a unique flexibound design, making them more durable than paperbacks and slightly easier to read than traditional hardcovers. You'll also find a black and red case to store all your books when not in use. Here's a look at the six books included with your purchase:

  • Classic Horror Tales (selected short stories)
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • The Brothers Grimm: 101 Fairy Tales
  • Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories by Washington Irving
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Those are among the most iconic horror books ever published, making this a great way to start (or grow) your collection. All told, you'll get over 2,200 pages of content--so this is an absolute bargain at just $51.

Canterbury Classics is responsible for publishing the Horror Collection, and the company has a handful of other great books on sale right now. This includes the Classic Science Fiction Collection with stories from H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, and Jack London for $11 (down from $18) and Classic Tales of Mystery with stories from Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and G.K. Chesterton for $5 (down from $15).

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PlayStation VR 2 Steam App Suddenly Appears With Release Date

Game News - Fri, 07/26/2024 - 00:24

Sony has revealed that the PSVR 2 Steam app will launch on August 6, allowing the PSVR 2 headset to be compatible with VR games from the PC storefront.

Along with the headset, players will also need the PSVR 2 Sense controllers, as well as the PSVR 2 PC adapter, which costs $60. A DisplayPort cable that's compatible with DisplayPort 1.4 is needed too. When playing VR games and apps on Steam with PSVR 2, the PSVR 2 app needs to stay installed on the PC, even after its initial setup is complete.

While using the PSVR 2 headset with Steam, features such as HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (apart from rumble) will not be available. However, 4K visuals, 110-degree field of view, 3D audio, and finger-touch detection will be supported.

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Zone Of The Enders Fans Have A New Model Kit To Look Forward To

Game News - Fri, 07/26/2024 - 00:11

Zone of the Enders had some timeless designs appear throughout those games, and there's a new line of plastic model kits from Kotobukiya on the way. First up is the Aumaan Anubis, a strangely angular mech that comes with manipulator parts to change between its robotic and flight modes. Priced at $60 and releasing next year on April 30, there's also a sheet of decals that you can use to make the frame look more authentic after you finish building it.

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Kotobukiya Anubis Aumaan and Anubis model kits

There's also a second Anubis model kit available, with this featuring an even more faithful design and a selection of colors that make it look like a mechanized grim reaper. While it doesn't have a transforming gimmick, it does boast a great amount of articulation and cool accessories. This is being sold via Amazon Japan, so you're getting it straight from the manufacturer, and it includes free shipping to the US. In the game's lore, the Anubis was one of the most powerful Type-C Orbital Frames with a hound-like appearance influenced by the Egyptian god of death.

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Blizzard's World Of Warcraft Dev Team Has Unionized

Game News - Fri, 07/26/2024 - 00:10

Blizzard developers working on World of Warcraft have voted to unionize, increasing the number of unionized workers at Microsoft's games division by roughly 500. Their addition to the union brings the total number of unionized game devs at Microsoft to 1,750.

"It's exciting to potentially raise the standards of the entire industry as siblings in organizing," World of Warcraft designer (and member of the union's organization committee) Kathryn Friesen said in a recent statement to Bloomberg.

Although Microsoft has yet to make any official statement regarding the unionization, it hasn't made moves to block employees from unionizing. In 2022--while in the midst of negotiating the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard--Microsoft finalized an agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) with the goal of making it easier for employees in certain positions to unionize, and later announced it would support the organizing efforts of other American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (ALF-CIO) unions in a similar way. ALF-CIO is the largest federation of unions in the United States.

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Spoilers Don't Ruin Marvel Movies, Says Kevin Feige

Game News - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 22:55

Deadpool and Wolverine is coming out in theaters this week, and it's been difficult to avoid spoilers since the first screening reactions went online. It doesn't help that Marvel itself spoiled the return of a major supporting character in the final trailer for the film. However, that reveal may have been made in part because Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige doesn't believe that spoilers ruin the experience of seeing a MCU film.

"[It's] very hard [to keep secrets] and almost impossible nowadays," explained Feige during an interview with Coming Soon. "And I think I realized a long time ago that it's great to keep secrets. And the only reason we want to keep secrets is to maintain surprises. So that an audience, that theater full of people, can discover things for the first time and have that adrenaline rush of a surprise for the first time."

Feige went on to contend that any preconceived notions about spoilers slide away once the audience is in the theater and watching the film alongside a like-minded crowd.

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Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl Delayed To November

Game News - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 21:49

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl developer GSC Game World has announced that the game has been delayed to November. Originally scheduled to launch on September 5 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, the game will now be released on November 20.

"We know you might be tired of waiting, and we truly appreciate your patience," game director Yevhen Grygorovych explained in a statement. "These two additional months will give us the chance to fix more unexpected anomalies--or simply 'bugs' as you call them. We are always grateful for your ongoing support and understanding, it means the world to us. We're just as eager as you are to finally release the game and for you to experience it for yourself."

Stalker 2 has seen several delays since it was first announced, due in part to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Ukrainian studio was forced to relocate to Prague in the Czech Republic, and a member of the development team, Volodymyr Yezhov, was later killed in action while fighting for Ukraine. The studio's offices in Prague were also damaged in a fire in late 2023, but fortunately, no one was hurt.

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Angst: A Tale Of Survival Is A Stylish-Looking Survival Game Coming Next Year For PC And Console

Game News - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 21:00

Cherrypick Games has announced its next project, and it's a stylish-looking survival game called Angst: A Tale of Survival. Cherrypick Games, based in Poland, is known for its slate of free mobile games, but Angst is the studio's first major premium game for PC and console.

The studio says fans can think of the game as "Don't Starve meets Dredge meets Hades" in terms of the genres and tone it's aiming for. The game features roguelite progression and what's described as a "contemplative, quest-driven narrative." Take a look at the cinematic trailer below to get a feel for the game's tone, vibe, and setting.

Players awaken in an old cabin in the middle of a frozen taiga, and they don't know what happened to them besides how they got stuck in a terrible snowstorm. Players try to discover what happened, but the twist is that things start to feel oddly familiar.

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You Can Soon Add A Full-Scale Replica Of Batman 1989's Iconic Cowl To Your Collection

Game News - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 20:28

While you might lack the billions in cash, martial arts training, and wonderful gadgets needed to be Batman, at least you can display the Caped Crusader's iconic cowl in your home with this new collectible. Pre-orders are now live for the upcoming Batman replica cowl from McFarlane Toys, a 1:1-scale version of the mask worn by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton's 1989 film. Priced at $160, this will be available in November.

McFarlane Toys Batman (1989) 1:1 Cowl Replica $160

While it's is not an exact replica of the cowl, this version does hit a nice sweet spot for overall authenticity and affordability. The general shape and style of the cowl are in line with the version seen on the big screen, although it is lacking the finer details such as the bat-like texture and sharper ear-tips. Still, you'd normally pay much more than $160 for a true screen-accurate cowl--the Pure Arts version is priced at $809--so this is a nice compromise.

Out of the box, the cowl comes with a display stand and stands 24.5-inches tall. Due to the hard plastic material it is non-wearable, but it'll still look great as a centerpiece in a Batman collection. You can preorder the McFarlane Toys Batman (1989) 1:1 Cowl Replica at Amazon, GameStop, and Entertainment Earth.

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For something a little different, you can also check out some fun Lego Batman sets, like this eye-catching display piece inspired by the Gotham city skyline. This massive 4,210-piece set is part of the Lego Art series and is designed to be displayed on your wall once you've finished constructing it.

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Crash Time 5: Undercover

New Releases - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 17:00
Own The Road! Embark on a high-octane manhunt with thrilling car chases and explosive missions! Get ready for a dangerous undercover operation and smash the criminal smuggling ring. Eliminate your opponents Experience the brand-new crash-cam Play as cop and gangster - Burn the wheels in more than 50 action-packed missions - Use weapons and extras: Spike Strips, EMP, Oil Cannon, and more - Get ready for the online multiplayer mode for up to 8 players - Prove your skills in breath-taking locations: Alpine, Autobahn, Coast, Racetrack, Stadium - Choose from more than 50 racing cars

Earth Defense Force 6

New Releases - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 17:00
The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the unknown invaders. The enemy Primers are now gone and peace has returned to Mother Earth. However, the population has shrunk to 10% and the world was on the verge of collapse. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery. Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth. The identity of the invader that has long tormented Earth is finally revealed. A chain of deep despair that strikes in a devastated world for the first time in the series...But your presence as a soldier of the EDF will lead humanity to the greatest joy. Now you must face it with courage and wisdom. The largest number of missions and weapons ever included. All missions support online co-op play for up to four players. Offline co-op play is also available in split-screen mode. Take control of four different soldier classes and fight alongside real EDF members from across the country.

TACTICAL BANDITS

New Releases - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 17:00
TACTICAL BANDITS is a hardcore arcade action game set in a post-apocalyptic world where you must navigate the ruins of civilization as a fearless bandit seeking survival and glory. Embark on a thrilling singleplayer adventure to the Last Settlement, looting weapons and fuel canisters while evading deadly threats. Prepare for epic confrontations with a diverse arsenal of weapons, and leave your mark on the hauntingly beautiful yet treacherous wasteland. Prove your worth and become a legend feared by all in the West Coast's unforgiving landscape. Scavenge, shoot, and survive as you embrace the mantle of a tactical bandit and conquer the apocalypse in an adrenaline-fueled quest for dominance!

OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars

New Releases - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 17:00

Iron Diamond

New Releases - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 17:00

Abathor

New Releases - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 17:00
The Atlantean civilization has angered the gods. They have sent hordes of monsters to punish Atlantis by destroying the continent. Players must cooperate and compete to save Atlantis, going through a series of challenges of increasing difficulty. In their progress, our heroes will fight against ferocious demons and primordial gods, against the living and against the dead, against flying beasts and crawling horrors. They will dodge dangers and traps and descend into chilling abysses. But they will also compete against each other for the loot and the spoils, plundering treasures and offering them to the gods to receive their favor. Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you’ll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges.

The Fall of Aether Station

New Releases - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 17:00

Hirocato - The Delivery Hero

New Releases - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 17:00

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