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Major Rematch Patch Adds Colorblind Mode And Other Significant Changes
The popular soccer game Rematch has reached 5 million players, and now the game's newest patch has arrived, ushering in new features and changes--however, the promised cross-play feature remains missing.
Developer Sloclap said in a blog post that the new Rematch patch "contains many changes in all domains, which should all improve the game in different ways." As for the promised cross-play feature and netcode improvements, Sloclap said these efforts require "the work of specialists in their domain."
"We can't put all our resources on these topics to make them happen faster," Sloclap said. However, the studio teased that it's making "very good progress" and will have more news to share soon.
Continue Reading at GameSpotTired Of Mashing Buttons In Donkey Kong Bananza? Get A Controller With Turbo
Donkey Kong Bananza has been out for a few days now, and if you're anything like me, you can't help but smash DK's fists through everything in sight in search of fossils, treasure chests, and hidden areas with Golden Bananas (technically called Banandium Gems). Hearing "Oh! Banana!" and watching DK's eyes light up like he's looking at his newborn child for the first time makes me chuckle 100-plus unearthed bananas later. But while Donkey Kong's fists might be made of steel, my thumbs are not. Bashing buttons repeatedly to carve tunnels does indeed get a bit tiresome. Players of a certain age (like me) may also find their thumbs getting sore. If this describes you, I'd recommend a Switch 2 controller with a turbo button, ideally one with remappable buttons, too.
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Relive 1983's Sci-Fi Classic Krull With New Steelbook 4K Blu-Ray
Released in 1983, Krull is a unique mash-up of fantasy and science fiction. It didn't exactly set the world on fire when it first hit theaters, with paltry box office results and unimpressive reviews from critics. But time seems to have been kind to the film, which has earned something of a cult following over the years. If you're one of its dedicated fans (or you're interested in checking out one of the wild movies of the 80s), the Krull 4K Steelbook is available to preorder ahead of its launch on September 16.
Krull 4K Steelbook $40 | Releases September 16The Krull 4K Steelbook includes 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and digital formats of the film. It supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which should make it one of the best ways to rewatch the movie in 2025. Of course, you're also getting a flashy steelbook, which features artwork across the front, back, and interior of the case. It's arguably the coolest way to show off Krull in your collection, though the existing Vintage DVD looks pretty great (but you'll have to put up with DVD quality).
Preordering makes you eligible for any price cuts between now and release, and you won't pay until the Blu-ray ships.
Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Krull 4K SteelbookKrull 4K Steelbook Bonus Features
If you're hoping for a long list of bonus features, you might be a bit disappointed by what's offered here. You'll get a few documentaries and featurettes--but compared to some other steelbooks, this one is a bit light. Still, you'll get a chance to go behind the scenes of the movie's production and listen to a variety of commentaries from folks involved in its production.
Note that these are offered in standard Blu-ray:
Continue Reading at GameSpotBattlefield 6 Teases All-Out War Ahead Of Full Reveal
After a lengthy stretch of rumors, reports and leaks, the next major installment in the Battlefield franchise is finally being unveiled on July 24. Before then though, we've received Battlefield 6's first teaser, and things are looking pretty chaotic out there.
The scattered teaser primarily cuts between several news clips providing a lot of context for the game's inevitable conflict. Of significant note is the trailer's emphasis on the collapse of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which is an alliance of existing world militaries. In the broadest sense, this alliance is meant to act as a form of deterrence, both to prevent members from fighting and to prevent outside states from attacking a member.
Pax Armata rises as NATO cracks. Their motto? “Our protection, your peace.”
But who’s pulling the strings and to what end?#Battlefield6 Intel drop here: https://t.co/kFnyLHbbGu pic.twitter.com/Pr2kSkIaDL
Battlefield 6 seems to kick off with an attack on NATO though, with much of the teaser focusing on news reports from all around the world about an attack on a NATO base in Mukhrovani, Georgia. Interspersed between these reports is other alarming news stemming from the fallout of this attack, including the assassination of a secretary general at NATO HQ, a frenzied social media response, and the US president's mobilization of armed forces.
Continue Reading at GameSpotElgato Reveals New Budget-Friendly 4K 60FPS Capture Device, The Elgato 4K S
Elgato makes some of the most popular streaming equipment on the market, including the Game Capture HD60 X and Game Capture Neo--and not the company has announced a new entry to its capture card lineup, the Elgato 4K S, which is positioned as the company's new entry-level option. The new capture card supports PC and all major consoles--including PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2--and is capable of capturing gameplay in up to 4K resolution at 60fps. If you're considering upgrading your streaming or gameplay capture setup, the Elgato 4K S is available now for $160 at Amazon.
Elgato 4K S $160As stated above, this new capture card records gameplay at up to 4K 60fps. For comparison, the company's previous HD60 X could only record at 60fps in 1080p, dropping to 30fps for 4K footage--that should make for an appreciable upgrade for those upgrading to this new capture card. The Elgato 4K S features a USB-C port (5Gbps) and two HDMI 2.0 ports. Setup is just as easy as Elgato's other gadgets, requiring little more a USB-C and two HDMI cables to connect the card to your display, gameplay output source, and PC or recording device.
See at AmazonEarly reviews of the Elgato 4K S are overwhelmingly positive, with users noting its portable form factor, minimal input lag, and capture quality. So if you're a creator looking to make the jump to 4K content without breaking the bank, the Elgato 4K S certainly seems like it's worth a closer look.
While this is a leap over the HD60 X, the Elgato 4K S is not a replacement for the premium Elgato 4K X ($245), which is capable of capturing 4K footage at up to 144fps. The 4K X also offers a few additional bonuses, such as added HDR support, HDMI 2.1 ports, and 10Gbps USB-C ports. While most streamers will be just fine sticking with the 4K S's 4K 60fps capture quality, those who demand the highest quality will still find the 4K X the better option.
Continue Reading at GameSpotAssassin's Creed Shadows Exec Teases "New Versions" Amid Switch 2 Rumors
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows may come to more platforms beyond PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. As part of the company's latest earnings briefing, CEO Yves Guillemot discussed what's next for the game, saying fans can look forward to the Claws of Awaji expansion this October and then "we also have some new versions that will come to other machines."
VGC reported that Guillemot was also asked specifically about the company's plans for Switch 2. He said Ubisoft "hasn't said" which games it's bringing to Switch 2, but some believe Shadows could be among them.
A listing on PEGI's website suggested that Shadows may come to Switch 2, but nothing is confirmed as of yet. Ubisoft has, however, already announced that Star Wars Outlaws is headed to Switch 2 on September 4.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSwitch 2 Helps Shatter A US Hardware June Sales Record That Stood For 17 Years - Circana
It's safe to say Switch 2 has gotten off to a hot start. So hot, in fact, that Circana reports the hybrid system propelled overall hardware spending in the US to $978 million for June, obliterating the previous record of $608 million spent 17 years ago in June 2008.
Circana executive director Mat Piscatella also shared on BlueSky that Switch 2 achieved the best first-month system sales ever in the US. Nintendo's new console reportedly sold 1.6 million units last month after launching June 5. That easily topped the previous record-holder, PS4. Sony's system debuted in November 2013 by selling 1.1 million units. Also of note is the fact Switch 2 didn't arrive during the popular holiday season, with November and December usually serving as the highest spending months for the video game industry.
Nintendo hasn't officially updated hardware sales numbers since announcing Switch 2 sold more than 3.5 million units in four days. Earlier this week, Famitsu reported Switch 2 broke the first-month hardware sales record in Japan, too. The system reportedly sold over 1.5 million units there, shattering GBA's record that lasted for almost a quarter of a century.
Continue Reading at GameSpot"Father of Elder Scrolls" Julian LeFay Has Died
Julian LeFay, widely regarded as "the father of The Elder Scrolls", has passed away at the age of 59, following what his studio described as a "courageous battle with cancer." His death was confirmed by OnceLost Games, the studio he co-founded, which called his passing "an immeasurable loss for our team, our community, and our industry."
According to CEO Ted Peterson, LeFay stepped away from work just a week before his death, choosing to spend his final days surrounded by family. Despite his illness, he remained actively involved in development, continuing to guide the team, mentor younger developers, and help shape The Wayward Realms to reflect his signature design philosophy and creative ambition.
Lefay was a key figure behind The Elder Scrolls: Arena and Daggerfall, two titles that laid the foundation for one of the most influential franchises in gaming history. His legacy was so deeply embedded in the series that the in-game deity Julianos was named in his honor. In 2019, LeFay teamed up with fellow former Bethesda developers Ted Peterson and Vijay Lakshman to establish OnceLost Games, announcing their ambitious new RPG, The Wayward Realms, in 2021.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMicrosoft Confirms No $80 Xbox Games After All
Microsoft announced earlier this year that it would begin charging $80 for some of its new games, including The Outer Worlds 2. However, that's no longer the case.
Obsidian has announced that The Outer Worlds 2 will launch at $70 for the standard edition. A spokesperson for Microsoft told IGN that none of its games will be $80 this holiday. To be sure, no game from Microsoft beyond The Outer Worlds 2 was announced with an $80 price point (though some theorized Black Ops 7 would be $80), but in any event, Microsoft won't charge that much for any title this year.
"We're focused on bringing players incredible worlds to explore, and will keep our full priced holiday releases, including The Outer Worlds 2, at $69.99--in line with current market conditions," the spokesperson said.
Continue Reading at GameSpotBorderlands 4 On Switch 2 Will Run "Mostly" At 30FPS, Will Also Support Joy-Con Mouse Controls
Following the confirmation that Borderlands 4 will launch on October 3 for Switch 2, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has revealed a few more details about this version of the game. Responding to fans online, Pitchford said that Gearbox is aiming for the game to run at 30fps on Switch 2, but "intense" moments will see dips in performance. Pitchford also briefly confirmed that Borderlands 4 will support the Joy-Con 2's mouse mode.
"It was important to us to not cut anything and to support cross-play with other platforms," Pitchford explained. "It'll be mostly around 30fps, with some dips in some intense moments [of] heavy combats or if hosting a multiplayer game in handheld mode, etc."
Anyone looking to buy a physical copy of Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 will also have to clear some space on the console, as Pitchford suggested that it might be sold as a Game-Key Card. "It's a big game. There will be a download, even for physical copies," Pitchford wrote.
Continue Reading at GameSpotNew PS5 System Update Includes A Nice Controller-Pairing Feature
The next PS5 system update is coming soon, and it adds a new wireless controller-pairing feature, while Sony also discussed a "Power Saver" mode that's coming later.
In a blog post, Sony said the DualSense controller and other PS5 peripherals were designed to support PC, Mac, and mobile devices, and the new update makes it easier to pair controllers to multiple devices simultaneously. This should make it "easier to switch between them without needing to pair each time," Sony said.
With the update, players can pair up to four devices simultaneously. Currently, users have to pair each time they connected a controller to a different device. As an example, Sony said you'll be able to take your paired DualSense controller and "seamlessly" switch to PC or a smartphone.
Continue Reading at GameSpotResident Evil Movie Reboot Director Wants The Film To Feel Like The Games
Resident Evil is lurching back into theaters next year in a new film by Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger. In an interview, Cregger spoke about how he grew up playing the Resident Evil games, and how that love for the Capcom franchise has guided his vision for this new film adaptation of it.
"I played all of the games. I played Resident Evil 4 a hundred times through. I'm obsessed with it. And so, I just want to tell a story that feels like it's honoring the experience you get when you play the games," Cregger said to ComicBook. "I haven't seen the movies; that's just not my thing. But the games are my thing. That's just a playground I just love--I think the movie is going to rip."
All but one of the previous live-action Resident Evil films were directed by Paul WS Anderson. They were very loose adaptations of the games, remixing ideas from them with original storylines centered around Milla Jovovich's character of Alice. Cregger doesn't want to be slavishly obedient to the lore of the games, but as he explained in a separate interview earlier this month, he isn't planning to break "any major rules" of the franchise with his spin on it. Overall, the director says that he just wants to "tell a story that just feels authentic to the experience you get when you play the games."
Continue Reading at GameSpotPlayStation's Biggest New Game Of 2025 Is A Former Xbox Exclusive, Analyst Says
According to one gaming analyst, the best-selling new PlayStation 5 game based on copies sold is Microsoft's Forza Horizon 5. Microsoft launched the game on PS5 at the end of March this year, and it recently eclipsed 3 million copies sold on PS5 to become the console's best-selling game of 2025, according to Alinea.
The research company said the recent sale on Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, which brought the price down to $45, helped the game surpass 3 million sales on Sony's platform.
Alinea added that Forza Horizon 5 is a juggernaut on Xbox, reaching more than 45 million players on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through sales and Game Pass downloads. The game is reportedly performing well on Steam, too, reaching 6.5 million copies sold, Alinea said.
Continue Reading at GameSpotClair Obscur: Expedition 33 Star Admits He Hasn't Played The Game Yet
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 debuted earlier this year to critical acclaim, including praise for the performance of the voice cast. Charlie Cox--who is perhaps best known for playing the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Daredevil--lent his voice to the game as Gustave. Cox has previously shared that he isn't a gamer, and he still hasn't played the game. But it sounds like he's ready to change that.
During a recent appearance at Galaxy Con (via Kotaku), Cox noted that the last game he played was Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64 nearly three decades ago. But after hearing so much praise for Expedition 33, Cox wants to experience it for himself.
#Daredevil Actor Charlie Cox, at #GalaxyCon — "I need to play to play #ClairObscur: Expedition 33."
"It's so cool, I'm so happy for these guys. They're not like, a big company that makes a ton of games. And I hear it's a front-runner to win game of the year, it's really cool." pic.twitter.com/SinlVhejiI
"I want to play the game," said Cox. "I need to play the game. I need to get a console first, and then I need to play the game ... I'm so happy for these guys because they're not like a big company that makes a ton of games. And I hear it's a frontrunner to win Game of the Year or something. It's really cool."
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