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Review: Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival (Switch 2) - A Hellish Adaptation, In Several Ways
We have such bugs to show you.Back when I was a lad, I spent quite a lot of time at my local video store – remember those? It was located smack bang between my childhood home and high school, so my friends and I would often stop by and pick up a few snacks while perusing VHS tapes and DVDs. It was here that I first glimpsed the horrific visage of Pinhead — or The Hell Priest — Hellraiser’s overarching antagonist.I didn’t get around to actually watching the Hellraiser series until a few years later, and I’ve still yet to watch later entries like Revelations and Judgment (you can’t have Pinhead without Doug Bradley, I’m sorry), but those first few films were genuinely terrifying. The notion of demonic beings who, unable to distinguish between pleasure and pain, take humans to a labyrinthine dimension to be tortured for eternity still sends shivers down my spine.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
PushSquare
PS5 Pro Easily the Best Place to Play The Witcher 3 Remastered on Console, Finds Digital Foundry
But there's still room for improvement.Our friends over at Digital Foundry have weighed in on The Witcher 3 Remastered, putting the recently re-released RPG through its paces across PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.These tests were conducted after the remaster had received Patch 5.01 post-launch, which promised to improve overall performance, particularly in terms of frame rate.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
WCCFTech
Xbox Nano Controller Shrinks the Gamepad to 3.5 Ounces for $49.99, but a 25% Discount Makes the Full-Size Pad Cheaper
Today, Microsoft announced the XBOX Nano Controller, a new smaller gamepad (just over 5 inches in length and 3.5 ounces in weight) designed primarily for use on the go. It features a rechargeable battery paired with a programmable Action Button designed for customization, enabling quick access to screenshots, gameplay recording, and the player's most-used shortcuts. Seamless connectivity is guaranteed through XBOX Wireless and Bluetooth technology, allowing effortless pairing with multiple compatible devices, which include: Microsoft is partnering with Samsung to offer a limited-time promotion featuring an exclusive XBOX Nano Controller and two months of complimentary Game Pass Ultimate (redeemable by […]
PureXbox
Xbox Unveils New Nano Controller Perfect For 'Smaller Hands'
Small-handed gamers rejoice!Xbox has announced today the Xbox Nano Controller, a portable pocket-sized controller great for "younger players, smaller hands" and a solid option for "play on the go".Pre-orders have already opened up for the Xbox Nano Controller, which is described as the following:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Eurogamer
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for October
Horizon! Mafia! Dino Crisis!
NintendoLife
Kotaro Uchikoshi, Creator Of Zero Escape And AI: The Somnium Files, Launches New Studio
It's currently seeking investment for original projects.Kotaro Uchikoshi, the creator behind IP such as Zero Escape and AI: The Somnium Files, has launched a new development studio called Crash Keys and is serving as its representative director and CEO.It's early days yet (sort of – keep reading), but the studio is looking to create original projects "unbound by conventional formulas" and is currently seeking investment partners to help bring its vision to life. Uchikoshi-san also co-founded Too Kyo Games alongside Kazutaka Kodaka, co-directing titles such as World's End Club and The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
PCGamer
Looking back on 10 years of Overwatch, the promises kept, and where Team 4 goes from here
"In order for people to play the game in the present, they need to have confidence in its future."
PCGamer
The Walking Dead's Chandler Riggs made a Resident Evil 7 short film even though 'it's impossible to please everybody'
We're swamped with Resident Evil films right now, lucky us.
Gematsu
Kotaro Uchikoshi establishes new studio CRASH KEYS
Zero Escape and AI: The Somnium Files creator Kotaro Uchikoshi has announced the establishment of …
Gematsu
Xbox Nano Controller announced
Xbox has announced the Xbox Nano Controller, a new controller “designed to fit nearly every …
PCGamer
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was a big hit, and now it's time for big layoffs at the studio that made it
Ubisoft has also decided to close Trials studio Ubisoft Redlynx entirely.
PureXbox
Two More 'Day One' Releases Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass Over The Next Few Months
Slot 'em top bins.Xbox Game Pass has had a proper good start to October so far, with the likes of Gears of War: E-Day, Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and a few other top notch titles all joining the service. It has got us excited for what's next, so we've had a gander ahead and noticed two more games scheduled to launch day one on Xbox Game Pass.The first of these is Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, which we knew was headed to Xbox Game Pass, we just didn't know when! This is an open-world escape room game, a combo I didn't think would work, but having watched the trailer, I think it could work. It'll feature online and local couch co-op, making it a solid XGP title for hanging out with your pals.Read the full article on purexbox.com
WCCFTech
Epic Games’ New “Vibe Coded” Launcher Is Now in Preview, Claims 1.8x Faster Startup Than Steam and Adds Linux Support
Epic Games has just released a preview of the previously announced brand-new Epic Games Launcher, and the company isn't being shy about how it was made. Here's how the announcement opens: Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that’s way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look. The tongue-in-cheek line lands just days after founder and CEO Tim Sweeney described a “huge pivot” underway at Epic to retool for maximum AI acceleration. The new launcher looks like one of the first tangible results; still, Epic […]
PCGamer
Hogwarts Legacy's DLSS 5 update shows devs have been listening to PC gamers about keeping it the hell away from game characters
Nvidia's DLSS 5 is getting smaller in practically every way, including the performance overhead and the AI yassification.
PCGamer
'AI godfather' worries we're creating 'alien beings' with artificial intelligence, with pesky moral implications
"We should care as much about all the other aspects of a being as you do about its intelligence."
PCGamer
Looks like a lighter, carbon fibre version of the best gaming mouse I've held is on its way, but don't look at the price tag
Hopefully it's a currency/market quirk.
PCGamer
If New Blood had made Dusk 2, there'd be no Iron Lung, 'and now David Szymanski has got a movie that made $50 million'—so maybe there's wisdom in not churning out sequels
You don't need to milk your cash cows.
Eurogamer
ArenaNet solves an ongoing Guild Wars 2 issue by ditching paid Living World add-ons and bundling them with expansions
Between a Rox and a hard place.
PCGamer
WoW: Forever has a new kind of ban to deal with real money trading
Time isn't money, friend.
WCCFTech
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Hits a Crisp 60 FPS on Switch 2, but Nintendo’s Real Flex Is Reimagined Hyrule
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is less than two months away from launching on Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide, and today Nintendo showed off the remake's gorgeous visuals and gameplay in a new overview trailer. However, the game will not be a stiff 1:1 remake of the original Nintendo 64 release, as some believed, as it introduces many changes that will ultimately make it a much smoother experience. "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time invites you to put yourself at the center of an epic adventure as you join Link on a journey of growth and discovery […]
NintendoLife
Round Up: The Previews Are In For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2
Fairy nuff.Believe it or not, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 is almost here. We are rapidly closing in on that 5th November release date (Nintendo released a new trailer, just to remind us), and today we can start to get an idea of what to expect from the remake.The first Ocarina of Time previews are now live, with multiple outlets getting to go hands-on with Link's latest. Here at Nintendo Life, we had a wonderful time with the little we've seen of OoT so far, with our own Gavin Lane coming away from the preview suitably giddy about all of the new details:Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Destructoid
Epic Games’ new store is fully vibe-coded, and they’re so proud of it they’re taking shots at Steam
AI slop is the name of the game for Epic, apparently. The post Epic Games’ new store is fully vibe-coded, and they’re so proud of it they’re taking shots at Steam appeared first on Destructoid.
PCGamer
Doom can 'run' on a DNS database now, and one of the technology's pioneers says 'I can't decide whether this is deliciously horrible, or else horribly delicious'
Apparently the database is acting a bit like a "librarian" and not doing the actual compute.
NintendoLife
Site News: So, Where's Our Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review?
What is a review?It's 14th October, which means that many of you will be diving into the world of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse in just one measly day. It also means that quite a few reviews have already gone live for Konami and Evil Empire's new entry, and it sounds like it's going to be rather good.But hold on, where the heck is Nintendo Life's review? We're very conscious that many of you will have questions when you've seen other outlets' reviews go live. Well, the unfortunate reality is that we simply don't have a code for it yet.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
PCGamer
Fortnite is coming to Linux once Epic improves Easy Anti-Cheat
A major shooter is pushing past the Linux anticheat barrier.
PCGamer
Epic says its new 'vibe coded' Epic Games Store launcher is faster than Steam
The updated version is in beta for the time being, and represents a total rebuild of the EGS client.
Eurogamer
"This non-profit will be the 'voice of the gamers'" - Former Disco Elysium devs break new ground with player- and developer-owned studio structure
"An experimental attempt to formalise community decision-making."
PureXbox
Guide: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox & PC
Act of COD.We're just days away from the latest Call of Duty game on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PC), with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 continuing Captain Price's shooty-shooty adventures.Call of Duty is a big deal for Activision and Xbox, and so we're going to highlight all the key things you need to know about Modern Warfare 4 ahead of launch, including the release dates, release times, download sizes, how to get early access, and various other bits and bobs.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Gematsu
Summer Eternal announces ‘incendiary, physics-driven RPG’ Red Rooster for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Summer Eternal, one of the multiple studios founded by former Disco Elysium developers, has announced …
NintendoLife
Video: Here's 20+ Minutes Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Gameplay On Switch 2
What's changed, then?We've been lucky enough to go hands-on with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, spending roughly 2 hours with the upcoming remake.We've already provided our impressions (which, spoilers, are pretty positive) while Nintendo has posted a new overview trailer for you to peruse. However, if you're itching to see some proper gameplay footage, we've got you covered. We were only allowed to capture over-the-shoulder gameplay, but it should give you an idea of what to expect.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Eurogamer
GTA 6 leaker's latest video allegedly shows scenes from the final mission, as they indicate the leaks may have come to an end
At a Lucia end.
NintendoLife
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Overview Trailer Is So Beautiful, We Can't Cope
We need it. Now.Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, give us perhaps our best look yet at the remake's gameplay – yes, even more than the Direct announcement.There's lots to peruse, including the new Hall of Fallen Foes feature, which is essentially a museum of sorts where you can view statues of enemies you've defeated on your travels. We also get another glimpse at the Ocarina features, including the ability to hum the tune in real-life (or play an actual Ocarina) with Link mimicking the tune in-game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Gematsu
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake ‘Overview’ trailer
Nintendo has released a five-minute overview trailer for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: …
Gematsu
The Killing Stone launches October 21 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Story-driven card battler The Killing Stone will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, …
Eurogamer
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's infamous tutorial owl seemingly won't trap you in conversation in the Switch 2 remake
Hoot point.
NintendoLife
Preview: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Brims With Breathtaking Detail, Plus One Familiar Irritation
So high...Upon accepting Nintendo of Europe's invitation to spend two hours with the Ocarina of Time remake, my expectations were so astronomically high that it felt almost unfair. Over time, we all learn to temper expectations, to sidestep disappointment and maybe even inject some pleasant surprise into our lives, but it's difficult to do that with something this formative.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
PureXbox
Review: Toy Story: Retro Roundup! + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (Xbox) - A Welcome Trip Down Memory Lane
Rootinest tootinest collection in the wild, wild west!The release of Toy Story: Retro Roundup! + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition seems like a particularly big deal on Xbox compared to something like PC, as it's bringing multiple games to the platform for the very first time.Retro Roundup includes loads of games that have never appeared on Xbox before - Toy Story 1, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Toy Story Racer, not to mention all the included Game Boy titles as well.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Destructoid
Rescue Mission quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley
One step closer to unlocking this tricky villager. The post Rescue Mission quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.
Destructoid
How to find five pieces of decor that look extra-odd in Oogie Boogie’s Mirror Lair in Disney Dreamlight Valley
It's always something with this guy. The post How to find five pieces of decor that look extra-odd in Oogie Boogie’s Mirror Lair in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.
Destructoid
How to feed Sea Turtles their favorite food in Disney Dreamlight Valley
They're pretty picky. The post How to feed Sea Turtles their favorite food in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.
Eurogamer
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser blames himself for Max Payne 3 - "a large amount of that failure was on me"
"The consensus at the time was that people hated it."
Eurogamer
Conclusion of Rockstar's employment tribunal delayed into November, almost day and date with GTA 6's release
More witness cross-examination time required.
Eurogamer
Ubisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and downsizing Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced team in Singapore
"We deeply value the contributions of both teams."
WCCFTech
Modder Jabe Games Grafts Dark Souls Combat Onto Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, Complete With Rolls, I-Frames, and Corpse Runs
Have you ever dreamed of adding Soulslike combat to Blizzard's World of Warcraft? That's precisely the purpose of WoW Souls, a single player prototype in development by modder Jabe Games. This week, the modder published two videos demonstrating the prototype running in Northshire Valley, the starting area of the human race in the popular MMORPG. Interestingly, it contains no game files, instead reading the user's installations of World of Warcraft 1.12 and Dark Souls Remastered. WoW Souls runs on benilla, an open-source client based on WoW 1.12 written from scratch in Rust and Bevy and co-developed with Claude. Crucially, benilla […]