[ad_1] A move like this would make sense. Arcade’s business model revolves around people subscribing to get continuous access to (hopefully) quality games free of in-app purchases and ads. If games finish too soon or simply don’t keep people interested after the initial rush, they may not wait to see if there will be more […]
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Amazon’s ‘Crucible’ returns to closed beta to rework gameplay
[ad_1] Amazon’s Crucible had a rough launch, to put it mildly, and the developers are taking the unusual step of rolling back the game’s availability to give it a second chance. Relentless and Amazon are returning the multiplayer shooter to closed beta as of July 1st. It’ll still be available through Steam to play around […]
The PS Plus lineup for July includes a bonus game
[ad_1] Besides the bonus game, Sony is hosting a free online weekend starting on July 4th. If you don’t subscribe to PS Plus, you can play some of your multiplayer games online without a membership. The company is also giving away a PS Plus-inspired theme for a limited time. Now that it’s 10-years-old, it’s hard […]
PlayStation 2 can play homebrew games by using DVD player exploits
[ad_1] The PlayStation 2 is over 20 years old, but it’s still difficult to hack if you want to run homebrew games without tweaking the hardware. You usually need to install a modchip, buy a specially-configured memory card or even pry the system open to block the disc reader’s sensors. However, it might just be […]
Super Nintendo World theme park opening delayed due to COVID-19
[ad_1] Universal Studios’ theme park in Japan tentatively reopened to visitors on June 8th, but that doesn’t mean its upcoming Super Nintendo World section will be open on time. NHK says company has indefinitely delayed the Nintendo area’s debut after originally intending to fling the gates open in late July. It won’t surprise you to […]
Hit indie game ‘Disco Elysium’ is being turned into a TV series
[ad_1] Disco Elysium has been a critical hit in the game world, and now it’s poised to reach a wider audience. Developer ZA/UM and production house Dj2 Entertainment have unveiled plans for a TV series based on the detective RPG. It’s still very early and doesn’t have a distributor or even a writing team, but […]
Microsoft document leak suggests a cheaper next-gen Xbox is coming
[ad_1] The rumors of Microsoft producing a lower-end counterpart to the Xbox Series X just got some support. The Verge reports that a leaked Microsoft document from this month makes multiple references to “Lockhart,” a budget (and possibly cloud-oriented) console for those content with 1080p gaming. The file makes multiple references to the Xbox Series […]
‘Marvel’s Avengers’ will pit the superheroes against MODOK
[ad_1] MODOK was previously known as George Tarleton, a founding member of AIM. Kamala Khan, one of the game’s main characters, suspects that tech corporation is experimenting on Inhumans such as herself, and sets out to bring the truth to light. During the single-player campaign, you’ll take on hero-specific missions as Kamala (aka Ms. Marvel) […]
Epic removed police cars from ‘Fortnite’
[ad_1] The broader game industry has endorsed the Black Lives Matter cause, including a message in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and temporary shutdowns of GTA Online and Red Dead Online. Epic appears to be taking a milder approach with Fortnite, acknowledging the outrage without explicitly advocating for a cause. The company previously stressed that […]
‘Crash Bandicoot 4’ will be revealed tomorrow at 11AM ET
[ad_1] The Crash Bandicoot series is finally getting a modern sequel — not a remaster or a kart racer. Toys for Bob and Activision have announced that they’re revealing Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on June 22nd at 11AM Eastern, including a stream at Summer Game Fest. The teaser video doesn’t say much, but […]