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A new report claims Xbox is aware of the hype surrounding theFallout franchise and is looking to expedite development of its next entry. After the release of the Amazon show, fan interest in the Fallout series has seen a significant boost, with player counts skyrocketing on every platform. Bethesda took advantage of this wave of popularity by releasing Fallout 4's free next-gen update on April 25.

The horror veterans at Bloober Team have partnered with a Take-Two Interactive subsidiary on a new game based on an original IP. Bloober Team itself recently confirmed the existence of this mysterious project, in addition to providing a status update on one other yet-to-be-revealed game that it currently has in the works.

A new leak from Genshin Impact is teasing a special mechanic tied to upcoming character Sigewinne's Elemental Skill, giving the character a major advantage against smaller enemies. The next update to the massively popular HoYoverse RPG is expected to bring several new additions to the game's lineup of playable characters, with multiple new units teased. HoYoverse confirmed the long-awaited release of Clorinde and Sigewinne during Version 4.7, alongside a recently revealed four-star character in Sethos. Now, new information is coming out about a special feature of Sigewinne's gameplay.

A Stellar Blade petition asking the developer to roll back alleged changes to the action game is blowing up on Change.org. Stellar Blade is a newly-released PlayStation 5 exclusive game that has been turning heads for quite some time. One of the game's defining traits is its sexualized characters, with players able to dress main protagonist Eve in incredibly revealing outfits.

A Pokemon GO player recently found themselves capturing a highly sought-after shiny Pokemon, only to find out the Pokemon's stats make it basically useless. Alongside the sizable roster of creatures to discover, the massively popular monster-catching mobile game offers a wide variety of unique variants of its many Pokemon. Each Pokemon a player captures can vary in its base stats, with some boasting particular advantages for the game's battles, alongside the Pokemon franchise's traditional «shiny» variants. Now, one player has found a very unusual shiny Pokemon within their game.

A Stellar Blade fan has discovered one settings change that could potentially improve the game for a lot of players. The recent release of Stellar Blade on PlayStation 5 has attracted a ton of hype, but there's one element that has left some fans underwhelmed, although this can be solved with a single change in the settings.

An event currently ongoing in Pokemon GO seems to be disappointing a lot of players who were hoping for more. Specifically, the Special Research in Pokemon GO's Rediscover campaign seems to be a little too mundane for some players.

Bushiroad Game and Eighting have released a brand-new trailer for Hunter X Hunter: Nen X Impact, confirming two more playable characters for its roster: Machi Komacine and Uvogin. This licensed fighting game was first announced last December, with a reveal trailer for Nen X Impact released at the start of 2024. The reveal trailer gave a brief look at the game's roster, confirming six playable characters off the bat, along with a sleek anime art style.

It seems as though the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year-Door remake has changed the controversial Goombella catcalling scene from the original game. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remains one of the GameCube's most beloved games. It has remained trapped on the GameCube for two decades, but it will finally be making its way to modern platforms thanks to the upcoming Switch remake.

Hades 2 developer Supergiant Games has announced that the technical test is almost over, and fans will soon be able to play the game through Early Access. Supermassive Games recently held a «technical test» earlier this month, which gave eager fans a chance to play Hades 2 early. This test period was different from Early Access, as the players were randomly selected from a pool who signed up for the chance, as opposed to being available to everyone.

A newly announced Stardew Valley mod seeks to introduce a variety of Baldur's Gate 3-inspired content to the game. The ambitious project could hence add to the ever-growing list of community-created Stardew Valley add-ons, assuming it manages to realize its avid aspirations.

A new Genshin Impact leak is showing off more than 30 cards planned to come to the game's Genius Invokation TCG game mode in Version 4.7. First debuting in the RPG's Version 3.3 update, Genius Invokation TCG has served as one of the game's most supported permanent game modes from HoYoverse. The developer regularly adds new cards to Genius Invokation TCG alongside new ways to play, offering both new characters and game modes. Now, Genius Invokation TCG is getting a major influx of cards with the game's next update.

It seems as though Dave the Diver is a big hit with those subscribed to the Extra tier of PlayStation Plus. The Extra tier of PlayStation Plus gives subscribers access to everything that comes with the Essential tier, like the monthly free games, as well as a huge rotating library of select PS4 and PS5 titles, ala Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation now. For the most part, the new PS Plus Extra games are comprised of older titles, but there are times when new games debut on the service.

A well-known gaming industry insider has claimed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will be released sometime next year. Kingdom Hearts 4 fans have been incredibly eager for more updates about the upcoming fourth mainline entry in Square Enix's long-running series. The game was first revealed during the franchise's 20th anniversary event, where a trailer showed Sora's situation after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3. This included a brand-new look for Sora, an apartment and city that resembled modern day Tokyo, and even some gameplay footage where Sora battled a giant Heartless.

Recent comments from a reputable leaker suggest that the Resident Evil 9 reveal may take longer than expected, as the project may have been internally delayed. The Resident Evil franchise remains one of Capcom's biggest moneymakers, and so Resident Evil 9 is an inevitability. It's a matter of «when» Resident Evil 9 comes out, not «if,» though it seems fans may have to wait longer than originally expected to play the game for themselves.

DayZ has thrown some serious shade in Escape from Tarkov's direction, after the latter revealed its controversial $250 Unheard Edition. There's no doubt that the Escape from Tarkov community is frustrated with the game at the moment, and DayZ has taken the opportunity to taunt its competitor about the situation.

Honkai: Star Rail has revealed a batch of content, including warp events, enemies, and combat stages, that will be released in version 2.2 next month. Honkai: Star Rail recently celebrated its anniversary, giving away free pulls players can use on limited banners. On the game's anniversary day, the action RPG confirmed a roster of characters and the Realm of Strange event, which helps Trailblazers farm Cavern Relics, for the version 2.2 update.

A recent leak from Genshin Impact is teasing a major update coming to the game's friends list, increasing the cap on total friends within the RPG. Since the game's launch, HoYoverse has often encouraged players to band up with one another in-game to explore the world of Teyvat and complete event challenges. Fans of the game can visit each other's in-game world, check out other players' Serenitea Pot layouts, and even duke it out in Genshin Impact's Genius Invokation TCG. Now, a rumored change is looking to make an upgrade to the friend system.

Even more potential details surrounding the yet-to-be-announced Nintendo Switch 2 console have leaked online. Nintendo itself has not formally revealed the Switch 2, but persistent rumors and leaks have suggested that the console is coming sooner rather than later. Some reports have even suggested that the Switch 2 release date will be late 2024, as opposed to 2025, which has been previously rumored.

PC players that have been inflicted with a strobing light glitch in Dead by Daylightcan look forward to a tentative fix with update 7.7.0A. Affected players would see strobing or flashing white lights in their game, causing discomfort, or worse symptoms, while playing Dead by Daylight.

Aspyr, the developer behind the recently released Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered collection, have confirmed that a controversial change that was just made to the game will be reverted in a future update. This marks the third patch for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered from Aspyr, who has received a fair share of criticism regarding the handling of a number of its latest ports.

A talented Animal Crossing fan has flexed their skills by showing off a professional-looking plush toy they made to look like Celeste, the red-feathered owl from Nintendo's cozy life sim franchise. It's these sorts of impressive accomplishments that display just how dedicated and creative the Animal Crossing fanbase truly is, even during periods of lax updates regarding the future of the series.

Nintendo has revealed a new line of merchandise based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom items, which include apparel, accessories and novelties, are available in Japan via Nintendo's online store, as well as stocked physically in Nintendo's superstores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

A talented Pokemon fan has created a nearly life-size Chien-Pao statue. Pokemon has stood the test of time and won over fans from different generations, who use their creativity to show their love for the franchise in many ways. While two-dimensional Pokemon fan art is very popular, another kind of work often attracts the attention of Pokemon fans, namely the statues created by the community.

A new major order in Helldivers 2 has just been announced, and it forces players to make a choice between liberating Choohe or Penta from the Automaton threat. This announcement follows the previous one, which garnered a lot of attention in the Helldivers 2 community, and fans discerned it to be the new Helldivers 2 stratagems teaser.

Manor Lords has started its early access launch to a very warm reception. Manor Lords is a release that comes with years' worth of anticipation, as the game's announcement trailer was posted to YouTube on July 4, 2020. The game offered visuals that many gamers found impressive, along with the promise of realistic city building and large scale tactical battles. Appearing large in scope, complex, and demanding in skill, the game found an audience that eagerly anticipated more.

A group of creative Minecraft players have built an incredible city on a bridge that includes a castle, cathedral, and more. With Minecraft including ravines and valleys, bridges have always been necessary, but these players have turned one bridge into a city.

A Pokemon fan is gaining attention for their creation of two adorably chonky plush versions of Legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh and Lugia. The works are a combination of two different artists' efforts, and their hilarious proportions strike fans as adorable.

The gigantic burning enemy from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is partially composed of corpses of people that appear to have died in agony. This horrifying detail about the upcoming Elden Ring expansion was recently highlighted by Bandai Namco as part of its marketing efforts centered on the DLC.

A World of Warcraft fan recently noticed that Earthen characters leave behind piles of rocks when they die, rather than a skeleton. This charming detail is not only unique to the Earthen but is also a direct nod to the lore of the new World of Warcraft race.

A Pokemon fan has created a Future Paradox form for Spoink, and its creative design is pleasing fans for both its appearance and a change to its inherent nature. Pokemon fans are often inspired by the unique Pokemon forms that have been added to the game, giving the same treatment to Pokemon who don't have them yet.

Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno announced some good news for fans anticipating the Silent Hill 2 remake, stating a release date will be announced soon. There have been a number of rumors surrounding Silent Hill 2, with gamers being given possible release windows of Bloober Team's upcoming classic Konami horror game remake. Many of them have stated that Silent Hill 2 will likely be released sometime this year, which may appear to be the case if Babieno is to be believed.

Pokemon GO players have been surprised to find the new beach biome showing up in places that are far from the coast and don't resemble the beach much, if at all. The odd discovery is puzzling some Pokemon GO players, and it's making catching some Pokemon more complicated than fans might initially expect.

Animal Crossing and LEGO have revealed a pair of new LEGO kits coming based on the game franchise that will start releasing on August 1. The two Animal Crossing sets bring in some iconic characters from the series that fans love.

World of Warcraft recently made the new Earthen Allied Race playable in The War Within Alpha, revealing their racial traits, Paladin mount, and Shaman totems. The new abilities are not only powerful but both flavorful and ground-breaking in how World of Warcraft designed them.

GameStop has revealed an exclusive retro gaming-themed bonus for fans who wish to pre-order the upcoming Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door through its storefront: a free slip case based on the GameCube version. The upcoming release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Nintendo Switch is one of Nintendo's most highly anticipated releases. It is a long-awaited remake of one of the series' most beloved games, bringing the game from the GameCube to the Switch, adding a number of quality-of-life tweaks and remastered graphics.

Honkai: Star Rail has recently announced a new time-limited event that gives away triple Cavern Relic rewards. Events in Honkai: Star Rail occur every month, allowing players to farm relics and upgrade materials. Some festivities take place in a separate dimension and set Trailblazers against enemies, while others usually involve exploration and character dialogue. Completing events is a common activity for many players, like re-fighting bosses and collecting treasure chests in newly released locations.

The Fallout 4 free next-gen upgrade is now available to PlayStation Plus subscribers, albeit with an odd exclusion. Bethesda rolled out the next-gen update on April 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, but members of PlayStation Plus who obtained the game through the service found themselves locked out of the update, leading many to purchase Fallout 4 separately to upgrade it to the next-gen version.

Alien: Rogue Incursion, a brand-new game set in the Alien universe, has been announced and will be launching later this year. The Alien franchise has had a number of wildly different games over the years, with titles ranging from stellar to critical flops. While games like 2013's Aliens: Colonial Marines are considered to be some of the worst licensed games made with the IP, others like Aliens: Dark Descent are decent enough entries that offer a fun experience. One game that most fans argue has yet to be surpassed in terms of horror is Alien: Isolation.

A creativeStarfield player has recreated the infamous Borg cube from Star Trek within the game. Since its official release, numerous Starfield players have been crafting their ship designs and sharing them with the community of fans. These designs range from original creations to reimaginings of different shows, characters, and more, showcasing the game's myriad creative possibilities.

After Square Enix made certain changes to its payment processor, some Final Fantasy 14 players reported that they were greeted with errors when attempting to make purchases or update their payment methods. While some Final Fantasy 14 players claimed that some workarounds allowed them to make their purchases, others took to social media and the game's forums to raise awareness.

Marvel Rivals is the highly anticipated 6v6 hero shooter developed by NetEase games, and a recent dev diary has revealed the many characters, maps, and features Closed Alpha participants can look forward to. The Closed Alpha for Marvel Rivals is fast approaching, and the list of iconic Marvel faces players will be able to choose from is exciting.

A number of remarkable upcoming changes to Destiny 2 were recently shared in the latest TWID post, including the confirmed reversal of the weapon sunsetting mechanic which has made countless weapons from the game's earliest years functionally obsolete. This change is a monumental one for Destiny 2's weapon sandbox overall, and while many fans of the game were certain a change like this would never come, it seems as though the countless weapons from the game's first few years will actually be getting the chance to shine again.

World of Warcraft recently teased a new feature for Warbands that would enable fans to bring their alts into Follower Dungeons. If this were to happen, players could clear certain dungeons with AI-controlled versions of their own World of Warcraft characters.

Tech Glitch, an indie title developed for Xbox, is now completely free to play, and it's filled with easy achievements. Many may not be familiar with the likes of Tech Glitch, but the deal is a perfect opportunity for those looking to rack up some serious points that are also low-effort.

A new glitch introduced in Fallout 4 after the release of the next-gen update currently allows gamers to shoot giant exclamation points when using some of the game’s new guns. Despite Bethesda’s promises to improve Fallout 4 with this eagerly awaited update, the patch broke quite a few aspects of the game.

AEW Fight Foreveris finally adding Samoa Joe, a former world champion, in its next DLC season. Even after AEW Fight Forever launched to mixed reviews last June, developer Yuke’s and publisher THQ Nordic have been adding new match types and playable wrestlers in its past three DLC seasons. It started with the tag team FTR shortly after the game’s release, followed by notable AEW performers like Anthony Bowens and Max Caster of The Acclaimed and currently reigning AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm.

One observant Starfield player has discovered a new Easter egg that pays homage to one of gaming's most popular inside jokes. While the developers at Bethesda Game Studios have included a lot of references, big and small, to remind players that Starfield takes place in a future version of this universe, most of them aren't a direct nod-and-a-wink to the gaming community.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could still hit the market in 2024, according to a newly emerged report. The notion of this possibility even existing appears to run contrary to a number of recent reports on the next-generation Nintendo console.

MultiVersus is now less than a month away from its relaunch, and the game is set to receive some exciting changes to its combat. After closing its open beta, MultiVersus is going to be released with some major upgrades to its fighting mechanics.

A Genshin Impact leak has revealed several new weapons, which will allegedly be available to claim in version 4.7. Weapons in Genshin Impact are fundamental parts of character builds, improving the wearer's innate stats like ATK, HP, and CRIT damage. They are divided into categories and locked behind banners on which Travelers must use their Intertwined Fates. Like artifacts and other items in the game, weapons have a rarity, which determines their drop rate.

According to a new leak, the long-rumored Nintendo Switch successor could replace the original’s rail-based Joy-Con joysticks with magnetic ones. The Nintendo Switch has been one of the Big N’s most profitable systems for over 6 years, but insider discussions have shifted toward the inevitable follow-up. Nintendo itself has yet to make any official announcements about its future hardware plans, but major studios have supposedly been given development kits for the new console and are already making titles for it.

Helldivers 2 may be getting two new Stratagems, thanks to a mysterious tweet featuring never-before-seen codes. When it comes to Helldivers 2, the developers at Arrowhead Game Studios oftentimes tease new updates coming to the game, and it looks like the addition of some new Stratagems is next.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has added Manor Lords to its thriving content library. This is the fifth day-one release on Microsoft's subscription service in April 2024, as well as the 56th title to reach Xbox Game Pass Ultimate since the turn of the year.

The new party-based Soulslike Deathbound has confirmed that it will have versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Deathbound was showcased to the general public at the Steam Next Fest, where its demo introduced the innovative take on a party system in a Soulslike. Now, Tate Multimedia and Trialforge Studio have announced that the action RPG will also be coming to consoles.

A recent Genshin Impact leak revealed key information about Clorinde and Sigewinne's ability kits, and it may have some bad news for players who were hopeful about Sigewinne's potential as a 5-Star Hydro character. Since launch, Genshin Impact has considered Hydro to be a premium element, as many of the game's best Elemental Reactions are locked behind having a Hydro character on the team. As a result, the number of 4-Star Hydro characters remains limited even after the launch of Fontaine.

Some Genshin Impact players feel that HoYoverse missed the mark with the latest map expansion in Version 4.6, as Bayda Harbor and its surroundings are uncharacteristically bereft of any content or points of interest. While the star of Version 4.6 has been Arlecchino and her Story Quest, the new Genshin Impact update also added the last piece of Fontaine – its island town of Petrichor and the underwater ruins of Remuria below.

GSC Game World released a new trailer for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl focusing on the environment of The Zone. The area surrounding the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant is the main setting for the sequel. With improved graphics, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl enhances the foundation laid down by previous franchise entries.

Valve has released a brand-new Counter-Strike 2 update, bringing a host of important changes as well as the inclusion of the long-awaited left-hand viewmodel. This feature was previously featured in CS:GO, and it has finally made its way to Counter-Strike 2.

The frame rate for the upcoming Nintendo Switch remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is 30 FPS. This modern rendition of Intelligent Systems' beloved 2004 RPG is set to be released on May 23.

In the wake of widespread community outcry, Escape from Tarkov announced owners of the discontinued Edge of Darkness edition will gain temporary access to the exclusive PvE mode packaged with the controversial The Unheard Edition. Players have been up in arms since the reveal of the title's special The Unheard Edition, a bundled package with an extravagant $250 price tag. The backlash from the reveal swiftly took over discussions regarding Escape from Tarkov, with players accusing developer Battlestate Games of reneging on its promises.

Ubisoft opens up about new content for Assassin's Creed Mirage, confirming that it won't get any DLC, but the devs may not be done exploring Basim's story. This latest title in the franchise received considerable recognition from new and long-term fans of the hooded protagonists. With Assassin's Creed Mirage, the franchise went back to its roots by offering a compelling and story-driven narrative that die-hard AC fans were waiting for.

Xbox users are reporting that the new quality mode in Fallout 4 isn’t working. For years, fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise have been waiting for Bethesda to release Fallout 4’s next-gen update for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. That day finally arrived on April 25, though not without a fair few issues.

An artist has drawn Demon Slayer main protagonist Tanjiro Kamado teaming up with several iconic characters from Game Freak's beloved Pokemon franchise. The two Japanese media properties are often seen together in fan art.

A talented Pokemon fan has created Ghost-type versions of Magikarp and Gyarados. The two monsters have received all sorts of makeovers from artists.

The soldiers of Super Earth have made major progress in the ongoing Helldivers 2 Galactic War by successfully defending a large number of planets from enemy assault. The feat hasn't been accomplished by the game's community since Helldivers 2 first launched in February 2024.

The next-gen update for Fallout 4 fixes a notorious glitch from the game. Fallout 4 was released in 2015 and remains one of Bethesda Game Studios' most popular works. It received critical acclaim and continues to be loved by gamers, but especially recently, the Fallout series has experienced a boost in attention from fans old and new, thanks to its new TV Show.

Remnant 2 launched its second DLC this week, introducing new content for the apocalyptic co-op shooter with the mysterious and powerful Polygun. This expansion continues to enrich the game's universe, particularly enhancing the mystical forest world of Yaesha. Known for its engaging boss fights and treasure trove of secrets, Remnant 2 follows the successful formula of its predecessor, Remnant: From the Ashes, further cementing the game's reputation as an engaging co-op experience on PC.

Pokemon GO has released a new free Special Research that will finally make Diancie available globally. The most common way for Pokemon GO players to find Pokemon is in the wild, while it is possible to capture them in Raid Battles or hatch them from eggs. Some Pokemon are available for a limited time at events, and it takes time for them to reappear in Pokemon GO.

A Pokemon fan has recently created a new monster by fusing Vaporeon with Blacephalon. While fusions are not possible in official mainline Pokemon games, several fans of the franchise love to imagine how different creatures would look together, and this latest artwork is a fine example of this.

A Pokemon and Spy x Family fan has created a piece of fanart with series protagonist Anya becoming a Pokemon trainer. The Pokemon fan art showcases a full team for the psychic child, who looks quite pleased with herself in the art.

A Pokemon fan has created a charming Eevee recreation out of an existing LEGO set for another project entirely. The Pokemon fan has even shared instructions on how other series players can follow along if they have the same kit.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can redeem three free Overwatch 2 skins until June 19. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the most expensive tier of Xbox Game Pass, and Microsoft often adds various benefits for subscribers. These benefits allow subscribers to redeem in-game content across different titles like Overwatch 2 and free trials for several subscription services.

A Minecraft player has pointed out that bubbles can be used to jump up to four blocks with a Boat. Minecraft Boats are typically used to cross the vast distances of oceans and rivers, but this trick can enable players to climb to great heights as well.

A Pokemon fan artist has shared their rendition of what Skitty and Delcatty would look like if they were people instead of Pokemon. The artist has already transformed a large number of the Pokemon series' numerous creatures, and this new art is both charming and creative.

Pokemon Unite is adding Falinks to its roster of playable characters. Since its 2021 release, developer TiMi Studio has included plenty of new content, adding Pokemon to change up the way the game can be played. Gamers have come to enjoy the variety in play style thatPokemon Unite offers compared to the mainline series while continuing to give players the aesthetic and Pokemon that they love.

A dedicated Pokemon fan has created a piece of art that transforms new Legendary Pokemon Ogerpon into a human character that looks straight out of the popular action-RPG title Genshin Impact. The fan-made drawing, which cleverly adapts many of Ogerpon's defining features into a human form, is quickly gaining traction on an online Pokemon forum.

Amazon Prime subscribers can now claim Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone's newest Prime Gaming offer, the Electron Energy bundle that includes an operator skin and more. This is just the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 offer for Prime members thanks to the service's monthly bundles.

Microsoft's latest quarterly earnings call with shareholders has revealed that its Activision Blizzard acquisition has bolstered the company's gaming division revenue for Q3, offsetting a number of otherwise negative returns. The Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition has endured a series of legal challenges across several countries, but it would seem the Xbox parent company's persistence has more than paid off.

Pokemon and Squishmallow continue to partner up, and the next two Pokemon Squishmallows have been revealed as Dragonite and Marill. This follows a prior leak indicating that these Pokemon were in the works.