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Microsoft reveals that three upcoming Bethesda games are Xbox exclusive

After acquiring Bethesda parent company ZeniMax in a deal valued at $7.5 billion USD (about $9.9 billion CAD at the time) in 2021, Microsoft has now confirmed that three exclusive Xbox and PC titles from the publisher are in the making.

“Xbox anticipates that three future [ZeniMax] titles — REDACTED — all of which are designed to be played primarily alone or in small groups — will be exclusive to Xbox and PCs,” reads a passage in Microsoft’s response to the FTC regarding its Activision Blizzard deal (via The Verge).

Two of the three titles are likely Bethesda’s Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. Alongside Starfield, Bethesda also delayed the release of Redfall to add further polish to the title.

Starfield was originally planned to release in November 2022, while Redfall was scheduled to drop in the summer of 2022. Both the tiles are now scheduled to release in the first half of 2023, so it’s easy to speculate that the third exclusive might be Redfall.

In other related news, the Federal Trade Comission (FTC) has officially filed a suit in order to attempt and halt Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Via: The Verge

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Xbox Series X 8-can replica fridge down to $48.88 at Walmart

If you’re like me and have been waiting for a discount to buy Microsoft’s Xbox Series X replica fridge, the time has arrived (sort of).

The full-sized, 12-can version of the undeniably cool-looking but not very well-reviewed fridge cost $149.99 back when pre-orders first went live last December, but now, the cost is down to $88.88 ($61.11 off).

On the other hand, the 8-can version of the Series X replica fridge is down to just $48.88, making it a much easier joke/impulse buy (even I might pick one up). This smaller version of the fridge cost $99.99 when it was first released ($51.11 off)

It’s worth noting that this doesn’t seem to be a limited-time discount, with both fridges’ regular prices being slashed in time for the holiday shopping season.

Even with the Series X replica fridges’ issues (they’re apparently very loud), they could be the perfect last-minute gift for that gamer in your life.

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New games hitting PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in December

Each month, PlayStation offers a handful of games at no additional cost to its PlayStation Plus subscribers. These are the games only hitting the Extra and Premium tiers of the PS Plus service.

If you want to know what’s coming to PS Plus Essential, check out our list here. PlayStation Plus Essential costs $11.99/month, Extra costs $17.99/month and Premium costs $21.99/month.

All games will become available on December 20th, except for WWE 2K22, which actually isn’t hitting the service until January 3rd.

Below are all of the new titles:

PS Plus Extra

  • WWE 2K22 – PS4
  • Far Cry 5 – PS4
  • Far Cry New Dawn – PS4
  • Far Cry Primal – PS4
  • Mortal Shell – PS4, PS5
  • Judgement – PS4, PS5
  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon – PS4, PS5
  • Yakuza: The Song of Life – PS4
  • Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor – PS4
  • Middle Earth: Shadow of War – PS4
  • The Pedestrian – PS4, PS5
  • Evil Genius – PS4. PS5
  • Adventure Time Pirates of the Enchiridion – PS4
  • Ben 10: Power Trip – PS4, PS5
  • Gigantosaurus The Game – PS4
  • Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Ultimate Edition – PS4
  • Worms W.M.D – PS4
  • The Escapist 2 – PS4

PS Plus Premium | Classics

  • Ridge Racer 2 – PSP
  • Heavenly Sword – PS3
  • Oddworld: Abe’s Exodus – PS1
  • Pinball Heroes – PSP
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God of War TV series is coming to Amazon Prime

After years of rumours, Amazon has confirmed that a God of War series is coming to its Prime Video streaming platform.

Beyond the fact that a God of War series is in the works, little else is known about the project other than the fact that Rafe Judkins (The Wheel of Time) will be the showrunner along with Children of Men writers Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, as producers and writers.

Though it’s still unclear, it seems like the series will focus on 2018’s critically acclaimed reboot of the God of War series rather than earlier entries in the franchise or the more recent Ragnarök.

“When his beloved wife dies,” reads the TV show’s description, “Kratos sets off on a dangerous journey with his estranged son to spread her ashes from the highest peak — his wife’s final wish. Kratos soon realizes the journey is an epic quest in disguise, one which will test the bonds between father and son…”

Rumours regarding a God of War TV show first appeared in March, 2022.

“The God of War is a compelling, character-driven franchise that we believe will captivate our global customers as much with its expansive and immersive worlds as its rich storytelling,” Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios, said in a press release.

It’s unclear who will play Kratos, though Christopher Judge, the voice of the iconic character, is very interested in taking on the role.

In other video game TV show-related news, HBO’s and Sony’s The Last of Us premieres on January 15th. Sony is also working on TV adaptations of Horizon and Twisted Metal.

Source: @PrimeVideo

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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series could soon make its way to PlayStation and Switch

The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series is reportedly making the jump to PlayStation 4 and Switch. According to the ESRB website, all six games are migrating from PC and mobile to new platforms.

The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series is essentially what it sounds like. Square Enix has gone back into the well of its classic game catalogue and retouched them with new graphics and audio. These games see redrawn assets using updated 2D pixel art styles. In many cases, Shibuya Kazuko, who designed the original sprites, has redrawn the playable characters.

During July 2021, the first three entries of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series were released on PC and mobile. This phase spanned Final Fantasy I, II and III. The following entries, Final Fantasy IV, V and VI, then followed. However, at the time, it wasn’t clear if the games would release on other platforms.

Credit: ESRB

If the listing is indeed correct, then an official announcement may be on its way. As for a timeline, it’s hard to pinpoint when Square Enix will reveal the ports. However, on Sunday, December 18th, Final Fantasy is celebrating its 35th anniversary. If Square Enix were to make an occasion out of it, this would be a great time for an announcement.

Unfortunately, it appears as though Xbox players are being left in the dark with this release. Currently, the ESRB site lists the available platforms as “Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch.”

As for pricing, it’ll be interesting to see if the Pixel Remasters maintain their more premium price points upon the new launches. Last year, the Pixel Remasters of Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II cost $15.99 CAD each. However, pricing wasn’t locked across all games. Final Fantasy III, for instance, is available for $23.99 CAD.

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Source: ESRB Via: VGC

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Vampire Survivors now available on Android and iOS

Poncle’s time survival RPG title Vampire Survivors, which up until now, has been available on Windows, Mac, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, has released on iOS and Android, as announced during The Game Awards.

The title is available for free on the App Store and Play Store, in contrast to the $5 you have to pay to download the game on Steam and the Game Pass requirement for consoles.

The free-to-play game does, however, include ads on mobile. The auto shooter title allows movement controls, and the option to select a weapon and perks when you level up. There is no way to beat the survival game, and you’ll eventually die in-game. You can watch a video to receive an extra life when you die, and the same goes if you want to earn extra gold.

It’s currently unknown if Vampire Survivors will make its way to PlayStation consoles or the Nintendo Switch.

Notably, the title is also set to receive its first major expansion, called Legacy of the Moonspell, on December 15th. The DLC is set to cost $1.99, and will add new characters, weapons, and a new stage to the title.

For all of the major announcements from The Game Awards, follow this link.

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Source: @thegameawards

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Kid arrested after sneaking on stage at The Game Awards 2022

The weirdest moment from The Game Awards 2022 was when a kid snuck on stage behind FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki, waited until the end of the Elden Ring creator’s speech, and then proceeded to grab the mic and yell about former U.S. president Bill Clinton.

The young man said, “Hey Martin, you know real quick, I want to thank everybody and say that I think I want to nominate this award to my reformed Orthodox Rabbi Bill Clinton.”

The youth came up to the stage with the FromSoftware crew and waited nervously for his time in the spotlight while in frame on the broadcast. It’s still unclear why he did this, but according to a tweet from Geoff Keighley, The Game Awards creator, the young man was arrested after the show.

While some initially assumed the comment might have been antisemitic in nature, according to notable Bloomberg video game reporter Jason Schreier, the 15-year-old, named Matan, is Jewish himself.

For all of the announcements from this year’s The Game Awards, follow this link.

Source: @geoffkeighley 

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Canada’s Extremely OK Games reveals upcoming game, Earthblade

At Geoff Keighley’s 2022 The Games Awards, the Canadian creators of the indie game Celeste, Extremely OK Games, showed off its upcoming title, Earthblade.

Earthblade is a 2D exploration title that Extremely OK has been working on for years. However, the game won’t launch until 2024.

Here’s an expert from Extremely OK Games website:

“You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer. Earthblade’s lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart. Travel the remnants of a ruined world, encounter denizens both friend and foe, and piece together the Earth’s fractured history.”

The developers released a music teaser. Check it out below:

Lena Raine · Earthblade – Music Teaser
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CD Projekt Red is ending support for Gwent in 2023

CD Projekt Red is ending support for its Gwent mobile game after September 2023. The developer showed off its roadmap for the card game, revealing there will be no new cards or active support after the final card release in September.

The video indicates the final batch will feature 72 new cards, and they’ll release in April, July and September. The developers will watch over the final batch of cards to see if any balance changes are necessary. Following this, the company plans to allow players to decide if they want to balance cards.

“We want to give you, the Gwent community, the right tools and opportunities to drive the balance changes of the game going forward,” the developers said in the video. Further, CD Projekt Red is working on a way for players to leave feedback on cards that require balancing in-game so they can continue and fix balance issues, even after CD Projekt Red ends support.

CD Projekt Red is also ending support for The Witcher: Monster Slayer, the company’s Pokémon Go-like game, in 2023. Monster Slayer will be removed from the App Store and Play Store on January 31st, with servers shutting down on June 3oth.

CD Projekt Red has previously said it’s working on new Witcher experiences, remaking the first Witcher game and creating additional content for Cyberpunk 2077, so it makes sense the company is focusing on these bigger launches.

Image credit: CD Projekt Red

Source: CD Projekt Red Via: The Verge

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Stadia exclusive Hello Engineer to release on PC in 2023

Google is set to shut down Stadia on January 18th, 2023, but tinybuild’s ‘machinery-construction’ title, Hello Engineer, isn’t ready to die with the platform.

The title, which is a part of the Hello Neighbour series, was originally released exclusively on Stadia in June 2021. That is, until now. The construction puzzle title is now headed to PC via Steam.

The game will arrive on PC in 2023, and is currently available to wishlist on Steam. There is no specific release date for Hello Neighbour yet.

“Hello Engineer is a multiplayer machinary-construction game set in the Hello Neighbor universe for up to 4 players! Scavenge, craft and overcome challenges in the bizarre world of a mysterious amusement park. Put together incredible machines built of scrap, and challenge your creepy Neighbor and his evil bots. Roll, fly or bounce your way to victory; any machine that gets the job done is a successful design!” reads the game description on Steam.

The game has a story mode and a sandbox mode, wherein the former allows you to work alone or with friends to navigate challenges and puzzles, while the latter allows you to explore and build in a restriction-less free world.

Learn more about the title’s PC port or wishlist it here.

Image credit: Hello Engineer

Source: 9to5Google