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Ubisoft Addresses Assassin's Creed Shadows Yasuke Controversy

Ubisoft has taken to social media to address the ongoing controversy surrounding one of Assassin's Creed Shadows' main characters, the Black samurai Yasuke. In a post on X (formerly Twitter),…

July 23, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Yunli and March 7th in artwork for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4
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Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4 Release Date and New Content Revealed

HoYoverse has revealed the Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4 release date, along with some of the new content that's coming your way when the turn-based gacha RPG's latest update drops. Following on…

July 19, 2024 | 10:24 EDT

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First .45 Parabellum Bloodhound Trailer Shows Off VA-11 Hall-A Dev's New Game

VA-11 Hall-A developer Sukeban Games has released the debut trailer for its newest project .45 Parabellum Bloodhound, and it looks exactly as strange and wonderful as you'd expect. .45 Parabellum…

July 19, 2024 | 09:45 EDT

An anime character with a cute cat pet in the gacha RPG Neverness to Everness
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Tower of Fantasy Dev Reveals Neverness to Everness, Yet Another Gacha RPG

Tower of Fantasy publisher Perfect World and developer Hotta Studio have announced Neverness to Everness, another gacha RPG with an anime aesthetic that'll probably be asking you to dig deep into…

July 16, 2024 | 08:59 EDT

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Dungeonborne Release Date Revealed for Next Week

Mithril Interactive has announced the Dungeonborne release date, and if you've been excited to get your hands on the PvPvE dungeon-crawling action RPG, you won't have much longer to wait. Per an…

July 12, 2024 | 07:19 EDT

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Greedfall 2: The Dying World

Greedfall 2: The Dying World is a prequel to the original Greedfall, set 3 years before the adventures of De Sardet. Players will take on the role of a native of Teer Freadee, who is taken to the…

July 11, 2024 | 01:16 EDT

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Greedfall 2 Release Date Brings RPG Goodness in September

Developer Spiders and publisher Nacon have revealed the Greedfall 2 release date, and it's not too far off at all. Per a new community update on Steam and a release date trailer, Greedfall 2 …

July 11, 2024 | 11:34 EDT

The cast of playable characters in dungeon-crawling PvPvE game Dungeon Stalkers
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Dungeon Stalkers Is Coming for Dark and Darker's Crown This Fall

Developer Action Square and pubilsher Hybe IM have announced that Dungeon Stalkers, a PvPvE dungeon-crawling action RPG that's gunning for Dark and Darker's crown, will launch into Early Access this…

July 11, 2024 | 10:17 EDT

Yasuke and Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows concept art
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(Updated) Assassin's Creed Shadows Concept Art Prompts Ubisoft Apology

Update July 12th 7:56AM: The group whose flag was featured in Assassin's Creed Shadows' concept art has called for Ubisoft to remove the flag from the game's Collector's Edition artbook. In a post…

July 12, 2024 | 07:58 EDT

Warriors facing a dragon in artwork for Dungeonborne
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PvPvE Extraction RPG Dungeonborne Gets One Last Playtest Ahead of Launch

Gritty fantasy extraction RPG Dungeonborne has revealed that it's holding one final playtest before its Early Access release, although we still don't know exactly when the game is arriving. If you…

July 3, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

Four players looking out over the Lands Between in the Elden Ring Seamless Co-op mod
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Elden Ring Seamless Co-op Mod Updated for Shadow of the Erdtree

An Elden Ring seamless co-op mod has been updated to add Shadow of the Erdtree support, which means it's now theoretically possible to play through the entire DLC in a single co-op session. The…

July 1, 2024 | 11:09 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Sales Top 5 Million in Under a Week

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree sales have hit a major milestone less than a week after the long-awaited DLC's release, publisher Bandai Namco has revealed. Per a post on X (formerly known as…

June 27, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

A knight rearing up on a horse in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update Makes the DLC Easier

Bandai Namco and From Software have released an Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree update, and if you've been struggling with the DLC's difficulty, this one's for you. The update is a small one; it…

June 26, 2024 | 10:53 EDT

A skeletal figure wielding a scythe in Shadow of the Erdtree, the DLC for which Elden Ring patch 1.12 is preparing
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Elden Ring Patch 1.12 Arrives Ahead of Hugely Anticipated DLC

Bandai Namco and From Software have released Elden Ring patch 1.12, and while the update is paving the way for tomorrow's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, that's far from all it's doing. As well as adding…

June 20, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - Best of the Bosses

Our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review is here and it’s been one hell of an undertaking. Read on to discover our thoughts on what must be the most highly-anticipated DLC release of this year…

June 18, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

A character in very Bloodborne-esque clothing in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen 2 Coming in 2026 as an Epic Exclusive

CI Games has revealed that Lords of the Fallen 2 is due sometime in 2026, and not only that - it'll be an Epic Games Store exclusive when it launches on PC. According to a binding term sheet signed…

June 17, 2024 | 10:55 EDT

Varric with his arms outstretched in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Dragon Age Creator Not a Fan of How The Veilguard Handles Romance

Dragon Age creator David Gaider has weighed in on the romance system that will be featured in the forthcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and it sounds like he's not a fan of the way the game will…

June 14, 2024 | 10:23 EDT

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Avowed

Avowed is a first-person action RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Players are taken to the Living Lands, a strange island that's seemingly beset by a…

June 12, 2024 | 01:17 EDT

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Elden Ring Sales Hit 25 Million Ahead of DLC's Release

Bandai Namco and From Software have announced that Elden Ring sales have reached another impressive milestone just over a week before a major DLC expansion arrives. In a message posted on X (…

June 12, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

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Visions of Mana Release Date Brings New Mana Adventures in August

Square Enix has revealed the Visions of Mana release date, and the latest adventure in the long-running Mana series is coming pretty soon. Per a new release date trailer, Visions of Mana launches…

June 12, 2024 | 07:55 EDT

Varric looking roguish in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay Sails Far From the Series’ Origins

BioWare has released the first Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay trailer, and we're a long way from the careful, considered CRPG approach of 2009's Dragon Age: Origins. Last week, BioWare revealed…

June 11, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

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FABLE (2025)

21 years after the release of the original Fable Game (and 11 after Fable Anniversary) we're returning to the world of Albion. Once again, you'll take on the role of a Hero, with choices set in front…

June 10, 2024 | 08:16 EDT

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview - Epic Fantasy Action at its Peak

After a decade, Dragon Age is finally back. With a name change to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I had the chance to see the first hour of gameplay in a hands-off presentation at Summer Game Fest Play…

June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Avowed Release Date Leaked by Obsidian Following Xbox Showcase

Obsidian has accidentally leaked the Avowed release date, and the studio's latest RPG, which is set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, is heading to PC and Xbox in November. In a news post…

June 10, 2024 | 08:14 EDT

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Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s Dual Protagonists Open Up a World of Possibilities

With over a dozen Assassin's Creed games released, it's crazy to think we're just now getting to see Ubisoft's take on the Land of the Rising Sun. It's fitting, then, that Assassin's Creed Shadows, …

June 10, 2024 | 04:05 EDT

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (KOTOR 2)

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (aka KOTOR 2) is the popular sequel to the 2003 title Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which one again puts the fate of the galaxy in…

June 7, 2024 | 12:47 EDT

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Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic Remake (KOTOR Remake)

For many years, Star Wars fans have clamored for a Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake. While the game has been announced as in development, it's also been a troubled development, with…

June 7, 2024 | 11:59 EDT

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR)

The first game in a series that includes Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 and the popular MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, KOTOR is regarded as a fan-favorite Star Wars game, and there's a…

June 7, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

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Diablo's 100m Players Can't Get Close to Minecraft or GTA V's Sales

Blizzard has revealed a new and rather impressive player count milestone for the Diablo franchise as a whole, but it still pales in comparison to the sales figures for a single Grand Theft Auto game…

June 7, 2024 | 12:10 EDT

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.3 Release Date Set for Later This Month

HoYoverse has announced the Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.3 release date, and the latest update for the turn-based gacha RPG is launching later this month. Titled "Farewell Penacony", the update will…

June 7, 2024 | 10:06 EDT

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Hogwarts Legacy: Director's Cut Apparently In the Works

A new report has emerged that claims a "director's cut" version of Hogwarts Legacy is in the works, and that none other than Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League developer Rocksteady is helping out…

June 6, 2024 | 12:01 EDT

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Enshrouded Melodies of the Mire Update Brings New Sub-Biome and More

Keen Games has announced that a new Enshrouded update, Melodies of the Mire, has arrived, bringing with it a new sub-biome to explore, musical instruments to delight your friends, and more. The…

June 5, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Fields of Mistria

Fields of Mistria is a life sim RPG developed and published by NPC Studio, releasing on PC via Steam Early Access on August 5, 2024. Described by the developer as a "spiritual successor to the Farm-…

May 30, 2024 | 09:31 EDT

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Assassin's Creed Shadows

After people asking for years, Assassin's Creed is finally headed to Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game follows the intertwined story of Naoe, an assassin, and Yusuke, a legendary samurai.…

May 21, 2024 | 01:44 EDT

A group of Tarnished kneeling in front of a rune-like symbol in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer
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New Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer Tells an Oblique, Beautiful Story

From Software and Bandai Namco have released a new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer that sets up the narrative for the upcoming DLC expansion. As the trailer begins, a voiceover…

May 21, 2024 | 11:31 EDT

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Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is based on Journey to the West, which is considered one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese Literature. It is full of mythology and jampacked with cultural references.…

May 20, 2024 | 08:17 EDT

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Dave the Diver Godzilla DLC Coming Next Week

The fishing and deep sea exploration hit Dave the Diver is adding one more wonder to its ocean next week, as Godzilla DLC will be joining the game, albeit with a caveat. The Dave the Diver Godzilla…

May 16, 2024 | 02:58 EDT

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Won’t Be Always Online After All

Ubisoft has clarified that Assassin's Creed Shadows won't require an online connection to play, although you won't technically be able to play the game without being online at least once. In a post…

May 16, 2024 | 10:35 EDT

Assassin's Creed Shadows' main characters Naoe and Yasuke
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Officially Revealed, Launches In November

Ubisoft has officially unveiled Assassin's Creed Shadows, the latest game in the long-running Assassin's Creed series, and it's got a release date already as well. Assassin's Creed Shadows will…

May 15, 2024 | 12:34 EDT

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Wayfinder Echoes Update Brings Offline Play, Drops Free-to-Play In June

Airship Syndicate has announced a massive overhaul for its online action-RPG Wayfinder, and it's bringing sweeping changes including an offline mode, a premium model, and more. In an announcement on…

May 15, 2024 | 10:22 EDT

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Lords of the Fallen Publisher CI Games Lays Off 30 More Employees

Lords of the Fallen publisher CI Games has announced another round of layoffs, with 30 more employees being let go from the company as part of a restructuring effort that started in January.…

May 10, 2024 | 12:20 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops Circana's US Sales Data for March 2024

Sales analysis group Circana has released its monthly gaming industry sales data, and Capcom's open-world RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 has done pretty well for itself. After Helldivers 2 topped February's…

May 1, 2024 | 10:44 EDT

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Rise of the Ronin Sales "Surpassing" Nioh Series, Koei Tecmo Reveals

Koei Tecmo has released its financial statement for the fiscal year ending in March 2024, and it contains an interesting nugget of information regarding recently-released open-world action RPG Rise…

April 30, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2 Release Date Revealed

HoYoverse has revealed the Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2 release date, and the new update will bring two brand new characters for your party, as well as a new location to explore and more. Arriving…

April 26, 2024 | 09:35 EDT

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No Rest for the Wicked has the Bones of a Great Game

My thoughts and feelings for No Rest for the Wicked are complicated, and I'm most certainly conflicted by it all. By all means, this is a game made for me: Dark fantasy? Check. Soulslike? Check.…

April 26, 2024 | 02:20 EDT

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Gothic 1 Remake Collector's Edition Revealed, Still No Release Date

THQ Nordic has announced the Gothic 1 Remake Collector's Edition, which lets you drop a princely $200 on a special version of the game with lots of extra bells and whistles. The catch? We still don't…

April 25, 2024 | 09:57 EDT

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles is a New Action RPG Coming in August

Bandai Namco has announced That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles, a new action RPG based on the popular manga and anime series. It's coming to PC and consoles in August. The new…

April 25, 2024 | 09:32 EDT

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Bandai Namco Shares Touching Statement from Akira Toriyama Ahead of Sand Land Release

Bandai Namco has released a touching statement made by Sand Land (as well as Dragon Ball) creator Akira Toriyama ahead of the game's release tomorrow. In the statement, which was made in January…

April 24, 2024 | 11:42 EDT