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Has anyone here played this game? It's a story driven survival horror that looks somewhat like an old PS1 game, but seems to mix the camera angles from third person to first person at times. The art style looks to be very inspired by PS1 games and their graphics. But I really like the art style. It's out on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and just released on the Switch today.

Source - https://kotaku.com/playstation-studios-visual-arts-layoffs-cuts-last-us-1851767734 It's almost daily now that we hear of more layoffs in the gaming industry. For an industry that is making billions upon billions, they sure find it hard to actually pay the employees who put their heart and soul into the video games they make or work on, all for a paycheck that probably doesn't pay the best to begin with. Anyway, it seems Sony has decided to lay off more of their employees, this time it's the team at Visual Arts who are being let go. They haven't revealed the amount of people being laid off, but I'm guessing the whole team at Visual Arts is out. Do you ever think we're going to see a slow down on the constant layoffs? Or is this a trend that will continue on for years to come?

So the next Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is said to be coming out for current gen consoles only. Which likely means PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Maybe Switch 2 if the console comes out in time. But with that being said, it looks like COD is finally skipping out on last gen consoles, which many have been expecting to happen for a while now. Do you like this move? I'm honestly surprised they haven't done this sooner considering how long the current gen consoles have been out now. More on this news here - https://twistedvoxel.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-current-gen-only-release-developed-on-next-gen-xbox/

This is really cool. I guess modders have found a way to recompile Xbox 360 games and make them playable as native PC ports. They started with Sonic Unleashed with a version called Unleashed Recompiled. And before anyone says this sounds illegal, you still need to own the actual disc copy of the game in order to play the recompiled version of the game as none of the assets are included with the recompiled version. This is probably a good means of stopping piracy. But I do wonder if Microsoft or Sega will come down on them for this. But since you have to own the game before doing anything, you may be fine. To find out more about this news and how they did it, you can read the article here - https://twistedvoxel.com/modders-created-tool-to-recompile-xbox-360-games-to-native-pc-ports-sonic-unleashed/

Activision just can't catch a break when it comes to this generative AI business. A while back they got flack for using generative AI to promote a Call of Duty holiday event or something along those lines. The image showed a zombie wearing a santa suit, but the hand coming out shows 6 fingers, which is why many speculated they used AI on the graphic. I believe they later revealed it was made by AI. Even going so far to say they used generative AI for certain assets in COD Black Ops 6. But recently they got into more hot water because of a promotion showing off a new Guitar Hero Mobile game, but the graphics shown were made completely with generative AI. Some fans even speculating that the game is probably not even real. It seems that wasn't the only game they mentioned recently, other games were mentioned, like; Call of Duty Zombies mobile, Call of Duty: Sniper, and a Crash Bandicoot Brawl concept. All of which was said to have used generative AI to create concept images I guess. They were too lazy to hire actual artists to create these ideas. Check out the link below to see some of the images in question. https://www.ign.com/articles/activision-once-again-under-fire-over-alleged-generative-ai-use-now-for-a-fake-guitar-hero-game

As much hate that EA gets these days, it's something like this that sort of restores some faith in them. I know EA has been sort of known to allow people to download and alter older titles. Some people have kept their classic titles alive with their own servers and work. But now it seems EA has gone even further by releasing the source code for multiple Command & Conquer titles, those titles include: Command & Conquer (aka Tiberian Dawn) C&C Red Alert C&C Renegade C&C Generals - along with its expansion pack, Zero Hour Some of the games even received Steam Workshop support, with some also getting a modding support pack. More on this news here: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-releases-full-source-code-for-multiple-command-conquer-titles/1100-6529779/ As well, you can find the source code for these games via EA's github here - https://github.com/electronicarts I wonder if we'll see more EA games added, and maybe other developers and companies releasing their own source codes.

I think it would be great to see the Russo Brothers working in the gaming industry, especially if it brings us more story driven super hero movies. Especially Marvel themed. Anyway, would you be into the Russo Brothers jumping into video games? It's being said they'd like to develop a game on the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars movies. What are your thoughts on this news? Story here - https://comicbookmovie.com/avengers/avengers-doomsday/the-russo-brothers-express-interest-in-developing-video-games-tied-to-avengers-doomsday-and-secret-wars-a216570#gs.k6hwhx

The team responsible for the recent GTA trilogy remastered, known as Video Games Deluxe, was acquired by Rockstar and will now be going as Rockstar Australia. You make know them for work on games of the GTA remastered trilogy, and L.A. Noire remakes, including the VR case files. I'm not really surprised this is happening. I kind of thought they were already owned by Rockstar, but I guess now. Source of story here - https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-buys-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-the-definitive-edition-developer-renames-it-rockstar-australia

Lies of P: Overture is a prequel DLC to the popular Lies of P game that came out in 2023. This DLC is planned for release on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One this Summer 2025. No official date has been announced just yet though. Check the trailer out below.

After the many rumors and leaks, Pokémon Champions has finally been revealed. It's a new multiplayer battle-focused Pokémon game being co-development in collaboration with Game Freak and The Pokémon Works. The reveal trailer below doesn't state a release date yet, but it seems to be in development for the Switch and iOS and Android. More details on the game can be found in this news article on the recent reveal - https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-champions-game-freaks-leaked-multiplayer-game-officially-revealed?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Exoborne is an upcoming open-world tactical extraction shooter from Sharkmob AB, who you may know for their work on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt. There is currently no official release date, but they did have a playtest that you can still sign up for. Maybe they will do another playtest before release. I wonder if it's going to end up being one of those free to play games. It looks like it could end up being that. It looks to be releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. You can request access to their playtest through steam here if interested - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2705130/Exoborne/

Tides of Annihilation is a new fantasy action adventure from the team at Eclipse Glow Games that will be coming soon for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC. I hear it's being compared to Stellar Blade. This looks to be the teams first game, and it looks to be a pretty ambitious one.

Source - https://www.eurogamer.net/warner-bros-reportedly-cancels-wonder-woman-closes-monolith-and-other-studios It's being reported that Warner Bros. has decided to close three video game studios, those being; Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego. Yes that Monolith. It sucks seeing so many closures in the gaming world. It's like every day there's a new story about a studio closing. Warner Bros. excuse for the closures was a "strategic change in direction". I hope these studios get purchased by someone who will let them continue, especially Monolith and Player First. All three studios should merge and start a massive studio of their own. As well, amid this news of these closures, the Wonder Woman game that was in the works was also cancelled. But I feel the news of these studio closures is more important.

Metal Eden is a new sci-fi FPS that takes place in a dystopian future, it's from Reikon Games the creators of RUINER. It's releasing on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC May 6th 2025. Is this a game you could see yourself checking out? An article I read says it looks like Doom mixed with Halo, and I can see that.

So maybe there is a new Tony Hawk game coming soon after all, as an announcement is being teased for March 4th. Tony Hawk himself was involved in the announcement that you can find below. As well, you can find the news here: https://gamerant.com/new-tony-hawks-pro-skater-game-announcement-tease-activision/ A while back there was hope for a Tony Hawk 3+4 remaster/remake, but it was announced that the game was shelved after the Blizzard merger. But, could this be for TH 3+4 or will it be a completely new game in the series? I'm kind of hopeful for the latter, but would welcome a remake of 3+4 as well.

Bloober, the team behind the recent Silent Hill 2 remake has signed on for another game deal with Konami, but so far there isn't any official details on what the project could be. It could be something to do with Silent Hill again. Maybe a Silent Hill 3 remake? Maybe a whole new Silent Hill game? What do you think they could be working on? Maybe a completely new IP? Story source - https://www.ign.com/articles/silent-hill-2-remake-developer-bloober-signs-deal-for-another-game-for-konami-could-it-be-more-silent-hill?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Lost Soul Aside is an new Action RPG from Ultizero Games for the PS5 and PC. It will be dropping May 30th 2025. The point of the game is to find your younger sister, while also attempting to save all of humanity from outside invaders.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is an upcoming JRPG that is set to be released sometime in 2025. It will see you tasked with raising Digimon to fight in turn-based battles. If you're a fan of Digimon, you might enjoy this one. Check out the trailer below. It looks to be coming out for the PS5 and PC via Steam.

Warriors: Abyss is a new roguelike action game from KOEI Tecmo. It just released earlier this month for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC via Steam. Has anyone here played it yet? Is it worth checking out?

Source - https://www.msn.com/en-us/general/general/marvel-rivals-team-hit-with-layoffs-despite-huge-success-of-game/ar-AA1zmx3s Looks like some of the team behind Marvel Rivals including the game director has ben laid off by NetEase, majority of which are from North America. There is no details on how many employees were let go, but it's surprising considering how well the game is doing at the moment. A game that's this successful, shouldn't see their employees laid off. Or so you'd think. Do you think we'll keep seeing these layoffs? Even with studios that are showing success as of late?

Abiotic Factor has been out on PC for close to a year now, has anyone played it? I hear it's coming out for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S next. It's said to be a survival crafting game that takes place in a underground research facility. It allows for 1-6 players, and the focus seems to be on teamwork. Check out the trailer below.

Blue Prince is said to be an upcoming genre-bending, atmospheric, architectural adventure from the people at Dogubomb. The intent is to explore an everchanging manor of 45 shifting rooms. Sounds kind of cool. It's coming out for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam sometime in 2025. Does this look like a game you could get into?

Dreams of Another is a upcoming action third person shooter from Q-Games, that doesn't really look like your traditional shooter. In this game, instead of killing enemies with guns, you're instead tasked with revealing the world with every shot you take. At least from what I am seeing in the trailer below. It's unique art style is really getting me. I can't wait to check this one out. It looks to only be releasing for PS5 sometimes in 2025.

Darwin's Paradox! is an upcoming game action adventure indie game from the people at ZDT Studio. There is no official release date yet, but they do say sometime in 2025 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC. Check out the trailer below and discuss if this is something you can see yourself playing or not.

The Midnight Walk is a new dark fantasy adventure VR game from the team at MoonHood for the PS5/ PSVR 2 & PC and it looks really cool. I'm really liking the graphical style. It will release on May 8th, 2025.