Microsoft appoints Rare veteran as Xbox Game Studios chief of staff
Louise O’Connor spent 25 years at Rare in a variety of leadership roles but will now attempt to foster ‘connection, collaboration, and momentum’ within Xbox Game Studios.
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Final Fantasy 14’s latest patch makes surprise nerf to an arduous 9-year-old dungeon grind, and I hope there’s more like it to come
Final Fantasy 14‘s patch 7.31 releases today—and while you can usually set your watch to these updates (we’ve known there’d be a new relic weapon step and a new cosmic exploration planet for a while), it’s always nice when Square…
We’re never getting another Deus Ex, but we can relive the glory days with all this new unused music from Mankind Divided
Fool that I am, I actually got my hopes up when Embracer Group acquired the rights to Deus Ex. Not because I’m a massive mark for the consolidation of capital, but because it talked a big game about wanting to…
Left 4 Dead’s lead designer is making another four-player co-op shooter that “expands” the formula
The lead designer of Left 4 Dead has announced that he’s making something like Left 4 Dead again – a four-player co-op shooter that “expands on the co-op-formula in ways I’ve wanted to explore for a long time”. Whatever they…
How to use the Shark Fin in Path of Exile 2
Finding a use for the Shark Fin in Path of Exile 2‘s Act 4 might be a little challenging considering how few clues you’re given to its purpose. It’s a little similar to the Golden Idol or Sacrificial Heart in…
Black Myth: Wukong Has Big Downgrade In Performance Mode On Xbox
Xbox Series X|S users had to wait an entire year for Black Myth: Wukong to make the leap from PlayStation 5 and PC. Unfortunately, it went through some major compromises and a big visual downgrade according to a comparison by…
Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Gets Surprise Last-Minute Delay
Mortal Kombat 2 was slated to begin its box office battle on October 24, but Warner Bros. and New Line have called an audible. The studios have decided to postpone the upcoming MK sequel until summer 2026. According to The…
Capcom Says High Price of PS5 Gaming Is Affecting Monster Hunter Wilds Sales
The high price of PlayStation 5 gaming is affecting Monster Hunter Wilds sales, Capcom has said. Monster Hunter Wilds got off to an incredible sales start when it launched in February. After releasing to a Capcom record-setting 10.1 million copies…
MTG head designer basically confirmed a big Marvel set is coming
Magic: The Gathering fans who try to stay updated about the game’s upcoming sets (it’s not been easy, recently!) know that Marvel’s Spider-Man, the upcoming Universes Beyond set that will release on Sept. 26, will be smaller than regular sets,…
Helldivers 2 Patch 01.004.000 Makes Into the Unjust Update Live, Adds New Terminid Enemies and Lots More
Arrowhead has released patch 01.004.000 for Helldivers 2, making the Into the Unjust update live and adding a number of new Terminids to fight in-game. Here’s the official blurb: For too long, we’ve waited and watched as The Gloom expands…