11 years after its launch, Star Wars: The Old Republic is getting another brand new DLC expansion following on from ‘Legacy of the Sith.’ It’s called Disorder, and today a new cinematic trailer tees up the adventure to come.

Here’s an overview of the expansion’s key features:

Story

The war between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire spreads to new worlds! Dangerous fringe groups rise in the dark corners of the galaxy and Darth Malgus pursues an unknown plan… Unravel these mysteries and more as your choices continue to shape the galaxy.

Combat Styles

Players can now separate their Class Story from gameplay style for an even greater customization experience. This frees up Advanced Class options as characters can choose any Advanced Class within the Tech or Force playstyle! Play as a Trooper wielding a Sniper Rifle, or a Sith Inquisitor with a lightsaber in each hand, or even secretly use Dark Side powers while posing as a member of the Jedi Order.

Manaan

The Sith Empire has invaded Manaan to seize its abundance of kolto, a vital medical resource on all sides of the war. Battle through underwater facilities for control of the planet with separate Imperial and Republic Storylines. Completing the Manaan storyline will unlock a new base of operations for your faction!

Elom

The story continues on the planet Elom with the discovery of a ruined Sith Fortress that was mysteriously erased from all records. Rumors persist that Darth Malgus–on the hunt for ancient relics throughout the galaxy–may have found something critical to the future of the Jedi and the Sith. This new storyline will be available both as a solo experience as well as a multiplayer Flashpoint!

And here’s today’s new trailer:

Earlier today, the Sony San Diego YouTube channel released yet another trailer for the studio’s upcoming baseball game, MLB The Show 22. Most of the trailer features the Coach character from past MLB The Show Trailers as well as the game’s cover athlete, Shohei Ohtani. But the trailer also introduces a bunch of Coach’s family while talking about the online Co-Op modes available in MLB The Show 22.

The trailer begins with Coach cloning himself with the voice-over of someone saying, “The only way to become a two-way player: clone yourself.” He then continues to use the machine to make more friends to play MLB The Show with him.

After this short bit, they go into the details of how the online co-op modes will work in MLB The Show 22. Players who want to team up with a single friend can play against another group of two in two-on-two play now games. Or if you have a third who wants to join in on the fun, then you’ll have the option to do three-on-three in online play now mode.

The even bigger news is that you and a friend will be able to combine card collections to create co-op teams in Diamond Dynasty mode. It’s unclear how many friends you’ll be able to have on a single team or if you’ll be able to play by yourself after forming a team with a friend.

After that, the rest of the trailer was just back to the bit of Coach and his clones playing MLB The Show 22 together online. Shohei Ohtani makes an appearance as well.

Platinum Games recently made headlines by expressing interest in reviving Scalebound--the canceled action-RPG it has been developing for Xbox One and PC until 2017. Though you might think the comments were made in jest, director Hideki Kamiya has confirmed he has serious interest in the game.

Speaking to VGC, Kamiya--who has directed games like Resident Evil 2 and Bayonetta--said he's actually expressed a desire to revive the game "many times," and it seemed like people didn't believe him. He also seemed to troll the interviewer a bit when asked if he was in contact with original publisher Microsoft, neither confirming nor denying it.

"That's something that I thought I'd been saying, or I'd been trying to say for years now," he added. "I've said it in interviews before and gotten no reaction, but now finally I got a big reaction, and I was glad to see that. But no, not a joke: I'm totally serious about [reviving Scalebound], yeah."

Previous problems with Scalebound were attributed to Platinum Games' unfamiliarity with online games, as the project was set to have cooperative gameplay as multiple human characters fought alongside dragons. Since its cancellation, Platinum Games has gotten more experience with online play, including a novel approach in Nier: Automata as well as the upcoming Babylon's Fall.

Paradox Interactive are notoriously enthusiastic about DLC, often releasing years of expansions and add-ons for their big strategy games rather than leaping straight into sequels. So as an alternative to spending £100-odd for all a game's DLC, Paradox have started dabbling in letting players pay monthly fees to play them. The next game to start such a DLC subscription service is Hearts Of Iron IV, launching today. Like the others, it'll charge £4 per month. Or alternatively, you can still just buy DLC for keepsies.

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The latest My Hero Academia fighting game is heading to a new platform, as My Hero One's Justice 2 is now out on Google Stadia. Bandai Namco shared a new trailer alerting folks to its increased range. This marks the series' debut on the platform. The original My Hero One's Justice was limited to consoles and PCs.

Here's the trailer going over the My Hero One's Justice 2 Stadia version. Aside from confirming the release, it mainly shows existing footage from the game.

Show off what it takes to be a Pro Hero on @GoogleStadia.#MHOJ2 is available now on Stadia. Order today: https://t.co/ASHRpTTxB4 pic.twitter.com/HD71SusGDy

— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) February 15, 2022

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Riot Games has released the patch notes for Legends of Runeterra Patch 3.2.0, and players have a brand-new expansion--along with four new heroes--coming their way.

A Curious Journey is the name of the new expansion, which will include 48 new cards and conclude the Beyond the Bandlewood set. Among those new cards are four new Champions making their Legends of Runeterra debut: Galio, Gnar, Udyr, and Yuumi.

The other notable addition in patch 3.2.0 is two new keyword mechanics: Attach and Formidable. Units with Attach can "attach" themselves to other units, which will provide that unit with the attached card's stats and abilities. Formidable, meanwhile, can attack using their current Health as their power instead of the Power level listed on the card.

The Legends of Runeterra 3.2.0 patch--including the A Curious Journey expansion--will go live February 16 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. The full list of patch notes is below.

Niantic has revealed new details on the upcoming Pokemon Go Tour: Johto slated for February 26, including two new powerful Pokemon under the command of Team Go Rocket.

Apex Shadow Lugia and Apex Shadow Ho-Oh will be available to encounter to all who buy the in-game Pokemon Go Tour: Johto ticket for $12. Players who make the purchase will need to complete the event's Special Research series in order to unlock a new Masterwork Research quest line, which will include encounters with both legendary Shadow Pokemon.

Both Apex Shadow Pokemon will have unique moves that can be enhanced by purifying them after the encounter. Apex Shadow Lugia will know the charged attack Aeroblast+, which will be upgraded to Aeroblast++ after purification. Similarly, Apex Shadow Ho-Oh will know the charged attack Sacred Fire+, which can be upgraded to Sacred Fire++.

Pokemon Go Tour: Johto will have a number of special features throughout the event, which takes place from 9 AM to 9 AM local time on February 26. Players who do not purchase a ticket can still take part, with the tasks for non-ticketed players as follows:

A variety of Arcade1Up Countercade models are currently discounted $50 on Amazon. Included in the savings you'll find several classic games, including Mortal Kombat, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Marvel Super Heroes.

Lost Ark is a tried-and-true MMORPG, and just like any MMO, players will be spending the bulk of their time in the endgame. In Lost Ark, the endgame begins once you've hit level 50 and progressed the main story enough to unlock endgame content like Chaos Dungeons, but that's just scratching the surface. In addition to Chaos Dungeons, there are Guardians Raids, Abyssal Dungeons, new story content, islands to explore, and much, much more.

However, in order to get full access to the entirety of Lost Ark's endgame and continue raising your item level, you'll need an endgame gear set that can be upgraded using the honing system. Endgame gear isn't something you'll obtain naturally on your road to level 50. All the gear you've earned over the course of your leveling adventure isn't up to snuff, and won't allow you to continue progressing your character. Thankfully, getting an endgame gear set isn't all that complicated. There are two main ways to deck out your character with an endgame-ready set. Here's the breakdown.

Platform: PC
Publisher: Funcom
Developer: Shiro Games

Dune: Spice Wars is an exciting prospect for real-time strategy fans and enthusiasts of the popular books (and recent Oscar-nominated film). The game takes the series back to its RTS roots, though we hadn't seen much of it beyond cinematic teases. However, a new trailer provides the first look at its tactical gameplay.

The trailer shows off how players can command units on Arrakis. You’ll lead your chosen faction using several methods, whether it be flexing political influence, having deep economic pockets, or just pure open warfare. As you travel the world and meet/capture villages, you gather resources and set up spice harvesters to keep the money flowing while using armies to keep attackers at bay. In addition to a single-player campaign, developer Shiro Games previously confirmed multiplayer. 

Today Square Enix released a new trailer and screenshots of the upcoming Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

First of all, we get an introduction of the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the following

• Game (Digital Download)
• Season Pass: Additional Missions
  • “Trials of the Dragon King”
  • “Wanderer of the Rift“
  • “DIFFERENT FUTURE”
• Digital Artbook
• Digital Mini-Soundtrack

We also take a look at the pre-order bonuses as follows:

• Early Access
• 72 hours for consoles
  Game accessible from midnight on March 15, 2022, local time
• *24 hours for PC
  Game accessible from midnight on March 17, 2022, local time
• “Braveheart” Weapon and “Lustrous” Shield
• Original PS4 Theme (only on the PlayStation Store)

Early purchases by April 18 will also grant the “Rebellion” weapon.

The screenshots showcase new characters including the Fiend of Fire Marilith and the mysterious Lufenians, which appear in Jack’s fragmented memories.

We also take a look at event scenes showcasing said memories and the Job System, including Dark Knight, Void Knight, and Ninja.

Three locations are also showcased, Mount Gulg, The Anciernts’ Tower, and The Wicked Arbor.

You can check out all the assets below.

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Netflix and 2K have just announced that a BioShock movie adaptation is currently being worked on. Not many details have been provided at this point but the announcement itself is big news, especially since BioShock is often given praise for its story and world.

The initial info came from official Netflix and 2K Twitter accounts. And, of course, there’s a “would you kindly” reference in the Netflix Geeked tweet calling back to the first game.

The 2K account tweet also reminded fans that a BioShock sequel is in the works as well. The game is being developed by Cloud Chamber and the development team is looking for new members.

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Cyberpunk 2077 won't just have a free and significant upgrade waiting for players next time they update the game, but a number of free DLC will be made available via automatic game updates.

As part of Update 1.5 that was revealed in CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 stream, the free DLC includes new cars to drive, new clothes to wear, and more. Here's a breakdown of what will be available inside the game soon.

V's New Apartments

Available after starting Act 2, V can move into a cozy netrunner pad in Northside or call a swanky penthouse in Corpo Plaza their new home. Custom apartment makeovers will also be available, in case you need a change of scenery.

Budget Arms Guillotine SMG

Purchasable at Wilson's Bangin' Sale or found on the streets, this compact SMG packs plenty of stopping power.

Change V's Appearance

Head to the mirror at your safehouse, and you can try out a new range of Night City cosmetic changes on V.

Johnny Silverhand Photo Mode

Finally, a chance to take a few candid snaps of the most breathtaking rebel in Night City. Simply open up Photo mode while playing as Johnny, and you can start snapping away.

Muzzle Brakes

Found at Wilson's Bangin' Sale or on the streets, muzzle brakes reduce weapon recoil and add more precision to your arsenal when they're equipped.

Darra Polytechnic Umbra

Purchasable at at Wilson's Bangin' Sale or scavenged from enemies on the street, this weapon is designed to be an inexpensive and reliable option for getting jobs done quickly and cheaply.

Weapon Scopes

New weapon scopes from Arasaka, Tsunami, and Kang Tao will help you take aim at enemies. As usual, these can be acquired from Wilson's Bangin' Sale or on the streets.

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC
Publisher: CD Projekt
Developer: CD Projekt Red
Release: December 10, 2020 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia), February 15, 2022 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S)
Rating: Mature

If you were waiting to play CD Projekt Red's latest RPG, 2020's Cyberpunk 2077, on new-gen consoles, now is your time because Patch 1.5 is the game's new-gen update, and it's out now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. 

If you’re not planning to buy the Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8, don’t worry. You’re not completely out of luck. The new premium tracks will be randomly available for players playing Global or Regional races online. If one of your friends owns a copy of the DLC, you don’t have to purchase it when you’re playing…

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Another Fire Emblem-like tactical game is heading to the Nintendo Switch. The Dark Deity Switch port release date has been set. Folks will be able to go through it on the go starting on March 17, 2022.

Like Fire Emblem, Dark Deity is a grid-based strategy game. As you send units into fights, they level up. Eventually, you can even change characters' specialties. Relationships can form as they fight alongside each other. Also, rather than permadeath, characters who fall in a fight take on Grave Wounds that reduce their stats going forward.

When Dark Deity comes to the Switch, it might look and feel different. This is due to some adjustments and rebalancing done between the PC and console release. The 28 maps ended up getting new art. Its equipment and abilities also ended up being adjusted.

There’s also a new Dark Deity release date trailer. The video shows what its story segments, maps, and battle segments all look like. It also shows the relationship-building elements. At the 45 second mark, it starts going over the remastered maps. Also, while the trailer is entirely in English, the game also will include Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish language options.

Most earbuds and headphones try to block out any noise that isn't being filtered into your ears through the drivers, but Sony's new LinkBuds embrace outside sounds as a part of its identity. LinkBuds are aimed at listeners who want or need to both hear their private audio and the world around them. The unique earbuds are available to order in gray or white for $180 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony.

Given the fact that many of us have traditionally shopped for a solid pair of noise-canceling headphones or earbuds, it's understandable to be skeptical of LinkBuds' premise. Who exactly are these earbuds for? A few examples: Mobile gamers scouring the augmented reality world of Pokemon, parents who want to listen to something other than Sesame Street but still need to be available to hear their children ask for another snack, office workers who can't completely ignore their nearby coworkers, or anyone who regularly only has one AirPod in at once.

LinkBuds have a novel form factor, as they are shaped like an infinity symbol--basically two circular pieces put together. Instead of going into your ear canal, these buds rest gently but securely on your ear with the help of rubber hooks that tuck under the ridge above your ear canal. There are five different hook sizes to help you get the right fit. The lower circle has an open ring design to allow sound to sift into your ears from the outside.

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Cyberpunk 2077's new PS5-enhanced version is out now, but getting it is not as simple as downloading an update for your existing PS4 version. As we've seen with other games to get an upgraded version on new-gen hardware, you'll need to take an additional step to ensure you download and play the native PS5 version.

Assuming you already own a digital copy of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4, you'll start by navigating to the game on your PS5. From there, select the three dots or click on the free PS5 upgrade box on the right side. You'll then be taken to the PlayStation Store to "purchase" the PS5 version, though you won't be charged for it. (There's also a free trial of the new PS5 version available that you can download until March 15.) With the purchase complete, you can specifically choose to download the PS5 version.

In terms of transferring your save, the process varies depending on whether you've previously played the PS4 version on your PS5. If you were playing on a PS4, it seems you'll need to update that version of the game, which will then allow you to upload a save file to the cloud that can be imported on PS5. This doesn't require PlayStation Plus, as typical cloud save functionality does, but only a single save can be moved in this way; if you have different files at different points in the game, you won't be able to move them all in one go. Fortunately, if you've played the backwards compatible PS4 version on PS5 previously, you can just download the new PS5 version, and your saves will all be present automatically without doing anything.

Ever since Dune was released in theaters and on HBO Max last October, fans have been dying to get more of Denis Villeneuve’s take on this epic franchise. Thankfully, it didn’t take long for them to announce Dune: Part Two was already a thing, as they announced it merely a week after the film’s North American debut.

Unfortunately, fans will have to wait until the end of 2023 for the next installment in the series. To keep everyone happy in the meantime, though, Villeneuve recently spoke with Empire to provide some more info on the second film. In the interview he talked about the difficulties of shooting a movie in two parts, the role the Harkeonnen will play, and his excitement to return to the sands of Arrakis again.

“When you adapt, you have to make bold choices in order for the things to come to life. And I think that was the best way to introduce this world to a wide audience. Now in the second one, I want to have more flexibility, and it will be possible to go a little bit deeper into some of these details,” he explains. That includes introducing characters like Feyd-Rautha – as the focus of the story shifts to characters who played a smaller part last time around. “It’s like a chess game. Some new characters will be introduced in the second part and a decision I made very early on was that this first part would be more about Paul Atreides and the Bene Gesserit, and his experience of being in contact for the first time with a different culture,” says Villeneuve. “Second part, there will be much more Harkonnen stuff.”

“I just want to experience it, be present with it, every single moment of it. “When I shoot a film, I shoot it like all my movies, as if it’s the last one. I will do the same with Part Two.”

The next Dead by Daylight killer has been revealed.

Sadako Rising is the next chapter to be added to the game, based on the cult Japanese horror Ringu - as previously reported.

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The embargo for Horizon Forbidden West has lifted, which means reviews have dropped before the game launches on February 18. Our review praised the game for its many improvements, including overhauling the rather uninventive climbing puzzles. And the wider critical consensus suggests that this sequel is a big success…

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CD Projekt Red have finally launched Cyberpunk 2077's long-awaited Update 1.5, which for us here on PC means newness including a rebuild of the perk trees, AI improvements, the ability to change V's appearance, new apartments to buy, and loads more. Oh, and Update 1.5 will bring the long-awaited next-gen version to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Xeriex XS.

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Cyberpunk 2077's massive new 1.5 update is out today, February 15, and it includes a long list of fixes, changes, and improvements for CD Projekt's role-playing game as part of what seems to be the game's biggest and most substantial update since launch in December 2020. This is also the update that adds enhancements for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, including faster load times and better graphics.

The 1.5 patch is a big one, weighing in at around 50 GB, so hard drive space might be a factor for you. The full patch notes can be seen below, but note that they aren't representative of everything in the patch. The developers said during Tuesday's livestream that listing everything would simply be too overwhelming. Instead, the studio chose to highlight what they said are the most important changes and fixes.

The update adds four new apartments across Night City to purchase, including the swanky and very expensive apartment at Corpo Plaza, City Center. Here are the four new apartments:

• Northside, Watson (€$5,000)
• Japantown, Westbrook (€$15,000)
• The Glen, Heywood (€$40,000)
• Corpo Plaza, City Center (€$55,000)

Additionally, players can now update and customize their appearance whenever they want from inside their apartment or safehouse. Additionally, Wilson's 2nd Amendment store now has new wares, including two new weapons--the Darra Polytechnic Umbra assault rifle and the Budget Arms Guillotine submachine gun--as well as new scopes and attachments.

What's more, the 1.5 update adds new Photo Mode poses, including new rockstar-themed ones for Johnny Silverhand. This update also makes AI generally smarter, while Cyberpunk 2077's driving system has been improved to make handling and braking feel more realistic, among other things.