Ahead of Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific season 2, Activision has seen fit to share more about what is coming to the popular battle royale shooter. Just a little while after revealing the cinematic trailer for season 2, the developers have also shown off some new points of interest fans will want to keep an eye on.

The new Caldera map will feature Chemical Factory and Underground Chemical Weapon Research Labs, while players can jump into bombers and redeploy balloons for some air time. In addition, AI-controller armored trucks will be roaming about, awaiting players to try to get their hands on the loot that lies inside. Lastly, players can potentially get their hands on a rare explosive called the Nebula V Bomb, which enables you to use the deadly gas from outside the circle on your enemies.

Today Mages announced a second visual novel game building on the story of the popular manga and anime The Quintessential Quintuplets.

The game is titled “Eiga “Gotobun no Hanayome” Kun to Sugoshita Itsutsu no Omoide” which translates to “Movie “The Quintessential Quintuplets” Five Memories With You.”

It’s coming for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on June 2, 2022, and the title should not confuse you. It’s not a movie but a visual novel game.

I’m quite sure almost everyone, while reading the Quintessential Quintuplets manga or watching the anime, had some idea on who they would pursue among the girls.

This game puts you in control, as it starts with the school festival where you decide who Futaro will confess to. Six months later he will come up with the idea of a graduation trip to Okinawa

The trip has a hidden purpose. Futaro believes that, having focused on helping the quintuplets graduate, his relationship with his beloved has progressed slowly. The goal of the trip is to kiss the one he has chosen in order to create a strong bond that can overcome the challenges of a long-distance relationship in the future.

There are 15 different endings in Movie “The Quintessential Quintuplets” Five Memories With You plus a hidden route, so there is plenty of room to forge the story as you like.

Below you can check out a trailer.

The International Game Developers Association has been an outspoken critic of the cultures at companies like Ubisoft and Activision Blizzard that has led to so many lawsuits, departures and firings over the last few years. Yet a report today by GI.Biz says that the group has failed to act on its own internal problems.

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Today SNK released the previously-teased animated short dedicated to its upcoming fighting game The King of Fighters XV.

The short is directed by anime legend Masami Obari, who has worked on many successful series in a variety of roles.

You can watch it below alongside a few official stills that came with the press release. The second video features the music dedicated to the Team Super Heroine, titled “Like a Queen.”

If NFTs are a scam—and they are, I’m just going through the rhetorical motions in building a sentence here—then The Sandbox is one of the biggest engines driving them in the video game space. So it makes perfect sense that it’s the location for Ubisoft’s next foray into the world of all this bullshit.

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Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Release: November 5, 2021
Rating: Mature

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Reviewed on: PlayStation 5
Also on: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Publisher: Private Division
Developer: Roll7
Release: February 8, 2022
Rating: Everyone 10+

Last week, I noticed my hand was sore. I didn't think much of it, mostly because I wasn't sure why it would be hurting. On Monday, while playing OlliOlli World, I found my reason. I'm not sure there's a better way to recommend World than that; it pushed my hands to their limit. 

Compared to the previous two OlliOlli games, which could be prohibitively difficult, World is simultaneously an easy-to-approach 2D skateboarding game with an impossibly high skill ceiling. Early on, the game does a great job quickly teaching you the basics of its trick systems (mostly tied to flicking and rotating the left and right thumbsticks) and then getting out of your way, dropping you in levels, giving you objectives, and letting you skate. Within minutes, I was pulling off increasingly large combos, and more importantly, having a fun time doing it. While I never truly got the hang of the first OlliOlli, in World, I felt compelled to continue to learn its systems because the game isn't front-loaded with frustration. Players of all skill levels should be able to find something enjoyable here. 

A rapidly growing number of Battlefield 2042 players have signed a petition demanding refunds for their purchase of EA's troubled shooter, accusing the publisher of "false advertising" and of launching the game in an "unplayable" state.

It has, of course, been a bumpy few months for Battlefield 2042; just days after its release last November, the DICE-developed shooter gained the unenviable accolade of being one of Steam's worst-reviewed games of all time. Eurogamer's Martin Robinson was equally damning, going as far as to call its launch "a disaster", writing, "Since Battlefield 2042 went live on Friday, I've endured hard crashes, server problems and whole nights where the whole thing is simply unplayable...This is another Battlefield that's launching in a sorry state."

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Destiny 2 is in a weirder spot than usual right now. Anticipation for its upcoming Witch Queen expansion is through the roof, but the game’s current seasonal story hasn’t progressed in months. Nothing highlights the gap between the growing hype and the current snooze better than the game’s latest weekly update. While…

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I have spent hours watching trucking videos on YouTube. I enjoy watching the scenery roll past the window of people hauling freight while I'm working.

It's just as relaxation when the scenery is virtual. SCS Software have just released 20 minutes of the next expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2, Heart Of Russia, showing the journey from Vyazma to Kaluga.

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In many ways, Semantle is hard mode Wordle. Gone is the simplified dictionary and five-letter limit, meaning words can be any type and length, and gone is any indication of correctly guessed letters or positions.

Instead, you've got two new helpers: the ability to make infinite guesses, and a neural network able to learn word associations telling you how close, conceptually, you are to the correct answer. I've yet to find the solution in fewer than 50 guesses.

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Once again, Xenogears characters will be heading to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. On February 10, 2022, the Celestial Machinery crossover event will begin. In addition to opportunities to summon Neo Vision Grahf and Neo Vision Id, everyone can get a free unit. Fei will be given away for free. There will also be a chance to redeem event points for Billy and Emeralda,

Both Grahf and Id will have Brave Shift forms. Grahf will be an earth-type character. He also uses physical attacks. When using him, his Brave Shift form will be Alpha Weltall. Likewise, Id can go between his normal form and Weltall-Id. In each case, he’s uses fire-type physical attacks.

Here’s the official trailer for the characters.

FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS x Xenogears Collaboration Event is on its way! Get ready for this epic collaboration! #FFBEWW pic.twitter.com/LuwfhLL8NX

— FINAL FANTASY EXVIUS (@FFBE_EN) February 8, 2022

2022 so far: if you're not being clobbered with an NFT, you're being smacked in the chops by a metaverse, and the latest company to hop aboard the latter train is Bandai Namco, which is building a £96m virtual space where customers can experience "entertainment on an IP axis".

As spotted by VGC, Bandai Namco made the announcement as part of its newly released mid-term plan spanning April 2022 to March 2025. In the document, the publisher introduces a recolour of its previously revealed new speech-bubble-inspired logo (said to express "the potential of the brand to connect with people around the world through dreams, fun and inspiration") alongside an initial outline for what it's calling its new "IP axis strategy".

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Reviewed on: PlayStation 5
Also on: PlayStation 4, PC
Publisher: Sloclap
Developer: Sloclap
Release: February 8, 2022
Rating: Mature

Mastering a martial art takes years – if not a lifetime. Disciples must hone their bodies to the point that they perform every attack, every counter, every movement with pinpoint precision. A skilled warrior must move without thinking. Likewise, mastering Sifu's combat system takes a high degree of dedication and practice. Like a true martial artist, you must push through the practice pains before you reap any rewards.

In 2017, Sloclap released the martial arts-themed action/RPG Absolver, which let players design their own combat system as they battled other online players in a unique fantasy world. Absolver suffered from its barren environments and uninspired quest design, but its core combat was solid. Sloclap's follow-up game sharpens that combat system around a more focused single-player adventure. The premise is promising, though the execution is flawed.

Bandai Namco will "develop a metaverse for each IP as a new framework for connecting with fans," according to the company's mid-year report. The Japanese company lays out a three-year plan, which includes investing 15 billion yen (around £95 million, $130 million) in the creation of the metaverse.

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A handful of teases and a couple of leaks later, EA has formally unveiled The Sims 4's new wedding-themed Game Pack with first official details and a frankly adorable new trailer; it's called My Wedding Stories and launches for PC and consoles next Thursday, 17th February.

The bulk of My Wedding Stories was accurately leaked at the tail-end of last week, but for those of you not perusing Eurogamer late into Friday night, the gist is that it gives players the tools needed to craft a surprisingly comprehensive wedding experience for their Sims - right from the proposal all the way through to vow renewals many years later.

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Platinum Games' new CEO Atsushi Inaba says that he wants the company to "create new games on a larger scale" which "can be enjoyed and loved for a longer period of time." In an interview with Famitsu, he discussed the need for the studio to move beyond the "one-off" experiences the studio is known for and towards, its implied, live service games.

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First 4 Figures announced that people can get its Cowboy Bebop Vicious figure will be out in Q4 2022. There will be two ways to get the statue. First 4 Figures announced that people can get its Cowboy Bebop Vicious figure will be out in Q4 2022. There will be two ways to get the statue. The standard option will be $439.99. However, people can get it for $419.99 until February 24, 2022. The exclusive edition will cost $459.99, though the early bird price for it is $434.99.

The Cowboy Bebop Vicious figure will be 22 inches tall when atop the statue’s stand. The stand notes which number it is. You also get an authentication card for it. Should someone get the Exclusive Edition version, they can change how Vicious looks. That variant includes an additional arm. His normal look only has him with his right arm down behind his back, with a knife in his hand. The extra arm features his right arm holding a katana, which is balanced on his shoulder.

Here's a better look at the basic version of the statue.
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This is how the Exclusive Edition (and its alternate pose) looks.
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Despite being released almost three years ago, Borderlands 3 is still a fan favorite, as players can’t get enough of the chaotic world and fun gameplay. To celebrate that success, pop-culture fashion brand SuperGroupies is teaming up with Gearbox to bring everyone some amazing apparel.

In the collection, Borderland 3 fans can get some cool backpacks, watches, and jackets that they won’t find anywhere else. You can check out the official press release for these items, as well as some photos for the Tina, Lillith, and Psycho merchandise right down below:

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC
Publisher: Sloclap
Developer: Sloclap
Release: February 8, 2022
Rating: Mature

Sifu, the Pak Mei Kung Fu brawler developed by Sloclap, is now out on all platforms. 

A console exclusive for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Sifu has also been released on the Epic Games Store on PC, and if you preordered or purchased the standard edition, which costs $39.99, you can now play the game. Of course, if you preordered the deluxe edition, which carried with it a $49.99 price tag, you’ve been able to play Sifu since Sunday as that edition granted players early access. 

To celebrate news of Sifu’s launch today, Sloclap has released a launch trailer that showcases what to expect: striking visuals, dope music, and of course, plenty of enemies to punch and kick down to the ground. 

By now, Halo Infinite has been out long enough for you to get pretty good. But there comes a point in all competitive shooters—hey, no shame in this—where you hit a plateau. Your matches start playing out just as the previous 50 did. You find yourself falling back on the same tactics, to the same effect. You’re not…

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Each time you get a new character in Genshin Impact, you’re also getting a to-do list. Depending on how far along you are in the game, it could be days or weeks until that person is usable. Especially if you didn’t dedicate time to saving up ahead of pulling them. But fortunately some are easier to work with than others. Ganyu is a good example, as she isn’t as difficult to build up for regular usage as other folks in-game.

First, it’s easy to gather materials for Ganyu. She uses the Whopperflower nectar drops for her ascensions and talents. Which is easy to find, given the enemies are found frequently in Mondstadt, Liyue, and Inazuma. Her other major material is the Qingxin. Now, at launch this flower could be annoying to farm. Like the Liyue, it grows on cliffs and mountains in Liyue. Now you can grow it in the Serenitea Pot, making it much easier to collect and stock up. To ascend her, you’ll need Hoarfrost Cores. The Cryo Regisvine is one of the easiest normal bosses in the game, which makes collecting those simples. Which makes the Golden House’s boss fight to collect Shadow of the Warrior items for her talents the most taxing item to collect at this point.

Dying Light 2 is a massive game, with tons of little nooks and crannies in which to find treasure. One such hidey-hole squirrels away a blueprint for the Left Finger of gloVa, a powerful piece of equipment that lets players kill zombies simply by pointing at them.

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Halo Infinite is slipping. As first reported by Forbes, 343 Industries’ popular shooter—the marquee Xbox game of this generation—has dropped out of the top five most-played games on Xbox, down from once upon a time holding fast in the top position.

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Only ten days remain until the launch of Guerrilla Games' highly anticipated open-world sequel Horizon Forbidden West, and, to mark its impending release, there's a bit of cross-promotional collaboration action going on with another PlayStation-exclusive title: Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut now features Aloy-inspired armour, courtesy of its latest patch.

Update 2.15 brings a number of addtions to developer Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, but it's the Horizon Forbidden West crossover that takes centre stage, giving players the opportunity to unlock a new outfit for Jin Sakai that has a distinct air of Aloy about it.

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It’s no secret that Minecraft is a game of infinite possibilities. It is this open-endedness that allowed the game to achieve the ultimate gamer status of being, quite literally, the best-selling video game in history. In Minecraft, your imagination is the only limitation. With this in mind, it comes as no surprise…

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In a new interview with GamesRadar, FromSoftware President and Elden Ring Director and Writer Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed George R. R. Martin was familiar with the company’s work ahead of the project. In particular, he mentioned the writer already knew about Dark Souls. He also discussed the sort of work the author did for the game. Not long after its reveal, FromSoftware noted Martin would work on its lore.

Here is the statement Miyazaki offered GamesRadar, which noted George R. R. Martin was familiar with FromSoftware’s work on Dark Souls before getting started on Elden Ring.

Yes, I have some good memories of those initial discussions. Not so much for the content but just the general feelings I had speaking with George Martin. He actually knew about the Dark Souls games. He was aware of them and what they were about, so that made me happy. That sort of gave me a little bit of a boost. I knew immediately from talking to him, it just became apparent his skill and his passion for the fantasy genre, and for games as well. 

Platform: iOS, Android
Publisher: The Pokémon Company
Developer: Niantic Inc.
Release: July 6, 2016
Rating: 9+

Pokémon Go is celebrating Valentine's Day in a couple of different ways. From February 10 through 14, you'll have the chance to engage in new events and catch Flabébé for the first time.

This fairy-type Pokémon rides atop a flower and can evolve twice. If you feed it 25 candies, it will transform into Floette. Offer up another 100 candies and it'll become Florges, but only after you earn 20 hearts with it as a buddy. Flabébé is from Generation VI and is number 669 on the Pokédex.

During the event, you'll also be able to evolve Furfrou in a new way. If you feed it 25 candies and 10,000 stardust, you can select the Heart Trip to give it a festive Valentine's Day design.

Bungie released its traditional pre-expansion vidoc to give everyone a nice final helping of info before The Witch Queen launches on Feb. 22. The vidoc covers a lot of ground in its roughly 14-minute runtime.

Primarily, you get a good look at some of the new areas you’ll be visiting in Savanthun’s throne world and a taste of what the story will be about. Apparently, her throne world is a mix of thoughts she’s trying to push away, namely her old Hive life, and what she now wants her throne world to be now that she has control of the Light.

To me, everywhere looks dreary, so not really sure what her problem is, but whatever. We’ll be working closely with the allied-Cabal to try and suppress the Lucent Hive, and hopefully Zavala and Caiatl’s weird brewing sexual tension, too.

Of course, there will be lots of new Light-powered Lucent Hive to contend with. They will be our most challenging opponent to date and Bungie claims they will be even more fearsome in the new Legendary campaign mode. Bungie is calling this their most ambitious campaign in years (I guess since Forsaken), and Legendary is being touted as not for the faint of heart with mechanics that you might find in a dungeon.

Third-party developers continue to showcase new assets and improvements for their add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

MilViz continues its teasing sequence made of releasing single screenshots of its upcoming aircraft. This time around it’s the ATR 72.

While it is only one screenshot, it provides a very nice and wide view of the flight deck.