September 2022

Vampire Survivors will hit version 1.0 on October 20th. Developer poncle announced the release date today as planned, but didn't say what new features the full release would contain so that its additions remain a surprise.

Although reaching 1.0 means leaving early access, it's also not the end of Vampire Survivors development. Work on porting the game to a new engine continues with the aim to "release it by the end of the year."

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Valheim was a surprise hit early last year and to date has now sold over 10 million copies. As of today, you no longer need to buy the viking fantasy survival game if you want to try it, assuming you have a subsription to PC Game Pass.

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Long in-development first-person horror Scorn was due to finally release on October 21st, but in a season of delays its made the most twisted choice imaginable. It's now set to release a week earlier on October 14th.

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Google have announced that they intend to begin "winding down" their game streaming service Stadia. The service launched in 2019 but struggled to find an audience. Google say that they'll refund hardware, game and add-on purchases made through the Google and Stadia stores, and that players will continue to have access to their games library until January 18th.

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Earlier today, Google confirmed that its shutting down Stadia, its short-lived cloud gaming service. While the company plans on refunding all software and hardware purchases related to Stadia, the future of the few remaining exclusives on the service is less clear. And if they don’t get ported to other platforms…

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It’s dark out, and I’m scared. I’m hiding behind a small chest and a rock. Around me are a few flimsy walls made of leaves. Outside those walls, I can hear it: a giant, angry spider. I can’t spot it directly, but I can see the massive leaves and tall blades of grass surrounding my tiny shelter moving as it looks for…

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Recently, the fighting game community has been at each other’s throats over how “anti-beginner” the Tekken series is. Tekken 7, the latest entry to forgo a tutorial mode, is at the discourse’s center, with one player suggesting it needs changes to stay relevant. A good tutorial wouldn’t hurt, along with design that…

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If you watched Netflix’s new anime, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, chances are you’re still coping with its emotionally devastating ending and have brought it up to your therapist unprompted on more than one occasion. But the pain doesn’t stop there, friends. There’s a high probability Netflix’s aggressive autoplay feature,…

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Today publisher aNCHOR had news to share about its Muv-Luv mobile game Immortals: Muv-Luv Alternative.

The news was delivered by brand producer Kazutoshi “Tororo” Matsumura via livestream.

We learn that aNCHOR has discussed with several companies specialized in this kind of mobile game and ultimately decided for a co-publisher, NextNinja of Grand Summoners fame.

The aim is still to restart the game in a form that everyone can enjoy, but it’ll take time, and the new estimated release is “around spring 2023.

Immortals: Muv-Luv Alternative, launched a while ago for iOS and Android, but then had to be closed down temporarily due to being affected by several issues.

Further announcements will be made at the dedicated Muv-Luv anniversary event which is coming on October 22.

At the same event, we can expect news about all the branches of the Muv-Luv franchise.

Immortals: Muv-Luv Alternative is slated to come for iOS and Android.

The latest episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has been released on Disney+, and it features a fun little blink-and-you’ll-miss-it easter egg that pays tribute to one of She-Hulks more influential writers from the comics.

SPOILERS AHEAD

This latest episode has Jennifer Walters, at the request of parole officer Chuck Donelan, traveling to Emil Blonsky’s Ranch as his inhibitor (the thing keeping him from turning into the Abomination) goes dark. It turns out it was just a simple malfunction, and Donelan leaves Blonsky’ to his “Meditative Retreat.”

However, just as Jennifer is about to leave, her car is totaled during a fight between Man-Bull and El Aguila. The rest of the episode has Jennifer hanging out on Blonsky’s Ranch as she decides to partake in his retreat while she waits for a tow truck.

It’s here where we get an easter egg, as the company the truck belongs to is called “Slott Towing.” This little reference honors comic book writer Dan Slott. Better known for his work on Spider-Man, Slott wrote for She-Hulk in 2004, where he helped re-invent the character as The Super Hero Lawyer we all know and love.

The ongoing Spy x Family anime adaptation resumes its run on October 1st, 2022, and with it will come a new opening sequence and theme song. Toho Animation uploaded a "clean" (credit-less) version of the 2nd Spy x Family opening animation on September 28 to promote the imminent broadcast.

Check it out below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOIJOJsUkUg

The Spy x Family 2nd opening features the song "Souvenir" by Bump of Chicken. The previous opening song was "Mixed Nuts" by Official Hige Dandism. The new opening focuses on scenes of the Forger family's life at home, work, and play, against autumnal scenery. It also teases the appearance of characters yet to be introduced in the anime, such as the family dog and a silver-haired coworker of Loid's. Another new character confirmed is the terrorist Keith Kepler, who plays a key role in securing the Forgers a family pet. Keith Kepler is played by Hiroki Takahashi, who also plays Emet-Selch in Final Fantasy XIV, Ryu in Street Fighter, and Japan in Hetalia Axis Powers.

A little over six months after its big reveal, World of Warcraft's Dragonflight expansion has been given a release date, with its launch now officially scheduled for 28th November this year.

As detailed back in April, Dragonflight's first major addition is a new location known as the Dragon Isles, the long-hidden ancestral home of dragonkind. This, in turn, brings four new areas - the Waking Shores starting zone, the expansive Ohn'ahran Plains, the frozen Azure Span, and the majestic Thaldraszus - complete with new dungeons and raids.

Dragonflight also introduces a new playable race-class hybrid (a first for WoW) known as the Dracthyr Evokers, which can switch between human and draconic forms. Depending on a player's chosen class specialisations, its focus is either damage dealing or healing.

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The Golden Slumber quest of Genshin Impact Version 3.1 features several storylines with complex puzzles and hidden areas. So, to help with this mission, we’ll show you how to complete the Lost in the Sands narrative, which is the first part of this World Quest. Additionally, we’ll provide details about how to access certain locations and what you can do to eliminate new enemies of the game.

Lost in the Sands Quest in Genshin Impact

When exploring the desert region of Genshin Impact, you can embark on an adventure with a few characters in the Golden Slumber quest. Here’s a step-by-step guide that will help you along your journey in the Lost in the Sands storyline:

The latest Genshin Impact Version 3.1 showcases a new puzzle prohibiting players from entering certain areas. So, if you are currently facing this issue, we’ll show you how to get Special Clearance to access these locations. We’ll also explain the intricate puzzles you must solve to open other pathways.

Netflix’s new documentary, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, was always bound to conjure up some extreme controversy. In this particular case, Netflix made a pretty massive mistake by adding the “LGBTQ+” tag to the show, something the company had to hastily remove. Here’s why Netflix removed the LGBTQ+ tag from the Dahmer series.

Why Netflix Removed the LGBTQ+ Tag From Dahmer Series

Netflix removed the LGBTQ+ tag from Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story because of intense backlash on social media over what the tag signified. Typically, the LGBTQ+ tag on Netflix is used to indicate content that positively represents LGBTQ+ people, but the Dahmer series doesn’t have that.

While Jeffrey Dahmer himself was a gay man, his real-life crimes included murdering 17 boys and gay men. It’s indescribably tone-deaf for a show such as this to portray such a brutal serial killer as some kind of positive representation of the LGBTQ+ community, especially given the incredibly triggering crimes that Dahmer himself committed on his victims. This understandably resulted in massive backlash on social media and, as a result, Netflix has removed the tag.

That’s all we’ve got on why Netflix removed the LGBTQ+ tag from the Dahmer series. If you’re looking for a Netflix series with much better LGBTQ+ representation, you might want to look into a show like The Umbrella Academy, starring Elliot Page as Viktor Hargreeves.

It’s official. After months of speculation and rumors, Google announced it would officially shut down its cloud gaming service, Google Stadia. Players will still have the option to play until it formally shuts down on Jan. 23, 2023. They also announced they would refund all Stadia purchases and all game and add-on content purchases made through the Stadia store. But when will the refunds occur? Today let’s discuss how to get a refund for Google Stadia purchases.

Will Players Get a Refund for Google Stadia Games? Answered

For the short and sweet answer, yes. Google announced they will refund ALL purchases in regards to Stadia, not including the actual subscription fees. This includes Stadia hardware, game, and add-on content purchases too. They expect all refunds to be completed by mid-January, 2023. However, they did not announce how the refunds will occur. Here’s a statement from their help page:

“We are working through this process now and will keep this article updated as we define the process for each of the countries and different situations. Our intent is to have the majority of refunds processed back to the original payment by January 18, 2023.”

From this point on, you will no longer be able to make purchases through the Stadia store either. This includes games and add-on content purchases. Pre-orders will also be canceled and refunded at a later date as well. Physical stores such as Best Buy or the Google Store for example will not be able to process any returns or refunds.

Almost a year after it came to every other platform, Skyrim: Anniversary Edition surprise-launched on the Nintendo Switch today. The newest version of the beloved 2011 open-world RPG includes a bunch of DLC, mod content, and fishing. It’s also $70 on Nintendo’s handheld hybrid. Gotham Knights and Callisto Protocol…

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As we inch ever closer to the global launch of Marvel Snap, developer Second Dinner has dropped some new information about what we can expect from the game going forward. The developers have just released a roadmap over on the official Discord server, teasing various things that are currently in development, as well as other features that are currently in the pipeline.

You can take a look at the roadmap down below:

At launch, we’ll be getting the PC client, an inbox system where players can receive rewards, as well as a rarity system for variants. That last bit is certainly the most interesting tidbit, as so far, variants haven’t really had any rarity tiers. You could buy them from the in-game shop with Gold each day, and then upgrade them like you would with any other card.

Ultimate Team continues to be the driving force in FIFA 23, so it makes sense that SBCs would once again find themselves at the center of it all. But, not without a surprise or two along the way. This guide is going to show you how to complete the Seven-League Boots SBC in FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 Seven-League Boots SBC Guide

Finding the Seven-League Boots SBC in FIFA 23 is a very straightforward process. Simply go to Squad Building Challenges > Advanced > Hybrid Leagues > Seven-League Boots.

Advanced SBCs remain part of the game in FUT this year, and players have the chance to get a nice head start on their ultimate journey should they pack the necessary cards. With many already available to tackle, we’re going to take you through how to complete The Whole Nine Yards SBC in FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 The Whole Nine Yards SBC Guide

To get there, simply go to Squad Building Challenges > Advanced > Hybrid Leagues > The Whole Nine Yards. From there, you’ll be ready to start your build.

Today, Google announced that it would be shutting down one of its most ambitious ventures of the past five years. While reactions have been all over the place, the limited scale of the cloud streaming service’s popularity means that some are wondering what on earth is going on. We’re here to answer your questions about what Google Stadia is and why it’s it’s shutting down.

What Is Google Stadia? Answered

Google Stadia was Google’s attempt to break into the gaming industry. Rather than releasing hardware to compete with the likes PlayStation and Microsoft, however, Stadia instead is a cloud streaming service. The product was purcahsed as a subscription, which allowed users to connect to a hub of extremely powerful PCs that then stream games to a computer, Chromebook, or a television via a Google Chromecast Ultra Streaming device.

In concept, it was designed offer subscribers unrivalled technical performance regardless of how powerful the device was being used to relay the stream. In reality, though, it never quite lived up to its promise.

Why Is Google Stadia Shutting Down? Answered

In January 2023, Google will shut down Stadia, with the company saying that it will refund the various purchases users made. A blog post by Phil Harrison, Vice President and General Manager for Stadia explained that the service “hasn’t gained the traction with users that we expected.” So, what went wrong?

There’s nothing that Twitter loves more than to smugly pile on to breaking (and meme-able) gaming news.

Google Stadia was first announced in March 2019 and released later that year. Here we are, almost only three years after from its November 2019 launch and it’s already getting shut down. This is what Twitter had to say in response.

14. @GreatCheshire Recounting a Great Story

Today’s not the best day to be on that Subreddit, either.

At the end of episode 6 of House of the Dragon, an entire decade has passed. Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon are on the cusp of welcoming their third child into the world. Sadly, Laena is unable to give birth and, befitting of a dragonrider, has Vhagar kill her with dragon fire. By the end of episode 6, we witness Daemon’s children visibly upset as Daemon walks away, insinuating that he told them the unfortunate news. With Laena dead, did Daemon abandon his daughters in House of the Dragon?

Did Daemon Abandon His Daughters in House of the Dragon?

No, it does not appear that Daemon abandons his daughters in House of the Dragon. While the end of episode 6 showed Daemon Targaryen seemingly leaving his daughters behind, the sneak peak that comes after reveals their whereabouts.

One scene in particular has one of his daughters waking one of Rhaenyra’s sons, exclaiming that someone has taken Vhagar—the same dragon that Laena commanded to kill her with dragon fire.

Furthermore, George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the source material House of the Dragon is based on, states that Daemon Targaryen did in fact return to Westeros with his children, and more. We’ll avoid spoilers for now, but episode 7 of House of the Dragon is shaping up to be an interesting one for sure.

Today both Microsoft and third-party developers had relevant news to share about Microsoft Flight Simulator and upcoming add-ons.

We start with the release of World Update 11, dedicated to Canada, alongside the Local Legend 7, which is the Cessna 195 Businessliner. The former is free for everyone, while the latter is priced at $19.99 on the official marketplace.

You can check out the Businessliner below. It’s built by Carenado.

The new Splatoon entry from Nintendo has quite a few weapons already. They range from awesome to garbage as the game is far from balanced. Here are the top 10 Splatoon 3 Weapons to save you time testing them all.

10. Splat Roller

This weapon is one of the best for painting the town purple (or whatever ink color you are), so it earns a spot in the rankings. Unless you can run over a few enemies, you’ll want to stick close to a teammate who can keep you safe.

Left unchecked, the Splat Roller will give you a big advantage in Turf Wars by giving your team superior mobility and more ink. Since you have limited defensive potential, this roller gets 10th place. It’s super easy to play so the Splat Roller is good for beginners.

9. The Slosher

This weapon is great for inking and splatting; however, it’s not at peak performance on the flatter Splatoon 3 stages, so it’s stuck at 9th. If you take the high ground, you can turn the stage into a slosh pit by dumping ink everywhere.

Earlier this year, Ubisoft revealed that several games would have their multiplayer components shut down in September. In spite of this statement, Ubisoft has now announced that the decommissioning of multiplayer modes will take place on October 1. However, in a recent blog post, the company announced that several single-player DLC for specific games would no longer be accessible on PC.

Some of the games listed include Assassin’s Creed III, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, and Far Cry 3. While a few of these games, like Assassin’s Creed 3 and Far Cry 3, have remastered versions that are available for purchase and contain all of their previous DLC, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood and Forgotten Sands don’t. This means that PC Players will no longer have the option to buy the Da Vinci’s Disappearance DLC or the various skins for Forgotten Sands.

So, unless you’re willing to buy a console and purchase The Ezio Collection, you’ll have until this Saturday to get whatever DLC you don’t have on PC. Once you do so, you must activate your DLC in the game’s menu via the DLC option. Not doing so may prevent you from accessing the content, even if you have purchased it.

Other Games that will remove their multiplayer modes include Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Rayman Legends, Driver: San Fransisco, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, and the Wii U version of ZombiU.

For more on Ubisoft and their games, check out some of our content below.

According to a new report from Reuters, Savvy Games Group, which is owned by a wealth fund in Saudi Arabia, is planning on making a big push into the gaming industry and to help turn the Kingdom into “a global hub for gaming”.

This initiative comes in the form of plenty of investments, including 50 billion riyals to acquire “a leading game publisher to become a strategic development partner”. This is the big news here, as Savvy Games Group has yet to announce which publishing company they have their eyes on. In the past year, we’ve seen Sony and Microsoft complete a number of acquisitions, which included companies like Zenimax and Bungie. We’ve also seen Embracer acquire a large number of IPs over the past few months, and it’ll certainly be interesting to see who falls under the Savvy umbrella next.

Further, the initiative also includes investing two billion riyals to help to grow esports companies and other early-stage games. The plan here isn’t just to increase Saudi Arabia’s presence in the gaming industry, but to make it a hub for esports companies and teams as well.

“We are harnessing the untapped potential across the esports and games sector to diversify our economy, drive innovation in the sector and further scale entertainment and esports competition offerings across the Kingdom.” – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

With FIFA 23 arriving, it’s never a bad idea to see where advantages can be had. Sometimes, that falls within the settings. This guide is here to tell you what the best controller and camera settings in FIFA 23 are.

Best Controller Settings in FIFA 23

To get to the controller settings in FIFA 23, you need to take a small handful of steps. Despite a tedious amount of menu-hopping, it’s fairly straightforward: Main Menu > Customize > Settings > Customize Controls.

Before diving in, be aware that the ‘Competitive Master Switch’ will automatically be toggled on for all online matches. That means the following settings will be fixed as such:

FIFA 23 is upon us, and with it, another step into the Ultimate Team saddle awaits. While there are many ways for players to earn rewards throughout their FUT journey, and countless card promotions along the way, Ones to Watch is a particularly exciting entry into the FUT-verse. In this guide, we’re going to break down how to get Ones to Watch players in FIFA 23 and which OTW player cards are available.

FIFA 23 OTW Players Guide

Several players will be up for grabs starting Friday, Sep. 30. Before getting too overwhelmed, though, it’s important to know what makes these Ones to Watch players so special.

What Are OTW Cards in FIFA 23?

Ones to Watch players in FIFA 23 are those who made a notable move over the summer transfer window—Erling Haaland leaving Borussia Dortmund for Manchester City, for instance. These player cards are eligible for upgrades throughout the 2022-23 domestic season based on their own performance as well as their club’s.

EA has also introduced a “Wins to Watch” mechanic this season that tracks a player’s club’s domestic progress (or perhaps lack thereof). If these specific players win three of eight league games starting from launch day, they’re eligible for an upgrade.

Not only that, but with the 2022 World Cup around the corner, EA has also introduced a “Nations to Watch” mechanic based on their performance in Qatar. If their nation wins any game at the World Cup, they’ll be eligible for an upgrade. Notably, the OTW players do not need to be involved to receive an upgrade.

The world of Hocus Pocus returns this Friday, in which audiences will get to see the return of the Sanderson Sisters. So what actors can viewers expect to see make a return in the sequel? Well, Twinfinite has the answer for you, as this is all of the returning actors in Hocus Pocus 2.

All Returning Actors in Hocus Pocus 2

While the Hocus Pocus sequel does take place in the present, there are a few actors who return from the original and reprise their roles.

Foretales on PC

There has been no shortage of cards in games in recent times, and depending on your preference, this can either be the best thing in gaming for a while now, or an unnecessary blending of genres. However, it is hard to deny that some truly creative endeavors have been born out of utilizing cards as part of the gameplay, and in Alkemi’s Foretales, it is a great complement to an adventure game brimming with possibilities that ultimately makes a few missteps.

Players will enter a world of anthropomorphic animals, and as the small-time thief Volepain, it is up to you to help save the day where a dark prophecy looms over the fate of everyone else. With the countdown to the apocalypse speeding along, you will have to decide how best to proceed, whether to discover the mysteries of creation or embrace the Maelstorm for eternity, revelling in the chaos.

Minecraft has been keeping players exploring the blocky world for over a decade, which isn’t surprising when you consider that the developers frequently update the game with new content. For example, Update 1.19 introduced brand new biomes such as the Mangrove, along with new mobs like frogs and Wardens. You also might come across Echo Shards, but what are Echo Shards in Minecraft and how do you use them?

Where To Find Echo Shards in Minecraft

Echo Shards are a dark teal-colored crafting material, which cannot be made using a crafting table. If you’re hoping to get your hands on Echo Shards, you’ll have to find them in the open world of Minecraft.

The Golden Slumber World Quest of Genshin Impact Version 3.1 showcases all-new characters and vast locations to explore. In this guide, we’ll help you along the way by explaining the intricate puzzles and hidden areas that you’ll need to unlock in this task. Additionally, we’ll provide details about each chapter of the storyline to give you a better perspective of the quest.

The Golden Slumber Quest in Genshin Impact

The first part of the Golden Slumber Quest begins when you enter the new desert region of Genshin Impact. Since this storyline is pretty complex, you can check out our guide on the Lost in the Sands mission to get further in this task. Once players finish this narrative, they will unlock the following quest, An Introduction to Indoor Archaeology.

An Introduction to Indoor Archaeology

The ‘An Introduction to Indoor Archaelogy’ quest in Genshin Impact is located in the darker part of the map. Therefore, players can unlock the Dendro Statue of the Seven before exploring this latest region.

After you reach the location near the Mausoleum of King Deshret in the Golden Slumber quest, you’ll need to activate the two giant Primal Torches, as shown here: