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Road tripped.
It seems odd, perhaps even unfair, to begin a review of a game grumbling about its technically wobbly launch. After all, the server issues that Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has suffered with in its 'Gold Edition' early access period are hopefully fleeting in the context of the lifespan of the game, and nobody complains about the fact that it took Michelangelo a little longer than expected to get the Sistine Chapel right, right?
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Supporters | Let's get evil in Baldur's Gate 3 - The Finale
It's all come to this.
Welcome back! Let's Get Evil is a monthly series for Eurogamer Supporters in which Bertie rampages through games being as evil as he can. It sounds easy but is it? And how much freedom to be horrible does each game afford? There's only one way to find out.
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"Core team" of Immortals of Aveum developers joins Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures
To establish new studio.
Following a difficult year for Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios, a "core team" of around 20 employees has now decamped to Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures, establishing a new studio that'll be known as Absurd Marin.
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Overwatch 2's World of Warcraft 20th anniversary collaboration starts next week
Trailer shows off new WoW skins.
Blizzard has shared more on Overwatch 2's previously announced World of Warcraft collaboration - which arrives as part of the MMO's 20th anniversary celebrations - confirming the event begins next Tuesday, 17th September.
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If it's freebies you're after, the Epic Games Store has another bunch for you to add to your calendar, with acclaimed photography puzzler Toem and zombie rogue-like The Last Stand: Aftermath both now confirmed to be getting the freebie treatment next week.
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If you're looking for something to sink your teeth into this weekend (apologies), you could do far worse than take a look at developer Stunlock Studios' acclaimed vampire survival adventure V Rising - which is free to play on Steam for the next few days.
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Suda51 reckons "everyone cares too much about the numbers" on Metacritic
"What's important to us is putting the games out that we want to put out."
Goichi "Suda51" Suda says game companies are too hung up on how their games perform on Metacritic.
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Review | I Am Your Beast review - whiplash, short-form action with a surprising narrative heart
Sorry for Ramboing on.
Merciless. That's what this man is. Every enemy you encounter – every identikit soldier in combat fatigues, their red, dead, bug-like masks obscuring the human faces beneath them – will succumb to the same fate as you slip past, corpses hitting the ground before they even realise they're dead. Such is the life of a contract killer, I guess.
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Cosy Hobbit life sim Tales of the Shire delayed
Imagine Baggins.
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game has been delayed.
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CWA union slams Microsoft layoffs as "extremely disappointing"
"Heartless layoffs like these have become all too common."
The Communications Workers of America union (CWA) has denounced Microsoft's decision to lay off an additional 650 video game workers yesterday as "extremely disappointing".
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Digital Foundry | Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - the best PC settings for an optimal experience
A demanding game - but key improvements could make all the difference.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has arrived on PC, with players facing huge waves of Tyranid foes in levels that stress even high-end CPU and GPU hardware to their limits. This title is often CPU-limited, especially in levels where you're engulfing ripper swarms with flamers, but judicious settings choices can still claw back some extra performance.
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Metro studio 4A Games remains within Embracer, following sale of Saber assets
"They will be important building blocks in our continued journey."
The proposed sales of Metro studio 4A Games, as well as that of Pinball developer Zen Studios, has been cancelled, Embracer announced today.
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There are reports the upcoming Nintendo Switch release The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has leaked.
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Sony removes PS VR2 charging icon from Welcome Hub blog post, as wireless speculation grows
Mixed up reality.
Sony has updated yesterday's blog post on the forthcoming Welcome Hub to remove an image of a PS VR2 charging icon that caused speculation of a possible wireless model.
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Destiny 2 "resolves" complaint after artist accuses Bungie of plagiarism
Artist says it "feels like a punch in the gut".
Bungie has "resolved" a plagiarism accusation after an artist accused the studio of lifting their alternative design of an "iconic" Destiny 2 weapon.
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"The tea is still brewing."
Last night, the industry was shocked to learn the entire staff at indie video game publisher Annapurna Interactive had resigned. This exodus followed after negotiations with Annapurna owner Megan Ellison met an impass.
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Feature | What we've been playing - Dragon ages gone by, PlayStation mascots, and Phillipino teen life
A few of the things that have us hooked this week.
Hello! Welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've been playing over the past few days. This week we've been returning to the Dragon Age game that started it all, Origins; we've been revelling in Sony's latest PlayStation blockbuster, Astro Bot; and we've been returning to the tender times of teenage life in Until Then.
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Annapurna Interactive reportedly sees exodus of "entire" staff as negotiations break down
Leaving developer partners scrambling.
Annapurna Interactive - the video game publisher behind the acclaimed likes of Outer Wilds, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Cocoon - has reportedly seen a complete exodus of staff following a dispute with the company's owner, causing "chaos" among developer partners.
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The Sims 4's Artist Studio and Storybook Nursery DLC out next week
On Xbox, PlayStation, Mac, and PC.
Having teased The Sims 4's latest season of content last week, EA has more firmly detailed its upcoming Storybook Nursery Kit and Artist Studio Kit DLC releases, which are both now set to arrive next Thursday, 19th September.
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Tony Hawk has "been talking to Activision again" as Pro Skater 25th anniversary looms
Where there's a wheel, there's a way.
Tony Hawk has revealed he's "been talking to Activision again" about the Pro Skater series ahead of its 25th anniversary this September.
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"Of course we're making creative choices, it's a video game."
The world of Assassin's Creed Shadows is beautiful. At Gamescom 2024 in Cologne last month, Ubisoft refrained from providing a fresh chance to go hands-on with its highly-anticipated upcoming epic - for that, we'll have to wait just a little bit longer. Instead, the publisher gave press a look behind the scenes at more of the game's visual prowess, via a presentation on Shadows' environmental upgrades and new graphical fidelity.
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Helldivers 2 gets gassy with Chemical Agents Warbond, pull my finger emote included
Gun with the wind.
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has revealed its next Premium Warbond, known as Chemical Agents.
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Unity cancels controversial fees to use its game engine tools a year after introduction
Following "deep consultation" with developers.
Unity has cancelled the controversial Runtime Fee for use of its game engine tools, which charged developers for each game install, with immediate effect.
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Planet Coaster 2 has release date confirmed
Splash down.
Planet Coaster 2, the sequel to the popular theme park management game, now has a confirmed release date of 6th November 2024.
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Digital Foundry | Black Myth: Wukong - to what extent could PS5 Pro deliver an improved experience?
And how could Game Science improve the existing PS5 code?
Black Myth: Wukong is one of the most interesting console games I've seen in a while. There's a clear PC focus, with the PlayStation 5 version featuring a trio of awkward graphics modes - none of which quite hit the target. I also get the sense it's a game tailor-made for the PlayStation 5 Pro, assuming that the features of the hardware are put to good use. Using the PC version of the game, I decided to look at 'BMW' on a number of fronts. Could the resources of the standard PS5 be better utilised for smoother gameplay? To what extent would PS5 Pro be a game-changer? And what of Series S: if Game Science had issues with the PS5 version, can Microsoft's junior Xbox hack it?
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Until Dawn's PC specs revealed, ahead of October release
Dismembers only.
Ballistic Moon's Until Dawn remake is set to release on PC this October. Ahead of this, the studio has shared its PC requirements for the upcoming teen-horror.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gets fresh PC patch 17 months after release
Denuvo DRM removed.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has today received its ninth patch, which brings "substantial performance improvements" on PC and removes Denuvo DRM.
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Flappy Bird makes a return this year thanks to dedicated fans
Tweet all about it.
Flappy Bird, the infuriating mobile game, is set to make a return later this year.
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Hoyoverse has confirmed Xbox players will not need to purchase a Game Pass subscription in order to access Genshin Impact's online multiplayer mode.
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Steam Families officially launches out of beta
Mum's the word.
After a stint in beta, Valve has opened up Steam Families to the wider public.
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