IT’S HAPPENING! It looks likeHalf-LiferemakeBlack Mesatruly is approaching its final release. After giving fans a taste of atechnical beta for the “Xen” chapterof the game, developer Crowbar Collective has announced that a public beta for the finale of its title will be happening on June 16, 2025. Only the first two chapters will be available, but the others will be made available a few weeks later. Realistically, this is the final step before a proper launch....

One adventure in Destiny It’s really tough to get out there and meet people, whether it’s online or in the real world. I remember that feeling as an introvert, always being nervous as to whether or not someone would be silently judging me basically at all times, even if it was just my voice over a microphone. I came across an unassuming reddit post yesterday in the/fireteamssection — a breakoff of theDestinysubreddit, aimed at getting people together in lieu of matchmaking....

Despite its high difficulty,Metroid Dreadis a great place for newcomers to theMetroidfranchise to start with thanks to its straightforward design and minimal overt narrative. One aspect of the game, however, seems to be giving fans new and old some trouble: the EMMI. The EMMI are part ofMetroid Dread’s hook, as the six dysfunctional, unkillable robots have been reprogrammed to hunt Samus through the many winding corridors and biomes of ZDR as she attempts to escape from their cold clutches....

Just a smidgen more than me. According to a report from Swedish tabloidExpressen, Kjellberg’s company PewDiePie Productions AB made over $7.45 million or€6.7 million in profits in the year 2014. Believe it or not, the man has worked hard for the money; Kjellberg has done a lot for charities, single-handedly brought many games into the limelight, produced more than 2,300 videos, and will soon bea published author. Seeing these kind of numbers will probably re-spark arguments from game developers and publishers demanding a cut of money from videos featuring their content....

Bethesda has announced that, contrary to fears,Prey 2will NOT be canceled. However, it has admitted that development did not go according to plan and, as a result, theBlade Runner-esque sequel will miss its projected 2012 release window. “Development ofPrey 2has not been cancelled but the game will not be released in 2012 as planned,” said the company. “The delay is due to the fact that game development has not progressed satisfactorily this past year, and the game does not currently meet our quality standards....

Some of this will seem familiar This list is going to come with several asterisks attached. “Launch lineup” doesn’t mean what it used to. Previous generations, these were the new games that were on shelves alongside new consoles. Now… it’s different. Microsoft has named the Xbox Series X launch lineup but under a different banner. Instead, these are called the “Games Fully Optimized on Xbox Series X and S Launch Day....

You’ll need Xbox Live Gold, though Ubisoft has put together another one of those free-play weekends for its tactical multiplayer shooterRainbow Six Siege, and this time the promo is happening on both PC and Xbox One (with an active Xbox Live Gold membership, granted). It isn’t the weekend yet, dang it all — I’m dying to go aquatic plant shopping on Saturday! — but the event is underway and will continue until Monday, August 1....

Getting comfortable with the controls is tough when getting into a new Roblox game—the same counts for Azure Latch. Especially so if you take into consideration that you will face many veteran players. With that in mind, we prepared the followingAzure Latch controls guideto help you get familiar with them in no time. Table of Contents All Azure Latch Controls for Keyboard and Mobile Below, you can check out all of theAzure Latchkeyboardandmobile controls....

Microsoft confirms another finely sprinkled layer of corporate jizz Because the Xbox One wasn’tpissing offpotentialearly adoptersenough, here’s a bit of an obvious one for you — Microsoft has confirmed the system will be region locked. At this point, such news was a foregone conclusion. “Similar to the movie and music industry, games must meet country-specific regulatory guidelines before they are cleared for sale,”said Microsoft, with its increasingly characteristic vagueness. “We will continue to work with our partners to follow these guidelines with Xbox One....

Zenless Zone Zero1.2 brings the heat with an all-new Biker Gang storyline. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming update, including a release date, banners, and events. When does Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 1.2 come out? Zenless Zone Zero1.2 will be released onSept. 25, 2024. It’ll be available to play on PC, iOS, Android, and PlayStation 5. Remember that there will likely be a downtime beforehand to prepare for the latestZZZupdate....

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Andor season 2, episodes 1-3.The shocking, disturbing scene fromAndorseason 2, episode 3, in which Bix Caleen survives a rape attempt by an Imperial officer, has sparked a major conversation amongStar Warsaudiences—but Bix star Adria Arjona’s voice is the one that captures this scene the best.Andorseason 2’s place in theStar Warstimelineguaranteed that it would be a dark addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows. Set just a few years beforeRogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first three episodes of season 2 have already proven that....

Just last monthwe take a pretty comprehensive lookat the ups and downs of Ben Affleck ’s Batman “ situation . ” It ’s been complicated to say the least . But he ’s talking about his futurity with the type once again and honestly I feel like it ’s fourth dimension for the histrion / director to put up or keep out up . TheDaily Sabahasked Affleck point white : “ Do you see yourself add up back for another Batman ?...

I will not make the ‘rolls onto’ pun, I will not Ironically,Donut Countyis a game without holes. Well, not strictly speaking.Donut Countyis a game about an ever-growing hole. But, it’s also a game without any real flaws — its inventive and creative spirit shining brightly as this sentient hole gobbles up everything in sight. Today,Donut County‘s influence gets a little bigger. It’s spreading to bothSwitchandXbox Oneat a price of $13. These ports come only a few months after it originally released on PC, PS4, and iOS in late summer....