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<p><img src="https://ift.tt/0TCKBxo" width="800" height="450" alt="Atari acquires Digital Eclipse" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> <p>Atari has announced an agreement to acquire Digital Eclipse. The studio is known for its expertise in digitally restoring and preserving retro titles such as Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.</p> <p>According to a <a href="https://ift.tt/Qn7k3GJ" target="_blank">press release</a>, Atari aims to expand its internal development and further support its retro-focused growth strategy (citing its <a href="https://ift.tt/Ofxu3dL" target="_blank">acquisition of Night Dive Studios</a> earlier this year as an example) by leveraging Digital Eclipse's proprietary tech and experience. Atari states that Digital Eclipse benefits by gaining access to “world-class IP” to grow i...

<p><img src="https://ift.tt/2xcTlrH" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> Platform: PC Release: <time datetime="2023-10-31T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">October 31, 2023</time> <p>Ahead of the premiere (release? Launch?) of the experimental Silent Hill Ascension tonight, we had a chance to speak with the developer Genvid about the game (TV show? Crowd-directed narrative?) is, what it will mean to the Silent Hill universe, and how much work is going into animating the versions of the narrative that may never be seen.</p> <p>Calling Ascension a video game is almost a misnomer. There is an interactive element, but you won’t be holding a controller in your hand pushing characters to make decisions in the traditional sense. Instead, viewers will download the Silent Hill Ascension app on mobile devices or PC (...

Developer Toby Fox followed up their 2015 critically acclaimed and fan-favorite 2D RPG Undertale with Deltarune Chapter 1 in 2018 . This chapter was the first in what we'd later learn is a five-chapter top-down RPG with puzzles, bullet hell sequences, and Final Fantasy-inspired combat, and Chapter 1 was released for free. Fox dropped Chapter 2 in 2021 in a surprise announcement , and now, players patiently await the release of Chapter 3. Today, more than two years later, Fox has revealed an updated plan for their Deltarune release strategy.  With Chapter 3 nearing completion, Fox plans to finish Chapter 4 and release Deltarune as a purchaseable product. And following that, development on Chapter 5 will continue and hit the game when it's ready. To help with this, Fox has hired a producer "whose entire job it will be to speed up the overall game development for future chapters," according to a new statement released.  You can read Fox's full statement below: ...

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Massive Release: December 7, 2023 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is the next canonical chapter of the Avatar mythos. Set during the one-year gap in Avatar: The Way of Water on the other side of Pandora in a new area called the Western Frontier, players control a Na’vi raised and trained by the Resources Development Administration (RDA) who finds themselves taking the fight to the corporation. That requires, quite literally, getting back to their roots as they reconnect with Eywa while learning what it means to be a Na’vi by ingratiating themselves with the game’s three new clans.  In a recent preview event, I spent about two hours playing four early story missions. Here’s a breakdown of the world, combat, and exploration mechanics I sampled during my stay on Pandora.  Combat and Stealth My demo begins a few hours into the game in the Kinglor Forest, a rainforest-like area home to the ...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III , the latest in the long-running FPS franchise and the first back-to-back sequel in years , is due out later this week, kind of. If you preorder a digital version of the game, you can play through its campaign early, starting November 2. That's eight days before the full game's release on November 10, which is when its multiplayer suite goes live. Ahead of that early campaign launch, publisher Activision Blizzard has released the PC specs and system requirements to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.  If you've played recent Call of Duty entries, you likely already know what you're in for, and this year's is not all that different. But if you're new, or curious if you need to upgrade before this year's entry, we've got you covered.  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III PC Specs And System Requirement Below, we'll list the minimum, recommended, and 4K Ultra requirements alongside the different OS', CPUs, and mo...

Square Enix revealed Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link , a new GPS-based action RPG for iOS and Android devices, last year as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration, which is also where the company revealed Kingdom Hearts IV . Now, Square Enix has released a new teaser trailer for Missing-Link alongside the reveal it will launch sometime next year.  In the teaser trailer, we see someone who is presumably the game's protagonist in Scala ad Caelum, a special metropolis that those who have completed Kingdom Hearts III will recognize. The teaser showcases the RPG's combat as well, which seems like a mix between some of the mechanics in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and standard mobile action RPG gameplay. We also see some of the Disney characters in the game, including Ariel from  The Little Mermaid , Simba from  The Lion King , and Baymax from Big Hero 6 , to name a few.  Check out the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link teaser trailer for yourself below :  ...

Since Insomanic revealed its Wolverine game two years ago, fans have wondered if it’s set in the same universe as the studio’s Spider-Man games. In an interview with Kinda Funny , Spider-Man 2 director Bryan Intihar confirmed the answer is yes When host Greg Miller asked if it had been previously confirmed or denied whether or not their spin on Wolverine shared the same Earth as its Spider-Men, Intihar replied by saying, “They’re all 1048. I think I got that right, but yeah.” Inthiar is referring to Earth-1048, which is the designation for the Marvel universe Insonmiac’s superhero games occupy. You can watch the clip beginning at the 1:10:44 mark (thanks IGN ).  Whether or not that means we’ll see any Spider-Man references in Wolverine, which does not have a release window, remains to be seen, but that’s exciting news regardless. Marvel’s Spider-Man’s New York City is chock full of references to other heroes, such as Avengers Tower, the Sanctum Sanctorum, and the Wakanda...

Earlier this year, Atari announced that it acquired Berzerk, its sequel Frenzy, and 10 other classic arcade properties . Then, earlier this month, Atari revealed Berzerk: Recharged , the first Berzerk game since the original 1980s arcade game. At the time, the company said it was coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, and now we know exactly when: November 9.  "On November 9, Evil Otto once again invites you to his maze of maniacal chaos in the newly reimagined Berzerk: Recharged," an Atari press release reads. "The latest entry in Atari's acclaimed Recharged series, Berzerk: Recharged will have you almost begging for mercy as you face off against Otto's droves of robotic menaces, all while the grinning incarnation of evil draws ever nearer."  Alongside this release date news, Atari has released some additional Berzerk: Recharged screenshots you can check out below:    For more about the game, including ...

Yesterday was a great day for fans of the most emo Batman in the Caped Crusader's cinematic history because Robert Pattinson's suit from  The Batman  was seemingly added to Batman: Arkham Knight. But the fun was fleeting because just a few hours later, the suit was removed. Strangely, the suit, which first appeared in director Matt Reeve's 2022  The Batman , was only available in the Epic Games Store version of Arkham Knight, as noticed by GeekVibesNation  on Twitter and verified by GameSpot ;  Game Informer  was not able to check the game for the suit before it was removed. #TheBatman suit is available for #ArkhamKnight via the Epic Games store (📸 @Venturian628 ) pic.twitter.com/pdTMYoNvWe — Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation) October 26, 2023 At first, fans thought the suit was a well-made mod making the rounds online before more and more people realized it was actually added. As for why it was added, nobody knows, but  Game Informer...

The first Alan Wake game was released 13 years ago, in 2010. As is the case with any cult game, new fans have been discovering it in the years since, and a recent remaster means many more have likely played the game recently. For those who played it when it came out, however, jumping into Alan Wake 2 can be confusing. The list below outlines a handful of characters worth remembering before diving into the ocean that’s not a lake. I fully acknowledge that simply being reminded of a character with the knowledge that they will be relevant to the sequel could be conceived as a spoiler. Some of the characters below appear in person, some only in passing in documents, but they are the ones that forced me to pause the game and do a quick Google. No major story elements of Alan Wake 2 are spoiled, but if even knowing that certain characters may or may not reappear is a spoiler for you, then please stop reading here! I do ask that you leave the page open in another tab, though, so it looks l...

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show,  I've assembled a panel of experts – including Blake Hester and Charles Harte – to discuss Alan Wake 2, the 13-year follow-up to Remedy Entertainment's cult classic thriller. After Charles gives the rest of us a refresher on all things Alan Wake, Blake regales us with his favorite non-spoiler moments from many hours into the newly-released sequel. Later, we talk about the written and physical comedy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and how web gliding is a game changer in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Stick around 'til the end of the show for a series of listener questions about soulmates, the afterlife, and the best years in gaming. Listen to  Game Informer's  Lords of the Alan Wake 2 Discussion: Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken ( @itsVanAken ), Marcus Stewart ( @MarcusStewart7 ), Charles Harte ( @ChuckDuck365 ), Blake Hester ( @MetallicaIsRad ) The Game Informer Show  is a weekly gaming podcast...

<p><img src="https://ift.tt/1h9zP0T" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p> Reviewed on: PlayStation 5 Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Publisher: Epic Games Developer: Remedy Entertainment Release: <time datetime="2023-10-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">October 27, 2023</time> Rating: Mature <p>Remedy is known for being experimental. It mixes live-action footage into its video games, plays with player expectations, rewards those devoted to the developer’s history and gameography, and in the case of Alan Wake II, eagerly performs big-budget lunacy for our entertainment and sometimes confusion. The highs of Alan Wake’s follow-up adventure are tall, but there are frequent lows that drag the whole experience into The Dark Place. I also encountered a number of bugs that forced frequent restarts and on...

Earlier this week, Microsoft revealed the launch of Starfield led to a 13% increase in overall Xbox content and services revenue in its Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter 1 financials. Now, Capcom has released its latest round of financials – the six-month period that ended in September – and in it, reveals that both income and profit are up thanks to the excellent launches of its Resident Evil 4 remake and Street Fighter 6 .  Total game sales are up from 21.3 million this time last year to 22.6 million units, resulting in a net sales increase of 53%, from 49,067 million Yen to 74,934 million Yen. Operating income is up 55%, too. As for why, Capcom points to the release of its Resident Evil 4 remake , which it released back in March, Street Fighter 6 , which hits PlayStation, Xbox, and PC in June, and its Monster Hunter series.  Resident Evil 4 has sold 5.45 million units, while Street Fighter 6 is at 2.47 million units sold. Monster Hunter Rise , with its Sunbreak expansion, h...

Alan Wake 2 finally hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC tomorrow, on Friday, October 27. After the wait was extended by a 10-day delay , the game's release is almost here. After getting a new launch trailer yesterday that showed more of this spooky world, developer Remedy Entertainment has another pre-launch update to share: New Game+ will arrive sometime after the game's launch.  This New Game+ mode will allow players to retain all unlocked weapons and upgrades. Plus, it will feature a new Nightmare difficulty level and an "alternative narrative" that includes new manuscript pages and new video content. Remedy says it's due sometime after launch but that the release timing of it is still to be decided.  New Game+ coming after launch. 🕹️ Retain all unlocked weapons and upgrades. 🕹️ New Nightmare difficulty level. 🕹️ New alternative narrative, including new Manuscript pages and new video content. Exact release timing still TBD. #alanwake pic...

Ikaro: Will Not Die is a new game from Powerwash Simulator and Velocity developer Futurlab that made its debut during today’s Xbox Partner Preview. Players presumably control Ikaro, who, as far as we can tell, has one purpose in life: to move really fast and look really cool. The game is billed as a momentum-based action roguelite, with players zipping around neon-soaked cyberpunk world dishing out rapid melee attacks while executing air dashing and somersaults to evade and outmaneuver enemies. Check out its first trailer below.  Ikaro: Will Not Die doesn’t have a release date, but it’s coming to Xbox Series X/S. Source: Game Informer

Earlier this month, Sony revealed new slim models of its PlayStation 5 hardware . Both the disc drive and digital model are getting upgrades, but alongside this news, the company also revealed a new detachable disc drive. This optional drive can be added to a new slim model of the digital PS5, turning it into a console that can use discs. It seems this drive will require an internet connection to use, however.  Some images of a potentially upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III slim PS5 bundle have leaked online (thanks, CharlierIntel ) and in the small text on the box, it says, "Internet connection required to pair Disc Drive and PS5 console upon startup." Hey, @PlayStation & @cerny , we need to talk! Internet to install the detachable disc drive for PS5 Slim is a huge blow to preservation and right to repair. Quite frankly, it's unacceptable! This plus the soldered-on SSD make the PS5 a timebomb from a preservation perspective. https://t.co/GacpULuDu0 p...

Starfield hit Xbox Series X/S and PC last month, and it became the biggest Bethesda game launch ever , later earning it the top spot on best-selling games in the U.S. last month . Now, thanks to Microsoft's Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter 1 financial results , we know more than 11 million players have played Starfield to date. Starfield's excellent launch resulted in a 13% increase in overall Xbox content and services. However, despite the financial boon on the Xbox services side, overall Xbox hardware was still down 7%.  That's according to Microsoft executive vice president and chief financial officer Amy Hood, who also revealed during the financial results call yesterday that Xbox Game Pass experienced "better-than-expected" subscriber growth; Microsoft did not share any updated Game Pass subscription numbers, though. That 7% decrease in Xbox hardware contributed to an overall decrease of 22% in Microsoft hardware for this quarter.  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella re...

In August, Night Dive Studios announced it was remastering the classic ‘90s first-person shooter Star Wars: Dark Forces. We now know that this modernization of one of the most beloved Star Wars games is coming on February 28.  Night Dive, a studio specializing in reviving classic games such as its  remake of System Shock that launched in May, is shining up the 1995 Star Wars title with 4K resolution and a 120 fps bump (on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC). Textures and lighting have been enhanced, and controls have been modernized to support today’s gamepads. That includes platform-specific features such as gyro/motion controls, rumble, and a new weapon wheel. The cherry on top is that Dark Forces Remaster has achievements/trophies. Dark Forces stars Kyle Katarn, a mercenary who defected from the Galactic Empire and joined the Rebel Alliance. He’s tasked with infiltrating the Empire and foiling its plans to create an army of powerful new stormtroopers...

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 hit PlayStation 5 last week and it's already Sony's fastest-selling first-party game ever . However, some players have spotted a mishap related to one of the game's main protagonists, Miles Morales. His mother is Puerto Rican, and Miles is too, which is why some players found it odd that a Cuban flag hung both inside the Morales home and outside of it. After pointing it out the mistake, developer Insomniac Games has revealed a fix is on the way, as reported by PushSquare .  In response to a tweet by Dantes61680 pointing out the incorrect flag, Insomniac's director of community and marketing James Stevenson wrote, "Fix is coming for that." As for when, that remains unclear – a post-launch patch for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has not yet been released but presumably, when the team does push one live, it will include a fix for the flags in the game.  Fix is coming for that — James Stevenson (@JamesStevenson) October 20, 2023 Gamerta...

Back in 2020,  Amazon Studios announced that it was creating a Fallout TV series . Three years after it was announced, we now know that the show will premiere on April 12, 2024. Check out the short announcement teaser below. PLEASE REMAIN CALM. An Important Dated Message Brought to You By Your Friends at @PrimeVideo . pic.twitter.com/yyaFynVjAK — FALLOUT⚡️ (@falloutonprime) October 23, 2023 As is the case with many high-profile video game adaptations, the project is attached to some pretty big names. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy (the married duo behind Westworld ) are executive producers, along with Bethesda Game Studios' own Todd Howard. The show will star Walton Goggins ( Justified ) and Ella Purnell, who fans of gaming will recognize as the voice of Jinx in the critically acclaimed League of Legends series Arcane . Filming for the series began in July 2022. Over the past few years, video game adaptations have been getting better and better. This year is no different, ...

Xbox will debut its new broadcast format, Xbox Partner Preview, this week where we'll hear from its third-party partners like Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Remedy Entertainment, Studio Wildcard, and more. This new show will feature more than 20 minutes of trailers and new gameplay footage, and goes live at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 25.  You can watch the Xbox Partner Preview on Xbox-owned channels for a look at games coming to both Xbox and Windows PCs alongside new information about some upcoming Game Pass titles from the company's third-party partners. While Microsoft finally completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard earlier this month, Xbox says the Xbox Partner Preview "will not feature any additional news, game reveals, or Game Pass information related" to the deal.  Xbox says viewers can expect the latest information on in-game activities for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth , a launch trailer for Alan Wake 2 , the first gameplay for Ark: Surv...

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has only been available for three days, but the critically acclaimed sequel has already become the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game in the brand’s history. In a press release , Sony Interactive Entertainment states that over 2.5 million copies of the game have been sold within the first 24 hours of launch. The publisher didn’t provide a breakdown in terms of physical vs digital, but that’s an impressive number for the PS5 exclusive. This feat continues the series' record-setting trend; 2018's Spider-Man also became the fastest-selling first-party PS title at the time (for PS4 specifically with 3.3 million sold within the first three days of launch) and, later, became the best-selling superhero game ever in the U.S. , a record it still holds today. Time will tell if this sequel can supplant its predecessor, but it's off to a strong start regardless.  We’ve enjoyed our time with Peter and Miles, and you can read our thoughts by checking out...

The Metal Gear franchise has been quiet since 2018's somewhat bizarre Metal Gear Survive . The series' creator, Hideo Kojima, publicly left Konami in 2015 shortly after the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and since then fans just weren't sure what to expect, or even if to expect anything from the property. That changed recently when Konami finally revealed some plans for the franchise. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is being remade and retitled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater , and the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 is releasing this week. The collection contains the NES and MSX releases of Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Snake's Revenge, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and additional bonuses like soundtracks, scripts, and more. It's far from a complete collection of all things Metal Gear (hence the Volume 1 part of the title, presumably), but it arguably finally gi...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is officially out on Switch today and in honor of the occasion, I played through the game's opening hour. I collected a bunch of Wonder flowers, heard Mario's new voice, rode some "marshmallow buffalos", and made it to the first Bowser castle. This is far from our only coverage of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, however. You can find Game Informer's Super Mario Bros. Wonder review here , guides for the Search Party and Flower Coins and Wonder Seeds, and you can even read the full cover story for the game online for free right here . If you enjoy our livestreams but haven’t subscribed to our Twitch channel, know that doing so not only gives you notifications and access to special emotes. You’ll also be granted entry to the official  Game Informer  Discord channel , where our welcoming community members, moderators, and staff gather to talk games, entertainment, food, and organize hangouts! Be sure to also follow our second YouTube channel,  ...