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Put baby in the corner If there is one thing you’re able to say about theStreet Fighter series, it knows how to make attractive trailers out of boring info. I’ve enjoyed watching slickly produced videos about training mode options and network settings sinceSFIVandSFxTand it looks likeSFVhas had no problem picking up the torch. The video below details a few ofSFV‘s new modes and options, some of which we’ve already heard about and some neat surprises....

Transmedia something something Trion Worlds has released a little look at the massively mutiplayer co-op action ofDefiance. Expect large scale battles, vehicles, and lots of guns in this MMO that also doubles as a TV show. Yes, SyFy is making a TV show that’s connected to the game world. It’s a first of its kind, and it will be interesting to see how the series and game evolve over the years....

A precursor to something huge? TheAssassin’s Creed Chroniclestitles have been criticized (and rightfully so) for their lack of emphasis on narrative. Even though these are games where the narrative stakes are just as high as the mainlineAssassin’s Creedtitles, developer Climax Studios has done little to make them seem like noteworthy tales. Simply put, these are good games that don’t always feel as if they fit into theAssassin’s Creedlineage. They do, however, have one overarching secret that very much belongs, and it might hint at the immediate future of the franchise....

Branching Paths I’m always searching for new documentaries, preferably ones that cover subjects, stories, or processes I don’t yet know much about. As of last night, I have my eye onBranching Paths. It examines the growing independent video game scene in Japan, an area of this industry I truthfully don’tfollow closely enough. Here’s the film’s setup, as described by director Anne Ferrero: “For the last several years, the Japanese game industry has begun to recognize the power of independent creators and the momentum of the fledgling scene, and in 2013, the Tokyo Game Show created a pavilion to feature indie creators for the first time in its history....

‘A demon just ripped the player’s arms off and beat him to death with them’ Bethesda said its big reveal ofDoom— that is in fact “Doom,” not “Doom 4” — at QuakeConwould be for attendees only, not for us Internet ne’er-do-wells, but I still watched the QuakeCon stream like a sucker, anyway. When it came time for theDoompart of the presentation, id Software’s Tim Willits waved goodbye and the stream went offline....

Marvel Rivalsseason one is coming to an end soon, with more new heroes, skins, and maps coming as part of season two. Season one was in full swing with new content being dropped regularly over the past few months, with the Clone Rumble game mode and twerking Venom emote being some of the last new additions to be added for the game’s first official full-length season. If you’re wondering when the first season ends so you can get your skins for finishing in Gold in Competitive, here’s everything you need to know....

If you’re excited aboutGTA 6and believe anyone who claims to have inside information, you’ve probably already fallen for the $2 billion budget rumor—an unconfirmed claim that’s been around for a while. Since 2022, one of the many leaks surroundingGTA 6has been the widespread but unverified claim that its development costs are close to $2 billion. There are several reasons to doubt this, aside from the obvious fact that neither Rockstar nor Take-Two has ever disclosedGTA 6’sbudget....

PS4 and Vita Square Enix showed offWorld of Final Fantasyat its press conference. It waspreviously announcedfor PS4 and Vita at Sony’s last night. It takes place in a “completely new universe” than otherFinal Fantasygames, though it’s very muchFinal Fantasy, meant to be a, “game where small children can play with family.” Your typical, “simple, but deep experience” junk. Maybe the brother and sister protagonists (with monster buddies) should’ve been a good clue....

Original character do not steal Android 21 has been a major addition toDragon Ball FighterZgiven that she’s an original creation from Akira Toriyama for the game, but we had no idea just how “original character” she’d be. Arc System Works has been playing coy as to how she’d appear in the game proper, and it seems to be because her final, playable form is akin to Majin Buu. She takes on his appearance, has the ability to absorb the energy of opponents and use their moves like the Kamehameha and Solar Flare, and her super is the “Hungry Time” which is similar to Majin Buu’s as it turns to sweets but there’s a big “But?...

Magic: The Gathering’sOutlaws of Thunder Junction has arrived, bringing us the best of the West as our favorite villains band together to take on a new, Wild West-inspired plane. A lawless land, Thunder Junction is a plane full of crime, debauchery, and untold riches, at least for those brave enough to put their necks on the line. The set brings a whole host of keywords, from plotting future spells to bringing the outlaws of the outback together to devastating effect....

Isabelle-a Da Vida Next month will see the first anniversary ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. That’s one whole year of Nook Island shenanigans. And the Nintendo Switch social sim has more than proven its staying power, once again returning to the number one spot on the UK Charts. Since launch,Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas dallied in and around the Top Ten, returning to the number one spot on numerous occasions throughout its first year of release, with many players openly noting how its cheerful and social nature has helped lift spirits during this miserable COVID-19 times....

Are you an avidApex Legendsplayer who has accounts on multiple platforms? If so, you’ll be happy to know that with theSeason 19 update,Apex Legendshas finally introduced cross-progression. This means that you’re able to now merge all your accounts from PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or Switch into one, allowing you to access your progress and items across all platforms. Here’s how to merge accounts inApex Legends. How to merge accounts for Cross Progression in Apex Legends As you start the game, you will notice an in-game message regarding the accounts merging process....

Doing so will allow Bohemia to focus on actual game development Last year, much of the news surroundingArma 3had to do with two members of its development team getting charged with espionage andarrested in Greece, not with the game itself. Bohemia Interactive is “on the verge of revealing [its] plans” and has announced that the title will be exclusive to Steamin a blog post. To put it bluntly: “we feel that without going Steam-exclusive, we would not be able to releaseArma 3in 2013....