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Ubisoft has partnered with Pathe and Jean-Jacques Annaud to create a new VR experience based upon the 2019 Notre-Dame fire. "Notre-Dame on Fire" is an IMAX-shot docu-drama expected to release in March 2022 that details how firefighters were able to control the fire and prevent the entire ancient building from burning to the ground. The VR game of the same name - which puts players directly into the firefighting team the night the famous cathedral caught on fire - will release alongside the movie in March, reusing the assets from Assassin's Creed Unity to create an escape experience. "Like any escape game, it's a question of puzzles and co-operating with your teammates," Ubisoft senior VP Deborah Papiernik told Variety (thanks, The Gamer ). "The idea is to make your way through the cathedral to find relics and to fight the fire, because you have to save Notre Dame." That said, the game will not be a shot-by-shot VR remake of the film, but will instead offer a different, and … [Read more...] about Save Notre-Dame in Ubisoft’s next VR game

Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries will begin "rolling out changes" to the shooter's in-game store next week, emphasising that it is "focused on reducing pricing across the board". "We've been monitoring the discussions on the Shop, bundles, and pricing closely since launch," explains Jerry Hook, head of design at 343 Industries. "Using data and community feedback, we're going to begin rolling out changes to how we package and price items in Halo Infinite - and it all starts next week." "Starting Tuesday, the Shop experience will vary week-to-week," Hook adds. "We are focused on reducing pricing across the board, providing stronger values in our bundles, starting to put individual items outside of bundles, and more. "We will be trying new things throughout the rest of the season so that we can continue to learn and improve for the future. Please keep the feedback coming during this process and I hope to see you all next week for the Cyber Showdown event!" We will be trying … [Read more...] about Halo Infinite developer is “focused on reducing pricing” in its in-game store

Peter Dinklage, who played Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones, has shared his thoughts on HBO's prequel show, House of the Dragon, which releases this year. Speaking to The Independent , Dinklage said he is excited to watch House of the Dragon as a fan who doesn't know what will happen. Dinklage also talked about the pitfalls that some spinoffs run into. To avoid being seen as a "money grab," a show like House of the Dragon needs to stand on its own, Dinklage said. "I think the trick is not to try to recreate Thrones," he said. "If you try to recreate it, that feels like a money grab. With a lot of sequels, the reason for them is that the first one made a lot of money, which is why they aren't as strong. But I am excited to watch the House of the Dragon, purely as a viewer, not knowing what will happen next." Dinklage also briefly discussed the ending to Game of Thrones, which was criticized by some portion of the audience. Dinklage observed that Daenerys' murderous turn … [Read more...] about Peter Dinklage Shares His Thoughts On Game Of Thrones Prequel House Of The Dragon

Take-Two has purchased Zynga for $12.7 billion USD, making it the largest gaming acquisition ever. Earlier today on January 10, Take-Two announced the acquisition of developer Zynga for the staggering sum via a BusinessWire press release. As the press release makes sure to point out, this acquisition officially makes Take-Two one of the biggest mobile games publishers on the planet, as Zynga itself has a significant portfolio of mobile-based games. As a games media analyst pointed out shortly after the announcement via the tweet below, this is officially the biggest games industry acquisition ever. Take-Two's reported purchase of Zynga for the grand total of $12.7 billion USD puts it far ahead of the original record-holder of $10.2 billion USD, when Chinese gaming conglomerate Tencent purchased developer Supercell. We are barely into 2022 and already have the largest game acquisition of all time.$12.7B Zynga ➡️ Take-Two$10.2B Supercell ➡️ Tencent$7.5B ZeniMax ➡️ … [Read more...] about Take-Two makes biggest ever games acquisition with $12.7B purchase of Zynga

Word of a new Armored Core game from FromSoftware has become even more compelling with the addition of a set of screenshots. The new screenshots were posted by ResetEra user Red Liquorice , who was also the one to share initial word on the game (which they unexpectedly encountered as part of an online consumer survey). The images are lined with blurry white text in an attempt to obscure their user-identifying watermarks, but it's still easy enough to make out what they depict. The pictures show an assortment of mecha clashing in both ranged and close quarters combat across snowy, industrial environments. According to Red Liquorice's original info , the new Armored Core will take place in "a wide variety of maps" with designs that emphasize three-dimensional movement and the massive scale of combat between giant robots. Speaking of which, the variety of mecha on display should be encouraging for sci-fi gearheads, with a number of different mechanized silhouettes toting … [Read more...] about Leaked screenshots for new Armored Core game show splashy giant robot battles

When it comes to PC gaming, your choice of keyboard is one of the most important decisions you can make for your setup. There are few things you use more than the plastic keys, and if you thought choosing a best gaming mouse or best gaming headset was hard, then you're in for quite the task with gaming keyboards. Between key switches, mechanical vs membrane keyboards, and all the extra features that keyboards tend to come with--such as multimedia keys and RGB lighting--there is a lot to consider. That's why we've tested and narrowed down the field of only the best gaming keyboards you can buy in 2022. For details on the differences between various keyboard switches, scroll down below the list. Looking to complete your gaming keyboard and mouse combo, or just want more gaming peripherals to shop for? Check out our picks for the best gaming headset , best gaming mouse , and the best Nintendo Switch accessories . And while you're shopping, make sure to take advantage of all … [Read more...] about Best Gaming Keyboards In 2022: SteelSeries, Logitech, Razer, And More

Ubisoft has created a new virtual reality escape game focused on escaping the Notre-Dame cathedral when the dreadful fire engulfed it back in 2019. Called "Notre-Dame on Fire" – which is also the name of a docu-drama by director Jean-Jacques Annaud – the game draws primarily from assets used back in 2014 to create Assassin's Creed Unity. It will release alongside the film in March 2022, although right now, it's not clear what VR platforms the adventure will be available on. The world was aghast when the medieval cathedral caught fire three years ago in Paris, France, destroying huge sections of the 850-year-old church. People from all over the world rallied around the effort to rebuild the Parisian landmark - including Ubisoft, which donated €500,000 to Paris organizers and gave away Assassin's Creed Unity so that players can enjoy its in-game recreation of the cathedral. Others paid tribute in their own ways, like a No Man's Sky player who recreated the front view of … [Read more...] about Notre-Dame on Fire is Ubisoft’s next new VR game

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is just weeks away, and if you haven't preordered your copy just yet, you can save big by shopping at Daily Steals. If you enter promo code SBDSPKMN at checkout, Pokemon Legends: Arceus will drop to $45 with free shipping . The code is valid until February 14. See at Daily Steals The only downside to this deal is that you aren't guaranteed release date delivery. If you consider that to be a dealbreaker, you'll want to order at a major retailer that offers delivery the same day the game launches. Amazon is selling Pokemon Legends Arceus preorders for $55 right now, so you can still save a bit of money. Arceus takes place in Hisui, the previous name for the Sinnoh region, well before the mainline Pokemon series. Players will be tasked with roaming the world and catching Pokemon to compile the very first Pokedex. Though Arceus will retain the role-playing style of the mainline games, it'll switch things up by featuring real-time action … [Read more...] about Snag A Pokemon Legends: Arceus Preorder For $45 For A Limited Time

One of Nintendo's first big releases of 2022 is Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Nintendo Switch, and now the game has a release date and a new trailer. Kirby and the Forgotten Land will launch on March 25, Nintendo has announced. A new trailer also has also been released that shows off some of the incredible-looking levels and Kirby's unique abilities. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a 3D platformer that takes players to a "mysterious world" where they inhale enemies to steal their abilities--some of the new ones include the Drill and Ranger. Players are trying to save the kidnapped Waddle Dees, and the game also supports co-op, with a second player controlling Bandana Waddle Dee. In other Kirby-related news, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards will be among the games available in the N64-centric expansion of the Nintendo Switch Online service . … [Read more...] about Kirby And The Forgotten Land Release Date, New Trailer Revealed

If 500 hours of Dying Light 2 somehow doesn't sound like enough for you to sink your teeth into, rest assured there's more where that came from. Techland Games, the studio behind the Dying Light series, is now stating they are "committed" to five years of game support for Dying Light 2: Stay Human following its release on February 4. The announcement was made by Techland Games' influencer lead, Sheri Kryeziu , who shared the news via Twitter earlier this morning. According to Kryeziu, fans can expect "More Story DLCs, More Events, More Locations," and "More in-game items" to come to Dying Light 2 over the course of the next five years. He then wrote this commitment to keeping the game fresh and putting "gamers first" was "one of the main reasons" he joined the studio. We'll be committing to 5 years of game support post launch which means: #DyingLight2 pic.twitter.com/wkBkoZmJxm — Sheri (@YesIAmSheri) January 14, 2022 This ambitious announcement follows Techland … [Read more...] about Dying Light 2 Will Have Updates And New Content For Five Years