When I heard that Square Enix had sold Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and three respected game studios to Embracer Group for $300 million, I instantly became that guy who knows exactly how much everything is worth but can only back up his valuations with rhetorical questions. $300 million? For Tomb Raider? And Deus Ex? Are they serious? It seems like a steal for Embracer, but in retrospect, just because my dad knows who Lara Croft is doesn't necessarily mean that the series is going to be profitable in the future. Sexy British artifact thieves are unfashionable—people want to play as miserable wretches named The Tarnished these days—and the kind of games Eidos-Montréal and Crystal Dynamics are best at making are very expensive to produce. Eidos-Montréal studio head David Anfossi said in 2018 (opens in new tab) that Shadow of the Tomb Raider cost as much as $100 million to make, and another $35 million to promote. It was half-off during Steam's Autumn Sale the same year it … [Read more...] about Is $300M for Tomb Raider and Deus Ex really that big of a steal?
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Dragon Ball FighterZ Xbox Series X|S And PlayStation 5 Versions Confirmed, Will Have Rollback Netcode
At the end of the Dragon Ball FighterZ competition at Evo 2022--won by Marwan "Wawa" Berthe of France--Bandai Namco announced that Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions of the 3v3 team-based fighting game are currently in development. The new versions of DBFZ will add enhanced visuals and faster input detection, while a future update will also bring the highly requested rollback netcode feature to both new-gen consoles and the existing PC version. [ #DBFZ ] pic.twitter.com/EuYwbbIKwD — Bandai Namco Esports (@BNEesports) August 7, 2022 The official Bandai Namco Esports Twitter account also confirmed that both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dragon Ball FighterZ will be eligible for upgrade via PlayStation's upgrade system and Xbox's Smart Delivery program. No official timetable was given for either the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 ports or the rollback netcode update, though the tweet confirming upgrades mentioned that "more information will be … [Read more...] about Dragon Ball FighterZ Xbox Series X|S And PlayStation 5 Versions Confirmed, Will Have Rollback Netcode
Overwatch Anniversary Remix Event Lets You Earn Skins For Overwatch 2
Blizzard has announced a new Overwatch event that lets players earn cosmetics they will eventually be able to use in Overwatch 2 . The Overwatch Anniversary Remix: Volume 1 event is the first of three such Remix events on tap for 2022, and each will have new versions of previously released legendary skins. Players can also look forward to previous seasonal skins making a comeback and weekly challenges. All of the skins from 2022's Remix events in Overwatch will transfer to Overwatch 2, on top of any other cosmetics that players may have in their collections. Overwatch Anniversary Remix: Volume 1 runs April 5-26, with the six legendary skins up for grabs, all of which you can see below. Overwatch Anniversary Remix: Volume 1 Skins Demon Genji Evermore Reaper Mage Mercy Steelhardt Reinhardt White Cat D.Va Zealot Zenyatta The "brawl vault" is being unlocked for this new anniversary event, letting players dip back into previous brawls, special game modes that … [Read more...] about Overwatch Anniversary Remix Event Lets You Earn Skins For Overwatch 2
The best builds for Heizou in Genshin Impact
More top Genshin Impact builds Genshin Impact Yelan build (opens in new tab) : Hydro spy Genshin Impact Xiao build (opens in new tab) : Demon hunter Genshin Impact Ayato build (opens in new tab) : Ayaka's big bro Genshin Impact Ayaka build (opens in new tab) : Frostflake Heron Genshin Impact Venti build (opens in new tab) : Drunken bard Looking for a great Genshin Impact Heizou build? As the first melee catalyst-user, this Tenryou detective is one of the most fun-looking characters to arrive in Teyvat for quite some time. He may only be a four-star character, but Heizou feels pretty distinctive, kicking and punching the hell out of ne'er do wells with the power of the wind. He's like a cross between Sherlock Holmes and one of those fighting police detectives that you see in old martial arts movies. As is pretty typical for Anemo characters, Heizou's abilities centre around infusing his attacks and Windmuster Kick with other … [Read more...] about The best builds for Heizou in Genshin Impact
Halo Infinite Update: Patch Changes How Armor Visors Work And More
343 has released the latest patch, or "drop pod," for Halo Infinite. The newest drop pod introduces several new features that many fans have been asking for and will take 2 GB or less to install. It brings changes to cosmetic items, multiplayer, menus, and more. Visors are now compatible across all armor cores. This change will apply to all the previously released visors and news ones moving forward. The Mark VII helmet has also been made compatible with several previously unavailable attachments. In addition, players can now view their challenges in-game. They'll need to pause the game, and the challenges should appear on the right-hand side. Challenge progress won't be visible during games but will be added in a future update. Here's a closer look at the full patch notes for the August drop pod: Multiplayer Players' shield volume has been reduced, even more so when they're out of sight. Choppers will no longer boost after being disabled by a Dynamo Grenade's EMP effect. … [Read more...] about Halo Infinite Update: Patch Changes How Armor Visors Work And More