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Update:Naughty Dog has responded to some of the feedback about their decision not to include multiplayer in The Last of Us 2. The statement can be read in full below:An update regarding multiplayer: pic.twitter.com/CUd98LgJGCSeptember 27, 2019Original Story:The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mode isn't happening, despite what Naughty Dog developers told press at E3 2018. While people usually think of the emotionally charged single-player campaign of zombie (and human) survival when they talk about The Last of Us, the multiplayer Factions mode also had a unique approach that lent it some surprising longevity among dedicated players - but it won't be coming back this time."We're focusing on a single-player experience, so we're just making a single-player game for this," lead game designer Emilia Schatz told USgamer in an interview. A Sony representative confirmed that it is solely a single-player game when the outlet followed up.Naughty Dog had not previously made any official announcements … [Read more...] about The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mode isn’t happening, despite earlier statements

Bruce Straley, co-director of the The Last of Us, is promising fans that the studio's multiplayer plans are “extremely ambitious”. Naughty Dog confirmed last week that its upcoming sequel would not include the series' celebrated Factions multiplayer mode, later clarifying that it's now being developed as a separate spin-off beyond The Last of Us 2’s release date of February 21, 2020. While a tinge of disappointment may have underscored some of The Last of Us 2 news to come out of last week's Outbreak Day event because of the announcement, the delay would be for "good reasons", according to Bruce Straley. The veteran Naughty Dog alumni (who left the studio in 2018 and is largely responsible for creating the story and world of The Last of Us alongside the sequel's lead director Neil Druckmann) weighed in on the news on Twitter. I know the team very well & trust them thoroughly! I also know what they’re working on & I can attest that SP & … [Read more...] about The Last of Us co-creator knows Naughty Dog’s multiplayer plans, promises that it’s “extremely ambitious”

Sony is now taking registrations for a Killzone: Mercenary closed multiplayer beta. The company says those interested have until 2pm PDT on Wednesday, July 17 to sign up for the public’s first look at the Vita first-person shooter’s online package. Sony says the game’s multiplayer component will feature plenty of scope for customisation, enabling players to gear up for battle like a tank or opt for a more stealthy approach towards assassinations.Developed by Guerrilla Games Cambridge, the title sees players step into the boots of the new Mercenary faction, taking on paid contracts from both the warring ISA and Helghast forces. More details can be found in our first Killzone: Mercenary preview.Sony has announced a Killzone: Mercenary release date of September 17, 2013 in North America and September 18 in Europe. Customers who pre-order the game will receive access to Blackjack's Briefcase, which features a 48-hour double XP boost and an in-game cash bonus allowing them … [Read more...] about Killzone Mercenary multiplayer beta sign-ups now open

The Gears 5 multiplayer technical test kicks off this Friday, July 19. Ahead of that, Microsoft has launched the game's download client, allowing players to download and install it so they can get started exactly when the servers go live. [Update: The Gears 5 tech test is live but experiencing server issues.]You can find the Gears 5 Tech Test download on the Xbox Store for Xbox One and PC by searching for it. The file size is 10.89 GB on Xbox One, and Microsoft says in a FAQ that it should be about the same for PC. Developer The Coalition warns that players may have to wait in a queue because the developer is trying to "protect server stability as much as possible."The tech test begins July 19 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and it runs through the same time on July 22. A second tech test runs the following weekend, from July 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET through July 29 at the same time.The Gears 5 Tech Test includes three modes (Arcade, Escalation, and King of the Hill), along with two multiplayer … [Read more...] about Gears 5 Multiplayer Test Is Now Available [Update]

Those who pre-ordered Google Stadia's Founders Edition will be the first to log-in next week when the long-awaited service kicks off on November 19. It doesn't look like being smooth sailing for Google, however: the recently announced launch lineup has already been roundly criticised for an underwhelming scarcity of games (not to mention a lack of exclusives), and now the list of missing features at launch is also a growing concern for potential players. In a Reddit AMA with Stadia's Andrey Doronichev and Beri Lee, the pair of Google employees revealed that the company's cloud-based games service would be rolling out next week with a host of missing features. For example, Stream Connect, State Share, and Crowd Play (all features based around multiplayer) won't be available at launch. Stream Connect may arrive before the year's end, but State Share and Crowd Play won't be up and running until sometime in 2020.PC Chrome gameplay won't support 4K, HDR, or 5.1 surround sound on day one … [Read more...] about Google Stadia: Here Are The Features Missing At Launch