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Disney Dreamlight Valley, a life-sim adventure game developed by Gameloft Montreal, has been announced for console and PC. Set in the titular Dreamlight Valley, it'll be up to you to restore a town that was once home to Disney and Pixar characters before an event known as the Forgetting made the area uninhabitable. In a PS Blog post , game manager Manea Castet added that the game has adventure elements, quests, exploration, and other activities to engage in across a story-driven campaign. "Disney Dreamlight Valley brings customization and personalization to not only your character but also Dreamlight Valley itself," Castet said. "Design the Disney and Pixar village of your dreams across multiple unique biomes. Outfit your village home with a plethora of interior decor items like Frozen-inspired antique kitchen designs and spice up the village with your personal creative touch, unlocking new items as you play through the game and build friendships with your Disney and Pixar … [Read more...] about Disney Dreamlight Valley Announced, Brings Life-Sim Adventure To PC And Console Later This Year

A remake of Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is coming from Remedy Entertainment. The studio behind the original Max Payne games has reached an agreement with Rockstar to remake both games for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remakes will come as a single release using the Northlight game engine, which was used for Quantum Break and Control. You shouldn't expect it to come anytime too soon, though, as the announcement notes it's only in the concept development stage. "We were thrilled when our long-time friends at Remedy approached us about remaking the original Max Payne games,” said Rockstar founder Sam Houser, in the announcement. "We are massive fans of the work the Remedy team has created over the years, and we can't wait to play these new versions." Max Payne was notable for its neo-noir setting and bullet time gameplay, which became a mainstay in several other games of the same era. The two games were followed by Max Payne 3, which was developed internally … [Read more...] about Remedy Is Remaking Max Payne 1 And 2 For PC, PS5, And Xbox Series X|S

Developer Smilegate has posted a new update on Lost Ark and the continuing fight against bots that plague the game. The studio acknowledged that while there's still plenty of work to be done, it has managed to successfully purge the free-to-play MMORPG of several million bots. Accounts that had participated in botting, hacking, or gold selling had been discovered and banned, and other improvements include a level-gated area chat to keep brand-new accounts from spamming gold-selling advertisements. Additionally, Smilegate has updated the game's automatic chat moderation to pick up on lines and phrases commonly used by gold sellers, changed the reward structures of quests and events to add a stronger deterrent against using bots to farm gold, and have blocked IPs from regions that have shown large amounts of bot activity. "While each of these tactics has shown some measure of success in removing bots from the game, our work is far from over," the studio wrote in a blog post . "We … [Read more...] about Lost Ark Continues To Battle Bots, Millions Banned Already

Smilegate's popular MMO Lost Ark is doing big numbers on PC, but could it ever come to console? Amazon Games boss Soomin Park said in new interview with VG247 that nothing is off the table. If fans make a clamor for Lost Ark on console, then Amazon Games and Smilegate would consider that feedback and factor it into their plans. That said, there are no guarantees. "If Lost Ark on consoles is something that fans really want, then I think it's something both parties would consider!" Park said. Amazon's other recent big PC MMO release, New World , also released exclusively on PC with no plans to launch on console. Lost Ark's FAQ page has an entry pertaining to possible other platforms. It says, "Will it only be on PC?" And the answer is, "Yes, Lost Ark is only available on PC." Smilegate's other recent big release, CrossfireX , is available on console, so the South Korean studio has a history of supporting platforms outside of PC alone. Lost Ark had about 450,000 peak … [Read more...] about Lost Ark For Console? If Fans Make Enough Noise, Amazon And Smilegate Would Consider It

When Disney Dreamlight Valley was announced , I found its intersecting parts of Disney, the farm-life sim genre, and a free-to-play model to be exciting. With a fair in-game economy and gameplay that keep genre fans coming back, the Animal Crossing-like could have the potential to become a hit with players of all ages--but that microtransaction question loomed large. After spending an hour with the Gameloft development team and checking out a hands-off demo, I'm heartened to have seen a pay model without uncomfortable caveats, making me more confident Dreamlight Valley will be well populated by fans of the genre and brand alike. On the surface, Dreamlight Valley appears to be your typical farm-life sim--even its name seems determined to recall imagery of Stardew Valley, one of the genre's most beloved games. I arrived to my demo wanting to find out if this other valley could provide a similar mix of relaxing gameplay mechanics such as farming, mining, and socializing. It does … [Read more...] about Disney Dreamlight Valley Is More Than Animal Crossing In Mickey Mouse Ears

A brand-new trailer for Multiversus--the upcoming free-to-play platform fighter starring Warner Bros.' biggest franchises--has dropped, confirming not only when the open beta begins but also a few new faces in the cast. The cinematic trailer shows a few characters we've already seen being forced to team up, including Batman and Shaggy, Bugs Bunny and Arya Stark, Garnet from Steven Universe and Jake from Adventure Time. Harley Quinn also features, but her teammate is the trailer's first confirmed new character: the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes. The end of the trailer also teases two more new additions to the roster--Velma from Scooby-Doo and the Iron Giant from the 1999 film--before confirming an open beta test is coming in July. More details on the closed alpha test scheduled for May 19-27 were also unveiled, as the test will feature 15 characters--including Taz and Velma--as well as seven maps ranging from the Batcave to the Haunted Mansion from Scooby-Doo. The test will … [Read more...] about New Multiversus Trailer Confirms July Open Beta: New Characters Taz, Velma, Iron Giant, And More

PC gaming accessories can regularly run you into three-figure prices, but for all the flashy marketing, futuristic sensor names, and "revolutionary" switch revisions, a gaming mouse can only do so much for the everyday player. I've had my hands on plenty of the best gaming mouse models lining the shelves, but when I stumbled upon a pointer that came in at just $11.99 / £12.99, I was intrigued. What are we actually gaining by spending over $100 /  £100 on a clicker, and how would a super cheap gaming mouse actually compare? Into the basket it went, and I've just spent two days playing and working exclusively with the Havit RGB Gaming Mouse. So, do you need to spend more than $15 on a rodent? No - but also, yes. I'll explain. Havit gaming mouse | $11.99 / £12.99 at Amazon The Havit gaming mouse carries a particularly budget-friendly price tag. At well under $15 / £15, it's an excellent in-between option, or a cheap pointer for anyone looking to play casually … [Read more...] about I tried a $12 gaming mouse and didn’t hate it

Ubisoft has announced that it is launching its Ubisoft Plus and a new 'Ubisoft+ Classics' subscription services on PlayStation Plus Premium. Announced today, Ubisoft has revealed it is launching its pre-existing Ubisoft+ subscription service on PlayStation platforms as well as a new membership for PlayStation Plus called 'Ubisoft+ Classics' which will feature a "curated selection" of the company’s most popular games, including Assassin’s Creed, The Division, For Honor, and tonnes more. The Ubisoft subscription service is already available on Stadia, Amazon Luna, and PC and offers subscribers more than 100 games including day one releases, classic games, additional content packs, and rewards. Although the PlayStation version of the service will launch with just 27 titles to begin with Ubisoft has said it plans to grow the library by more than 50 games before the end of 2022, and even more beyond that. The new service, Ubisoft+ Classics, will be available via two of the … [Read more...] about PS Plus Premium adds Ubisoft+ and Ubisoft Classic subscription services

Funcom has revealed a few more details on its open world survival game set in the Dune universe, which will be the studio's "most ambitious project yet." The devs are currently referring to this as the "unannounced Dune survival game," which was previously confirmed as part of a three-game deal between Funcom and Legendary Entertainment signed back in 2019 . The game will be set on Arrakis, and will be focused on multiplayer. Similar to other recent informal game announcements, like Blizzard's survival game and the mobile Call of Duty: Warzone spin-off, Project Aurora , today's announcement seems to be more an effort to recruit new developers than news meant to get players excited. A few more potential details are nestled in those job listings. An Associate Game Director listing notes crafting systems, and the Lead Gameplay Programmer ad notes that the game will be developed on Unreal Engine, with planned releases for PC and console. The World … [Read more...] about Dune’s new-gen open-world survival game resurfaces with new details

Feeling adventurous? If so, consider checking out the Fanatical Mystery Vault Bundle, which offers eight mystery games for just seven bucks. All purchases also come with a 5% off coupon for your next purchase. See bundle at Fanatical All games in the Mystery Vault Bundle are redeemable through Steam--but there's no telling what games you'll unwrap. Fanatical notes that there are "exciting releases, highly rated titles, and more" in each bundle, although there's no official list of what games you might come across. You are, however, guaranteed one game from a AAA publisher , and five new AAA titles are said to be featured in the catalog. Beyond that, you're rolling the dice. But if you're looking for a fun way to add a few more titles to your ever-growing Steam library, the Mystery Vault Bundle is a great way to discover eight new games. If you'd rather know which games your money is purchasing, consider checking out Fanatical's May Madness Sale, which features big … [Read more...] about Roll The Dice With This Cheap Mystery Game Bundle