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Author: Calan Boucke

Like writing, love gaming. Prequel apologist and a terrible musician. Also had a beard once.

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Back 4 Blood Delayed To October

Left 4 Dead spiritual successor - Back 4 Blood - has been delayed to October this year. The game, developed by Turtle Rock Studios, had an original release date of June 22, although there will be an open beta this summer for those eager to ...

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Ty The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD Gets Switch Release Date

The successfully kickstarted Ty The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD is finally launching on modern systems, beginning with Nintendo Switch at the end of the month. Both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions are currently being developed, an...

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Black Panther Revealed for Marvel’s Avengers

Square Enix have finally announced an upcoming Black Panther expansion for Marvel's Avengers, titled 'War for Wakanda'. The reveal was made at the publisher's live stream today, which also included a roadmap for the struggling game. No offi...

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Square Enix’s Project Athia Unveiled as Forspoken

Square Enix has unveiled its latest action RPG - Forspoken. The game, formerly known as Project Athia, was first revealed at the PlayStation 5 event last June. The title is being developed by Luminous Productions and has received its first ...

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Disco Elysium – The Final Cut Launches Later This Month

ZA/UM's smash detective hit - Disco Elysium - is finally heading onto console, launching on PS4 and PS5 on March 30. A Stadia version will also be releasing, although there is currently no dates for Xbox or Switch ports. The Final Cut, whic...

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Techland Finally Delivers Dying Light 2 Update

Techland have finally posted an update regarding its eagerly awaited title, Dying Light 2. The Polish company uploaded a short video reaffirming the game's existence, with more news to follow later this year. The lack of substance in the vi...

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Housemarque Reveals Story Details for PS5 Exclusive Returnal

Housemarque have released a brand new story trailer for its upcoming, PS5 title - Returnal - alongside an in-depth look at the game's narrative. Details include the protagonist's story so far and the mysterious, alien world she finds hersel...

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The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos Release Date Revealed

Murder on Eridanos, the second expansion for Obsidian's sci-fi epic RPG The Outer Worlds, is releasing next week for PS4, Xbox One and PC. For the first time, the developer explained the DLC's content, which includes brand-new gameplay elem...

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Gothic Remake To Be Developed by New THQ Nordic Studio

THQ Nordic has revealed the identity of the new studio, which has been working on a remake of the 2001 cult classic Gothic: a single-player, fantasy RPG. Barcelona-based Alkimia Interactive will develop the game. It will show off its projec...

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Apex Legends’ Frame Rate and Resolution Confirmed for Switch

Panic Button has revealed that Apex Legends' performance and resolution will be much weaker on Switch compared to its opposing platforms. The free-to-play battle royale arrives on Nintendo's hybrid console today, March 9, over two years sin...

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Marvel’s Avengers Is Reworking Its XP and Cosmetic Systems

Marvel's Avengers will be receiving new changes to its XP and cosmetic systems, alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrades on March 18. The reworks have been put in place by Crystal Dynamics' 'balance team', six months after the game's in...

Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Heading To PS4 and Switch This April

Aspyr Media has today confirmed it is porting Star Wars: Republic Commando to the PS4 and Nintendo Switch, with a release date of April 6, 2021. The first-person shooter was a fan favourite back in 2005 and has received modernised controls ...

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New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Pyra/Mythra To Be Detailed Next Week

Nintendo has announced an in-depth look at the latest DLC fighter coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Pyra/Mythra. The showcase takes place next week on March 4, hosted by the game's director, Masahiro Sakurai. The release date will also ...

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Drops Developer Hardsuit Labs

Hardsuit Labs will no longer be overseeing the development of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, publisher Paradox Interactive has revealed. An un-named studio will be resuming work on the project, which has once again been delayed, th...

Fall Guys Comes to Xbox and Switch This Summer

Fall Guys Comes to Xbox and Switch This Summer

During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout was confirmed for the Switch. Today, Xbox has also revealed it will be receiving the battle royale sensation. The release date for both platforms is currently summer 2021, wit...

Marvel’s Avengers Gets Next-Gen Upgrade With Hawkeye DLC in March

Clint Barton (also known as the original Hawkeye) stole the show at the latest Marvel's Avengers War Table, arriving in the game's second expansion titled 'Future Imperfect', which offers a hefty upgrade to the overall game. The showcase al...

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Metro Exodus Receives Next-Gen Upgrade Details

Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, a next-gen upgrade, was already confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; however, developer 4A Games have announced there will also be a PC version. The upgrade will be free for all owners of the game and will r...

The Callisto Protocol Team Has Partnered Up With Skybound Games

Striking Distance Studios are teaming up with the relatively new gaming company, who are owned by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman. The Dead Space spiritual successor is planned for release in 2022, although the developer plans to re...

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The Outer Worlds’ Second Expansion Will Release Before April 2021

Obsidian's epic sci-fi role-playing game will get its second full expansion - Murder on Eridanos - in the coming weeks. The add-on was announced last Summer, but details have been scarce since. This follows the release of the first DLC - Pe...

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Blizzard Will Not Be Releasing Overwatch 2 or Diablo IV in 2021

Publisher Activision-Blizzard will not be releasing either Overwatch 2 or Diablo IV this calendar year, as noted from yesterday's earnings call with shareholders. Both games were both unveiled at BlizzCon 2019, but haven't received any subs...

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Mass Effect Legendary Edition Arrives on May 14

BioWare have finally announced the release date for their remastered collection of the acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy. They have also provided a ton of information regarding the various upgrades they have introduced, as well as screenshots t...

Perfect Dark’s Design Director Says Goodbye to The Initiative

Drew Murray has left Xbox Game Studios' 'quadruple-A' studio The Initiative, where he was serving as design director on the Perfect Dark reboot. The game was officially announced at The Game Awards last year. Murray states personal reasons ...

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Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD Hits Kickstarter Goal

A remaster of the 2004 cult classic Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue is now official and is coming to Xbox One, PS4 and Switch in Q2 2021. The successful Kickstarter project has raised $216,108 thanks to 3,560 individual backers. Krom...

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5 Upcoming Indie Games That Not Enough People Are Talking About

Here are 5 upcoming indie titles that I think are being criminally overlooked, and you should definitely keep your eye on. From action platformers to Neo-noir detective adventures, there should be something here for everyone to enjoy. After...

Halo Infinite Update Is Coming This Week

Halo Infinite Update Is Coming This Week

343 Industries' Brian Jarrard went to Reddit to confirm the next update for Xbox's flagship title - Halo Infinite - will arrive sometime this week. This will be the second instalment of the monthly series 'Inside Infinite', which will lead ...

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