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In celebration of the iconic manga and anime’s 25th-anniversary, Bandai Namco Entertainment has now announced a new video game based on One Piece. Named One Piece Odyssey, the new title will be a JRPG developed by ILCA, the same studio behind Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. With original creator Eiichiro Oda on board as character designer and Dark Souls composer Motoi Sakuraba in charge of music, the game puts players in the shoes of Straw Hats pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy, who sets off to rescue and reunite the rest of his crew who have become stranded on a mysterious island. Apart from the notorious captain, you’ll also be able to play as a whole roster of other beloved characters from the franchise, including Nami, Zoro, Sanji, Frankie, Robin, Brook, Choppe...

In a rare case for its genre, Blizzard will be allowing players to change classes without losing any game progression on the mobile version of Diablo, Diablo Immortal. In a new blog post detailing some of the features coming to the game, Blizzard explained that players will be able to change between different classes without having to lose out on all the progress they’ve already made. Gamers in Westmarch will be able to change their character into a completely new class while also altering the way they look. Not only will you keep all the progress you’ve made on Paragon levels, but you’ll also receive a new set of equipped items that work with the new class you’ve chosen. More surprisingly, you’ll be able to keep all your previous equipment and stash and transfer all item pr...

Sony is reportedly releasing its own version of Microsoft‘s Xbox Game Pass for the PlayStation in the near future. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the Japanese gaming giant is gearing up to compete against Microsoft’s popular service with a subscription plan named “Spartacus.” Sources suggest that it could come as early as next week and combines both access to PlayStation Now games as well as online features from PlayStation Plus, launching with a “splashy” roster of recent titles, although they also highlight that it probably won’t feature day-one access like many of Game Pass’ games. Unfortunately, no new information has surfaced this time around regarding the subscription plans Sony will be offering, but the outlet previously reported that Spartacus will feature three sep...

For those who have yet to try out Call of Duty: Vanguard, you’re now in luck: Activision Blizzard will be making the popular title free-to-play for a limited time. Announcing the event in its blog post, the developer will now be making Vanguard free to download and play for two weeks starting on March 30 and ending on April 13. Unfortunately, neither the game’s campaign nor Zombies mode will be available for free, but while only its online multiplayer aspect will be accessible, Activision reassures that you’ll still get to experience all of the first-person shooter’s latest game modes and maps, including the two Season Two additions Casablanca and Gondola. Of course, you can also expect all the other playlists and maps originally released with the game as well, such as Shipment, ...

Rockstar Games has announced a new GTA+ Player Membership for GTA Online exclusively on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, providing a range of exclusive recurring benefits for console players. GTA+ membership perks include a GTA$500,000  deposit every month, the opportunity to claim exclusive properties in and around Los Santos that unlock gameplay updates, special vehicle upgrades, member-only discounts, GTA+ Shark Cards, GTA$ and RP bonuses, and more. All benefits provided will come on top of regular GTA Online events which will continue as normal for all players. A full breakdown of the benefits can be found below: • GTA$500,000 delivered automatically to your Maze Bank Account.• The Principe Deveste Eight — along with a complimentary Hao’s Special Works upgrade for it before it i...

After rumors surfaced back in February suggesting that the game would miss its original 2022 release window, Rocksteady has now officially confirmed that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been delayed until spring of 2023. Announcing the news over on Twitter, the studio’s creative director Sefton Hill said that the team needed more time to perfect the game. “We’ve made the difficult decision to delay Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to spring 2023,” he wrote. “I know a delay is frustrating but that time is going into making the best game we can. I look forward to bringing the chaos to Metropolis together. Thanks for your patience.” Evidently, no precise reasons were given for the delay, and the announcement might come as a disappointment for many Rocksteady fans who hav...

Snoop Dogg welcomes Call of Duty: Mobile‘s Season 3: Radical Raid, bringing in a new roster of operators, weapons, and features to the hot streets of an ’80s-themed Miami. Snoop Dogg will be playable in the game with a range of flashy items available, along with new characters such as Gunzo – Clownpin, and Park – Glam. A more compact version of the blinding Miami Strike map from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be brought back, and a new Mac-10 SMG weapon will be introduced along with new operator skills. Two new events have also been announced including “A Soldier’s Choice” and “Easter Battle Royale” in which players are tasked with finding hidden eggs that can be cashed in at vending machines around the map. Call of Duty: Mobile Season 3: Radical Rave will launch on March 31 at 5 p....

An anonymous Reddit user has uploaded the biggest leak in Apex Legends history, revealing an extensive list of projects Respawn Entertainment currently has planned for the game stretching all the way to 2025. The leaked folder contains an extensive amount of in-game footage, with the first file showcasing new Arena maps and two new guns — a Nemesis burst assault rifle and a Fanatic energy pistol. Nine new legends have been uncovered, with some still missing cover images, including Conduit, Scryer, Caliber, Jester, Phantom, Vantage, Uplink, Newcastle, and Catalyst. According to the leaks, Newcastle will be able to drag downed teammates as they’re being revived and protect them with a revive shield, similar to that of the old Lifeline ability. Catalyst is a “creative builder,” who can reinfo...

Celebrating its launch today, Tango Gameworks has now dropped an 18-minute look at the gameplay for Ghostwire: Tokyo. Created by the studio behind The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo is set in a futuristic Tokyo, Japan, which has become overrun by Hannya, a mysterious supernatural being that caused 99% of the city’s population to vanish. Through Ethereal Weaving, players will confront evil spirits throughout the city using hand-gesture-based combat, casting spells like Doctor Strange to free souls that have been trapped by the antagonist and freeing them with katashiro paper dolls. The enemies you’ll face are all inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology too, giving you a dive into the country’s culture on top of an intense gaming experience. For those interested, Ghostwire:...

The 2022 Pokémon world championship is coming to London this summer. Players from all over the world will have a chance to compete for over a half-million dollars in prizes, the title of World Champion, as well as receive a return invitation to next year’s games. Players of the Pokémon TCG, video game and UNITE can qualify for Worlds by earning Championship Points at events through the Championship Series season. Depending on the geographical Regional Zone and age division, players will require a different number of points to advance to the second day of the events. By day two, the top 16 players from the U.S. and Canada will be selected, as well as the top 22 from Europe, top eight from Latin America and top eight from the Oceania region will be selected for the TCG world champions. In th...