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All roads lead back to Los Santos as Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are officially available on new-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will be able to experience GTA V’s enhanced levels of fidelity and performance with three new detailed graphics modes that include 4K resolution, 60 FPS, HDR options, ray tracing and improved texture qualities to name a few. Faster loading times, 3D audio and immersive controls with the PS5’s Haptic Feedback and dynamic resistance via the Adaptive Triggers will also allow players to be fully immersed in the game’s weather effects, rough road surfaces, explosions, directional damage and more. Meanwhile, in GTA Online, next-gen console players will have access to the game’s Career Builder option and ...

Developed by UPspec Gaming, the xScreen is a new fully integrated piece of hardware that attaches to Xbox Series S, transforming the console into a laptop-style unit. The improved console can then be brought on the go and utilized anywhere there is a power outlet. With a 1080p 60hz resolution screen, the 11.6 inches (295 mm) screen fits the maximum dimensions of the Series S footprint. It comes with integrated stereo speakers and built-in controls for screen settings and volume. Attaching the screen is easy and requires no additional cables other than the original Xbox power cable. Sold on UPspec’s website, the xScreen is priced at $249.99 USD per unit, which is almost as much as the Series S itself. Buyers also have the option to purchase add-ons such as swapping the colored latches, a “s...

Call of Duty: Mobile is back again with its World Championship for 2022, and this time round Activision has allocated a grand prize pool of $2 million USD. The tournament will commence on March 31 and all eligible players of the game will be able to compete for a whole variety of rewards, including epic weapons and operators. Stage One and Two of the championship will be open to all entrants across the globe, and those who sign up will automatically receive a brand new frame and calling card. Spanning four weeks, the first stage will feature one in-game online qualifier every weekend through 10 ranked multiplayer matches. Those who manage to earn 60 points or more will be able to qualify for Stage Two as well as receive new rewards. For the ultimate Championship Finals, Activision has earm...

PlayStation users will receive an extended look into the forthcoming RPG Hogwarts Legacy later this week. Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games will host a State of Play stream for the open-world Harry Potter game on Thursday, March 17. “The show will run for about 20 minutes, featuring over 14 minutes of Hogwarts Legacy gameplay captured on PS5, and concluding with some insight from a few members of the team at Avalanche Software who are bringing the Wizarding World to life,” the two companies announced on the PlayStation Blog. Set in the late 1800s, Hogwarts Legacy takes place in the old Wizarding World. The player’s character is a student who receives a late invitation to attend Hogwarts. Upon arrival, they discover they possess the rare ability to master Ancient Magic. While living...

Riot Games has invested in its collaborator, Paris-based 3D animation studio Fortiche Production. Under the supervision of Riot Games, the French studio produced 2021’s critically acclaimed League of Legends spin-off series, Arcane. The show’s viewership, which counts both LoL fans and those who have never played the game, even set the record as Netflix‘s highest-rated series within a week of premiering on the streamer. Now, Riot Games has made an equity investment in Fortiche, giving it a “significant” but non-controlling stake in the studio. Two of Riot Games’ own, Chief Content Officer Brian Wright and Director of Corporate Development Brendan Mulligan, have joined Fortiche’s board of directors. Aside from its board, Fortiche will still remain “operationally independent” from Riot. “For...

After rocketing to 10 million downloads last month, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has just announced it has reached a new milestone with 20 million downloads. To celebrate the new achievement, Konami gifted 1,000 gems to its players — this celebratory present is available for those that log in from now until April 25. On top of the gems, a new solo mode was added titled “The Fairies Who Paint the Weather.” ✨━━━━━━━━━━━　 2000万ダウンロード　 感謝キャンペーン━━━━━━━━━━━✨#遊戯王マスターデュエル 累計2000万ダウンロードを突破致しました！ありがとうございます！ 只今、ゲーム内にて期間中ログイン頂きました皆さまに1000ジェムをプレゼント中です！ pic.twitter.com/RqrWr8stQH — 【公式】遊戯王マスターデュエル (@YuGiOh_MD_INFO) March 11, 2022 In other gaming news, the Dead Space remake is set for an early 2023 release.

A speedrunner has managed to complete Elden Ring in just under 29 minutes. The new world record comes from prolific Dark Souls speedrunner Distortion2, who managed to finish the massively popular game in just 28 minutes and 59 seconds, managing what he believes to be the world’s first sub-30 minute completion of Elden Ring. The run itself is an “Any%” run, which means Distortion2 aims to get from the beginning of the game to the end credits as quickly as possible without completing every single quest and task in the game, but what’s impressive is that his time has constantly been improving. Following a comprehensive playthrough, the speedrunner first posted a record time of 49 minutes and 29 seconds. Since then, he’s made multiple attempts and improved his time through the 30-min...

Retro gaming fans will be delighted to learn that SNEG will now be bringing back the Dungeons & Dragons Gold Box Classic series. Due to arrive on Steam, the new revival will bring numerous titles from the ’80s series to the platform, including three Forgotten Realms collections with one from the Eye of the Beholder Series, one for Pool of Radiance and Savage Frontier, and a final one for Dungeon Hack and Menzoberranzan. Al-Qadim: The Genie’s Curse and Dungeons & Dragons Stronghold: Kingdom Simulator will both be offered individually, while Dark Sun, Ravenloft and the DragonLance bundle for the Krynn trilogy will also be available to fans. Unfortunately, though, there won’t be any releases for DragonStrike an...

News regarding the upcoming Dead Space remake game has arrived. Livestreamed just hours ago from the developer — joined by Creative Director Roman Campos-Oriola, Senior Producer Philippe Ducharme, and Audio Director Olivier Asselin — the team goes over some of the main enhancements and updates to the game. One of the big improvements will arrive in the sound architecture and as the A.L.I.V.E. system. The sound promises to be more realistic and immersive for a truly terrifying experience while the A.L.I.V.E. system — Adrenaline, Limbic System Response, Intelligent Dialog, Vitals, and Exertions — transforms the main character’s dialogue based on his vitals and exertion. Watch the whole presentation in the video above. Fans can expect the remake to launch in early 2023. For more gaming news, ...