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Always continuing to expand on its game, InnerSloth has now announced the arrival of the Shapeshifter for its next Among Us update. As its name suggests, the Shapeshifter role will allow Impostors to transform into any living crewmate on the ship, giving you the chance to wreak more havoc and cause confusion among your subjects. Of course, there’s a catch to it: the shapeshifting only lasts for a short period of time and does leave traces of evidence behind. While shapeshifting, other crewmates can see your transformation process and you’ll also appear as your normal character during meetings. For those hosting their own games, you’ll also be able to change a few settings to modify the Shapeshifter role, including how often an Impostor can use the ability (or not at all), how long the...

Universal Pictures has partnered with Epic Games‘ Fornite to bring its classic film monsters into the world of video games. The film studio joined forces with the gaming platform to create an original, animated short-form miniseries, dubbed We Will Be Monsters, that features contemporary versions of old-time characters including the Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula and the Mummy. Aside from each character’s modernized appearance, the series marks the first time that most of the famous monsters are multiethnic. The series will run for four episodes with a staggered launch, meaning viewers will have to wait for each subsequent episode to be released after the initial debut. We Will Be Monsters will premiere within Fornite on October 28 as part of Shornitemares, an in-game horror...

Sony PlayStation has revealed its new PS5 Pulse 3D wireless headset in a new colorway. Offered in a sleek, “Midnight Black,” the headset is set to match the same color scheme as the DualSense “Midnight Black” wireless controllers, though both come in a subtly different shade of black. The headsets are expected to elevate the experience of PS5 gameplay as these compatible headsets offer a three-dimensional audio experience. Designed to specifically take advantage of the console’s Tempest 3D AudioTech, the Pulse 3D headset offers fine-tuned frequency response to help users play with more precision that matches exact locations of on-screen gameplay. The update for the PS5 now offers a new equalizer control feature for the headset, separate from the continued efforts of the PS5’s original audi...

In anticipation of the game’s upcoming release, Activision has now teamed up with actual war photojournalists to create a set of limited-edition prints captured within Call of Duty: Vanguard itself. The project brought renowned photographers Alex Potter and Sebastiano Tomada Piccolmini — both of which covered conflicts in the Middle East extensively — into the virtual environment of the game through a specifically designed portal system allowing them to capture cinematic yet realistic scenes in tribute to those who served in WWII. The limited-edition prints will be sold to fans with all proceeds donated to the Call of Duty Endowment fund, an initiative that has now funded the placement of more than 90,000 veterans into employment and aims to reach 100,000 veterans by 2024. “...

Last week, Valve announced that Steam would not be allowing any crypto-based games and NFTs on its platform, resulting in various blockchain game developers expressing their disappointment in the company. Now, a collective of more than 26 studios has come together to issue an open letter asking Valve to reconsider its policy. Spearheaded by the advocacy group Fight For the Future, NFT trading platform Enjin, and the Blockchain Game Alliance, the open letter directly address Valve and details why there shouldn’t be a ban on crypto-based titles on the massive distribution platform. The collective contends that using blockchain technology and web3 token-based technologies such as DAOs and NFTs can greatly enhance gaming experiences while creating new economic opportunities for both players an...

The science-fiction horror A Quiet Place is getting its first video game. Announced today, developers have shared that the game will be single-player and take players on a story-driven horror adventure. Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place premiered in 2018. Directed by John Krasinski, who also stars in the film, the plot follows a family’s struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world that’s occupied by aliens who hunt using their sense of hearing. A sequel was released earlier this year and a third installment is currently in the works. Few other details about the forthcoming game were made public, including what platforms or consoles it would be available on. Developers did reveal that the game will arrive sometime in 2022, and feature an original story and gameplay that emulates the sus...

After a turbulent year filled with controversy relating to its alleged toxic work culture and gender discrimination, Activision Blizzard has now decided to cancel its BlizzCon event for 2021. Announcing the decision via a blog post, Blizzard says that BlizzCon requires the combined effort of everyone in the company to make happen, and though it didn’t specifically reference the events of this year, it carried on to say that it thinks the energy should be used to focus on creating a better working environment, “supporting our teams and progressing development of our games and experiences.” While it hasn’t commented on when exactly BlizzCon will return, the gaming giant did express its desire to reimagine the event and develop a new experience for fans in the years to come. “The first BlizzC...

Premium audio brand Master & Dynamic is now introducing its first-ever gaming headset, giving esports fans a luxury option to add to their collection. Boasting the company’s usual sleek design language, the new MG20 headset sounds just as good as it looks, with 50mm Beryllium drivers supporting 7.1 surround sound providing just the right atmosphere and immersion for those gaming sessions. Qualcomm aptX HD capability ensures your music is equally fantastic, and aptX Low-Latency keeps mobile gaming delay-free. Communications-wise, a detachable boom microphone provides clear in-game discussions aided by an additional onboard mic array for your casual Zoom or Internet calls. Battery life comes in at 22 hours on a single charge, and an on-head detection feature will help you save battery wh...