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Despite insisting on 2021 release dates for both next-gen versions of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Wicher 3 for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, developer CD Projekt Red has now announced a delay in the two upgrades to early next year. In a statement posted on Twitter, the studio said that “Based on recommendations supplied by teams supervising the development of both games, we decided to postpone their releases until 2022.” No specific reasons were given for why there’s been a delay, but CD Projekt Red says it “wanted to make it right” before launching the two titles, probably having learned from the fiasco surrounding a broken launch for the original Cyberpunk 2077. The Keanu Reeves-starring game is now slated to arrive by the end of Q1 in 2022 while The Witcher 3 will ...

Among Us is headed to Xbox and PlayStation on December 14, the Dual Wield Studio and Innersloth teams announced on Thursday. The popular social deduction game will become available to play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass for Console, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Additionally, crossplay will be available on both Xbox and PlayStation and will cost $4.99 USD, just like the game’s PC version. The only difference between the Xbox and PlayStation versions is that the latter console will receive access to exclusive Ratchet & Clank skins, accessories and pets. Among Us was named 2020’s most downloaded mobile game, and its developers have previously disclosed plans to improve gameplay with a new hide and seek mode and a fifth map. In tandem with the game’s d...

Among Us is headed to Xbox and PlayStation on December 14, the Dual Wield Studio and Innersloth teams announced on Thursday. The popular social deduction game will become available to play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass for Console, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Additionally, crossplay will be available on both Xbox and PlayStation and will cost $4.99 USD, just like the game’s PC version. The only difference between the Xbox and PlayStation versions is that the latter console will receive access to exclusive Ratchet & Clank skins, accessories and pets. Among Us was named 2020’s most downloaded mobile game, and its developers have previously disclosed plans to improve gameplay with a new hide and seek mode and a fifth map. In tandem with the game’s d...

Between franchise partnerships, entertainment crossovers and fashion collaborations, Fortnite is seemingly becoming the go-to platform for collaborations across genres. Most recently, the Epic Games title debuted a selection of Dune skins based on Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya‘s characters from the film, heightening the excitement surrounding the movie’s imminent unveiling. As with most Fortnite collaborations, the game’s Dune partnership arrives with a range of various props, including a Sand Walk emote, Twinblades for harvesting and Fremkits. The Dune crossover is just one example of Fortnite’s continuous development of in-game transformations, which have come to serve as a new marketing outlet that several other industries are beginning to latch on to. Take fashion, for exampl...

Between franchise partnerships, entertainment crossovers and fashion collaborations, Fortnite is seemingly becoming the go-to platform for collaborations across genres. Most recently, the Epic Games title debuted a selection of Dune skins based on Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya‘s characters from the film, heightening the excitement surrounding the movie’s imminent unveiling. As with most Fortnite collaborations, the game’s Dune partnership arrives with a range of various props, including a Sand Walk emote, Twinblades for harvesting and Fremkits. The Dune crossover is just one example of Fortnite’s continuous development of in-game transformations, which have come to serve as a new marketing outlet that several other industries are beginning to latch on to. Take fashion, for exampl...

The FIFA 22 Global Series is just around the corner, and to kick off the international esports phenomenon, EA Sports is now hosting a FIFA 22 Challenge, bringing some of football‘s biggest stars together with the video game franchise’s best competitors in a one-day, 2v2 tournament. Building on the event’s success from last year, EA Sports has now upped its game, inviting eight top-tier footballers to join the tournament, including Chelsea’s Timo Werner and Callum Hudson-Odoi, Wycombe Wanderers’ Adebayo Akinfenwa, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa, Juventus’ Weston McKinnie, FC Barcelona’s Pedri Gonzalez, and Manchester City’s Ferran Torres. Each of these players will pair up with a FIFA esports pro to go head to head in 2v2 battles, employing the h...

Renowned video game developer Square Enix is now diving deeper into the mobile gaming industry with the launch of a new studio in London. Aptly named Square Enix London Mobile, the new endeavor focuses specifically on creating “high-quality, free-to-play mobile games” that tap into some of its parent company’s massively popular IPs. To begin with, the studio will be working on two new titles based around Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Tomb Raider franchise. While information regarding the former remains scarce at this point, the game is currently being worked on alongside Vancouver’s Navigator Games, the studio behind other titles such as Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast. As for Tomb Raider Reloaded, the mobile game will allow fans to play as Lara Crof...

Three years after the game’s original release on PlayStation, Santa Monica Studio has finally announced the release date for God of War‘s PC edition: January 2022. Coming to both Steam and the Epic Games Store, the new version will offer better visuals overall with 4K resolution support and unlocked framerates as well as both NVIDIA’s DLSS and Reflex technologies. The game will now run on 21:9 ultrawide screens with full compatibility with PlayStation’s DualShock 4 and new DualSense controllers on top of your typical mouse-and-keyboard setup, the latter of which will also receive custom mapping options. As expected, Santa Monica Studio has also included bonus content for the release, which includes an Exile’s Guardian Shield Skin, a Buckler of the Forge Shield Skin, a Shining Elven So...

Ahead of RazerCon 2021, gaming peripheral expert Razer has now unveiled two new microphones built for streamers. Spearheading the new lineup is the Seiren V2 Pro, a premium microphone designed for the more dedicated streamers out there. Capable of capturing the depth of powerful vocals, its high pass filters, and analog gain limiters ensure that your viewers will be able to focus solely on your commentary without distractions from unwanted background noises. 20Hz frequency response provides coverage for a full range of audio, while its 24-bit rate offers superior dynamic range and precision in your recordings. For those looking for something a little more casual, Razer is also launching the Seiren V2 X, a smaller option created for those just getting into the streaming world. Just like the...

Continuing their League of Legends Esports global partnership, Riot Games and Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be presenting the 2021 World Championship winning team with custom-fitted championship rings. Putting an Esports spin on the prestigious championship tradition familiar to sports fans around the world, the set of rings will mark the momentous victory after a highly contested season. Crafted by GOOD ART HLYWD, each ring is made from 18-karat white gold and set with a brilliant custom cut sapphire jewel to reflect the iconic blue and silver of the coveted Summoner’s Cup with distinct features and markings unique to the 2021 LoL Esports season. Each team member will receive a personalized championship ring complete with their summoner name and team tricode displayed on the cu...