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Dead Space fans will be delighted to learn that there might be a new title for the franchise in development. The rumors first surfaced from writer Jeff Grubb over at Venture Beat, who said during the outlet’s GamesBeat Decides podcast that Electronic Arts will be announcing the franchise’s revival during its Play Event scheduled for July 22. The news was then built upon by both Eurogamer and Gematsu, with Grubb also confirming those reports. He went on to claim that the new Dead Space title will be developed by EA’s Motive Studios and feature a full remake and reboot of the franchise, drawing inspiration from what CAPCOM did with Resident Evil 2. While EA itself has not confirmed or commented on the rumors, other users have also noticed that the game’s official YouTube ...

While Sony‘s latest State of Play event on July 8 was a little more quiet than usual, the livestream nonetheless unveiled a few new exciting titles and offered a closer look at some other previously announced games for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. For new titles, Sony unveiled that the much-anticipated Moss: Book II is currently in development. A sequel to the 2018 hit from Polyarc, the upcoming installment will also be a virtual reality experience designed for the PSVR, thrusting you back into the game’s fantastical levels. Other notable reveals include Arcadegeddon, a multiplayer character-based shooter created by Friday the 13th: The Game and  Predator: Hunting Grounds developer IllFonics, as well as an action-exploration sidescroller named F.I.S.T. As f...

A surprising slew of abandoned creatures in the Pokémon GO smartphone game have been found roaming the streets of the Bagram Airfield military base following the pullout of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The game established a whole Pokémon GO community of troops, contractors and civilians during downtime as it allowed players to walk around real-life areas to catch or battle digital creatures found in the app’s map. According to screenshots secured by the U.S. military news site Stars and Stripes, a number of Pokémon have been left behind with some of them still remaining at their posts waiting for their owner’s return. “We weren’t expecting Pokémon GO to be thriving in Bagram, and yet it was,” indicated U.S. Army Spc. Corey Olsen, an electrical technician for attack helicopters. Troops an...

Atari has now announced a shift in direction for its games development, moving away from free-to-play mobile titles to instead focus on more premium console and PC experiences. The company intends on either discontinuing or selling five of its current games including RollerCoaster Tycoon Story, Crystal Castles, Castles & Catapults, Ninja Golf and Atari Combat: Tank Fury, although it maintains that its “successful” titles that have a “loyal user base” will be retained. The move will further align the classic gaming company with its recent VCS console release, with the company looking to develop the project in the long term. “Our intent with any gaming experience is to provide accessible and joyful moments of meaningful play,” said Atari CEO Wade J. Rosen. “That’...

A handful of FaZe Clan members have now been tied to a cryptocurrency pump-and-dump scheme involving a child-oriented charity and initiative. According to new reports, four members of the Esports group participated in a crypto project named Save the Kids, which promised to donate one percent of each transaction fee of its KIDS token to various foundations supporting the welfare of children. The charity’s creators managed to get several influencers from FaZe Clan to help promote the program prior to its launch in June, but the price of the altcoin subsequently crashed by 90 percent. Those involved have denied any ill intent, and that it was simply a vetting mistake when the idea was pitched to the group. FaZe Clan has since released a statement on Twitter saying that it had “absolutely no i...

If you’re a fan of Star Wars Squadrons but you’re feeling desire for more, you’re now in luck: a group of fans of 1994’s cult classic TIE Fighter has now remade the game with (relatively) modernized graphics. Titled TIE Fighter: Total Conversion, the new remake is actually not based on the ‘94 game itself but a modded version of its sequel X-Wing Alliance. The project has already been in development for several years and is now finally complete. It includes a wholly “reimagined” campaign mode that spans across 37 missions and brings in “more ships” for even “bigger battles.” Aside from widescreen resolutions, it even supports a VR mode for those looking for a truly immersive space dogfighting experience. The soundtrack has also been remastered, although if you’re feeling nos...

The transformation and power levels continue to grow in Super Dragon Ball Heroes. As part of the Big Bang Mission 9 arcade card game (which will most likely translate to the promotional anime series), Goku Black has just been teased going Super Saiyan Rosé 2. While the anime itself has gotten mixed reviews, the card game is going strong and even picking up in different parts of the globe — albeit quite a few Missions behind. This news also confirms a recent tweet that Goku Black will eventually be introduced in an SSJ3 Rosé form. At this point, it not quite sure how Ultra Instinct will stand up against all these new transformations. Check out the clip below. #SDBH BM9 TVCM (LQ) Goku Black Super Saiyan Rosé 2.His plan is still the same: “Zero Mortals Plan.”But this time, with a ...

French footballer Antoine Griezmann has just been dropped by Konami as an official Yu-Gi-Oh! ambassador. A recent video has surfaced where Griezmann is seen laughing at inappropriate behavior by fellow teammate Ousmane Dembele during Barcelona’s pre-season 2019 club tour. The video shows Japanese hotel staff attempting to fix the room’s television set so that they can play PES. Ousmane can be heard mocking the staff with, “All these ugly faces, just so you can play PES, aren’t you ashamed?” Along with, “Guys, are you technologically advanced in your country or not?.” There’s also reportedly a clip where Griezmann can be heard saying “ching chong.” The news then traveled to Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani, who signed off on a $35 million USD contribution to the club as sponsors. An outraged Mi...

Chinese gaming giant Tencent is using facial recognition software to prevent kids from gaming between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Sixth Tone first reported on the company’s new facial verification system, meant to curb a growing video game addiction among young players. The company said in a post on Tuesday that the new initiative, nicknamed “Midnight Patrol” will prevent minors from using “tricks” to pose as adults and bypass measures in place during nighttime hours. “We will conduct a face screening for accounts registered with real names and that have played for a certain period of time at night,” Tencent Games said in it statement, according to Sixth Tone. “Anyone who refuses or fails the face verification will be treated as a minor, and as outlined in the anti-addic...

Shortly after leaks surfaced online, Ubisoft has now confirmed its upcoming Assassin’s Creed Infinity project. The news was originally published by Bloomberg, which claimed that the next title in the franchise will consist of a live service platform much like GTA V or Anthem. Since then, Ubisoft has confirmed the project, although it hasn’t provided any details regarding it aside from the fact that it’ll be a collaborative effort from both its Quebec and Montreal studios. “Rather than continuing to pass the baton from game to game, we profoundly believe this is an opportunity for one of Ubisoft’s most beloved franchises to evolve in a more integrated and collaborative manner that’s less centered on studios and more focused on talent and leadership, no matter where ...