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Though there’s still some time to go before the February, 2023 release of Hogwarts Legacy, the team at Avalanche Software has now offered fans of the Harry Potter franchise a glimpse into the game’s exploration of the Dark Arts. Featured in the trailer above, Hogwarts Legacy will introduce players to Sebastian Sallow and the Sallows, described as a mysterious family who has ties with the dark side of the wizarding world. Of course, Sebastian himself belongs to the house of Slytherin, and his companion quest line will be optional for those who wish to look into the void. “Should you choose to befriend Slytherin student Sebastian Sallow, you will be faced with the decision to embrace or reject the Dark Arts as you uncover his family’s mystery through his companion quest line,”...

Just a few weeks after the announcement of the ticket sales of League of Legends World Championship 2022, Riot Games also revealed that its League of Legends Esports has entered in a new multi-year global partnership with luxury jeweler, Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. has now officially completed the redesign for this year’s LoL Esports’ crown jewel, The Summoner’s Cup. The Summoner’s Cup is awarded annually to the winner of “Worlds.” Global Head of LoL Esports Naz Aleteha said, “The Summoner’s Cup is a symbol of greatness in esports and the crowning achievement in League of Legends.” The trophy is also a symbol of history and with the Tiffany partnership, marks a prestigious award in the industry of Esports. Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President, Product, and Communication, Tif...

Striking Distance Studios has now dropped a gruesome new gameplay trailer for The Callisto Protocol and the game continues to bring out heavy Dead Space vibes. It’s no coincidence that the two titles resemble each other to a great extent given that most of the developers behind the new game moved over to Striking Distance after working on Dead Space back at EA. While Motive Studios is now working on a remake of the beloved space horror experience, The Callisto Protocol will very much play like a spiritual successor to the original franchise. Just like before, you’ll be playing as a lone protagonist who finds himself trapped in a prison colony on Jupiter’s moon Callisto called Black Iron in the year 2320. As Jacob Lee (portrayed by Transformers actor Josh Duhamel) y...

From turning Resident Evil 3‘s Jill Valentine into Animal Crossing‘s Isabelle or Elden Ring‘s boss fight Flying Dragon Agheel into Thomas the Tank Engine, PC game modders have never ceased to amaze with their creativity, and now TangoTeds has created yet another masterpiece with his latest Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered mod that turns the titular superhero into none other than your friendly neighborhood Kermit the Frog. As you can see in the video above, the mod turns Spider-Man into Kermit the Frog seamlessly, allowing you to acrobatically traverse the city, fight all kinds of enemies and save innocent people as the beloved Muppet protagonist. The mod itself is created to replace the Advanced Suit, and depending on what model the game uses in certain situations, ...

Amidst news of price increases for the PlayStation 5 due to global inflation, Sony has now released a new model of its flagship gaming console in Australia. The new “CFI-1200” Sony PlayStation 5 being sold in Australia is identical to models currently available in terms of specifications and appearance, but interestingly weighs less. It is unclear just how Sony achieved the weight drop, but the PS5 CFI-1200 Standard version weighs 8.6 pounds (original 9.9 pounds) and the PS5 CFI-1200 Digital Edition weighs 7.5 pounds (original 8.6 pounds). Currently, the new lighter version of the Sony PlayStation 5 has only surfaced in Australia and a Japan release is set for September 15. It is currently unclear when the model will be available worldwide. It is interesting to note, the CFI-1200 model ser...

In celebration of the franchise’s 20th anniversary, 2K Games and Hanger 13 have come together to announce that a whole new Mafia title is now under development. Breaking the news over on the studio’s blog post, Hanger 13 general manager Roman Hladík said “I’m happy to confirm we’ve started work on an all-new Mafia project! While it’s a few years away and we can’t share anything more right now, we’re really excited to keep working on this beloved franchise and to entertain our players with new stories.” As you can tell, details revolving around the new installment are kept largely under wraps by 2K for now, but a previous report from Kotaku earlier this year mentioned a rumor of a Mafia prequel that’ll be set in Italy and also run on Epic Games‘ Unreal Engine 5. Of course, neither...

Next Level Racing has just released an official Ford GT Edition Cockpit. This release marks Next Level Racing’s foray into a new price point of products, making this the best mid-range aluminum profile cockpit on the market for racing simulators. The cockpit sees blue anodization with laser etched Ford branding and stripes. The setup also features high-end details like a strong wheel and pedal base, precise multi-folded plates, carbon steel construction, and NLR’s flex-free seat slider system, Buttkicker®, and height adjustable shock absorption feet. The entire cockpit is ready to accept other NLR products like the official Ford ES1 racing seat, Elite direct overhead monitor mount, Elite keyboard and mouse tray, and Elite monitor mount. Fans of Ford can purchase both officially-licensed Fo...

Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired the Helsinki and Berlin-based Savage Game Studios to adapt PlayStation games for mobile devices. The Savage Game team will join PlayStation Studios Mobile Division, which operates independently from its console development division to focus on “on-the-go gaming.” Together, Sony and Savage Game will be creating experiences for mobile device users “based on new and existing PlayStation IP.” The games will continue to follow Sony’s model of single-player AAA games with an emphasis on narrative. The newly-assembled team is already working on its first project, a new AAA live service mobile action game. A timeline for the title has yet to be revealed. Sony also won’t be sharing the terms and cost of its acquisition of Savage Game due to contractual co...

SteelSeries is adding to its award-winning hi-fi offerings with a new premium line of gaming speakers. Giving fans a chance to now enjoy games with a fully immersive sound experience with SteelSeries’ tried and tested sound technology, the Arena 3 and Arena 7 offer true surround sound from a single USB connection. The Arena 7 series sees a two-way speaker design with two front speakers, a center channel speaker, and a 6.5-inch downward subwoofer. The Arena 7 is the Arena 9 series minus the rear wireless surround sound speakers. Taking the Arena 7 to the next level is screen-reactive RGB. The Arena 3 maintains the same quality audio in a more lightweight package with 4-inch organic fiber drivers to cover highs, mids, and lows. For those looking for a desktop-specific speaker setup that bala...

Utilizing flexible OLED technology, Corsair recently introduced the “Xeneon Flex,” a gaming monitor designed to create a more immersive visual experience. The Xeneon Flex offers convertible functionality with a pair of handles on the sides of the display to switch from a curved to a flat shape. The 45-inch LG W-OLED panel can be curved to a variety of curvature angles to match preferences. The screen features a 21:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 3,440×1440 pixels and a refresh rate of 240Hz. Additionally, the screen is rated at a peak brightness of 1,000 nits with a 1,350,000:1 contrast ratio. The Xeneon Flex is also compatible with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium adaptive sync standards. Although no pricing and release info has surfaced, check out the convertible Corsair “Xeneo...