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Fans were delighted back in May when Nintendo announced the arrival of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II on the Switch, but now to the disappointment of many, it turns out that the game is impossible to finish in its current form. Following its release on June 8, a number of fans have confronted a bug during a cutscene around the middle of the game that makes it impossible for you to progress past the scene, essentially blocking you from playing the rest of the experience. When players reported the issue, it turns out that the game’s porter Aspyr knew of the problem but had yet to fix it. “…this is a known issue that will be addressed in the next patch,” the team wrote on Twitter. “While we cannot provide an ETA at this time, we will definitely let you know when the patch is l...

Almost two months after its release back in April, the early access version of Shiro Games’ Dune: Spice Wars is finally getting multiplayer support. Announced over at the developer’s update notes, the new feature will support up to four players in a 2v2 matchup or alternatively you can go full-on free-for-all. Of course, if you prefer playing alone, you can also introduce AIs into your match and change their difficulty settings as you please, along with the size of the map and other details like the amount of sandworm activity. On top of introducing the long-awaited multiplayer mode, Shiro has also worked on a handful of other improvements to Dune: Spice Wars, such as the addition of new regions, resolutions, events, buildings, and Underworld Headquarter buildings. Other mechanic...

Almost two months after its release back in April, the early access version of Shiro Games’ Dune: Spice Wars is finally getting multiplayer support. Announced over at the developer’s update notes, the new feature will support up to four players in a 2v2 matchup or alternatively you can go full-on free-for-all. Of course, if you prefer playing alone, you can also introduce AIs into your match and change their difficulty settings as you please, along with the size of the map and other details like the amount of sandworm activity. On top of introducing the long-awaited multiplayer mode, Shiro has also worked on a handful of other improvements to Dune: Spice Wars, such as the addition of new regions, resolutions, events, buildings, and Underworld Headquarter buildings. Other mechanic...

The awaited Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 remasters will not come into fruition any time soon according to Tony Hawk himself, who recently said that the plans for those two games were scrapped by Activision. In a recent appearance during AndyTHPS’s Twitch stream, Hawk explained that hopes for the two games died when Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard Entertainment. “I wish I could say that we had something in the works, but you know, Vicarious Visions kind of got disbanded and Activision’s going through all their stuff, so I don’t know what’s next,” he admitted. Hawk continued that the remasters of 3 and 4 were already planned even when the remasters of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 were released, and although Activision opened up to other studios after the ...

The awaited Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 remasters will not come into fruition any time soon according to Tony Hawk himself, who recently said that the plans for those two games were scrapped by Activision. In a recent appearance during AndyTHPS’s Twitch stream, Hawk explained that hopes for the two games died when Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard Entertainment. “I wish I could say that we had something in the works, but you know, Vicarious Visions kind of got disbanded and Activision’s going through all their stuff, so I don’t know what’s next,” he admitted. Hawk continued that the remasters of 3 and 4 were already planned even when the remasters of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 were released, and although Activision opened up to other studios after the ...

The open beta release date for Activision and Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has reportedly leaked. According to a new report from Comicbook, Amazon mistakenly listed the Xbox Series X version of the upcoming game and included a description that stated if players pre-ordered the title by August 15, they would receive an early-access code for the open beta on that very date. “Pre-order Modern Warfare II for any platform by August 15th, 2022 to unlock early access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Open Beta. Must be shipped and sold by Amazon. Codes will be sent on August 15th,” reads the description of the now-deleted Amazon listing. Of course, Activision has yet to announce any open beta date just yet, but given that the game is scheduled to arrive on...

A number of organizations responsible for creating cheats for Destiny 2 have now come to a legal settlement with Bungie costing them more than $13 million USD. The lawsuit was originally brought by the video game developer against Veterancheats, LaviCheats and Elite Boss Tech, which all created and hosted domains for cheats used in Destiny 2, but before it went to court, the organizations managed to come to an agreement, settling the case for a staggering $13.5 million USD. The sum roughly equates to $2,000 USD per violation of Bungie’s copyright under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, multiplied by 6,765 unique downloads through those servers. While the amount may seem rather massive, Bungie maintains that working on anti-cheat systems for a live-service game such as De...

Just two weeks after launch, Diablo Immortal has now reportedly raked in $24 million USD for Blizzard. According to new reports, the free-to-play mobile and PC title has managed to accumulate a whopping 8.5 million downloads since its launch earlier this month and while its monetization model has drawn much controversy among its fanbase, the game nonetheless drew in $24 million USD for the American publisher. The game proved a massive success in the country, with 26% of downloads coming from the U.S., which also contributed a staggering 43% of its total earnings. Despite the game’s financial success, many fans have been worried that Blizzard will take this monetization model and adopt it for its future titles, which prompted a response from the developer clarifying that Diablo Im...

If you’ve already finished the new Pokémon Snap on your Switch and you’re looking for more Pokémon to photograph, you’re now in luck: Nintendo will soon be releasing the very original Nintendo 64 version of the game via Switch Online. Arriving later this week, the cult classic from 1999 will soon be playable on your handheld device if you’re subscribed to Nintendo’s Switch Online service and their Expansion Pack program, which also gives you access to other iconic titles such as Paper Mario and Kirby 64. The game itself is similar to the recently-released new version, with players traveling to Pokémon Island to meet Professor Oak and take photographs of more than 60 different Pokémon. Unfortunately, no Switch-specific upgrades seem to have been created for the game, but you can t...

In celebration of the 25th-anniversary of the very original Final Fantasy VII, Square Enix has now unveiled part two of the Remake trilogy. Titled Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the upcoming chapter will pick up where the first installment from 2020, finally giving fans a follow-up to the massive cliffhanger the game ended on. While details revolving around its plot remain scarce at the moment, the first look trailer shows Cloud outside of Midgar journeying across scenic landscapes alongside Sephiroth. “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is being designed so that people can enjoy this game whether they know the original game or not,” Square Enix’s creative director Tetsuya Nomura said on Twitter. “In fact, new players might even enjoy starting their Final Fantasy VII journey with Fi...