Fallout TV Show Merchandise, God of War Series Announced, Classic Videogame Cheats Quiz and More: Latest Gaming News
Fallout TV Show Debuts Popcorn Bucket Merchandise
IGN reports that the Fallout TV show has launched a popcorn bucket merchandise item, available for preorder. The release coincides with anticipation for the series’ upcoming episodes.
- The Fallout TV Show Is Getting a Popcorn Bucket, Now Up for Preorder — IGN
- The Elder Scrolls Online’s smaller expansions are “not in any way” a result of last year’s layoffs — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Who Ends the World? Fallout Season 2 Just Got a Lot More Interesting With Episode 5 — and Fans Have Plenty of Theories About What It All Means — IGN
Palestine Skating Game Transforms Jet Set Radio’s Rollerblades and Graffiti into a Tactical Street Opera
A new indie game adapts the vibrant graffiti culture of Jet Set Radio into a tactical, military-themed experience set in war-torn Palestine, blending urban artistry with strategic combat.
- Palestine Skating Game takes Jet Set Radio’s rollerblades and spray paint to soldier-filled streets and towering concrete walls — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Pathologic 3 is the great Russian novel told as a video game, and a timely critique of intellectualism — Eurogamer
GOG’s Complex Riddle: Preserving Multiplayer Games in the Face of Shutdowns
GOG weighs ethical considerations and technical challenges involved in preserving multiplayer game servers, particularly as Anthem faces shutdown. The company grapples with balancing player access to content versus maintaining fair play and preventing cheating.
- “What is a fair end-of-life cycle for a game?” As Anthem servers are switched off, GOG weighs the “complicated riddle” of multiplayer game preservation — Eurogamer
- Games Workshop Reveals Best-Selling Warhammer 40,000 Army Set of All-Time, Reinforcing Just How Popular This Space Marine Chapter Truly Is — IGN
Sophie Turner Joins Amazon’s Tomb Raider TV Series as Lara Croft
Amazon has announced Sophie Turner will star as Lara Croft in their upcoming Tomb Raider TV series, revealing her classic game attire for the first time.
- First images of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft revealed in classic game attire — Eurogamer
- First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in Amazon’s Tomb Raider TV Series — IGN
Asus Announces Cancellation of RTX 5070 Ti Amid Memory Crisis
According to a fresh report from PC Gamer, Asus is set to cancel the upcoming RTX 5070 Ti graphics card due to ongoing shortages in memory components. The cancellation marks it as potentially the first casualty in the current GPU market crisis driven by limited availability of high-bandwidth memory.
Bully Online Mod Creators Regret Mandatory Shutdown, Cite Unwanted Closure
The creators of the Bully Online mod express regret that the project’s shutdown was not an option they desired, indicating dissatisfaction with the decision made.
- Bully Online shoved into a shutdown locker, as the modders behind it say that’s “not something we wanted” — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Bully Online Mod Creators Insist Shutting the Project Down ‘Was Not Something We Wanted’ — IGN
Ubisoft Confirmed: Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake in Development
Multiple sources, including Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun, report mounting evidence that Ubisoft is preparing to announce an official remake of the beloved 2014 action-adventure title Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. The announcement is hinted at through recent music uploads from the game’s soundtrack and a growing chorus of fan requests.
- Evidence mounts to suggest Ubisoft really is about to announce an Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake — Eurogamer
- The Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake sea shanty siren song grows even more deafening, as Ubisoft reupload a bunch of sailing tunes — Rock Paper Shotgun
Guild Wars 3 Unannounced: Hope Rekindled Amid ArenaNet Job Listing
Eurogamer reports renewed speculation around an unannounced Guild Wars 3 title following a new job posting from ArenaNet, reigniting fan enthusiasm.
- Hopetown studio Longdue confirm original narrative lead on Disco Elysium-esque RPG’s exit, but say its opening is now playable — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Hopes around the unannounced Guild Wars 3 reignite thanks to a new job listing posted by ArenaNet — Eurogamer
Amazon’s God of War Series Finds Its Kratos in Thor: Ragnarök
Eurogamer highlights Amazon’s adaptation of the God of War series, emphasizing how the character of Thor emerges as the new central figure akin to Kratos from previous entries.
- Amazon’s God of War series has found its Kratos, and it’s Ragnarök’s Thor — Eurogamer
- Amazon Just Discounted Magic’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Set to Its Lowest Price Ever — IGN
Classic Videogame Cheats Quiz: Can You Crack These Tricky Questions?
Test your knowledge of classic videogame cheats with this challenging 10-question quiz. See if you can recall the secret codes that unlocked hidden features, extra lives, and powerful upgrades in iconic games like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and more.
- How well do you know classic videogame cheats? See if you can answer these 10 tricky questions — PC Gamer
‘I consider it a millennial shooter’: The FPS dev making hit shooters by leaning into ‘2007-core’
PC Gamer reports on an indie developer who creates successful first-person shooters by focusing on the classic gameplay elements popularized around 2007, appealing to both new players and nostalgic gamers.
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