Battlefield 6 Update, Tomb Raider Season Two Trailer, Zelda Live-Action Movie Announced; Interplay Founder Heineman Dies; Mass Effect 3 Mod; Anthropic Cyber Espionage Concerns; Resident Evil Requiem Demo Delay; Guild Wars Reforged Launches December; Assassin’s Creed Mirage Free DLC Available Now!
Battlefield 6’s California Resistance Update: Aim Assist and Gun Accuracy Tweaks
The latest Battlefield 6 update, California Resistance, adds a new map and mode while addressing player feedback by increasing objective capture time in Escalation mode.
- Battlefield 6 Surprise Update Addresses Escalation Feedback With Increased Objective Capture Time — IGN
- In the wake of Battlefield 6 and Arc Radiers, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 suffered a much smaller launch than previous CoD games — Eurogamer
- In the wake of Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 suffered a much smaller launch than previous CoD games — Eurogamer
- Battlefield 6’s California Resistance update delivers a new map and mode today, plus aim assist and gun accuracy tweaks — Rock Paper Shotgun
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season Two Trailer Released
Netflix has released an exclusive trailer for the highly anticipated second season of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, expanding Lara’s adventures with thrilling gameplay footage and cinematic storytelling.
- Here’s our first trailer for Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft season two — Eurogamer
- Here are more Xbox Game Pass games coming this November — Eurogamer
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 Exclusive Trailer and Poster — IGN
The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Announced: Everything We Know So Far
IGN provides an overview of the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, including details about the director, plot synopsis, cast list, and release date as revealed by Nintendo.
- The Running Man 4K Steelbook Is Officially Up for Preorder — IGN
- The Legend of Zelda: Everything We Know About the Live-Action Movie — IGN
- The Folio Society Reveals Gorgeous Illustrated Edition of Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow — IGN
Interplay Co-Founder and ‘Trailblazing’ Developer Rebecca Heineman Dies Aged 62
Rebecca Heineman, a pioneering game developer and co-founder of Interplay Productions, has died at the age of 62. Recognized as one of the most brilliant programmers in the industry, her contributions to classic titles like Fallout: New Vegas and Ultima Online have left an indelible mark on gaming history. Tributes from peers highlight her brilliance, creativity, and impact on the development landscape.
- Interplay Co-Founder and ‘Trailblazing’ Developer Rebecca Heineman Dies Aged 62 — IGN
- “One of the most brilliant programmers around” – tributes pour in as Interplay co-founder Rebecca Heineman passes away — Eurogamer
- Interplay co-founder and LGBTQ+ icon Rebecca Heineman dies from cancer — Rock Paper Shotgun
Mass Effect 3 Revived: Modder Reinstates Iconic ME1 Elevator
A modder has restored the classic Mass Effect 1-style elevator from the original game back into Mass Effect 3, reinvigorating the beloved experience for players.
Anthropic Reports Groundbreaking AI-Orchestrated Cyber Espionage Campaign, but Cybersecurity Critics Remain Skeptical
Anthropic claims to have detected the first major cyber espionage campaign where AI systems orchestrated 80-90% of operations. However, cybersecurity experts question the accuracy and implications of this assessment.
Resident Evil Requiem: No Public Demo, Focus on Quality
Capcom announces that Resident Evil Requiem will not include a public demo, emphasizing the studio’s dedication to delivering ‘the best quality game’ instead.
- Sorry fans, Resident Evil Requiem won’t be getting a public demo as Capcom focuses on “creating the best quality game” — Eurogamer
- Demonschool review — Rock Paper Shotgun
Guild Wars Reforged: A Free 20th Anniversary Revamp of the Classic MMORPG Launches This December
ArenaNet unveils Guild Wars Reforged, a free revamp celebrating the original game’s 20th anniversary. The new version refreshes the classic MMORPG with modern updates while preserving its iconic gameplay and lore.
- Guild Wars Reforged, a free 20th anniversary revamp of the original Guild Wars, arrives this December — Rock Paper Shotgun
- ArenaNet Reveals Guild Wars Reforged, a New Refresh of the Classic MMORPG — IGN
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Valley of Memory FREE DLC Launches Now!
The highly anticipated free DLC for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, ‘Valley of Memory,’ is now available to download. Players can explore new regions and engage in fresh challenges as they delve deeper into the series’ lore.
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage Valley of Memory FREE DLC is available to download right now! — GG.deals
- Assassin’s Creed Actor Didn’t Realize He’d Recorded Desmond’s Death Scene Until Checking Twitter — And Says The Character Is Technically Still Alive — IGN
“Maybe AI is a creative solution if you aren’t a creative person” – Dispatch devs take a firm, refreshing stance against AI
Dispatch developers express skepticism about AI being a viable creative tool for those who lack creativity themselves, advocating for authentic human expression over AI assistance.
- “Maybe AI is a creative solution if you aren’t a creative person” – Dispatch devs take a firm, refreshing stance against AI — Eurogamer
- ‘The World Is Just Not Ready for AI in Video Games’ — Shroud Accuses The Game Awards of Being ‘Rigged’ Following Arc Raiders GOTY Snub — IGN
“It’s the last game that made me cry”: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director on the iconic Xbox 360 RPG, Lost Odyssey, and its unexpected legacy
An interview with the director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discussing their iconic Xbox 360 RPG Lost Odyssey, highlighting its emotional impact and lasting influence.
- “It’s the last game that made me cry”: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director on the iconic Xbox 360 RPG, Lost Odyssey, and its unexpected legacy — Eurogamer
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 makes Game Awards history as most nominated game ever — Eurogamer
Gen Z Embraces AI Content: Square Enix Ex-Suit’s Perspective
Despite criticism from ex-Square Enix, Gen Z users are enthusiastic about AI-generated content and the trend is widespread as many people adopt it.