Marathon Confirmed for Xbox; Ubisoft Lawsuit and Primal Season 3 Episode 2 Review
Marathon Release Date Confirmed via Xbox Store Leak
Bungie has officially announced the release date for Marathon, with a leak via Xbox Store pre-order trailer confirming details ahead of the shooter’s final launch.
- Marathon’s final release date locked in by Bungie, with the shooter finally set to run out of cover soon — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Marathon release date reportedly leaks via Xbox Store pre-order trailer — Eurogamer
- Matt Damon Confirms Netflix Wants To Change How Movies Are Made Because of One Thing: Our Phones — IGN
- It Looks Like the Marathon Release Date Has Leaked via the Xbox Store — IGN
- Marvel Rivals developers are planning to go after cosmetic-hungry farmers, with players hoping the disruptors finally “touch grass” — Eurogamer
Ex-Assassin’s Creed Boss Sues Ubisoft for CAD $1.3 Million Over Alleged ‘Disguised Dismissal’
Former Assassin’s Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté sues Ubisoft, alleging his forced departure was a disguised dismissal to avoid losing severance pay.
- Ex-Assassin’s Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté sues Ubisoft after his surprise and “disguised dismissal” — Eurogamer
- Ex-Assassin’s Creed lead sues Ubisoft for around $1 Million, alleging his exit was a disguised dismissal — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Ex-Assassin’s Creed Boss Suing Ubisoft for CAD $1.3 Million, Alleges His ‘Disguised Dismissal’ Was to Avoid Severance Pay — IGN
Hytale’s Major Update Introduces Dinosaurs, Fixes Skeleton Drowning, and Offers Early Nights
The first major update for Hytale introduces dinosaurs into the game world, addresses an issue where skeletons could drown in water, and adds a feature allowing players to have earlier bedtimes.
- Hytale’s first major update adds in dinosaurs, stops skeletons drowning and lets you have an early night — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Hytale’s modding scene is off to a great start as Minecraft can now be run inside the sandbox RPG — Eurogamer
Elder Scrolls Online Expands with New Seasons, Introducing Fresh Zones
The upcoming seasons for Elder Scrolls Online will introduce new zones to the game world, but they promise a different experience compared to previous expansions.
- Elder Scrolls Online seasons will add new zones, but “it’ll be a different flavour” — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Elder Scrolls Online will get new zones, but they’ll “be a different flavour” from what came before — Rock Paper Shotgun
Asus’ Simple Wi-Fi Motherboard Wins Despite Stupid Windows 11 Requirement
PC Gamer highlights Asus’s new Wi-Fi motherboard that benefits from a Windows 11 requirement, making it stand out as a winner despite the operating system’s complexity.
- A stupid Windows 11 requirement makes Asus’ simple new Wi-Fi motherboard feature a winner — PC Gamer
Fire Service Tapes Off Rockstar North Offices Following Boiler Room Explosion
Rockstar North’s offices have been taped off by the fire service following a reported boiler room explosion. Despite the incident, the studio remains open and operational.
- Rockstar North offices taped off by fire service, reportedly following boiler room explosion — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Rockstar North “remains open and operational”, following boiler malfunction — Rock Paper Shotgun
Far Cry 3 Rook Islands Now Supports 60fps, Ubisoft Keeps Classic Far Cry Games Alive on Current Gen Consoles
Eurogamer reports that Far Cry 3’s Rook Islands update will bring 60fps performance to the game later this week, expanding support for the franchise. Meanwhile, IGN confirms that Ubisoft has maintained 60fps compatibility for Far Cry 3, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and Far Cry Primal on current-generation consoles.
- Far Cry 3’s Rook Islands can be experienced with 60fps later this week (and there may be more Far Cry upgrades coming, too) — Eurogamer
- Ubisoft Keeps Far Cry 3, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and Far Cry Primal Alive on Current Gen Consoles With 60 FPS Support — IGN
Xbox Cloud Gaming Could Get an Ad-Supported Tier, Official This Week
Eurogamer reports Xbox Cloud Gaming may launch a free ad-supported tier as soon as this week, similar to other cloud gaming services. The announcement is based on recent clues and screenshots from Eurogamer’s sources.
- It looks like an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier, and it could be official as soon as this week — Eurogamer
- It looks like we’re getting an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier, and it could be official as soon as this week — Eurogamer
Primal Season 3, Episode 2 Review: A Thrilling Adventure Continues
In this episode of Primal Season 3, the team faces a mysterious new threat that tests their survival instincts. The narrative delves deeper into character backstories, revealing hidden motivations and past traumas. The action sequences are more intense than ever, with stunning visual effects that bring the prehistoric world to life. As alliances shift and old rivalries resurface, viewers are left on the edge of their seats, eager for the next installment.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 1 Series Premiere Review
IGN provides a detailed review of the first episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and overall impact on the Game of Thrones universe.
Highguard: Game Awards Spotlight Controversy
Hero shooter Highguard has come under preemptive criticism due to reports that it did not pay for its Game Awards slot, leading showrunners to believe the game deserved the spotlight despite this.