Marathon Trailer Leaked; Hytale Update Brings Dinosaurs and Fixes Skeleton Drowning; Far Cry 3 Rook Islands playable at 60fps with Updates
Marathon Release Date Leaked via Xbox Store Trailer
The official release date for the long-awaited Marathon shooter has been confirmed by Bungie, with an Xbox Store pre-order trailer reportedly leaking the details.
- 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
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- 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
- ‘Not Everyone’ — 3 Marvel Stars Say They’ve Been Left Out of Avengers: Doomsday, And One is Quite a Surprise — IGN
Hytale’s First Major Update Introduces Dinosaurs and Fixes Skeleton Drowning
The latest update for Hytale adds dinosaurs to the game world, along with fixes that prevent skeletons from drowning. It also introduces modding capabilities, allowing players to run Minecraft inside the sandbox RPG environment.
- 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 Introduces New Zones and Fresh Seasonal Content
Rock Paper Shotgun reports that upcoming Elder Scrolls Online seasons will bring new zones to the game, each offering a distinct 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 Windows 11 Requirement
PC Gamer highlights how Asus’ new Wi-Fi motherboard stands out due to a previously overlooked Windows 11 requirement, showcasing the device’s simple yet effective features that were not hindered by the OS constraint.
- 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
Following a boiler room explosion at Rockstar North’s offices, the fire service has cordoned off the premises. 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’s Rook Islands now playable at 60fps with upcoming updates
Ubisoft has announced that Far Cry 3 and its related titles, including Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon and Far Cry Primal, will receive 60fps support on current-generation consoles later this week. The update aims to enhance performance for players experiencing lower frame rates during gameplay.
- 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
Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming Tier Could Be Official This Week
Eurogamer reports that an ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming may be announced as early as this week, based on recent headlines.
- 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: A Thrilling Return
In the second episode of Primal’s third season, viewers are treated to a gripping return as humanity faces off against an ancient predator. The episode expertly balances intense action with character development, showcasing the ongoing struggle for survival in a world overrun by prehistoric beasts.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 1 Series Premiere Review
IGN’s review of the first episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms explores the series’ promising blend of medieval fantasy and HBO-quality storytelling, praising its intricate world-building and compelling characters while noting areas for improvement in pacing and character development.
Highguard Hero Shooter Faces Preemptive Hate for Unpaid Game Awards Slot
PC Gamer reports that the hero shooter Highguard reportedly did not pay to secure its Game Awards slot, leading to preemptive criticism. Showrunners allegedly believed the game deserved the spotlight despite this oversight.
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