Victoria 3 to Release New DLC Alongside Free Update 1.8

&#x2715 Remove Ads Victoria 3 will be releasing a free update for the strategy war game alongside some additional DLC content for players to purchase on November 21. Announced in the latest Dev Diary for Victoria 3, update 1.8 and the new DLC, Pivot of Empire, will be coming to the game next month.Released in October 2022, Victoria 3 is a real-time strategy war game that allows players to build up their ideal society during the historical Victorian era. Players are tasked with balancing competing interests in their society while also working with other countries on a global scale. Victoria 3 features several deep and intricate historical narratives alongside a complex economic system. The game has received consistent free updates and the developer has been transparent with players i…

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Player Completes Grueling 1 HP Run

&#x2715 Remove Ads A dedicated Elden Ring player managed to do the impossible: complete the game’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion with only 1 HP, 1 FP, and 1 Stamina. The painful task took streamer Ainrun dozens upon dozens of hours, as Shadow of the Erdtree features some of FromSoftware’s most brutal boss fights ever. However, the streamer ultimately prevailed, now taking pride in completing this absolutely incredible Elden Ring feat.Despite releasing at the beginning of summer in 2024, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree continues to spark discussion within the video gaming community. While developer FromSoftware has provided fans with extra chunks of content for its previous releases, such as Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3, as well as Bloodborne, Shadow of the Erdtree felt different, addi…

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The Wolf Among Us 2 Hasn’t Been Canceled

&#x2715 Remove Ads In response to recent rumors, video game developer Telltale Games has confirmed that The Wolf Among Us 2 has not been canceled and is still in active development. Updates surrounding The Wolf Among Us 2 have been few and far between since it was originally teased, but Telltale has assured audiences that the highly-anticipated sequel is still on the way.First announced back in 2017, development on The Wolf Among Us 2 has been fraught with hurdles, the most significant being the massive layoffs and studio shutdown that hit Telltale in 2018. Even with the company reorganizing and getting back on track, fans have been worried that the unexpectedly long wait for The Wolf Among Us 2 would hinder or even fully doom the title’s release. Looking to ease player concerns, Te…

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Reportedly Disbanded by Ubisoft

&#x2715 Remove Ads The Ubisoft Montpellier team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has reportedly been disbanded after unsuccessfully pitching a sequel and some other ideas. This purported turn of events suggests that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown didn’t sell well enough.Ubisoft Montpellier was originally founded as Ubi Pictures in 1994. This makes it one of the oldest Ubisoft studios in existence. As of October 2024, the company’s headcount is estimated to be around 400. Its staff is divided into multiple teams that either pursue their own projects or assist other divisions or Ubisoft studios with theirs. Related Ubisoft Lowers the Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Price Ubisoft confirms that the Collector’s Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows wil…

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World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Update Could Be Teasing New Transmogs

&#x2715 Remove Ads World of Warcraft just released a launch trailer for the 20th anniversary celebration – and it might have teased recolors of the updated Tier 2 armor sets. If the purple Judgment armor recolor spotted in the World of Warcraft trailer is any indication, Blizzard might be adding alternative versions of the updated Tier 2 sets sometime in the future.The 20th anniversary event has almost arrived in World of Warcraft. At press time, the servers are down for maintenance, with World of Warcraft Patch 11.0.5 and the accompanying anniversary event expected to go live on October 22 at 3 PM PDT.&#x2715 Remove Ads Related Complete World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Event Overview The WoW 20th Anniversary event promises tons of returning and brand-new revamped …

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Throne and Liberty Developer Hit with Layoffs

&#x2715 Remove Ads NCSoft, the South Korean developer behind the recently released Throne and Liberty, has confirmed significant layoffs as part of a company-wide restructuring due to ongoing financial difficulties. The decision, which affects various departments, marks a challenging moment for the studio, despite Throne and Liberty’s initial success.Founded in 1997, NCSoft has developed a number of MMORPGs over the years, including titles like Lineage, Blade & Soul, Aion, and Guild Wars. NCSoft is well-known in important markets like Korea, Japan, Europe, and North America. Besides its online games, the company has also started making mobile games. But even with its past successes, NCSoft is facing financial problems that are affecting the whole gaming industry.&#x2715 Re…

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Sea of Thieves Pulls New Stealth Features From the Game

&#x2715 Remove Ads Sea of Thieves has disabled its recently introduced stealth features due to a variety of issues that they have caused. The new mechanics, including disguises and crouching, launched as part of the latest Sea of Thieves season.Sea of Thieves Season 14 kicked off on Thursday, October 17. Officially called Pirates of Mischief, this seasonal content drop introduced new achievements, tools, cosmetics, and stealth systems, among other content. Related December 7 Is Going to Be a Big Day for Sea of Thieves Fans Sea of Thieves pulls back the curtain on an interesting new mode releasing December 7, which offers an alternative approach to the pirate simulator. But some of these novelties have now been pulled from the game on Tuesday, October 22. Ahead of this mo…

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World of Warcraft Discounts Game Services to Help Celebrate 20th Anniversary

&#x2715 Remove Ads Blizzard is holding a sale on World of Warcraft game services to help celebrate the release of Patch 11.0.5 and its accompanying anniversary event. From now through October 31, players can save up to 30% on select World of Warcraft game services – including race changes for those hoping to capitalize on the Dracthyr class expansion in the update.World of Warcraft Patch 11.0.5 is officially live. The content update marks the start of the expansive 20th anniversary event, but it also includes some new story tidbits, class balance, and gameplay features. Among these, an expansion to the World of Warcraft classes Dracthyr can pick from has finally arrived, opening up Hunter, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, and Warrior to the draconic race.&#x2715 Remove Ads …

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Survival Horror Game Crow Country Reaches Huge Milestone

&#x2715 Remove Ads The modern survival horror game Crow Country reached an impressive milestone recently as it surpassed over 100,000 copies sold, according to the developer. Most of the sales appear to have been from Steam, with the rest of the sales numbers for Crow Country coming from the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and the recently released PS4 version.An homage to classic survival horror and heavily influenced by the likes of Silent Hill and the original Resident Evil titles, Crow Country centers around a federal agent investigating a mystery surrounding an abandoned amusement park. Players will encounter a series of haunting enemies along the way as they navigate the fixed-camera environments, scavenge for resources, and solve puzzles in a similar vein to the games th…

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Overwatch 2 Testing New Update Feature That Could Allow for Faster Balance Changes

&#x2715 Remove Ads Overwatch 2 recently tested some new technology that should allow the FPS to make smaller, faster adjustments to the game in the future. Using this Rapid Balance Update tech, Overwatch 2 hopes to explore how it can more easily and quickly implement hotfixes between major updates.Recently, Overwatch 2 rolled out its Season 13: Spellbinder update. Beyond cosmetics and limited-time events, Overwatch 2 Season 13 implemented some new hero balance, including another major rework of Sombra that ties her Stealth passive to her Translocator, which itself had its cooldown increased from five to seven seconds. Related Overwatch 2's Halloween 2024 Event Controversy Explained Overwatch 2 is in the midst of yet another controversy, with fans deeming its ongoing Hallo…

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