Victoria 3 to Release New DLC Alongside Free Update 1.8
✕ 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…
Read moreThrone and Liberty Developer Hit with Layoffs
✕ 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.✕ Re…
Read moreFallout 76 Is Free to Play for a Limited Time
✕ Remove Ads In celebration of the upcoming Fallout Day, Bethesda has made Fallout 76 free to play from October 22-29, which along with the various news expected from this event, has many players excited. When it was first released, Fallout 76 had a bumpy start, as not every fan of the franchise received the title as well as expected. Luckily, many players agree that the course has been corrected over the years and the game is now seen much more positively.The long-awaited Fallout Day, happening annually on October 23, commemorates the start of the Great War in the Fallout universe and is planned to deliver valuable information on several upcoming elements of the famous franchise. Throughout its history, Fallout 76 players have created their own Wasteland CAMPS and experimente…
Read moreAge of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Getting New DLC
Forgotten Empires has announced a new DLC for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition called Chronicles: Battle for Greece, set to launch on November 14, 2024. This Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition expansion will add three new civilizations along with a huge 21-scenario campaign. There will also be animated cutscenes and some new gameplay improvements.Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is a remastered version of the classic real-time strategy game, featuring 4K graphics, better AI, and enhanced quality-of-life improvements like smoother pathfinding and easier multiplayer setup. Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition includes all previous expansions plus new content like The Last Khans and Lords of the West, which bring fresh campaigns and civilizations. Related Age Of Empires 2 D…
Read moreNovember 1 Will Be A Big Day For Final Fantasy 14 Players
Final Fantasy 14 will hold the 84th episode of Letter From the Producer Live to kick off November, covering more details about Patch 7.1, titled Crossroads. Hosted by Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida, the upcoming Live Letter broadcast may give players a clue as to when Patch 7.1 will go live.The news of the next Live Letter comes just days after Yoshida spoke at the 2024 Korea FanFest in Seoul. While most of his keynote was spent talking about the Korean launch of Dawntrail, Yoshida also shared some never-before-seen screenshots of what Final Fantasy 14 players can expect in future content updates. Yoshida mentioned the challenges that await players in the Echoes of Vana’diel alliance raid, shared concept art from the Cosmic Exploration feature, and stated that the Sha…
Read moreDave the Diver Creator Reveals Ambitious Plans for the Future of the IP
Dave the Diver creator and Mintrocket CEO Jaeho Hwang has discussed the studio’s plans for the future of its smash hit IP, stating that he wants to “expand” with new games focusing on different characters. Dave the Diver burst onto the scene in 2023 when it was released for PC in June, followed by a Nintendo Switch port in October and a PlayStation version in April 2024, and has since launched multiple DLC expansions with even more content still to come.To fans, it’s no surprise that the single-player adventure RPG was so successful, but Hwang has previously said he didn’t expect Dave the Diver to go so viral when it was launched last year. Now, well over one year on since the game’s release, Dave the Diver has gone on to collaborate with Godzilla and fellow fishing adventure game Dredge, …
Read moreCall of Duty: Black Ops 6 Reveals Big Change to Fan Favorite Map
As the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 draws closer and closer with each passing day, developer Treyarch Studios has revealed a big change to the game’s Skyline multiplayer map, which could make a night and day difference for some game modes. The 6v6 map was loved by many during the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta earlier this year, but plenty of fans felt like the center of the map needed a few tweaks.Back in September, Call of Duty fans got to go hands-on with Black Ops 6 as part of its open beta weekend and while there was plenty to love about the upcoming shooter, fans also felt like it needed a few tweaks before the game’s launch on October 25. From the controversial Sleeper Agent field upgrade to inconsistent spawn points, fans had plenty to say about Black Ops 6. One of the many…
Read moreOne of 2024’s Biggest Games May Finally Be Coming to Xbox
It looks like the Xbox version of Black Myth: Wukong may be dropping sooner rather than later. Black Myth: Wukong released earlier this year to mostly positive reviews and incredible commercial success. Blowing away all expectations, Black Myth: Wukong has sold over 20 million units and is one of the fastest-selling video games of all time. What makes this especially impressive is that Black Myth: Wukong is currently only available on two platforms.At launch, Black Myth: Wukong released for PC and PlayStation 5. A Black Myth: Wukong Xbox port has long been planned, but has yet to materialize. Reports differ on exactly why Black Myth: Wukong hasn’t released for Xbox yet. Some say that it was due to technical issues involving the Xbox Series S, while others suggest that some kind of deal was…
Read moreGears of War Creator Criticizes Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski, better know to his fans as CliffyB, has expressed disappointment with his experience playing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the latest game in Nintendo’s action-adventure series. While he’s been a longtime fan of Link’s adventures across Hyrule, Bleszinski feels that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom comes up short on delivering what he feels has made the series great.Echoes of Wisdom was released in late September 2024, and it’s earned positive reviews from both fans and professional critics, currently sitting at an OpenCritic score of 85. Breaking away from the norm, the main focus has been switched from Link to the titular princess, and Link’s swordplay and collection of gadgets has been replaced by Zelda’s Tri Rod, which creates echoes…
Read moreControl Spin-Off Co-Op Game Coming to Xbox Game Pass
Remedy Entertainment has officially revealedFBC: Firebreak, its long-awaited multiplayer game set in the Control universe, which is now confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass release. The Control spin-off was showcased during the latest Xbox Partner Preview event.The game itself was originally announced in June 2021 as Project/Codename Condor. Back then, Remedy merely said that Condor would be a multiplayer Control spin-off published by 505 Games. The project’s official name leaked via a trademark filing back in January 2024.2:35 Related Remedy Entertainment Gives Positive Update On Control 2 Remedy Entertainment clarifies that production of its sequel to 2019’s hit action game Control is unaffected by a change to one of its partners. Nine months later, FBC: Firebreak has now b…
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