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Anno 1800, Ubisoft’s superb Industrial-Revolution-era city builder, is making the jump from PC to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 on 16th March. Anno 1800’s launch on current-gen systems will mark the first time in the series’ 25-year history that a core instalment has been available on consoles, and strategy fans are in for a bit of a treat - it’s a wonderfully rich city builder, tasking players with establishing a thriving logistical network between the Old and New Worlds of the 19th century in order to facilitate their expansion....

The CPU competition is potentially about to heat up again with the upcoming release of Intel’s 12th generation Alder Lake processors. We’ve known about the October 27 reveal event for some time now, but some recent sleuthing suggests that a release date for Intel Alder Lake is now known. According to VideoCardz, an MSI press release contained a reference to November 4, which the site was then able to confirm after reaching out to industry sources....

Key Points AMD has held its place in competition against Nvidia. APUs Advanced Micro Devices creates take advantage of their more powerful integrated graphics.AMD has supplied the processors for gaming consoles like the Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4. The battle for hardware supremacy has already been long and drawn out. Yet, it continues to rage on. While IBM and other processor manufacturers have dropped out of the top ranks, Intel and AMD are still fighting for the title of king....

Rumors are swirling that another familiar face might be on its way to Epic Games’ everpopular battle royale game. If you’re wondering whether Goku is coming to Fortnite then we’re here to break everything down for you. A huge part of Fortnite’s continued success is due to Epic Games’ incredible post-launch support of the game, which has included consistent updates and numerous crossover events. Fortnite has become so much more than a battle royale title over the years, creating something of a meta for itself as characters from all across pop culture have found their way into the game....

Monster Hunter Rise is a Nintendo Switch exclusive as of now, but many have now encountered leaks for the PC version. This has got gamers wondering – Is Monster Hunter Rise Coming To Xbox One? It will be a point of delight for Xbox fans if it is indeed true. In this article, we will address this question. Is Monster Hunter Rise Releasing on Xbox One? Although the game is coming to PC as per leaks, it is currently unlikely that Monster Hunter Rise is coming to Xbox One....

© Tada Images/Shutterstock.com Let’s get started! Quick Facts Rivian has had a really bad year — monumentally bad. In fact, Rivian is currently showing an 80% loss in share price and the floor doesn’t seem to be quite in sight yet. For many investors, Rivian is/was a potential opportunity for anyone looking to enter the EV market that isn’t interested in Tesla or just wants diversity within their portfolio. At its IPO, Rivian hit record highs, only to start losing value soon after....

Now that Chainsaw Man’s first anime season has reached its triumphant conclusion, restless fans are left wondering what else there is to do with their lives. Short of having a go at picking up an actual chainsaw and carrying on Denji’s legacy in real life, the best alternative is perusing the source manga from Tatsuki Fujimoto. But hey, how much is there to get through, and is the Chainsaw Man manga complete?...

All gamers know that no online service is ever perfect, they all break at some point. It’s a little tougher to handle when one of the larger consoles’ services drops, but it’s at least easy to get relevant information. Here’s how to check the Xbox Live server status to see if Xbox is down. Check Xbox Live Server Status Considering the size of Xbox, there are many places to double-check if the whole service is having difficulties....

A new studio named Gardens has been announced from the developers of Journey, Skyrim and Spider-Man. Gardens was founded by Chris Bell, Lexie Dostal, and Stephen Bell. Each has a wealth of experience within the video games industry, with collective works of Journey, What Remains of Edith Finch, Sky: Children of the Light, and Dustforce between them. Also joining Gardens are other talented industry veterans including executive producer Sarah Sands (Fullbright, Nike, DirectTV), gameplay engineer Tonia Beglari (Monster Hunter World: Iceborne XR Walk, The Under Presents), and senior engineer Roldán Melcon (Blaseball, Where Cards Fall), among others....

Judas is the latest entry being developed by Ken Levine, the creator of BioShock, and Ghost Story Games. The announcement trailer was shown during the main event of The Game Awards 2022 and based on what was shown, it promises even more twists and dystopian themes. The preview displayed numerous in-game scenes that look incredibly similar to BioShock’s art style albeit with a different plot. The statement that the characters made in the video will seemingly put you in the place of a character named Judas, as she navigates the biomechanical world she is currently in....

This Katy Keene review contains spoilers. Katy Keene Episode 10 “Maybe it’s time things change around here for the better.” The #MeToo movement remains a defining moment in our culture. As such, it is more than understandable that we will see its impact reflected on television. These things are undeniably true. Another fact: Katy Keene maybe should have left this subject alone. As delightful as the series often is, it is one that only does a surface exploration of serious issues – which isn’t so much of a criticism seeing that this is a breezy, soap opera-style show instead of a For Your Emmy Consideration-esque drama....

Troubled realism simulator Kingdom Come: Deliverance has received a new update on Xbox One today courtesy of developer Warhorse Studios. Update 1.2 arrives on Microsoft’s telly box about a week after its PC and PS4 release, and will eat up 9.5GB on your console’s hard drive. It’s identical to the version seen on other formats, so expect tweaks to the game’s stealth mechanics, various bug fixes, optimisations, and townsfolk getting dirtier over time....

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an interesting beast. Halfway between a Skyrim-esque action-RPG and halfway between the simulation stuff of old-school CRPGs; halfway between the usual videogame liberties and halfway between historical accuracy. Set in Bohemia in the 15th Century, it promises emergent gameplay, branching quests, and all sorts of possibilities that make my neurons tingle. Factor in a For Honor-style combat system where stance and direction of attacks matters, plus the need to eat/sleep/not die of blood loss, and you’ve caught my interest....

Developer Bloober Team has announced that its first-person horror adventure Layers of Fear 2 will be heading to the Nintendo Switch next Thursday. The psychological thriller, which originally launched back in 2019 on PC, Xbox One & PS4, puts you in the shoes of a Hollywood actor who’s been asked to take part in a shoot aboard an ocean liner, only to find things decidely aren’t what they seem. Further horror gravitas is brought to proceedings thanks to the voice talents of one Tony Todd, who’s famously starred in several classic horror movies including the Final Destination series and, of course, his lead role as the titular Candyman....

A trend has risen over the last few years; one where Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas (MOBAs) are taking over a huge portion of gaming culture. Now, stadiums are filled with fans of the genre, and its celebrities are treated like sports stars. The two most popular MOBAs, League of Legends and Dota 2, are direct competitors, based on the same custom game mod, ‘Defense of the Ancients.’ Though they have many thematic similarities, there are a plethora of differences between the two....

The reveals are coming thick and fast from PlayStation’s event at Paris Games Week; next up is a new trailer for LocoRoco 2 that also reveals the game’s release date on PS4. This version will enhance the 2008 PS Vita original to take full advantage of the PS4 Pro with 4K visuals. Here’s the trailer: LocoRoco 2’s remaster lands on December 9 for the PS4 and PS4 Pro. 

Telltale Games has confirmed that its fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months, with ‘Batman – The Telltale Series’ premiering this summer, followed by The Walking Dead Season 3 this autumn. The episodic game experts also teased in a tweet that we can probably expect to see both titles at E3 next week. ‘BATMAN – The Telltale Series’ will premiere this summer@TheWalkingDead‘s 3rd season will premiere this fall#E32016 begins in 1 week 😉...

For those who have been immersing themselves in Disney Dreamlight Valley’s cosy content over the last few weeks or so, well, it looks like it could be about to get a whole lot cosier. A survey on the official Twitter feed has asked fans if they would like to be “able to interact with [their] animal companions?” There are then three options presented for you to choose from. These are: “Yes”, “YES” (an important use of all capital letters there for emphasis) or “Yes (in the next update)!...

Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis plays a Space Marine in upcoming strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters. Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters, due out on PC on 5th May, is an XCOM-style strategy game starring the Grey Knights, a mysterious Chapter of Space Marines who go up against the Death Guard and the putrid forces of Chaos god Nurgle. Serkis, who famously played Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies, provides the voice of Vardan Kai, a Grand Master and Steward of the Armoury....

Knowledge Transfer was a feature introduced in Lost Ark for the Korean region quite late. Thankfully the western audience doesn’t have to wait as this feature comes with the launch for them. This is a very important feature who like to play with the different classes that the game offers and not just try them. That is because this feature allows you to instantly bring your characters up to speed in terms of levels....