Rockstar acknowledges big problems in Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
Rockstar Games has issued an apology for the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2, acknowledging issues with crashing and stuttering that have plagued some players since it launched last week. Steps are being made to correct the issues and players will receive a gift package with items for the online component.
How to watch the X019 Xbox presentation, and what to expect
Microsoft is planning a special episode of its Inside Xbox show to be streamed during the X019 celebration in London. Here is how you can tune in to watch the show, and what we expect to see. Confirmed studios and topics include Rare, Obsidian, Ninja Theory, Respawn, Devolver Digital, and Project xCloud.
Sony’s cartridge patent may describe a custom external SSD for the PlayStation 5
Sony filed a patent in June describing what appeared to be a game cartridge design for an unannounced PlayStation-branded handheld device. Now, there’s speculation that this patent actually describes a custom external SSD for the PlayStation 5 console arriving at the end of 2020.
Sonic the Hedgehog finally looks like himself in redesign for new movie
Sonic the Hedgehog has been given a brand new design in the latest trailer for his upcoming movie. The character design in the first trailer received backlash from fans when it was first revealed, leading to Paramount delaying the film in order to completely alter his appearance to better resemble the games.
Don’t wait for the Nintendo Switch’s price to drop, because it likely won’t
Nintendo has revealed that it has no intention of cutting the Nintendo Switch's price in the near future. It has remained at $300 since its launch in 2017, though the handheld-only Switch Lite is $200. There also doesn't appear to be any significant sales being offered on the consoles for Black Friday.
Pretend it’s 1985 again with this 8BitDo NES-style mouse
8BitDo created a new wireless mouse inspired by the design of the original Nintendo Entertainment System's controller. It features a directional pad on the side and buttons that mimic the controller, with colors and sizes that make them nearly indistinguishable from the original buttons.
Gamers in the U.S. create as much carbon dioxide as 5 million cars, study says
A new study puts the spotlight on gaming's power consumption, and it's not good news. It finds that gaming energy use in the United States puts out carbon dioxide equal to 5 million cars, more than all freezers nationwide.
The Google Stadia launch lineup is looking a little barren
Google has revealed the games available for those who purchase Google Stadia access on November 19. Though some big games are included, it is much smaller than players were likely expecting. A handful of additional games will be made available by the end of the year, including Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
Tencent wants to make console games with Nintendo characters for U.S., Europe
Tencent, which is said to be looking to further leverage its partnership with Nintendo, reportedly wants to make console games with Nintendo characters. The long-term benefit for Tencent in such a project is the chance to learn from Nintendo how to win over gamers in the U.S. and Europe.
Pokémon fans repel negativity, spread the love with #ThankYouGameFreak
Pokémon fans have made #ThankYouGameFreak go viral through tweets that share their stories on what makes the franchise special. The hashtag was created to support Game Freak, the long-running developer of the video games in the series that has recently been under fire for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Sony cartridge patent found: PlayStation 5 feature, or PlayStation Vita sequel?
The same Dutch website that spotted patents for the PlayStation 5 development kit's design discovered a patent for a cartridge. Speculations on the purpose of the cartridge are running rampant, including a new feature for the next-generation console and the possibility of the PlayStation Vita 2.
Overwatch 1 and 2 clients will merge; four new heroes reportedly in the works
The clients of Overwatch 1 and 2 will eventually merge, according to director Jeff Kaplan, so that the player base will not be fragmented. Four new heroes are reportedly in development for the sequel, including a female character with a massive four-sided weapon and a creature by her side.
PlayStation CEO wants PlayStation 4 owners to quickly upgrade to PlayStation 5
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan said in an interview with Games Industry that Sony wants PlayStation 4 owners to upgrade as quickly as possible to the PlayStation 5. While Ryan did not confirm any specific details, his comments suggest that Sony is planning a massive launch for the next-generation console.
Diablo 4’s lead designer says the game will feature cosmetic microtransactions
Diablo 4 lead designer Joe Shely said that the game would feature cosmetic microtransactions similar to those in Blizzard's shooter Overwatch. . Shely discussed the upcoming game's microtransactions in a session with Twitch streamer Quin69, adding that in-game purchases would not be pay-to-win.
Don’t fret, PC players: Death Stranding will hit Epic Games Store and Steam
Death Stranding PC publisher 505 Games will release the title on the Epic Games Store and Steam simultaneously in summer 2020. The game is currently available as a PlayStation 4 timed exclusive, and is the first project from Hideo Kojima since his public split from longtime employer Konami.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s best shotgun gets a big nerf
Infinity Ward has released an update that reduces the effective range of the 725 shotgun in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The weapon has been criticized as being overpowered since the game's launch. Changes to footstep audio effects and a map for both normal multiplayer and Ground War were also included.
Mass Effect skins breathe new life into Anthem — for a limited time
As part of BioWare’s annual Mass Effect celebration, N7 Day, the developer now offers four themed Javelin skins in Anthem, two of which BioWare pulls from Mass Effect 3. You’ll also find a new emote in the in-game store along with an Andromeda-themed wrap. You can grab these items for a limited time.
Why wait? You can download the Google Stadia Android app right now
Google has released the official Stadia Android app ahead of the streaming service's official launch later this month. The only mobile phones compatible at launch are the Pixel 3 and newer. Additional mobile devices will be compatible at a later date, and the free Base Edition arrives in 2020.
Valve appears to be working on its own Google Stadia cloud-gaming competitor
A Valve code shows off hints of what could be a Steam Cloud Gaming platform in the works. It may help Valve compete with Google Stadia and other inbound platforms. A move by Valve to introduce Steam Cloud Gaming makes perfect sense, and it's almost a surprise to see it showing up this late.
Gamers spent a staggering $9.18 billion in the third quarter of 2019
The video game industry is big business, and the latest report reveals that gamers spent $9.18 billion in the third quarter of 2019. That's up slightly compared to the same quarter in 2018. Digital sales were the biggest winners, along with gaming services and mobile games. Hardware sales declined.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate adds Fatal Fury’s Terry Bogard to the roster
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate added a new character to its roster in the form of Terry Bogard from SNK's fighting game series, Fatal Fury. With his inclusion, Terry brings a ton of unique moves and attacks along with a slew of SNK-themed content to the popular Nintendo Switch exclusive.
The first Red Dead Redemption 2 mods are here, let you play as The Joker
Red Dead Redemption 2 only just released on PC, but the modding community has already begun creating custom features for the game. Thus far, they've already given protagonist Arthur Morgan a Joker overhaul, as well created a custom save file that lets you skip the opening section of the game.
Game-breaking bugs hinder Red Dead Redemption 2 PC launch
PC players are finding Red Dead Redemption 2 to be in a less-than-stellar state at launch, with game-breaking bugs causing it to completely crash or reduce the framerate significantly. The game originally launched only for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2018, with no major launch issues.
Here is what we know about EA’s streaming service Project Atlas
Electronic Arts is currently conducting closed tests for its Project Atlas game-streaming service. Here is everything we know about Project Atlas so far, including its features compared to xCloud and Stadia. Four older games are available to play during the technical test, which is being held on PC only.
Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima wants to turn his focus to movies
Kojima Productions founder Hideo Kojima has never been shy regarding his love of cinema, and the game designer said in a recent documentary that his studio will also produce films in the future. Its latest project is the game Death Stranding, which releases for PlayStation 4 on November 8.
Epic Games permanently bans FaZe Clan’s Jarvis from Fortnite for using aimbots
Epic Games permanently banned FaZe Clan member Jarvis Kaye from Fortnite due to videos where he used aimbots. Some players believe that the punishment was too harsh, especially since the hacks were used in non-competitive matches, but others think that content creators should not get special treatment.
Rockstar Editor reportedly coming soon to Red Dead Redemption 2 for consoles, PC
A dataminer found code within the Red Dead Redemption 2 companion app that hints at the arrival of the Rockstar Editor, a long-awaited feature that is also available in Grand Theft Auto V. The video creation tool will not launch on time for the game's PC release, but it will roll out within the year.
Blizzcon 2019: Diablo 4’s combat is like a greatest hits album of past games
Blizzard revealed the first details about Diablo 4's combat at Blizzcon 2019. The developers hope to draw inspiration from all past titles, refining them to make Diablo 4's combat quick, visceral, and packed full of options.
VKLiooon first female crowned Hearthstone Global Champion after dominant run
Xiaomeng "VKLiooon" Li had a dominant run at BlizzCon 2019 to be crowned as the first female Hearthstone Global Champion. Li, who like many other women esports players faced discrimination, persevered through the challenges, culminating in a 3-0 victory in the finals against Brian "bloodyface" Eason.
Blizzard ‘not opposed’ to Burning Crusade, Wrath expansions in WoW Classic
At the BlizzCon 2019 World of Warcraft Q&A session, WoW Classic fans got one of the more tantalizing tidbits of information. Blizzard is "not opposed" to the idea of extending the Classic experience through the game's golden years. Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King servers could be on the table.
Blizzcon 2019: You can play Diablo 4 solo, but expect to meet strangers
Diablo 4 will have solo play despite its always-online overworld. While you can expect to see other players in the world, story missions and dungeons will be instanced for your group. Blizzard detailed this and more at Blizzcon 2019.
Some Fallout 76 players in Australia will receive their requested refunds
Fallout 76 players in Australia who requested refunds between November 24, 2018, and June 1, 2019, will be able to get them, according to a ruling by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. The launch of the latest entry in the Fallout series was plagued with a variety of issues.
BlizzCon 2019 attendees tried to beat Google’s DeepMind A.I. in StarCraft II
AlphaStar, an A.I. program powered by Google's DeepMind, was at BlizzCon 2019, with the goal of beating any human that tried to go up against it in StarCraft II. AlphaStar is looking to understand the potential and limitations of open-ended learning, which uses learning-based agents to solve tasks in training A.I.
Amazon mistakenly requires third-party stores to get approval for Nintendo goods
Amazon withdrew the requirement for third-party sellers to gain approval for Nintendo products, as the company claims it was an error. It remains unclear, however, if the ruling will return in some form in the future, especially since Amazon has recently faced issues over third-party listings.