One of 2023’s Best Soulslikes Is Getting a PS5 Pro Upgrade

Lies of P is getting a PlayStation 5 Pro upgrade, Neowiz has announced. The critically acclaimed soulslike will thus add to the growing list of games showcasing the capabilities of the upcoming PS5 model.The PS5 Pro is scheduled for release on November 7. Priced at $699.99, Sony’s mid-generation console upgrade promises to improve on its 2020 predecessor in three key ways: rendering speeds, ray tracing efficiency, and resolution upscaling. To that end, the device is equipped with a larger GPU that’s claimed to offer up to 45% faster rendering speeds and up to 200% speedier ray tracing calculations. It’s also meant to deliver greater detail on account of its support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), Sony’s proprietary technology for AI-powered upscaling. Related PS5…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Getting Its Own Xbox Controller

Xbox has unveiled a new set of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6-themed console accessories that include two customizable Design Labs controllers and a new Xbox Series X console wrap. The sixth entry in the popular FPS subseries, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 takes place in the early 90s and brings several key changes to the Call of Duty multiplayer experience, namely Omnimovement, which will allow players to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction. Black Ops 6 is also bringing back round-based Zombies, and will be home to two Zombies maps at launch.It’s fair to say Xbox’s console and controller customization options have taken a step forward in the Series X and S generation. Xbox carried forward its hugely popular Design Labs program from the tail end of the Xbox One generation that lets players des…

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Sonic X Shadow Generations Shows Off Digital Deluxe Edition Exclusive Skin

A new gameplay clip from Sonic X Shadow Generations showed off the Digital Deluxe Edition’s exclusive Terios skin for Shadow the Hedgehog in action. Sonic X Shadow Generations is set to launch on October 25, and fans who pre-order the game or purchase its Digital Deluxe Edition will get a number of extra bonuses. Some of these pre-order bonuses include a digital art book and an exclusive skin for Shadow the Hedgehog himself.Sonic X Shadow Generations is a game inspired by nostalgia, as it remixes classic and modern periods of Sonic’s history into one game. The game offers a few different legacy skins for its playable characters, though each is exclusive to one of the various editions and pre-order incentives. Sonic’s pre-order skin is based on his Sega Dreamcast-era appearance from Son…

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Final Fantasy 14 Announces Return Of Popular Collaboration

Final Fantasy 14 revealed that the popular Fall Guys collaboration event would return to the game just days before the release of Patch 7.1, Crossroads. Final Fantasy 14 players will have two to three weeks to participate in different Fall Guys attractions at the Manderville Gold Saucer and earn exclusive cosmetic rewards.Initially revealed during the 2023 Las Vegas FanFest, the Fall Guys collaboration event in Final Fantasy 14 was included in Patch 6.51, one of the final updates of the Endwalker expansion. With five different attractions, and various glamours and housing items to collect, the Fall Guys event initially ran from October 31 to December 31, 2023. The event returned from May 23 to June 10, 2024, just weeks before Dawntrail entered early access. However, the Fall Guys collabora…

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Big Payday 3 Update Coming on October 30

A new update for Payday 3 will be released on October 30, bringing with it some highly-requested fixes and improvements along with some new features. Following its disastrous launch in 2023, Starbreeze Studios has continued to roll out patches for Payday 3 in an effort to bring back players to the once-troubled title.While the 2013 title Payday 2 was praised by critics and fans alike for its co-op gameplay and stealth mechanics, Payday 3 was a letdown for many fans. After waiting for a new entry in the series for a decade, players were unable to enjoy the online-only title at launch, as Payday 3’s servers failed due to the massive influx of players and remained offline for days. The game’s performance also faced scrutiny, while many fans of the previous entry were also frustrated by Payday…

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Diablo 4 Releases New Hotfix for Vessel of Hatred Expansion

Blizzard has rolled out a new hotfix for Diablo 4’s latest expansion, Vessel of Hatred, addressing several issues related to Infernal Hordes chests and Kurast Undercity rewards. This update aims to improve the overall gameplay experience and fix some of the remaining bugs players can encounter, about a week after the official release of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred.Vessel of Hatred is the first major expansion for Diablo 4, continuing the story of Neyrelle and setting the fate of Sanctuary. On top of featuring new quests, dungeons, and endgame activities, this new expansion introduced a new playable class, the Spiritborn, with abilities inherited from ancient jungle warriors. Vessel of Hatred also added a brand new zone for players to explore, the jungles of Nahantu. This new content cause…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Reveals All Multiplayer Maps and Modes That Will Be at Launch

Ahead of the game’s launch, Activision and Treyarch have revealed every multiplayer map and mode that will be available in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on October 25. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will include a whole host of new maps at launch, along with a variety of returning fan-favorite modes like Gunfight and Kill Confirmed.This past August and September, Call of Duty fans around the world were able to get a preview of what’s to come in Black Ops 6 with the early access beta and open beta. Only eight maps were featured in the Black Ops 6 beta, and players also had limited access to the game’s arsenal of weapons and gear, including a few Wildcards. As the launch of Black Ops 6 draws near, the developers have revealed all the maps and modes that players can expect in multiplayer on day one. …

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First Baldur’s Gate 3 Funko Pops Revealed

A selection of Funko Pops inspired by the Baldur’s Gate 3 characters Astarion, Shadowheart, and Karlach have been revealed. Following its launch in late 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 reached levels of acclaim difficult to describe in words, winning dozens of awards and raising the bar for what role-playing games can accomplish going forward.As the next game from Larian Studios is years away, fans continue to return to Baldur’s Gate 3, with the game offering near-endless replay value. Boasting around 68 hours of playtime for its main objectives alone and upwards of 160 hours for completionists, the game has proven to be a hit with fans of narrative titles and strategy games alike, selling over 10 million copies to date. With so many fans, it’s no surprise that Baldur’s Gate 3 merchandise is seeing …

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Final Fantasy 14 Players Can Play Without Subscriptions For a Limited Time

Final Fantasy 14 has brought back its Free Login Campaign, allowing players with lapsed subscriptions to return to the game for four days during the play period. From now until October 31, fans who currently have inactive Final Fantasy 14 accounts can return to Eorzea for a limited time, provided they qualify for the campaign.The Free Login Campaign is a reoccurring event in Final Fantasy 14 that usually runs a couple of times a year. Final Fantasy 14 last held this event in the months leading up to the release of Dawntrail in July to help prepare players for the expansion’s launch. Related Final Fantasy 14: Moogle Treasure Trove – The Hunt For Goetia Rewards Guide Find the best rewards to purchase and which items to skip in Final Fantasy 14’s Hunt for Goetia, a limited-time Moogle…

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Overwatch 2 Adds In-Game Teasers For Season 14 Hero

Overwatch 2 recently updated spawn rooms in both Oasis and New Queen Street with graffiti, vandalism, and purple crystals that tease the new hero coming to the game in Season 14. These cosmetic changes were slipped into Overwatch 2 as a part of its Season 13 update, and are live in-game right now.During the trailer for Season 13, Overwatch 2 teased the 42nd hero coming in Season 14 with a short stinger near the end of the video. The segment depicted the spawn room of Oasis vandalized, presumably by a group called the Phreaks, during which the new hero can be heard saying “It’s lookin’ like a revolution,” in a thick Scottish accent. Related Overwatch 2 Reveals Season 13 Twitch Drops Overwatch 2 begins a Twitch Drop campaign for the release of Season 13 that includes a free cos…

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