Destiny 2 Confirms Delay to Iron Banner Launch

Bungie announces that the first instance of Iron Banner in Destiny 2 is going to miss its early November start date by a few weeks, giving players a new launch time. It’s been a busy week for current Destiny 2 players following the launch of Episode Revenant earlier this month, followed closely by the Vesper’s Host dungeon activity.While usually reserved for new raids, Vesper’s Host became Destiny 2’s first dungeon with a Contest Mode race. Providing an added challenge with more aggressive enemies and a lack of power advantage for players, Bungie promised plenty of rewards for those who could finish the task including a guaranteed drop of the returning Destiny 2 exotic, Ice Breaker. With Vesper’s Host now live, many Destiny 2 players are looking ahead to see what else is arriving on the ca…

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November 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…

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October 22 Is Going to Be a Big Day for Palia

Palia will receive a new update called “Fall’s Flourishes” on October 22, unlocking more content for its player base, including cosmetics and new mechanics. Palia is a multiplayer life sim in which players can craft, cook, fish, and tend to their farms with friends, and fans can expect even more fun with this new update.Published and developed by Singularity 6, Palia was originally released in open beta for PC and Switch in 2023. Earlier this year, the game was also released on Steam. In the cozy MMO, players become members of the Kilima Village, a magical place where they can engage in many of the classic activities found in farming sims, such as harvesting crops and taking care of livestock, as well as getting to know the local villagers. Related Palia: Best Glow Worm Food…

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Activision Disables Cheat Detection ‘Workaround,’ Bans Legit MW3 Players

Activision has disabled an exploit that allowed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players to ban their opponents by simply sending them a message or a friend request, causing many legitimate players to be unable to play the game. While the developers have stated that they have unbanned accounts that fell prey to this exploit, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans are quite unhappy about the whole fiasco.Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 players have been frustrated with cheaters for quite a while now. There was also a huge surge in the number of cheaters after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 debuted on Xbox Game Pass. Although the developers have made some improvements to the anti-cheat to address the situation, encountering cheaters in every other game is still fairly common. To make t…

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fans Aren’t Happy About the Game’s Customization Options

Many Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero players are frustrated by the game’s lack of customization options. While reception to the fighting title has been largely positive, fans are hoping to see some aspects of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero improved in the near future. After going on sale on October 10, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero sold over three million copies in its first 24 hours, shattering all expectations and highlighting the power of the franchise’s passionate community. Boasting a total of 182 playable characters and promising additional DLC content down the line, the newest entry to the Budokai Tenkaichi series has been very well-received by players and critics alike. However, certain aspects of the game are being criticized by fans, with the variety of Sparking Zero’s customization options …

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It Takes Two Dev Teases Next Game

It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios has officially teased its next game. The renowned studio is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary next month, and it seems fans of 2021 Game of the Year winner It Takes Two won’t have to wait very long to learn about what Hazelight has been cooking up since.Founded in 2014 by film director Josef Fares, Hazelight Studios has carved out a big name for itself in the co-operative multiplayer genre. 2018’s A Way Out was the Swedish studio’s breakout hit, and 2021’s It Takes Two was an even bigger success. Not only did it take home the coveted Game of the Year award, but Hazelight also announced recently that It Takes Two has surpassed 20 million sales since launch. Fans of the studio have been wondering about its next adventure, and their patience may fi…

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Dead Rising Poll May Hint at a Sequel on the Way

A fan survey from Capcom about Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster may be the publisher/developer’s way of testing the waters for more Dead Rising games in the future. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster launched in mid-September, and positive reactions from its fan base might spur Capcom to release additional remasters or remakes, or possibly an entirely new game for the franchise.The Dead Rising series traces its roots back to 2006, encompassing four numbered, main-series games and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, which retells the story of Dead Rising 2 if the first game’s hero, journalist Frank West, had been the protagonist. On September 16, Capcom released Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster to mostly positive reviews, and it’s currently seeing an 83 percent approval rating on Steam. Related Frank We…

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Dev Open to Making More Games in the Series

The developer behind the acclaimed Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Team, is reportedly open to making more games in the series, whether they’re further remakes or even entirely new entries. While there is no confirmation yet in regard to what a new Silent Hill game from Bloober might look like or whether it’s in the cards, the recent remake’s critical reception and impressive sales show a clear demand for the series.Silent Hill 2 is a classic of survival horror and is widely regarded as one of the best games in the genre of all time, even to this day, evident by the remake’s massive success since it launched on October 8. The remake redefined many aspects of the original and gave it a modern makeover with gameplay reminiscent of the Resident Evil remakes, and has been praised for its faithfu…

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Tales of Kenzera: Zau Studio Puts Staff On Notice for Redundancy As it Seeks Funding

The multimedia company that developed Tales of Kenzera: Zau has put its entire gaming staff on notice for redundancy due to funding problems. Despite being praised by critics, Tales of Kenzera: Zau did not perform well financially, and it seems that developer’s jobs may be in jeopardy due to the lack of funding for the studio’s next project.Developed by Surgent Studios, Tales of Kenzera: Zau was released in early 2024. A Metroidvania platformer, the game follows the adventures of Zau as he tries to revive his father, with the title featuring a deep and emotional story, fast-paced action, and inspiration from African mythology. Unfortunately, despite earning positive reviews with an average of 76 on OpenCritic, the game did not sell very well, and Surgent Studios laid off over a dozen e…

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New Brawlhalla Update Out Now

Blue Mammoth Games has released Brawlhalla update 8.15, which adds the latest playable character, King Zuva. In addition to this new Legend, this Brawlhalla update also includes improvements to the user interface and new cosmetic items available in Mallhalla, along with several bug fixes and gameplay adjustments.Developed by Blue Mammoth Games, Brawlhalla is a free-to-play fighting game featuring over 50 characters known as “Legends,” with each boasting their own special weapons and abilities. Players can take part in various game modes, including ranked 1v1 and 2v2 matches, or join chaotic free-for-alls with up to eight players. Its simple controls and regular updates have kept it popular since it launched in 2017, with seasonal events and esports tournaments continuing to maintain an int…

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