Age 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…

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Xbox Game Pass Confirms New Day One Game for Early 2025

Eternal Strands has been confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass release. This upcoming arrival promises to strengthen the selection of compelling action adventures on Xbox Game Pass.Eternal Strands was officially unveiled in April 2024, following some four years’ worth of development. It is the debut title from Yellow Brick Games, a Quebec-based studio founded by former BioWare developer and Dragon Age director Mike Laidlaw and several ex-Ubisoft Quebec staffers. The game itself puts players in the shoes of Brynn, a young magic “weaver” on a quest to reclaim the cultural homeland of her people. It is in development for the Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Related Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Day-One Game and One Returning Title Xbox Game Pass Ultimate adds an action-packed day-one game a…

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Honkai: Star Rail Leak Teases Sunday and Fugue’s Light Cones

A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has teased Sunday and Fugue’s rumored Light Cones. Each Honkai: Star Rail update releases signature Light Cones that go well with new characters, and these items are usually the recommended items to maximize the characters’ abilities to their full power.Honkai: Star Rail recently revealed the upcoming 5-star characters for Version 2.7, Sunday and Fugue. Both characters were previously introduced in the main story, but they also faced unfortunate circumstances in their respective chapters. Sunday is currently in prison after trying to take over Penacony with the help of Ena the Order, while Fugue, formerly known as Tingyun, is presumed dead after Phantylia the Undying snapped her neck. Now that the characters will be officially playable in Honkai: Star Rail’s fu…

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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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