IO Interactive Offers To Upgrade All Hitman 3 Versions After Rocky Steam Launch
Following Hitman 3’s rough launch on Steam, IO Interactive has announced that all purchases of the game on the platform will receive a free upgrade to a better edition.
Hitman 3 received excellent reviews upon its initial release last year, but some fans weren’t particularly happy with IO Interactive’s choice to keep the PC version of the game exclusive to Epic Games Store for one year. When it was finally released on Steam last week at full price, many took it as an opportunity to formally express their discontent about not receiving any sort of launch discount by giving the game poor reviews.
In addition to fans’ frustrations with the one-year exclusivity deal and launch price, Hitman 3’s Steam debut came with a host of technical issues, too. Most notably, many players have dealt with server connectivity problems and random crashes.
As a response to these issues, IO Interactive has issued a statement agreeing to upgrade all…
Read moreJames Gunn Is Currently "Developing" Another DC Project
Screenwriter and director James Gunn (Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy) is currently working on another DC Comics project for TV or film, according to the man himself. Due to the magic of Twitter, Gunn’s announcement of his six-year wedding anniversary to actor Jennifer Holland (Peacemaker) turned into a stray fan question yielding this confirmation.
Gunn didn’t share any details on what the DC property is, nor its destination. But it is also confirmation of something we also technically already knew–that Gunn is supremely busy. The Peacemaker series, expected to hit HBO Max in January 2022 is due out next from him–in addition to a Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and all this after The Suicide Squad came out this past summer.
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Read moreJumanji Series Extends To Theme Parks, More
Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced a “multi-territory exclusivity agreement” to create branded attraction rides, retail outlets, and hotel rooms based on the studio’s popular Jumanji franchise. According to a release, new experiences relating to the franchise will be launched across Merlin’s theme parks and waterparks in Europe, UK, and North America.
The first Jumanji experience to launch as part of this agreement will be the world’s first Jumanji ride, which will open this April at Merlin’s Gardaland resort in Italy, along with themed hotel rooms. The next announced brand activation is currently in development at a different theme park, with a targeted 2023 debut.
“Merlin is the ideal company to bring the world of Jumanji to life,” said Jeffrey Godsick, head of location-based entertainment at Sony Pictures. “Their commitment to strong storytelling, quality of craftsmanship, and fantastic guest experiences ensure that fans of Jumanji will be f…
Read moreLearn Game Dev With These Cheap Programming Bundles
Creating a video game isn’t easy–and if you’re starting from scratch, it can also be expensive. Learning how to use your preferred engine often requires advanced tutorials, and if you don’t also want to learn how to draw or piece together a soundtrack, you’ll likely want to invest in asset packs. Thankfully, there are dozens of great game dev bundles on sale right now, giving you a chance to start the new year by learning a new skill without breaking the bank.
The Make Your Own Games In Unreal Engine 5 Bundle is one of the most enticing deals, as it pulls together over $1,900 worth of software for just $25.20. The 14-item bundle includes coursework in C++, various asset packs, and walkthroughs on how to develop specific genres like FPS games and adventure games.
If you’d rather not learn a programming language and want to get straight to building your game, check out the Easy No-Code Game Design Bundle, which is built around GDevelop. This platform requires no coding an…
Read moreEverything Hollywood Writers Got In Their New Contract
Writers in the WGA union have ended their strike against Hollywood studios and are now returning to work following a “tentative” agreement to terms. The WGA has now shared the terms of the deal, which the union previous said was “exceptional.”
While writers can now go back to work, the deal isn’t finalized yet and is still being ratified. With that caveat out of the way, the WGA published its memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the deal, which gets into what, exactly, the guild won in the deliberations.
First, the deal covers a relatively short period of time, ending May 1, 2026. The guild got a lot of what it was asking for, including minimum pay increases spread over the next couple of years and increased health and pension contribution rates. Additionally, each writer on a writing team will get pension and health benefits up to a certain cap individually, as opposed to splitting the benefits with the entire team of writers.
Another major part of the deal concerned…
Read moreLike A Dragon- Infinite Wealth Review – The Things Money Can't Buy
On paper, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth has everything I could possibly ask for in a game from RGG Studio: Kasuga Ichiban from the 2020 RPG Yakuza: Like A Dragon co-leading with series legend Kazuma Kiryu–two characters I love dearly fighting alongside one of the most memorable supporting casts in recent years. It’s the best of both Yakuza worlds coming together for a story about life, legacy, and the daunting realities of the world we live in–but, more than anything, atonement and the various forms it can take. It also comes with greatly improved RPG systems that nail the tactical joy of turn-based combat while upholding Yakuza’s identity in remarkable ways. And in splitting its time in Hawaii with Yokohama, you get two robust and detailed locations to explore new and old ideas through the biggest suite of side activities the series has had thus far.
For all its comedic absurdity and optional diversions, Infinite Wealth brings its heavier themes into fo…
Read moreLife Is Strange- True Colors Coming September 10, Focuses On The Power Of Emotions
Publisher Square Enix has revealed Life Is Strange: True Colors, the next game in its supernatural-focused, choice-driven series, will launch on September 10 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC, and Stadia. The game is being developed by Deck Nine.
If patterns are anything to go by, True Colors is likely not a new mainline entry for Life Is Strange. It’s probably more like Before The Storm, also developed by Deck Nine and released in between Dontnod Entertainment’s Life Is Strange and Life Is Strange 2. Game director Zak Garriss said that True Colors began development in 2017, so Deck Nine has been working on it since the release of Before The Storm.
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Read moreLive A Live Muramasa Blade – Path Of Shuttered Lanterns Guide
The Twilight of Edo Japan chapter of Live A Live is the most open-ended one of the bunch. While some of them push you along in a fairly linear fashion, Twilight of Edo Japan drops you off at the front door of Ode Castle and leaves it to you to find your way and accomplish your objectives. It’s no surprise that there are a few secrets in this chapter, but one of the most obtuse tricks leads to the most prized piece of equipment… and the most vicious boss. Here’s a guide to help you through the Twilight of Edo Japan chapter, including where to find the Muramasa blade and the Bloodthirsty Samurai.
The Path of Shuttered Lanterns
Depending on which route you take to the castle, you might come across the Path of Shuttered Lanterns on your own. If you climb to the roof of the residential building, you’ll be able to run across the area’s outer fortifications. You’ll eventually come across a tree, which you can climb down. Once back on th…
Read moreMario Kart 8 Deluxe Is Nintendo's Best-Selling Game Of All Time, With One Caveat
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has passed a new milestone, as it is now Nintendo’s best-selling game of all time–if you don’t count one particular bundled game from the Wii era. According to Nintendo’s latest financial report, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold 61.97 million units in total as of March 31, 2024. The only other Nintendo game that has done better is Wii Sports at 82.90 million units sold, but considering that the game was bundled in with a Wii console, it is in a different category entirely.
In comparison, the rest of Nintendo’s top-performing games include various titles across multiple platforms. Five Switch games are on the list, the Wii is in second place with four games, and the DS is in third place with a single entry, according to Nintendo:
The 10 best-selling Nintendo games as of March 31, 2024
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — 61.97 million
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons — 45.36 million
- Mario Kart Wii — 37.38 million
- Super Smash Bros. Ul…
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Madden 23 – Jacksonville Jaguars Roster And Ratings
Madden NFL 23 is here, and that means virtual football fans will once more have a season’s worth of debates to start, first downs to pick up, and hopefully more than a few touchdown celebrations to choreograph. We’re breaking down the Madden 23 rosters for all 32 NFL teams, and in this guide we’ll be taking a look at the Jacksonville Jaguars. If you’re curious about who the Jaguars’ best players are, where they stack up in the league as a whole, or which positions need to be improved in Franchise mode, here’s everything you need to know about the new Madden 23 Jaguars roster.
Jacksonville Jaguars – Best And Worst Players
The Jaguars are the 29th best team in the league according to the launch list of the 32 best teams in Madden NFL 23. At launch, Jacksonville will have an overall team rating of 77. The Jaguars will also have zero players rated 90 or above in Madden 23, with their next highest rated overall being:
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