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Ed Boon wants you to know Mortal Kombat 1 is a reboot, not a remake Just ignore Mortal Kombat, and Mortal Kombat too, OK? Image credit:NetherRealm Studios Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon would like you to know that Mortal Kombat 1 is a reboot, not a remake, despite the name. Earlier this week, Netherrealm Studios revealed that a new Mortal Kombat game is on the way , one that is starting things over from the beginning with a new universe created by Fire God Liu Kang....

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s most shocking moments come in an unexpected medium In a game that leaves so much vague, these boxes are a narrative shotgun blast. Image credit:From Software Souls games are excellent at making you want to go forward, to explore that weird ruin and massive castle right in front of you. A lot of this comes down to framing, making it so the moment you step through a doorway a giant landmark is perfectly in view as the music kicks in....

Epic Games is using the might of Fortnite to make Alan Wake popular All it takes is a skin and a remake of a 13 year old game. If it’s been a while since you’ve played the original Alan Wake , and need a refresher ahead of Alan Wake 2 , Fortnite now has a playable recap. Remedy Entertainment’s partnership with Epic Games continues to bore some interesting fruit, as last week it was announced that those that pre-order Alan Wake 2 on the Epic Games Store will net a skin of the titular character in Fortnite ....

Even Sony’s CEO knows cloud gaming isn’t there just yet Though he’s still excited about the potential of the technology. Despite PlayStation revealing a dedicated streaming device, Sony’s own CEO knows that cloud gaming still has its limits. Last week, Sony unveiled the rumoured Project Q , a device that’s all about cloud streaming. Think something along the lines of the Nintendo Switch, except you can’t play it on your TV, all of your games can only be streamed via the cloud, and it looks like someone snapped a PS5 controller in half and stuck it to an off brand tablet....

Fallout co-creator Tim Cain shows off the remarkable The Outer Worlds demo that got the publisher thumbs up only a year into development There are a few more bald blokes than we got in the final game, but you can definitely see the vision in what became the Roseway level. Image credit:Obsidian Tim Cain might be best known as a co-creator of the original Fallout , but some of his most recent work has come with Obsidian on its The Outer Worlds series....

Fallout’s co-creator likes mods because they can help solve dumb Twitter arguments, and he’s totally right Preach it, Tim Cain. Image credit:VG247/Bethesda Tim Cain, one of the developers behind the original Fallout and a consultant on The Outer Worlds 2 , has outlined how he feels about mods in a recent YouTube video, and one of the big positives he alludes to is their potential to serve as an alternative or solution to annoying back-and-forths about features and mechanics in video games....

FC 26 Ultimate Scream Team 1 lands with Low Driven+ Vini Jr and other scary-looking upgraded cards Get ready to sink your fangs into some OP cards as Ultimate Scream returns to FC 26 after 5 seasons with Rafael Leao and Di Natale leading the line. Image credit:EA Sports EA Sports has revealed Team 1 of FC 26’s Ultimate Scream promo, featuring the likes of Vini Jr, Rafael Leao and Saeed Al Owairan....

Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Line review: Long-awaited Switch and PS4 ensemble strikes a chord The latest Switch and PS4 FF rhythm game creates some series high notes – but it’s not a totally flawless performance. By the time your favourite band’s fourth album has come around, you may know what to expect from them – they’ve got all that experimental stuff out their system, they know what their strengths are, they know how to write a crowd-pleaser, and there’s still enough creative fuel left in the tank to surprise you....

Fire Emblem Engage Stats guide: What every Unit Stat does The strategy combat in Fire Emblem Engage is deep - and the first step to mastering it is understanding the unit stats that power it. Fire Emblem Engage is a full-blown, full-fat RPG, and is actually quite a bit more in-depth in terms of its strategy battling than the previous entry in the series. As such, you’ll need to be more considerate of your methods for forging a path to victory - and a huge part of finding that success is in understanding the Unit Stats that you’ll be working with....

Fisch Volcano event guide Things are heating up around Roslit Bay in Fisch. Image credit:Roblox Roblox’s Fisch is no stranger to limited-time events. These events typically give players the opportunity to catch new and exclusive fish, and even acquire some shiny new rewards along the way. With rewards in mind, the Fisch Volcano event that’s taken over the region of Roslit Bay is not to be missed. By taking part in the event and fishing away in the lava that currently surrounds Roslit Bay, lucky players might be able to get their hands on a fiery new boat that they can sail around in!...

Fortnite, the everything game, is once again looking to be all you need with its latest 5v5, first-person mode Ballistic Why play anything else? Well, there’s lots of reasons honestly. Image credit:Epic Games Epic Games clearly wants Fortnite to be everything and anything, and its newest gamemode appears to be a move into the competitive FPS space. I know Fortnite is inherently competitive, given the whole number one victory royale, yeah Fortnite we ‘bout to get down thing, but Epic has just announced a new mode that is going back to the basics when it comes to shooters: Ballistic ....

GAME denies report that it’s set to stop selling physical, er, games, aside from pre-orders It’s been claimed that the chain is set to move away from the classic method of stocking games that you can just buy off the shelf. Image credit:GAME UK retail chain GAME, somewhere you’ve probably bought at least one title from over the years if you live in Sadness Island, has denied a report that it’s set to move away from actually selling physical games in-store....

Genshin Impact Sakura bloom locations: How to farm Sakura Bloom A rare blossom Update: We’ve added an interactive map showing all of the Sakura Bloom locations in Genshin Impact to the first section of this page. Genshin Impact Sakura Bloom locations are some of the more difficult mat locations to track down, and once you do find them, there’s an extra step before you can actually collect them. You need an Electro character to make the sacred blooms materialize in a gatherable form....

Genshin Impact: Should you use Iansan or Bennett? Whether Iansan or Bennett is better for buffing attack depends on your current setup Image credit:HoYoverse Genshin Impact Iansan and Bennett comparisons have been floating around since people got their hands on the 4-star Electro character’s kit. At a glance, Iansan and Bennett seem to do the same things – buff the party’s attack by a noteworthy amount. The difference is in the buff multipliers, and it’s a pretty big difference....

Geralt of Rivia isn’t confirmed to return in The Witcher 4, but he’s getting a sequel comic miniseries No rest for the witcher. Image credit:Dark Horse Comics The excellent Blood and Wine expansion gave Geralt of Rivia a perfect ending, but a new story set after the events of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming…in comic book form. Newsarama ( thanks, GamesRadar ) shared the surprising news, which dropped shortly after CD Projekt Red confirmed the next Witcher game is entering full production this year ....

Get $17 off the upcoming 1TB Xbox Series S console when you buy these discounted Xbox Gift Cards Save money on Xbox credit thanks to a promo code on the VG247 eShop. During the June Xbox Showcase, Microsoft revealed a new carbon black version of the Xbox Series S console that will feature a 1TB SSD rather than the 512GB SSD that’s in the current one. The new console is priced at $350/£300, a $50/£50 increase over the original, and is set to release on 1st September 2023, with pre-orders available on the Microsoft store ....

God of War Ragnarok Vulture’s Gold Treasure Map location: Where to find the treasure Time for scavenging. On your way out of Alfheim in God of War Ragnarok , you’re given the option to explore the vast, stormy deserts of the Elven homeland in search of loot and other goodies. As soon as you take the path towards The Barrens, a glowing scroll is sure to catch your eye. This is the Vulture’s Gold Treasure Map - the first of its kind that you’ve seen in God of War Ragnarok ....

God of War: Best Runic Attacks and Summons God of War allows Kratos and Atreus to empower their weapons with Runes that allow them to do powerful special moves, known as Runic Attacks and Summons. Below we’ll tell you the best Runic attacks and summons , as well as where you can find them for yourself. On this page: Best Runic Attacks and Summons in God of War Best Leviathan Axe Light Runic Attack Best Leviathan Axe Heavy Runic Attack Best Blades of Chaos Light Runic Attack Best Blades of Chaos Heavy Runic Attack Best Atreus Runic Summon Best Runic Attacks and Summons in God of War The best Runic Attacks and Summons in God of War are often those that are contextual, giving the player an edge over the upcoming enemies....

God of War: The Black Rune Walkthrough Kratos and Atreus return to Tyr’s Temple in God of War to find the mysterious Black Rune and open up the path to Jotunheim. In this walkthrough for The Black Rune we’ll show you how to make it through safely and complete all the puzzles along the way. On this page: The Black Rune Walkthrough in God of War Tyr’s Vault Puzzle Solutions Where to Go in Tyr’s Vault God of War Tyr’s Vault Trap Solution The Black Rune Walkthrough in God of War Kratos and Atreus will kick off The Black Rune after they’ve departed from the Witch’s house, and make their way downriver using the boat moored at the dock....

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a live-action anime finale in which the two kaijus play Vegeta and Goku At this point, they have better character arcs than some MCU heroes. Image credit:WB Pictures/Legendary Pictures There are no spoilers ahead for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, beyond what’s been revealed in marketing materials. Adam Wingard’s second MonsterVerse movie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire , might feel looser than 2021’s Godzilla vs....