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UPDATE: Pokemon Go and Monopoly Go will now be under the same Saudi-owned umbrella, as Scopely and Niantic press go on a deal It turns out we are witnessing the formation of a terrifying ‘pretty addictive mobile things with go in the name’ singularity. Image credit:Niantic/Scopely UPDATE (12/03/25, 1:00 PM GMT): Pokemon GO developer Niantic has now confirmed that it’s agreed a $3.5 billion deal to sell the game - along with Monster Hunter Now and Pikmin Bloom - to Scopely....

UPDATE: Wahey, Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel has entered pre-production, and is now being called Cyberpunk 2 The Project Orion codename has given way to to a new moniker, but CDPR says that fresh name’s not the official title. Image credit:VG247/CD Projekt UPDATE (29/05/25, 9:00 AM BST): In the investor call accompanying these results, CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski responded to a question speculating that Cyberpunk 2 might release around late 2030 or early 2031-ish time by saying the following: “I can reiterate in a way what I said in one of the previous calls, which was basically that our journey from the pre-production to the final release takes four to five years on average, so a little bit less than I think what you said in the question....

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 extended gameplay proven to be good for you, heretic No, you don’t have anything better to do than watch this nine-minute gameplay look at Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Image credit:Saber Interactive, Focus Entertainment Hot off its recent, impressive Gamescom showing, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has delivered an even deeper look at its gameplay in the form of a new, nine-minute gameplay showcase. The new footage once again stars Lieutenant Titus and his Ultramarine squad, fighting against the Tyranid swarm....

Watch Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live showcase here Gamescom 2023 kicks off this week, and the Opening Night Live showcase will set the tone in its annual livestream. Image credit:Gamescom Opening Night Live has positioned itself as the mid-summer games showcase, and it returns today for another show to kick off Gamescom 2023 in Germany. The Geoff Keighley-produced and hosted event sits in the middle between June’s not-E3 , and December’s Game Awards ....

30 minutes of information on third-party games coming to PC and Xbox. Image credit:Microsoft Microsoft will host its next Xbox Partner Preview today, promising a mix of new and upcoming games from publishers like Capcom, Nexon, EA, and more. The company said to expect over a dozen new trailers during the 30-minute broadcast, with no frills: just new game reveals, release date announcements, and new gameplay from upcoming games. The second-ever Xbox Partner Preview kicks off later today - watch it here....

What are you playing this weekend? Play time! It’s time to get your weekend face on because it’s here, folks. The Autumn Equinox is behind us, which means fall is upon us. It’s a great time of year. The weather is becoming bearable, the leaves are changing, Halloween is coming up, and there are still plenty of games coming out this season and through the end of the year to keep all of us occupied....

What are you playing this weekend? It may be cold, but you can always stay inside and play some games. January is almost over, but it’s still cold outside. So, we’re staying warm and curling up on the couch with a game. Or tossing a blanket in our lap while we sit at the PC. Either way works. This week, a couple of us are exploring the USG Ishimura, another will experience an iconic, critically acclaimed RPG, and one of us isn’t playing anything this weekend because her 8yo nephew is coming to visit....

What do you mean Silent Hill: Ascension, possibly the worst game in the whole series, won an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Innovation In Emerging Media Programming’ Who made this decision, I just want to talk. Image credit:Konami/ Genvid Technologies I cannot begin to wrap around my head how the absolutely awful Silent Hill: Ascension has won an Emmy. We all know that Silent Hill: Ascension is a bad “game” right? I put game in air quotes there because it’s hard to call it one, really, when all you got to do was vote on what cutscenes played out....

What to do with Nirnroot in Oblivion Remastered Only the foremost botanist in all of Cyrodiil can make anything out of Nirnroot. Image credit:VG247/Bethesda Update: We’ve added an interactive map of Nirnroot locations in Oblivion Remastered. As you wander the forests and hills of Cyrodiil in Oblivion Remastered, you might just hear a distinctive, reverberating warble near bodies of water. No, it isn’t the coil whine from your console or PC as it grapples with the magnificent splendor of the newly remastered Tamriel, but a sprig of Nirnroot ....

Where to find a Gillopod in Monster Hunter Wilds Gillopod’s are rare arthropods that can be found in Wyveria in Monster Hunter Wilds. Image credit:Capcom/VG247 After having captured and delivered both a Tracktail Lizard and Ember Rufflizard to Dareel in Monster Hunter Wilds , he will soon send you back to work. This time around, he requests that you find and bring him the elusive Gillopod , a slimy-looking creature that blends in with its environment....

Where to find all Badges in Stray Your cat backpack needs accessorising with these Badges of honour in Stray. Amidst collecting all of B-12’s memories and Morusque’s Sheet Music , our furry protagonist in Stray is privy to some Badges too. These collectibles are basically badges of honour for our feline’s efforts, and finding them all is certainly a fun little side quest to embark on. Collecting badges will have you interacting with characters and visiting various nooks and crannies that you may miss otherwise....

Where to find Earth Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds A rare and valuable drop, here’s a guide on where to farm Earth Crystals. Image credit:VG247 Earth Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds are a rare but valuable resource, used for a variety of special weapons early in the game. If you’re having trouble finding them - don’t worry - they can be farmed pretty consistantly once you know where to find Earth Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds ....

Where to find Novacrystal in Monster Hunter Wilds Here’s where you’ll find Novacrystal! Image credit:Capcom/VG247 Hunting monster after monster in Monster Hunter Wilds is all fine and well, but to ultimately craft the High Rank armor and weapons you want to use, you’ll need to explore the map for various resources beyond monstrous beasts. These resources include plants, bugs, fish, and ores such as Novacrystal . Mining Nodes — which can be found around the map — are home to all sorts of vital materials including the Novacrystal....

Where to get the Devourer’s Scepter in Elden Ring The Devourer’s Scepter is a solid Strength weapon for those capable of wielding it. Here’s where to find it in Elden Ring. Image credit:VG247/FromSoftware If you’re a fan of Elden Ring ’s biggest and most hard-hitting weapons, or you’re simply experimenting with a Strength build, you might want to give the Devourer’s Scepter a go. This Great Hammer is one of Elden Ring’s Legendary Armaments, and if you can wield it, it’s certainly good fun to hit enemies over the head with....

Why do the likes of $165-ish official Disco Elysium plastic bags exist? Well, one ex-writer says she was simply told “people covet these items more than they care” “They told me that it doesn’t matter at all what people are saying on Twitter.” Image credit:ZA/UM You can buy an official version of plastic bag Harry Du Bois uses in very good detective game and now endless source of often very depressing fallout involving its studio and the numerous creatives and devs who no longer work at said studio, Disco Elysium ....

Witcher and Frostpunk devs’ dark fantasy city-building strategy game Gord set for summer release Enter a world of primordial beings, horrifying beasts, and powerful incantations. A new gameplay trailer and release window have been provided for the city-building strategy game Gord . Covenant, a new Polish game studio founded by ex-CD Projekt Red and Frostpunk developers, announced the dark-fantasy game back in 2021. To survive, you must build, but to prevail, you must conquer the darkness beyond the gates....

With Concord’s devs “in limbo” following its shutdown, the game’s director is reportedly stepping down to a “support role” Ryan Ellis’ role change has come as Firewalk awaits the decision as to what comes next for the hero shooter, according to a new report. Image credit:Firewalk Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment Following the shutdown of Firewalk Studios’ Concord , the game’s developers are reportedly “in limbo”, with game director Ryan Ellis having stepped down into a “support role”, according to a new report....

World of Warcraft: The War Within preview - delving into an exciting new saga The first of three new expansions, The War Within makes a great first impression. Image credit:Act I’ve been obsessed with World of Warcraft for years now - playing it on and off for over 10 years or so. The game is a monument to multiplayer madness, be it the ferocious PvP community, the most absurd dedication to personal performance found in mythic raiding and dungeons, and down-bad hoarders flexing obscure cosmetics to other likeminded freakazoids....

Wuthering Waves Baizhi Build The best weapons and Echoes for Wuthering Waves’ free healer. UPDATE: We’ve updated this Baizhi build to add some information on the best team compositions and Echo stats for her. We’ve also added some details on her ascension materials. A good Wuthering Waves Baizhi build doesn’t just give your team an excellent – and free – healer. It helps Baizhi boost everyone’s abilities, and it’s even pretty easy to put together....

Wuthering Waves Calcharo Build Here are some weapons and Echoes worth kitting Calcharo out with. Image credit:Kuro Games UPDATE: We’ve updated this page with some new information and tips for building Calcharo, including more information on stats and team compositions. Wuthering Waves has a few five-star Resonators for players to choose from and then mindlessly wish for, and one of these is the elusive Calcharo . While he is a devastating DPS character to have on any team, his kit can be quite difficult to get used to, relying on careful combinations and apt timing....