Obsidian, and Why Xbox’s Acquisition Strategy is Staying Out of the Way

Obsidian, and Why Xbox’s Acquisition Strategy is Staying Out of the Way

When Feargus Urquhart walked into a 2018 pitch meeting with then-Xbox senior director of business development Noah Musler, he thought he was pitching Avowed. But what he was really pitching was the entirety of Obsidian Entertainment. They were having breakfast at that year’s E3, just after Xbox announced it was…

Tetsuya Nomura Says He Was Pickier Than Disney About Sora’s Appearance In Smash Bros.

Tetsuya Nomura Says He Was Pickier Than Disney About Sora’s Appearance In Smash Bros.

Sora’s appearance in Super Smash Bros. was a big moment for the series. As the final DLC character in Nintendo’s epic crossover, the Kingdom Hearts hero’s appearance finally fulfilled years of speculation and dreams on the part of fans. It was also unexpected. For many years, a Sora cameo was…

Diablo 4 Devs Explain Why the Necromancer Class Is Appearing Sooner Than Anyone Expected

Diablo 4 Devs Explain Why the Necromancer Class Is Appearing Sooner Than Anyone Expected

Many Diablo fans wanted to see the Necromancer added to the latest entry in the series, but few expected the powerful sorcerer to make the initial cut. Nevertheless, the Necromancer will be part of the anticipated sequel’s initial class lineup, joining the Barbarian, Sorceress, Rogue, and Druid. Speaking with IGN…

Resident Evil 7’s Free Upgrade Isn’t Free for PS Plus Collection Owners

Resident Evil 7’s Free Upgrade Isn’t Free for PS Plus Collection Owners

We recently learned that Resident Evil 7: Biohazard would be getting a new-gen upgrade – but if you acquired the game through the PS Plus Collection, it’s not free. Capcom shared plenty of exciting news during its 2022 summer showcase, among which was the announcement that multiple Resident Evil games…

Elden Ring’s Official Strategy Guides Are Now Available to Preorder, And For $20 Off As Well

Elden Ring’s Official Strategy Guides Are Now Available to Preorder, And For $20 Off As Well

UPDATE: These guides have now been discounted, and are available for just $29.99 from Amazon (down $20 from the original list price of $49.99) or £31.78 from Amazon UK. Considering how Future Press’ guides tend to hold their resale value, this is an absolutely outstanding deal and well worth picking…

Resident Evil 4 Remake Gets New Gameplay, Appears To Confirm Major New Addition

Resident Evil 4 Remake Gets New Gameplay, Appears To Confirm Major New Addition

Resident Evil 4 Remake got a few more seconds of gameplay in today’s Capcom Showcase, possibly confirming a major addition in the process: Leon Kennedy can move while aiming his gun. During the trailer, Leon is briefly shown aiming his gun, seemingly continuing to move while he does so. If…

Dying Light 2 Patch 1.4 Will Kick Off Five Year Plan With Tons Of New Content

Dying Light 2 Patch 1.4 Will Kick Off Five Year Plan With Tons Of New Content

Just a few months after the game’s release, Dying Light 2 is already diving into its five year plan for free continued content expansions. Patch 1.4, which launches on June 14, will introduce a number of new features through “In the Footsteps of Nightrunner,” the first Chapter in the game’s…