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The Last of Us Part I PC Port Delayed by Three Weeks, Will Now Arrive on March 28

The Last of Us Part I’s PC port has been delayed by three weeks. In a tweet, developer Naughty Dog confirmed that the much-awaited emotional, zombie-killing survivor game, which was originally set to drop on March 3, will now release on March 28. The studio claims that the additional time will be used to ensure a polished experience at launch that is devoid of bugs or optimisation issues. The delay was partly prompted by the success surrounding HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us, with Naughty Dog not wanting to tarnish its reputation by pushing out a port that’s a little rough around the edges.

“We at the studio have been completely blown away by the outpouring of love and support for The Last of Us these last few weeks. Hearing your love for the HBO adaptation, seeing your beautiful Photo Mode shots, and learning about how the world and characters our studio created nearly a decade ago continue to reach new and old fans alike floors us every day,” the open letter from Naughty Dog reads. “And so we want to make sure that The Last of Us Part 1 PC debut is in the best shape possible. These additional few weeks will allow us to ensure this version of The Last of Us lives up to your, and our, standards.” The developer has yet to reveal the system requirements and new PC-specific features that would normally one-up the PS5 version — launched in September, last year — which improved upon the graphics and loading times.

The Last of Us Part 1 PS5 Review: Absolutely Gorgeous, but Overpriced

But if past PlayStation–PC ports are anything to go by — which have been consistent — players can expect unlocked framerates, support for ultra-wide monitors, and other technical perks tailored to graphics cards. The story, however, remains the same as the original 2013 version, wherein you track the journey of a hardened survivor Joel, who is tasked with smuggling a teenager Ellie across a post-pandemic US, swarming with infected mutants. By grappling with their grief and overcoming eccentric survivors, the pair eventually assume a father-daughter relationship, rekindling a light of hope in Joel’s unhappy mind.

Throughout its marketing drive for the PS5 launch, Sony seemed quite aggressive in making people understand that The Last of Us Part I was a full-blown remake built from the ground up. Even then, the Rs. 4,999/ $70 price tag seemed overpriced to fans — especially those who played the previous versions. There are three variants now — the original 2013 Last of Us, the PS4 remaster, and now a remake. A game so good, Naughty Dog couldn’t resist giving it some touch-ups and releasing it all over again. The Last of Us Part I not only improved upon its visuals but added AI (enemy) upgrades, so they behaved similarly to the ones featured in the critically-acclaimed gory sequel, The Last of Us Part II. A permadeath mode was also included for the gaming masochists out there, alongside over 60 accessibility features, aimed at those suffering from visual, auditory, or motor challenges.

In celebration of the HBO series’ debut last month, The Last of Us Part I was made available as a two-hour free trial to PS Plus Deluxe/ Premium members. Those who are on the fence about getting this game can take it for a test drive and make a well-informed decision if the upgrades are worth the full price. A PS Plus Deluxe subscription costs Rs. 849 per month. Meanwhile, HBO renewed The Last of Us series for a second season, which will chart the events of The Last of Us Part II game.

The Last of Us Part I will release March 28 on PC. Pre-orders are live across Steam and Epic Games Store at Rs. 3,999.

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Fntastic Denies ‘Scam’ Claims, Says The Day Before Delay Was Pre-Planned After MMO Gets Delisted From Steam

The Day Before, one of Steam’s most-wishlisted open-world survival MMOs, got pulled from Valve’s storefront earlier this week. The game’s disappearance from the shop has been attributed to a trademark dispute, which developer Fntastic claims has caused Steam to block their game page, leading to yet another delay in release. Now, amidst internet chatter questioning whether the game even exists, the developer has come out and claimed it planned to delay the game even before the trademark dispute surfaced. In a statement to IGN, Fntastic has also shut down speculation over the game being a ‘scam’.

“We planned to move the game’s release before and plan to announce it with [publisher] Mytona in a 10-minute gameplay video,” the developer told IGN. “And then you all know what happened. So to be on the safe side, to ensure there are no more transfers, we, along with the publisher, chose November 10. That is a safe date, given the trademark dispute.” The now twice-delayed game will utilise the additional time to ensure a polished and “content-filled” experience by launch day. As for the gameplay video, Fntastic intends to consult its lawyers first before publishing it.

Despite the allegations being hurled against them, The Day Before developers seem optimistic about the end result — even dismissing claims that they are running a scam of some kind. “We didn’t take a penny from people: no crowdfunding, no pre-orders, no donations. The game is fully funded by Mytona, one of the largest mobile publishers in the world, who checked the game’s build at every milestone per our contract,” their statement reads.

The Day Before was delisted from Steam earlier this week and it was revealed that the studio never bothered claiming a trademark for its name, before announcing the title in January 2021. As per Fntastic, this allowed a private individual to fill out an application before them, and register the trademark for the name “The Day Before,” in the US. In an effort to resolve this issue, the developer has now decided to postpone the game’s launch to November 10.

“Previously, we were not aware of the existence of claims,” an open letter from developer Fntastic and publisher Mytona read after the game vanished from Steam. “We found out about this only on January 19, 2023, when we received a complaint from him and a request to contact him.” The studio was planning to drop a “lengthy gameplay video” later this month — just two months before launch — but has decided to hold off on that as well. Understandably, this baffling situation has raised suspicion on the internet, with the vocal majority suggesting that the game might not have been in development at all. Even The Day Before’s community Discord moderators are doubtful about whether the game is real or not. To their credit, very little is known about The Day Before, beyond its flashy announcement trailer, followed by an orchestrated gameplay footage, promising a supreme zombie-killing affair.

While The Day Before was initially expected to release in 2022, it was then delayed to March 1 this year, with regard to a change in the development engine. As per a statement given to IGN last year, Fntastic claimed that it was switching to Epic Games’ new Unreal Engine 5 technology, which would only “make the gameplay of The Day Before even more fantastic.” This new delay and accusations have caused Fntastic to open up, insisting that plans to move the release date further were in motion before the trademark issue mounted up — pushing the launch date by eight months.

Set in a desolate, post-pandemic US, The Day Before has players survive hordes of flesh-eating zombies by scavenging for resources, crafting equipment, and driving around in vehicles. Think of it like The Division meets The Last of Us — at least going by the sparse knowledge we have of the game. Fntastic previously created the multiplayer hide-and-seek game Propnight — a 4v1 affair, in which a killer tracks down survivors in the eerie night.

The Day Before is now slated to release November 10 on PC.

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Naughty Dog Has Moved on From Uncharted, Co-President Neil Druckmann Confirms

Developer Naughty Dog seems to be done with Uncharted. That’s according to its co-President Neil Druckmann, who confirmed in a Buzzfeed interview, that having put their “final brushstroke” on the story with the insanely popular Uncharted 4, the team is ready to move on. That fate could also befall The Last of Us franchise if the company decides not to proceed with a third mainline entry. Druckmann praises his publisher Sony for not forcing them to churn out a sequel and is okay with finishing the story with the “very strong ending,” as seen in The Last of Us Part II.

“[Sony] have supported us every step of the way to follow our passions — meaning that just because something is successful, people think there’s all this pressure and we have to make a sequel. That’s not the case,” Druckmann explained in the interview. “For us, Uncharted was insanely successful — Uncharted 4 was one of our best-selling games — and we’re able to put our final brushstroke on that story and say that we’re done. We’re moving on.” That said, he wasn’t fully clear on whether he was referring to solely the series stalwart Nathan Drake’s story, or the franchise as a whole. Naughty Dog last ported Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection to PC, which included the aforementioned mainline Uncharted 4 and the spin-off title focused on Chloe Frazer, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. The former sold over 15 million copies on the PS4, making it the highest-selling Uncharted title in the franchise.

Druckmann also weighed in on a potential The Last of Us Part 3, claiming that for now, the studio is mainly focusing on their sights on the untitled The Last of Us standalone multiplayer experience, revealed at Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest, last year. “We’ve been pretty open that the next Last of Us game is going to be this multiplayer experience, where you’ll be able to enter the world of The Last of Us with your friend and get to experience the tension and the brutality of that world — and a brand new story and cast of characters that live in another city that we haven’t seen yet in the world of The Last of Us,” he said. The Last of Us Part 3, however, isn’t on the priority list, and the studio has zero pressure on deciding what to do with the story.

Earlier this month, Druckmann claimed that he was intrigued by the minimalist storytelling in FromSoftware’s award-winning magnum opus, Elden Ring. Going forward, he plans on experimenting with this style — a far cry from PlayStation’s first-party entries, which mainly rely on cinematics for storytelling. “To me, right now, that’s some of the best joy I get out of games that trust their audience to figure things out,” he told The Washington Post. “[Games] that don’t hold your hand, that’s the stuff I’m really intrigued by going forward.”

The Last of Us is currently in the spotlight, thanks to the successful launch of its live-action adaptation for HBO, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the lead roles. Even Uncharted received a Tom Holland-led live-action film earlier this year, which despite failing on a critical level, managed a good box office collection. The film grossed a worldwide total of $401.7 million (about Rs. 3,277 crore).

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Xbox Series S/X Launch Delayed Indefinitely to Bring Fixes for the PC Version

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is delaying its console release indefinitely to solely focus on fixing issues on the PC version. The game was supposed to drop on Xbox Series S/X shortly after the PC launch in November, but offered no release information prior to this announcement. As a result, developer Fatshark has also decided to delay the promised seasonal content rollout for the game, and address feedback in terms of building a “complete” crafting system, a rewarding progression loop, and optimising performance on PC. While console players might be a little bummed out by this announcement, judging by Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s general mixed reception on Steam, this seems like the right move.

“We take enormous pride in our ability at Fatshark to deliver a game that millions can enjoy. This was what we set out to do with Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — to create a highly engaging and stable game with a level of depth that keeps you playing for weeks, not hours,” the open letter from Fatshark CEO and co-founder, Martin Wahlund reads. “We fell short of meeting those expectations.” In addition to delaying the Xbox Series S/X version, the developer will suspend the upcoming release of any premium cosmetics, diverting focus solely towards polishing the game. The developer claims that it couldn’t continue down the path of releasing new content, without having addressed the mounting player concerns.

Released in late November, Warhammer 40K Darktide seemed destined for success, thanks to its visceral combat and highly detailed environments. Borrowing the four-player co-op formula from its past fantasy-based entries Warhammer: Vermintide 1 and Vermintide 2, it almost felt like a no-brainer to add 40K’s gunplay into the mix to yield better results. In it, players are thrown into the ruthless hive city of Tertium to face off against bloodthirsty enemies — a heretical cult called the Admonition, who seeks to seize control of the planet Atoma Prime. Customisation is subdivided into class, appearance, and gender, with an added focus on the crafting system. Unfortunately, the latter gave an incomplete impression, which as stated above, Fatshark intends to resolve.

Fatshark recently releasedThe Signal update, the first content drop for Darktide, which added a new Comms-Plex 154/2f mission, two new weapons for the class Zealots and Ogryns, and the highly requested private sessions feature. The update also included two new modifiers for missions, with “Hunting Grounds” featuring an increased number of Pox Hounds, and Assault missions upping the ammo picking, whilst reducing healing capability.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is available to play on PC via Steam and PC Game Pass. As mentioned above, the Xbox Series S/X version has been delayed indefinitely.

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WWE 2K23 Release Date Set for March 17, Features John Cena as Cover Star: Details

WWE 2K23, the latest instalment in 2K’s annual pro-wrestling video game franchise, just got a release date. Featuring the 16-time world champion John Cena on the cover, the game is slated to release March 17, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Those who purchase the premium versions of WWE 2K23 will gain three-day early access, starting March 14. WWE 2K23 aims to celebrate wrestler-cum-actor Cena’s 20th anniversary by featuring him on all three covers — Standard, Deluxe, and Icon editions, fashioned after iconic moments from his career.

WWE 2K23 2K Showcase

After charting Rey Mysterio’s career in WWE 2K22, the latest iteration sees players stepping into the shoes of Cena and facing his toughest competitors through his 20-year-long stint at WWE. This, in a sense, marks the second 2K Showcase for Cena, who previously got a small feature in WWE 2K15, focused mainly on his rivalry with CM Punk. This time, players can expect to go all the way back in time — his debut — and relive those moments once more, as the events seamlessly transition from gameplay to live-action footage, and vice versa. Of course, Cena will narrate the whole event, giving insight into his mindset during those key matches.

“It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase,” Cena said in a prepared statement. “2K has done a fantastic job capturing and invigorating the WWE 2K franchise through this concept, and I am honoured to grace the cover of WWE 2K23.”

WWE 2K23 pre-order and editions

Pre-orders are now live across PC and consoles, with the Standard Edition offering the base game and a Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes music star Bad Bunny as a playable character and a Ruby tier MyFaction card for the same. WWE 2K23’s Standard Edition costs Rs. 3,399 on PC (Steam), and Rs. 4,499 on the old-gen PS4 and Xbox One. Meanwhile, over on the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X, the base version is priced at Rs. 4,999. Cross-gen edition of the same will be available digitally only.

As stated before, the Deluxe edition and beyond grants three-day early access to WWE 2K23, which includes all the aforementioned content alongside a season pass to “all five” post-launch DLC content packs, the MyRise Mega-Boost and SuperCharger, Ruby John Cena MyFaction Evo Card, Gold Edge MyFaction card, Emerald Bianca Belair MyFaction card, Gold Asuka MyFaction card, and three “Basic Premium Launch” MyFaction Card Packs.

Across consoles, regardless of generation or version (physical/ digital), WWE 2K23’s Deluxe Edition will cost you Rs. 7,499. On PC, it is listed at Rs. 5,699.

And finally, the Icon Edition compiles all the previous perks, and adds throwback versions of John Cena, Randy Orton, Batista, and Brock Lesnar, along with the WrestleMania 22 arena and the John Cena Legacy Championship. WWE 2K23’s Icon Edition costs Rs. 7,999 across all consoles and Rs. 6,799 on PC.

WWE 2K23 additional features

WWE 2K23 introduces a new WarGames mode, which lets players engage in thrilling 3v3 or 4v4 single or multiplayer matches “inside two side-by-side rings, surrounded by a double-steel cage” — the press release adds. MyGM returns as well, allowing players to pick from a roster or create their own custom General Manager to assign budgets, sign free agents, and put on a good show.

Meanwhile, the MyFaction mode has been expanded to online play, allowing players to build out their squad and heat out for global dominance in Weekly Towers and Faction Wars modes. MyRise, aka the career mode, also returns, letting you map out an existing or custom Superstar’s rise to glory, starting from their humble beginnings. And who can ever forget the hilarious Creation Suit, where one could create, search, and share their custom wrestlers for use in-game?

WWE 2K23 releases March 17, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Those who purchase the Deluxe and Icon Editions of WWE 2K23 gain three-day early access, starting March 14.

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Hogwarts Legacy PC System Requirements Announced Ahead of Release

Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software has dropped PC system requirements for the game ahead of its February 10 release. While the specifications aren’t as demanding as Gotham Knights, the studio highly recommends that you install the game, which takes up 85GB of storage space, on an SSD. There’s also a mild inconsistency with regard to the memory (RAM) required to run the game. Even when paired with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 graphics card, Hogwarts Legacy on PC demands a minimum of 16GB of RAM to run at the lowest setting — at 720p resolution and 30fps framerate.

A spec sheet for Medium settings isn’t explicitly mentioned, but the jump to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti card for High-quality presets suggests that rigs packing something around a GTX 1060 should run Hogwarts Legacy just fine. The card also happens to be one of the most popular graphics cards, as per Steam’s Hardware Survey. Furthermore, Hogwarts Legacy will be relying on Denuvo’s anti-piracy measure — like other WB Games titles — which has earned a reputation for crippling game performance on PC. Gotham Knights, a recent WB Games title, suffered from heavy performance issues at launch, where the developers were forced to briefly remove the DRM protection to resolve it. Unfortunately, this led to pirates creating multiple free copies of the title.

Hogwarts Legacy PC system requirements

Hogwarts Legacy’s PC specs list comes directly from the developer, with a Windows 10 64-bit operating system and 85GB of available storage space being a common requirement.

Hogwarts Legacy ‘minimum’ PC requirements

  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470
  • RAM: 16GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Resolution: 1,280 x 720 at 30fps, at Low Quality settings

Hogwarts Legacy ‘recommended/ high’ PC requirements

  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc A770
  • RAM: 16GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 at 60fps, at High Quality settings

Hogwarts Legacy ‘ultra’ PC requirements

  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • RAM: 32GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Resolution: 2,560 x 1,440 at 60fps, at Ultra Quality settings

Hogwarts Legacy ‘ultra 4K’ PC requirements

  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
  • RAM: 32GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Resolution: 4K at 60fps, at Ultra Quality settings

Set in the 1800s, Hogwarts Legacy has you create your own custom witch or wizard and play through an immersive RPG, as you learn spells, battle dark wizards, and explore familiar locales such as the dense Forbidden Forest. Players will be able to hone their skills in herbology, potions, and other fields, and upgrade their talents to become the ultimate wizard. Earlier this week, its studio announced the voice cast lineup, which includes the likes of Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz) as Hogwarts Headmaster Phineas Nigellus Black, ancestor of Sirius Black. Lesley Nicol of Downton Abbey fame was also cast as Professor Matilda Weasley, the Deputy Headmistress.

Hogwarts Legacy comes out February 10 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Last-gen version on PS4 and Xbox One has been delayed to April 4, while Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait until July 25.

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Overwatch 2’s Battle for Olympus Event Is Now Live, Heroes Fashioned After Greek Myth

Overwatch 2’s Battle for Olympus limited-time event is now live. The latest update ushers in the new seasonal mode, which introduces a free-for-all deathmatch game featuring seven select Heroes, reimagined as Greek gods, goddesses, and creatures. Blizzard Entertainment had previously dropped a trailer for the event, teasing some of the new god-like abilities that stack on top of your champions’ ultimates. The studio has now shared some patch notes that break down each ability, alongside a global leaderboard that serves to immortalise a hero with an in-game statue. The event is scheduled to run until January 19.

To re-iterate, Battle for Olympus is simply the standard Overwatch 2 deathmatch mode with a fresh coat of Olympian paint. Bear in mind, that the new effects are restricted to this mode only, and that the quick play and competitive segments will continue with the Heroes’ normal kits. The seven playable heroes included in the game mode are Junker Queen, Lució, Pharah, Ramattra, Reinhardt, Roadhog, and Widowmaker — all of whom are armed with “Divine” ultimates that last longer than the standard ones, and add changes to your regular moveset. Furthermore, each character is designed and named after an appropriate Greek legend, the skins for which can be purchased using coins earned by completing the weekly challenges. Just like previous seasonal events, Battle for Olympus can be accessed by navigating to the Arcade section.

When playing Lúcio reimagined as Hermes — thanks to his speed — his Divine Sound Barrier ultimate will last 20 seconds, granting him infinite ammunition, the ability to jump again after leaping off a wall ride, and greatly increased attack and movement speed. Furthermore, if his Boop action knocks enemies into a wall, they will be dealt extra damage and a stunned shortly. Since Overwatch 2’s Battle for Olympus is a deathmatch mode, this off-healer’s abilities only benefit him. Meanwhile, the sniper Widowmaker, who is fashioned after the snake-headed Medusa, can turn enemies looking at you into stone, when scoped in. This, of course, goes in line with the actual Greek Gorgo, who petrifies those who gaze directly into her eyes. Not to mention, the ultimate enables a high-risk high-reward playstyle, urging you to get enemies to notice your vantage point.

What you’re getting here is essentially a God Mode for Overwatch 2, where all powers are pulled straight from Greek mythology. Minotaur Reinhardt’s Divine ultimate also lasts 20 seconds, letting him heal up whenever an enemy is slammed or charged into a wall. He can now pin up to three opponents at once, with wall slams dealing extra damage and setting the next charge cooldown to just 0.5 seconds, which is incredibly overpowered. Zeus Junker Queen is equipped with Divine Rampage, where all damage inflicted using her Scattergun has a chance to apply additional lightning damage to her abilities. Meanwhile, the new tank Ramattra is equipped with the sea god Poseidon’s boon, starting with the Ravenous Vortex, a large whirlpool that sucks in enemies and then launches them in the air. You can also shoot out large water blasts that deal heavy damage.

Roadhog only has one eye in the mode, thanks to his power being fashioned after Cyclops. His 15-second-long Divine Roadhog ability greatly expands his body, adding 600 health points, and adds the ability to hurl boulders instead of his normal ultimate fire. His melee attacks, on the other hand, deal five times more damage than usual and push enemies away with each strike. And finally, there’s Hades Pharah, who is now mobile when performing her Rocket Barrage, making her less open and vulnerable to being stunned or killed while in the animation. Also, during the Divine ultimate’s 20-second period, each kill heals Pharah and extends the duration of the effect.

As stated before, the hero with the highest number of eliminations by the end of the Battle for Olympus event will be forever immortalised with a statue on the Illios Ruins map. Additionally, Overwatch 2 is now littered with special challenges that help unlock new, thematic voice lines, player titles, and new cosmetics to buy using Overwatch Coins. There’s a checkpoint-based challenge as well, which unlocks the Legendary Winged Victory Mercy skin.

Overwatch 2’s Battle for Olympus event is now live until January 19, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

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Hitman 3 Getting Rebranded as World of Assassination, Will Fuse Entire Trilogy Into One Package

Hitman 3, the newest in the line of IO Interactive’s sandbox stealth games, is being rebranded as “Hitman World of Assassination.” The change, however, isn’t just cosmetic, as the preceding games in the new trilogy — Hitman 1 and Hitman 2 — will also soon be packaged alongside to form one game. The update is scheduled to go into effect on January 26 and is aimed at easing distribution and avoiding confusion for new players over which edition to buy since all game content is interwoven into DLCs and locations. Those who already own Hitman 3 will get a free upgrade to this new game across all major platforms.

Both Hitman 1 and Hitman 2 will soon be delisted from storefronts, with Hitman World of Assassination being the only option available to buy. “Essentially, these two changes will mean that all new players and existing HITMAN 3 owners will have the same base content ownership,” the blog post reads. The new package will mainly be divided into two editions: a standard one, which includes the aforementioned trilogy, and a Deluxe Pack. The former will cost around $70/ Rs. 3,299, while the latter grants access to three premium extensions — the Deluxe Pack, Seven Deadly Sins Collection, and H2 Expansion Access Pass — at approximately $30 (about Rs. 2,478).

“We want the experience for new players to be straightforward and concrete. We believe the above changes will achieve that,” the post adds. “The reason for this flexibility is that we know many of you own certain games or DLCs but not others, and we don’t want to force anyone to (re)buy what they already own.” Over on Steam, IO Interactive will implement “complete the set” functionality for the three DLC packs included in the Deluxe edition. So, for instance, if you own two of the three DLCs, you will only be charged $10 (about Rs. 826) for the remaining one. Prices will be split evenly.

After serving a year-long period exclusively on Epic Games Store, Hitman 3 finally arrived on Steam in January last year, and was greeted with mixed reviews. PC gamers, who were already miffed due to the late launch period, were only enraged once they noticed the game was still selling at a full $60/ Rs. 1,888 price point. Bear in mind, the amount only granted the base edition, and to access the bonus content, one had to pay more. The Hitman trilogy is currently being offered at a discount on Steam as part of its annual Winter Sale, at Rs. 1,154. The promotion ends tonight, January 5, at 11:30pm IST.

All three Hitman games converge into Hitman World of Assassination on January 26, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

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Steam Replay 2022: PC Gamers Get a Recap, With Statistics on Their Past Year

Steam Replay 2022 has arrived, detailing your personal experiences on the platform, over the past year. Akin to Spotify Wrapped and PlayStation 2022 Wrap-Up, the feature offers a statistical analysis of your gaming milestones on PC — ranging from most played games, total achievements unlocked, a monthly breakdown, and more. And you can share all of it with your friends. Let’s be honest, that’s what these yearly recaps are all about. Steam Replay adds up all your playtime between “the first second of January 1 and the last second of December 14 (GMT),” as long as you’ve spent it online. Progress made when signed in as ‘Invisible’ counts as well, just not ‘Offline Mode’.

Steam Replay 2022: How do I get mine?

The year-end wrap feature can be accessed by clicking the panel on the Steam store page — you need to scroll down a little — or by visiting the Replay page and signing in. This presents a custom infographic that details an overwhelming amount of information, which is by default set to Private. One could then click on the drop-down list so it’s visible to friends only, or share a public link that anyone can open. At the top, there’s a highlights panel that compiles your most-played games of the year, dividing them based on how much percentage of playtime you’ve invested. Clicking on them will open a respective bar graph, which shows the number of play sessions, the percentage of time invested each month, and any unlocked achievements.

Steam Replay 2022 also details your longest streak in gaming (average at 7 days), though there’s no mention of how it’s calculated — whether one needs to simply launch a game, hit a specific time, or whether they need to be actively engaged within. Up next comes a pie chart that segregates the percentage of games played that were new releases, classics released 8–9 years ago, and recent favourites that dropped within the last seven years. There’s even a spider graph that picks your top played genres — in Steam’s case, these are called tags — and offers a peek at what kind of games you showed an affinity to. Then there are some community-based records, such as badges earned, any games you gifted, new friends, shared screenshots, reviews, etc.

At the very bottom of Steam Replay 2022, you’ll be greeted with a grid view of all the Steam games you launched in 2022 — even the ones you refunded — noting what month you first opened them. The statistics, of course, are not just limited to PC-only and keep track of Steam Deck entries in case you own one. A specialised, smaller summary can also be downloaded as an image file, cropped in multiple formats that are suited for posting on social media. Those looking to spruce up their Steam profile can also unlock a Steam Replay 2022 badge by simply viewing the statistics. It awards 50 XP to your profile.

Amidst all this, Steam also has its annual Winter Sale going on, offering massive discounts on games and software. The promotion runs until January 5, 2023 at 11:30 pm IST, and offers digital rewards and XP for voting in the 2022 Steam Awards.

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Steam Winter Sale 2022 Best Deals: Elden Ring, God of War, FIFA 23, and More

Steam Winter Sale 2022 is now live, introducing new and returning discounts on PC games. This year’s edition of the annual Steam Winter Sale is scheduled to run until 11:30 pm IST on January 5, 2023. The 2022 Steam Winter Sale offers discounts up to 80 percent on select titles. Game of the Year Elden Ring has finally received its first price cut on PC since launch — you get 30 percent off, with the final price being Rs. 1,749 for the Elden Ring standard edition. Meanwhile, you can grab God of War (2018) at a 40 percent discount for Rs. 1,979, while the recent PlayStation PC port of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is available at Rs. 2,999.

Cyberpunk 2077, which has been enjoying a massive resurgence in player count over the past couple of months, has seen its price slashed in half. It’s now at Rs. 1,499. You can also go back in time to experience the tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, which maintains the same price drop as seen during the Steam Autumn Sale. At Rs. 1,055, it’s the cheapest this acclaimed open-world title has been, and is a certified must-buy. If old-school horror is your jam, check out the Resident Evil 2 remake at Rs. 499, where you face off against hordes of infected zombies in claustrophobic arenas.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice maintains its 50 percent discount, as usual, and you can snag it for Rs. 1,999. That said, FromSoftware’s critically-acclaimed Dark Souls trilogy is still not up for sale. Its online PvP features were recently restored, following a 10-month-long downtime after the discovery of a crucial security vulnerability. Understandably, the games returning to their original state caused fans to assume they will finally go on sale, but it seems publisher Bandai Namco has different plans. It’s been exactly a year since all three Dark Souls games received a discount on PC.

Superhero fans can fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with the award-winning Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, where you command a team of misfits in an unpredictable adventure. Developed by Eidos-Montréal, Guardians of the Galaxy is available for Rs. 1,049 (that’s 65 percent off). On the DC Comics side, you should undoubtedly get the Batman: Arkham Collection, which includes the entire trilogy from Rocksteady Studios, in addition to a Season Pass for Batman: Arkham Knight. The package is priced at merely Rs. 202, and delivers some of the best stories in the Dark Knight’s mythos.

With that, here’s a list of the top deals on PC games you shouldn’t skimp out on during Steam Winter Sale 2022.

Steam Winter Sale 2022 best PC game deals

Elden Ring at Rs. 1,749 — 30 percent discount (FIRST DISCOUNT)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II at Rs. 4,249 — 15 percent discount (FIRST DISCOUNT)

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Review: Overpriced, Unpolished, Yet Fun!

God of War (2018) at Rs. 1,979 — 40 percent discount (NEW LOW)

Vampire Survivors at Rs. 199 — 20 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST, was cheaper during early access)

FIFA 23 at Rs. 1,399 — 60 percent discount (NEW LOW)

FIFA 23 Review: Barely Even Trying

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition at Rs. 199 — 80 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Halo Infinite (Campaign) at Rs. 1,749 — 50 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered at Rs. 2,999 — 25 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Spider-Man Remastered PC Review: A Tad Overpriced, but Worth the Wait

Red Dead Redemption 2 at Rs. 1,055 — 67 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga at Rs. 1,249 — 50 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Disco Elysium – The Final Cut at Rs. 224 — 75 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot at Rs. 574 — 75 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales at Rs. 2,474 — 25 percent discount (FIRST DISCOUNT)

Spider-Man: Miles Morales PC Review: A ‘Marvellous’ but Pricey Port

Yakuza: Like a Dragon at Rs. 874 — 65 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Yakuza 0 at Rs. 299 — 75 percent discount (LOWER DISCOUNT THAN BEFORE)

Batman: Arkham Collection at Rs. 202 — 85 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Hades at Rs. 284 — 50 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Resident Evil Village at Rs. 1,199 — 50 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Resident Evil 2 at Rs. 499 — 75 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Resident Evil 2 Review

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – GOTY Edition at Rs. 1,999 — 50 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy at Rs. 1,049 — 65 percent discount (PREVIOUS BEST)

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection at Rs. 2,309 — 30 percent discount (FIRST DISCOUNT)

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC Review: A Breathtaking Sight, With a Few Rough Patches

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