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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sparks Steam backlash over single-player microtransactions
technology22 hours ago

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sparks Steam backlash over single-player microtransactions

The Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remake is drawing Steam backlash as players criticize its single-player microtransactions, including a £59.99 Deluxe Edition and €85+ DLC packs that add cosmetics and time-saving perks. While some praise its updated graphics and open world, the monetization approach has sparked a controversy, with reviews shifting from Mostly Negative to Mixed after an initial wave of praise.

gaming2 days ago

DOOM: Revelations Expands Hell with Six New Levels and Chain Spear

DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations introduces six new campaign levels, a new Chain Spear, tougher puzzles and demons, plus Master Arenas and upgraded weapons for Ripatorium 3.0. It’s available as a standalone add-on for $19.99 or via Premium Editions/Collectors Bundle, with cross‑platform support on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC (Steam/Battle.net) and Game Pass access.

Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC drops 10 Xbox achievements, skipping the collectible grind
gaming3 days ago

Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC drops 10 Xbox achievements, skipping the collectible grind

The Revelations DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages adds ten Xbox achievements worth 420 Gamerscore. Completion focuses on finishing the Revelations campaign, defeating Xal’Goroth the Imprisoned, unlocking all Chain Spear upgrades, reassembling all Relics, and obtaining the Praetor Suit and the ‘93 shotgun, with no need to hunt every collectible.

FFVII Revelation May Extend Its Saga Through Unannounced DLC, Leaks Hint
gaming7 days ago

FFVII Revelation May Extend Its Saga Through Unannounced DLC, Leaks Hint

leaks from an Epic Games Store database (via EpicDB) suggest Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will include a Story Expansion Pass and nine DLC packs, indicating the story may continue beyond the main campaign. The listings also mention a pre-order bonus and Premium editions, with Revelation planned to release in spring 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2, making it the first in the trilogy to launch simultaneously across platforms. While official details aren’t confirmed, the leak aligns with FFVII Remake’s post-launch emphasis on DLC, though some content could be cosmetic; director Naoki Hamaguchi has stressed no performance compromises for less powerful systems.

Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations Bridges 35 Years of Doom into a Massive Metroidvania-Style DLC
gaming7 days ago

Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations Bridges 35 Years of Doom into a Massive Metroidvania-Style DLC

id Software previews Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations as a 35-year-in-the-making, premium DLC that runs about 10–12 hours (base plus endgame) and expands the Dark Ages with a Metroidvania-style Slayer’s Hub, a new Chain Spear with upgrade trees and counters, six Master Arenas, and retro remastered classic maps. It weaves 2016, Eternal, and classic Doom lore into a deeper, more movement-driven combat experience, adds new enemies and a heavy soundtrack, balances certain tools, and offers a large, story-driven ending with a satisfying resolution and plenty of exploration—launching July 7 on all platforms.

gaming8 days ago

Elden Ring's Tarnished Pack DLC: €4.99 Adds New Classes and Gear

Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced Elden Ring Tarnished Pack DLC will cost €4.99 and launches on August 28, 2026, the same day the Nintendo Switch 2 port arrives. The pack adds two starting classes (Heavy Knight and Idus Knight), three Torrent skins, and four armor sets, and will be available across PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, and PC (digital); Switch 2 will also get a Tarnished Edition on that date.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Could Add Story DLC, Leaks Hint
games8 days ago

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Could Add Story DLC, Leaks Hint

A backend update on the Epic Games Store hints at multiple DLCs for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, including a Story Expansion Pass, fueling talk of a major story add-on for the trilogy's finale. While Remake and Rebirth delivered smaller extras, the leak leaves the exact contents uncertain; director Naoki Hamaguchi previously suggested fans want more but did not commit to DLC, and Revelation is slated for spring 2027, with chatter about a possible next-gen version featuring new story chapters if demand remains high.

Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations Introduces Chain Spear and Expanded Campaign
gaming9 days ago

Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations Introduces Chain Spear and Expanded Campaign

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ first major DLC, Revelations, adds 10–12 hours of content including a story campaign, arenas, and new endgame options centered on the Chain Spear, a versatile weapon that replaces the shield and unlocks multiple attack modes and new movement tech (grapple hook and orbital maneuvers). Players can swap between spear and shield as skills unlock, with a large hub and Metroidvania-like secrets between levels, culminating in an uber boss and master arenas. The expansion emphasizes fast, kinetic combat across a reimagined progression and releases July 7 on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Xbox Play Anywhere), with existing difficulty sliders intact.

DOA6 Last Round DLC Debacle: Hundreds of DLCs, Repurchases, and Delisted Content
news12 days ago

DOA6 Last Round DLC Debacle: Hundreds of DLCs, Repurchases, and Delisted Content

The $40 re-release of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round bundles five new characters but keeps 2019 bugs, omits rollback netcode, and forces players to repurchase DLC they already own. Steam lists roughly 440 DLC items (many duplicates or carryovers), with licensing preventing transfers for two KoF characters (Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond) and all DLC prices rising from $8 to $11; some costumes from the original game are inaccessible after delisting of older versions, though a workaround exists by purchasing from the 2019 version if you still have it.

Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Lands on Switch 2 with All Updates Included
technology17 days ago

Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Lands on Switch 2 with All Updates Included

Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the base game with every post-launch update and DLC, including the new Final Horizon campaign and bonus items, plus improved performance, enhanced visuals, and reduced loading times; it’s out now on the Nintendo eShop and at retailers as a game-card.

Black Ops PS5 Ports Priced at $40 Each Without DLC, Sparking Backlash
gaming18 days ago

Black Ops PS5 Ports Priced at $40 Each Without DLC, Sparking Backlash

Activision is bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II to PS5 via Iron Galaxy in July at $39.99 each with no DLC or map packs included, and no Xbox Series X|S versions announced. While Xbox listings show discounts for DLC, the PS5 ports are basic, offering only the original content with no enhancements, prompting criticism that two aging games are being sold at full price.

Dispatch DLC Brings Partial Uncensoring to Switch, Some Content Still Blocked
gaming22 days ago

Dispatch DLC Brings Partial Uncensoring to Switch, Some Content Still Blocked

A free HR Violations Pack DLC for Dispatch on Switch adds a 'Partial Coverage' option that reveals nude breasts, butts, and middle fingers that were previously hidden, while genitals and explicit audio remain censored due to Nintendo requirements; the DLC also provides mosaic, blackout, and 'chaotic' obscuring modes and is not available in Japan. The update aims to align Switch with other platforms, though a single Switch build caused controversy at launch; AdHoc apologized for misrepresenting the original censorship and notes the patch is 6MB and now on the Switch eShop for both Dispatch Switch 1 and Switch 2.