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gaming1 month ago•3 min saved

Alien: Rogue Incursion Lands on Switch 2 in Unexpected Shadow Drop

Survios released Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part I: Evolved Edition on Switch 2 as a surprise shadow drop (with a PS4 version planned), converting its VR-origin story into a traditional console experience where Zula Hendricks battles Xenomorphs on Purdan, aided by a synth companion; the Switch 2 edition adds mouse controls and a surface-based activation scheme, and a review is underway as Creative Assembly pursues an Alien: Isolation sequel.

via Nintendo Life|

#alien #gaming #rogue-incursion

gaming3 months ago•9 min saved

Hollow Knight Switch 2 Edition Drops Today as Free Upgrade

Hollow Knight receives a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition that shadow-drops today as a free upgrade for Switch 1 owners, boasting higher resolutions, smoother frame rates, and added graphical effects; a Sea of Sorrow expansion for Silksong is teased for this year, with more details to come.

via Nintendo Life|

#free-upgrade #gaming #hollow-knight

gaming3 months ago•31 min saved

Ubisoft’s The Division: Definitive Edition Shadow-Dropped for $50 With No Upgrades

Ubisoft released The Division: Definitive Edition as a surprise shadow drop for $50, but it’s a rehash of the base game (plus all three Season Pass expansions and cosmetic packs) with no PS5/Xbox Series X|S upgrades or notable gameplay changes, effectively promoting a cheap rerelease rather than a true Definitive Edition.

via Insider Gaming|

#definitive-edition #gaming #ps5-upgrades

gaming5 months ago•2 min saved

Taxi Chaos 2 Launches on Xbox with Arcade Mayhem and AI Streets

Taxi Chaos 2, a sequel inspired by Crazy Taxi, unexpectedly launched on Xbox today featuring new modes, AI TaxiBots, and modern twists on classic arcade taxi gameplay, priced at around $25.

via Pure Xbox|

#arcade-racing #crazy-taxi #gaming

gaming6 months ago•2 min saved

Todd Howard Confirms Elder Scrolls 6 Is Still Years Away

Bethesda's creative director Todd Howard hinted that the successful shadow drop of Oblivion Remastered was a test for releasing future games like Elder Scrolls VI or Fallout 3 remasters without prior announcement, emphasizing a preference for surprise releases over prolonged teasers.

via Kotaku|

#bethesda #elder-scrolls-vi #fallout-3-remaster

gaming8 months ago•3 min saved

Hell is Us Developer Criticizes Silksong's Surprise Release

The creative director of Hell is Us criticized the surprise release of Hollow Knight: Silksong as 'a little callous,' highlighting its impact on other game releases and the challenges of scheduling in the modern gaming industry, while noting their decision to stick with their original release date despite the chaos.

via IGN|

#game-development #gaming #hollow-knight-silksong

gaming8 months ago•3 min saved

Hell is Us Director Criticizes Hollow Knight: Silksong's Surprise Release

Hell is Us' creative director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête criticized Team Cherry's surprise release of Hollow Knight: Silksong, calling it 'a little callous' due to the short notice and impact on other games like Hell is Us, which was released on the same day. He highlighted the challenges of releasing games in a crowded market and the difficulty of securing a quiet release window today.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#game-industry #gaming #hell-is-us

technology10 months ago•2 min saved

Xbox Game Pass Surprises with Shadow Drop of Descenders Next

Descenders Next, an extreme sports game and sequel to the popular Descenders, has unexpectedly been released today as a shadow drop on Xbox Game Pass, available in early access on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and PC, with ongoing development planned over the next few years.

via Pure Xbox|

#descenders-next #extreme-sports-game #game-preview

gaming10 months ago•2 min saved

Xbox Game Pass Surprises with Multiple Shadow Drops and New Releases

Descenders Next, a re-imagining of extreme sports with snowboards and mountainboards, has unexpectedly joined Xbox Game Pass via a shadow drop, despite earlier delays, offering players new biomes, tricks, and achievements on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

via TrueAchievements|

#descenders-next #extreme-sports #game-preview

technology10 months ago•4 min saved

Descenders Next Shadow Dropped on PC and Xbox

The highly anticipated sequel to the popular downhill racing game Descenders, titled Descenders Next, was unexpectedly released via a shadow drop on Xbox and PC, entering Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview, with plans for ongoing updates and additional features over the next two years, aiming to become the ultimate extreme sports game.

via Windows Central|

#descenders-next #early-access #extreme-sports-game

games11 months ago•3 min saved

Lies of P: Overture DLC Launches with Surprises and Challenging New Features

The 'Overture' expansion for Lies of P, a prequel set in late 19th-century Krat, is now available across all platforms, featuring new story content, locations, enemies, weapons, and challenging boss battles, along with a game patch introducing new difficulty modes and boss fight modes.

via Gematsu|

#game-update #games #lies-of-p

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Xbox Games Showcase to Reveal New Game and Handheld Console

The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9 is rumored to feature a shadow-dropped first-party game, likely Towerborne, and may also tease the long-rumored Xbox Portable console. Other anticipated reveals include DOOM: The Dark Ages, Gears 6, and updates on games like Avowed and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

via Wccftech|

#gaming #shadow-drop #towerborne

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Xbox Developer Direct 2024: No Shadow Drops, Fifth Mystery Game Rumour"

Xbox appears to dismiss the possibility of a same-day game release, or "shadow drop," during the upcoming Developer Direct event, stating that all games shown will be released "later." While this doesn't rule out surprises, it suggests a departure from the Hi-Fi RUSH tactic used in 2023. The event will feature a first look at gameplay for Bethesda's Indiana Jones game, and fans can tune in for coverage on Thursday.

via Pure Xbox|

#bethesda #developer-direct #game-releases