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Caribbean Classic Gets a Visual Makeover in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
technology10 hours ago

Caribbean Classic Gets a Visual Makeover in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Ubisoft's 13-year-delayed Black Flag remake, Resynced, upgrades the Caribbean pirate classic with brighter modern visuals and new underwater exploration while keeping its core ship battles; early praise calls it a love letter to fans, but critics note missing original touches (like hidden blades in combat) and an overly guided, hand-holding approach, making its value depend on nostalgia versus novelty. Sold at about £50, it fits a wider industry trend of remakes to fill gaps and could herald more remakes if it proves successful.

via BBC|
#assassins-creed#black-flag#remake
FFVII Ever Crisis to Close Service on October 6
technology1 day ago

FFVII Ever Crisis to Close Service on October 6

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will end service for both Japanese and global versions on October 6 at 11:00 p.m. PDT (October 7, 2:00 a.m. EDT), with in-game Red Crystal currency sales already halted. The chapter-structured mobile game launched on iOS/Android in September 2023 and arrived on PC via Steam in December 2023, covering the FFVII timeline across the compilation. FFVII Rebirth released on PS5 in February 2024, expanded to PC in January 2025, and is followed by Switch 2 in June; its final entry FFVII Revelation is planned for next spring.

via Anime News Network|
#end-of-service#final-fantasy-vii-ever-crisis#mobile-game
Blood of Dawnwalker: End the Game in the Prologue, If You Dare
gaming2 days ago

Blood of Dawnwalker: End the Game in the Prologue, If You Dare

The Blood of Dawnwalker can be finished before the prologue ends by defeating Brencis in the prologue, a route Bandai Namco confirms and which only a few developers have managed—it's extremely hard. The game emphasizes a freeform open world, time mechanics, and multi-part quests, and is releasing September 3, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S; the author shares positive early impressions after about four hours of play.

via Eurogamer.net|
#boss-fight#gaming#open-world
July 2026 PS Plus Essential Free Games Roll Out Worldwide, Led by MWIII
gaming3 days ago

July 2026 PS Plus Essential Free Games Roll Out Worldwide, Led by MWIII

PS Plus Essential July 2026 free games are rolling out globally, starting today in Japan/Asia and launching worldwide at noon local time. The lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode, with Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide also available. This is the last chance to claim June’s games. The rollout comes amid ongoing backlash over Sony’s decision to end PS5 game disc production.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#gaming#gaming-news#playstation
SGDQ 2026 kicks off a week of high-speed gaming for charity
technology4 days ago

SGDQ 2026 kicks off a week of high-speed gaming for charity

SGDQ 2026 runs July 5–12 with 69+ speedruns spanning AAA to indie titles, streamed on Twitch and YouTube to support Doctors Without Borders. Highlights include Tunic (with the developer present), Super Mario Odyssey (story moons), Sonic 3 & Knuckles (glitched), Hollow Knight: Silksong "Awoo%" run, Pokémon FireRed Elite Four twice, and Elden Ring in co-op. Full schedule is on the SGDQ site, and the event remains a beloved yearly highlight for gamers.

via Eurogamer.net|
#charity#live-streams#sgdq-2026
Cyberpunk 2077 Reaches 40 Million in Epic Comeback
technology4 days ago

Cyberpunk 2077 Reaches 40 Million in Epic Comeback

CD PROJEKT announced Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies across all platforms, marking a remarkable turnaround from its infamous 2020 launch thanks to ongoing updates (notably 2.0 and Phantom Liberty) that revived reception; the studio is pursuing future projects in the Cyberpunk universe (including Project Orion) and a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime this Fall, while Witcher 4 development continues separately from these cyberpunk efforts.

via Wccftech|
#cd-projekt-red#comeback#cyberpunk-2077
Deck Deals: Steam Summer Sale 2026 Delivers 90%+ Off on Steam Deck Essentials
gaming5 days ago

Deck Deals: Steam Summer Sale 2026 Delivers 90%+ Off on Steam Deck Essentials

The article curates Steam Deck–friendly games on Steam Summer Sale 2026 with deep discounts (many 90% off or more), listing titles such as The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Dead Island series, Dishonored GOTY, Metro Saga Bundle, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Disco Elysium: Final Cut, Golf With Your Friends, Hotline Miami, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, CODE VEIN, Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle, Mortal Kombat 11, Injustice 2, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Blasphemous, Sonic Mania, Zombie Army Trilogy/4, Quantic Dream Collection, Sniper Elite 4, Maneater, Scorn, and Deus Ex: Human Revolution / Mankind Divided, with notes on how they run on the Steam Deck and battery life; an honorable mention goes to DMC: Devil May Cry at 85% off. The piece also links to previous list parts and other recommendations and promotes ongoing coverage of Steam Deck news and reviews.

via Steam Deck HQ|
#discounts#gaming#handheld-gaming
Meccha Chameleon Surges to 15 Million Sales in Under 30 Days
gaming5 days ago

Meccha Chameleon Surges to 15 Million Sales in Under 30 Days

Meccha Chameleon, the viral co-op hide-and-seek indie game, has surpassed 15 million copies sold on Steam in under 30 days (after hitting 10 million in 16 days). Priced at £5.29, it boasts strong reception with over 85% of its 45k+ Steam reviews thumbs‑up, and the developer has teased a collaboration with a famous Japanese star next week, following a Japan-themed map added to mark seven million copies sold.

via Eurogamer.net|
#co-op#gaming#indie-games
Wing Commander IV: The Six-CD FMV Movie That Tried to Redefine Gaming
technology7 days ago

Wing Commander IV: The Six-CD FMV Movie That Tried to Redefine Gaming

Ars Technica revisits Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom, a 1996 project that turned the medium into a cinematic event with six CD-ROMs, 35mm film sets, and a $12 million budget under Chris Roberts. The game blended a sprawling, movie-like narrative with cutscenes and hundreds of pages of branching dialogue, while space combat largely mirrored Wing Commander III. The result was a dramatic Senate duel as the climax, but the overall package felt hollow to some critics and, in 2026, remains a nostalgic artifact of a path to interactive cinema that mostly wasn’t taken—worth a few dollars for history and entertainment, but not a lasting template for storytelling in games.

via Ars Technica|
#chris-roberts#fmv#interactive-storytelling
Cruis’n Blast Removed from Switch eShop, Digital Purchases Halted
gaming10 days ago

Cruis’n Blast Removed from Switch eShop, Digital Purchases Halted

Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop, ending digital sales on Switch as of today. Existing owners can access or re-download it from their library, but new digital purchases are no longer possible; a physical copy remains available from retailers. The arcade racer, originally released in 2017 by Raw Thrills, offers 29 tracks and 23 vehicles with local multiplayer support.

via Nintendo Everything|
#cruisn-blast#delisted#eshop