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Redditor JohnTLH spotted the news in the YouTube description for the upcoming Back 4 Blood PvP video reveal, which is set for 10pm UK time on Sunday 13th June. That reveal follows Microsoft’s E3 press conference, which kicks off at 6pm the same day. I suspect the announcement will be made - officially! - during Microsoft’s press conference. “Back 4 Blood will be coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch via Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, as well as Windows 10 PC,” the description apparently read....

A tactical first-person shooter, Republic Commando was originally released on PC and the OG Xbox. Set during the Clone Wars, it lets you play as a clone trooper and command the rest of your squad alongside you. Here’s how it looked back in the day: Overnight, Switch eShop dataminer NWPlayer123 noticed the game had been added to Nintendo store servers ready for release. Its developer is listed as Aspyr, which has previously handled ports for various other Star Wars games such as Episode 1 Racer....

Clarke is getting one of his books signed. “I took with me a copy of his fantasy The Charwoman’s Shadow…which he duly autographed with a sweeping DUNSANY running right across the page; it was the only time I ever saw anyone use a quill pen and then sprinkle the result with fine sand to dry the ink.” That is wonderful, but re-reading the piece this morning I am delighted to see that Dunsany also corrected a mistake in the text....

Mario Kart Tour beta access is surprisingly limited though - not only is it a closed beta, but it’s only being made available on certain platforms and regions - at least for now. The bottom line is if you haven’t signed up for Mario Kart Tour beta access already, then you’re out of luck. If you have, then you still might not get full access depending on your hardware set up....

The demo gives players their first taste of gameplay and the unique abilities of the game’s 10 playable characters, but online team battles are only available during specific hour-long sessions throughout the weekend, with the next being at noon UK time. The demo’s available now to download if you have a Nintendo Switch Online Subscription (those without one can sign for a seven-day free trial). Online team battles allow you to team up with friends online to challenge others - with a maximum of four players per team across two consoles - as well as random competitors....

The Manchester United footballer’s likeness has been removed across all platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, PC) in offline modes and has been removed from the team squad, according to the Manchester Evening News. However, at present he remains in the Ultimate Team mode and can be traded. Greenwood was arrested on 30th January on suspicion of rape and assault of a young woman. Greater Manchester Police were made aware of “social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence” and added “we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault”....

Yes, those deafening mass relay jumps are now quieter - something many fans had called on BioWare to fix for years. Mass Effect’s intergalactic jump points have always been noisy, though the otherwise excellent Legendary Edition has surprised some newer players (or those yet to experience hearing loss) when they find out how loud mass relays are. (Also, you’re not supposed to be able to hear noise in a vacuum… but then again I’m no expert on the intricacies of mass relay technology....

The neo-noir action games, known for their bullet-time gameplay, return as a single title for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, and are built with Remedy’s own Northlight game engine. According to Remedy, Rockstar is footing the bill for development. The studio behind Alan Wake and Control said the remake’s development budget is “in line with a typical Remedy AAA-production”. Remedy will receive royalty payments after Rockstar has recouped its development, marketing and other distribution and publishing costs....

Many had pondered the fate of Activision Blizzard titles on non-Xbox platforms following Microsoft’s $69bn USD acquisition of the publisher last month, and questions have remained after comments from both Microsoft and Xbox head Phil Spencer left plenty of room for interpretation. Now, however, in a lengthy blog post laying out a number of commitments as its acquisition bid goes through regulatory approval around the world, Microsoft has spoken of its exclusivity plans in its clearest terms yet....

Proposal four, submitted by Boston Common Asset Management and Impact Investors, concerns the ethics of how the US government uses Microsoft’s technology. Proposal five, submitted by Harrington Investments, cites the potential impacts of being involved with development of weapons for the US military. Both proposals include statements made publicly by Microsoft employees about their disagreement on involvement with military contracts. Proposal four specifically raises concerns with Microsoft’s HoloLens technology in Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) and the company’s bid for a 10-year, $10bn contract with the Department of Defense for the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI)....

In what way, you might reasonably be wondering, is the Lunar Shift Special Edition Wireless Controller “surreal”? Is it perhaps formed from the whisper of a backward-speaking entity in a red-curtain-clad room? Does it droop provocatively across surfaces like a slowly melting pocket watch? Does it wear a snazzy top hat and rain in multitudes? Alas, none of those things; the Lunar Shift’s big gimmick is that - in a similar colour-changing fashion to last year’s Aqua Shift controller - it shifts from silver to gold as it catches the light....

According to SteamDB, the beta is currently sporting more concurrent players than Team Fortress 2, Destiny 2, GTA 5, and even Cyberpunk 2077, which has seen a boost in its own player numbers recently, too. With an all-time concurrent peak of 168,330 players (at the time of writing, anyway; it’s been increasing steadily all weekend), that means it’s already beaten the concurrent records for games like Left 4 Dead 2, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, The Division, FIFA 22, and Borderlands 2....

While players can quickscope with this rifle in Modern Warfare 2, the SP-R 208 is not the best option for this. It is a consistent marksman rifle for players who want to get used to aiming with a scope and what makes a spot safe. So to prepare you to become a silent and deadly shooter by using this weapon, we prepared this explainer covering the best SP-R 208 loadout, from attachments, perks, and equipment, as well as how to unlock the SP-R 208....

A further 20 employees remain at the company after investigation, but have faced “other types of disciplinary action”, the company said. For context, Activision Blizzard had 9500 employees total in 2020. The details come from Fran Townsend, the company’s controversial chief compliance officer, in an interview with Financial Times (paywall) via Kotaku. “It doesn’t matter what your rank is, what your job is,” Townsend said. “If you’ve committed some sort of misconduct or you’re a leader who has tolerated a culture that is not consistent with our values, we’re going to take action....

Stripe’s arrival follows that of fellow Gremlins alum Gizmo. Unlike Gizmo, however, Stripe will wield a chainsaw - you know, for those times when you want to go full Ash Williams. Stripe’s standard look is unlockable with either 2000 Gold, one Character Ticket, or 700 Gleamium. If you fancy something a little bit more Rambo-like, you can unlock his Combat Stripe variant with 800 Gleamium. In addition to Stripe’s arrival on the scene, this update also adds a new Lady Rainicorn announcer pack to the game’s store....

This latest acquisition comes after the streaming giant acquired Oxenfree developer Night School Studio last September, and then Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales creator Next Games earlier this month. “Boss Fight’s mission is to bring simple, beautiful, and fun game experiences to our players wherever they want to play,” said the founders of Boss Fight Entertainment in a statement posted to Netflix’s official website. “Netflix’s commitment to offer ad-free games as part of members’ subscriptions enables game developers like us to focus on creating delightful gameplay without worrying about monetisation....

The game grew to prominence when it was revealed in 2020, showcasing its Soulslike gameplay and basis on Chinese novel Journey To The West. However, the new trailer has also resurfaced criticism of the game’s developer for misogynistic views. In a now-viral tweet, user Sumerian Tater Tots shared a “friendly reminder that the game developer himself said this game ’needed no female players’”. They followed up with a translation of a Weibo post by the developer from August 2021 that claims “some things are made only for men”, as well as other misogynistic and homophobic comments....

Catching every fish, bug and sea creatures in New Horizons will not only help complete the Museum, but will unlock the DIY recipes for two of the Golden Tools. The Critterpedia details when each creature appears on your island, but, to gain this information, you must first catch the creature in question. To help you out, this page explains exactly which fish and bugs arrive and vanish in July. On this page: Successfully catching these creatures will help you complete the exhibits at the Museum and your own Critterpedia, so it’s always a good idea to know which critters are heading to your island....

The fan-favourite Zorua and Zoroark were hard to get hold of when they originally debuted. These new versions are Normal/Ghost-Type. ORIGINAL STORY 19/10/21: A new Pokémon has been teased via a scary found footage video tape released in time for Halloween. Supposedly this is a promotional trailer for next year’s much-anticipated Pokémon Legends: Arceus. But really, it feels more like Pokémon’s take on Blair Witch. Lavender Town was nothing on this....

As spotted by VGC, journalist Colin Moriarty relayed fresh details on 2K Games’ next BioShock project, previously confirmed to be in development at new studio Cloud Chamber, as part of his latest Sacred Symbols video. In the video, Moriarty cites sources claiming Cloud Chamber’s take on BioShock will unfold in a fictional Antarctic city sometime during the 1960s - which Eurogamer also understands to be true from its own sources....