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First announced at BlizzCon in 2018 - where it was less than warmly received by attendees - Diablo Immortal takes place between the events of Diablo 2 and 3, adapting the classic dungeon crawling formula of its predecessors for mobile devices - which, among other things, means a free-to-play monetisation model based around in-app purchases. Starting out in the city of Westmarch, players can adopt one of six classes - Barbarian, Wizard, Monk, Crusader, Necromancer, or Demon Hunter - and journey out to explore eight areas along with other adventurers....

There are a number of reasons to bet against the arrival of enhanced consoles - not least because we’re still mired in an interminably long cross-gen transition that looks likely to extend into the third year of this generation. PS4 Pro and Xbox One X were also designed to support a new breed of ultra HD display and there’s no evidence to suggest that 8K or even 4K at 120Hz stands much of a chance of justifying more powerful hardware....

The decision - unanimously agreed by all 16 voters at Keywords Studios - means collective bargaining on worker rights will now begin. This drive for unionisation comes amid a wider push for video game worker unions in the US, and after a previous squabble between staff and Keywords bosses over returning to work in-office. Keywords has previously worked as a support studio for various games and developers, with BioWare’s next Dragon Age game its current project....

First up in terms of major new features is multiplayer, currently scheduled to arrive some time this “summer”. Details are scarce at this juncture, but Funcom’s roadmap makes reference to both co-op play and “free-for-all” PvP, with up to four players supported at one time. Also due this summer is a brand-new faction, but specifics are even more limited in this case. All we’re getting for the time being is the tease of a suitably mysterious silhouette and a note that the faction will include a “new victory condition”....

“Over the last few months, we have focused on adding some of your most requested features, such as New Game + mode, FOV slider for consoles, and many co-op improvements,” the developer wrote today. “On top of that, in June, we will introduce the first game Chapter entitled ‘In the Footsteps of a Nightrunner,’ filled with content and events, as well as the highly anticipated photo mode. “That being said, we need a bit more time to develop the first story DLC, which is now planned to be released in September....

If the name hadn’t already given it away, Glu Mobile has a number of highly successful mobile franchises in its portfolio, including Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, Diner Dash, MLB Tap Sports Baseball, Covet Fashion, Disney Sorcerer’s Arena and more. It describes itself as “the leader in 3D freemium mobile gaming”, and it seems this is what caught EA’s attention. “Our acquisition of Glu combines amazing teams and deeply-engaging products to create a mobile games leader with proven expertise across many fast-growing genres,” EA CEO Andrew Wilson said in a press release....

The hotly-anticipated next game from From Software was due out on 21st January 2022 for PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. It’s now coming out 25th February 2022. The reason? “… the depth and strategic freedom of the game exceeded initial expectations,” reads a message from the official Elden Ring Twitter account. “Thank you for your trust and patience.” However, alongside the delay announcement comes word a closed network test is due to run 12th to 15th November on console only....

There are three different achievements or trophies to unlock, but within one of those, four variant endings have been found so far. If you’re looking to complete the game in every which way with one character, you’ll need no fewer than six playthroughs to do so. The good news though, is that they all follow the same critical path, and that the endings are dictated by which sidequests you’ve done and which characters you’ve cosied up to....

Taking place near the climax of the very game itself, this is a main boss encounter with Hoarah Loux near the finale of the Leyndell, Ash Capital section of Elden Ring. Hoarah Loux can be an incredibly tough foe to duke it our with, but since spirit ash summons are available in this boss fight, we’d definitely recommend putting them to good use. On this page: Looking for some direction?...

Word of the hack was surfaced by malware tracker vx-underground, which spotted a claim by notorious ransomware group ALPHV, otherwise known as BlackCat. A post by the group suggested it was poised to release data acquired from Bandai Namco’s servers “soon” (thanks, Kotaku). There’s no detail yet on what data the group may have obtained, and Bandai Namco is yet to acknowledge the hack. Eurogamer has contacted the publisher for comment....

ORIGINAL STORY: Eurogamer is delighted to announce the return of its paid work experience programme for ethnic minorities, following its successful debut last year. The programme will once again run for two months this summer, with applications now open, exclusively to those from ethnic minorities who live in the UK. As we wrote last year when launching the scheme initially, the games media has a diversity problem and Eurogamer is no exception....

It’s fair to say that few people enjoy advertising and it’s unlikely you’d opt into seeing more of it - but do Microsoft and Sony see this as a way to encourage new, smaller developers into the console space? Of course, a lot depends on how these plans are implemented - and here we chew over a few ways that could be worse than others. Finally, to lighten the mood, we have a chat about Amy Hennig’s return to the Star Wars universe and the sheer number of upcoming games set in the galaxy far, far away we now have to look forward to....

First up, Microsoft announced a plan to roll out the ability for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play, from the cloud, select games they already own or have purchased outside the Xbox Game Pass library. That’s coming later this year. Next, from 30th June you’ll be able to play cloud-enabled Game Pass Ultimate games without a console via 2022 Samsung smart TVs. Microsoft’s plan is to roll this feature out to other tellies over the course of the year....

Codemasters’ F1 series has already entered its own radical new era, of course, and there’s still that little moment of shock when the EA Sports splash screen appears on boot-up, but we’re on familiar ground here. Indeed, those who worried about how EA’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Codemasters might impact its flagship series will find plenty to reassure them here, just as those looking for a significant step forward might well be disappointed: upon first impressions this very much feels like a stopgap year for the F1 series....

However, at the time of writing, no further details have been given about what role any of the actors will play on the show’s release (via Variety). MacLachlan is probably best known for his role of Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks, as well as Trey MacDougal in Sex and the City and Orson Hodge in Desperate Housewives. For the fellow parents among us, he is also the voice of Riley’s father in the very good (and more than just a little bit emotional) Inside Out....

One such discussion taking place focuses on a potential new IP from Naughty Dog, that many believe will have a fantasy theme. This all started after several posters with fantasy-like elements were spotted adorning the game’s walls. The posters in question, which can be seen below, show images of a Pegasus-like horse, a dragon, and a female warrior: It’s not much, but enough to get tongues wagging about what the future may hold for the Last of Us’ developer....

This tasks you to climb, grapple, and swing around an abandoned dance club, while music plays in the background and jump over electrified puddles. Fun! This page explains where to find pipe locations in Far Cry 6 to complete The Truest Yaran treasure hunt swiftly. On this page: Here’s where you can start And the Beat Goes On… treasure hunt: And the Beat Goes On… location: Found between Segunda and Sabiduría Valley in Cruz del Salvador, southwest of the Hideout Montuno....

This tasks you to power a water pump by performing certain actions in order, which will then allow you to put out the fire and grab a key needed to reach the stash in the coco oven. This page explains how to power the water pump to put out the fire in Far Cry 6 and complete Parting Gifts promptly. On this page: Here’s where you can start the Parting Gifts treasure hunt:...

Known as The Vanishing, players will have to work out just what on earth is going on in Yara, as an unknown force has been abducting the island’s residents, and “no one is safe”. Ubisoft has promised this DLC will introduce a new element of survival-horror into Far Cry 6’s gameplay, with locations inspired by Netflix’s Stranger Things able to be explored. This includes an underground bunker and a rather ominous sounding abandoned lab....

You can find a full FIFA 19 FUT Icons list right here on this page, as we detail each and every Icon card announced so far, as well as their relevant FUT stats and anything else worth knowing. If you’re looking for more general information meanwhile, our guide to the FIFA 19 demo release date, new gameplay modes and everything we know ahead of launch definitely has you covered. FIFA 19 FUT Icons list - new Icons: Returning FUT Icons Here’s a quick rundown of all the Icons that were already in FIFA 18, which return again in FIFA 19 this year....