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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart lead writer claims work has been "erased"
The lead writer on Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has claimed her work has been "erased" following a GDC talk by Insomniac lead designer Mark Stuart.
As reported yesterday, Stuart discussed the development of Rivet, including gameplay elements and the character's name.
Russian studio behind Loop Hero encourages players to pirate game due to sanctions
UPDATE 31/3/22: Loop Hero publisher Devolver Digital has responded, confirming it supports Four Quarters encouraging pirating of its game by people affected by economic sanctions.
A statement to PC Gamer reads: "Devolver Digital fully supports Four Quarters as they navigate this incredibly difficult period. We've been communicating consistently with the team to help them wherever possible and were alerted of the statement ahead of time, which we back 100 percent."
Cursed to Golf is golf in purgatory
Cursed to Golf is a pretty good game of golf. It's 2D and side-on, so aiming is simplified, and once you've selected your club from a limited range, it's one click for power and then another for the angle and you're off!
But that's not the entirety of it. Really it's just the start. Because in Cursed to Golf you're dead - is it a spoiler to say you die halfway through the tutorial? - and your mission is to play your way out of golfing purgatory.
Xbox Series X/S stock: where to buy Microsoft's new console
Latest (01.04.22): In the UK, Xbox stock is in stock at Amazon and still available at Game and Very. The Xbox Series X was available at Amazon and Microsoft for most of last week. Things are definitely looking up in terms of Xbox Series X stock availability in the UK, and we hope this situation is here to stay. We'll let you know as soon as Xbox consoles become available at other retailers too.
The Xbox series X is a little more difficult to get hold of in the US. We've recently spotted it in stock at Walmart. We're hoping for Xbox Series X restocks at Amazon, Target, GameStop, Best Buy and the Microsoft Store soon. Keep your eyes on the retailer list below for the latest stock updates on Xbox Series X and deals info for the Series S.
PS5 stock: latest updates on where to buy the PlayStation 5
Latest (01.04.22): PS5 stock was available at Amazon US this week. Last week in the UK, PS5 stock was briefly available at Amazon UK for Prime members only. PS5 stock was also available in the UK at Game and Currys last week. Both retailers were selling bundles that include the PS5 standard disc console.
Keep your eyes on the retailer list below for the latest stock updates on PlayStation 5.
Looks like Minecraft is finally getting raytracing on Xbox Series X/S
UPDATE 31/3/22: Following the actually quite exciting discovery of raytracing support in the latest Minecraft Preview build on Xbox, Microsoft has admitted the feature was "inadvertently included" and that players shouldn't expect to see it on consoles in the "near future".
"The previous Minecraft Preview build available to Xbox Insiders inadvertently included prototype code for raytracing support on Xbox consoles," Microsoft said in a message posted to the official Minecraft Twitter account.
Wattam developer Funomena reportedly closing following allegations of workplace abuse
UPDATE 30/3/22: Following reports of Funomena's closure last night the studio has tweeted to say it's still actively working on closing an investment round.
"Funomena was in the process of closing an investment round just before GDC, and we are still actively working to do so," reads the tweet. "Last week we let everyone know that if we do not successfully finish the fundraise, we will be forced to close the studio.
Judge "prepared to approve" Activision Blizzard's $18m sexual harassment settlement with EEOC
A US district court judge has confirmed they're "prepared to approve" Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard's $18m USD settlement of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last year, despite objections from other parties.
Activision Blizzard initially announced it had reached an agreement with the EEOC - to set aside $18m for employees who had experienced harassment and discrimination at the company - last September, but court approval of the settlement was delayed after California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing objected.
Capybara, platypus, and more coming to Planet Zoo in new Wetlands DLC
If cute critters of the damp variety are your thing, Frontier Developments has you covered in Planet Zoo's latest DLC expansion, known as the Wetlands Animal Pack, which will introduce the likes of the capybara, platypus, and more when it heads to PC on 12th April.
Wetlands, if you haven't been keeping a tally, will be Planet Zoo's ninth DLC expansion since its launch in 2019, following on from the Arctic Pack, South America Pack, Australia Pack, Aquatic Pack, Southeast Asia Animal Pack, Africa Pack, North America Animal Pack, and Europe Pack.
Acclaimed tidy-'em-up puzzler Unpacking is heading to PlayStation 4 and PS5 "soon"
Developer Witch Beam's "zen" puzzler Unpacking - which, you may recall, was named Eurogamer's Game of the Year in 2021 - will be making its way to PlayStation 4 and PS5 "soon".
Unpacking initially burst out of its box toward the end of last year, giving PC, Switch, and Xbox players the opportunity to experience significant moments in the life of its protagonist, as relayed entirely through the act of pulling her current possessions out of boxes and packing them away into a new living space each time.
April's Xbox Games With Gold include Hue, Another Sight, and MX vs ATV Alive
With April inching ever closer, Microsoft has hoisted its Games With Gold sack once more, upending it to reveal a fresh selection of titles being made available as part of Xbox Live Gold (and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) subscriptions next month, which this time look an awful lot like Hue, Another Sight, Outpost Kaloki X, and MX vs ATV Alive.
Hue, if you're unfamiliar, is puzzle adventure that sees players wandering a grey world and using their colour-based powers to push ever forward. Puzzles are largely built around the ability to change the background colour of the world, either causing previously invisible objects to be made visible or to colour-match obstacles so they disappear. Developer Fiddlesticks Games expands on that premise to deliver an experience that's as sweet as it is clever - and Xbox Live Gold subscribers can grab it as part of Games With Gold from 16th April to 15th May.
Playing Crusader Kings 3 on console: a bit unwieldy but it works
I'm trying to unite Ireland. It's 1066. Harold is about to get shot in the eye over in England - I know that because of history - so I've snuck in early and befriended him, and arranged for my daughter to marry one of his sons when she comes of age. Icky, I know, but when the French later decide to help my Irish neighbour in a war against me, and turn up in their thousands, I'm able to call on the English to fight them off. Step by step, I'm getting there.
This is Crusader Kings 3, and I've wanted to play Crusader Kings 3 for a long time. I've tried playing on PC before but bounced off it. Why it's taken until the console release to try again, I don't know, but here I am. And now the question is whether, on console, it works. The answer? Sort of.
New Elden Ring mod adds a transmog system
A new PC mod for Elden Ring adds a much wished for element to the game - a transmog system. This allows players to wear whatever armour they like, without having to worry about little things such as stats.
The mod in question is by NexusMods user pelooleq (nice spot, Screen Rant), and is their first mod.
Dead by Daylight board game due for Halloween
UPDATE 29/3/22: The Kickstarter for the official Dead by Daylight board game is now live.
The campaign has two tiers of pledge reflecting the standard and collector's edition, the latter featuring over twice the content of the base game.
Sony's response to Game Pass is both confident and conservative
The good news, for those who like their games industry a little less homogenous, is that Sony continues to tread its own line with the much-anticipated makeover of its PlayStation subscription service. The new PlayStation Plus might look broadly similar to Game Pass, and at its top tier it costs broadly the same too, but with Sony's first-party games not hitting the service on day one this is quite pointedly not a direct competitor. It is instead simply a consolidation of what's gone before.
All of which makes the reveal, heavily rumoured and highly billed by some insiders for months beforehand, feel somewhat underwhelming. The new PlayStation Plus is not a game changer. It's not about lowering the barrier of entry, aggressive user acquisition or expanding the market beyond its current boundaries; it's merely a bundle, and further affirmation that Sony firmly believes in its time-honoured model of big-ticket, triple-A games with a £70 price tag for its fancy £500 machine.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 delayed until Spring 2023
The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been delayed until Spring 2023.
Nintendo had originally planned for a 2022 release. However, in a video statement, series producer Eiji Aonuma announced the game has been pushed back.
Epic launches Fortnite Zero Build mode
Epic has launched Fortnite Zero Build mode in its popular battle royale.
Last weekend, building was removed from the game temporarily. New movement abilities were added in too - a faster sprint, mantling, and a shoulder bash - as well as an overshield.
Bloodborne Kart gameplay revealed
Game dev Lilith Walther is the gift that keeps on giving. Following their announcement of fan project Bloodborne Kart, the creator has shared some new snippets of footage, showing off some of what players can expect on the game's eventual release.
This footage includes a look at the game's drifting mechanics, the first peek at the power up system and the inclusion of destructible objects (which currently do not slow down the player's kart, although Walther has said this will probably be changed in the future).
Get an Xbox Series S bundled with a second controller and a Razer Kishi for under £290
The best and cheapest way to get into next-gen gaming right now is through the Xbox Series S. Microsoft's digital-only console is able to play the latest games such as Halo Infinite and Flight Simulator, while also giving you a high-res 1440p experience in titles like Fortnite in a sweet, small package for just £249 RRP.
If you were already in the market for one, check out BT's impressive bundles out today. For just £10 more, you can get the Series S console along with Razer's Kishi phone controller at just £259. The other bundle includes not just the Series S console and the Kishi, but a second, standard Xbox controller for just £286.48. This is awesome if you're planning to play titles locally like Fortnite, Streets of Rage 4 or Minecraft, and a necessity if you have kids, siblings or friends who are gamers too. With an Xbox controller usually going for around £50, this is a huge saving with the addition of the Kishi controller.
Oscar nominated actress Jessie Buckley joins Supermassive's The Devil in Me
Hot off the heels of her Oscar nomination, Supermassive Games has welcomed Jessie Buckley to its latest game in the Dark Pictures Anthology.
Buckley, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Lost Daughter at the Acadamy Awards on Sunday, will star as Kate Wilder in The Devil in Me.