Phantom Blade Zero pre-loads today and launches October 29 in digital and 2027 in physical🚀 Which version are you getting?😎💿

Resident Evil 7 “Not A Hero” DLC apparently has cut content that show different final boss and events throughout the experience🚀 ✅Lucas was meant to be caught alive ✅Final boss fight original was with Alan ✅Chris rescues 3 BSAA soldiers alive The information comes from a project recovering data from a PS4 devkit, and they may be able to make it playable in the future Source: The Kempy on YouTube #REBHFun

Arkane Lyon deadline for securing the studio’s future has reportedly been pushed back one month, moving from November 13 to December 13🚀 ✅Microsoft is using the extension to seek alternative solutions, including finding a partner to support the studio's ongoing development work. ✅Microsoft confirmed this is a defined extension and committed to keeping the Works Council updated throughout the consultation process. Source: @pcgamer / @PowerUpGamingUK In another article, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier stated that he’s be “surprised” if the studio got shut down, as they are exploring different ways to save its future, plus shutting down studios is expensive, especially in France, due to local labor laws. Another report stated that Blade game is quite nearing end of production, which makes it a colossal waste to cancel it now.

The petitions to Save Mass Effect had reached over 200K in just 5 days🚀 ✅Canadian politician, Avi Lewis called for government funding to save the studio soon after BioWare was announced to be shutting down ✅Fans have been calling for a way for BioWare and/or Mass Effect IP to be bought by another entity and continue development ✅An internal trailer for “Mass Effecr: Universe” along with detailed info on the game’s vision and handling of the story received near unanimous approval and love from fans ✅The game was reported to allow users to generate multiple timelines based on choices made in the original trilogy that significantly alter the journey for each player even as they explore the same story #SaveMassEffect 🫡🪐

PlayStation Network seems to be facing another security risk where hackers are able to bypass password and two-factor authentication🚀 Some users have been noticing new family members added to their family sharing on the account, which leaves personal data vulnerable to being seen by people you didn’t consent to. Review your accounts carefully and contact support if you notice anything that may indicate an unauthorized breach😡 (Thanks @Pirat_Nation for the heads up🫶🏼)

We need to have a serious conversations on what reviews are evaluating about games and who their target audience is🚀 I’m not saying the games on the left side are necessarily deserving 100%, but how did they get a 60% from Eurogamer while Dragon Age: The Veilguard got 100%?🚀 By what metric are these aspects being judged, because I’m sure as hell none of them reflect what players prioritize in games, which ultimately is audience that is supposed to read and base their decision on🤔

REVIEWS: Phantom Blade Zero 🚀 ✅PCGamesN: 100% ✅But Why Tho?: 100% ✅The Outerhaven: 100% ✅Wccftech: 100% ✅Gamersky: 98% ✅AreaJugones: 95% ✅CGMagazine: 95% ✅DualShockers: 95% ✅Voxel: 92% ✅GamesRadar+: 90% ✅Screen Rant: 90% ✅IGN: 90% ✅Hobby Consolas: 89% ✅GameSpot: 80% ✅VGC: 80% ✅Eurogamer: 60% 🟢Metacritic: 89% 🟠OpenCritic: 91% Coming October 29 in digital Coming 2027 on disc 💿 Play or pass?😎

Beyond Good and Evil 2 has reportedly wasted 3 years of its development time trying to become the best Fortnite🚀 ✅Development reportedly veered toward a multiplayer live-service game between 2019 and 2022 ✅Eventually it redirected towards a solo experience with optional co-op ✅No release date yet, since the 2008 announcement and the 2017 showcase Source: Origami report It’s really sad how many studios out there wasted years of development time and millions in resources trying to become the best live service hit, and more often than not, by morphing existing IP into something they’re not, and eventually they never scored the live service success nor the single player one.

Let’s go!🚀

Sony's upcoming handheld device reportedly has an informal exclusivity on AMD's RDNA5 architecture, says @digitalfoundry in their latest report🚀 ✅Insiders indicate AMD is no longer willing to dedicate resources to semi-custom chips for niche devices unless massive order volumes are guaranteed. ✅Because of Sony's ability to guarantee these high volumes, the next PlayStation handheld may be the only device featuring a dedicated custom RDNA5 chip. ✅Competitors like the rumored Xbox handheld, Steam Deck 2, and other PC handhelds will likely miss out on custom RDNA5 silicon due to these strict volume thresholds. ______ The only way a handheld can work and be successful, I believe, is if they handle it like Nintendo Switch. The same device, the same games, no separate games, no separate purchase. Otherwise, I really don’t care for another handheld, because it could be another accessory more than half the price of the main console that doesn’t add any real value other than 30 minutes of fun once a month, plus limited number of games and inferior specs.

Mass Effect trilogy sales show us a very unfortunate reality about modern game expectations🚀 ✅Mass Effect: Sold 2 million copies as far as EA has reported. None updated beyond that, and it was originally in Xbox in 2007, and then on PC in 2008 and later on PS3 in 2012 ✅Mass Effect 2: Sold ~5 million copies lifetime sales ✅Mass Effect 3: Sold ~7 million copies according to various estimations ✅Mass Effect Andromeda: Sold ~5 million copies according to community estimations The idea that even Andromeda being considered a “failure” is laughable, because 5 million copies are no joke, especially for a game that got such negative reactions. Those games looked outstanding and they weren’t made with unrealistically inflated budgets, and they can still turn in great profits. 2 million copies was considered good enough to green light a sequel, as were 5m and 7m and while you may argue that game development is more expensive now, they are charging more for games now, and many development aspects are being made faster now thanks to modern engines and various other tools/assets. Mass Effect “Universe” has a chance to sell great, and the vision we’ve heard about sounds quite promising. This series cannot end like this. #SaveMassEffect

Phantom Blade Zero reviews appear to go live tomorrow at 11:00 AM PT, according to Kinda Funny Games’ review timer🚀 (Thanks @GermanStrands🫶🏼)

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has a new trailer showcasing various regions of the game🚀

Two legendary games, one legendary creator🚀 which one would you take if you had to choose only one of them?😎

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis playtime is approximately 14-16 hours, Crystal Dynamics confirms to @MPFirst🚀 They added that the game and its world are designed to spark curiosity for exploration😎

Mass Effect 5 is reportedly called “Universe” because it allows players to generate timelines based on choices from the original trilogy🚀 This is according to Technical Director Romain Toutain, who emphasized that everyone would experience the same story, but past and in-game choices would shape each player's journey to be very different, rather than one default journey for all. Such an ambitious project that honors the legendary trilogy should never go to waste. #SaveMassEffect🫡

RUMOR: XBOX COO Helen Chiang was allegedly terminated for “policy violations”, according to a source who spoke to Eurogamer🚀 XBOX commented on the matter to Eurogamer: “We don't discuss individual personnel matters. We're grateful for Helen's years of service and wish her well” Eurogamer was not able to verify the original claim regarding policy violation🤔

Updates on Final Fantasy franchise future coming from @nhamaguc from MisterMV stream🚀 ✅Hamaguchi wishes the team would stick together for another project after FFVII: Revelation launches ✅Options for the future include Final Fantasy XVII, another remake series for another numbered title, or a new AAA IP ✅Hamaguchi believes future remakes should be handed to other teams ✅Creative Studio 1 is in charge of development of major AAA titles ✅Hamaguchi isn’t attached to a new Final Fantasy or a new IP, and emphasizes on attracting new audiences long term, despite the fact that Final Fantasy games like VII, VIII, IX and X are hugely popular (he’s likely referring to potential future remakes needing to win over new audiences rather than just selling based on existing ones) What should come next in your opinion? What’s your dream FF remake or concept for FFXVII?😎

Mass Effect trilogy lead voice actors Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale (male and female Shepard) are both supporting #SaveMassEffect🚀 Much respect for sticking with the legendary trilogy and the fans after all these year, and thank you for giving us the best RPG, the best space game and the best trilogy ever🫡 @jhaletweets @Mark_Meer