In this original sci-fi/fantasy world, players must fight to protect the Ingris continent from huge alien invaders. They’ll pick one of ten characters, such as Lepic (a versatile fighter with powerful guns built into his arm), Viessa (a debuffer who freezes enemies by controlling cold air), Bunny (super-quick nuke with electrical attacks), and Ajax (the tank with space-warping skills). According to the press release, grappling hook attacks will allow the removal of body parts....

Plenty of leaks for Naughty Dog’s upcoming remake over the past week, and yesterday, the Sony-owned studio released an official feature and gameplay video, focusing on the visuals enhancements and the remake’s features. Following the release of this video, YouTube channel ‘Analista De Bits’ got to work and managed to compare the included footage from yesterday’s trailer to that of 2014’s PS4 version. Without a doubt, kudos to the creator....

After a long and cozy slumber, which allowed FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to embark on an ambitious media tour to profess his innocence, the wheels of justice have finally recovered from their stupor, and a conman is now headed to a well-deserved sojourn in prison. — zerohedge (@zerohedge) December 12, 2022 Sam Bankman-Fried has now been arrested by the authorities in the Bahamas after the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York shared a sealed indictment with the Bahamian government....

I’m sure some will question why The Quarry isn’t just another Dark Pictures games, but I’m guessing it’s largely a question of budget. Based on that fairly impressive cast list (David Arquette, Ariel Winter, Justice Smith, Brenda Song, Lance Henriksen, Ted Raimi, and more) it seems like 2K is likely spending a lot more on The Quarry than Bandai Namco spends on the Dark Pictures games. In terms of scope, perhaps this is the true successor to Until Dawn fans have been waiting for....

The first of those, Texas, was revealed at the same time, with a brand-new stage coming with him. Earlier today, the Mane6 development team released a full trailer for Texas, showcasing more of his moveset, including special moves, supers, and more. You can watch that brand-new trailer below. Texas’ moveset has attributes of various other fighting characters within it, and it’s a bit of a visual marvel to see in motion....

iPads are great when it comes to apps and consuming content in general. Right now, Apple sells iPad at various price points. But, if you’re looking for a cheap iPad that does pretty much everything without the bells and whistles of a brand new one, then look no further than the iPad Air 2. Released back in 2014, the iPad Air 2 is a fantastic tablet for a lot of reasons....

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (better known as MGM), in the event they wanted to make a sequel, would have had to commit to the project by May 2022 to keep the license. Given that the 2018 iteration reportedly failed to break even ($274 million worldwide wasn’t enough), MGM wasn’t in any particular rush, it seemed. Even more alarming for this new Tomb Raider movie is that Alicia Vikander (the voice of Lara Croft in this case) won’t even be attached to the new project....

Twitter Circle is a Great Way of Ensuring That You Only Talk to the Ones You Want To Sure, Twitter does let you make your profile private, but that limits a lot of options for you and the way you engage with your followers. Now, the company has decided to introduce a new way that you can use to keep yourself away from all the flak that you might run into....

Uber is Making the Process of Eating Out Even More Convenient Now, Uber has decided to launch another feature in the name of an Explore tab that will let you discover nearby restaurants and entertainment venues as well, and this feature is going to be rolling out in select cities. Uber has announced in a newsroom post that it is bringing the new Explore tab to a total of 15 cities at the moment....

The first test session for V Rising will run for one week, giving invited players a chance to build castles, hunt for blood, and explore the gothic world of Vardoran ahead of the game’s Early Access launch. All of this is done with the goal of becoming the next Dracula. Players will need to feed off humans in order to gain new powers and run their castles. The Closed Beta will allow for solo or co-op playthroughs as you fight against bandits, mystical creatures, and the light-wielding Church of Luminance in thrilling skillshot-based combat....

The game is set during the twilight period of the Ten Kingdoms, while the Northern Song dynasty still ruled China. A beta test is scheduled to take place later this year. ● Creating Legends in a Time of Unrest, a true stage for swordsmen. Players assume the role of a hero forged in a time of chaos, exploring the way of chivalry on an unknown path dominated by blade and blood....

Microsoft announced the joyful news via its official Xbox Wire blog. Xbox last attended the annual event in Cologne in 2019. Alongside the return to Gamescom, Microsoft also announced the return of the Xbox FanFest. “We’re really looking forward to being back on the show floor, bringing our passionate fans together again in person to celebrate what’s ahead at Xbox”, Microsoft writes. “At gamescom 2022, whether attending the show or watching the Xbox Booth @ gamescom Live Stream from home, fans in Europe and around the world can expect a little more insight into some of our previously announced games coming to Xbox in the next 12 months....

Ultimately, it seems as though combat and the party system is where Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is receiving its most significant updates. While the game’s core combat looks familiar, with players hacking, slashing, and utilizing Arts in real time, you can now bring a whopping six characters into battle, as well as one powerful Hero character. The game will also have a full class system, and certain characters can fuse to bring a powerful “Ouroborus” to the battlefield....

Following a previous tease, the remake of the cult game originally created by Suda51’s Grasshopper Manufacture has been confirmed today by Yoshimi Yasuda, executive producer of the original game, as reported by Frontline Gaming. The development team includes Yasuda-san himself as producer and a combination of staff that worked on the original and new staff from Dragami Games. In a new message that has been shared online today, Yoshimi Yasuda talked about how the Lollipop Chainsaw remake came to be, and why....

Affordable iPad 10 to Also Ship With 5G Connectivity, a First for the Low-Cost Range For the first time, a low-cost iPad model will gravitate from Lightning to USB-C, thereby completing the port transition for Apple’s entire tablet family. For those that do not know, the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini series all feature USB-C. Another first for the iPad 10 will be 5G support, allowing the slate to provide a high-speed wireless streaming and browsing experience when the user is not connected to Wi-Fi....

Here’s a bit more detail regarding the 40th Anniversary Edition update… “Among the many features included in this update is a true-to-life airliner, the Airbus A310-300, rendered with stunning accuracy. The 40th Anniversary Edition also features, for the first time since the platform’s 2006 release, helicopters and gliders that perform with amazing life-like realism. We’re also introducing seven renowned historical aircraft: the 1903 Wright Flyer, the 1915 Curtiss JN-4 Jenny, the 1927 Ryan NYP Spirit of St....

Currently, the game runs with DirectX12 and has minimal issue doing so, at that. There is not any DLSS support at the moment. However, the team at Asobo knows this, and actually addressed it in a Q&A live stream recently. Asobo plans to add DLSS support soon, as well as various improvements to the DirectX12 functionality of the game. For those that aren’t aware (or don’t have the hardware), NVIDIA’s DLSS technology is an AI upscaling technique for RTX-series GPU users that has the potential to deliver players dramatic performance uplifts in Microsoft Flight Simulator....

At least, that is what Reuters now reports in an exclusive article on the matter. The intended Microsoft-Activision-Blizzard merger is being eyed closely by regulators, and various insiders recently claimed that the deal could actually fall apart. As covered last week, Activision-Blizzard executive Lulu Cheng Meservey wrote that both parties have the intention to work with regulators in order to complete the deal, before stating that, if needed, Activision won’t hesitate to fight to defend the $68 billion megadeal....

10th-Gen Entry-Level iPad to Feature Flat Edges, Quad-Speakers, Camera Bump, and Much More The mock-up was designed by @PranavChaps that aims to show what the 10th-gen iPad will look like. As you can see in the image embedded below, the entry-level iPad is expected to come with a boxier design, resembling the iPad mini 6 and the iPad Pro models. However, there are various differences between the high-end and entry-level iPad....

Answering fans’ questions on Twitter, Mortal Kombat and Injustice series creator Ed Boon confirmed in a not-so-subtle way that the studio’s next game may release sometime in 2023, which is a surprising reveal, considering NetherRealm Studios skipped The Game Awards Show 2022 last week where tons of games scheduled for 2023 have been showcased. — Ed Boon (@noobde) December 11, 2022 As the next game from the Mortal Kombat developer will be releasing next year, a reveal won’t be too far off in the future, as Ed Boon confirms we will likely see an announcement within the next six months....