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It’s been a long time since either Remedy Entertainment or Rockstar Games have interacted with theMax Paynefranchise. In recent memory, Remedy has mostly been busy with expanding the universe of its acclaimed paranormal action-adventure titleControl.Meanwhile, Rockstar Games has been hard at work supporting theGrand Theft AutoandRed Dead Redemptiongames, both of which have flourished in the last several years. Now, however, the time has come for the return ofMax Payne.Remedy just announced that Rockstar plans to fund remakes of bothMax Paynegames, which will be released on next-gen consoles and developed with Remedy’s own Northlight Engine....

The news this week that Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts are officially teaming up with Lucasfilm Games to develop three newStar Warsgames was an exciting announcement for many gamers. However, there was something conspicuously missing from the reveal, and that was any mention of DICE and the developer’s previousStar Wars Battlefrontseries. It looks like any fanswaiting patiently forStar Wars Battlefront 3will be destined to be disappointed, as players won’t be seeing that game any time soon, if at all....

Quick Links TheStar Warstrilogy sequel can be criticized in a variety of ways, but one thing it has going for it is its ambition. WithEmperor Palpatine somehow managing to return inThe Rise Of Skywalker, a lot of fans were left scratching their heads at a storytelling beat that might have been too ambitious. Luckily, all was ultimately explained, even if it wasn’t satisfactory to everyone. One of the most important parts of Palpatine’s return to theStar Warsuniverse is his closest followers, the Sith Eternal....

Many were excited when Valve began marketing itsSteam Deckportable PC last summer. Withmore than half of Steam’s games now compatible with the device, either fully verified or at least playable, it’s proven to be a successful endeavor for the company. Of course, it’s by no means perfect and there are inevitably going to be some issues that need ironing out. Therefore, the developer has been using feedback to make improvements to the system, and the latest update being rolled out seems to amend it even more for the greater good....

Like a gruff, Italian cherry on top of the ever growing celebrity layer cake known as James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad, everyone’s favorite underdog boxer and second favorite Judge Dredd, Sylvester Stallone, has officially joined the highly anticipated upcoming DC trip. In an Instagram post from Gunn featuring the director and Stallone posing for a selfie in front of an impressively colorful bar, the partnership was revealed with some humble praise of the veteran actor’s work....

There is no genre where indie games are more embraced and beloved than role-playing games. Small developers have infused the genre with classics for years and are frequently considered to be among the all-time best in the genre, even better than some triple-A titles. This is likely due to the variety of what the genre can offer as well. While many earlierindie RPGshave reached a high level of success, the last five years have showcased a terrific run of games in the category that will be remembered for a long time....

The legacy behind the once highly-anticipatedCyberpunk 2077isn’t shaping up to be a good one. Granted,CD Projekt Red has been hard at work at restoring it to a satisfactory state, though that hasn’t stopped players from ripping into the game and its poor marketing. As of recent, the disgruntled side of theCyberpunk 2077community has been largely focused on its “In Numbers” campaign, producing a number of hilarious memes parodying CDPR’s original....

The Witcher 3: The Wild Huntfirst released over six years ago, providing players an immersive visual experience and rich storytelling. It should not come as a surprise to fans of the franchise that developer CD Projekt Red decided to create a next-generation version of the celebrated game with updated graphics and systems. At the first ever WitcherCon, co-hosted by CD Projekt Red and Netflix, the developer shared that the upgraded version ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntwill optimize the game for better performance on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S....

Summary The John Wick franchise revivedKeanu Reeves' action moviecareer, and re-established him as one of the best in the business. He performed his own stunts and portrayed the title character as a tortured anti-hero that audiences couldn’t help but root for, as he sought revenge on the people who killed his dog. This led to more issues for the titular character in the sequels, as he came face to face with an onslaught of evil villains....

XFX Speedster QICK210 Radeon RX 6500 XT Graphics Card XFX Speedster QICK210 Radeon RX 6500 XT is some of the more affordable graphics cards in the popular Radeon 6000 series. The AMD RX 6500 XT platform is based on the RDNA2 architecture and provides four gigabytes of GDDR6 memory at 18 Gbps speed and with 64-bit bus width. The XFX Speedster QICK 210 cooling solution features dual fans for better airflow....

Streamer Blaustoise called upon fellow streamer xQc to represent him in a roleplay murder trial on the OTVRustserver. Blaustoise killed SwaggerSouls in-game, leading to him facing other players in a trial. While initially not seeming to be interested, xQc accepted the role and put his all into his performance. Rustis a multiplayer survival game released in 2013. Content creators BaboAbe and Valkyrae teamed up to host the Offline TV (OTV) Rust server, allowing content creators to team up for both PVP fighting and roleplay....

One of the more striking things about the new Mistlands biome inValheimis its impressive peaks and valleys. While other areas have their own unique atmospheres and geography, not even the game’s mountain biome can match the dramatic look of the Mistlands. Coupled with the mist that obscures large parts of this area, getting around the Mistlands can be a real challenge. Fortunately, the developers ofValheimhave added in items to make life easier....

Netflix’s video game docuseriesHigh Scorepremiered back in August. Utilizing interviews with developers and other industry veterans, it takes its audience through its perceived genesis of the video game industry back in the late ‘70s throughthe console wars of the ‘90s. Spanning six episodes, the series alternates between giving a general timeline of video game history and providing a deep dive into the origins of specific genres of games. Reviews of the series have been mixed....