Gaming Ride Home

Rocksteady, the studio behind Batman: Arkham Asylum, City, and Knight, are making a Suicide Squad game and Sony’s State of Play presentation showed gameplay for games like Crash 4, The Pathless, Spelunky 2, Bugsnax, and more and they also announced a remaster of Braid and that the recent Hitman trilogy will soon be playable in VR. Links:@RocksteadyGames’ tweet about Suicide SquadState of Play | August 6th 2020 (YouTube)@calibrono’s tweet about Aeon Must Die@FocusHome’s tweet about Aeon Must Die See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

xCloud, Microsoft’s game streaming service, is not coming to iOS devices, at least not near the planned launch, Darksiders Genesis, the original Final Fantasy VII, and more are coming to Game Pass, and Microsoft celebrates games leaving the subscription service with a weird song, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate added a new minor stage with the latest update, and Epic Games Store is experimenting with a free, weekly, video game sitcom. Links:Microsoft cuts xCloud iOS testing early as its future on Apple devices remains unclear (theverge.com)Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC: The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, Final Fantasy VII HD, Darksiders: Genesis, and More (news.xbox.com)Where the Water Tastes Like Wine Postmortem (medium.com)Software update available: Ver. 8.1.0 (Nintendo.net)3 out 10 on Epic Games Store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Konami calms fervor surrounding Silent Hill rumors, while also establishing a new official Silent Hill twitter account, the Xbox digital storefront is getting overhauled, Pikmin 3 is coming to Switch, and Activision has confirmed that Treyarch and Raven Software are making the next Call of Duty. Links:Konami tells fans to go "easy" on Silent Hill rumours but then links to a new "official" Twitter account (GamesRadar)A New Microsoft Store Experience is Coming to Xbox Insiders (news.xbox.com)@NintendoAmerica’s tweet about Pikmin 3Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® & Warzone - Official Season Five Trailer (YouTube)Call of Duty 2020 dev confirmed as Treyarch, further suggesting it's a Black Ops game  (techradar.com)GWENT: The Witcher Card Game | Journey #2 Launch Trailer (YouTuber)West of Dead on Steam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spider-Man will be exclusive to the PlayStation version of Marvel’s Avengers. It’s no longer rumor. Blizzard employees are frustrated over pay disparities, Microsoft’s game streaming service launches in September, Halo Infinite’s multiplayer will be free-to-play, and Fall Guys is out today. Links:Spider-Man Coming to Marvel’s Avengers Exclusively on PlayStation (blog.playstation.com)Blizzard Workers Share Salaries in Revolt Over Wage Disparities (Bloomberg)@jasonschreier’s tweet about the Blizzard CEO’s salaryXbox Game Pass Ultimate Delivers 100+ Games Directly to Your Mobile Device Beginning September 15 (news.xbox.com)@Halo’s tweet about Halo Infinite multiplayerSkully – Launch Trailer | Available Now! (YouTube)Hellbound on SteamRelicta – Launch Trailer (YouTube)Spitlings Release Trailer (YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sony answers some questions about PlayStation 5 compatibility regarding PlayStation 4 accessories and sets a date for an upcoming State of Play presentation. Rumors are pointing toward Spider-Man potentially being a PlayStation exclusive for the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers, a new Leisure Suit Larry has been announces, and Microsoft is probably going to buy TikTok. Links:PlayStation 5: Answering your questions on compatible PS4 peripherals & accessories (blog.playstation.com)Avengers’ Spider-Man will be exclusive to PlayStation, according to a pulled retail listing (videogameschronicle.com)@Andrew_Reiner’s tweet about Spider-Man in Marvel’s Avengers@PlayStation’s tweet about this week’s State of PlayState of Play returns this Thursday, August 6 (blog.playstation.com)Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice on SteamMicrosoft to continue discussions on potential TikTok purchase in the United States (blogs.microsoft.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Splinter Cell anime is coming to Netflix, the house chooses not to pass a bill that would prevent the military from recruiting on twitch, Battletoads has a release date, and the Tony Hawk remake’s soundtrack is growing. Links:‘Splinter Cell’ Anime Series From ‘John Wick’ Writer Derek Kolstad Set at Netflix (Variety)After impassioned speech, AOC’s ban on US military recruiting via Twitch fails House vote (theverge.com)@AOC’s tweet about congress and TwitchBattletoads - Official Release Date Trailer (YouTube)Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies Tracks Will Be In Tony Hawk Remasters After All (Kotaku)Monster Crown on SteamSwim Out Is Now Available For Xbox One (majornelson.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Animal Crossing adds luck to the game which may have larger implications regarding the game’s future, Valve boss Gabe Newell says he prefers Xbox Series X over PlayStation 5, and CD Projekt Red warns against clicking links in e-mails about a Cyberpunk 2077 beta. Links:Looks like Animal Crossing is about to get a luck system (Polygon)PS5 or Series X? Gabe Newell picks next-gen Xbox over PlayStation (cnet.com)Liberated on SteamYakuza Kiwami 2 Is Now Available For Xbox One And Windows 10 (And Included With Xbox Game Pass) (majornelson.com)Hellpoint on SteamFight Crab on Steam@CyberpunkGame’s tweet alering people to fake beta invites See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The studio behind the Ori games are working on an action RPG in a new, original IP with Private Division, the director behind the Yakuza series has nice things to say about Ghost of Tsushima, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting a free update in October. Links:Private Division Teams Up with Moon Studios, League of Geeks, and Roll7 on Upcoming New Games (take2games.com)@moongamestudios’ tweet about its next game@PrivateDivision’s tweet about Moon Studios’ new IPYakuza Director Praises Ghost of Tsushima, Says Japan Should've Made It (Kotaku)Ghost of Tsushima, Kurosawa, and the political myth of the samurai (Polygon)Blightbound on SteamPsychonauts on Xbox Live@sekirothegame’s tweet about its October update See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A massive Nintendo leak has surfaced all kinds of behind-the-scenes Nintendo oddities, Ubisoft cancelled a King Arthur game, you will be able to back up your Animal Crossing save soon, but you still can’t transfer it, and Cuphead surprise released on PlayStation 4 today. Links:Huge Nintendo 'Gigaleak' Reveals Tons Of SNES & N64 Secrets, Like Luigi In Mario 64 (Kotaku)Ubisoft’s Planned King Arthur Game Was Nixed by Ex-Creative Head (Bloomberg)Animal Crossing is finally getting island save backups  (Polygon)A great slam and then some — Cuphead is out today on PS4 (blog.playstation.com)Lost Wing on the PlayStation StoreMaid of Sker on SteamOthercide on SteamSkater XL on SteamTerrorarium on SteamAgeless on the eShopSamurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection out today on PS4 (blog.playstation.com)Ghost of Tsushima: Patch 1.05 Details (suckerpunch.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rumor points to the next Call of Duty being subtitled Black Ops Cold War, Persona 5 Scramble has finally been confirmed for a North American release, The Witcher is getting a spin-off series that will also be live-action, Hideo Kojima will be a judge at the Venice Film festival and might be working on a horror video game, and Fall Guys is going to be a PlayStation Plus game. Links:Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Revealed Through Doritos Promo (modernwarzone.com)Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Planned Western Release Confirmed in Koei Tecmo Financial Report (personacentral.com)@nxonnetflix’s tweet about a new Witcher seriesHideo Kojima will be part of the jury of the Venice film exhibition (pdvg.it)Hideo Kojima in Talks With Junji Ito About Working on a New Horror Game (comicbook.com)PS Plus games for August announced (blog.playstation.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ghost of Tsushima is the PlayStation 4’s fastest selling first-party original IP, the video game television network G4 is teasing a return, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel has a 2022 release date, a Tetris biopic is in the works, and the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog are teaming up for a new video game. Links:@PlayStation’s tweet about Ghost of Tsushima salesG4 Teases a Return in Some Form (IGN)‘A Quiet Place 2,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Delayed Until 2021 (Variety)Tetris Movie Locks Down Taron Egerton in the Lead (movieweb.com)Blightbound on SteamThe creators of Sonic are making a theatrical action game for Xbox Series X (The Verge)Dragon Quest XI S Is Coming To Xbox One And PC (Game Informer) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft shows Halo Infinite campaign gameplay, shares all kinds of Xbox Series X and Game Pass announcements, and announces Stalker 2 and a new Fable. Links:Xbox Series X - Xbox Games Showcase - Games Announce Trailer (YouTube)Carrion on the eShopCrysis Remastered is out on the eShopRöki on SteamDying Light Receiving Hellraid DLC This Summer (Game Informer) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rocket League is going free to play, we will definitely learn more about Halo Infinite’s campaign tomorrow, as we as some kind of new Square Enix action game, Mafia: Definitive Edition is a more substantial remake than we realized, and you can now play and create in VR in Dreams. Links:Rocket League going free-to-play, new players will have to get it on the Epic Store (PC Gamer)@xbox’s tweet about Halo Infinite@Nibellion’s tweet about Balan CompanyMafia: Definitive Edition Gameplay Revealed, Developer Gives New Remake Details (IGN)Creaks on the eShopDreams VR - v2.15/2.16 (docs.indreams.me)@ReptileGames’ tweet about Bomb Rush CyberfunkMyNewSoundtrack’s YouTube channel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bloomberg shares a big, in depth article detailing the internal issues and shake-ups that have been affecting Ubisoft, more than 70 Xbox One games received demos today, and The Nagasaki Prefecture and Tsushima Island tourism associations have a website dedicated to Ghost of Tsushima. Links:@jasonschreier’s story about the Ubisoft issuesUbisoft Family Accused of Mishandling Sexual Misconduct Claims (Bloomberg)Summer Game Fest Demo Event Coming July 21 to an Xbox One Near You (news.xbox.com)ID@Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event Showcases 70+ Games (news.xbox.com)Tsushima Tourist Board Partners With Ghost of Tsushima (IGN)nagasaki-tabinet.com’s information website about Ghost of Tsushima@Playdead’s tweet about Limbo’s 10 year anniversary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nintendo shares a surprise mini direct to announce two Shin Megami Tensei games, new content is coming to Cadence of Hyrule, and Metacritic is instituting a delay before users can start submitting user reviews.Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | July 2020 (YouTube)Metacritic Will Delay User Reviews For Games (GameSpot) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.