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One of the talking points coming out of the reveal of Smite 2 is developer Hi-Rez Studios’ decision not to port the original game’s skins, many of which players have paid for, to the sequel. Free-to-play third-person multiplayer online battle arena game Smite launched in 2014. The sequel is built using Unreal Engine 5, with an alpha playtest planned for spring 2024 some 10 years after the original came out. Smite was originally designed on Unreal Engine 3 back in the early 2010s and has stayed on that platform. “While it has worked well for us, 10 years is a long time and our work thus far in Unreal Engine 5 has shown us just how exciting the future of Smite can be,” Hi-Rez said. In its keynote to announce Smite 2 , Hi-Rez staff explained why it’s not directly transferring over existing content from Smite 1 to Smite 2, highlighting just how big a change is being made for Smite 2. Calling Smite’s move from Unreal Engine 3 to 5 a “multi-generational leap”, Hi-Rez insisted it’s no...

Square Enix has once again showcased Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ’s speedy fast travel system, which lets players zip across the enormous map in just a few seconds. In a tweet showcasing the fast travel, below, Square Enix said players can “instantly” move to specific bases, such as cities or Chocobo stops, in various locations. We see the player select a fast travel location quite some distance away from their starting point and, after a few seconds, appear at their destination ready to roll. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s fast travel system rekindles memories of Spider-Man 2’s fast travel , which is similarly speedy. 【フィールド移動：ファストトラベル】 街など特定の拠点や各地のチョコボストップには、ファストトラベルで即座に移動することができます。 道に迷って元の場所に戻りたいときなど、上手く活用して冒険を進めましょう。 #FF7 #FF7R #FF7リバース pic.twitter.com/WfQG2PF87b — FFVII REMAKE (@FFVIIR_CLOUD) January 14, 2024 Meanwhile, the clip also acts as a reminder that Rebirth’s map is set to be pretty huge. The cursor movement seems a tad slow, however, although it's hard to tell if ...

Eddy is Tekken 8 ’s first DLC character, Bandai Namco has announced. The veteran Tekken character launches at some point this spring, as revealed in a new video showing off Tekken 8’s opening movie. Eddy sports a new high-top dreads hairstyle and a new outfit for Tekken 8, although his capoeira fighting style is present and correct. The video reveals four DLC characters are currently planned for season 1, the first of which is Eddy. Another follows in summer, another in the autumn, then the fourth in the winter. As for the opening movie, it’s more of a character montage rather than a story set-up, with over-the-top expressions from the many characters packed into the clip. We see familiar faces as well as a few newcomers, but the ongoing conflict between Jin and Kazuya remains the focus. If you need a Tekken catch-up (at this stage, who doesn’t?), check out the Tekken 8 story so far explainer from none other than Succession’s Brian Cox . Tekken 8, due out on PlayStation 5, Xb...

2024 is off to an exciting start, and there are some exciting deals that have gone live now that the holiday season has long passed. From video games to PC accessories, there is no shortage of deals you don't want to miss out on. The best deals for Sunday, January 14, include an Anker 60,000mAh Power Bank, Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller, Street Fighter 6 Collector's Edition, Elgato HD60 X, Persona 5 Tactica, and more! Anker 60,000mAh 192Wh Power Bank for $114.99 This massive Anker power bank is a solid option if you need some extra juice on your next road trip or getaway. With a 60,000mAh capacity, you can charge an iPhone 14 Pro Max up to 7.4 times or a MacBook Air 2.9 times. This power bank is made for activities like camping, as it has a built-in light at the top that you can retract up and down. Additionally, you can recharge the device with onboard solar panels, so you can continue to power your devices regardless of how long your trip is. Save $44 Off T...

Players were enamored by the BioShock series from the moment they escaped a crashed aircraft, entered a mysterious lighthouse, and embarked on their undersea voyage to the crumbling city of Rapture. Often referenced and paid tribute to, many consider Irrational Games’ immersive action-horror classic a masterpiece, and in the years following its debut, it blossomed into a long-running franchise. But in classic BioShock fashion, its sequels were the furthest thing from traditional. As expected for a series that hinges on otherworldly scientific discoveries and reality-tearing experiments, BioShock's story frequently switches between alternate universes, leaving its games out of chronological order. So, for those looking for a linear way to play through BioShock’s full narrative, here’s a quick runthrough of the BioShock series in chronological order. Jump to : How to play in chronological order How to play by release date How Many BioShock Games Are There? In total, ther...

For the first time since January 2023, Xbox is bringing back its Developer_Direct show that promises to give fans a glimpse at such upcoming titles as MachineGames' Indiana Jones, Obsidian's Avowed, Oxide Games' Ara: History Untold, and Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. The Developer_Direct will kick off on January 18 and this watch guide will provide you with everything you need to know to watch the show, including start times, a list of places you can watch it with us, and what you can expect from the event. Xbox Developer_Direct January 2024 Start Time January 2024's Xbox Developer_Direct will take place on Thursday, January 18 at 12pm PT /3pm ET/8pm GMT. As if that wasn't enough, ZeniMax Online Studios will be hosting The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 Global Reveal at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm GMT to "preview 2024's biggest update" for the MMO. After the show, be sure to stay tuned to IGN's channels as a special episode of Podcast ...

Faheem Rashad Najm, better-known as singer-songrwriter T-Pain, is living the dream: he gets to work on Grand Theft Auto VI alongside Rockstar Games. However, it seems like T-Pain's new job is having unintended consequences. In a livestream clip circulated on social media, T-Pain confirmed that he's contributing to Rockstar's anticipated sequel, which was finally revealed in 2023. In the course of bringing T-Pain aboard, though, it seems that Rockstar requested that he stop role-playing on NoPixel — a popular GTA 5 role-play server that runs on third-party servers. At least one fan noticed that T-Pain was no longer on the server and asked what happened. "I used to be on NoPixel, then I started working on GTA VI, and they told me I couldn't do RP anymore because it kind of goes against... they had this whole speech, like, 'What if somebody took your album and re-recorded it, and more people were listening to that,' and I'm like, 'Okay, I kind of...