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We’ve long since known the protagonist of Ninja Gaiden to be a cold, merciless and virtually unstoppable killer. Throughout the first two games, Ryu Hayabusa completed all of his tasks by spilling insane ammounts of blood - most of which wasn’t his. The third time around, Team Ninja wants you to know that Ryu Hayabusa is a man with a history. Ninja Gaiden 3 will guide you through this story as you attempt to figure out the “conflict of a masked man whose motives and goals are unclear....

EA and the people behind the Dynasty Warriors series are working together on a brand new game in the Monster Hunter style. Koei Tecmo and its studio Omega Force, which is also behind the Hyrule Warriors games for Nintendo, are working with EA on “the next great hunting game”, EA said in a note to press this morning. It’s described as an original intellectual property, and a “truly AAA experience” based in fantasy feudal Japan....

Following a recent British parliamentary inquiry recommending that loot boxes targeted towards children be banned, EA has responded with firm disagreement. The report comes following nine months of gathering information, and the Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) Committee publishing its findings in an 84-page document that look into immersive and addictive technologies. A primary recommendation of the report stated that paid loot boxes should be regulated under existing gambling laws and that they be banned from being sold to children....

Developed by Pixpil and published by Chucklefish, Eastward was one of the most charming indie hits we got to play last year. The game features a really beautiful retro 2D pixel aesthetic, Zelda-like action gameplay, and a moving story about a girl who wants to know the truth about the surface world and what really happened to Earth that drove humanity to live underground. It was definitely a success at launch, and iam8bit and Skybound are working to release a physical retail version of the game this year....

Key Points Edgar Codd was a programmer and inventor born in 1923.Codd invented the first RDBMS, which he named “Elmer.” It is generally considered to be the forerunner of IBM’s IMS (Information Management System).Codd also published many papers and books and received many awards. Edgar Codd is the creator of the relational databases model (RDBMS), an extremely influential general theory of data management, the foundation of RDBMS, used everywhere nowadays....

Update: Undertale developer Toby Fox posted this on Twitter, perhaps confirming an announcement for Undertale 2 or a related game: Original article continues below. The recent release of Undertale on the Nintendo Switch included a few new lines of dialogue that suggested either a sequel or spin-off is coming, or that a major new content update was coming to the game. The official Undertale Twitter page has been putting up cryptic messages over the past few hours, telling the fans to come back in 24 hours for some kind of revelation....

Despite the large size and intimidating design, Astel isn’t exactly in the category of hardest bosses in the game — that is, if you approach the fight with a decent plan in mind. So, if you’re having a bit of trouble, we have some helpful tips right here. Here’s how to beat Astel, Naturalborn of the Void in Elden Ring. How to Beat Astel, Naturalborn of the Void in Elden Ring Astel is terrifying and hideous to look at, but a bit of preparation will make this go smoothly....

Both newcomers and Soulsborne veterans know by now that almost any boss in these games can take you down, no problem, if too many mistakes are made. This little dragon here is no different. If you’re having a hard time when going up against this boss, we’ve got some pointers. Here’s how to beat the Magma Wyrm in Elden Ring. How to Beat Magma Wyrm Boss in Elden Ring As its name suggests, the Magma Wyrm will regularly come at you with fire-based attacks....

At E3 2019, From Software revealed Elden Ring, a forthcoming dark fantasy RPG that was written in collaboration with George R.R. Martin. Since this reveal, a smattering of details have been made available about the title, including the fact that Elden Ring is the largest From Software game to date. Now, it appears that select individuals are set to receive even more information on the game, as Elden Ring will be shown behind closed doors at Gamescom 2019....

Key Points Elon Musk moved from California to Texas to be close to the Austin Gigafactory.Musk also decided on the move due to rising tensions with California lawmakers.Additionally, SpaceX’s Starship Program began in the Texas area so that may also be a reason for the move. Elon Musk is fast becoming one of the most famous people in the world. The billionaire entrepreneur has created some of the largest and most successful companies in the United States, while at the same time cultivating a unique fan-following of people who enjoy his work....

The ongoing Epic vs Apple trial has thrown up some more intriguing bits of information, with the latest exhibit—apparently released to the public accidentally—seemingly indicating that Epic were willing to pay Sony $200 million USD to get some first party PlayStation Studios titles as exclusives on the Epic Game Store on PC. According to PC Gamer, who spotted screenshots of the since-removed documents posted on Resetera, Epic Games were willing to offer Sony the figure as a “minimum guarantee” for “4-6” first party titles, although it’s unclear if this offer was on a per-title basis, or whether this was a lump sum for all of them and was awaiting a response....

Good news for Escape from Tarkov fans. The new preliminary patch notes for the upcoming update shows a that there’ll be a variety of new additions and changes made to the game. This includes an expansion to the map, new AI behavior, and more weapons. The map known as Customs is set to get a major change. This industrial area and construction site will be expanded upon, with new explorable buildings and a new location for Reshala to spawn....

The Fast and Furious movies like to say they’re all about “family,” which might be why it’s a prudent move for Universal Pictures to protect its family of fans during a global crisis. Hence Universal made the extraordinary step Thursday to delay Fast & Furious 9, or F9, almost a full 11 months past its original May 22 global launch. The film is now slated to open on April 2, 2021 in both the U....

Fairy Tail just launched on Steam and brings the magical world of Fiore with it. This is the first video game adaptation of Hiro Mashima’s famous manga series to come to the west and thus expectations are high. Many anime games don’t make their way to PC so it’s important to analyze how good a port we’re getting when they do. Considering that, let’s kick things off with a look at the minimum and recommended specs:...

Farming Simulator 15 will launch May 19 for PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360, Focus Home Interactive has announced. The game is approaching one million sales across PC and Mac, with the console version boasting the game new graphics and physics engine. Players will manage and develop their own farm in either a Nordic environment or renovated North American setting: harvesting, animal husbandry (cows, chicken and sheep), sales of fresh products, investment in new and more powerful vehicles or tools....

It’s been over a year since Farming Simulator 17 was released, and fans have been patiently waiting to hear about the next-entry. After a subtle tease earlier this week, the formal announcement was made today. The next major iteration of the incredibly popular Farming Simulator series is finally coming this year—Farming Simulator 19. Farming Simulator 19 will feature three new open-world maps. Even more new features are on the way: new machinery brands, new crops and animals (like horses), new farming activities and new mechanics....

In honor of Farscape‘s 20th anniversary, we’re flying down the Memory Wormhole, looking at all sorts of aspects of the Jim Henson Company-produced science fiction series. Here, we celebrate the very best of Farscape’s 88 regular episodes, highlighting in particular those things Farscape does best: epic romance, awesome spectacle and sheer madness. Here are Farscape‘s 10 best episodes… 10. Liars, Guns and Money Parts I, II and III (Season Two) Remind me what the frell is going on: D’Argo’s son is about to be sold into slavery, but it’s OK — Stark knows a bank our heroes can rob to get the money to buy him (and 9,999 other slaves)....

Otherwise known as; How a GR Pick Came to Rule the World, Some of you may remember the (awesome) GR Pick last month, Retro Games Destroy NYC. Well, if you liked that, then there’s good news coming. According to the folks over at Deadline, Columbia Pictures and Happy Madison are in talks to bring the two and a half minute nostalgia-trip to the big screen. Now, I know what you’re thinking....

In celebration of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn‘s seventh anniversary, Square Enix wants your in-game photos. The downside is that this is only available in certain regions. Specifically, this is only relevant to you if you’re in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Australia, and New Zealand. So why does Square Enix want your photos? Well, it’s so that they can send out high-quality physical photographs to a few thousand players, and so that they can assemble an online digital scrapbook....

One of the most frustrating things in life is to lose something you hold dear, and it’s a fantastic joy to have someone surprise you with a possession thought lost. In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Byleth will find lost items scattered around the monastery and can give them back to the student or faculty member they belong to for a small boost in support points. Unfortunately, there are so many that it can be hard to keep track of which item goes to which character....