2023-11

Remedy Entertainment launched Alan Wake 2, its Alan Wake sequel 13 years in the making, last month to the delight of both critics and fans – you can read Game Informer's Alan Wake 2 review here. Since its October 27 release, Remedy has released three updates, including its biggest yet last week, for the game so far. And now, a fourth update is live and while it's one of the smallest yet, it fixes a few key issues. Alan Wake 2 Update 1.0.9  PlayStation 5: Update 1.00.09 Xbox Series X/S: Update 1.0.0.9 PC: Update 1.0.9 Xbox Series – A workaround fix for the issue where the audio cut out intermittently in the Prologue. We are expecting a full fix for this issue in an upcoming update. Room 665 – Fixed an issue (again) with the Echo scene not aligning and unlocking...

The Switch continues to inch closer to becoming Nintendo's best-selling hardware ever, as it has now surpassed 132 million units sold. It did so thanks to great software sales for new first-party games released this year like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pikmin 4.  This news comes from Nintendo's Fiscal Year 2024 second quarter financial results, which ended September 30. In it, we learn the Switch has officially reached 132.46 million units sold, getting it closer to the company's best-selling hardware, the Nintendo DS at 154.02 million units sold. The only other console above the DS overall is the PlayStation 2 at roughly 158 million units sold.  It's possible the Switch reaches the DS' numbers, assuming a new-gen console doesn't end sales of the hardware. And considering Nintendo said in February of last year that...

PlayStation integration with X (formerly known as Twitter) is ending for PS5 and PS4 next week via a new update. That means users will no longer be able to directly upload screenshots and video clips from the console to the social media site. An announcement update posted to the PlayStation Support page states that on Monday, November 13, X integration will end, which includes the ability to “view any content published on X on PS5/PS4, and the ability to post and view content, trophies, and other gameplay-related activities on X directly from PS5/PS4 (or link an X account to do so).” Click to enlarge While a bummer for those who make frequent use of this feature, which offers a simple method of posting gameplay content to the platform, there are a couple of more involved alternatives depending on...

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the first expansion for Diablo IV is called Vessel of Hatred, and it hits the game late next year. The Diablo team revealed this news over the weekend during BlizzCon 2023, which is also where we learned about three new World of Warcraft expansions and three new Overwatch 2 heroes coming to the game.  During BlizzCon 2023, Blizzard kept Vessel of Hatred details light, stating it will share more details next summer. As for what to expect, it features a campaign that continues the dark tale that began in Diablo IV. "Vessel of Hatred brings players back to learn the fate of the prime evil Mephisto and his demonic plans for Sanctuary," a press release reads. "Travel to the lush jungles known by the locals as Nahantu."  Check out the Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred expansion...

Kachow! Cars' Lightning McQueen is joining Rocket League tomorrow, November 7, with special decals, Goal Explosions, and more. Lightning McQueen is also an extra special release. Beyond being a big collaboration between the vehicular soccer game and Disney and Pixar, it's the first car in Rocket League to feature dynamic expressions.  Like in the Cars Pixar franchise, Lightning McQueen will look around the pitch while you cruise the Arena, narrow his eyes as you focus his speed, and react with each score. "With the Lightning McQueen Mega Bundle, you'll be able to play as three different versions of the Route 66 icon," a blog post reads. "First up is the Rust-eze Decal. With number 95 on the side and a flashy lightning bolt, you'll be taking the winner's podium with plenty of style to spare."  There's also the Cruisin' Decal and...

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the next three heroes of Overwatch 2, including Mauga, a new duel-wielding tank hero that hits the game next month. Plus, the Overwatch 2 team teased a new DPS hero and Support hero hitting the roster sometime down the line.  Mauga was actually playable for free as a part of a limited-time trial run for the tank hero this past weekend, but he's already out of the game; his real debut happens alongside Overwatch 2's Season 8 launch on December 5. "Equipped with two chain guns (Gunny and Cha-Cha), Mauga is ready to bash through the front lines of his opponents and tear through anyone that stands in his way with tons of fire-power," Blizzard says about the hero.  Watch the official Mauga gameplay trailer below:  Here are some additional Mauga screens from Overwatch 2: ...

Blizzard Entertainment revealed three new World of Warcraft expansions this weekend during BlizzCon 2023, starting with The War Within, which launches next year. Midnight will follow it in the new Worldsoul Saga, which the studio is calling an "ambitious creative endeavor for the Warcraft universe," and The Last Titan will release after that. Together, The War Within, Midnight, and The Last Titan make up the Worldsoul Saga.    "Deep beneath the surface, an ancient Nerubian civilization is rising to power, aided by Xal'atath, the harbinger of the Void first introduced in the Legion expansion," a press release reads. "Players will need to enlist the aid of the Earthen, a new allied race available to both Horde and Alliance players, as they make their way deeper and discover an entirely new world that has existed for centuries and whose denizens...

With Black Friday and the holidays upon us, Nintendo has pulled back the curtains on its retail plans for the shopping season and they include a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed Switch OLED bundle and two new Joy-Con colors.  Starting November 19, select retailers and Nintendo's own store will begin offering a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate bundle that includes a Switch OLED model, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed Joy-Con, and the full Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game download. This bundle also includes a 3-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online and will retail for $349.99, which represents roughly $70 saved compared to if everything was purchased individually.  Check out the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch OLED bundle below:    Alongside this Switch bundle, Nintendo has also unveiled a new Super Mario Party bundle that includes special Red and Blue...

Mountain Dew Game Fuel Citrus Cherry, the flavor that debuted in 2007 alongside the release of Halo 3, is back in stores starting today for a limited time and bottles and cans offer exclusive rewards for Halo Infinite. Plus, a new Game Fuel Mystic Punch flavor is in stores and offers exclusive Diablo IV rewards.  Alongside the release of these sodas, Mountain Dew is also celebrating the return of Game Fuel with a custom Halo Infinite Forge-made map called Critical Dewpoint, which "features easter eggs for die-hard Halo" fans to find throughout. Critical Dewpoint will be part of a Halo 3 Refueled playlist in the game that launches November 14 alongside Season 5's Operation: Combined Arms.  This playlist will feature Critical Dewpoint and seven other maps inspired by Halo 3 classics, remade for Halo Infinite: Sylvanus (reimagination of Guardian) Domicile (reimagination...

Epic Games launched Fortnite Battle Royale in 2017 and if you followed the game back then, you likely know that every other week, there was news that Fortnite had its biggest day ever in terms of player count and other impressive metrics. Now, more than six years later, Fortnite has had its biggest day ever again, bringing in 44.7 million players and 102 million hours of play on Saturday, November 4.  Epic Games tweeted this record over the weekend, calling it the biggest day in Fortnite's history before thanking Fortnite and OG players. Way to start things off with a big bang 💥 We're blown away by the response to #FortniteOG. Yesterday was the biggest day in Fortnite’s history with over 44.7 MILLION players jumping in and 102 MILLION hours of play. To all Fortnite players, OG and new, THANK YOU! — Fortnite (@FortniteGame)...