“Helldivers fans – we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward....
Making a PSN account wasn't the main issue it was players that can't officially make an account no longer being able to play. If it went ahead, player numbers would've gone down substantially, hurting the game in the long run.
I played the demo during a Steam Next Fest and thought it was fine. Didn't finish it as there was an issue progressing in an area while using a controller. Probably didn't play enough to get a full idea but what I did see was interesting enough to give it another shot.
Looking to buy a new controller, currently have Xbox One but the thing is I don’t really like the sticks on these controllers, the way they push in and out means they don’t glide smoothly, I’ve used the Elite controllers and they don’t have this issue but $200+ is a little steep, so does anyone make a good controller...
I got the same controller for the same reason after my Elite Series 2 got stick drift. Really responsive sticks and it doesn't feel too cheap even with the lower price.
A number of developers have said they are concerned about the future of Apple Arcade, with one person stating there is "the smell of death" around the mobile game subscription service.
It made me realise I never actually finished Arkham Knight. I played a couple hours but was put off from the performance issues at the time. Runs fine now apart from a few ini file tweaks for aesthetic reasons.
Naughty Dog recently released the Last of Us Part II remaster with new modes, not exactly silence. The live-service multiplayer aspect was apparently cancelled because they couldn't devote the resources to it without neglecting their single-player output. They'll be fine.
Was Redfall ever meant to be a live-service game? I thought it was just a co-op shooter game that was a side project people were working on that they didn't expect to release, originally.
Not sure what live-service game Bioware were ever producing but time will tell with Rocksteady. I doubt WB will be too forgiving.
Helldivers 2 gets delisted in more countries without PSN access, blindsided devs call for it to be "available worldwide" | Gamesrader (www.gamesradar.com)
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Marvel Rivals states that the non disparagement clause in their contract was a "miscommunication". (twitter.com)
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Managed to get access to Marvel Rivals' alpha? Make sure you don't criticise it, as that contract you signed doesn't let you (web.archive.org)
Marvels Rivals requires creators to sign a contract that removes your right to give a negative review in order to access the playtest (files.catbox.moe)
On today’s episode of “This shouldn’t be legal”…...
Microsoft Closes Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More in Devastating Cuts at Bethesda (www.ign.com)
Affected devs:...
PlayStation official response to Helldivers 2 fans (nitter.poast.org)
“Helldivers fans – we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward....
[OpenCritic] Indika Reviews (77 Top Critic Average 73% Critics Recommend) (opencritic.com)
-PC Gamer 79 / 100...
Just weeks before launch, Fallout London is delayed as creator says “Bethesda never changes” (www.pcgamesn.com)
Saber Interactive to split from Embracer Group (www.gematsu.com)
Final Fantasy music legend Nobuo Uematsu thinks modern ‘movie-like’ game music is uninteresting | VGC (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Legendary video game music composer Nobuo Uematsu says he doesn’t think some modern video game soundtracks are as interesting as those in older games.
Nintendo says to wait for Princess Peach: Showtime's credits to find out which developer made it (www.eurogamer.net)
Switch emulator creator settles Nintendo lawsuit for $2.4m | VGC (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Halo co-composer Marty O’Donnell is running for Congress as a Republican candidate | VGC (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Controller recommendedation?
Looking to buy a new controller, currently have Xbox One but the thing is I don’t really like the sticks on these controllers, the way they push in and out means they don’t glide smoothly, I’ve used the Elite controllers and they don’t have this issue but $200+ is a little steep, so does anyone make a good controller...
Developers concerned about Apple Arcade future - report (www.eurogamer.net)
A number of developers have said they are concerned about the future of Apple Arcade, with one person stating there is "the smell of death" around the mobile game subscription service.
Sony laying off 900 PlayStation employees, London Studio to close in its entirety (www.eurogamer.net)
Sony is to lay off 900 people, equating to eight percent of its workforce.
Little Devil Inside re-emerges with an apology and some gameplay (www.eurogamer.net)
After several years of silence, Little Devil Inside has resurfaced.
Sony is now testing PSVR 2 support for PC (www.theverge.com)
Tekken 8 players divided as devs add “Tekken Shop” with microtransactions - Dexerto (www.dexerto.com)
Tekken 8's devs have confirmed the arrival of a "Tekken Shop" that will contain in-game purchases, leaving players divided.
Helldivers 2 is currently #1 on the Steam top sellers list for paid games in the US. It's ahead of Palworld. It's also the #1 most pre-ordered game on the PlayStation Store in the US and other regions (twitter.com)
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Batman PS4 game gains 50% more players in wake of Suicide Squad launch (www.truetrophies.com)
Major Xbox influencers pull support over multiplatform rumours (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Were Arkane, Bioware, Rocksteady and Naughty Dog done in by live service strategies?
4 top tier single player games developers tasked to build live service games....
Call of Duty May Not Be Coming to Game Pass, Leaker Claims (gamerant.com)