Angie Smets, CEO of Guerrilla Games, has announced her move to PlayStation Studios as Head of Development Strategy. In this role, she will be responsible for the development and promotion of Sony exclusives. Joel Ashler, Hella Schmidt and Jan-Bart van Beek are the new development leads for Horizon and Killzone.
In her message, Angie Smets expressed her gratitude to Guerrilla Games for the past two decades, which have become a dream come true for her. She emphasized that it was an honor to work alongside the most talented people in the industry and that she was proud of all the games released by the team. She also mentioned Jan-Bart van Beek and Michael van der Leeuw, with whom she has worked since the beginning and who have become real brothers to her.
Guerrilla Games has confirmed that it will continue to expand the world of Horizon with new projects, including Aloy's next full adventure and an online project for the PlayStation 5. Herman Hulst, former managing director of Guerrilla Games, is the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios. So Angie Smets' move to PlayStation Studios highlights the strong bond between Guerrilla Games and Sony.
Guerrilla Games' latest released release is the Burning Shores expansion for Horizon Forbidden West. This is the continuation of Aloy's adventures in the post-apocalyptic world, in which she explores new territories and fights against machines. Guerrilla Games continues to grow and create quality games for the PlayStation, and the transition of Angie Smets highlights the importance of collaboration between the developers and PlayStation Studios.
Capcom has released patch 1.005 for the Resident Evil 4 remake, which has made changes to the gameplay and fixed a number of bugs. However, this patch caused concern among speed players as it removed one of the main speed tricks, the "sniper skip". This trick allowed players to pass through textures while using the sniper rifle while aiming. Players will now need to revert to version 1.004 for speed runs.
In addition, the update fixed bugs on all platforms that prevented the progression of the story due to the unavailability of key items, as well as eliminated minor bugs. On PlayStation 4 and 5, incorrect descriptions of some trophies in Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish were fixed, and on Xbox Series X, an issue was fixed that prevented the game from launching when there was additional content on a restricted account.
The remake of Resident Evil 4 was released on March 24 and already has a Mercenaries mode. However, Capcom decided not to include the characters Ada Wong and Albert Wesker in the game. In addition, after the release of Mercenaries, items for real money were added to save time.
Changes in patch 1.005 for Resident Evil 4 Remake generally improve the quality of the gameplay and fix bugs, however, the removal of the "sniper skip" can significantly affect high-speed runs.
The Financial Times reports that US tech company Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of game developer Activision Blizzard could be approved by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). During the course of the case, it was revealed that the merger will not harm the gaming industry and the console market, since Microsoft will not restrict access to the Call of Duty game on PlayStation consoles. The CMA's tentative decision sparked outrage from Japan's Sony, which said it was "surprising, unprecedented and irrational."
The deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard has already been approved in a number of countries, including South Africa, Japan, Chile, Serbia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The European Union is waiting for a response by May 22, but it is believed that the European Commission will also approve this deal against the backdrop of many licensing agreements.
Despite Sony's objections, CMA is inclined to support the deal as it does not violate the law and does not harm competitors in the market. Acquisition of Activision Blizzard will allow Microsoft to strengthen its position in the gaming industry and develop its cloud technologies.
In general, this event can become an important stage in the development of the gaming industry and the technology sector, and potentially affect the competitive environment in the industry.
The developers of Diablo IV have shared details about the final boss encounter in the game. In an interview with Joe Piepiora, he revealed that Nightmare dungeons will gradually become more difficult, even after the character reaches the maximum level of 100 units. He also noted that Diablo IV was not intended to be an infinitely scalable game.
In addition, the final boss will appear in the game, which will be a real test for players, testing the capabilities of their characters. The name of the antagonist remains a mystery for now, but defeating him will be rewarded with good items.
Diablo IV is set to release on June 6 across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Earlier it became known that progress from the beta version of Diablo IV will not be transferred to the full game.
Blizzard has also encouraged players to help test the Diablo IV servers. All this confirms that the developers are serious about creating a quality product and are ready to do everything possible to satisfy the needs of their fans.
So, the expected game Diablo IV promises to be a real challenge for gamers who will be able to enjoy beautiful graphics, exciting gameplay and interesting plot twists. Get ready for an epic final boss fight and try to defeat him to get the reward and complete your character leveling in Diablo IV.
Last month, popular modder SweetFluff3D released a new 8K texture pack for Final Fantasy VII Remake fans, this time dedicated to former soldier Cloud Strife. The Cloud Strife 8K Hyper Texture Pack, similar to the Tifa Hyper Pack, replaces Cloud's stock clothing with the 8K version. It may not be too noticeable in the game, but cinematic scenes look much more realistic thanks to improved textures. The new texture pack is about 780MB in size and consists of three files with different color options. Users can use the Nexusmods platform to download the package. As with any modification, please read the installation instructions carefully before use.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is now available to play on PC and PlayStation worldwide.
The story episode of INTERmission, which is the largest addition to Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, is the real star of this version of the game. It tells the story of Yuffie Kisaragi, who traveled to Midgar to steal new Materia from Shinra with the help of the local Avalanche cell. This episode is a subplot that begins immediately after the explosion of the reactor in Sector 5 and develops in parallel with the main plot. It differs from the main one in a more light-hearted tone, and is accompanied by an energetic soundtrack with catchy melodies, including the battle theme and other compositions. The game has interesting characters, including those who appeared in the previous parts of the Final Fantasy VII series. The story events that take place in this episode may have an impact on future parts of the game.
The new Cloud Strife 8K Hyper Texture Pack provides improved graphics in Final Fantasy VII Remake and allows players to enjoy an even more colorful and realistic gaming experience. This mod will be a great addition for those who want to give their game a new look and enhance the experience of playing their favorite game.
In addition, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a complete and addictive game that allows players to immerse themselves in a fascinating and addictive world where interesting adventures and unexpected plot twists await. The INTERmission story episode included in this version of the game adds new characters and events that may influence the plot in future installments.
Finally, remember that when using modifications, you should always read the installation instructions and follow them carefully. Only in this case, you can avoid possible problems and enjoy improved graphics and exciting gameplay in the game Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Ubisoft continues to return to Steam after a two-year hiatus. The store has pages for new projects such as Far Cry 6, Riders Republic, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction and Monopoly Madness.
As you know, the company stopped distributing its games through the Valve platform in 2019, but at the end of 2022, it changed its policy. Games such as Immortals Fenyx Rising, Watch Dogs: Legion, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Anno 1800 have already appeared on Steam.
However, not all Ubisoft games will be available for purchase on Steam right away. Here are the start dates for some of them:
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction - June 15
Riders Republic - June 8th
Far Cry 6 - May 11
Monopoly Madness - June 22
It is worth noting that Ubisoft has not officially announced the addition of games to Steam, so it is not yet possible to say exactly when the publisher's projects should appear in the store.
Regardless, Ubisoft's return to Steam is a big step for the company, as Steam remains one of the most popular platforms for gaming on PC. Additionally, having Ubisoft games on Steam can lead to increased sales and increased brand awareness.
The developers of The Last of Us for the PC version, Naughty Dog Studio, decided to change the pace of their work a little. Previously, they released two patches a week, like cucumbers in a vegetable garden. But now they have decided to slow down a bit and not release patches during the current week. Instead, they are promising a major 1.0.4 update at the end of April.
Previous patches from Naughty Dog mostly fixed bugs, but the new update will focus on performance improvements. The developers say that the patch will include frame rate optimization, texture and graphics clarity improvements, and critical bug fixes.
However, as is often the case, they cannot give an exact release date for the update. They claim that the release should take place between April 24 and 30. It would have been better if they'd said, "We'll release it when we release it," but that probably doesn't sound so good for a press release.
In general, update 1.0.4 will be the seventh patch for the PC version of The Last of Us in the first month of the game's release. PC owners are still complaining about performance issues, but compared to the first weeks after release, the number of bugs has been noticeably reduced. Maybe this gives us hope that the new update will actually improve the performance of the game.
Well, we are waiting for the update from Naughty Dog and we hope that it will bring a lot of joy and pleasure to the players. In the meantime, they are working on optimizing the game, we can try to enjoy the walkthrough of The Last of Us and suffer a little due to performance issues.
EA and DICE have announced the imminent release of patch 4.2.0 for Battlefield 2042, which will be released on April 25th. The update will bring significant changes to the shooter, including a redesign of the Wreckage map and many other updates.
One of the main changes will be the reworked map "Wreckage". She will be the penultimate card to be improved; in the next fifth season, the Hourglass map will be updated. In addition, now in the weapon customization menu from the "Collections" section, it will be possible to remove body kits.
Also, players expect an improvement in the final screen of the match, which will contain statistics with personal bests. The conditions for leveling the Fox Mastery will now be changed: you will need to get 10 kills and assists while destroying vehicles with the G-84 TGM TV rocket launcher.
An important change will be the opening of doors controlled by the enemy immediately upon approach - it will not be necessary to hold the interaction button. It will also be possible to switch the fire mode on the AEK-971 and AN-94.
CAV-Brawler will be protected from various electronic gadgets such as EMP grenades.
Battlefield 2042 is available on PC and consoles of both generations. The fourth season of the shooter will end in early June.
Update 4.2.0 brings a host of changes to Battlefield 2042, improving gameplay and making the game more enjoyable. Players are looking forward to the new patch and hope for a better gaming experience.
Last week, Overwatch 2 added a new support character, the Life Weaver. However, due to player feedback, the developers decided to make changes to his abilities.
Particular attention was drawn to the use of the “Parting Gift” ability, which, after the death of the Weaver, left a small first-aid kit available to both allies and opponents. After players discussed this ability, Blizzard decided to remove it completely.
The ability "Healing Flower" was also changed, which caused the character to slow down. The developers decided to change this mechanic so that players do not keep it constantly charged.
The Tree of Life ability will now restore more health points per impulse - 75 instead of 50. In addition, the character control scheme has been changed: the ability "Restoration Dash" is now activated by double-clicking a jump, and the "Petal Platform" will be moved to the ability slot No. 1 and it will be possible to cancel the elevator call.
The developers hope that these changes will make the game for the Life Weaver more understandable and convenient for players. Blizzard noted that when designing the character, they deviated from their usual rules in order to create a character with several unique mechanics. If they had followed their principles, then the Life Weaver would have been split into two characters.
An update with changes to the abilities of the Lifeweaver will be released on April 25th.
Capcom has released a demo version of the popular fighting game "Street Fighter 6" for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Demo for Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam will be available on April 26 at 16:00.
In the demo, players will be able to try out such modes as "One on One", "Extreme Battle", "Tutorial" and "Character Guides". There will also be an analogue of the story mode called "World Tour", where players can create their own avatar and control it at the beginning of the story.
The demo version offers two playable characters: Luke and Ryu, as well as two playable arenas: Genbu Temple and Training Room. The demo will also feature two automatic announcers: Arles and Bishas. However, online features and the "Battle Hub" mode are not included in the demo, and some menus are limited.
Street Fighter 6 will release on June 2, 2023. In connection with the release of the demo version, a lot of information about the characters and game modes has become available.
