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According to recent information from well-known series insider Dusk Golem, the next installment in the famed horror franchise Resident Evil is expected to be announced soon. The game is slated for release in January 2025 and will be the most expensive in the series' history.

Resident Evil 9 has been in development since 2018 and is set to introduce a new open-world dimension comparable to projects like Dragon's Dogma 2. This represents a significant evolution for the series, considering the successful reception of the last major installment, Resident Evil Village, released in 2021.

While Capcom has not yet officially confirmed this information, sources close to the developers confirm a high likelihood of an upcoming announcement. Given the lengthy development and substantial investment, the community anticipates Resident Evil 9 to set new standards in quality and depth.

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Microsoft is excited to announce that this year's annual Xbox Games Showcase will take place on Sunday, June 9th, at 8:00 PM Kyiv time. Following tradition, after the main presentation, there will be a detailed dive into one of the popular gaming franchises. To maintain the suspense, the name of this part of the event remains confidential and is temporarily referred to as [redacted] Direct. Secrecy and intrigue are key elements of our approach to announcing new products.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 will mark the first presentation of games not only from renowned Microsoft studios such as Bethesda, Activision, and Blizzard, but also from third-party developers. This event will serve as a platform to showcase a wide array of new gaming content spanning various genres and platforms.

The event will be streamed on multiple platforms, including YouTube, Twitch and Facebook, and will be available in more than 30 languages, including American Sign Language and English audio descriptions, highlighting Microsoft's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

Viewers can expect not just announcements of new games but also updates on previously announced projects. The range of content presented promises to be broad: from indie games to blockbusters, from virtual reality to console exclusives. Microsoft is focusing on the development of the gaming ecosystem, supporting developers in creating high-quality and engaging games.

Furthermore, Microsoft plans to use this platform to showcase new gaming technologies such as enhanced graphics, more complex gameplay mechanics, and innovative approaches to storytelling. Participants will see how the latest technologies make gameplay even more immersive and realistic.

For everyone interested in the latest news from the world of Xbox and video games, Microsoft recommends marking this event in their calendars and keeping an eye on updates in the official Xbox blog. Subscribers and fans will be able to set reminders and ensure they do not miss any important moments of this significant event.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 promises to be a vibrant and significant event in the gaming industry, showcasing innovative approaches and the future of gaming. Make sure you are part of this exciting journey into the world of gaming with Microsoft.

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Despite impressive sales of 1.3 million copies by February 2024, "Alan Wake II" from Remedy Entertainment has yet to recoup its development and marketing costs. According to the financial report for the first quarter of 2024, the company is close to breaking even, as most of the investment was recovered last month.

While "Alan Wake II" is available on the Epic Games Store for PC and also on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, the possibility of a Steam release remains uncertain. Funded by Epic Games, its availability on other PC stores seems unlikely. In a recent Q&A session, the studio did not confirm a potential Steam release, calling it "speculation."

Furthermore, Tencent has increased its stake in Remedy Entertainment from 5% to 14%, co-financing the development of the free-to-play cooperative multiplayer game Vanguard, highlighting confidence in the studio's potential.

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In a recent Kinda Funny Gamecast interview primarily about Fallout, Todd Howard from Bethesda revealed significant upcoming content for Starfield. A major update is expected to hit the Steam beta branch soon, enhancing shipbuilding mechanics significantly. Additionally, the first story expansion, "Shattered Space," is slated for release this fall.

Howard also discussed the feedback received post-Starfield launch, acknowledging that exploration in the game differs from that in Elder Scrolls or Fallout due to its space setting. He mentioned new display modes, including high frame rate options on consoles, that are being added.

According to Howard, the Starfield Creation Kit, the game's modding tools, has already been delivered to some creators, with more details to be shared by Bethesda soon.

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In the third quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, Microsoft's gaming division reached new heights. The company's revenue grew by 51%, and income from games, subscriptions, and services increased by 62%. This success was made possible after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, whose financial results are now included in the overall figures with Xbox.

Despite the overall success, sales of the Xbox Series X|S consoles are showing a decline. In the third quarter, revenue from these devices fell by 31% compared to last year. Even the release of new exclusives like Starfield and Forza Motorsport could not stabilize the situation after a temporary increase during the Christmas quarter.

However, Microsoft's overall figures remain quite impressive. In the third quarter, the corporation's total revenue reached $61.9 billion, and net income was $21.9 billion, up 17% and 20% respectively compared to last year.

The Xbox Game Pass service continues to attract users: just in the first 10 days after adding Diablo IV to the catalog, subscribers spent over 10 million hours playing the game. This is one of the best results among all games from Microsoft's internal studios.

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Rocksteady Studios' latest co-op action game, "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League," has faced significant setbacks in maintaining an active player base less than three months post-launch. Over the last 24 hours, the peak concurrent player count has plummeted to just 209, indicating a steep decline in the game’s appeal.

Initially, there was a surge in player engagement following the introduction of the first season and the addition of the Joker as a playable character. However, this uptick was short-lived. Current data from SteamDB suggests that the game could soon see its concurrent player numbers fall below 100, jeopardizing future development and support. Given Rocksteady's prior success with the Batman game series, this downturn could have severe repercussions for the studio's reputation and upcoming projects.

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Developers at GSC Game World have released a new trailer titled "This is Not Paradise" for their upcoming game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The trailer showcases the grim locales of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, setting the stage for a survival adventure among mutants, anomalies, and hostile factions. The game promises a rich, non-linear storyline and advanced graphics developed using photogrammetry and scanning techniques.

The trailer also highlights various interactive elements and RPG features that immerse players deeper into the survival atmosphere. Attention to detail in the game environment makes it feel alive and menacing.

Scheduled for release on September 5, 2024, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be available on Windows and Xbox Series X/S platforms and included in the Xbox Game Pass from day one. Pre-orders are already open on platforms like Steam and GOG, where players can secure exclusive bonuses.

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Epic Games has unveiled the latest version of its Unreal Engine 5.4, now available to developers. According to recent updates, this new version promises significant performance improvements, enabling 60 frames per second even on current-gen consoles. Additionally, Unreal Engine 5.4 features enhancements in shader compilation that should minimize delays in some games developed on this engine.

Among other innovations are "Adaptive Tessellation" in Nanite technology, allowing the creation of highly detailed textures and ground covers without significant computational power costs, and "Heterogeneous Volumes" for realistic dynamic smoke and clouds. The Temporal Super Resolution scaling technology has also been improved, along with expanded capabilities for integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning tools.

One of the projects already utilizing the new UE 5.4 capabilities is "1943: Rise of Hydra," produced by Amy Hennig, which showcased the potential of the latest tools at an early access stage.

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