The delay announcement states that during the recent closed beta, the team was given “a ton of feedback,” and that due to this, it wants to make improvements based on said feedback. “We want New World’s launch to be a smooth and fun experience for all players, and that means making some improvements based on what you encountered during closed beta,” reads the developer update. “So we’re going to take a few extra weeks to smash bugs, improve stability, and polish the game....

Originally slated to arrive in November 2021, in September of last year, the studio announced it had moved the next-gen release into March but a date was not provided until today. If you pick up the next-gen version, you can expect new graphics modes with up to 4K resolution, up to 60 frames per second, texture and draw distance upgrades, HDR options and ray-tracing, as well as faster loading times, immersive 3D audio, and platform-specific features like advanced haptic feedback, and more....

“Thrown into a labyrinth of fantastical and perilous worlds in the wake of a magical cataclysm, players must venture through mystical portals to explore increasingly dangerous realms, in search of the last haven of humanity, Nightingale,” reads a press release. You can check out the trailer below. The game has been developed by Inflexion Games, a studio that was founded way back in 2018 by a group of ex-BioWare developers (who have worked on all your favourites between them; from Mass Effect and Dragon Age to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic)....

In a recent Q&A session that follow Nintendo’s publication of its latest financial results, the company’s executives were asked about how backwards compatibility is being handled internally (thanks to and translations from VGC). Miyamoto apparently didn’t give an answer that pointed in any particular direction when it comes to backwards compatibility, but did talk about how it’s easier these days. “In the past, we provided a service known as the ‘Virtual Console’ that allowed users to play older video games on new consoles with newer hardware,” Miyamoto explained....

The Nintendo Switch launched way back in 2017 – almost six years ago at the time of writing. Per new reports from Digital Foundry, Nintendo is no longer working on a Switch Pro and is instead focused on a proper, full-fat next-gen console. This statement has been corroborated by other industry names. “I have heard that after Zelda, Nintendo doesn’t have a significant game for quite some time,” said industry analyst Chris Dring of GamesIndustry....

As per the latest NPD report, consumers in the US have spent $3.3 billion on video game hardware, software, and accessories in August 2020 – and that has resulted in some major wins for Nintendo. Most notably, the Japanese publisher and platform holder has seen its best August ever in terms of hardware sales. The previous August hardware revenue record was set by the Wii in 2008 and as per NPD analyst Mat Piscatella, Nintendo bested that last month....

Despite the demonstrable success Nintendo has enjoyed by focusing on the likes of Mario, Splatoon, Zelda, Animal Crossing, and so on since the Switch launched back in 2017, it seems the company is eager to diversify its portfolio going forward. In an interview with Nikkei (thanks VGC), Furukawa has suggested that Nintendo needs to commit to creating new franchises and evolve its output in order to better challenge the growing competition in the home entertainment department from other companies like Sony and Microsoft....

Nioh, Jump Force, and Streets of Rage 4 are available to play on PS5 and PS4 consoles through PlayStation Now. The third-person action-adventure game Nioh takes place during the feudal Sengoku period in Japan, where you play as the samurai, William. In Jump Force, you will see all sorts of manga heroes tossed onto the battleground. You can create your own avatar and fight alongside heroes from Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Hunter X Hunter, Yu-Gi-Oh, Yu Yu Hakusho, Saint Seiya, and many others....

Like Saito Yoshitatsu, this fight incorporates elements of Yokai and human enemies and is a good lesson in what’s to come. Azai Nagamasa tests your twitch reflexes, your ability to recognise attack patterns, and how you deal with tough situations where you need to defend against multiple things at once. Once you suss it out though, like Yoshitatsu, this fight is eminently exploitable - unlike Saika Magoichi to come....

If you enjoyed the punishing combat in Nioh, then you’ve not got long to wait for its prequel, Nioh 2. While you played as William in Nioh, Nioh 2 will feature a character creation tool to create the perfect samurai version of yourself. You can check out our Nioh 2 preview here, if you want to see what it’s all about. Nioh 2 release date Nioh 2 comes to the PS4 on March 13, 2020, so there’s not long left to wait....

Observer: System Redux has been announced for next-generation consoles by Bloober Team. The cyberpunk horror title is set in 2084 in a dark future where a digital plague killed a multitude of people who “chose to augment their minds and bodies.” This is also a future where war has left the earth decimated, and where corporations have taken over to forge their own empires. As one of the oppressed, you hack into “the darkest corners of your suspects’ minds,” to expose their dreams, fears and “whatever else your investigation may require....

Luckily, that’s exactly what you get, as Outriders does indeed feature four character classes for you to choose from: Devastator: The Tank class. Specialises in close-up combat. Pyromancer: The Conjurer class. Specialises in mid-range combat. Technomancer: The Tech/Support class. Specialises in long-range combat. Trickster: The Assassin class. Specialises in hit-and-run combat. One thing to bear in mind is that while there are four classes, multiplayer parties are limited to three members....

Just in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you can play Overcooked 2 for free on Switch for the next week with a Switch Online account. Starting today through February 16, you can team up your loved one for some chaotic cooking action in the full version of the game. Because couples that can survive Overcooked 2 without breaking up can outlast anything, right? If you are unfamiliar with the game, know going into it Overcooked 2 can get a bit chaotic....

Unfortunately, to anyone unfamiliar with the goings on at Blizzard, this news doesn’t make much sense. What Blizzard didn’t say is that McCree was named after Diablo 4 lead level designer Jesse McCree, who was let go along with other high-ranking staff earlier this month. McCree, as well as several other longtime leads at Blizzard, were part of the infamous “Cosby Suite”, an informal event taking place at a hotel suite at BlizzCon, where powerful men at Blizzard reportedly courted female fans, candidates, and colleagues....

The games boss at Microsoft has clarified, once and for all, what the company actually intends to do with Call of Duty on PlayStation, leaving no room for alternate interpretations. Speaking on The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Spencer was directly asked about some of the ways Microsoft could decide to get out of this agreement down the line. The worry mainly stems from the way Spencer’s previous statement was worded. Though Microsoft has always promised to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for years to come, Sony said the offer was “inadequate on many levels”....

If you manage to find and defeat the Treasure Yeti holding the Crystal Dog in Plants vs Zombies, you can exchange it for a cache of coins and an exclusive reward. Getting to that point is a bit tricky, though. Plants vs Zombies Battle for Neighborville Crystal Dog | Crystal Dog drop and Treasure Yeti The Crystal Dog only drops from Treasure Yeti monsters. These unique bosses have specific spawn conditions....

Platinum Games’ next major announcement, likely part of Platinum 4, will be revealed in next week’s issue of Famitsu. Gematsu reports that the Japanese magazine teased readers about the announcement in this week’s issue. The next Famitsu Weekly drops on Thursday, February 27. Although Platinum has yet to drop the teaser itself, the Platinum 4 website will no doubt be updated on Thursday next week to reflect the news. The first Platinum 4 announcemnt was, of course, the The Wonderful 101’s Kickstarter campaign which is now well on its way to $1....

The Wonderful 101, a beloved Nintendo Wii U game from storied Japanese developer Platinum Games, is said to be in the works for Switch and PS4. That’s according to Gamexplain, who revealed that Platinum will be taking the project to Kickstarter. The report gives context to Platinum’s seemingly random tease last week. Journalist Liam Robertson also said that the rumour is accurate, and that the project is set to go live today on Kickstarter....

As spotted by Twitter user @VideoTech_, PlayStation Europe’s official Twitter has changed the slogan used in its profile to “It’s time to play”. Throughout this past console generation, PlayStation has used slogans including “For the Players” and “Best Place to Play”. The “It’s time to play” tagline has been used previously in advertising but hasn’t reached full slogan status. So is this yet another sign of an impending PS5 reveal?...

Pokemon Go players will be able to access raids from home with the new Remote Raid Pass. This will allow you to access Raid Battles seen on the Nearby screen no matter where you happen to be. Only one Remote Raid Pass will be required to join each raid, and you’ll be able to hold a limited amount of Remote Raid Passes at a time. The same Raid Battle can be joined by 20 trainers and battles you complete will count toward any raid-related research tasks or achievement medals....