Gran Turismo 7 Devs Address Microtransaction Complaints

Gran Turismo 7developers Polyphony Digital have released a statement from producer Kazunori Yamauchi apologizing for the problems caused by the planned rollout of the 1.07 update. In the post, Kazunori Yamauchi explains why a maintenance period forGran Turismo 7that was expected to last only a few hours had lasted longer than 24 hours. He goes on to apologize for the delay after explaining the unforeseen events that caused the problems. Yamauchi then explains the decision to lower the number of in-game credits awarded for certain events and that microtransactions are in the game to represent the value and rarity of real-world cars....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Edward Cooke

Grand Theft Auto Online Next-Gen Version Will Have Exclusive Vehicle Upgrades

Grand Theft Auto Onlinecomes to next-generation consoles later this year, bringing exclusive new content to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. This new content ties into the game’s upcomingLos Santos Tuners update on July 20th. PS5 and Series X/S users will have access to exclusive vehicle upgrades onceGrand Theft Auto Onlinearrives on those platforms. Rockstar states the enhancements will include but are not limited to speed boosts and are unique to specific vehicles....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Grant Perry

GTA Online: How to Get Albany Cavalcade XL in The Chop Shop Update

The Albany Cavalcade XL has been added toGTA Online’sChop Shop DLC content via the latest weekly update on June 26, 2025. A big 4-door SUV that costs a pretty penny, you can go for it if you want a shiny new car to add to your collection. It comes with some good handling and power, which make it a decent pick whether you want to drive around Los Santos or go off-road to hunt some game....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Dominique Campbell

Halo Infinite is Bringing Back the Old-School Radar

343 Industries has always struggled with making theHalofranchise its own while retaining whatHalofans love about Bungie’s work. Living up to Bungie’s legacy hasn’t been easy, but 343 is working to find that balance withHalo Infinite. One of the best ways of doing that is, of course, listening to fan feedback from 343’s testing ofHalo Infinite. That’s already paying off as 343 announced Friday that it would be making changes toHalo Infinite’s combat sensor....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Jessica White

Hitman 3 Could Add Ray-Tracing on Xbox Series X in Future Updates

The latestHitmangame has arrived, and it has quickly become the talk of the video game world for the month of January.Hitman 3is arguably an excellent video gamethat gives freedom to the player, allowing them to take down targets through stealth and espionage while traveling all over the world. However, the Xbox Series X/S version of the game does not seem to take full advantage of next-generation technology, but that soon could change....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Catherine Barrett

How To Get Bar 99 Chest Passcode In Stellar Blade

Quick Links Eidos 7 is the first area that players will explore in Shift Up’sStellar Blade. In this area, players learn how to control EVE’s actions and other important mechanics that will help them traverse the world ofStellar Bladeproperly. Not long after playersbegin exploring Eidos 7, they will come across a building with a board that readsBar 99. If players go inside, they will find a locked chest that requires a passcode to open....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Tyler Graham

It May Be Time for Tekken to Hit the Reset Button

Summary Over the years, theTekkenfranchise has largely centered on the powerful Mishima family and its many internal conflicts. Since the initial game was released in 1994, fans have gotten to know family patriarch Heihachi Mishima, his son Kazuya Mishima, and his grandson Jin Kazama extremely well. Feuds among this trio of formidable fighters have become progressively more violent throughoutTekken’s seven mainline entries, culminating in the death of Heihachi duringTekken 7’s climax....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Sarah Hawkins

Keep These Wholesome Indie Games on Your Radar

There are lots of games out there that fall under a newly fond ‘wholesome’ genre, such asAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswith its perpetually positive islanders and pastel shades. But indie games make up a much bigger slice of the cozy pie than AAAs do. RELATED:Unbeatable Brings a Charming 1990s VHS Anime Style to Life We Are OFK We Are OFKwas set to come out this spring, but delays plague the indie scene just as much as the mainstream....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Allison Scott

Major D&D Villain To Return In New Edition

It seems that one of the most famousDungeons and Dragonsvillains ever is set to appear in the upcoming edition of the popular tabletop RPG. According to information divulged in the latest D&D Direct, the classic villain Vecna will return to the game inOne D&D. Officially announced last year for the game’s 50-year anniversary, the upcomingOne D&Dwill be the next edition of the franchise. Ever since the announcement, however, Wizards of the Coast has been having quite a few missteps in marketing....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Stephanie Robbins

Michael B. Jordan's 'Without Remorse' Looks Like A Killmonger Prequel

Michael B. Jordan’s brief stint in the MCU left fans with one of Marvel’s best on-screen villains inBlack Panther.Though Jordan is never lacking new projects, his upcomingAmazonmovieWithout Remorsehas him looking every bit like Erik Killmonger’s past self as a Navy SEAL. Without Remorseis based on one ofTom Clancy’s best-selling novels that were adaptedinto games and serve as the origin story for John Clark, who happens to be just one of the many characters from Clancy’s books that make up the “Ryanverse,” the fictional political landscape where the author’s novels take place, and definitely not something related to Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Shawn Simmons

Microsoft Reveals xCloud Streaming Service Browser UI

Microsofthas officially started its in-browser xCloud streaming and a couple of screenshots of the UI surfaced online on Monday. Microsoft is apparently testing the user interface just ahead of releasing a public preview of a version ofxCloud that can be used on mobile devicesas well as PCs. Project xCloud was first announcedback in 2018, and has slowly been making its way to various platforms. The service is intended to eventually allow users to play Xbox games on whatever platform they choose....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Destiny Simmons

Microsoft's Flight Simulator is the Latest Game to Enter the Crossover Era

In one surprising announcement of many,Microsoft Flight Simulatorrevealed that it would be receiving a crossover expansion with the recent movie adaptation ofDune, something which could now set a precedent for other sim games to follow in its wake.Microsoft Flight Simulatorhad plenty to share during last weekend’s Xbox Games Showcase, such as the bigreveal of the sequelMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024.However, in the spirit of sequels, the expansion which brings the Atreides Ornithopter toMicrosoft Flight Simulatorhas occupied the spotlight as its release will coincide with the highly anticipatedDune Part Twolater this year....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Terry Daniel

Mortal Kombat 11 Trailer Reveals Fujin, RoboCop, and Sheeva Gameplay

The announcement ofMortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, the new expansion for the popular fighting game, revealed a variety of new details.Aftermathwould include new characters, new maps, and even new story. What the announcement was missing, however, was video footage ofMortal Kombat 11’s new characters in action. Luckily, NetherRealm has now delivered. A newly released trailer features a robust look at Fujin, Robocop, and Sheeva gameplay. Mortal Kombat 11players won’t be surprised by thethree new characters' kits....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Tony Kelley