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Job listing suggest Horizon Online could arrive in 2025

Nov 17, 2024, 2:05 PM Rine Ikarus News

Guerrilla Games' multiplayer Horizon Online project, hinted to launch in 2025 based on a QA intern listing.

Guerrilla Games' Horizon series has quickly become a standout franchise for Sony, with new installments being released in rapid succession. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the studio's multiplayer Horizon project since 2022, but their patience remains unrewarded. Instead, they received Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, launched just two years after Horizon Forbidden West. While the remaster features upgraded graphics, many fans remain dissatisfied with Sony's decision to prioritize a remaster over introducing new content. Back in September, Jason Schreier...

Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata crossover is coming this November

Nov 12, 2024, 8:27 PM Rine Ikarus News

The highly anticipated Stellar Blade x NieR: Automata collaboration is coming on November 20, 2024, and there’s even more content than you think.

During the latest State of Play in September, the PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade announced an exciting crossover with the fan-favorite NieR: Automata. While initial details were scarce, we now have more insights into the collaboration, including its release date. 「Stellar Blade x NieR:Automata」 is coming to you on November 20th !⚙️#StellarBlade #NieRAutomata #Collaboration #PS5...

Death Stranding now fully owned by Kojima Productions, no longer Sony exclusive

Nov 12, 2024, 7:22 PM Rine Ikarus News

Kojima Productions now fully owns Death Stranding, ending its PlayStation exclusivity and opening up future releases to multiple platforms

For years, Death Stranding remained a PlayStation exclusive, but over time, it has expanded to platforms like PC, PS5, and even iPhones. Yet, an Xbox release is rather unprecedented, considering how heavily Sony was involved in the game’s development. Recently, Kojima Productions announced that Death Stranding Director’s Cut will finally be coming to Xbox, fulfilling the long-awaited wish of many Xbox users. This follows a trend of new exclusives arriving on Xbox, and it signals Kojima Productions’ intent to broaden its reach....

A beginner's guide to Death Note Killer Within

Nov 8, 2024, 9:16 PM Rine Ikarus News

This is everything you need to know before diving into Death Note Killer Within, the latest social deduction game from Bandai Namco.

The latest anime social deduction game from Bandai Namco, based on the popular manga/light novel "Death Note," titled Death Note Killer Within, has officially launched. Fans of Death Note and social deduction games are undoubtedly eager to dive into this experience. As we've seen in the Death Note Killer Within reveal trailer, while the game shares some elements similar to Among Us, it's actually far more complex. A typical gamer might feel overwhelmed upon first entering and might need...

Hogwarts Legacy 2 is currently in development

Nov 7, 2024, 6:03 PM Rine Ikarus News

The news of a sequel isn’t unexpected, as Hogwarts Legacy had achieved enormous success.

Warner Bros. Games has confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is now in development. Originally released in 2023, Hogwarts Legacy brought J.K. Rowling’s magical world to life, offering a unique open-world action RPG where players could fully immerse themselves in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry like never before. The news of a...

Assassin's Creed Shadows will change the narrative around Ubisoft's inconsistencies in quality

Nov 6, 2024, 7:14 PM Rine Ikarus News

With Assassin's Creed Shadows representing an opportunity for Ubisoft to shift its narrative, the company must prove it can still meet players' expectation.

Franchise head Coté recently discussed the controversy surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft's current state, and their plans moving forward. Ubisoft has faced ongoing criticism for how they’ve handled historical events in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Additionally, the company’s financial struggles have led to the decision to delay Assassin's Creed Shadows. It appears that Ubisoft has internally decided to shift its strategy. A recent rumor claims that Ubisoft plans to release a new Assassin's Creed game...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will not include Denuvo or any form of DRM

Nov 6, 2024, 6:59 PM Rine Ikarus News

Warhorse Studios’ PR chief, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, officially confirmed that the game will not include Denuvo or any form of DRM.

In recent years, many prominent game developers have adopted DRM (Digital Rights Management) software to protect their products. These systems come in various forms, including online activation, limited installation rights, single-device restrictions, and protection of game assets. While DRM aims to safeguard developers and publishers from piracy, it allegedly may also degrade game performance. One of the most infamous DRM systems is Denuvo. Though effective, numerous gamers have claimed that it negatively impacts their gameplay experience and even affects their hard...

Funding for the next "best game" from Another Crab's Treasure devs failed, but there's still hope

Nov 4, 2024, 11:11 AM Rine Ikarus News

Aggro Crab recently posted on X/Twitter that funding for their next "ambitious" title had fallen through.

Despite selling numerous copies and receiving widespread praise from the gaming community, the soulslike game Another Crab's Treasure by indie studio Aggro Crab is still struggling to secure funding for their next project. In Another Crab's Treasure, players take on the role of Kril, a hermit crab wearing trash dumped from the surface as his shell on a journey to buy back his repossessed shell and uncover the dark secrets of the polluted kingdom. First announced during a Nintendo Indie World...

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered gets swift update following controversy

Nov 2, 2024, 8:53 PM Rine Ikarus News

Recent hotfixes for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered aim to improve gameplay stability and address player concerns.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was recently launched and, as expected, has received a mixed response from the player base. This enhanced version of the 2017 open-world game includes various improvements aimed at bringing it in line with Horizon Forbidden West, including changes to Aloy's appearance. Since the announcement of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the game has been at the center of controversy, as there wasn’t significant demand for this "upgraded version." Many players quickly pointed out that it seems like...

Unannounced monsters are coming to Monster Hunter Wilds

Nov 2, 2024, 1:38 PM Rine Ikarus News

Monster Hunter Wilds leaks have revealed unannounced returning monsters ahead of its February 2025 release.

The open beta for Monster Hunter Wilds is finally live and has already opened with a bang, reaching nearly half a million concurrent players and making it the fourth most-played game on Steam. This is somewhat surprising, as the recently announced PC requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds were initially met with mixed reactions from the community due to the game's high spec demands. Nevertheless, players seem excited to revisit this iconic franchise, and things are going well for both...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 achieves record-breaking launch in Call of Duty history

Oct 31, 2024, 4:55 PM Rine Ikarus News

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is one of the most anticipated games for Call of Duty fans this year. After its release on October 25, the game has received extremely positive feedback from the gaming community. Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, publicly stated that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 marks the biggest launch in Call of Duty history. ...

Rumor has it Ubisoft plans to rapidly release more Assassin's Creed titles

Oct 31, 2024, 4:42 PM Rine Ikarus News

It seems Ubisoft intends to capitalize on the Assassin's Creed brand more extensively than before.

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise has encountered some controversies recently, particularly concerning the upcoming game Assassin's Creed: Shadow. The highly anticipated Star Wars Outlaws, which was expected to be a standout title for Ubisoft, has fallen short of revenue expectations, leading to the delay of Assassin's Creed: Shadow. As a result, Ubisoft’s financial performance in the first half of 2024-2025 has significantly declined. A recent source has revealed that Ubisoft plans to release a new Assassin's Creed game every...

Sonic X Shadow Generations becomes a massive hit

Oct 31, 2024, 4:25 PM Rine Ikarus News

Sega officially announced that Sonic X Shadow Generations has surpassed one million copies sold.

The recently released Sonic X Shadow Generations has quickly won the hearts of fans. This remaster of the 2011 game Sonic Generations features a brand new story mode focusing on the character Shadow the Hedgehog. The Sonic franchise has long lacked standout titles, but with recent releases like last year's Sonic Frontiers and now Sonic X Shadow Generations, fans can finally feel satisfied with what Sega has brought to the Sonic universe. With enthusiastic reception from players, Sega officially...

Bandai Namco announces DEATH NOTE Killer Within, a new anime social deduction game

Oct 31, 2024, 4:05 PM Rine Ikarus News

DEATH NOTE Killer Within is an upcoming online social deduction game from Bandai Namco, launching on November 5, 2024.

This year has been an absolutely incredible one for anime game fans, with continuous announcements and releases of anime/manga-based games like Hunter x Hunter: Neo Impact, Bleach Rebirth of Souls, and the recent, highly successful launch of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. It appears the wave of anime/manga-based games shows no signs of stopping as, just recently, Bandai Namco surprised fans by releasing the trailer for their latest title, DEATH NOTE Killer Within, an online social deduction game for...

Lies of P will get PS5 Pro enhancements

Oct 30, 2024, 6:51 PM Rine Ikarus News

In an interview, game director Jiwon Choi provided insights into the upcoming enhancements for Lies of P on PS5 Pro.

Last year’s top "Soulslike" game, Lies of P, has officially announced an upgraded version for the forthcoming PlayStation 5 Pro. Building on the incredible success of Elden Ring, Lies of P emerged as a perfect successor for the Soulslike genre. The PlayStation 5 Pro, revealed last month, brings increased power with a price tag of $699, pushing Sony to introduce major improvements to popular games on the console to entice buyers. Several titles, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,...

Multiplayer update coming soon for Buckshot Roulette

Oct 30, 2024, 6:41 PM Rine Ikarus News

Launching on October 31, Buckshot Roulette’s multiplayer mode will let players compete head-to-head.

Released on December 28, 2023, on itch.io, Buckshot Roulette quickly made waves in the indie gaming scene, capturing the attention of YouTubers and streamers. On April 4, 2024, Buckshot Roulette finally came to PC via Steam. Buckshot Roulette takes inspiration from "Russian roulette," but with a twist—players use a shotgun instead of a traditional revolver. Set in a hidden underground club, players face off against an AI opponent known as "The Dealer." The shotgun alternates between live and blank rounds,...

Dragon's Dogma II gets a big performance update

Oct 30, 2024, 6:19 PM Rine Ikarus News

Capcom recently issued a patch for Dragon's Dogma II, allowing players to prioritize graphics quality or performance.

Since its launch in early 2024, Dragon's Dogma II has achieved remarkable success. Despite some initial controversies, it has proven its popularity by surpassing 2.5 million copies sold for Capcom in just over a week. After release, Dragon's Dogma II faced performance issues, with players frequently reporting frame rate drops and crashes, especially on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Although these problems lingered for a while, Capcom recently issued a patch allowing players to prioritize graphics quality or performance. ...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's playtime and price revealed

Oct 26, 2024, 1:29 PM Rine Ikarus News

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is building excitement with its $50 price tag and 60-hour playtime, making it a highly anticipated spring release.

The turn-based RPG game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is capturing increasing attention from players with each new piece of information released. The engaging turn-based gameplay and impressive graphics of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are generating a lot of excitement and anticipation for the game’s release. After the trailer was launched, the pricing list for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 revealed a price tag of $49.99. This raised questions among players about the price, with concerns that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 might...

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero could get missing fighters in the future

Oct 26, 2024, 1:05 PM Rine Ikarus News

Leftover data from Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero was discovered, suggesting several characters were cut from the base game.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero launched amid high anticipation, and it has surpassed all expectations impressively. The game currently ranks among the most-played fighting games on Steam, surpassing titles like Mortal Kombat 11 and Tekken 7. As the successor to Budokai Tenkaichi, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero boasts an extensive roster of nearly 200 characters in the game. Prior leaks suggested that the game might even have an even larger roster with some characters already revealed through DLCs. Recent rumors also...

Dragon Ball Daima DLC is coming to Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

Oct 26, 2024, 12:47 PM Rine Ikarus News

Bandai Namco announced this week that Vegeta (Mini) and Glorio from Dragon Ball Daima will join the lineup in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

Exciting news for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero fans – the game will be receiving three DLC packs as part of its current Season Pass, featuring content from both Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and Dragon Ball Daima. Details have just been released, including two new characters set to join the Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero roster directly from the anime. ...