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Splinter Cell Remake Regains Director Who Left For Battlefield 6 Three Years Ago

01-12-2025 23:52

In late 2022, Splinter Cell Remake director David Grivel announced that he was leaving Ubisoft after 11 years and going on a "new adventure." That led him to work on Battlefield 6 for EA. Now that adventure has taken Grivel back to Ubisoft as he reclaims his old job as the director of the Splinter Cell Remake.Grivel announced his return to the Splinter Cell Remake team on LinkedIn (via GamesRadar)."Today, I am very, VERY happy to announce that I'm rejoining Ubisoft Toronto as Game Director on th

Amazon Restocks Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller Deals For Cyber Monday

01-12-2025 23:39

Xbox Wireless ControllersSave up to $31 on Xbox Special Edition Controllers See all deals at Amazon Amazon has restocked four Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controllers with $49 price tags for its Cyber Monday sale. All three of Microsoft's Breaker Special Editions are available with $31 discounts. Amazon has also restocked the popular transparent red Pulse Cipher Special Edition. Meanwhile, Walmart has three designs from the Camo series in stock for the same price. Standard Xbox Wireless Contro

The Best Razer Accessory Cyber Monday Deals - Keyboards, Mice, Headsets, & Controllers

01-12-2025 23:37

All Razer Cyber Monday DealsUpgrade your gaming setup with these Razer products See at AmazonRegularly refreshing your gaming accessories is never a bad idea. This is true whether you play on PC, PS5, Xbox, or Switch. Luckily, for Cyber Monday, you can save on Razer brand keyboards, gaming mice, controllers, headsets, and more. Many of these devices are cross-platform, and all offer Razer's signature matte-black style and high build quality. There are quite a few Razer products in Amazon's Cybe

Today Is Your Last Chance To Bundle Disney+ And Hulu For Just $5/Month

01-12-2025 23:17

Disney+ and Hulu Bundle (With Ads)$5/month (was $13/month) See at Disney+For a limited time, you can sign up for Disney+ and Hulu (With Ads) for cheap thanks to a bundle deal that discounts both to a total of just $5/month (normally $13/month) for 12 months. That’s a $96 discount over the year—making this the perfect opportunity to catch Hulu exclusives or revisit your favorite Disney classics without breaking the bank. This Disney+ Hulu (With Ads) Black Friday discount offer ends t

Silent Hill f PS5 Review Beauty in Terror, Flaws in Combat | Spawning Point

01-12-2025 22:31 via n4g.com

Our Silent Hill f PS5 review dives into Hinakos haunting 1960s Japan, superb social horror storytelling and PS5 Pros mixed enhanced performance, plus length, endings and value.

High On Life 2 Trailer Encourges You To Take Drugs Made From Humans

01-12-2025 22:22

Humans aren't exactly on the top of the food chain in Squanch Games' High on Life 2. This first-person shooter takes place in a universe where aliens came to Earth to use humanity as ingredients for intergalactic pharmaceutical drugs. Now, a new trailer for the game facetiously markets itself to alien consumers as it encourages them to use Humanzapro, a new wonder drug made from humans.The trailer is done in the style of pharmaceutical ads that typically run on American TV. All of the tropes of

The Legend Of Zelda Royal Crest Metal Puzzle Is Cheap For Cyber Monday

01-12-2025 22:19

Zelda: Hyrule Crest Metal Puzzle$12.86 (was $32) See at Amazon Zelda: Triforce Metal Puzzle$21.36 (was $32) See at Amazon Zelda: Master Sword Metal Puzzle$23.49 (was $32) See at Amazon The Legend of Zelda fans can score a great deal on officially licensed Hanayama metal puzzles themed around iconic symbols and gear from the Nintendo franchise. The Hyrule Crest Hanayama puzzle is on sale for only $12.86 (was $32) during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale. The other two puzzles in the Zelda collection ar

Review - Hyperdimension Neptunia Rebirth Trilogy (PlayStation 4) | GameHype

01-12-2025 22:06 via n4g.com

The long awaited trilogy from Arfoire The Hyperdimension Neptunia series has been around for sometime now which started on the PS3 has seen releases on various consoles and is a series that makes light fun and parodies of the gaming industry in real life and other forms of Japanese Culture. Author: Aaron Jones for Game Hype UK.

Go Behind The Scenes On The Real Ghostbusters TV Series With This Cyber Monday Deal

01-12-2025 21:51

The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History Deluxe Edition$38.75 (was $65) See at Amazon The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History Standard Edition$27.39 (was $55) See at AmazonThe biggest movies of the '80s were regularly adapted into animated TV series, and Ghostbusters was no exception. Harold Ramis' supernatural comedy spawned The Real Ghostbusters, which ran from 1986 to 1991, and is still considered a beloved part of the franchise nearly four decades later. If you've ever wanted to explore the

Sonic The Hedgehog My Arcade Races To Consumers

01-12-2025 21:36 via n4g.com

My Arcade has revealed a new Sonic The Hedgehog system.

God Of War TV Show Casting Now Underway, As High-Profile Director Comes Aboard

01-12-2025 21:36

The God of War TV show for Prime Video from Battlestar Galactica's Ronald D. Moore is moving ahead, with a new report from Deadline saying Emmy-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye has signed on to direct the first two episodes of the untitled show. The director is best known for Shogun and The Boys.Moore, meanwhile, is the showrunner, writer, and executive producer. The report added that pre-production work for the God of War show is now underway in Vancouver and that casting is happening. Howe

Pokemon Go December 2025 Events: Raid Bosses, Spotlight Hours, Community Day, And More

01-12-2025 21:30

Pokemon Go's new Precious Paths season is officially underway, and the mobile game is ushering it in with a variety of events and activities in December.On top of new Raid bosses and Spotlight Pokemon, this month will see the arrival of a few new Pokemon like Nacli and Clobbopus, while every featured Pokemon from the past year is coming back for December's two-day Community Day event.Pokemon Go is also getting into the festive spirit later this month with a big two-part Winter Holiday celebratio

The Sonic Movie Universe Keeps Expanding

01-12-2025 20:37

Paramount has announced yet another Sonic the Hedgehog movie, scheduling a "Sonic universe feature" for release in theaters on December 22, 2028.The fourth entry in the main Sonic film series is scheduled for March 2027, and this newly announced film will follow the next year, according to Deadline. Exactly what the movie is, however, is unconfirmed. All that Paramount confirmed is that it exists in the Sonic universe.The three Sonic movies thus far have together brought in more than $1.2 billio

Red Dead Redemption's New Modern Upgrade Shown Off In First Gameplay Footage

01-12-2025 20:28

Last month, word broke that Rockstar Games' seminal Western Red Dead Redemption is getting a modern update for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. It's going to officially launch on December 2, but the upgrade is already going live in different territories. Now, the first footage of Red Dead Redemption's new update running on PS5 is already online.GameRiot shared the following video of the opening minutes of Red Dead Redemption running 60 frames per second on PS5. Rockstar says the upd

Viture Luma Pro XR Gaming Glasses Get First Discount For Cyber Monday

01-12-2025 20:13

Viture Luma Pro XR Glasses + 8BitDo Controller$424 (was $499) | Valued at $538See at Amazon Add 8BitDo controller Viture Pro Mobile Dock for Switch 2 & Switch$99 (was $129) | Includes free Switch mountSee at Amazon See Switch Mount See Switch 2 Mount Viture XR/AR Glasses are on sale for Cyber Monday at Amazon. This high-tech wearable is one of the coolest accessories for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The most notable deal is on the recently released Viture Luma Pro XR/AR. Released at the en

Industry Mourns Tomonobu Itagaki, Creator Of Dead Or Alive And 3D Ninja Gaiden

01-12-2025 19:29

Industry leaders in Japan recently gathered to honor Tomonobu Itagaki, the creator of Dead or Alive and the 3D Ninja Gaiden series, who passed away in October at age 58. The memorial venue was filled with heartfelt tributes, including copies of his games, artwork, swords, and pieces of his iconic clothing. Photos shared by attendees showed just how much he meant to the gaming community.Itagaki was a major figure in Japanese game development. He founded Team Ninja in the late 1990s and helped sha

WoW Housing Is Finally Here, But There Is A Crack In The Foundation

01-12-2025 19:00

In the 21 years since World of Warcraft launched, one feature has been asked about and requested above all others: player housing. Despite being the premier MMORPG for over two decades, housing in WoW has always felt like a pipedream. Now, that dream is finally a reality, as an early-access version of player housing is launching December 2 for those who preorder WoW's eleventh expansion, Midnight.It's been a long time coming. Housing as a feature was experimented with in WoW's earliest days but

Pokemon TCG Amazon-Exclusive Premium Collection Restocked On Cyber Monday

01-12-2025 18:36

Pokemon TCG: Blaziken ex & Volcanion ex Premium Collection$70 | Amazon Holiday 2025 Exclusive See at AmazonAmazon has restocked its Holiday 2025 Pokemon Trading Card Game Premium Collection on Cyber Monday. The Blaziken ex & Volcanion ex Premium Collection debuted on Amazon in late August and promptly sold out. It was restocked in October and, once again, sold out within a day. If you're interested, you should grab one while you can. Pokemon TCG: Blaziken ex & Volcanion ex Premium C

Save On The Lego Jurassic World T Rex Fossil Before It's Retired

01-12-2025 18:34

Lego Jurassic World T Rex Fossil Set (577 pieces)$25.10 (was $40) See at Amazon If you're looking for some last-minute Cyber Monday Lego deals, check out the Lego Jurassic World T Rex Skull set, which is down to $25.10 (was $40) at Amazon. That's just a few cents more than its best-ever price of $25--making this a great time to add it to your collection. More importantly, Lego will be retiring this T. rex set in the near future, and it's currently sold out at the Lego Store, so this is likely o

Arc Raiders Introduces Hilarious New Fix For Locked Room Exploits: Burn Everything

01-12-2025 18:27

Arc Raiders players recently discovered an exploit that allowed them to loot locked rooms without needing a keycard. Naturally, the exploit quickly became popular--and frustrating for players who didn't use it--leading Embark Studios to apply a "hot" fix to this part of the game. If you now decide to cheese your way into one of these treasure rooms, you can now expect a toasty reception inside.Using a keycard to access one of these rooms ties into the high-risk, high-reward nature of Arc Raiders

PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025: polls are now live

01-12-2025 18:14 via n4g.com

"Its been a year of big new releases, long-awaited sequels, must play indies, and some surprises along the way. Today, we start the celebration of PlayStation gaming by asking you, the players, to cast your vote for your favorites of the year: the PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025 polls are now open" - O'dell Harmon Jr

Report: Turok Origins Aims Release in 2026

01-12-2025 18:11 via n4g.com

Turok Origins, which was revealed in 2024, is setting its sights on a 2026 release per one of Saber's devs.

See The New Black Ops 7 Maps For Call Of Duty Season 1

01-12-2025 18:10

Season 1 arrives to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone this week, and the first season of content adds plenty of new multiplayer maps. Activision has released a new Black Ops 7 video to showcase the four maps arriving with the launch of Season 1, including three brand-new maps and one remastered.There are seven maps total for Season 1 of Black Ops 7. Four maps arrive with the season's launch on December 4, and three additional maps are included for a midseason update. As shown in the trailer

Despite Past Viral AI Fakes, This Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak Looks Real

01-12-2025 18:07

The Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks are happening again, but this time, the one currently circulating on the internet may actually be real--even if it doesn't include any new information or anything.Over the Thanksgiving weekend, hawkish Redditors noticed a demo reel posted by former Rockstar Games animator Benjamin Chue. The two-minute reel featured animations from games like GTA 5, Max Payne 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and, as spotted by IGN and VGC, three clips from what appears to be pre-alpha GTA 6

Battlefield 6 Testing Better Footstep Audio, Hit Registration In Short-Notice BF Labs Session

01-12-2025 18:05

Battlefield 6's testing program, Battlefield Labs, is back, this time for a short-notice test that will focus on improvements like better footstep audio and hit registration.The official Battlefield Comms account laid out its plans for the December 2 test on X, writing that it will consist of a small, two hour window from 4-6 PM PT. The test will be a preview of what players can expect from a December 9 Battlefield 6 update and will be conducted on the Conquest and Escalation versions of the Eas

Cyberpunk 2077 Is Teasing Something For Its Fifth Anniversary--Here’s When To Tune In

01-12-2025 17:50

December 10 marks the fifth anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077, and developer CD Projekt is teasing something to mark the occasion. On its social media channels, the company posted a "Cyberpunk 2077 birthday and anniversary calendar" image alongside a cryptic message. "Secure comms channel established. Standby for incoming priority transmission," the message reads, with images of characters and dates accompanying it.The tweet hints at something happening on December 10--the day Cyberpunk 2077 launche

Bayonetta 3 Actor Says She Was "Thrown Under The Bus" After Recasting

01-12-2025 17:43

In 2022, Jennifer Hale was confirmed as the new voice of Bayonetta in Bayonetta 3, following the departure of the character's original voice actress, Hellena Taylor. The recasting of Taylor and the subsequent controversy dogged Hale during the production of that game, and it's an experience she didn't enjoy despite her love for the character. During an interview with GAMINGbible, Hale indicated that she would "love to play Bayonetta again," but she wasn't happy about the situation she found hers

Check Out These Cyber Monday Deals On Super Mario RC Cars, Figures, And Playsets

01-12-2025 17:41

Between 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its upcoming sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, premiering next year, there's never been more Mario merch. And thanks to Cyber Monday, you still have time to save on some of the coolest Mario toys, including big mark downs on figures, RC cars, playsets, and more at Amazon and Walmart. We've rounded up some of the best deals below, but be sure to also check GameSpot's Cyber Monday and Black Friday Deals Hub for all of this year's holiday discounts

Metal Gear Solid Producer Thinks The One Remake You Want Would Be Very Difficult To Make

01-12-2025 17:14

Konami appears to be a little undecided on what to make next now that Metal Gear Solid Delta is out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Another remake isn't totally out of the realm of possibility, and neither is something wholly brand new, but series producer Noriaki Okamura said that if Konami were to do another remake, Metal Gear Solid 4 would be a "pretty hard" one to do.Speaking to the Japanese website Real Sound (and machine translated by both Eurogamer and VGC), Okamura said that,

The Witcher 4, 5, and 6 Will Be Released Over a 6-Year Period

01-12-2025 17:12 via n4g.com

CD Projekt RED confirms The Witcher 4, 5, and 6 will be released over a 6-year period, promising shorter development cycles ahead.

Fortnite Leak Suggests It'll Get Call Of Duty: Warzone's Most Unique Feature

01-12-2025 17:07

It looks like Fortnite will borrow a feature from one of its competing battle royales, should recently surfaced leaks prove to be accurate. According to prominent Fortnite leaker Shiina, the Epic Games title is adding something very similar to the Gulag from Call of Duty: Warzone.This feature is purportedly called "Restarter Island," and it'll have eliminated players compete in a random 1v1 minigames, with winners respawning back into battle royale matches. One of these minigames is a simple due

Call Of Duty Is Crossing Over With Street Fighter 6, But Not In Black Ops 7

01-12-2025 17:03

Street Fighter 6 characters, such as Ryu and Chun-Li, are coming to Call of Duty Mobile later this month. The crossover will be a part of the shooter's Season 11: 6th Anniversary, with Street Fighter operators arriving December 11, per the game's official X account.There is no official roster of Street Fighter 6 operators announced for Call of Duty Mobile yet, but the trailer for the crossover--seen below--showcases Ryu, Chun-Li, Akuma, Cammy, and Luke. Additionally, a weapon series based on the

Tomb Raider TV Series Finds Another Actor Joining Sophie Turner's Lara Croft

01-12-2025 16:55

The Tomb Raider TV series is finally happening, with Sophie Turner set to play the iconic gaming character. But who else will star in the Prime Video series?A report from Variety said British actor Martin Bobb-Semple will be a series regular on the show, though his role was not confirmed. Bobb-Semple is perhaps best known for his recurring roles on All American: Homecoming and One of Us is Lying.Production on the Tomb Raider show is set to begin in January 2026.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Metal Gear Solid Delta Collector's Edition Gets 50% Discount At Amazon

01-12-2025 16:48

The Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Collector's Edition is on sale for 50% off at Amazon for Cyber Monday. The $100 discount is only available for the PS5 edition of the Collector's Edition. This deal probably won't remain in stock for long.Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Collector's Edition$100 (was $200) The Snake Eater remake's Collector's Edition comes with a bunch of physical extras, including a Terrarium Diorama and exclusive steelbook case. The diorama recreates a scene from the

Here's How To Buy A House In WoW, Step By Step

01-12-2025 16:44

World of Warcraft is getting player housing on December 2, and Blizzard has now released a step-by-step guide on what players will need to do to claim and customize their forever home in Azeroth.Like most things in WoW, it all begins with a quest. Players who have preordered the game's Midnight expansion and log in after the release of the MMORPG's 11.2.7 patch will automatically receive a quest that will lead them straight into the housing tutorial. If players somehow lose the tutorial quest, t

These Are The Consoles And Games People Want The Most For The Holidays, Analytics Firm Says

01-12-2025 16:30

The Holiday 2025 shopping season is in full swing, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending expected to push to new heights. Video games are among the most sought-after products this year, but which games and systems do people in the US want the most?A report from Adobe Analytics said video games and consoles are expected to be among the "key drivers of holiday spending" this year in the US, with seven products overall singled out. Ranked in no particular order, the top seven most sought-afte

Quick Reminder: You Can Vote In The Game Awards Now

01-12-2025 16:16

The Game Awards will be upon us soon, with the winners chosen by a mix of expert judges and fans. A large voting jury made up of game critics and media decides 90% of the results. The remaining 10% comes from fan votes, so while that doesn't decide everything, your votes can still make a difference when the results are announced live on December 11. What's more, the first round of Players' Voice nominees have been revealed. These are picked exclusively by the general public.People can vote on Th

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Console Bundle Is Discounted For Cyber Monday

01-12-2025 16:07

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle$449 (was $500) See at WalmartThe Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is up for grabs for $449 (was $500) at Walmart for Cyber Monday. Discounts on Nintendo consoles are rare in general, but it's genuinely shocking to see a deal on the Switch 2 less than six months after launch. The $51 discount will show up after you add the bundle to your cart. Walmart is limiting customers to one console, which should help the bundle remain in stock longer.Nintendo

Ex-GTA Boss Dan Houser Likens AI To Mad Cow Disease

01-12-2025 15:59

Rockstar Games co-founder and ex-GTA boss Dan Houser has given more opinions on artificial intelligence, claiming that we're not too far off from a future in which the controversial technology eats itself in some sort of ouroboros way that gives us mad cow (AI?) disease.Speaking to Chris Evans (not the actor) for his Virgin Radio UK Breakfast Show on November 26 (as spotted by PC Gamer), Houser was asked about his gaming origins, the founding of Rockstar Games and the creation of Grand Theft Aut

The Hitman Franchise Will Continue, IO Interactive Confirms

01-12-2025 15:55

What's next for the Hitman franchise? Developer IO Interactive isn't spilling the beans on its future plans for Agent 47, but the studio has confirmed that Hitman 3--now known as Hitman: World of Assassination following a 2023 rebranding--won't be the final entry in the franchise. In a new interview, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak stated that news on the series will be revealed in due time, alongside details on the upcoming co-op mode for World of Assassination."Of course, there will be more Hit

Fortnite's Chapter 7 Launch Reportedly Propelled The Game To 3 Million Concurrent Players

01-12-2025 15:49

It should be of little surprise that Fortnite is still doing really well, with its new Hollywood-themed first season of Chapter 7 reportedly drawing in a peak of around 3 million concurrent players at its launch.The reported figure comes from prolific Fortnite leaker Shiina, who shared the number in an X post on Sunday. The new season, subtitled "Pacific Break," began Saturday, bringing a completely different battle royale map, along with new weapons and a battle pass.This comes off the tail end

Lego Spider-Man Daily Bugle Gets $105 Discount For Cyber Monday

01-12-2025 15:47

Lego Spider-Man Daily Bugle (3,772 Pieces)$245 (was $350) See at Amazon Cyber Monday Lego Deals at AmazonCheck out the deals before they're gone. See at Amazon For the second year in a row, Amazon is offering a $105 discount on the Lego Marvel Spider-Man Daily Bugle for Cyber Monday. Normally $350, the massive Daily Bugle Newspaper office is on sale for only $245. This 3,772-piece building set brings the Daily Bugle to life with a four-story build featuring 25 Lego minifigures.The Daily Bugle i

This Scary The Game Awards Teaser Is Puzzling Everyone

01-12-2025 15:40

The Game Awards are coming up soon, and now host and organizer Geoff Keighley is hyping the event with some kind of real-world teaser campaign for something people believe is connected to Diablo. Others do not believe it is connected to Diablo.On November 28, Keighley posted the tex "regal.inspiring.thickness" along with an image of some kind of huge carving featuring humanoid people in the middle of a desert. On November 29, Keighley followed up with a Google Maps image showing the location of

This Scary The Game Awards Teaser Could Be For The Next Diablo 4 Expansion

01-12-2025 15:40

The Game Awards are coming up soon, and now host and organizer Geoff Keighley is hyping the event with some kind of real-world teaser campaign for something people believe is connected to Diablo.On November 28, Keighley posted the tex "regal.inspiring.thickness" along with an image of some kind of huge carving featuring humanoid people in the middle of a desert. On November 29, Keighley followed up with a Google Maps image showing the location of the marketing monolith in the California desert.

The Witcher 4 Still Has Two Sequels Planned Within Six Years, CD Projekt Red Asserts

01-12-2025 15:11

There's still no release date or window for The Witcher 4. But that's not stopping CD Projekt Red from stating again that a whole new trilogy might launch within a six-year timespan. That's been the plan for years, but the company reasserted this position during a recent financial call, according to Eurogamer.CD Projekt co-CEO Michal Nowakowski was asked about the company utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for The Witcher 4 and whether that could lead to shorter development cycles for future sequels. "In

Players Think They've Found AI Use In Fortnite Chapter 7, But Artist Shows It's Not Cut And Dried

01-12-2025 15:03

The debate over using generative AI art in media such as television show intros and background art in games has escalated over the past few years. A number of players have recently accused Epic Games of using generative AI for art in Fortnite, but things may be less easy to spot than some of them thought. In the wake of Epic's CEO thinking that AI labeling should be done away with, fans pointed out a few alleged instances in Chapter 7. There's a poster for the Mile High Retreat, showing a Yeti n

All the New VR Games Launching in December 2025

01-12-2025 14:58 via n4g.com

It's a great time to be a fan of immersive gaming, so here are all the new VR games due to arrive in December 2025.

Where Winds Meet Comparison Highlights PS5 Pro Advantages and PC Performance Lead

01-12-2025 14:57 via n4g.com

A new graphics comparison for Where Winds Meet shows PS5 Pros higher resolution and limited ray tracing, while PC remains the strongest platform for performance.

TRACKED: Shoot to Survive Review - Thumb Culture

01-12-2025 14:38 via n4g.com

"Imagine being stranded on an island crawling with wild animals and ruthless cartel members under orders to shoot on sightcould you make it out alive? Nows your chance to find out. Tracked: Shoot to Survive is available now on the Meta Store for Quest 3 and 3S." Michael @ Thumb Culture

The Last Case of John Morley Review - Thumb Culture

01-12-2025 14:38 via n4g.com

"Ill be attempting to uncover dark truths from 20 years ago in The Last Case of John Morley. It was created by Indigo StudiosInteractive Stories, and has us step into the shoes of the titular character John Morley. Will this truly be his last case? Who knows?" Kyle @ Thumb Culture