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Arc System Works, the game studio responsible for creating critically acclaimed anime fighting games like Guilty Gear, has announced they are working on a new 3D Double Dragon game.

The studio behind 'Guilty Gear' is working on a modern revival of a classic beat em' up for Xbox and PC

Over the course of the lifespan of the PlayStation 1, some games made it clear that things were never going to be the same again, and other games didn’t have that immediate impact. It’s the latter we’re focusing on here, with 10 PS1 games that were ahead of their time. From innovative features trapped on otherwise average releases, to excellent titles that simply came out too early in the PlayStation’s run to be properly appreciated, these are the games that told us in one way or another where the industry was headed, even if the games themselves didn’t know it.

10 PS1 Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time

The Concord beta is opening its doors this weekend for everyone, and I can't wait to jump back into it after last weekend's test, which is something I wasn't expecting to say. I was as baffled as most viewers by the game's confusing reveal in June, which spent a few minutes trying to convince players we were learning about a new AAA, single-player sci-fi adventure only to drop a first-look gameplay on us that looked like every riff on Overwatch that's come and gone without glory for the last eight years or so. After spending five or six hours with the beta, however, I'm really vibing with its identity and firmly believe PlayStation and Firewalk Studios just fumbled the initial marketing push.

You really shouldn’t have already written off Concord on PS5 and PC; it's the fascinating mix of Team Fortress 2 and Destiny that you never knew you needed

HexaDrive, the developers behind Silent Hill: The Short Message, have a new game in the works with a bit of an odd title. Earlier this year, Konami published its first Silent Hill game in many years, The Short Message, but the developer didn't actually make it itself. The game was actually outsourced to HexaDrive, a developer that's been making games for other studios for years, like the Square Enix published The Third Birthday, as well as the Nintendo 3DS port of Metal Gear Solid 3. Now, it's working on its very own horror title, Niraya of ■■, which yes, as of right now, is the title of the game (thanks, Eurogamer). Who knows if a full title reveal will come somewhere down the line, but we'll stick with just Niraya for now.

The devs behind Silent Hill: The Short Message have a new game in the works, Niraya of ■■ - and yes, that's actually what it's called

Call of Duty has some big few months coming up with the release of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 coming up in October which will be free to gamers who are subscribed to the Xbox Game Pass subscription. However, there is now also supposed to be a brand new season with DLC pack that has been announced by Activision.

Call of Duty’s New Season DLC Has Been Officially Revealed

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Activision games are slowly being added to the Xbox Game Pass, meaning Call of Duty is part of the deal.

Call of Duty Finally Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Take-Two’s CEO has revealed how much they believe the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 should cost fans. GTA6 was confirmed last year, but beyond a teaser trailer, not much else has been revealed about the latest instalment in the long-running franchise. In a bid to find out any information...

‘GTA 6’ publisher teases price for new game

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THERE are only a few days left before Xbox closes one of its biggest and most popular online storefronts. As players prepare for when the storefront and games are gone for good, Xbox is offering players final discounts on the available games. Xbox has been dropping the prices of games...

Xbox drops final discounts before massive store closure with 95% off 155 classic games

Microsoft announced last year that it would be shutting down the Xbox 360 Marketplace at the end of July, but it’s not over just yet. Xbox is running a massive fire sale on a number of games, with some going as low as $1. Players won’t be able to...

This is your last chance to get some heavily discounted Xbox 360 games

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Steam games are as low as $0.50 each right now during a promotion.

Steam Deal Makes Over 20 Games $0.50 Each

According to a recent internal email reported on by Business Insider and IGN, Microsoft is shutting down a diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) team. The team’s lead claims that the company’s leadership has showcased “investigated and evidenced discrimination, harassment, and toxicity.” Additionally, they claim that their “role and team were eliminated due to ‘changing business needs’ as of July 1st, 2024.” It also states that DEI programs and teams are at a danger across all businesses.

Microsoft Officially Kills Woke Gaming

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PowerWash Simulator, a game that turns the mundane task of cleaning into a surprisingly therapeutic experience, has just launched a new downloadable content (DLC) pack, and it’s free for all players. This includes those accessing the game through Xbox Game Pass as well as individuals who purchased the game on Xbox, PC, PlayStation, or Switch. The move to offer free DLC breaks from the usual model where even first-party games from Microsoft typically require additional purchases for new content.

Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Offered Free DLC

It's Day 2 of Prime Day, one of the best times of the year to buy games and accessories for your Nintendo Switch. This year, there are dozens of excellent deals for Nintendo Switch, with major Mario games and other titles on sale. Outside of Black Friday, Prime Day tends to offer some of the biggest deals of the year for Switch games.

The Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals That Are Still Live

Xbox is giving longtime fans another blast from the past by holding a fire sale for titles from what many consider to be its best console, the Xbox 360. Moreover, it’s releasing a free dynamic background that neatly ties into the sale, and is a great addition to “The Original” dynamic background the company release back in 2021 that’s inspired by the user interface seen in the first Xbox.

Xbox Treats Gamers To A Free Download And A Ton Of Super Cheap Games

Steam’s Summer Sale usually kicks off a host of other sales across digital stores and websites. And on top of all those sales, there’s Amazon Prime Day, happening on July 16 and 17. Not wanting to be left out, Xbox has just flipped the switch on its own massive Summer Sale, which has deals on nearly 1,000 games across Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

The 50 Best Xbox Summer Sale 2024 Deals

PS Plus has had a pretty mixed year so far. While there have been some key highlights, the lineups of games across the Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers have been mixed at best. August could mark a shift for the service as we head into a busy end-of-year release season with tonnes of huge games. Here is what you can expect from the PS Plus August 2024 games.

PS Plus August 2024 games – everything to know ahead of the announcement

Though lacking any major titles, July has already been a fantastic month for eclectic smaller games on Game Pass: The past couple of weeks have seen the release of such gems as The Case of the Golden Idol, Tchia, Neon White, and Flock. The trend continues into the second half...

Capcom’s oddest game in ages hits Game Pass this week

Although some high-quality games such as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have already hit the shelves this year, there are still plenty of promising video games to arrive in the second half of 2024. These include the likes of Star Wars Outlaws and Konami’s Silent Hill 2 remake, amongst others. The best may yet to come for video games fans, then, so here follows a list of the top 10 games coming in the second half of the year.

Top 10 games coming in the second half of 2024

Luisa is on the vacation of a lifetime. After walking away from a career in law, the red-haired hero of Dungeons of Hinterberg decides to solve her quarter-life crisis with a trip to the Alps. She settles into a mountainside town, a small village that’s become a hot travel destination after a series of magical dungeons appeared out of thin air one day. It’s on that trip that Luisa is determined to find herself, finding her true calling and rediscovering the magic in her life. Sound familiar?

Dungeons of Hinterberg review: Xbox Game Pass gets an unforgettable spin on Zelda

Microsoft has issued its final price update for all digital Xbox 360 games before the console’s marketplace goes offline for good on July 29. That means you can get a bunch of good old games for very cheap right now. And as a tribute to its most successful gaming box ever, Microsoft has even memorialized the Xbox 360 blade interface with a free new dynamic background for Xbox Series X/S.

Grab 10 Games For Just $15 Before The Xbox 360 Store Shuts Down Forever

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By the way folks, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's poor snake lad Messmer's now been beaten by a streamer battling him on both PS5 and PC at the same time

Warning, spoilers for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree lie ahead. Bad news everyone. If you've been looking to put yourself at the top of the...

By the way folks, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's poor snake lad Messmer's now been beaten by a streamer battling him on both PS5 and PC at the same time

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