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Sony-owned anime streaming platform Crunchyroll has quietly removed most physical reading material and discs from its digital shopfront. The catalog reduction follows a July update that restricted store access only to Mega and Ultimate Fan tier subscribers, sparking frustration across social media from collectors and regular shoppers. As of Aug. 19, the Crunchyroll Store no...
Initial performance benchmarks for the cracked version of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced show that bypassing Denuvo DRM does not boost frame rates, running slightly behind the official release instead. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launched on PC this past summer featuring Denuvo anti-tamper technology. The DRM often faces criticism from players who attribute performance...
Embark Studios has revised how time-limited map events rotate in Arc Raiders after reviewing player feedback. Arc Raiders features several maps that trigger alternate versions with special conditions throughout the day. These modifiers include the arrival of Appraisers carrying valuable loot, thunderstorms, heavy winds, or birds stashing loot inside rooftop pipes. These mini-events run for...
Portland, Oregon-based stop-motion animation studio Laika debuted in 2009 with Coraline. Directed by Henry Selick, that adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s dark fairy tale followed a girl who stumbles into an alternate world where a sinister counterpart of her mother attempts to trap her. The new trailer for Wildwood signals a return to those eerie beginnings,...
A US Army unit is using the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI as a retention incentive, offering troops extended time off if they sign a contract extension. Anticipation is mounting for Rockstar Games’ next release, prompting some private companies to approve employee leave in advance. A photo circulating across gaming communities shows that...
A new overview trailer showcases The Witcher 3: Revenge of Ofir, an ambitious fan-made modification set after the events of the Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The project sends Geralt of Rivia to explore the distant land of Ofir, introducing an original storyline alongside new characters to meet. In the...
Netflix has unveiled a first look at its upcoming adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, “East of Eden.” The highly anticipated series, featuring Florence Pugh in the lead role, is set to debut on the streaming platform on October 1st. Joining Pugh in this expansive family saga are Christopher Abbott (of the new “X-Men” franchise),...
Turkish indie developer Burak Aksahin has drawn scrutiny online following the gameplay reveal of ALATURKA, a low-poly open-world action game set around the 1970s Bosphorus. The story follows a village native venturing beyond his hometown for the first time to earn money in the big city through both legitimate and illicit means. Swallow your pride...
The Duskbloods will seemingly receive solid optimization after all. FromSoftware has notably improved the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring compared to last year’s build. The game was originally slated to launch on Nintendo’s new console last year, but the developers postponed the release to avoid compromising the quality of the port. Elden Ring:...
Kadokawa has released the ninth character trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, shifting the spotlight to the Divine Child of Rejuvenation. Published on the official KADOKAWAanime YouTube channel, the teaser focuses on the inhabitant of the Inner Sanctum within Senpou Temple. The young girl is the sole survivor of the...
