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What is the release date of Ananta?
Naked Rain and NetEase Games' free-to-play open-world action-RPG Ananta is set to launch on January 15, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PC, Android, and iOS, featuring exploration of Nova City and Chongxiao's Lingyun City.
Marvel Rivals players are messing with their config files 'to cancel games with no consequence' before they…
Players of Marvel Rivals are reportedly manipulating game config files to intentionally cancel matches without penalty, particularly when losing. This exploit involves temporarily leaving a match, modifying config files, and rejoining, which causes the game to cancel. NetEase Games has warned against such practices, which originated from players attempting to optimize game performance.
Corsair HS35 V3 is a no-fuss, fantastic sounding wireless headset that is a must-have for PC players on a budget
The Corsair HS35 V3 wireless headset offers excellent sound quality and comfort for its budget-friendly price of $79.99. While it boasts tri-mode connectivity (Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz) and a detachable microphone, its full potential, particularly with Dolby Atmos spatial audio, is best realized on PC. Console players may find it lacking compared to competitors with dedicated software customization.
Jeff The Land Shark Now Able to Swim in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals has updated its Season 9.5 with a new ability for Jeff the Land Shark, allowing him to swim in the water on the Hellfire Bay-Beach map. This update enables the character to traverse water areas automatically without requiring special emotes, though it is currently limited to non-combat maps.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 – The Hood, Summer Festival Vol. 2 And Huge Storage Savings
Marvel Rivals has released its Season 9.5 update, introducing the new Vanguard hero 'The Hood' to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This mid-season refresh also brings back the Summer Festival Vol. 2 with new cosmetic rewards, returning events, and a significant technical improvement that reduces the game's install size by up to 40GB on PC and 15GB on consoles.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 patch notes add The Hood and storage compression
NetEase Games has released patch notes for Marvel Rivals Season 9.5, introducing the new hero The Hood and implementing storage compression optimizations across all platforms. The update also features new lore, a PYO Bundle store format, the Creed of Akabba event offering The Punisher's Sandstorm Soldier costume, and Twitch Drops including an Elsa Bloodstone costume.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 will decrease the game's file size on PC and consoles
NetEase Games is releasing Season 9.5 for Marvel Rivals, which will introduce The Hood and significantly reduce the game's file size on PC and consoles. PC players will see a decrease of approximately 40GB, while PlayStation and Xbox users will experience a 15GB reduction. Despite the smaller install size, no visual fidelity compromises have been made.
Marvel Rivals executive producer talks Path to Doomsday, Jubilee, and The Hood
Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo discussed upcoming content for Marvel Rivals, including the Path to Doomsday event series, the character Jubilee, and the debut of The Hood. Koo also touched on the game's esports scene and player reception to Jubilee's unique lore and abilities.
Marvel Rivals: Age of Ultron Maps, Heros & Abilities
Marvel Rivals is introducing the 'Age of Ultron' event on July 30, 2024, featuring a new PvE game mode with maps like Avengers Tower and Midtown Convoy. The event will include heroes such as Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man, Hulk, and Scarlet Witch, with upgraded abilities to face Ultron and his drones. This update will be available on PC and new-generation consoles, excluding older platforms like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Marvel Rivals Twitch Drops Latest - Get Daredevil Skin
Marvel Rivals is offering Twitch Drops during its Mid-Season Finals event from July 29 to August 1, 2026. Players can earn exclusive rewards, including the IGNITE DAREDEVIL skin and Emma DIFF emote, by connecting their Twitch and game accounts and watching streams. The event also features a $500,000 USD prize pool for competing teams.
Sorry Luna Snow mains, but the Deluxe Version Jeff the Land Shark Hot Toy figure is all I want on my shelf
This article discusses the appeal of the Hot Toys Deluxe Version Jeff the Land Shark figure, highlighting its detail and accessories like the Incognito Dolphin onesie. It contrasts this with the Luna Snow figure and mentions alternative options from McFarlane Toys for collectors on a budget.
How Jubilee Changes The Marvel Rivals Season 9 Meta
Jubilee's introduction in Marvel Rivals Season 9 as a Strategist character has significantly impacted the game's meta. While not introducing a completely new playstyle, her abilities offer valuable poke damage, offensive ultimates, and crowd control, making her a strong pick for teams with specific compositions, particularly those with frontline tanks and primary healers.
Where Winds Meet Encounters "Eastern Steampunk" in Hidden Mountain Expansion Launching July 23
The open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet will launch its Hidden Mountain Expansion on July 23, introducing the "Eastern Steampunk" aesthetic and "Where Winds Meet 2.0" with enhanced visuals, new combat, and mechanical contraptions. Developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase Games, the expansion features a multi-dimensional map, new sect, weapons, and bosses, alongside significant audio-visual upgrades including ray tracing.
Marvel Rivals players are airing their frustrations over Season 9's excessive "visual clutter" and other issues making it difficult to enjoy
Players of Marvel Rivals are expressing significant frustration with Season 9, citing excessive visual clutter from character abilities that hinders gameplay readability and causes performance issues. Concerns also include team-up synergies and overall game balance, leading to a 'Mixed' review rating on Steam and a desire for the development team to address these problems.
Once Human Sets August 25 Launch Date on PS5 and XBOX with New First-Person Perspective and Full Crossplay
Once Human will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25, featuring a new first-person perspective and full cross-play support. Pre-orders are now open, offering exclusive platform-specific reward packs. The free-to-play survival game set in a post-apocalyptic landscape will provide over 300 hours of gameplay from launch.
Once Human is Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S on August 25th
Starry Studio and NetEase Games announced that the survival shooter Once Human will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on August 25th. The console release will feature cross-platform multiplayer and progression, with options for Quality (4K/60 FPS) and Performance (120 FPS) modes. Pre-orders for starter and radiance gift packages are now available.
DXRACER partners with Identity V Championship NAEU 2026 to supply chairs to its first ever regional finals
DXRACER has been announced as the official gaming chair partner for the Identity V Championship NAEU 2026, supplying custom chairs for the event which runs from July to September 2026. This marks the first offline Grand Finals for Identity V in the North American and European regions, with the finals taking place in Los Angeles.
DXRACER Sponsors Identity V Championship NAEU 2026 with Custom Drifting Series Gaming Chairs
DXRACER has announced its sponsorship of the Identity V Championship NAEU 2026 (IVC NAEU 2026), becoming the official gaming chair partner. The company will provide custom Drifting Series chairs for the tournament, which is organized by NetEase Games and features top teams competing in Identity V. The event runs from July to September 2026, with the winner qualifying for the Call of the Abyss X Global Finals.
Jubilee Joins the Battle as Marvel Rivals Season 9: The Mystery of Thebes Launches July 10
Marvel Games and NetEase Games have detailed Season 9: The Mystery of Thebes for their Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter, Marvel Rivals, launching July 10. This season introduces Jubilee and The Hood as new playable characters, a reworked Black Widow, a new Convoy map called Thebes, and a new game mode, Path to Doomsday - Avengers: Age of Ultron. The update also features a significant rework of the Team-Up system, enhancing combat dynamics.
Marvel Rivals announces Jubilee and a Team-Up rework for Season 9
NetEase Games has revealed details for Marvel Rivals' Season 9 update, titled The Mystery of Thebes. The update introduces the new playable hero Jubilee, a Strategist focused on healing and blinding, and a significant rework to the Team-Up ability system, giving every hero two loadouts. Red Hood was also teased, and the season will feature an Egyptian-themed Battle Pass launching on July 10, 2026.
