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Highly Anticipated PlayStation 4 Action Adventure Game Canceled
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of their upcoming survival horror game, Dying Light: The Beast. The developer cited technical limitations of the older consoles, stating they could not deliver the intended experience. The game will still be released on current-generation platforms and PC.
Midday Consolidation
Dying Light: The Beast has dropped support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, joining a growing trend of games skipping last-generation consoles. Meanwhile, the PlayStation Store's Summer Sale is set to begin on July 15.
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.
Techland cancels PS4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast — 'It became clear that bringing the game to those platforms would require compromises that would prevent us from delivering the experience we set out to create'
Techland has cancelled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating the game was built for current-generation hardware and could not be brought to last-gen consoles without significant compromises. The studio apologized for the disappointment and confirmed that refunds would be available for those expecting to play on the older platforms.
PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale arrives on July 15
The PlayStation Store's Summer Sale begins on July 15th, offering discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 games, add-ons, and more. The sale will feature hundreds of titles, with new deals refreshing on July 27th and concluding on August 12th.
I reckon Assassin's Creed Unity is one of the series' best, and a former Ubisoft director agrees it's…
Former Ubisoft director Jean Guesdon believes Assassin's Creed Unity is an underestimated entry in the series, attributing its troubled launch to ambitious technical advancements. Despite its initial bugs and emphasis on microtransactions, the game is praised for its dense, focused design centered on the French Revolution setting and its innovative mechanics.
Dying Light: The Beast canceled on PS4 and Xbox One as Techland says the 13-year-old consoles can't handle…
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, stating that the 13-year-old consoles cannot handle the game's demanding hardware requirements. The developer explained that bringing the game to previous-generation hardware would necessitate compromises that would detract from the intended experience. While Dying Light 2 was playable on these older consoles, The Beast was built from the ground up for current-generation hardware.
Activision scrambles to stop cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops port as lobbies become practically unplayable thanks to…
Activision is scrambling to address widespread cheating issues in the recent PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Players reported lobbies being overrun with cheaters, making the games unplayable. Activision has begun implementing server-side fixes and resetting affected players' experience levels.
Dying Light: The Beast PS4 And Xbox One Versions Cancelled
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to performance issues on older hardware. The developer will provide refunds for pre-orders, and player reactions to the news are mixed.
Techland cancel Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One release
Techland has officially canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to technical limitations. The studio stated the game was designed for current-generation hardware and could not be compromised for last-gen consoles. Refunds are available for those who pre-ordered the game on these platforms.
As feared, those new Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 ports are riddled with hackers, but Activision is at least doing something about it
The recently released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation 4 and 5 are experiencing widespread hacking and modded lobby issues, mirroring problems from their original releases. Activision has responded by disabling affected playlists and implementing server-side fixes to address negative XP and demotion exploits, with further updates promised.
Another Game Skips Last-Gen, As Dying Light: The Beast Dumps PS4/Xbox One
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, citing that the game's advanced visuals and mechanics are too demanding for last-generation hardware. The studio stated that the game was built for current-generation consoles and PC, and that compromises would negatively impact the player experience. Refunds are available for those who preordered the last-gen versions.
Dying Light: The Beast for PS4 and Xbox One Canceled After Dev Accepts 'The Technical Realities of Development'
Techland has canceled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast due to the technical realities of development. The studio cited these challenges as the reason for the discontinuation of the planned content for the older console generation.
Acclaimed 2024 PS5 Adventure Game 70% Off on PlayStation Store
The interactive fiction adventure game As Dusk Falls, originally an Xbox exclusive, is currently available for 70% off on the PlayStation Store for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This limited-time deal brings the cross-buy title down to $8.99, its lowest price to date, and ends soon.
'Removing discs doesn’t represent progress – it simply removes choice' — The Entertainment Retailers Association denounces Sony's decision to kill physical discs
The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) has criticized Sony's decision to end the production of physical PlayStation discs, calling it a move that prioritizes corporate convenience over consumer choice. The ERA highlights that physical discs offer true ownership, shareability, and preservation, freedoms often lacking in digital licenses. Despite Sony's silence, a petition with over 310,000 signatures urges the company to reverse its decision.
Black Ops 7 Season 5 has been fully revealed, with the next Call of Duty update bringing a raft of fresh content
Activision has revealed the upcoming Season 5 content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, launching on July 23, 2026. The update introduces five new multiplayer maps, including the original Jubilee and remasters of Frequency and Dig, alongside new limited-time modes like Overdrive Domination. Players can also expect new weapons such as the FG42 assault rifle and dual Gremlin SMGs, with more content arriving in the mid-season update.
The Mermaid Mask review: A captivating undersea mystery
The Mermaid Mask is a captivating point-and-click mystery adventure from SFB Games, continuing the Detective Grimoire series. Players investigate the murder of a submarine captain, interacting with a vibrant cast of fully voiced characters and solving puzzles. The game, available on PC and consoles, offers a charming blend of comedy, suspense, and intrigue.
Taking Too Long to Release a Game Could Harm its Potential For Success, Says Ubisoft
Ubisoft's financial report discusses the risks of both premature and delayed game releases in the current market. The company noted that extended development cycles can harm a game's potential success by causing market anticipation to wane or standards to shift. While no specific titles were named, the report comes amid ongoing development for the Far Cry franchise, with rumors suggesting a new entry will feature PvEvP elements and extraction shooter mechanics.
Dying Light: The Beast is No Longer Coming to PS4 and Xbox One Because of Hardware Constraints
Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Beast will no longer be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to hardware limitations. The game was designed to leverage the power of current-generation consoles, and bringing it to previous-generation platforms would have required unacceptable compromises. Refunds are available for pre-orders on those platforms.
LA Noire Could Have Featured A Different, Very Famous, And More Expensive Lead Actor
A writer for the 2011 game LA Noire has revealed that actor Jon Hamm was considered for the lead role of Cole Phelps, though Aaron Staton was ultimately chosen. While Hamm was a more expensive option, the writer felt Staton better captured the character's specific nuances. The article also touches on the game's development by Team Bondi, its various platform releases, and the ongoing discussion about a potential sequel.