If you fancy getting up close and personal with your opponents inXDefiant, then the P90 SMG could be the weapon for you. That’s why we’ve put together the best loadout and attachments to give you an advantage over your opponents. Of course, no loadout we can give you will automatically make you a good player, but it can help you hit your shots and deal the most damage possible. WithXDefiant‘s faction system, there’s no need to worry about Lethals or Tacticals like there are inCall of Duty, making the process a lot easier....

Project remains under wraps for now While Yoko Taro continues to furrow his brow over hisnew mystery project, theNieRcreator has at least revealed one small update in the form of the unnamed game’s composer, Keiichi Okabe. Almost a “no introduction necessary” situation, Okabe is an industry veteran who has written fantastic scores for titles such asNieR: Automata, Ridge Racer, Taiko no Tatsujin and theTekkenseries. While Taro’s project is expected to be a small-scale, digital-only title, having pedigree such as Okabe on board suggests that we’re still looking at something pretty special....

PC and Switch are up first As a fun little twist,Yooka-Layleehas gotten a 64-bit makeover. You can re-experience the game as it kinda sorta would’ve looked had it been released on a Nintendo 64 instead of modern platforms. I would not recommend watching this trailer until you’re at least two cups of coffee into your day. The free 64-Bit Tonic update is out on Nintendo Switch and PC, and it’s coming to PS4 and Xbox One once “a few final bugs” have been addressed....

Now You’re Playing with Power A legal challenge, issued by a party of video game fans against the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, has returned to cause more headaches for the publishers concerned — The so-called “Gamers’ Lawsuit” wasinitially filed in December 2022, but, (as noted by GamesIndustry.biz) was dismissed by a judge last month. The suit, put together by 10 members of the public hailing from New Jersey and New Mexico, argues that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard forms antitrust issues, suggesting that the purchase would result in the closure of rival studios, a rise in the price of games, and the inhibition of competition, among other negative effects....

And timed play sessions, at first [Update:Blizzard has confirmedthat the demo will have a “60 minute cooldown timer.” It’s a tad confusing, but basically “If you play for 30 minutes and then log off for 60 minutes, when you come back you’ll have a fresh 60 minutes. If you play for 60 minutes, you’ll be disconnected and then have to wait 30 minutes before you’re able to play again.” Blizzard will lift the sanctions “as feasibly as [they] can” after the demo drops....

Ticket to Ridelaunched and won the Spiel de Jahres 20 years ago. Along withCatanandCarcassonne, it is widely considered to have helped push the popularity of modern board gaming. The original title is really easy to pick up, just aseasy to teach, and it has enough direct competition for routes to keep it interesting. But, after 20 years, you’re probably a bit sick of trying to get routes into Miami and Las Vegas....

Where does that leave Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4? Vicarious Visions has had quite the trajectory as a studio, but things just took a turn for the worse for fans of the acclaimedCrash Bandicoot N. Sane TrilogyandTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2remakes. As reported today byGamesIndustry.biz, Vicarious Visions has been reassigned “from the Activision side of the business to the Blizzard side,” as the outlet puts it. The roughly 200-person team will be “fully dedicated to existing Blizzard games and initiatives” and “provide long-term support....

(The game developers, not an actual band of rioters) Angry Mob Games’ party-based fighting title,Brawlout, is to get a physical release on Nintendo Switch, the developer announced. The retail release will be published by Merge Games. Brawloutis a manic slapfest in the style of the super-popularSmash Bros.series. It features a cast of colourful anthropomorphic characters duking it out in frenzied 4 player battles. The object of the fight is to where your opponents down with a flurry of combo-based attacks, thensmashblast them clean off of the stage in order to secure glorious victory....

If you’re planning to pull Feixiao inHonkai: Star Rail, you need to understand the best way to build her up to get the most impact. For all your build crafting needs, here’s a nifty guide on Feixiao, to help you get your feet on the ground. Strongest Feixiao Build in Honkai: Star Rail Feixiao is aWind Huntcharacter that focuses on delivering easy-to-access follow-up attacks to dish out extremely potent single-target damage....

Hometown heroes claim four awards, Riot Games win three Despite having a hard time with employment and keeping membership afloat this year, GDC Online’s judges sent Bioware Austin home with four awards for itsStar WarsMMOThe Old Republic.The developer won four awards in its six nominated categories, including: Best New Online Game and Best Online Visual Arts. Riot Games’League of Legendsreceived praise both within and outside panels at this year’s GDC Online, but its most notable achievement may be winning Best Live Game, Best Community Relations, and its second Audience Award at GDC Online....

The wait is finally over for theBloodstained: Ritual of the Nightperformance patchon Nintendo Switch. The update, which just went live this afternoon, hopes to address longstanding concerns over input lag, visual clarity, stability, and patience-testing load times. Look for version 1.03–that’s the ticket. In a post on Kickstarter, the development team said that whileBloodstainedwill feel more responsive now, “there are still a few areas that need optimizing that will be included in update 1....

Long gone are pit stops to The Tower and other locales with Vault access.Episode: Revenantmakes theDestiny 2Vault available from virtually anywhere and adds in a few other conveniences to boot. Now, Guardians can access their collection of gear at any time and swap things around to their heart’s content. The new system even adds an optional safeguard to protect you from yourself, preventing accidental vaulting with a single button press....

After two notable companies cut ties with him, video game streamer Guy “Dr. Disrespect” Beahm has issued an official statement concerning his ban from Twitch and the nature of it. In a lengthy statement today, the streamer confirms he was messaging a minor in 2017, but goes on to claim that “nothing illegal happened.” Beahm’sban from Twitch in 2020was surrounded with an air of mystery, as very little public reasoning was given for the streamer getting booted from the platform....