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The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog has confirmed that it’s working on a new single-player game in a fairly odd manner. The news came in the middle of an apologetic post explaining why the studio didn’t show its upcoming Last of Us multiplayer project during this week’s PlayStation Showcase. Naughty Dog teased the project last year during Summer Game Fest, confirming it was early in development. The studio only showed some concept art at the time and hasn’t said much since. While the game was never scheduled to…

Insomniac Games has confirmed that the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is purely a single-player game, and it will not feature any co-op.On Twitter, a user asked the studio if the game was going to have co-op, and Insomniac replied, "Nope! It is an epic single-player adventure!" This dashes any hopes for those who were hoping to swing around Manhattan with a friend together. Co-op certainly made some sort of sense given that there are two Spider-Man characters in Miles Morales and Peter Parker, but it…

We’ve got wizard boots on the ground Ascendant Studios has a release date for its debut game. Immortals of Aveum is a story-driven, single-player game about battlemages and spell-based warfare arriving for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on July 20. First revealed at The Game Awards 2022, Immortals of Aveum is the first game from Ascendant Studios, a new development house made up of several video game veterans, including former Dead Space developer Bret Robbins. Immortals is getting published under Electronic Arts’ EA…

Players experience this visceral and cinematic, story-driven game through the eyes of Jak, as he joins an elite order of battlemages, masters all three colors of magic - blue, green, and red - and decimates legions of enemies with clever chained attacks and well-timed counters. Combining a modern story within a fantasy setting, the world ofAveum is filled with unforgettable characters, fast-paced action and spell-based combat that defies FPS conventions. Players experience this visceral and cinematic, story-driven game…

A rumored Apex Legends LTM referred to as Rumble Royale (or Royal Rumble) by leakers and data miners is legitimate, according to Apex Legends leaker and data miner ThordanSmash, who confirmed the LTM's existence on Twitter over the weekend. The popular Apex content creator also voiced concern about the potential for game-breaking bugs being introduced alongside the new mode.Royal Rumble in Apex Legends is legit and my head is spinning on how its gonna release with no bugs. — Thordan Smash (@Thordansmash)…

Over the past 10 years, sports game developers have grappled with how to make compelling single-player content. Of course, Franchise modes where players can simulate seasons as their favorite teams are a major draw, but the genre’s biggest names have also been looking to offer something else that isn’t an endless simulation. While modes like FIFA’s The Journey and Madden’s Longshot offered unique and extremely narrative-driven takes on that idea, MLB The Show 23’s Storylines mode is the best take yet on compelling…

Rocksteady Studios, the developer behind the Batman Arkham series, has just confirmed that you'll need to have an internet connection to play Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.The news comes from the official Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League website under the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section. One of the questions asks, "Is an internet connection required to play Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League?" The answer is "Yes, an internet connection is required to play Suicide Squad: Kill…

Hogwarts Legacy is completely dominating the Twitch charts with record-breaking numbers. In a tweet, developer Avalanche Software confirmed that their new open-world Harry Potter RPG hit a peak concurrent viewership of 1.28 million viewers on the live-streaming platform. The news broke amidst some streamer drama, where individuals completely boycotted the game, owing to its association with the original author J.K. Rowling. This milestone perches Hogwarts Legacy as the no. 1 single-player game on Twitch — during the…

Running out of GAAS If you’re keeping score on games going offline, you can add another tally mark. Smilegate Entertainment has announced that military shooter CrossfireX will be shutting down on May 18, 2023. This adds to a growing list of games-as-a-service titles that are being given the axe. What makes CrossfireX a bit unique in this regard, however, is that it has a single-player component developed by Remedy Entertainment. And despite that this is something that should not require an internet connection, once the…

Electronic Arts has reportedly canceled a single-player game set in the Titanfall and Apex Legends universe. This comes after EA’s disappointing financial outlook for the current quarter.According to Bloomberg, the unnamed and unannounced game was codenamed Titanfall Legends. It was reportedly directed by designer Mohammad Alavi until he left EA in early 2022. The game’s development team reportedly consisted of 50 people and EA is helping them find other roles within the company. However, those who aren’t…