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Established in 2009 and purchased by Valnet in 2022, DualShockers has become a key player in the gaming media world over the past 15 years. Our dedicated team of gaming enthusiasts has reported on major events in the industry, including discussions with developers from the controversial game The Day Before. We’ve had the opportunity to interview leading developers and have earned the trust of companies to review major game launches. Additionally, we produce engaging videos, so be sure to check us out on YouTube!

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Over 89 Million Steam Accounts Said To Be Compromised In Data Breach

13 hours ago | dualshockers.com | Alex Co

Steam accounts hacked, affecting 89 million users. Change password immediately! User data for sale on dark web, including contact details & SMS logs. Secure account with 2FA and warn others of potential security risk. Uh-oh! If you're a gamer who has a Steam account (and let's face it, who doesn't have one?), I advise you to change your password right now. The digital storefront is reportedly the latest victim of a massive data breach. When I say massive, I mean HUGE.
Delta Force Announces Release Date For New Campaign Mode

1 day ago | dualshockers.com | Jaime Tugayev

People ask, "why do you do it, man? You some kind of war junkie?" Well, soon enough you won't need to have a propensity for unfair odds and/or a couple of screws loose to play the Delta Force Black Hawk Down campaign alone. Team Jade's recreation of the iconic Battle of Mogadishu came out back in February, but while it has found plenty of love among squads of four, most players felt it to be unfairly balanced for those trying to run it solo.
Hogwarts Legacy - Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay

1 day ago | dualshockers.com | Alex Co

Hogwarts Legacy - Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay Sign in to your DualShockers account An enhanced version of Hogwarts Legacy is coming to #NintendoSwitch2 with improved visuals, faster load time, and mouse controls! Pre-Order now to experience the magic of the wizarding world like never before on June 5th!
Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 Gameplay And Digital Edition Details Revealed

1 day ago | dualshockers.com | Alex Co

Hogwarts Legacy to get re-released on Switch 2 with improved visuals and exclusive features. Pre-orders start today with 2 editions: Standard for $59.99 & Deluxe for $69.99, including unique content. Discount available for Switch owners; improvements include visuals, controls, open-world traversal. While Hogwarts Legacy was released on the original Nintendo Switch, Warner Bros.
Recent PlayStation Plus Multiplayer Game Freebie Announces End Of Support

1 day ago | dualshockers.com | Alex Co

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game ceases all support after reaching "full potential" following surge in new players. Last patch with tangible content to release this month, future updates geared towards transition to peer-to-peer matchmaking.
Former Call of Duty Dev Thinks Franchise Has Ran Out Of Ideas

1 day ago | dualshockers.com | Alex Co

Chance Glasco compares developing Call of Duty to The Simpsons' longevity Glasco mentions Activision's freedom allowed for success with the franchise Call of Duty has recycled content, needing freshness, despite its yearly sales dominance. Do you feel like the Call of Duty franchise has gotten stale? If so, you're not the only one, as even one of the developers who worked on it feels the same way.
Disaster Strikes As DOOM: The Dark Ages Early Launch Goes Down In Flames With One Major Issue

1 day ago | dualshockers.com | Scott Baird

Special edition buyers struggling with Doom: The Dark Ages early access due to boot issues. Premium edition promised May 13 launch, but technical problems prevent gameplay. Users are outraged as Bethesda's early access is plagued by game-launch issues, showing the need for developer testing before release.
Oblivion Remastered: How To Get A Horse

1 day ago | dualshockers.com | Laurence Wall

While wandering through the lands of Cyrodiil on foot is certainly a breath of fresh air, after a while, you may find yourself tired of trekking between quest waypoints. Luckily, Oblivion Remastered boasts a rather large selection of horses to free you from your travelling woes. Horses will move a lot faster than you, even when running, and can even traverse tricky terrain, like climbing up near-vertical cliffs. Anyone venturing to Frostcrag Spire might want to bring their horse just in case.
The Precinct Review

1 day ago | dualshockers.com | Jaime Tugayev

Making a police game set in the United States today is a bold choice. A good modern cop game needs to deal with a plethora of social and political issues that don't always lend themselves to the entertainment genre. Related It's a thankless task for developers and writers — go too light on it and it gets called copaganda, but walk on too many eggshells and your game ends up being about nothing.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Difficulty Settings Doesn't Make Sense And Here's Why

2 days ago | dualshockers.com | Alex Co

Oblivion Remastered features easier difficulty settings compared to the original, impacting damage dealt and received. Modder IxionXVII created a "Difficulty Slider Fixed" mod to customize the RPG's difficulty for PC players. Players can adjust difficulty settings to enjoy fights without them feeling meaningless or overly challenging.