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Round Of Layoffs Hit The Chinese Room Ahead Of Bloodlines 2 Release

4 days ago | dualshockers.com | Dashiell Reynaldo

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: The Chinese Room, developer behind Bloodlines 2, has been hit with a wave of layoffs. The layoffs are a result of the company's restructuring efforts. Bloodlines 2 is still scheduled for release in October 2025, but that may be pushed back further. Needless to say, the run-up to the release of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been anything but smooth. With initial reveals going as...
Elden Ring Nightreign: Shifting Earth: Noklateo, The Shrouded City Guide

6 days ago | dualshockers.com | Usama Mehmood

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: At this point, you've finally dethroned the Magma Wyrm in the depths of the Crater and even blessed yourself from the curse of the Rotted Woods. What's next? Well, it's time to conquer Noklateo, the last Shifting Earth event in Elden Ring Nightreign. On the surface, Noklateo, The Shrouded City, feels like a slight resemblance to Leyndell Royal Capital from base Elden Ring, and I'd be lying...
After Borderlands 4 Shock, "K-Pop Metal Gear" Restored My Faith In Developers

6 days ago | dualshockers.com | Jaime Tugayev

Once upon a time, the Borderlands series was a safe space. The developers at Gearbox built a series of games that had a distinct visual identity, looked great, and ran on computers that aren't far from the potatoes people like to run DOOM on.
Magic: The Gathering Developers Reveal Character They Want In Future Final Fantasy Crossover

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Scott Baird

The Final Fantasy crossover set in Magic: The Gathering is finally out, but the developers have expressed regret at not including a character from Final Fantasy 9, and want to include them in a future crossover set. One of the complaints about the Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy crossover set is that it only included characters from the sixteen mainline games. This meant no direct sequels (like Final Fantasy X-2) or spin-offs.
Xbox Meta Quest 3S Rumored To Be Coming Soon

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Scott Baird

Xbox and Meta may release a rumored Xbox Meta Quest 3S, not a true Xbox VR headset. The Xbox Meta Quest 3S is a rebranded version of the base headset, focusing on black and green colors. The device is priced at $399 and includes an Elite Strap, Xbox controller, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Microsoft and Meta may be about to announce a strange partnership, as a rumoured Xbox-branded Meta Quest 3S may soon be hitting the market.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Collector Signboard Uses

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Laurence Wall

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: FromSoftware recently dropped a surprise new event upon the Elden Ring Nightreign community in the 1.01.3 update featuring a new version of Gaping Jaw, the Everdark Sovereign. Naturally, this boss is a force to be reckoned with. A brand new punishing phase awaits those who can withstand Gaping Jaws' attacks, but stagger through with all your might, and you will be rewarded greatly! The...
Duke Nukem TV Rights Purchased By Devil May Cry Show Creator

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Scott Baird

Devil May Cry creator buys Duke Nukem TV rights. Shankar's plans for Duke Nukem: "a middle finger to everybody." Expectations for Duke Nukem's modern era recreation are mixed. The return of one of gaming’s oldest icons may be at hand, but in a different form than anyone expected, as the creator of the Devil May Cry animated show has purchased the rights to make a Duke Nukem TV show.
GTA 5's Michael Actor Reveals Their Most Disliked Mission

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Scott Baird

The actor who played Michael in GTA V disliked the lengthy Yoga mission due to motion capture. Players hate yoga mission, but actor Ned Luke endured real-life yoga moves for hours. Acting in gaming involves extended scenes in motion capture suits, making yoga sequences challenging. The actor who portrayed Michael in Grand Theft Auto V has revealed their most disliked mission in the game, owing to the lengthy motion capture involved with its creation.
10 Most Useful Consumables in Elden Ring Nightreign

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Laurence Wall

As you sprint through Marika’s churches in Elden Ring Nightreign, beelining for that sweet, sweet extra flask, you might not even bother with the small goodie-filled boxes, as you race to save every previous second. This, of course, would be a grave mistake. These boxes are filled with extremely valuable consumables that may just make or break your entire run. And I’m not even exaggerating.
Dune Awakening: Where To Find Erythrite Crystals

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Andrew McLarney

One of your main priorities in Dune: Awakening is the accumulation of various resources in order to upgrade your equipment and base. As you progress towards the mid-to-late game, the resources required to construct certain objects and materials will become increasingly rare. Erythrite Cystals are one such resource, and you will need them in abundance if you wish to manufacture Cobalt Paste—a critical construction material for many of the more powerful items, such as Buggy and Cutteray components.