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The First Plot Details For New ‘Wolfenstein’ Revealed

The First Plot Details For New ‘Wolfenstein’ Revealed

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Credit: Bethesda Softworks There's been talk for some time that MachineGames, the studio behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is returning to its roots. Studio head Jerk Gustafsson previously confirmed the team's desire to continue the legendary series. Now, the first casting details have leaked online, not only confirming active development but also shedding light on the plot of the long-awaited Wolfenstein 3. Voice and motion capture director Tom Keegan and casting director Emily Schweber are involved in the casting process. Both worked on MachineGames' previous Wolfenstein games. According to MP1st, Wolfenstein 3 will feature a new character: an orphan named Sofia, aged between eight and eleven, who joins the resistance with her dog, Ralph, and begins to blossom again. ...
‘Assassin’s Creed Hexe’ Creative Director Leaves Ubisoft

‘Assassin’s Creed Hexe’ Creative Director Leaves Ubisoft

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Credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has suffered further losses. Clint Hocking, creative director of Assassin's Creed Hexe, has left the company. Development of the game will be taken over by one of the series' new directors, Jean Guesdon. He recently took over as creative director of Vantage Studios, which is now responsible for Assassin's Creed. In total, Hawking worked at Ubisoft for nearly 20 years (from 2001 to 2010 and from 2015 to 2026). He was at the helm of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Far Cry 2, Watch Dogs: Legion, and Codename: Hexe. At the request of Video Games Chronicle, Ubisoft confirmed the departure of Hocking: "We are truly grateful to [Clint] for his vision, creative input, and dedication over many years. We wish him all the best in the next chapter." Credit: Ubisoft ...
Demo Of Spy RPG ‘Zero Parades: For Dead Spies’ Released On Steam

Demo Of Spy RPG ‘Zero Parades: For Dead Spies’ Released On Steam

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Credit: ZA/UM The demo for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies was released on February 23rd. The new project from the creators of Disco Elysium is now available to try on Steam until March 16th. The demo includes the opening section of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (the first few hours), two main quests, several side stories, and three archetypes for the main character (which dictate stats and abilities). The developers note that the balance and some dialogue options have been adjusted specifically for the demo. Furthermore, the trial edition does not include some content and mechanics (such as the progression system) that will appear in the full game. Players will take on the role of Hershel Wilke (nickname Cascade), a brilliant spy with a troubled past who, five years after the bigg...
Steam Deck Portable Console Is No Longer Available Globally

Steam Deck Portable Console Is No Longer Available Globally

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Credit: Valve The Steam Deck gaming console is no longer available on Valve's online store, not just in the US. The shortage has become global. If you visit the company's website in Europe, the US, Canada, or Japan, the console is nowhere to be found. The reason is the same: memory shortage. Steam Deck availability was limited in the US and parts of Asia in the first half of February, after which Valve was forced to acknowledge the limited availability of RAM and solid-state memory for the consoles. Canada and Europe have joined the list of regions where Steam Deck is difficult to find. According to Tom's Hardware, the console is currently available in Australia, the UK, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea. However, the limited availability was also impacted by the discontinuati...