Video Game News 4/25/2023

#DeadIsland2
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Against all odds, Dead Island 2 is a hit

Dead Island 2 release date, news, gameplay, story, and more

Dead Island 2 PC tech review: a capable UE4 port that's smooth and stutter-free

Fresh Out of the Grave, Dead Island 2 Shambles Past 1 Million Copies Sold

Dead Island 2: Which Character to Pick First?

Dead Island 2: How to Find All The Truth Collectible Journals

Dead Island 2: How to Find All Life in Hell-A Collectible Journals

Dead Island 2: How to Find All It Begins Collectible Journals

Dead Island 2: How to Find All Beforetimes Collectible Journals

Dead Island 2: How to Find All Side Quest Collectible Journals

Dead Island 2: How to Find All Main Quest Collectible Journals

Dead Island 2 Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Praise

Does Dead Island 2 have a New Game Plus feature? Answered

A Look Back at Dead Island 2 and its Rocky Development

Where to Find the Police Department Keycard in Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2 gets off to a good start with over one million sales in three days

Dead Island 2 – How to Fast Travel

Dead Island 2 – How to Get the Guns

Dead Island 2 – How to Unlock the Safe of Broseidon

Dead Island 2 – How to Unlock Military Supplies Case

Dead Island 2 – How to Defeat Becki the Bride (Boss Fight)

Dead Island 2 – How to Scrap Weapons

Dead Island 2 Surpasses 1 Million Sales Copies in 3 Days, Says Deep Silver

#Steam
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Square Enix Releases 'AI' Game, Reviews Throw It In The Trash

Age Of Wonders 4 Preorders Are Discounted For PC

This cottagecore platformer is ultra charming, and out this week

Red Dead Redemption 2 leaps up Steam charts, but Rockstar seems done

Star Wars Jedi Survivor release times and how to preload

Crews control – Understanding crews in War Thunder

Innovative puzzle game Viewfinder has a free demo on Steam

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Comes to Switch This August

Four more Ubisoft games are headed to Steam this summer

Adorably Glitchy Visual Novel ghostpia Launches For Switch Next Month, Steam Version Also Coming

ghostpia Season One western release set for next month

War Mongrels gets surprise release on consoles and Apple devices

Mary Skelter Finale gets a PC port this fall

Ravenswatch Early Access First Look

Wartales Profession Bonuses Guide

Mythforce Coming to Steam Soon

Trinity Trigger Released

etc., etc.

Stranded: Alien Dawn Released

El Dorado Testing Signups

Virtual Reality Check

Roguelike JRPG Mistrogue: Mist and the Living Dungeons launches in Early Access

#HonkaiStarRail
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Honkai: Star Rail unlock times and release date

Honkai Star Rail reroll guide

Honkai Star Rail codes April 2023

Honkai: Star Rail's PS5, PS4 Release Is Still a Way Away, But This Trailer's Hype

Honkai Star Rail Release Date, Time, And Day One Rewards

All Honkai Star Rail Codes List

How to download Honkai Star Rail

Honkai Star Rail Tier List: All Characters Ranked

Honkai: Star Rail Launch Trailer Showcases Its Anime Style

Honkai: Star Rail Launch Trailer Offers a Space Fantasy RPG from Genshin Impact Dev

Honkai Star Rail: All Currencies Explained

Honkai: Star Rail Launch Trailer Takes You On An Interstellar Journey

Honkai: Star Rail reveals launch trailer ahead of global release

All Honkai: Star Rail Characters, Voice Actors, and Elements

#Diablo4
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Diablo 4 lets you skip the campaign if you have beaten it once

You'll need 32 gigabytes of RAM to play Diablo 4 at 4K

Diablo 4: Here's How Long It Takes to Reach Level 100

Reaching Diablo 4's level cap will take around 150 hours of grinding

Diablo 4 Druid won’t be changing anytime soon despite backlash

Diablo 4 hardcore characters who die in PvP are dead, good and proper

Diablo 4's Max Level Will Take Most Players 150 Hours to Hit

Diablo 4 Will Take An Incredible Amount Of Time To Reach Level 100

All Diablo 4 System Requirements: Minimum, Medium, High, and Ultra

Diablo 4 Hardcore PvP Has Fans Divided Due To Permadeath

#Metacritic
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Metacritic Will Improve Moderation After Horizon Review Bombing

Metacritic improving moderation after "abusive, disrespectful" Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores reviews

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores PS5 Review Bombing Fiasco Prompts Metacritic Policy Changes

Metacritic Looking To Employ 'Stricter Moderation' Amidst Homophobia Driven Review Bombing

Metacritic plans to tighten moderation after Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores review bomb

Metacritic Responds to Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review Bombing

Metacritic is Pushing for Stronger Moderation After Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores User Score Review Bombs

Game Reviews

#StarWarsJediSurvivor
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor devs have provided an overview of accessibility features

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Accessibility And Difficulty Options Revealed

Is Star Wars Jedi Survivor canon?

Will Star Wars Jedi Survivor have DLC?

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor system requirements

Is Star Wars Jedi Survivor multiplayer?

EA asks internet not to post Star Wars Jedi: Survivor spoilers after leak

Guide: New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (24th April to 30th April)

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Slow-Motion Feature Will Help You Die Less

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Devs Unveil New Accessibility Features Ahead of Launch

Is Jedi: Survivor on Xbox Game Pass? Answered

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Will Have 5 Difficulty Levels and More Accessibility Features

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Launch Schedule

Evening Tech Bits

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Spoiler Warning

#Switch
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The Biggest Game Releases Of May 2023

Strayed Lights Review - Parry Me Through The Dark

We talked to the Emulati gearing up to make Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom playable on PC next month

Samba de Amigo's Switch track list includes Ariana Grande, Ricky Martin, more

Review: Afterimage Stands Out as an Artistic Metroidvania

Senren Banka Switch physical release announced

Visual novel DoraKone releasing on Switch this week

Strayed Lights launch trailer

Irem Collection Volume 1 announced for Switch

Ghostpia release date set for May, new trailer

Nintendo Warns Switch Owners of Console-Breaking Issue

PDP launches Switch 'Sheikah Shoot' Rematch Glow Controller and Travel Case

Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord OUT NOW on PS4, PS5, Switch

Review: Curse of the Sea Rats (Nintendo Switch)

Video: We Test Dokapon Kingdom Connect's Friendship-Ending Multiplayer

Picross S9 Brings New Rewind Feature To The Picture Puzzle Series This Week

#DLC
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Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores adds familiar beauty and some fresh flaws

Sonic Frontiers Writer Returning for Update 3 DLC Story

Ian Flynn returning for Sonic Frontiers story DLC

Street Fighter 6 Will Add 4 Characters as Year 1 DLC

PlayStation Golden Week Sale Coming to PS5 and PS4 Soon

The Oregon Trail gets free 'Cowboys and Critters' DLC today

Soapbox: Torna - The Golden Country Is One Of The Best DLCs Of All Time

Stellaris: Galactic Paragons Next Month

#Samba
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Samba de Amigo: Party Central first songs revealed

Samba de Amigo: Party Central reveals first batch of songs

Samba de Amigo: Party Central song list preview unveiled

Samba de Amigo: Party Central Reveals First Wave Of Music Tracks

Samba De Amigo: Party Central's Song List Has Ariana Grande Headlining

#SteamDeck
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New Asus ROG Ally specs play a numbers game with the Steam Deck

Asus has been building the ROG Ally for 5 years and here are the hideous prototypes to prove it

Asus ROG Ally specs trump Steam Deck, but its power won’t come cheap

Grounded gets wasps, a construction gnat, and Steam Deck verification

Steam Deck Competitor Asus ROG Ally Confirms Superior Specs

Using a Steam Deck to control a Ukrainian automatic turret, now I've seen it all

AMD Ryzen Z1 Series announced for handhelds, ASUS ROG Ally first to get it

Dying Light 2 Stay Human est maintenant compatible sur le Steam Deck

#RPG
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Diablo IV: Respeccing Will Be ‘Essentially Free’ Up To A Point

All Elden Ring Great Runes locations

Outerplane codes (April 2023)

Epic Fantasy tier list - best heroes to collect and use

Raging Bytes review - "Facing '70s zombies in '70s USA"

Counter: Side tier list of best characters (and mechs)

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection shows off gameplay in new trailer

Remnant 2 Trailer Reveals the World of Losomn and the Plight of the Dran

Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Review

Anniversary: Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade First Launched 20 Years Ago Today

Japan: Nintendo Dream readers reveal favourite characters from Fire Emblem Engage

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong on Steam Next Month

#FunkoFusion
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Welcome To Hell! Here’s A Trailer For A Funko Pop Game

Funko Fusion Teaser Features Properties Like The Thing, Child's Play 2, Jurassic World, And More

Funko Fusion Combines Famous Franchise Characters in a Game from Former Lego Devs

First Funko Fusion Teaser Trailer Reveals An Epic Funko Pop Crossover Event

Funko Fusion debut teaser shows off the Funko Pop! adventure game

Funko Fusion brings Funko Pop! to life

Funko Fusion Announced

Funko Fusion Teaser Features Properties Like The Thing, Child's Play 2, Jurassic World, And More

#DiabloIV
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Diablo IV Skip Campaign Feature Revealed

Respeccing in Diablo IV Will Be Easy -- at First

Blizzard isn't Planning for Pets in Diablo IV Right Now

Diablo Immortal cranks out three events, 36 legendary items, and a softer hell mode

Diablo IV promises ‘a level of agency never previously offered’

Diablo IV Will Take an Average of 150 Hours to Reach Level 100

Diablo IV is Gets New “Inside the Game” Video Detailing More Elements

Quoteworthy

Interview: A Deep Dive into What Customization Truly Means in Diablo IV

#StarTrekResurgence
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Star Trek: Resurgence goes where no one has gone before in May

Star Trek: Resurgence release date set for May

Star Trek: Resurgence gets release date next month

Star Trek: Resurgence Launches This May

Star Trek: Resurgence Next Month

#StrayedLights
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Mini Review: Strayed Lights (PS5) - Defence Is the Best Medicine in This Mysterious Adventure

The jaw-dropping Strayed Lights releases on PC and console

Strayed Lights Review – A Spark of Brilliance

Strayed Lights Review: A Dreamlike Action-Brawler with a Heart

Strayed Lights Strays Out

#NetEase
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NetEase is not suing Blizzard—The Chinese court system confused one angry man with a corporate behemoth

Blizzard hits back at NetEase amid lawsuit reports

Massively OP Podcast Episode 419: Dining at the MMO news buffet

Morning Legal Briefs

NetEase is Not Suing Blizzard After All, Just One Lawsuit-Happy Guy Is Behind the New Filing

#May
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Pokemon Go: May gets electric, new Pokemon appear, and Regidrago returns for a makeup raid

PlayStation Showcase is Likely Happening in May

Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go’s May lineup embraces Niantic’s bugs

Final Fantasy XIV opens up its special site for patch 6.4, The Dark Throne

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising online beta delayed

Lost Ark Roadmap Update Reveals New Classes, Reworks, a New Continent, and Much More on the Way

New Lost Ark Roadmap Includes Two New Advanced Classes, A New Continent, And More

#Afterimage
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Mini Review: Afterimage (PS5) - Gorgeous Metroidvania Doesn't Break the Mould

Afterimage launch trailer

Learn from the past to forge a new future with Afterimage

Afterimage Review

Review: Afterimage - An Attractive, Sprawling Metroidvania That Struggles On Switch

Afterimage Released