Video Game News 1/5/2024

#Steam
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Steam mega hit, The Finals, is now playable on Geforce Now

Valve Makes "Boomer Shooter" An Official Genre On Steam

I think I'm allergic to big games, and it's starting to become a problem

Okay, 'Boomer Shooter' is now an official genre on Steam

Steam officially recognizes boomer shooters, so here are 6 of the best

Forget Suicide Squad, this long-dead superhero MMORPG lives again

Mickey Mouse Horror Game Infestation 88 Announced

Steam no longer supports Windows 7, 8, and 8.1

Phasmophobia Developers Provide Update on Console Version

As of January 2024 - 75 of the Top 100 most played Steam games work on Steam Deck

More games than ever came out on Steam in 2023. That’s probably not a good thing.

Ballance Returns

Tools Up! Ultimate Edition Released

Steam: Tribes 3 Playtest Is Live

#BaldursGate3
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Xbox Unbans Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Who Accidentally Uploaded NSFW Clips

Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Bans Over Explicit Clips Are Now Being Reversed

Baldur’s Gate 3 has a touching tribute to a fan’s dad - and CRPG fan - living with Alzheimer's

Grab 2023’s best city builder and much more cheap in this big PC sale

Baldur's Gate 3 developer adds touching NPC tribute to a player's father living with Alzheimer's

Baldur's Gate 3 devs working with Microsoft to sort "annoying and uncool" Xbox bans

Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox Capture Clips Bans Being Lifted

Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Feats for Gale in BG3

Baldur’s Gate 3 – How to Find & Beat the Orthon in the Gauntlet of Shar

Baldur’s Gate 3: The Best Races For Each Class in BG3

Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Bring Scratch To Your Camp in BG3

Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Switch Party Members in BG3

Baldur's Gate 3 leads New York Games Awards 2024 nominations

Baldur’s Gate 3 Modders Add a Rocket Launcher to the Game

Best gun mods in Baldur’s Gate 3

Xbox Lifting Bans on Baldur's Gate 3 Users Banned for Clips With Adult Content

Baldur's Gate 3 is Game of The Year at the Steam Awards; Starfield Wins Most Innovative Gameplay

#Xbox
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Xbox Game Pass' success isn’t entirely down to value

Persona 3 Reload's Opening Movie Includes A Brand New Song And You Can Watch It Right Now

Weekend Console Download Deals for Jan. 5: PlayStation Holiday Sale

Xbox Rumor Suggests Big Changes Could Be Coming to Achievements

Master the Winter in Shivering Stone

Tools Up! Ultimate Edition – Get ready to renovate

Guts ‘n Grunts: Fight for pig liberation on Xbox

Microsoft and Xbox: Leading the Digital Transformation in Gaming

Persona 3 Reload's Opening Movie Includes A Brand New Song And You Can Watch It Right Now

#SteamDeck
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Kojima says horror game OD is as "experimental" as Boktai, so here's a quick overview of solar powered gaming

Steam Deck now has thousands more games than the Nintendo Switch

Is Unreal Engine 5 'too big' for Steam Deck?

How To Transfer Games From PC To Steam Deck Over Local Network

What We Played #635 – Super Mario Wonder, Starfield & Taiko no Tatsujin

Steam Deck officially hits over 13,000 games Playable and Verified

#Microsoft
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Microsoft are adding a dedicated AI button to Windows keyboards as they call 2024 “the year of the AI PC”

MassivelyOP’s Weirdest MMO Stories of 2023: MMO Most Likely to Make Us Wake Up Screaming

Xbox Game Pass begins 2024 with a banger and one the best remakes ever

#CityHeroes
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City of Heroes reborn: NCSoft licenses popular MMO to fan-run project Homecoming

City Of Heroes Revived Years After Shutdown With Original Dev's Blessing

City of Heroes Fan Server Now Officially Licensed by NCSoft

NCSoft Grants Official License to City of Heroes: Homecoming Private Server

The Stream Team: Team play on City of Heroes’ newly licensed Homecoming servers

Into the Super-Verse: Reflecting on City of Heroes, back officially at long last

City of Heroes Homecoming talks funding, the City Council, and the impending content drop

The Daily Grind: Now that NCsoft has licensed City of Heroes servers, will you go back to play?

NCSoft lets player-made City of Heroes server live with limited-time license

City of Heroes Homecoming Gets Official License

#BossaStudios
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Surgeon Simulator Dev Bossa Studios Lays Off A Third Of Employees

Surgeon Simulator Developer Bossa Studios Hit With Lay-Offs

Surgeon Simulator and Lost Skies devs Bossa Studios lay off a third of staff due to "perfect storm of events"

Surgeon Simulator developer lays off one-third of staff

Bossa Studios lays off one third of its staff

Lost Skies developer Bossa Studios sheds 19 employees owing to a ‘perfect storm of events’

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#PlayStation
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In 2024, PlayStation 5 finally makes good on its live service promise – but will anyone care?

Silent Hill 2 and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater remakes listed for 2024 release

How The Chaotic Development Of Final Fantasy VII Changed The Course Of The Franchise

PlayStation gives 2024 release window to Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill 2 Remake

Silent Hill 2 & Metal Gear Solid Delta appear in PS5 2024 Upcoming Games video

Modern Warfare 3 Cheaters May Have a New Invisibility Trick

The Last of Us 2 Remastered Upgrade Detailed by Naughty Dog

Silent Hill 2 Remake Listed for 2024 Release in New PlayStation Trailer

#January2024
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Mini Cities 2 Codes (January 2024): Are There Any?

Final Fantasy XIV PC Gaming Rigs Have Hydaelyn and Zodiark on Them

See the Honkai Impact 3rd Fu Hua Fenghuang of Vicissitude Battlesuit

How to get the TYR Conversion Kit in MW3

Mighty Omega Codes – January 2024

Project Slayers Breathing Tier List – January 2024

Adventure Piece Codes – January 2024

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Nominated For Another 'Game Of The Year' Award

Humble Choice (January 2024): Twin Mirror

#Arcane
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Warwick takes the spotlight in Arcane season 2 tease

Arcane Season 2 Teaser Confirms Fan Theory In First Footage

Arcane Season 2 Gets First Teaser Trailer

A new teaser for Arcane season 2 gives us a glimpse at Vander's dark fate

Viral Diablo 4 streamer calls for Blizzard to “open up” customization

One of League of Legends Arcane’s best characters is joining the Rift

Arcane Season 2 Drops a Terrifying Teaser

League of Legends Reveals Ambessa from Arcane as New Champion

#Persona3Reload
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Persona 3 Reload's Super Stylish Opening Cinematic Revealed

Persona 3 Reload's intro video is as stylish as you'd expect

Poll: Which PS5 Games are You Buying in Early 2024's Ridiculous Release Schedule?

Holster That Evoker! Persona 3 Reload PS5, PS4 Animated Opener Here to Hold You Over

Persona 3 Reload Opening Movie Has New ‘Full Moon Full Life’ Song

Persona 3 Reload Reveals Stylish Opening Video Complete with All-New Song

Persona 3 Reload Opening Movie Revealed With New Music Track

Atlus Unveils Opening to Persona 3 Reload

#Switch
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New Prince of Persia Will Be 60fps (Or More) On All Platforms, Even Switch

Japan’s top 20 downloads on the Switch eShop for December 2023

Ship of Fools getting physical release on Switch

Reigns: Three Kingdoms seeing release on Switch

DreadOut 2, third-person horror adventure game, coming to Switch

Narrative road trip game Firebird heading to Switch

Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli Collection announced for Switch in the west

Soulslike Metroidvania GRIME Finally Brings The Fight To Switch This Month

#PrincePersiaLostCrown
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is first Ubisoft game with High Contrast Mode

Get Lost in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's Dark World on PS5, PS4

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown demo announced, story and gameplay trailers

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown PC Specs Revealed, Console Performance Detailed

#Destiny2
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Explore Starfield as your Exo Destiny 2 Guardian thanks to this new mod

What Is Destiny 2: Into The Light?

Destiny 2: How to Find and Complete the Celestial Anomaly in Constellation Lock

Destiny 2’s Throwing Hammer Titan Ability Seemingly Has a Major Issue

Destiny 2 Dawning Event Dropped The Ball For Many Players In 2023

#LeagueLegends
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All of new League of Legends champion Smolder’s abilities

All Project L characters and movesets

LoL Patch 14.1: Release date and everything you need to know

#NintendoSwitch
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Switch Retro Spotlight: Xevious

Review: Pixel Cafe (Nintendo Switch)

Animal Crossing, sales, and heaps of games join this week’s eShop roundup

Capcom: Monster Hunter Rise has now sold 13 million copies, World 23 million

#Valorant
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Valorant is getting its first new gun in 4 years, a 'high impact, double-barreled sniper rifle'

Valorant Outlaw Sniper: A game-changing weapon is coming to Valorant!

#PS5
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Soapbox: Hear Me Out! Honkai: Star Rail Is One of PS5's Better Roguelites

Deals: PlayStation Direct Slashes Prices of Games and Accessories in January Sale (UK)

The Last of Us 2 Remastered's No Return Mode 'Not Recommended for Weak Hearts', Warns Dev

Granblue Fantasy Anime Episodes Free on YouTube Ahead of Relink

Square Enix Selling FFXIV Woodland Warden’s Attire Glamour Set

Raiden Shogun and Yoimiya to Re-Run Soon in Genshin Impact

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Development is Complete, Says Cygames

PS5 Pro Announcement Not Coming Anytime Soon, Insider Suggests

The Best PS5 Games of 2023

Sony confirm Metal Gear Solid Delta and Silent Hill 2 remake for 2024 release