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Larian Studios’ multi-award-winning fantasy RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3, is set for its own TV series on HBO, and will be helmed by The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin. Max Scoville has all the details on your Daily Fix!
In today's Daily Fix:Sony's Ghost of Yōtei not only reviewed well when it was released in October of last year, but it sold really well, too. According to Sony's latest financial earnings report, Yōtei actually sold more units during its launch than its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, did during that game's same launch period in 2020. This is notable since Tsushima was released at the end of the PS4's life cycle, while Yōtei—a PS5 console exclusive—had a much smaller install base to sell to. In other Sony news, a new Horizon game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, was revealed. It's a live-service co-op action game for PS5 and PC. And finally, Xbox gave us a peek into their software plans for 2026, which includes a currently-unannounced game.
In today's Daily Fix:Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released later this year (or so we've been assured by publisher Take-Two), but no actual launch details have been revealed. Many fans want to know if they'll be able to by a physical version of the game at launch, and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is now saying that a digital-only launch is 'not the plan.' While not explicitly saying that disc versions will be available, it does leave the door open for interpretation. In other news, Overwatch 2 had a big Spotlight stream where developer Blizzard outlined changes coming to the hero shooter. Most notably, the game will drop the '2' from the title, and be known simply as 'Overwatch.' A new story-focused era is coming, which will last a year, and several new characters have been announced. And finally, a new Nintendo Direct, this one centered on their third-party partners, will be dropping bright and early at 6am Pacific time tomorrow.
In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo's latest financial results show a mixed bag of results for the Switch 2. Kirby Air Riders, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Mario Kart World are selling in the millions, but notably missing is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The game was not listed in either the Switch or Switch 2 million-seller lists, however it's possible that combined sales across Switch platforms could total one million or more. The game had a rocky development history, being delayed several years and changing dev teams. In other sales news, Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed did not meet sales expectations, and the company has announced they don't have any plans for The Outer Worlds 3 (but will continue exploring the world of Eora, the setting for Avowed and Pillars of Eternity). And finally, February's Game Pass line up has been revealed, with High on Life landing day one on the service.
In today's Daily Fix:Developer AdHoc Studio has released a statement addressing the censorship controversy surrounding the Switch 2 port of Dispatch. AdHoc is taking responsibility for the uproar, saying that their game failed to meet certain Nintendo guidelines, and that it was their responsibility to better convey the message that the Switch 2 port was altered from the PS5 and Steam versions. AdHoc are working with Nintendo to address the issue, but that it could take weeks before changes are made to the game, if any. In other news, Nioh 3 might be making its way to the Switch 2 and Xbox Series consoles, marking the first time the franchise ended up on a non-Sony console. A new trailer for the game specifies that it's a PS5 console exclusive for six months, however no official word on if other ports are coming. And finally, a video game music remix won a Grammy last night over EGOT-holder Cynthia Erivo. Super Mario Praise Break from The 8-Bit Big Band took home the award for Bestr Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals. Another gaming win came from composer Austin Wintory, who won for the soundtrack to Sword of the Sea.
In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo has responded to the censorship controversy surrounding the Switch port of AdHoc's Dispatch. The Switch version has its nudity and sexual content censored, while the PS5 and Steam versions allow you to toggle the censorship. According to Nintendo, while all games on Nintendo platforms need to meet certain guidelines, they don't dictate to the developers how changes need to be made. In other news, Amazon's God of War series has cast Mandy Patinkin as Odin. Patinkin is probably best known as Inigo Montoya from the 80s classic, The Princess Bride, but has also done acclaimed work on shows such as Homeland, and Criminal Minds. And finally, the very long-in-development Beyond Good & Evil 2 is apparently still chugging along at Ubisoft, despite the company's recent layoffs and restructuring.
In today's Daily Fix:Xbox's hardware revenue fell for a second year straight, as evidenced by Microsoft's latest earnings report. In fact, that last quarter where Xbox hardware saw a positive was October through December of 2023, where hardware was up 3%. Microsoft is still comitted to another hardware cycle, with the next generation promising to be a 'very premium, very high-end curated experience.' In other news, Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will finally allow your Miis to enter into same-sex relationships, a criticism of the previous 3DS version about ten years ago. And finally, Solid Snake will make his debut in Rainbow Six Siege X as the latest downloadable Operator.
In today's Daily Fix:Dispatch is finally landing on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, but it's not quite the same version that's available on PS5 and Steam. The game has been censored on Nintendo platforms, with some of the nudity and sexual content altered. While the other versions of the game have a toggle to censor the adult content if the player chooses, the Switch/Switch 2 versions have removed that option. Developer AdHoc Studio has emphasized that the story and overall experience has not changed. In other news, Capcom knows the effect Resident Evil star Leon S. Kennedy has on women, and female staffers at the company made sure his latest appearance would 'make anyone's heart throb.' And finally, February's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed.
In today's Daily Fix:Highguard debuted on Steam this past weekend to big concurrent numbers, but user reviews are telling a different story. The game currently sits at a 'Mostly Negative' score, with many users complaining about the size of the map (too large), action phases (too little), and visuals (too bland). However, many agree that riding the mounts is actually pretty fun.
In today's Daily Fix:The internet is apparently worried that the upcoming Resident Evil: Requiem will ditch the series' spooky corridor environments for a full open world. Speaking with Game Informer, the game's director wanted to make clear that the game will not be 'open world.' If you're curious as to how this game will handle the dual protagonist switching, check out our preview now up on IGN. In other news, actor Eman Ayaz has posted a video to her personal YouTube page lamenting the cancellation of a project she was involved with, and it sounds an awful lot like the Prince of Persia remake. And finally, expect a new Nintendo Direct this Thursday.
In today's Daily Fix:Microsoft finally showed off Forza Horizon 6 gameplay in yesterday's Developer_Direct, and of course the game looks gorgeous. You'll be able to play the game ahead of its official May 15 release date if you jump on the premium upgrade, but it'll cost you the price of a new game. For about $60, you get access to upcoming expansions, car packs, more cosmetics, and early access. If you're a Game Pass subscriber, you're getting the game for free, so that makes the upgrade price a little easier to swallow. In other news, the Fable reboot devs have revealed some of the inspiration for the game: modern British sitcoms. And speaking of sitcoms, Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute from the American version of The Office are coming to Fortnite.
In today's Daily Fix:Microsoft had their first Xbox Developer_Direct of the year, and two of their biggest titles headlined the show. Playground Games's Forza Horizon 6 and the Fable reboot both had new gameplay reveals, along with release window confirmations—Forza Horizon 6 in May and Fable later this year. Other titles shown off were Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation and Double Fine's Kiln. And in Nintendo news, Super Mario Wonder's Switch 2 update got a release date along with new Amiibo.
In today's Daily Fix:Major changes are coming to Ubisoft as the company is restructuring following layoffs. Several studios have closed and a handful of projects have been canceled, including the Prince of Persia remake that was announced a few years ago. Ubisoft's remaining studios are being reorganized to focus on the company's more successful or well-known IPs. In related news, a patch has been made available for Far Cry 3, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and Far Cry Primal which provides several current-gen updates such as 60fps. Nintendo has also updated Donkey Kong Country Returns HD with a new playable character, a new mode, and other updates for the Switch 2. And finally, a new mode is coming to Fortnite with a new Fortnite x Fall Guys crossover.
In today's Daily Fix:A new wave of games are being added to Xbox Game Pass, and Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is leading the charge. The third-person action shooter has never made it to any gaming subscription service, so this is a big win for Game Pass. In other news, sales of Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 saw an uptick since the announcement of the new Divinity game. Larian Studios also said there was an overall increase in peak concurrent numbers, with Original Sin 2 having its best month since its release in 2017. And finally, one of the original designers of Tomb Raider has confirmed that Lara Croft almost got an anime- and manga-inspired redesign for the first game.
In today's Daily Fix:After months of rumors, Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down. She will return to producing films, which is what she did throughout the 80's and 90's until her appointment as President of Lucasfilm when George Lucas sold the company to Disney. Taking her place is Dave Filoni who is already overseeing several Star Wars projects, and Lynwen Brennan, who has held executive positions at Lucasfilm since 1999. In other news, Julian Gerighty is leaving Ubisoft—where he worked on The Division and Star Wars Outlaws—for a job working on Battlefield for Electronic Arts. And finally, infamously bad DS game Cory in the House is being review bombs—but the opposite way than what we're used to seeing. The positive buzz is a result of an internet joke that's also cause copies of the game to skyrocket on eBay.
In today's Daily Fix:Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is responding to a lawsuit by claiming he was right to sell Activision to Microsoft a few years ago. The lawsuit claims Kotick rushed through the sale of Activision in order to keep his job and insulate himself from claims he knew about widespread reports of sexual harassment at the company. Kotick in turn is claiming that with Call of Duty's sales performance dropping year over year, it was the right move to sell Activision at that time. In other news, Meta is shifting its gaming focus away from the metaverse and is shuttering several VR studios and laying off hundreds. And finally, PS Plus games for January have been announced.
In today's Daily Fix:Battlefield Studios is delaying the launch of Battlefield 6 Season 2 to address community feedback. Fans have previously complained about the lack of updates and content in Season 1, so the team is taking extra time to work on Season 2, which will now drop on February 17. In other news, Ninja Theory is reportedly working on a new Hellblade game, this one meant to be more of a 'game' that the previous two. While Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 was praised for its story and visuals, many complained there wasn't much of a game to actually play. And finally, scalpers are already selling pre-orders for the recently-announced LEGO Pokémon sets for hundreds more than the MSRP. Of particular value is the gym badge set, which is only included with the nearly $700 Charizard-Venusaur-Blastoise set.
In today's Daily Fix:LEGO and Pokémon are finally releasing sets featuring some of the franchise's iconic pocket monsters. The three sets will feature Pikachu, Eevee, and a mega set with Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur. However, the sets will cost you—$59.99 for Eevee, $199.99 for Pikachu, and a whopping $649.99 for the triple set. In other news, The Division could be getting a definitive edition 10 years after it first released. The game has already seen a sequel, with a third main entry and a mobile game on the way. And finally, Avatar: Fire and Ash has made more than $1 billion in theaters, which has pushed Zoe Saldaña ito the top of A-list box office earners, surpassing previous record-holder (and fellow MCU alumn) Scarlett Johansson.
In today's Daily Fix:Developers at Pearl Abyss have dropped some details on the world of Crimson Desert. Via the Gaming Interviews YouTube channel, the devs had specified that the open world of Crimson Desert is about twice as large as Skyrim's, and larger as a whole than Red Dead Redemption 2. But they're aware that a large, empty world is no fun to play in, so the game will be 'incredibly interactive.' In other news, Larian Studios did an AMA on Reddit, and the company confirmed their upcoming Divinity RPG will have co-op. You will also be able to make meaningful changes to the story. And finally, fans of BioWare's Anthem are rallying to save the game ahead of server closures next week. The game was an infamous misfire for BioWare, and it never really found an audience large enough to support the game's live-service ambitions. But fans are working to get custom servers up, as the game will go offline permamently when the last official serviers go dark on Monday.
In today's Daily Fix:The Witcher 3 maybe 10 years old, but that's not stopping the rumor mill from suggesting new DLC is on the way. Via IGN Poland, sources have apparently been aware of plans to drop a new expansion featuring the desert region Zerrikania. CD Projekt Red has not confirmed anything, but they have reportedly been dropping hints. In other news, Nintendo has revealed a new set of Joy-Con 2 dropping at the same time as the new Mario Tennis Fever game. "Light Green" and "Light Purple" will retail as a pair for $100. And finally, a new Xbox Developer Direct is dropping on January 22, and will give us first gameplay of Forza Horizon 6 and a fresh look at the Fable reboot.
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