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(Image source: Nintendo) For many decades, game consoles have thrilled not only children but also adult gamers. And despite the many changes over time, our passion remains unchanged! Metroid Prime 4: Release is reportedly imminent Despite 139 million sales: Nintendo Switch only placed in third place Nintendo recently announced that a total of an impressive 139.36 million units of their popular console had been sold as of December 31, 2023. This includes both the standard version and the OLED and Lite versions. An impressive milestone for the Nintendo Switch! Despite the huge sales figure, this is still not the highest a console has ever achieved. Even another Nintendo console topped the number! Nintendo Switch 2: AI reveals probable release date In second place among the most successful consoles is the Nintendo DS with 154.02 million copies sold. These include the Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo Dsi and the Nintendo DSi XL (the 3DS has its own separate rating). But which console is in first place among the best-selling consoles? With an impressive estimate of over 155 million copies sold, Sony's PlayStation 2 holds a firm grip on this coveted title. However, at some point Sony stopped giving exact figures. The last concrete update dates back to March 31, 2012, about a year before production of the PS2 ended. Anyone who grew up with the PS2 probably understands very well why the console sold so well! The childhood memories of the PS2 are unbeatable and one cannot fail to mention how many good games there were for it.

(Image source: Behavior Interactive/505 Games) For nearly eight years, Dead By Daylight has seen players hunted by horror icons like Michael Myers. Multiplayer game fans have longed for new game modes for a long time. Now Behavior is finally fulfilling that wish with the release of the new game mode “Lights Out” for Dead by Daylight. The Meaning of 'Physint': A Look Behind the Title of Kojima's New Game “Lights Out” brings the terror back Dead By Daylight has evolved tremendously over the last eight years. Originally there were only 3 killers and 4 survivors. Now a total of 74 characters are available to players, and many new maps have been added, including even locations from films and other games. Unfortunately, a new game mode didn't appear for a long time until Behavior finally announced "Lights Out". Unfortunately, the new game mode only seems to be available from February 7th to 14th. Metroid Prime 4: Release is reportedly imminent Lights Out mode makes the maps extremely dark, and there are some exciting changes. The killers no longer have a terror radius, meaning survivors can no longer see or hear if a killer is approaching. And survivors cannot bring equipment such as perks, items, or offerings. An interesting twist is that a majority of the HUD elements will be removed during matches. This means that neither survivors nor killers can see how far the generators have progressed or how many generators have already been completed. The number of recorded survivors is also no longer displayed. So players have to keep in mind what is going on. Nintendo Switch 2: AI reveals probable release date This mode also has more chests than usual that can contain better items.  While this all sounds exciting, unfortunately Lights Out mode will not be available in custom games. This means players won't be able to play with their friends, which is a bit disappointing. But that is not all! The developers have announced that Lights Out is just the first of many new modes they plan to test. They listen to what players want and plan to expand the game with more exciting content. So let's look forward to a future full of surprises and more variety in Dead By Daylight!

(Image source:  Pocketpair, Inc.) The multiplayer game Palworld has quickly become one of the most successful games on Steam and has quickly become a favorite for many players.  However, the developers are now not only facing accusations of having stolen some fundamental aspects of the game from somewhere else, but also have to take into account the serious concerns of animal lovers. The Meaning of 'Physint': A Look Behind the Title of Kojima's New Game These concerns are based on the fact that the Pals in the game are primarily exploited for various purposes. Whether in combat, breeding, or hard work in “factories,” the Pals in Palworld seem, for the most part, to be treated with anything but love. Controversy over animal cruelty in Palworld Now let's be honest, we all saw the accusations of animal cruelty from the Pals coming. Because as we have already explained above, the concept of the game is that players can and should capture various “animals”, kill them and force them to work, which has already caused discussions on social media. Roadmap for Palworld: bug fixes, PVP, crossplay etc. Now PETA, as an animal protection organization, has made a clear statement about Palworld. Elisa Allen, PETA's vice president of programs and operations, was clear: “PETA has already heard from many Palworld fans who have no interest in eating Pals and want to create a vegan guide for the game. After all, it’s Veganuary, and players want to help animals by eating vegan in and out of their game worlds.” Preventing the mistreatment of animals is absolutely important! But what relevance this has to video games leaves us wondering. However, we should also be prepared for the fact that PETA's statement will not be the last controversy surrounding Palword!

(Image source: Kojima Productions) Hideo Kojima is known in the gaming industry for his unconventional approaches. So it was little surprise that when he finally announced a sequel to his legendary Metal Gear Solid series, he gave the new game a very ominous yet meaningless name, "Physint." But what does the name of the game mean? What is Physint? Roadmap for Palworld: bug fixes, PVP, crossplay, etc. Physint under the microscope Hideo Kojima has announced his new game called “Physint”. However, no one really seems to know whether the name has a deeper meaning. It almost seems as if Kojima has simply lived out his creative side again.  After a little research it turned out that "Physint" is probably a mixture of "Physical Intelligence". Some fans think that "intelligence" refers to espionage and information gathering.  Kojima is known for inventing his own terms, and considering it's a sequel to the Metal Gear Solid franchise, this neologism might make sense to describe the game. In the Metal Gear Solid games there was already the term Sigint, which had a similar composition and stood for "Signal Intelligence". Since his new project is back in the action espionage genre, "Physint" could have something to do with physical information gathering.  Nintendo Switch 2: AI reveals probable release date However, this is all wild speculation for now. Kojima likes to do his own thing.  A top commenter under the announcement video even cited a research paper on mechanics and robotics that says "physical intelligence" describes the ability of artificially created systems, such as robots, to understand and interact with the real world. It's clear that Kojima likes to play with concepts, and maybe he's just trying to tell us something about the current state of AI and robotics. No matter what, it's definitely going to be crazy again!

(Image source: Pocket Pair, Inc.) Palworld has turned the gaming world upside down and established itself as one of the most successful games on Steam in record time. Despite criticism that a lot of Pokémon was allegedly stolen, over seven million copies were sold. With the triumph behind it, developer Pocket Pair is taking the opportunity to present the game's early access roadmap to give players an insight into the coming months. Florida Joker demands speaking role in GTA 6 Palworld: Future plans with PvP, crossplay, bug fixes and other innovations The Palworld roadmap announces impressive upgrades, with the highest priority clearly being to fix bugs that can significantly impact the gaming experience.  Pocket Pair is committed to fixing these bugs before any other new features, while making plans for further development of the game. Other planned improvements that could make the game even more popular and exciting include not only button mapping adjustments, but also improvements to the AI ​​and Pals pathing. Fortnite server down: This is how you check the Fortnite server status In addition to the technical optimizations and bug fixes, Palworld will also be enriched with a wealth of exciting new content during the early access phase, for which a release has not yet been set. Here are some features we can expect soon: PvP Raid Bosses (Endgame Content) Pal Arena (PvP for Pals) Various improvements to Xbox features Steam-Xbox Crossplay Server transfers and migrations New islands, pals, bosses and technologies Construction system improvements The Palworld roadmap reveals an extremely ambitious list of new features, but Pocket Pair has not yet announced a solid timeline for implementing these changes. We are also still in the dark as to how long the game will remain in Early Access. Nintendo Switch 2: AI reveals probable release date What is striking is that the roadmap contains no reference to Pal trading, even though it was announced in an earlier announcement. It's unclear whether this feature was removed or simply missed in the roadmap graphic.

(Image source: Nintendo) Five years ago, Nintendo publicly announced that Metroid Prime 4 was having problems during development and had to restart the process from scratch. Since then, Nintendo has released little information about the project, leaving fans searching for their own answers. However, content creator SuperMetalDave64 is of the opinion that some news about the project is just around the corner. Nintendo Switch 2: AI reveals probable release date Will we be hearing more about Metroid Prime 4 soon? Even though we haven't heard anything official from Nintendo about Metroid Prime 4, Dave is adamant that something is coming soon. In a video he presents three pieces of evidence that he interprets as clear indications that Metroid Prime 4 is about to be released.  The first piece of evidence is that Edwin Atwell, a quality assurance tester and experienced AAA game tester, stated that he has been heavily involved in investigating Metroid Prime 4 bugs over the past few months. Change PSN name: Here's how In connection with this, the test phase is likely to be completed in the foreseeable future, taking into account the usual duration of such phases and that it began in March 2023. This suggests that the game is currently receiving the final touches before its release. Dave also noticed that Nintendo was once again collaborating with Retro Studios for Metroid Prime 4. Coincidentally, AAA co-development studio Next-Gen Dreams 3D also announced its collaboration with Retro Studios on its own website. Given their specialization in trailers, the crucial question arises. Will there be a trailer for Metroid Prime 4 soon? Battle.net: Fix slow download speed Since then, Next-Gen Dreams has consistently removed 3D Retro Studios from their list of partnerships. And yet, in his video, Dave proudly presents the screenshots as proof. Considering we don't have an official statement from Nintendo yet, Dave's video shouldn't be taken at face value. However, it could also be that he is very close to the truth. We'll find out in the coming months!

(Image source: Rockstar Games) Rockstar Games' GTA 6 trailer made use of some real-life scenes that have gone viral over the last few years. One of the people wasn't happy about it and initially wanted to sue Rockstar Games, but then changed his mind! The Florida Joker threatened to sue Rockstar and Take-Two after his appearance was used in the trailer. However, he has now changed his mind and instead wants a bigger role in the game. Deviator: Hollow Knight but better? Florida Joker wants to dub his character Lawrence Sullivan, also known as the "Florida Joker", was anything but pleased when he spotted a character that resembled his appearance in the GTA 6 trailer. Since the trailer's release, Sullivan has uploaded several videos to TikTok demanding money from Take-Two and Rockstar. Initially, he demanded $1-2 million from Rockstar to use his look in the trailer. He explained that he could no longer even go out to eat in peace without being besieged. But let's be honest, if you look that striking, there's bound to be people who want to take a photo with you, right? Nintendo Switch 2: AI reveals probable release date It seems like the Florida Joker has now had time to think about the situation and has completely changed his mind. Now he is asking Rockstar to include him in the game, to give his character speaking roles and apparently wants to benefit from the game's success. "I'm really not trying to sue you guys, so I'm giving you an extra month. Contact me, let me voice the character, give me more action in the game and pay me a few million, do a royalty deal with me. Let's make history." Sullivan seems to have realized that he could make significantly more money by working with Rockstar than if he sued them. However, it is unlikely that Rockstar will accept his offer.

(Image source: Epic Games) Fortnite: OG really had it all, but once again we had to say goodbye to our beloved Chapter 1 map, and the loss hurts. Oh, the original Chapter 1 map, the no-sweat battle royale, the first weapons... what a time that was! However, if you long for those glory days, there is still a chance to experience them! Because Project Nova takes you back to the beginnings of Fortnite. All about free Fortnite codes What exactly is Project Nova? Fortnite Project Nova is a third-party mod that allows players to play Fortnite OG in 2024. Experience the nostalgia to the fullest when you jump out of the Battle Bus onto Chapter 1 Island, where you'll find old places like Greasy Grove and Retail Row. You have the opportunity to find OG weapons and you can even equip each skin! Yes, even classics like the Renegade Raider! The default settings appear to be set to Season X of Chapter 1, but there are many options available from Chapter 1. Since the project is a private multiplayer server with old assets, you can have fun as you like! Is Ghost of Tsushima still coming to PC? Project Nova: Here's how Luckily, the developer of Project Nova has created an easy-to-follow tutorial video explaining how to download and play OG Fortnite with Project Nova. There are a few steps you'll need to go through, but unless you're completely inexperienced with technology, you should hopefully be able to do it. Here is a guide to install and launch OG Fortnite: Join the Nova Discord server Create a Nova account by entering #bot-commands /create in the server tab and adding your email, a username and a password Install the NovaLauncher and OG-Fortnite by downloading the file VC_redist.x64 and the NovaLauncher on the server in the #download tab Create a folder and drag NovaLauncher into it Extract the NovaLauncher Open the NovaLauncher.exe file Click Settings and then Easy Installer A window opens. Type 75 and click Enter Create a new folder on your desktop and open it Copy the folder link into EasyInstaller and click Enter Wait for the installation to complete Now select the folder where Fortnite is installed and click OK Every time you open the launcher, you need a new Exchange Code. To do this, go back to the Discord server in the #bot-commands tab and write /exchange-code Copy the code into NovaLauncher and click Launch For further help, the Nova Discord offers a support channel as well as a channel where you can create a ticket to receive support. Once you've successfully set up Project Nova and started OG Fortnite without any problems, all you have to do is join a match. When you're ready to play, check the Nova Discord server uptime channel and wait for a message from Nova Manager letting you know when a server is available. You can react to the message in the reaction-roles channel in the Nova Discord to receive a notification every time a match starts! When the Nova Manager announces that a server has gone up, press play in OG Fortnite to start the match! We help with slow Battle.net downloads And that was it! Now you can finally experience the nostalgia of Fortnite Chapter 1 in 2024. We wish you a lot of fun on your trip!

(Image source: Gami Studio) Excited about Hollow Knight and looking for a similar vibe? No worries! Gami Studio's new game, Deviator, gives you what you're looking for. At first glance it may seem like a Hollow Knight clone, with a similar art style, a small hero with a small blade and a world full of dangers, accompanied by a beautifully designed melancholic environment. But a closer look at the latest detailed development log trailer shows that Deviator is more than just a clone. It draws inspiration from the popular Metroidvania title but adds its own unique twists and quirks! Deviator is scheduled to be released for PC in 2024, and a demo will be available soon! Warcraft 2 Movie: Sequel might be different than expected Deviator impresses with parry mechanics and influences from different cultures The world in Deviator is experiencing a strange crisis. People's memories change and no longer fit their surroundings. You have the power to undo this and return the world to its original state. Your mission is to uncover the truth behind this mysterious condition and heal people's memories, but at what cost? Similar to other Metroidvania games, you will be able to travel through the world, encounter numerous dangers, gain new abilities and unlock more areas. What sets this game apart is its focus on a parry and defense system familiar from games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Lies of P or the lesser known title Thymesia. I believe this game has great potential and is a promising indie title. The Deviator demo will be released on February 1, 2024 and will already give us a first look! Diablo 4 server down: This is how you check the Diablo 4 server status