Blizzard Entertainment developers previously confirmed the new Diablo title will include microtransactions. The game’s monetization comes in the form of a Battle Pass and Cosmetics Shop, neither of which will offer pay-to-win options. Addressing monetization in a blog post last year, Director of Product Kegan Clark noted the following, “Our goal in designing our in-game purchases is that we want to create beautiful things which add value to players’ experience of the game.” These good intentions aside, prospective players are already concerned about the pricing of certain in-game purchases. Diablo 4 players aren’t happy about prices of microtransactions Redditor Uberkull recently shared a screenshot highlighting the cost of a Wraith Lord cosmetic set. In terms of in-game currency, users can expect to spend 2,800 Platinum for the set, which translates to approximately $28. Needless to say, that’s a pretty big ask for cosmetics in a game that costs $70 upfr...

  Naughty Dog, the renowned developer behind franchises such as Uncharted and The Last of Us, has released a statement on its multiplayer title in The Last of Us universe. In the post, the developer says it needs more time than originally forecasted for the multiplayer project, but softens the blow by teasing an unannounced single-player-focused game. "We know many of you have been looking forward to hearing more about our The Last of Us multiplayer game," the statement reads. "We're incredibly proud of the job our studio has done thus far, but as development has continued, we've realized what is best for the game is to give it more time. Our team will continue to work on the project, as well as our other games in development, including a brand new single-player experience; we look forward to sharing more soon. We're grateful to our fantastic community for your support – thank you for your passion for our games, it continues to drive us." This statement ...

  Assassin’s Creed Mirage   will not be released on Steam, according to a new announcement. The game is among the most anticipated   Ubisoft games for 2023 , so that’s fairly disappointing news for fans of the franchise who play on PC. After a few more RPG-focused releases,  Assassin’s Creed Mirage  promises to be more like the original games . Set in Baghdad with the assassin Basim as the protagonist, the title will return the franchise to its roots by focusing primarily on stealth and parkour once more. There are high hopes that  Mirage  may appeal to those that preferred the original  Assassin's Creed  style of gameplay. Unfortunately, PC players who only use Steam won’t be able to play  Assassin’s Creed Mirage  at launch. Aside from the console release, players will only be able to play  Assassin's Creed Mirage  on the Epic Games Store or through the official Ubisoft Store. Ubisoft has yet to clarify whether the title ...

  Take-Two just had an  earnings report out , and there is one particular section that appears to be quite attention-grabbing. Looking ahead to the future, Take-Two says that Fiscal 2025 is a “highly anticipated” year for the company. I think we know what that means, but see if you can figure it out: “In Fiscal 2025, we expect to enter this new era by launching several groundbreaking titles that we believe will set new standards in our industry and enable us to achieve over $8 billion in Net Bookings and over $1 billion in Adjusted Unrestricted Operating Cash Flow. We expect to sustain this momentum by delivering even higher levels of operating results in Fiscal 2026 and beyond.” $8 billion in Net Bookings? It’s Grand Theft Auto. It’s Grand Theft Auto 6. Rockstar has said practically nothing about GTA 6, just tiny teasers, while huge-scale leaks have revealed a project that looks vast and detailed and scope, and also quite good, even for being absurdly early in production when...

  The Epic Games Store's latest free game is Death Stranding, the debut title from Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima's studio. Players can claim their copy until May 25. No strings attached, it's yours to keep forever. So if you've ever been curious to check out Kojima's trippy, supernatural package delivery sim, there's never been a better time.  An important thing to note: This giveaway applies to the original version of Death Stranding that released in 2019, not the revamped Director's Cut from 2021 with added features and story content. However, you  can  get the Director's Cut version for a steal too — it's been discounted from $40 to $24 until June 15.  The original Death Stranding typically retails for $30 on the Epic Games Store, so it's a pretty great deal getting it for free. The game stars Norman Reedus as Sam Bridges, a delivery boy ferrying packages across a post-apocalyptic United States devastated by supernatural phenomena. It...

  BlizzCon, the convention centered around all things Blizzard, is   back on the calendar after a multi-year hiatus . The Anaheim Convention Center will host BlizzCon on November 3 and 4 this year, and Blizzard will release more information on competitions, cosplay, and tickets next month. This is the first time in four years that BlizzCon will be held in person, rather than online. The COVID-19 pandemic was an obvious deterrent for in-person gatherings in 2020. It has been a tumultuous few years for Blizzard, and not just because of COVID. In summer 2021, Activision Blizzard was the subject of a lawsuit from the state of California claiming the publisher had fostered an environment of “constant sexual harassment.” And for the past few years, Microsoft has been attempting to buy Activision Blizzard, navigating regulatory issues around the biggest acquisition deal gaming has ever seen. The atmosphere around Blizzard remains uncertain.  Overwatch ...

  The   Frostbite Armor   is a set with excellent qualities for your trips through cold environments in   The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . Wearing pieces of this armor imbues Link’s attacks with ice damage whenever he’s in low-temperature environments. If you’re exploring Rito Village and its whereabouts, this set is a great option to make the most of the cold weather. It’s likely that you’ll receive hints on where to find the Frostbite Armor from NPCs or Old Maps scattered across Hyrule. But like with the Ember Armor, if you want to skip the additional steps and get straight to the treasure, we’ll explain where to find it as quickly as possible — detailing the spots for the  Frostbite Shirt ,  Frostbite Trousers,  and  Frostbite Headdress . FROSTBITE ARMOR CHEST PIECE LOCATION You can find the  Frostbite Shirt  inside the Brightcap cave at the coordinates  (-3002, 1641, 0201) , east of Rito Village. From the Lucky C...

  The Super Mario Bros. Movie   is far and away the biggest hit of 2023 so far, having grossed over $521.8 million in the United States   and $1.1 billion in total around the world . Nintendo could call it a win and walk away, but the year has only just begun. As   Mario   enters its sixth weekend at the box office, there’s only one real threat to its complete hold on all-ages audiences:   The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . The long-anticipated Zelda sequel is here, and destined to become another astronomical win for the company. Nintendo’s undeniable hold on the zeitgeist raises an important question: Where’s the Zelda movie? At the tail end of Polygon’s big interview with  Tears of the Kingdom  producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, we found ourselves dying to know if a Zelda movie was a remote possibility, let alone one on the horizon. The answer was promising for anyone hoping to one day put down the controller a...