HITMAN 3 – All Locations Revealed: https://t.co/gxw79z1kpC

This is a spoiler-free list of all six locations in the game, where we’re focused on the locations and not the story. pic.twitter.com/SCq33KBsnj

— IO Interactive (@IOInteractive) January 11, 2021

In case you plan to experience Hitman 3 as an entirely clean slate, you might want to steer clear. To be fair, there are no story spoilers of any kind in the location reveal. But getting to grips with each new locale is arguably one of the best parts of the Hitman series.

Nonetheless, here’s a rundown of all six locations featured in Hitman 3:

• Dubai, UAE
• Dartmoor, United Kingdom
• Berlin, Germany
• Chongqing, China
• Mendoza, Argentina
• Carpathian Mountains, Romania

If you followed the release of Hitman 3 so far, you’ll notice that three of the six locations were already heavily promoted. The jaw-dropping skylines of Dubai are prominently the poster child of the new Hitman game.

But beyond that, IO Interactive also showcased Hitman 3’s Dartmoor and its unique appeal. Unlike many other destinations, here it’s all about depth, not width. The unassuming estate in the British countryside also features a rather unique twist on classic murder mysteries.

With Chongqing, Agent 47 also makes his way into China. And while the city’s name might not ring any bells, it totally should. It’s a massive city with a population of over 30 million people. Prepare for large crowds and seedy back alleys filled with neon.

In that regard, Berlin, Mendoza, and the Carpathian Mountains are the big surprises today. You can read more about each location’s unique appeal on the developer post here. Just a heads up. While there are no story spoilers, you’ll learn the order of progression.

Hitman 3 launches this month, January 20th, for PC, Stadia, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. A cloud version for the Switch will come at a future date.

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The Arkham games revolutionized the superhero gaming genre. Before Warner Brothers handed the reins to Rocksteady and WB Games Montreal, comic book game adaptations were mostly middling affairs. Good games were more of a surprise than the opposite.

Thankfully, things have changed drastically in the past decade. Not the least thanks to the Arkham series and Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man games. But after four Arkham games featuring Batman, Warner Brothers wants to try something different.

Gotham Knights is a wild departure from the past. Not only is Batman gone – like literally dead – but the entire game heavily features co-op gameplay. It’s not difficult to see why WB Games Montreal decided to go this route.

Co-op gaming is bigger than ever. And with highly successful AAA games like Destiny proving that it works long-term, it was only a matter of time. Furthermore, Batman’s universe is ripe for the genre. Gotham Knights features a varied cast of comic icons with Red Hood, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Robin.

Each character sports a unique and deep moveset and personality. This makes fighting goons a personal experience with every character. But the rabbit hole goes even deeper. While there are multiple heroes to chose from, Gotham Knights is designed for two-player co-op.

This also reflects in the combat itself. As seen in the reveal trailers, the hero duos fluidly create combo attacks. A large open world of Gotham City builds the playground of this brawling sandbox.

While the co-op aspect stands out, you’ll of course be able to play Gotham Knights solo as well. Either way, you’ll be able to switch your character anytime you want at your base. To secure fluid progression, every hero levels up with you. A welcome decision that ought to prevent needless grind every time you decide to play as another hero.

Gotham Knights targets this year for release for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Big-budget games require lots of manpower to be made. Especially, with technological advancements enabling more detailed game worlds with the start of a new console generation.

As such, it’s a very common occurrence for talent to change their workplace regularly. But on the flip side, certain positions have an arguably larger impact on a game’s direction than others. Writers, in particular, can affect a game’s experience like few others.

Hence, the departure of Pawel Selinger created mixed emotions among gamers. Selinger was with Techland since 1999 and had a large input on the Call of Juarez series among other games. Most interestingly, he was the lead writer for Dying Light 2.

Techland, I will always be rooting for you, as well as the great people I have met thanks to you. I wish you that Dying light 2 and subsequent projects will become world hits. – Pawel Selinger

Techland revealed the sequel to the excellent first Dying Light two years ago. But things got very quiet for over a year at this point. We last got substantial footage and information about Dying Light 2 back in 2019. Then silence for only to get a delay early last year. Ever since fans waited for more news.

Furthermore, allegations of sexual misconduct against game writer Chris Avellone led to Techland dropping him from Dying Light 2 last year. In the end, the excitement by fans shifted towards concern over time.

The news of the lead writer’s departure doesn’t help in this case. Techland told Gameinformer in a statement that they wish Selinger the best. They also teased that they will share exciting news for Dying Light 2 very soon, too.

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An important update regarding Outriders. pic.twitter.com/HHZrq5GIik

— Outriders (@Outriders) January 6, 2021

The PvE shooter space is pretty crowded these days. With live service games more popular and numerous than ever before, it takes a lot for newcomers to become successful. Outriders has just the right pedigree to succeed.

Published by Square Enix and developed by People Can Fly, the sci-fi co-op shooter could become the next big thing. Even if you don’t recognize the studio’s name, you’ll surely remember their games. They worked together with Epic Games on Gear 2, 3, and Judgement.

But their crowning achievement is the ridiculously fun Bulletstorm. Hence, Outriders is promising from the start. These developers sure know how to create extremely satisfying combat.

Outriders originally targeted next February for release but alas. The developers decided it would be better to take the extra time to polish their new IP. After all, first impressions do matter in the contested online shooter market like no other.

And from our early experience with it, Outriders is definitely one title to look out for. You can read more about our thoughts in our preview coverage here. Especially, if you’re looking for a traditional complete game. As the developer states, Outriders is not a live service game and instead a complete product.

Still, that doesn’t mean eager gamers won’t have anything to look forward to next month. Outrider will receive a meaty demo towards the end of February. People Can Fly promises the full experience in the demo which spans the first few hours of the campaign.

It also features access to all characters classes and solo & co-op gameplay. The cherry on top, you’ll be able to transfer your progress from the demo once Outriders fully releases in April.

Outriders will launch for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on April 1st.

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HITMAN 3 takes immersion to the next level with PSVR. HITMAN has always been about immersing yourself in a living, breathing world. But you’ve never experienced it like this…

Pre-Order HITMAN 3 now: https://t.co/XYtWCY2p2H pic.twitter.com/6lonD3RVA0

— IO Interactive (@IOInteractive) January 7, 2021

With Hitman 3, the final entry into the ‘World of Assassination’ trilogy will soon arrive. There’s even a cloud version for the Nintendo Switch in the works. That one works via cloud streaming. But unlike the previous two Hitman titles, the third one manages to change the entire trilogy in a huge way.

Hitman 3 not only is a full-fledged experience on its own, but it also features VR. A first for the series. And unlike many other big studios that release VR versions that are often compromised, it’s a very different story here.

Players will be able to experience the entirety of Hitman 3 in virtual reality without any drawbacks. The developer promises the full Hitman experience. Furthermore, this VR support will extend to the previous two games as well.

So, even if you played Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018), this is a perfect reason for a replay. VR not only changes the viewpoint from third-person to first-person, it basically offers an entirely new game.

Playing the entire trilogy in VR will no doubt lead to a fresh experience. As the new trailer already shows, a more action-oriented playstyle might even come naturally. A strategy most players probably didn’t take in the past at all.

Developer IO Interactive only mentions PlayStation VR up until now, but the studio also didn’t say PC gamers will be left out. We suspect VR support will also come to PC sooner or later. Then again, Sony did make VR-exclusivity deals with other third-party companies in the past. Just remember that Resident Evil’s VR mode never made it to the PC.

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Everspace 2 targeted last December for release, but the studio decided to push back its launch by a month. The reason was, the initial date was simply too close to Cyberpunk 2077. Probably the right decision when you consider that pretty much the entirety of December revolved around the hype for Cyberpunk 2077. Both before and after its release.

Nonetheless, this last-minute delay will soon end. In a little less than two weeks to be precise. And even if you had your fill of space action with the first Everspace, the sequel has a lot to offer which ought to make it an entirely new experience altogether. That’s because it pretty much is one.

Everspace 2 makes the jump from a roguelike to a looter-shooter. A massive change in game design and progression. The developer is aiming to deliver an addictive experience more akin to Borderlands than Binding of Isaac.

Seeing how Everspace already focuses so much on space combat, this jump in design is actually pretty smart. It also allows the developer to focus more on a large and cohesive single-player campaign. One aspect many roguelikes usually have troubles in.

Last but not least, Everspace 2 will launch as an Early Access game. Meaning, the launch this month is only the start. And the game will improve and evolve over time. The developer targets the first half of 2022 for its full release.

Everspace 2 launches on January 18th on PC and will be available for purchase via Steam and GOG. Pre-orders aren’t live just yet but together with the release date, Rockfish Games also announced the price which is $39.99.

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https://twitter.com/ElderScrolls/status/1344674735901339648

Let’s get the big one out of the way immediately. The Elder Scrolls VI. Does this Tweet directly allude to the long-awaited major next installment? It could be. But then again, Bethesda stayed very mum on the topic up until now.

That doesn’t stop eager fans of the franchise to dissect the accompanying image to a tee. The picture in the Tweet shows the map of Skyrim. The location of the last Elder Scrolls that came out an entire decade ago.

It’s highly unlikely that the same region will be the template for the successor. Hence, if anything it most likely serves as a reminder for fans of the starting point for the future. With numerous definitive editions and ports, it could also hint at a proper next-gen port, of course. I mean, would it really surprise anyone if Skyrim got yet another port? With GTAV already confirmed to get a next-gen release, chances are very high Skyrim will follow suit sooner or later.

To even further curb anticipation for a true Elder Scrolls sequel, Todd Howard previously confirmed that the company is focusing on its new IP Starfield. Meaning, for the time being, fans of the RPG series shouldn’t expect to see The Elder Scrolls VI anytime soon. So, no matter how much we would live this Tweet to be the start of lots of media blowout for the new Elder Scrolls game, it’s just not that likely.

One thing we also have to keep in mind is that in the 10 years since The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim originally launched, a lot has changed. We’re of course talking about Microsoft now owning Bethesda. So, there is a realistic chance that The Elder Scrolls VI will not be available on the PS5. Surely, an important tidbit that lingers in the back of fans’ heads in this new console generation.

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The last time Russian game developer Mundfish talked about their game was almost half a year ago. Back in August of last year, gamers were greeted by a lengthy piece of gameplay footage that showed a mini-boss.

After so much time, we of course would prefer to see and learn more about Atomic Heart itself. Alas, we’ll have to do with the official PC system requirements for today. At least, it’s a sign that despite the radio silence, the development behind closed doors is still progressing. Otherwise, this update wouldn’t come either.

DSO Gaming discovered that the Steam page of Atomic Heart got an update. As mentioned, the system requirements, in particular. On that point, the game seemingly won’t be asking too much of your hardware. Even the recommended specs are pretty light compared to other visually impressive titles. Here they are:

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After an unprecedented anticipation period, the title launched earlier last month. Suffice to say, if you don’t live under a rock, you’ll know that it went anything but smooth.

Even worse, the game was so broken, especially on current-gen systems, that Sony even delisted it from its stores. Something unheard of up until now. Furthermore, widespread refund programs started both in digital and local stores.

Despite all that, Cyberpunk 2077 still managed to become one of the best-selling games of the year. The PC and next-gen in particular delivered the best experience possible. Don’t be fooled by reaction videos, bug compilations, and funny skits, many are very happy with the game. Even if it could have been so much better.

You can patch bugs and improve performance. But the core of the game usually remains. That’s exactly where the modding scene comes into play. As you might expect, talented folks in the scene immediately went to work to improve Cyberpunk 2077 in various ways.

One highlight among those is now available for download on NexusMods. User ‘Sarunama’ created a third-person mod that shifts the perspective from first-person to third-person. This makes Cyberpunk 2077 much more like The Witcher 3 or Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

Ever since the game’s proper reveal, CD Projekt Red’s decision to make it an FPS garnered mixed emotions. Arguably most since the studio’s prior excellent The Witcher 3 was a third-person RPG. Hence, many were anxious whether the jump to first-person was the right move.

With the arrival of the third-person view mod, you can now choose how to play Cyberpunk 2077 yourself. Obviously, the mod is still not perfect and still a work in progress. Thus, don’t go in expecting a smooth ride just yet. Still, as the video shows, it’s already very playable and will surely become only better.

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Edmund McMillan’s cult action-roguelike The Binding of Isaac is already one of the most acclaimed games of its genre. The game originally started out more than a decade ago as a Flash game. But its instant rise to fame ultimately led to a full-fledged remake with The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.

With Afterbirth, players already got a meaty expansion way back in 2015. But despite its age, the developers continued to support the indie sensation with the announcement of Repentance. Not only adds the upcoming expansion lots of new content but the developer even claims it’s bigger than what you might expect from a proper sequel. Bold claims.

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance features hundreds of new features and quality-of-life improvements. It’s the ultimate edition of the genre-defining roguelike, now with OVER 500 HOURS of new gameplay!

And thanks to the news that The Binding of Isaac: Repentance will launch on PC in three months, you won’t have to wait too long to confirm it either. At the moment, only the PC will get the new expansion. But the console launch will happen sometime later.

There’s no word on concrete dates just yet. Neither do we know if every single platform will even see a launch of the new expansion. You have to remember, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is available across a plethora of platforms and console generations. So, it remains to be seen whether the PS Vita and Wii U will get Repentance at all.

For the time being, you can look forward to experiencing it on PC, however. The place where it all started for The Binding of Isaac.

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