Weekly Gaming Recap: Elder Scrolls VI Delays, Witcher 3 DLC Buzz, and Top Stories
Here's a weekly roundup of the most intriguing news and discussions from the gaming industry over the past week, covering key events and developments.
- The Elder Scrolls VI: Bethesda has addressed the delay of The Elder Scrolls VI, attributing it in part to Skyrim's enduring success and their commitment to quality.
- The Witcher 3 DLC Hopes: New speculation has emerged regarding a potential unannounced expansion for The Witcher 3, as CD Projekt RED prepares for a new project release.
- Crimson Desert Performance Review: Analysis suggests that Crimson Desert is facing numerous graphical issues, raising questions about its claims as an "Unreal Engine 5 killer." (Based on Hardware Unboxed findings)
- Crimson Desert on Xbox Series S: A detailed look at how Crimson Desert performs on the Xbox Series S, examining its two modes and the compromises made for the least powerful console of the generation.
- Stellar Blade's Inspiration: The developers of Stellar Blade are drawing inspiration from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for their upcoming game.
- Escape from Tarkov Fan Reaction: Fans of Escape from Tarkov reportedly received "airdrop" items containing Vaseline after their complaints about a recent in-game event's conclusion.
- PlayStation 4 Firmware Warning: The PlayStation 4 community cautioned users against installing the March firmware update due to reported issues, even as Sony fixed a critical vulnerability.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored Hits: Nintendo is said to have showcased a wave of potential blockbuster titles for its next-generation console, the Switch 2.
- Space Marine 2 DLC Refund: The creators of Space Marine 2 are offering refunds for the "Voice of the Order" DLC following negative feedback regarding its content quality.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Preps for King Conan: Arnold Schwarzenegger has reportedly begun training in preparation for filming "King Conan."
- The Sims 4 Modding Issues: A recent update to The Sims 4, which included a modding store, caused significant problems with existing fan-made mods, rendering some players unable to launch their game.
- Arc Raiders Ban Controversy: A paralyzed Arc Raiders player, who controlled their character using breath, received a lifetime ban, sparking controversy and prompting a response from Embark Studios.
- Nvidia DLSS 5 Statement: Nvidia released an official statement amid criticism surrounding the presentation of its DLSS 5 technology.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Visuals: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is visually impressive, with developers pushing the CryEngine to its maximum potential.
- PS3 Emulation in Steam: PlayStation 3 exclusives can now be launched directly through the Steam library thanks to a new update for the RPCS3 emulator.
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