Santa Monica Studio is looking to hire a Combat Designer with knowledge of previous God of War games

A new God of War game might be in development thanks to a job posting from Santa Monica Studio, the masterminds behind God of War 2018 and God of War Ragnarok. The PlayStation Studio is looking to hire a Combat Designer that has knowledge of the previous state God of War games. The job listing was made on Santa Monica’s website and this is how the requirement was worded: Must have knowledge of God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök (2022) and be able to speak in depth about the combat systems, mechanics, and enemies That was the last thing mentioned on a list that has lengthy requirements to be a Combat Designer. This could indicate that a new God of War game is in development and has been for quite a while. Thanks to Reddit for catch this. Nothing has been said from Sony or Santa Monica officially about a new God of War game, but only one can assume a new game will come basing off the success of the franchise as of late. Original Source: Robert Meyer.

Modern Warfare III will feature all 16 launch multiplayer maps from Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III has been officially revealed by Activision and Sledgehammer Games with a brand new Gameplay Trailer and new information. It’s confirmed that Modern Warfare III will launch with all 16 launch maps from the original Modern Warfare 2 in 2009. These classic maps have been modernized with new modes and gameplay features, says Activision. Modern Warfare III will launch with all 16 of the maps to get things started while they plan to bring in 12 new core 6v6 maps in future seasons. Alongside the maps from 2009 there will be three brand-new Battle Maps that are large scale where Ground War and Invasion will take place. There will be one War map that brings back the popular War Mode from Call of Duty: World War II that Sledgehammer Games also worked on. The maps would include Derail, Estate, Favela, Highrise, Invasion, Karachi, Quarry, Rundown, Rust, Scrapyard, Skidrow, Sub Base, Terminal, Underpass and Wasteland. Activision also confirmed Zombies are returning to Modern Warfare III and it’ll be the biggest version of the game mode in its history. Call of Duty Modern Warfare III releases November 10, 2023 for Xbox Series XlS, PlayStation 5 and PC.

Modern Warfare III Gameplay Reveal Trailer Gives A Glimpse To What’s Coming

Activision and Sledgehammer Games showcased Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’s Gameplay in a brand new reveal trailer. This brand new trailer will get fans excited for the Blockbuster campaign that features new Open Combat Missions and more. Modern Warfare III introduces Open Combat Missions, a new innovation that empowers player decisions like never before. This new feature complements the cinematic levels players have come to love for a cohesive narrative story. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III releases November 10, 2023 for Xbox Series XlS, PlayStation 5 and PC.

Madden NFL 24 – Arizona Cardinals Player Ratings

EA Sports has released the Team and Player Ratings in Madden NFL 24 that is releasing on August 15 for Deluxe Edition owners and August 18 for the official launch. We are going to list off the top rated players on the Arizona Cardinals of the NFC West. In Madden NFL 24 the highest rated player on the Arizona Cardinals is Strong Safety, Budda Baker at an Overall of 90. Following Baker is Wide Receiver Marquise Brown at an Overall of 84. Cardinals Quarterback, Kyler Murray is at an Overall of 79. Arizona Cardinals lineup in Madden NFL 24: Player Name Position Rating Kyler Murray QB 79 Budda Baker SS 90 Marquise Brown WR 84 Zach Ertz TE 83 Isaiah Simmons SS 81 Rondale Moore WR 80 D.J. Humphries LT 79 Jalen Thompson FS 79 Matt Prater K 79 James Conner HB 77 Paris Johnson Jr. RT 77 Kelvin Beachum Jr. RT 76 The Arizona Cardinals are an interesting team when it comes to Madden NFL 24. How well do they face off against divisional rivals Seahawks or Rams?  You can view the Arizona Cardinals roster here.   

Video Game Chronicle: Estimated 220+ Titles To Be Lost From Xbox 360 Marketplace Closing Next Summer

This summer, Microsoft is slowly dismantling plenty of what defined Xbox slated for later this year. Recently, it was announced Xbox Live is to be no more. Instead, the current Xbox Live Gold subscription is to be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core. The decision will also do away with Xbox Live Games with Gold starting in September later this fall. Additionally, Microsoft is to also shutter its storefront on Xbox 360. Yes, Xbox 360 Marketplace will close down next summer in July 2024. Previously, a similar act happened for a list of Xbox 360 titles, but, select backwards compatible games would be accessible via the shared Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S store. Of course, this only applies to legacy-supported titles. According to Video Game Chronicles, there is more than 220+ games that are to be gone after the axe takes motion next fall. This is applies to digital-only releases; some games are available via physical media via compilation copies. You can read the full list below: 0D Beat Drop 10 Frame Bowling (Kinect) 1942: Joint Strike 3 Point Contest (Kinect) Abyss Odyssey Alien Breed Episode 1 Alien Breed 2: Assault Alien Breed 3: Descent Alien Rage Alien Spidy Amy Ancients of Ooga Anna: Extended Edition Arkadian Warriors Assault Heroes Avatar FameStars Awesomenauts Backbreaker Vengeance Bastion Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Batman: The Telltale Series Battle Academy Battlezone Bejeweled Blitz Live Bionic Commando: Rearmed Black Knight Sword Blade Kitten Blazing Birds Bloody Good Time The Bluecoats: North vs South Bomberman Live Boogie Bunnies Boxing Fight (Kinect) The Bridge Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Bubble Bobble Neo! Burnout Crash! Call of Duty Classic Capsized CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars Charlie Murder Child of Light Choplifter HD Cloudberry Kingdom Cobalt Constant C Contrast Crazy Machines Elements CrazyMouse Crimson Alliance Crimson Dragon (Kinect) Darkstalkers Resurrection Darts vs Zombies (Kinect) Deadliest Warrior: Battlegrounds Deadlight Death Tank Deep Black: Episode 1 Defenders of Ardania Defense Technica Destination: Arcade Diabolical Pitch (Kinect) The Dishwasher The Dishwasher: VS Dogfight 1942 Dollar Dash Double Dragon II Duke Nukem 3D Dungeon Defenders Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale Dust: An Elysian Tail Dustforce Ecco the Dolphin Exit Exit 2 The Fancy Pants Adventures Fatal Fury Special Fez Field Goal Contest (Kinect) Final Exam Fire Pro Wrestling Fireburst Freefall Racers (Kinect) Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition Frozen Free Fall: Snowball Fight Fruit Ninja Kinect (Kinect) Full House Poker Fusion: Genesis Gel Geon Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Goosebumps: The Game Gotham City Impostors Guilty Gear XX ACore Plus Guncraft: Blocked and Loaded Happy Tree Friends: False Alarm Haunt (Kinect) Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit Hexodius Home Run Stars (Kinect) How to Survive Hunter’s Trophy 2: America Hunter’s Trophy 2: Australia Hybrid Ion Assault Jam Live Music Arcade Kinect Party – Base Game (Kinect) Kinect Sports Gems (Kinect) Leedmees (Kinect) Life is Strange LocoCycle Lucidity Magic 2015 Mark of the Ninja Marvel Puzzle Quest Masquerade Max: The Curse of Brotherhood Meteos Wars MicroBot Mighty No 9 Minesweeper Flags Mini Ninjas Adventures (Kinect) Mortal Kombat Arcade Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise NCAA Basketball: March Madness Edition Panzer General The Path of Go Penalty Saver (Kinect) Penny Arcade (Episode 1) Penny Arcade (Episode 2) Pinball FX2 Ping Pong (Kinect) Prison Architect: Xbox 360 Edition Prize Driver (Kinect) Puzzle Arcade Puzzle Bobble Live Puzzle Chronicles RBI Baseball 14 Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! The Raven Raystorm HD Resident Evil Revelations 2 Reaction Rally (Kinect) Red Johnson’s Chronicles Rekoil: Liberator Renegade Ops Rez HD Risk Risk: Urban Assault Rocket Riot RocketBowl Rotastic Rush’n Attack Rush’n Attack: Ex-Patriot Sanctum 2 Scene It? Movie Night Schizoid Sea Life Safari Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl Ski Race (Kinect) Skulls of the Shogun South Park: Let’s Go Tower Defense Play! South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge Space Channel 5 Part 2 Space Invaders Extreme Spare Parts Spyglass Board Games Star Raiders State of Decay Storm Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting Street Fighter III: Online Edition Strider Special Forces Team X Super Time Force Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Syberia 2 Takedown: Red Sabre Tales from the Borderlands Tempest Things on Wheels TiQal TNT Racers TotemBall Track & Field Trials Fusion Trivial Pursuit Live Tron Valiant Hearts: The Great War Vessel Vigilante 8 Arcade Voodoo Dice War World Warlords (2008 release) Warp Watchmen Watchmen Part 2 Way of the Dogg Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Wik: Fable of Souls Wing Commander Arena Wits & Wagers The Wolf Among Us Worms Worms 2: Armageddon Worms Revolution Worms: Ultimate Mayhem Wreckateer (Kinect) Wrecked: Revenge Revisited Xevious Yar’s Revenge Yie Ar King-Fu Yo-Ho Kablammo Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels Plus Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium Duels Zeit 2 Zeno Clash UE Zeno Clash 2 Zombie Driver HD Zombie Wranglers For now, there is little hope seeing these titles find any justice from Microsoft’s bidding. Previously, it was confirmed during the 20th anniversary livestream for Xbox that the 70+ backwards compatibility lineup would be the last of titles supported for the legacy program. Similarly, PlayStation met a similar fate years ago which Video Game Chronicle also organized then too. However, whilst the stricter Sony planned to enact this on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation Portable stores, backlash changed course of the execution ultimately. The same is possible for Xbox 360. Before, it was discovered after attempting to increase the price of Xbox Live, the online pushback made the Xbox firm rethink the approach and scrap the idea. You can read the full report by heading here. What game on here affects you from the Xbox 360 Marketplace takedown? Source: Video Game Chronicle

Castle Crashers Remastered Physical Edition For Nintendo Switch Will Cost $29.99

The Behemoth released Castle Crashers Remastered for the Nintendo Switch in September 2019 and they are releasing a physical edition for it. Today, The Behemoth showed what the physical edition for Castle Crashers Remaster on the Switch looked like and it’s safe to say many fans of the title will want to collect one. The reveal came through a tweet from The Behemoth and you can see the image below: The Castle Crashers Remastered Physical Edition comes with a Stick Pack and a Character Unlock Pack. All of this will cost $29.99 USD. Pre-Orders go live sometime next month with an official date being announced later. Stay tuned for a later announcement about pre-orders, which will go live next month in our online store. Welcome to the physical world, Castle Crashers! — The Behemoth 👽 (@thebehemoth) August 17, 2023 Will you get the physical edition for Castle Crashers Remastered? Those attending PAX West will be able to acquire a physical edition included in a show-exclusive bundle.

Assassin’s Creed, Fallout, Final Fantasy To Crossover Into Magic The Gathering Wizards Of The Coast Announces

For Magic the Gathering, the tabletop game after its phenomenon was planning to hit the video game industry with Magic: Legends. However, the project was effectively shuttered in 2021. Despite being of similar origin as a tabletop experience, Larian Studios more recently rolled out Baldur’s Gate 3 and is bringing record numbers on Steam and is anticipated to be one of the biggest releases for 2023. But as for Magic the Gathering, the series despite it falling out to ship an MMO will instead be bringing video games to its respected platform. From the recent GenCon earlier this summer, the 2024 roadmap for Magic the Gathering will feature additions from Assassin’s Creed & Fallout. You can watch the recap video below: “We’re excited to announce a new set of Commander Decks set in the universe of Fallout arriving next March,” senior product designer Athena Froelich shares. “These pre-constructed decks take players to post-nuclear, alternate reality world of Fallout. Gangs of blood-thirsty raiders; towering super mutants; irradiated monsters; deadly retro futuris robots rove the wasteland. “Humanity has formed several factions striving for survival: from those locked away in pre-war vaults to new groups looking to rebuild society anew, this release of Commander Decks is a love letter to this iconic gaming franchise with each representing one of the wastelands many colorful factions represented in Magic form so you can recreate some of Fallout’s most famous and outlandish moments on the table with your friends. The presentation continues by sharing an update on an ongoing collaboration with Ubisoft. Previously it was confirmed that Magic the Gathering/Wizards of the Coast will be teaming up with Ubisoft to feature a new addition to the game with Assassin’s Creed. Now, this partnership is prepared to release as part of the 2024 roadmap next year. In July 2024, we’re releasing Beyond Boosters featuring Assassin’s Creed immersive, epic historical adventures. Every Assassin’s Creed game gets in on the fun. This is also the debut of the Beyond Boosters: a new kind of Booster features a beloved world. They aren’t draftable, but each Booster takes you on a journey unique to that universe. Plug in directly to the animus with both new cards and exciting reprints featuring favorite characters and moments from the Assassin’s Creed Games. Aspiring Assassins can take their new skills to the deadliest formats including modern. Furthermore, 2025 is plugged to be when players can expect Final Fantasy to also bridge into Magic the Gathering. “We’re excited to announce that the Final Fantasy is the next universes beyond tentpole Booster release coming in 2025. In collaboration with Square Enix, universes beyond will be bringing the beloved Final Fantasy series to Magic the Gathering as a tentpole Booster release in 2025. “The Final Fantasy series known for its highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, and memorable characters. The set will encompass each main Final Fantasy game that has been released to date from the original Final Fantasy to the recently released Final Fantasy XVI. The set will also be available to play on Magic Arena.” What video game crossover with Magic the Gathering has you most excited for? Fallout comes to Magic the Gathering sometime in March 2024; July 2024 for Assassin’s Creed; 2025 for Final Fantasy.

Alan Wake II Release Pushed To October 27th

The decade-plus wait for a new Alan Wake game is coming to a close. Earlier this summer, Remedy Entertainment confirmed that the sequel – Alan Wake II – is to launch this October. Prior to the reveal, it was shared the game was in a ‘fully playable’ state which foreshadowed the title is cemented to launch later on in 2023. Additionally, the Finnish developer did also verify there will be no physical release for Alan Wake II. Instead, it will ship via digital-only. It was clarified the decision was to offer more polish without the weight of an day one patch come the day of release. Even more, the game is expected to be present with new gameplay at the Gamescom Opening Night Live show next week as well. In a new post from Remedy Entertainment on X, it is confirmed that Alan Wake II is to launch over a week later in a new swift decision. Now, it is pushed to October 27th, just ten days later to its originally scheduled October 17 launch date. Worded in the post, it is said to better space releases for fans looking to indulge in the big releases coming that month. Already, titles such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is confirmed to launch that month with Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, Detective Pikachu Returns, Forza Motorsport, NHL 24, Just Dance 24, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder too. This week, another scheduled the same date as Alan Wake II also rearranged its launch date. From ubisoft, it was confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Mirage is to now launch October 5th with the game going live in the announcement. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you fine waiting another week for Alan Wake II to launch this fall? Alan Wake II ships on October 27, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC ‘The 23rd World Tournament’ Goes Live Today

With the launch preceding the 2020 pandemic, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot continues to receive support more than three years later. Originally announced as the first major RPG in the Dragon Ball universe, it offers a strong retelling of Goku’s coming up to who we know today in the developing anime series. The last update for the game actually came earlier this January with next-gen enhancements on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S. As for other updates that launched for the game, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot also featured two major in-game DLCs which expanded the story for Goku. In that, it featured a two-part storyline – A New Power Awakens. The first arrived in April 2020 whilst the latter arrived November 2020. In 2021, a separate DLC dubbed ‘Trunks: The Warrior of Hope’ went live that summer. This week, a new add-on titled ‘The 23rd World Tournament’ has launched for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. You can watch the launch trailer in the video below: “Join Goku in his legendary battle at the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. Strike your way through your opponents or knock them out of the ring to become victorious!” the YouTube description reads. In the footage, it is revealed that the titular tournament is erected and Piccolo makes his entry in hopes to dominate the world. From our review for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, we gave the game an 8.2/10 for its “love, dedication and engaging battle system do the series proud. […] It’s a world of Dragon Ball out there, and Kakarot is another in a line of strong titles that is rewarding for fans of the series and a great entry point for newcomers.” You can read the full piece by heading here. What are you most excited about ‘The 23rd World Tournament’ for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot? Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Microsoft To Close Xbox 360 Marketplace Next Summer, But Legacy Support Is To Remain On The New Systems

When it comes to the Xbox 360, many players around the globe view the console as one of the most influential releases for the entire industry. And with Microsoft still working to meet the same reach that its predecessor met years prior, many things from the system are becoming full circle more recently. One is the ongoing repairs of classic Call of Duty servers for legacy titles like Black Ops, Black Ops II, and Modern Warfare 2 being active once more. Additionally, Hyperkin is pulling on the heart strings of fans with its newest Xenon controller. The firm is rekindling the love of the Xbox 360 controller with improved features, and it only costs $49 for the wired throwback gamepad. Previously, there was some discourse for the future of legacy Xbox 360 games after delistings were active for select titles. But, Microsoft clarifies that these game can still be purchased on Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S stores. Now this week, it is confirmed the entire Xbox 360 Marketplace is to officially shutter next summer. In July 2024, options to purchase via online will be no more for games, music, and television & films. This November will mark 18 years since Xbox 360 launched. It was a generation-defining console that invited many to jump into gaming for the first time and connect with friends around the world. Over the years, we’ve heard stories of players who found a lifelong love of games, starting with the likes of Kameo, Gears of War, Fable 2 and other Xbox 360 classics. We’re thrilled so many fans keep playing their favorite Xbox 360 games on Xbox 360, or on newer consoles via Backward Compatibility. On July 29, 2024, Xbox will stop supporting the ability to purchase new games, DLC, and other entertainment content from the Xbox 360 Store on the console and the Xbox 360 Marketplace […] Related to this change, the Microsoft Movies & TV app will no longer function on Xbox 360, which means TV and movie content will no longer be viewable on your Xbox 360 after July 29th, 2024. Dave McCarthy, Xbox Player Services Corporate Vice President “This change will not affect your ability to play Xbox 360 games or DLC you have already purchased. Xbox 360 game content previously purchased will still be available to play , not only the Xbox 360 console but also Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S devices via backward compatibility,” McCarthy adds. “What has not changed is our commitment to preserving your ability to play the content you have already purchased on your preferred device, which means we are committed to supporting Xbox 360 gameplay for the foreseeable future – and you will still be able to play and re-download previously purchased content and connect with friends.” Even more, Microsoft encourages players to still play these games. If not owning the titles digitally, physical options are still there. For online play, select games are available to jump onto servers as long as the publisher keeps it up. For other content, purchased movies & TV shows can be viewed via Movies Anywhere, the Xbox TV app, and Microsoft Movies app respectively for console & PC. What are you most surprised about Microsoft shuttering the Xbox 360 Marketplace? Source: Xbox Wire