1. Ubisoft's xDefiant, a multiplayer First Person Shooter, launched in May with over 10 million players but has since struggled to maintain a user base of 20,000 concurrent players. 2. The game's performance has not met the publisher's expectations, leading to an ultimatum for the development team to improve the situation by Season 3. 3. The team faces challenges with the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which may impact xDefiant's potential growth.

1. Microsoft's Xbox Series X promised high frame rates and powerful performance but has often failed to deliver on these promises. 2. The console's marketing emphasized 'True 4K' and high teraflop counts, but many games have launched at 30fps instead of the promised 60fps. 3. Sony's PS5, focusing on other features like SSD and DualSense controller, has managed to offer 60fps options in all first-party titles, contrasting with Xbox's performance.

1. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, a long-running mobile game by Square Enix, is set to shut down its services on October 30, 2024. 2. The game, which launched worldwide in June 2016, has featured numerous updates and crossovers with popular franchises. 3. Despite the closure, the game will continue to operate in Japan, marking a definitive end for the rest of the world.

1. ConcernedApe, the developer of Stardew Valley, has halted work on his new game, Haunted Chocolatier, to focus on finalizing Stardew Valley's update 1.6. 2. The decision comes as Stardew Valley continues to sell well, with over 30 million copies sold since its launch. 3. ConcernedApe, who primarily works solo, acknowledges the challenges of balancing development between two games and expresses gratitude to patient fans.

1. Forza Motorsport is set to receive several updates over the next four months, including reworked Spectate mode, Drift mode, and new cars and tracks. 2. The updates also feature improvements to Forza Race Regulations and new ways to unlock cars. 3. The long-awaited ray-traced global illumination feature is not expected to be ready for 2024.

1. TMNT: Splintered Fate, initially an iOS Apple Arcade exclusive, has expanded to Nintendo Switch and is set for a PC release later this year. 2. The game will support cross-play between Switch and Apple Arcade, with updates including couch co-op and bug fixes. 3. The developers have announced plans for DLC, featuring a new playable character, environment, narrative, and enemies, with more content expected in the future.

1. Star Wars: Outlaws includes a secret 'maxsettings' toggle similar to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. 2. The secret 'Outlaw' graphics mode can be activated on PC by adding 'unlockmaxsettings' to the game's start parameter. 3. This mode is expected to offer enhanced graphics settings, similar to the 'Unobtanium' option in Avatar, with better ray tracing and higher resolution shadows and reflections.

1. Konami has teased the development of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, following the release of Vol. 1 in October last year. 2. The company hinted at the inclusion of Metal Gear Solid 4 in the upcoming collection, which currently remains exclusive to PlayStation 3. 3. Konami's producer, Noriaki Okamura, expressed the company's awareness of the demand for MGS4 on modern consoles and encouraged fans to 'stay tuned' for more information.

1. The article revisits the AMD RX 7700 XT GPU, comparing it with Gigabyte Gaming OC, PowerColor Hellhound, and Sapphire Pure models. 2. Prices for the RX 7700 XT have dropped significantly, making it more competitive. 3. The RX 7700 XT features a chiplet-based design, high clock speeds, and improved memory configuration compared to its predecessors.

1. Sony has launched a new PlayStation Accessories app on PC, allowing full customization of the DualSense Edge controller. 2. The app, previously known as the Firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller, now supports creating, editing, and switching between custom profiles. 3. This move reflects Sony's growing commitment to the PC market.

1. Tetris Forever, a new compilation title featuring over 15 classic Tetris games and a documentary on the series' history, has been announced. 2. The game is developed by Digital Eclipse and will be available on all platforms. 3. The classic NES Tetris is also coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service later this Winter.

1. Steam has reached a new record of 37 million concurrent users, surpassing its previous record of 36 million set in March. 2. The platform continues to see steady growth in both peak and average monthly player counts. 3. Steam's consistent growth over a decade since its launch is noteworthy, with projections of hitting 40 million concurrent users soon.

1. EA has removed Denuvo DRM from the indie metroidvania game 'Tales of Kenzera: ZAU' shortly after its release. 2. The removal of Denuvo is seen as beneficial for improving the gaming experience, as it has been associated with performance and graphics issues. 3. The decision to include Denuvo in a small project like 'Tales of Kenzera: ZAU' was initially curious, but its removal is welcomed by players.

1. Striking Distance Studios, known for The Callisto Protocol, announces a new game [REDACTED], described as a fast-action isometric roguelike set in the same universe. 2. The game, [REDACTED], involves a shadowy agent navigating the chaos at Black Iron Prison, a state-of-the-art penitentiary on Callisto. 3. The new game is set to launch on October 31st, coinciding with Halloween.

1. Valve has introduced new Steam Deck integrations into the Steam platform, highlighting reviews written by users who primarily played on Steam Deck. 2. This update aims to provide more informed purchasing decisions for users. 3. The feature was announced on Twitter by the official Steam Deck page.

1. The Game Awards 2024 is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on December 12; 2. The event will be streamed live from the Peacock Theater in L.A.; 3. Public tickets for the event will be available for sale starting November 1.

1. Stellar Blade, a highly discussed PS5 exclusive, is set to release on PC soon. 2. The game, which was a success on PlayStation, sold over 1 million copies in a couple of months. 3. Studio SHIFT UP plans to expand its audience by bringing the game to PC, expecting even better performance.

1. Epic Games introduces a dedicated Fortnite Web Shop for easier item viewing and purchasing. 2. The web shop allows users to apply Support-A-Creator codes and view 3D models of items. 3. This feature provides convenience and a quality of life improvement for players.

1. Techland, the developer of Dying Light 2, has been active with free updates and paid DLCs. 2. A new teaser suggests that their next major project, possibly 'Dying Light: The Beast', will be revealed at Gamescom. 3. The teaser includes a spooky trailer with the tagline 'The Beast is Coming', hinting at an announcement during Gamescom's Opening Night Live.

1. Meta announced in 2021 that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would be brought to VR via Quest 2, but has now put the project on hold indefinitely. 2. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the indefinite hold, citing focus on other projects. 3. The VR version of GTA San Andreas would have been a significant port due to the game's large user base, but it is unlikely to be released.