Daemon X Machina, the mech shooter, has been confirmed as the next game on offer on the Epic Games Store. READ MORE: EA is Disappointed with Battlefield 2042 - Looking at Free-to-Play Options The title was originally released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019, then made its way to PC in 2020. It casts players in the role of mercenaries that are employed by the Orbital organization, who have access to Arsenal mechs. Each new mission offers a new post-apocalyptic area for players to whizz through in giant robot mechs, reducing enemy mechs controlled by a rogue AI, to heaps of scrap metal. Each mech is fully configurable with new upgrades and weapons, but it's not just mechs that can be altered - you can delve into the world of body modification as well, offering a distinctly unique cyberpunk aesthetic to you character, like some fleshy-mechanical aberration. You can, of course, leave it at simple cosmetic changes, but in a world where you can fight other giant flying robots, in a giant flying robot, it's better to look like a character from Command and Conquer. Daemon X Machina also offers an array of different mods, including online co-op, multiplayer Exploration Missions, and even a 1v1 and 2v2 leaderboard -focused competitive mode. There is quite a bit for fans of giant mechs fighting each other to enjoy, and the free offer makes it even more enticing. Daemon X Machina will be free to download on the Epic Games Store starting next week Thursday, the 27th of January. It is currently also available on the Nintendo Switch and PC for purchase.

God of War released on PC just a week ago, and already modders have started to mess around with the game, and have fun with a slightly serious tale. READ MORE: Review: God of War (PC) As more PlayStation exclusives have drifted over to PC, modders have been quicker to mess around with the files, such as the VR Mode added to Horizon Zero Dawn, as well as the mods added to Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Matt DeWald, senior manager of technical production, spoke to Game Informer, stating “we didn’t add modding support. It’s not something we developed time to create tools. Everything we have is custom, so it’s really hard to build some of that stuff. But I’m sure some very smart people out there are going to do some very cool things, and we’ll see what comes of it”. The Nexus mod page includes a ton of mods already, including reshades of the world and environment, cosmetic changes to undermine the intensity of the game (such as googly eyes, hair removal, etc.), as well as modded ports for save files from PS4. The reshade mods offer a variety of different moods for the game, including one that gives the title a high-fantasy feel, while others offer the chance at a much darker world to amplify God of War’s vibe even more. Of course, the modding staples make a return, giving Kratos giant googly eyes and a gaping mouth, a comically giant head, as well as turning the Greek God’s head into a single giant eyeball which is oddly terrifying. God of War is now available on Steam. Big eyes and a big mouth.#GodofWar #GodofWarPC pic.twitter.com/yTK7J9htPz— Speclizer (@Speclizer_) January 19, 2022 Nintendo Mii Kratos vs Baldur#GodofWar #GodofWarPC pic.twitter.com/3YQir0MEha— Speclizer (@Speclizer_) January 20, 2022 Kryball stares into Atreus' soul#GodofWar #GodofWarPC pic.twitter.com/r0hhFV08R2— Speclizer (@Speclizer_) January 17, 2022

World Bank President David Malpass has called out Microsoft and its almost $70 billion purchase of Activision questioning the company’s stance on humanitarian issues around the world. If you missed it, Microsoft plans on spending a lot of money purchasing Activision Blizzard. The historic deal is expected to close by June 2023. However, the World Bank believes that Microsoft should be spending that money elsewhere, like helping sort out the flow of refugees and funding countries in poverty. Speaking at a virtual conference earlier this week, Malpass said the scale of the acquisition deal “struck” him. He compared the Activision Blizzard purchase to the amount of money that gets donated to the International Development Association – a fund that helps the world’s poorest of countries. READ MORE: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Gets Release Date and Awesome Overview Trailer Malpass claimed that in December last year, 48 high and middle-income governments pledged to allocate $24 billion over the next three years to help the poor, fight poverty and deal with the impact COVID-19 has had on certain regions. Malpass believes that the money Microsoft is spending on Activision Blizzard would help go a long way. In fact, he believes that it would go into the bond market to which poorer nations are given access. Bond financing benefits the poor by allocating funds to certain developments in certain poorer regions. The World Bank believes that the funds can be used elsewhere, for the good of the world rather than purchasing a video game publisher. A purchase that can only benefit Microsoft. “That gets you into a situation where a huge amount of the capital is being allocated to already capital-intensive parts of the world – the advanced economies – building more and more on top of already heavily built infrastructure and real estate, for example.” “In order to address the refugee flow, that malnutrition that’s going on, and so on, there has to be more money and growth flowing into the developing countries.” Malpass isn’t wrong but at the same time, Microsoft does already have a number of non-profit business sectors set up to aid with this sort of thing. If anything, the company is one of the most donatable brands in the world. While $70 billion would fix a lot of problems, it won’t get Microsoft Call of Duty rights. Source: Reuters Written By: Marco Cocomello Original article from GLITCHED

One of the most anticipated LEGO games in the video game series is almost here. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was announced way back in 2019 at E3. However, the COVID-19 pandemic hit development on the game pretty hard forcing WB Games to delay the title internally multiple times. The game was expected to launch in October last year before suffering another delay. Thankfully, LEGO’s most ambitious game is a few months away as LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is expected to release on 5 April 2022. For those who don’t know, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the complete cinematic Star Wars story spanning all nine films. It is not a remake of the older games. In fact, it has been built from the ground up and features sprawling planets to explore, a comedic story to play through and a giant roster of characters. READ MORE: EA is Disappointed With Battlefield 2042 – Looking at Free-To-Play Options WB Games released a full 6-minute gameplay overview trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. It gives us a better understanding of the sheer scale and size of the “biggest LEGO video game yet”. Players can start off by picking the trilogy they want to play. The game has a brand-new combat system that combines melee combat, quick-time events and ranged weaponry to help expand each character’s appeal. Players can string combos together to attack multiple characters at once. They can also counter incoming attacks. The game now features a unique cover system where players can stay safe and wait for an opening before shooting back at enemies. As for exploration, the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the biggest game to date. Players can unlock new planets to explore and instantly travel to them to complete missions, collect items and more. However, your trip to your next planet might result in an intense dogfight in space as you try and survive the onslaught of the dark side. Every planet and location has been carefully crafted to pay tribute to the Skywalker. Check out the official gameplay overview down below. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga releases on 5 April 2022 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Switch. Source: YouTube Written By: Marco Cocomello Original article from GLITCHED