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Don’t expect Cyberpunk 2 to suddenly feature elaborate cinematic cutscenes or shift into third-person, as creative director Igor Sarzyński prefers the immersion of first-person cutscenes.Over on Bluesky, Sarzyński posts some screenshots from the development of the first game’s Phantom Liberty expansion, saying “gotta admit setting up cutscenes in this game would be extremely pleasant (coz everything looks mindblowingly amazing) but in the end I value our uninterrupted immersion more.”However, one user isn’t entirely a fan, saying the choice to stick to first-person limited gamers who prefer third-person viewpoints, and that they disagree with the idea that experiencing a world from…

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Turtle Beach Burst II Pro specs: Connectivity: 2.4Hz wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C Weight: 57g Battery life: 40 hours (2.4GHz), 150 hours (Bluetooth) DPI range: 50-30,000 Buttons: 8 Price: From £120 / $140 The Turtle Beach Burst II Pro’s raison d’être is to bung a Valorant esportist’s Christmas list of premium features into an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse; a class of peripheral that’s more accustomed to jettisoning luxuries than hoarding them. Thus we have a desk rat that weighs 57g, less than half of the apparently immortal Logitech G502 Hero, while packing pleasantly clicky optical switches and an 8K polling sensor – meaning…

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A new Hytale update has hit the sandbox game’s pre-release build, and despite word from studio founder Simon Collins-Laflamme that it would be a quieter week, there are plenty of additions to be excited about. Terraria 1.4.5 might have dragged me away from Hypixel Studios’ rapidly evolving Minecraft challenger, but the necromancy buffs are pulling me back in. There’s also some reassurance that your Hytale username is locked in and won’t be stolen by other players, no matter how high-profile they might be. Hypixel recently announced that it would be changing the way it rolls out Hytale updates, with regular…

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Nintendo has commented on why Dispatch has been censored on Nintendo Switch platforms.Earlier this week, Dispatch, the episodic narrative adventure game by AdHoc Studio – set up by veteran developers from Telltale Games, Ubisoft, and Night School Studio –was released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.However, shortly after the game’s release, fans noticed that the Nintendo Switch version includes permanent censorship not present in other versions.Dispatch features some scenes of nudity, where breasts and penises are visible. In some instances, like one moment very early into the game, these are used for comedic effect, rather than in a sexual…

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With these Highguard tips and tricks for beginners, you’ll be an expert Warden in no time and a capable attacker and defender when it comes to raiding. Highguard’s hero shooter, capture-the flag, and asymmetrical base defence gameplay can be quite bewildering when you start playing. Even though the tutorial covers most of the basics, some extra pointers will go a long way to helping you win matches. That’s where these 12 tips for Highguard beginners come in!If you’re after some advice regarding which characters to pick and which guns to use, be sure to also check out the best Highguard…

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Just a week or so after he made an indirect dig at Valve boss Gabe Newell, Epic Games’ CEO Tim Sweeney is once again firing criticism in Steam’s direction. Reacting to discussions around a recent class action lawsuit against Valve, which claims UK residents have been left over $897 million / £656 million out of pocket by purchasing games on Steam, Sweeney has described the platform’s commission rate as a “30% junk fee.” Epic Games has already embarrassed Google and forced change at Apple with its high-profile antitrust lawsuits, which fought for their respective storefronts to permit third-party payment systems…

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This is a blog post, where VGC writers post irreverent and (occasionally) entertaining coverage of video game culture.The latest episode of VGC: The Video Game Podcast is available now.This week, Jordan, Chris, and Andy are joined by Alex Donaldson to discuss Dispatch, Xbox, and more.Plus, we hear Alex’s thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem after playing the game for three hours.Should you enjoy this podcast, you can get more podcasts, videos, and more from VGC on Patreon. You can find out more at Patreon.com/VideoGamesChronicle.VGC: The Video Games Podcast episodes are available weekly, hosted by VGC’s Jordan Middler, Chris Scullion and Andy…

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Colin Farrell’s detective show Sugar is coming back really soon, as Apple TV just confirmed that season 2 will release on June 19. With eight new episodes set to arrive on streaming over the summer, the show will feature Farrell’s LA-based Private Investigator as he takes on a new case.In the first season, viewers followed John Sugar as he solved the disappearance of the beloved granddaughter of a big Hollywood producer, and unearthed some dark truths in the process. We won’t reveal more than that for those who still have to catch up with the first season, as it features…

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Right, so, spoiler alert: that NCR power armour which first appeared in the trailers for season two of Amazon’s Fallout Show has finally made its grand entrance in the latest episode to drop. On cue, Bethesda have put out a Fallout 76 DLC you can buy if you want to wear the armour for yourself in a Fallout game. Said DLC costs £26.99 / $30. In light of that, I’m here to quickly point out/remind folks that there’s a free Fallout 4 mod for the armour you can give a go if you fancy.

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How do you get Grounded 2 Tier 3 Omni-tool upgrades? In a change from the first game, your hammer, axe, and shovel no longer require crafting from scratch. Instead, the futuristic Omni-Tool lets you do everything – as long as you have the right upgrades. In Grounded 2 early access, you can upgrade your Omni-Hammer, Omni-Shovel, Omni-Axe, and Omni-Wrench to tier two with ease. Some tier three recipes were added during the Winter Update, with others still to come. Thankfully, the addition of the Tier 3 axe and hammer means a bunch of new resources are available to you in…

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