Blizzard is hosting a big Diablo IV showcase next week, the company has announced. The next Diablo Developer Update livestream will be held July 6 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET, and it promises new details on Diablo IV’s first season in its live-service campaign.

In addition to the first details on Diablo IV Season 1, Blizzard will discuss upcoming quality-of-life updates for the game. The event will be hosted by associate director of community Adam Fletcher. Some of the panelists will include associate game director Joseph Piepiora and lead game producer Timothy Ismay.

Beyond Diablo IV, the event promises updates on the mobile game Diablo Immortal. Fans can hear from senior narrative designer RyanQuinn and lead user experience designer Chris Liao, who will provide new details on th…

Tim Sweeney, the founder and CEO of Fortnite studio Epic Games, has weighed in with his thoughts on AI and generative AI. Advancements to these technologies have been much-discussed of late in the world of video games, entertainment, and numerous other business sectors. Speaking to researcher Matthew Ball, Sweeney said AI will change the world and create a lot of jobs, while also noting there are numerous issues and problems in the road ahead as well. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

Starting off, Sweeney commented on how companies train their AI models. Sweeney said companies should not train their models on data if they do not have “clear and explicit permission from the creator of the data to do that.” Researcher…

EA and Juventus announced a new multi-year partnership today, allowing EA exclusive rights to portray the popular Italian club’s assets in video games. Juventus will return in FIFA 23. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

The deal allows EA to exclusively use the club’s logo and kits in FIFA 23, as well as recreate Juventus’ home, the Allianz Stadium. In addition to the club partnership, former player Claudio Marchisio will be featured as a FUT hero and current player Dušan Vlahović will be an ambassador for FIFA 23. The deal also promises “a number of lifestyle and cultural initiatives bringing new opportunities outside of football.”

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The cynic in me wants to say to that Assassin’s Creed Rogue is little more than a glorified add-on, one last-ditch effort to squeeze some cash from the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 generation–and in many ways, it is. But after sailing the high seas as an Assassin turned Templar, I think it’s more apt to think of Rogue as a cheeky but uninspired farewell, a piece of fan service that ties up some loose ends, and gives those absorbed in the overarching Abstergo arc answers to some of its more complex questions.

Those answers are, unfortunately, buried in a serviceable, if predictable story. The hero–or anti-hero in this case–is Shay Patrick Cormac, a gruff, moody Assassin out for revenge after becoming disillusioned with the brotherhood. Yes, the Assassin’s Creed series still hasn’t…

Two years ago, Fair Play Labs and Ludosity entered the platform fighting game ring with Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. The game was decent enough, but it was clear that the core “Smash Bros. with Nickelodeon characters” idea had more to offer than what was delivered. Now, with Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, the two studios are attempting to realize that potential.. However, while some welcome adjustments have been made, there are a few important flaws–and some mind-boggling subtractions–that once again keep the full potential of this idea out of reach.

The most notable improvement Nick Brawl 2 makes over other platform fighters is its control scheme, which carries over from the previous game and yet still feels genuinely innovative. Character movement, shields, a…

With Mass Effect: Legendary Edition out now, a new generation of players can finally access one of developer BioWare’s most iconic RPG franchises. If it’s your first time playing these games, you’ll need some help and insight to prepare you for the exciting journey ahead. The Legacy Edition, in particular, brings significant changes to the original games that better incorporate its various DLCs into the main experience while also creating new challenges thanks to adjustments to the way your actions impact the final game’s epic conclusion.

Due to these changes, we’ve compiled a suite of new guides to help you navigate the unique aspects with our Mass Effect: Legendary Edition guide roundup. However, if …