Category: Video Games

‘Pocket Card Jockey’ Could Come To Switch If Mobile Version Does Well

Champing at the bit.

Pocket Card Jockey, Game Freak’s strange little 3DS mashup of solitaire and horse racing, recently came out on mobile devices, to the delight of anyone who enjoyed the game (e.g. anyone who played it). Nevertheless, it was a little disappointing not to see it come to Switch, since it was a 3DS exclusive to begin with, and Game Freak’s relationship with Nintendo is pretty tight.

But in a recent interview with Polygon’s Oli Welsh, programmer Masao Taya spoke about the possibility of Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! coming to Switch after all — as long as it does well on Apple Arcade.

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Marvel’s Avengers to be Delisted in September as Development Comes to an End

A little more than two years after its original release, Crystal Dynamics is preparing to end active development on Marvel’s Avengers.

According to a blog titled “Final Update on the Future of Marvel’s Avengers,” support will discontinue on September 30, after which digital purchases will no longer be available. All solo content will continue to be playable after support ends, and multiplayer will also remain available.

Crystal Dynamics does not plan to release any new stories, features, or Heroes, making Update 2.7 — which added the Winter Soldier and the Cloning Lab Omega-Level Threat — the final content release for Avengers. Spider-Man will remain a PlayStation exclusive.

The final balance update will be Update 2.8, which will be released March 31. Crystal Dynamics does not plan to release any new stories, features, or Heroes. Afterward, Crystal Dynamics says it will turn off the cosmetics marketplace and credits will no longer be purchasable. Credits balances will be converted into in-game resources, and all cosmetics will be made available for free.

“We know this is disappointing news as everyone in our community has such a connection to these characters and their stories,” Crystal Dynamics wrote. “We’re so, so grateful that you came on this adventure with us. Your excitement for Marvel’s Avengers — from your epic Photo Mode shots, to your threads theorizing who our next Heroes would be, to your Twitch streams — has played a large part in bringing this game to life.”

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Obsidian CEO: ‘I’d Love to Make Another Fallout Before I Retire’

Obsidian Entertainment CEO Feargus Urquhart said he’d like to create another Fallout game before he retires.

In an interview with Gamepressure, Urquhart was asked whether a new Fallout game would be possible under Obsidian, who developed Fallout: New Vegas. “I would love to make another Fallout before I retire. I don’t know when that is, I don’t have a date of my retirement,” Urquhart explained.

He continued, “It’s funny – you can say I’m already 52, or only 52. It’s one of those two, depending on the day. My hope is that’ll happen, but we’ll have to wait and see.”

Back in October, Urquhart said he’d like to create another Fallout game. The main question wasn’t whether Obsidian Entertainment would make one, but when will the opportunity arise to do it? Currently, Obsidian is working on Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, which so far don’t have a release window.

However, Bethesda said that Fallout 5 would be the next project for the studio after The Elder Scrolls VI. So hopefully, something like a Fallout: New Vegas sequel could fill the void until then. According to Bethesda’s Todd Howard, Fallout: New Vegas was originally envisioned as a big expansion to Fallout 3 but it eventually became its own standalone product.

In IGN’s Fallout: New Vegas review, we said “In New Vegas, the fun Fallout 3 formula is intact, with more polished combat, high-quality side missions, and the exciting setting of the Vegas strip. Unfortunately, the bugs also tagged along for the ride.”

George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. He’s been writing about the industry since 2019 and has worked with other publications such as Insider, Kotaku, NPR, and Variety.

When not writing about video games, George is playing video games. What a surprise! You can follow him on Twitter @Yinyangfooey

Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct January 2023: How to Watch and What to Expect

Xbox and Bethesda are set to host their very first Developer_Direct on January 25, and the pair promise to reveal a bit more about the future of The Elder Scrolls Online, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, Redfall and more.

IGN is carrying the stream and, as usual, this watch guide will provide you with everything you need to know to watch the show, including when it starts, a list of places you can watch it with us, and what you can expect to see at the show.

Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct January 2023 Start Time

The upcoming Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct takes place on Wednesday, January 25, and will start at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm GMT. If you live in Australia, that translates to January 26 at 7am AEDT.

Where to Watch the Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct January 2023

If you’re interested in watching the upcoming Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct, we’ll be hosting the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the show with us:

What to Expect at the Upcoming Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct January 2023

Xbox and Bethesda have specifically said to expect “the latest info for Xbox games launching in the next few months, including The Elder Scrolls Online, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, and Redfall.” One name notably missing from that list is Starfield, but Bethesda has bigger plans for that much-anticipated title.

“To dedicate the proper amount of time for a deep dive into Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield, a standalone show is in the works,” Xbox Wire staff wrote.

As for what fans can expect from the games expected to be there, it all starts with The Elder Scrolls Online. Studio director Matt Firor will discuss 2023’s major Chapter update, including “the latest regions of Tamriel to become playable in ESO, as well as a major new feature coming in the game’s biggest update this year.”

If that isn’t enough ESO, the Developer_Direct will be followed by a ESO Chapter Reveal Event that will dive deeper into everything new coming to the game. If you are interested, you can also watch the ESO Chapter Revel Event on IGN’s YouTube.

Turn 10 Studios is planning on sharing “more gameplay and exciting new details” for Forza Motorsport and Mojang Studios will give an “insider’s look into the PvP multiplayer experience in Minecraft Legends.”

Lastly, Arkane Austin will showcase “several minutes of gameplay” from Redfall, and it will include single and multiplayer gameplay and details on combat, customization, bosses, the open world, and more.

For more, check out our predictions for the Developer_Direct and be sure to check out our breakdown of everything you can expect from Microsoft in 2023.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Factorio Is Getting A $5 Price Increase “To Account For Inflation”

The second price increase in 5 years.

It’s no secret that things are costing more these days — and games have been hit just as hard as groceries, rent, and medication, with base prices for new, AAA releases steadily climbing up to (and sometimes past) the $100 mark.

But it seems like those price increases are also affecting older games, as the developers behind strategy management game Factorio today announced a price increase on their game, which has been out in early access since 2016.

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Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 447: Endured and Survived the Holidays

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Happy new year! The team rings in the new year with exciting PS VR2 updates, and thoughts on the premiere of HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us.

Stuff We Talked About

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[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]