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New weapon MA5K Avenger added to Halo Infinite on Nov 5 in Operation: Great Journey update.

Rifle inspired by Halo novel Ghosts of Onyx, MA5K Avenger excels in close-quarters combat.

Update includes Halo 2-inspired playlist, third-person mode, Forge features, and weapon tweaks.

Halo Infinite players are set to receive a new rifle, known as the MA5K Avenger, on November 5. The new weapon comes alongside the forthcoming Halo Infinite update titled Operation: Great Journey.

First released on December 8, 2021, Halo Infinite is a well-received FPS title from developer Halo Studios (formerly called 343 Industries). Over the past few years, various updates have periodically refreshed the content in the game and kept new and returning players engaged. Another such update is set to drop next week, adding an array of new things to the sci-fi game, ranging from equipment to gameplay mechanics. Speaking of new items, it turns out that the brand-new weapon Halo Infinite devs w..

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Minato Aqua was the most popular female streamer in Q3 2024, recording a concurrent viewer peak of 735,000.

The majority of the most popular female streamers in the third quarter of the year are Virtual YouTubers, specifically Hololive VTubers.

Q3 aside, Usada Pekora is still leading the overall 2024 rankings by watch time.

YouTube star Minato Aqua was the most popular female streamer in Q3 2024, based on peak viewer figures. That’s according to a recently emerged report that suggests the majority of the most-watched female streamers during this period were active on YouTube rather than Twitch.

This data comes from Streams Charts, a third-party tracker that regularly reports on streaming industry trends. In recent years, the analytics company’s insights suggested that VTuber personas have been taking over female streaming.

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Respawn dropped Linux support for Apex Legends to improve its anti-cheat efforts, despite disappointing some players.

Apex Legends has faced ongoing issues with cheaters, prompting the decision to remove Linux support.

Although disappointing, Linux players can still use a workaround on Steam Deck to play Apex Legends.

Respawn Entertainment has revealed that Linux OS is no longer supported for Apex Legends, including on the Steam Deck. While the developer says this change will make stopping cheaters easier, the decision will disappoint those who enjoyed playing Apex Legends on the operating system.

It is no secret that Apex Legends has a problem with cheaters. Ever since the game was released at the beginning of 2019, Respawn has had to fight an uphill battle against cheaters and hackers who attempt to ruin the fun and competitive integrity of the battle royale. After numerous complaints from the community, the developer has put extra emphasis on addressing the che..

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Netflix renewed “Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft” for a second season.

Season 2 will include the return of Lara’s best friend, Sam, voiced by Karen Fukuhara in Season 1.

Season 2 will follow Lara and Sam as they investigate stolen African Orisha masks.

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft was released on Netflix only a couple of weeks ago, but, there’s already good news for fans of the animated video game adaptation.

Picking up where Crystal Dynamics’ most recent trilogy of Tomb Raider games left off, The Legend of Lara Croft is an animated take on the iconic video game heroine that bridges the gap between the disparate video game entries. Hayley Atwell stars in the series as the voice of Lara Croft, with Richard Armitage voicing its villain Charles Devereaux, and Earl Baylon returning to voice Lara’s friend Jonah. The series takes Lara on a globetrotting adventure to recover a stolen artifact that leads her to an even more ancient mystery and a path to ma..

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Black Myth: Wukong is getting a PS5 physical version imminently, as confirmed by developer Game Science.

A reliable insider alleges that Black Myth: Wukong’s PS5 physical edition will launch on October 21 in the US for $64.99.

The European physical release of Black Myth: Wukong is set to happen “very soon” for €69.99.

Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science has finally confirmed an imminent physical release for the game’s PlayStation 5 version. Having launched in a digital-only format back in August, many Black Myth: Wukong players on PS5 voiced demand for a physical version, and it looks like their pleas will be fulfilled very soon.

In less than two months after its release, Black Myth: Wukong has accrued stratospheric levels of success for Game Science. Players have extensively showered the game with praise, and recent reports suggest that Black Myth: Wukong has raked in over $1 billion in revenue on Steam alone. Considering Black Myth: Wukong’s rumored budget..

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has reached 4.5 million players, with positive reviews and upcoming content updates.

Focus Entertainment plans Season Pass rewards based on Space Marine chapters and new updates like the Termination operation.

Saber Interactive’s CEO claims Space Marine 2 was their fastest-selling game ever, with a high player count on Steam.

Around 4.5 million people have played Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, the game’s publisher, Focus Entertainment, has revealed. The company previously claimed that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was able to attract two million players when it launched on September 9.

Developed by Saber Interactive, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a third-person shooter that acts as a direct sequel to the 2011 original made by Relic Entertainment. The latest title has been praised by many for its satisfying combat system, impressive visuals, and accurate representation of the grimdark sci-fi universe crafted by Games Wor..

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LEGO Horizon Adventures file size is 5.9 GB on Switch and 30 GB on PC, launching on Nov. 14, 2024.

LEGO’s collaboration with popular franchises like Horizon shows the extent of its reach.

The larger PC file size compared to Switch reflects efforts to fit games onto different platforms.

Sony has unveiled the file size for LEGO Horizon Adventures on Switch and PC, detailing that the game’s file size will be 5.9 GB and 30 GB, respectively. Based on the Horizon series developed by Guerrilla Games, LEGO Horizon Adventures will land on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on November 14, 2024.

All things considered, the existence of LEGO Horizon Adventures says less about the popularity of the Horizon series than about the inevitability of LEGO collaborating with seemingly every pop culture franchise under the sun. Though LEGO games existed before them, TT Games developing LEGO Star Wars and many future LEGO spin-offs was in many ways the beginning of the modern LEGO ..

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F1 24 will make extensive use of the PS5 Pro’s added horsepower, particularly for ray tracing.

When running on a PS5 Pro, F1 24 will enable several ray tracing features during gameplay at 60fps.

The PS5 Pro will also allow for native 4K at 120fps, as well as an upscaled 8K 60fps mode in F1 24.

F1 24 is set to receive several impressive visual enhancements on the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro. Although Sony’s marketing for the PS5 Pro so far has mostly revolved around first-party games, F1 24 developer Codemasters has outlined some tantalizing upgrades for the third-party game, such as additional ray tracing features, higher framerates, and 8K support.

As the latest installment in EA Sports’ annual racing series, F1 24 was launched back in May 2024 for PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X/S, and PC. Performance analyses showed that F1 24 runs quite well on the current-gen machines, offering 60fps gameplay as a baseline, with PS5 and Xbox Series X players even having the option ..