Twitch reports it blocked new email-verified accounts in Israel and Palestine in the wake of the October 7th attacks... but forgot to remove the block, and only did so after an inquiry by 404 Media. New accounts verified with a phone number still worked, and Twitch’s apology / explanation for the oversight says it disabled the feature to prevent graphic imagery from appearing on the site.
Unknown World’s spooky-ass ocean game is getting a direct sequel. Subnautica 2 debuted during today’s Xbox partner preview. Judging by the announcement trailer, the game is, once again, making a strong case for why we don’t belong in the ocean. Not ours, and especially not an alien planet’s.
Even after watching the trailer for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii during Xbox’s partner preview, I still have no idea why Majima Goro, the best character in the Yakuza series, is a pirate and honestly, I don’t care. It’s Majima Goro in a pirate hat, commanding a customizable pirate ship, and engaging in naval warfare. Some things don’t need explanations.
During the Xbox partner preview, Bloober Team showed off its next game, Cronos: The New Dawn. During the trailer, one moment features individual kitted out in astronaut gear, exploring a dilapidated house overrun by monsters. And in the next, they’re playing an increasingly bloody game of chess with a sweet old lady who is definitely hiding a secret. Cronos: The New Dawn is set to release in 2025.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches spring 2025 and is an action RPG that looks like if Persona’s turn-based combat got mashed together with high-quality visuals you’d see from Naughty Dog or Sony Santa Monica. But what’s really impressive is the newly revealed cast, boasting the voice talents of Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, and holy precious is that Andy Serkis??!! Whatever this game is, I’m in.
Atlus’ game tackles tough subjects with refreshing nuance, catapulting it beyond simply being ‘Persona with swords.’
