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NEWS THIS WEEKEscape From Tarkov dev finally caves, says people who paid $150 for the game will get access to its new mode 'in waves'Manor Lords shatters Steam city builder record with over 170,000 concurrent playersManor Lords players delighted to discover a villager with an NSFW name, but the developer says it's historically accurate‍Here are all the games from the ID@Xbox Digital Showcase 2024Take-Two will reportedly close OlliOlli and Kerbal Space Program studiosRELEASE RADARHEADING OUT - 7 May 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchGIFT - 8/9 May 2024 - PC, Switch, Xbox Series S|XANIMAL WELL - 9 May 2024 - PC, PlayStation 5, SwitchCROW COUNTRY - 9 May 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4,LITTLE KITTY BIG CITY - 9 May 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, SwitchApple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only.AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.
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NEWS THIS WEEKEmbracer Group announces its intention to transform into three standalone publicly listed entities at NASDAQ StockholmGaming giant Embracer Group is splitting into three companiesEscape from Tarkov devs attempt to put out fire caused by $250 'pay to win' edition by giving everyone access to an exclusive game mode - but only for 6 monthsEl Paso, Elsewhere, a Max Payne-inspired shooter about keeping your vampire ex-lover from destroying the world, is being made into a movieFortnite will allow you to mute its ‘confrontational’ emotesFortnite Festival Finally Adds Support for Rock Band 4 and PDP Riffmaster Guitar ControllersFallout 76 attracted over 1 million players in a single day, Bethesda saysFallout London: 'Bethesda didn't tell us about Fallout 4 update' | BBC NewsRELEASE RADARSEA OF THIEVES - 30 April 2024 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, PCENDLESS OCEANS LUMINOUS - 2 May 2024 - Nintendo SwitchTOUHOU MYSTIA'S IZAKAYA - 2 May 2024 - Nintendo Switch, PCSURMOUNT - 2 May 2024 - Nintendo Switch, PC You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by
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NEWS THIS WEEKHades 2 technical test set to begin 'shortly,' signups are open nowNintendo Indie World Showcase April 2024 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & TrailerSony’s PS5 Pro is real and developers are getting ready for itThe first Apple-approved emulator for the iPhone has arrived... and been pulled Delta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS optionRELEASE RADARTALES OF KENZERA: ZAU - 23 April 2024 - PC, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XTMNT ARCADE: WRATH OF THE MUTANTS - 23 April 2024 - PC, Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|XANOTHER CRAB’S TREASURE - 25 April 2024 - PC, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XSAND LAND - 25 April 2024 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XSTELLAR BLADE - 26 April 2024 - PlayStation 5
Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.

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NEWS THIS WEEKIndie Lovecraftian fishing game Dredge is gonna be a movieReport: EA Canned Dead Space 2 Remake, Team Working On Battlefield Now [Update: EA Denies Report]EA Shoots Down Dead Space 2 Remake Rumors: 'No Validity to This Story' [Update]Apple now allows retro game emulators on its App Store—but with big caveatsStar Wars Outlaws Release Date Revealed Alongside a Story Trailer Teasing the Underworld's 'Golden Age'The best of the Triple-i showcaseRELEASE RADARDAVE THE DIVER - 16 April 2024 - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5REIGNS BEYOND - 18 April 2024 - PC, Switch, Apple ArcadeARCRUNNER - 18 April 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchARTIFICER’S TOWER - 18 April 2024 - PCFINAL FANTASY XVI - THE RISING TIDE DLC - 18 April 2024 - PlayStation 5NO REST FOR THE WICKED - 18 April 2024 - PC You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by
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NEWS THIS WEEKHollow Knight Silksong’s April Fools’ Day Update Is RealApril Fools' phenom Content Warning draws in more than 204,000 concurrent playersFormer Dragon Age boss' new action-RPG Eternal Strands out next yearSaber Interactive CEO Says KOTOR Remake Is 'Alive and Well'RELEASE RADARGIGANTIC: RAMPAGE EDITION - 9 April 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4HOUSE FLIPPER 2 - 10 April 2024 - PC, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5CHILDREN OF THE SUN - 10 April 2024 - PCYET ANOTHER FANTASY TITLE - 10 April 2024 - PC You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by
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NEWS THIS WEEKSuper Mario Maker’s “final boss” was a fraud all alongEmbracer Group divests Gearbox Entertainment for a consideration of USD 460 million to Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.Helldivers 2 Cheater Pretends to Be Game Master Joel, Drops Unreleased APC in Random Group, LeavesLeaked images reveal Microsoft’s white disc-less Xbox Series X console / It looks like Microsoft’s plans for a bigger Xbox Series X refresh might have changed.Phil Spencer wants Epic Games Store and others on Xbox consoles If working overtime on AAA games with giant budgets is the only way to succeed, 'then maybe the industry deserves to die,' says RPG veteran David Gaider: 'There is another way to be'RELEASE RADARPLANETILES - 3 April 2024 - PCTURBO GOLF RACING - 4 April 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5FREEDOM PLANET 2 - 4 April 2024 - Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchYou can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by
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