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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 15:22
Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Who is Zack and How Are They Alive
Written by Liam Ferguson
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade has everyone talking about Zack Fair again, but who is this Cloud-lookalike, and how did he get here?
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 15:16
Mass Effect Fan Shares Impressive Kasumi Cosplay | Game Rant
Written by James Dickinson
Since her appearance in Mass Effect 2: Stolen Memory, Kasumi Goto has been a fan favorite, reflected by the care put into this fantastic cosplay.
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 15:14
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Gets August Launch Date
Written by Marcus Stewart 
The game formerly known as just Aliens: Fireteam has been rebranded to Aliens: Fireteam Elite and it’s coming in August. We first learned about the game back in March, and it’s a co-op bug hunt that, as its title implies, draws heavy inspiration from Xenomorph-laden action of Aliens.
On August 24, you and up to two other friends (or AI teammates) can suit up as marines to take on the universe’s greatest hunters in a new adventure set 23 years after the original film trilogy. The story unfolds over four separate campaigns with three missions each. Similar to games like Left 4 Dead, you’ll fend off waves of Xenomorphs with each player taking on one of five specialized classes (gunner, demolisher, recon, technician, and doc). Marines can be customized further with various weapon perks and cosmetics. Concocting the right combination of skills and classes is vital to successfully combat Fireteam Elite’s 11 different Xenomorph types and 20 enemy types overall. Check out the new gameplay trailer below.
Click here to watch embedded mediaAlthough developer Cold Iron Studios designing Fireteam Elite with replayability in mind, it is not a live service game. Rather, players can use a range of modifier cards to dramatically alter the rules of engagement, such as making it so that only headshots can damage enemies. Playing under these special conditions will net bigger rewards upon completion, giving players a reason to repeatedly take on the hive while keeping the action fresh.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
If you love slaughtering waves of enemies alongside some good buddies, there’s quite a few games on the horizon to look out for. Be sure to keep an eye on Left 4 Dead spiritual successor Back 4 Blood, Arkane Studios’ newly announced vampire action game, Redfall, and the PvE focused Rainbow Six Extraction.
Will you be checking out Aliens: Fireteam Elite? Sound off in the comments below!
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 15:01
Xbox Game Pass Confirms New Games for June and July 2021
Written by Dalton Cooper
Microsoft confirms new Xbox Game Pass games that are coming to the service at the end of June and the beginning of July 2021.
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 15:00
Marvel: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4
Written by Tom Bowen
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy played a big role in the popularization of superhero movies. Had things all gone to plan, though, he would have made 4.
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Loki continues jumping realities with his blonde variant, but the god of mischief also served up a tasty Pride month surprise for the MCU.
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Worms Rumble arrives on Xbox Game Pass today, but it will soon be joined by even more titles on the horizon. Just like every month, new games will be making their way onto the Xbox Game Pass library and others will be leaving to make room. With so many new additions confirmed during E3 2021, here is what else members can look forward to for the rest of June and the beginning of July.
For those that may not know, the Xbox Game Pass library is one that continues to evolve. From day one launches of hit games to indie treasures that deserve their time to shine, the Game Pass membership allows players a chance to have instant access to a plethora of games without having to shell out 60 bucks each time. But, before we go into the benefits of Xbox Game Pass, let's look to see what's coming soon.
What's coming to Xbox Game Pass:
- Worms Rumble, Cloud, Console, and PC - Today
- Iron Harvest, PC - June 24
- Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, Console and PC - June 24
- Prodeus, PC - June 24
- Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts - July 1
- Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, Cloud, Console, and PC - July 1
- Gang Beasts, Cloud, Console, and PC - July 1
- Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Cloud, Console, and PC - July 1
- Limbo, Cloud, Console, and PC - July 1
DLC/Game Updates:
- Black Desert x Bugatti Event - Until July 7
- Dead by Daylight: Resident Evil - Available now
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 7 - Available now
- Microsoft Flight Simulator: World Update V Nordics - Available Now
- Minecraft: Sonic the Hedgehog DLC - Available now
- NBA 2K21 Season 8: Trial of Champions - Available now
- For Honor: Year 5 Season 2 Mirage - Available until July 1
- Seas of Thieves: A Pirate's Life - Available now
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Series X/S Update - Available now
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Console Enhanced Series X/S Update - Available now
What's leaving - June 30:
- Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Cloud, Console, and PC
- Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Cloud, Console, and PC
- Mistover, PC
- Monster Hunter World, Cloud and Console
- Out of the Park Baseball 21, PC
- Outer Wilds, Cloud and Console
- Soulcalibur VI, Console
- The Messenger, Cloud, Console, and PC
Xbox Game Pass offers Team Green fans a pretty solid deal, and it's gotten more impressive as Microsoft makes more studio moves. With a growing library and a ton of more on the way thanks to Bethesda and ZeniMax, there are two versions of this membership to look at when considering this deal. There is the standard Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass is $9.99, whereas the Ultimate version includes Xbox Live for $14.99. Ultimate comes with additional perks like partner offers, exclusive access to certain titles, and more.
With the price point of certain titles coming in at $70, a membership service like this is a welcome option. Even more so that the resources behind this library continue to grow, including the recent EA Play and Bethesda additions. With first-party day one games being included as a perk, especially when looking at grabs like MLB The Show 21, Xbox continues to prove that it's invested in offering a stable ecosystem and improving the player experience.
Thoughts on the new Xbox Game Pass arrivals dropping in June and July? What do you hope gets added next? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below!
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 14:47
The Outer Worlds 2's New Solar System is Perfect for One Common Sci-Fi Element
Written by Arron Kluz
The Outer Worlds 2 is likely still a ways away, but there is one big feature it should add to the sci-fi series to really make it stand out.
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 14:44
Fortnite: How to Get Alien Parasite Off Head | Game Rant
Written by William Parks
Fortnite players that want to remove Alien Parasites from their heads can find several different options in this short guide.
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 14:30
Returnal: 7 Tips For Surviving The Echoing Ruins Biome
Written by Rhett Roxl
Surviving the Echoing Ruins biome in Returnal can be difficult. Here's a look at how you can get it done.
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 14:30
10 Video Game Tie-Ins That Are Better Than The Movies | Game Rant
Written by Tristan Jurkovich
There are some video game tie-ins out there that end up being better than the films they're based on. Here are some great examples.
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 14:21
Space Jam: A New Legacy Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass With Three New Xbox Wireless Controllers
Written by Liana Ruppert 
A new Space Jam is on the way into movie theaters soon and to celebrate the return of Bugs Bunny and friends, Xbox teamed up with fans to create a Space Jam: A New Legacy-inspired Arcade game. Now, we're seeing the fruit of that labor a little more closely, as well as three new themed Xbox wireless controllers to celebrate the upcoming release.
In a new blog post, Xbox's Sarah Bond detailed how this game adaptation came to be. To create the final experience, according to Bond, the team took two ideas from two different gamers, a youth-competition winner named Narayan from India and an adult-competition winner named Ricky from the United States. The two different game ideas came together to become an Arcade homage to Space Jam, both the original and the new film coming out in July. Ricky wanted a classic beat 'em up style adventure, whereas Narayan had their own mechanics in mind, and together? It looks pretty cool!
Click here to watch embedded mediaSpace Jam: A New Legacy – The Game features the beloved Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny and the newest member of the Tune Squad, LeBron James, as they face the Goon Squad in a wacky basketball beat ‘em up. A rogue artificial intelligence named Al G. Rhythm has trapped our heroes inside the Warner Bros. server, with little chance of escape. The Tune Squad must fight their way through a virtual army of Al G.’s creation while also searching for four pieces of “Legacy Code” that will allow them access to the nefarious villain’s secret location. Al G. has sent two members of the Goon Squad – The Brow and White Mamba – to stop the Tune Squad in their tracks. Fortunately, our heroes have access to a variety of moves, including a special basketball, and some rather unique Space Jam cards, to help them out. But will their teamwork be enough to stop Al G. Rhythm’s evil plans?
Space Jam: A New Legecy, the game, will be launching on July 1 exclusively on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as a Perk for a limited time. For those that may not have Ultimate, Perks is an additional free feature included in the membership that allows players additional access to game add-ons, exclusive partner offers, and more. In this case, that's a new Space Jam game. A New Legacy will be available on Xbox consoles, Xbox App for Windows 10, and Xbox Game Pass on iOS and Android devices.
But that's not all! We also have three new Xbox wireless controllers to celebrate, as well:
- Tune Squad: Become a member of the Squad and channel your inner Tune with this awesome controller, featuring one of Bug Bunny’s favorite colors – Carrot Orange.
- Goon Squad: If you’re feeling like a super cyber-baller, pick up the Goon Squad controller, but prepare to face the Tunes on the court.
- Serververse: Step into the Warner 3000 entertainment “Serververse” with this new out-of-this-world controller.
Each controller retails for $69.99 and will be available on July 8 on the Microsoft Store and Amazon. Microsoft will be showing off more of these bad boys here soon with a special Space Jam: A New Legacy - The Game live stream event on July 1 at 11 a.m. Pacific. To learn more, check out the full blog post right here.
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