Joseph Yaden, Author at The Escapist

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Marvel Snap Battle Mode Is Live to Let You Play Against Friends

As promised, developer Second Dinner has released Battle Mode in Marvel Snap, which allows you to play with friends online in literal “Friendly ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 31, 2023

Redfall is set in Massachusetts, but is this city a real place in real life? Here's what you need to know about the town of Redfall.

Video Games

Is Redfall, Massachusetts a Real Place?

Between a steady stream of trailers and events like Xbox & Bethesda Developer Directs, developer Arkane Austin really sells that Redfall is an ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 25, 2023

Activision confirms a delay of two weeks for Season 2 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0, but Resurgence Mode is coming back.

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Modern Warfare II & Warzone 2.0 Season 2 Delayed, Resurgence Mode Coming

Activision has announced that Season 2 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0 will launch on February 15, 2023 — ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 18, 2023

The Last of Us is off to a strong start on HBO Max, becoming the second-largest HBO premiere debut since 2010 Boardwalk Empire and beaten by House of the Dragon

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The Last of Us Has Second-Biggest Premiere of Any HBO Show This Decade

According to Deadline, The Last of Us is the second most-watched HBO premiere since 2010, drawing in 4.7 million viewers with its first ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 17, 2023

NPD Group reveal the bestselling games of December 2022, and The Callisto Protocol is doing weak sales compared to expectations.

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December 2022 Bestsellers: The Callisto Protocol Has Slow Sales in US

The NPD Group has revealed the bestselling video games for the month of December 2022 in the United States, and while there aren’t ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 17, 2023

Game Pass and PlayStation PS Plus Must Plays for January 2023 - Devil May Cry 5 Back 4 Blood Dragon Ball FighterZ Persona 3 4 Monster Hunter Rise

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Game Pass and PS Plus Must Plays for January 2023

Sony and Microsoft both have gaming subscription services — PlayStation (PS) Plus and Xbox Game Pass — that get updated each month. The ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 11, 2023

January 25, 2023 Xbox Bethesda Developer Direct Developer_Direct showcase updates Redfall Minecraft Legends Forza Motorsport The Elder Scrolls Online ESO Microsoft no Starfield

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Xbox & Bethesda Developer Direct Showcase Will Feature Big Games This Month

Xbox and Bethesda have announced a Developer Direct (stylized “Developer_Direct”) showcase featuring updates straight from the developers on previously announced games including Forza ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 11, 2023

On PC via Steam, players who preorder the Dead Space remake will gain access to a free copy of the original Dead Space 2. - Isaac Clarke in Dead Space

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Dead Space Remake on Steam Includes Free Dead Space 2 with Preorder

Players who preorder the upcoming Dead Space remake on Steam will receive a free copy of Dead Space 2. The Dead Space remake ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 10, 2023

Hit survival-horror game Signalis is getting a physical retail version that launches for PS4 and Nintendo Switch in February 2023. - Main character of Signalis with red background.

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Signalis Physical Version Launches in February 2023

Popular survival-horror game Signalis is getting a physical edition on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, set to launch on February 21, 2023. The ...

By Joseph YadenJanuary 6, 2023

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News You Might’ve Missed on 5/5/21: Nike PS5 Shoes, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 Switch Release Date, & More

We’re halfway through the week, and there’s no shortage of video game news to dive into. For starters, Sony announced a partnership with ...

By Joseph YadenMay 5, 2021

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News You Might’ve Missed on 5/4/21: The Rock & Samus Aran Considered for Fortnite, Walmart’s Streaming Service, & More

It’s been an eventful day, particularly due to the Epic Games v. Apple trial, which has resulted in a number of gaming-related headlines ...

By Joseph YadenMay 4, 2021

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News You Might’ve Missed on 5/3/21: May 2021 PS Now & Xbox Game Pass Titles, Elden Ring Leaks, & More

It’s a new week and there’s lots more news to discuss. We got a look at May 2021’s PS Now and Xbox Game ...

By Joseph YadenMay 4, 2021

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