Sherbytes: Industry News Megathread, v.1

[SwamiLeoni]

I remember this!

Im a backer for it, but it’s been slow on the news front. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this release before Silksong.

 

[Valhoven]

So, possible vapor Wukong (Monkey King) is now confirmed to showcase in 10 days for opening night of gamescom; no mention of demo on horizon, however:

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If you want to see what gamescom 2023 is all about or buy tix, visit here. (External)

 

[SwamiLeoni]

So, possible vapor Wukong (Monkey King) is now confirmed to showcase in 10 days for opening night of gamescom; no mention of demo on horizon, however:

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If you want to see what gamescom 2023 is all about or buy tix, visit here. (External)

Im losing faith in my boy Macduff making an appearance.

 

[Valhoven]

Microsoft officially removes standalone app Cortana from operating system with new update. Cortana was a voice-command productivity assistant that I've read elsewhere was in fact their response to the success of Apple's Siri. Microsoft has since launched a new project called Copilot that will leverage the latest in AI and amongst suite be the bigger, better, stronger Cortana, I presume.

Actual article from IGN team here. (External)

 

[Valhoven]

Not 100 what went down here re: Gamer Nexus backlash but some up in arms.

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Stamped testimonial-type upload:

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[SwamiLeoni]

Im losing faith in my boy Macduff making an appearance.

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LFG!

https://x.com/geoffkeighley/status/1691777316265816370?s=46

 

[Valhoven]

Capcom announces TGS (Tokyo Game Show) 2023 lineup for 21 September:

• Online Event

September 21
23:00 to 23:50 JST – Tokyo Game Show 2023 Capcom Online Special Program – Get all the latest Capcom news in our pre-recorded stream as part of Tokyo Game Show Online!

• Physical Event

Visit our booth for a chance to play our latest games. We will also have on-stage events!
Playable Games
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
Exoprimal (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Monster Hunter Now (iOS, Android)
Resident Evil 4 VR Mode (PS VR2)
Street Fighter 6 (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, PC)
Tokyo Marui x Resident Evil Collaboration Shooting Range
Merchandise
e-Capcom Tokyo Game Show 2023 Special Store – e-Capcom is back again this year with a special store commemorating Tokyo Game Show 2023! The lineup is packed with special collaboration and unique commemorative items! Visit the store here.​

 

[Valhoven]

Western Digital is facing a class-action lawsuit over their failing portable SSDs.

Full read from TechSpot here.

 

[rikwebb]

Oh Konami......

So its looking like the ports of MGS 2 + 3 for the upcoming collection really are just straight from the HD collection from PS3/Xbox360.

Running at 720/30 on the switch and more than likely 720/60 on XBX/XBS and PS5.

https://www.nintendolife.com/featur...llection-vol-1-could-be-so-much-more-but-isnt

"We used the HD Collection versions of both MGS2 and MGS3 for porting - so the resolution (720p) and performance will match that of the 2012 HD Collection".

The menus for both games just flat out have 'HD Edition' plastered on them, with '© 2012 Konami' still there as well.

 

[rikwebb]

On tonights ONL at Gamescom

 

[rikwebb]

So like the Portal Remix version, Half Life 2 is now getting a RTX version via the community

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/half-life-2-rtx-remix-in-development/#referrer=youtube

Half-Life 2 RTX An RTX Remix Community Project

• Remaster by four of Half-Life 2's top mod teams, now known as Orbifold Studios
• Full Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, RTX IO and modernized assets
• Development has just begun — inviting modders to join the effort at nvidia.com/HalfLife2RTX

 

[Valhoven]

July hardware and software sales for USA. Remnant II deservedly crushing:

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[method115]

So like the Portal Remix version, Half Life 2 is now getting a RTX version via the community

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/half-life-2-rtx-remix-in-development/#referrer=youtube

Damn can't wait for this I absolutely love HL2.

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

So like the Portal Remix version, Half Life 2 is now getting a RTX version via the community

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/half-life-2-rtx-remix-in-development/#referrer=youtube

Nice. I bought a gaming laptop back in November and literally all I use it for is playing old games that I love with ray tracing mods. Another one to add to the pile.

July hardware and software sales for USA. Remnant II deservedly crushing:

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I don’t know if Pikmin 4’s numbers are good or bad. Unlike the other titles on that list it’s the only one that’s not multi platform. Either way, it’s a great little game and I’m having a lot of fun playing it with my kids. My heart hasn’t really been into gaming since I lost my Dad at the start of July. I haven’t touched Diablo IV since before he passed. But I have been up for playing Pikmin 4 with my kids and Quake 2 remaster with my best friend.

 

[method115]

I don’t know if Pikmin 4’s numbers are good or bad. Unlike the other titles on that list it’s the only one that’s not multi platform. Either way, it’s a great little game and I’m having a lot of fun playing it with my kids. My heart hasn’t really been into gaming since I lost my Dad at the start of July. I haven’t touched Diablo IV since before he passed. But I have been up for playing Pikmin 4 with my kids and Quake 2 remaster with my best friend.

Apparently Pikmins numbers were very very good.

 

[SwamiLeoni]

Was on Baldur's Gate 3 reddit roaming around and I saw a thread that was saying Fextralife was using bots to downvote other wiki's or users bad mouthing their own. Did some more research and I guess they have been doing that for a while. Ultimately, they have been banned and removed from all sources on the BG3 sub.

I had no idea they were doing shady things like that. I've always enjoyed their review videos and sometimes they're the first I watch. Bumming news to me.

 

[SwamiLeoni]

Not too shabby but it definitely looks like the graphics took a bit of a hit. Either way, I’m a sucker for sword & sandal epics.

 

[KaNesDeath]

Was on Baldur's Gate 3 reddit roaming around and I saw a thread that was saying Fextralife was using bots to downvote other wiki's or users bad mouthing their own.

All large entities do this. Moderators for game specific subreddits are typically run directly or indirectly run by the game developer.

 

[SwamiLeoni]

All large entities do this. Moderators for game specific subreddits are typically run directly or indirectly run by the game developer.

Interesting. I've always been under the impression Fextralife was a smallish company and couldn't see them getting that low.

 

[KaNesDeath]

Interesting.

Third parties that are caught doing this have their content banned from the subreddit. Though keep in mind the same subreddits are manipulated by the moderators to benefit the game developer.