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The gaming news this week saw Stalker 2 delayed again, a new PS5 Pro leak, and Call of Duty on Game Pass. But what else happened? Let's discuss!

Helldivers 2 was released to huge success only to fall almost as quickly surrounding controversy and game choices. I don't think the Helldivers 2 content coming in August will be enough and what I mean is I don't think it will bring back the rallied numbers that they used to pull, and the player base will continue to stay at lower numbers. Now that's not a cause for concern I don't think the game is in a dire situation but until they start going back to a method of chaos and buffing items and weapons and making it exciting and also making the war bonds easier to engage with, I think a lot of players are going to stay away. What do you think?

Xbox and Game Pass have had their troubles but the long-awaited arrival of Call of Duty to Game Pass could very well mark the start of a new Era for the service. Can Xbox finally turn it around or is this a final push into becoming a publisher?

Is the PS5 Pro coming in 2024? Well, one tweet from @insider_gaming had everybody doubting it was coming, but brand-new information from his sources, as well as other tech sources, are showing that it's not just coming, it seems to be coming very soon. A likely announcement in September with the release in November is what many of us have predicted, and it looks like that's what we're heading toward. What do you think? Is the PS5 Pro going to make it in 2024, or will it slip into next year?

Will the first descendant last as a live service game? Right now, it seems like the devs are actively trying to increase or fix things the community wants to see. Many people were scared they were going to do the opposite. So the question is not necessarily is the game fun? Can you grind it? Can you put a lot of hours in? Will you keep returning to the future, especially when they start adding new content? So right now, I think the game has what it takes, but the larger question is, will it be able to go the distance?

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

Let's discuss all the gaming news this week from the Diablo 4 new class to Star Wars Outlaws gameplay looking downgraded, to the No Man's Sky Worlds update and more.

Today we're looking at Star Wars Outlaws, a game that quickly became a fan favorite after its debut at the Ubisoft Forward event in 2023. The initial gameplay trailer promised an immersive Star Wars experience, with stealth missions, intense shootouts, melee brawls, and vehicular combat.

However, the excitement surrounding the game began to fade in 2024. New trailers revealed significant changes in graphics and facial animations, leading to concerns among fans about potential graphical degradation.

In this video, we’ll look at 10 minutes of exclusive footage from IGN, comparing it to the initial gameplay trailer.

Today, we’re taking a look at the much-anticipated Space Marine 2. We’ll explore why this game might be too good to be true, focusing on its stunning graphical fidelity, unprecedented enemy density, and lightning-fast movement.

We’ll discuss the game’s proprietary Swarm Engine, which is designed to handle a massive number of enemies on screen simultaneously and question whether this could lead to performance issues. We’ll also compare the game’s graphical focus with that of Helldivers 2, another popular title in the genre.

In addition, we’ll examine the recent previews and leaks of Space Marine 2, including the use of B-roll footage and reports of optimization issues. We’ll also touch on recent developments that could impact the game’s performance.

Remember, these are pre-release versions of the game, and the final product could be different. So, stay tuned for more updates on Space Marine 2’s performance upon its official release.

Light No Fire is one of the more anticipated titles in recent years and of Sean Murray has lit the internet of fire with a series of emojis - as he does. Hello Games, the team behind No Man's Sky and Light No Fire has been developing this new title for over 5 years, so I think we'll be getting new trailers and a release announcement any day now!

Light No Fire is a game about adventure, building, survival and exploration together. Set on a fantasy planet the size of Earth, it brings the depth of a role playing game to the freedom of a survival sandbox.

The latest Xbox news is a bunch of Game Pass changes that are just the beginning. Seeing the Xbox Game Pass price increase didn't surprise me, but it was changes to the tiers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now the only way for new customers to get day and date releases on Game Pass.

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