After a lengthy open beta that ran from late 2022 to mid 2023, WB made the surprising announcement that Multiversus would be pulled offline for a period of time to undergo additional development. Now, the game is finally set to return almost a year later. Multiversus will finally return on …
Read More »WB confirms Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League ‘failed to meet expectations’
While there was a little bit of unexpected hype for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League thanks to some successful playtests, the final game did end up disappointing many. While the campaign has good storytelling moments and fantastic visuals, it is ultimately bogged down by the ‘live service' elements, which …
Read More »WB wants its gaming business to be ‘always on’ as it steps into the live service market
Warner Bros has already made its intentions for future game projects pretty clear, with plans to lean heavily into the live service model for future projects. The company is reiterating those plans now, with ideas of pushing more “always on” games using franchises like DC and Game of Thrones. In …
Read More »WB denies that Wonder Woman is a live-service game
Last week, we reported on a job listing which claimed that Warner Bros. upcoming Wonder Woman game will be a live-service title. In the wake of the controversies surrounding WB’s other upcoming superhero game – Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – the publisher has now refuted claims that …
Read More »Batman: Arkham Trilogy Switch port delayed
Back in June of this year during Nintendo’s Summer Direct, the console manufacturer announced that the highly-celebrated Batman: Arkham Trilogy would be coming to the Switch in ‘Fall of 2023’. The collection’s release date was then later confirmed; set to arrive on the 13th of October. With just over a …
Read More »Mortal Kombat creator addresses MK1’s Switch woes
Despite being long in the tooth, many developers have continued to support the ageing Nintendo Switch due to its immense popularity. One such game is Mortal Kombat 1, which arrived on Switch despite otherwise being a current-gen console exclusive. It seems as though this has led to some issues both …
Read More »Gotham Knights seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch has been known for its “impossible ports” over the past few years, with the likes of The Witcher 3, DOOM Eternal and more all being added to the system. As the generations progress, we have even started to see current-gen exclusives being brought to Nintendo’s handheld-hybrid. According …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy has already sold 12 million copies
It is no secret that Hogwarts Legacy had a hugely successful launch, one quick look at peak concurrent player counts and deluxe edition pre-orders confirms that. However, we didn't have any specific sales figures. That changed last night, with Warner Bros confirming that 12 million copies have been sold so …
Read More »WB Games Montreal is already working on their next game – possibly Superman
Gotham Knights launched in late October to middling reviews from critics and fans alike. That being said, the team behind the game – WB Games Montreal – seems to already be hard at work on their next title. Previously, VGC reported that WB Games Montreal had begun working on their …
Read More »Gotham Knights is getting a free update adding 4-player co-op mode
While Gotham Knights unfortunately launched to somewhat middling reviews, WB Games Montreal seems dedicated to improving the experience. Previously. It was announced that Gotham Knights would be getting a 4-player co-op game mode post-launch. Dubbed the ‘Heroic Assault’, this free update is set to arrive today. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Gotham Knights will offer ray tracing on PC
For many, ray tracing is viewed as being the next big leap for video games graphically. While not always necessary to make a beautiful looking game, offering real time ray tracing can make for a major boost in fidelity and immersion. While the hype surrounding Gotham Knights seems to be …
Read More »Multiversus surpasses 140,000 concurrent players in Steam open beta
MultiVersus, WB Games' Smash Bros-style crossover fighter is now live in open beta form. The game appears to be off to a good start too, as the game managed to gain 140,000 concurrent players on Steam during day-one, accompanied by a ‘very positive' overall user rating. Currently, MultiVersus is in …
Read More »WB starts sending out playtest invites for Smash-style fighter ‘Multiversus’
Last year after months of leaks, WB Games announced its own Smash Bros-style crossover fighting game – Multiversus. We've already seen some gameplay and know a bunch of confirmed characters. Now this month, the first playtest is taking place and invites for it are being sent right now. Yesterday, WB …
Read More »Rocksteady officially delays Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to 2023
Back in February, WarnerMedia’s CEO made some comments about the company’s 2022 slate of video games, mentioning titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Gotham Knights. We immediately noticed the lack of mention for Rocksteady’s upcoming Suicide Squad, leading us to believe that the game has been delayed. Now, Rocksteady has made …
Read More »Avalanche might be working on a Mad Max video game sequel
Back in 2015, WB Games and Avalanche Studios teamed up to release a Mad Max video game, setting players up in a post-apocalyptic open world with great driving a vehicle combat. The game had its flaws but ended up being well-liked by many, and now, it looks like we could …
Read More »Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game delayed to 2023
A couple of weeks ago, WarnerMedia's CEO made some comments about the company's 2022 slate of video games, mentioning titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Gotham Knights. We immediately noticed the lack of mention for Rocksteady's upcoming Suicide Squad, leading us to believe that the game has been delayed. Now this …
Read More »WB officially announces Multiversus – its own Smash Bros. style crossover fighter
Over the last month, there have been a ton of leaks coming out of WB Games, mostly pointing towards a Smash Bros-style crossover fighter using Warner Bros. IP. Today, WB officially announced Multiversus, confirming the leaks and revealing official screenshots, the launch character roster and more. Multiversus is a platform …
Read More »WB is working on a Smash Bros. style fighter, character roster leaked in screenshot
There have been several attempts to capture the magic of Super Smash Bros. and apply that formula to other franchises. Recently, talk of a Warner Bros attempt at a Smash Bros. style fighting game hit the internet and well, those rumours now appear to be completely true, as more details …
Read More »WB Games reportedly working on Smash Bros. style cross-over fighting game
There have been several attempts to capture the magic of Super Smash Bros. and apply that formula to other franchises. Soon, it looks like WB Games will be making its own attempt at a Smash Bros. style fighting game with crossovers with Warner Bros' IP. The game first appeared in …
Read More »Gotham Knights trailer introduces Court of Owls
As promised, over the weekend during DC Fandome, WB Games Montreal dropped new trailers and details for two upcoming titles – Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad. After being delayed out of 2021, Gotham Knights is now set to launch sometime in 2022, and thanks to the new trailer, we know …
Read More »Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad games to be shown off in October
WB Games chose to skip E3 and Gamescom this year, leaving us with no updates on Gotham Knights or Rocksteady's upcoming Suicide Squad game. Fortunately, both titles will be shown off very soon, with plans to appear during this year's DC Fandome event. In a new trailer for DC Fandome, …
Read More »Mortal Kombat 11 is the best selling game in the franchise
Despite first releasing all the way back in 1992, the Mortal Kombat franchise is seemingly bigger than ever. Just two years after its release in April 2019, Mortal Kombat 11 has become the best selling game in the franchise, with over 12 million copies sold. As announced by NetherRealm Studios …
Read More »EA acquires Playdemic from Warner for $1.4 billion
Ever since WarnerMedia announced plans to merge with Discovery to form a new company, we've been wondering what will happen to a number of WB Games' studios. While some studios will be staying, others are being sold off. The first studio to be sold is none other than Playdemic. This …
Read More »Back4Blood will be WB Games’ only title at E3
E3 offers many developers and publishers a massive stage with which to show off their latest and upcoming games. In recent years however, E3 has become less of a centralised focal point for gaming, with publishers creating their own independent showcases. WB Games, who currently have many projects in development, …
Read More »WB Games studios to be broken up as AT&T spins off WarnerMedia
Yesterday AT&T announced plans to spin off WarnerMedia, sparking some concern for what would happen to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and all of its major game studios. As it turns out, WB's studios are likely going to be split up, with some going to the new company and others remaining …
Read More »AT&T is spinning off WarnerMedia, leaves future of gaming division uncertain
Last year it was reported that AT&T was looking to sell off Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the division responsible for publishing and developing video games like the Batman: Arkham series, Mortal Kombat and more. A few months later, it seemed that those discussions had died down, but big changes are now …
Read More »Warner Bros patents Shadow of Mordor’s ‘Nemesis System’
It has been years since Shadow of Mordor introduced us to the Nemesis System, a dynamic in-game mechanic that turns NPCs into long-term rivals throughout the single-player campaign. Many of us expected to see similar systems appear in other games over the years but there have been very few attempts …
Read More »J.K. Rowling not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy
As per Warner Bros. Games, the author of the Harry Potter franchise “is not directly involved in the creation of the game”. Nonetheless, J.K. Rowling's writing is the foundation of any project in the Wizarding World, meaning that the game will still be based on her literary work. The official game …
Read More »Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment reportedly no longer up for sale
Back in mid June, Warner Bros parent company, AT&T, was reportedly in talks to sell off Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment – the company's massive game development and publishing division. Since then, Rocksteady and WB Montreal have revealed their next massive projects and now, it would appear that a sale is …
Read More »Suicide Squad and Gotham Knights will be unveiled at DC FanDome next week
The official schedule for DC FanDome has been announced and just as anticipated, next weekend's event will see two separate game panels. The first will go over Rocksteady's newly announced Suicide Squad game, while the other will focus on WB Montreal's long-teased Batman game. Interestingly, the schedule announcement gives us …
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