Crossplay and cross-progression have, of course, been available in Rainbow Six Siege for some time now, but only between PC, Stadia, and Luna. As of next month, though, that’ll open out to incorporate PlayStation and Xbox, so console owners can take advantage of the features too. From 6th December, console players can access their progress, currencies, and other items across all platforms simply by logging into their accounts. They can also team up with friends on other consoles via Ubisoft Connect, although it’s possible to opt out of crossplay if preferred....

The arcade-style chapters play quite differently to the main game, and though their share the same locations, the Mr Raccoon locations will appear in different places - requiring a keen eye to find them. As with the regular Mr Raccoon statues, they can be easily missed, and require a bullet or a melee attack to destroy them. And once they are destroyed once, you don’t have to do them again....

Although I totally understood the arguments against the price at the time, I fell into the “it’s worth every penny” camp, as I was instantly taken in by Returnal’s dark sci-fi vibes, super slick gameplay and presentation. In fact, I tumbled into such a deep Returnal hole that, 20 days after its April 30th launch, I’d completely rinsed the game for every last little secret and even unlocked the Platinum trophy, something that I normally have neither the time nor inclination to do....

Deceased Scouts, in the very possible scenario you’ve yet to see one, are supposed show up while playing Returnal with an online connection, and represent other players who’ve died while attempting to best the horrors present on the planet Atropos. The idea is that players can either scavenge or avenge these corpses to increase their ether or gain other rewards, but many have reported a distinct lack of Deceased Scouts in their game since launch....

The now-deleted Tweets included a video of Ferdinand discussing the upcoming Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, with the accompanying next: “Here’s who I think will be taking home the [trophy emoji] … Class Day down at #PlayStationHouse ahead of the #UCLFinalv … @PlayStation #PlayStationPartner.” A second Tweet included a series of images showing Ferdinand take part in various activities at PlayStation House, which appears to be a popup social event for influencers ahead of the Champions League final....

The fix arrives as part of GTA 5’s Title Update 1.53 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, which - as detailed on Rockstar’s support site - includes general network connectivity improvements alongside better load times specifically for players on PC. “Thanks to t0st for his contributions around this part of today’s title update”, says Rockstar. UPDATE 16/3/21, 9.26am: GTA Online fan t0st has now said his efforts to cut the game’s PC load times have earned him a $10k bounty....

The news comes in the face of sanctions against the country limiting access to technology and software following its invasion of Ukraine. Tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, Sony and Adobe have pulled products and services in Russia, while many games companies have also followed suit. According to Torrent Freak (thanks PC Gamer), the “Priority Action Plan for Ensuring the Development of the Russian Economy in the Conditions of External Sanctions Pressure” has been proposed by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development....

On its release, players will receive new content including a fishing mini game and an angler mask. There will also be the chance to add various fish and insects to your Vivarium. Meanwhile, developer Shedworks has said, thanks to the PS5’s DualSense controller, riding over the game’s sand dunes will be “as immersive as ever” with this release. In Sable, players take on the role of a young girl who leaves her clan as part of a rite of passage ceremony....

All models of the HTC Vive are on sale, including the base model which also has the largest saving. For a limited time the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite is discounted by £300, down to £599. It comes with the Cosmos Elite headset, two Vive Controllers, and two Vive Base Station 1.0s, as well as all the necessary cables and adapters. HTC Vive Cosmos Elite - £599 at Vive If you’re planning on doing some serious VR gaming, or maybe even VR game-making, then the Vive Pro Full Kit might suit your needs better....

Bear in mind that codes sold here are for the Ubisoft Connect launcher, so these buys won’t be additions to your Steam or Epic library. All games are also included in the Ubisoft+ subscription service, which is available on PC for £12.99/$14.99 a month. Check out some of the highlights from the Premium Sale below. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Complete Edition The full package of the utterly mammoth Viking romp is currently the cheapest that it’s ever been – just prepare to lose a few hundred hours if you plan to see it all....

Among them was the news that Scarlet Nexus will arrive on Xbox Game Pass today. The action-RPG was released in June on current and last-gen consoles to a generally positive reception. Bandai Namco also revealed new details about the game’s first DLC, which adds new Bonding Episodes, Crush Vision and some new outfits. Microsoft also announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming arrives in Japan, Australia, Brazil and Mexico from tomorrow. We also got a glimpse of Forza Horizon 5 running on PC, along with features such as ray tracing on ForzaVista, the vehicle viewing mode, and the recommended specs for running the game....

The recently-released sci-fi survival battle royale hybrid has an experimental sandbox testing platform built into the game called ScavLab, and it’s in this that the test will take place tonight, from 7pm UK time. This first public ScavLab event will allow thousands of players to gather together in a single, shared in-game communal hub. Developer Midwinter plans competitive sports mini-games, large-scale combat, as well as a live, digital AMA with CEO and co-founder Josh Holmes....

The general festivities begin on Thursday, 15th September (running until Tuesday, 20th September), bringing a free Arrrgh! emote for anyone that logs in during the event, plus special Merchant Alliance fireworks, and discounts in the premium Pirate Emporium store. Additionally, players will be able to pick up a second free emote - Ranting Rogue - from the Pirate Emporium. The main event, though, is Season Seven’s Community Day, running for 24 hours from 10am UTC on Sunday, 17th September....

Shadow Warrior 3, which was originally due to release in 2021, follows the continuing adventures of protagonist Lo Wang as he shoots and slashes his way across Neo-Feudal Japan, this time on a quest to recapture an ancient dragon unleashed from its eternal prison. As in previous instalments, Shadow Warrior 3 serves up an acrobatic blend of gun- and katana-based first-person combat - with the already agile likes of air dashes, wall runs, and double jumps enhanced by a new grappling hook ability....

In the simplest terms, Signalis is a throwback to early Resident Evil games or Silent Hill, minus the tank controls. From above, you explore the decrepit facilities of an isolated planet as Elster, an android, who has awoken in search of a woman she holds dear. How you came to be there - and what exactly happened to reduce the local android population into shambling horrors - are the mysteries that will compel you as much as the resolution of Elster’s mission....

The collection, announced yesterday, features series protagonist Ryuunosuke Naruhodo alongside supporting characters Kazuma Asogi, Herlock Sholmes, and Barok van Zieks. The item descriptions on Parco Online Store list the ingredients featured, which are inspired by each character they are named after. The ingredients for each fragrance are: Ryuunosuke Naruhodo: Citrus, Gardenia, Leather, Ylang Ylang, Cinnamon Kazuma Asogi: Cassis, Lavender, Black Pepper, Amber Herlock Sholmes: Spirit, Leafy Green, Floral, Amber Barok van Zieks: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver, Leather...

Released last June as the sixth game in the Sniper Ghost Warrior series, this latest entry hit the 1m sales mark in a little under 12 months. The franchise as a whole has now passed 13m sales, CI also noted. Generally speaking, the Sniper Ghost Warrior series has recently grown in quality after some earlier stumbles - in particular the series’ attempt at going open world with Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 which CI itself said had been “too ambitious”....

It all began on September, 13th 1931, when James claims he saw a creature run across the yard of his farm Doarlish Cashen, known as Cashen’s Gap in Manx Gaelic. Shortly afterwards, the family started to hear something scratching against the wooden panelling, which lined the rooms of the farmhouse for insulation. Thinking they had a rat problem, the family placed traps within the gaps between the panelling and the stone walls of the house, but their prey eluded them....

The blue blur is known for going really fast, so it’s appreciated that the developers took care to not let that negatively affect players. Producer Sachiko Kawamura told Famitsu that the QA team were integral to this process and that it was important to take this aspect of the game seriously (thanks Siliconera). Watch on YouTube Sonic Frontiers - Showdown Trailer “I can only thank the Q&A team that tested the game....

ORIGINAL STORY 4.45pm UK: Sony says it “welcomes the announcement” by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority that it will further investigate Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In a statement to GamesIndustry.Biz, the platform holder said that “by giving Microsoft control of Activision games like Call of Duty, this deal would have major negative implications for gamers and the future of the gaming industry”. “We want to guarantee PlayStation gamers continue to have the highest quality gaming experience,” Sony continued, “and we appreciate the CMA’s focus on protecting gamers....