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These fan-made Playstation 5 controller mock-ups are genius

When Sony unveiled the new DualSense controller that we'll be using to play our shiny new PlayStation 5 games on later this year, it was a bit shocking, to say the least. An all-white riff on the classic DualShock series that looked more like a robot from the future than a controller? Talk about the winds of change blowing through. But rather than complaining about the controller's aesthetic, some fans quickly got to work with the blank canvas that is this slick new piece of equipment and created some amazing

Resident Evil 3 remake crosses 2 million physical & digital sales in five days

Capcom took a recent victory lap with the announcement that Resident Evil 3 remake passed over two million physical and digital copies sold worldwide just five days after launch. Capcom recently spoke to the opening week of the game, claiming that Resident Evil 3 remake had sold over two million physical and digital copies in the five days after it launched. Resident Evil 3 remake’s success was reported in a press release on the Capcom company blog on April 13, 2020. According to the press release, Resident Evil 3 remake

Dauntless’ Easter Event Will Continue Into April

Dauntless' Easter-themed Springtide event sees the game's first-ever departure from game modes that are all about killing giant monsters. Instead, players are tasked with a hunt for Pufflehop eggs, before saving the bunny-like Pufflehops from a Styxian invasion. For those who are enjoying the less combat-heavy event (or at least the rewards the event offers) the good news is that it isn't wrapping up with the end of Easter weekend, continuing instead until April 23.Happy Springtide!Have you tried the latest Event Hunt? For a limited time, collect eggs, herd Pufflehops,

Indie Obscura IOX Virtual Event recap: All 21 games featured

If you missed the Indie Obscura IOX Virtual Event livestream, Shacknews is here with a full recap of all 21 games featured. How have your spent your weekend so far? The team at Indie Obscura spent their Saturday spotlighting some exciting indie games that are set to release in the months ahead. Shacknews was happy to host the Saturday IOX Digital Direct Showcase stream, hosted by our very own Greg Burke. But for anybody who wasn't able to check it out, we have a full recap of everything you might

Disintegration’s Marcus Lehto discusses the campaign, Black Shuck, and Outlaw difficulty

Earlier this week, Shacknews got a chance to take an early look at Disintegration's single-player campaign. It was a peek into what drives this dystopian future, as players learned more about the dire state of humanity that has forced them to be integrated into robotic shells. More than that, it was a look into how humanity found itself in the clutches of civil war. War in Disintegration is different than one would expect, in more ways than one. Humans are battling within their robot shells, but for Disintegration itself, warfare

Overwatch Hero 32 Echo has a launch date this April 2020

The high-flying Omnic and Overwatch's 32nd roster addition Echo finally has a launch date, and players won't be waiting long to play her. Blizzard and Overwatch have been teasing us with Echo for a pretty long time. The character is set to be the latest hero in the Overwatch roster, swooping in with a slew of Omnic abilities. We’ve already learned about some of her skills and abilities, but recently Blizzard finally shared when Echo is coming to the game. Blizzard shared Echo’s launch date on the Overwatch Twitter on

Unboxing & Review: Final Fantasy 7 Remake – 1st Class Edition

Greg takes a look at the Final Fantasy 7 Remake 1st Class Edition collector's package. Final Fantasy 7 Remake releases on the PlayStation 4 on April 10, bringing Cloud Strife’s story to a brand-new generation. On top of being available to pre-order, the game also featured a few different versions for fans to purchase. Luckily, Greg managed to get his hands on one of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake 1st Edition collector’s packages, and today we’re going to be taking a look at it. For those who are waiting on

Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York coming to all platforms

If you played Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York, get ready for a new standalone companion visual novel that takes you down a new path. Need a bit more graphic novel fun in your life? Do you require more vampires as well? You're going to want to take a chunk out of Draw Distance's upcoming Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York when it arrives. Shadows of New York is a stand-alone expansion to Coteries of New York, with a brand new story told through a different

Is Final Fantasy 7 Remake coming to PC and Xbox One?

Find out whether the long-awaited Final Fantasy 7 Remake will make the jump to PC and Xbox One. There’s no doubting that Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 helped define the genre back in 1997. The game’s impact on the lives of many of us today is huge, and with Final Fantasy 7 Remake set to release on the PlayStation 4 this week, many players have found themselves wondering if FF7R will come to PC and Xbox One later down the road. Is Final Fantasy 7 Remake coming to PC and

Minecraft Dungeons preview: Adventure around the block

Minecraft Dungeons is among the year's most anticipated games. Mojang is taking the voxel world-building formula that has proven so successful and taking a bit of a sidestep, spinning off into dungeon crawling. Mojang has been hard at work putting this dungeon crawling effort together, but there hasn't been too much to see since the game was last seen at MINECON Live 2019. But with the game's release date inching closer, Mojang took some time to walk members of the press through the early portion of the game, with Shacknews