Articles by Samuel Tolbert

Take a new look at this upcoming stealth adventure.

What you need to know

Desperados III is a tactical stealth game set before the events of the original Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
The game is now set to release on June 16, 2020.
There’s a new trailer showing off more gameplay.
You can preorder Desperados III on PlayStation 4 for $60 at Amazon.

Developed by Mimimi Games and published by THQ Nordic, Desperados III is a prequel to the first Desperados game, following five different characters across a sprawling western landscape filled with town, swamps and deserts. It’s a tactical stealth game, with an isometric viewpoint. The release date has been shared and players can expect to embark on this adventure on June 16, 2020.

There’s also a new trailer, showing some gameplay while being narrated by John Cooper, one of the star rogues of the game. You can check out the trailer below.

In Desperados III, each character has unique abilities that make them more useful in di…

More publishers are pulling out of NVIDIA’s streaming service while others double down.

What you need to know

NVIDIA has published a new blog post with multiple updates regarding GeForce Now.
Titles from Xbox Game Studios, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Klei Entertainment will be removed on April 24.
Ubisoft, Epic Games and Bungie remain committed to the service.
NVIDIA is working to bring over 1,500 more games to GeForce Now.

NVIDIA has published a lengthy blog post giving users an update on what to expect over the coming months. For starters, three more publishers are pulling out of the service on April 24: Xbox Game Studios, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Klei Entertainment.

These three join the ranks of multiple publishers who have pulled out over the last few months, such as Activision, 2K Games and Bethesda Softworks. It’s not all removals though, with NVIDIA noting that others such as Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, Bungie and Epic Games are fully commit…

Facebook’s new app allows Android users to watch streamers, connect with others and more.

What you need to know

Facebook has released a new Facebook Gaming app for Android.
The app allows users to watch streamers without having to use their computer.
There’s also various games you can instantly play.

While the streamer scene is already fairly packed with YouTube Gaming, Twitch and Mixer, Facebook is continuing to roll out new methods for viewers to check out streamers on Facebook Gaming. The newest addition to this campaign is the Facebook Gaming app for Android, which is now available to download via the Google Play storefront.

📣 Launch announcement 📣🧵1/ We know you’ve waited patiently. Well folks the day has come: we’re launching FarmVille in VR! j/k, sorry, kind mobs of Twitter, don’t @ us! We’re actually launching the Facebook Gaming app on Google Play. Download NOW 👉 https://t.co/6wzoSRD3Gj pic.twitter.com/5YzVxmklHm— Facebook Gaming #playaparttogether (@…

Take to the field with hero #32 in Overwatch.

What you need to know

Echo is a new hero available in Overwatch.
As of today, Echo is playable on all platforms.
Her abilities allow her to duplicate an enemy power to adapt on the field.

While the new Overwatch hero Echo has been teased for quite some time, she’s finally here! Echo is now playable in Overwatch on all platforms. Her abilities allow her to use a Tri-Shot and Sticky Bombs against foes, while her Ultimate lets her duplicate an enemy ability, giving a thoughtful player the ability to adapte and overcome. You can check out an example of how Echo plays in the video below.

Overwatch has been very successful for Blizzard Entertainment, with the game crossing 50 million players earlier this year. Overwatch 2 was announced at BlizzCon 2019 and does not currently have a release date.

We don’t know when Overwatch 2 will release but when it does, it’ll bring single-player story content as well as a refreshing new take on m…

PlayStation is moving to help indie devs and give players some comfort right now.

What you need to know

PlayStation has announced the Play at Home initiative.
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey will be free for players to grab soon.
PlayStation is also bringing a $10 million fund for indie developers impacted by the spread of COVID-19.

While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is impacting many across the video game industry, one major publisher is taking steps to help out. PlayStation announced today that it is bringing in a $10 million fund to assist indie developers who are facing difficulties as a result of the pandemic.

Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan explained that “Independent developers are vital to the heart and soul of the gaming community and we understand the hardships and financial struggles that many smaller gaming studios are facing.” More details on the fund are coming soon.

PlayStation also announced the Play at Home initiat…