As a gamer myself, I’m thrilled to hear that the latest game we’ve all been eagerly waiting for has reached a playable stage, according to recent updates from Xbox. But
50 years ago, in 1975, Steven Spielberg introduced what is now known as the first summer blockbuster with the release of Jaws. Today, this iconic film has found a new home on Netflix, becoming available for subscribers early Tuesday morning. This means that viewers can enjoy a classic summer movie right in the heart of July.
Moving on, it’s been revealed that the organizers will be setting up a significant presence, or “large exhibition space,” at the ChinaJoy 2025 event taking place in Shanghai next month. This expo is renowned as one of the largest gaming expos globally.
To put it simply, these requirements aren’t overly demanding, but they do have some ground rules. At the least, you’ll need either an Intel Core i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 for the processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a graphics card like the Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 (4 GB), AMD Radeon R9 270X (4 GB), or Intel Arc A580 (8 GB). With these specs, you can run the game at 1080p/30 FPS on Very Low settings.
The game titled “PEAK” is all about teamwork as you and up to three other players attempt to ascend a mountain, ultimately reaching its summit. Similar to “Breath of the Wild,” there’s a stamina system in place, and the unique feature here is the ability to climb virtually anything. You can also lend a hand to your fellow climbers by giving them a boost and even setting up ropes for them to hold onto as they make their way up. Each day, the mountain undergoes a transformation through four distinct biomes.
Both versions of these timeless games come with a total of 21 awards to earn. The third installment demands tournament victories across all game levels plus the discovery of hidden elements, along with some additional challenges. Conversely, Twisted Metal 4 necessitates completion of levels and characters, locating a concealed side street in Road Rage as well.
On the 17th of July, the game will no longer be available for purchase. However, let me clarify that if you already own it, you can continue playing it. It’s not a digital-only release, so there’s no need to worry about online access or anything like that.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
It seems that the series might need some rethinking, according to certain reports, but it doesn’t automatically mean it’s been shelved. Arc System Works has not explicitly mentioned a new Guilty Gear project, and given their current involvement with Strive, it could be quite some time before we hear official news. They are currently also busy with other projects like Damon and Baby, Dear me, I was… and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, not forgetting to provide updates for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.
Created by Bithell Games (who recently unveiled Tron: Catalyst to positive feedback), Hex boasts an exclusive narrative centered around the notorious Baba Yaga. Although Keanu Reeves doesn’t provide his voice, you can anticipate actors Lance Reddick and Ian McShane reprising their roles.