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Black Myth: Wukong, initially unveiled in 2020, has been eagerly awaited for four years, and now it’s set to launch on Windows PC and PS5 on August 20, with an Xbox version also planned. This highly anticipated action RPG is steeped in Chinese mythology, drawing from the classic novel Journey to the West, and promises to be a major game release in 2024. The game’s popularity on Steam is evident as it holds the top spot on their most-wishlisted games chart, hinting at its potential success on PC.

1. With AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT by OpenAI becoming increasingly complex and capable, there’s a growing trend of deepfake content being widely shared on the internet (as we saw with Elon Musk this week). Beyond the concerns about security and privacy associated with the technology’s advancement, the proliferation of deepfakes poses a challenge to the credibility of online content, making it hard for users to distinguish truth from fiction.

2022 saw an unprecedented surge in popularity for Soulslike games following Elden Ring’s triumphant debut. FromSoftware’s action RPG and its expansive Shadow of the Erdtree DLC drew a multitude of newcomers to the genre, yet many players found these games too punishing for their liking despite the allure of the challenging gameplay. To cater to this group, A44 Games in collaboration with Kepler Interactive introduced Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn on July 18, 2024, offering a more accessible take on the Soulslike genre.

Initially, we believed that Max Caulfield’s tale had concluded – a choice made at the climax of Life is Strange in 2015 seemed to be the final chapter. However, our anticipation was revived during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, as it was announced that Max Caulfield’s narrative persists in the upcoming Life is Strange: Double Exposure! I, for one, am eagerly looking forward to witnessing Max in her matured state, and let me explain why.

At the grand unveiling of Copilot+ PC earlier this year, Adobe pledged complete compatibility with Windows on Arm and Snapdragon Elite (X) and X Plus laptops for their Creative Cloud suite. This is no trivial endeavor, and the latest news indicates another application will soon be integrated into this lineup.

Square Enix has made available a free demo for the upcoming Japanese role-playing game, Visions of Mana, which is the long-awaited fifth installment in the cherished Mana series from Square Enix. This marks the first mainline Mana title to hit the market in close to twenty years.