Firewall is coming to the PlayStation VR2 with Firewall Ultra.

A sequel to Firewall: Zero Hour, the upcoming VR-based FPS is getting a bit of an upgrade as it heads to PS5 – utilizing all-new PSVR2 features to improve on the formula.

“Firewall Ultra utilizes new PlayStation VR 2 Sense Technology features like eye tracking, which enables you to intuitively swap weapons and bring up HUD indicators through cameras built into the PSVR 2 headset,” said Firewall community manager, Frank Marm.

Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is being released in early 2023, featuring a whole range of notable upgrades compared to the original PSVR.

As well as eye tracking, the PSVR2 boasts a 2000x2040 OLED display for each eye, with a refresh rate of up to 120hz and a 110-degree field of view.

That’s on top of the rather cool-looking new VR controllers that include haptic feedback.

And when it comes to Firewall Ultra, it sounds as though developers First Contact Entertainment are planning to make the most of the headset’s new and improved fidelity.

“Since PSVR 2 offers a much higher level of visual fidelity with 4K HDR, we’ve completely remade all character models,” said Marm. “The maps have also seen a complete overhaul, with new areas and new textures.”

Set 5 years after the original game, there are also a whole bunch of new locations and contractors… not to mention weapons and gear that promise a “much deeper” level of customization.

Other improvements include new dedicated servers – long requested from the Firewall community. Each match will also now be a best of three, and Firewall Ultra is even going to add a brand new PVE experience.

“We have future content planned post-launch such as new contractors, maps, and weapons,” said Marm.”

Want to read more about Firewall? Find out where the original game sits in our Top 25 PSVR games. Missed the first game? Get up to speed with the official gameplay trailer.

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Olivia Wilde's psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling has caught the attention of the internet, with rumors of feuds, fallouts, and a spitting scandal stirring up plenty of online discussions.

Don't Worry Darling was first announced in July 2019 and has repeatedly made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The movie's behind-the-scenes drama has become the topic of much debate as online spectators have attempted to unravel the chaos plaguing the picture. The most recent chapter came out of Venice Film Festival, where the cast descended on the red carpet for the movie's world premiere.

Rather than discussing the movie though, people have been dissecting cast interactions as they seek to understand what has been happening on and off the set. A viral video at the center of the current drama has the internet questioning whether Harry Styles spat on Chris Pine before taking his seat at the Don't Worry Darling premiere, with one person saying they "won't sleep" until they know the truth.

#HarryStyles appears to spit on Chris Pine i won't sleep until i know the truth pic.twitter.com/wLXjIHTYgU

— JZMaclin (@Mac70J) September 6, 2022

In the footage, Styles strides up to his assigned seat next to co-star Pine and appears to momentarily hover over his lap before sitting down. Pine stops clapping and freezes for a beat, looking down at his lap and shaking his head with a smile. The clip has prompted much speculation, with some believing that Styles projected his saliva at Pine and others suggesting that Pine is reacting to something else.

Been watching the clip of this incident like it is the Zapruder film. It 100% looks like he spit on him, Chris Pine's reaction tells the story. When is the hearts of darkness style documentary coming out about this movie? Who gives a shit about the one filmed? https://t.co/twNRCpsUe5

— Will Olson (@FLYTHEWill) September 6, 2022

I mean...dude clearly spit on him. Chris Pine gets all the awards for trying his best to play it off and not slap this man. I need a 6-part documentary about the making of this movie, please. Also, it seems everyone at least loves Nick Kroll and Gemma Chan, which is comforting. https://t.co/JxPpxqpX7u

— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) September 6, 2022

Do y'all think Chris Pine would just sit there silently if Harry spit on him... be serious

— Ira the Third (@iramadisonthree) September 6, 2022

Chris pine just wondered where his sunglasses were after the applause. And he zoned out (likes he’s been doing all day) and realised it’s in his lap. So I am sorry to say harry styles did not spit on him. pic.twitter.com/7b4GoCvnHJ

— priscilla (@cinemazietgeist) September 6, 2022

When people aren't discussing "spit-gate," they're likely talking about one of the many other viral moments coming out of the festival. Another piece of video footage shows Florence Pugh reacting to cheers and applause from the audience during a seven-minute ovation after the screening, with onlookers suggesting that she didn't once look in the direction of Wilde, fuelling rumors of a rift between the pair.

Florence Pugh refuses to make eye contact with Olivia Wilde during the 4-minute #Venezia79 standing ovation for #DontWorryDarling. pic.twitter.com/Xi6lJyZHbj

— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) September 5, 2022

Rumors emerged that Pugh had fallen out with Wilde shortly after it was reported that Wilde and Styles had become romantically involved while shooting Don't Worry Darling, with Wilde having split from her fiancé of seven years Jason Sudeikis earlier the same year. There was also a rumor that Pugh got paid three times less than Styles for her role in the film, but Wilde later branded that story as "clickbait."

The drama extends beyond Pine and Styles and Wilde and Pugh, too. Shia LaBeouf is also heavily involved in the plot twist-laden tale. He was originally cast in the movie alongside Pine but departed the project six months later. A few days before Venice, Wilde claimed that she fired LaBeouf to "protect" the stars, saying the actor's "process was not conducive" to the ethos of the production.

LaBeouf denied these claims, telling Variety that he left the role of his own accord as he didn't feel the actors were given "adequate time to rehearse." He also shared screenshots of his alleged exchanges with Wilde, as well as a video of Wilde apparently urging LeBeouf to stay with the project and make peace with Pugh – or "Miss Flo" as she calls her – in an attempt to get the production back on track.

Worry? I’m not even here, darling.

Caption: Chris Pine astral projecting at Venice Film Festival. September 5, 2022. pic.twitter.com/qSU1XbTWDp

— Richard Newby (@RICHARDLNEWBY) September 5, 2022

With all of this erupting right before the Venice Film Festival, it's safe to say that all eyes were on the cast of Don't Worry Darling at the event. The star-studded line-up has been the subject of multiple memes and hashtags over recent days, but they will (hopefully) next make headlines when Wilde's sophomore feature debuts in theaters on September 23. You might want to stock up on the popcorn.

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CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077's first major expansion is called Phantom Liberty and will only be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.

Announced during its Night City Wire livestream the expansion marks the first major addition of new content to Cyberpunk 2077 outside of its various patches that fixed the game following its disastrous launch on consoles.

A short teaser trailer (above) was also released, reiterating the 2023 release date that CD Projekt Red had previously announced and also sharing a handful of story details. Keanu Reeves will return as Johnny Silverhand in the expansion, and the trailer sees him warn V about an oath they just took, swearing allegiance to the New United States of America.

"We're having a lot of fun with [the expansion]," said game director Gabriel Amatengelo. "It's a new style of plot, a new cast of characters, [and will expand] on a district in Night City where it primarily takes place."

This wasn't the only Cyberpunk news to come out of CD Projekt Red's livestream, however, as the developer also announced more DLC for the game that will be released today, September 6.

This new content is tied into the Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime series that will be released on Netflix next week, and features a handful of new cosmetics and even a new quest that takes place alongside the main Cyberpunk 2077 story.

It also acts as Patch 1.6 and, just as the Phantom Liberty expansion is moving away from the previous PlayStation 4 and Xbox One generation, this will also be the final major update coming to those consoles.

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CD Projekt Red has announced Roach Race, a Witcher-themed mobile spin-off that arrives today.

Announced during a Cyberpunk 2077 stream, the pixel art game will be totally free, with no microtransactions. It will be playable on iOS, Android... and inside Cyberpunk 2077 itself. It will seemingly be the first of a set of arcade games released inside Cyberpunk.

We only saw a hint of the game in action during the stream, but it appears to be an endless runner in which you play as Geralt of Rivia's horse, Roach. It doesn't look all that different to Google's Dinosaur Game.

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CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 is getting DLC based on the Cyberpunk Edgerunners Netflix series later today.

The developer kicked off its Cyberpunk Edgerunners edition of its Night City Wire livestream by announcing the DLC and its release today, September 6.

The DLC will seemingly be a story-focused expansion that lets players take on the role of David Martinez, the protagonist of Edgerunners, in a tale taking place alongside the events of the main Cyberpunk 2077 game.

It also acts as Patch 1.6 and will be the final major update coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Cyberpunk 2077.

The game's first major expansion is making a similar transition, as CD Projekt Red has announced that it too will only be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC when it's launched in 2023.

Titled Phantom Liberty, the DLC will seemingly follow protagonist V as they pledge allegiance to the New United States of America - something that Johnny Silverhand, who's confirmed to be returning, doesn't agree with whatsoever.

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Wild Arena Survivors, Ubisoft's new mobile Battle Royale game that launched quietly last week, was reportedly once a Far Cry game.

A source familiar with Wild Arena Survivors told mobilegamer.biz that it was once called Far Cry: Wild Call and was intended to be a Battle Royale spin-off for the franchise, with a similar art direction as Far Cry 6. The name remains in some parts of the game - players take part in the Wild Call Festival - and the game is reminiscent of Far Cry 6 in other ways, including its colour palette, art style, roaming animals, and more.

The Far Cry name was reportedly cut from the game as a means for Ubisoft to cut back on marketing and other costs, after the game failed to make much of an impact during its testing phase. The source also claimed that Ubisoft's mobile games get less care and attention than the publisher's bigger console and PC titles, seemingly contributing to the quiet launch of Wild Arena Survivors last week.

"You’ve got the publisher that we all know - Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy – and you’ve got mobile, which is the forgotten child," the source said. "Mobile has very little oversight, support, or financing from the larger parent company."

As for why it was released under the new name at all: "I’d imagine [Ubisoft] spent more money than they should have on development, and this is an attempt to recoup what they can and also learn from pushing a fully real-time multiplayer game out," the source said. "Even if games are bloated, expensive and showing poor metrics, if there are learnings from releasing it there’s value in doing it"

Though Ubisoft has seemingly reneged on releasing a Far Cry mobile game, it is making one set in the Division universe and is bringing Rainbow Six Siege to mobile too.

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Xbox has confirmed several new entries for Xbox Game Pass during its Toyko Game Show presentation, these include the previously PS5-exclusive Deathloop, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey (available September 15). Deathloop will also be hitting the Extra and Premium tiers of PS Plus on the same day as it enters the Game Pass library on September 20.

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch also arrives on Xbox for the first time today, playable on Xbox consoles via Xbox Game Pass. The follow-up game, Ni No Kuni: Revenant Kingdom, will also be hitting Xbox consoles and Game Pass in 2023.

Other games that have already hit the service this month in the first wave of games include GRID Legends, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Opus Magnum, and more. You can also follow our interactive list of all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games for the full lineup, create wishlists, rank, rate, and manage your backlog.

Deathloop is Coming to Xbox and Game Pass Next Week

Microsoft has announced that Deathloop, last year's PlayStation 5 exclusive, is finally coming to Xbox Series X and S. Furthermore, it will come with a collection of upgrades that include a newly extended ending.

Everything Coming to Xbox Game Pass in September

• GRID Legends – Available Now
• Disney Dreamlight Valley – Available Now
• Opus Magnum (PC) ID@Xbox – Available Now
• Train Sim World 3 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – Available Now
• Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (PC) ID@Xbox – Available Now
• DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available Now
• Fallout 76 Expeditions: The Pitt – Available Now
• You Suck at Parking (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available Now
• Danganronpa V3 (Console and PC) – September 15
• Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch - Remastered (Consoles) – September 15
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Console and PC) – September 15
• The Outer Wilds (Xbox Series X|S version) – September 15
• Despot’s Game (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 15
• Metal: Hellsinger (PC and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – September 15
• Deathloop (Xbox Series X|S) – September 20
• Beacon Pines (Console, PC) – September 22
• Slime Rancher 2 - Early Access (Console, PC) – September 22
• Grounded 1.0 (Console, PC, Cloud) – September 27
• Moonscars (Console, PC) – September 27
• Valheim (PC) – September 29

Everything Leaving Game Pass in September

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library by September 15, o if you want to keep playing them you'll need to finalise a purchase before they leave.

• A Plague Tale: Innocence (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Aragami 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Craftopia (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Final Fantasy XIII (Console and PC)
• Flynn: Son of Crimson (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• I Am Fish (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Mighty Goose (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• SkateBird (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Artful Escape (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks for September

• Rumbleverse: Smash Boxer Pack – Available now
• Dead by Daylight: The Legion & Yui Outfits – September 8
• Need for Speed Payback: DLX Content Pack – September 13
• Warframe: Twin Grakatas Jade Bundle – September 15

Best Game Pass Deal Right Now: 2-Years of Game Pass Ultimate for $135 (Save $224)

First up, your Game Pass subscription must not currently be active - I repeat, you must not have an active Game Pass for this to work. Once you're confident, proceed to the next step.

Next, you need to invest in up to 3-years worth of Xbox Live Gold. You can easily buy 12-month Xbox Live Gold codes from Amazon or other retailers, costing $60/£50 depending on your region.

I Recommend Stacking 2-Years of Xbox Live Gold

The maximum amount of stacking for Gold subscriptions is 36-months (costing $180), any more than that will be lost. So, to keep things safe for those who currently have a Gold membership, I recommend sticking to just 2-years' worth (costing $120/£100).

Now, here's the fun part. Once you've redeemed these codes and stacked your Xbox Live Gold membership up to your liking, you can then convert this time to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a 1:1 ratio.

Head to the Xbox Live Gold upgrade page and proceed to convert the time you've paid for directly into Game Pass Ultimate. If you've never used the upgrade feature before, this will cost $1/£1 (total cost coming to $121/£101). If you have used this before, it will instead cost you $14.99/£10.99 to upgrade.

Overall, at most, you'll be paying only $135 for 2-years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (instead of $359). If you manage to pull off a 3-year conversion, at most you'll be paying $195 instead (instead of $539). Now that's a big discount. Once you're done, just make sure you turn off auto-renewal as well.

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Sony hardware architect Masayasu Ito, who led the engineering work on both PS4 and PS5, is retiring at the end of September.

The 60-year-old engineer is currently the vice-president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, but according to Bloomberg, will step down from his position on October 1.

Ito first joined Sony in 1986, transferring to its console division in 2000. During his time at the company, he led the engineering of the PS3, PS4, and PS5, as well as the PS4 Pro.

Although not as famous as Sony hardware designer Mark Cerny, Ito was nevertheless instrumental to PlayStation’s success – a key engineer when it comes to the hardware and system software of the PS3, PS4, and PSP. Now, he will be leaving Sony behind, exiting as representative director as well as SIE vice president.

Ito began engineering consoles in the early ‘00s – largely working on PlayStation 1 and 2 peripherals including LCD Monitors for the PSOne. He then led the development of Sony's popular handheld, the PSP. He was also heavily involved in the creation of Sony’s first dabble in VR, the original PSVR, as well as the PS5.

Ito’s exit marks the end of a 36-year-long career with Sony – originally working on audio equipment. Current director and deputy president Lin Tao will replace Ito when he steps down on October 1. Additionally, Kiichiro Urata will take over as representative director in his absence. However, it’s also assumed that Cerny will remain as lead designer for Sony’s next generation of consoles.

That said, there’s no word yet on anything to do with a PlayStation 6.

The PS5 has been hit with relentless supply issues since its launch in November 2020, with many gamers still unable to get their hands on a console. However, Sony is committed to increasing PS5 supply in time for the holidays, with promises to ramp up production earlier in the year. “We want to produce more units as soon as possible,” said Sony CFO, Hiroki Totoki.

Want to read more about the PS5? Here’s why the PS5 is getting more expensive, and what you can expect from the upcoming PlayStation Tournaments Beta.

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Tiktok's parent company ByteDance has reportedly laid off hundreds of staff members, and is "aggressively downsizing" its video game business.

As reported by the South China Morning Post (and spotted by GamesIndustry), ByteDance has shut down most of its Shanghai-based Wushuang Studio and either laid off staff or moved them to other divisions of the company. Jobs have also been cut at the Jiangnan game development studio in Hangzhou.

Sources familiar with the downsizing said ByteDance's current gaming projects - which include a handful of mobile games - will continue to be supported in its Shanghai office, but seemingly no new developments will begin. Perhaps the most notable game coming from ByteDance is Marvel Snap, a new collectible card game developed by former Hearthstone director Ben Brode.

ByteDance was heavily investing in its gaming division just two years ago, making a major push to recruit upwards of 900 new staff members back in 2020. The company was reportedly looking to replicate the success of fellow Chinese tech giant Tencent, which has expanded its gaming business significantly in the last few years - most recently by investing in Elden Ring developer FromSoftware.

Akin to Netflix's push into gaming, ByteDance tested adding games to its social media platform TikTok back in May, but it's unclear if this trial will continue given the downsizing reports.

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Ubisoft Forward will play host to an Assassin's Creed showcase that promises to "unveil the future of the franchise," possibly bringing more news on Assassin's Creed Infinity.

Ubisoft Forward will deliver new reveals and updates on several of the publisher's upcoming games, as well as a special Assassin's Creed showcase offering a peek at what's next for the franchise. This part of the presentation will include more details on the recently confirmed Assassin's Creed Mirage and may possibly provide an update on Assassin's Creed Infinity.

Assassin's Creed Infinity was announced by Ubisoft in July as "an important upcoming, early-in-development project" between Ubisoft Quebec and Ubisoft Montreal, with the creative leads at each studio being Quebec's Jonathan Dumont (Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Assassin's Creed Odyssey) and Montreal's Clint Hocking (Far Cry 2, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Watch Dogs: Legion).

In addition to the Assassin's Creed showcase, Ubisoft Forward will offer updates on the upcoming Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and the long-awaited Skull and Bones. A pre-show beginning 25 minutes before the main event also promises to bring news on "the latest seasons, characters, and content from Brawlhalla, For Honor, The Crew 2, Anno 1800, and more."

The show will be broadcast on Ubisoft's YouTube and Twitch channels as well as its own website. Those watching on Twitch will be eligible to earn Twitch drop rewards throughout the stream. Viewers will be able to claim the Skull Logo Emblem in Skull and Bones, the Explosive Detail Charm in Rainbow Six Siege, the RC22 Original Cosmetic in Roller Champions, and the Sphinx Tattoo Set in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Ubisoft Forward will take place on September 10 at 12noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern / 8pm UK (or 5am on September 11 AEST). Stay tuned to IGN for all of the latest announcements and reveals from the event.

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