In today’s top video game news stories, the veil was lifted on some of the technical specs that players can expect when games like Halo Infinite and GTA 5: Enhanced and Expanded edition release, as well as the gorgeous (and massive) map awaiting them in Forza Horizon 5. However, it was the news highlighting Stardew Valley and everyone’s favorite hedgehog that took the main stage today.
Here are the biggest video game news stories for August 10, 2021.
Idris Elba Confirms That He Is Knuckles In Sonic 2
Idris Elba has confirmed that he will be voicing Knuckles the Echidna in the Sonic Movie sequel. The actor – who can currently be seen on the big screen and HBO Max as Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad – tweeted a photo of Knuckles’ immediatly recognizable clenched fist, with a caption that said "Knock,knock…" and featured the hashtags #SonicMovie2 and #Knuckles.
Stardew Valley Will Harvest On Game Pass This Fall
While we don’t know the exact date, during today’s ID@Xbox presentation, creator Eric Barone announced that Stardew Valley will be making its way to Xbox Game Pass this fall. Stardew Valley is already available for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and XBOX One as a retail video game title; however this will be its first new console release since it launched on Sony's PlayStation Vita in 2018.
Halo Infinite's File Size Might Be 100GB According To Leak
A picture posted to Twitter has potentially leaked out details and information about Halo Infinite. According to the leak, the user tweeted an image of the game’s Xbox Store listing, which showed a nearly 100 GB storage size. Neither Microsoft or 343 Industries have confirmed the leak, though. At this point, it is purely speculation. Halo Infinite is expected to be released later this year.
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Forza Horizon 5 Dev Reveals Full Mexico Map
Forza Horizon developer Playground Games has revealed the full Mexico map that is planned for Forza Horizon 5. As the franchise’s biggest map to date, there will be plenty of things for players to see and do – including the Event Lab – when the game releases on November 9, 2021.
GTA 5's Enhanced Edition Will Run At 4K 60fps On PS5
Rockstar has announced that the re-release of Grand Theft Auto V, titled GTA 5: Enhanced and Expanded Edition, will be coming to PS5 with 4K gameplay and 60fps support. There is no word on whether or not Xbox One X users will receive a similar experience, but it’s hard to imagine that the Series X won’t feature the same specs as the PS5. GTA 5: Enhanced and Expanded Edition is slated to launch on November 11, 2021.
Warframe's Rhino Prime And Nyx Prime Get Unvaulted Today
Warframe players, rejoice! Today, the Rhino Prime and Nyx Prime frames are being unvaulted. Essentially at two opposite ends of the spectrum, Rhino Prime is widely considered to be one of the best frames in the game, whereas Nyx Prime is considered to be the worst (but not without fun charms of her own). The frames are available for $60 for both, or $40 each, if you are buying individually.
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