Today’s top video game news stories feature updates on the release of the Life Is Strange Remastered Collection, as well as plenty of indie game news coming out of today’s Nintendo Indie World Direct. Some news that is sure to delight and excite Fortnite and Among Us fans, as well as those looking forward to Dying Light 2 and rumored GTA remasters.
Here are the biggest video game news stories for August 11, 2021.
Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Delayed To Early 2022
In an attempt to alleviate its team members, Deck Nine – the studio behind the Life Is Strange Remastered Collection – announced via Twitter that the collection will be delayed until early 2022 due to "the ongoing challenges of the worldwide pandemic." It was also noted that Deck Nine "wants to alleviate any additional pressure on the Life is Strange team by giving more time between the release of Life is Strange: True Colors and the Life is Strange Remastered Collection."
Business People In Triple-A Are "Cowards", According To Assassin's Creed 3 Director
In an interview with TheGamer, Assassin's Creed 3 and Far Cry 4 creative director Alex Hutchinson expressed that when it comes to business people making creative decisions, it’s a cowardly move that ends up being bad for everyone in the end.
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Dying Light 2 Will Be Filled With Easter Eggs, VRR Support Confirmed
If you loved all of the Easter eggs that were included in the original Dying Light, you should be excited to hear that the sequel will also be full of pop culture references, as well as nods to the first game. VRR support was also confirmed to be available on PC and Xbox Series when Dying Light 2: Stay Human launches on December 7.
An Among Us x Fortnite Crossover Appears To Be On The Cards
Although it’s fair to be a bit ‘sus, a Fortnite data miner has uncovered keywords in some Fortnite files that suggest a potential crossover with Among Us is on its way. Nothing has been confirmed so far – and a recent tweet from the Among Us account is denying the rumors – but we won’t give up hope just yet.
Take-Two Issues Even More GTA Mod Takedowns, Fueling Rumors That Remasters Are Incoming
Take-Two Interactive continues its campaign to curb any and all fan mods for GTA 5 with DMCA strikes. This fuels new rumors of GTA remasters being in the works, with Take-Two Interactive having recently announced that three non-named remasters are in the works. Because why would we want GTA 6 when we can get remastered versions of games that are already readily available? (“Oh, by the way, I was being sarcastic.”)
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announces Surprise Releases
Nintendo held its Indie World Showcase today, giving updates on some upcoming indie games, as well as revealing new indie titles that are available starting today – some of which include Axiom Verge 2 and Necrobarista: Final Pour.
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