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According to Need for Speed Heat Community Manager Ben Walke, there are no loot boxes or surprise mechanics in the game, and there won't be. However, EA plan to release post-launch DLC in the form of car packs and time save packs.
AUGUST 15
Dmitry Glukhovsky, the author of the Metro novels, has confirmed that even if there won't be more books, Artyom's story will continue through other media and games. Glukhovsky also said that he works on a story for Metro Exodus sequel.
AUGUST 15
4A Games, the developers of Metro trilogy are working on a new Metro game it's been officially confirmed by THQ Nordic CEO Lars Wingefors in the company's latest investors call. However, the details are pretty scarce at the moment.
AUGUST 14
According to Vienna-based publisher THQ Nordic, Saints Row 5 is currently in deep development by Volition studio. In their latest financial report, THQ Nordic confirmed that the game is the full entry in the series and not a spin-off.
AUGUST 14
In the latest content update for Fortnite, Epic Games have introduced Retail Row Rift Zone and World Run limited-time mode among other things. Furthermore, there are some BRUTE mech changes that also have been added to Fortnite Creative.
AUGUST 14
According to the latest rumours, Rockstar and Google will announce Red Dead Redemption 2 for Stadia and PC at Stadia Connect on 19 August 2019. Apparently, the game will arrive to PC as an Epic Games Store exclusive during holiday season.
AUGUST 14
Vienna-based publisher THQ Nordic acquired three more development studios, the company officially announced on their website. Gunfire Games, Milestone s.r.l, and Goodbye Kansas Games Invest are now added to the company's rich catalogue.
AUGUST 14
According to the latest leak that originally appeared on 4chan, Sony plan to reveal their next-gen console in February 2020. Leak claims that the details come directly from Sony's marketing email, which also mentions Ghost of Tsushima.
AUGUST 13
Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console will focus on offering high frame rates and fast loading times according to Xbox head Phil Spencer. The company is prioritising consistency to ensure that games run as fast and smooth as possible.
AUGUST 13
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is bringing a huge change to multiplayer loadouts it's been recently confirmed by design director Geoff Smith. Players will now be able to swap their weapon attachments in-game, not only between matches.
AUGUST 13
According to Gearbox Senior Producer Anthony Nicholson, Borderlands 3 will be a much bigger game than Borderlands 2. Nicholson said that there is so much content in the third instalment that he can't express it enough to excited players.
AUGUST 13
Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream are looking to release their new games on multiple platforms including PC and Xbox One. Founder David Cage said that the studio is not exclusive to any platform anymore.
AUGUST 13
