Gaming Buzz: Unveiling the Hottest News, Releases, and Rumors of 08/21/23 – 08/27/23

Highlights

Remedy decided to delay the release of Alan Wake 2 in order to avoid competition with Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Mortal Kombat 1 fans have voiced their longing to see specific cherished characters, a desire that Ed Boon has acknowledged.

Upon its release, Starfield will offer a New Game Plus feature, significantly boosting its replay value for players.

This week in late August brought a variety of highly anticipated games, including Blasphemous 2, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, and Immortals of Aveum. However, Alan Wake 2, developed by Remedy, decided to avoid the competition by delaying its release. In this week's recap of game news, Game Rant highlights some of the most significant headlines from the past week.

Notably, Mortal Kombat 1 continues to introduce new characters as its roster evolves. Additionally, a surprising announcement came during Gamescom 2023, revealing a new entry in the Little Nightmares series. Lastly, there is bittersweet news regarding the influential actor for the character Mario. This roundup covers these stories and more within the gaming industry.

Remedy Delays Alan Wake 2, Explains Why

Ed Boon Addresses Mortal Kombat 1 Fan Wishes

Regardless of the number of officially unveiled characters in Mortal Kombat 1, there will inevitably be a faction of fans who yearn for certain memorable characters that didn't make the cut. Recently, Ed Boon, the creator of the game, confirmed awareness of a specific adored character that fans are eagerly anticipating.

Starfield Confirms New Game Plus

Little Nightmares 3 Revealed at Gamescom 2023

Few games these days include a New Game Plus feature right from the start, but Starfield will have this option upon its release, which will greatly enhance its replayability. This is particularly beneficial for players who are keen on experimenting with different class builds and don't mind starting from the beginning again.

Gamescom 2023 lacked major surprises as Geoff Keighley had already shared transparent details about the main attractions of Opening Night Live. However, the unveiling of Little Nightmares 3, featuring an exciting co-op feature, brought delight to the audience, particularly because it was developed by the acclaimed Supermassive.

Charles Martinet Dubbed Mario Ambassador

Nintendo recently made a bittersweet announcement, revealing that Charles Martinet, the renowned voice actor behind Mario, will be retiring from his voice work. However, fans can find solace in the fact that Martinet will continue his involvement with Nintendo as a Mario Ambassador.

The potential DLC for God of War Ragnarok has sparked rumors and speculation about its potential impact on the franchise.

Movies & TV

With the recent strikes still having an impact on actors and writers alike, Dune 2 is the latest casualty that has decided to delay for another several months.

Dune 2 Officially Pushed Back from Its Original Release Date

Guides

In Immortals of Aveum, Yltheum Collectibles include chests and shroudfanes.

Game Rant Exclusives

While Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon may not follow the Souls formula that many fans of the developer have grown fond of, FromSoftware continues to demonstrate its talent for rejuvenating and transforming existing intellectual properties, providing fans with a remarkably diverse and immersive experience.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Review