GameNama Weekly #27 (March 20-26, 2023)

Ali Hasan March 26, 2023

Welcome back to Gameutha.com’s GameNama Weekly, your go-to source for the most up-to-date gaming news. This week’s roundup features some exciting updates that every gamer will want to know about. Get ready for the potential release window of the highly anticipated next installment in Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man universe, as well as new details on the DLC expansion for Horizon Forbidden West. And that’s not all – we also have the scoop on Counter-Strike 2, with the first details now available for your perusal. So, if you want to stay in the loop with the latest and greatest in the gaming world, keep reading!

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is Apparently Set For September

The next entry in Marvel’s Spider-Man Universe is one of the most anticipated games of this year. Announced nearly two years ago, Insomniac Games has remained tightlipped regarding any new information but it looks like the game’s release window may have been leaked, by none other than the voice actor of Venom.

In a now-deleted tweet, Tony Todd, the voice actor behind Venom in the upcoming game let slip that a big marketing event for the game is planned for August with the game coming out just a month later in September. The fact that his tweet was quickly deleted adds credence to the fact that this may be an actual release window not yet known by the public. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is scheduled for a September 2023 release.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Receives a New Story Trailer

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was delayed last month and was pushed into April. Ahead of its launch next month, Respawn Entertainment released a brand-new story trailer, giving us an even greater glimpse into what to expect from Kal’s next outing. The trailer also showed a number of new and returning characters including Merrin and Cere. Additionally, we also got our first confirmation that the high republic will be mentioned and/or involved in some way. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the sequel to 2018’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and will release on April 28, 2023, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC Details Have Been Revealed

It has been over a year since Horizon Forbidden West launched on PS4 and PS5. The game was well-received by fans and critics alike and went on to win several awards. Guerilla Games announced the title’s DLC expansion titled; The Burning Shores late last year and fans have been eagerly awaiting its release ever since. Ahead of its launch next month, Guerilla released a brand-new trailer giving us a little more insight into Aloy’s next adventure. pre-order bonuses were also revealed.  

The Burning Shores DLC will see Aloy travel further west to California which is now a lava-soaked archipelago where she will meet new characters, face new threats, and take on even deadlier machines. Pre-order bonuses include the Blacktide Dye outfit and the Blacktide Sharpshot bow. Players will need to complete the main quest in its entirety before being granted access to the Burning Shores DLC which is set to launch on April 19 on PS5.

A Brand New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle RPG is in Development

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a beloved franchise for decades, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of a brand-new game it looks like they won’t have to wait very long. A new TMNT game inspired by the Last Ronin comic book is in the works. This game promises to be much grittier than previous installments, inspired by the brutal combat of God of War.

Players will take on the role of the Last Ronin, a lone turtle fighting to avenge the deaths of his brothers and bring justice to the corrupt New York City that has fallen under the control of the Foot Clan. In this game, players will have the chance to use all four of the turtles’ weapons, each with their own unique moves and abilities. The as-yet-untitled TMNT game is currently without a release date.

Counter-Strike 2 Has Officially Been Revealed

Counter-Strike is perhaps one of the most if not the most popular games in the world right now, having a legacy that has spanned over two decades, the game still manages to top the charts on Steam today. Last week, Valve announced that Counter-Strike 2 is coming and will feature a number of updates and refreshes to the previous game.

Like Overwatch 2, Counter-Strike 2 will replace its predecessor with all cosmetics carrying over. The game is built on Valve’s Source 2 engine and will feature much-improved graphics and lighting. All existing maps will receive makeovers and will transfer over to Counter-Strike 2. Perhaps the biggest addition to Counter-Strike 2 is the addition of “sub-tick gameplay”.

This will allow for much more responsive gameplay as the server will be able to pick up every gunshot and every bit of movement right as it happens. A limited test is now in progress with the full release scheduled for summer 2023. Counter-Strike 2 is being dubbed as an overhaul of every system, every piece of content, and every part of the C-S experience.

That’s all for this week! Tune in next week right here on Gameutha.com’s next GameNama Weekly to stay updated on the latest developments in the gaming world.

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