The article benchmarks the new RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business game powered by Unreal Engine 5, demonstrating that high-end GPUs like the NVIDIA RTX 5090 can achieve impressive performance at 4K and 8K resolutions with DLSS 4, showcasing the potential of 8K gaming and visual enhancements, though with some performance issues at 8K during rapid camera movements.
Microsoft adds three new games to Xbox Game Pass on July 17, including 'My Friendly Neighborhood' and 'RoboCop: Rogue City,' with a surprise third game 'He is Coming' arriving on PC.
Microsoft announced new Xbox Game Pass titles for July, including Grounded 2, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and RoboCop: Rogue City, with some games launching immediately and others arriving later in the month. Several titles will also be leaving the service soon.
This week's gaming news features Eurogamer's critique of Palworld, Matthew Ball's analysis of the troubled state of gaming in 2024, Merritt K's nostalgic look at early gaming days, Yussef Cole's exploration of RoboCop: Rogue City triggering nostalgia for plastic toys, and People Make Games' coverage of Jubensha, a murder mystery game popular in China.
A free update for RoboCop: Rogue City on Xbox Series X|S introduces the highly requested New Game+ mode, a new difficulty level called "There Will Be Trouble," and a Golden Auto-9 skin. Players will need to complete the game to unlock these features, and the update also includes additional fixes and improvements. Unlike some other games, this update for RoboCop: Rogue City is free for all players.
RoboCop: Rogue City has received a new update introducing a New Game Plus mode and a tougher difficulty level called "There Will be Trouble." Players can now restart the game with previously unlocked skills and Auto-9 upgrades, and a new Golden Auto-9 skin is available upon completion. The update also includes additional Auto-9 Chips and Boards, as well as fixes for various issues.
Despite receiving positive reviews and being hailed as one of the best games of 2023, Robocop Rogue City is not receiving the attention it deserves on Steam. The tie-in game, developed by Teyon, offers a unique blend of immersive sim gameplay inspired by titles like Deus Ex and Dishonored. While it has garnered over 90% favorable reviews from players, the game's player count on Steam remains relatively low. However, those who have played it praise its engaging narrative, intelligent writing, and satisfying combat, making it one of the most exciting games of the year.
November brings a mix of big AAA games and smaller indie titles. Notable releases include RoboCop: Rogue City, a solid first-person shooter with underdog charm; The Talos Principle 2, a stunning puzzle-filled sequel; Thirsty Suitors, a maximalist game with a variety of activities; Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story, a heartwarming spinoff with platforming and brawling elements; and Teardown, a physics sandbox for destruction. Other releases include The Invincible, Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, and Gangs of Sherwood.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder continues to dominate the UK retail charts, while Robocop: Rogue City debuts in fourth place. EA Sports FC 24 climbs to second place, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 drops to third. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 1 experiences a significant sales decline in its second week.
This week's release schedule for PS5 and PS4 games is relatively quieter, but notable titles include RoboCop: Rogue City. Other releases include Jusant, HeadBangers Rhythm Royale, PlateUp!, The Foglands, The Forest Cathedral, This Bed We Made, Achilles: Legends Untold, My Time at Sandrock, Phantom Blade: Executioners, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of the Green Stone, The Talos Principle 2, Thirsty Suitors, Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice, Dreamworks: All-Star Kart Racing, EA Sports WRC, Ebeneezer and the Invisible World, Jumanji: Wild Adventures, RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe, The Silent Swan, and Quantum Error.
The first day of gamescom featured exciting announcements, including a teaser for the Fallout TV series, a glimpse of Starfield's first mission, an interview with Xbox Boss Phil Spencer discussing Final Fantasy games on Xbox, details on Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon films, 40 minutes of gameplay from Alan Wake 2, Mortal Kombat 1 lore and animation discussions, the first 16 minutes of RoboCop: Rogue City, release dates for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria and Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster, and a new trailer for Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story.
