The Biggest Gaming News For July 21, 2022
I wish I could say I've got an exciting roundup for you, but it's bad news from pretty much top to bottom today. The Last of Us fans will be feeling particularly upset, as footage from The Last of Us Part 1 has leaked and seemingly confirmed the lack of gameplay improvements.
Other stories from today include the delay of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Atlus confirming that those who own Persona 5 Royal on PS4 will have to buy it again on PS5 if they want to upgrade. You'll find details on these stories and more if you read on.
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Whether or not The Last of Us Part 1 will have any significant gameplay improvements is a question that's been asked ever since it was revealed during Summer Game Fest. That question looks to have been answered thanks to a new leak, and the answer is a resounding no. A new clip featuring combat for the first time made the rounds on social media, confirming previous rumors that the game doesn't have improved combat. It definitely looks pretty though, but it raises questions as to why this is a full price product.
You may recall that earlier this year, Atlus announced a PS5 version of Persona 5 Royal that would also come to both Xbox and Nintendo Switch for the first time. Since the game has been on PS4 for quite a while, owners of the game on that system have been wondering if Atlus plans on offering a free upgrade, as has been the standard for next-gen ports this generation. The answer is no, as Atlus has confirmed that those wanting the PS5 version will have to buy it all over again.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora was originally set to launch at some point this year, but Ubisoft's first quarter earnings report has
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