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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will not have as many RAM requirements as we expected

TT Games has made significant changes to the technical requirements for its upcoming release, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Following a negative reception of the initial requirements in January, which included a minimum of 32 GB of RAM to play at maximum quality, the British studio has managed to reduce these requirements by 50%. According to a recent statement on Steam, 16 GB of RAM will now be required for both minimum and recommended requirements. The RAM crisis due to AI This adjustment responds to a challenging period for PC gamers, […]

TT Games has made significant changes to the technical requirements for its upcoming release, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

Following a negative reception of the initial requirements in January, which included a minimum of 32 GB of RAM to play at maximum quality, the British studio has managed to reduce these requirements by 50%. According to a recent statement on Steam, 16 GB of RAM will now be required for both minimum and recommended requirements.

The RAM Crisis Due to AI

This adjustment responds to a complicated period for PC players, who face high technical requirements and a saturation of poorly optimized titles in the market. The price crisis in RAM, exacerbated by the growing demand for artificial intelligence, has intensified the pressure on users.

Although the new standard is not as low as the 8 GB required by LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga three years ago, the reduction is a significant step towards optimization.

Even so, the revealed specifications are not final. TT Games has indicated that the development of the game has not yet reached its gold phase, and the remaining months until its release in May will be crucial for making further adjustments to the game’s open world, which could lead to new modifications to the requirements.

Players have also expressed their concern about the use of the Unreal Engine 5 instead of NTT, Traveller’s Tales’ proprietary engine, suggesting that this could be one of the causes of the initial inflated requirements. While the community awaits further optimizations, it remains to be seen how the gaming experience will be affected in a market that continues to deal with hardware overload and the rising costs of components.

A modder has already managed to run Doom in Hytale… even though it hasn't been released yet

Hytale, the highly anticipated open-world adventure and role-playing game, has been developed by a team made up of modders and members of the Minecraft community, which gives it a deep modding capability. This approach has allowed some fans to explore the possibilities that the game has to offer before its official release, scheduled for 2024. A game so customizable that it runs Doom One of the most surprising achievements comes from the modder known as ‘tr7zw’, who has managed to get Doom to run inside Hytale before access to the game is available for the […]

A game so customizable that it runs Doom

One of the most surprising achievements comes from the modder known as ‘tr7zw’, who has managed to make Doom run inside Hytale before the game is available to the public. Using a mod called Landmark, which facilitates fast travel within Hytale, tr7zw has adapted a complete port in Java of the classic from 1993, allowing the legendary shooter to operate within the new environment.

The mod, although innovative, has certain limitations. Tr7zw has commented that the experience is somewhat rudimentary, with a rate of 20 frames per second and a noticeable input lag. “It feels a bit like a broken keyboard,” explained the modder, reflecting the challenges of running such an iconic game on an unconventional platform.

This phenomenon is not new within the gamer community, which has documented countless attempts to run Doom on various and strange platforms, from the BIOS of a motherboard to Lego toys. Hytale, with its modular design, has proven to be an addition to this long list of successes in the field of modification.

With each new achievement in the modification of Hytale, the anticipation for its release grows. Many wonder what else the modders will be able to achieve once the game is in the hands of the public. In the meantime, the curious can follow the community updates and eagerly await the arrival of this innovative title.

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There's not much time left for the next Batman game, but this YouTuber has recreated all of Gotham City in Arkham Asylum

The beloved universe of Batman continues to come to life through the creativity of its fans. In this context, the YouTuber GPUnity has taken a bold step by recreating Gotham City using the Arkham Asylum engine. This project not only celebrates the essence of one of the most beloved titles in the saga but also highlights the challenges the creator faced while working with the limitations of the original game’s assets. The entire city in a single game The recreation process, presented in a video on his YouTube channel, showed how GPUnity transformed the […]

The beloved universe of Batman continues to come to life through the creativity of its fans. In this context, the YouTuber GPUnity has taken a bold step by recreating Gotham City using the Arkham Asylum engine. This project not only celebrates the essence of one of the most beloved titles in the saga, but also highlights the challenges the creator faced while working with the limitations of the original game’s assets.

The whole city in a single game

The recreation process, presented in a video on their YouTube channel, showed how GPUnity transformed the environment of Gotham’s asylum into an expansion of the city. However, the task was not easy; the level editor only allowed the use of elements from the original game, which forced the creator to apply their ingenuity to adapt buildings and scale objects, thus generating an atmosphere that, despite its implication, sometimes felt empty compared to more modern sequels like Arkham City and Arkham Knight, where large-scale exploration becomes an immersive experience.

One of the elements that GPUnity decided to modify was the inclusion of posters and vehicles from Arkham Origins, which adds a layer of authenticity to their version of Gotham. Moreover, the YouTuber doesn’t stop there; he plans to finish his map and develop an alternative campaign for Batman Arkham City, in response to the growing demand for content among fans due to the lack of new releases from Rocksteady.

Fans of the Batman universe are also waiting for the release of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, which is expected in 2026. This game promises to adopt the successful formula of the Arkham saga, but taking it to the peculiar world of Lego games, thus combining the humor and aesthetics of this popular universe with the dark narrative of the Dark Knight.

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Make me LEGO, Scotty! The best science fiction franchise is coming to its ultimate crossover

Lego has released a teaser suggesting the imminent arrival of an official Star Trek set inspired by the iconic series The Next Generation. In a video shared on the company’s social media, the emblematic transporter room is shown, along with a figure of Captain Jean Luc Picard, which further raises expectations among fans and collectors. Beam me up! The anticipation for this new set is palpable, as interest in Lego for science fiction franchises has been increasing in recent years. This set could include a model of […]

Teleport Me!

The anticipation for this new set is palpable, as interest in Lego for science fiction franchises has been increasing in recent years. This set could include a model of the Enterprise-D ship or a representation of the bridge, providing the opportunity to incorporate minifigures of various characters from the series. Therefore, many fans are eager to see how this set will develop, which could take a prominent place on the wish lists of many. Its popularity is expected to be comparable to that of other iconic Lego sets.

At the end of the teaser, there is a message in Klingon that says ‘coming soon’, suggesting an upcoming release. This creates expectations that the full reveal of the set will be announced in a short period of time, following Lego’s trend of making quick announcements after releasing teasers. However, it is still unclear what other elements or details the set might include, although it is rumored that it could be a model of the Enterprise or the command bridge, which would open the door to a variety of minifigures.

The excitement for Lego Star Trek has been a topic of conversation for quite some time among fans, and the teaser has confirmed that the project is underway, which has been met with great enthusiasm. The reveal of this set marks a milestone in Lego’s collaboration with the franchise, and many are already speculating about what the final product will look like and what surprises it might offer.

LEGO wants to create its own video game division

LEGO, the renowned toy manufacturer, is taking a significant step in its digital evolution by planning to form an internal video game development team. This decision, announced by CEO Niels Christiansen in an interview with Financial Times, aims to give the company greater control over its digital offerings, a notable shift compared to its recent history in the video game industry. An investment they have been working on for years. For a long time, LEGO has relied on third-party video game development, as evidenced by its successful title LEGO Star Wars and […]

LEGO, the renowned toy manufacturer, is taking a significant step in its digital evolution by planning to form an internal video game development team. This decision, announced by CEO Niels Christiansen in an interview with Financial Times, aims to give the company greater control over its digital offerings, a notable shift compared to its recent history in the video game industry.

An investment they have been working on for years

For a long time, LEGO has relied on third-party video game development, as evidenced by its successful title LEGO Star Wars and the popular LEGO Indiana Jones series. However, in the 2000s, LEGO was forced to sell its video game division to avoid bankruptcy, a move that left the company in the hands of external studios. Now, with a record revenue of $10.1 billion in 2024 —a 13% increase from the previous year—, LEGO seems to be in a strong position to take back control of its digital development.

Since 2022, LEGO has invested hundreds of millions of dollars and has tripled its software engineering staff. This expansion is part of a broader effort to increase its presence in the digital realm, called “Project Darwin,” which initially focused on the digitization of its products. The company is now aiming to develop video games internally that can complement its physical and digital toy offerings.

Despite this move towards self-sufficiency, uncertainty remains about the future of its collaborations with external studios. The company will need to balance its new approach with the continuity of its successful franchises. Meanwhile, LEGO’s relevance in the world of video games remains evident, highlighted by the popularity of LEGO Fortnite, which has 87 million players. This change could mark the beginning of a new era for the Danish brand or simply be another component of its global strategy in the competitive digital market.

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There were only two Final Fantasy VII LEGO sets, and they paid a fortune for one of them

If you are a LEGO collector, you will probably think twice before answering this question: How much would you pay for a LEGO set? Until now, the most expensive one was a set of 795 pieces molding machines that shows how the same machines that build them work. Only 68 were made, for those who attended the factory tour in May 2011, and they have been sold for up to $10,000 signed by its designer Melody Louis Caddick. However, now there has been another set that has surpassed it.

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Final Lego Fantasy

In 2023, Final Fantasy VII Remake players chose, through a vote, which scene they would like to see turned into a LEGO set. The winner was that fabled scene in which Cloud meets Aerith in the church, and Square Enix got to work: they built two sets that they gave away in a social media raffle to celebrate the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Only two. Worldwide. You can imagine what happened, of course.

This set, surprisingly large (measuring 105 centimeters tall and 83 wide), would be the perfect gift for any LEGO or video game fan if it weren’t for the absolutely exorbitant price paid for it: $12,500 in an auction that started at just one hundred dollars and skyrocketed. Let’s hope that whoever bought it takes care of it with all the love in the world.

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What do you think of this Incredibly RARE Final Fantasy VII LEGO diorama? Managing Director of Video Games, Valarie, takes us BTS. ✨️ Here’s a rarity you may never have the chance to bid on again. After an intense fan vote, the fateful encounter between Final Fantasy VII characters Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough in the Sector 5 slums was chosen to be recreated into a LEGO model. This exclusive set, created as a tie-in with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, was given away to a single lucky fan. Only two of these sets were produced. Measuring 41.5″ tall, 29″ wide, and 20″ deep, this massive, highly detailed diorama features Cloud and Aerith within the ruined sanctuary. Legocollection Legocollector Legodiorama playstationcollector FF7 FFrebirth retrogamecollecting videogamecollector videogamepickups cgcvideogames watagames collectwhatyoulike heritagevideogames
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Although it is true that this set is not commercially available, gamers can get their hands on the replica of Midgar, which has 25,000 pieces and costs a whopping $1,000. Let’s see how you explain at home that this month you’re only eating mac and cheese because you had to have it no matter what.

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For some reason, Horizon will have its LEGO version for PS5 and Switch—and it’s wonderful

Por eso, a finales de año llegará ‘LEGO Horizon Adventures’, una versión del clásico ‘Horizon’ de Sony exclusivamente para PS5, Nintendo Switch y PC.

In 2005, and after several unsuccessful video games of their own, LEGO tried to do something completely different: an adventure based on a franchise with designs and humor characteristic of the brand. The result was LEGO Star Wars 2005, which adapted the prequel trilogy. It was such a success that they immediately started working on other licenses such as Batman, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lord of the Rings. But we never could have imagined what they just announced.

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Aloy to the cube

After venturing into Fortnite, it became clear that the next world LEGO was going to attack was the world of video games, giving them a twist. That’s why, at the end of the year, LEGO Horizon Adventures will arrive, a version of the classic Horizon by Sony exclusively for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. We already knew of its existence, but seeing it is one thing, believing it is another.

Actually, its first thirty seconds show a character dressed as a hot dog. Because it’s LEGO. And here the seriousness of Horizon goes down the drain immediately, luckily. You know how it goes: walk through the map, defeat enemies, collect pieces, and build your home as you want. Have you ever thought that Aloy’s village should have a Ferris wheel? Don’t worry: apparently, you’re not the only one. The game is developed by Guerrilla (the authors of the original), so we should be in good hands. When do we start kicking LEGO-style?

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Step into the Pixelated World: Create a LEGO Pac-Man Arcade with Classic Brick Building

Pac-Man fans will be able to build an arcade of the popular game from scratch using LEGO pieces.

Pac-Man, one of the most recognized and emblematic icons in the history of video games, returns with LEGO. Now, all those who want to (and can afford to) will be able to build a Pac-Man arcade from scratch using LEGO pieces.

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And the occasion called for it: last May 22 was the 43rd anniversary of the launch of the first Pac-Man arcade machine. To commemorate it, Bandai Namco and LEGO have decided to collaborate to launch a new vintage set called LEGO ICONS Pac-Man Arcade. Mr. Iwatani, Pac-Man’s creator, has taken the occasion to recall the impact LEGO had on Pac-Man’s design. Although many may not know it, the character’s recognizable yellow color was taken from LEGO pieces.

As you can imagine, the LEGO set has no shortage of details. Retro enthusiasts will be able to recreate a small arcade machine that simulates the original Pac-Man game. It also has some moving parts that serve to emulate the original movements of Pac-Man and the little ghosts Blinky and Clyde.

The Pac-Man character has managed to transcend the arcade world and has already become a symbol of popular culture. Whether you play video games or not, you probably know the figure of the “Pac-Man”.

If you want to get your hands on the set, get your wallet ready: it will go on sale on June 4 and its official price will be 269.99 euros. You can buy it at any LEGO store or through its official website by clicking on this link.

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Brick by Brick Race: LEGO’s Latest Creation Challenges Mario Kart

LEGO has set to work to put all its pieces together and create a competitor to match: LEGO 2K Drive

Since Super Mario Kart took Super Nintendo by storm thirty years ago, there have been hundreds of games that have tried to follow in its wake with all kinds of results. We have seen characters from Nickelodeon, Disney and even from the Crash Bandicoot or Sonic sagas racing in karts, but nothing has ever been able to stand up to our friends from the Mushroom Kingdom.

Open world, destroyed parts

However, LEGO has set to work to put all its pieces together and create a competitor to match: LEGO 2K Drive, which will bring together the toy construction magnate with 2K, responsible for sagas like Bioshock or NBA 2K. The weirdest thing is that it has not only been announced as a racing game, but also… Open world!

At the moment, besides some images, only the name of the first tracks where we will race has been leaked: Runaway Roundabout, Rapid Falls, Swampus, Cat Scratch Freeway, Down on the Farm, Glazed Overdrive, Headless Horsepower and Chasm Crossing. How will the classic kart tracks fit in with the open world concept? That is something that nobody knows yet, but in the menus of the game it has been possible to see the indication of “Shared World” that perhaps unites, in an online way, all the circuits.

Of course, and this should come as no surprise to anyone, 2K is already planning on how to monetize the game with in-game purchases. Since it’s still in the testing process, we’re still a while away from seeing it. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time LEGO has been attracted to the smell of burning tire on asphalt (so to speak): LEGO Racers was already a hit on Nintendo 64, and Drome Racers, set in the future and dangerous year 2015, made its appearance on PlayStation 2, GameCube and Game Boy Advance.

Ready to leave the asphalt full of blocks?