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6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred
7.10.2024
It’s time, once again, for The Wanderer to suit up and go dungeon crawling. This time, in the new Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo IV, you’re in pursuit of poor, tormented Neyrelle in the Hate-ridden lands of Nahantu. Much as I’d like to tell you that there’s a nice handy little pamphlet...
One Of The Best Metroidvanias Of The Past Decade Is A Bargain On Steam Right Now
7.10.2024
In the past decade, Metroidvanias have seen a massive resurgence thanks to the indie scene. There have been dozens of new entries in the genre that introduce their own twists on the formula, and one of the best examples of this is Dead Cells. Released in 2018, the title from developers Motion Twin...
The Future Of Halo Is Coming And It Includes Multiple Games
7.10.2024
Ever since mass layoffs at Halo maker 343 Industries, fans have wondered what the future will hold for the famed sci-fi shooter. It turns out Microsoft still has big plans for Master Chief, and they involve multiple upcoming projects as well as the franchise making the jump to Epic Games’ Unreal...
Starfield DLC Fail, Astro Bot Devs Speak, And Other Big Gaming News Of The Week
6.10.2024
It’s been a week, guys.From new DLC releases, to a new PS5 feature getting frustrating real fast, there was a lot to cover in this first week of October. We covered Astro Bot devs acknowledging the lack of FF7 characters in its PlayStation love letter, Microsoft asking devs why they’re skipping...
How To Get Ready For Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred, Nab Games For Cheap, And More Helpful Hints
5.10.2024
It’s the start of a new month, which means there’s a host of hot, new games coming your way. It can get overwhelming, scanning through the various game marketplaces to decide what you should spend your hard-earned money on, so we’ve gathered 34 games coming out this month that we’re stoked for....
You'll Never Guess What Game This Is From
4.10.2024
I shared the image above with some co-workers at Kotaku and asked them what game they thought it was. The most popular answer was Call of Duty. And that’s totally fair. It looks like a new Call of Duty game, maybe a mobile port of one. But nope. The screenshot above is from Fortnite. Read more
Most Players Prefer Single-Player Games, New Study Claims
4.10.2024
For the last few years, the video game industry has seemed obsessed with building always-online live-service multiplayer experiences. And many of those live games, like Concord, have failed to find much success. Now a new survey reveals that might be because most folks prefer playing single-player...
It's Possible To Beat Frostpunk 2 On Its Hardest Setting, Promise
4.10.2024
Let’s not even pretend: Frostpunk 2 is an extremely challenging game, one that will test even the most veteran strategy and city-building fans. But if you really consider yourself a masochist, you can always up the challenge by playing the game on ‘Captain’ difficulty—something the studio...
Ubisoft Begins The Long, Painful Road Toward Fixing Star Wars Outlaws
4.10.2024
Star Wars Outlaws is in a bit of a pickle. Ubisoft’s model of making games that are too big to fail means the severe flaws in its seemingly guaranteed hit combining the open-world scope and mechanics the developer has made its bread and butter in recent years with Star Wars have left the publisher...
Exclusive Kingdom Hearts II Skateboard Decks Are Pricey But Oh So Gorgeous
3.10.2024
Long-time fans of the Kingdom Hearts franchise eat up any glimpse of information or drip of merch about the game, salivating at the opportunity to spend just a little more money on the series. But who can blame them when you have exclusive skateboard decks from Amiami that are as gorgeous as these...
Get Diablo IV For Cheap Right Now Ahead Of Next Week’s Expansion
3.10.2024
It’s hard to believe that Diablo IV, the latest entry in Activision Blizzard’s action role-playing game series, has been around for over a year now. In that time, Diablo 4 has proved again and again that it might just be the best entry the franchise has ever seen, with an excellent iteration on...
Mortal Kombat 1’s Towers Of Time Mode Isn’t Explained Well, So We Made It Simple
3.10.2024
The Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns update has some big changes for the fighting game. Aside from every character gaining an Animality finisher, various buffs and nerfs, and a new (widely hated) story expansion, something that has many fans pleased is the return of the Towers of Time.Read more
Microsoft Has Started Asking Devs Why They're Skipping Xbox
2.10.2024
In 2024, when a new game is announced, you can usually count on it to be released on PC, PlayStation, and possibly Switch. But it’s become a bit less of a guarantee that new games or ports will land on Xbox consoles, and it seems Microsoft is aware of this and is asking devs why. Read more
First I Hated Shogun Showdown, Then I Realized It's Fantastic
2.10.2024
My first mistake was rushing in. Shogun Showdown is a game about planning and patience. Things can go from bad to dead in just a few turns. Unless you take a step back and try to see the larger picture, it can feel like an overly simplistic and needlessly punishing experience. My first, brief...
God Of War Ragnarök, As Told By Steam Reviews
2.10.2024
PlayStation’s only really released a handful of major exclusives to show for its efforts since the PS5 launched in 2020. God of War Ragnarök, the latest game in the long-running action franchise, is one of those titles, releasing at the tail-end of 2022 on both the PS4 and PS5 to acclaim and huge...
Black Myth: Wukong's Most Bizarre Mod Turns It Into A First-Person Shooter
2.10.2024
There are tons of mods for Black Myth: Wukong, from ones that make the action game’s parry window a little more forgiving to others that turn the main character into Goku. But I was not prepared for just how absurd and unhinged the hit 2024 game looks as a Wolfenstein-style first-person shooter....
2024’s Terrific Suikoden Spiritual Successor Is A Bargain Right Now
2.10.2024
The Suikoden series of role-playing games may be defunct, but for its devoted fans, it remains a cherished example of the genre at its best. People love these games! Which they are absolutely correct to do. Suikoden games—especially the first two in the series—feature fantastic stories of political...
Get The Original Resident Evil Trilogy For Just $25
1.10.2024
Every October, without fail, I recommit to watching and playing as many horror movies and games as I can possibly fit. For one reason or another, however, I always drop off about halfway through the month with just a handful of accomplishments to actually show for my effort, and I’m sure this year...
Baldur’s Gate 3’s New Evil Endings Are Finally Coming To PS5, Xbox, And Mac
1.10.2024
Baldur’s Gate 3 console players, rejoice. As of today, you’re patch current. Larian Studios has finally brought Patch 7, which was delayed for just under a month for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Mac players after launching on PC at the beginning of September. Now, no matter where you’re...
PS5 30th Anniversary Pre-Orders Have A Lot More Scalper Protection In Japan
1.10.2024
The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary pre-orders were a bit of a mess last week, at least in the U.S. and some other regions. But Sony seems to be taking a smart tack with fans in Japan, introducing additional requirements for determining who can buy stuff, limiting PS1-style consoles and accessories...