It seems like the rumor of Nintendo holding Direct presentations this month was partially true. In a post on Twitter this morning, Nintendo of America announced that the next Indie World showcase will be taking place on March 17, 2020. Starting at 1 pm EST, the video will feature roughly 20 minutes of new announcements for the future of indies on the Switch. As for what is in store, we don’t really have any idea....
No Man’s Sky latest update added a new Companion feature to the game. This new addition lets players adopt part of the fauna of the planets they get to explore. Well, except for flying animals, aquatic ones, insects, or the ones that can go underground. The good thing is that these pets can even help you in your adventure between galaxies. In this guide, we take a look at the different pets and how you can breed them to create different traits across your companions....
It seems like if you want to make a bigger splash, or perhaps snag a little bit of extra cash, with your high profile game these days, you have to release a limited or collector’s edition. While some games give you access to DLC, and others tempt gamers with the prospect of a limited edition game case, one hot title, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, is pulling out all the stops with its Collector’s Edition....
Can’t wait until Steam Winter Sale to pick up a copy of Fallout 4? You are in luck this weekend as Fallout 4 is now 60% off all the way down to $24. The Steam version of Fallout 4 along with all its DLC is on sale this weekend at British-based digital retailer Green Man Gaming. This is a good time to finally join the fray, as the chance to play one of the top selling games in 2015 will come with a major discount....
Since its release, virtual reality has taken the gaming community by storm. Its futuristic-like gameplay undoubtedly provides a new genre of gaming. With new additions to the Oculus and other headsets, its releases are amazingly advanced — it’s likely to shape the future and change gaming as the world knows it if it keeps on as it has. But sometimes, virtual reality just isn’t one for the faint-hearted. Whether it’s a horror experience that’s a tad too immersive or a fast-paced title that might induce motion sickness, it’s best to pace yourself....
Oddworld Inhabits has announced that its 2014 remake Oddworld: New ‘N’ Tasty will be making its way to Switch in October 2020. A completely redone version of the 1997 PS1 original, it sort of misses the mark with regards to tone and atmosphere. It’s otherwise a decent time, but it would have been nice to see the original make its way over to Nintendo’s platform. If none of that bothers you, you’ll be happy to know that New ‘N’ Tasty will be getting both a physical and digital release....
Ironman Mode contains one of the greatest challenges Old School RuneScape has to offer. Instead of playing cooperatively with the many players logged onto the game, players are forced to be self-sufficient. They are unable to trade items with other players, cannot play most minigames, and are unable to access almost all other group activities. With Hardcore Ironman and Ultimate Ironman locking even more features away, Old School RuneScape is the perfect game mode for long term fans of the game seeking to prove their skills....
Strangely enough, Super Meat Boy - of all the games - was a kind of inspiration for the development of the gorgeous indie platformer Ori and the Blind Forest. This tidbit was revealed during a recent interview The Gamer held with Gennadiy Korol - co-founder and lead engineer at Moon Studios. The studios are responsible for developing Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, both of which were incredibly well-received....
Society just doesn’t seem to respect its elders. Rarely visiting them, leaving them to live out a sad, lonely existence as they whittle away the rest of their days. Sadly, video games are the same way. We often forget about those who came before us, paving the way for other more hot and successful games. After all, there would be no Apex Legends or Fortnite if there wasn’t a H1Z1 to start off that battle royale craze....
It was supposed to end like a movie. That was certainly one of the buzzwords used by producers of 2021’s Oscars telecast in the run-up to tonight’s Academy Awards. Other terms included “cinematic” and “joyful.” The broadcast began like an Ocean’s 11 movie, with producer Steven Soderbergh’s camera following Regina King to the Oscar stage. Yet if this was a movie, it’s probable even Soderbergh didn’t expect the twist ending when Anthony Hopkins beat Chadwick Boseman for Best Actor....
Outriders is designed to ensure you can beat the game with any class (or combination of classes), but it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are just some classes that are better equipped to get the job done (assuming you can actually push through the project’s server issues and play the game). Actually, the most interesting thing about Outriders‘ classes isn’t the many ways that one has an advantage over the other but the surprising ways that different compositions offer different gameplay experiences....
Over the past week, Blizzard has been teasing Overwatch fans with an upcoming event called Operation White Dome, as well as the addition of the game’s 27th hero. While we still don’t have a definitive answer as to who the 27th hero could be, the hints Blizzard has left so far offers a few different possibilities. One of the most popular theories is that Hero 27 in Overwatch is Private First Class Emre Sarioglu....
Just recently, it was revealed that some major hero changes are set for implementation in the Overwatch PTR, including gameplay adjustments to the skills and abilities of characters such as Mei, Sombra, and Doomfist. Now, it looks as if a lore update could be on the way as well, as the team-based shooter’s publisher and developer, Blizzard Entertainment, recently posted a job listing looking for a writer to contribute to the game’s universe....
Whether it’s eagerness or impatience that’s driving rumors of the next Xbox console is unclear, but the rumors are-a-circulating and about every major website has caught wind of the possibility of the so-called Xbox 720 being released as early as late 2012. Now a well-known analyst speaks out to challenge these rumors. Game developers have been adding fuel to the fire by hinting at projects already in the works for, possibly, the next Xbox....
In spite of a frankly miserable past two years for the company, Payday developers Starbreeze recently announced that Payday 3 is still in the works. The official Payday 2 Twitter released a post confirming that Payday 3 is currently in its design phase and will be developed using Unreal Engine. Although the Payday 2 Twitter has been far from silent, fans haven’t had any news about Payday 3’s development status in months....
When you need to find a specific monster and a specific materials, but just can’t seem to locate them anywhere, it’s the worst. This is especially true for the elusive Uroktor in Monster Hunter Rise. If you can locate them, there won’t be many, and they have a terrible tendency to burrow underground so you can’t hunt them. Very frustrating. But that’s okay, because with some tenacity and patience you can hunt and farm Uroktor for quests, small monster-slaying challenges, and precious Uroktor scales....
With Monster Hunter Rise’s release date fast approaching, Capcom has revealed yet another trailer that showcases off some returning monsters as well as two new monsters. Additionally, the trailer showcases more of the rampage mechanic players can expect to face when they pick up the game. In an early trailer for Monster Hunter Rise, there was a brief glimpse at a spider-like monster. Many fans believed that the monster could be a returning monster, Nersyclla, or its subspecies Shrouded Nerscylla....
The hunters in Monster Hunter Rise will be helped by some colorful avians, as an animated post on the official Twitter page for the game has described the buffing/healing powers of the Spiribirds. The most famous animal companions in the Monster Hunter series are the Palico, which are cat people who fight alongside the hunters. Monster Hunter Rise is adding Palamutes, which are doglike mounts that can be used to race across the map....
According to the Entertainment Retailers Association, 85.4% of the money expended on video games in the UK was spent on digital titles in 2020. Overall, the video games industry generated £4.4 billion in revenue, a 17.7% increase year-on-year. Games also outsold videos and music, accounting for 48% of entertainment spending. Of the £4.4 billion total, $645 million was spent on boxed games, a 7.2% increase year-on-year, while £3.8 billion was spent on digital titles, a 19....
There are thirteen possible birthsigns to choose from in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. That is a lot for anybody to take in. After that, you have the rest of the convoluted character creation that follows and the skill specializations that you’ll need to start investing in after that. However, the birthsign you choose could become entirely moot if you don’t select a conducive race or character traits, and specializing in the wrong skills can throw off your entire build even more....
