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It's nothing to do with the crafting mechanics, the big map, or the extent to which it lets you free roam. What Project Zomboid has over The Long Dark, Sons of the Forest, DayZ, and all its competitors, is style and setting. Inspired by the original Sims, its simplistic, isometric design is consistently gorgeous. And instead of the wilderness or a long-derelict ex-city, in Zomboid, you're fighting for life in places that look familiar from reality - if you've ever gazed out the window during a boring workday and started to fantasize about what you'd do if the zombie apocalypse started right now, then Project Zomboid is your game. And now it's on *****. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Amazing new Project Zomboid mod makes the survival game feel way more realistic Surprise new Project Zomboid update makes guns and combat way better in build 42 Project Zomboid maps have been revolutionized by an amazing new build 42 feature View the full article

If you've just splashed $2,000+ of cash on the fastest GPU on the planet, which includes one of the most impressive coolers we've ever seen on a graphics card, clearly the first thing you're going to want to do is disassemble it all and water-cool it, right? Ok, so this mod might not be for everyone, but if you do want to water-cool your Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, you can rest assured that the results are worth it. With our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review proving that Nvidia's latest flagship is indeed the best graphics card you can buy, many might think there's little need to try to squeeze more performance out of the card, especially as its default cooler runs relatively cool and quiet. However, that hasn't stopped one company from seeing just what can be achieved by water-cooling Nvidia's own RTX 5090 Founders Edition. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Where to buy 5070 - retailers to check for stock first Where to buy 5070 Ti - retailers to check for stock first Where to buy 5080 - Nvidia RTX 5080 stock for February 11 View the full article

Tyler1 is notoriously known as a streamer with no hair on his tongue. After the recent Molten Core raid wipe during his World of Warcraft Classic journey, he had a few things to say about his ex-guild members—and boy did he go “Hardcore” mode on them. After the recent WoW Classic Hardcore Molten Core raid wipe, Tyler1 posted a video on his YouTube channel, flaming his ex-guild members. He explained that the issue wasn’t just the raid wipe and losing a character. Big miscommunication, constant arguing, not following orders from the raid leader, and continuous drama-baiting all played a huge part in their downfall. View the full article

You know how how Helldivers 2's Meridia ****** hole has been doing a thing recently? Well, it's looking like it's close to running into the first planet that's standing in the way of its dark energy-powered path towards Super Earth. Read more View the full article

Riot Games has already shared the first details about the League of Legends Patch, 24.S1.4. Like the last patch, it’s a big one that aims to tune down tanks, their items, and Mel. Matt “Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison keeps a watch over League fans and has once again launched an early preview for the patch notes via his X (formerly Twitter) account. So let’s take a look at all the changes ahead of the official release. View the full article

If you're seeking a big, powerful gaming laptop at a bargain price, look no further than the huge saving on this massive Alienware gaming laptop. With $500 knocked off its price, this 18-inch machine is packed with top-tier hardware that will ensure this notebook can tackle anything you throw at it, whether for gaming or work. With this Alienware laptop's smaller sibling - the M16 R2 - currently being our top pick for the best gaming laptop you can buy right now, this M18 R2 model is just as desirable but even *******. And when it comes to gaming laptop features, ******* is better. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Save $250 on this incredible 34-inch Alienware curved gaming monitor right now Alienware debuts stunning new 27-inch, QD-OLED, 4K gaming monitor Alienware AW2725QF review: 360Hz and 4K in one sub-$500 27-inch gaming monitor View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man actor Colman Domingo did apparently talk to Marvel about those Kang recasting rumours, though he just wasn't all that interested. Read more View the full article

Climbing the ranks in any competitive game is supposed to feel like an achievement, but it’s raising some eyebrows in Marvel Rivals. Some players are questioning whether the ranked system is a little too generous—allowing people to move up even when they aren’t winning consistently. A recent discussion on the Marvel Rivals subreddit kicked off with one player calling the system “the most forgiving ranked system ever made in a competitive game.” According to them, the game naturally pushes players up the ladder as long as they keep playing, even if they aren’t winning much. Their claim? A 44 percent win rate is enough to keep climbing. View the full article

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare players are hosting a special "revival week" for the 2019 reboot in an attempt to temporarily boost the game's player count and fill multiplayer lobbies. While the original Modern Warfareseries spanned between 2007 and 2011, Infinity Ward shocked fans in 2019 when it revealed a fresh take on the Call of Duty subseries by rebooting the iconic title. With the shooter approaching its sixth anniversary later this year, fans are now attempting to bring some life back to the critically acclaimed Call of Dutygame. View the full article

Cat Quest 3 has shipped a new major update that adds Mew Game mode, a unique and refreshing way to play for those who have completed the game. This brand-new mode in Cat Quest 3 arrives roughly six months after its August 2024 launch. View the full article

Civilization 7 developer Firaxis has released patch 1.0.1 just in time for the strategy game’s full launch following an advanced access ******* that was met with a ‘mixed’ user review rating on Steam. Firaxis is working on addressing various community complaints, most of which revolve around the user interface, a lack of map variety, and a feeling that the game has launched without a number of key features fans have come to expect. In an interview with IGN ahead of the release of its third quarter financial results, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged that Civilization 7 had received some negative reviews from press and players, but insisted that the “legacy Civ audience” will come around the more they play, and called Civilization 7’s early performance “very encouraging.” Now Civilization 7 is available to all and not just those willing to pay more for advanced access, Firaxis has released Patch 2, which is only for PC/Mac/Linux/Steam Deck. In a post on Steam, Firaxis said it is “the first in a series of upcoming patches” intended to address feedback from advanced access. The patch notes in full are below. It's worth noting that Firaxis has temporarily disabled crossplay multiplayer "to expedite" updates to the PC version. This means the developer will sometimes deploy patches to PC at a different "cadence" than on consoles, and indeed that includes patch 1.0.1. This will have no impact on console players attempting cross-platform play with other console players, nor on PC-to-PC multiplayer, Firaxis clarified. Looking for tips to help you take over the world? Check out our guide to completing every Civ 7 victory, our run down of the biggest Civ 7 changes for Civ 6 players, and the 14 crucial Civ 7 mistakes to avoid. We’ve also got explanations on all the Civ 7 map types and difficulty settings so you know what you’re getting into. Civilization 7 1.0.1 Patch 2 - February 10, 2025 Gameplay Windows PC/Mac/Linux/Steam DeckFixed an issue causing Ages in Epic and Marathon speed games to be shorter than intended.City States will now turn into Friendly Independent Powers on Age Transition instead of disappearing completely. They will also now start with more units in Exploration and Modern Ages.Fixed inconsistencies with Naval Combat.Naval Units will use the correct Combat Strength values when attacking another Naval Unit in all instances.Naval Units will properly take reciprocal damage after attacking another Naval Unit.Naval Units will more consistently move into the attacked tile after defeating another Naval Unit.Completing the final milestone of a Legacy Path no longer adds Age Progress in the Modern Age to ensure you have more time to complete a Victory.Towns will now switch their focus back to Growing town automatically if they are no longer eligible for their chosen Focus (for example, if their population decreases) until they are eligible again.Future Civic is now repeatable in all Ages. The cost of Future Tech and Future Civic will now increase more when repeated.Fixed an issue after too many bonuses to Growth where Food needed for the next growth event became negative.Improvements to Rail Networks aimed at increasing the reliability of Settlements connecting to the Rail Network over water by building Ports. This should apply as long as the Capital either has a Port or is connected by rail to a settlement with a Port.Made improvements to the Loyalty Crisis in the Antiquity Age, including giving the ability to purchase Villas in towns during this crisis, giving another way to manage the happiness of your settlements.A note about cross-play multiplayer: To expedite updates to the PC experience, we will sometimes deploy patches to PC at a different cadence than we do on consoles - including today's Patch 1.0.1. As a result, cross-play between PC players and console players is temporarily disabled. This will have no impact on console players attempting cross-platform play with other console players, nor on PC-to-PC multiplayer.AI Windows PC/Mac/Linux/Steam DeckAI will now offer high-value Cities less often during Peace Deals.In Modern, AI will now declare war less often at the start of the age.In Modern, AI will now consider Ideology more before Declaring War or offering Peace.Other Leaders now have a decreased desire for war if neither party has an Ideology.Other Leaders now have an increased desire for war with players of Opposing ideologies.Other Leaders now have a decreased desire for Peace with players of opposing Ideologies.Camera Windows PC/Mac/Linux/Steam DeckFixed an issue on native-resolutions where the camera would focus on the lower end of the map when clicking on the minimap.UI Windows PC/Mac/Linux/Steam DeckReplaced the Simplified ******** font with the font used in Civilization VI while we work on additional improvements for future patches.Fixed an issue where the Settlement menu fails to open when clicking on a non-player's Settlement Banner in gameplay.Fixed an issue where yield icons fail to populate on the now available buildings when converting a town to city.Fixed an issue where some text was cut off on the Global Yields Breakdown screen.Added a notification for completed Espionage actions, so that you can more easily check the results of their Espionage actions.City projects no longer appear to be purchasable.Your current religion is now displayed first in the belief picker tabs.Fixed an issue where a District’s health bar would remain on-screen after being fully healed.Fixed an issue where Leaders fail to have a portrait when the relationship has changed during gameplay.Improved the alignment of leader names and portraits on the Age Summary, when viewing the Overview screen of the Victories Rankings.Fixed an issue where the background color remains the default color when the user changes it in the Player Customize tab.Improved the spacing between Civ descriptions, unique units and building icons on loading screen. 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Comicbook mulchfest Marvel Rivals once planned to reset player ranks twice per season, but these recently-hatched plots are no more, for the gamers have descended upon NetEase like rogue Iron Man suits, and the developers have acquiesced to their verbal kicks and punches. Read more View the full article

Following its first big update of the new year dropping last week, Helldivers 2 just got another fresh patch. It's not as big, but it's still definitely worth combing through, as it fixes a couple of "unexpected slip-ups" with weapons from the Servants of Freedom warbond. Read more View the full article

Torch-trembling spook 'em up Phasmophobia is getting a new map some time this year, say developers Kinetic Games. It'll be a small one, about the size of one of the haunted houses that make up the co-op horror's roster of cosier locations. And that decision to build small is going to be the plan from now on. No more big maps like the spectre-stalked high schools or mazey psych wards of the past, the developers have decreed. Read more View the full article

Eventually, Civilization 6 became the biggest and perhaps most-loved 4X game of its era. With its legacy more or less guaranteed now, it's easy to forget that at one time, Civ 6 had some pretty major shortcomings. The AI would constantly start wars and the user interface bombarded you with alerts and pop ups. The point being, over time, Firaxis made Civ 6 much better, and while Civilization 7 might be starting from a weaker launch, there is still every chance that it can become the strategy game that people want. Release day is here and Steam reviews are still down, but the new Civilization 7 patch may mark the beginning of a recovery. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Is Civilization 7 Steam Deck compatible? New Civilization 7 leaders and a huge fourth Age may be hidden in Firaxis' code Civilization 7 mods explained View the full article

Riot Games has had a challenging couple of weeks, although many would attribute it to its own actions. The developer doubled down on removing Hextech chests, and it’s also figuring out how to balance its newest League of Legends champion, Mel. In Patch 15.S1.4, League’s new release is receiving even more nerfs as Riot looks to tackle the excessive ban rate in solo ******. At the time of writing, Mel has a ban rate of 73.2 percent in Platinum and above, according to LeagueOfGraphs. Riot Phroxzon released their latest patch preview onto X (formerly Twitter) last night, highlighting Mel as one of the champions hitting the nerf bench. View the full article

Is Civilization 7 Steam Deck compatible? This latest 4X game from the iconic Sid Meier series follows its predecessor in being a fantastic game to play on the Steam Deck, but goes one step further in gaining official verification. However, once you're deep into a save and chasing world domination, the turns can get elongated as the dated hardware struggles with the demands. The Civilization 7 system requirements always gave the impression that the game wouldn't struggle to run on the best handheld gaming PC, but compatibility isn't always about graphics. Luckily Civilization 7, like its predecessor, has controller support and adjustable text sizing, meaning it ports over well to the Steam Deck. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Civilization 7 leaders and a huge fourth Age may be hidden in Firaxis' code Civilization 7 mods explained Civilization 7 cheats and how to enable the debug console View the full article

Good news has arrived for Battlefield fans eagerly awaiting the release of Battlefield 6, as the game will feature the best elements from across the entire series. Known for its large-scale battles and strategic gameplay, the popular first-person shooter franchise has been a staple of the Electronic Arts catalog since its debut in 2002. Over the years, it has built a dedicated fanbase, and as the launch of Battlefield 6 approaches, excitement continues to grow among its legions of fans. View the full article

That Star Wars movie all about Rey is making slow progress, but lead actor Daisy Ridley does at least seem to be "very involved" in the project. Read more View the full article

Like most multiplayer games, Marvel Rivals features a competitive mode with ranks that reset every few months. Marvel Rivals season one kicked off in January, and we’re only halfway through the season. The initial rank reset from season zero to one impacted everyone, forcing players to climb the ranks again. On Feb. 10, NetEase announced some changes to ranked. Here’s everything you need to know about the rank reset. View the full article

It is I, the guy who has only played Mechabellum playing his second autobattler, and getting strong Mechabellum vibes from it. Except, actually no, not at all. He Is Coming, from Chronocle and noted good game recognisers Hooded Horse, is actually a kinda sorta classic roguelike RPG. You'll be shuffling over a Commodore 64-tified overworld map, grabbing treasure, bumping foes that move when you do, and turn-based autobattling them. Got wounded? Maybe have a nice rest at that campfire. Not too long, you slovenly wastrel! You're actually on the clock: the 'he' of the title refers to the menagerie of boss creatures that turn up after a set time. The idea is to use your time wisely to prepare for the big fight, getting stronger without getting whittled down too much. Read more View the full article

Marvel Rivals has totally flipped its initial plans to reset ranks at the mid-season point, following community uproar. Now, ranks will persist right up until the end of the season, a change that those with a taste for climbing the ladder are very pleased with. Read more View the full article

The creative director of Assassin’s Creed Shadows says he doesn’t think players are “missing out” if they favour one of the game’s two protagonists. Shadows allows players to control either the ninja Yaoe or the samurai Yasuke, with the former offering stealth and speed, and the latter being focused more on brute strength attacks. While players can switch between Yaoe and Yasuke throughout the course of the game, creative director Jonathan Dumont says they shouldn’t have to worry on missing large swathes of content if they’d rather play mainly as a single character. Read More... View the full article

Updated: Feb. 11, 2025: Added a new code! The night is falling, and all sorts of dangers are going to descend upon your home. Set up proper defenses, track what’s going outside using CCTV, and dig for resources Minecraft-style to earn more money. If the mobs are tearing your base apart, Build Defense codes can help you survive. View the full article

I don't play many visual novels, but I've played enough to know that Of The ****** is hot. Hot like the sizzle of rain through a neon signboard as a dull-eyed redhead walks into a cyberpunk police station at 3am and starts throwing around Chandlerisms like she's boiling an egg - and you're the egg. "Information's like cash in my line of work," says the dame, who is a freelance lawyer called Morgan. "You've got to spend it to make it." She sizes up the holographic front desk, with its sprinkling of things to OBSERVE. "Let's see if I can't poke around and shake some change loose." Read more View the full article