New Assassin’s Creed Shadows details are circulating online after scans of an upcoming art book were uploaded to a hentai site. Titled Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the 256-page book reportedly includes details about the game’s story, characters, locations, weapons and more, many of which were previously unknown. The leak was spotted by a Reddit user, who included links to its original source plus other locations where the scans can be viewed, although Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft is attempting to get the images taken offline. Read More... View the full article
There was a moment in gaming history when it looked like all games would succumb to the dullest colours imaginable: brown and grey. Resident Evil 4, Fallout 3, Gears Of War - all bleary examples of a grubby visual style. This peaked in Clive Barker's Jericho, a shooter so desaturated it felt like the colour settings on your monitor were banjaxed. I have heard this called "the piss filter" and generally lamented in industry circles. But it was always a puposeful choice, intended to add some grittiness to the world. And there's at least one developer who is reviving "smeared dirt" as an art direction. As Time Surrenders is a very brown stealth game that takes a lot of inspiration from Metal Gear Solid V. Read more View the full article
Mr Beast has done the unfathomable by becoming the undisputed champion of popularity on a platform with tens of millions of active channels. The best part is that Mr Beast’s Youtube fame benefits a lot of regular people via his legendary giveaways. Today we will be going through Jimmy Donaldson’s entire Youtube career and find which are the biggest Mr Beast giveaways of all time. Since we will be digging through everything anyway, we can also give you the most accurate estimate of how much money Mr Beast has given away in his career. There’s a lot of giveaways to go over, so let’s see where the paper trail leads us. View the full article
You look at Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, and the other visual design giants of the past ten years, and it's easy to argue that games today look 'better.' But it's not all about details and fidelity. Some of the games that remain most prominent in my memory are, by modern standards, hopelessly graphically outdated, the likes of Half-Life, Fallout 1, and Deus Ex. They have style, though. They have an aesthetic. Capturing the essence of a bygone ******* in PC history - as well as some of the fundamental mechanics of the FromSoftware canon - a new RPG already has almost perfect Steam reviews. A combination of Old School RuneScape, Elden Ring, Dark Souls, King's Field, and Elder Scrolls Arena, this is FlyKnight. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
It looks as though we won't have long to wait for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 to arrive now, if this latest leak is to be believed. A presentation slide from Chaintech, a ******** hardware manufacturer that makes graphics cards for Colorful, suggests the new budget gaming GPU will be available in just a few weeks, a month after the launch of the RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti. Two of the new RTX 5000 GPUs have already established themselves on our best graphics card guide, although there's virtually no stock of the new cards at the moment. Nvidia hasn't officially announced any RTX 5000 GPUs that are cheaper than the RTX 5070 price, however, and it's hoped that the company will release an RTX 5060 GPU that brings the company's new Multi Frame Gen tech to a more affordable price. 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 5090 - Nvidia RTX 5090 stock for February 3 View the full article
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of, and should not be attributed to, Niche Gamer as an organization. Indie games are great, they can cover any niche genre you want from roguelite auto-battler RPGs, puzzle solving simulations where you’re […] Source View the full article
The newer open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app has another update out, this time with more UI changes and improvements to the Collections system along with bug fixes. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Everyone wants to be an explosive carry in Marvel Rivals and make a name for themselves, but they’re useless without the help of proper backline healers. Support players in Marvel Rivals have huddled up on Reddit to share their agonies and explain why it’s the least played role in the game. “It was infuriating trying to keep everyone alive,” one player said, who picked the role for a match to balance out the team composition, realizing how many of their teammates just run headfirst into their enemies. View the full article
The first details on EA’s community testing plans for the next Battlefield game have seemingly leaked ahead of an imminent announcement. On Sunday, the publisher told fans to tune in on Monday, February 3 at 5pm CET / 8am PDT for information about the upcoming Battlefield community testing program. According to a Reddit user, details about the program were added to Battlefield 4 in-game ahead of schedule. Read More... View the full article
Where to start with a strategy game as mammoth as Civilization 7? There are so many things we could talk about, from new systems and big changes to those gorgeous graphics. I'm having to fight against the urge to dive down into the minutiae right away. It's still Civ. I think that's the most important thing I can communicate to the reader. In the early days of Civilization 7's marketing there were some fears that the game had gone too far, that it would be too big a break from what had come before. But I was honestly quite surprised by how intuitive and easy Civ 7 was to jump into for me, someone who has played an awful lot of Civilization 5 but only really dabbled in the sixth instalment of the series. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Civilization 7 is copying Humankind's homework - but why? View the full article
Where to start with a strategy game as mammoth as Civilization 7? There are so many things we could talk about, from new systems and big changes to those gorgeous graphics. I'm having to fight against the urge to dive down into the minutiae right away. It's still Civ. I think that's the most important thing I can communicate to the reader. In the early days of Civilization 7's marketing there were some fears that the game had gone too far, that it would be too big a break from what had come before. But I was honestly quite surprised by how intuitive and easy Civ 7 was to jump into for me, someone who has played an awful lot of Civilization 5 but only really dabbled in the sixth instalment of the series. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Civilization 7 is copying Humankind's homework - but why? View the full article
One Warhammer 40k fan has taken on the behemoth task of building a real-life, wearable cosplay of Games Workshop's Warlord Titan mega-walker, and the work-in-progress pictures are impressive as hell. RedBert, a ******* physics student, first posted his creation to Reddit in November 2024. His latest (and most spectacular) progress update was made on January 26, where he shows off a chunky Titan leg. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Gothic Sector Legion terrain is pure Warhammer 40k Dawn of War Warhammer 40k Dark Angels - everything you need to know about the first Legion GW reverses Warhammer painting contest rules change after fan backlash View the full article
Civilization 7 offers several forms of progression to help your time with the game feel even more meaningful. You can unlock new Civs by hitting certain in-game requirements and level up Leaders by winning games with them while also leveling up along the Foundation path. Completing every Foundation path in Civ 7 is not a quick task, but it’s well worth the time to pick up new Mementoes, customization options, and cosmetics for your game. Below, we’ve listed how to complete every Foundation challenge. View the full article
It isn’t always sunshine and rainbows in Civilization 7. When things start to get chaotic in your cities and towns, you may end up being warned about a Crisis emerging—and if things get bad enough, you’ll need to start picking out Crisis Policies. Crisis Policies tend to come with debuffs or taxes that you’ll need to work around while trying to make progress. They can be frustrating, but by picking mindfully, it’s easy to mitigate them. Here’s what Crisis Policy actually means and how to pick the best options in Civ 7. View the full article
Building a religion in Civilization 7 means starting with picking the best Pantheon possible in the Antiquity Age. Each Pantheon offers subtle buffs and bonuses that can help take you from a small settlement to a thriving empire if you use them correctly. They’re only relevant in the first third of the game, and most Civs only get one, but they can help you hit the ground running if you pick them mindfully. View the full article
If you’re hoping to spread your religion quickly in Civilization 7—and you should be if you’re aiming for a Culture victory—then you’ll need to convert nearby Settlements to follow your religious beliefs. Picking up the right Civics will help you hit the ground running and ensure that most of the map is on board with your religion. Here’s a breakdown of how to convert Settlements easily in Civ 7, including which Civics you need, which units are important, and what tiles to focus on. View the full article
The Religion system in Civilization 7 is vastly different from previous games in the series. Once you hit the Exploration Age, you’ll need to start hunting down Relics if you’re hoping to complete the Culture Legacy Path and achieve a Golden Age of Culture. Here, we’ve detailed how to get Relics fast in Civ 7, looking at every key Civic you’ll need to study and the potential Reliquary and Enhancer beliefs on offer in the Religion tab. View the full article
There’s a lot of talk of cozy games these days, and Civilization is definitely my personal cozy game. It’s relaxing to get lost in a flow state, making “a series of interesting decisions” for “one more turn,” then another, late into the evening. Change is almost definitionally not cozy, though, and Civilization VII changes quite a lot —especially about the game’s overall structure. Frankly, I’ve long felt the series peaked with Civilization IV, at least for me. But after playing VII for a couple of dozen hours, there’s a chance it’s at least as good as Civilization V, and it has the potential to even match IV with just a little more refinement. Read full article Comments View the full article
The two modern XCOM games, Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2, represent the very best not only of Firaxis but of strategy as a videogame concept. Every single input in XCOM is significant, and laden with pressures and consequences. You never think to yourself 'well, this doesn't really matter, and I'll just see what happens' - there's no such thing as a disinterested or a wasted turn. Whether it's Stellaris, Age of Wonders, or any of the other genre totems, 4X games, the richest and most encompassing expressions of 'strategy,' are comparatively unable to maintain that type of intensity. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Civilization 7 - the best Civilizations for each Age Civilization 7 specialists explained Civilization 7 victories and win conditions View the full article
How do you win in Civilization 7? Civ 7 brings many changes to the popular strategy game series, including mix-and-match leaders from their civilizations, a new Age mechanic, and more. One of the biggest changes that might catch veteran players out is a whole new victory system, which stems from Legacy Paths. Civ 7 Legacy Paths are a new quest mechanic that guides players through the 4X game, from the early stages of the Antiquity Age, right through researching flight and even heading to space in the Modern Age. While you can win by spreading across different areas during the three Civilization 7 Ages, focusing on one Legacy Path can lead to one of four new Civ 7 Victories, as we've detailed below. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Civilization 7 specialists explained Civilization 7 review - even Firaxis can't fully fix the problems with 4X games All Civilization 7 leaders revealed so far View the full article
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What are Civilization 7 specialists? As you lead your civilization into war, scientific advancements, or cultural excellence, your population is busy working away under the surface, building a steady flow of resources. Just like in real life, you're going to need highly trained individuals to improve yield. In Civilization 7, this is where specialists come in. To reach any of the Civ 7 victories in the 4X game, you must excel in every area. Your civilians need to be happy, fed, and your armies should be strong enough to prevent invasion from other Civ 7 leaders - or strong enough to invade others. While you'll spend most of your time in Civilization 7 commanding military units, you shouldn't forget those working civilians grafting away behind the scenes, and Civ 7 specialists are another type of citizen who can boost your income. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Civilization 7 victories and win conditions Civilization 7 review - even Firaxis can't fully fix the problems with 4X games All Civilization 7 leaders revealed so far View the full article
As you battle your way to victory in Marvel Rivals, you’ll be met with lots of unique terms you might not know the meaning of. One of the most confusing ones is Ace since it has multiple meanings, depending on when you see it. Knowing what this term means is crucial if you want to fully understand what’s going on in each match you tackle. Even though it has two meanings, they’re not as complicated as you might expect, so here’s everything you need to know about what Ace means in Marvel Rivals. View the full article
With each new Civilization release, fans of previous versions have taken polarising views of the changes made and it will be no different with this one. However, what might tip opinions in a particular direction is how well it runs and, to cut to the chase immediately, it's not brilliant. It's not terrible either, but depending on the hardware you have in your gaming PC, Civilization 7 could be smooth and trouble-free, or something of a grindfest... Read more.View the full article
Cursed Techniques are your ultimate means to empower your build in Jujutsu Odyssey, and there are plenty of choices to explore. Cursed Techniques, in simple words, are the specialization skills that you gradually unlock upon leveling up. While there are some terrific options available at launch, you'll need to unlock them first before you get to equip any. That said, let's take a look at how you can obtain the different Techniques in Jujutsu Odyssey. How to obtain Cursed Techniques in Jujutsu Odyssey To get Cursed Techniques in Jujutsu Odyssey, you'll have to get something called Cursed Wombs. These wombs, in turn, will allow you to unlock new techniques from the skill tree after you absorb them. We will discuss how to get the Cursed Wombs in the following section, since the method of obtaining them is slightly different. While it's not necessary to have a top-tier Cursed Technique for a strong build, getting the better ones certainly will help your cause. Then again, you'll be relying on luck after absorbing the Cursed Wombs. [Hidden Content] How to get Cursed Wombs in Jujutsu Odyssey There are different ways to get Cursed Wombs inside the game, and they're less luck-reliant than you might think. Here are all the known ways currently available for you to get this resource in Jujutsu Odyssey. Look around the map under the trees, as this item spawns there every 1-2 hours inside the game. Once they appear, they will be available at that spot for 30 minutes, so be quick when you spot one. Complete the Jujutsu Tech Entrance Exam (it takes a bit of time if you're a starter). The Azure Maw Cursed Spirit Boss spawns randomly, but it's a stern test that's not suitable for beginners. Completing the Secret Ending of a Raid will reward every party member with a Cursed Womb. Make sure to use a Womb whenever you obtain one by selecting the Absorb option. Once done, go to the skill tree, and you'll find the available Cursed Technique to equip. If you have an unused Womb and quit the game, it will be lost, so always be extra careful when you find one. The post How to get Cursed Techniques in Jujutsu Odyssey appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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New Assassin’s Creed Shadows details are circulating online after scans of an upcoming art book were uploaded to a hentai site. Titled Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the 256-page book reportedly includes details about the game’s story, characters, locations, weapons and more, many of which were previously unknown. The leak was spotted by a Reddit user, who included links to its original source plus other locations where the scans can be viewed, although Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft is attempting to get the images taken offline. Read More... View the full article