Back in March, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the government to create Russian stationary and portable game consoles, along with operating systems and cloud-based game delivery systems for the machines. Read Entire Article View the full article
Although fun is the name of the game from Marvel Rivals' design perspective, the game does feature a competitive mode that even offers rewards for climbing up the ranks through a golden Moon Knight skin. With only three sub-ranks per rank (i.e. Gold 1, 2, and 3), it might seem easy to climb the ranks, at least compared to other competitive games like Overwatch 2 and League of Legends, especially with the Chrono Shield feature. Unfortunately, the quality of players seen at even the slightly above average ranks is higher than other games. View the full article
It’s crazy to think that a series that was once such an important string in Xbox’s bow has been allowed to sit on the sidelines for so long. Sit on the sidelines it has, however, and assuming its 2025 release window is met when Fable is released, it’ll be the first entirely new main entry in the series for 13 years (the last being Fable: The Journey, the Kinect-only Gubbins released on the Xbox 360). [Hidden Content] Read More... View the full article
An Asus ROG Ally X, running Bazzite. It looks just like SteamOS, because they share an interface. The first time I installed Bazzite on a Windows gaming handheld, I laughed. It looked like such a blatant clone of Valve’s Steam Deck interface. Its many bugs kept me at bay. Now, an Asus ROG Ally X running Bazzite has all but replaced the Steam Deck in my life. For the moment, it may be the best handheld your time and money can buy — because it brings 90 percent of the Deck’s ease of use to the Ally’s more powerful hardware, larger 80 watt-hour battery, and variable refresh rate screen. Depending on the game, it can even offer better performance and battery life than the very same handheld with Windows. I’ve been testing it for five months, and I’ve rarely looked back. This combination won’t be for everyone, because the $800 Ally X costs far more than a Steam Deck, and Bazzite still has annoying quirks. But because Bazzite can so convincingly transform a Windows handheld into a true Steam Deck rival, I believe it singlehandedly proves that handheld manufacturers are making the wrong choice if they doggedly stick with Windows, and that others should join Lenovo in hedging that bet as soon as possible. Bazzite is one way — another may come as soon as next month, when we’re... Read the full story at The Verge. View the full article
When you're playing an online shooter, you want things to be balanced. Yes, there are some clear disparities, a recent analysis found that Hulk had the highest win rate of all heroes, but generally, Marvel Rivals gets it right. That is provided everybody is on a level playing field. View the full article
The leaked rerun banners for Honkai: Star Rail 3.0 are making me somewhat concerned, especially because of the dissonance of treatment between some characters and others. The turn-based RPG by HoYoverse is set to enter its third year of content with Version 3.0 in mid-January 2025 if there are no delays with the regular six-week schedule for each patch. The next update will take players to Amphoreus, a mysterious new destination. There, players should meet the roster of new Amphoreus characters in Honkai: Star Rail and get involved in the local story arc taking place in The Eternal Land. View the full article
Half-Life, Valve's original FPS classic, isn't short on horror. This, after all, is a game where your fellow scientists get by skull-piercing headcrabs, turned into virtual zombies. But the latest iteration of the Brutal Half-Life mod takes things to the extreme, painting ****** Mesa's walls red. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Half-Life Opposing Force fan remake looks just as good as ****** Mesa New Half-Life Blue Shift remake is way ******* than the original and playable now The Half-Life Blue Shift remake, built using ****** Mesa, is finally back View the full article
There's no shortage of WW2 war games, but Foxhole really is something special. This massive sandbox MMO features persistent online wars that can last days to weeks, and it's not just about the frontlines, either. You can also adopt the crucial role of manufacturing munitions and vehicles for other players. And now Foxhole is 33% off on Steam, there's no better time to do your duty. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Huge WW2 MMO is like a more realistic Battlefield V, and it's exploding on Steam Huge WW2 MMO Foxhole deserves more love, because it's only getting better Now's the best time to try out newly updated war MMO Foxhole View the full article
Back in February, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone revealed that Stardew Valley had sold over 30 million copies. But just ten months later, it has crossed a new and incredibly impressive milestone, selling over 41 million copies across all platforms. View the full article
Disappointed that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim didn't actually let you become a Jarl? Viking Dynasty, the latest entry in Toplitz Productions' Dynasty series, is your chance to prove yourself as the leader and founder of a Viking settlement. The very survival of your village will depend on your ability to hunt, roam and rule. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
Half-Life, Valve's original FPS classic, isn't short on horror. This, after all, is a game where your fellow scientists get by skull-piercing headcrabs, turned into virtual zombies. But the latest iteration of the Brutal Half-Life mod takes things to the extreme, painting ****** Mesa's walls red. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Half-Life Opposing Force fan remake looks just as good as ****** Mesa New Half-Life Blue Shift remake is way ******* than the original and playable now The Half-Life Blue Shift remake, built using ****** Mesa, is finally back View the full article
The health risks associated with sitting down all day are well documented: weight gain, heart attacks, and even potential cancers, to name a few. Standing desks are believed to improve posture and back pain, though a recent study raised questions over their alleged health benefits. Read Entire Article View the full article
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree added a new Ash of War that briefly allows you to sprout wings and fly into the air, before crashing down into your opponent. But ineedthetail has taken this idea even further. View the full article
Disappointed that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim didn't actually let you become a Jarl? Viking Dynasty, the latest entry in Toplitz Productions' Dynasty series, is your chance to prove yourself as the leader and founder of a Viking settlement. The very survival of your village will depend on your ability to hunt, roam and rule. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
According to reputable leaker and dataminer Gabe Follower, Valve has been conducting playtests for "HLX" (believed to be Half-Life 3) over the last few months. View the full article
2024 is almost over. In the final throes of what has been a terrible year for the games industry and the media that covers it, but a good one in terms of the number of quality games that were released, we can finally look back at some raw data about our favourite hobby. Read more View the full article
There are many paths in the Fallout universe that are ripe for exploration, and when Fallout 5 launches, it would be incredibly gratifying for fans and players to get a glimpse into some of these areas. While Ghouls are interesting, there are so many other great possibilities for a protagonist in Fallout 5, and one particular Fallout monstrosity that seems like an obvious choice is the Super Mutant. These abominations contain a rich backstory rooted in the series' lore, and following the experience of a single Super Mutant could simultaneously provide better context for the events leading up to previous games. View the full article
The Mass Effect trilogy is renowned for its detailed worldbuilding and fascinating characters, many of whom could join Commander Shepard aboard the Normandy on their quest to stop the Reapers. But aside from the crew members and the other characters in more primary roles, there were tons and tons of secondary and tertiary characters that made the galaxy of Mass Effect truly feel alive. These characters were often only interacted with a handful of times, but could have a larger impact on the story as a whole than players expected. View the full article
Carlotta, the elegant noblewoman from Rinascita, debuts in Wuthering Waves 2.0. She’s both the first 5-star pistol user and the first 5-star from Rinascita. If you plan on getting Carlotta, here are all of Carlotta’s materials for her Ascensions, weapon, and skill upgrades, along with where to find them. Table of contentsCarlotta total Ascension materialsCarlotta total skill upgrade materialsCarlotta signature weapon upgrade materialsWhere to find every Carlotta Ascension materialPhlogistonsPlatinum CoreSword AcorusPolygon CoresThe Netherworld’s Stare Carlotta total Ascension materials Here’s a list of all the materials you need to get Carlotta up to level 90 in Wuthering Waves 2.0. View the full article
There are tons of random quests in Infinity Nikki and the "Forced Perspective" quests are some of the trickiest; in "Forced Perspective: Capturing the Thief," you'll need to find the right angle to put a dastardly villain behind bars. Using Momo's camera, you'll need to find the right angle to complete an optical illusion. Unfortunately, the game's detection isn't as good as it could be, making completing the quest harder than it sounds. View the full article
Baldur's Gate 3 presents the player with many difficult choices. Certain choices can completely change the trajectory of a character's story, or be the difference between them staying in the party or not. The game has lots of different endings for every companion, and no playthrough is truly the same as the last. View the full article
Image: LG LG isn’t waiting until CES begins to reveal its new collection of gaming monitors. The 2025 lineup is led by the UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor, which LG claims is the “world’s first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display.” That strikes me as extremely specific, but hey, it’s always worth bragging when you’re first, I suppose. The 45-inch monitor has an expansive resolution of 5120x2160, so you’re getting the same vertical pixel count as a typical 4K screen but a much wider canvas to game on. [/url] And with a 21:9 aspect ratio, LG believes it provides “a more immersive gaming experience than standard 16:9 displays, while maintaining better content compatibility than 32:9 monitors.” This format also makes the display a great fit for productivity work when you’re not immersed in gameplay. The UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor (model 45GX990A) can transition from completely flat to a 900R curvature, and the latest version of LG’s Dual-Mode feature “allows users to switch effortlessly between resolution and refresh rate presets, and customize the aspect ratio and picture size.” It’s certified for Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, but the press materials don’t specify a maximum refresh rate. I’ve asked for more details there. Image: LG Both 45-inch monitors have a 5K2K resolution of 5120x2160. LG is also releasing a non-bendable model with a permanent 800R curve. Otherwise, it’s the same 45-inch size, same aspect ratio, and same 5K2K resolution. LG’s press release says you can expect “sharp, lifelike images with the stunning colors and exceptional contrast LG OLED products are known for.” Shared specs between both monitors include a 0.03ms (GtG) response time and support for DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 90W power delivery. The 45GX950A uses a RGWB subpixel layout to improve readability of text on the screen and make the aforementioned productivity work easier on your eyes. Along with these two monitors, LG is also introducing the curved UltraGear 39GX90SA, a webOS-powered “home entertainment hub” with easy access to streaming services — just like LG’s TVs. It seems like the company has taken some cues from Samsung’s smart monitors here. At 39 inches, this one’s a bit smaller than the other GX9 displays, but it retains the 21:9 aspect ratio and 800R curve. “Equipped with USB Type-C ports, it offers convenient connectivity, and incorporates LG’s ergonomic and space-saving L-shaped stand for a clutter-free desk setup,” LG said in tonight’s press release. As per usual with CES news, pricing and a specific release date are still to come later in 2025. But we’ll be getting our first in-person look at the UltraGear GX9 series in Las Vegas, so stay tuned for impressions early next month — along with an avalanche of stunning screens from many other companies, too. View the full article
According to local legends, the Hutan Pantai map of Farming Simulator 25 has 25 mythical Farm ****** hidden in a variety of locations around the virtual farming community. Collecting these glowing orbs magically puts an extra $10,000 in the pockets of the farmer who finds one, for a whopping total of $250,000 if the person can find them all. These easter egg hunts are common in the Farming Simulator series and give a fun little side quest for players to do in between tending to their crops. View the full article
A Marvel Rivals leaker has teased that Valkyrie will be one of the upcoming characters to join the game's roster. Marvel Rivals was released with 33 playable characters among well-known comic book heroes and villains. With so much potential to explore in the long term, it didn't take long for the community to discover what to expect from the game in the future. View the full article
A new report suggests that Marvel Rivals developer Netease Games is using a unique strategy for bot lobbies in its game, which involves using them only when a player loses consecutive games in a row. Bot lobbies are always looked down upon in competitive games, but it seems like Marvel Rivals' approach has gotten the community divided instead of outright angering a majority of fans. View the full article
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Back in March, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the government to create Russian stationary and portable game consoles, along with operating systems and cloud-based game delivery systems for the machines. Read Entire Article View the full article