This happened on Thursday, but we were busy with other, less interesting news. Late or not, I can't let it pass unremarked upon: Caves Of Qud, the vast, weird roguelike which has been in development for 17 years, hit version 1.0. It brings multiple endings to the game, a revised UI, improved tutorials and much more. Read more View the full article
Fortnite Ballistic is a brand-new first-person, round-based 5v5 competitive game mode that is set to launch in Early Access on December 11, 2024. According to The Fortnite Team, Fortnite Ballistic is all about "strategy, tactical teamwork, and individual prowess." Players will be split into two teams - Attackers or Defenders - and the goal is to either plant a reality-tearing Rift Point Device or stop the other team from doing so. Much like other games of this style, there will be no respawns during a round and victory is achieved when the Rift Point Device explodes (45 seconds after planting!) or either team is wiped out. Players will swap teams every six rounds and the game will end when a team wins seven rounds total. All players will start a match with a Ranger Pistol and 800 Credits, and more credits can be earned by killing other players or planting the Rift Point Device. Credits can then be spent at the beginning of each round on weapons and items to help players and teams achieve victory. If players survive a round, they will get to keep their gear and shields. Items they use will not carry over, but they can drop weapons, smoke grenades, and flashbangs for their team or even pick them off of eliminated players. Speaking of items, players will be able to choose one of five Flex Gadgets that they alone will be able to purchase and use during a match. Each player can hold up to two of their Flex Gadgets in their inventory, and they can not be dropped or picked up by other players. The Flex Gadgets are as follows, via The Fortnite Team; Select the Proximity Mine to place a damaging mine down on the floor, wall, or ceiling to surprise an unsuspecting enemy. They can be picked back up and placed again and will explode if shot. Great for booby-trapping sites when defending!The Bubble Shield allows for throwing down a temporary protective bubble that’s impervious to bullets and projectiles such as grenades. It’s great for providing a shield for your team as you storm onto a site. The Recon Grenade gadget marks any enemies detected nearby where it’s thrown, even through walls. Throw a Recon gadget onto a site before entering to get a read on who might be waiting to get the drop on you. Old faithful! A thrown Frag Grenade will bounce and explode, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Careful — you’ll take damage from your own grenades (though your allies will not). Great for flushing players out from behind cover. The Impulse Grenade gadget is a disruptive tool that launches enemies and allies away. It has many creative uses, such as launching teammates onto a site from afar. When Fortnite Ballistic launches, it will do so with only one map - Skyline 10. There will also be a starting set of weapons and items, and adjustments will be made post-launch alongside new maps, weapons, and features. What will be there at launch, however, will be Unranked and Ranked modes. In Unranked, spots will be filled if players drop from a game and players can remain on the same server after a match if they'd like. In Ranked, there is no backfilling and a rank penalty will be filed to anyone who leaves and they won't be able to join another match for "a ******* of time." Unlike Ranked Battle Royale and Reload, matchmaking in Ranked Ballistic is based on the average rank of a party. Furthermore, the amount of rank each player earns in a match will be based on rounds won, rounds lost, eliminations, and assists, in that order. Fortnite Ballistic arrives just after the launch of Fortnite OG and an epic event featuring Juice WRLD, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Snoop Dogg. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to [Hidden Content]. Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on TikTok. View the full article
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Joule is a highly mobile burst fighter that can single-handedly wipe entire teams in Supervive. Her kit revolves around a combination of her passive, Static Charge, and her shift ability, Surge. Whenever Joule hits an enemy with an ability, she generates a stack of Static on them. At four stacks, when Joule hits an enemy with Surge, they'll take a massively increased amount of damage and reset the ability's cooldown. View the full article
The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, December 7, below: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for $14.97 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is one of the most underrated games of 2024. Ubisoft's return to the franchise brought new and challenging elements while still retaining what made this series so beloved. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown captures not only what made games such as The Sands of Time so good, but it irons out a lot of the little issues that plagued the 3D games in this series by opting for a 2D perspective – and owning it." Stellar Blade for $49.99 You can grab Stellar Blade for just $50 this weekend. This action game from Shift Up has been one of the most popular games of the year. Just a few weeks ago, new Nier: Automata DLC was released, which included new outfits inspired by A2, 2B, and Emil. In our 7/10 review, we stated "Stellar Blade stands out as a gorgeous and well-crafted action game with very impressive strengths and very clear weaknesses." Metaphor: ReFantazio for $49.99 Metaphor: ReFantazio is the latest game from Persona 3, 4, and 5 Director Katsura Hashino and the team at Atlus' Studio Zero. For the first time since launch, you can score the game at a discount, saving $20 post ****** Friday. In our 9/10 review, we stated, "Refining the Atlus RPG formula of weaving tough turn-based combat into compelling social sim mechanics, Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn’t just send a powerful message across its political drama, it becomes a beautiful expression of the real impact storytelling can have on all of us." Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection Woot has the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection on ***** for $44.99, making each game only $7.50! The first six Final Fantasy titles paved the way for the series as we see it today. Many fans still regard both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI as some of the best that Final Fantasy has to offer, with gripping narratives and engaging gameplay. This package includes all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, which feature updated graphics, soundtracks, font, and more. Astro Bot for $49.99 Astro Bot is on ***** for the first time since launch, and there has never been a better time to pick up one of the PlayStation 5's best games. Building off Astro's Playroom, Astro Bot features many new abilities and bosses to fight, with over 300 bots to rescue across the galaxy. You'll find planets modeled after beloved PlayStation games like Ape Escape and Uncharted, and even surprise third-party bots like Leon S. Kennedy from Resident Evil 2. Final Fantasy XVI for $24.99 One of the biggest 2023 games has hit a new all-time low price! Final Fantasy XVI follows Clive Rosfield on his journey to avenge his brother. For the first time in the Final Fantasy series, you can become a summon, known as Eikons in this world. With spectacular boss battles and an engaging story, Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent time, especially for $24.99. Persona 3 Reload for $24.97 Persona 3 Reload is one of the best RPGs of the year. This remake recreates one of the most praised Atlus titles ever, with loads of new quality-of-life and gameplay features. An all-new voice cast debuted with this release, and each cutscene was remade with new assets for higher quality. If you've never jumped into the world of Persona before, this is a great place to start, especially at this price. View the full article
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks to launch on both Xbox Series X/S and PC day one, being available on Game Pass on release. Surprisingly, a PlayStation 5 port has already been announced, looking to release in the first half of 2025, and it seems like Xbox wants to get its fingers in as many pies as possible to give Dr. Jones the best chance at success in his latest foray into gaming. Still, if reaching as many people as possible is the objective with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, it could face a problem plaguing other AAA titles. View the full article
Disney Dreamlight Valley has rolled out a new language option that allows Disney fans to experience the game in Brazilian Portuguese. The new language option applies to the base game of Disney Dreamlight Valley as well as its Expansion Pass content, making the game even more accessible to the Brazilian market. View the full article
Unfortunately for fans of the NBA 2K franchise, the servers for NBA 2K23 will be shuttered on Tuesday, December 31. An increasingly frustrating problem for sports games fans is the fact that the servers for their favorite games only remain functional for a few years before they're shut off by the publishers. Sadly, NBA 2K23 is no exception to the rule. View the full article
The long-awaited sequel to one of the most popular and best aRPGs in history is finally here. Its early access launch has six classes available in total, with more to come as the game continues to be developed over the next six months. But with the game’s new mechanics and systems, not all classes are easy or friendly for newbies, so here are our picks for the best Path of Exile 2 classes for beginners. View the full article
The Become Anyone mask, created by Sean Hodgins, is a true feat of DIY engineering, combining expertise in electronics, 3D design, 3D printing, and more. The LED matrix panels that make up the mask were designed and built specifically for the project. The electronic wearable has 9,000 programmable lights, which... Read Entire Article View the full article
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's disguises just help the game go down smoother, freeing you from dealing with its tedious stealth and letting you focus on exploration and puzzle solving. Prioritizing getting the best disguises as quickly as possible is 100% the move to best enjoy this game... Read more.View the full article
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Relied on for their damage output, the Duelists are often the kill leaders on the Marvel Rivals‘ leaderboards. If you’re looking to be MVP for every match then you should look forward to mastering one of the 19 Duelists. This Duelist tier list for Marvel Rivals season 0 has been created with damage output, abilities, and overall impact in mind. While Duelists are equally as important as Vanguards and Strategist, a bad Duelist will likely be the reason you keep losing the objective. So it’s imperative you understand your hero’s kit to help your team win the match. View the full article
STALKER 2: Heart Of Chornobyl has been a blast so far, as I've plunged into the dark & dystopian world of The Zone for the first time. As a newcomer to the franchise, everything about the game feels fresh to me, and while the dialogues, story, and human NPC encounters have been a ton of fun so far, there's one part of the game that I've found to be pretty annoying. View the full article
Asymmetrical multiplayer horror game The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is getting a big update on December 12 that will see the addition of a new map and two new playable characters. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was a hit with horror fans when it first released last year, though enthusiasm for the game has unfortunately waned. View the full article
Epic Games has surprised Fortnite fans by announcing that the game will release a first-person 5v5 tactical mode called Ballistic in early access on Wednesday, December 11. This isn't the first time Fortnite has decided to shake things up. While the game is best known for its battle royale mode, it has also introduced new modes like LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite OG. All of these new ways to engage with the game have expanded Fortnite's offerings and pulled in many new fans. View the full article
Indiana Jones & The Great Circle has a lot to do, which can create some apprehension when trying to complete it. With a focused story that drives toward a climax in the classic Indiana Jones fashion, it's not immediately obvious whether exploration will be possible once the narrative concludes. Games typically include an option to reload earlier saves, but this can have limitations like losing earned upgrades or items. View the full article
It's safe to say Path of Exile 2 has been a victim of its own success in its first day of early access, with throngs of gamers and PCG editors all trying to fit through the same digital door like the Three Stooges as the game's servers begged for mercy. But as pointed out by GamesRadar, that hasn't stopped PoE2 from being a runaway success already... Read more.View the full article
New leaks from Zenless Zone Zero are hinting at major graphical upgrades coming to the PS5 Pro version of the game following the release of Version 1.4. The urban action RPG from HoYoverse has seen plenty of early success with fans for its diverse cast of characters and its fast-paced action gameplay. Each update has continued to introduce new game modes and challenges to the RPG, with still more major updates like a new Hollow Zero expansion rumored to be coming. However, one area many fans feel the game has particularly excelled in is its quality-of-life improvements. View the full article
Chucking spells around or hitting enemies with a quarterstaff in Path of Exile 2 is fun—but what if you could do both at the same time? Dual specializations aren’t always accessible in ARPGs, but thankfully, this game has a neat system to let you customize your experience. Here’s how to set up dual specs in PoE 2, including a breakdown of what dual specializations actually mean in this game and where to find this unique mechanic. View the full article
Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller says Blizzard is "really happy" with how the first run of the shooter's 6v6 mode turned out. To commemorate the occasion, Keller has shared a load of player statistics for the game mode, revealing just how popular it's already been. With Season 14 looming, the 6v6 mode is also going to return in multiple forms, as it looks like Blizzard is considering whether or not to make the game mode a permanent addition to Overwatch 2 sometime in the future. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Overwatch 2 lets you try out its spiky new tank hero this weekend Overwatch 2 tier list - the best characters to play in 2024 Overwatch Classic is coming, but only for a limited time View the full article
A new survey distributed to fans by Shenmue 3's new publisher ININ Games is hinting that the developer may be interested in bringing the game to the Xbox Series X. The Shenmue franchise became a cult classic in the late 1990s and early 2000s for its ambitious scope and the impressive graphics for the era. The franchise would see a long hiatus before eventually returning with Shenmue 3, following a successful Kickstarter campaign and releasing in 2019. Now, the franchise's new publisher may be looking at bringing the game to more platforms. View the full article
If you’re used to hero shooters, Marvel Rivals‘ Strategists may come as a surprise to you. Working as the supportive role on the battlefield, these heroes behave more like combat medics. No longer do you need to focus purely on healing your tanks to keep the dream alive. No, it’s time to fight back as the ultimate support. There are seven Strategists as of Marvel Rivals season 0. These Strategists are the healers of the lobby, making them a vital part on the team. While it’s best to pair Strategists together, you’re not forced to play particular heroes (unless a Team-Up is required). Instead, Strategists are more than capable of dealing damage while healing themselves and teammates, making them the foundation a team is built around. View the full article
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Fortnite is laying down a challenge to games like Counter-Strike and VALORANT with its upcoming Ballistic mode, featuring first-person five-versus-five gameplay in a new twist on Epic’s formula. It is a two-sided map. Image by Epic Games It’s a japanese themed map. Image by Epic Games Fortnite’s Ballistic mode marks the first time that the devs step into the 5v5 tac shooter space. If you’re familiar with CS and VALORANT, then the learning curve won’t be very steep for you: Five players on either side will play rounds as attackers and defenders, and the first to win seven rounds takes the map. Instead of a bomb or Spike, Ballistic mode has the Rift Point Device. View the full article
The new action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, Path of Exile 2, opened to early access on December 6, 2024, and quickly encountered a series of technical issues that hampered the release. Originally announced in 2019 as a parallel storyline that would share the same endgame as the original release, Path of Exile 2 was later revealed as a separate game with its own campaign. View the full article
After players encountered plenty of issues with the first few Throne and Liberty Arch Bosses, Amazon is finally making up for it. For a limited time, you'll be able to encounter even more Arch Bosses and be in with more of a chance of grabbing their loot. Since launch both the Arch Bosses have been spoiled by server disconnects, broken loot drops, and a plethora of problems. That's why Amazon is increasing how often you can fight the Arch Bosses for a limited time. But don't worry, they won't be leaving for a short while yet. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Throne and Liberty server status and maintenance times Throne and Liberty's explosive new weapon promises to change combat forever Throne and Liberty confirms new surprise gear drops are a feature, not a bug View the full article
The first season of ****** Ops 6 introduces several rewards and content for players to engage in. This includes the Veteran Perk, which was added as part of the recent Hit List event in the game. As the Veteran Perk is newly introduced, its functions can be a little confusing for new players. Here’s how you unlock the Veteran Perk in Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 and everything you need to know about it. View the full article
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This happened on Thursday, but we were busy with other, less interesting news. Late or not, I can't let it pass unremarked upon: Caves Of Qud, the vast, weird roguelike which has been in development for 17 years, hit version 1.0. It brings multiple endings to the game, a revised UI, improved tutorials and much more. Read more View the full article