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Metal Slug Tactics faithfully adapts the beloved run-and-**** action of the franchise into a deep tactical roguelike RPG loaded with content and some of the best pixel art of the year. When one thinks about Metal Slug, it's difficult to imagine a game that isn't a side-scrolling romp filled with explosions, massive guns, and some of the coolest-looking tanks the world has never seen. Taking that concept and pivoting into a genre that's arguably the counter-opposite of a ******-'em-up was a bold idea, but thanks to some clever mechanics, it works better than one might expect. View the full article

The heroes in a half-shell try the roguelite genre on for size in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. Super Evil Megacorp's new port features enough smart ideas and frisky combat to go toe-to-toe with TMNT's best games, even while its unimaginative permanent upgrades and currency-grinding endgame could have used a post-mobile facelift. PC players have been walled off from TMNT: Splintered Fate until now, but the game is ultimately worth the wait, especially for longtime Turtles fans. View the full article

As consoles become increasingly more expensive, it's inevitable that more gamers will turn to PC gaming. There are a few problems with that though, and one of the big ones is an issue PC gaming shares with console gaming - the cost. Playing on PC does offer something it's unlikely consoles ever will though, and that's the ability to play on a rig shaped like a shark. Can you really put a price on something that cool? View the full article

Nintendo released their latest round of financial results earlier today, with a bunch of updates on Nintendo Switch and games ... Read more View the full article

Capital cities are the hubs of major areas throughout the world, and there are lots of them. There’s a good chance you’re not familiar with all of them, so solving the “Capital of Vietnam” clue might be tricky. If this one is stopping you from progressing, here are some hints and the official solution to help you solve the “Capital of Vietnam” clue on the Nov. 5 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle. View the full article

Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 players are being urged to revisit Modern Warfare 3 after a user discovered that simply playing and leveling up in the latest entry will unlock Battle Pass tokens for last year's Call of Duty. While all of the cosmetic items and weapons earned in Modern Warfare 3 don't carry over to ****** Ops 6, it is worth revisiting last year's shooter simply to receive the available COD Points in the Battle Pass, which do transfer between titles. View the full article

*********'s Creed Shadows will lay the foundation for a new modern day story after years of Ubisoft struggling to match the interest in Desmond's storyline from the original *********'s Creed games. Marc-Alexis Coté, Ubisoft's vice president executive producer of *********'s Creed, said at a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) event attended by Eurogamer that Ubisoft has "struggled to find its footing" with the modern day aspect of *********'s Creed in recent years. "Desmond's journey was at the heart of the modern day conflict driving the search for powerful Isu artefacts, Pieces of Eden, that could change the course of history," Coté said. "However, with his ****** at the end of *********'s Creed 3, we faced a creative crossroads. Ending Desmond's arc was a difficult decision, and afterward, the modern storyline struggled to find its footing." *********'s Creed 3 arrived in 2012, however, so Coté had admitted the franchise has struggled to find a strong modern day story in more than a decade. This has certainly been a point of frustration for fans over the years, some of whom have complained the modern day storyline has no real direction and only detracts from the main game. *********'s Creed Shadows looks to return some direction to the franchise though. "As we move forward, our goal is to put history back at the centre of the players' experience," Coté said. "The modern day narrative will serve to enhance, rather than overshadow, the historical journey. "By drawing meaningful contrast between past and present, we aim to restore the balance that was once the hallmark of the franchise. The modern day storyline will explore deeper themes of memory, identity and autonomy, how the past shapes who we are, and how controlling this past can impact our future. These themes will allow us to reflect on contemporary issues: freedom versus control, the power of knowledge and the tension between individuality and conformity, all through the lens of history. "The groundwork for this new direction will take shape with *********'s Creed Shadows, which will lay the foundation for this narrative evolution that will grow in the years to come." This will likely be welcome news for fans and is perhaps the first bit of positivity to emerge around Shadows in a while. Issues began as some fans expressed frustration with inaccuracies in the game's depiction of Japan, leading the development team to issue an apology and say the game is not intended to be a factual representation of history but instead "a compelling, historical fiction." This despite art director Thierry Dansereau telling IGN that Ubisoft looked to make Shadows as "authentic as possible to match historical events" just two months prior. The groundwork for this new direction will take shape with *********'s Creed Shadows. Concern was also raised when the developer used a flag from a ********* historical re-enactment group in artwork for *********'s Creed Shadows without permission. Ubisoft apologized for doing so but refused to remove the artwork from the aforementioned and presumably already printed artbook available in the Collector's Edition. The historical re-enactment group said this was not good enough, but Ubisoft hasn't publicly acknowledged it since. Yet another controversy came as collectible figure maker PureArts removed an *********'s Creed Shadows statue from ***** over its "insensitive" design. All this comes as fans are already frustrated by the delay to the game, which puts *********'s Creed Shadows in more direct competition with PlayStation's Ghost of Tsushima sequel, Ghost of Yotei. This is also expected in 2025 and is another open-world action adventure game set in Feudal Japan. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot maintained confidence, however. "There's a lot of space for very high-quality games, and those two games can sell very well," he said in the company's latest earnings call. "The focus is to really make sure that we deliver a fantastic experience with this dual protagonist approach and two different and complimentary gameplays." Assassins Creed Shadows indeed features two protagonists, stealthy ********* Naoe and savage samurai Yasuke. The game's story will weave between the two but players can otherwise switch between them at will as they explore Ubisoft's open-world take on Japan. Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He'll talk about The Witcher all day. View the full article

Wizards of the Coast's latest Secret Lair drop, which had unique Magic: The Gathering cards featuring Marvel characters like Iron Man, Storm, and Wolverine, sold out within five hours of going on ***** on November 4. Customers report a ********** experience marred by hours-long queues, website crashes, and an exploit that let some people skip the line entirely. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: MTG Tarkir Dragonstorm release date and latest news The best MTG cards of all time MTG card spikes 200% thanks to new commander and combo View the full article

"The most mysterious song on the internet"—called so because it was, well, mysterious—is no longer a mystery. A backrooms-tier secret, the song, now apparently ID'd as Subways Of the Mind by FEX, saw consistent use across the information highway precisely because of its enigmatic nature... Read more.View the full article

Over the past few years, U.S. policymakers have developed a high degree of anxiety about America's need for onshore, leading-edge fab capabilities. The press has been filled with stories about all the ways the U.S. has fallen behind, how we can no longer produce chips at the leading edge. This... Read Entire Article View the full article

The Binding of Isaac Rebirth is ten years old. Since it launched, some of my other favorite roguelikes have taken up all my attention, but it's almost time for the return of the king. I've played Slay the Spire, Hades, ***** Cells, Dicey Dungeons, and Balatro to my heart's content, but everyone's favorite tear-********* child is about to make a comeback. The long-awaited Isaac online co-op update is finally almost here, and you can snag the roguelike at a deep discount in the meantime. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: What is the Binding of Isaac multiplayer password? Binding of Isaac co-op test canceled as hacker ruins it "for everyone" The Binding of Isaac developer threatens a Fortnite crossover View the full article

Samsung has just dropped an incredible early ****** Friday deal. Not only has it knocked $300 off the standard asking price of its 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G80SD OLED gaming monitor, but if you buy it you'll get sent a second 27-inch gaming monitor worth $229 for free. With Samsung OLED displays being among our choices for the best gaming monitor options around at the moment, a display such as the G80SD, with its 240Hz refresh rate and 4K resolution, is about as good a gaming screen as you can buy right now. And if you want a second display to gift a loved one or have as a Discord screen, you can get the lot in one purchase with this offer. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This brand new metallic Razer gaming mouse lets you play like an esports pro Biggest gaming monitor deals ahead of ****** Friday 2024 The PS5 Pro is probably more powerful than your gaming PC, hints ***** View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Don't judge me on this one, but I've been playing with beans for a while in the new release of Bean To Me! from Melonleaf Industries / Very Evil Demons. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Ahead of the upcoming sequel, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance hits a big milestone. View the full article

As Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 has been released for almost two weeks now, players are working their way up the rankings and discovering a plethora of different hidden classic weapons. While they aren't unlocked in the same way as other ****** Ops 6 weapons, they can be equipped via the game's blueprint system, which turns existing weapons into some of Call of Duty's most iconic ******** rifles, submachine guns, and more. View the full article

Yes, Jennifer Lopez is making a Bob the Builder movie, yes, it's still in the works, and now it even has a home. Read more View the full article

Paradox have released the latest small update and DLC event pack with Crusader Kings III: Wandering Nobles now available. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Originally released for PC nearly a decade ago, this ******** action RPG gets a second life on PlayStation. View the full article

I have zero archaeology experience or knowledge, but I bet archaeologists really love their jobs (for the most part). They get to analyse and discover cool artefacts and educate us on the histories of forgotten civilisations. That's dreamy stuff, that is. But I do wonder what it's like for archaeologists to discover and study something they shouldn't have; something with a disturbing secret - a curse, maybe. *****-sized horror game The Children Of Clay explores this idea and I'd like more of it, please. Read more View the full article

Get your entrenching tools ready, soldiers - the 180th Regiment ****** Korps of Krieg (cosplay division) is ready to march out. This group of dedicated Warhammer 40k fans from the Netherlands was founded in 2022, and has been attending conventions in force ever since. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Warhammer 40k: Darktide just hit its lowest price ever Warhammer 40k meets FTL in this space-faring indie roguelike Veteran Warhammer 40k writers join Trench Crusade as Kickstarter nears $1m View the full article

Much like Terraria, work never seems to be finished on Stardew Valley, with a brand new update out now with a few new features and surprises. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Have you ever experienced those annoying kids on the train who make your journey **********? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue is “Misbehave,” which asks you to find a phrase to describe someone causing trouble. If today’s NYT Mini Crossword clues are throwing you off, our hints and answers will guide you on the right path to solving the word game. View the full article

Late last month, US Strategic Command leader Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said the command was "exploring all possible technologies, techniques, and methods to assist with the modernization of our NC3 capabilities." Read Entire Article View the full article

Much the same as anyone with a soul, I find ants deeply fascinating and, much the same as anyone who occasionally drops small pieces of sandwich on the floor, I will continue to uphold my respect for them as long as they come nowhere near my feet. Yes. I admit it: I am a bug hypocrite, loudly extolling their virtue and beauty at a distance then getting irritated if they decide to come sit on me. Fortunately, real time strategy Empire Of The Ants understands that the best place for insects to be is inside a screen, where they can be appreciated but cannot under any circumstances touch you. It’s out this week, as it happens, and here’s a new launch trailer to celebrate. Follow your pheromone trail to the video below. Read more View the full article

It's Helldivers 2 patch time, and right off the bat, I'm sad to reveal that this latest one - unlike last week's update - doesn't include a fish being sent to the great beyond. Feel free to vent your disappoinment for a couple of minutes before reading on. Read more View the full article