Baldur's Gate 3 is a big game that's received plenty of free content post release, and yet the developer's CEO was worried it would be too short. Anyone that's played Baldur's Gate 3 can quickly tell you that it is a beefy game. I constantly see posts go viral of some obscure scene with players that have put hundreds of hours into the game saying they've never seen that in all their playtime. And a year on from its full release, Larian Studios continues to add to it, even if they aren't always massive additions of content. Yet as big as the game was when it launched without all of these updates, prior to its release, Larian CEO and game director Swen Vincke was worried that the game would end up being too short. Speaking in a recent video interview with BAFTA, Vincke explained that there were plans to make the game even ******* than it already is, but it had to be cut down. "This is a really random tidbit, but Moonrise Towers used to be two towers. And now, we shipped with only one tower," Vincke explained. "And for a long time, there was actually the ruins of the second tower, and then we removed that also. So there was only one tower, but originally we planned on having two towers. The reason we removed the extra tower was purely productionally. It was just, the game was getting too big and so we had to cut that out." Read more View the full article
Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle may be on the simpler side but that doesn’t mean you can’t get stumped on a seemingly straightforward clue. “Celebrity,” short and sweet it may be, has proven to be quite a challenge for many, and here are some hints and the answer if you are in need. “Celebrity” is a clue for a four-letter across word in the Aug. 18 edition of the Mini Crossword: here’s how to solve it. View the full article
There are many different monsters and creepy crawlies to deal with in Lethal Company, but none are as polarizing as the new Maneater creature in Version 60. The Maneater is a new entity that was added in the latest update for Lethal Company, and brings a new mechanic that company workers have never seen before. Unlike other creatures that immediately ******* you on sight, this little creature can be coddled for the safety of the team. There is, however, a fine line between keeping it satisfied and gaining a terrifying ******. View the full article
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The light novel series Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has recently achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 5 million copies in circulation. This achievement (via OtakuMori) not only highlights the series’ widespread appeal and growing popularity but also sets a new record for a romantic comedy within the 36-year history of the Sneaker Bunko […] Source View the full article
After a challenging major order, Helldivers 2 autocompletes it and rewards those who avoided finding ways to cheat. Arrowhead has been under some pressure as of late as Helldivers 2 players continue to air their grievances at the current state of the game. After a hot start earlier this year, Helldivers 2 has struggled with the game's balance, nerfing builds and weapons the community has found the fun in, resulting in review ***** campaigns on Steam and plenty more controversy in the months following. View the full article
Falcom is one of the oldest-running ********* game developers operating today. They are responsible for a lot of pioneering in the RPG genre and innovated “bump” style combat which would eventually evolve into the standard hack-and-slash method most action RPGs use to this day. Some of their innovations would eventually lead to inspiring Nintendo’s Zelda […] Source View the full article
A Zenless Zone Zero ***** has given players an insight into Lighter's ability kit. Lighter is one of the upcoming Zenless Zone Zero characters who will reportedly debut in version 1.3. Details about this mysterious agent are scarce, but several leaks suggest he will be A-Rank, unlike the other version 1.3 unit, Yanagi. According to the banner schedule, he will likely become playable in late October. View the full article
Epic Games has been giving away free games every week for years now, which has apparently been going well - but the store's exclusives haven't done so well. Valve doesn't exactly run a monopoly when it comes to buying digital games, but for the most part everyone knows that Steam is the defacto place to buy your PC games. Storefronts like GOG and *****.io have their own niches, but Steam is still the place to be for most PC games, even if it is quite flawed. Then, in 2018, Epic Games decided it wanted a piece of the pie and opened up its own store, and it didn't do so without controversy, as many PC gamers were not a fan of it right off the bat. Six years on, the store is still around, but even still many don't like it. Of course, Epic has tried a couple of tactics to encourage players to use its platform, like weekly free games, which it has given out every week since 2018, with certain seasons even offering daily free games. But in a recent press call (via PC Gamer), despite how costly that might be, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney shared that it's been a "very economical" user acquisition program. Read more View the full article
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While fishing is an everyday activity in Fields of Mistria, catching all four Legendary Fish is easier said than done. Each fish corresponds to a different season, so you'll have to play the game for at least one full in-game year before you're able to even have the chance to catch them all. On top of this, you can't catch them until you're Fishing rank 30, so you'll have plenty of practice by the time you find them. View the full article
Publisher Purple Tree and developer Axis Games have announced console ports for Deep Beyond, their first-person ocean adventure game. Deep Beyond is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 on September 13th. The game has been available for PC (via Steam). Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer: […] Source View the full article
Kakao Games Europe has inked an agreement with Ocean Drive Studio to publish their upcoming games Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch and Section 13, worldwide. While Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is a spinoff/follow-up to Lost Eidolons, the second game Section 13 is a “reinterpretation” of ********* Protocol, their tactical co-op shooter they’re revamping with better […] Source View the full article
Inkulinati developer Yaza Games has announced Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, a new game where you can make medieval illustrations. Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and unannounced platforms, though a release date wasn’t announced. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer: Welcome! It’s time to start your […] Source View the full article
The Sunday Strands puzzle explores the nature of creation with a clue in the form of a simple question: “What do you make of this?” Unlike yesterday’s brain-buster edition of this fun little word game, this puzzle is much more approachable, but if you still feel like you’re in need of assistance finding the Spangram of one of those pesky hiding words, we’ve got you covered. View the full article
Cyberpunk 2077 is a very quotable game, thanks to its cast of well-written characters, such as V, Panam, Judy, and Johnny Silverhand. By far, the character with the best lines is Johnny, as he manages to balance crass humor and genuinely heartfelt moments, creating some of the most memorable lines in Cyberpunk 2077. Johnny's dialogue would be nothing without the fantastic line delivery by Keanu Reeves, who flawlessly brings out the character's humanity and deep-rooted anger. View the full article
As per a new *****, Honkai: Star Rail will introduce Sunday as an Apocalyptic Shadow boss in version 2.6. Honkai: Star Rail's Sunday previously appeared in the version 1.6 livestream, during which the developers revealed several Penacony characters for the first time. Over the past few months, there have been a lot of leaks about him, with some indicating that he will debut much later than expected. View the full article
It turns out some Helldivers 2 players cheated in order to help complete the latest Major Order, and as a result their, uh, **** fish have been *******. Helldivers 2 isn't exactly the hardest game in the world, but it's not like there isn't a good challenge to it either. Even still, as with any online game, there are some that just want to circumvent that challenge altogether, and as shared on the Helldivers 2 subreddit, an in-game message from Arrowhead notes that there were some cheaters, albeit this was delivered in-world as always. "Super Earth High Command has detected a large batch of counterfeit samples within the delivery of the last Major Order," reads the message. "As is customary, Medals have been awarded to all Helldivers who honorably performed their duties, and the ones submitting false samples have had their **** fish summarily *********. Laboratories all across Super Earth space are attempting to filter out the false samples, but the expected scientific advances to combat the spread of the gloom have decreased significantly. As a result of this, worlds near the gloom have begun resettlement protocols." Read more View the full article
The creator of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 H2M mod has explained why Activision decided to shut down their ambitious project. According to him, Activision's decision was driven by concerns that the release of the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer remaster could negatively impact the sales of their upcoming title, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6. View the full article
Have you tried Once Human yet? 2024 has been a great year for survival games, with the likes of Palworld, Soulmask, and newcomer Dawn of Defiance competing with ongoing stalwarts such as Rust, Valheim, and Ark. Yet Once Human has an ace up its sleeve - it's a free game on Steam. That means there's virtually no barrier to entry, and it's paying dividends as developer Starry Studio celebrates both a colossal player count milestone and a place on Valve's best-selling chart. As thanks, you can even claim a free gift right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Once Human dev apologizes as 1.1 update is met with crashes Once Human codes August 2024 and how to redeem Once Human's cosmetic overhaul refunds all your overspent Crystgin View the full article
If you're a fiend for clever tactical combat that enjoys the likes of Baldur's Gate 3, Into the Breach, and XCOM, newcomer Arco should be on your radar. Set in a slightly fantastical version of the ********* frontier inspired heavily by Mesoamerican and South ********* history, this new indie RPG tells a classical tale of revenge and bloodshed. While its characters and tales have certainly piqued my interest, however, what really captured my attention is its satisfying combat, a delightful fusion of real-time and turn-based tactics. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Exciting new indie RPG Arco gets a free Steam demo, and I'm hooked View the full article
This week marks ten years since the arrival of PT, Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro's playable teaser for the canceled Silent Hills. Its age seems hard to believe. For one, it's still a visually stunning and terrifying game that has doubled as an endless well of inspiration for horror developers. Its influence is undeniable across indies and big-budget releases alike. However, it's not the above-repute masterpiece it's often hailed as, and its legacy is complicated by how eagerly developers have twisted or dully rehashed its ideas. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
The Rain Man Deviant in Once Human is a fantastic companion for your crops, but getting your hands on one could be tricky. There are many Deviants in Once Human with the ability to aid your base, and Rain Man is one of them who will look after your crops. It maintains the right amount of irrigation for your plants, which is imperative for a great harvest, giving you more yield per sowing. View the full article
Although I thoroughly enjoyed my first few playthroughs of Baldurs Gate 3, it took a certain addition to the game for me to finally start paying attention to all of my spells. I typically play a rogue Tav, because I like being able to pick locks with my primary character, but I dont want to miss out on Neil Newbons excellent voice performance as Astarion. When playing alone, I would simply throw powerful Evocation spells on Gale's wizard build, and healing spells on Shadowheart. In multiplayer, I would relegate the spellcasting to my friends. View the full article
When Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 debuts in October 2024, fans of Zombies mode will find that Carpenter, a power-up that's been part of the series for a long time, has been cut out of the new game. The excision of the venerable power-up from ****** Ops 6 reflects the changing nature of the zombie mode over the years. View the full article
Addition by subtraction can be very effective, especially when it comes to annoying game features. 2K announcing that the most annoying aspect of launching Civilization 6 will not make a return for Civ 7 has caused cheers throughout the community and will hopefully spur other publishers to follow suit. We are, of course, talking about the 2K launcher, which has been a major thorn in the side of Civilization 6 players for years. Not only is it one of many seemingly unnecessary publisher launchers, but also one of the biggest of the bunch, prompting gamers to actively develop ways to circumvent it. View the full article
When you go to a convention, what are some of your deciding factors? Do you go to a convention based on what special guests will be in attendance? Do you base it on what shows or games were popular at the time? Maybe, you go to the convention just to party and hang out with […] Source View the full article
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Baldur's Gate 3 is a big game that's received plenty of free content post release, and yet the developer's CEO was worried it would be too short. Anyone that's played Baldur's Gate 3 can quickly tell you that it is a beefy game. I constantly see posts go viral of some obscure scene with players that have put hundreds of hours into the game saying they've never seen that in all their playtime. And a year on from its full release, Larian Studios continues to add to it, even if they aren't always massive additions of content. Yet as big as the game was when it launched without all of these updates, prior to its release, Larian CEO and game director Swen Vincke was worried that the game would end up being too short. Speaking in a recent video interview with BAFTA, Vincke explained that there were plans to make the game even ******* than it already is, but it had to be cut down. "This is a really random tidbit, but Moonrise Towers used to be two towers. And now, we shipped with only one tower," Vincke explained. "And for a long time, there was actually the ruins of the second tower, and then we removed that also. So there was only one tower, but originally we planned on having two towers. The reason we removed the extra tower was purely productionally. It was just, the game was getting too big and so we had to cut that out." Read more View the full article