Dredge, as both me and at least two of my coworkers have written before, is good fun. Its latest bit of DLC, The Iron Rig, is buy and large more of that same kind of fun, but I can’t help but feel that, at least from a narrative perspective, it had the potential to offer a bit more than it does. As you’ve probably gleaned from the name, the central premise of the Iron Rig is that an oil rig has popped up to the north of the game’s established islands. So, as you did with the ice-filled Pale Reach, it’s your job to head to this new landmark and see if it has a need for the finest aquatic life and abominations in the land. When you arrive, you’ll learn from the rig’s foreman that, as is the tradition, something mysterious is afoot. The ships dispatched by the Ironhaven corporation which owns the rig to bring the supplies its workers need to get it properly set up and drilling have sunk, and no one has the foggiest why. Thus begins one of the two central gameplay loops of the DLC - you head out, dredge up some crates belonging to the corporation, and bring them back to the rig to, on this occasion, unlock it as a home base. Read more View the full article
Who are the EA FC 25 Heroes? As is tradition, EA has once again put on a delectable spread of soccer greats that you'll be able to snag in Ultimate Team. This year, Heroes have two forms: an Origin form that serves as their base card, and an upgraded Prime form to signify their world-bending prowess on the pitch at the height of their powers. Ahead of the EA FC 25 release date, EA has already begun to reveal this year's Heroes alongside their Origin and Prime overall ratings. Considering last year's soccer game had the likes of Alex Scott and Tomáš Rosický among its Heroes ranks, we're expecting EA FC 25 to once again pull out all the stops. As you'll see from the Heroes showcased so far, we're not going to be disappointed. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: EA FC 25 release date, cover, editions, trailers, and more FC 25 Ultimate Team will eliminate my biggest FUT frustration FC 25's bold new Rush mode has a ping system and "buzzer beaters" View the full article
Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 is finally here, bringing three new agents, more W-Engines, Bangoos, areas, and story to HoYoverse's gacha extravaganza. Called Undercover R&B, there are plenty of easy ways to try and pull the new agents Qingyi, Jane Doe, and Seth in 1.1. Just like with HoYo's other updates for Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, ZZZ's first major content drop is absolutely packed, and you even get some free Polychrome and Master Tapes just for logging in. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Zenless Zone Zero banners - next, current, and 1.1 banners Best Zenless Zone Zero Qingyi build ZZZ codes August 2024 - how to redeem Zenless Zone Zero codes View the full article
The Logitech C920 HD Pro has been around for years but is still a great option for those seeking a decent quality webcam with microphones included, and right now you can get it for its lowest price for a long time. Sitting pretty at the top of our best webcams guide as the top choice for value, this Logitech camera might not seem like the most exciting gaming upgrade compared to a new gaming mouse or graphics card, but it's an essential addition for streaming and super useful for plenty of other uses too. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: My favourite gaming headset just got its first big discount Best gaming mouse in 2024 Logitech G502 X Plus review - the most versatile gaming mouse View the full article
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XCOM 2 is such a good game that I feel strange doing my due diligence to explain it to the unfamiliar—but in case you've not heard of Firaxis' turn-based tactics masterpiece, let me lay the grid out for you... Read more.View the full article
The classic puzzle game that first launched in 1984 for Atari 8-bit computers, Boulder Dash, will be making a return sometime at the end of 2024. The maze-based puzzler, whose name is a play on the word balderdash, or nonsense, was quickly ported to a variety of now-retro consoles. Over the years, it made its way in the form of ports, re-releases, and remasters to the Commodore 64, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, arcades, and eventually Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Switch, Xbox, and PC. View the full article
Channing Tatum still really wants a Gambit movie, and he's willing to do anything (seriously) to make that happen. Spoilers ahead for Deadpool & Wolverine. For many years now, Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street actor Channing Tatum has been desperately trying to make a Gambit movie happen. He's a fan favourite X-Men character after all, and Tatum has a lot of love for the gambler too, but it's never materialised. Until recently, kind of anyway, that is. While he's not quite managed a solo outing just yet, he did feature pretty prominently in the MCU's latest outing, Deadpool & Wolverine, as Gambit himself. He was there alongside some other familiar faces, like Jennifer Garner as Elektra, and Wesley Snipes as Blade, but where they were returning to their characters for the first time in many years, Tatum was taking up the role for the first time. Read more View the full article
Steam has undergone some serious changes today, and one change in particular spells success for both the games that you pay for, and the free-to-play games that are soaring up the Steam charts. When combined together, both categories can step on each others' toes, but they're now separated, allowing for ease of browsing. If you boot up Steam right now, you should see a new tab on the store page dubbed 'Trending Free'! This will be full of free-to-play games, demos, and benchmarking tools that are currently popular on the digital storefront. As for your 'New and Trending' tab, it should now be packed full of premium titles, including some that would otherwise have been hidden away under a wave of free stuff. The reason why this is actually pretty good for Steam and its users is twofold. For one, let's look at The ****** Myth: Wukong benchmark demo that's currently doing well. Before, that would have taken a spot on the main 'New and Trending' tab on Steam. But it's not a game, really. It's a test demo so people can make sure their rig can run the game, and so that they can learn how well they can run it. Now, this benchmark demo, in its own tab, is still getting its moment in the spotlight, but it's not taking the position of actual games. Read more View the full article
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Ballistic Moon have confirmed the release date for the upcoming rerelease of Until Dawn. The game, which is being “rebuilt and enhanced for PS5 and PC” will be released on October 4. The ports will be handled by British studio Ballistic Moon. The original game was developed by Supermassive Games. Read More... View the full article
KIBORG: Arena feels like a throwback in several ways that I quite enjoy. It’s a free prologue to the upcoming cyberpunk puncher KIBORG. The titular arena is a large room in which you, a large man, bash a large amount of enemies. You have to punch a gong between waves to trigger the next, and this struck me as a nice pre-emptive nudge that every problem you face in Kiborg can be solved by rapidly moving your fist towards offending objects, which turned out not to be too far off the mark. Read more View the full article
A senior Ubisoft official hints at future *********'s Creed games making a change that many fans of the series would characterize as positive. View the full article
Satirical space RPG sequel The Outer Worlds 2 was announced back in 2021. Since then, we've heard nary a peep about it, with developers Obsidian focusing on Pillars Of Eternity successor Avowed and their ace survival game Grounded, which left early access in September 2022. According to Obsidian's studio head Feargus Urquhart, the project is rubbing along nicely. But it was not ever thus: during the opening years of the Covid pandemic, there was apparently "talk of 'do we stop Outer Worlds 2 and just throw the whole team on Avowed'." Read more View the full article
The word “running” puts the ***** of **** into many—myself included—but you must put that ***** aside for the Aug. 14 NYT Mini Crossword clue “like some running paths.” If you are a runner, you’ll likely get this answer—though it may fill you with dread. ‘Like some difficult running paths’ NYT Mini Crossword clue hints Six across clue. Image by Dot Esports Hint one: Tall.Hint two: Steep.Hint three: They almost have eyes.Hint four: It ends with “Y.” The final hurdle is in sight, so let’s get a jog on and finish this off. View the full article
For the first time this year, we can no longer say that SSD prices keep on rising. While some drives are slightly more expensive, others have dropped in price, which is always good news. Read Entire Article View the full article
The venn diagram of Magic the Gathering fans and Baldur's Gate 3 fans will probably want to check out the very good, and potentially titillating, Astarion cards. Astarion is no stranger to Magic the Gathering, he has featured on some cards before, but Wizards of the Coast has just revealed (via Polygon) a new Secret Lair set that shows your favourite vampire on favourite different cards with some beautiful full arts. These five cards come as part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, and there are more Secret Lair sets on the way too, though those haven't been revealed just yet. The five cards include Mortify, Anguished Unmaking, Sanguine Blood, Exquisite Blood, and of course, Astarion, the Decadent. Each one is more risque than the last, honestly, but it's clear that each artist that worked on them knew exactly what they were doing. These cards, as well as four other Secret Lair drops, will all be available to buy at the end of the month, August 27. Each drop will set you back $29.99 (yes, that is a lot of money for just a handful of cards), and if you want to get the shiny foil versions of the same cards, you'll have to fork over $39.99 a set. Those unfamiliar with Secret Lair might be a touch shocked at how much Wizards of the Coast charge for one twelfth of a Magic deck, but what are you gonna do, not buy these limited-time only cards that if you miss out on you'll have to pay even more for on the second hand market? Read more View the full article
Madden 25 is here, which means starting from scratch in Ultimate Team. If you want to bolster your account, we’ve provided some recommendations on the best packs to buy. Packs in Madden 25 are the main way of obtaining new players in Ultimate Team and are incredibly important at the start of your journey as you build a starter squad. View the full article
Qingyi is a new S-Rank Electric agent who made her debut in Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.1. As a member of the ********* Investigation Response Team, Qingyi is a powerful unit with a unique kit and playstyle, and she has a lot to offer. To help you understand how she works, here’s the best Qingyi build in Zenless Zone Zero you can find. View the full article
Rogue builds in Diablo 4 can grow much stronger in Season 5 if they manage to get the Umbracrux Dagger, a powerful Ancestral Unique *******. Along with several stat boosts, this item allows you to summon spectral allies to your side against the forces of evil plaguing Sanctuary. By pursuing a specific seasonal event, you may be able to earn this strong ******* quickly. View the full article
A Multi-Tool is your best friend in No Man’s Sky. It can do practically everything, from mining resources to ********* Sentinels. Having more than one Multi-Tool in No Man’s Sky can be beneficial if you want to spec out one for resource extraction and the other for fighting, as some Multi-Tools might not have enough slots to accommodate both. View the full article
Arena Breakout Infinite early access launched for PC on Aug. 13, with hundreds of players flooding its servers. But many players quickly realized the game features pervasive pay-to-win elements, and they’re not happy. Immediately after Arena Breakout Infinite launched, multiple posts regarding the game’s pay-to-win system flooded Reddit. Frustrated players are complaining about the game being pay-to-win when the developer didn’t reveal this information beforehand. View the full article
One of Helldivers 2’s game directors has acknowledged fan criticism of the game’s latest update. The Escalation of Freedom update was released on August 6, but numerous players took to social media and forums to complain about it. The most notable issue players have been reporting is that a wide number of weapons in the game have reportedly been ‘nerfed’, making them less powerful. Read More... View the full article
Jordan Love is arguably the greatest Green Bay Packers’ quarterback at the start of Madden 25, and he’s set to only improve in the upcoming season. If you’re thinking about acquiring him in your Career mode, it’s best to check his ratings and stats first. Quarterbacks play an important role on the pitch in ********* Football and in the latest game based on the sport, Madden 25. These players’ strength, speed, stamina, acceleration and passing are some of the best, allowing their teams to win matches and hoist trophies. Jordan Love is one of the quarterbacks for the Wisconsin team, and here are all of his stats, detailed. View the full article
“Kind of chain you might wish to be off” has nothing to do with a physical chain. The NYT Mini clue instead refers to an intangible chain some consider annoying, and it can be counterproductive to getting work done. ‘Kind of chain you might wish to be off’ NYT Mini Crossword clue hints Seven across clue. Image by Dot Esports Hint one: An everyday source of virtual communication.Hint two: It’s electronic.Hint three: Delivered to a box, usually.Hint four: It ends with “L.” Time to run you through the answer and explain some of the clues in the process. View the full article
Valve have made no secret of their plans to make SteamOS – the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck – available to other games-playing devices, including rival handhelds. After a recent beta update mentioned adding support for the Asus ROG Ally’s inputs, The Verge confirmed with Valve that SteamOS support for non-Steam Deck portables is still very much in the works. The Deck’s long-promised dual booting capability, on the other hand, sounds further down the to-do list. Read more View the full article
With the Concord galaxy set to open its doors to the fandom soon, you certainly aren’t the only one wondering how to preload the hotly anticipated game before launch. Don’t worry—we’ve jotted down all the information you need below. If fielding a team of “Freegunners,” handpicked from a group of powerful guns-for-hire outlaws, for a challenging yet fun team-based FPS experience sounds like your thing, you’ll love what Firewalk Studios has to offer with Concord. It’s currently up for pre-purchase via Steam and PlayStation Store and will be playable on PC and PS5 once it launches. View the full article
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Dredge, as both me and at least two of my coworkers have written before, is good fun. Its latest bit of DLC, The Iron Rig, is buy and large more of that same kind of fun, but I can’t help but feel that, at least from a narrative perspective, it had the potential to offer a bit more than it does. As you’ve probably gleaned from the name, the central premise of the Iron Rig is that an oil rig has popped up to the north of the game’s established islands. So, as you did with the ice-filled Pale Reach, it’s your job to head to this new landmark and see if it has a need for the finest aquatic life and abominations in the land. When you arrive, you’ll learn from the rig’s foreman that, as is the tradition, something mysterious is afoot. The ships dispatched by the Ironhaven corporation which owns the rig to bring the supplies its workers need to get it properly set up and drilling have sunk, and no one has the foggiest why. Thus begins one of the two central gameplay loops of the DLC - you head out, dredge up some crates belonging to the corporation, and bring them back to the rig to, on this occasion, unlock it as a home base. Read more View the full article