Ahead of this month's Ys X: Nordics Western launch from NIS America, we spoke to PH3's Peter 'Durante' Thoman about the PC release, exclusive features like co-op & HDR, the state of JRPG ports on PC, and more. View the full article
Ys X: Nordics will be available in just a couple of weeks. The reviews are out, and while it currently sits at a respectable 82 on Metacritic, some interested parties may still be hesitant to make the purchase. Today there is some good news for people who may be interested but also ambivalent, as a playable demo for Ys X: Nordics is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC and Switch. Save data from the demo will carry over to the retail version, so this is a perfect opportunity for anyone who has been curious about the Ys series but never got around to checking it out. Or for Ys fans who want to start playing Ys X: Nordics ahead of launch. View the full article
World of Warcraft recently added a Sha-touched tiger and cloud serpent mount to the Cataclysm Classic Public Test Realm, which could hint that Mists of Pandaria is coming to the retro servers soon. While nothing has been confirmed yet, these two new World of Warcraft mounts would be perfect fits for Mists of Pandaria Classic, meaning an announcement could be just around the corner. View the full article
A new event in Honkai: Star Rail 2.6 may finally be hinting at Hertas leaked 5-star form ahead of an official reveal for the character. Version 2.6 is set to arrive on October 23 as the next big update for HoYoverses turn-based RPG. The patch will take players back to Penacony and reveal a brand new map: Paperfold University. There, they will uncover the secrets for graduating within a dream and meet up with several new characters, including Mr. Reca and Rappa in Honkai: Star Rail. In addition to that, there will also be other activities to partake in. View the full article
Don't get me wrong, there are hundreds more sophisticated and impactful videogames out there, but few games released over the last few years hold a softer spot in my heart than ***** Island 2. Maybe it was the painfully long wait for the sequel to finally emerge, but I think it's one of the best zombie games of recent times thanks to its varied semi-open world areas, in-depth ******* customization, and incredibly detailed gore. Well, it's about to get even better when its imminent Patch 6 arrives, and Dambuster Studio has just revealed what to expect from one of its biggest additions - New Game Plus. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: ***** Island 2's new horde mode is the experience it always needed ***** Island 2 will get two essential game modes in a huge free update After 12 months, one of the best zombie games ever is finally on Steam View the full article
PDP just revealed six beautiful new Tekken 8 Victrix Pro FS Arcade ****** sticks, but they're going to cost you quite a pretty penny to own. The good news is that these ****** sticks are built to last, and the limited edition designs come numbered out of 300. Many of the best ****** sticks are expensive, as they're a tailor-made bit of kit that only has one purpose. That being said, the $499.99 being asked for these is going to be hard to ********, even for the most dedicated Tekken 8 player. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab Metaphor ReFantazio for free, thanks to MSI Save up to 80% on these five fantastic Steam Deck games, thanks to Humble AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D beats 7800X3D in new gaming CPU benchmark ***** View the full article
Wisdom is one of the five Royal Virtues in Metaphor: ReFantazio. It is a crucial stat that dictates your character's understanding of the world and ability to make good choices. It is important for unlocking specific Follower Bond ranks and unlocking new dialogue options with NPCs. While your character's starting Wisdom is low at the start of the game, it can be significantly increased through the many activities and quests you can participate in. View the full article
****** Myth: Wukong developer Game Science exceeded a total of $1 billion in generated revenue on Steam alone, according to a recent update on a Steam statistics platform. The revenue generated by ****** Myth: Wukong makes Game Science one of the most profitable game companies on Steam, alongside the likes of 2K, Bandai Namco, and Activision. View the full article
The knight Hulkenberg is one of the prince’s most resolute defenders, and she uses that devotion to help you take down Louis. She becomes a follower early into Metaphor ReFantazio, letting you establish the Knight bond (or Social Link, in Persona terms) with you quickly. Hulkenberg’s Bond (or Social Link) is ultimately about growth, though Metaphor ReFantazio approaches that by juxtaposing her with a ghost from her past. In Grand Trad, the knight encounters Rodanthe, a former friend who turned into a sadistic ************. Meeting him makes Hulkenberg reevaluate what it means to be a knight. View the full article
Fortnite is celebrating Halloween in full flow, and many quests and freebies have also been added so that everyone can enjoy the occasion while enjoying their iconic villains and new map changes filled with special pumpkins. The Fortnitemares event occurs every year in Fortnite, and everyone is getting regular Halloween-themed quests to earn XP and unlock new spooky rewards this year. One of the challenges this week requires you to ******** five toilets, but the game doesn’t tell you where to find them on the map. If you’re looking for these toilets, we’ve got you covered. View the full article
The QR code (short for Quick Response code) goes back a few decades, but its original purpose was different than you probably imagine. Read Entire Article View the full article
Kingdom Two Crowns is one of the most fun and unique indie games on the market right now. However, one of it’s core mechanics, portals, can be a tad tricky to figure out. But don’t worry! Here’s our guide on how to ******** the portals in Kingdom Two Crowns and progress your campaign. View the full article
Baldur's Gate 3 has countless characters who appear throughout its three acts, some of them only in the form of stories and descriptions. One such character is Yrre the Sparkstruck, a wizard or artificer of some kind, who pops up whenever lightning charges are mentioned. Yrre has become a topic of community discussion, both for the mysteries around their own identity, and their relationship with a certain cleric of Mystra. View the full article
According to some images shared by a fan, World of Warcraft may be running a promotion with Mountain Dew in the near future. While the specifics of this potential World of Warcraft collaboration are currently unknown, it appears as if players may soon be able to earn in-game rewards by buying Mountain Dew. View the full article
Image: Nintendo Hackers released a collection of leaked data from Pokémon game developer Game Freak over the weekend, including personal information about employees. Game Freak — which develops the main lineup of Pokémon video games — confirmed the breach in a statement, saying (per a machine translation from *********) that it was the result of “unauthorized access to our servers by a third party” and dated back to August of 2024. Game Freak said the leaked personal information — which it characterizes as names and company email addresses — included around 2,600 items. As Polygon notes, however, the breach appears to include much more than employee information. Redditors and others say they’ve unearthed source code from previous games as well as unused... Continue reading… View the full article
Kingdom Two Crowns lets you build a mighty base and fend off the money-hungry Greed, but some of these constructions might require Gems. But worry not weary Monarch, here’s how you can obtain Gems in Kingdom Two Crowns and make your building endeavors much easier. View the full article
Followers are one of the most important resources in Metaphor ReFantazio. They give you a myriad of boons and buffs that make your life easier, even if they don’t outright take up arms with you. Deepening your bonds with your followers unlocks a series of abilities, similar to Persona 5, and even new Archetypes in a lineage. Here are all followers in Metaphor ReFantazio and how you can unlock them. View the full article
While Bungie has been hard at work laying out the future of Destiny 2, a brand new Destiny game has just been announced. No, it's not Destiny 3 - it's actually an intriguing mobile spin off called Destiny Rising that has PvE and PvP modes, an alternate timeline, and features several notable and new characters from the game's vast universe. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
in the midst of ongoing conflicts in Palestine and Lebanon, Asmongold decided to let the world know that he has “no sympathy” for the people of Palestine. Why? Well, because according to Asmongold, they’re “terrible people” from “an inferior culture.” These are just some of comments the streamer decided to put forward to his chat, with further commentary ranging from some assumptions on “sharia law” and what that means to the blanket statement that Palestinians “would be the ones doing the genociding if they had the power to do so.” The statements come against a backdrop of ******* being accused of a myriad human rights violations in Palestine, and the ******* Nations reporting it’s been weeks since food has made it into Northern Gaza. View the full article
Creatures of Azeroth and beyond are always what players are looking for, and World of Warcraft: The War Within has ensured that the new zone, Khaz Algar, is teeming with new kinds of life. Many new **** models around Khaz Algar have been spotted as mounts and companion pets, meaning that hunters aren't the only ones who get to enjoy the new wildlife. From the mountains of the Isle of Dorn to the deepest burrows of Azj-Kahet, new **** models have covered a wide range of bases from reptiles, fish, new beasts, and even a few flying friends that look easier to tame than they are. View the full article
Blizzard revealed that several changes will be made to Competitive Play and matchmaking with the launch of Overwatch 2 Season 13. Although Season 13 will not have a new hero, Overwatch 2 will bring multiple multiplayer updates, the annual Halloween ******* event, and much more. View the full article
Metaphor: ReFantazio features a familiar combat system that's made a bit more complicated by myriad status ailments, each with unique effects and cures. Not only do these ailments hinder your performance in battle, but depending on the type, their effects may linger when the ****** ends. This puts you at a clear disadvantage moving forward, so you'll need to understand how different ailments work and what you can do to cure them. View the full article
One day before the launch of New World: Aeternum, Amazon Games released the full patch notes for the Season of Opportunity update. Among the changes coming to New World: Aeternum are PVP targeting and matchmaking improvements, a 10-player raid, and numerous PVE and PVP content bug fixes. View the full article
Ys X: Nordics' excellent and refreshing combat stylings are diluted by tedious exploration, uneven visual presentation, and a ***-hum story. View the full article
Alongside our review, we've tested Ys X: Nordics on consoles, PC, and Steam Deck to cover the differences, exclusive features, co-op multiplayer, and more. View the full article
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Ahead of this month's Ys X: Nordics Western launch from NIS America, we spoke to PH3's Peter 'Durante' Thoman about the PC release, exclusive features like co-op & HDR, the state of JRPG ports on PC, and more. View the full article