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Analgesic Productions have opened up the full source code for their 2D-3D action-adventure game Anodyne 2: Return to Dust. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

While Call of Duty fans wait for ****** Ops 6 and its beta later this month, many are returning to a recent remake thanks to a mod that has catapulted a 2017 title to the top sellers list on Steam. A rebirth of the original Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer has actually been built inside of the 2017 release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, with a PC mod called H2M. But it’s a whole lot more than just a fresh coat of paint. View the full article

Longtime Call of Duty Zombies fans will be delighted to know that ****** Ops 6 includes multiple HUD options that allow players to fully customize their experience. Not only will these new HUD options allow for more personalization, but they will also allow players to make the experience feel similar to previous Zombies modes. This new "Legacy" HUD is one of many changes developer Treyarch has announced for ****** Ops 6, which marks the highly anticipated next chapter of the Zombies storyline. View the full article

What are the Star Wars Outlaws syndicates? It isn't just Tattooine that's a hive of ***** and villainy in the galaxy far, far away - something protagonists Kay and Nix know all too well. Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Outlaws takes place at the height of the Empire - a time when the only ways to make a living were either under an imperial boot or down in the ********* underworld. While the latter is considerably more lawless, that's not to say it's leaderless. To survive on the Star Wars Outlaws planets it's better to be in the good books of the local syndicates. While some of the Star Wars Outlaws syndicates may be instantly recognizable if you've watched the original trilogy, others have only more recently had their time in the spotlight. Additionally, there's one syndicate that's been created specifically for Outlaws - exciting! To find out more about the major factions set to feature in the upcoming space game, read on. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Star Wars Outlaws gear and outfits explained How to play Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws All confirmed Star Wars Outlaws characters View the full article

The cyberpunk subgenre has been a visually and conceptually compelling backdrop for RPGs, first-person shooters, and narrative-driven mysteries. But the upcoming Kiborg from Sobaka Studios looks to turn the high-tech, low-lives conceit into a vehicle for a high-octane action brawler—with a roguelite twist. Leaning into the intense body modification and grotesque horrors that advanced technology can bring, Kiborg focuses on fast-paced, crunchy combat that's all powered by some bizarre yet intriguing upgrades that can light up the battle zone. Just ahead of the release of the upcoming playable prologue that sets the stage for the main game, I forged through a gauntlet of mutants, cyborgs, and giant robots with an assortment of deadly upgrades to tear through the competition in this roguelite beat-em-up spin on cyberpunk fiction. Kiborg sees you take on the role of Morgan, a resistance fighter who outfits himself and his clones with tech upgrades to even the odds in his ****** against rival factions on a wartorn prison planet. The protagonist will have to prepare himself for his descent into the carnage by training in the Arena, a VR combat simulator that supplies an endless array of foes and deadly traps in a battle zone that feels inspired by the spectacle of **** Max: Beyond Thunderdome. The Arena does a great job of establishing the mood of this hyper-violent grim world. Kiborg: Arena and its ladder-style progression are a prologue to the main game, which features a more robust roguelite campaign across different locales. The Arena not only does a great job of establishing the mood of this hyper-violent grim world, but also chucked me into the deep end to get me accustomed to the intriguing blend of beat-em-up action and randomized roguelite-style upgrades. Along with an extended tutorial, which helped me get into the flow and learn the basics of its brawler-style combat, you also have an AI companion who will offer Morgan tips on how best to move up the ladder of the Arena. The combat arena focuses on the familiar wave-based encounters, with each proceeding wave adding new enemies and traps and even arranging the layout of the zone itself. The core combat of Kiborg focuses primarily on Morgan's moveset of punches, kicks, pulverizing strikes, and parrying. Morgan also wields an upgradable firearm that's exceptionally vital against enemies too far out of the way. You can also earn permanent boosts for Morgan's core skills and attributes in the upgrade menu outside of the Arena, which adds buffs and extends his health. Like any brawler, mastering Kiborg's combat is all about having a strong offensive strategy while keeping you ready to play defense. Kiborg is packed with grit and a lot of style, making the act of tearing through foes very satisfying when you get into a rhythm. However, combat can be quite unforgiving if you don't find that flow. This is especially evident when facing a mob of enemies, each requiring specific strategies. Added to this is the game's somewhat unpolished ******* timing and visual, which knocked me out of step in some encounters. However, what makes Kiborg and its approach to a cyberpunk brawler truly come together is the satisfying array of cyborg upgrades that modify Morgan's body parts with specialized attributes. The tech upgrades gained from elite foes after pulling off a finishing move similar to Raiden from Metal Gear Rising Revengeance add a whole new layer to the combat. In roguelite fashion, you'll need to decide which upgrade from the selection that will help you go all the way. Some of my favorite moments came from diving into a crowd of enemies and unleashing a flurry of strikes that were amplified by chained lightning, homing razor blades, and even cyborg legs that left a streak of flames on the ground. Some of my favorite moments came from diving into a crowd of enemies and unleashing a flurry of strikes that were amplified by chained lightning, homing razor blades, and even cyborg legs that left a streak of flames on the ground. One of the great thrills of a roguelite is seeing your modest hero evolve into a ******-dealing warrior, and Kiborg's building transformation into a super soldier with every round was so exciting to see unfold. Kiborg and its Arena prologue show a promising, modest take on a cyberpunk action beat-em-up, even if it's rough around the edges as of this preview. Still, I had a ton of fun with being able to rip and tear through enemies with some pulverizing cybernetic upgrades, and each attempt felt so different from the last. With the full game set for later release, Kiborg: Arena is just the teaser that'll give players a solid sampling of this sleek blend of beat-em-up action and the cyberpunk mystique. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The latest release of Minetest with version 5.9.0 is out now, bringing new features and work towards using SDL2 for this free and open source voxel game engine. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Some materials in The First Descendant drop only from a select few sources. One of these materials is the Compound Carbon Activator required to craft items like Greg’s Reversed Fate tactical rifle. Here’s how to get the Compound Carbon Activator in The First Descendant and the best farming method. View the full article

One of the best things that Baldur's Gate 3 manages to do is endear the player to the many, many NPCs that can be recruited for the party. BG3's Origin characters, like Astarion, Wyll, Shadowheart, and others, all get character arcs that the player can help dictate, and the non-Origin characters, like Minthara and Halsin, are charismatic, if a little strange with some habits. Not only has Larian Studios made sure to build the relationship of party members with the player character, it has also made sure that the relationships between NPCs are also clear. View the full article

Great news, horror fans: John Carpenter's Halloween is getting not one, but two video games, and the director himself is helping on one of them. It might be the middle of summer, but you can never celebrate Halloween too early, can you? Alright, we'll hold off on the seasonal celebrations for now, but there are a couple of reasons to be excited about Halloween, and that's the announcement that two games based on the classic film series are coming from Evil *****: The Game developer Boss Team Games. This comes from IGN, who shared that details are currently limited at the moment, but what is known as the both games are being developed "in conjunction with the producers of the Halloween franchise." Notably, one of them is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, and will include some input from the original film's director John Carpenter. "As a huge gamer myself, I’m thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game, and my hope is to scare you silly," Carpenter said in a statement. As Carpenter notes, the film director loves to play video games, and even spoke about his Fallout 76 addiction a couple of years back - and he even shared that he thought ***** Space would make a great movie. Read more View the full article

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Even four years on, Sony’s WH-1000XM4 remain a stalwart choice among wireless noise-canceling headphones — especially now that they’ve returned to their lowest price of abpit $198 ($150 off) at Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy. That’s thanks in large part to their very good sound quality (which may be just a touch bass-y, to be fair), up to 30 hours of battery life, and some mighty fine active noise cancellation. They’re also comfy enough to wear for long sessions and unlike their replacement model, the WH-1000XM5, they fold down for easier travel and commuting. [/url] The XM4s were our overall top pick among headphones for years until they were dethroned by their own successor, but they’re still a great choice in 2024. Yes, you can sometimes... Continue reading… View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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The Wine 9.15 development release is now available as there's continued work on ODBC Windows drivers and the usual assorted bug fixes. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

I’m a big fan of bags. I never leave the house without one because I feel lost when I’m not carrying some key items. One of the clues in today’s NYT Mini Crossword involves bags and asks you to solve “Like a designer bag with the company name misspelled.” Although I love bags, I’m not a designer bag person, so this clue stumped me at first as I originally thought it was going to require some name-brand bag knowledge. Luckily, the solution for the “Like a designer bag with the company name misspelled” clue is a lot simpler than you might think, so here are some hints and the official answer to help you solve this one. View the full article

****** Myth: Wukong is a highly anticipated action-adventure title based on the powerful and mythical creature—Sun Wukong—and if the allure of ******** mythology and intense battles is up your alley, learn how to preload it. The last few years have seen a flurry of new action-adventure franchises rise. Already in 2024, the style of Stellar Blade lit up screens, and to a more difficult extent, Shadow of the Erdtree has put its name forward for the Game of the Year candidacy. View the full article

There may be an update to free characters in Genshin Impact 5.0, as seen in fresh leaks, that may devastate older players used to the games giveaways. Version 5.0 and the release of Natlan are not too far away, with just a couple of weeks separating players from the Nation of Pyro in HoYoverses action RPG. The update will bring an entirely new region to explore, as well as new main story quests, gameplay mechanics, system optimizations, and, of course, the Natlan characters from Genshin Impact. While most changes seem positive so far, there are rumors of a bad one. View the full article

In Diablo 4 Season 5, the meta has changed, and there are new top-tier builds for players to use. Every season has been slightly different, and while there are always some familiar builds in the top cut, they usually shift and get stronger or weaker as the seasons go on. While this Season is still developing, and the meta will likely shift and change again, these are the best builds currently known. View the full article

After being subjected to significant layoffs and potential closure, Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks will receive a second chance following the acquisition by PUBG publisher Krafton Inc. The former Microsoft studio will relinquish The Evil Within and Ghostwire Tokyo but retain the Hi-Fi Rush IP as part of the deal. The two gaming conglomerates have reached a deal, first reported Aug. 12 by Windows Central, to transfer Tango Gameworks to Krafton Inc., known for publishing games such as PUBG and The Callisto Protocol. The South Korean publisher will also acquire the beloved Hi-Fi Rush IP, which fans believed would be ******* off following the massive cuts at Microsoft, which Tango Gameworks was part of. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Until her nerfs in Patch 14.14, Tristana dominated the League of Legends mid lane meta. After the changes, she fell off significantly, but players almost instantly found another pick in her place. At the time of writing, another AD carry is dominating the mid lane in high ranks in Patch 14.15. In the Diamond+ category, Quinn currently sits on a 54.27 percent win rate, according to a League stat site, [Hidden Content]. View the full article

A Zenless Zone Zero ***** has provided details on the upcoming characters, revealing when they will arrive in the game. Zenless Zone Zero will introduce a lineup of agents, including Burnice White, Yanagi, and Harumasa, in future updates. These characters will probably appear on Signal Search banners for a limited time. There is a strong chance that some of them will be S-Rank agents. View the full article

What is the best ZZZ Qingyi build? Qingyi might be small, but this old soul is more than her New Eridu Public Security's resident tea lady. She patrols the mean streets of New Eridu alongside Zhu Yuan, using her tactical genius to subdue ********** with her electric three-section staff. Qingyi is the first S-Rank Electric Stun character to arrive in Zenless Zone Zero, but this pint-sized police officer is more than just a souped-up Anby. Qingyi accrues stacks of Subjugation with every perfect dodge and finishing move, culminating in a stun damage multiplier buff double Lycaon's own. This alone places her high on our Zenless Zone Zero tier list, but her bonus team synergy with ******* units makes her a highly versatile character in HoYoverse's gacha game. We've got the best ZZZ Qingyi build to take this calm, cool, and collected ****** fighter to new heights. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 tease reveals our first Physical Defense agent Zenless Zone Zero tier list - the best characters in ZZZ Best Zenless Zone Zero Jane Doe build View the full article

If you've got the space and $1,000 for a Valcve Index going spare, Half-Life: Alyx is easily one of the best VR games currently on the market. Valve's FPS prequel not only nails the expressive nature of VR like Superhot and Beat Saber do, but it takes us back to the team's best world. If you've always wanted to play Alyx but are lacking the equipment, space, or PC hardware to make it work, the 'Half-Life: Alyx No VR mod' is the perfect alternative. The project is still ongoing, but it's just had a colossal update. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: As Half-Life 3 rumors swirl, Valve sets Alyx to historically low price Best VR games on PC 2024 Valve Half-Life: Alyx modder hire could indicate big things to come View the full article

EA Sports FC 24 held the top spot on the *** software chart in July, while PS5 was again the best-selling console. Boosted by the Euro 2024 tournament, sales of EA’s football game were 46% higher than FIFA 23 sales were in July 2023. That’s according to GSD data published by [Hidden Content], which tracks all physical sales plus digital sales from most major publishers, excluding Nintendo and 505 Games. Read More... View the full article

Madden NFL 25 will be coming out soon, and the biggest question on most players minds is how it will be any different from Madden NFL 24. The Madden franchise has had annual releases since John Madden Football came out in 1990. How much the games change or improve over the years is somewhat inconsistent. View the full article

The PlayStation and PC partnership continues with the release of **** of War Ragnarok on PC, and we’re counting down the days and seconds until Kratos runs Ragnarok ragged. **** of War Ragnarok is the latest hard-hitting chapter in Santa Monica’s legendary action series. Featuring an even wiser Kratos, a more mature Atreus, and a world embroiled in conflict amid the looming devastation of Ragnarok, 2022’s GOW broke new ground for the franchise. View the full article

Depending on where you’re going, driving can be a bit tough sometimes which means you might choose to be chauffeured around instead. Today’s “Did some chauffeuring” clue on the NYT Mini Crossword tasks you with finding the right word to describe this process. Driving is a pretty key part of everyday life regardless of whether you’re usually the driver yourself or you prefer to be driven around by others. This clue can still be a pretty tricky one to solve though, so here are some hints and the answer for the “Did some chauffeuring” NYT Mini Crossword clue. View the full article