If you loved warming up against those pesky hard bots at the Practice Range’s Spike defuse and plant setups before your ranked VALORANT game, Patch 9.02 may disappoint you quite a bit. Initially pointed out by players in a Reddit post, the latest update seems to have removed the much-loved Spike defuse and plant practice sites from the Range, with no indication of when and whether they will return. Interestingly, Riot Games has replaced the Teleporters that led to those practice sites with the doors from the new Basic Training tutorial. The doors, weirdly, do nothing—for now. View the full article
The first major content drop for The First Descendant arrives today but coincides with downtime. If you want to know when the servers are coming back up, we’ve got the answer. Initially slated for Aug. 1, The First Descendant’s week five patch comes with new additions and whets the appetite for further launches. While plenty is coming, it’s merely a drop in the ocean compared to what’s on the roadmap. View the full article
Two of the biggest games of all time, Minecraft and Tetris, are joining forces for the former’s next DLC, with a new trailer showcasing block-filled action as players are thrown into a labyrinth of puzzles and Tetriminos. The best news—the new game mode is available right now. Gameplay for the new DLC was on show in a July 30 trailer on YouTube. For those who are fans of both games, this DLC is sure to be a dream come true. Minecraft, the king of blocky creations with over 300 million copies sold, and Tetris, the legendary puzzle game with over 100 million copies of its own in gamers’ hands, are a perfect match for one another and the combination is sure to surprise players. View the full article
VALORANT’s Patch 9.02 has finally revamped the tac shooter’s agent select screen on PC to match the likes of its recently launched console version, and while the update does little to please players aesthetically, it’s certainly thrown instalockers with excellent muscle memory off their game. The patch, which went live on July 30, switches the position of the character roster with the team agent picks column while giving the agent select screen a more stylish look and feel. The update also increases the visibility of the map and mode names, as well as brings the ****** agent lock bar to the bottom-right of the screen. If you aren’t sure of the differences, feel free to take a look at the comparison below. View the full article
Each descendant in The First Descendant is in some way unique, but none quite play as different as Kyle, The Controller. This bruiser-tank descendant isn’t one to slam up a shield and call it a day—he belongs in the thick of the action. You’ll need to get up close and personal with your opponents with Kyle to make him work as he was intended, but when you get his gameplay loop down, you won’t want to switch off him again. Here’s our basic build for Kyle including modules, weapons, components, and more in The First Descendant. View the full article
This week, our LoLdle quotes have focused on League of Legends champions who are either hungry or enjoy busting a move. Today’s LoLdle quote doesn’t fit either of these themes, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less tricky to solve. For those who aren’t a support main, you may have found yourself on struggle street which is why you might be here. So, if you want the answer to the July 31 LoLdle, I’ve included it below. View the full article
Today’s NYT Crossword puzzle clue might be hard to ****** if you don’t know what “Little spats” are. And no, this clue doesn’t refer to small footwear accessories—although that would make it much more interesting! This clue, “Little spats,” is from the July 31 NYT mini crossword puzzle. While spats may not be commonly used anymore, I’m sure we’ve all been involved in a little spat or two growing up. I sure have, which is how I know the answer. View the full article
Shin Megami Tensei V has a variety of demonic bosses to ******, including Ouyamatsumi, who is encountered in Da'at. Ouyamatsumi is standing in the open world, so you can approach or avoid him easily as you explore areas. This ****** is an optional boss that isn't part of the main story, so those looking for it will have to seek it out if they want to complete this ******. View the full article
If you’re like me and are unfamiliar with comedians, today’s NYT Crossword puzzle clue, “Comedian Maron,” may be impossible to ****** because there are thousands of names we could try. But if you’re here, you won’t have to do that! The clue “Comedian Maron” is from the NYT’s July 31 mini crossword puzzle. If you’re stuck, I’ve got four hints to help you solve this clue. And if you haven’t figured it out, I have the answer below. View the full article
Once Human’s second update goes live on Aug. 1, bringing with it new Specialization Memory Fragments, gameplay, vehicle, planting, combat, wilderness optimizations, and several bug fixes. Developers Starry Studios posted the patch notes for the upcoming update on the game’s Discord server. Once Human servers are expected to be down for four hours from 11pm CST on July 31, so expect to be able to access the game again at 3am CST on Aug. 1. View the full article
After using the Haligtree Secret Medallion to access the Consecrated Snowfield in Elden Ring, Tarnished must travel to Ordina, Liturgical Town , in the far north and solve a puzzle to enter Miquella's Haligtree. However, to progress to Miquella's Haligtree Portal, travelers must break the arcane seal by entering the Evergaol to open the blocked Sending Gate entryway. View the full article
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XDefiant‘s Y1S1.3 patch has arrived on July 31 and comes packed full of adjustments and updates for the title. Ubisoft’s main focus is on ******* balancing, with the team taking a pass at the weak shotgun archetype, as well as a much-needed MP7 nerf. All XDefiant shotguns have been tuned, with a significant range boost across the board for the M870, AA-12, Double Barrel and its Sawed-Off variant. Depending on the *******, shotguns should now be 30 to 40 percent more effective at range, while their mobility and sprint-to-****** times have also been shortened. View the full article
The original Goat Simulator could be making a comeback with a remastered edition for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S soon, according to recent reports. Goat Simulator was one of the wackiest games to come out in the 2010s, and it soon became famous due to the crazy destruction promoted by its protagonist, Goat. View the full article
With the approach of the Starfield Shattered Space DLC, reviews for the title still sit at a middling "Mixed" on Steam but expanding on one feature could change all that. Throughout the expansive worlds scattered across the Settled Systems, one of the game's core mechanics is fun & intriguing but sadly underutilized. View the full article
Diablo 4 has revealed the rework of the Harlequin Crest, aka Shako, which will be available to players in Season 5. Diablo 4's itemization will undergo significant changes in the upcoming season, promising to shake up the player experience significantly. View the full article
The Vessel of Hatred season of Diablo 4 includes many new bosses for you to defeat, including the terrifying Ninsa, Blight of Hatred. This winged ******, seen in the sixth Act of the game's Season 5 story, attacks your character throughout four grueling phases. To claim valuable loot and progress through the narrative, you'll have to endure this creature's powerful attacks and host of summoned allies. View the full article
In World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery, Druid players who obtain Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros have their cat forms transformed into flaming lions. Though fans can get this fiery cosmetic in modern World of Warcraft, they have never been able to do so in Classic until now. View the full article
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General The friends list will now show a Steam Deck icon, instead of a gamepad icon, if the other user is playing on a Steam Deck Replaced the friends list VR icon with a new graphic that also matches the in-game or online friend state ****** Fixed a few spots where tooltips were causing unexpected word wrap Game Recording Beta Fixed instances of failing to capture video data after multiple game launches. Fixed cropped video capture when an external display is connected or disconnected after startup. Recordings & Screenshots Fixed error that could happen when opening the Recordings & Screenshots dialog before necessary data had loaded in Added support for "Send to Phone" share option to screenshotsView the full article
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General The friends list will now show a Steam Deck icon, instead of a gamepad icon, if the other user is playing on a Steam Deck Replaced the friends list VR icon with a new graphic that also matches the in-game or online friend state ****** Fixed a few spots where tooltips were causing unexpected word wrap Recordings & Screenshots Fixed error that could happen when opening the Recordings & Screenshots dialog before necessary data had loaded in Improved search filter behavior in the game selector dropdown in the Recordings & Screenshots dialog Added support for "Send to Phone" share option to screenshotsView the full article
Diablo 4 has announced that Season 5, the Season of the Infernal Hordes, will kick off on August 6 at 10 am PT. With the announcement of the start date, Blizzard gave an overview of what Diablo 4 players can expect, such as new activities, rewards, and dangers waiting in Sanctuary. View the full article
The final boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is enough to push even the most hardened players to their limits but one user demonstrated an efficient way to big the massive foe down with incredibly precise timing. Shortly after FromSoftware dropped the expansion, the Elden Ring community rushed to figure out if there was a way to ***** the DLC's final boss in a single, massive hit. While the challenge is undoubtedly extreme, with the correct mixture of buffs, it's entirely possible granted users have enough time to capitalize on their increased strength. View the full article
One of the greatest things about games is their ability to generate stories. Especially when you look at simulation games, they can be an endless source of small anecdotes - often ones that are unique to you and the way you play. Norland has ambitions of telling grand stories of heroism and treachery, much like the Crusader Kings series or Rimworld, and a new feature just added to the game should help stir up the narrative ****. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Medieval kingdom building sim Norland off to strong player count start Norland is a Rimworld inspired medieval simulation game, out now Manor Lords publisher's new strategy game delayed as wishlists surge View the full article
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Metaphor's world is full of characters, both friends and rivals. View the full article