Titled "The Rainbow Destined to *****," the next Genshin Impact update will add a new character and feature reruns for popular existing ones. View the full article
new California law set to come into effect in 2025 will make it ******** for sellers to use terms like "buy" or "purchase" in relation to digital goods—movies, books, and of course videogames—unless they provide a "clear and conspicuous" warning to consumers that those goods could be taken away from them at any time... Read more.View the full article
Some of the most pervasive images of our time are Twitch emotes—who among us hasn’t said “poggers” in real life? A decade-old icon of streaming is now on its way out, however, as the BibleThump emote reaches the end of its licensing ******* and Twitch searches for a replacement. The news that BibleThump would soon be disappearing broke just yesterday. It was, perhaps, unavoidable: While the crying, cartoonish face has grown synonymous with expressing sadness in your favorite streamer’s Twitch chat, it in fact originates from roguelike indie darling The Binding of Isaac. As such, Twitch originally agreed to use it through a limited licensing agreement, and now that agreement is ending, it’s time to find something to take its place. No statement about their plans to replace BibleThump was included with that initial announcement, but now Twitch has turned to the community for help. View the full article
2024 has been a banner year for strategy and simulation games. In the last ten months, everything from Manor Lords, Thronefall, and Cataclismo to Frostpunk 2 and Age of Mythology: Retold has come out, offering solid options for fans of city building, tower defense, and tactical battles. Not to be forgotten among these launches is Norland, a medieval life simulator and strategy hybrid with design elements similar to Rimworld and Crusader Kings 3. Now is also a great time to check it out, as the game has just received a big new update along with a hefty discount on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Underappreciated strategy game Norland shares impressive first roadmap Norland dev scraps daily patches but a content roadmap is coming soon Medieval sim Norland adds the community's most requested feature View the full article
There's something particularly absorbing about first-person games that involve exploring intricate and foreboding environments. From FPS classics like System Shock 2 and Half-Life to Thief and Deus Ex, moving through shadowy buildings, atmosphere thick with menace, becomes gripping when viewed from the perspectives of the characters who star in these games. This is something that R_Games seems to understand well, if the studio's newly launched Zero Protocol, a gritty science fiction game, is anything to go by. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
Deadlock has become a whirlwind over recent weeks. It's gone from a secret title that was only hearsay and rumor, to something out in the open that's getting regular updates, and despite still being invite-only it's managing to build a considerable community behind it. Now there's been another development, with its team being bolstered by an industry veteran who seems to be the perfect fit for the project. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Deadlock crosshair settings and command console codes Deadlock update adds Mirage and lets you turn cheaters into frogs Deadlock update fixes the Valve MOBA's most game-breaking exploit View the full article
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | eccolo74) [/url] Valve Corporation, tired of paying arbitration fees, has removed a mandatory arbitration clause from Steam's subscriber agreement. Valve told gamers in yesterday's update that they must sue the company in order to resolve disputes. The subscriber agreement includes "changes to how disputes and claims between you and Valve are resolved," Steam wrote in an email to users. "The updated dispute resolution provisions are in Section 10 and require all claims and disputes to proceed in court and not in arbitration. We've also removed the class action waiver and cost and fee-shifting provisions." The Steam agreement previously said that "you and Valve agree to resolve all disputes and claims between us in individual binding arbitration." Now, it says that any claims "shall be commenced and maintained exclusively in any state or federal court located in King County, Washington, having subject matter jurisdiction." Read 10 remaining paragraphs | Comments View the full article
The Energy Crisis quest in Escape from Tarkov can get a little complicated, especially since players are tasked with finding and “marking” three fuel trucks without a map. To make matters worse, the Lighthouse is such a daunting map that locating these trucks is like finding needles in a haystack. Before embarking on this quest, you must be at least Level 25 in Escape from Tarkov. View the full article
Jafar is one of the many villagers who’s always asking you to help with something new in Disney Dreamlight Valley. One of his more complex asks is tasking you with brewing Essence of Wishes, a fairly tricky item to make. Although you can try mixing random items until you happen to find the right recipe for this item, it can be a fairly time-consuming process since there are so many possible ingredients and combinations. It’s best to just mix together the right ones from the start to progress more quickly, so here’s how to make Essence of Wishes in Disney Dreamlight Valley. View the full article
The TGS 2024 livestream for The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- showed off the game's structure and combat for the first time. View the full article
One of this autumn's most compelling upcoming games is Metaphor: ReFantazio. Created by Studio Zero, one of Persona 5, Shin Megami Tensei, and Catherine studio Atlus's internal divisions, Metaphor looks to be an aesthetically vibrant and narratively original take on the kind of RPG game design featured in the Persona series. Audiences on Steam seem to agree that it's worth getting excited about. Though Metaphor isn't out for a couple more weeks, the game's demo has already found a massive audience, rocketing up the platform's charts in the few days the playable sample has been available. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Metaphor Refantazio demo lets you start the 100-hour JRPG early NieR creator says Persona dev's RPG is "truly next gen" Six great PC games we played at Gamescom 2024 View the full article
At first glance, you might think Ravenswatch is a game in the style of Hades - and there are certainly similarities to the immediate feel created by its camera perspective, movement, and rapid-***** dodges. But this fairytale roguelike is actually more of a Diablo-style ARPG that boasts a roster of nine flavorful heroes, each with their own unique playstyle and set of skills, as well as support for co-op multiplayer. After more than a year in early access, the Ravenswatch 1.0 launch has arrived on Steam, and its player count has leapt up as people jump in to see what's new. If you're tempted to join, you can even grab it cheap. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Roguelike ARPG Ravenswatch adds a fantastic new character for launch Grim co-op action-RPG sees player count boost thanks to big update View the full article
More than any other community I've seen, the people who play EA FC regularly are some of the most brand-loyal in existence. These are the same types of people who will constantly remind you about the game's biggest issues, blaming corporate greed, server lag, and plain old ignorance on the developer's part. And yet, without fail, they're the first to hammer that pre-order button as soon as the game becomes available. Don't worry, I'm not judging, for I am one of these people. EA FC 25 is here, and it's delivering exactly what fans have come to expect from the annual sports game. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: EA FC 25 Icons list EA FC 25 release date, gameplay, trailers, and more EA FC 25 Heroes list View the full article
****** Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has multiple different projects in the works, with the upcoming ****** Stranding 2 potentially arriving next year and the still developomg OD and Physint projects, as well as a ****** Stranding film adaptation in the works. But the famed developer is only getting started. In an interview with Variety, it was revealed that Kojima has signed with Hollywood talent agency WME in order to expand his work beyond the world of video games, as well as juggle all of the projects that he has in development. According to Kojima, getting closer to Hollywood was a natural progression for him and his ambitions to create pieces of digital entertainment across several different mediums. Kojima cites the blurring lines between video games and movies as one of his reasons, citing the many Hollywood actors he has worked with across multiple cinematic games as one of his inspirations. View the full article
Vindicta is one of the most powerful carries in Deadlock, capable of taking down enemies from a distance with her trusty ******* rifle. But as players grew familiar with her, they noticed she’s not much of a ******* or marksman after all. A Sept. 27 Reddit thread focusing on Vindicta‘s ******* being the second-shortest ranged **** in the game opened the floodgates of ideas aiming to fix Vindicta and turn her into the long-range marksman she’s supposed to be. “In my opinion, Vindicta’s **** just doesn’t fit her,” one user wrote, adding that “she should have a low capacity low ***** rate high velocity high damage marksman rifle instead of an ******** rifle.” View the full article
Taiwanese manufacturer TeamGroup recently introduced its new "dual-mode" DDR5 memory modules, designed to support one-click overclocking on both Intel and AMD systems. The DDR5 modules will be available through the company's gaming brand, T-Force, as well as the T-Create line, which targets creators. Read Entire Article View the full article
I love my Nintendo Switch—I'm a PC gamer first and foremost, but the hybrid console created this entirely new niche in my play habits and rekindled an appreciation for Nintendo games I hadn't really felt since the GameCube/Game Boy Advance era. Sometimes though, I look at wee Paper Mario running across the screen, this sweet totem of my childhood, and think: "*****, the company that made this ruined a guy's life over 3DS piracy.".. Read more.View the full article
October marks two years since the official release of Marvel Snap on mobile, and Second Dinner is celebrating in a big way with the “We are Venom” season. This month’s season pass card is Agent Venom, who is an On Reveal that will set the power of all cards in your deck to four. This obviously bodes very well for a card like Cerebro, but is also a generally great play for cards like Iron Man, Wasp, and other low-power cards. View the full article
Image: Nintendo The Nintendo Museum in Kyoto is a slick and playful trek through the company’s century-long history. But it’s lacking much in the way of revelations. Continue reading… View the full article
Hollywood, get ready for Hideo Kojima. The ****** Stranding and Metal Gear creator sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Variety, published today, in which he talked about about the next steps of his career — and revealed a more direct tie to Hollywood. Kojima has signed with talent agency WME, which the publication describes as his "his liaison in the world of TV and film." He also went into detail about the future of Kojima Productions, breaking down his plan into three phases. The first phase, Kojima said, was all about ****** Stranding and establishing it "within the games category and expand on global platforms, like Apple and PC and Sony." "This part is not necessarily difficult," he added. Part of that, of course, is the upcoming ****** Stranding sequel, which is set to release sometime next year. But the second phase, Kojima revealed, involves "different forms of media: movies, anime, TV dramas, etc." "Basically, expanding the game IP to other media," he continued. "That’s the second phase. That’s what we’re aiming for next. I created Kojima Productions under the scope of 'digital entertainment,' but I don’t think it necessarily has to be a video game. We could create a new IP from a game, or an anime, or a film, or something totally different. Anything is possible, and that’s the third phase." That third phase certainly sounds a little more vague, but Kojima added that he "would like to work with talented people from around the world and create something new, with 'digital' being the keyword." "It could be a movie, a game, or something else entirely," he continued. "I can’t **** until then! I don’t think I’m trying to do anything too out of the ordinary!" "I created Kojima Productions under the scope of 'digital entertainment,' but I don’t think it necessarily has to be a video game." Variety also asked for an update on the ****** Stranding movie, which was announced late last year with A24 and Kojima Productions, but Kojima didn't reveal too much. He did confirm, however, that he won't be directing it himself, although he will "supervise the plot and help them make it." As for who might direct it, Jordan Peele seems like an obvious candidate, given his and Kojima's partnership on the mysterious upcoming game OD. But Kojima pointed out that he has close relationships with other big filmmakers as well, including Guillermo del Toro, Nicolas Winding Refn, and George Miller, "and we always talk about doing something together." "Right now, movies and games are two different branches, but pretty soon, it will be very similar," he continued. "So, it’s not about making a video game out of Nope or having Jordan adapt ****** Stranding into a film. It’s about making something new together." He also revealed that there "are several ****** Stranding adaptation projects currently underway, but there is a different story I’ve written that’s intended for a movie. But I don’t have the time to direct it, so I won’t. Which is kind of like a test for the third phase." Regardless, it looks like there's a lot more entertainment to come from Kojima in the future — whether it's in video games, the big screen, or anywhere in between. Thumbnail credit: John Phillips/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons. View the full article
Bethesda Game Studios has published Shattered Space global launch times for those looking to hop into the first major Starfield expansion on its PC and Xbox Series X | S release date. The developer clued players into how they can experience the first big DLC drop in a post on its website. It reveals a host of details about what is required to ***** into the story content and the new locations it brings with it. Shattered Space will be available on September 30 for $29.99 (or $26.99 with a Game Pass subscription), and you can see its full list of launch times below. Starfield: Shattered Space global release times for PC and Xbox Series X | S:Los Angeles: 8:00 a.m., September 30Chicago: 10:00 a.m., September 30New York: 11 a.m., September 30Mexico City: 9:00 a.m., September 30São Paulo: 12:00 p.m., September 30London: 4:00 p.m., September 30Paris: 5:00 p.m., September 30Berlin: 5:00 p.m., September 30Riyadh: 6:00 p.m., September 30New Delhi: 8:30 p.m., September 30Hong Kong: 11:00 p.m., September 30Beijing: 11:00 p.m., September 30Tokyo: 12:00 a.m., October 1Sydney: 1 a.m., October 1Auckland 4:00 a.m., October 1 Those who own the Premium or Constellation Editions of Starfield receive Shattered Space at no additional cost. Although the DLC’s starting mission will become available after the base game's introductory mission, One Small Step, is completed, Bethesda recommends players wait until they reach level 35 “for the best experience.” The developer also boasted about the many changes and tweaks it’s brought to the experience since launch, suggesting that with Shattered Space at the door, there’s never been a better time to jump into Starfield. Some of the additions added since the base game released last year include its Rev-8 vehicle as well as a number of gameplay and visual enhancements. With that in mind, Bethesda also shared a list of PC requirements for Shattered Space. You can see the developer's minimum and recommended specs below. Starfield: Shattered Space minimum PC specs:OS Windows 10 Version 21H1 (10.0.19043)Processor AMD Ryzen 5Memory 16 GB RAMGraphics AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 TiDirectX Version 12Storage 125GB Available SpaceAdditional Notes SSD RequiredStarfield: Shattered Space recommended PC specs:OS Windows 10/11 with updatesProcessor AMD Ryzen 5 3660X, Intel i5-10600KMemory 16 GB RAMGraphics AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080DirectX Version 12Network Broadband Internet ConnectionStorage 125GB Available SpaceAdditional Notes SSD Required Starfield introduced PC and Xbox players to Bethesda’s new space RPG universe last September. Although we felt it had a few issues holding it back from true greatness, we still enjoyed our time with the sci-fi story it told. In our 7/10 review, we said, “Starfield has a lot of forces working against it, but eventually the allure of its expansive roleplaying quests and respectable combat make its gravitational pull difficult to resist.” Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx. Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe. View the full article
Soccer is a game of scoring goals, and you’ll find that a lot ******* to do with poor strikers. On the other hand, most good strikers cost a ton of money—but not all of them. We’ll focus on the best cheap strikers in EA FC 25 Career Mode. Having a solid defense and a top tier goalkeeper is the foundation for sustained success, but none of it will come to fruition if you don’t have quality up front. Not every team can afford to break 150 financial rules and get every player they want uninterrupted, so if you’re not Manchester City, you’ll have to maneuver in the transfer market swiftly. View the full article
The development of Stalker 2 has been extremely complicated, but we're nearing the end, and to celebrate, MSI has revealed a special Stalker 2 graphics card. While only a short teaser has been revealed, the design looks great from what we've seen so far. As the Stalker 2 release date nears, it's expected that we'll start to see more of the game's marketing pick up. Doing a deal with MSI makes total sense as special editions of the best graphics cards can prove very popular with players who are in need of an update, but have been holding out until a highly anticipated title is released. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: MSI's new gaming motherboard BIOS just changed the game on EFI design This Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 *** gaming GPU deal is outstanding MSI's new motherboard connector can boost gaming GPU power by 252W View the full article
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Bethesda's approach to DLC has often been a little haphazard in how they integrate into games. There are few things as immersion-breaking as starting Oblivion or Fallout 3 and receiving seventeen notifications spread out across the first few minutes, telling you about additions and quests you have no interest in tackling, and can't do anything about yet. In the upcoming Starfield Shattered Space DLC, it looks like it may be handled a little more naturally, but there's still a few things to be aware of. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Starfield Shattered Space DLC release times, trailers, and latest news Starfield planets - all systems, moons, and worlds Starfield romance and relationships explained View the full article
Nvidia is once again using its GeForce Now cloud streaming service to give away in-game goods. This time you can claim free Guild Wars 2 gift in the form of character customization items to celebrate the release of the Janthir Wilds expansion. GeForce Now is Nvidia's cloud streaming platform and Guild Wars 2, one of the best MMOs on PC, has been part of the service since early 2022. Every so often, Nvidia likes to reward GeForce Now members with in-game items, the most recent of which was a free mount in Elder Scrolls Online. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Guild Wars 2 Twitch drops and how to claim Guild Wars 2's new expansion just dropped, and it finally adds housing Guild Wars 2 dev details how player housing works in next expansion View the full article
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Titled "The Rainbow Destined to *****," the next Genshin Impact update will add a new character and feature reruns for popular existing ones. View the full article