Iconic ARPG Path of Exile has reclaimed its throne with the launch of PoE patch 3.25 and its new city-building league. Landing cleanly between the launch of the second Last Epoch cycle and the upcoming Diablo 4 Season 5, Path of Exile Settlers of Kalguur is one of the most dramatic overhauls developer Grinding Gear Games has ever delivered to a game already notorious for big seasonal updates. The changes have clearly proven popular, as its seen a new Steam high for the decade-old RPG. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Path of Exile's new player trading feature is a total game changer Path of Exile Settlers of Kalguur turns the ARPG into a city builder Path of Exile 3.25 brings vital, long-requested changes to the ARPG View the full article
It's not often that a trailer release alone is enough to justify a post around here, but World Of Goo 2 ought to be ******* on everyone's radar. A sequel to one of the best games ever made ought to be cause for an international holiday. It's being released next Friday, on August 2nd, and the new trailer below will gloop your tower with glimpses fo the puzzling tower-building to be found therein. Read more View the full article
Grimdark hack-and-slasher No Rest For The Wicked has received its first major update - or the first that isn't focused on bug fixes and performance improvements, anyway. It focuses on revamping the Crucible, the endgame's repeatable roguelite, adding more randomisation to arenas and a new system of player buffs. Read more View the full article
The Boys might be wrapping things up after its fifth season, but Amazon clearly doesn't want that success to end, so a Soldier Boy prequel is now on the way. Remember when The Boys was supposed to be a satire of modern superhero media? Me too! But, money talks, and what it's telling Amazon is to make yet another spinoff of The Boys, this time focused on Jensen Ackles' character Soldier Boy. The show was announced at a presentation focused on the series at San Diego Comic-**** this week, where showrunner Eric Kripke brought Ackles on stage to join the other main cast, where he initially revealed that Soldier Boy was going to be a series regular in the upcoming fifth season. Ackles then went on to share a statement, saying: "We are excited to announce the next unhinged chapter of The Boys Universe called Vought Rising. The producers are writing the scripts right now. It will be a lurid pulp saga prequel set in New York City at the dawn of the 1950s about the humble yet diabolical beginnings of the Vought Corporation. I will be starring as Soldier Boy." Read more View the full article
Several recent generations of Intel CPUs reportedly have a much higher rate of returns than their preceding lines due to hardware failures, according to a newly emerged report. While the data at the root of this claim only comes from Europe, it could very well point to global issues with some of Intel's contemporary products. View the full article
Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for its live-action take on the Yakuza series, Like a Dragon, but don't expect too much from it. We're very much in the age of video game adaptations at the moment, with shows like The Last of Us and Fallout, and films like the Super Mario Bros. Movie finding a lot of success. So it was no surprise when ***** and Amazon announced Like a Dragon: Yakuza, the latest live-action take on the beloved game series, last month. Now, at San Diego Comic-****, Amazon has released the show's first trailer and it… doesn't show us all that much. There's plenty of shots of protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, portrayed by Ryoma Takeuchi this time around, getting his iconic tattoo done, as well as a few other shots of men looking very serious - one of them even sheds a tear - but it's hard to garner what the show will actually be like. The Yakuza series does of course have its serious moments, but it's also filled with a lot of silliness too, which this trailer is severely lacking in. Let's hope a full trailer will help make the tone a bit clearer than this one, but it looks promising enough all the same. Like a Dragon: Yakuza's official logline explains: "Spanning across 1995 and 2005, the series follows the lives of childhood friends, and the repercussions of the decisions of Kazuma Kiryu, a fearsome and peerless Yakuza warrior with a strong sense of justice, duty, and humanity." It was also announced that Kiryu's main companion, Akira Nishikiyama, also just known as Nishiki, will be played by Kento Kaku. Read more View the full article
Ever had that one friend who wouldn’t stop talking about that one time they went on a trip to Hawaii? Well, there is a convenient word to describe them. Honestly, the word’s a tough cookie to ****** while solving the NYT Mini Crossword, even when you’re ruffling dictionary pages. The NYT Crossword often comes out with words that are uncommon and not spoken widely, and if you haven’t cracked this clue, we’ve got you covered. View the full article
The first teaser trailer for the anime adaptation of Junji Ito's Uzumaki is here, and it's looking like it could be one of the best takes on his works yet. Out of all of Ito's works, there are two that could be described as his most iconic. One is Tomie, a series about an immortal woman that drives those that fall in love with her. And the other, of course, is Uzumaki, a series about a town that is overcome with… uh, spirals! It's scarier than it sounds, I promise. The classic manga has actually previously received a live-action film adaptation back in 2000, as well as a couple of video game adaptations, but it had never received an anime adaptation. That's technically still the case, as it's not out yet, but after years of waiting, the first trailer for the series finally dropped at San Diego Comic-**** this week, confirming that it will be airing on ****** Swim's Toonami this coming September 28. You can check out the first teaser trailer for the series above, which is mostly just a compilation of ominous, occasionally spiral-filled shots, but it's a strong first look. You'll obviously quickly notice that the series has opted for a completely ******-and-white look, a rarity amongst anime adaptations, but for something like Uzumaki, I can't think of a better creative choice. Sure, colour can add a lot to some adaptations, but Ito's work is particularly striking because it's in ****** and white, and to see that realised in anime form makes this a very exciting series even ignoring how much of a classic it is. Read more View the full article
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have a cameo in Control, Remedy Entertainment'****** 2019 action adventure. But while her likeness seems to have been used for one of Control's assets, the game does not depict the now-presumptive Democratic presidential nominee as her real-world self. View the full article
While it may not be achieving the dizzying player counts it was when it first hit Steam, Manor Lords continues to tick over very nicely indeed. The medieval strategy game does have a big update on the horizon though that could see a few more players return. However, after teasing what was to come in the update earlier this week, Manor Lords' lead dev has had to do something I'm sure he didn't expect: deny that some of its new content is made by AI. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Manor Lords publisher rejects early access concerns as "distorted" New Manor Lords patch makes moving stuff around a little bit easier The entire Manor Lords economy has just been revamped View the full article
While it may not be achieving the dizzying player counts it was when it first hit Steam, Manor Lords continues to tick over very nicely indeed. The medieval strategy game does have a big update on the horizon though that could see a few more players return. However, after teasing what was to come in the update earlier this week, Manor Lords' lead dev has had to do something I'm sure he didn't expect: deny that some of its new content is made by AI. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Manor Lords publisher rejects early access concerns as "distorted" New Manor Lords patch makes moving stuff around a little bit easier The entire Manor Lords economy has just been revamped View the full article
Texas-based Outlaws Entertainment, once home to the revered Houston Outlaws Overwatch League team, has closed its doors less than a year on from the league’s closure and an organization rebrand that saw them drop esports altogether. The org announced its end via a subdued post on X (formerly Twitter) on July 26. “Since our inception seven years ago as the Houston Outlaws, we have experienced an extraordinary journey filled with unforgettable moments,” the org said, adding that despite its launch in the inaugural season of the OWL, it stated it was “unable to deliver a sustainable business model.” View the full article
The dawn rises on another day. Before you rip into your morning coffee and breakfast, be sure to smash out your daily LoLdle! LoLdle is a Worldle-like daily puzzle game where you’re given a single champion quote from a random League of Legends champion. All you’ve got to do is find the connection and name the champion that speaks the line. View the full article
At the Mortal Kombat 1 Year 2 panel at San Diego Comic-****, NetherRealm Studios officially announced the upcoming expansion titled Khaos Reigns. This new chapter marks the beginning of Year 2 for Mortal Kombat 1 and introduces the highly anticipated Kombat Pack 2, which will include a range of new DLC fighters and additional content. View the full article
A total of 21 heroes (or villains) have found their way to Marvel Rivals, and as much as we don’t want to compare them directly (as the devs themselves have mentioned), it’s hard not to rank each character from best to worst. It turns out a few of the roster do sit above their peers, while others are certainly lacking in their roles. Here’s our tier list for Marvel Rivals, dividing the entire group of characters into our four-step list ranking from S-tier (powerful) to C-tier (needs a little help). View the full article
Deep under the stalwart defenses of Stormveil Castle in Elden Ring ***** a hidden crypt housing a secret boss, the Ulcerated Tree Spirit, also known as the Root Monster. Slaying this boss will reward Tarnished adventurers with a Golden Seed, the valuable resource required for upgrading Flasks. View the full article
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has delighted millions of players globally with its charming characters, relaxing gameplay, and boundless creativity. However, despite its widespread acclaim and popularity, the game has several puzzling aspects that defy explanation, from peculiar in-game logic to disconcerting mechanics. View the full article
The Esports World Cup enters August with a bang, opening the second half of the massive celebration of esports with Rainbow Six Siege on July 31. 16 teams from across the globe will battle for one of the largest prize pools in the esports’ history—a massive $2 million USD. Teams will also be competing for EWC Club Championship points on their way to the major prize. It’s the third top-tier tournament of the calendar year for Rainbow Six and sets up the road to Montreal for the BLAST Major in November. View the full article
Respawn has acknowledged the problem of cheating in Apex Legends. The acknowledgment comes following intense backlash from the community, which called the developers of Apex Legends tone-deaf for not dealing with "real" issues in the game. View the full article
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Baldur's Gate 3 character Karlach has been the inspiration for a lot of great cosplays, but not all of them showcase a major facet of what makes the character so endearing. As a character that's quite literally been through *****, Karlach is a battle-hardened barbarian capable of slashing through ****** hordes with minimal trouble. She's also one of the kindest and most upbeat party members, however, putting on a very different face than Astarion's iconic mocking demeanor or Shadowheart's frequently stony countenance. View the full article
Activision has decided to offer some insight into skill-based matchmaking to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players. As the 20th game in the mainline Call of Duty series, there are many different details that compose Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's identity. Although many players come to the series to get a kick out of the gunplay, some dedicated fans have focused on factors that influence the way matches are played, like skill-based matchmaking. View the full article
The Prophet is a hard-hitting contender for Stasis weaponry in Destiny 2, especially if you score its **** roll. This Trials of Osiris scout rifle has plenty to offer, potentially making PvP and PvE players alike farm for it. Its stacked perk pool is one of many factors behind the Prophet’s greatness. It’s a great choice for Stasis builds, but it has excellent perks at your disposal even if you’re not wielding ice. This ******* also borrows the Aggressive Frame archetype from the captivating Long Arm from Spire of the Watcher (and the far less captivating Last Rite, the season 21 ritual *******). View the full article
Eerie Building Blocks are an item in Honkai: Star Rail that can be earned in Penacony. They are gained by completing puzzles and did not have a purpose until recently. The collected Eerie Building Blocks are exchanged with the Dream Ticker Administrator. You will need to search over all of Penacony to gather every item. View the full article
The first word that comes to mind when thinking of Dungeonborne is "potential." Developed by indie studio Mithril Interactive, it takes the tense PvPvE gameplay of the extraction genre and applies it to an atypical setting: dark fantasy. Players select one of Dungeonborne's nine classes - armor-clad knights, elvish ***** mages, skeletal necromancers, and every other manner of recognizable archetype from throughout the genre - and ***** through a portal into one of two maps. Their job is to ***** as many monsters and collect as much loot as possible, then get out before the whole thing collapses, all while other players try to steal their treasure out from under them. View the full article
The Mojave Wasteland can be a quiet place and even though Fallout: New Vegas provides The Courier with some followers for their trek across the desert, the journey would be more pleasant if everyone could just chat. One of the most popular aspects of New Vegas are the game's companions, each of whom sports a unique personality and fun quirks that make them pillars of the experience. Whether Boone's out in front dealing damage or Cass is chastizing players for the choice of drink, they bring a great deal of life to such a barren world. View the full article
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Iconic ARPG Path of Exile has reclaimed its throne with the launch of PoE patch 3.25 and its new city-building league. Landing cleanly between the launch of the second Last Epoch cycle and the upcoming Diablo 4 Season 5, Path of Exile Settlers of Kalguur is one of the most dramatic overhauls developer Grinding Gear Games has ever delivered to a game already notorious for big seasonal updates. The changes have clearly proven popular, as its seen a new Steam high for the decade-old RPG. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Path of Exile's new player trading feature is a total game changer Path of Exile Settlers of Kalguur turns the ARPG into a city builder Path of Exile 3.25 brings vital, long-requested changes to the ARPG View the full article