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ECHOSTASIS is the third entry in Enigma’s Studio’s horror trilogy, and it’s one of the more interesting games I’ve played this year. There’s a demo on Steam, and you should grab it if you're interested, since everything I have to say about it is going to be a spoiler of some kind. I’ll attempt a brief description below, but a lot of the fun here is discovering how all its parts fit together, and how even its more prosaic game conventions are defamiliarised through a spooky, static-drenched ensorcellment. Read more View the full article

Capcom has released a new update for Dragon’s Dogma 2 across all platforms that adds a number of new features, including a new casual mode. Other changes include vocation balances and much-needed performance improvements. The casual mode reduces inn fees for staying at an inn, reduces the price of Ferrystones, and makes it more difficult for weight carried to become ‘heavy’ or ‘very heavy.’ You’ll also use less stamina when dashing outside of battle, the loss gauge won’t increase when selecting ‘Load from Last Save’ after the Arisen *****, and pawns will recover from dragonsplague without a ‘devastating calamity’ occurring, even if the symptoms progress to a terminal stage. In the patch notes, Capcom said you can change to casual mode mid-game from the game settings section of options in the title menu. But if you are already playing in casual mode, you cannot change to normal mode. It’s worth noting there are some trophies or achievements you cannot unlock in casual mode. Elsewhere, Capcom said the patch makes further fixes to issues around CPU overload in certain situations. Framerates in areas with a lot of NPCs, such as town centers, should be improved as a result, Capcom added. (Turning the graphics settings to low should further improve framerates.) Dragon’s Dogma 2 is one of the games set to receive a PS5 Pro Enhanced patch in time for the $700 mid-gen console upgrade’s launch on November 7. Check out the list of PS5 Pro Enhanced games confirmed to be in the works here. Like Sony’s announcement of the PS5 Pro, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s PS5 Pro patch is light on details. All Capcom has said so far is that it will offer “a gaming experience that takes advantage of PS5 Pro's features.” The hope, of course, is that Dragon’s Dogma 2 will run at 60 frames per second and 4K resolution on PS5 Pro flawlessly. Dragon’s Dogma 2 launched in March on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S with a number of performance problems that subsequent updates have sought to tackle, with framerate a particular problem especially in areas with lots of NPC. Dragon's Dogma 2 arrived more than a decade after its predecessor and proved a monster hit for publisher Capcom despite controversy, selling 2.5 million units in 11 days amid microtransaction and the performance complaints. In our 8/10 review, IGN said: "More of a redo than a sequel, Dragon's Dogma 2 is a strange and wonderful action-RPG that bolsters the original’s strengths without addressing its weaknesses." Dragon’s Dogma 2 title update September 17, 2024 patch notes ◆ Added Features and Adjustments Adding Casual Mode. Reduced inn fees for staying at an inn.Reduced price of Ferrystones.More difficult for weight carried to become "Heavy" or "Very Heavy."Less Stamina expended when dashing outside of battle.Loss gauge will not increase when selecting "Load from Last Save" after the Arisen *****.Pawns will recover from dragonsplague without a "devastating calamity" occurring, even if the symptoms progress to a terminal stage. Adding a Portcrystal to Bakbattahl.Adding "Sovran's Crown," "Sovran's Plate," and "Sovran's Greaves" to the list of items that can be traded with the Dragonforged.Adding variations to Pawns' idle animations.Adding animations for when Pawns and the Arisen start dashing.Adding animation for when the Arisen is riding on a larger ****** that is flying at high speeds.Making it so that the Main Pawn can be revived an infinite number of times at Forgotten Riftstones.Adding Polski (Polish) under Display Language in the Language section of the Options menu.Further fixes to issues around CPU overload in certain situations.Reducing frequency of crashes. ◆ Adjustments to Vocations Fighter Increasing Strength for all weapons.Reducing amount of time before stagger damage reactions can be canceled with "Defend."Reducing charge time for "Tusk Toss." Also reducing timing during which the ******* can be canceled while the user is unable to move after activation.Increasing Strength and Knockdown Power for ""Riotous Fury"" and improving aiming ability on the target of the *******. Making it so that the lock-on adjusts itself to a different nearby target if the target initially locked on to is defeated mid-*******.Increasing amount of time an ****** is downed after being knocked down by "Shield Bash." Also increasing Knockdown Power for "Shield Bash."Increasing aiming ability of "Blink Strike" upon activation. Also adjusting to make it easier to hit locked-on targets with this skill.Increasing Strength, expanding ******* range, improving speed of initial activation animation, and adjusting timing of ******* hits for "Compass Slash."Increasing Strength and Knockdown Power and expanding ******* range for "Airward Slash." Also intensifying damage reactions for smaller enemies hit by this skill.Improving speed of the activation animation for "Gouging Skewer." Also adjusting movement correction for this skill to make it easier to hit the ******* target. Warrior Extending input duration for "Chain of Blows."Reducing timing during which "Barge" can be canceled while the user is unable to move after activation.Increasing Strength for "Arc of Might."Adjusting strike timing of "Savage Lash" and making it easier to hit larger enemies' weak points while they are downed. Archer Reducing charge time and increasing Strength and Knockdown Power for "Dire Arrow." Also extending timing during which a more powerful arrow can be loosed with this skill.Increasing damage dealt by "Heavenly Shot" and reducing time taken for Stamina to start recovering after activation.Increasing damage scaling for bow attacks. Also increasing damage scaling for attacks that hit ****** weak points.Reducing weight of the items "Explosive Arrow," "Drenching Arrow," "Tarring Arrow," and "Blighting Arrow." Mage Increasing duration of the Silence debilitation inflicted by "Solemnity."Increasing distance that flames unleashed by "Flagration" can reach.Increasing number of times that clusters conjured with "High Palladium" to protect allies can block attacks before they disappear.Increasing duration of the continuous Health recovery effect of "Argent Succor."Increasing power of additional lightning bolts summoned with additional button presses when casting "Levin." Thief Changing Stamina consumed when using "Blades of the Pyre" from a fixed amount to an amount proportionate to the user's maximum Stamina. Mystic Spearhand Increasing Strength and Knockdown Power for "Seching Blade." ◆ Modifications and FixesPlayer Fixing issue where, after readying and ******* the magickal bow as the Magick Archer vocation, readying the bow again resulted in awkward camera movement.Fixing issue where, when playing as the Warfarer vocation, redoing an enchantment and then using "Rearmament" resulted in the enchantment remaining even after its effect duration had ended.Fixing issue where changes to Button Mapping settings weren't reflected for the Draw Bowstring control for ballistae.Fixing issue where pressing "next" during a normal conversation caused the Arisen to perform an action at the same time.Fixing issue where the Arisen couldn't be revived after falling in a river at certain points.Fixing issue where the Arisen could clip through coffins and get stuck.Fixing issue where walking caused Stamina to start recovering more quickly than standing still.Fixing issue where falling into certain oxcarts with bonnets wouldn't trigger the nullified damage animation.Fixing issue where the Arisen could fail to cling to a target when using "Gouging Skewer" from a height.Fixing issue where the Arisen could become stuck while conjuring decoys as the Trickster vocation.Fixing issues where the Arisen could become frozen in place.Fixing issue where blocks of ice created by "Frigor" would float in mid-air. Pawns Fixing issue where dismissing Pawns inside the rift and then immediately accessing the Riftstone of Remembrance caused dismissed Pawns who were not in the rift to appear on the "Pawns in the Rift" list.Fixing issue where Pawns of the Archer vocation would behave strangely when ******* special arrows.Fixing issue where actions could be canceled for Pawns with reduced Health.Fixing issue where the Main Pawn's eyeshadow wasn't applied in the worlds of other Arisen who hired them.Fixing issue where Pawns became immobile during the Talos battle.Fixing issue where Pawns given the "Go!" command wouldn't gather items.Fixing issue where Pawns of the Warrior vocation would cease attacking.Fixing issue where Pawns launched into the air with "Springboard" couldn't climb walls that they should have been able to climb.Fixing issue where using the "To me!" command after a Pawn offered guidance resulted in the Pawn not guiding the player correctly, even if the player used the "Go!" command.Fixing issue where Pawns of the Mage vocation would unnaturally loop the same animation.Fixing issue where "Maelstrom" spells cast by Pawns would diverge from the ******'s location.Fixing issue where Pawns controlled by drakes would react with dialogue describing their fellow pawns being controlled.Fixing issue where Pawns couldn't evade stout undead ********** attacks.Fixing issue where Pawns wouldn't assist when the Arisen was possessed by a phantom.Fixing issue in second and subsequent playthroughs, where Pawns would guide the Arisen to treasure chests that had already been opened.Improving Pawn lines to better match circumstances. NPCs Fixing issue where Cliodhna would freeze in place after climbing a ladder.Fixing display issues with Taliesin's hands.Fixing issue where UI for switching between Pinpoint Volley and Rivet Shot was displayed when Cliodhna used "Conversion."Fixing issue where Taliesin used dialogue that didn't match the situation after certain quests were completed. Enemies Fixing issue where using "Vimtaking Arrow" during "A Scholarly Pursuit" fulfilled the conditions for completing the quest during its initial phase.Fixing issue where if a dullahan entered a body of water after it was defeated, it would teleport and become frozen in place in a standing position.Fixing issue where liches' homing attacks ignored the Trickster's simulacrum and attacked other targets instead.Fixing issue where the lesser dragon would cease to act during "Readvent of Calamity."Fixing issue where some griffins would circle continuously around a fixed point.Fixing issue where if a lich was defeated while resurrecting another monster, that monster would still be resurrected.Fixing issue where rocks falling on a goreminotaur dealt an excessive amount of damage.Fixing issue where having a Thief pin down a skeleton lord with a heavy ******* prevented light attacks from hitting while the skeleton lord was pinned down.Fixing display issues with some ******* effects for lesser dragons.Fixing issue where torches thrown by enemies would get stuck floating in mid-air.Fixing issue where targets grabbed by a dullahan's grab ******* would drop straight down.Fixing issue where Thief enemies used "Bump and Lift" even though they are unable to steal items. Quests Fixing issue where Pawns would be loaded in as party members if the player selected "Load from Last Save" while exploring solo with Raghnall during "Tensions on the Highroad."Fixing issue where Pawns followed the Arisen beyond the point where the party was supposed to be separated in "Tensions on the Highroad."Fixing issue where, after defeating the cyclops in "Beren's Final Lesson," performing certain actions caused the defeated cyclops to resurrect.Fixing issue where, if certain actions were performed during "Till ****** Do Us Part," Gregor wouldn't go home even after being restored to life.Fixing issue where Higgs's Tavern Stand wouldn't function as a shop under certain conditions. Gimmicks Fixing issue where coffins that enemies were supposed to come out of were open from the start.Fixing issue where ballistae would clip through other objects when the base was rotated. Equipment Fixing issue where the armor values of cloaks weren't being applied.Fixing issue where some leg armors stretched unnaturally. Display Fixing issue where a filter-like effect appeared on water surfaces after closing the Shop menu.Fixing issue where distant shadows looked unnatural.Fixing issue where some tattoos weren't displayed during cutscenes. UI Fixing issue where some text on the title screen wouldn't change to reflect updated language settings.Fixing issue where skill preview videos weren't displayed on the ******* Skills screen in vocation guilds under certain conditions.Fixing issue where some text on images in the Quest menu wouldn't change to reflect updated language settings.Fixing issue where the quest icon didn't indicate the correct location for Roman during "Steeled Resolve, Blazing Forge."Fixing issue where message icons would disappear from the NPC Logbook in the History menu. Sound Fixing issue where using a Wakestone in battle caused the in-game music track to malfunction.Fixing issue where riftstone sound effects would be quieter than usual after exiting a riftstone. Other Fixing issue where skipping certain cutscenes would result in a ****** screen.Fixing issue where changing to certain hairstyles resulted in thinner hair on the top of the head.Fixing areas where gathering points floated.Fixing issue in Photo Mode where the Arisen's body remained onscreen, even if the Arisen display setting was set to "off." [Steam] Fixing issue where enabling DLSS FRAME GENERATION caused a temporary lag when exiting the Pause Menu. Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Have you ever used a Credit Card while on a shopping spree? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Like some credit card accounts,” asks you to decipher a benefit that many credit card companies provide to their cost-conscious customers. If you’re stumped on the Sept. 17 NYT Mini Crossword, check out these hints and answers to help solve the word game. View the full article

This year’s The International has come and gone, and you’d think one of the best heroes at the pinnacle Dota 2 tournament would see an uptick in pick and win rates as players replicate the ***** in their Herald matches. Not so this time, it seems, with this year’s top support Naga Siren floundering. Naga Siren was the most contested hero at TI 2024, notching an impressive 96 percent contest rate according to stats site Spectral. She only made it through draft 12 times but in three-quarters of her matches her team won thanks to her adaptive kit and the all-important Deluge Hero Facet. Yet, despite all of this, her needle’s barely moved in ranked; she sits in the bottom 10 for win rate as casual players keep plugging her in as a carry hoping for a miracle. View the full article

Most of the news following the release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been positive. The title has already had the highest concurrent player count in series history, propelling it into the top ten Steam launches of 2024. There have been some minor complaints about ******* balancing and also a couple of ********* bugs, but overall, sentiment around the game is high. View the full article

Of all six classes of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, the Tactic class’ arguably the most well-rounded. It’s suited for players looking to control the battlefield and deal massive damage with both its primary and secondary firearms. Designed for versatility and strategic prowess, the Tactic excels at exploiting ****** weaknesses. Whether you’re setting up ambushes, coordinating attacks, or capitalizing on the chaos of battle, the Tactic class thrives on turning the tide in your favor while keeping your squad one step ahead of the ******. Here’s best loadout and perks for this master tactician. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

September’s LoLdle quotes have been a chaotic mix of mind-bendingly complex and absurdly straightforward, and that trend continues today for anyone who doesn’t play top lane. If you’re one of those players averse to the solo lane, don’t worry too much—I’ve already beaten the LoLdle for you and I’ve got the Sept. 17 answer. Who says, ‘My right arm is a lot stronger than my left arm!” in LoL? The LoLdle quote on Sept. 17 is, “My right arm is a lot stronger than my left arm!” The League champion who says this line is Tryndamere. View the full article

The 2024 League of Legends World Championship patch is now behind us, which means we can focus on all the Season 15 preseason changes coming in League Patch 14.19—and let us tell you what, there’s some whoppers this time around. This chunky League update is focusing around a “Champion Emphasis” theme, as explained by Riot Games heading into the 14.19 testing run, with all 119 Legendary and endgame items being impacted by the sweeping changes. There are a few champions also being tweaked, including K’Sante (who’s getting yet another mega rework), Elise, and Varus, but overall the patch is all centred around these items and how heavily they’ll be nerfed. View the full article

Storm Dust is a crafting reagent in World of Warcraft: The War Within that’s mostly used to craft Khaz Algar Enchanting and Tailoring items. However, getting it can be a little tricky—especially because it’s all but locked behind a specific profession. Here’s what you need to know about how to get Storm Dust fast in The War Within. View the full article

Easter’s one of the main holidays in April, so it can overshadow other less famous holidays, like the one in today’s NYT crossword puzzle that’s “celebrated every April 22.” This clue, “It’s celebrated every April 22,” is the nine-across clue from the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle and it’s fairly tricky because it’s so general. If you aren’t sure about the other holidays in April, don’t worry because I’ve got the answer today. View the full article

Hype for ****** Ops 6 may be high among the Call of Duty community following its huge open beta, but retired pro player Scump believes a major issue plaguing the shooter’s predecessors needs to be fixed if it hopes to keep its fanbase beyond launch. During his broadcast of the World Series of Warzone last weekend, a viewer asked Scump why he hadn’t picked Modern Warfare 3 back up and his thoughts on the cheating epidemic affecting the CoD title. Scump said the severe number of cheaters was why he dropped MW3 back in Season Two—and if nothing drastic is done for ****** Ops 6, he won’t see himself playing it past the launch season either. View the full article

There’s nothing I love more than a crossword clue with a pop culture reference, and that’s exactly what we’ve got with today’s NYT’s crossword clue, “Game of throwns?” It’s a little unusual, but once you’ve figured it out it makes a whole heap more sense. If you’re unsure of the NYT Mini Crossword Sept. 17 answer, you’ll find it below. View the full article

Bungie has reportedly locked in a fairly cheap $40 price tag for Marathon, which sounded really nice until everybody remembered that was how much Concord cost. The Game Post has reported Bungie’s Marathon is likely to be priced at $40. In the current gaming space, that price could be a fairly sweet deal, but it’s starting to look much more like a red flag. When gamers see a live service title not at the industry standard $70, they’re starting to think about mega-flop Concord—and that’s not where the similarities end. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Everything has a use in Escape from Tarkov, from a massive backpack to basic nuts and bolts, but many players have overlooked the purpose of flares in the extraction shooter. And yes, while the standard flare does little more than light up the sky, one particular type of flare can help get you some of the rarest gear in the game. Here’s how flares work (and why you’d use them) in Escape from Tarkov. View the full article

Inaugural VALORANT Champions-winning organization ACEND Club is departing the esport ahead of the 2025 season, describing the shooter’s competitive ecosystem as “hostile” in an exit statement that has sent shockwaves through the community. The ********* org announced its pro VALORANT departure on Sept. 16, citing the esport’s extended offseason, “tiny” prize pools, and overblown salary expectations of VCT players as reasons why the org cannot justify chasing a slot in Riot’s partnered league. “The increasingly hostile ecosystem has simply made it untenable to responsibly run a team.” View the full article

Today is a Tuesday teeming with TGS mega savings. That's right, a bunch of Square Enix's best RPGs (and the odd action-adventure) may be yours for up to 60% off. Alternatively, if you've gotten into LEGO Rebuild the Galaxy on Disney+, I can score you a great companion experience of sorts with a saber price slice on The Skywalker Saga. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 20th birthday of Star Wars: Battlefront. At launch, I was beyond stoked with this Battlefield 1942-like take on Star Wars—most notably with its pitch-perfect encounters in Historical Campaign and planet-by-planet dominance in Conquest mode. Such an insane degree of fan-service and fun that would ultimately get squandered in a half-arsed remaster collection in 2024. Truly, a tragedy on par with Darth Plagueis the Wise. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games. - Star Wars: Battlefront (PC,PS2,XB) 2004. Sequel - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 (GC,PS2,PC,XB) 2004. Sequel - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PC,PS3,X360) 2008. Get - Dragon Quest VII (3DS) 2016. Ebay - Hades (PC,NS) 2020. Get Table of ContentsNintendo SwitchPCXboxPlayStationLEGOThe Weekly Top 10Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch Persona 5 Strikers (-62%) - A$38.76Portal Col. (-66%) - A$9.51It Takes Two (-40%) - A$36Mario Kart 8 Del. (-14%) - A$69Super Mario Party Jamboree (-15%) - A$68 Expiring Recent Deals Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 (-65%) - A$24.48Joy-**** Pair (-17%) - A$99.95Spyro Reignited (-29%) - A$50Minecraft Legends Del. (-15%) - A$64 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC NieR:Automata Yorha (-60%) - A$19FF7 Integrade (-50%) - A$57.47The World Ends with You (-60%) - A$35.98Live A Live (-60%) - A$29.98Streets of Rage 4 (-60%) - A$14.38 Expiring Recent Deals Logitech G733 Headset ($144 off) - A$155**** of War (-60%) - A$25.78Horizon Zero Dawn Comp. (-78%) - A$16.12Batman Arkham Col. (-85%) - A$13Gotham Knights (-82%) - A$14.79 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card. PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Star Wars Outlaws (-32%) - A$75GTA Trilogy Def. (-76%) - A$24Streets of Rage 4 (-55%) - A$16.85Hot Wheels Unleashed (-58%) - A$23EA Sports FC 25 (-19%) - A$89 Expiring Recent Deals Star Wars Jedi Survivor (-57%) - A$47Avatar: FoP Gold (-57%) - A$68Park Beyond (-77%) - A$9Soul Hackers 2 (-81%) - A$19 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation Kingdom Hearts [All-in-One](-59%) - A$59.81Pac-Man World Re-Pac (-57%) - A$41Sonic Origins Plus (-26%) - A$44.65Astro **** (-19%) - A$89Star Wars Outlaws (-32%) - A$75 Expiring Recent Deals Tekken 8 (-34%) - A$79Elden Ring (-30%) - A$59Lords of the Fallen (-60%) - A$47Red ***** Redemption II (-44%) - A$28FFX|X-2 HD Remaster (-35%) - A$26 Or purchase a PS Store Card. PlayStation Console Prices What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Legit LEGO Deals City: ***** Rescue Boat (-33%) - A$22City Jungle Explorer ATV (-33%) - A$10Large Creative Brick Box (-27%) - A$58 Expiring Recent Deals Mercedes-AMG F1 (-17%) - A$249Architecture: Notre-Dame ($52 off) - A$297Icons: Plum Blossom (-22%) - A$39 Back to top The Top 10 Games in Australia (According to IGEA and Game Sales Data.) W/E: Sep 8 NBA 2K2540K Space Marine 2Astro ****Hogwarts LegacyAge of Mythology: RetoldStar Wars OutlawsGTA VRed ***** Redemption 2Harry Potter: Quidditch ChampionsIt Takes Two Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Elder Scrolls Online Update 44 is bringing many incredible changes to the long-running MMORPG, with some of the biggest centered around battlegrounds, companions, and scribing. Here’s all the major changes coming in ESO‘s 44th update. Elder Scrolls Online Update 44Battlegrounds shifts to two-sided matchesTanlorin and Zerith-var join the Companion squadBrand new support grimoire and nine grimoires get buffed Battlegrounds shifts to two-sided matches An all-new PvP world will soon be upon us. Image via ZeniMax Expect to see the battlegrounds shift from its three-sided format to two sides in ESO Update 44, with two main types of matches now available: Four vs. four, where two teams of four compete, and eight vs. eight, where two teams of eight battle. There are seven new maps to battle on, which is pretty exciting for those who enjoy PvP content. View the full article

If you’ve been exploring Natlan, the newest region added to Genshin Impact, you’ve definitely come across three of the tribes that inhabit the nation. Each of these tribes contains unique characters, quests, and items that you can unlock. By increasing tribal reputation in each area, you can get your hands on some illustrious Blazing Flint Ore. Here’s what you need to know about Blazing Flint Ore in Genshin. View the full article

K’Sante is (for the hundredth time, it feels like) on the chopping block heading into the next League of Legends update. Because it worked so well last time, Riot Games is spinning up the same balance plan: Blast the Pride of Nezumah’s stats and ability effects. Don’t worry though, this one’s sure to be the winner, with the in-testing K’Sante changes touching everything from his beefed up base stats to his passive, all three of his core League abilities, and his All Out upgrade ultimate. These include new or updated effects for every single one of his Q, W, E, R, and passive, mostly themed around more outplays. View the full article

As per a new *****, the popular Hacienda map from Call of Duty: ****** Ops 4 could be featured in the upcoming Avalon map for Call of Duty: Warzone. So far, the developers have not revealed when Avalon will be coming to Call of Duty: Warzone or even confirmed its existence, but the assets found by the community over the past few months strongly suggest that it is in development. View the full article

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed a rare case where the UI could get stuck showing a loading throbber at startup while in Offline Mode. Big Picture Mode Fixed startup movie intermittently failing to play at launch.View the full article

The Steam Deck Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed a rare case where the UI could get stuck showing a loading throbber at startup while in Offline Mode. Fixed startup movie intermittently failing to play at launch.View the full article

Those who love linear, narrative-driven, set-piece laden videogames might wish time had paused in 2013 (and don't we all, for lots of reasons). The era dominated by the Xbox 360 was a good time for people who like to play rollercoaster videogames with frequent QTEs, barely interactive but beautiful worlds, and ****-free twelve hour runtimes. From the Tomb Raider reboot through to deep cuts like Neverdead, big publishers don't release many games in this style anymore (and when they do they tend to regret it)... Read more.View the full article

I already dug the demo for Judero, a new action adventure game from developer duo Talah Kaya and Jack King-Spooner, but the full game is managing to surpass my expectations: Judero is weird, and it is well-worth your time... Read more.View the full article

Star Wars Outlaws already goes out of its way to provide players with an immersive adventure in a galaxy far, far away but this mod will make the experience even better for those with a VR headset. Ubisoft's popular open-world Star Wars game has taken the community by storm as players spend hours hunting across the various worlds and cities for unique encounters and fun collectibles. The life of a space-faring scoundrel has never been closer, but one talented modder begged to ask the question of whether it could be even more realistic. View the full article