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Deadlock players have discovered an in-progress new hero named Slork, who looks like a half-man, half-shark—or possibly just a guy wearing a weird skeletal shark costume... Read more.View the full article

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: Warzone received a new update on Thursday, September 5, with various bug fixes and adjustments. This is one of the last updates for Season 5 Reloaded in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 before the game's final season arrives sometime in mid-September. View the full article

In Chapter 3 of ****** Myth: Wukong, you'll quickly find yourself imprisoned in the Pagoda Realm with minimal means of escape. This feeling of confinement is seen through doors sealed with purple magic preventing you from finding a way out of the region's large jail. Important characters and useful loot are found past these doors, but only when you defeat a powerful boss. View the full article

So you've finished Baldur's Gate 3 and now you want to see if these Larian guys have ever made any other games you might be interested in? This is a great time to do just that, because every RPG the studio has ever made is currently available at some deep discounts on Steam... Read more.View the full article

Being a Keeper in Harry Potter Quidditch Champions, your responsibility isn’t just as mundane as protecting your team’s goals. Sometimes, you add a bit of flair by using Power Saves and stealing the spotlight. Harry Potter Quidditch Champions has a lot of position-exclusive skills in its skill tree. The skill tree unlocks at career level six, and you can use your skill points to invest in your favorite positions and make them better. The Power Save is a skill exclusive to the Keeper position, and you can use it to stun and damage enemies, making the Quaffle uncatchable for them for four seconds—great for denying counter-attacks. View the full article

Over the past few years, developer Visual Concepts’ focus on updating online features and adding more microtransactions has left the meat of its annualized basketball series a forgettable merry-go-round of rehashed ideas and uninspired modes. But after spending about a dozen hours with NBA 2K25 so far, it already feels like a grizzled league veteran instead, and the definition of a perennial starter—there are still gaps in its game, but solid fundamentals and a willingness to adapt help make it a reliable part of any rotation. Or, in this case, right now it seems like a novel and innovative entry that can win new fans and bring back oldheads alike. Make no mistake, you still can’t teach a long-running basketball sim new tricks. But that doesn’t mean you can’t polish it until it becomes as smooth as Steph Curry’s buttery jumper. This is where the return of ProPLAY technology shines. Although it was initially brought on board as part of 2K24, this year’s iteration is much better. It produces more lifelike player animations and motions, so Paul George’s fluid jump shot and Jayson Tatum’s upper body heave look like the actual thing. What we said about NBA 2K24 The old adage “a tale of two halves” really encapsulates the NBA 2K24 experience. On one hand, the hardcourt experience is as good as it ever has been (as we should demand from a game that iterates annually), and there are a handful of game modes that allow all of that to be enjoyed without interruption. On the other, much more nefarious hand, MyCareer is nearly unplayable unless you open your wallet or endure an absurd grind. Even worse, mechanics like badge regression reinforce the worst parts of the microtransaction scheme. Beneath those issues, NBA 2K24 still offers a solid basketball experience, but it requires looking in the right places. Clearly, there is a love for the game of basketball on display in modes like MyNBA and Mamba Moments. But a lot of that love is lost the moment we’re asked to pay an absurd amount of money to compete in the main multiplayer mode. - Ben Vollmer, September 11, 2023 Score: 6 Read the full NBA 2K24 review. [/url] Visual Concepts' introduction of Go-To Moves further emphasizes NBA 2K25’s focus on realistic player movement. With it, you can recreate your favorite player’s iconic signature move, whether it’s Nikola Jokic’s one-legged sidestep jumper or Donovan Mitchell’s bump-and-stepback shot. I especially enjoy using (and abusing) these go-to moves whenever my play gets broken up or the clock is running down. After all, most of them, like KD’s crossover hesi pull-up, guarantee space creation and an open shot each time. My only issue with it is the lack of variety. Yes, spamming the same, near-unstoppable go-to shot is nice, but I wish each superstar had more than one signature skill they could turn to. I was especially disappointed to see that go-to post moves were non-existent; a one-dribble pull-up fadeaway should not replace Joel Embiid’s real-life arsenal of dream shakes and shimmy fakes. Rhythm and Blues Another interesting new addition is Rhythm *********—a completely different and more complex way of scoring middies and threes. But I’ll be honest: as someone who’s tapped-and-released square all these years, I initially found it pointless. It just didn’t feel like there was an incentive to learn its trickier down-up Pro Stick motion. But after repeatedly trying both it and the classic ********* method with different jump shot animations, I started preferring Rhythm ********* more—not only because it’s more forgiving toward imperfect releases, but also because you can seamlessly transition into dribble moves after faking a shot. Of course, with revamped animations comes a new shot meter, which I was admittedly frustrated by the first time I played a full match with it. Can you blame me for getting ****** after bricking three open shots in a row? Clearly, it was the shot meter’s fault and definitely not a skill issue. But even though I was dangerously close to hurling both hurtful insults and a controller at my TV, cooler heads prevailed, and I eventually learned about the new Shot Timing Profiles feature. By default, NBA 2K25’s Shot Timing Profile is set to Difficulty-Based, meaning your current difficulty heavily influences your jump shot timings. So, if you’re playing on All-Pro, like me, your release needs to be near-perfect for your shots to go in. Or, if you’re on Hall of Fame for some reason, you might as well not even try. Thankfully, this isn’t your only choice, and there are four other profiles you can try out: Real Player %, Low Risk-Reward, Normal Risk-Reward, and High Risk-Reward. After switching to Normal Risk-Reward, the setting “most similar” to the previous 2K timing, getting used to the new shot meter was much easier because an imperfect release had less impact on a shot (and thus, my TV was saved). But Shot Timing Profiles can only do so much to mask that this year’s arrow shot meter, along with the ring and dial alternatives, are still difficult to time, and I wish there was an option that would let me use last year’s easier-to-master classic bar design instead. After experimenting in the new tutorial hub, Learn2K, I was eager to see what the rest of NBA 2K25 had to offer. So, I went into MyNBA Eras to check out the new Steph Era, which, confusingly enough, begins in 2016, two years after the Warriors’ first championship and the true beginning of Curry's reign of *******. Or, should I say, three-rror? Get it? Although the Steph Era makes the 2010s uncomfortably congested (the LeBron Era takes place in the first half of the decade), it’s an addition that I can fully get behind, commemorating Steph and co’s near-unstoppable dynasty the way it deserves to be. RPGeez, Really? Since this was the only new feature in Eras, I immediately turned my attention to the return of MyGM, which, to my surprise, has almost turned into an RPG. I emphasize the word almost because its RPG elements feel patchy and incomplete. Upon selecting a pre-made character, you’re given a choice between six different backstories, which grant different attributes and perks depending on your preference. I enjoy that this allowed me to imagine a unique rags-to-riches tale for my up-and-coming general manager (for the record, I chose Ex-Scout because I wanted an Erik Spoelstra-like story), but the problems with this new RPG direction began once I finished creating my character and got thrust into bizarre conversations with some of my team’s staff members. Every line of dialogue with these NPCs feels unnatural and forced, thrown together just to serve as a way of handing out in-season tasks. In my first conversation with the team governor, he immediately asked me to trade away our oldest (and best) player because of a dream he had. Frustrated, I almost handed in my resignation letter then and there. But Mama didn’t raise no quitter. So, after finishing my strange water cooler chat with the governor, I went on my way, exploring the rest of the new MyGM building. Unfortunately, like the previous conversation’s idle and unrealistic tone, the MyGM building appears equally empty, barely filled with expensive equipment you can’t touch, as if it were a barebones museum. Instead of mirroring a bustling business hub for a multi-million dollar NBA team, the weirdly designed, single-floor space feels more like an expensive ********** apartment you share with four strangers. In it, NPC interactions are confusingly kept to a minimum; you can only speak with your team’s governor, scout, head coach, or best player if they have an exclamation point above their head. Otherwise, they’ll give you the cold shoulder. Outside of these rare conversations, the rest of your managerial responsibilities are conducted in the Nav menu, turning the MyGM building and the people within into even more of an afterthought. Don’t Call It a Comeback With the new features in MyNBA Eras being slightly underwhelming, I was preparing myself for disappointment before diving into the refreshed MyCareer mode. Oh, how wrong I was. As soon as I started it up for the first time, I was immediately placed into every hooper’s childhood fantasy: it’s overtime in game seven of the NBA Finals, my team’s in the lead, and (after choosing my preferred position, team, and appearance) I got to play out the rest of the match for a chance at history. Although only a short snippet of my player’s potential storyline to kick things off, this immediate thrust into a high-stakes scenario is the sudden revitalizing jolt MyCareer needed following last year’s disappointment. That said, after finishing the match (spoiler alert: we won), I've admittedly spent most of my time in the mode so far trying out different Pro-Tuned Builds and NBA Template Builds because I couldn’t decide on one. That’s been fun in its own right, but I still have to ***** back in and make that intro a reality before my final review. So, having only spent a few days with NBA 2K25 as of yet, I still have a lot more to play before reaching a verdict. I’ve only had a limited amount of time to check out its shiny new online features, for example, but I'm at least cautiously optimistic about what I’ve seen overall after enduring 2K24’s glaring shortcomings and its disastrous lack of a single-player storyline. Here’s hoping my optimism isn’t smothered by an inevitable wave of microtransaction ads in MyTeam. Either way, I’ll be back with a score next week. View the full article

Concord will remain in Amazon's Secret Level despite its sudden cancellation, IGN has learned from a source close to production. Secret Level, a series of 15 standalone short stories featuring a host of video game properties, initially included Concord in its announcement during gamescom. Its inclusion was thrown into doubt by PlayStation's decision to take Concord offline, seemingly spelling the end of the troubled live service game. Prime Video has yet to officially whether or not it will remain in Tim Miller's anthology series, but IGN understands that the episode featuring Concord is indeed still slated to air this season. In addition to Concord, Secret Level will include stories featuring **** of War, Mega Man, Unreal Tournament, and other properties from throughout video game history. Keanu Reeves is among the actors said to be starring in the series. Secret Level garnered attention at gamescom not just because of its large numer of familiar franchises, but because of Miller's involvement in popular anthologies such as Love, ****** and Robots. It's currently slated to stream on Prime Video on December 10. Concord, for its part, is slated to go offline this week — less than two weeks after its initial release. Concord's low sales and tiny concurrent numbers seemingly doomed the shooter, though it's unclear whether Sony plans to bring it back as a free-to-play release. In the meantime, players are throwing themselves off cliffs in an attempt to max out their level and get a coveted platinum trophy. In our Concord review we wrote, "Concord isn’t the most innovative or content-heavy hero shooter you could play, but with such fantastic competitive gameplay, 16 compelling characters to master, and 12 well-designed maps, it’s got the makings of something that could go the distance in the months and years to come. In fact, it’s a testament to its FPS chops that even while it has a virtually nonexistent story and a serious need for a signature game mode, I still found myself losing dozens of hours to its PvP charms." Concord is scheduled to go offline on September 6. Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot. View the full article

There are several classes you can choose to play during your time in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. Each class comes with various customization options, and you may want to play one class in a specific way, but use different weapons while using another. It all comes down to what your team needs for the next mission. This is an easy fix if you have too much ranged firepower and want to switch to a melee class. You might miss where you can do this, though, and it can be tricky to find before you set out on an operation. Here’s what you need to know about how to change your class in Space Marine 2. View the full article

When you jump into the online cooperative operations in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, there are several classes you can select to play alongside your teammates. These classes are widely different from each other, with distinct abilities and weapons at their disposal. These classes are all good choices, but some are better than others. After trying them out, we believe some are stronger choices than others you’ll always want at your back when fighting against a horde of foes. You’ll want to choose based on your play style and keep your squad in mind before jumping into an operation. Here are our rankings for the best Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 classes. View the full article

We checked out six upcoming *********-developed indie titles from Playism at PAX West 2024 - Homura Hime, Metal Bringer, Nitro Express, Outrider Mako, Million Depth, and Haruka: Beyond the Stars View the full article

In the unforgiving battlefield of Escape from Tarkov, many different things could go wrong. From poor positioning to bad communication between teammates, there are only a few things worse in the field than a ******* jam while you’re in the middle of a gunfight. There are many different weapons, but sometimes, they can jam when they’re left in poor condition or when used without care. The lower the condition, the more likely it is that the ******* will jam in the field, and you might be forced to fix the problem while under ***** against multiple combatants. You’ll need to keep your wits about you as you unjam your ******* and prepare for a ******. View the full article

One of the best parts of Starfield is its ship-building system which allows for all manner of fantastic designs but those who may not have the patience to fit all the pieces together should check out this Creation. One of the first things the Starfield community did when the game launched was experiment with building iconic ships from popular culture. Recognizable vessels like Star Wars' X-Wing or Alien's USCSS Nostromo quickly flooded social media, leaving some to question how such bold acts of engineering were even possible. View the full article

I am not a Warhammer 40K fan. As someone who does play tabletop wargames, I’ve passively looked at it, but the sheer amount of money you have to put into the hobby quickly pulls me away. After my time with Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and how much I enjoyed the gameplay, universe, and gigantic marines cutting through aliens, I’m glancing at the tabletop hobby and reconsidering my financial choices. Not only is Space Marine 2 a good Warhammer 40K game, it’s a genuinely fun title that blends tactical, cooperative gameplay with hordes of enemies. It’s brutal. It’s *******. The gunplay and abilities are delightful. Although I thought the campaign was fine and the narrative partially forgettable, the core gameplay and multiplayer modes kept me glued to the screen. I frequently said “one more mission,” after having said the same thing two rounds before. It’s a great formula that I hope thrives with the cooperative shooter community. View the full article

On Tuesday, networking OEM Zyxel listed nine security advisories affecting dozens of its products. Most of the vulnerabilities carry a "high" severity ranking. The most dangerous (CVE-2024-7261) has a "critical" rating of 9.8 on a 10-point scale. The vulnerability can permit hackers to take over the exploited device and use... Read Entire Article View the full article

****** Myth: Wukong has reportedly collected a whopping USD 700-800 million in revenue, as the action RPG title continues to perform exceptionally well. Developed by Game Science, ****** Myth: Wukong is the newest sensation in gaming that has broken multiple records since coming out. View the full article

EA has just announced the Life and ****** expansion pack for The Sims 4, which is coming out on October 31. The new content will introduce gameplay centered around life, ******, and the supernatural. Along with the expansion pack, The Sims 4 is also adding new kits and hosting in-game events throughout September, sticking to its routine of regular updates and fresh content. View the full article

A Fortnite player recently discovered a special interaction between Marvel characters T'Challa (aka the ****** Panther) and his sister Shuri. Fortnite gives players a wide variety of character skins to choose from, and some of them can even trigger interactions with NPCs or other players. For example, equipping the Ascendant Midas skin from Fortnites Greek-centric Chapter 5 Season 2 can lead to unique dialogue with characters like Jules and Meowscles, with one exchange even revealing that Midas is Juless father. View the full article

In terms of ambition there's probably nothing quite on the same level as Star Citizen. While it is an MMO at heart, it's aiming to be much more than that. The controversial sim is looking to let you build an entire life among the stars, and in its next Alpha 4.0 update that goal will inch a little closer. New character customization options are coming, and they'll let you make some essential tweaks to how your avatar looks when you're out adventuring in the galaxy. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Star Citizen update brings two features the game has always needed Gigantic space MMO Star Citizen goes briefly free-to-play The huge new travel system in Star Citizen 4.0 sounds terrifying View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Just like any other survival game, Rust offers a day and night system for you to explore, and ultimately try to survive to see the sun rise the next day. Equipped with no tools or clothes on your back, it is solely down to your animalistic instincts to survive. Minecraft offers 20 minutes of daylight, and Sons of the Forest gives you a whopping 76 minutes to play with. But what about Rust? View the full article

Choir of One, Destiny 2’s first auto rifle to use Special ammo, made waves when it arrived on Aug. 27. Bungie was quick to announce nerfs to the *******, though the full extent of the changes was still unclear before today. While Bungie already confirmed the auto rifle was going under the ******, today’s This Week in Destiny blog post indicates the trim isn’t as drastic as it seemed—at least if you weren’t running any Reserves mods. View the full article

For many NBA 2K25 players, ********* is one of the most important skills you need to hone to become a successful superstar. As you increase your skill level, you will gain access to various ********* badges that can help give you the edge when facing off against a tough defender. ********* badges give you various bonuses when going for different types of shots, whether you’re a spot-up ******* that floats to the corner, an explosive shooter that frequents off-dribble shots, or sharpshooter that takes threes from the parking lot. There aren’t too many to choose from, but they will play a massive part in your playstyle and build. View the full article

Image: Sony Sony has started celebrating 30 years of PlayStation and seems to have confirmed a PS5 Pro design ***** in the process. A blog post earlier today included a 30th anniversary image (above), and eagle-eyed observers have spotted a suspicious-looking PS5 design in the montage that looks identical to the PS5 Pro ***** from a week ago. Dealabs reported last week that it had seen retail packaging for the PS5 Pro and created a sketch that showed three ****** stripes in the middle of the outer facades of the console. Those three ****** strips can be clearly seen in Sony’s montage image, looking rather Adidas-like and unlike the stripe you can find on the PS5. In fact, the existing PS5 model is also in the montage, with a single stripe through the... Continue reading… View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Some players are facing issues trying to complete the new Doctor ***** quests in Fortnite, with one player saying they "hate" one specific challenge associated with the character. This is not the first time the iconic Marvel supervillain has appeared in Fortnite, though this variant requires extra effort on the part of players, with Doctor ***** being locked behind several challenges. View the full article

****** & White was a **** game that frustrated more often than it delighted, but which was nevertheless delivered with enough verve and ambition to be worth playing. It's a crying shame that it's not currently available to buy anywhere digitally, presumably because the rights are soaked in a gutter between EA (the original publisher) and Microsoft (who bought and closed developers Lionhead). If you do still own a physical copy of ****** & White however, you might be interested in Openblack. It's a fan-led project to create a modern, open source engine for running ****** & White, and its first build was just released yesterday. Read more View the full article

If you're anything like me, you greeted the news of Baldur's Gate 3's expanded evil endings in the mammoth Patch 7 with a "Oh, that sounds interesting, but there's no way I could stomach actually unlocking them." Luckily for us soft-hearted roleplayers, those bad boys are on YouTube in force, and they're well-worth seeing⁠—even if it's just to give some added weight to your "canon" happy ending. Spoilers ahead for Patch 7's new endings... Read more.View the full article