Something once thought unthinkable, the official English release of one of Type-Moon's most revered works is simply incredible and is the closest example of what a modern AAA visual novel would entail. View the full article
Yacht Club Games, the creator of the Shovel Knight series, expressed profound gratitude to the players who have supported it over the years. Shovel Knight is celebrating a decade of success since the inception of its studio and the iconic blue burrower himself. View the full article
Shadow of the Erdtree echoes the original Dark Souls in several ways. For me, that's a boon; it's a huge reason why I liked it so much. Give me a tightly wound map with areas stacked on top of each other and I'm fully in. But as frustration over the DLC's difficulty continues to be the talking point—which prompted FromSoftware to issue a patch this week to ease the challenge a bit—it's clear that not everyone wanted or even expected Elden Ring to go full Dark Souls... Read more.View the full article
SteamWorld Heist 2 is no longer confirmed for a Game Pass launch despite previous messaging from developer Thunderful. When the studio originally revealed its steampunk strategy follow-up in April of this year, it promised fans that they would see it launch on August 8, 2024, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, and Game Pass. However, as spotted by XboxEra, social media posts mentioning a Game Pass release have since been deleted, and trailers that included the Xbox service’s branding have seemingly been modified and reuploaded without the logo. Its inclusion can still be seen in re-uploads from third-party accounts like YouTube channel GN Game Trailers. A representative with Fortyseven PR confirmed with XboxEra that SteamWorld Heist 2 is no longer coming to Game Pass, adding that the Xbox service's logo was mistakenly added. Thunderful and Fortyseven did not reveal how the Game Pass logo managed to worm its way into an official trailer, but in a statement sent to Kotaku's Ethan Gach, a spokesperson further clarified that distribution plans for SteamWorld Heist 2 are still being ironed out. "We inadvertently included a Game Pass logo in our reveal trailer," the statement says. "We have not finalized our distribution plans for SteamWorld Heist 2 at this time. We'll share news about our distribution plans closer to launch." SteamWorld Heist 2 is still planned to launch for all other previously announced console and PC platforms. The sequel follows Captain Leeway and their struggle against a new menace that threatens the Great Sea. Spicing up the turn-based combat this time around is real-time naval combat, more crew customization, more story, and more steampunk weapons. Although it's looking like SteamWorld Heist 2 won’t sneak its way into Game Pass when it launches this August, the service does currently offer other SteamWorld games to enjoy. Included in the PC and console tiers today are SteamWorld Dig 2 and SteamWorld Build. Console players also have access to the original SteamWorld Dig. We interviewed the team at Thunderful about SteamWorld Heist 2 when it was revealed earlier this year. During our chat, we learned more about how the team keeps the SteamWorld franchise chugging with each new release as well as how the sequel gives tactical players more to explore. 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
There’s no greater misfortune for a competitive gamer than missing out on recording an incredible highlight. But Steam has just recently added built-in gameplay recording software that works with any game on the platform, so you shouldn’t miss a thing. The Steam Game Recording beta lets you record, clip, and send highlights all within Steam, without the need of any additional recording or clipping software. You’ll also have the choice to automatically or manually record your game footage. View the full article
The Darklight Catacombs in Shadow of The Erdtree ***** for a few reasons. The first is that they are completely dark, requiring a lantern and some guesswork. The second is that there are enemies whose entire face is ****.Table of contentsHow to navigate the Darklight Catacombs in SoTEHeading to the first liftTo the second Darklight Catacombs liftHow to beat the Bigmouth ImpHow to navigate the Darklight Catacombs in SoTETo reach the Darklight Catacombs, you can follow this easy guide on the Abyssal Woods. This will put you right at the entrance, ready to enjoy every brutal minute of this ******* ******** *****.Before you do anything else, equip your lantern. This can be bought from the merchant sitting right by the Liurina Lake Shore Site of Grace for 1800 runes. This is an essential piece of equipment. Heading to the first liftDescend the lift into the Darklight Catacombs. Head immediately forward to the item at the end but beware of the ******* from the left. You wil...View the full article
Getting to the Abyssal Woods in Shadow of The Erdtree is hard enough, but once you arrive there and want to reach Midras Manse, it gets so much worse. Here is how I made it through the maddening fields to the relative safety of the hall. Check our guides hub for all your Elden Ring tips and tricks. Table of contentsReach the Abyssal WoodsNavigating the Abyssal Woods in Shadow of The ErdtreeLeaving Shadow Keep to the Darklight CatacombsForsaken GraveyardSay goodbye to your HorseThrough the Abyssal Woods to Midras ManseHow to get past the unkillable Lantern madness enemies in Abyssal WoodsThe last leg to Midras ManseReach the Abyssal WoodsI would recommend using the guide for the second illusory wall in Shadow of The Erdtree to get to the Abyssal Woods and Midras Manse early. Our full guide on it is here. In brief, you need to begin at the Main Gate Plaza Site of Grace in Shadow Keep and head up the stairs through the door.At the top of these stairs, take a right and look...View the full article
Destiny 2’s first part of Episode 1 Echoes has fully released and Guardians are able to go through the first few missions. Once you’ve finished The Final Shape campaign and the main story of Echoes, there’s even more to do. So let’s investigate and figure out how to start Ness003 in Destiny 2 Episode Echoes.When does Ness003 unlock in Destiny 2 Episode Echoes?Screenshot: PC InvasionThe Ness003 is part of the Ness questline that has been happening for a few weeks since Episode 1 was released. The first two quests, Ness001 and Ness002 unlocked after completing the first two weeks of episodic quests so naturally, people assumed the third quest would unlock after the story mission in week three.However, according to players on Reddit, they did not receive any quest after completing the last story mission of Episode 1 Part 1. I myself was a bit confused that I didn’t get a new quest after already completing the story missions as well as the prev...View the full article
Countless FGC fans should be ecstatic to know that Riot Games’ upcoming fighting game 2XKO is finally planning an online play test for this year. This coming August, Riot will be launching an online testing ******* for 2XKO called the Alpha Lab, and will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This will give players a chance to try out the unique gameplay of this tag-style fighting game, while also exploring some of the other aspects that the game will have to offer. View the full article
Activision has published the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 4 Reloaded patch notes. Today’s mid-season update, which is now available, features a variety of new multiplayer, Zombies and battle royale content. You can check out the full Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Reloaded patch notes here, and the Warzone Season 4 Reloaded patch notes here. Read More... View the full article
Marvel Snap’s second patch in as many days has brought card changes on top of yesterday’s back-end work, and two cards stand out from the pack when it comes to buffs and nerfs. While one card got a nerf for dominating the meta, six others got buffs to help them along, including the card that may be Marvel Snap’s most-hated card of all time. Yeah, you know which one I’m talking about. The big purple ***** cloud may be making a comeback. View the full article
An Elden Ring player has recently shared an amazing Mohg cosplay, which looks incredibly similar to the games boss. Mohg, the Lord of Blood, is a Demigod Boss in Elden Ring, and beating him is necessary to play the recent Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, so Mohg went into the spotlight recently. View the full article
If you’ve been playing League of Legends long enough, you should have memorized the the game its maps from top to bottom. If you’re willing to test your knowledge, however, there is a League-themed version of Geoguessr that should show you just how well you know the Summoner’s Rift. This new game is called LoLguessr, and is a League-based variant of the popular real-world game where players are placed on a random spot in the world and are tasked to guess where they are on a map. In this version, however, you must put your League knowledge to the test as you guess where you are on the Summoner’s Rift. View the full article
World of Warcraft is making some new changes to the map, questlog, spellbook, transmog interface, and character selection screen in The War Within. With new filters, search bars, and legends added to these features, World of Warcraft players will be able to navigate the UI more easily than ever before. View the full article
As you complete Mulan and Mushu’s quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you get to know each character, see their realm, and collect a bunch of new items. You’ve probably come to expect items from other Disney characters’ realms, like Beauty and the ****** and Monsters Inc. in Disney Dreamlight Valley. What I didn’t expect, however, is to run into a whole new game mechanic that seems to be exclusive to The Dragon Army quest you get from Mushu after unlocking the Mulan realm. Because you’re so used to your Cooking Stations and Crafting stations, having Mushu ask you to look for a Kiln can be confusing. In this guide, I’ll show you where you can find the Kiln in Disney Dreamlight Valley. View the full article
It's finally time. 2XKO alpha playtests are coming this August, and you can sign up right now on this link. The playtest will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This announcement came via an announcement video posted on social media, which you can watch in its entirety below. This alpha test, the "first of many" tests, will offer those who gain access to the alpha a single invite code to share with one friend. It will have both local play and online play available. This alpha test will have some changes compared tot he previous public demos, including an altered kit on Ahri, a new fuse, and other smaller changes. As such, those up to date on all the 2XKO info will find some surprises in store. Read more View the full article
When is the Marvel Rivals beta? It's an odd time for anything with superheroes. For the first time in nearly 16 years, the world seems to be suffering from superhero fatigue. After tons of Marvel films of - to be generous - varying levels of quality, people seem to no longer have the same excitement for capes and super shenanigans. The upcoming closed beta for Marvel Rivals is therefore coming at a potentially inauspicious time, though let's hope that there's still life in the old superdog yet. If you're yet to encounter Marvel Rivals, here's what you need to know. It's a 6v6 hero shooter in the vein of Overwatch 2, with a few key differences. The big thing that sets this multiplayer game apart is the Marvel universe itself - other games have to introduce you to their characters, here we have characters that people know and love at their fingertips immediately. Marvel Rivals is conducting a closed beta test, and here's how you can get involved. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Marvel Rivals characters, leaks, and full roster The next Marvel Rivals beta will be much ******* and easier to get into Marvel Rivals boss says superhero games won't **** despite recent flops View the full article
For Season 4 of Modern Warfare 3, you’ll be tasked to collect DNA samples to earn weekly rewards. However, to get them, challenges must be done. Follow along to learn all the rewards and the challenges of the Altered Strain event in MW3. MW3: All rewards for the Altered Strain eventTo get the rewards in the event, you must collect samples while playing the multiplayer, zombie, and warzone modes of MW3. Each has its ******, and as of now, the first two strands are released. The other two samples will unlock as the event progresses through June 26. Let’s run through what you must do for the starter strands. Blue Strain (Ade-DGT): 390 Ade-DGT: Double XP Token780 Ade-DGT: Double ******* XP Token1560 Ade-DGT: Double Battlepass XP Token3125 Ade-DGT: Double ******* XP Token6250 Ade-DGT: Double ******* XP Token12500 Ade-DGT: Double Battlepass XP TokenOrange Strain (Cyto-RCG) 780 Cyto-RCG: First Strike Mutation effect1560 Cyto-RCG:...View the full article
A new MW3 update wouldn’t be anything without new ******* blueprints. Use this guide to learn how to unlock the Haymaker Cortex Crusher ******* Blueprint across MW3, WZ, and even Warzone Mobile. MW3: How to unlock the Haymaker Cortex Crusher ******* Blueprint in WZ, and Warzone MobileTo get this new blueprint in Monder Warfare 3 and Warzone, you have to acquire it via the Event Store. Unlike other things like the Mission Control Vest where you have to do the general challenges to earn, the Cortext Crusher is earned by spending on Event Points and Undead Badges at the Event Store.To get Event Points, you have to do weekly event challenges that are new to Season Four. They are as follows:Going ViralKill ZombiesTech Control Pluck ItBy participating in these events, you can accumulate points to earn you the blueprint. Additionally, if you’re playing on Mobile, you must do weekly events as well. Then, when you have enough, as mentioned before, head t...View the full article
Destiny 2‘s Act One of Echoes is coming to an end, giving players access to the Specimen ID: NES003 mission—at least in theory. In practice, however, this mysterious quest is unobtainable, though the reasons behind it are unclear. The Specimen ID: NES003 quest is the third Failsafe research request, which opens up more fabrications and bonuses in the H.E.L.M. While the previous two were available as intended, the third one seems to have disappeared. And it’s locking a seasonal challenge behind it, too. View the full article
Mulan and Mushu have an array of important tasks for you to complete before you can recruit them in Disney Dreamlight Valley. But finishing all of these tasks grants you a special reward if you can find Mulan’s Key to open the prize chest. Unfortunately, Mushu lost the key, and you have to find it. This item likely isn’t where you’ll first look, so here’s where to find Mulan’s Key in Disney Dreamlight Valley. View the full article
Sceptile is set to star in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s next Unrivaled Tera Raid event for a short time only. In these special seven-star Tera Raids, Sceptile has the Dragon Tera Type to resemble its Mega Evolution and power-up its devastating Dragon-type attacks. This Tera Type, however, makes it extra vulnerable to ******, Dragon, and Ice-type attacks. Out of those three weaknesses, ****** seems like it should be the most beneficial for you to use since Dragon-type moves cannot touch ********, and Sceptile can’t learn any Poison or Steel-type attacks to hit you for super-effective damage. View the full article
While we will have to wait for ****** Ops 6 to deliver the classic round-based zombies mode, Modern Warfare Zombies might have something for you in the meantime. Here is how to unlock the Unstable Rift, where it is located, all easter eggs, and rewards in Modern Warfare Zombies.How to unlock Unstable Rifts in Modern Warfare ZombiesEvery single step involving the new Unstable Rifts in the game is chaotic and, according to many, not very well-designed at all. You see, unlocking Unstable Rifts is a game of skill, but mostly of luck and good positioning. While traversing through T1, T2, and T3 areas, you will spot several new Obelisks that will have a specific ammo mod inscribed in them.Screenshot: YouTube/MrDalekJDScreenshot: YouTube/MrDalekJDScreenshot: YouTube/MrDalekJDTo activate them, you will need to equip said ammo mod – e.g. Brain Rot, Cryo Freeze, ***** Wire, Napalm Burst, etc. – and interact with it. A horde of zombies will now appear which you will have to defe...View the full article
It's no secret that developer FromSoftware takes plenty of inspiration from Kentaro Miura's iconic manga Berserk but this recent discovery in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree may just be one of the developer's best hidden references. Miura's dark fantasy story is a seminal piece of graphic novel fiction, establishing many tropes that have bled into the realm of video games, anime, and film since Berserk's original publication in 1989. Guts' iconic Dragon Slayer sword has inspired many massive blades so having the protagonist himself appear in the game seems only fitting. View the full article
[/url] The streaming-only Xbox would have looked like a smaller, squarer relative of the Series S. [credit: Microsoft ] Microsoft's mid-generation plans for the Xbox Series S and X consoles looked a whole lot different a couple of years ago than it does now. A leaked slide deck from the FTC v. Microsoft case last year outlined detailed plans for a spruced up Series S, an overhauled Series X, and even a redesigned controller. Another part of that roadmap included a streaming-only version of the Xbox, codenamed Keystone, that was designed to connect to Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming servers rather than rendering games locally. Microsoft has talked openly about this version of the Xbox before. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer told The Verge that the Keystone console was designed and fully functional, but that it wasn't launched because Microsoft had a hard time getting the price down low enough that it made sense next to the $299 Series S (which already occasionally goes on ***** in the $200 to $250 range). Read 5 remaining paragraphs | Comments View the full article
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Shadow of the Erdtree echoes the original Dark Souls in several ways. For me, that's a boon; it's a huge reason why I liked it so much. Give me a tightly wound map with areas stacked on top of each other and I'm fully in. But as frustration over the DLC's difficulty continues to be the talking point—which prompted FromSoftware to issue a patch this week to ease the challenge a bit—it's clear that not everyone wanted or even expected Elden Ring to go full Dark Souls... Read more.View the full article