Two Point Hospital was just about everything I wanted from a revival of the classic Bullfrog days of Theme Park and Theme Hospital. It maintained everything that made those old games so special, and yet introduced a complete freshening up across the board so that it all felt new again. But where do we go from there? Developer Brightrock Games has the answer, taking the hospital sim into space with new management game Galacticare, which has just launched on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Stellaris meets Two Point Hospital in new sci fi tycoon game, out soon New Steam management sim Galacticare takes Two Point Hospital to space View the full article
XDefiant launched its pre-season this week and Ubisoft’s free-to-play first-person Call of Duty competitor appears to be going down well with competitive shooter fans hankering for an old-school experience. But there’s one issue with the game that sticks out more than any other: hit registration. Hit registration is a video game’s ability to detect the impact of projectiles accuracy. Soon after XDefiant launched this week across PC via Ubisoft Connect, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, players took to social media, subreddits and Discord to say the game was doing a poor job of hit registration, letting characters avoid ***** more than they’re used to in other similar games. Redditor ChuckedBankForFbow called XDefiant’****** registration “the worst I've seen in a long time.” “I'm surviving way longer running and jumping around bullets than I would in any other games cuz their shots just won't connect lol,” they explained. “M16a4 feels like im ********* hopes and dreams at the enemies,” BlOoDy_PsYcHo666 added. When XDefiant launched, Ubisoft asked the playerbase to keep in mind that the game is currently in preseason, and that Season 1 will likely provide a more robust playing experience. Now, in a tweet responding to more complaints about hit registration, XDefiant development chief Mark Rubin said “it’s something we are working on.” You don't need a petition. It's something we are working on. — Mark Rubin (@PixelsofMark) May 24, 2024 XDefiant also launched with matchmaking issues, although those seem to be ironed out for the most part as the game heads into its first weekend. XDefiant is not available on Steam, so we do not have an idea of concurrent player numbers, but according to a report from Insider Gaming, XDefiant hit 1.5 million players within just a few hours of launch. Of course, Ubisoft’s hope is XDefiant proves popular enough long-term to make its free-to-play live service a money-spinner throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond, with Activision reportedly preparing Call of Duty ****** Ops 6 for release in late October. 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
Wastelander Challenges in Fortnite provide extra difficulty to your Fortnite game. Some Fortnite quests require you to take on these challenges and even earn a Victory Royale with one active.How to activate a Wastelander Challenge in FortniteCurrently, the only Fortnite Quest surrounding the Wastelander Challenges is the Jumpstart Quest requiring you to start one, which isn’t a big deal. Before long, there’ll be a quest demanding you win a game with one. So be ready with your Power Armor.There are four Wastelander Beacons scattered around the Fortnite map that you’ll have to go up to. These beacons are essentially radios broadcasting a challenge to you, and should you choose to accept. Be warned: These Wastelander Challenges will be inhibiting you for the rest of your session.Screenshot: PC InvasionTo find the locations of the Wastelander Beacons, head over to your Quests. Go into Jumpstart Quests and select the “Accept a Wastelander Challeng...View the full article
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Ubisoft's online shooter XDefiant receives its first update, addressing numerous issues within the game as well as bringing back the Practice Zone game mode, though players may want to be wary before jumping in to try it out. It's been a longer road than most likely expected for Ubisoft's Tom Clancy universe-inspired shooter. With mounting pressure to be a "Call of Duty *******" due to its fast-paced arena-style gameplay, XDefiant suffered multiple delays along the road to release. View the full article
PC component maker MSI has just unveiled a new ATX motherboard that abandons the usual memory sticks we've known for decades, and replaces them with a new flat-mounted CAMM2 RAM module. It's a concept that has potentially huge implications for the PC gaming RAM market if it takes off, meaning we could just be screwing future memory upgrades into our motherboards, rather than clicking them into slots. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: MSI claims the Claw is now faster than ROG Ally, but we have questions AMD Radeon suffers ***** as MSI shifts focus to Nvidia RTX GPUs instead Here's how to stop games crashing on your Intel CPU View the full article
Gunnir is capitalizing on Elden Ring's upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC by releasing special-edition graphics cards sporting its imagery. The design features Messmer the Impaler, who is one of the bosses featured in the new expansion. There's a catch, though, which is that the new cards are based on Intel's Arc A750 and A770 GPUs. While no Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs currently occupy our list of the best graphics cards, we're eagerly awaiting more news on its Battlemage line. Little is officially known about this new architecture, but early leaks have offered some positive signs. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds New Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree ****** is omen of things to come The best PC games 2024 View the full article
Another year, another massive ******* of sales and growth for the Pokémon franchise. As is business, we have updated figures for two of the brand’s key pillars, which show that the Pokémon video games and Pokémon TCG hit two wild milestones—with even wilder stats to pair with them. According to The Pokémon Company’s corporate listings, Pokémon-related video games have sold over 480 million units as of March 2024. Through that same *******, the company and its partners have printed over 64.8 billion Pokémon TCG cards. For both categories, that is an increase of 10 million units and 11.9 billion cards, respectively, compared to the March 2023 totals. View the full article
One gameplay feature that has been highly requested and rumored since Genshin Impacts release was finally showcased in the first Natlan teaser video ahead of the regions release later this year. Natlan is known to be the Nation of Pyro and little else about it was known other than its ruling principle, War, and that it is also a land of dragons that are part of the societal structure. View the full article
Vehicles are for so much more than simply getting around in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3. If you want your car to rack up a body count, here are all the vehicle mods and how to find and use them in Fortnite.What are vehicle mods in Fortnite?You can spice up your ride in Fortnite with Vehicle Mod Boxes. These crates are scattered across the map and offer various modifications. Simply drive into the box, and the mod will be installed.Screenshot: PC InvasionThe image on the box determines the mod, and you’ll quickly memorize these through time. It’s also worth mentioning that mods take designated spaces on your vehicle. The Machine **** turret, for example, takes a roof slot. You can only have one mod per slot, so plan accordingly. Every mod can be used on the SUV, but unfortunately, you can’t put a Turret on the Sports Car. The same can be said for the Dirtbike — not all mods work on that vehicle. Modding is arguably th...View the full article
New leaked information about the rumored March 7th form update in Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 has been shared and, if the news is to be believed, she may not be exactly what players were expecting when the first mentions of her alternate form arose. March 7th is one of the first characters players get to control, as she and Dan Heng rescue the Trailblazer in Herta Space Station after Kafka and Silver Wolfs infiltration mission. The character has a secret past that has yet to unfold, but it may be accompanied by a total shift in her gameplay kit. View the full article
The genre of superhero tactics games isn't as popular as one may expect given the dominance of Marvel and DC in pop culture, yet Capes does its best to make a name for itself amongst the titans that are The Big Two. Set in a world where the supervillains band together to form an organization simply known as The Company and wipe out the premiere team of heroes, super-powered individuals are in hiding or on the run as they attempt to survive in a tortuous police state. It's certainly an intriguing premise, and one that's elevated by deep and engaging tactical gameplay. View the full article
Love Stardew Valley and want something different? Dreaming Isles seems like a truly wonderful idea blending the farming life sim with a high seas adventure. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
The Nitro Fists are a spicy new close-range addition to the game. These things literally pack a punch, so let me show you how to find and use the Nitro Fists in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 3.Where to find Nitro Fists in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3The Nitro Fists are Epic (purple) rarity loot and can be found in most loot sources. This ******* does seem a little uncommon, but you should find a set if you open every chest you see.I found my first set at Restored Reels when it was a Hot Zone with a gold name tag, but I’ve seen them in generic chests all over the map.Hot Zones typically have higher-tier loot if you’re hunting for Nitro Fists. The downside is that these POIs are popular drop zones. You can get kicked back into the lobby very quickly if your opponents find guns before you do.How to use Nitro Fists in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3Screenshot: PC InvasionIf you ever used the Chains of Hades in Cha...View the full article
In Fortnite, we can finally wear the T-60 Power Armor, the set seen in the Fallout Show. It comes in three styles, and each one must be unlocked before use.How to get Power Armor in FortnitePower Armor in Fortnite is only available as a skin. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to find it around on the map like many anticipated.Naturally, these T-60 Power Armor skins aren’t for buying, but for earning on the Battle Pass. Chapter 5 Season 3’s Battle Pass in up, and as you earn levels, you’ll earn the Power Armor.There are three sets of Power Armor to earn, so get completing those missions for what are now my favorite Fortnite skins.Contrary to what lots of players wanted, you won’t be able to mix and match parts of the Power Armor like you can in Fallout. Each skin is a static skin that doesn’t have any customizations. This is quite a shame, but honestly, the skins look so cool I’m not really that **** about it.Each Power Arm...View the full article
****, Elden Ring is a pretty game. Even after 100s of hours wandering the Lands Between I still can't get enough of the way FromSoftware manages to forge beauty from bleakness in its landscapes on PS5 and Xbox. Judging by these new Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree snaps showing off the Land of Shadow's stunning environments, the studio is still in top form. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree looks absolute ***** in new trailer The best games for consoles 2024 Elden Ring DLC is a one and done, but a sequel isn't off the table View the full article
The developer behind Wuthering Waves has apologized for its rocky launch and offered players compensation. Wuthering Waves is an open-world Genshin Impact-style Gacha game from ******** developer Kuro that launched globally in free-to-play form across PC and mobile this week. But the launch has seen a number of issues since, including a raft of bugs and lag problems. In a tweet, Kuro said it was actively working on solutions to these problems. “We are committed to constant self-reflection and improvement, with your satisfaction as our top priority,” the developer said. “We are incredibly grateful for your understanding and patience during our recent technical issues.” The scale of the technical issues is ***** out in a post on the Wuthering Waves website. There was a login timeout issue, now said to be fixed, a problem with age authentication, which is under investigation, forced logins every time the game client is relaunched on PC, ****** issues, glitches on certain Android devices, poor quality localization, and performance issues including lag, freezes, frame-rate drops, devices overheating, blurry graphics, and force quits. An emergency patch was issued to address the most urgent issues, but Kuro advised those still experiencing serious overheating or frequent crashes lower the graphics settings “in the case of an overload for a smoother gaming experience.” “Please rest assured that we are dedicated to providing the best possible experience for our players, and we take performance concerns seriously,” Kuro said. “In future updates, we will continue to optimize the game's performance to improve your gaming experience. Please stay tuned to our upcoming notices and announcements. “ Compensation now offered includes Lustrous Tide*10 for Rovers (player characters) who reach Union Level 2 or above by July 3. Similar to Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves features a gacha mechanic for obtaining new characters and weapons — see our guide for more details on how to unlock pulling, plus our in-progress walkthrough to help you get started. To celebrate Wuthering Waves' launch, Kuro Games is also issuing in-game rewards via promo codes. 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
Ingression is a an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portal travel that will make your head spin. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
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The Obsidian tracker, which specifically tracks video game industry layoffs, shows that 10,100 people have lost their jobs in 2024 so far. As noted by Eurogamer, the entirety of 2023 saw 10,500 game industry workers ***** off, meaning there has been almost the same number of job losses this year... Read Entire Article View the full article
Competing with titans such as Rust, Sons of the Forest, and Ark Survival Ascended is no easy feat. But ambitious newcomer Soulmask doesn't seem to mind: it wants to be the biggest and best survival game on Steam, and it's now arriving even sooner than previously planned. Following a very successful Steam Next Fest showing, the spectacular sandbox RPG inspired by the ancient Mayan era was previously set to arrive in mid June, but publisher Qooland Games reveals that it'll now be here in just a few days. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Big 500-hour survival game finally sets release date, and it's soon New colossal multiplayer survival sandbox launches free open playtest Huge new 400-hour survival game is about to launch its first playtest View the full article
Fortnite Season 3 launches today for PS5 and Xbox players, bringing a massive apocalyptic wasteland to explore with it. It's out with the opulence of ancient Rome, and in with fresh crossovers from the Fallout and Marvel universe. There's plenty to be excited about in the new Fortnite update, but what one question ********: where is **** Max? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Fortnite Kingdom Hearts ***** could give Sora a shotty on PS5 and Xbox Your Fortnite Marvel skin collection may get more Fantastic Four you Yoda and Dr. Zoidberg are breaking Fortnite, literally View the full article
Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory was revealed recently by Different Tales, who also made the rather great Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Inside The Crystal Mountain from Intrugli Games released back in March, and it seems nearly everyone missed it and it looks pretty crazy. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Counter-Strike 2 players can now try a preview of AMD's Radeon Anti-Lag 2. The update aims to reduce input latency more effectively than the company's previous implementation while avoiding the serious in-game problems that last September's update caused. Read Entire Article View the full article
Escape From Tarkov, Gray Zone Warfare, Road to Vostok, Exfil - the realistic, tactical FPS world is booming right now, as slower-paced and more authentic alternatives to the likes of Counter-Strike 2 reach new levels of vogue. Another strategy and teamwork-driven shooter is also having huge success right now, topping one million Steam wishlists after a huge initial playtest - a playtest that's just been extended. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Realistic FPS rivaling Gray Zone Warfare and Tarkov launches new beta Escape From Tarkov dev accuses rival of "plagiarism" amid fan backlash Ultra-realistic tactical FPS and rival to Tarkov finally coming to PC View the full article
Roblox games like Peroxide occasionally release active codes that give you free rewards, but they can be hard to use without the right context. Inspired by the iconic Bleach series, Peroxide gives you in-game resources through codes provided by the developers. With enough materials, you can buy important items that may help you overcome various struggles throughout your sword-swinging adventure. View the full article
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Two Point Hospital was just about everything I wanted from a revival of the classic Bullfrog days of Theme Park and Theme Hospital. It maintained everything that made those old games so special, and yet introduced a complete freshening up across the board so that it all felt new again. But where do we go from there? Developer Brightrock Games has the answer, taking the hospital sim into space with new management game Galacticare, which has just launched on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Stellaris meets Two Point Hospital in new sci fi tycoon game, out soon New Steam management sim Galacticare takes Two Point Hospital to space View the full article