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Another season of new game announcements is just around the corner with the annual Summer Game Fest. The live stream that will commence next month will boast around 55 game makers all gearing up to show us what they’ve been working on. To see all Summer Game Fest 2024 developers and what we want and hope to see, you come to the right place. Summer Game Fest 2024: What developers are set to participate and what we want to see.In this post-E3 world, there are many places where developers can go to announce their projects. However, Summer Games Fest seems to be the best spot to get all eyeballs. So let’s run down who is going to be showing up to the party.All developers appearing during the event 2KAmazon GamesAnnapurna InteractiveArc GamesAtariBandai NamcoBlumehouse Games Bokeh Game Studi Inc.CapcomDay of the DevsDeep SilverDevolver DigitalDiscordDolbyElectronic ...View the full article

There are 20 Shortcuts to unlock across the hotel, making navigation much easier. The catch is each one is locked behind a fiendish riddle or equation. Here’s how to solve every Shortcut Puzzle in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.Every Shortcut Puzzle in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes solvedBefore we ***** in, let me quickly explain where to find these puzzles. You’ll find multiple doors bolted shut across the Hotel, each with a Roman Numeral on the door. Those Numerals correspond to Puzzles in the “S.C. Bolt’s Number Puzzles Volume 1” in the Books section of your Photographic Memory. If you don’t have the book yet, head downstairs and walk past the toilets and up the back steps into the library.Here’s the kicker: the puzzle numbers are randomized. After testing with multiple saves, the puzzle solutions seem to be the same, but my puzzle order will be different from yours. With this in mind, I’ve included a pict...View the full article

Regardless of how the Light and Dark saga ends, it’s hard not to be excited about all the upcoming Exotic gear. Here’s all Destiny 2: The Final Shape Exotic Armor and Exotic Weapons, explained.All Destiny 2 The Final Shape Exotics explainedWe will keep this guide updated as new Exotics are revealed. At the time of writing, the official Destiny social media channels are whipping the community into a frenzy with numerous new reveals. Here’s everything we’ve seen so far:All Destiny 2 The Final Shape Exotic Armor: Titans, Hunters, Warlocks Here’s a list of every Exotic Armor piece we know about so far, and we will update this guide when we see more.TitanAs a crayon-eater main myself, these are the Armor pieces I’m most excited about. The question is, will they be powerful enough to make me drop my Banner of War build?Hazardous PropulsionImage: x.com/DestinyTheGameHazardous Propulsion is an Exotic chest pie...View the full article

Screenshot by Tom Warren / The Verge Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut debuts on PC today, and it’s the first game to feature Sony’s new PlayStation PC overlay and shared Trophies system. I’ve had a chance to get a first look at this new overlay, and my initial impression is that it’s really unobtrusive, clean, and simple. There are five main sections here: search, friends, Trophies, profile, and settings. Search lets you find other PlayStation players and add them as friends, whereas the friends section lists both your online and offline friends. You can see your friends’ Trophies, but you can’t message friends or party chat from this overlay, unfortunately. You’ll have to use in-game chat if you want to speak to a console friend, or just use Discord. GIF... Continue reading… View the full article

LEGO and PlayStation are reportedly collaborating on a new title centered around the Horizon franchise. The ******* of regular releases under the LEGO banner may have passed, instead switching to collaborations with Fortnite, and it appears that trend is set to continue. View the full article

Microsoft has announced that Activision has “formed an all-new internal studio” focusing on a new “narrative-based AAA franchise,” but gamers are scratching their heads after seeing a new studio open just a week after three others were closed. The new studio, Elsewhere Entertainment, is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, and is made up of developers that have worked on successful titles and franchises like The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, Cyberpunk, Destiny, Tom Clancy’s The Division, and Far Cry. View the full article

The new medieval strategy game, Manor Lords, has reached the milestone of 2 million units sold in just three weeks. Neither the solo developer Slavic Magic nor the publisher Hooded Horse anticipated these staggering numbers. Still, Manor Lords has been proving to be a hit with players since its Early Access release. View the full article

*********'s Creed Shadows has already garnered some flak online after it was revealed you'll have to go online to install even the physical version of Ubisoft's upcoming RPG. Once spotted, speculation surrounding it potentially being an 'always online' game began to swirl, prompting fears that it could face the same preservation issues as the recently-decommissioned The Crew. Fortunately, Ubi's been quick to respond, and there's nothing to be concerned about on PS5 and Xbox. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New *********'s Creed Shadows trailer is a 2-for-1 protagonist treat View the full article

Devolver has been going strong for 15 years now and has established a reputation for publishing high-quality indie games from around the world across a wide range of genres. From the early days of Serious Sam and Hotline Miami, to more recent hits like Cult of the Lamb and Inscryption, the publisher has a track record of allowing small, creative teams to flourish. To celebrate their 15th birthday, Devolver is hosting a huge ***** on their entire catalog of games from May 16–23 on Steam. Since they’re turning 15, we figured it only made sense to showcase 15 lesser-known gems from their roster that you can get for super cheap during the *****: Ronin On ***** for: $2.59 (80% off) Released in 2015, Ronin is a turn-based action-stealth platformer created by Polish developer Tomasz Wacławek while he was working as a designer at Shadow Warrior studio Flying Wild Hog. Inspired by the likes of Gunpoint, Ronin is about a young girl determined to strike down five prominent figures of a powerful corporation, one at a time. Over its 15 missions, you carefully plot your movements to set up the perfect strike before retreating back into the shadows. Throw in a handful of ninja gadgets — including, of course, a trusty grappling ***** — and Ronin is well worth its short and sharp playtime. Okhlos On ***** for: $2.59 (80% off) Greek mythology has always been ripe for satire, and 2016’s Okhlos joined in on the fun. Set in ancient Greece under the omnipotent rule of Olympian gods, you’re tasked with mobilising people tired of the ****** suffered at the hands of their rulers through philosophical teachings, convincing them to break free from the chains of Mount Olympus and establish an ochlocracy — literal mob rule. Going from city to city, players look to recruit warriors, peasants, slaves, and even livestock to topple the status quo through eight procedurally generated locations. As you progress, you can unlock special units or swap them for one of 100 legendary heroes to upgrade your mob and increase their savagery. Each run is different, and you may find yourself taking command of the likes of Heracles, Leonidas, Pandora, or even Socrates to turn your mischievous gang into a formidable army. It’s total anarchy in the birthplace of democracy! High ***** On ***** for: 80% off (Soundtrack Bundle) First exploding onto the indie scene with roguelike shooter Heavy Bullets, Brazilian developer Terri Vellmann and ********* rapper Doseone teamed up once again for 2017’s High *****. It’s a neon-soaked, arcade-action first-person shooter that sees you descend upon an underground ********* enterprise with the most blessed of shotguns, bringing lethal salvation to those who have fallen from the light. Righteous fury and fancy footwork are crucial to surviving an escalating, absurd series of outlandish missions. Don’t be surprised to find yourself popping brainwashed chimps, defacing corporate effigies, and dismantling the business dealings of the unrepentant cartel in this vibrant, psychedelic remix of the classic first-person shooter. Not a Hero On ***** for: $3.99 (80% off) Long before the critically acclaimed, award-winning OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome, ***-based studio Roll7 dipped its toe into the world of action platforming with 2015’s Not A Hero, a raucous ballet of blood, bullets, and a political incumbent calling himself BunnyLord. You play as Steve, a former ********* turned campaign manager, sent out by BunnyLord to clean up the city by “********* ****** in the face.” You add additional crew members as the campaign picks up steam, including the shotgun-toting Cletus, hip-thrusting SMG master ******, and the dangerously enthusiastic katana-wielding Kimmy. You quickly find yourself murdering your way through gangs and police officers alike in the pursuit of winning the mayorship. ******, slide, *****, and duck behind a political platform built on ethics, accountability, and an inordinate amount of gunfire. SPACEPLAN On ***** for: $0.98 (67% off) SPACEPLAN is an experimental piece of interactive fiction based partly on developer Jake Hollands’ total misunderstanding of Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time. Launched in 2017, SPACEPLAN started life as an idle, browser-based “clicker” game (this was a thing back in the late 2010s) but soon expanded into a full game that was eventually released on both PC and mobile platforms. The game is beautiful in its simplicity: use manual clicks and the passage of time to create and launch potato-based devices and probes from your nondescript satellite orbiting a mysterious planet. Essentially, you can either spend this time unlocking the mysteries of the galaxy or just ***** some time. Crossing Souls On ***** for: $2.99 (80% off) Nostalgia has always been a big thing for gamers, and that’s apparent in 2018’s Crossing Souls, developed by Spanish indie studio FourAttic (named after their “office,” which was literally an attic). Inspired by the dreamlike, Spielbergian wonder of classic ’80s fantasy, sci-fi, and coming-of-age movies, Crossing Souls takes you on a cinematic adventure through California in the midst of a supernatural event that rocks a small community. Taking control of five friends, each one with their own skills and combat styles (not to mention typically ’80s personality traits), you’re charged with flitting between each character on the fly, using each ****'s specialties to overcome obstacles and the bad guys’ weaknesses. Featuring a nostalgia-inducing cinematic score that evokes peak John Williams, wonkily animated cutscenes, and dozens of easter eggs, Crossing Souls is a joyful trip back to when VHS fuzz was the worst of your problems. Gods Will Be Watching On ***** for: $1.99 (80% off) Gods Will Be Watching is the first full-fledged release from narrative-driven developer Deconstructeam. Originally developed as an entry for the Ludum Dare game jam back in 2013, Gods Will Be Watching caught the eye of Devolver, who stepped in to help turn it into a full game. The result divided opinion upon its release in 2014, with some critics and players finding it difficult to get past the game’s intentionally punishing mechanics, despite acknowledging the team’s talent. Pitched as a minimalistic sci-fi point-and-click thriller centred on despair, commitment, and sacrifice, this was perhaps to be expected. Nevertheless, Deconstructeam soon implemented The Mercy Update as a way of helping players make the tough decisions that affect their entire crew’s wellbeing. It ******** an innovative departure from the traditional point-and-click adventure, taking place in six intimate, tension-filled scenarios linked together through a narrative of interstellar espionage. Gato Roboto On ***** for: $1.99 (75% Off) 2019 introduced Devolver-owned studio Doinksoft to the world with the Oregon outfit’s debut title, Gato Roboto. Featuring classic NES-inspired monochromatic visuals, the game follows a cat named Kiki attempting to save her owner after they ****** land on an alien planet, forcing Kiki to don a mech suit and explore the planet's depths. ****-troidvania, Meow-troidvania, Mechtroidvania…whatever your genre-bending description of choice, Gato Roboto sees you exploring the underground labyrinth of a deep space outpost, uncovering the dastardly deeds that unfolded before your arrival. Curiosity will often get the better of your feline instincts, as you’ll also need to venture outside your trusty mech and risk all nine lives to explore otherwise inaccessible areas. Secrets abound in this purrfect ode to classic puzzle platformers. Bleak Sword DX On ***** for: $5.99 (40% off) Sleek, thrilling, and wonderfully cruel, Bleak Sword DX is a dark fantasy action game by Spanish developer more8bit, otherwise known as Luis Moreno Jimenez. Originally released for Apple Arcade in 2019, Bleak Sword DX builds on the original game, offering expanded gameplay mechanics, narrative elements, and atmospheric world-building. Its unique, condensed art style is reminiscent of 8-bit classics, but with a modern twist that blends 2D sprites with 3D environments. The game is centred around 12 chapters of cursed diorama battlefields, where your hero must lift the curse of the legendary Bleak Sword by eliminating the hostile creatures in each environment. Somewhat soulslike in its levelling system, you gain experience points by clearing stages but lose those not used for levelling up after dying twice in a stage. Not for the faint of heart, but a ***** of a lot of fun. Titan Souls On ***** for: $1.49 (90% off) Speaking of soulslikes, what happens when an indie developer takes the brutal “one more try” philosophy of that genre and adds a boss rush on top? Well, Titan Souls is your answer. Conceived and prototyped during Ludum Dare #28, Titan Souls is an open world, top-down action-adventure, where your hero’s only ******* is a single arrow and you can only take one hit. The goal is to defeat 20 giant monsters (21 on hard mode) called the Titans. Just like you, they only take one hit to ****, but they also only have one way to be defeated. During combat, you must figure out how each Titan behaves and identify their fatal weakness. The twist is that your single arrow must be charged before it can be shot and has to be retrieved before it can be reused. Oh, and you can only perform either action while not moving, making you a sitting target for the Titans. Did we mention it’s quite hard? Heave *** On ***** for: $3.99 (60% off) Heave *** tasks up to four players with a simple goal: don’t fall to your ******! Created by French developer Le Cartel and released in 2019 for PC and Switch, players take control over a gurning disembodied head with a pair of stretchable arms, using their iron-like grip and the outstretched hands of their friends to grapple across each level on their way to victory. Clambering across one another’s dangling bodies and swinging your pals to safety in a wobbly mass of limbs is made all the more silly by customising your character with all manner of ridiculous accessories and zany accoutrement in a vain attempt to remember who you are. Olija On ***** for: $4.49 (70% off) Another French developer saw their game published by Devolver in 2021, though it came by way of Japan. Thomas Olsson conceived his debut game Olija after moving to Japan, collaborating with a team they dubbed Skeleton Crew, a ********* saxophonist, a shakuhachi player, and his wife to bring his vision to life. Inspired by Moby *****, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Prince of Persia, Olija is a game about Faraday, a man shipwrecked and then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands. The game mixes exploration and quickfire combat through the use of Faraday’s Harpoon, challenging you to rethink movement through platforming, puzzle, and combat. Inspired by swashbuckling tales and cinematic adventure games, Olija is a story about facing the unknown in adversity. Boomerang X On ***** for: 75% Off (Soundtrack Bundle) Continuing the theme of *******-based traversal in 2021, Boomerang X from developer DANG! is like a rollercoaster ride of fast-paced first-person ********* taken from the classic ********* boomer playbook. Armed with a magical boomerang, slice, fly, and ***** through flocks of evil Ghibli-esque creatures in this acrobatic arena boomer(ang) shooter. As you catapult yourself through the air, the power drawn from the creatures you defeat can be used to slow time and recalibrate your airborne attacks. They really should have called it Doomerang. Pikuniku On ***** for: $2.59 (80% off) Pikuniku is a puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. The brainchild of French-British indie collective Sectordub (Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, and Calum Bowen), Pikuniku sees you take control of the titular Piku as he helps peculiar residents overcome their mundane struggles, uncovers a deep state ***********, and starts a little revolution on his delightful dystopian adventure. The majority of puzzles involve kicking and pushing objects to open doors and access rooms, but Piku can also lasso his legs to swing from hooks or curl into a ball and roll, allowing you to move around faster and reach higher or previously inaccessible areas. Pikuniku also features a local co-op mode with nine levels, in which a second player controls Niku, Piku’s orange pal. Stories Untold On ***** for: $1.99 (80% off) Developed by No Code, the Glasgow-based studio spearheaded by John McKellan (Alien: Isolation) and Omar Khan, 2017’s Stories Untold is a narrative-driven experimental adventure game that bends the genre into something unique. Combining a mix of classic text-adventure, point-and-click, and first-person puzzle games, four short stories are packaged together into a single mysterious anthology that pulls together ’80s retro nostalgia, innovative and experimental gameplay, and tense, psychological horror. On top of this *****, Devolver will be celebrating its 15th birthday by dipping into its archives for a series of blogs on its official website that take a trip down memory lane. If you’ve ever wondered which Devolver Digital T-shirts changed the game for video game merchandise, what their top 15 soundtrack entries are, their favourite game trailers, or even what their most impressive event spaces are from over the years (who could forget their iconic E3 parking lot space?), then wonder no more. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

It sounds like an internet meme cooked up on Reddit, but it’s really true: Final Fantasy 14 is partnering with Mountain Dew Gaming to bring you Mountain Dew-themed in-game items. The promotion is apparently in preparation for the release of Dawntrail, though how exactly the soda brand relates to the upcoming expansion beyond sharing vaguely summery vibes is anyone’s guess. Available only in the US from May 16 to June 14, the FF14 x MTN Dew Gaming collaboration offers the Mountain Zu—a teal-******** variant of the existing Zu mount—and the Sparkling Citrus Refreshment, which is legally distinct from a real bottle of Mountain Dew. View the full article

Exploring the hotel will reveal many doors with a required passcode. Like most secrets, this one is hidden in plain sight. The various movie posters beside the locked doors are the secret to continuing in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.All movie poster solutionsLorelei and the Laser Eyes’ various puzzles are randoised in one way or another. With the movie posters, the answers are the same, but the locations are different. So, to figure out the solutions, check the pictures and then the technique.Before you start to work out these solutions, you must first find the room with the empty video tapes in it. This is in the room coming from the left of your own room, which is accessed at the top of the main stairs with the key given to you by the butler. This is an early game point. Your room is 2014.Three BellsThis movie poster is always at the top of the lift. It displays three bells but has no door beside it, which is a clever little trick. To open this move poster do...View the full article

Masterworking has replaced the traditional blacksmith upgrades in favor of a system that feels extremely rewarding, as long as you are able to survive the most difficult challenges in the game. Here is how to get Neathiron in Diablo 4.Diablo 4: How to get NeathrionTo max out your items through Masterworking in Diablo 4 Season 4 is by far one of the most fun and excruciating parts of the game – and I mean it in the best way possible. You see, we all know that Masterworking materials are obtained by playing and completing The Pit of Artificers runs, but you will eventually hit a rooftop if you cannot progress through its tiers.Image: BlizzardTo face said challenge is very challenging indeed, but imagine doing it multiple times, with each run getting increasingly hard. Well, that is how you get Neathiron in Diablo 4 – a Masterworking material needed to Masterwork items all the way to rank 12 -, and can only be found after completing tier 60+ The Pit runs:Ma...View the full article

Hades 2 is brimming with collectible items and materials, with bones easily being among the most valuable. Although the purpose of bones in Hades 2 is not immediately apparent, the material becomes the primary trading currency at the Crossroads. Farming bones fast is essential to help gather other crafting materials and items of higher rarity. View the full article

The process of farming Planar Ornaments in Honkai: Star Rail is finally getting easier, according to new Version 2.3 leaks detailing an overhaul to the current process. Ornaments are a vital part of any character build as they provide extra stats to them in addition to special effects that often trigger upon reaching a certain stat threshold or performing an action. Much like Relics, Ornaments of the same kind need to be equipped in order for the special effects to occur. Recommended Ornaments are cited for every character, like the ones featured in Robins build in Honkai: Star Rail. View the full article

*********'s Creed Shadows was finally revealed today, but despite its usual franchise stylings, it appears that viewpoints, one of the series' key mechanics, are going to work a bit differently. In *********'s Creed Shadows, they will seemingly no longer trigger a panoramic camera shot of the area and reveal nearby locations, but rather serve as simple fast travel checkpoints. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Let's start with RetroArch, which is sort of like the Swiss Army ****** of emulation. This open-source powerhouse has been letting gamers play their retro favorites on various platforms for years, and now it's officially on iOS. ***** it up, and you'll have a slew of emulation "cores" to choose... Read Entire Article View the full article

Manor Lords sure took off, huh? Coming out of the gate swinging, the city sim quickly achieved, in the publisher's words, success "well beyond what we could have hoped"—and the wins just keep coming for simulated life among the peasantry... Read more.View the full article

The Document Tubes are one of the first recurring puzzles you’ll encounter and are exceptionally devious. ***** not; here’s how to solve every Document Tube puzzle in Lorelie and the Laser Eyes.Lorelei and the Laser Eyes: Document Tube Puzzle GuideLet me quickly explain how these puzzles work for those who just want a nudge in the right direction. There are five Document Tubes scattered around the Hotel, each with a name and three-digit code.You can’t open the Tubes without a crucial puzzle piece: the Architect’s Sketches. Fortunately, these are on a Drawing Board in the basement down a corridor by the toilets. Screenshot: PC InvasionOnce you’ve interacted with the bench the first time, you can review the information whenever you please from your Photographic Memory under the Notes tab. Each Architect’s Sketch has a name in the right corner, which ties to the relevant Document Tube....View the full article

Final Fantasy XIV Online is no stranger to collaborations, but this might be the strangest one yet. To celebrate the release of the Dawntrail expansion in July, FFXIV is teaming up with Mountain Dew to offer exclusive in-game items.If you drink enough Mountain Dew, you can claim a free soda-themed mount and other items. This is only a limited-time collaboration that’s only available in certain regions, however, so keep reading to learn all the details about the FFXIV x Mountain Dew event.How to Get Mountain Dew Items in Final Fantasy XIVImage: Square EnixTo get the Mountain Zu mount in Final Fantasy XIV, all you need to do is purchase a Mountain Dew product and redeem your code on the Mountain Dew Gaming website. You’ll earn points for every code that you enter, and the amount of points that you receive will vary based on the type of product that you purchase. A single bottle of Mountain Dew won’t earn as many points as a 12-pack, for example.Once ...View the full article

2023's Star Trek Resurgence is finally heading to Steam on May 23 after its one-year exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. It launches with the Captain's Edition which includes a digital art book and soundtrack. View the full article

Ubisoft has confirmed the approximate scale of the Feudal Japan map in *********'s Creed Shadows, by comparing it to the size of other maps featured across the franchise. Gamers have learned plenty about what they can expect from *********'s Creed Shadows of late, but the size of the map has been a burning question for many players out there. View the full article

The iconic Sally ******* featured in Treyarch's original ****** Ops has been found in Call of Duty: Warzone. This infamous ******* became a staple of the Call of Duty brand over the years, with players sharing their enthusiasm after discovering the legendary ******* within Call of Duty: Warzone. View the full article

Destiny 2 players are getting one of the game’s most unique trace rifles ever with The Final Shape—and it doesn’t use green ammo. The upcoming Microcosm Exotic trace rifle will go in the Heavy slot when it launches with Destiny 2‘s next expansion, Bungie teased today. Although this ******* type has been around for years, this is the first time one will use purple bricks instead of green ones. View the full article

Athenian Rhapsody might just be my new favourite release of 2024. Taking inspiration from the likes of Undertale and Earthbound and turning the ridiculousness up a few notches. Developer Nico Papalia has crafted something brilliant here. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is likely still a little while away, but lucky for you the Epic Games Store is giving away Inquisition completely for free. I'm obviously aware of Dragon Age as a series, including how fervent its fandom is, even if they're having to hibernate while they wait for Dreadwolf, but I've never actually played any of them yet myself. No particular reason why, there's just too many other video games out there, so it's just kind of been on the "I'll get to it eventually" list for a while now. Except, I have less excuses to not at the very least give it a try, as the Epic Games Store is currently giving it away, the Game of the Year Edition no less, completely for free. Now when people ask me if I've played it I can say "no, not yet, but I do own it so I'll get to it eventually," which I would say is a small step of progress. However, you've not got too long to pick it up - the deal ends next week, May 23, so make sure you pick it up before the next free game rolls around. Over on Dealabs, prior to Dragon Age: Inquisition being revealed as this week's free game, frequent leaker of things like unannounced PlayStation Plus titles billbil-kun had reported that it would be. They also noted that Epic Games will be going away a different triple-A title up to June 13, for a total of four games, so you can probably expect some other big names over the next month too, given how reliable billbil-kun's record has been with things like this. Read more View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]