It's very common for farm sims to cite Stardew Valley as inspiration, which Mirthwood definitely does, but it's less common to see them name drop Fable, The Sims, and RimWorld. This upcoming sandbox-y farm sim RPG is definitely trying to tick a lot of boxes to give us farmlife sim lovers as much freedom as possible, and its new trailer shows off more farm customization, processing goods, and the demands of the winter season... Read more.View the full article
Take-Two is reportedly planning to shut down Private Division studios Roll7 and Intercept Games as part of recently announced restructuring. Last month, the publisher said it planned to lay off 5% of its workforce, or around 600 people, as part of cost-cutting measures that would also result in the cancellation of unnamed game projects. Two casualties of this restructuring are Roll7, the London-based developer behind OlliOlli and Rollerdrome, and Seattle-based Intercept Games, which developed Kerbal Space Program 2, according to documentation seen by Bloomberg. Read More... View the full article
beat[/i]."> Enlarge / It's a good thing this **** is too young to bet on Skee-Ball, because his dad is getting beat. (credit: Getty Images) [/url] Anyone who's been to a Dave & Buster's location in recent years knows the arcade's heavy reliance on so-called redemption games makes the experience more like an ersatz casino than the quarter-munching video game halls of the '70s and '80s. On the vast majority of D&B games, you end up wagering money (in the form of gameplay chips) to win virtual tickets that can be traded for trinkets at the rewards counter. Now, the massive arcade chain has announced that players will soon be able to use the D&B app to directly wager on the results of arcade games through "real-money contests." The arcade giant, which has over 200 locations across North America, is partnering with "gamification layer" platform Lucra on a system that will let D&B Rewards members "digitally compete with each other, earn rewards, and unlock exclusive perks while competing with friends at Dave & Buster’s," according to Tuesday's announcement. Neither Lucra nor Dave & Buster's has responded to a request for comment from Ars Technica, so we're still missing extremely basic information, like what games will support app-based wagering, minimum and maximum bet sizes, or what kinds of fees might be involved. CNBC's report on the announcement suggests the system will be launching "in the next few months" to players 18 and older across 44 states (and specifically mention Skee-Ball and Hot Shots Basketball competitions). Lucra's webpage simply says the integration will "provide... social connectivity and friendly competition," suggesting you'll probably face off against friends playing in the same location. Read 5 remaining paragraphs | Comments View the full article
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Image: Crunchyroll While Crunchyroll’s monthly prices haven’t jumped in five years, Sony is getting ready to change that for subscribers in a handful of countries. Crunchyroll announced today that the prices for its Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan streaming subscription tiers are going up as a result of “the company’s investment in more anime, additional services like music and games, and additional subscriber benefits.” While the basic Crunchyroll Premium will continue to cost $7.99 / month, subscriptions for the Mega Fan tier are increasing from $9.99 to $11.99 / month, and the Ultimate Fan tier will rise from $14.99 to $15.99 / month. Crunchyroll is also shortening its free-trial ******* from two weeks down to just one. Notably, the price... Continue reading… View the full article
Why wait? | Image: Netflix Want to try the nine games that Netflix now streams from cloud servers directly to your laptop, desktop, or TV? Officially, you’re supposed to wait until the beta rolls out more broadly, but for now, there may be an easier way. If you ***** up a desktop web browser, log in to Netflix, and click these links, you should be able to start playing, even if you don’t see any of these games listed normally. Oxenfree: [Hidden Content] Almost Gone: [Hidden Content]: [Hidden Content] Twin: [Hidden Content] Gem Mayhem: [Hidden Content]: [Hidden Content] Three Kingdoms:... Continue reading… View the full article
The Season Three Reloaded update has added a ton of new content to Zombies in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 like an all-new Dark Aether Rift and main story mission, but there are other minor new easter eggs hidden throughout the map as well.One such easter egg involves a purple triangle in the center of the map. Completing a brief rune puzzle will reward you with 2,000 Essence, a Flawless Aetherium Crystal, and a Legendary Aether Tool, essentially giving you an endgame Zombies kit for free.How to Do the Purple Triangle Easter Egg in MW3 ZombiesTo start the purple triangle easter egg, head to Old Town in the center of the map. Make your way to the Dark Aether Rift where the Union story mission usually begins, but don’t enter. Instead, search around the area for glowing purple runes attached to nearby buildings surrounding the courtyard. There’s a glowing purple triangle on the floor that points to each of the runes.Screenshot: PC InvasionAfter you ****** ...View the full article
Having more people in your settlement can make future projects much easier to finish in Manor Lords, but you have to foster a strong community to increase its population. Keeping the families in your town safe will attract others to move in if you have the space. With a larger population, you can generate more revenue and invest in important expansions of your land that will let your city grow. View the full article
Another huge collaboration between Star Wars and Fortnite officially goes live on May 3. But after the special event ends, the new Star Wars island that players can visit in their LEGO Fortnite world won’t be going anywhere. Once the event is live, LEGO Fortnite players will bear witness to the arrival of both the Empire and the Rebellion, with the former ******-landing a massive Star Destroyer upon their arrival. As part of the event, players will get to explore the Imperial ****** site and a nearby Rebel village, which can be built up and upgraded over time by completing objectives and building structures. View the full article
It's natural that everyone's been a little antsy about Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth lately. For weeks, analysts and fans have been discussing the game's potential underperformance compared to its predecessor, Remake, amid worries this might impact the future of the 7 Remake trilogy. Today, we got a little more data on what's really going on here - though the jury is still out on how publisher Square Enix is looking at the numbers. Today, Circana published its monthly video game consumer spending report for March, which offers insight on the U.S. market calculated by dollar sales. One of the more notable games in the rankings this month was Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, which reports have suggested isn't selling as well as Square Enix would like despite critical acclaim. Without actual sales figures, it's difficult to tell, and our analysis a few weeks ago indicated that it's doing....eh, fine, just not gangbusters. Today's Circana report paints a similarly perplexing picture. Rebirth is still the fourth best-selling game this year so far, but it's also the 14th best-selling Final Fantasy game ever - well behind Final Fantasy 15 in first place, Final Fantasy 7: Remake in second, and the original Final Fantasy 7 in third place. Granted, it's only had two months on the market on a single platform while the others have had multiple years on multiple platforms, so we can give it some grace there. We asked Circana analyst Mat Piscatella for a bit more context on what's going on with Rebirth's U.S. sales. He told us that Rebirth sales in the U.S. are down a double-digit percentage when compared to both Remake and Final Fantasy 16 over the same time in market - so that's not great. But he also noted, again, that Remake launched "at basically the best time to launch a video game in history, and on a different installed base, with all that built up anticipation." And he called the game's performance "not amazing, but also nowhere near terrible." Which is roughly what other experts have described to us before, and what U.K. sales numbers seem to suggest as well. Still, it's impossible to say whether "not terrible" will be enough for Square Enix. The publisher has announced it's preparing to take a $140 million hit in "content abandonment losses" due to canceled games in the last fiscal year, and it ******** unclear how much of this will impact Final Fantasy 7's remake trilogy, if it will at all. And it's admittedly a little jarring to see Rebirth in light of Circana's reported sales for fellow action RPG Dragon's Dogma 2, which pulled 11x the amount of dollar sales the original Dragon's Dogma did, and has already surpassed the combined life-to-date sales of both Dragon's Dogma and Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen combined. It's only been out for a month, and it's the second-best-selling game of the year in the US. That's a pretty stark difference...but again, Dragon's Dogma 2 released across three platforms: PC, Xbox, and PS5. Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth is PS5 exclusive. As for the rest of the month in video games, Helldivers 2 is still the best-selling game of the year so far and is the 7th best-selling Sony-published game of all time, after just two months. Dragon's Dogma 2 was the best-selling game of March, followe dby Helldivers 2, MLB The Show 24, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and Rise of the Ronin in order. Princess Peach: *********! debuted at No.6 (digital sales excluded as usual), Unicorn Overlord debuted at No.8, and WWE 2K24 debuted at No.9 (digital sales excluded). Also notably, Horizon 2: Forbidden West saw a massive jump in March from the No.107 best-selling game in February to No.14, likely thanks to its launch on PC. Stardew Valley on PC and Sifu on PS5 also saw significant player spikes in March. In total, video game sales were up 4% year-over-year largely thanks to mobile content, while hardware sales dropped 32% year-over-year with all console platform spending down 30% or more. The PS5 remained the best-selling console in both unit and dollar sales. Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article
Indie video game publisher V Publishing has released a new trailer for Mirthwood, an upcoming RPG that draws inspiration from acclaimed titles such as Stardew Valley and Fable. Mirthwood was just announced last year, but the promising indie has already excited audiences and garnered more than 100,000 wishlists on Steam. View the full article
Is that Legrande's Liquors? No, it's The Emporium. Wait, why is the Mining League there? What end of Neon am I even at? Finding your way around Starfield can be a complicated task, especially given the game's spread-out cities, but all that might be about to change. The next patch for the game, currently live on the beta testing track on Steam, will introduce brand new surface maps, hopefully meaning we'll never get lost again. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The 58 best Starfield mods Long awaited Starfield story DLC coming fall 2024, says Todd Howard Starfield is basically a city builder now thanks to this DLC-sized mod View the full article
To earn exciting rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley from the “A Day at Disney” Star Path, you’ll need to complete Star Path Duties to earn Mickey Mouse Tokens. One of these asks you to “Harvest a Cooling Herb,” leaving many players scratching their heads.This guide explains what the Star Path Duty means by a “cooling herb,” how to harvest them, and what you can do with them once your task is complete.What is a cooling herb in Disney Dreamlight Valley?In Disney Dreamlight Valley, a “cooling herb” refers to Mint. To complete the “Harvest a cooling herb” Star Path Duty, you’ll need to harvest Mint in Frosted Heights. Get it? Frosted Heights? Cooling herb? Even Mike is ashamed of that one.How to harvest Mint (cooling herb) in Disney Dreamlight ValleyScreenshot: PC InvasionMint is found exclusively in the Frosted Heights biome in Dreamlight Valley. It grows naturally in the ground and can’...View the full article
With another season of MW3, you can expect new things to change how the game plays. For Season 3 Reloaded, you’re going to want to pay attention. The BAL-27 is the new guy and delivers a punch with every shot. While it can be seen as a powerful *******, some things might surprise you. You should read this guide to learn how to unlock the BAL-27 in Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) including its attachments and camos.Modern Warfare 3 (MW3): How to unlock attachments, camos, and more for the BAL-27The best part about earning the BAL-27 is that it is part of the free tier battle pass. So you don’t have to dish out real money to earn it. Next, you’ll need to do four challenges before you can use the ******** rifle which is the final reward of the battle pass. They are: Pierced Gaze Calling Card: Either ***** 10 Operators or special zombies while moving with ******** rifles.One Hour Double XP Token: ***** 10 Operat...View the full article
Was she "born from a stone with tremendous power"? A talented martial artist who discovered a deep and abiding love of football? A professional mahjong player? None of the above? Apex Legends' next Legend, Alter, has been revealed in a new teaser video, and her backstory changes like the Joker's story about his facial scars. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Apex Legends character is free, and easy to unlock forever Apex Legends characters and abilities list Best multiplayer games on PC 2024 View the full article
As the once-great Justin Timberlake proclaimed back in the day, it’s gonna be May, which means there are new PlayStation Plus deals. One of the big names coming free to PS Plus in May is EA FC 24, but the accompanying bonus pack is underwhelming, to say the least. EA FC 24 has finally made the free games list on PlayStation Plus, over eight months after its launch. The game will be free to download starting on May 7, all the way up to June 17. All PS Plus subscribers can take advantage of this generous offer, regardless of their subscription tier. View the full article
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Halo Infinite has rolled out its new Banished Honor update, with developer 343 Industries making some crucial changes to the game's formula. This massive update includes a ton of new content, several bug fixes, and a multitude of features that are new to Halo Infinite. View the full article
With the release of the Season Three Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there’s a ton of new Zombies content for players to enjoy including an all-new Dark Aether Rift and main story mission.If you want to unlock the new Schematics introduced in this update, you’ll need to complete the Union story mission and defeat Taoxia to obtain the first easter egg item. It’s easier said than done, however, since Taoxia has some frustrating mechanics that make her a tough boss for small squads and solo players.How to Weaken the Crystals in the Dark AetherWhen you first arrive in the Dark Aether during the Union story mission, Ravenov will tell you to chase down two orbs. Once you ****** them, they’ll lead you to giant purple crystals. You need to complete the sequence to weaken and eventually ******** these crystals.Screenshot: PC InvasionTo do so, interact with the crystals to reveal three runes. You can find these runes hidden in the sur...View the full article
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone have just released their mid-season Reload for Season 3, which adds two new multiplayer modes, two core 6v6 maps, a new Zombies mission, and more. When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launched in 2023, it was considered to have one of the best multiplayer suites in recent years with its remade Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) maps. In the months since, sentiment surrounding the game has grown more positive, as even Sledgehammer Games' original map additions have been mostly well received. View the full article
There's a new Team17 Humble Bundle live and it includes a pretty interesting selection of games for you to begin stocking up for May. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Getting multikills is not the easiest thing to accomplish in Modern Warfare 3, but landing a couple of these feels empowering and nothing short of a miracle in my case. Here is the best way to get Double and Triple ****** in Modern Warfare 3.Modern Warfare 3: Best way to get Double and Triple KillsWhether you want to feel the rush of defeating an entire ****** team or you are trying to complete certain Weekly Challenges that will have you scratching your head, then getting Double or even Triple ****** will rely mostly on your skill. However, there are ways you can increase your chances of landing multikills in Modern Warfare 3. If you want the short answer, then playing the Small Map Mosh Pit is the way to go, in my opinion. However, there are other methods you should consider depending on your playing skills and style.Play the Small Map Mosh Pit, nonstopWhere I’ve had the most luck landing multikills is while playing the infamous Small Map Mosh Pit. Yes, I know it i...View the full article
New codes are released each month for Reverse: 1999, which can be redeemed for free Dust, Clear Drops, and more. These are typically revealed by the developer, Bluepoch, for the arrival of updates or certain in-game milestones. While the rewards may be insignificant for those playing since launch, this can be an excellent boost for newcomers. Any help is welcome when trying to complete events or challenging a tough encounter. View the full article
When is The Rogue Prince of Persia release date? Two Prince of Persia games in one year, yes, that's the world we're currently living in. After years of silence, the legendary side-scrolling series appears to be back in a big way. Unlike Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown which is a traditional Metroidvania, this game has been designed as a roguelike. Developed by Evil Empire, one of the studios responsible for the critically acclaimed ***** Cells DLC, The Rogue Prince of Persia utilizes the series' key elements, while tying in roguelike game mechanics to make the game infinitely replayable. Here's everything you need to know about The Rogue Prince of Persia, including its release date, the early date, and more. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
Gorgeous as the RE Engine may be, its support for ray tracing leaves much to be desired, as keenly highlighted in recent Resident Evil remakes. Thankfully, those searching for improved ray traced effects are in luck as modders are finally doing the series justice with proper ray tracing rendering that Capcom had hidden away. Better still, Dragon's Dogma 2 players stand to benefit too. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Nvidia's new AI assistant app is the first one I'm tempted to use Get $250 off this HP Omen gaming laptop with an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU There are two rigs in this monster water-cooled gaming PC build View the full article
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Nvidia has just released an update to its Nvidia ChatRTX AI assistant app, bringing support for more large language models and voice recognition in multiple languages. That's all somewhat exciting stuff, but the reason I might even consider trying out the app is that it does all its processing locally on your GPU, rather than sharing your data with a cloud server. Nvidia ChatRTX isn't the first app to do this, but its support for Nvidia GPUs inherently taps into their widespread use in many of the best graphics cards available right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Nvidia G-Sync guide - how it works and how to get it This pink Nvidia graphics card has cats, but it's too kawaii for us Nvidia just swapped the GPU in some of its RTX 4070 graphics cards View the full article
Intercept Games is among the many casualties of Take-Two Interactive's layoffs, as its parent company is laying off 70 people from the developer behind the Kerbal Space Program 2. As reported by [Hidden Content], a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice was filed in Washington state this past Monday, revealing that Take-Two Interactive was laying off 70 workers based in Seattle as part of a closure. Though the WARN notice lists Take-Two specifically, the developer impacted in question appears to be Intercept Games, a studio based in Seattle. Intercept Games did not immediately respond to IGN's request for comment, though the studio's website did have three job postings based in Seattle. In a statement sent to IGN, a Take-Two spokesperson did not explicitly confirm Intercept Games' closure, reiterating that it was not "providing additional details" on its plans to reduce staff across all its studios. However, the company revealed that the publisher, Private Division, will provide post-launch support for Kerbal Space Program 2, as the developer is seemingly shuttered. You can read the statement from Take-Two Interactive below. On April 16th, Take-Two announced a cost reduction program to identify efficiencies across its business and to enhance the Company’s margin profile, while still investing for growth. As part of these efforts, the Company is rationalizing its pipeline and eliminating several projects in development and streamlining its organizational structure, which will eliminate headcount and reduce future hiring needs. The Company is not providing additional details on this program. On April 18th Private Division successfully launched Moon Studio’s No Rest for the Wicked. The label continues to make updates to Kerbal Space Program 2 and plans to release Wētā Workshop Game Studio’s Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game in the second half of 2024. Take-Two Interactive announced last month that it was laying off around 5 percent, or 579 workers, while canceling several projects. The announcement came months prior when CEO Strauss Zelnick claimed the company had "no plans" to lay off anyone but did reveal that it was undertaking a cost reduction plan. Kerbal Space Program 2 was released over a year ago in early access. A sequel to 2015's Kerbal Space Program, the sequel has been met with mixed reception from critics and players, with some at release criticizing poor performance and bugs as its most significant drawbacks. The video game industry has been racked with layoffs, with EA, PlayStation, and Xbox among those affected. You can read our full report here. Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster. View the full article
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It's very common for farm sims to cite Stardew Valley as inspiration, which Mirthwood definitely does, but it's less common to see them name drop Fable, The Sims, and RimWorld. This upcoming sandbox-y farm sim RPG is definitely trying to tick a lot of boxes to give us farmlife sim lovers as much freedom as possible, and its new trailer shows off more farm customization, processing goods, and the demands of the winter season... Read more.View the full article