Some Helldivers 2 players are unhappy with the bullet ricochet changes implemented with Update 01.000.300. Patch days have always been somewhat contentious within the Helldivers 2 community, often because of the introduced balance changes included with the patch along with the wave of bug reports that follow in the wake of every update. Its latest patch was, unfortunately, no exception to the established pattern, and many players have since flocked to social media to call for a quick fix to what appears to be a problem with the game's ricochet mechanic. View the full article
Despite a strong outing with Thor: Ragnarok, Chris Hemsworth felt that he "became a parody" of himself with Thor: Love and Thunder. In general, I'm not a massive fan of the MCU - it does a few projects that I actually quite like, and Thor: Ragnarok is one of them. It's fun, the action is good, and I think it did a really good job of highlighting Hemsworth's acting chops, particularly with how funny he is. That comedy aspect is clearly something director Taika Waititi and Hemsworth wanted to double down on with its sequel, except it just ended up being too much (and that's ignoring the awful story). Now, in an interview with Vanity Fair, Hemsworth has shared that he isn't very happy with his Love and Thunder performance. "I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself," Hemsworth said. "I didn’t stick the landing." Overall the actor seemed to be quite stressed by the work he's done over the years across his career, noting he'd often be too anxious to turn down a big role, even if he might have wanted to perform in something like a drama or romantic comedy. "I’d been trying to muscle and beat things into existence for so long, out of obsession and desperation to build this career, and I was just exhausted. Read more View the full article
Dread Delusion is a creepo-tastic open world RPG that positively reeks of King's Field and the Elder Scrolls of yore. Created by Lovely Hellplace and published by horror anthology specialists DreadXP, it's so far up my alley it's probably been mugged by some kind of hideous clockwork cutthroat - and yet somehow, I've never played the thing. I'll be rectifying that on 14th May, when Dread Delusion leaves early access. Read more View the full article
Wearing a mask has never been as epic and as random as today. Let’s get our farming efforts going: here is how to become Vizard in Project Mugetsu.Project Mugetsu: How to become VizardBecoming a Vizard in Project Mugetsu is not just another step towards becoming the ultimate Soul Reaper, but a whole journey that will rely on our favorite friend: RNG. You see, to get and become a Vizard, you will have to collect and use Hogyoku Fragments. These fragments will allow you to transform into a Vizard, but the tricky part will be actually finding them. Note: you can only use Hogyoku Fragments when you reach max level – 250 – as a Soul Reaper.How to get Hogyoku Fragments in Project MugetsuHere are some ways you can get Hogyoku Fragments:Explore the map: This is the most basic albeit the best way to find Hogyoku Fragments given their increased spawn rate and frequency. They will appear on the map and they are easily spotted given their shining blue light, ...View the full article
Extraction shooters are slowly becoming mainstream, and I’m here for it. The Gray Zone Warfare is about the hyper-realism that Escape from Tarkov pioneered. However, like Escape from Tarkov, The Gray Zone Warfare has issues. Currently, the main one that’s been plaguing The Gray Zone Warfare is error code 0x0020004 Anti-Cheat ******* to Start. The good news is that there seem to be solutions since the problem is huge right now. Let’s go over them so you can become the apex predator. The Gray Zone Warfare: How to fix Anti-Cheat ******* to StartIf you’re coming over from Escape for Tarkov because of its insane new pay-to-win model, you may have to go through this hoop first. The error code 0x000200004 Anti-Cheat ******* to Start in The Gray Zone Warfare has been leaving many players with a bad taste — but can be easy to fix. On the other hand, the problems with The Gray Zone Warfare can be either fixed with you or by the devs. So once you get past this iss...View the full article
Life By You is releasing in early access on June 4. Developed by Paradox Tectonic and published by Paradox Interactive, Life By You is a highly anticipated life simulation game that's often compared to The Sims, with some fans dubbing it a worthy competitor to the popular franchise. View the full article
Target launch months for Xbox’s first-party games coming in 2024 have seemingly been revealed. On Tuesday, Microsoft announced plans to hold its Xbox Games Showcase and a “Redacted” Direct presentation on June 9. According to The Verge, the Xbox showcase will include the announcement of a new Gears of War game, while the second event will reveal the next Call of Duty. Read More... View the full article
Epic Games has announced plans to bring back the iPad version of Fortnite, but it will only be available for countries in the ********* Union (EU). In a post on X/Twitter, the Epic Games newsroom announced that EU Fortnite players who miss playing the free-to-play battle royale natively on Apple's tablet will soon be able to play it again. The statement follows a recent announcement by the ********* Commission that it now requires Apple to have iPadOS comply with the same rules iOS must abide by as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Epic had already said it planned to bring the iOS version of Fortnite back to the EU App Store thanks to the DMA. This comes as part of a wider effort to launch the Epic Games Store on Android and iOS in the EU, with Epic boss Tim Sweeney previously stating the company's ultimate goal is to become the "number one multi-platform software store, on the foundation of payment competition, 0%-12% fees, and exclusive games like Fortnite." At the State of Unreal event last month, Epic shared some new details on the mobile version of the Epic Games Store, revealing that mobile developers that use its third-party storefront would benefit "from the same fair terms" found on the main Epic Games Store. This includes an 88/12 revenue share, and developers can keep 100% of the revenue it earns by using its own payment system for in-app purchases. Fortnite was removed from all mobile devices nearly four years ago after Epic rolled out a direct-pay system in-game. The outcome resulted in cheaper V-Bucks for players; however, it violated Apple and Google's app store policies, with both companies removing the app from their respective digital storefronts. Shortly after Fortnite was banned from both app stores, Epic announced it was suing both companies, with varying outcomes. Since the removal, those who wanted to play Fortnite on the go but did not have a Nintendo Switch or a portable gaming PC like the Steam Deck were required to stream Fortnite on either Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now. Epic has yet to announce a fresh release date for Fortnite on mobile. Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster. View the full article
The Fallout franchise is beloved for a lot of good reasons—it's got a timeless aesthetic, nukes are cool to look at when they aren't melting your flesh off, and the blend of post-apocalyptic Americana with radiation that's borderline indistinguishable from magic is pretty appealing... Read more.View the full article
It should go without saying that we all live in *****. A tin of beans costs £2, the Gulf Stream is giving up, and (worst of all) Blizzard wants $65 for a Diablo horse. If only we could return to those halcyon days before memory: The '90s. Things were simple then, with shared wares aplenty and an internet that was still young and warm and wild and free. Just imagine how many more microtransactions we could spring on those naive suckers before they cottoned on... Read more.View the full article
If you are looking to improve your experience with Gray Zone Warfare, it’s essential to adjust in-game settings. Here are the best graphics, game, and control settings in Gray Zone Warfare.Best Graphics settingsBest Game settingsBest Controls settingsBest Graphics Settings in Gray Zone WarfareThe settings we have for you in this section aim to improve the FPS, performance, and overall look of the game. Here are the best graphics settings for Gray Zone Warfare.Display SettingsMonitor: The monitor you are using.Window Mode: Windowed FullscreenVertical FOV: 65VSync: OffBrightness: 125Contrast: 115Saturation: 115Gamma: 105Frame Rate Limit: 120 FPSFrame Rate Limit (Background): 120 FPSQuality SettingsQuality Presets: Custom3D Resolution: 67Global Illumination: LowShadow Quality: LowTexture Resolution: LowEffects Quality: LowReflections Quality: LowFoliage Quality: LowPostpro...View the full article
Housemarque's critically acclaimed sci-fi game Returnal celebrates its third anniversary with an all-new graphic novel. While fans eagerly awaited news of potential DLC or a sequel for Returnal after yesterday's tease, it turns out the Finnish developer had something else in mind to commemorate the occasion. View the full article
The Switch version of former Xbox exclusive Hi-Fi Rush has received an official content rating from the ********* PEGI rating board, ahead of its rumored launch on the Nintendo platform. The rhythm action game from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda made waves following its debut early last year, wowing fans with its flashy artstyle and music. Hi-Fi Rush received multiple accolades at end-of-year award shows, including "Best Audio Design" at the 2023 Game Awards. Now, the game's rumored Switch release has just received its first official rating. View the full article
Razer, makers of various pretty good gaming peripherals and one deeply questionable face mask, have been slapped with a $1.1 million fine by US regulators after said mask was determined to have misled buyers over the amount of protection it afforded. Kotaku reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took issue with Razer’s claim that the Zephyr, an RGB monstrosity released during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, could act as a medical-grade N95 respirator – it could not – and will allocate $1 million of that fine towards refunds for fooled, if colourfully illuminated, buyers. Read more View the full article
Riot has never been very empathetic toward the VALORANT community when nerfing agents, and it’s no different with the latest Patch 8.08, which nerfs one of the shooter’s best agents, Viper, to the ground. As expected, players can’t wrap their heads around the changes. After Riot announced the patch notes for VALORANT’s Episode Eight, Act Three on April 30, players wasted no time calling the developer out for targeting Viper so frequently and “unnecessarily.” From lamenting Viper’s supposed “******” in the meta to accusing Riot of “unfairness,” the fandom seems to firmly believe the nerfs went too far this time. View the full article
Ok. So, yesterday Returnal developer Housemarque casually dropped a tease for a something to do with the game. As all teases of this kind must be by law, it was very vague, kinda artsy, and got lots of people talking about things that may or may not actually be a thing. Ok. So, yesterday Returnal developer Housemarque casually dropped a tease for a something to do with the game. As all teases of this kind must be by law, it was very vague, kinda artsy, and got lots of people talking about things that may or may not actually be a thing. As it turns out, the thing actually being teased was a graphic novel. Ok. So, yesterday Returnal developer Housemarque casually dropped a tease for a something to do with the game. As all teases of this kind must be by law, it was very vague, kinda artsy, and got lots of people talking about things that may or may not actually be a thing. As it turns out, the thing actually being teased was a graphic novel. It's called Returnal: Fallen Asteria, and it's set to come out in October this year. Read more View the full article
Xbox has just confirmed its summer showcase, and it sure does look like it'll be following it up with a Call of Duty Direct immediately afterwards. As announced over on the Xbox Wire blog, Xbox will be hosting its yearly summer games showcase on June 9, 10am PT/ 1pm ET/ 6pm BST. As the post notes, "like our double-feature last year with Starfield Direct, immediately following the Showcase we’ll be airing a special deep-***** into the next instalment of a beloved franchise." The post is currently referring to this second presentation as a "REDACTED" Direct, except, it's almost definitely Call of Duty. For one, Gematsu made a nifty gif showing the Activision logo very neatly ***** over one portion of the screen that is redacted. And notably, The Verge says that according to sources that spoke with them, this Direct is in fact Call of Duty, so if you wanted to bet some money on it, you'd likely be placing a pretty safe bet. No word on what this particular Call of Duty title will be called, though a new ****** Ops title wouldn't be particularly surprising. The blog post goes on to say that this "will also be our first Showcase featuring games from our portfolio of studios across Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda and Xbox Game Studios, in addition to titles from our third-party partners." Read more View the full article
As expected, the hottest release in realistic military shooters right now, Gray Zone Warfare, has done quite well in such a short span of time. The tactical extraction shooter launched on Steam Early Access earlier today, and has quickly become Steam’s best-selling game. In fact, because the top seller list is based on revenue, Gray Zone Warfare has two entries in the top five. The standard edition at number one, and the Supporter Edition Upgrade at number three. Read more View the full article
Microsoft has announced upcoming titles coming to Game Pass, and while the initial list for May is short, the offerings are rather good. The 2D roguelike Have a Nice ****** is available today on cloud, console, and PC. Released in March 2023, this fun romp from Magic Design Studios has you playing as an overworked ******, whose vacation plans are ruined by inept employees. You’ll need to use your trusty scythe to get things back on track and show your employees who's boss through fast-paced hack n’ slash combat, utilizing over 70 unique weapons and spells you can find and upgrade to create combinations. On Thursday, May 2,Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition returns to Game Pass for cloud, console, and PC. This re-release of Tomb Raider has been optimized and features improved gameplay elements and upgraded visuals, Lara looks crisper, and thanks to AMD's TressFX technology, her hair looks more realistic as does the fur on animals she encounters. Even her gear was given a pass and now responds to her movements. Plus, the game comes with all available downloadable content. Read more View the full article
The next Call of Duty could be just over a month away from its debut, according to a cryptic new post by Xbox today. Xbox revealed that a new Direct showcase will take place after the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, and all signs point to the [REDACTED] game being the next entry in the long-running FPS franchise, rumored to be titled Call of Duty: ****** Ops Gulf War. View the full article
Fortnite’s weekly challenges are a great reason to hop into the game regularly. Some challenges are a little confusing, so here’s how to Jam at Restored Reels and Slumberyard in Fortnite.How to Jam in ForniteJamming is not the same as a regular emote but is accessed from the same menu. Bring up your emote wheel (hold down on the D-pad on a controller) and use the shoulder buttons to scroll over to Jam Loops.In this menu, you can pick a song from around the wheel or press the middle button to change the instrument. While you’re playing an instrument, you can press the displayed buttons to change speed and tone to butcher some of your favorite pieces of music.Where to Jam at Restored Reels and SlumberyardsScreenshot: PC InvasionTo complete the challenge, you need to go to both locations, which are marked on the map above. You can do this in a single game if you’re feeling brave, but it’s easier to do...View the full article
The founders of Deliver Us Mars and Deliver Us the Moon studio KeokeN have announced that the rest of the company has been ***** off. In a statement published on X, CEO Koen Deetman and managing director Paul Deetman said the Netherlands-based studio was forced into the decision after exhausting all possible options for completing planned projects or taking on other work. KeokeN announced in February that it had ***** off four of its core team of 19, after its founders took pay cuts and went without salaries for “the past few months”. Read More... View the full article
As much as we like to cover the very (many) serious topics surrounding Blizzard’s Diablo 4, this story is not actually about the game, or even the Diablo series. Instead, it’s specifically about the official Diablo YouTube channel. If you play and follow Blizzard’s action-RPG series, you’ll have likely seen a few of the channel’s videos in your recommendation feed on YouTube. For the most part, the YT channel offers some nice insight into the development of the game, the usual run of trailers, as well as the occasional ***** into lore and story. Read more View the full article
So you’ve just completed your big Fallout replay and are left with nothing else to do. Well, don’t worry, because here is a list of games that would be perfect to play after Fallout.10. Destiny 2Image: BungieAlright, so Destiny 2 doesn’t have too much to do with Fallout in terms of immediate aesthetics. One game is a post apocalyptic RPG, and the other is a sci-fi shooter that takes place centuries after a post-apocalypse. See, in actuality, Fallout and Destiny 2 share a few things in common and this could be the perfect game to play afterward. Sure you’re essentially a **** with all the abilities at your disposal as opposed to a lowly Vault Dweller, but don’t let that stop you.Now is also the perfect time to jump into Destiny 2 to get settled with the game to enjoy all of the content it has to offer. Even if you’ve never played Destiny before, jump in as soon as you can so you can catch up with everyone else and look forward to new up...View the full article
Eight games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 15, including Norco, one of the service's highest-rated titles. It's always sad whenever games are removed from the Xbox Game Pass lineup, but the good news is new games are added on a regular basis as well. In fact, Microsoft just recently pulled the curtain back on four games that will be coming to Xbox Game Pass as part of the May 2024 lineup. View the full article
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Some Helldivers 2 players are unhappy with the bullet ricochet changes implemented with Update 01.000.300. Patch days have always been somewhat contentious within the Helldivers 2 community, often because of the introduced balance changes included with the patch along with the wave of bug reports that follow in the wake of every update. Its latest patch was, unfortunately, no exception to the established pattern, and many players have since flocked to social media to call for a quick fix to what appears to be a problem with the game's ricochet mechanic. View the full article