Google Play recently decided to pay tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog on social media. Reasonable, given that the famous mascot is currently having a bit of a cultural moment. The only problem? Most of it was completely wrong. Over the weekend, Google Play’s X/Twitter account took it upon itself to make an impromptu Sonic The Hedgehog appreciation thread where the chili dog-eating hero gets older the more you scroll through it. But the Google Play’s scrapbook-esque thread's dabbling in historical revisionism of the blue hedgehog would spark a wave of corrections, even prompting *****'s own social media account to ask what was on every Sonic fan’s mind: What are you doing? Google Play’s Sonic-themed thread, which sporadically covers the blue blur’s evolution from 1991 to 2022, is now riddled with community notes criticizing the social media account for its litany of factual errors. 1991 Sonic. The cover? Rotund. ******. Still fast as lightning. The actual game? 8-bit GLORY [Hidden Content] — Google Play (@GooglePlay) April 27, 2024 For instance, Google’s first threaded post of Sonic and Tails in 1991 is actually of Sonic’s 2013 mobile game. The key signifier of this error on Google Plays part is the fact that Tails isn’t Sonic’s companion in the original game. The post also refers to the original Sonic the Hedgehog as "8-bit glory" despite first releasing on the 16-bit ***** Genesis. And that's just the beginning. what are you doing — Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 28, 2024 Other blatant errors in Google Play’s thread include a screenshot of Sonic from 2014’s Sonic ***** cartoon saying this was the “short king” in 1993; a 2022 screenshot of Paramount Picture’s live-action Sonic that was actually from the 2020 movie, and a 2006 Sonic image from the 2017 mobile game Sonic Forces Mobile —which is available on the Google Play store. Fans went so far as to wonder if AI was used to create the strange thread, not the least because one of the images is poorly altered to remove background characters. 2022 Sonic. Just like us, he’s healed from 2020 but isn’t quite the same [Hidden Content] — Google Play (@GooglePlay) April 27, 2024 While the endgame of Google Play’s Sonic thread ******** a mystery, what isn’t is the fact that Sonic fans are treating it like material for Twitter's version of a comedy club's open mic night with a sea of hilarious memes at Google Play’s expense. Here's one of our favorites. We all know who's behind this [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — Artvader || Commission Season (@Artvader_AF) April 29, 2024 All in all, it was a strange moment for *****'s biggest franchise, which is otherwise celebrating the release of the Knuckles TV series on Paramount+. We called it a "fun, chaotic bonus level that nails everything that made the Sonic movies great, earning a well-deserved fist bump," and is one more step along the path toward a potential Sonic Cinematic Universe. In the meantime, the third Sonic the Hedgehog film, starring Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog, hits theaters on December 20, 2024. Isaiah Colbert is a freelance writer at IGN. View the full article
Echoes of the Plum Grove may be an adorable-looking farm sim, but it's not so much like Stardew Valley as it is like the weird community simulations in Fable and Kynseed. Its two-person development team calls it a "cozy game with consequences," and, sure enough, the only things certain in Honeywood are ****** and taxes... Read more.View the full article
One of the most appealing things about the survival crafting genre is how it asks us to slow down, spend some time in a place, get to know how it works, and settle in. Unfortunately, that's a double-edged sword: the same systems that pull us into a place and its particular rhythms can suddenly feel dull and onerous, and it becomes clear that a game is holding us back to cover for an ultimately threadbare offering. After spending a solid chunk of time with Bellwright, I've found that it's a lot more of the latter than the former. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New medieval RPG's daily updates turn weak Steam reviews around Hotly anticipated medieval strategy game hits mixed-review morass Unique new medieval strategy game now has a Steam launch date View the full article
Some games you dip in and out of every few months, checking how it's going, and sometimes you come away confused, surprised, and excited every single time. Vampire Survivors is one of those games for me. I picked it up when you walked around a green field trying to hit bats and now it's almost unrecognizable, becoming a true gaming juggernaut that keeps upping the ante in terms of inventiveness. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Vampire Survivors ******* evolution guide Hit roguelike celebrates huge new update with homage to FF7 The best Vampire Survivors build View the full article
In Fallout 4, a lovely surprise is being greeted by Codsworth, your robotic butler that can double as your companion. If you wish to be greeted personally, you’ll need to make sure he can actually pronounce your name.All names Codsworth can pronounce in Fallout 4For those who didn’t anticipate this feature in Fallout 4, having Codsworth pronounce your character’s name is a delightful surprise. Although using outlandish names is funny, choosing a more typical name can be worth it just to be greeted by Codsworth.Image: BethesdaIf you have numerous words as a part of your name, Codsworth will choose one he is able to pronounce and regard you with that term. So as long as your name has one name he can say, he will say it.This list is pretty long, so if you want to find your name, or a name you’ve picked for your character, I’d recommend you to use the find function on your PC (press control and F at the same time). When typing the name, you...View the full article
Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3 may not have great deal in common but those fans who want to see the Forgotten Realms clash with Pelican Town are in luck because a new mod is aiming to accomplish just that. Over the last few months, it's difficult to think of two games that have dominated the industry more than Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3, thanks to the former receiving its 1.6 Update and the latter earning a plethora of awards for its impeccable writing and game design. Mixing them both sounds impossible, but that's not stopping some talented fans. View the full article
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Raising an army, whether that be a militia or a retinue of soldiers, is a key part of success in Manor Lords so you can defend your settlement and stake your claim in new regions.Manor Lords is still in early access though, so there are some unintended issues that are making things ******* for some players. One such problem is the “recruits missing” error, which prevents players from successfully raising an army even if they have enough people for it. Thankfully, there are a few easy fixes you can try if this is ruining your Manor Lords experience.How to Fix the Recruits Missing Error in Manor LordsThe first thing you should do to address the recruits missing error is to make sure you actually have enough people available for your army. If you have enough people, then there are a few fixes you can try.what does recruits missing mean? byu/Normandy_sr3 inManorLordsFirstly, you can remove every unit except the ones you have a full set of equipment for. The...View the full article
Vampire Survivors is a furiously addictive Bullet Heaven game that’s constantly being updated. A recent patch has added a unique ‘Cart Racing’ map. If you want to try it, here’s how to unlock the Carlo Cart stage in Vampire Survivors.How to get the Hyper Carlo Cart level in Vampire SurvivorsScreenshot: PC InvasionPlayers can unlock the Carlo Cart level by dealing 25120 damage with the train on the Laborratory stage. To unlock the Laborratory stage, you must collect 33 Rosaries. You can find these by breaking Light Sources, like Lamps, which have a small chance of dropping along with several other items. Rosaries are incredibly powerful as they instantly ***** most enemies on the screen. Unfortunately, they are pretty rare, so collecting 33 will take multiple runs.If you’re a veteran player, you’ve likely exceeded this quota already, and The Laborratory will unlock at the end of any run. You can quickly start a level and ...View the full article
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Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley added tons of new content to the game, with one player encountering a rather depressing line of dialogue from Robin. Several patches for Stardew Valley Update 1.6 have included even more additions to the beloved indie game, and fans have been sharing their unique and unexpected discoveries with fellow community members. View the full article
World of Warcraft is adding a new arachnophobia mode in The War Within that transforms every spider in the game into a crustacean. This hilarious new accessibility tool literally changes the game, turning pets, mounts, and enemies in World of Warcraft into ****** and lobsters. View the full article
Xbox Game Pass title Dungeons of Hinterberg has been treated to a release date, July 18. This day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass may appeal to both The Legend of Zelda and Persona fans, as it includes a healthy mixture of both series' elements. View the full article
**** Interactive has revealed new cosmetics coming to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on April 30 will be free to level 99 players. The cosmetics are a thank you to the community for devoting so many hours to the title. Additional content for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will be available through the regular patch released at the same time. View the full article
Palworld, the survivalcraft sensation from earlier this year, has just revealed a bit more of what's coming in that summer update it's been planning. During today's ID@Xbox showcase, Pocketpair revealed four new Pals that are coming this year. It isn't a long trailer, but it does include about 20 solid seconds of new Pal and ******* reveals... Read more.View the full article
Embark Studios' free-to-play shooter The Finals is gearing up for the launch of a long-awaited game mode on May 2. The studio has been teasing this content addition for The Finals since the absence of last week's update, stating that it was working on delivering "Something very cool." View the full article
One of the joys of playing a city builder is peering down at the little people on your screen and watching what they're doing. Manor Lords is no exception—it's fun to sit back and observe your little 14th century peasants working in the fields, constructing buildings, and lugging resources from here to there as they go about their daily lives... Read more.View the full article
free Vampire Survivors update called "Laborratory" released by surprise today, adding a new challenge stage, bonus stage, *******, and holiday-themed character. A trailer shown at today's ID@Xbox Showcase (embedded above) also promises "immersive door opening action," "world premiere train mechanics," "genre-defining cart racing," and "fully rendered running animations.".. Read more.View the full article
The final month of Pokémon Go’s World of Wonders season is shaping up to be full of Ultra Beasts and prep for Go Fest this summer. This includes the official debut of Blacephalon and Stakataka, though you won’t be able to catch both due to an encounter restriction that players are ***** of. Starting with the Ultra Space Wonders event on May 23, both Blacephalon and Stakataka will be appearing for the first time in Pokémon Go. These are the final Ultra Beasts to be released, unless you count Poipole’s evolution Naganadel, and will appear as five-star Raid Bosses from May 23 to June 1—but only in one hemisphere apiece. View the full article
Since 2018 Elder Scrolls Online players have been rewarded for the simple act of logging in. Each month comes with its own rewards track giving players a little incentive to not just pop into the game but head in every single day. Now, some of May's rewards have been released for ESO and players are looking down the barrel at one of the most rewarding months since the system was first introduced. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Elder Scrolls Online DLC hits PTS, and you can try before you buy ESO players to get compensation due to lengthy locked account issues The Elder Scrolls Online is getting one of Morrowind's best features View the full article
If you’ve been keeping up with Vampire Survivors, you know the devs will keep releasing updates out of the blue. Case and point, a week before their next DLC Operation Guns launches, a surprise update has hit the game. So we’re here to take a look at the new level and figure out how to unlock the Laborratory stage in Vampire Survivors.Vampire Survivors — How to unlock the LaborratoryScreenshot: PC InvasionThe new Laborratory stage is the first “AAAA” stage to be added to the Vampire Survivors lineup. The new map is so advanced and groundbreaking, players can now use doors to enter new rooms. Clearly, Ubisoft has some competition for AAAA developer of the year. Jokes aside, the new map introduces a lot of new and interesting mechanics for the stage such as a moving train and even “cart races.”But before you can jump in and start unlocking the new character, you need to unlock the Laborratory. This is quite easy, as all you have to do...View the full article
The soulslike genre has been shifting and evolving for over a decade now, and with the rapid release of recent entries like Another Crab's Treasure and No Rest for the Wicked, it's clear just how much has changed over that time. Although ******'s Souls was the first game to codify many of the core soulslike mechanics, Dark Souls was the one that shot the concept to worldwide popularity. Within a few years, the ideas that made Dark Souls so compelling were starting to spread throughout the gaming industry, and plenty of titles have benefited from them since. View the full article
Todd Howard has said Bethesda is working on solutions to shorten the length of time between its game releases. Having released Starfield last year, Bethesda Game Studios has switched its attention to The Elder Scrolls 6, meaning a sequel to 2015’s Fallout 4 is likely many years away from releasing. Howard discussed the long wait between new Bethesda games during an interview with Kinda Funny Games on Monday. Read More... View the full article
Some Manor Lords players have been dealing with crashes since the game’s meteoric launch this past weekend. But the game’s sole developer (and apparent social media manager) Greg Styczeń recently cleared up any misconceptions about certain players’ problems. In one post on Twitter/X, a player referred to the game by saying “more like ******-o-Lord,” which prompted a response from Styczeń today, explaining why crashes were common for some subsets of players as opposed to others. View the full article
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Like all great video games, Stellar Blade has a fishing minigame with over two dozen fish to collect. If you need a break from slicing through Naytibas, you can kick back and cast your line to earn the Lonely Fisherman trophy.While you only need to catch 20 species of fish to unlock the Lonely Fisherman trophy in Stellar Blade, it’s pretty easy to get all 25 since you’re going to visit every fishing spot in the game regardless. Plus, there’s a skimpy Nano Suit reward for snagging them all (though not as skimpy as the ****** Skin Suit).How to Fish in Stellar BladeTo unlock the fishing mechanic in Stellar Blade, play through the main story until you reach the Great Desert region. Then, seek out Clyde near the Fishing Hut to start the fishing tutorial and begin the Looking Glass side quest. After that, you can fish at any suitable fishing spot that you encounter on your journey.You’ll need to complete a lengthy side quest chain to obtain Fantastic Ba...View the full article
Disney Dreamlight Valley creator Gameloft has recently released the official patch notes for the games May 1 update, which will introduce Daisy Duck as a new character. Called Thrills and Frills, this new Disney Dreamlight Valley update brings several features eagerly awaited by Disney fans, such as receiving mail from Valley Villagers. View the full article
Raspberry Pi Foundation recently announced a minor expansion to its Compute Module 4S (CM4S) offering, which includes several variants with different memory capabilities. The *** company now sells CM4S boards with 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of DDR-4 SDRAM, while other basic specifications of the device should stay the same.... Read Entire Article View the full article
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Google Play recently decided to pay tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog on social media. Reasonable, given that the famous mascot is currently having a bit of a cultural moment. The only problem? Most of it was completely wrong. Over the weekend, Google Play’s X/Twitter account took it upon itself to make an impromptu Sonic The Hedgehog appreciation thread where the chili dog-eating hero gets older the more you scroll through it. But the Google Play’s scrapbook-esque thread's dabbling in historical revisionism of the blue hedgehog would spark a wave of corrections, even prompting *****'s own social media account to ask what was on every Sonic fan’s mind: What are you doing? Google Play’s Sonic-themed thread, which sporadically covers the blue blur’s evolution from 1991 to 2022, is now riddled with community notes criticizing the social media account for its litany of factual errors. 1991 Sonic. The cover? Rotund. ******. Still fast as lightning. The actual game? 8-bit GLORY [Hidden Content] — Google Play (@GooglePlay) April 27, 2024 For instance, Google’s first threaded post of Sonic and Tails in 1991 is actually of Sonic’s 2013 mobile game. The key signifier of this error on Google Plays part is the fact that Tails isn’t Sonic’s companion in the original game. The post also refers to the original Sonic the Hedgehog as "8-bit glory" despite first releasing on the 16-bit ***** Genesis. And that's just the beginning. what are you doing — Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 28, 2024 Other blatant errors in Google Play’s thread include a screenshot of Sonic from 2014’s Sonic ***** cartoon saying this was the “short king” in 1993; a 2022 screenshot of Paramount Picture’s live-action Sonic that was actually from the 2020 movie, and a 2006 Sonic image from the 2017 mobile game Sonic Forces Mobile —which is available on the Google Play store. Fans went so far as to wonder if AI was used to create the strange thread, not the least because one of the images is poorly altered to remove background characters. 2022 Sonic. Just like us, he’s healed from 2020 but isn’t quite the same [Hidden Content] — Google Play (@GooglePlay) April 27, 2024 While the endgame of Google Play’s Sonic thread ******** a mystery, what isn’t is the fact that Sonic fans are treating it like material for Twitter's version of a comedy club's open mic night with a sea of hilarious memes at Google Play’s expense. Here's one of our favorites. We all know who's behind this [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — Artvader || Commission Season (@Artvader_AF) April 29, 2024 All in all, it was a strange moment for *****'s biggest franchise, which is otherwise celebrating the release of the Knuckles TV series on Paramount+. We called it a "fun, chaotic bonus level that nails everything that made the Sonic movies great, earning a well-deserved fist bump," and is one more step along the path toward a potential Sonic Cinematic Universe. In the meantime, the third Sonic the Hedgehog film, starring Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog, hits theaters on December 20, 2024. Isaiah Colbert is a freelance writer at IGN. View the full article