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The Escape from Tarkov community hasn't received well the news of a brand-new most expensive edition replacing the old one and barring them from a previously promised DLC, among other things. While it's been continuously praised over the last few years as one of the best online FPS games on the market and the king of the 'extraction' subgenre, Escape from Tarkov's approach to pricing and paid upgrades has always been iffy to say the least, and the Unheard Edition's announcement might've been the straw that breaks the camel's back. According to developer Battlestate Games, the Unheard Edition gives players "access to PvE co-op mode with persistent progression... enhanced stash size (10x72), unique in-game ID, armband and many more features." As far as we can tell, this new co-op mode isn't the same as the 'Practice' one already being sold as an upgrade for 10 euros or around $10.70 (regional pricing may vary). Read more View the full article

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Garry's Mod[/i] Steam Workshop for long."> Enlarge / "5ario" here won't be on the Garry's Mod Steam Workshop for long. (credit: Steam / LmaoSPW) [/url] The popular long-running Source-engine physics sandbox Garry's Mod has begun to take down Nintendo-related items from the game's Steam Workshop page, following an apparent takedown request from Nintendo. In a Steam Community news post, mod creator Garry Newman writes that some items have already been taken down as part of an "ongoing process, as we have 20 years of uploads to go through." Indeed, combing through the over 1.8 million Garry's Mod Steam Workshop add-ons to find all of Nintendo's copyrighted content is sure to be a significant task. A simple search for Pokemon Thursday morning turns up nearly 3,000 seemingly copyright-infringing results on its own. "If you want to help us by deleting your Nintendo-related uploads and never uploading them again, that would help us a lot," Newman jokes in the announcement post. Read 5 remaining paragraphs | Comments View the full article

I’m going to say it outright: If you don’t want politics in your games, then Frostpunk 2 is not for you. IGN went hands-on with the hotly (or coldly?) anticipated sequel’s sandbox mode, and it’s ******* on every level. Instead of constructing individual tents and sawmills, you’re building entire city districts. Populations grow by the thousands. Time is counted in weeks rather than days. And yes – the difficult choices you made in Frostpunk 1 are now a full-on game of politics that may have dire consequences for your city. Steampunk visions The developer says that this “Utopia Builder” sandbox build is 40% of the full Frostpunk 2 experience – but I think we’ll actually have more to look forward to, as this build felt like only a slice of sandbox mode itself. Most of the customization options were grayed out, meaning I could only choose one map, one goal (or “ambition”), and one set of communities. So it was decreed. I would build my little steampunk city in an ice-encrusted valley, with the eventual goal of colonizing the “Frostland,” the wilds beyond the city limits. The first thing that grabbed my attention were the striking visuals, which convincingly depicted a post-apocalypse world gripped by unearthly cold. If you’re looking for graphics that’ll really test your gaming hardware, Frostpunk 2 has them. City lights glow in the gloom’s swirling snowfall. When you mark out a district, buildings bloom before your eyes, adapting to the landscape (like buildings with stilts along steep cliffs). Steel highways grow between districts like great veins, buzzing with bots and even the occasional automaton, all leaving ghostly trails in the harsh wind. If you’re looking for graphics that’ll really test your gaming hardware, Frostpunk 2 has them. Speaking of, let’s talk about districts. You’re a little freer this time to build farther from the central district’s generator, which is a departure from Frostpunk 1’s distinctive radial grid. Instead, you’ll mark hex tiles as areas for industry, food production, logistics, and more. You can add extra land to each district as your citizens’ needs grow, as well as one or two notable buildings (such as a council hall). The downside of this *******-picture approach to city-building is that things didn’t feel as ********** as they did in Frostpunk 1. You’re no longer deciding whether people eat soup or sawdust. You no longer see individual citizens as you zoom in. You no longer see the ones who are homeless, trying to warm themselves by the generator, but nevertheless freeze to ****** in their sleep. Snippets of narrative occasionally pop up (like that of a petty *********, bullying newcomers into giving him their jewelry), but they feel more like flavor text than anything. What truly drives game progression is Frostpunk 2’s new and most significant mechanic: Factions. Everybody wants to save the world Just like in real life, your people can be divided on their beliefs. This preview’s starter communities were the survivalist Foragers and the Machinists, who push an agenda of technology and automation. Their differing values influence which laws they support: pass one law, and you might end up angering the other faction. Over time, new, ******** factions may emerge, putting up more potential roadblocks to progress. Just like they say in Fallout: “Everybody wants to save the world… they just disagree on how.” You’re no longer the sole lawmaker in town; delegates from all communities now join you in the city council. In order to pass a law, you must propose it and win a majority vote. It therefore behooves you to play your political cards right, figuring out how to progress your society and technologies while balancing factions’ sentiments of you. There are several ways to do that, from letting a faction propose laws of their choosing, to “funding” a community to pursue projects within its interests. Or you can simply pressure council delegates to vote for your own interests (though all communities will certainly be unimpressed by it, and the vote may still fail). A faction with favorable views can have their advantages, like speeding up the city’s research on new technologies. A large bubble at the bottom of the screen is mostly unnoticeable – until it begins to fill with a ******, boiling liquid. That’s when you’ll know that you’re quite literally making ripples in the population. Displease a faction enough and they may demand that your law be repealed – or they may even riot. Be warned – even if a law passes, it is not set in stone! Displease a faction enough and they may demand that your law be repealed – or they may even riot, effectively closing down one of your districts. With its resources no longer coming in, your city may quickly fall into chaos, leading to your eventual eviction. The ice beckons Set for release in July, Frostpunk 2 is tantalizingly close. Don’t expect quite the same game as its predecessor, especially if you’re hoping for more hands-on misery, but the large-scale city-building and faction management mechanics were truly challenging (and fun!). This preview was limited, but I was secretly excited by all the grayed-out research options, sandbox customisations, laws, and more – because if they end up being as polished as the preview, we’ve got an absolutely top-tier experience to look forward to. The Frostpunk series has evolved beyond mere survival, and it’s now time to shape society. I personally can’t wait. View the full article

JD Fenix voice actor Liam McIntyre has teased the possibility of Gears of War 6 finally being revealed in June. It has been almost five years since the last game in the franchise was released, and there is reason to believe that Gears of War 6 may finally be on the way. View the full article

In a game like Stardew Valley that's already overflowing with secrets, one fan's discovery of a new, seemingly rare Easter egg is definitely cause for excitement. Over the course of the farming RPG's development, creator ConcernedApe has quietly added plenty of special details and features that only the most dedicated players have managed to unearth. While the animation of the developer's logo that occurs when it's clicked a few times during Stardew Valley's start-up is one of the more commonly-known secrets, a recent discovery suggests there's even more to unearth. View the full article

When does the Fallout 4 update come out? With the release of Amazon Prime's Fallout series came a somewhat surprise update announcement for the Fallout 4 game, which was released back in 2015. Bethesda promises to add a wealth of improvements to Fallout 4, including current-gen console upgrades, new items, and even new Fallout 4 quests to take on. It has stated that Fallout 4 mods should still work after the update, unless those mods rely on "version-sensitive content." If you're questioning what the Fallout 4 update time is, we've got all the answers. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Fallout 4 best weapons and weapons list Fallout 4 Brotherhood of Steel location and how to join Every Fallout 4 quest and side mission View the full article

The new Escape From Tarkov Unheard Edition has drawn criticism from players of the extraction shooter owing to its PvE co-op mode that features persistent progression. Previously, the Edge of Darkness Edition was the most premium version of the game and promised owners that they would receive "free access to all subsequent DLCs." The EOD Edition has since been removed from *****, and now, even those Tarkov players who own it will have to pay an additional cost to access the new Unheard PvE mode. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: When is the next Escape from Tarkov wipe? Escape From Tarkov is getting microtransactions now Escape from Tarkov patch 0.14 notes fix snow and airdrop loot View the full article

New Remnant 2 DLC The Forgotten Kingdom just launched this week, and yet the apocalyptic co-op game's most dedicated secret hunters have already dug out some of its most well-******* new weapons and items. Along with the discovery of how to unlock the new Invoker archetype, the game's 'Cult of the Door' Discord community has put its heads together to find the new Remnant 2 Polygun, and it requires a fantastically taxing trek through one of the game's most memorable locations. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: 2023's best co-op game surges on Steam thanks to excellent new DLC Remnant 2's new archetype bends the power of nature to their will Remnant 2 The Forgotten Kingdom release date, story, and archetype View the full article

If there's one Xbox franchise that we can't wait to ***** back into, it's Gears of War. We've been holding out for the potential reveal of Gears 6 for a while, and now our hope might not be misplaced. Ahead of the Xbox Showcase in June, Gears actor Liam McIntyre appears to be igniting the flames for an explosive Gears of War 6 reveal. We'll be spoiling the end of Gears 5 going forward, so proceed with caution if you're yet to play the most recent entry. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Xbox zombie games 2024 The best Xbox Game Pass games 2024 All 41 Xbox Game Pass Core games View the full article

In Fallout 4, the nuclear wasteland of the Commonwealth may seem like a troubled place, but recruiting a companion makes it a lot easier. One companion you can recruit in the early game is Cait, and we’ll show you how. Cait is a steel-willed and aggressive Irish companion who sticks by your side while you’re out exploring Fallout 4‘s atomic aftermath. If you want a tough companion who can aid you in sticky situations, keep reading. View the full article

The Mozaic 3+ hard drive platform is as reliable, or even more reliable, as conventional HDD technology. Seagate recently introduced the new hard disk drives based on its own implementation of the HAMR technology, with 30 TB HDDs available to customers and a very ambitious plan to push storage technology... Read Entire Article View the full article

As genre mash-ups go, I didn't see this coming. But maybe I should have, knowing how once things like battle royales pop off, they will always spawn curious mutations. Inferni: Hope And ***** is one of these curiosities, being an online co-op, deckbuilding, battle royale, with a 90s theme. Read more View the full article

Pine: A Story Of Loss, which stars a bereaved woodworker and thus may be a play on the double meaning of ‘pine’, is a gorgeously animated interactive fiction game that sees you performing farming chores and wordlessly reminiscing upon cherished memories. It’s short - designed to be played in a couple of sittings - and while the fiction is the focus here, you’ll spend time gardening and whittling in bespoke minigames as you find out more about the woodworker’s relationship. The publisher describes it thusly: As each season changes, the woodworker must prepare for what’s to come. Tasks such as collecting water, thatching the roof, or planting crops each bring back vivid memories of his wife. Desperate to not let her memory disappear, the woodworker captures these moments in beautiful wood carvings. Yet, while each one is a promise to her memory, they soon become a dangerous obsession. Read more View the full article

Thursday, April 25, 2024 The Fallout 4 next-gen update is now available for PS5 and Xbox, and this article has been updated to reflect Bethesda's roll out of the upgrade. Nearly a decade later, Fallout 4 is still going strong and is now finally getting some major upgrades on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The wait for Bethesda's Fallout 4 next-gen update has been a long one, with delays setting the overhaul back. Now, the wait is over, and the new Fallout 4 update is available on current-gen consoles. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Fallout 4's next-gen upgrade to PS5 is a mess for PS Plus subscribers Fallout Season 2 locked in as Fallout game sales soar on PS5 and Xbox New Fallout 4 update lets the classic RPG do something Starfield can't View the full article

People Can Fly has cancelled a co-op action RPG codenamed Project Dagger after several years of development. As spotted by X user MauroNL, the Polish company informed investors this month that work on the game was discontinued on April 5 It said it had decided to cancel the project after a revaluation of the scope and commercial potential of the game. Read More... View the full article

Playing a survival city builder is like a juggling act, except when you drop a ball 75 people starve to ******. Everything needs to be carefully balanced. The population needs to steadily grow to provide more bodies for labor—but not grow so quickly that you wind up with too many mouths to feed. When citizens ascend to a higher status they can be taxed more, but they also require more amenities to be kept happy... Read more.View the full article

A new character in Genshin Impact 4.7 may make Neuvillette completely broken, according to a set of leaks about the upcoming patch. The popular action RPG is just entering Version 4.6, a massive update where it will introduce the highly anticipated Arlecchino as a playable character. The Fatui Harbinger known as the Knave had already appeared as an NPC during the Fontaine storyline, but had not yet become a playable unit. Of course, the new character in Genshin Impact 4.6 is not the only piece of content coming with the new patch, as there is a lot more planned. View the full article

Every Thursday we share the weekly Famitsu sales charts, which tracks physical boxed game sales and hardware sales in Japan. ... Read more View the full article

Fallout 4 tasks players with making some tough decisions as they embark upon a journey across the Commonwealth Wasteland, and now a new mod is looking to judge whether the actions of the Sole Survivor are morally reprehensible or not. Throughout many of Bethesda's older games like Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Karma played a key role in determining how the world reacted to the player. Despite its widespread inclusion, the system is widely hated by fans who have criticized it for being obtuse, poorly implemented, and arbitrary in what it deems to be good or evil. View the full article

Amid the hit Fallout TV show, all Fallout video games are enjoying a boost in players. Indeed, some people are stepping out into the virtual wasteland for the first time, including into Obsidian’s much-loved 2010 RPG, Fallout New Vegas. But in-keeping with the tone of the Fallout video games, some veterans of the post-apocalyptic Mojave are having dastardly fun with bright-eyed and bushy-tailed newcomers. Spoiler warning for Fallout New Vegas follows. Across social media, some New Vegas fans are advising new players that they should visit Quarry Junction, promising good starting gear at the location. Quarry Junction is along the short route to the Strip, New Vegas’ standout location, so on the face of it it makes sense to stop by. Perhaps don’t, though. It seems like Fallout is becoming really popular again and to all newcomers of the series that are starting with New Vegas (good choice) I have some tips for you! There's a place called Quarry Junction where you should head ASAP to get some good starting gear! [Hidden Content] — GOREJIRλ (@g0rejira) April 22, 2024 Hey, Scarlet! You should visit Quarry Junction! There’s some awesome loot there. [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — PMS Jordan (@PMS_Jordan) April 17, 2024 For all my new New Vegas fans.. Make sure you stop by Quarry Junction for insane lore and weapons! — Razor (@RazorOnYT) April 25, 2024 There's a bunch of new Fallout Fans! If you're playing New Vegas for the first time hot tip: just head straight to Vegas from Goodsprings! #fallout #Falloutonprime #newvegas [Hidden Content] — Tunnelsnakesfool 🪻 (@Tunnelsnakefool) April 22, 2024 have you heard that Quarry Junction is the most interesting location in #FalloutNewVegas ? To all newcomers - visit it asap as you will find dozens of references to #FalloutOnPrime there. — Kuba Sobek (@Kuba_Sobek) April 23, 2024 An unseen upside to the #FalloutSeries: There are now more people than ever we can tell about all the amazing loot to pick up in Quarry Junction, including a free NCR Ranger armor and riot shotgun! It makes the rest of the game a cakewalk, definitely recommend! [Hidden Content] — Broadside17 (@BroadsideXVII) April 20, 2024 Quarry Junction is an abandoned limestone quarry overrun by deathclaws, Fallout’s most terrifying monsters. There are young deathclaws, a deathclaw alpha male, and even a (very ******) deathclaw mother with her *******. At low levels (even at higher levels!), Quarry Junction is a deathtrap, so much so that over the years it has become something of a meme within the Fallout community. Perhaps wait until you’ve got a mini ***** or two and a **** Man to hand before giving Quarry Junction a once over. DON'T GO TO QUARRY JUNCTION WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE [Hidden Content] — Lavv (@BigHatLav) April 17, 2024 YOU ********* THIS THING JUST SCARED ME TO ****** [Hidden Content] — ✰ scarlet ✰ (@hyIianscarlet) April 18, 2024 For years, those in the know who wanted to hit The Strip early would crouch their way past deadly places like Quarry Junction. Some assumed the ability to do so was a glitch and that Quarry Junction was instended to prevent early game characters from getting to The Strip. Not so, according to Obsidian's Josh Sawyer, who worked on New Vegas. Last year, he tweeted to say that locations such as Quarry Junction were built for players to "Git Gud or ****". Best get crouch walking then! New Vegas fans luring newcomers to their ****** is all a bit of fun, of course, and very Fallout. It’s the kind of thing players can do in-game with the multiplayer focused Fallout 76, although that game’s community has become known for being welcoming to newcomers. After all, Fallout 76 is a prequel — by the time the events of Fallout New Vegas come around, there’s no nice left out in the wasteland. As for the deathclaws themselves, Fallout Season 1 skipped over them, but according to the showrunners, they're a ***** cert for Season 2. Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article

Players of The Elder Scrolls Online who were temporarily locked out of their accounts due to server issues will receive compensation in the form of in-game items, developer ZeniMax Online Studios revealed as it outlined how it will deal with the incident. The Bethesda Softworks-published MMORPG recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Genshin Impact has introduced the boss version of Arlecchino, named The Knave, that will appear in version 4.6. Genshin Impact's 4.6 update is purely focused on adding new playable content, including explorable sections and events that provide players with various rewards. It features story quests, during which Travelers will find out more about Arlecchino and Cyno. In addition, the latest update for Genshin Impact enhances the overall player experience with several quality-of-life adjustments, such as the Treasure Compass feature and a brand-new Map Settings interface. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Xbox Game Pass members can play Another Crab's Treasure as part of their subscription starting today, April 25. This day-one addition to the Xbox Game Pass library arrives in the form of a colorful action RPG with an important message about environmental preservation. View the full article

Fallout 4's "next generation" update goes live today. Timed to capitalise on the Fallout TV show's **** popularity, it'll encumber the 2015-released open world wasteland RPG with widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, Creation Kit fixes, and a "variety of quest updates" across Steam, Microsoft Store and GOG. There will be new items for the Creation Club, including the Makeshift ******* Pack, which lets you blast people with a piggy bank like Elon Musk, and a new quest, Echoes Of The Past, in which you try to "stop The Enclave from spreading their dangerous ideology and gaining a foothold in the Commonwealth". They're also bringing the game to the Epic Games Store and upgrading it to Steam Deck Verified status. Such days of bounty we do live through, but beware - it's possible the update will break existing Fallout 4 mods, which will be a problem for the very large numbers of you who've been downloading mods after watching the show. Indeed, the possibility of today's update messing with mods has already seen the creators of the promising Fallout: London delay release to assess the damage. If you're similarly concerned, you might want to disable auto-updates right now. Read more View the full article