Supergiant Games surprised us with a Hades 2 Technical Test dev livestream out of nowhere yesterday, and oh my ****, it looks incredible. I have been gnawing at the bars of my enclosure ever since Melinoe and co. were first revealed back at The Game Awards 2022, and now the princess of the Underworld is here to show why she's the superior sibling. She's also more than shown why the wait for the Hades 2 Xbox and PS5 versions is going to be an agonizing one. If you're looking to dodge spoilers before you can play, click away. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best roguelike games on console 2024 Hades 2 release date estimate and latest news Is Hades 2 coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox, or Switch? View the full article
Tencent Games subsidiary MoreFun Studios has revealed that its realistic shooter franchise, Arena Breakout, is coming to PC in the form of a new title called Arena Breakout: Infinite. The free-to-play foray into the PC realm is set to release for Steam later this year. MoreFun says players can expect “unparalleled firearm customization” and first-person shooter realism, calling Arena Breakout: Infinite “the most visually stunning and immersive FPS experience that isn’t in a perpetual alpha state.” The original Arena Breakout launched for iOS and Android devices last year and has been hailed as a mobile alternative to Battlestate Games’ Escape from Tarkov. MoreFun described its PC version of the tactical military experience in a brief summary that you can read below. “In Arena Breakout: Infinite, enter the Dark Zone and become the deadliest soldier of fortune known to man. As a highly skilled military operative, journey into the war-torn Kamona region where high stakes equal high rewards. Pull the trigger, take cover, and move ahead. Break into combat arenas to extract high-value items and strike it rich… but be prepared to ****** for survival.” Additional details tease dense customization options that include more than 500 accessories, such as rifle stocks, sight placement options, custom barrels, muzzle brakes, and more. Each tweak allows players to customize the stability, accuracy, and range of their ******* of choice before heading into combat arenas that feature real-time lighting and 360 spatial sound effects. MoreFun adds that Arena Breakout: Infinite is aimed to be a player-first experience built on competitive and fair gameplay. “Infinite represents an all-in commitment to launching the first viable tactical FPS on Steam that’s accessible, content-complete and free of issues like cheating, bugs, poor servers and more that longtime fans of the tactical-********* genre have sadly grown accustomed to,” MoreFun explains. Arena Breakout: Infinite doesn’t have an exact release date yet. Be sure to check out first information about beta sign-ups here, and don’t forget to read up on the latest from Arena Breakout, recent Bruce Lee crossover update. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx. Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe. View the full article
Fallout New Vegas has some of the most in-depth character creation that the series has ever seen, and Traits are a huge part of making your build stand out.In addition to your SPECIAL stats and other character creation decisions, Traits can drastically alter your character’s abilities and open the door for several unique builds and archetypes. Each Trait offers a powerful bonus like an increased critical hit chance or bonus points to some of your SPECIAL stats, but they come with negative tradeoffs to balance things out. Some of these are more worthwhile than others, so which Traits are the best in Fallout New Vegas?Which Traits Should You Pick in Fallout New Vegas?Ultimately, the best Traits for your Fallout New Vegas character depend on the playstyle you have in mind. Before you start thinking about any of that, though, you need to select Wild Wasteland. Don’t ask any questions, just do it. This adds special wacky encounters throughout the wasteland that you...View the full article
I'll be the first to admit that my excitement around the announcement of Hades 2, the direct sequel to one of my favorite games of all time, was pierced with apprehension. Supergiant's approach to sequels in the past has been to, well, not make them. Each new game the indie studio puts out features a new world with new characters, challenges, narratives, and gameplay styles. Hades hit differently, though, with its roguelike structure embellished with tales of mythological family and personal struggles. The element of the original Hades that really drew me in, as a ****** woman, was the underlying theme of sexuality and gender identity that highlighted the personal lifestyles of us all. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Hades 2 Arcana Cards explained Hades 2 Hecate boss guide How to sign up for the Hades 2 technical test View the full article
The 4-star characters in Genshin Impact 4.6 banners have been leaked and, if the information provided is true, the chosen characters with increased drop rates actually make a lot of sense. Version 4.6 is arriving soon and most of its upcoming content has already been confirmed by HoYoverse. The new characters in Genshin Impact 4.6, the 5-star units featured in banners, story quests, events, and much more have already been showcased during the official livestream. In fact, the presentation confirmed a lot of the content that had previously leaked. The main focus, however, was on Arlecchino. View the full article
Despite military sim series Arma and its zombie survival spin-off DayZ having their de facto home on PC, developers Bohemia Interactive opted to snub us keyboard-and-mousers for their post-DayZ game Vigor. The free-to-play survival shooter hit early access on Xbox way back in June 2018 - almost six years ago - and subsequently made its way to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. And yet, for more than half a decade, no whisper of a PC release was heard - until now, that is. Read more View the full article
The attention to detail with every Spider-Man 2 suit is impeccable, and that applies to Andrew Garfield's The Amazing Spider-Man 2 costume too. While it may arguably be the greatest Spidey suit to hit the big screen, the PS5 game's depiction of it is sadly hindered by a bizarre bug. Now, Insomniac Games promises that it will resolve this issue in a forthcoming PlayStation 5 patch. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Spider-Man 2 finally rectifies glaring issues with Sam Raimi suit Spider-Man 2 update fully unlocks Venom, but with a huge risk New Spider-Man 2 update lets you finally swing into New Game Plus View the full article
Content Warning was a hit when it released – although as time’s gone on, more people have been modding their games. Typically, this is fine, however some players are having their games ruined by less considerate modders.Modders are ruining Content Warning for manyModding is typically a fun practice to be had with friends and those who know what’s going on. However, recently there are players who have been cheating the using mods in public lobbies, ruining the fun for everyone else.Image: LandfallReddit user Nyawul shared their experience with modders, and it certainly does not sound fun to have someone randomly “spawn a million spiders.” Note that Landfall and the developers are aware of the sudden increase in griefing and unfair modding in the lobbies, and are actively working toward a way to circumvent this. They are considering implementing a “vote to kick” feature, so players can kick players who are cheating. This doesn...View the full article
You might have caught a new name in the Apex Legends universe scrawled into today’s Urban ******** trailer, and you’re not alone. Many fans saw what appeared to be confirmation of the game’s season 21 character, Alter, doing some live editing of the Apex Rumble standings. The moment, which occurs 39 seconds into the trailer, sees Fuse’s name written over at the top of the leaderboard and replaced by Alter’s, along with a smiling green cartoon ****** that seems like it could be Altar’s logo. The same logo appears over Lifeline’s face on a screen in the background at just four seconds and also over Octane’s face at the very end of the trailer. View the full article
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Baldur’s Gate 3 studio Larian has announced that it’s working on two new projects based on its own original IPs. Last month Larian boss Swen Vinke said the studio was moving on from the Dungeons & Dragons universe to try its hand at something else. Now, in an update on the game’s Steam page, it’s shed more light on what this entails. Read More... View the full article
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge When I reviewed the Xbox Series X nearly four years ago, I called the console a “next-gen PC.” Not only did the Xbox look like a PC with its boxy, rectangular, tower-like case but it also felt like one thanks to hardware upgrades that allowed it to run games with a variety of PC-like graphical modes. Now, as we approach the next generation of Xbox, it looks like Microsoft is about to close the gap between Xbox and PC even further. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has teased some potentially massive Xbox platform changes in recent weeks. At the same time, leaked internal memos have revealed an increased focus inside Microsoft on Xbox game preservation and forward compatibility. When you put all the breadcrumbs together, it feels like... Continue reading… View the full article
Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 4 has found itself back at the top of sales charts in Europe, almost nine years after the game's original release. Fallout 4 has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the success of the Fallout TV adaptation. View the full article
No Rest for the Wicked, a new action RPG from Moon Studios, the developer of the Ori series, is in early access now—but don’t expect any adorable wisps in this game. Described on its Steam page as a “visceral, precision action RPG set to reinvent the genre,” No Rest for the Wicked sees you playing Cerim, a holy warrior who’s sworn to defeat a plague (called the Pestilence) at any cost. This journey sees Cerim becoming entangled in the politics of the kingdom and going up against those who want to wield the chaos of the plague for their own gains. View the full article
Last year, League of Legends former executive vice president Joe Tung announced that he and a handful of other developers were branching off from Riot Games, creating a new game studio called Theorycraft Games to put their own spin on a MOBA with Project Loki. Now, new developments are in. In an April 18 update, Tung happily announced that Project Loki has finally left pre-alpha stages and is now entering true alpha development. Players who wish to jump into the upcoming playtests can sign up on Theorycraft’s official website, where they will be prompted to provide their email and other information before agreeing to a non-disclosure agreement. View the full article
Still basking in a post-BAFTA sweep afterglow, Larian has shared an update on Steam detailing what to expect from Baldur's Gate 3 in the immediate future, and from the studio further down the line. The marquee inclusions of Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 7 are the game's expanded evil ending cutscenes, a corollary to the feel-good party all the well-adjusted and happy gamers already got. Spoilers for all those endings ahead... Read more.View the full article
The big focus of Larian's post on Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 7 was the game's expanded evil endings, but the studio also revealed that the first of Baldur's Gate 3's official mod tools are coming in this update... Read more.View the full article
Larian aren’t just not making Baldur’s Gate 4 – they’re treating Baldur’s Gate 3’s success as an opportunity to develop their own intellectual properties, with two new games in the works. These games will build on the “sensibilities” of Baldur’s Gate 3 in being “immersive experiences shaped by your choices”, but by the sounds of things, they won’t be adaptations of anybody else's narrative or setting. Divinity: Original Sin 3? It’s the obvious call, but come now, free your mind. How about a kart racing game, Larian, or a ******** old school mascot platformer? When are you going to make a platform game, Larian? Read more View the full article
The Anniversary Edition of Braid was originally announced almost four years ago, and originally meant to be out sometime in 2021. As such, the latest delay to Jonathan *****’s time-rewinding puzzle-platformer - which sees its date pushed back two weeks into the middle of next month - feels like a relative drop in the hourglass. Read more View the full article
As we get our first glimpses of Hades 2 and Slay the Spire 2, it's a good time to be a fan of roguelike games of all shapes and sizes. Cutting its way through the crowd is Lost Castle 2, a sequel to the 2016 co-op action roguelite that blends Castle Crashers-style combat with character, upgrade, and progression systems akin to those of Rogue Legacy and ***** Cells. Now, thanks to a new public playtest that's available as a free Steam demo, you and your friends can jump in and check out the latest developments ahead of its early access launch. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Rogue Legacy meets ***** Cells as new roguelike launches Steam playtest View the full article
As it scoops up ever more best game awards, the mighty Baldur's Gate 3 still has a few more tricks up its sleeve. Developer Larian Studios has already confirmed its intent to move on from the Dungeons and Dragons RPG to create something different next, but that doesn't mean it's done quite yet, with BG3 patch 7 promising a packed roster of updates so voluminous that the team is intending to run a limited beta prior to its launch. Among those are new, even more evil endings and official modding tools. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best RPG games on PC 2024 The 22 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods Try these games if you liked Baldur's Gate 3 View the full article
With hype levels for PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade reaching critical mass, K-pop star BIBI has joined forces with PlayStation for a tie-in song and music video named after the game’s heroine. BIBI, the K-pop sensation who placed second on the reality show The Fan, stars in the sultry music video for the song “EVE,” which just dropped today, less than one week from the game’s full release on April 26. View the full article
EA has revealed the first information on its upcoming racing game EA Sports F1 24. The game will be released on May 31, earlier than in previous years, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One and PC. The game’s main new feature is called EA Sports Dynamic Handling, and promises more a more realistic feel. Read More... View the full article
Apex Legends’ latest collection event was announced today, marking the return of a successful limited-time mode, Three Strikes. In Urban ********, which drops on April 23, players get another opportunity to tackle the fast-paced mode alongside the addition of a new asynchronous tournament system and a suite of streetwear skins. The new event comes with a familiar package of content for an Apex collection event, with a few unexpected twists. The Apex Rumble Beta is the most significant of these: a competitive experience where players can earn points against similarly skilled opponents to climb the leaderboard, before earning rewards based on their overall placement once a Rumble has concluded. View the full article
Cities Skylines 2 developer Colossal Order says that it is sorry for the current condition of the city building sequel, as it lays out plans to heal its relationship with the CS2 community. Purchasers of the first Cities Skylines 2 DLC, Beach Properties, will be refunded, and the pack itself will be available for free going forward. Likewise, owners of the Cities Skylines 2 Ultimate Edition will receive additional material, as Colossal Order affirms that its focus now is on repairing and rectifying the base CS2 game before releasing any further paid expansions. The release of the Bridges and Ports DLC has been moved to 2025, as Colossal Order explains how it plans to make CS2 into the "best city builder it can be." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Cities Skylines 2 mods Essential new Cities Skylines 2 mods transform traffic and simulation New Cities Skylines 2 DLC is literally the worst-rated thing on Steam View the full article
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Supergiant Games surprised us with a Hades 2 Technical Test dev livestream out of nowhere yesterday, and oh my ****, it looks incredible. I have been gnawing at the bars of my enclosure ever since Melinoe and co. were first revealed back at The Game Awards 2022, and now the princess of the Underworld is here to show why she's the superior sibling. She's also more than shown why the wait for the Hades 2 Xbox and PS5 versions is going to be an agonizing one. If you're looking to dodge spoilers before you can play, click away. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best roguelike games on console 2024 Hades 2 release date estimate and latest news Is Hades 2 coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox, or Switch? View the full article