City builders are incredibly difficult to get right, especially for indie projects. To succeed, they need deep and complex simulation and management systems, while also being incredibly customizable and intuitive. A newcomer called City Masterplan is stepping up to the plate, and its first impression is very strong. View the full article
I've changed my routine. Before now, my universal approach to combat in a no-guns GTA 5 Story Mode run was pretty straightforward. With the odds invariably weighed in my opponent's favour – simply because, you know, they have firearms and I don't – putting obstacles between myself and their line of fire was a given... Read more.View the full article
In an official announcement translated by Automaton West, the two firms recently confirmed plans to strengthen their partnership to maintain the supply of Blu-ray discs and players in Japan. Verbatim and I-O Data acknowledged that, despite the rise of digital distribution, individuals and businesses still use optical discs for recording,... Read Entire Article View the full article
While the Hitman series has always had a legendary status in the gaming community, the reboot trilogy, currently packaged as HITMAN World of Assassination, has been one of its most successful eras yet. Having reached over 75 million players for the final entry in the decade-long trilogy, it's no wonder that the reboot series is IO Interactive's first pick for itsnewest spin-off. View the full article
Rockstar Games has shut down concerns that GTA 6 could be impacted by a reported data breach. Following claims from hacker group 'ShinyHunters' that it had accessed private Rockstar Games data by posing as an internal service, the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developer states that the breach included only "a limited amount of non-material company information." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Take-Two boss says gen-AI has played "zero part" in GTA 6's creation, even though his studios are "embracing" it more widely Leaker suggests GTA 6 may have just had another delay, but only for physical editions We might not get GTA 6 this year, but at least this hefty ***** gives you Rockstar's finest at prices too low to ignore View the full article
Having a successful launch as an indie developer is the moment where you get to breathe a sigh of relief, but it also comes with problems - especially if you're primarily working alone. Road to Vostok is a brutal survival shooter with permadeath, has heavy Escape From Tarkov and Stalker vibes, and it comes from Finish soldier turned solo dev Antti Leinonen. Five days on from its launch, he reveals that its "extremely successful" start has "secured the entire development roadmap," but admits that he's been overwhelmed by the flood of responses from players. Fortunately, he's already taking a healthy approach to his future plans. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Massive survival game Soulmask hits 1.0, and you can grab its Ancient Egypt expansion for free if you're fast I got murdered by a ladybug in Neverway, and that cemented it as the only game I care about this year Forget Stardew Valley's cozy vibes. New farming sim Crop keeps you "on edge," and I can't get enough of it View the full article
Dean 'Rocket' Hall, founder of New Zealand-based studio RocketWerkz, first encountered games via a Commodore 64 belonging to his cousins. "I think I played it constantly for about five hours. Then, at dinner, I looked basically green from the refresh rate of the monitor, and I ended up being very sick and throwing up everywhere. I think that's when everyone figured out I that I was really into computers.".. Read more.View the full article
Former Perfect Dark developer Drew Murray is now reportedly working on Blizzard’s long-rumored StarCraft shooter. The purported hire adds another possible sign that the unannounced StarCraft title may be moving beyond early incubation and isn't the only indirect hint of that being the case. View the full article
Kiln is Double Fine and Xbox Game Studios' follow-up to last year's charming, lighthouse-starring Keeper, but the new title is taking a sharp turn in terms of gameplay. The four-versus-four brawler stars custom-made pottery characters, and extends this unique premise into its multiplayer game rules. View the full article
Fallout has seen a huge wave of interest in the past few years thanks to the success of the beloved Amazon television series, which, to the surprise of many, has been a faithful adaptation of the video games so far. Bringing Fallout: New Vegas into the mix was clearly a popular decision, and Season 2 of the show was received with overwhelmingly positive response among fans and critics alike. View the full article
Action-adventure title REPLACED is coming soon to PC and consoles worldwide, and this guide will help you keep track of the upcoming launch. Developed by Sad Cat Studios, REPLACED will show you an alternative universe where you play as an AI trying to right the wrongs. But first, let's look at when the game becomes available on your preferred platform. Table of contentsREPLACED release countdownWhat to expect from REPLACEDREPLACED release countdown REPLACED goes live worldwide on Tuesday, April 14. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live. [hurrytimer id="1203916"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 6am PT8am CT9am ET2pm UTC3pm CET The timings are based on the information available at SteamDB. While REPLACED will be available on consoles, it's an Xbox exclusive. Both PC and Xbox will follow the same release schedule as mentioned above. What to expect from REPLACED REPLACED is a 2.5D action-adventure title that puts you in the boots of R.E.A.C.H. You're an AI trapped inside a human body, and you'll have to uncover the secrets of the Phoenix Corporation. Set in an alternate 1980s, the United States has been ravaged by nuclear activities. With Phoenix City becoming a den of ******** activity, it's now upon you to expose the reality of your creators. Run, jump, and climb across the different structures to travel around the city, where you'll encounter different enemies. Chain moves and combos to dish out attacks and take down anyone standing in your way of achieving your objectives. [Hidden Content] With a blend of modern graphics and hand-crafted pixel art, every part of Phoenix City will feel unique despite the grim times. REPLACED is a single-player experience, so you can enjoy it at your own pace. If you're still unsure, you can try out the demo that's available on Steam. The post REPLACED release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The writing is on the wall for private World of Warcraft server network Turtle WoW. The District Court of California has ruled in favor of Activision Blizzard on the copyright infringement lawsuit filed in August against the group of fan-operated private servers. The ruling includes an immediate cease and desist order for Turtle WoW, which provides a range of alternative versions of the MMORPG on privately hosted servers. While Blizzard and Turtle WoW have reached a settlement in the wake of this decision, it's likely this will spell the end for the third-party group. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: World of Warcraft gets a perfect recreation of Counter-Strike's most iconic map, and it's even got Goose World of Warcraft reveals secret phase of new raid boss to give us the best moment in Race to World First Over 20 years later, World of Warcraft is finally getting its first official Pride event, supporting this amazing long-running community initiative View the full article
The Planet Crafter is a survival game that goes way beyond the traditional remit of the genre. You're not trying to stay alive by building campfires and hunting animals and smashing together a rock and a stick to make a pickaxe appear in your inventory. Rather than bending to suit the world, you bend the world to suit you, terraforming an entire planet to make it habitable for humans... Read more.View the full article
Your army in Skull Horde will be limited at the start, but you can power it up by unlocking different Enlistments that are available within the game. Enlistments are essentially troops that can be added to your army, and they will clear the dungeons for you. This guide will explain all the Enlistments and how you can unlock them in the game. How to get all Enlistments in Skull Horde The table below has all the information you'll need to unlock the different Enlistments. I have also added brief explainers for some of the tasks that are harder to achieve. EnlistmentsHow to unlockCutpurseAmass 999 Ducats. Fire MageHave 5 fire tornadoes simultaneously. Ice MageFreeze an enemy. You can do so easily with items that offer freeze upon hit. The moment an enemy is frozen at least once, you'll unlock the Ice Mage.Plague MageYou have to infect 20 enemy units with Plague simultaneously. You'll need to clear the initial set of dungeons so that you can face more enemies at the same time. Next, you'll need to have an item on your run that can infect enemies with Plague. SharpshooterKill an enemy with a critical hit. DancerHave at least 20% attack rate multiplier. Ballista Have archers in your troops, and get at least 50 kills with them. This can be spread across multiple runs. Herald Get any three Legendary items across multiple runs. DruidYou have to obtain Shacklevines and Blighted Roots. Quill HogAcquire the Splinterthorns.Bone GolemYou first have to equip an item that dishes out thorns. Then, you have to kill 100 enemies across one/multiple runs to get the Bone Golem. RetiariusThe Spider's Lair is a special dungeon that has pretty challenging enemies. AssassinYou have to skill 500 enemies, but it has to be done in a single run. NecromancerComplete the Cemetery map while having three different Arcane units active simultaneously. Screenshot by Destructoid As you might have figured out, some Enlistments, like the Sharpshooter, are pretty easy to unlock. The rest, like the Assassin, are significantly tougher due to their unlock condition. The more roster options you unlock, the better you'll perform on a run. The post All Enlistments (units) in Skull Horde and how to unlock them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Xbox Game Pass members are going to lose access to five free games on April 15, so this may be the last chance to check them out. There’s a constant influx of new titles being added to Microsoft’s subscription service, allowing players to check them out entirely for free depending on their subscription tier level. Just recently, the company revealed a batch of new free games for April, which includes Vampire Crawlers and Hades 2 on Xbox Game Pass. View the full article
Bethesda’s former head of publishing, Pete Hines, has said he decided to quit the company because he felt that The Elder Scrolls publisher is “part of something that is not authentic and is not genuine”. Hines quit Bethesda in 2023, after 24 years at the company, shortly after the release of Starfield, which was its first game since Microsoft acquired its parent company ZeniMax Media in 2021 in a $7.5bn deal. Speaking in a frank interview with Firezide Chat, the former Bethesda veteran claimed that it was always his intention to leave the company after Starfield shipped, and suggested that he was unhappy with the direction of the company, post-Microsoft acquisition. Read More... View the full article
Dark Souls is one of the most iconic and beloved franchises in FromSoftware history, and it's hard to believe it's been an entire decade since the most recent game was released. Since Dark Souls 3's release ten years ago, fans of the franchise have been hoping against hope that a revival is in the cards, though it doesn't seem likely Dark Souls 4 is going to happen anytime soon. View the full article
Resident Evil Requiemis missing one of Leon's most iconic associates, but the game's upcoming expansion might rectify the situation. With the latest entry's focus on Leon and new protagonist Grace Ashcroft, fan-favorite femme fatale Ada Wong is sadly absent from the entire affair. View the full article
You may have thought Marvel Rivals was just a weirdly horny hero shooter with that one shark people like in it. Guangyun Chen, creative director for Marvel Rivals at NetEase, would like to prove you wrong. As he recently told FRVR, "Our goal is to shift from being 'just a shooter' to a comprehensive Marvel 'moving anime' experience.".. Read more.View the full article
A story circulated that Rockstar Games had been hacked and that a group of hackers wanted to be paid a ransom or they would release the company’s secrets. That rumor suggested that Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the biggest games of all time coming from Rockstar on November 19, was at risk. But a spokesperson for Rockstar denied that was the case. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.Start Reading FreeAlready a member? Sign in The post Rockstar Games says data breach was with a third party that and has no impact on company or players appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article
Despite being one of Ubisoft's worst-kept secrets in recent years, the remake of Assassin's Creed 4: ****** Flag finally received official confirmation during a blog post a few weeks back, revitalizing interest in one of the series' most popular settings. While there's plenty of reason to be excited over the ****** Flag Resynced remake that's on the horizon, others are still wishing we had an official sequel to look forward to instead. View the full article
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I've changed my routine. Before now, my universal approach to combat in a no-guns GTA 5 Story Mode run was pretty straightforward. With the odds invariably weighed in my opponent's favour – simply because, you know, they have firearms and I don't – putting obstacles between myself and their line of fire was a given... Read more.View the full article