DOOM Eternal's melee attack was somewhat controversial among players when the game first came out. It was a lot less effective than the melee attack in DOOM 2016, and in general it felt strange that such a strong character like the Doom Slayer would be delivering such ineffective blows. Thankfully, the id Software team seems to have been paying attention to this criticism because DOOM: The Dark Ageshas completely reworked melee into something that feels much more fitting for the series' protagonist. View the full article
Marvel Rivals has revealed that it will be releasing a new item called Chrono Shield Cards as part of its upcoming Galacta's Gift event, which is scheduled to make its debut on May 15. Many players are already eagerly awaiting Marvel Rivals' major mid-season update, as it will add the villain Ultron to the hero shooter's ever-expanding roster. View the full article
We've known for months now that Valve is expanding its Linux-based SteamOS operating system beyond the Steam Deck to other handheld PCs, starting with some versions of the Asus ROG Ally. This week, Valve began making some changes to its Steam storefront to prepare for a future when the Deck isn't the only hardware running SteamOS. A new "SteamOS Compatible" label will begin rolling out "over the next few weeks" to denote "whether a game and all of its middleware is supported on SteamOS," including "game functionality, launcher functionality, and anti-cheat support." Games that don't meet this requirement will be marked as "SteamOS Unsupported." As with current games and the Steam Deck, this label doesn't mean these games won't run, but it does mean there may be some serious compatibility issues that keep the game from running as intended. Valve says that "over 18,000 titles on Steam [will] be marked SteamOS compatible out of the gate," and that game developers won't need to do anything extra to earn the label if their titles already support the Steam Deck. Read full article Comments View the full article
The open source Mesa 25.0.6 graphics drivers bug-fix release is out now, and thankfully this one comes with the updates needed to run DOOM: The Dark Ages on Linux with Proton when you have an AMD GPU. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Oblivion players of a certain vintage will recall that, after the original game's release, there were various community trends based around what you could do with the game's physics system: specifically, just how elaborate of a domino run could you make?.. Read more.View the full article
Although they're still arduous and white-knuckle, there are no other survival games, whether The Long Dark, The Forest, or Project Zomboid, that make you work like Rust does. It's an epic journey. You begin with nothing - the first few hours, you're picking through the wilderness for sticks and rocks. But after enough time and sweat, you can scavenge, research, and craft even the most elaborate modern conveniences. After the transformative Jungle update from earlier this month, Facepunch has just made a less public but still-significant change to the survival shooter's stealth combat. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Rust Jungle update introduces the survival game's deadliest animal yet The Rust Jungle update has a date, and you can test it right now Rust update makes softcore mode easier, as the survival game teases a new biome View the full article
Doom The Dark Ages has finally arrived, and id Software is doing more to bring back that classic Doom vibe than fiddling with the freneticism that made its predecessor, Doom Eternal, unpalatable for many of the series' most fervent fans. Tucked away in the rip-tearing shooter's settings is a very special toggle that will give both player and Slayer some serious flashbacks. Echoing my sentiment in my Doom The Dark Ages review, the iconic FPS series is typically at its best when id lets its creativity flow, and the studio loves to hide a treat or two in its options tabs. Eternal's HUD skins, for example, were a zesty delight that added a pop of personality to your playthrough and were, for me at least, a crucial vibe setter. Keen to delve into Doom The Dark Ages' menus as soon as I got access, I wasn't disappointed by what I came face to pixelated face with. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Doom The Dark Ages weapons and locations All Doom The Dark Ages Demonic Essence locations for health, armor, and ammo Doom The Dark Ages Twitch drops and how to claim View the full article
It's now looking like one of the worst-kept secrets in the tech world, but AMD has finally teased a glimpse of what looks like the new AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU. The company says it plans to reveal "what's next in gaming" at the Computex tradeshow on May 21, along with an image that contains a render of a new graphics card next to the AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series logo. According to the latest Radeon RX 9060 XT specs rumors, the new GPU will come in both 8GB and 16GB configurations, with a top clock speed of 3.3GHz and 2,048 stream processors. As I found in my Radeon RX 9070 XT review, the new AMD RDNA 4 architecture can offer potent performance, making it the best graphics card in its league, so I'll be interested to see how this new, cheaper AMD GPU holds up. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT specs rumor sets up a battle with the RTX 5060 Ti A new AMD Ryzen gaming CPU looks set to beat the 9800X3D If this AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT price leak is right, then Nvidia will be pleased View the full article
"It reaffirmed the power of the Assassin’s Creed brand, with a highly favorable community response from long-time fans and new players alike"View the full article
In case Oricorio's antics didn't make it obvious, Celestial Guardians is a fantastic set for enabling trolls. The new Pokémon Pocket set has allowed fans to create some of the meanest decks we've ever seen. From making every attack a ********** chore to stopping you from attaching energy altogether, these builds seem a nightmare to play against. I pray I don't come up against either deck on the Ranked ******. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: It's official, this is the best card in Pokémon Pocket A hardcore Pokémon Pocket player has somehow saved up over 3,800 hourglasses Terrifying new Pokémon Pocket card got dunked on in a 1,000 player tournament View the full article
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for May 2025, unveiling a list of titles that includes newcomers such as Sand Land, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, Battlefield 5, and more. The full lineup of titles coming to its gaming subscription service was revealed in a PlayStation.Blog post today. It’s a collection of six games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers that will all drop come May 20, delivering a variety of experiences for fans of different genres and eras of gaming. Those starting at the Extra tier can take advantage of a whopping nine new titles coming to the Game Catalog for May 2025. Headlining the list of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games is Sand Land, an action RPG adaptation of the Akira Toriyama manga of the same name. Other PS4 and PS5 highlights include Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition and the three-in-one S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy. An enhanced version of the latter was announced for PS5 (as well as PC and Xbox Series X | S) just this morning and is also set to arrive May 20. Developer GSC Game World says those who own the original trilogy release on console will receive the Enhanced Edition for free, though it's unclear if this same offer is extended to those who play on PlayStation Plus. PlayStation Plus Premium members, meanwhile, get one new classic title in the form of Battle Engine Aquila. Available on PS4 and PS5, this sci-fi action game puts players in the cockpit of a mobile war vehicle that can fight off enemies from both the air and on the ground. You can see the full list of May 2025 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles below. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog Additions – May 2025Sand Land | PS4, PS5 Soul Hackers 2 | PS5 Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition | PS4, PS5 Battlefield 5 | PS4 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy | PS4, PS5 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising | PS4, PS5 Humankind | PS4, PS5 Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life | PS5Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition | PS4, PS5PlayStation Plus Premium Game Catalog Additions – May 2025Battle Engine Aquila | PS4, PS5 While we wait to dive into this month’s PlayStation Plus additions, you can read up on which games joined the Essential tier’s monthly games for May 2025. You can also see Sony’s list of April 2025 Game Catalog additions here. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article
Krafton has rolled out a new update for PUBG: Battlegrounds, which introduces destructible terrain and implements a range of gameplay enhancements and balance adjustments. The update launched on PUBG: Battlegrounds for PC on May 14, with the console version scheduled to follow on May 22. This release is part of the company's larger 2025 roadmap that aims to bring advanced gameplay, including interactive environments, to more maps. View the full article
Nvidia may have very quickly realized that most of its latest GPUs need to come with more VRAM as standard, as a new leak states that a 24GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card "will be released at the end of the year," which is much sooner than expected. The new GPU looks as though it will be called either the RTX 5080 Ti or RTX 5080 Super, and could quickly take over from the standard 16GB 5080, which was launched earlier this year. Largely thanks to the lack of high-end competition, my RTX 5080 review was largely favorable, gaining it a place on our best graphics card guide. However, I was also surprised to find that this expensive GPU couldn't run our Full RT Indiana Jones and the Great Circle benchmark at 4K, with the lack of VRAM turning the game into a stuttery mess. It's a situation that Nvidia could easily address by adding an extra 8GB to the frame buffer. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This leaked new Nvidia GeForce gaming GPU could cost even less than the RTX 5060 Nvidia GeForce gaming GPU prices are reportedly about to get even more expensive Asus' new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card costs more than 25 Steam Decks View the full article
WWE 2K25 finally rolled out its first DLC, the New Wave Pack, adding two of NXT's top stars and a pair of former tag team champions to the game's already impressive roster. However, while the additions of Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, and the Motor City Machine Guns provide some fun new options for WWE 2K25 players, the fifth mystery wrestler in the pack has yet to be revealed. View the full article
Rogue Worlds is a new free chaotic tactical roguelite platformer that's a spin-off of Aura of Worlds, a paid ******* game from developer Cognitive Forge. It looks really good and can't argue with that price. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
There has been plenty of speculation about whether MapleStory N would even see the light of day, but it is finally going to be available, and fans will be able to enjoy the spin-off pretty soon. Some sources even believed that the project might have been cancelled, but we now have an official launch date. However, the upcoming NFT-based title won't be available in many major nations of the world. How does MapleStory N work? The core formula of MapleStory N will be pretty similar to the original MapleStory game. It will be a side-scrolling MMORPG involving a robust player trading system. The game will use its AvalancheL1 facility to establish and complete the trades. Hence, there won't be an in-game shop at all. Players will have to trade with one another directly if they're looking to exchange assets. To ensure the general safety of the transactions, the game will use built-in anti-cheat software that uses AvaCloud's security system. This is meant to ensure that players can play and trade without the risks of financial fraud. You can expect to enjoy the joys of RPG and grind for valuable rewards. The ownership of NFTs will be entirely determined by the player-based community, which will also drive the overall demand and supply. Rewards can be earned by completing quests, defeating enemies, and more. Can you pre-download MapleStory N? As of 5am UTC, the game is available for pre-download in the available regions. To download, you'll have to go to the official website. You'll also require a MapleStory Universe web wallet. This wallet will be required for both pre-downloading and playing the game. Is MapleStory N available in the US? MapleStory N isn't going to be available in the US. It's also unavailable in major Asian markets like Japan and Korea, along with most of Europe. In fact, the restriction list has 50 countries, based on an earlier post related to the game's official terms and conditions. However, accessibility could increase in the future if the developers manage to launch in more nations. As of writing, there's no indication that the game will be available in the US at the time of launch. The use of VPNs to bypass geo-restrictions is highly inadvisable, and it can result in financial losses in the worst-case scenario. MapleStory N release date The new game connected to the MapleStory Universe is launching worldwide on May 15, launching exclusively on PC for the time being, but there are plans for a mobile client to appear in the future. The post What is MapleStory N? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
With no prior announcement, Warner Bros. Games has released Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition. Mortal Kombat 1 was first released in 2023 and, like most other games in the long-running fighting game series, it earned mostly positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games have supported Mortal Kombat 1 in the two years since its release with regular updates and paid DLC that has added brand-new content to the game. View the full article
Some gamers have recently discovered that two of the weapons available in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 greatly resemble some of the ones used in the popular Bleach anime. It’s no secret that the developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 love Japanese media, and these weapons are an interesting find for fans of both franchises. View the full article
Which Elden Ring Nightreign skins have been revealed so far? Elden Ring is getting costumes! Now you're able to customize your character with different skin variations, with some familiar Souls characters revealed as coming to Nightreign. Here's what we know. There's not long to go now until the Elden Ring Nightreign release date, and thanks to an early reveal trailer, we know that customization is coming to Elden Ring in the form of purchasable skins. Here are all the skins we've seen so far for the multiplayer game, which currency you'll need to get them, and how you can equip them in Nightreign. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring Nightreign release date, gameplay, story, and latest news Elden Ring Nightreign Remembrances are your key to unlocking loads of lore Fromsoftware is changing Elden Ring Nightreign's difficulty after beta feedback View the full article
Want to find all the Doom The Dark Ages weapons? The Doom Slayer is known for his arsenal of weaponry, and the Doom The Dark Ages weapons are some of the best in the entire series. While you could get by with just the shotgun, you'll have much more fun if you utilize your entire loadout of guns. The weapons found in Doom The Dark Ages are all on the main path during the campaign missions, so unlike Doom The Dark Ages Demonic Essence, there's no chance that you'll end up missing out on any great guns. To take these weapons to the next level, give our upgrades guide a read to discover how you can transform each gun in the FPS game. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This one Doom The Dark Ages setting will transport you back to the 90s All Doom The Dark Ages Demonic Essence locations for health, armor, and ammo Doom The Dark Ages Twitch drops and how to claim View the full article
New leaks from Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 have emerged, revealing Phainon’s complete gameplay kit and confirming the previous rumors that he would be a hypercarry DPS in various team comps. Developer HoYoverse has confirmed that Phainon is one of the new playable characters arriving via Version 3.4, as has been teased via drip marketing posts on social media after a series of leaks indicating his arrival. Because the Version 3.4 beta tests haven’t started, the leaks about the patch are still a bit scarce, but there have already been rumors about Phainon’s Ultimate in Honkai: Star Rail 3.4, for example. View the full article
Ubisoft has revealed its decision to delay major unannounced titles to give them additional development time. Sharing the news in its latest earnings release, the publisher pointed to its decision to delay Assassin’s Creed Shadows late last year, and its subsequent successful release and positive reception earlier this year. Although Ubisoft does not specify which games were delayed, its statement strongly suggests they are titles in its biggest franchises, such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost Recon, and Rainbow Six. Read More... View the full article
Moonsigil Atlas has a demo out now and it's already shot right up to the top of my wishlist. The idea of fusing a Slay the Spire styled deck-builder with something sort-of Tetris-like is just incredibly slick. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Ubisoft's extreme sports game Riders Republic is the latest in a long line of video games heading to the silver screen. The publisher announced today that a feature film adaptation of 2021's Riders Republic is underway, and it already has a directorial duo seated behind the camera. In a press release, Ubisoft Film & Television annnounced it's partnering with Gaumont for the adaptation of Riders Republic. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the Belgian duo who directed Bad Boys for Life and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, are already signed on to direct. The script adaptation will be penned by Noé Debré, whose credits include Stillwater and The World Is Yours. Not much has been said about the direction, other than the adaptation is "poised to be an electrifying action movie, delivering non-stop thrills, humor, and spectacular stunts on the snowy slopes of the Alps," per Ubisoft. 2021's Riders Republic mixed elements of extreme sports simulation with open-world exploration, akin to Ubisoft's The Crew games. "Riders Republic is an excellent, arcadey extreme sports sandbox with bonkers multiplayer events, an impressive open world, and unfortunate server issues," wrote our reviewer in IGN's 8/10 review of its launch version. In the years since, Ubisoft has gradually added more to the experience, with Season 14 adding a Park Creator for players to form their own playgrounds. It certainly seems like players have been gradually poking away at Riders Republic over time. As for a feature film adaptation, it remains to be seen what narrative might be concocted around all the extreme sports action. Hopefully there's at least some sick tricks and crazy stunts, if nothing else. Video game adaptations are certainly picking up in earnest, though. From box office successes like the Sonic and Mario movies, to recent attempts like Until Dawn, to upcoming adaptations like Clair Obscur and Death Stranding, everyone seems to be getting in on the video game adaptation trend. So why not Riders Republic? Eric is a freelance writer for IGN. View the full article
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DOOM Eternal's melee attack was somewhat controversial among players when the game first came out. It was a lot less effective than the melee attack in DOOM 2016, and in general it felt strange that such a strong character like the Doom Slayer would be delivering such ineffective blows. Thankfully, the id Software team seems to have been paying attention to this criticism because DOOM: The Dark Ageshas completely reworked melee into something that feels much more fitting for the series' protagonist. View the full article