With the latest twist in Helldivers 2's conflict seeing the Illuminate push players towards battling on Super Earth itself, developer Arrowhead has revealed that it's making an important change to how the Galactic War - more specifically planet liberation - works. Read more View the full article
We've seen it all end in tears before. A beloved studio makes a name for itself creating revered, narrative-driven, single-player action games, and then puts out an investor-satisfying multiplayer game that fails to deliver. But with FBC Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment's co-op FPS set within the besieged walls of Control's Oldest House, things have felt different from the very start. A focus on eccentricity, scalable difficulties and session lengths, and an anti-live service approach positions it as a refreshing multiplayer experience. But is it just as fresh to play? After getting around three hours of hands-on time with FBC Firebreak at Remedy's home base in Finland, I'm pleased to say that while it doesn't do much to revolutionize the co-op shooter gameplay loop, it's an absolute hoot. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FBC Firebreak is nearly here, but you can try the zany Control FPS before launch FBC Firebreak, Remedy's weird new Control FPS, finally gets launch date FBC Firebreak rejects live service tedium and embraces unique co-op chaos View the full article
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has many memorable characters, but few might inspire as much joy as Esquie, the game's lovable giant pal who might as well be a mascot character. The studio is warning against issues with fake merch sales around him, but also teasing an official plush Esquie that's in the works. In a post on X/Twitter from the official Expedition 33 account, Sandfall Interactive said it has seen a number of "suspicious" websites pop up selling Esquie plushies. "To be clear: any third-party websites selling Esquie plushies are NOT officially licensed," the studio said. "Many of them are using AI-generated artwork to advertise, and we strongly recommend against purchasing from these sources. They could be scams." To balance out the wheee with the whooo though, as Esquie might say, Sandfall confirms it is looking into making official Esquie plushies, and wants to get them out as soon as it can. "In the meantime, please be patient — and don’t get scammed!" the studio said. Those who have played the game probably get why an Esquie plushie might be in high demand. If you haven't gone on Expedition 33 yet, Esquie is a giant helper you meet in Act 1 of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 who becomes both a traveling companion and overworld travel method. He's got the same vibe as Big Hero 6's Baymax. With that in mind, it's easy to see how an Esquie plush might garner some interest, so it's good to know Sandfall is working on an official solution. A cursory search on Google pulled up both an unofficial site, and a few threads asking about Esquie plush peddlers. If you want the real thing from Sandfall and Kepler, you'll have to wait a bit. No news on whether the real-life plushie will also be filled with wine, though. Last week, Sandfall Interactive released patch 1.2.3 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, addressing some balance tweaks around Maelle's Stendhal ability. French President Emmanuel Macron also recently praised the game, calling its developers a "shining example of French audacity and creativity." Eric is a freelance writer for IGN. View the full article
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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydrawill be releasing a bit later than expected, but on the bright side, the delay offers a good opportunity for the game to align with an iconic milestone for Captain America. As the name implies, Marvel 1943 focuses on a WW2 setting, so it comes as no surprise that the upcoming game features Captain America in a starring role. Joined by Azzuri, the era-appropriate king and ****** Panther of Wakanda, Steve's fight against Hydra takes place in Nazi-occupied Paris. View the full article
New data from Steam reveals that Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 is struggling to keep its fan base engaged, as the game's player count has dropped sharply over time. Civilization 7 makes some changes to the franchise’s formula, and it seems that this move, paired with a troubled launch, has greatly affected how popular the title has become. View the full article
Morrowind might be 23 years old, but that's not stopping its cult coterie of modders and whizzkids from updating it. One thankful addition that makes a lot of this possible are script extenders, which themselves open whole new avenues of scripting language, with which people can't seem to stop working marvels... Read more.View the full article
Hideo Kojima is his own Peter Molydeux, in that he's forever out there pitching Kojima-like ideas for games he might make. Hideo Jokima? On a recent episode of his Japanese radio show, KOJI10, the designer of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding pitched a few ideas he had for games based around time. The best of the bunch: a game in which your character gradually forgets information if players take too long a break from playing. Read more View the full article
Oblivion Remastered lit a fire under The Elder Scrolls community, igniting age-old debates (if you count 2006 as 'age-old'), while also ushering newcomers down some of the series' more bizarre rabbit holes. What's more, it enticed new and veteran fans alike to revisit the classics. Just look at Morrowind, which came a Netch's breadth away from beating a 12-year-old record thanks to Virtuos' revamped take on Cyrodiil. View the full article
One Helldivers 2 player might have spotted a leak put out by PlayStation that suggested the cooperative shooter could be receiving a major "Heart of Democracy" update on May 20. Helldivers 2 launched on February 8, 2024, and is available on PlayStation 5 and PC. View the full article
Indie PC game Islands & Trains has received an official release date for its launch on Steam. In between bathing in the sun and working on your summer jobs, you'll be able to relax with Islands & Trains. The game doesn't have any missions to follow; it is simply a cozy sandbox builder that lets you create your own worlds with a lovely little art style. View the full article
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is very much in fashion right now; Sandfall's creation is at once a love letter to some of gaming's best JRPGs, and a powerful step forward for the genre in its own right. It's won our hearts at PCGamesN with its stunning world and cast of instantly likable characters, so of course the promise of official merchandise for them has perked my ears up. In a new post, Sandfall teases that it's currently looking into creating an Esquie plushie, as it warns of potential scams from "suspicious websites." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Mime locations and weakness Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 attributes for all characters The best new PC games 2025 View the full article
Arrowhead Studios CEO Shams Jorjani said a crossover between Helldivers 2 and Dead Space isn't impossible, saying he wants to "get in touch" with EA. This message was shared on the Helldivers 2 Discord after a user asked if the team at Arrowhead had considered collaborating with the Dead Space franchise. While the tone of each game is certainly different, both Dead Space and Helldivers take place in space and offer similar aesthetics, making this hypothetical crossover easy to see happening down the line. View the full article
The first of five DLC packs for WWE 2K25 is available today. The New Wave Pack contains four playable superstars, all of whom joined the WWE roster in recent history. The pack includes Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin of the tag team Motor City Machine Guns, as well as NXT stars Stephanie Vaquer and Guilia. Read More... View the full article
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is packed full of optional side content, with unique side quests and secret areas spread across the entire Continent. While you don't need to complete this optional content to understand the entire story and world of Clair Obscur, many of these optional areas are tied to unique quests that reveal more details and backstory for the main characters. One such area is called The Reacher, and completing it will not only reward you with some excellent loot but will also give you more insight into Maelle's character and increase her relationship level. View the full article
Whether or not you liked the direction GSC Game World took Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you’d have to admit that releasing a game as ambitious as it was under the conditions the studio went through was nothing short of a miracle. Read more View the full article
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 was the game's last big update, but it's still getting handly little hotfixes to iron out bugs and issues. The latest, hotfix 31, takes care of plenty of stuff like that, including a pretty wacky-sounding visual glitch, but I do have to take issue with one of its tweaks to photo mode. Read more View the full article
Surreal first-person medical sim Pathologic 3 will be different from its plague-ridden predecessor in a lot of ways. In Pathologic 2 you played a roaming surgeon rooting around in bins for sustenance, and this time you play as the Bachelor, a well-fed doctor who diagnoses patients by inspecting their bodies and investigating their homes for signs of disease. But one of the biggest changes regards the open world. You won't freely explore the remote steppe town this time, but instead dander through isolated pockets, with lots of loading screens, map plotting, and fast travel. That's made a few fans grumpy, but developers Ice-Pick Lodge are sticking to their plans, as they've stated in a development update. Read more View the full article
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We only just had the reveal of Training Solo from VUSec for Intel and Arm, and now we have another security flaw in Intel CPUs with Branch Privilege Injection. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Thralls of Twilight is live in Enshrouded, and Update 6 brings a host of new content, including enemies, regions, and more. Keen Games had already announced the update in the form of a trailer, and players can now enjoy all the additions. This guide will provide you with full information about all the new content. Table of contentsAll major additions in Enshrouded Thralls of Twilight patchEnshrouded Update 6 nighttime explainedAll major additions in Enshrouded Thralls of Twilight patch The new update has a host of major additions you can enjoy in the game. Reworked Shroud: The Shroud has been given a complete visual rework, and it looks much more menacing. Shrouded lands will have varied appearances, and they now feature over 100 new points of interest for you to discover. Some of these resources are also required to combat the new enemies and their attacks.New enemies: The Shroud is far more dangerous than its previous variation. The new enemies will have deadly attacks if you're not careful enough.Weapon Gem system: You're not alone in your fight against the enemies. Higher rarity weapons will have a chance of having a gem slot (only applicable for weapons obtained after Update 6). You can obtain Weapon Gems after defeating powerful enemies. Once done, head to Gem Forges to socket the gems. You'll be able to upgrade, replace, and even remove Weapon Gems based on your needs.New rewards: Unlocking crafting resources will help you get new rewards, including Armor sets, Spells, Grenades, and more.[Hidden Content] Update 6 nighttime explained Roaming in the dark has always been a risky approach to take in Enshrouded, but it also helps you earn more rewards. Update 6 further incentivizes you to explore the dark if you're desperate for additional resources and rare weapons. Here's what to expect if you're brave enough. Enemy patrols at night: You can come across Scavenger patrols at night, looking for rare resources and items. You can also encounter Fell during nighttime, trying to spread the Shroud.Unique flora: Certain plants will only bloom at night, and you can farm them for different resources.Night Temples: These special places can only be entered at night, and they're filled with deadly traps. Those brave enough to survive the challenges will be able to get exclusive rewards. Update 6 has also added in-game player customization. You'll have to unlock Elio Ricci via a quest, and once done, you can place him in your base. You can then choose from a wide variety of makeovers and hairstyles to suit your looks. Keen Games has also made a fair amount of changes to gameplay, and here's the link to the full patch notes that include all the changes. The Thralls of Twilight is a major update in every way possible, and the new content will certainly prove to be a great challenge for those who have already reached the endgame. The post Everything new in Enshrouded Update 6, Thralls of Twilight appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed that players should look forward to an announcement on May 22. As an open-world live service game, Genshin Impact follows a tight update schedule, introducing new content every few weeks. Each update lasts approximately 6–7 weeks, during which new events and story developments are periodically added. View the full article
Square Enix announces that Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link development has been canceled but it is hard at work at Kingdom Hearts IV. View the full article
When Jagex unveiled it was making RuneScape: Dragonwilds—a survival crafting game that cribs more than a few elements from its long-running MMO—I was curious, if not a little hesitant. I couldn't help but wonder how certain elements would translate cross-genre. Turns out, pretty well... Read more.View the full article
For a game without official mod support, modders sure are going hard on Oblivion Remastered. There's the mod to make you a stealthy ******* king, a mod to fix the game's terrible loot levelling, and it took a mere three hours for the game to get its first gooner mod (there have been many more since. No, I'm not listing them)... Read more.View the full article
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With the latest twist in Helldivers 2's conflict seeing the Illuminate push players towards battling on Super Earth itself, developer Arrowhead has revealed that it's making an important change to how the Galactic War - more specifically planet liberation - works. Read more View the full article