The latest round of freebies from the Epic Games Store are now available for you to download. Instead of two games this week, you’re technically getting three: two classic space strategy games and a FPS starring a nimble sharpshooter. Severed Steel is available for PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox. Homeworld Remasered Collection contains the space strategy games Homeworld and Homeworld …
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Mortal Kombat 1 beta date set, still not on PC
NetherRealm has officially announced the dates for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 beta test. The beta is a bonus available to players who pre-order the game, and there’s currently no other way to play it. The Mortal Kombat 1 beta kicks off Friday, August 18 and will be available until Monday, August 21. Series co-creator, Ed Boon, announced the dates …
Read More »PvP backstabs are back on the menu thanks to Elden Ring’s latest patch
The latest balance patch for Elden Ring has brought great celebration, and some sadness, to the PvP community. The age of backstabs is here. But what eactly happened? Well, looking at the recent patch notes, one specific point is crucial to this bright new backstabby future. “Critical hit angles have been extended,” means that the game is not as strict …
Read More »LEGO seemingly to bring the world of Animal Crossing to life with new sets, according to leak
LEGO sets based on Nintendo’s Animal Crossing IP are said to be in the works. This is according to Exabricks on Instagram and Brick Clicker on YouTube (thanks, Reddit). According to the purported leak, the sets will release in March 2024, with five available, ranging in price from $14.99 to $74.99. 77046: $14.99 with 170 pieces 77047: $19.99 with 164 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 14’s 10-Year Journey to Xbox
In 2013 I had the opportunity to fly to Japan and talk to Final Fantasy 14 Game Director Yoshi-P. There was one question I wanted to know – when would Final Fantasy 14 come to the Xbox? It’s a question that I, and every Final Fantasy 14 fan, wouldn’t know the answer to for another decade. Final Fantasy 14 coming …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 save issues, crashes, bugs, and more addressed in first hotfix
Larian Studios has released the first hotfix for Baldur’s Gate 3, and it addresses some save issues that were plaguing players. Players were running into issues when loading an old save game while at Last Light, and they could get stuck in a loading screen when loading a save game after dying. It’s here! Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally out. …
Read More »Firearms Expert Reacts To Remnant 2’s Guns
Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down the weaponry of Remnant 2, including the disgusting NIghtfall, the dual-ability launcher, the Meridian, and a particularly cursed Thompson. By Dave Jewitt and Adam Mason on August 5, 2023 at 7:00AM PDT
Read More »There’s nothing wrong with a little idea theft.
As a medium, video games are often a vast fabric of inspiration-taking, borrowed ideas, and of course shameless rip offs. Some of the biggest and best games in decades have been the result of a lot of hard work coupled with the healthy practice of nabbing what’s popular during development. A tad dishonest? Maybe – but it’s how some of …
Read More »Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, and Lara Croft are coming to Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 5 will be rather interesting for players, as there will be new Operators joining the battle, and all are familiar faces. Alongside new maps and weapons, the new Operators will include Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and 21 Savage. The trio is joining the game as part of the 50-year celebration of Hip-Hop which will …
Read More »The long-awaited Xbox version of Final Fantasy 14 Online will finally arrive on Xbox Series X/S next spring
It’s finally happening: Final Fantasy 14 Online is coming to Xbox. Square Enix’s MMORPG was confirmed for Xbox Series X/S by the game’s producer and director, Naoki Yoshida, during the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival 2023 event in Las Vegas. Here’s a teaser trailer for the next big Final Fantasy 14 content update, Dawntrail. During the surprise announcement, Yoshida was …
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