If your game looks remotely interesting and costs $5 or less, I will probably buy it. This isn’t a super smart philosophy on my part but at least itisa terrible way to decide on what to purchase. Sometimes,this leads to weird and pointless games. Other times it leads toveryweird and pointless games. But once in a while - when the stars are aligned and I’m not the biggest idiot on Earth - I end up buying something like Cosmic Collapse....
Summary It’s been four years sinceCyberpunk 2077’srocky launch, but after dozens of patches, the game is considered one of the greatest action-adventure RPGs of all time. With 2077 in the rearview mirror now, though, it seems like CD Projekt Red is ramping up development on the sequel, codenamed Orion. Yesterday, the official CDPRTwitteraccount shared listings for seven new jobs, including alead encounter designer, which gives us an indication of the scope and ambitions the team is aiming for....
Summary 2v8 is returning toDead by Daylight, witha Resident Evil-themed event kicking off on February 10. However, there will be some changes this time around, as the devs want to keep the queue times down for killers. Speaking to us in an interview, senior designer Jean Escalante said that the devs would put up to two bots in a lobby, so killers aren’t left waiting for a team of survivors. Some feared that this would meanevery2v8 match would have a couple of bots, prompting the devs to clarify exactly how this will work....
Yesterday, we were treated to an extended look atDoom: The Dark Ageswith aconfirmation of the July 12, 2025 release date, as well as news that it will be available on PlayStation 5. The Dark Ages will be a prequel to the 2016 soft reboot and will showcase the Doom Slayer in his prime, along with an arsenal of terrifying weapons. While the plot was never the strong point of the series, Doom Eternal and its DLC gave us a rather definite end....
Summary Elden Ring Nightreignwill undoubtedly be one of this year’s biggest releases, despite it not really being your standard soulslike. Still, it hasFromSoftwarebehind it, which is a fact that will entice legions of fans to try it out alone, and the game’s first network test, which happened earlier today, was the first chance for many to try the game out for the first time. Unfortunately, it appears as though FromSoftware wasn’t prepared for the sheer amount of people trying to get in,as the game’s first network test was a disaster....
Quick Links When you first start out inThe Headlinersit’s quite the uphill battle. You’re thrown in the proverbial deep end with an entire zoo’s worth of monsters and only a finite amount of film. Which is why the shop is absolutely crucial as it’s your source of survival, better gear, and a spot where you’ll be spending all your hard earned cash. There’s a nice amount of items to peruse at your leisure in the store, with some being more crucial to get than others....
Quick Links Wall buys have been a key feature in the history of Zombies in Call of Duty, andCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is no exception. These wall buys provide players with the ability to purchase a selection of different weapons, along with the option to upgrade their armor plates. With the new Zombie Build feature, which allows you to customize the weapons that appear in wall buys, you can strategically set up two of your favorite weapons to help you survive the higher rounds....
Summary First-Person Shootersare everywhere. You don’t even have to look very far to find a great one. That said, trying to find one with an emphasis on melee combat is quite a bit harder. Seeing the world literally through the eyes of a character can be incredibly immersive, but actually making things right in front of you look good is hard. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t games that haven’t tried....
Summary WhileFortniteis very firmlyin Chapter 6, Season 2at the moment, more and more information about Season 3 is beginning to come out. For starters, it appears that Season 3 will be centered aroundStar Wars. That information comesby way of leaker Loolo_WRLD, whorecently also shared rumors of another Dragon Ball collaboration. What’s more, it appears that one of the most infamous characters in Star Wars history will likely be part of the collaboration....
Summary A reliableFortniteinsider has claimed that Chapter 6, Season 2’sMortal Kombatcrossover will include a mythic that lets players use Scorpion’s Kunai and yell “GET OVER HERE” just like he does. Fortnite has had so many crossovers and collaborations over the years, that it’s hard to imagine that any new ones will be particularly surprising or exciting. At least,that was how I feltbeforeChapter 6, Season 2’s line-up got revealed and it was confirmed thatMortal Kombat’s Sub-Zero is the season’s big guest star....
Summary Video games are known for their ability to tell rich, immersive stories that stick with players long after they finish. But sometimes, the best way to tell a story isn’t through a game. As the saying goes, ‘the medium is the message,’ and some stories are just better suited to other formats. Developers often find that branching out into novels,TV shows, or even moviesgives them a chance to expand their worlds in ways a game can’t....
Summary Ex-Rockstardeveloper Obbe Vermeij, who worked onGrand Theft Auto 3, San Andreas, Vice City and Grand Theft Auto 4, routinely reveals trivia about the development of the series' 3D era games. Last month, he talked aboutwhy Grand Theft Auto 3 protagonist Claude is silent, and he’s now revealed another interesting piece of trivia about the series' first third-person entry (nice spot,GameRant). Anyone who’s played Grand Theft Auto will be familiar with the cinematic driving camera....
Quick Links The Final Steps of Faith is a level 60 Trial inFinal Fantasy 14that marks the climax of the post-Heavensward MSQ, and the finale of the Dragonsong War. After earning the favor of Hraesvelgr in Sorh Khai, you’ve done everything you can to prepare for the final battle against Nidhogg. Nidhogg, using the body of the Azure Dragoon as his vessel, will meet you in battle at the Steps of Faith....
