It is a safe assumption that most people who play Doom are not playing it for the story, but Id Software’s most recent release, Doom Eternal drastically raised the narrative stakes with a complex narrative that accounts for most (if not all) of the series’ history. The central figure in this saga is the Doom Slayer, a nameless marine who, through exploits of slaughter and carnage, has become a supernatural hero at the heart of the Doom mythos....
The Dragon Age universe is a rich tapestry of lore, complete with a truly epic history and a complex network of societies that occupy current-day Thedas. One important aspect of these societies is the religious pantheons that so often govern them—something that has come up in games before and likely will again. What exactly the plot of Dragon Age 4 will entail remains a mystery, but given all that happened in past games, it’s hard to imagine a world in which the religious institutions of Thedas don’t play an important role....
If you’re a fan of games like Rimworld and the infamously obscure Dwarf Fortress, then Amazing Cultivation Simulator might be just up your street. This roguelike building and management simulator was developed by Chinese indie studio GSQ Games and released on Steam at the beginning of last year, and has since accumulated some stellar reviews in China. But up until now the game has only been available in Chinese, so those of us whose Chinese is somewhat rusty would likely have struggled a fair amount....
EA is going to “double down” on its commitment to the Star Wars franchise after achieving huge success in recent years. Disney is certainly happy with how EA is handling their IP, if yesterday’s “fireside chat” is to be believed. EA CEO Andrew Wilson told Star Wars fans that EA is going to continue working with Disney and further cement itself as the Star Wars game developer in the coming years....
Skyshards are hidden across every zone in The Elder Scrolls Online, and the Greymoor expansion is no exception. There are 18 Skyshards across Western Skyrim and the Blackreach Caverns, which was also introduced in Greymoor. When you collect three Skyshards, you are granted a skill point. This guide will cover how to find all 18 of the Skyshards in Western Skyrim, so that you can get six extra skill points for your character....
Despite advertising that owning Hitman 2 on Steam would allow for you to play its levels when Hitman 3 dropped on Epic Games Store, news came out earlier in the week to the contrary. This sparked some backlash, so Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney decided to enter into talks with IO Interactive about the situation. The reason that this is controversial is that Hitman 1 and 2 launched on Steam, whereas 3 is a timed exclusive for Epic Games Store....
In nearly every Pokémon game since the Kanto region, players have been able to choose from a small list of fossils to rejuvenate and transform back into living Pokémon. The originals were Omastar, Kabutops, and Aerodactyl, but since then, Game Freak has released 12 more, each based on ancient creatures (or living things in Cradily’s case). While these Pokémon may be extinct in the every-day world, their unique designs and themes really let them all stand out....
Dead Space is a truly terrifying sci-fi horror game that stars Isaac Clarke, an engineer aboard a derelict space mining ship, the USG Ishimura. Easily the standout horrors of this game are the downright harrowing Necromorphs. Necromorphs are nightmarish aberrations that combine some human elements with alien-like appendages and grotesque features. In order to defeat the wide array of Necromorphs, players must utilize tactical dismemberment in order to tear them apart to stop them for good....
Blizzard has finally announced that the start date for Season 21 in Diablo 3 will be July 3 on both PC and console, giving players plenty of time to test out all of the new changes and class sets that were added to the game last week with patch 2.6.9. With so much new coming, this season is sure to be exciting for returning players! Trials of Tempests This season brings a brand new buff with the Trials of Tempests, which is interesting in its effect, to say the least....
Fall Guys, in what is quite possibly its most notable crossover to date, has released a legendary cosmetic based on P-Body from Portal 2. Both parts of the skin are currently available in the cosmetic shop for five Crowns each, so assembling the whole set will cost a total of ten Crowns. This Portal 2 skin is far from Fall Guys’ first collaboration with Valve. Players who pre-ordered the game received an exclusive Gordon Freeman Headcrab skin, and Team Fortress 2’s Scout recently hit the cosmetic shop as a legendary costume....
A recent Steam Database entry for Bethesda Softworks’ Fallout 4 reveals the file size of the post-apocalyptic RPG’s forthcoming expansion known as Nuka World. There’s no doubt that Fallout 4 fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the open world title’s Nuka World DLC, and with that being the case, most of those would-be Wastelanders are probably wondering exactly how much storage space the expansion’s file will need. According to a new a new Steam Database entry, the upcoming add-on is going to be 3....
Of all the Wii U games to receive a revival in 2021, I’m surprised to see Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water make the cut, especially before Xenoblade Chronicles X is christened with the Switch adaptation it so rightfully deserves. Putting my love for Xenoblade aside, the upcoming re-release of this spooky photography sim had me raising my eyebrows in suspicion, especially when I learned it wasn’t just coming to Nintendo’s machine, but all major consoles and PC to boot....
Destiny’s latest update debuted yesterday, and as is common, it has introduced new bugs into the game, trapping players in their menus and not giving rewards for decrypting some engrams. Patch 2.0.2 was pushed to Destiny yesterday morning, which made many changes to Crucible bounties and quests and put Weapon Parts up for sale for players. The changes looked to improve the quality of life for players, but a few new bugs could make the lives of Guardians a little harder....
Nintendo has announced today that Detective Pikachu will finally be getting an international release. Detective Pikachu release for the Nintendo 3DS on Mar. 23, 2018. This announcement came as a surprise, considering that Nintendo just held a Mini Direct yesterday and saved this reveal for the next day without any fanfare. The Mini Direct was focused on Nintendo Switch games, but there is no reason they couldn’t have extended it to 3DS/Mobile titles as well....
Without a doubt, many fans are looking forward to hearing more about Diablo 4 at Blizzconline early next year. What’s going to be shown there remains to be seen, but an update of some sorts would go a long way. It’s even possible that at least one of the two missing launch classes (the three confirmed being Barbarian, Druid, and Sorcerer) are shown, yet what they could be is only known by Blizzard....
The Ducks quack and fly again. Coach Bombay comes out of retirement for the latest offering from Disney Plus. The streamer unveiled the first look at The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, the latest continuation of the classic 90’s sports film trilogy, The Mighty Ducks. The trailer unveils a new sports adventure and a new hockey team, along with the return of actor Emilio Estevez as the iconic coach, Coach Gordon Bombay....
Renowned Souls speedrunner Distortion2 has finally opened the hidden door in Demon’s Souls. This seemingly impenetrable door was discovered several days after launch and immediately sent players on a scavenger hunt for clues and hidden meanings, whether they be found in the score, lore, or even in Bluepoint’s previous remake. In order to figure out how to bypass the door, Distortion2 enlisted the help of the dedicated Souls community. Umbasa, fellow hallows....
Hitman 3 is a visual delight to many players currently indulging in IO Interactive’s newest addition to the World of Assassination trilogy. With stunning visual effects and lighting to make scenes in Hitman 3 pop, it’s no surprise that people are wondering if Hitman 3 has ray tracing enabled, or when Hitman 3’s ray tracing will be implemented on supporting platforms if it doesn’t already. Hitman 3 launched on January 20 for multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, and Stadia....
For many, DOOM 2016 was an excellent return to form for a long-dormant series. After a string of bizarre PR decisions, the game released and quickly became one of the most talked-about titles in recent memory. id Software did the unthinkable and made an excellent game out of an incredibly simple plot. It wasn’t exactly perfect, though. Out of all the achievements the game can claim, the one people seemed to enjoy the most was how brief the cutscenes were....
Dragon Age 4 hasn’t been officially announced yet, but there are some pieces of Dragon Age lore that is likely to be relevant for the upcoming title. Namely, the lore of the Golden City and that of the fall of Arlathan, the great elven empire that supposedly fell to Tevinter. However, history can have many different retellings, and as players have learned over the course of the current three Dragon Age games, not everything was as it seemed when it came to both elven history and the humans’....
