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Ghost Of Tsushima, As Told By Steam Reviews
25.7.2024
When the action-adventure game Ghost of Tsushima first launched on PlayStation 4 in 2020 it was pretty spectacular. The Assassin’s Creed-like title from Infamous developer Sucker Punch, set during the first Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274, delivered a wonderful take on a tried and true formula....
PS5's Most Overlooked Samurai Game Gets A Free Demo
25.7.2024
Team Ninja’s ambitious (and slightly clunky) open-world RPG, Rise of the Ronin, now has a free demo on PS5, so you have no reason to not check it out.Read more
Once Human’s Camera And Photo Mode, Explained
25.7.2024
Open world survival game Once Human’s camera (photo) mode offers limitless possibilities. You can snap a screenshot of your base, show off the latest weapon you handcrafted, or reach inside and find your inner artist by tweaking camera settings for a genuinely jaw-dropping photo.Read more
Behold $1,000 Worth Of Amazing-Looking Final Fantasy VII Action Figures
25.7.2024
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced a new line of action figures to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The designs harken back to how the characters looked in the original 1997 PlayStation game, and the figures themselves begin shipping later this year. I want them all,...
Fallout 76: Where To Find Bolton Greens (And What To Do When You’re There)
25.7.2024
Whether tracking down Holiday Scorched, uncovering the entire map of Appalachia, or seeking out resources for your next crafting project, the world of Fallout 76 offers plenty of points of interest that prove worthwhile. One such POI is Bolton Greens. It’s a former private school for the elite...
Elden Ring Is Exactly What My Anxiety Needs
25.7.2024
I suffer from pretty bad anxiety, and in 2024, I think I’ve hit some personal records when it comes to sudden spikes of irrational, panic-inducing, thought-clouding, anxiety that has done wonders on my mental health, work performance, familial and platonic relationships, and more. Naturally,...
EA College Football Is A Perfect Storm Of Confusion For Xbox Fans
24.7.2024
Last week, EA College Football 25 launched and people went wild, with the game already becoming one of the biggest titles of 2024. But some fans on Xbox, perhaps not as familiar with video games, are frustrated after buying the new college football simulator and discovering that it doesn’t play...
Surprise, Fallout Fans Are Basically Getting An Entirely New Game Tomorrow
24.7.2024
If you’ve been waiting for the ambitious Fallout: London mod to release, then I have good news for you—it’s out tomorrow. The mod, which tells an entirely original story set across the pond, has been in development since 2019 and has been through plenty of ups and downs. Thankfully, the wait to...
Free Sims 4 Update Breaks Game, But At Least You Can Build Phallic Pools
24.7.2024
EA is very good at consistently adding player-requested content to The Sims 4 with free updates to the base game. Unfortunately, EA is also very good at breaking The Sims 4 with those updates, as evidenced in the latest debacle.Read more
PlayStation's Hero Shooter Won't Have A Battle Pass: 'You Own Concord, Concord Doesn't Own You'
24.7.2024
At a time when it feels like not a whole lot sets Concord apart from other hero-based online shooters, the developers behind the sci-fi live service game just revealed one big difference: Concord won’t have a battle pass.Read more
Skyrim's Famous Intro Gets Remade To Rot Your Brain
24.7.2024
The opening moments of The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim have become famous online, leading to plenty of memes and jokes. And now, someone has remixed the iconic intro and added a bunch of Gen Alpha and internet slang, leading to a video that might make you feel really old. Read more
Final Fantasy XIV: The Differences Between Roles, Classes, And Jobs, Explained
24.7.2024
When jumping into Final Fantasy XIV for the first time, you will probably come across words like Roles, Classes, and Jobs. You might not have much of an idea of what they mean. But their differences are important to understanding and thriving in this game.Read more
Sony Testing Three New Neat Features On PS5 After Latest Update
24.7.2024
As the PlayStation 5 nears its four-year anniversary, the platform team at Sony is continuing to cook up small new improvements to help players get the most out of the console. The latest batch of changes we’ll soon get to test are hyper-niche, but still pretty cool. Read more
Yakuza 0 Is Rough Around The Edges And That Makes It Great
23.7.2024
I’m fairly late to the Like a Dragon party. To date, the only games I’ve played are Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Infinite Wealth, Gaiden, and the spinoff, Judgment. They’re all great games and I’ve enjoyed sinking hundreds of hours into the series across all of them, but I think the most interesting...
This Was Never About Anything Other Than Hate
23.7.2024
On July 23, in response to the ongoing backlash against a Black lead character in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows, developer Ubisoft released a lengthy statement. The responses on X (formerly Twitter) were exactly what you’d expect: racist images, slurs, and calls for historical accuracy in...
Are Physical Games Dead? It’s More Complicated Than You Might Think
23.7.2024
In 2007, console gaming got its first day-and-date digital release. The sci-fi war shooter Warhawk for the PlayStation 3 was sold as a Blu-ray disc in stores but was also available to buy digitally on PSN. The game is mostly forgotten now, but it was the first domino to fall in digital’s slow...
Sound Is The Key To Remaking This All-Time Classic
23.7.2024
Even with its gorgeous modern graphics and intricate puzzles, 2024’s Riven impressed me most with its sounds. The remake of the 1997 sequel to the seminal puzzle game Myst is a masterclass in how creating an ambient soundscape can help flesh out the world of the game. Even with so much visual...
The Best Class For Solo Players In Final Fantasy XIV
23.7.2024
Final Fantasy XIV might be a multiplayer game, but not all of us are social butterflies. I mean, sure, it’s one thing to see other players questing in the open world, but do you have to talk with them? Maybe even play with them? Is there a class you can pick in FF14 that minimizes how much you have...
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Would Be Terrific If Not For This One Colossal Flaw
23.7.2024
God, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is so frustrating. I’m this close to absolutely adoring this assortment of timed challenges from NES games. In many ways, it feels like it’s designed precisely for NES sickos like me, folks who have an enduring fondness not just for well-regarded...
Ubisoft Issues Weird Statement On Assassin's Creed Shadow Controversies
23.7.2024
Since the announcement of Ubisoft’s next Assassin’s Creed game, Shadows, it has been at the center of a culture war. Most of the conversation has been carried out in intensely bad faith, focusing on the usual suspects’ hatred of any game that doesn’t center a straight white male character, but it’s...