Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know - IGN (www.ign.com)
GTA 6 has patented a new locomotion system to make "highly dynamic and realistic animations" (www.eurogamer.net)
Would you prefer if games had a separate difficulty setting for boss fights?
I usually play games on “normal” difficulty these days, for a balanced challenge. However, I don’t particularly enjoy boss fights, or at least I don’t enjoy the extra challenge associated with them. Was thinking it would be nice if games had a separate setting so I could just set boss fights to “easy”, while not...
The Akinator Genie (en.akinator.com)
If you know the 20 questions -social (party) game, this is kinda the computer version of that. He can guess a character, and object or an animal. If he cannot guess what’s on your mind, you can teach it to him!
Total War Warhammer 3 devs will remove Steam users starting boycotts (www.pcgamesn.com)
I haven’t checked in on this game since around launch. Anyone want to bring me up to speed on what’s happening? I gather the latest expansion pack is priced differently than prior DLC?...
‘Alan Wake 2’ Complicates An Already Wild GOTY Competition (www.forbes.com)
This week, it’s Alan Wake 2, which has released and scored an 89 on Metacritic, a tick below a 90, but a 92 if you’re looking on PC where its visuals can be maxed to their fullest.
Why the original, 1999 version of EverQuest is still one of the best MMOs to play today (www.pcgamer.com)
Looking for a survival sandbox game where you progress through technological ages
First or third person, preferably 3D. No post-apocalyptic games unless it’s a post-apocalyptic scenario in nature. Also it must have a singleplayer mode. Does anyone know any games like this?
Is Destiny 2 Still Worth Playing in 2023? - IGN (www.ign.com)
Brilliant visuals and growing pains: examining the first generation of Unreal Engine 5 games (www.eurogamer.net)
Disney Dreamlight Valley launches December 5th, will no longer be free-to-play on release (www.digitaltrends.com)
Gameloft was intending this game to be F2P on release, but they’ve backtracked on the decision and decided to keep it a paid game. Note that the game still has microtransactions.
Humble Bundle - WB 100: Play the Legends (www.humblebundle.com)
$5 Tier:...
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater vs Metal Gear Solid 3 Comparison (youtu.be)
Apparently, all you need to do to "git gud" in an online FPS is to reduce hand "stress" while aiming.
Long, short story:...
Vague Patch Notes: Default MMORPG genre features change over time, and that’s OK (massivelyop.com)
I am mostly posting this article because MMORPGs are one of my favorite genres, despite my lack of time to play them these days. But overall I have been pretty disappointed with the direction the genre has taken. Moving more towards solo-play, story-heavy, and small-scale theme-park style content.
Remnant 2: Major quality of life improvements update (www.remnantgame.com)
Sony Defends PS Plus Price Rises - IGN (www.ign.com)
In a new interview, PlayStation’s top business executive defended the decision, insisting the company had to “adjust” to market conditions.
Diablo IV is free-to-play on PC through Battle.net until Monday (massivelyop.com)
Skull and Bones Has Yet Another New Release Window (www.ign.com)
It is a marvel this game hasn’t been cancelled yet.
Capcom Reveals It's Working on a Next-Gen RE Engine Codenamed REX - IGN (www.ign.com)
Every Rockstar Game Ever Released: A Full History - IGN (www.ign.com)
The Finals - a new free to play multiplayer shooter with a focus on destructive environments - reached an impressive 139,531 concurrent players during open beta (nitter.net)
The Finals - a new free to play multiplayer shooter with a focus on destructive environments - reached an impressive 139,531 concurrent players during open beta, before developers had to implement a temporary login queue to mitigate server issues....
Control Ultimate Edition on Steam | 75% off - 9,99€ (store.steampowered.com)
Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat....