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In Sound Mind Strikingly Manifests Mental-Health Struggles

In Sound Mind is a psychological horror game that takes you deep into the human psyche, forcing you to come face to face with physical manifestations of mental health struggles while navigating a…

March 24, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Japanese Company Takes Day Off for Monster Hunter Rise Launch

Monster Hunter Rise, the sixth entry in Capcom's action-RPG video game series, is set to be a very exciting launch, especially in Japan. In fact, one company is giving their employees the day off for…

March 23, 2021 | 10:50 EDT

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Latest Marvel's Avengers Update Brings Back Players

The latest Marvel's Avengers update has brought back players to the struggling live service game, but this new game from Crystal Dynamics is far from what you'd call a success. Marvel's Avengers …

March 22, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Fallout 76 2021 Roadmap Brings New Gear, New Quests, And More

Bethesda has unveiled the Fallout 76 2021 roadmap in full. It includes new quests, new gear, and plenty more stuff on its way to the online survival game in the coming months, starting with the…

March 22, 2021 | 12:10 EDT

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[Updated] Bannerlord Modders Criticize TaleWorlds in Open Letter on Mod Support

Update 3/22/2021 7:38 AM: In an email from TaleWorlds' PR Manager Antonio Santo, we learned that the team has heard about the letter and posted a response to it on Reddit. Following the letter's…

March 19, 2021 | 12:54 EDT

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Marvel's Avengers Roadmap 2021 Has Big Plans

The Marvel's Avengers Roadmap 2021 has been revealed, and that's not all — Patch 1.5.0 has debuted the next-gen upgrade and Black Panther is coming later this year in the War for Wakanda expansion.…

March 18, 2021 | 02:51 EDT

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Genshin Impact 1.4 Hangout Events Guide

With the introduction of Genshin Impact 1.4, there's new characters, new missions, and a new hangout system that lets you spend some quality time with a few of the important Genshin Impact characters…

March 19, 2021 | 07:14 EDT

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Dying Light 2 Developer Update Highlights Fan Frustration

Techland has released a Dying Light 2 developer update. If you're hoping for big answers about the game, you're probably going to be disappointed. Dying Light 2 is, as one might expect, the upcoming…

March 17, 2021 | 04:29 EDT

A picture of multiplayer combat in Mount and Blade II, thanks to the Bannerlord Online mod.
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Bannerlord Online Mod Brings Multiplayer Campaign to Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord

Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is a medieval simulation game that allows players to explore a medieval world and establish themselves as a powerful name through a variety of means, including becoming…

March 16, 2021 | 09:26 EDT

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Can't Drive This Review

If you’ve ever wanted to fulfill any fantasies about driving at top speed with reckless abandon as you let the road tell you where you need to go, well, this is NOT the game for that. In Can’t Drive…

March 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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30XX

The year is 30XX, and you are now awake with a synthetic mind and a human race that's lost the will to reach the stars. 30XX is a throwback action platformer that features plenty of roguelike…

March 16, 2021 | 01:58 EDT

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact Version 1.4 Update "Invitation of Windblume" Includes New Events

Genshin Impact Version 1.4 update will have new Events, Event Wishes, and Daily Login Events, along with the update itself. The update will come on March 17 and will take about 5 hours. Maintenance…

March 15, 2021 | 10:33 EDT

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30XX is Faster, Sharper, and Getting Better

30XX has hit Steam Early Access and it is a delight. Even in its very early state, it is a marked improvement over its predecessor 20XX in just about every single way. Not only does it push its…

March 15, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Genshin Impact KFC Collab Partially Canceled for Public Safety

The Chinese Genshin Impact KFC event that was announced late last month has reportedly been partially canceled over concerns about the large number of people lining up in advance. Earlier this month…

March 12, 2021 | 01:52 EST

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Can't Drive This

Get ready for some hot co-op action with Can't Drive This, a competitive co-op multiplayer party racing game by Pixel Maniacs.  Can't Drive This is all about speed, stay fast and furious or else you…

March 16, 2021 | 02:37 EDT

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Blind Drive Review

Correction: The review states that the voice actor was the same as the one used in The Jackbox Party Pack. We have received a notice from the developer that it's not the same voice actor. We…

March 10, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Monster Hunter Rise Story Won't End Until Second Major Update

Monster Hunter Rise director Yasunori Ichinose has revealed that the main story for the game won't end until the second major update. This news came as part of a Monster Hunter Rise live stream that…

March 9, 2021 | 10:20 EST

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Genshin Impact Developer Exploring Brain-Computer Interfaces

Genshin Impact developer Mihoyo is teaming up with Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Ruijin Hospital to explore brain-computer interfaces — a technology that could one day be used to treat clinical…

March 8, 2021 | 03:24 EST

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Crusader Blade Mod Mashes Up CK3 and Bannerlord

The Crusader Blade mod has a rather interesting proposition for you: what if you could play out Crusader Kings 3 battles in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord? This new mod from a man named George (via…

March 5, 2021 | 02:03 EST

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My Time at Sandrock Early Access Release Date Delayed

The My Time at Sandrock Early Access release date has been delayed due to certification requirements, pushing back the expected launch of this game (and its beta) for an unknown amount of time. My…

March 5, 2021 | 12:53 EST

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Torchlight Developer Echtra Games Acquired by Zynga

Social gaming company Zynga (Farmville, Words With Friends) has acquired Torchlight developer Echtra Games — and a new cross-platform RPG is already in the works. Echtra Games was founded roughly…

March 3, 2021 | 08:00 EST

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Multiplayer Shooter Aliens: Fireteam Officially Announced

Cold Iron Studios has announced Aliens: Fireteam, a third-person co-op shooter set in the Aliens universe. It'll launch for current-gen platforms, last-gen consoles, and PC this summer. Perhaps more…

March 2, 2021 | 10:51 EST

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact Update 1.4 Will Include Condensed Resin Cap Increase

Genshin Impact update 1.4 was the focus of the latest developer discussion including announcements for Condensed Resin, Adventure Rank, weapon upgrades, crafting bench in co-op, mail favorites system…

March 2, 2021 | 09:54 EST

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Blind Drive

From indie developer Lo-Fi People comes Blind Drive, a unique action-comedy experience where you are totally blind while driving a car.  Blind Drive has you completely blindfolded and going against…

March 16, 2021 | 01:49 EDT

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Custom Starfield Character Design for Charity Auction Offered by Bethesda

Bethesda Softworks had put up an interesting item for a charity auction — the winner of this special lot will be able to design their own Starfield character along with a new Xbox Series X and a…

February 24, 2021 | 01:33 EST

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Days Gone PC Version Releases This Spring and Leads PlayStation PC Charge

In an interview with GQ Magazine, Jim Ryan, the head of PlayStation, announced that Days Gone would be coming to PC this spring, along with "a whole slate" of other games coming in the future. Of…

February 23, 2021 | 10:27 EST

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Genshin Impact KFC Crossover Arrives in China

A Genshin Impact KFC crossover has debuted in China, allowing players to pick up some themed meals while also scoring some KFC-themed items in the game. No, really. Genshin Impact is an online…

February 22, 2021 | 04:00 EST

There’s a surprising amount of creativity that has come from deck builder games over the last couple of years. Upon seeing the great standards put forth by the likes of Slay The Spire, one might assume they would all latch on but time has proven this isn’t true. From the subtle darkness of Ring of Pain to the intriguing preview of The Amazing American Circus, there is just so much going on. Fights in Tight Spaces is no different. Grabbing little bits of all those mentioned games as well a little SuperHot, i
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Fights in Tight Spaces Stylishly Mixes Superhot and Slay the Spire

Fights in Tight Spaces is exactly what it looks like from the trailer. I think this is a good thing. The trailer is stylish and fun and shows a depth to it that isn't overwhelming. Inspired by the…

February 24, 2021 | 10:00 EST

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

Inti Creates returns with another entry in their Bloodstained series with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.  Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic…

February 22, 2021 | 06:24 EST

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Fights in Tight Spaces

Fights in Tight Spaces is a unique mix of  deck-building and turn-based tactics, where you beat up hordes of enemies in a thrilling action-movie setting.  Pick from over 150 cards to build your deck…

March 16, 2021 | 10:34 EDT

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Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Reveals New 'Battle Terrain System'

A new Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Development Update has been released, revealing two cool new pieces of content: the Battle Terrain System and Multiplayer Duel Mode. Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord…

February 19, 2021 | 03:11 EST

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For Honor Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Shovel Knight DLC

The For Honor Shovel Knight DLC has been revealed as a silly new addition to the medieval battle game in celebration of its fourth anniversary. For Honor is a game that's all about ironclad warriors…

February 18, 2021 | 02:52 EST

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Marvel's Avengers Hawkeye Update Arrives March 2021

The Marvel's Avengers Hawkeye Update will be arriving in around a month along with a new storyline that will see you and your team fighting against a very dark future. Marvel's Avengers has been out…

February 16, 2021 | 02:26 EST

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Genshin Impact Tianqui Treasure Trail Quest Guide

The new 1.3 update is out for Genshin Impact and while we haven't made it to a new region there are plenty of new world quests to enjoy. The Genshin Impact Tianqui Treasure Trail quest has players…

February 10, 2021 | 10:43 EST

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Embracer Group Has Acquired Gearbox Software

Embracer Group has acquired Borderlands publisher Gearbox Software for $363 million with a much greater potential payout on the horizon if the company can meet its financial targets. The last couple…

February 3, 2021 | 01:15 EST

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What Fallout: The Frontier Could Learn From New Vegas—Writing Abuse Survivors

Content warning: This article contains mentions and descriptions of sexual assault and pedophilia.  A few years back, I was on my usual annual Fallout: New Vegas playthrough. This time around, I was…

February 3, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Redout: Space Assault

Looking for some space combat action? Look no further than Redout: Space Assault by indie developer 34BigThings.  Redout: Space Assault puts you in control of a Super Orbital Recon Fighter Leon…

February 7, 2021 | 06:59 EST

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Cyber Shadow

Get ready for a retro action-platformer from indie developer Aarne Hunziker with Cyber Shadow. Play as Shadow, a cybernetic ninja who must navigate the ruins of Mekacity. The world has been taken…

January 30, 2021 | 03:53 EST

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Survival MMO The Day Before Lets You Explore A Post-Pandemic USA

There's a new survival MMO in town, and this one's all about pandemics. The Day Before lets you explore and scavenge the ruins of a post-pandemic USA. It'll launch for PC via Steam this year, with…

January 27, 2021 | 10:45 EST

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Olija Review

Non-traditional methods of exploring a narrative are becoming pretty common these days. It makes you wonder at what point will these non-traditional methodologies become traditional and come full…

January 28, 2021 | 09:00 EST

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Cyber Shadow Review

When it comes to retro action-platformers like Cyber Shadow, there's a lot going against them. Not only are there plenty of pixelated competition on the market, there are many different expectations…

January 25, 2021 | 09:00 EST

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Genshin Impact Update 1.3 "All That Glitters" Releases February 3

Genshin Impact update 1.3 "All That Glitters" patch release date of February 3 was just announced by Zhenzhong Yi, the Studio Technical Director of miHoYo, where players can take part in Liyue's…

January 22, 2021 | 09:36 EST

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Resin Changes And More On The Way In Genshin Impact 1.3 Update

Time for more news from the world of Teyvat. The upcoming Genshin Impact 1.3 update will bring some fairly big resin changes with it, along with iOS controller support and other requested features.…

January 19, 2021 | 10:20 EST

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Skul: The Hero Slayer

Skul: The Hero Slayer is an action-platformer with rogue-like elements, where you must guide the lone skeleton known as Skul against the Hero of Caerleon and the Imperial Army, after they wipe out…

January 24, 2021 | 02:08 EST

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Skul: The Hero Slayer Review

What happens after the "good guys" win? Once the heroes are triumphant, the demon kings have been vanquished, and the land is restored, what then? Maybe some folks don't want the demon kings to be…

January 19, 2021 | 07:00 EST

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Massive Fallout: New Vegas mod Fallout: The Frontier Releases Today

Grab your winter coat, assault rifle, and some Nuka-Cola! Fallout: The Frontier, a massive Fallout: New Vegas mod that will allow players to explore the post-apocalyptic city of Portland, Oregon, is…

January 15, 2021 | 10:34 EST

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla PC Achievements Added In New Update

A new update is bringing Assassin's Creed Valhalla PC achievements at last. The new patch also adds a host of tweaks, fixes, and improvements to make Eivor's journey a little smoother. How do …

January 14, 2021 | 11:04 EST

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Genshin Impact Hypostatic Symphony Event Coming This Week

Genshin Impact's latest event, the Hypostatic Symphony, will allow players to win Primogems on their first clear from Saturday January 16 to January 31. Check out this quote explaining the event:…

January 14, 2021 | 09:46 EST