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Back 4 Blood Accessories Guide

Back 4 Blood splits its items into several different slots. You have two weapon slots, with one primary and one secondary. There are also three accessory slots: offensive, support, and quick. These…

October 29, 2021 | 06:40 EDT

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Insomnis Review

Horror is a tricky genre to pull off right, at least when it comes to video games. There’s a delicate blend between making sure that the player sees your scares without the game feeling like it’s on…

November 1, 2021 | 10:15 EDT

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Free Chernobylite Update Adds New Monsters And More

The Farm 51 has released a new Chernobylite update, and it's a big one. The Monster Hunt update adds new monsters, a new side mission, and lots of tweaks and changes, and you can download it right…

October 27, 2021 | 11:04 EDT

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Inscryption Robotopia Puzzle Guide

Hey there, card gamers. If you've followed our guides (Beginner's Guide, Cabin Puzzle Guide, RPG Puzzle Guide) then you should be through the retro RPG part and now in the sci-fi themed Robotopia…

October 24, 2021 | 04:29 EDT

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Subway Midnight Review

Indie horror is a fantastic part of the subgenre that allows for very unique avenues of narrative and gameplay. Through it, we often see cool concepts that go beyond what a AAA title may be able to…

October 28, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

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Inscryption RPG Puzzle Guide

Hey there card gamers. If you've followed our guides so far, such as the Beginner Guide or Cabin Puzzle Guide that means you've managed to best the puzzles and boss battles within Leshy's cabin in…

October 21, 2021 | 09:04 EDT

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Inscryption Boss Guide

Hello card gamers. If you've been following our past guides, you should have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of Inscryption as well as have Leshy's puzzle cabin figured out. But what about that…

October 19, 2021 | 09:31 EDT

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Inscryption Cabin Puzzle Guide

Hello, fellow card gamers. So you've tucked into the complex but rewarding depths of the CCG elements of Inscryption. But what about all the weird puzzles and cryptic nonsense peppered throughout…

October 18, 2021 | 08:00 EDT

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Inscryption Guide for Beginners

Hey there card gamers. Chances are you have picked up Inscryption thanks in no small part to our review and want to know where to start with your run and how to get the most out of each run. Also,…

May 7, 2022 | 10:40 EDT

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Inscryption Review

Note: This review does contain minor gameplay spoilers for Inscryption. Read at your own discretion. Inscryption is an infuriating game to explain in detail. It is not because of convoluted or…

October 18, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Back 4 Blood Corruption Cards Guide

Covered-in-blood simulator Back 4 Blood includes a card system that grants players perks. The opposite is true as well, since it metes out some pretty severe punishment. Back 4 Blood Corruption Cards…

October 18, 2021 | 07:05 EDT

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Back 4 Blood Private Lobby & Crossplay Guide | Play with Friends

Making a private lobby in Back 4 Blood is not an obvious thing to be able to do, although it is relatively easy. Playing with friends or just avoiding playing with randoms is the main usage for a…

October 16, 2021 | 06:19 EDT

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Back 4 Blood Unlock All Cleaners Guide

Back 4 Blood is out for the general public today. This co-op zombie shooter, another game attempting to fill the role of spiritual successor to Valve's Left 4 Dead Series, has players taking on the…

October 12, 2021 | 10:02 EDT

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Inscryption

Inscryption is a unique blend of horror, strategy, and puzzle game that will test your wits, and your courage, all at the same time.  Developed by the creator behind The Hex, Inscryption has you…

October 10, 2021 | 11:27 EDT

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is the third title in the horror anthology series. Taking place during the close of the Iraq War, players will be hunting for a weapon of mass destruction…

October 4, 2021 | 01:46 EDT

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Spookware

Looking for a scary good time? Look no further than Spookware, a fun, fright-filled feast of minigames galore from indie developer Beeswax games!  Spookware has you play as the three skelli brothers…

September 28, 2021 | 11:34 EDT

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Chernobylite DLC roadmap Revealed Alongside Console Launch

The Farm 51 have announced their Chernobylite DLC roadmap. Over the next fourteen months, players will receive 6 DLCs of paid and free content that includes new missions, monsters, weapons, game…

September 28, 2021 | 11:36 EDT

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Dap Review

Sometimes the cutest things can be the most unsettling when placed in disturbing scenarios. It’s not common where you get to experience the story of something adorable trying to survive in a…

October 4, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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In Sound Mind Review

I've had an eye on In Sound Mind for a while. Psychological horror is always my jam, and the game seemed to combine the right level of style, scares, and combat that I was seeking. So when the game…

September 27, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

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Dap

Dap is an indie horror-adventure game from developer Melting Parrot.  Players must guide little 'Daps', small, spirit-like beings who live deep within a forest. The forest, however, has become…

September 26, 2021 | 05:00 EDT

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Inscryption Makes A Game of Cards Creepy

When Devolver Digital and Daniel Mullins reached out to us to get a sneak peek at their latest game, Inscryption, I practically leapt at the prospect. Mullins made a major impression back in 2016…

September 24, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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The Repairing Mantis Review

Horror games are a hard genre to make at times. It's actually quite difficult to create something that's scary to a large number of people since our worst fears are often quite disparate with those…

September 17, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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The Repairing Mantis

Experience a horror game unlike any other with The Repairing Mantis, from indie developer Erupting Avocado. The Repairing Mantis is a narrative horror game where you play a Mantis, who interacts…

September 15, 2021 | 04:18 EDT

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Spookware Episode 1 Review

Sometimes a game will completely defy genre, and occasionally that means that the game ends up creating its own genre. Of course, just because the game has created a genre, that doesn’t mean other…

August 26, 2021 | 05:35 EDT

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Martha is Dead: War, History, and Italian Horror

Last week, I had an opportunity to play a demo build of the psychological horror game, Martha is Dead. I went in with no expectations, save for the content inherent to the genre. I knew that it would…

August 26, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

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Twelve Minutes Review

“The distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion” is not only a great quote if you want to sound smart, but it’s also quite appropriate given the…

August 18, 2021 | 03:00 EDT

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Twelve Minutes

From indie developer Luis Antonio and publisher Annapurna Interactive comes Twelve Minutes, a psychological, interactive thriller inspired by classic Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick films. Twelve…

August 16, 2021 | 06:26 EDT

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Night Book

A new FMV horror game from the publishers behind The Maid of Sker and The Complex, Night Book is a harrowing tale that will test your nerves quickly. Loralyn is a pregnant woman working remotely…

August 12, 2021 | 11:20 EDT

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Night Book Review

Even during a pandemic, Wales Interactive finds a way to produce more FMV adventure games.  It's been their bread 'n butter since the mid-2010s, so there's no reason to stop.  That frequency has…

August 11, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

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Chernobylite Skills Guide – How to Power Up Your Character

Training your character in Chernobylite is a major way to ensure your success. In this Chernobylite Skills Guide, I'll break down the Companion Skills and tell you which ones you should prioritize!…

August 8, 2021 | 12:26 EDT

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Metro 2033 and STALKER Fans Should Give Chernobylite a Shot

Chernobylite is a game that sets players on a journey to explore Chernobyl with a dash of sci-fi horror mixed in. If you're a fan of STALKER or Metro 2033, this is a game you're going to want to play…

August 6, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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How to Get the Anti-Chernobylite Burner

Are you wondering how to get the Anti-Chernobylite Burner in Chernobylite? This handy tool will help you get past those pesky crystals blocking your way — and it has some other neat uses, too. A big…

August 2, 2021 | 11:18 EDT

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Chernobylite Crafting Guide – Weapons, Armor, & More

Knowing how to craft items in Chernobylite is key to surviving the Exclusion Zone. In this Chernobylite Crafting Guide, I'll break down what you need to know to make anything you'll need!…

August 2, 2021 | 10:35 EDT

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Chernobylite Trapped Soldier — How to Free Him

In the Chernobylite Moscow Eye mission, there's a special event worth investigating. The Chernobylite trapped soldier is stuck in a wall — we'll tell you how to free him (and what you get if you do…

July 30, 2021 | 05:38 EDT

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Chernobylite Guide for Beginners

Ready to head into Chernobyl's exclusion zone? In this Chernobylite Guide for Beginners, we'll tell you everything you need to know to get started with this new adventure — and how to stay alive.…

July 29, 2021 | 07:39 EDT

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How to Get Lockpicks in Chernobylite

Are you wondering how to get Lockpicks in Chernobylite? We'll tell you everything you need to know to open up those troublesome locked doors in the rad-soaked wasteland! Here's How to Get Lockpicks…

July 29, 2021 | 04:36 EDT

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Chernobylite Review

Even after spending several dozen hours with Farm 51's Chernobylite, I still have absolutely no idea what genre to classify it in. Is it a brutal first-person shooter? A stealth-based survival horror…

July 29, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Dead Space is Alive, But Visceral Games is Still Dead

Cynicism is easy whenever Electronic Arts is involved. The AAA third-party publisher is renowned for purchasing development studios, draining developers for every conceivable penny, and subsequently…

July 26, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Dead Space Remake Confirmed at EA Play Live 2021

Following weeks of rumors, Motive's Dead Space remake has been confirmed at the end of EA Play Live 2021 — you'll be able to live the legend once again on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The …

July 22, 2021 | 02:07 EDT

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What the Rumored Dead Space Remake Should Take From Resident Evil 2

With the rumors circulating about a remake of the first Dead Space game, fans of the series are excited for the potential future of the franchise. Given that Dead Space 3’s final DLC ended on…

July 3, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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All the Games like Left 4 Dead at E3 2021

If there’s one thing that a lack of being able to see anyone for 18 months has done, it's make online multiplayer games all the more appealing, and even a mostly solitary loner like me has jumped…

June 18, 2021 | 05:00 EDT

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You Can Now Disable Days Gone Data Collection on PC

Late last month, Days Gone data collection was discovered in the PC version of the game. Now, Bend Studio has launched Days Gone PC Update 1.04 that gives players an option to turn it off. Days Gone…

June 14, 2021 | 04:30 EDT

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Returnal Update 1.4.0 Adds Trophy Replay Support Next Week

Returnal is a challenging game and it's not too easy to score some of the tougher Trophies, but you'll soon get a second chance — Trophy replay support arrives in Returnal Update 1.4.0 next week. In…

June 11, 2021 | 02:50 EDT

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Back 4 Blood Open Beta Set To Swarm PC And Consoles In August

If you're a fan of mowing down hordes of zombies, then rejoice, for the Back 4 Blood open beta is almost upon us. The co-op zombie shooter's open beta period starts this August for PC and consoles,…

June 11, 2021 | 10:01 EDT

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Erica

Erica is a new, haunting thriller from developer Flavourworks. A live-action, FMV thriller, Erica is a young woman plagued with nightmares of her father’s murder years ago. These traumatic events…

May 23, 2021 | 08:41 EDT

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Erica Review

You’re alone in a huge house in the dead of night, washing off the blood on your face in the bathroom. You’ve just had a minor nosebleed, and while it’s nothing to worry about, you’ve actually seen…

May 24, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

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Will There Be More AAA Roguelites?

If you ask someone to list a roguelite off the top of their head, nine times out of 10, it’ll be an indie game. Dead Cells, Enter the Gungeon, Binding of Isaac, or Hades quickly come to mind. The…

May 7, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Returnal Patch 1.3.4 Issued Because 1.3.3 Corrupted Saves

After Returnal's 1.3.3 patch was pulled due to save corruption issues, patch 1.3.4 reverts to a previous stable build (1.3.1) while also addressing a Trophies issue and fixing a keyboard exploit.…

May 6, 2021 | 09:41 EDT