Prime geek info website Boing Boing recently posted about “the release of the special hardback edition of Appendix N: The Eldritch Roots Of Dungeons & Dragons.” The book is a collection of the authors and stories that influenced and inspired Gary Gygax to create the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying game, and was edited by […]
The Reason Why Geralt Calls His Horse Roach In The Witcher Series
There is a large portion of the gaming community that takes advantage of in-game horse-naming functions – featured in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Red Dead Redemption 2, to name a few. You can’t, however, name your horse in The Witcher series, because Geralt’s steed is the horse with a name. […]
Diablo III’s Shades Of The Nephalem Season 22 Update Is Now Live
Shades of the Nephalem recently heralded the start of Diablo III’s Season 22, bringing with it multiple changes to Patch 2.6.10, along with a brand new Season Theme, Journey and Cosmetic Rewards, Conquests, changes to Haedrig’s Gifts, and more. Kanai’s Cube has been given a fourth slot, and a long list of item changes, bug […]
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Has Been Delayed Into 2021
Fans looking forward to Cuphead’s “The Delicious Last Course” DLC will be sad to learn that the add-on content has been delayed into 2021 due to complications incurred by the coronavirus pandemic. On Twitter this afternoon, developer Studio MDHR announced that the final update for the game, which will add the playable Ms. Chalice character, […]
Why Did Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Bring Back Those Awful Paper Chases?
I’ve been playing a lot of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla over the past few weeks and have had a pretty good time tracking down targets, finding secrets in the vast open world, and calling over my friends to help me open chests of supplies because sometimes those lids are really heavy, okay!? In many ways, it’s […]
Genshin Impact – Best Build For Klee
Klee is utterly adorable in Genshin Impact, that’s something we can all agree on, but behind that cute veneer is a pure chaotic, destructive force the likes of which have not been known since Team Fortress 2’s Meet The Pyro. Klee burns through and blasts a big hole in their health bar, and does it […]
Genshin Impact – Best Build For Beidou
Let me guess, Beidou is your ideal waifu, huh? Yeah, this isn’t the first time I’ve heard that, and honestly, who can blame you? Beidou is powerful and fast, attacking with her claymore using wide, powerful strikes, in conjunction with some truly devastating Electro attacks. Yes, there’s a lot to love, but unless you’re equipping […]
Why Is FIFA 21 On PC The Last-Gen Version? EA Didn’t Want To Raise Recommended Specs
EA has explained why only the last-gen version of FIFA 21 has been released on PC, and it sort of makes sense. The transition from one generation of consoles to another is always a tricky time for game developers. Some tough decisions need to be made. For example, if they’re releasing a game anywhere near […]
Guardians VR Is A Blend Of FPS And RTS For Quest And PC
Upcoming Oculus Quest and PC VR game Guardians mixes elements of first-person shooters and real-time strategy games across single and multiplayer modes. Developed by Virtual Age, Guardians is set in a far-flung future in which elite teams of soldiers travel to alien planets to extract a mysterious energy resource. You’re tasked with fending off each […]
PC Players Aren’t Happy About The $5 Standalone Version Of Red Dead Online
You’d think that most people would welcome the news of a huge price drop for their game, but not Red Dead Online players, and especially on PC. Cowpokes are concerned that a game priced at just $5 will cause a population influx that brings “hackers and cheaters” along for the ride. Yesterday, Rockstar announced that […]