Games often allude to the real world in many ways – the examples that will immediately come to mind are probably Grand Theft Auto, Fallout, Spec Ops: The Line, or Papers, Please. These games are satirical to their core, offering direct parallels to real-world events and situations, and forcing you to rethink your views on […]
Xehanort Might Return In Future Kingdom Hearts Games If "The Opportunity Arises"
In an interview regarding the final episode of Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, Tetsuya Nomura has that Xehanort might return in future games in the series "if the opportunity arises". Yesterday marked the release of the final episode of Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, finally wrapping up the story of Xehanort and Eraqus and giving us essential […]
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Run Official D&D Published Adventures
Quick Links The Essentials Preparation Collaboration Playing The Game Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition has several modules available to enhance the journeys created when friends sit together to create epic adventures. While the Player's Handbook is essential to playing Dungeons & Dragons, there's still much more you need to know before sitting down and running […]
Sifu To Get New Features And An Outfit Right Out Of Raid Redemption
Most of us went into Sifu thinking we'll be kicking ass in a Kung Fu beat-em-up, but we only ended up getting our asses handed to us instead. Only at launch was it discovered that the game was more about precise timing and crowd-control, rather than button mashing and wildly throwing punches. The lack of […]
The Biggest Gaming News For August 26, 2022
It's the finally the weekend, but before you kick back and relax, I have a massive helping of gaming news for you to chow down on. Today's top story was undoubtedly the situation with Amazon and EA, one that ended up with someone categorically denying the rumors of an acquisition. Apart from that, Netflix unsurprisingly […]
Weekend Hot Topic: Your favourite open world game
Readers discuss the most enjoyable open world games they’ve ever played, from Red Dead Redemption 2 to Dead Rising. The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was suggested by reader Grackle, who asked how intrinsic the open world design is to your enjoyment and what it is that made your favourite so engrossing. As you […]
Madden 23: Beginner’s Guide For Franchise
Quick Links Getting Started Choose Your Role Scouting Players Play The Game There are three constants in life: death, taxes, and Madden football. The latest iteration of the football simulator is back with enhanced graphics, sharpened gameplay, and game modes to keep you entertained for countless hours. Among the game modes on Madden 23 is […]
Wordle 434 HINTS August 27: Clues for daily Wordle answer today
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Wordle 434 is the challenge that has gone live for Saturday August 27. If you’ve […]
Stardew Valley Has Changed How We Approach Labour In Video Games
It’s fascinating how we gravitate towards games about work. I’m not talking about simulators that recreate real-world professions, but vibrant and experimental efforts where the act of toiling away in exchange for results is built into their very design. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is all about creating our perfect island paradise, ensuring we check in […]
Square Enix Follows Up On Closed Western Studios By Opening A New Western Studio
Square Enix looks to be opening a new Western studio called Onamo as per the Canadian Trademarks Database. As reported by VGC, this new studio will focus on designing, developing, and publishing video game software, as expected. However, it may also help with strategy guides, posters, games, toys, action figures, and more. This news follows […]