The Last of Us Part 2’s first major post-launch content update, set to be released on Thursday, Aug. 13, will bring back the first game’s extremely challenging “Grounded” difficulty setting and introduce a permadeath mode, developer Naughty Dog announced Tuesday. The news confirms information that leaked out on Monday via the game’s Trophies, which Naughty […]
The Last Of Us Part 2 Update Adds New Difficulty, Game Mode, And More
The Last of Us Part II is getting a big update later this week which will introduce a new difficulty mode, permadeath, additional graphics options, and more. Patch 1.05 will be available to download on PS4 on August 13. Teased prematurely by some Trophies that appeared on PSN early, the update brings back the Grounded […]
The Last Of Us Part II Will Get Even Harder With New Patch
The Last of Us Part II is a brutal game, but not necessarily because of the difficulty. It has plenty of customizable options that allow players to make certain elements more forgiving – but those same options also mean you can make the much harder for those who crave a challenge. If you fall into the latter […]
The Last of Us Part 2 getting permadeath, Grounded difficulty in new update
On Monday, Naughty Dog updated the PlayStation Trophies for The Last of Us Part 2, revealing some new modes coming to the game: permadeath options and the return of the original game’s Grounded mode. In The Last of Us, Naughty Dog added the hyper-difficult Grounded mode after launch. This mode triples enemy damage, removes Listen […]
Last Chance For Pokemon Sword And Shield's Shiny Pikachu Raid Event
Another Max Raid event has begun in Pokemon Sword and Shield. This one only runs through this weekend, and it revolves around the series’ adorable mascot, Pikachu. Until today, August 9, Pikachu, Pichu, Raichu, and Alolan Raichu will all appear more frequently in Max Raid dens across both Sword and Shield. On top of that, […]
The Last Of Us Part 2: Watch This Breakdown Of How The Game's Sweetest Level Was Made
This article and video contain very mild, early spoilers for The Last of Us Part II. The Last of Us Part II is a fairly grim game, but it isn’t all doom and gloom. One early section flashes back to a happier moment in Joel and Ellie’s lives, when Joel gives Ellie an incredible gift: […]
[Last Chance] Destiny 2: Where Is Xur This Weekend? Location / Exotic Items Guide (July 31-Aug. 4)
Moments of Triumph are well underway at this point in Destiny 2, and we’ll soon see the start of the summer’s Solstice of Heroes event. As always, it’s a good time to stock up on Exotics you’re missing from your collection by visiting Xur. Here’s where you can find him and what Exotics Xur is […]
Amazon Prime Members: Last Day To Grab These Free PC Games
Amazon Prime members have another round of free games to claim in July 2020 via Twitch Prime. Twitch Prime comes with every Amazon Prime subscription, so if you’re paying for fast and free shipping from Amazon, you should also be snagging free PC games every month. Five more games are free to claim throughout July: […]
The Last Of Us Part 2 Could Have Had A Much Darker Ending, The Director Says
The original ending to The Last of Us Part II was going to put Ellie down an even darker path. In an interview with Game Informer, creative director Neil Druckmann and narrative lead Halley Gross discussed the final moments in the PlayStation 4 exclusive. It should go without saying that there are major spoilers ahead. […]
Last Chance To Save On WB Games, Classic RPGs, And More For Game Pass Ultimate Members
Microsoft has kicked off two new sales on the Xbox Store that offer big discounts on a wide variety of Xbox One games. WB Games titles are up to 75% off, including Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath Kollection for $42, Hitman 2 for only $12, and a truckload of Lego games to play with the whole […]