Sony buys Returnal studio Housemarque

Finnish game studio Housemarque is the newest addition to Sony’s stable of first-party developers. Sony announced on Tuesday that the makers of Returnal will join PlayStation Studios. “We are so excited to finally join the PlayStation Studios family,” Ilari Kuittinen, Housemarque’s co-founder and managing director, wrote on PlayStation Blog. “This gives our studio a clear […]

Every Weapon Trait In Returnal

Weapon Traits in Returnal can make the difference between life and death, or whether or not you want to keep the weapon or swap it out for something else the moment one presents itself. With Weapon Traits, players can have a chance to gain health back with each successful shot, send out a devastating wave […]

Returnal: Guide To The Astronaut Figurine

Dying is just a part of the game when it comes to roguelites like Returnal, but it doesn’t have to be so punishing. Thankfully, Selene has a few options at her disposal to allow you to survive just that tiny bit longer. One of these is the Astronaut Figurine. What Is The Astronaut Figurine? To put it […]

Returnal: What Is The Cthonos For?

Roguelites like Returnal will only be as difficult as you allow them to be. Increasing the pool of potential items you can equip on any given cycle will give you the best chance of success. Here we take a look at what the Cthonos is and how this fits into your chances of survival. What […]

Returnal: How Many Biomes And Bosses Are There?

Atropos is a sprawling planet in Returnal, featuring a variety of different biomes. Of course, most of them come with a powerful boss that will do anything it can to send you back to the beginning of the cycle. This guide will cover every boss and biome in Returnal, so that you can get a […]

Returnal: How To Heal

There’s no denying it: Returnal is a tough game. The enemies that you will find across Atropos are ruthless, and will stop at nothing to kill you over and over. Whether you are struggling to kill Phrike in the Overgrown Ruins, or you have already made your way to the Fractured Wastes, you will need […]

Returnal: What Is Proficiency?

As you progress through a run in Returnal, your Weapon Proficiency will increase. This has a huge impact on your current cycle, so it’s essential that you understand the ins and outs of Weapon Proficiency in order to truly make the most of it. Here’s everything that you’re going to need to know. What Is Weapon […]

New Pokémon Snap And Returnal Reviews – GI Show

On this week’s episode of The Game Informer Show, we discuss a handful of the games we’ve been digging recently, including New Pokémon Snap, Returnal, and Judgment. Sure that’s not a long list of games, but they are pretty great games. Next, we take some time to reflect on the new Mortal Kombat film. Is it worth […]

Returnal is a relentless meditation on not giving up

I was losing faith in Returnal until I encountered the second boss. After a few dozen runs, the enchanting presentation and sense of discovery from my first few hours had started to wear off. I felt weak compared to the colossal creatures that defended their territory against an unwanted visitor. I had seen and used […]