Exploring New Frontiers in ‘Surviving Mars: Below & Beyond’ Expansion
Exploring the Depths in Surviving Mars: Below & Beyond Expansion If the portrayals in Hollywood and Doom games are to be believed, Mars’ subsurface is a place of peril. However, the new expansion for Surviving Mars, titled Below & Beyond, presents a different narrative. This premium expansion, the first since mid-2019, invites players to delve […]
Minecraft Model Brings Corfe Castle Back to Its Historical Splendor
Minecraft’s latest update has brought ancient ruins to the forefront of virtual architecture, inspiring a unique collaboration. The real-life ancient ruin, Corfe Castle, has been meticulously reconstructed in the game by a team of British creatives, sponsored by Xbox UK in partnership with the National Trust. This initiative is part of the National Trust’s festival […]
The Rise of Horror Fishing Games as a New Genre
The allure of the open sea and the thrill of the catch have taken a dark turn in the latest trend of **horror fishing games**. The solitude of being on a boat, the murky depths below, and the unknown creatures lurking beneath the surface provide a perfect setting for eerie narratives and chilling gameplay. Games […]
Rapid Response to Texture Issues in Dead Space with New Patch
The new Dead Space is a great remake of a survival horror classic. I have few complaints about my first 90 minutes of necromorph chopping on PC: It’s grand, gorgeous, gorey, and maybe a little too easy on default difficulty. But up until yesterday’s 1.03 patch, it also had one annoying graphical flaw—forced variable rate […]
Locating the Flashlight in Sons of the Forest: A Guide
Discovering the flashlight in Sons of the Forest should be a priority as it not only gives purpose to the batteries you collect from cannibal camps but also allows you to navigate the game’s eerie caves with much-needed visibility. The lighter and torch might provide some light, but they pale in comparison to the flashlight’s […]
Diablo 4 Beta: Key Dates and Preload Information for Upcoming Server Stress Test
After a long wait, the public finally got to experience Diablo 4 during the open beta in March, which was met with much excitement. If you missed out on that opportunity, Blizzard is hosting another playtest to stress-test their servers. The Diablo 4 “Server Slam” playtest kicks off on Friday, May 12. Diablo 4 beta […]
Over $100K Worth of Magic: The Gathering Cards Discarded in Landfill
This past weekend, a Reddit user known as LATIN0 shared a startling image on the platform. The photo depicted an estimated six pallets of Magic: The Gathering cards discarded at a local landfill. LATIN0, who had only a passing familiarity with the game from online posts, captured the image, disposed of their own trash, and […]
Diablo 4 dev corrects day 1 patch statement, says the launch version will have ‘very few’ changes from the Server Slam build when it goes live
Day 1 patches are a very common thing in the videogame industry: You buy a game, preload it, and then before you can start playing it on launch day you have to download an often-massive update filled with all sorts of last-minute fixes and tweaks. Diablo 4 will presumably have its own day 1 patch […]
Diablo 4 Enthusiasts Rejoice: Mount Enhancements on the Horizon
Diablo 4 enthusiasts, the moment we’ve all been eagerly anticipating has arrived—our steeds are about to get a significant upgrade. Traversing the Fractured Peaks on horseback, I’ve encountered countless skeletal obstructions, a recurring nuisance after slaying hordes of skeletons. Despite surviving encounters with zombies, insects, arachnids, and even polar bears, my horse has always been […]
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Receives Significant Patch Amid Developer Transition
The latest 2.2 update brings numerous fixes, yet the underlying game remains unchanged. (Image credit: Daedalic Entertainment) Daedalic Entertainment’s journey with “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum” appears to be reaching its end. The recent “major update” patch notes end on a note that suggests the studio may be concluding its development efforts. The game’s […]