For seasoned PC gamers, the term “no clip” probably awakens something. Plenty of us have fond memories of using games’ command consoles to clip outside of boundaries and explore their worlds on our own terms. Whether it’s soaring high above Skyrim or finding easter eggs in Doom, it’s always a fun feature to mess around with. But what if clipping in and out of objects was the actual mechanic of a game?...
Skepticism doesn’t even begin to describe my initial anxieties toward a 2.5D sidescroller that embraces the ollies, backside grabs, and nose grinds of skating. What always reeled me into this genre was its openness for traversal and exploration, chief among the greats being Insomniac’s Sunset Overdrive, but Skate City opted for an approach that took the board to the same place Trials took the bike. It paid off in spades. Getting a high score, doing stunts for style, and embarking on the typical races you’d expect is all good fun, but Skate City pivots toward something else entirely with its police chases....
In the wake of Microsoft’s sudden acquisition of Bethesda, many in the gaming community are unsure of how to feel. Everyone involved in the acquisition deal has assured people that this is the right move for Bethesda, but right now, it’s too early to tell. Amidst all of the recent online discussion, one of id Software’s co-founders weighed in on the situation. Todd Howard made a statement regarding Bethesda’s move to Microsoft, and was overall excited by the prospect of working with the company....
About a month ago, the iPhone 8’s design leaked following a HomePod update, with two developers who worked with early HomePod kits, Steve Troughton-Smith and Guilherme Rambo, having shown the removal of the Home button and much more to come for the forthcoming piece of hardware. Now, Apple acolytes have finally gotten the official word about the device during today’s Apple Event in California, as the technology company has confirmed the release date and prices for the gadget....
In GreedFall, you’ll play as a noble of the Merchant Congregation who must travel to the island of Teer Fradee and hopefully make things easier for everyone. The problem? The island is filled with magic, mysteries, and opposing factions who so desperately need your diplomatic skills. With that in mind, tons of quest and sidequest will take you and your companions across different areas of the map, helping people out and even opening up the path for romance....
GTA Online has had a steady drip-feed of content coming in since launch. The newest addition to GTA Online is the Mammoth Squaddie. This is a beast of a vehicle that can wreak havoc across the map and it can turn the tides with any mission. This vehicle can be a little bit elusive, but if players commit to finding it, it can make a difference. Even though GTA Online is essentially a giant virtual toy box that has a slew of vehicles to find, getting a hold of the Mammoth Squaddie isn’t the easiest feat....
Rockstar is kicking off a four-week-long celebration in GTA Online by giving all players a free vehicle. Jump into the action before March 3 and you’ll unlock the all-new Dinka Versus, a rough-and-tumble off-roader that’s perfect for all your backcountry shenanigans. GTA Online has seen continued success through 2020 and into the start of 2021. Rockstar wants to give back to the community, and for the next four weeks, it’ll be offering free in-game swag to all its players....
Grand Theft Auto Online continues to be a huge success for Rockstar Games as the company consistently support the game with free updates every now and then. With the release of the game’s biggest expansion looming over the horizon, it seems Rockstar has even more plans stacked up to surprise the dedicated Grand Theft Auto Online fans this year. Ever since the release of Grand Theft Auto Online back in 2013, Rockstar Games has shown sheer dedication and commitment to make it one of the best online gaming experiences around....
Halle Berry has recounted a story where she almost choked to death on the set of the 2002 James Bond movie, Die Another Day. Thankfully, Bond himself, Pierce Brosnan, was on hand to help save her. Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon while in self-isolation, Berry explained how the scene called for her character, Jinx, to seduce Bond – most likely during the scene where she is cutting into a piece of fruit with a knife while sharing a bed with the British agent....
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has earned some criticism for its plot holes and contradicting established Harry Potter canon. However, it’s possible that the developers have more Harry Potter knowledge than fans are giving them credit for, as one Reddit user has found a line in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets that could arguably be a clever reference to the events in the game. Reddit user Vsbux is re-reading the Harry Potter novels, and in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, they found a line that could allude to the events of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery....
After months of tiny teasers, the first big batch of details about Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’s gameplay has finally arrived. Obviously the world of full of magic, unique creatures, and an aesthetic that lines up with the Harry Potter books and films, but longtime Niantic fans are already trying to see how the game lines up next to the other mobile AR titles. When Pokemon GO released, it became very clear which features were just renamed and reskinned versions of the corresponding features from Ingress....
Guerrilla Games officially releases two new trailers for its forthcoming action-RPG, Horizon: Zero Dawn, showcasing the Stormbird and Behemoth machines in the game. With Horizon: Zero Dawn’s release date just a few short weeks away, it seems as if Sony Interactive Entertainment and Guerrilla Games have decided to amp up promotion for the open world title in order to inform fans with as many details about the PlayStation 4 exclusive as possible so as to sway them into purchasing it on day one....
X-Men director Bryan Singer’s behavior on the set created a toxic environment that resulted in several stars threatening to quit the sequel. The situation occurred following an on-set accident that happened while Singer was intoxicated. 20th Century Fox’s X-Men was released in 2000 to great success and is largely credited with paving the way for the current era of superhero blockbusters. Although Singer, who helmed the first entry in the film series and three of the sequels, was once hailed for his contributions to the film’s fortunes, he has since become the subject of controversy due to his on-set antics and multiple allegations of sexual abuse against minors....
Bungie’s latest This Week At Bungie blog post has given players a decent amount of insight on the future of Destiny 2 in both the coming seasons as well as the upcoming Year 4 of the game. The outreach post introduced a number of new concepts, such as a revamped seasonal infusion system, as well as a change coming to seasonal drops that may please fans who have had trouble with RNG in the past....
Biomutant is finally here, and it’s a beast of a game. With dozens of story-changing choices, side quests at every turn, and even a New Game+ mode, odds are good you’ll be playing Biomutant throughout the rest of 2021. Despite all this content, the main quest itself is entirely manageable – dedicated fans might even be able to blast through it in a weekend. Here’s how long it takes to beat Biomutant....
Despite gamers across the globe begging Rockstar to reveal Grand Theft Auto VI, it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen any time soon. The developer is clearly focused on maintaining its most lucrative title yet in GTA Online, and that includes dragging the game onto its third generation of consoles. However, milking GTA V’s online multiplayer mode to this extent needs some justification, otherwise it’s going to boil down to an insult of our intelligence....
The 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX has arrived and fans around the world are reminiscing about their time with the game. Zidane’s story might have concluded, but he can have new adventures in the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse, as he’s easy to replicate using the modern rules of the game. The thief job has been a part of the Final Fantasy series since the beginning and many beloved characters shared abilities with the class....
Destiny 2’s Void Feast Bounty is worded in a rather confusing way, and this misleading nature has left many Warlocks completely unsure of how to actually complete the bounty. Thankfully this is easy to clear up, but the actual solution is less than ideal. The Void Feast Bounty in Destiny 2 simply states that the player must defeat enemies with Devour in streaks of 10 or more. The reason why this is confusing is because there are actually two Warlock abilities which are referred to as Devour....
As far as first-person shooters go these days, few are as fast as Doom Eternal. The way id Software’s latest is designed naturally encourages players to keep moving and tear through the legions of Hell at a breakneck pace only a beefed-up space marine propelled by a heavy metal soundtrack is capable of maintaining. It’s almost redundant for the game to let players fast travel, but the ability is there for them to use if they want....
Evil Genius was originally released in 2004 and many players enjoyed the simulation game that required real-time strategy. The game was also praised for its dry humor and many fans were excited when the developer of the title, Rebellion, announced a sequel to the cult game. While many players are already plotting how they will go about achieving world domination in the sequel, the original title is now available for free on Steam if a few simple steps are followed....
