Grand Theft Auto Online Heists Are Live

After months of anticipation, the long-awaited Online Heists DLC for Grand Theft Auto V finally went live earlier today, rewarding the patience of fans with the co-operative criminality that has been promised since last year. Players are still getting to grips with the nuts and bolts of the new content in-game, but the comprehensive set of patch notes from Rockstar shows just how much new stuff has been patched in....

November 22, 2022 · 4 min · 646 words · Mary Bevis

Gta Online Giving Every Player Free Money

Rockstar Games is giving Grand Theft Auto Online players a bit of stimulus support during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The team behind GTA Online announced that it would be gifting cold hard in-game currency to all players logging into the game during the month of April. It’s a GTA$500,000 one-time boost sent directly to players Maze Bank accounts, though it may take up to seven days to show up. It’s just one small thing Rockstar can do to keep GTA Online players having fun during this challenging time....

November 22, 2022 · 2 min · 394 words · Joyce Treuter

Guerrilla Games Addresses Horizon Zero Dawn Pc Issues

Following the game’s release on August 7, Horizon Zero Dawn’s PC release was reportedly causing a lot of trouble for users, with Guerrilla Games’ port resulting in frequent crashes and lagging issues for a sizable section of its player base. Luckily, the studio was quick to address the growing technical issues that surrounded the game, with Guerrilla sharing on Steam that it was investigating these issues and would hopefully have a fix available in the near future....

November 22, 2022 · 3 min · 434 words · Jason Duncan

Guide To The Basics Of Battle In Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings Of Ruin

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin features turn-based battle rather than the traditional action-RPG style of the main titles, however, there are a number of series staples that remain that fans should recognize. Notably, the biggest change for the Stories spin-off games is that you are accompanied by your monstie buddy in battle and can hatch new monsties to create your perfect party. For those of you just starting out in Monster Hunter Stories 2 who are looking to get to grips with the battle mechanics, we’ve got everything you need to know about the basics right here....

November 22, 2022 · 7 min · 1375 words · Donald Woodring

Guy Fieri Shares Strange Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War Image

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is shaping up to be a very popular title right from launch. From casual gamers to seasoned professionals, the first-person shooter’s fans range from people of all backgrounds. One unexpected Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War fan has posted a photo to their Twitter that is best described as strange. There are many celebrities that play video games and several are outspoken Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War fans....

November 22, 2022 · 2 min · 415 words · Beth Clark

Habbo Unity S Moderation Could Spell Disaster But Sulake Assures It S Working To Keep Players Safe

Original Story: Habbo lost over half its users in a scandal in 2012 when predators were using the platform to groom minors. Part of the healing process of Sulake’s reputation and the revival of Habbo’s player base involved increasing security, but many in the community regard the new changes to the Unity build as a step back. For context, Channel 4 ran an expose in August 2012, asking the question, “What is happening in Habbo Hotel?...

November 22, 2022 · 5 min · 1051 words · Phillip Gavia

Hades Successor Should Take Notes From A Classic Ps1 Roguelike

If the recent mainstream success of Hades means anything for the game industry, it’s that the meteoric rise of Roguelike titles may finally be reaching the heights of the open-world genre. Of course, it also means that the talented team at Supergiant Games came together to make a fantastic game that has fans asking for Zagreus to join the Smash Ultimate roster. Regardless of whatever stars and skill aligned to make Hades the sensation it is today, it is both a product of and the next step for the relevance of the Roguelike genre, especially within the Indie gaming market....

November 22, 2022 · 6 min · 1074 words · Joan Erickson

Half Life 10 Most Terrifying Creatures Ranked

The Half-Life franchise, from its groundbreaking 1998 origins to its very recent foray into VR territory with Half-Life: Alyx, has introduced gamers to no shortage of terrifying creatures, ranging from the Nihilanth in Half-Life to the myriad zombies infesting the town of Ravenholm in Half-Life 2. Whether they were among the initial troupe of alien horrors brought in by the Resonance Cascade or creatures enslaved by the Combine and forced to fight for the empire, today we’re going to check out 10 of the most terrifying creatures in the Half-Life series....

November 22, 2022 · 5 min · 1042 words · John Wilcher

Half Life Alyx Update Adds Impressive New Liquid Physics

Valve brought Half-Life: Alyx up to version 1.4, and while this update has some new features and fixes that help improve the game, the new addition that has fans talking has nothing to do with the gameplay. The game showed life-like new liquid physics the players can mess around with in virtual reality. The release of Half-Life: Alyx in March surged the game to the forefront of the Steam store, with the latest installment in the Half-Life franchise bringinh with it an innovation to the VR space....

November 22, 2022 · 2 min · 358 words · Rochell Beaver

Half Life Remake Black Mesa S Xen Levels Delayed Again

When it comes to Black Mesa, it might seem like Half-Life fans are now so starved for new content that they have recreated the first game themselves just to have something to play. It’s important to remember, then, that the fan-made remake of the original Half-Life was first worked on in 2004 - back when Half-Life was a series with a promising sequel and bright future ahead of it - and has been painfully slow in development since then....

November 22, 2022 · 3 min · 493 words · Mildred Carpenter

Halo 5 S Forge Mode Is Severely Lacking

Halo 5’s Forge Mode gives players the tools to create their own unique maps in the game. However, one writer feels that the mode is ultimately pointless. As soon as Halo 5: Guardians launched, I fell in love with the game’s online multiplayer. While the campaign had some glaring issues, and its lack of split-screen made me sad, I still found myself spending countless hours taking on other Spartans online. My enthusiasm for Halo 5: Guardians and its online multiplayer functionality made me especially excited to get my hands on the map creation tool known as Forge Mode, which wasn’t available for the game at launch....

November 22, 2022 · 4 min · 778 words · Paula Smith

Hawkmoon Is Becoming Destiny 2 S Newest Celebrity

Destiny 2 has been adding more content to the game, and the current season continues to feature the Exotic hand cannon Hawkmon, which is becoming Destiny 2’s biggest celebrity. The Exotic hand cannon was reintroduced to the game in Destiny 2’s Season of the Hun, specifically in two missions with the player and their ally Crow defending it from being the Hive witch-queen Savathun. A new mission added to the game shows how important Hawkmoon is to the world of Destiny....

November 22, 2022 · 3 min · 451 words · James Stewart

Hellpoint How To Get The True Ending

Any game as cryptic as Hellpoint is bound to keep one major secret tucked away for only the most dedicated and hardcore players to find. In the case of Hellpoint, this final secret is more than just an optional scene or cosmetic item. What the game is holding back is the game’s true final boss and ending, locked behind a series of requirements most players won’t even know about on their first play through, let alone be able to accomplish....

November 22, 2022 · 3 min · 570 words · Linda Whitney

Horizon Zero Dawn Trilogy Reportedly In Development Sequel Will Be Gigantic

Reports claim that Horizon Zero Dawn doesn’t just have a sequel in development, but plans for a whole trilogy. VGC reports that multiple sources have told it that Sony Interactive Entertainment has greenlit the series. Apparently, Guerrilla Games had always planned for Horizon Zero Dawn to become a trilogy if the first game did well. And this seems pretty apparent considering how the original title ended. Since Horizon Zero Dawn did spectacularly, Guerrilla Games went to work on a sequel not long after the original’s release....

November 22, 2022 · 3 min · 440 words · Jerry Fish

How Destiny 2 Will Fix Fomo In Year 4

For a long time, Destiny 2 has built a thriving player base off of its weekly events and exclusive loot. However, the unrelenting cycle of new events and items has started to tire dedicated fans. After several complaints about grinding in-game, Bungie has a solution ready. The developer has announced that it would be changing the bounties for players. Previously, players had complained about FOMO, or fear of missing out. In Year 3, the game had several events with limited-edition gear that were only available for a week....

November 22, 2022 · 2 min · 380 words · Sharon Baker

How Did Damwon Gaming Dominate The 2020 World Championship

DAMWON Gaming brings the Summoner’s Cup back to the LCK in dominating fashion. Questions arise when a team runs through the World Championship with only three losses like what made this team so dominant and how does this team compare to past champions. Obviously, this team’s macro play and fundamentals are second to none. Yes, this team can mechanically outplay any competition. Canyon and Beryl were the best performers on the team and outclassed the rest of the world....

November 22, 2022 · 4 min · 653 words · James Mccormick

How Harrenhal Became House Of The Dragon S Most Haunted House

This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 6. The sprawling fantasy world created by George R.R. Martin embraces the supernatural at every turn. As such, the two continents of Westeros and Essos are home to creatures such as dragons, ice zombies, and mystical red witches. And yet, there is no such thing as ghosts on Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon. At least we think there isn’t…...

November 22, 2022 · 5 min · 974 words · Janet Aube

How To Enter Bloodborne S Cummmfpk Dungeon To Level Up Fast

Leveling up in Bloodborne can be tough. Every time you die, you lose all your Blood Echoes. You have one, precisely ONE, singular chance to recover them. If you die again before you do, that’s it; they are gone forever. Grinding in safe spots is safe but, it always takes ages. Maybe you don’t want to grind; you just want to try out a new build. Or you’ve played the game through enough times that you no longer want a challenge and you just want to be able to take in all the marvelous sights Yharnam has to offer....

November 22, 2022 · 3 min · 507 words · Roberto Powell

How To Prevent Controller Drift

Controller drift is a curse that befalls every gamer at one time or another, but few feelings are worse than when it occurs mid-play session. For the uninitiated, controller drift is the terminology for joysticks that take on a life of their own, wrestling control away from the user. Sounds familiar? Ironically, frustratingly, it’s a modern issue, as it rarely occurred in older consoles. In conjunction with how much more expensive every facet of gaming is in the present day, it can easily be the last straw....

November 22, 2022 · 5 min · 972 words · Charles Poston

I Hired An Apex Legends Coach Via Metafy And Became A Better Player In 4 Weeks

When I heard about Metafy, a venture-backed startup dedicated to matching video game players with top-caliber pros for coaching, I wanted to give it a try. For as little as $20 a session, I’d work with a professional player who could coach me in my game of choice, Apex Legends. The platform also hosts coaches for a variety of other games, including games with huge pro scenes like League of Legends as well as games with niche competitive communities like Civilization VI....

November 22, 2022 · 10 min · 2069 words · Ronald Backes