Dragon Age's original creator David Gaider praises The Veilguard reveal

“I wish we could have done this for Kirkwall.” “Overall, I’d say this made for a better introduction than thereveal trailer. “We see some story, and tone-wise it feels a lot darker and more Dragon Age. Which is great.” Gaider had particular praise for The Veilguard’s atmospheric-looking opening location, the dark and magic-infused city of Minrathous. “The environments look amazing, full stop,” he wrote. “To see the sprawl of Minrathous - wow....

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Madison Price

Grunn is definitely not terrifying so don't worry at all

Gnome chomp-sky Grunn is a normal gardening game set in a mundane village, according to the Steam blurb. It is not at all weird and horrifying, not remotely a glimpse into the abyss. You won’t accidentally murder a magpie while chopping down tall grass. And you thoroughlywon’tbe stalked by a nameless tormentor as you go about your gardening work. Grunn Okay, thankfully for everyone I can’t keep that up. The game’s made by Sokpop, after all, the tiny collective whose games like to subvert expectations....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 229 words · Lee Hall

Neko Odyssey marries cute cat photography with satisfying sleuthing

The Internet has been devoted to cats since its very beginning. Not to forget about I Can Haz Cheezburger and Nyan Cat. (Look I cant list them all, wed never get to the video game part.) Walk up to cat, take photo, stroke cat if you feel like it kind of simple. The cats of Neko Odyssey are not static creatures. With these additional factors at play, Neko Odysseys focus on time management comes to the fore....

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Jessica Allen

One Of The Rarest Overwatch Skins Is Back, And The Money Goes To Charity

One of the rarest skins inOverwatch 2is making its return and all of its sales are going to charity. All of the money, excluding taxes and platform fees, will be donated to the BCRF. During that same period a second charity bundle will be available, the Rose Gold Mercy Bundle. All proceeds from that bundle will also be donated to charity. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly?...

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · Joshua Nguyen

Speaking to the creator of one of last year's best and most difficult games, The Banished Vault

“Some people just find it easy.” The Banished Vault was one of last year’s best, and possibly most difficult, games. But underneath, it was a game about maths. Run at it with the expectation of easy progress and you will meet with an abrupt thump. It wasn’t a game for everyone. But the people who persevered, loved it. Chris Tapsell called it “dense and brilliant, like a neutron star” in hisBanished Vault review....

June 13, 2024 · 5 min · 984 words · Douglas Baker

We Haven't Seen The Last Of A Dead Acolyte Character, It Seems

Warning: the following contains spoilers from the first three episodes of The Acolyte on Disney+. Episode 3 took place 16 years before the rest of the series and introduced Jodie Turner-Smith as Mother Aniseya. However, Aniseya claims credit for creating them without a father. Sign up for Disney+ Get access to Marvel, Star Wars, and more. The episode depicts the death of the coven, but it doesn’t reveal exactly how they died....

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Jacqueline Stanley

Why the gradual death of the console exclusive makes business sense

And why Lego Horizon Adventures is coming to Switch. Perhaps hundreds of millions. Music and movies, they can be enjoyed by almost limitless audiences. And to kind-of gate the audience for that at 20 or 30 million frustrates me. I would love to see a world where hundreds of millions of people can enjoy those games." There is a problem with this vision, which Ryan acknowledges when he mentions ‘the current console model’....

June 13, 2024 · 3 min · 475 words · Kyle Mccoy

Citizen Sleeper 2 goes even harder on its RPG roots with its bold new twists on its tabletop dice rolls

At first glance,Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vectorlooks and feels just likethe original we know and love. He’ll demand his cut of your new windfall, souring your hard-won victory. Just what I wanted after a heart-pounding escape for my life. Sign me up three times over, why don’t you? As I left Karsten’s workshop, I began weighing up my options. But I’ve only got so long before Laine and his goons catch up with me, and ehhh…...

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Laura Gregory

Elden Ring Liurnia: All Dungeons, Bosses and more

Liurnia of the Lakes is a huge area to explore. Here’s an overview of it. Liurnia of the Lakesis one of the main regions in Elden Ring. It stretches north-west ofLimgraveand covers a similarly large area. Normally, you would reach Liurnia after defeatingGodrick the GraftedatStormveil Castle. Whichever route you take, our guide will help you navigate the area. Here, you will find a spirit that you might collect a Shabriri Grape from....

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Shawn Larson

Elden Ring: Castle Sol walkthrough

Find out how to get to Castle Sol and and acquire the powerful Eclipse Shotel. Castle Solis a location in on theMountaintop of the Giants. TheDeath Rite Birdalso appears here as a boss, but nobody needs to worry about that. Take them both out and beware of their ice breath. They drop a total of2x Somber Smithing Stone (7),2x Beast Bloodand4x Old Fang. Below the wooden platform in the east lies another corpse with1x Smithing Stone (5)....

June 12, 2024 · 2 min · 410 words · Courtney Cox

Elden Ring: Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave walkthrough

Also grab the Incantation “Flame, Protect Me”. TheGiant-Conquering Hero’s Graveis a location inElden Ringon the eastern side of theMountaintops of the Giants. You will enter a small library and find the Incantation ‘Flame, Protect Me’. Then follow the corridor southwards and kill the fire monk. Smash the illusory wall on the right to find1x Golden Rune (11)in the passage behind it. you could drop from here into the room with the light seal to avoid triggering the watchdog....

June 12, 2024 · 3 min · 444 words · Benjamin Sanchez

Elden Ring: Perfumer's Ruins and Unsightly Catacombs walkthrough

Also be sure to snatch the Perfumer’s Talisman. ThePerfumer’s Ruins and Unsightly Catacombsare locations inElden Ringon the Altus Plateau near the border toMt. Activate the Site of Grace ‘Abandoned Coffin’ and ride north-west. The ruins above ground are not very noticeable at first glance. There are a few Perfumers hanging around, along with an Omen Killer. In the upper area of the ruins there is a large flower guarded by1x Nascent Butterfly....

June 12, 2024 · 2 min · 299 words · Angela Cole

Fallout 76's Skyline Valley update strikes right at the heart of what you love about single-player Fallout

An electric new story quest. But back to Kevin. When you arrive in Kevin’s bunker, you’re greeted with a charmingly pitiful scene. The Overseer of Vault 63 looks like he’s right on the edge of losing himself, too. I’m no six-year lifer, by any means.

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 45 words · Eric Brown