Life Eater review

Raises questions it doesn’t answer. Few game ideas will turn your head quicker than one about abducting people and murdering them. I don’t mind it here becauseLife Eateris a genuinely interesting indie game and not a tasteless cash-grab. To me, it feels a bit frightened of the controversy it courts. Time and suspicion rule everything. Does the person you were just stalking have children? If you think they do then like remove some of their ribs....

April 17, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Tammy Price

Nintendo Indie World Showcase: everything announced

There was noHollow Knight: Silksong, which refuses to reveal itself despite recent listings on numerous ratings boards. So what did we get? This game is instead more about exploring, causing mischief, and helping out with jobs. Oh, and you’re free to collect lots of kitty hats. It arrives for Nintendo Switch on 9th May. Next up was Yars Rising, the next Wayforward game. This sci-fi side-scrolling adventure due later this year....

April 17, 2024 · 1 min · 176 words · John Stephens

Revisiting the first video game websites from the dark ages

Even when I was allowed to play it on my dad’s Gateway 2000, I wanted more. And the only place to get more Diablo, back then, was on the Diablo website. There was no YouTube or Discord orTwitch, and certainly no influencer/streaming ecosystem. Nightingale was also waiting for Looking Glass to unveilThief: The Dark Project. Irrational got in touch with Nightingale to make their sites. “I definitely wasn’t even 20 at the time....

April 17, 2024 · 1 min · 194 words · Cheryl Russell

The 20 best RPGs to play right now

From the biggest open worlds to the most thought-provoking stories across PC and consoles. Figuring out thebest RPGsto play right now is no easy task. One of the most popular and beloved genres in video games, role-playing games take many forms. Not to mention the main storyline, which takes all sorts of twists and turns. So how do you top that? With 2023’sTears of the Kingdom. Our five-starBloodborne reviewcalled it “imaginative, powerful, coherent, and genius”....

April 17, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Meredith Hobbs

Baldur's Gate 3 mod suggests popular NPC previously considered as a party member

Bard from entry. Baldur’s Gate 3players who have modded their games are seeing references to a popular NPC character that suggests they were once set for full-on companion status. TheOverexplained Interaction Optionsmod allows you to see which of your party members will approve or disapprove of conversation options, and was originally uploaded to Nexus Mods last year. Over time, players have been using the mod as they progress into Baldur’s Gate 3’s final third - and it’s within Act Three that references to a very familiar name pop up....

April 16, 2024 · 2 min · 334 words · Natalie Floyd

How to complete Lightseeker Hyetta's questline in Elden Ring

Find all Shabriri Grapes and unlock a secret ending. Her quest is closely related to one ofElden Ring’s endings, and requires you to collectShabriri Grapes. As a reward, you will receive the gesture:As You Wish. Nothing more happens at this point, so head off again and continue with the second step below. She stands in the western part of the ruins, facing west towards theLaskyar Ruins. You’ll need to give her another grape, but this time there’s no reward....

April 16, 2024 · 1 min · 185 words · Jeffrey Campbell

How to complete Seluvis's questline in Elden Ring

He has his own tower there, which is initially locked. His questline has some special features, so follow our step-by-step guide to complete Seluvis’s mission. He will then invite you into his own tower. The barrier in front of the door will then disappear). you’re able to also find one of theHaligtree Secret Medallion locationsin this village. Her ashes or doll can then be found next toPidia’s corpseafter Seluvis is dead....

April 16, 2024 · 2 min · 324 words · Tracy Scott

How to complete the Dung Eater's questline in Elden Ring

Plus unlock an alternative ending. His quest provides you with a special (non-equippable) rune that affects one of the endings. If you want to unlock allElden Ring endings, completing the Dung Eater quest is mandatory. So follow our step-by-step guide to complete the Dung Eater mission. Talk to him and follow his dialogue. This is where his quest and Blackguard Big Boggart’s quest intersect. When you find the Dung Eater, he will invade your world and force you to fight him....

April 16, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Teresa Thomas

How to complete the Nepheli Loux quest in Elden Ring

And grab an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone along the way. Nepheli Louxis an NPC inElden Ringthat you meet for the first time in Stormveil Castle. Keep talking to her until she has nothing new to say. Eventually, she’ll offer to help you in the upcoming fight against Godrick. Talk to Nepheli in the small chamber to summon her for the fight against Godrick. Do this and reload the area, then she will appear inside the Hold....

April 16, 2024 · 2 min · 239 words · Casey Roberts

PC image quality enhanced: the new DLSS and XeSS tested

Machine learning-based upscaling has evolved. However, XeSS has changed its upscaling factors. Any increase in frame-rate is coming from the lower native image. While like-for-like quality has increased, there can be noticeable quality downgrades. So, on balance, is this a good thing or a bad thing? This is good for the user to have more options to suit their desires. However, Intel is also changing established norms which will lead to confusion....

April 16, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Amanda Washington

Stellar Blade is superior to NieR: Automata, says Yoko Taro

“A delicate female character doing cool action is bound to draw comparisons.” Stellar Bladeis better than NieR: Automata, according to the latter’s esteemed directorYoko Taro. So why does Taro think Stellar Blade is superior? “Stellar Blade is a really amazing game. “The graphics are completely next-gen quality and the character design’s direction is amazing. The cool male characters and cute female characters unique to Mr. Kim’s style are really appealing....

April 16, 2024 · 1 min · 167 words · Christine Jones

Stellar Blade release date and time

Including Stellar Blade file size and pre-load date. TheStellar Blade release date and timeis drawing closer for the PlayStation 5 exclusive from developer, Shift Up. Stellar Bladefollows EVE on her mission to reclaim Earth from alien invaders known as the Naytiba. Either way, you’ll still be able to play Stellar Blade on Friday 26th April 2024. It has also been confirmed that Stellar Blade will receivefree updates and a new game plus modesometime after release....

April 16, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · John Alvarado

Fallout TV show finale answers long-running series mystery

c’mon note,there will be major spoilers for Fallout’s first season below. If you are yet to finish the series, this is your chance to head elsewhere. Series creatorTim Cain had previously suggested it was China that started the war. This is done through the eyes of Walton Goggins' pre-Ghoul character, Cooper Howard. And, Barb answers: “By dropping the bomb ourselves.” Cue jaws dropping (well, at least mine and Cooper’s). “A nuclear event would be a tragedy, but also an opportunity,” Barb continues....

April 15, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · Anna Harmon