Harold Halibut review-aquatic sci-fi adventure is a little too prog-rock

Harold Halibut review What if a game was intentionallyquite boring? This feels like the premise withHarold Halibut, and at first it’s kind of brilliant. It’s a wonderful setup, enabling debut developer Slow Bros to do some of its best work. Animations, decorations and nice little buttons, even in deeply rudimentary puzzles, are completely enchanting. Take the early discovery that the Fedora is facing an energy crisis. Fetch-quest after fetch-quest, gradually you will be worn down....

April 15, 2024 · 2 min · 224 words · Cynthia Bennett

Penrose is a haunted interactive novella that's happy for you to mess with causality

Before I started playing Penrose, I had begun to fear I was losing my capacity to read. (She’s on crutches and can’t move well on her own anymore.) Soon enough the text starts to open up in galloping leaps. Pressing another highlighted word rewrites the entire chapter from Cat’s point-of-view. As new chapters are introduced, the timeline jumps from days to decades. Have the characters fallen into a collective hallucination?...

April 15, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Shannon Reynolds

Fallout has "more than doubled" its player counts on Steam

Rad. Fallout has “more than doubled its concurrent players” on Steam following the release of Amazon Prime’s blockbuster TV series. Despite approaching almost a decade old,Fallout 4is currently sitting in SteamDB’s top 20 games by concurrent numbers, making it one of the most popular games on Steam this weekend. But it’s not just Fallout 4 that’s seen a resurgence in players;Fallout 76andFallout New Vegashavesimilarly seen their concurrent player base increasesince the TV series debuted on the streaming channel last week....

April 14, 2024 · 2 min · 216 words · Mark Bentley

Fallout is a warning from the oddball future of wearables

Pipped to the post. The thing that finally tipped me off wasa review in the Verge of the new AI pin from Humane. The idea is so brilliant and zany - a computer that you snap onto your clothes or your face! that I dearly want it to work. And I suspect it will one day. My hearing aid is a life-changer, and I barely know I’m wearing it anymore....

April 13, 2024 · 2 min · 249 words · Felicia Tucker

Pokémon Go Mega Heracross counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

How to defeat the mega evolved Bug and Fighting-throw in Pokemon. Mega Heracrossthe Mega Evolved form of the Single Horn Pokemon, Heracross, is availablePokemon Go. This is a pretty cool Pokemon, especially if you think bugs are cute. Burying the lead slightly, its also thebest Fighting-punch in attackerin the game, kickingMega Blazikeninto close second. If you dont have one, double-check you pick up enough Mega Heracross Energy while you have the chance!...

April 13, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Mary Thompson

Destiny 2 The Whisper exotic mission walkthrough

The return of one of Destiny 2’s best missions. The Whisperis an Exotic mission that has returned toDestiny 2as part of the New Light update. If they are successful then the mighty Whisper of the Worm Exotic sniper rifle awaits. Now you simply start by visiting your old friendEris Morn on The Moon. Speak to her and she will assign you the Whispers of the Past quest. This unlocks The Whisper exotic mission in the Into the Light section of your director....

April 12, 2024 · 4 min · 679 words · William Bray

Dragon's Dogma 2 best Thief build, skills, and augmentations

Heres all you gotta turn the Arisen into a deadly thief. AlthoughMagick ArcherandMystic Spearhandare still top-tier Vocations in the game, Thief is not too far from them. Thief is capable of unleashing long sequences of quick slash attacks to enemies, making it apotent damage dealer. Another scenario where Thief shines is when fightinglarge creatures, such as dragons and ogres. Thief is great to climb on them and look for their vitals....

April 12, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Tiffany Calderon

Epic Games: mobile "gatekeeping" is "at the heart of why the industry is in a rut"

Saxs Persson talks storefronts, UGC, and “rehabilitating” the word “metaverse”. “, an “abomination” and an example of “malicious compliance” of the ruling. Congratulations to Apple leadership for designing the worst app installation experience in the history of computing! “We’re betting on it, yeah,” Persson said. “We’re not hoping. Why wouldn’t we?” And then hopefully, the regulatory environment, once they erase the dust, stuff will happen.” Part of it’s gatekeeping." The experience, the customer, store, post-sale purchases, and out-of-game purchases....

April 12, 2024 · 2 min · 293 words · Melissa Raymond

Fortnite exec on kids making games: Island Creator Program is 18+ because "this is professional labour"

But wants to “mindfully change that” for creating with Lego. Corazza said in response, citing teenagers who’d built up millions of followers on the platform. “They didn’t feel like they were exploited! “We are 18-plus,” he emphasised. But what does Epic think about monetising under-18s' creations, and paying out to creators? “Well, in regions where it is permissible, yes we should lower that age. But we started at something that is like, unilaterally: this is professional labour....

April 12, 2024 · 2 min · 215 words · Patrick Davidson

Genshin Impact 4.6 Banner and event details

The full schedule for Two Worlds Aflame, the Crimson Night Fades. So don’t forget to redeemnew codesforPrimogemsto help pull them, and check out our regularly updatedtier list. Elsewhere, we havetips and tricks for beginners. Vibro-Crystal Applications is a returning combat event set in The Chasm. Well, they want you to test them. Let’s just hope Hu Tao stays in Liyue this time so we’re spared another rap from her. Itto’s Rockin' For Life event has three stages to it....

April 12, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Paul Barton

How to destroy a cabbage cart in Fortnite

Where to find a cabbage cart location. Destroy a cabbage cartis one of theAvatar: Elementschallenges you could complete inFortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. But the question is - where are the cabbage carts? Below we cover a number ofcabbage cart locations in Fortniteto help you destroy a cabbage cart. Luckily, we’ve found four cabbage cart locations you’re able to easily visit! One cabbage cart can be found along thesouthern edge of the west building in Mount Olympus....

April 12, 2024 · 1 min · 119 words · Lynn Martin

Pokémon Go Bug Out Collection Challenge, bonuses and research tasks

Bug-types invade Pokemon Go! This page covers a past Bug Out event in Pokemon Go. Visit our guide onBug Out 2025for this year’s event. It’s important to note thatfourof the Pokemon for this Collection Challengemust be obtained via evolution. This means catching them in the wild willnotcount towards this challenge. Remember - only a female Combee can evolve into Vespiquen. TheMight and Mastery Seasonand itsseasonal questhas arrived. it’s possible for you to now catchDynamax PokemonthroughMax Battles....

April 12, 2024 · 1 min · 172 words · Jessica Wright

A Veil of Gossamer Clouds walkthrough for Dragon's Dogma 2

How to find the delivered letter in Dragon’s Dogma 2. TheA Veil of Gossamer Cloudsquest inDragon’s Dogma 2starts inVernworth Palacewhen you visit Sven in his room. Though you don’t have to wait for Mosse’s appearance if you don’t want to. You may remember him being the man Disa talked to in the brothel. With the unfinished letter in your pocket, let’s see if we can figure it out. This takes place inBakbattahland requires you to enter theForbidden Magick Research Labbeneath the Flame Palace....

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Carlos Berry