Counter-Strike 2 is already a blast

No smoke without fire. There are a ton of subtle quality of life changes too. The only true issues I’ve run into have been technical ones. The game has broken in some truly weird ways even in the very few days I’ve had access. Most of these changes havesince been walked back, vindicating thefeedback of external playtestersas early as the open beta. Valve didn’t just magically stumble upon the right solution though....

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Erika Miller

Far Cry 5's 60fps upgrade impresses on all current-gen consoles

A back-compat patch transforms the game on PS5 and Xbox Series hardware. Far Cry 5was a beautiful game when it launched back in 2018. Or are gamers in for a bumpy ride? As with all backwards-compatible patching efforts, it’s important to set expectations right off the bat. But that’s not really a bad thing, because Far Cry 5 is still a visually impressive title. Dense foliage blankets the game’s forested areas,with detailed greenery and excellent shading....

March 28, 2023 · 2 min · 405 words · James Flynn

Fortnite P33ly, Neuralynx, and CRZ-8 locations and purchase items list

How to complete this weekly task. Purchase an item from P33ly, Neuralynx, or CRZ-8is a weekly quest inFortnite Chapter 4 Season 2. It brings afree Lego Insider skinandredemption codeswith it, along with a newVictory Umbrella. We’ve also got pages on new features likeMedallions,Weapon Mods, andhow to complete a Train Heist. If you win the fight, you’ll get a Kinetic Blade and Tactical Pistol.

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 63 words · Justin Martinez

Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo review

What’s that sound? A train collision at a crossing gate? It fires up the moment a character makes a connection between two disparate parts of the plot. It’s the proverbial dropping of a penny. It’s the instance of the fingerpost. But also, since this is a doomy kind of fairy tale: oh dear. And we’re somewhere slightly removed from our world too. People believe strange stories and are willing to make odd leaps of logic....

March 28, 2023 · 2 min · 258 words · Brittany Mcbride

Resident Evil 4 Clockwork Castellan locations

Where to find all 16 wind-up dolls. Clockwork Castellansare the main collectible in theResident Evil 4remake. To help you complete your collection, we’ve listed where to find all 16Clockwork Castellan locationsinResident Evil 4below. On this page: For more help, you’re free to visit ourResident Evil 4 walkthrough. It’s the house to the west of the wooden pier. There’s a note about the Castellan dolls in the hut to indicate this is the right one....

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Madeline Ellis

Shiny Popplio, evolution chart, 100% perfect IV stats, and Primarina’s best moveset in Pokémon Go

Everything to get the most out of December Community Day! In this case, Popplio is aGen 7starter from the Alola region. It’s also a happy little Pokemon and incredibly cute. The question is, will todaysexclusive movehelp shoot down the competition and make Primarina finally shine? But first, what is aCommunity Day? ‘Perfect’ means two things in Pokemon Go, depending on how you plan to use a given Pokemon. These values will, however, be different if youre currently below Level 30....

March 28, 2023 · 2 min · 321 words · Carrie Hawkins

The new Lords of the Fallen takes aim at Elden Ring's massive soulslike success

“Back in the day, soulslikes were popular. Now they’re mainstream.” Important questions first: what’s the deal withLords of the Fallen’s name? Or maybe it is. Now, developer HexWorks has dropped the “The” - but before that there was another name too. It sounds meandering, but it’s been a trip to arrive here!" That’s reinforced by much of our conversation, in fact. This has led to some of Lords of the Fallen’s biggest changes from the original....

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Jessica Sanchez

Ubisoft Paris developers speak of "morally and physically exhausting" crunch culture in new report

“The message was clear: ‘make overtime’.” Developers have spoken about the “morally and physically exhausting” crunch culture at Ubisoft Paris. This was despite developers saying they were “already underwater” at this point. “Either they have no choice but to achieve the impossible, or we are forced to change everything. This is morally and physically exhausting for the employees.” Several employees allegedly had to deal with “late” strategic decisions from those higher up in the company....

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 179 words · Rebecca Williams

Amazon Spring Sale 2023 LIVE: best gaming deals

Here are today’s best Amazon Spring Sale deals for gaming and tech products. It’s the final day of theAmazon Spring Salewhich ends tonight at 11:59pm, Wednesday 29th March. We’ll be posting all of the latest Amazon Spring Sale gaming deals right here. Our live coverage of this event has finished. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 - 33.99 The Amazon Spring Sale has begun! We’re kicking off with this excellent deal on Call of Duty Modern Warfare for PS5....

March 27, 2023 · 1 min · 211 words · Miranda Garcia

Final Fantasy fans find references to previous games in FF16

Plus new details from PAX East. Final Fantasy fans have been picking apart new footage ofFF16to discover possible references to previous games in the series. It looks truly stunning. The full panel presentation also includes further details on the game and answers a few fan questions. Final Fantasy 16 Combat Breakdown + New Gameplay! Yet one Twitter user, named The Dragoon/Keyblade Master, has been collating comparisons with previous games. Might there be more musical references in Final Fantasy 16?...

March 27, 2023 · 1 min · 151 words · Jason Smith

Resident Evil 4 hexagon puzzle solution for Stone Pedestal, Hexagon Piece locations

An easy solution to the hexagon puzzle. On this page: For more help, it’s possible for you to visit ourResident Evil 4 walkthrough. you’re able to get it in either Chapter 3 or Chapter 4. This piece can also be picked up in either Chapter 3 or Chapter 4. you better take the boat there after defeatingDel Lago, then solve theSmall Cave Shrine puzzle. The Hexagon Piece is in a suitcase to the right of the statue....

March 27, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Alicia Garrett

Terra Nil Review

Reduce, reuse, recycle. The first level of Terra Nil feels like perfection. It’s a delicate ecosystem, and a online grid of problem-solving. Each region’s new mechanics do allow for their own moments of wonderful satisfaction. When it gets to above zero, all the snow on the map melts, revealing previously inaccessible earth. Incidental, emergent moments like these happen across each map, and they’re always striking. These moments of wonder do balance out with some less fluid experiences....

March 27, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Beverly Taylor

25 years on, Resident Evil 2 still feels relevant

It feels strange to mark the passage of time by howotherthings age. Resident Evil 2 is 25 years old. How is it that it released the same year assembly of the International Space Station began? It was the kind of forbidden game I craved. It was a game other children, with more permissive childhoods, could get, but not me. Or so I thought. Resident Evil was a good game, but sometimes it was good because it wasbad....

March 26, 2023 · 2 min · 302 words · Jessica Thompson