Our takes on the indie games nominated for the IGF 2023 Awards

A reminder of what was a wonderful year. Let’s start with the biggie, then, the Seumas McNally Grand Prize. I’ll discuss them game by game. This Zelda-like delight wasawarded an Essential by Eurogamerand came second inour Game of the Year 2022 picks. “This is a game to be savoured,” wrote Christian Donlan in that GOTY piece. “Strange, familiar, intricate and built with love.” Tunic is available on pretty much any platform, if you haven’t already played it....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 309 words · Susan Vasquez

The Day Before developer forgets to trademark game, delays release for nine months

Has it been Abandoned? Developer Fntastic has announced The Day Before will not be releasing as expected on 1st March. Instead, its zombie MMO is now set for release on 10th November. The reason for this fairly sizable delay? The developer claims it did not trademark the game’s name and now someone else has done so instead. At this point, the developer assured fans all was well, and to just have a little patience....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 225 words · Johnny Melendez

Bardcard's an ingenious spin on the roguelike

Why has nobody done this before? The moment I pop in this I start to suspect that maybe they have. Wasn’t there an early card-based entry in theApple Arcadeline-up that did something similar? Wasn’t there a… Bardcard It doesn’t matter. Someone’s done it now and with real class and atmosphere. And it works as well as you might imagine. So you have health and energy. Health goes down when you take a hit in combat....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 207 words · Colleen Jacobs

Forspoken final boss tips and strategy

Save Athia once and for all. The final battle ofForspokentakes place in Cipal overrun by Susurrus corrupted forces while its citizens take refuge. This guide will prepare you for how to complete Forspokens story, including aSusurrus boss strategy. Youll also see Susurrus Murmation in front of you, though hes not always visible. Of course, when he does show up clearly, hit him with everything you have. If youre taking damage from the birds, just be sure to use a healing draught when prompted....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 251 words · Randy Lee

Forspoken Founts of Blessings locations

How to unlock new magical abilities for Frey explained. TheFounts of Blessingteach Frey a selection of fantastic spells inForspoken. you’re free to actually pinpoint a founts location from your Magic menu. Any spell with a question mark is linked to an ability that is unlocked by visiting a fount. Its also an ability youneed to progress in the story so you cant miss it. By the tree is the fount, so just jump in and you will unlock Freys new ability....

January 24, 2023 · 3 min · 486 words · James Hanna

Forspoken Tanta Prav boss tips and strategy

How to survive trial by water. Tanta Pravis the second of the Tantas you face against inForspoken. You will face her in Chapter 8 once youve explored the region of Avoalet. In Chapter 7, you will be searching for Ballow Resin in Avoalet. Upgrading Arc Slice to Lv. Alternatively, you continue seeking out Mana pools or completing optional quests and challenges in Athia. The first wave is Pravs enforcers, four of them spawning around Frey....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 292 words · Wendy Smith

Forspoken Tanta Sila boss tips and strategy

How to beat the Tanta of Strength. Powerful in close quarters and from afar, ensure youre ready to take on this fierce fire-based Tanta. You should also craft healing draughts and increase the maximum number you might carry. Mana can also be increased by walking over glowing Mana Pools found all over the world. attempt to upgrade at least one of Freys attack spells to Lv. If you unlock Screen, this support magic also summons stones that will shield you against a single attack....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 191 words · Toni Hays

Here are the best Lunar New Year game sales

The best deals from Humble, Fanatical, Green Man Gaming, and GOG. This is a big day in many cultures and will be celebrated across various dates over the next month. To see more games on sale, check out the full Lunar New Year sale onGOG here. Fanatical Fanaticalhas a wide variety of games in their Lunar New Year sale. See the full Fanatical salehere. Have a browse of all of Humble’s discountshere....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Lisa Moore

How to clear Monuments in Forspoken

Monuments can offer valuable enhancements for Frey Monuments in Forspokenare large sculptures dotted across the landscape. They’re hard to miss as they tower above almost everything else and they have a very distinctive shape. Why should you bother visiting them? They can help you make Frey stronger! Monuments are essentially stone sculptures where Tantas have stored their power. However, these sculptures have attracted a concentrated amount of ‘The Break’ which has now engulfed them....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 184 words · Wesley Williamson

How to Craft in Forspoken, where to find more Crafting Materials and Crafting Benches explained

This is your first chance to learn about Crafting. You’ll only learn how to set up a Camp after you exit Cipal and come across good Wood. Here, you’ll have two options, ‘Craft’ and ‘Upgrade’. To make a new item from materials you have gathered, grab the ‘Craft’ option on the left. The ‘upgrade’ option is for adding perks and for improving your gear. opt for item you want to make, and if you have enough materials, you might craft it....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 214 words · Jerry Herman

How to Fast Travel in Forspoken

This is your first Pilgrims Refuge. This happens roughly four hours into the main story. You mustdo this for every Refugeyou find. However, you will first need to unlock Fast Travel by discovering your first Pilgrims Refuge building. Settlements A good early example of being able to Fast Travel to a settlement is Cipal. Use the indicated command and you will instantly end up at that location. Belfry Towers You may have come across imposing Gold Towers as you travel across Athia too....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Kara Thompson

How to hide in bushes that you threw down in Fortnite

How to complete this weekly challenge. So, we’ve detailedhow to hide in bushes you threw downinFortnitebelow. Note this particular challengeis no longer able to be completed. Chapter 4 Season 2 has arrived! New additions include theGrind RailsandKinetic Blades, along with the newBattle Pass,character collectionandEren Jaegerskin. It’s a good idea to know how toget XP fast in Fortnite. These are portable bushes that you could deploy, similar to the Port-a-Fort item....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Rachel Wright

How to upgrade gear in Forspoken, including Cloaks, Necklaces and Nails explained

Better gear will help you survive Gear in Forspokenis an important part of your time in Athia. Having the right Gear equipped can help make your time battling foes that bit easier. Upgrading gear inForspokenis also important. How to equip Cloaks To equip a Cloak, head to your ‘Gear’ menu. When you are on the screen shown above, grab the ‘Cloak’ option. Different Necklaces have different stats and boosts, so it’s worth collecting a few....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 293 words · Courtney Guerra