Tag: Gaming News
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Remastered Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Launches on PC and Consoles on May 23
Dungeon crawling enthusiasts on consoles and PC are set to revisit the roots of their passion. Digital Eclipse’s remastered version of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, after a successful Early Access period, is gearing up for its full PC launch on May 23. On the same day, the game will be made available…
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The 1.3 Update of Against The Storm is Now Available, Appealing Mainly to Zoomers
The latest update of Against The Storm introduces a new character, a legendary water demon called River Kelpie, who has the ability to put villagers under a spell. One of the most striking aspects of this update is the expanded game view, with players now able to zoom out 66% further from their settlements. This…
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Why Samus from Metroid Almost Joined Fortnite and the Reason She Didn’t
Samus Aran from the Metroid series came close to entering the world of Fortnite, but negotiations between Nintendo and Epic Games collapsed due to differences regarding her implementation. In an interview with Game File, former Epic Games Chief Creative Officer Donald Mustard shared that Nintendo was hesitant about featuring their characters on platforms other than…
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Blizzard Reverses Hearthstone’s Weekly Quest Changes Due to Fans’ Outrage
Blizzard’s Hearthstone team’s recent decision to significantly increase the difficulty of weekly quests is leaving many players frustrated and confused. The team chose to triple the work required for these quests, without proportionally increasing the respective reward, perplexing many as this change does not apparently increase profitability – players can’t expedite quest completion with purchases…
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Patch 01.000.203 Has Corrected the Incorrect Armor Passive in Helldivers 2
Arrowhead Studios recently patched their latest game, Helldivers™ 2, with fixes to the Ground Breaker armor’s Engineering Kit Passive and resolution to multiple crashes occurring on the loadout screen when players entered or exited a game. The update also equilibrated damage dealt to enemies across PC and PlayStation 5 game versions, eliminating any discrepancies. Despite…
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Helldivers 2 is improving its ‘overly lethal’ fire that eliminates players hastily
Arrowhead Game Studios plans to address player complaints about the overly deadly fire mechanics in Helldivers 2. Fires, including sudden fire tornadoes and rogue embers, have the power to kill players with alarming speed – a fact which Arrowhead’s community manager, Twinbeard, admits is problematic. Fixes such as adjusting damage per second (DPS), damage over…
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Nintendo Will Not Attend Gamescom This Year, Indicating No Switch 2 Debut
Nintendo has announced that it won’t be presenting at Gamescom 2024, according to statements from Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo UK. Although typically a regular participant at the popular gaming event, the company has opted out in 2024 after thorough consideration from all perspectives. However, this doesn’t completely rule out any upcoming reveals in the…
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Uniqlo Gears Up to Launch Shirts Featuring Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, XIV, and XVI
Uniqlo has partnered with Square Enix to launch a new line of Final Fantasy t-shirts influenced by the Pixel Remasters, Final Fantasy XIV, and Final Fantasy XVI. Retailing at 1,500 yen (approximately $9.73), the seven unique t-shirt designs, including goblin imagery from the original game, Yoshitaka Amano’s original designs for Moogle, and the motifs of…
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CEO of Helldivers 2 Development Team Discusses Why the Game Will Not Include Transmog
The option to alter armor cosmetics, also known as “transmog,” has been an ongoing topic since the release of Helldivers 2. However, it’s now confirmed that this feature will never be incorporated into the game. Although players can experiment with different protective gear using both earned and premium currency, a system that allows them to…
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More Character and Gameplay Details Revealed for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Atlus disclosed updates on Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, the upgraded version of the 2021 Nintendo Switch title is set to release worldwide on June 14, 2024. The game will be accessible on multiple platforms including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The update will include additional characters and gameplay…
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The Unexpected Return of Automatons in Helldivers 2
Following the brief one-minute victory respite after the conquest of local Automaton units, the Helldiver forces of Super Earth found themselves combating Terminids almost immediately. The brief triumph was short-lived as the resurgent Automatons returned, seemingly stronger than before, and prepared to reclaim Cyberstan. However, their success or failure hinges largely on the strategic prowess…
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Announcement Made for Slay The Spire 2, Set to Enter Early Access in 2025
The announcement of Slay The Spire II, the sequel to the popular roguelike deck-builder Slay The Spire, has sent waves of excitement through the gaming community. The original game, released in 2019, features a warrior progressing repeatedly through a towering city labyrinth, battling creatures and amassing power-ups in a relentless pursuit of the city’s living…