Tag: gaming
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“Doom Guy John Romero Explains the Correct Pronunciation of ‘Gib’”
John Romero, the acclaimed developer of Doom, took to Twitter to clarify the pronunciation of the gamer slang term “gib,” short for “giblets.” The term is often used to describe the effect of a game character being blown into chunks of meat and organs. Romero emphasized that the correct pronunciation uses a soft “G,” contrary…
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Diablo 4 Patch Considerably Lowers the Expense of Transforming Masterwork Materials
Blizzard’s newest Loot Reborn patch for Diablo 4, which has overhauled some core game systems, now significantly reduces the gold cost of transmutation in item Masterworking. Masterworking, a system launched in the patch, gives players a new approach to upgrade their items and presents a new endgame dungeon, the Pit, where players can earn crafting…
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Nintendo Acquires Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat Port Studio Prior to Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo has announced its acquisition of Miami-based Shiver Entertainment, the game studio responsible for the Switch versions of Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1. The acquisition will make Shiver a fully-owned subsidiary of Nintendo, with a focus on continuing to port and develop games across multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. Despite not disclosing the…
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Arrowhead May Delay Future Helldivers 2 Patches to Prioritize Quality Over Speed
Arrowhead Game Studios, the developer behind Helldivers 2, has announced that it cannot confirm when its next game patch will be released. The team is purportedly taking additional time on this patch to maintain the quality of updates, with community manager, Thomas ‘Twinbeard’ Petersson, indicating that future patches may be less frequent. The team believes…
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New Videos for SMT V: Vengeance Demon Introduce Characters Nyami Nyami, Cleopatra
Atlus announced new demons for the upcoming game, SMT V: Vengeance, including debutants Nyami Nyami, Anansi, and Onyankopon from African mythology, and the previously featured DLC demon Cleopatra. Nyami Nyami, a dragon race demon, is personified as the Zambezi River God of the Tonga and Lozi people in Southern Africa, with the body of a…
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Marathon, Bungie’s Iconic FPS Game, is Now Available for Free on Steam
Halo and Destiny creators, Bungie, have made their iconic shooter game Marathon freely available on Steam, with sequels Marathon 2 and Marathon Infinity set to follow. The ports to Steam are managed by the renowned Aleph One community who’ve kept the Marathon 2 game engine alive through an open source project. Despite not being as…
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Nintendo’s Latest NES Collection Focuses on Speedrunning
Nintendo has announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a new collection of NES games for the Switch, designed to cater to the speedrunning trend. The set comprises 13 of their classic games such as Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros., however, players are challenged with completing “bite-sized bits of classic blockbusters” as…
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Detailed Gameplay of ReFantazio Gauntlet Runner Road Trip Explained: A Metaphor
In Metaphor: ReFantazio, a game developed by Atlus, players embark on a six-month in-game journey in the Gauntlet Runner to gather support and aim for the throne of Euchronia. During this road trip, players will travel across different locations, participate in various activities like cooking, reading, and bonding with party members, and continuously grow their…
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Article Heading: “ReFantazio Metaphor: Seven Party Members, a Giant Sandworm, and Increased Challenge”
Recently, Atlus released another preview for its upcoming JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. This sheds more light on the game’s innovative battle system, which allows players to toggle between real-time and turn-based combat. Your actions during real-time battles, designated as “Fast” mode, vary based on your chosen archetype or class, providing a dynamic approach to defeating lower…
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Atlus Presents SMT V: Vengeance Nahobeeho Credit Card Stickers as Offer
Atlus, a video game company, is offering fans unique Nahobeeho credit card stickers if they register for the Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V: Vengeance) newsletter. To get these stickers, fans must enroll in the company’s newsletter, the “Godhood Guild”, and share their personal information. The offer, valid until May 20, 2024 or as…
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ESRB Leaks Nintendo World Championships: Switch Edition for NES
An upcoming Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition game for the Switch has been inadvertently revealed by the ESRB’s rating announcement. Rated for everyone with elements of Mild Fantasy Violence and In-Game Purchases, the game will include a collection of 2D challenges and platformer games featuring speedrun and survival modes. Several challenges involve reaching specific points,…
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“SMT V Revenge Trailer Showcases Tyrant Mephisto”
Atlus has been posting daily videos about different demons in their Japanese version of SMT V Vengeance, with the most recent one featuring Tyrant Mephisto. Initially, players could only access Mephisto by purchasing his $2.99 add-on, but in the definitive version of the game, players can access him immediately. However, to access this endgame character,…