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Hyper Light Breaker devs were "caught off guard a bit by how oppressive the difficulty was for players," even if some people are "very upset that we’ve made it easier"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. With play testing, obviously, but then how many people can you bring in to test? Are they of average skill? And on it goes. Playing solo ratchets up the challenge considerably, especially since the world scaling favors groups. It’s much easier to manage mobs or tank-and-spank bosses when you have teammates. Alone, it’s even easier to get overwhelmed....

I remade Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in The Sims 4 because I had massive FOMO, and now Henry is a serial frog-napper

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Everything I have learned aboutKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, I have learned against my will. Presenting: Henry of Henford-on-Bagley. (Image credit: EA) This was a little tricky as someone who has never played either RPG, but that’s whatGoogleis for. But perhaps the hardest part was to try and find appropriate attire for my medieval hero....

In one day a bunch of dwarves chipped in over $380,000 for $85 mugs made with "a rather expensive polymer," which is somehow perfectly on-brand for Deep Rock Galactic

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. With those price tags, you might think the mugs were crafted in the Mines of Moria using Mythril. At least they’re dishwasher and microwave safe, eh? Them’s some pricey mugs. The Kickstarter campaign still has 30 days to go, so we’ll see how far it can climb. Either way, the mugs are expected to be ready around May 2026....

Is Avowed on Game Pass?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Is Avowed on Game Pass? The short answer is yes, Obsidian Entertainment’s long-awaited action RPG is available on the service. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 actor follows Baldur’s Gate 3 casts' streaming tradition: "Obviously I'm going to try and f*** myself"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It’s Valentine’s Day so here’s some romantic news for you. He’s also the only same-sex romance option in the beefy RPG. “‘Who am I planning on romancing?’ Who do you think!?” he yelled, almost insulted. “I’m a complete f***ing narcissist, for crying out loud. Obviously, I’m going to try and f*** myself!” It alsosold over one million copiesin its very first day on store shelves....

Malediction is metal enough to make Elden Ring wince, and I can't wait to play this new wargame

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Malediction is OK being weird. Actually, that might be its greatest strength. To find out more, I knocked on the door of Loot Studios. After chatting with industry veteran and head of marketing Silvio Compagnoni, I understand the hype. Maledictionneedsto be on your radar if it wasn’t already. Shifting landscape Much likeMutant Year Zero: Zone WarsandGodtear, Malediction wants to break down barriers....

Marvel producer says Captain America: Brave New World's Wolverine link is part of the plan to "sprinkle" X-Men references in the MCU

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. There have been several nods to the X-Men in the MCU sinceDisneyacquired the rights back in 2019. However, he did go on to admit that currently there’s no timeline for a mutant-focussed movie yet. “Our X-Men plans are still pretty fluid,” he added.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – Everything we know about the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. That means we only have a few months left of waiting, folks. This Metal Gear Solid 3 remake has been a long time coming, as well. The title was initially announced in 2023 with a 2024 launch window. So, yeah, there are plenty of choices for you platform-wise. However, the most recent teaser is the above clip from the2025 PlayStation State of Play Showcase....

Monster Hunter lead producer agrees PC gaming is key for Japanese games: "There are more players than ever playing on PC, including in Japan"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Monster Hunter in particular has found big success on PC. The recentMonster Hunter Wilds betareached a peak of 463,798 players, eclipsing the peak of the megahit Helldivers 2. Here’s hoping Japanese developers keep up this kind of support for the platform.

MTG Aetherdrift addressed one of the most common player complaints but it still won’t solve product fatigue

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The issue of power creep is one that haunts pretty much all of thebest card gamesat some point. Otherwise, wrestling with an entire vocabulary of keywords can stop being worth a players time. MTG Aetherdrift manages to take a pretty significant step in achieving this balance. Yet the commonality between all those experiencing product fatigue is a general feeling of Magic: The Gathering malaise....

My favorite cozy nature card game is going cheap right now

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It’s cozy, contains cute forest animals, and is also FSC certified. What more could you want from a nature-themed engine building card game? Card game, suit?). I couldn’t even find it on Amazon. The setup is minimal, and you’re afforded heaps of freedom to play the way you like. For more discounts, be sure to check out the latest thebest D&D gifts....

Obsidian insisted that Avowed wouldn't have romance, but that wasn't quite true, because there's at least one eligible bachelor, and he's voiced by an iconic Mass Effect heartthrob

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It makes you wonder if there could be any other romance plots just waiting to be discovered. We concluded that it’s “no Skyrim, but an unforgettable return to form for Obsidian Entertainment.” While you’re here, be sure to check out our guide toAvowed’s companionsand how to recruit them.

Oscars Best Picture nominee I'm Still Here tells a powerful, hidden story of Brazil's past – and it's been championed by everyone from Guillermo del Toro to Alfonso Cuarón

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The journey of an Oscar-nominated film is a long one. There was no such thing as a campaign. Now, everybody asks, ‘How’s the campaign going?'" The film tells the story of the Paiva family, whose father disappeared during Brazil’s military dictatorship. “So we asked him to keep close to the development, as much as he could....