The Armored Core IB-01: CEL 240 boss is, as mentioned in my Armored Core 6 review, this game’s version of Elden Ring’s Malenia. A Coral-enhanced mech encountered in the Chapter 4 mission “Reach the Coral Convergence,” this thing has kicked the crap out of everyone I know. So as Armored …
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Mario Party 3 hopefuls in shambles after a different N64 classic hits Nintendo Switch Online
A fresh Nintendo Switch Online update has brought another well-liked N64 classic back to modern audiences, but Mario Party 3 hopefuls aren’t taking the news well. During the Nintendo Direct in September 2022, Nintendo announced a suite of N64 games to come to the NSO library over the next year. …
Read More »After a fire at the studio, co-op horror darling Phasmophobia delays console launch to October
Phasmophobia’s long-awaited console launch has been delayed due to a fire at developer Kinetic Games’ office building. Previously scheduled to go live in August, the Phasmophobia console release date for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PSVR 2 has now been pushed to “the week leading up to Halloween this October.” …
Read More »AMD says its not blocking Starfield from getting Nvidias superior performance-boosting tech
Starfield could get Nvidia’s performance-boosting DLSS tech if Bethesda wanted to add it, according to AMD’s gaming boss. “If and when Bethesda wants to put DLSS into the game, they have our full support,” AMD gaming lead Frank Azor tells The Verge. Azor goes to some lengths to avoid discussing …
Read More »Phantom Spark channels WipeOut and Thumper with its stunning and weirdly zen time trials
Within minutes of diving into the first region of Phantom Spark, I’m cursing myself. I’m watching my own ghost zoom off into the distance as I fail – again – to get the perfect line on that long curve. I know ticking off the final challenge for this level is …
Read More »Europa is what Tears of the Kingdom would feel like if Link were all alone, forever
Something about Europa is undeniably devastating. At first I was too distracted to tell, ambling about a lush green meadow and gazing out at the watercolor panorama of grass, stone, and the vault of blue sky overhead. With a dreamy soundtrack playing as I climb ledges and glide over mossy …
Read More »Worldless is a gorgeous action platformer that blends peaceful Metroidvania adventure with hectic rhythm combat
At first glance, Worldless poses a conundrum. For the most part, the 2D adventure platformer unfolds in a quiet, rolling zen-like sprawl of platforms and ledges, glowing stars, distant moons, and alien plant life. Wandering around at your own pace, there’s merit in learning the game’s physics by taking your …
Read More »How Baldurs Gate 3s sexiest antiheroes and villains went from “naked on stage” to the RPG of the year
Baldur’s Gate 3 is here, and it is sexy, thanks in large part to the cast who brought its often-horny heroes to life. But I think we all know that it is, in fact, the villains and antiheroes who hold the real sex appeal most of the time, and this …
Read More »I played Ghostrunner 2 and totally sucked at the running part
I’ve never been the most coordinated person, but in Ghostrunner 2 I’m a one-woman calamity. Playing on the Gamescom 2023 show floor was my first experience with developer One More Level’s fast-paced action series, and, suffice to say, getting the hang of one-hit insta-kills, wall-running, and grappling hook traversal took …
Read More »Starfield has New Game+ but with “a unique and exciting twist”
Starfield has a New Game+ mode, ensuring you can keep playing Bethesda’s enormous sci-fi RPG even after you eventually roll credits. That’s according to a new GQ interview featuring Bethesda boss Todd Howard, Starfield lead Emil Pagliarulo, and several other members of the Bethesda team. GQ writes that Starfield “gives …
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