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Weird West Review
In this alternate universe, the West was won by trying a bunch of ideas so crazy they just might work… and if they don’t, hitting the quick-load button to revert to an earlier save and trying something even crazier until you pull it off. Thanks to that freedom to experiment with its world as you explore, Weird West is one of those games that feels like a stealth and combat playground even as it tells five mostly serious, well-written stories with interesting decisions throughout and a thoughtful conclusion. And with so much ground to cover and replayability to investigate, it’s well worth putting up with some quirks and underwhelming loot. What ties Weird West’s plot together is a group of shadowy figures using a magical brand to force your character’s consciousness into the bodies of various unsuspecting people. It’s a clever play on the way so many games have us take control of a character who already exists in that world but still need to bring us up to speed on their identity: h...
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader – How Did it Take This Long to Get a Warhammer CRPG?
It’s truly bizarre that across the nearly 30 years of Warhammer video games, we haven’t had a single one that attempted to channel the tabletop Warhammer experience by utilizing the genre that feels best suited to do so: CRPGs. But that’s all about to change, as Pathfinder developer Owlcats has been cooking up something to fill this void. During an extensive hands-off demo of Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, I checked out its extremely chunky turn-based combat system, drowned in its plethora of dialogue options and social skill checks, and nodded approvingly at its lovingly faithful depiction of Warhammer’s morbid universe. While it’s still very early, so far this CRPG is shaping up to be everything I’ve wanted from a Warhammer video game. If you’ve ever played (or even glanced at) a game of Warhammer 40K, then you probably know it’s designed for a hyper-specific kind of nerd who loves calculations, large-scale drama, and an incredibly detailed world one could easily get lost in. Warham...
Fall Guys: Over 100 Essential Tips to Survive Every Round
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Fall Guys is deceptively simple - both in how it plays, and the goals that you and 59 other goofy little beans will fight for. Despite this, it has already become apparent that players will do anything to win the coveted crown. With 24 different stages and pitfalls around every corner, you'll need more than luck to come out on top - and we're here to help. We've compiled tons of tips, tricks, and lesser known pointers on how to have a fighting chance in Fall Guys, though be warned - even the best tips don't always prepare you for a giant banana hurtling towards your face. General Tips and Tricks Though each round is different and may require different tactics to qualify, there are a couple universal tips you should always try to keep in mind: Chaos always wins. Yes it's a bit of grand statement, but it does ring true. Like an unexpected Chance Time in Mario Party, or playing Smash Bros. with items on - you'll need to expect the unexpected. Fall Guys is a part...
Fortnite's The Last Laugh Bundle Includes The Joker and Poison Ivy Outfits
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Fortnite has announced that The Last Laugh Bundle will be released on November 17, 2020, and will bring with it The Joker, Poison Ivy, and Midas Rex outfits. The Last Laugh Bundle will cost $30 USD, but it does include 1,000 V-Bucks alongside the Laugh Riot Back Bling, Bad Joke, Pickaxe, The Joker's Revenge Pickaxe, the Pick a Card Emote, Back Bloom, Midas Crest, Ivy Axe, and Kingmaker. This bundle will be available for digital or physical purchase on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One, and will "arrive in time for the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X next-generation consoles." While Epic Games isn't sharing details quite yet for players on mobile and PC platforms, it promises to "share how you’ll be able to purchase the Fortnite: The Last Laugh Bundle soon." This bundle with Joker and Poison Ivy is another mixing of Fortnite and the DC universe that has already seen such other fan favorite characters as Batman, Catwoman, Harley Qu...
EA Access and Origin Access Basic to Become EA Play on August 18
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EA Access and Origin Access subscription game services will both become known as EA Play on August 18, 2020. EA announced the news and revealed the services will get a new look as well, although we have yet to see how drastic of a change it will be. Furthermore, while Origin Access Basic will become EA Play alongside EA Access, Origin Access Premier will change to EA Play Pro. Not much will change for these services, as they will still offer access to various titles, give early access to new games, and provide a 10% discount for members. However, EA promises even more will be added in the coming months for subscribers, including "exclusive in-game challenges and monthly reward drops for members on select titles." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/22/star-wars-squadrons-hands-on-preview-narrow-but-deep-like-the-trench-run"] If EA Play sounds familiar, it's because the company's annual live events have been previously called EA Play. Going for...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone Update Has Fixed Weapon Glitches
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone's latest patch has fixed the issue of weapon models corrupting on screen. This issue started happening earlier this week and would occasionally turn players' guns into terrifying black cubes that made it very difficult to see and play a proper match. The download size for the PS4 is only 1.2 GB, and PC owners will only have to download either a 0.88 GB (F2P Only) or 1.83 GB (Full Game) file, but Xbox One players will have to download a much bigger, 66.3 GB file due to an "unforeseen bug with the Microsoft patch delivery process." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/10/cod-warzones-terrifying-new-glitch-introduced-in-latest-update"] Due to this bug, Xbox users will need to re-download certain files they already have installed, but it's important to note that this will "NOT impact the overall install size." Infinity Ward also promises it is working closely with Microsoft to ensure future up...
A (Brief) History of Star Wars Games
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Welcome to Star Wars Week, where we're celebrating all things from that galaxy far, far away. From retrospectives on old favorites to explainers on timely topics to Face-Offs between beloved characters and beyond, Star Wars Week features articles, videos, slideshows and more on the beloved franchise. [poilib element="accentDivider"] No film franchise has had a more complicated relationship with video games than Star Wars. The Force has been adapted to home consoles ever since the original trilogies were playing in theaters, and in that time we've watched the license change multiple publishing hands, enter several elongated peaks and valleys, establish the bedrock for LucasArts' golden age, and fill in the many empty spaces left wide open in that galaxy far, far away. We played through the existential probings of KOTOR 2 and the razor-sharp simulations of X-Wing, only to watch those games get dubbed non-canon by the powers that be at Disney. We fed a fortune o...
Marvel's Avengers Beta: How to Play the Secret Mission
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I Was Supposed to Compete in the Pokemon World Championships Today
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I was supposed to compete in the 2020 Pokemon World Championships today. Originally scheduled to kick off on August 14 and run through the weekend, the event would have brought together hundreds of pro Pokemon players to see who was the very best like no one ever was. It was meant to be held in London as a thematic tie-in to the new Galar region from Pokemon Sword and Shield inspired by Great Britain. But as we all know, the coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of not only gaming events around the globe but sports, movies, and pretty much everything else. It goes without saying that during these troubling times there are much, much worse things to worry about than having your Pokemon tournament canceled. Still, as I sit isolated in my tiny Los Angeles studio apartment instead of a convention center on the other side of the world filled with fellow Pokemaniacs, I can’t help but reflect on the strange turn my Pokemon journey has taken. [poilib element="accentDivider...
Three Billion People Worldwide Now Play Video Games, New Report Shows
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A new report by DFC Intelligence has revealed that, as of mid-2020, there are nearly 3.1 billion global video game consumers. With nearly 8 billion people around the world, this means that about 40% of of our population plays video games of some form. The fastest growing segment of these consumers are those who only play games on their smartphones. This accounts for almost half of all video game consumers. Of those nearly 3.1 billion players, only about 8% are dedicated console consumers, but this group has the highest per-user spending. 1.5 billion, or 48% of global video game consumers, are PC game consumers. It's important to note, however, that "this includes some overlap with gamers that also use console systems and mobile devices." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=top-10-best-selling-video-games-of-all-time&captions=true"] DFC's report also breaks down where these video game consumers live. Asia is the lea...
Opinion: Epic is Weaponizing Fortnite Fans Against Apple & Google
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Five years ago, it seemed improbable that Fortnite would become the biggest game in the world . Epic’s cartoony third-person shooter has morphed over the years from a tower defense multiplayer game to a battle royale to a social platform that hosts blockbuster movies , forums on race relations , and major concerts . The title has transcended its humble beginnings and, paired with that exponential growth, has become large enough to act as its own lobbyist for Epic’s interests. On August 13, Epic used Fortnite as a megaphone to essentially declare war on Apple and Google, two of the several hands in Epic’s pockets, and may have initiated a series of events that could massively change the way games are distributed . More impressively, however, they did it in such a way that all but ensures Epic wins (either legally or in the court of public opinion) regardless of what happens. The company has not only positioned themselves to massively benefit from this lawsuit, but have done so while e...
Rainbow Six Siege: M.U.T.E. Protocol Event Tips and Tricks
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What the Comics Reveal About Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
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With the freshly released DC FanDome schedule finally confirming that the title of Rocksteady’s new DC video game is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League , we’re left to ponder how and why these two iconic teams will be pitted against one another. The title brings to mind a certain 2017 comic book mini-series called Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, so by diving into that comic event, we may glean some details about possible playable characters, hero bosses, surprise villains, and more. The comic was written by Joshua Williamson with art by Jason Fabok, Jesús Merino, Fernando Pasarin, Robson Rocha, and Howard Porter. Warning: full spoilers for Justice League vs. Suicide Squad ahead! Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Possible Story [caption id="attachment_2392912" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image credit: DC[/caption] The story of Justice League vs. Suicide Squad is filled with dozens of characters and almost as many game-changing plot...