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Can Deductive Logico crack the case? I’ve not written aboutMurdlebecause I figured we had probably already written about Murdle, back when loads ofWordle-likes were popping up. Imagine my shock when searching for Murdle on the site this morning returned no results. This is the RPS dep ed version of saying you can’t find the big scissors without looking in the kitchen drawer first. Murdle is a free daily logicpuzzle gamethat you can play in-browser atmurdle....

Previously known as Outcast 2: A New Beginning THQ Nordic and Appeal Studios have semi-re-announcedOutcast 2: A New Beginningas plain old Outcast:A New Beginning, having sensibly decided that positioning it as a sequel to a 24-year-old game might turn younger audiences away. In a pre-reveal showcase attended by RPS, producer Andreas Schmiedecker walked us through a few sections of this atypically green-fingered open world shooter. In Outcast: ANB you play a growly-gruff ex-Navy SEAL, the sleekly named Cutter Slade, who roves a planet called Adelpha using a fancy jetpack....

Nerf this Overwatch 2haslaunched on Steamand well, Activision Blizzard are probably regretting that right now. At the time of writing, the game has attracted 22,619 reviews, many written by people who’ve already been playing for a while on Battle.net, of which just 15% give the game a thumbs-up, making for an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating. Tucked in amongst the usual troll reviews, cheeky links toTeam Fortress 2and dubious ASCII jokes there are some rather extensive essays on the game’s direction and faults....

The music is particularly on point While we continue to hope and wait for news of another Command & Conquered Remastered Collection, I’d recommend givingTempest Risinga look to tide you over, especially now there’s a free demo for it over onSteam. You don’t have long to give it a pop - it will disappear on August 28th - but this base-building RTS harks back to the C&C days of yore with its diverse set of units and industrial metal soundtrack....

The Old Gods stir THQ Nordic have announcedTitan Quest 2, a sequel to Iron Lore Entertainment’s action RPG of 2006, which was kind of a classical variation on Diablo with players touring Ancient Greece, Egypt and China in search of chthonic beasts to slay. The new game is the work of Grimlore Games, creator ofSpellforce IIIand one of THQ Nordic’s first internal development studios. It sees you hunting down Nemesis, goddess of retribution, who has gone a bit do-lally and is meddling with the Threads of Fate....

Stuck on the Wordle word for August 11? Read our hint or find the answer below! Need a hint for today’s Wordle answer?It’s Friday, which means the weekend is almost here! If you were hoping for an easyWordlepuzzle to ease you into the weekend, though, you’re out of luck. Today’s Wordle answer has a pesky double letter, which is sure to throw many off and leave some feeling sour as they head into the weekend with a broken streak....

Explaining every Starfield character creation option Want to learn about all the different Starfield character creation options?It’s funny, it seems only yesterday that I was marvelling at the in-depth character creation tool in Bethesda’s latest flagship game,Skyrim. Now, in the blink of an eye, it’s over a decade later, andStarfieldis the brand newRPGboasting the most powerful character creation tool that Bethesda have ever made. In this guide, we’ll walk you through every single customization option, every slider, and every choice we know about inStarfield’s character creation system....

Learn more about the Caravan Strongbox and the Iron Flask held within in Baldur’s Gate 3 Want to know what’s inside the Caravan Strongbox in Baldur’s Gate 3?Upon arriving at the Risen Road inBaldur’s Gate 3, you’ll find a note about a Missing Shipment. This shipment turns out to be a locked Caravan Strongbox, which is hidden in a nearby cave and under the protection of some nearby guards. The note has one instrution: Do Not Open....

Learn more about all ten Baldur’s Gate 3 companions Want to get all 10 Baldur’s Gate 3 companions?Baldur’s Gate 3is a classic Dungeons and Dragons adventure, meaning you and your party will travel to the titular city in search of enemies to kill and treasure to loot. ABaldur’s Gate 3party is limited to a max of four members at once, and there are 10 companions available to recruit throughout the game....

Critical success It’s possible you’ve already played some ofBaldur’s Gate 3, with Larian Studios having had their massive fantasyRPGin a successful early access for just under three years. It’s very good. But if you’re one of the many who haven’t, the premise is thus: an ancient evil has, as ancient evil is wont to do, arisen once more to threaten the great walled city ofBaldur’s Gate, and by extension the surrounds, and by further extension the world and all the deep gnomes, elves and sexy demon wizards therein....

Learn how to romance Halsin in Baldur’s Gate 3 In this guide, we break down how to romance Halsin inBaldur’s Gate 3, with details on where to find him, how to gain his approval, and the dialogue choices that you’ll need to make if you want a steamy night of passion. Note: if you’re unsure about how romance mechanics work in Baldur’s Gate 3, read everything you need to know in ourBaldur’s Gate 3 romanceguide!...

Learn how to romance Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3 Want to know how to romance Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3?Karlach has quickly become one of the most popular companions inBaldur’s Gate 3, so it’s no surprise that she’s making everyone swoon. Romancing Karlach is a tricky task, though, because she’s quite literally hot. So hot, in fact, that she sometimes can’t even touch others without burning them. In this guide, we’ll break down how to romance Karlach inBaldur’s Gate 3....

Learn how to romance Minthara in Baldur’s Gate 3 Want to know how to romance Minthara in Baldur’s Gate 3?Those committing to an evil playthrough inBaldur’s Gate 3will gain access to a unique companion: Minthara, a Drow Paladin and follower of the Absolute who serves as one of the Goblin Camp leaders in Act 1. However, wooing Minthara is no easy feat. You’ll need to commit some particularly heinous acts, and only after following through will you get your shot at a steamy night of passion....