Forspoken patch adjusts "frequency and content" of banter ahead of DLC release

Well that happened Much maligned action-adventureForspokengets DLC this Friday. Before that, Square Enix have released a patch for the base game which, among other things, adjusts the “frequency and content of the banter” between Frey and her magical pal Cuff. “Adjusted the frequency and content of the banter between Frey and Cuff that plays during open world activities,” is right at the top of the patch notes. They have also “adjusted the pacing of certain event scenes in the earlier chapters” and made Frey’s animations upon clearing quests and earning experience shorter and skippable....

May 23, 2023 · 2 min · 282 words · Randy Mitchell

Genshin Impact 3.7 release date, update time, and banner details

Key details for Duel! The Summoners' Summit! (a.k.a. Version 3.7) When can I play Genshin Impact Version 3.7?Genshin Impactis a regularly-updated live service game, with a new version arriving every six weeks on the dot. Version updates typically herald the arrival of some or all of the following: new characters, weapons, bosses, events, locations, quests, items, and more odds and ends I’m no doubt forgetting. At times it can be challenging to even keep up with the pace of new content, let alone get bored!...

May 23, 2023 · 2 min · 404 words · Jason Koch

Humanity review: perfect puzzles pumped with existential hot air

Doggo is Goddo I bark and the humans obey, jumping, turning, floating into the great unknown. I am leading them toward something good, the orbs tell me. Something that grows stronger with every trial this endless parade of humanity completes. Humanityis a VR-optional flowy puzzle platformer in which you, an ethereal shiba inu made of pure light, lead mindless hoards of “the people” into the light because a glowing orb told you to make it happen....

May 23, 2023 · 5 min · 894 words · Jodi Cole

If PlayStation fans are only happy with PC releases taking place 2-3 years later, surely Bloodborne must be next, yeah?

It’s been eight long years… It’s no secret that Sony have been makingincreasing effortsto bring their exclusive PlayStation games to PC over the last couple of years, but one thing they’ve never quite been clear about is when we can expect to see them. They said a few years ago that we obviously shouldn’t expect asimultaneous launch release, but some such asDeath StrandingandThe Last Of Us Part 1have taken as little as six to eight months to come across, while others such asSpider-ManandUncharted 4have taken several years....

May 23, 2023 · 2 min · 410 words · Jesse Wood

Indie immersive sim Ctrl Alt Ego adds a Sandbox mode generating new levels

One of our favourite hacking games I’ve said it before, but I really keep meaning to playCtrl Alt Ego. Released last year, it’s a sci-fi immersive sim built all around classic abilities of the genre: remote control and possession. You bounce your digital consciousness between robots and devices and ach, I hear it’s great. I’ve bought it. I’ve installed it. I’ve played the first part of the tutorial. And then, who knows....

May 23, 2023 · 2 min · 385 words · Connie Ramirez

Intel's Arc A750 beats the RTX 3060 - and is $200 at Newegg

That’s $50 under MSRP and a great deal for this level of performance. Intel’s Arc series of GPUs has continued to improve following the launch of the A750 and A770 last year, and now these RTX 3060 competitors have hit a new low price point in the US: $199.99 at Newegg. That’s an awesome deal for an 8GB graphics card that delivers excellent RT performance for its tier, AV1 encoding/decoding and a solid upscaling solution in XeSS....

May 23, 2023 · 2 min · 310 words · Tyler Bryant

Star Wars Jedi Survivor Derelict Dam elevator: How to reach the top

A not-so-little bird told me How do you unlock the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Derelict Dam elevator?The Derelict Dam elevator solution requires some exploration and traversal to figure out. However, once you know what you need to do, it’s easy to make your way to the top of this decrepit shaft inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. And, if you wander the area, you’ll even find aPriorite Shardif you know where to look....

May 23, 2023 · 3 min · 614 words · Tammy Perez

Star Wars Jedi Survivor ending explained

Spoiler alert: It’s a shocker What happens in the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor ending?If you’ve made it to the endgame, but you’re still a little confused, you’re not alone. Here, we break down the ending ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivorand answer your burning questions about what’s to come. And, if you’re still making your way through the game but are one of those folks who skims the last pages of a book so you can decide whether it’s worth reading, you might want to check out ourStar Wars Jedi: Survivor walkthroughto assist you as you traverse the galaxy....

May 23, 2023 · 6 min · 1256 words · Kimberly Olson

Star Wars Jedi Survivor length: How long does it take to beat the game?

It’s going to take you some time to explore everything this amazing game has to offer What is the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor length?The time it takes to beatStar Wars Jedi: Survivorwill vary depending on your play style and level of familiarity with melee combat-style games. However, if you’re looking for a rough overview of how much time you’ll spend playing through the newest game from Respawn and EA, here’s what to expect....

May 23, 2023 · 3 min · 452 words · Christian Summers

Star Wars Jedi Survivor recruits: Where to find everyone for Pyloon's Saloon

Here’s where to recruit this oddball cast of characters for the greatest cantina in all of Koboh Where do you find all Star Wars Jedi: Survivor recruits?The Pyloon’s Saloon cast of oddball characters includes a fisherman, a researcher, a few friendly droids, and plenty of others who can turn a sad little dive into a party central. If you’re looking for allStar Wars Jedi: Survivorrecruits for Pyloon’s Saloon, we have you covered to create a festive environment of Koboh-style booze, music, and maybe even aStar Wars Jedi: Survivor Holotaticsgame or two....

May 23, 2023 · 9 min · 1717 words · Denise Lopez

Total War's next stop is Ancient Egypt with Total War: Pharaoh

It’s coming this October You’ll be stepping into the role of a leader of one of these three cultures, choosing from eight unique factions within them to determine the style and tactics of your campaign. The Egyptians have the Ramesses, Seti, Tausret and Amenmesse to choose from, while the Canaanites have the Bay and Irsu factions, and the Hittites the Kurunta and Suppiluliuma factions. There’s the usual warmongering to get stuck in with, of course, but Pharaoh also looks to be building on the diplomatic routes laid down byThree Kingdomsand Creative Assembly’sTotal WarHam games, with the promise of charming the courts and becoming conniving diplomats....

May 23, 2023 · 2 min · 424 words · Carlos Hall

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun review: gloriously maximalist shooting and sawing in the 41st millennium

BOLTGUN! Warhammer 40,000: Boltgunis possibly one of the most perfectly named games in history. The first bit lets you know you’re playing a game set in the venerable Warhammer 40,000 tabletop universe, while the second bit tells you everything else you need to know. What kind of game is it? Boltgun. What’s the gameplay like? Boltgun! What’s the story? BOLTGUN! Okay, there is technically a story, but it’s a thin excuse to let you shoot crunchy Chaos things in 40k, and shooting things in 40k means BOLTGUN!...

May 23, 2023 · 7 min · 1349 words · Anthony Zimmerman

Wordle hints and answer (#703): How to solve the Tuesday May 23 Wordle

Stuck on the Wordle word for May 23? Read our hint or find the answer below! Need a hint for today’s Wordle answer?Wordleserved up a particularly tough answer yesterday, which was a rather cruel way to kick the week off. Thankfully, we’re here to help you through the Wordle answer today, so that you don’t get caught struggling twice in a row. Every day, Wordle presents its legions of players with a deviously simple quandary: can you guess the right five-letter word within just six guesses?...

May 23, 2023 · 7 min · 1334 words · Elizabeth Simpson