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Normally the ball drops on New Year’s Eve There’s no perfect time to release a video game, but if I were deciding when to release one, do you know when I’d do it? Alongside the largest blockbusters of the year, at a time when everyone is broke from buying presents, and on the same day as a huge awards show is distracting the industry’s media. Ballionaireapparently shares my thinking. The pachinko-inspired roguelike is launching on December 10th....

17 years in the making This happened on Thursday, but we were busy with other, less interesting news. Late or not, I can’t let it pass unremarked upon:Caves Of Qud, the vast, weird roguelike which has been in development for 17 years, hit version 1.0. It brings multiple endings to the game, a revised UI, improved tutorials and much more. Caves Of Qud’s 1.0 release has been polished up with some help from publisher Kitfox, known for - aside from their own games - working to bringDwarf Fortressto Steam....

There’s been an escape boom in recent years Escape Simulator 2 will explore “darker escape room themes”, looks visually more detailed, and comes with a new editor for those who wish to design their own escape rooms. Why a sequel, when the original was already being so regularly updated? “A sequel gives us a fresh start and lets us push the limits of the genre further,” saysthe Steam page. “We were inspired to explore darker escape room themes and experiment with new gameplay and puzzle ideas....

Need some Connections hints today? Read our guide for help with Connections #544. This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theConnections hint and answers for Thursday 12th December! Looking for a hint to help with today’s Connections puzzle on 7th December?You’re in the right place. We’ve got the lowdown on all of the Connections words of today to help you maintain your perfect score....

Can you reach today’s door? You could open today’s door, sure. You could also blow it up with an explosive, though. Or shoulder-barge your way through the wall beside it. Or plant some C4 on the ceiling and go up and over. Or I think that’s a load-bearing pillar over there - may as well just bring down the entire advent calendar to find out what’s behind today’s door. Graham:I assumed my years of multiplayer shooting were behind me....

Stuck on today’s Wordle word for December 7? Read our hint or find the answer below! This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theWordle hint and answer for Thursday 12th December! Need a hint for today’s Wordle answer?If you’re on your last guess, don’t worry! We have you covered with a list of hints as well as today’s word itself. Every day,Wordlepresents its legions of players with a deviously simple quandary: can you guess the right five-letter word within just six guesses?...

Here’s a tier list of all six classes in Path of Exile 2 Wondering what the best class is in Path of Exile 2?Path of Exile 2might only be in Early Access, but there are already six character classes for you to play with, each with a wide array of builds that are sure to test the mettle of any ARPG enthusiast. From the hardy, shield-protected Warrior to the necromancy-practicing Witch, each class is customisable to an extreme extent thanks to Path of Exile 2’s immense skill tree....

I’m on Wanko Where were you during the Summer ofDoronko Wanko? Why, I remember it like it was March, and not actually Summer, when the delightfulfree gameabout a mucky pomeranian was unleashed into the world. Yep, yep. It wasdefinitely March. Roughly translating to ‘covered in mud doggy’, the game set you the task of racking up tangible financial damage to your owner’s house by getting mud everywhere - first by normal dog means, and then with giant mud cannons....

Here’s a guide to the basics behind crafting in Path of Exile 2 Confused by crafting in Path of Exile 2?Crafting inPath of Exile 2features a fair number of moving parts. There are several currencies known as Orbs that you’ll use when upgrading your gear, and understanding upgrades requires grasping the Affix system applied to equipment. Newcomers to thePath of Exilefranchise will need to familiarise themselves with these concepts, and even if you played Path of Exile 1, it always helps to have a refresher....

Here’s a full explanation of the Passive Skill Tree Overwhelmed by the Passive Skill Tree in Path of Exile 2?Path of Exile 2features a truly gigantic Passive Skill Tree that looks more like a series of constellations than anything else. While players who experiencedPath of Exile1 may be familiar with this node-filled thing of beauty, newcomers to the franchise are likely going to be struck speechless by the array of choices available....

Here’s how to get Essence items in Infinity Nikki Looking for a way to get Essence in Infinity Nikki?A large portion of your time inInfinity Nikkiwill be spent collecting crafting materials and items across Miraland using your special AbilityOutfits. But after a time, you’ll encounter tasks that require Essence variants of certain items. How do you get Essence? The game leaves this question irritatingly unanswered, so we’ve decided to step in....

How to get Healing Nectar and Recovery Nectar in Infinity Nikki Do you need to heal in Infinity Nikki?Although Nikki isn’t the type to slay enemies left and right, that doesn’t mean she can’t lose HP. Whenever that happens, you can rely on HP recovery items to save you from a respawn. Healing items are devilishly well-hidden inInfinity Nikki. If you don’t happen to look in the right place, it’s easy to miss them altogether....

How to upgrade the Stylist Rank and avoid a quest soft-lock Want to improve your Stylist Rank in Infinity Nikki?If you want to become one of Miraland’s Legendary Stylists, you’ll have to upgrade the Stylist Rank in the Courses application. In return, you will receive valuable rewards such as Energy Crystals andResonite Crystals. Besides claiming rewards, obtaining new Stylist Ranks will also help you advance the main quests. Unfortunately, it’s possible to hit a soft-lock during the main questline due to Stylist Rank requirements....