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The return of the Craig Halo Infinite’sForge mode has only been out for a day as part of thewinter update, but fans have already created some seriously impressive stuff. Players have forged remakes of classic Halo maps and entirely new designs that give us a peek at what’s possible in the engine. If you’re unfamiliar, Forge is a long-time Halo feature that allows players to create and edit their own maps and modes, leading to some of the most fun experiences in the franchise....

A wild ride It’s easy to placeDark Souls 2in your crosshairs and take aim at its differences. Its map doesn’t intertwine likeDark Souls1 or 3. Lots of bosses do that thing where they summon in some mates and it’s quite annoying. The atmosphere lacked that magic glaze. And yet, its quirks and frustrations make it one of my favourites. The DLCs elevate the game’s status as a concept album, whisking you off to three forgotten kingdoms to reclaim crowns from ice-blasted cities and sunken Aztec-inspired temples....

Starting with the early access game, Ikonei Island RuneScapepublisher Jagex have announced a three-game publishing deal with Snowcastle Games, the studio behind the 90s-inspired RPGEarthlock. All three games will take place inEarthlock’s fantasy universe, starting withIkonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, a crafting spin-off that’s currently in early access. Jagex will also support the existing Earthlock along with development of the previously announced sequel, Earthlock 2. “Snowcastle’s community-first approach with Earthlock lines up nicely with what we’re looking to achieve here,” said Jeff Pabst, Vice President of Partnerships at Jagex....

A game developed by A Grumpy Fox (no, really) Lunisticeis a 3D platformer inspired by the PSX/Sega Saturn era, but its high-speed movement reminds me of Sonic’s 3D adventures, in a good way. Out today on PC and Switch, it was originally developed by solo dev A Grumpy Fox as a small 30-day project, but it quickly ballooned into something larger. It’s now been over a year since A Grumpy Fox first started work on the game, but I think you can agree from the announcement trailer below, it’s been time well spent....

In-depth stats on every weapon in MW2, including the new M13B and BAS-P Looking for weapon stats on every gun in Modern Warfare 2?It’s always a very good idea to spend some time learning the stats, strengths, and limitations of each gun in anyFPS game, and the same is true ofCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with its array of over 40 highly customisable primary weapons. If you’re wondering exactly how much damage a headshot deals with a Victus XMR, or you want to know how many shots it takes with a Vel 46 to kill an enemy, you’ve come to the right place....

I’ve been eagerly anticipatingPepper Grindersince I saw a series of tweets with GIFs several years ago. It’s a pixel platformer in which the protagonist, Pepper, has a drill which she uses to plow through scenery, and a grappling hook for all the moments when she’s not underground. It’s now been officially announced with Devolver as publisher and there’s a reveal trailer below. It’s quite satisfying to watch a game go from “oh, that GIF features a neat mechanic” to “oh, it’s a proper game now with levels and giants and several enemy types and weapons and other game bits....

And glass walls Prison Architectcontinues to expand. Just a short while since the arrival ofthe undeadcomes the “Future Tech Pack”. It adds a set of new technology with which to surveil and track your inmates, as well as robot dogs. You’ll find a trailer below. The chief new features are building items to scatter around your prison. Those include Advanced Searchlights, which track inmates up to no good with a CCTV camera, cone of light and a siren, plus new floors, futuristic doors and keycards....

Let the right one in, as long as they agree to the EULA Co-op vampire slay ‘em upRedfallmight be opening itself up to an invasion of beta testers, if aBethesda EULAdug up on Steam is anything to go by. Still, it’s one to take with a pinch of salt, which probably wards off the undead too. There’s been no word from devs Arkane on whether rumblings of aRedfallbeta are legit yet, but The Game Awards are only a few weeks away so we might see something announced there....

One of the best real-time tactics games ever made Real-time tactics games have had a resurgence over the past five years, and that can be almost entirely credited toShadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun. It’s a gorgeous Commandos-style stealth-and-stab ‘em up set during Edo period Japan. It’s also currently free via the Epic Games Store. You can add Shadow Tactics to your account for free byheading to its Epic Games Store page....

Plus tons of other news from the Nintendo Indies showcase Last night’s Nintendo Indie showcase gave us fresh looks at many exciting indies. Chief among them wasStoryteller, a narrative-puzzle game we first saw ten years ago, and has now confirmed a release date of March 23rd. The game’s comic-strip puzzles let you remix classic stories, like Dracula, using various props, verbs and nouns. A game for all the literary nerds out there....

Say what you will about Square Enix’s ill-fated ventures into NFTs and mildly embarrassing follies with live service games recently. Their commitment to remaking, remastering and generally sprucing up their ageing back catalogue from decades past is an admirable one in my eyes, even if they are making you pay through the nose for them almost every single time. As we all know, though, some have made more successful transitions than others....

If you ask how to be cool you’ve already failed You know who’s cool? You, obviously, for listening to the Electronic Wireless Showpodcast. This week we’re talking about games that make us feel like proper cool people, just like you - who, I emphasise again, are a very cool person. Matthew is not cool enough to be here this week, but I am joined by Nate, who is the king of cool (and crabs)....

But it won’t run via Steam Workshop Two Point Hospital allowed for modding via the Steam Workshop, but it only extended as far as being able to add wallpapers, rugs and a handful of other graphocs. Two Point Studios announced today that they have grander plans for their collegiate follow-up Two Point Campus. They’re working on adding modding to the game, and it will include being able to add and amend in-game items....