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Darktide Is Getting A Big RPG Overhaul

Image: Fatshark Warhammer 40,000: Darktide was one of my most anticipated games of 2022. I couldn’t wait to play Fatshark’s first-person shooter evolution of the rat-infested melee frenzy that was Vermintide 2. Unfortunately, it had its fair share of issues at launch, from performance frustrations on PC to a lackluster progression system and loot economy.

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R.I.P. My Tamagotchi

My Tamagotchi’s CR2032 batteries recently gave out, killing my virtual pet for good. I’ve been too busy to feel sad about it, but I managed to set aside some time today to finally deliver his eulogy. The Most Sought After Elden Ring Sword Has A Storied History His name was Steve. And he technically died

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Five Minutes Of The $50 Red Dead Redemption Port Running On PS5

Screenshot: Rockstar Games / Kotaku The first thought that came to mind when starting Red Dead Redemption on PlayStation 5 is how well the 13-year old game holds up visually. The second one was that there was still no way in hell I could recommend it to anyone for a “next-gen” price tag of $50.

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Grand Theft Auto 5AI NPC Mod Nuked From The Internet

In case you thought Rockstar Games’ acquisition of Grand Theft Auto V creator group Cfx.re meant a brave new era for open modding in the hit open-world game, don’t worry, publisher Take-Two is still going after fan projects it doesn’t like. Case in point is its recent sacking of a mod called Sentient Streets, which

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Don’t Feel Guilty Over Save Scumming In Baldur’s Gate 3

Save scumming: It’s the art of saving before a potentially undesirable outcome in a video game should you not like the results, and reloading if you don’t. And as with everything in video gaming, folks have opinions on it. Some will tell you it’s totally fine, others might categorize it as a mortal sin. But

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Modern Warfare 3 Will Bring Back Every OG MW2 Map

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023) will launch on November 10 of this year with an all-new campaign and multiplayer featuring all 16 original maps from the 2009 version of Modern Warfare 2. If that sounds confusing, uh, stay frosty and we’ll break it all down for you. Why The Hot New Redfall Gameplay

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FIFA 23 Tiktok Trend Sees Fans Rewriting The Women’s World Cup

If you, like me, are furious that your team is out of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, there’s a TikTok trend that serves as a good outlet for your rage. All you have to do is boot up FIFA 23 and get your revenge by beating the absolute piss out of, say, Sweden, racking

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Collector’s Edition Reselling For Nearly $2,000

Copies of Baldur’s Gate 3’s sold-out Collector’s Edition are being purchased on online reseller eBay for up to $1,975 as of this writing. That’s slightly more than seven times as expensive as the developer’s original $270 asking price. 11 Minutes With Baldur’s Gate 3’s Character Creator The Collector’s Edition, of which only 25,000 units exist,

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Overwatch Is Literally Buffing Brigitte

Image: Blizzard / Kotaku / simonkr (Getty Images) Fans of Overwatch 2’s shield-bashing support hero, Brigitte, can rejoice, as her arms will soon be restored to their former glory with an update to her new skin. Overwatch 2’s New Story Missions: Worth The Money? On Wednesday, Overwatch 2 senior character artist Rakan Khamash told fans

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Twitch Lets You Block Banned Users From Watching Your Stream

Twitch has introduced a new update to its settings menu that finally prevents banned and blocked users from viewing livestreams, a feature that some may be surprised to learn didn’t already exist. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’s Air Combos Make Me Feel Skilled AF According to Twitch reporters Lowco and Zach Bussey, streamers can

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