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“What happens in the desert stays in the desert” - How Dune Awakening’s factions expand upon the lore more than the Dune movies Be it Harkonnen or Atreides, the war for spice is fought with more than just swords and firearms. Image credit:Funcom Those who play online survival games are pirates, pioneers, gang leaders, and ambushers. They form strong alliances and establish long-lasting rivalries. If video games are able to foster interesting, often hilarious, and always engaging player behavior, than this genre in particular is a petri dish in which it flourishes....

2XKO will have an offline mode with all champions unlocked, intended to support tournament organizers How this will work with Vanguard anti-cheat remains a mystery Image credit:Riot Games 2XKO will have an offline mode with all playable champions unlocked, it has been revealed. This is in order to support grassroots tournament organizers eager to run events around the game, but aren’t exactly thrilled about the idea of having to grind out all the champions on multiple accounts....

99 Nights in the Forest Best Classes: Tier List of all characters From the deadly Assassin to the well-prepared Scavenger, what is the best class in 99 Nights in the Forest? Image credit:Roblox UPDATE: We’ve added a whole new S+ tier to our list of the best Classes in 99 Nights in the Forest, as well as discussion of the amazing new Fire Bandit and Zookeeper classes. The best classes in 99 Nights in the Forest are powerful pre-set builds which not only give your character a starting boost as they set out to save the missing kids and learn the secrets of the mysterious, monstrous Deer, but strong passive buffs as well....

Alan Wake 2 PC specs might be a bit out of reach for some players Kinda demanding. Remedey Entertainment has released the PC specs for Alan Wake 2 , and even the recommended specs are a doozy for some folks. For instance, the recommended specs state you will need a Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent CPU, a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6600 XT, 16 GB of RAM, and 90 GB SSD stroage....

All Assassin’s Creed Mirage talisman locations Looking for a fancy talisman to go with your outfit? Image credit:Ubisoft/VG247 Talismans in Assassin’s Creed Mirage are nothing more than a cosmetic attribute that Basim can adorn, but that won’t stop hoarders like myself from trying to find them all. Different talismans are needed for different outfits, right? And if there’s one thing an assassin should do in Assassin’s Creed, it’s at least look cool....

All Endemic Life locations in Monster Hunter Wilds Here’s where you can find all Endemic Life critters in Wilds, and what they can be used for. Image credit:Capcom/VG247 Endemic Life is abundant in the world of Monster Hunter Wilds . These are small critters and bugs that naturally inhabit the various biomes you’ll wind up exploring, and they’re often easy to miss given their small sizes — when compared to Wilds’ Large Monsters anyway....

All stable locations in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Here’s where to find all of the stables throughout Tears of the Kingdom! UPDATE: We have embedded an interactive map in this guide to help you with quickly finding all stable locations in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Hyrule is a huge place in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and getting around on the back of a galloping horse is much faster than your own two feet....

Another Switch emulator appears to have gone to the Mushroom Kingdom in the sky, after Nintendo allegedly reached out to its creator Ryujinx looks to be joining Yuzu in the ’things Nintendo isn’t a fan of’ afterlife. Image credit:Nintendo Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx has seemingly ceased development and been pulled offline, following an alleged reach out to its creator from Nintendo itself. This news would follow the high-profile shutdown of another Switch emulator - Yuzu on that occasion - earlier this year, with that instance seeing Nintendo go the full lawsuit route and come to a settlement that saw Yuzu’s creator agree to a settlement which predicated on the project ceasing to be a thing....

Apex Legends is finally giving everyone what they want: a Team Deathmatch mode Though don’t expect a new character this season. Apex Legends Season 16 is on the way, bringing along with it a highly requested game mode, but no new character. For a long while now, fans have been asking for a Team Deathmatch mode, and if you’re one such fan you’ll be happy to hear that Apex Legends 16th season will be adding just that....

ARC Raiders gameplay debut shows off what could be one of the most intriguing mechanics in an extraction shooter yet ARC Raiders finally shows off its updated gameplay, offering some familiar extraction shooter notes, and a few surprising fresh additions. Image credit:Embark Studios. This technically isn’t our first look at gameplay, but seeing as Arc Raiders has evolved from a co-op shooter (when it was initially announced back in 2021) into an extraction shooter, an updated look at just what kind of game it is now was certainly due....

As Venom: The Last Dance receives scathing reviews, a very familiar name is confirmed to be playing big villain Knull Hopefully, he’ll get to do more than just sitting on a throne. Image credit:Marvel Comics Are you excited for Venom: The Last Dance ? Well, you might not be happy to hear it’s been receiving less-than-desirable reviews. On the other hand, they found a fantastic actor to play main baddie Knull, King in Black....

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is smaller in scale because the fans wanted it Mirage promises to bring the series back to its stealthy roots. Assassin’s Creed Mirage , set to release some time this year, promises to be smaller than the last few games, and fans of the series are the ones to thank for it. Revealed in September last year (after a series of leaks), Assassin’s Creed Mirage was a welcome announcement among fans of the series....

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Should you take the resources from Styrbjorn? Eivor has a big decision to make before setting sail for England, and the full ramifications of either choice aren’t immediately obvious. Image credit:VG247 / Ubisoft While it could seem innocuous, the decision whether to steal resources from Styrbjorn during the quest “The Seas of Fate” is one of the first in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla to have real, lasting consequences....

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s final update is here The final, final update. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has now received its final update, named Title Update 1.7.0 . The final patch for the game went live at 12pm GMT / 7am EDT / 4am PDT today, February 21, across all platforms, and will squash a final few remaining bugs for players. What exactly has been addressed in this ultimate Assassin’s Creed Valhalla update? Well, don’t get your hopes up for anything too exciting or game-changing....

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora invites you into the world of the Na’vi on December 7 An action-adventure game in the whimsical world of Pandora. Today’s Ubisoft Forward showcase is looking pretty packed, and the first game to be shown off is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora . Better yet, it now actually has a release date of December 7 ! This new, standalone story is plucked from the Avatar universe created by James Cameron, and sees you playing as one of the Na’vi folk in your adventure across the Western Frontier....

The rollout kicks off in June in select regions. Image credit:Disney+ Oh dear, Disney+ is finally following in Netflix’s footsteps, as the streaming service is planning on curtailing password sharing later this year. Essentially, if you’re using someone else’s Disney+ subscription at this point in time, and you want to keep using it, you best enjoy the next few months of not having to pay the full price, if you’re paying at all....

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7 unleashes some of the hardest lines you’ll ever hear, and it’s broken the hearts of a bard’s stans Larian’s ability to write dialogue that gives you emotional whiplash certainly isn’t Karlaching. Image credit:Larian Studios Since Baldur’s Gate 3 ’s uber-beefy Patch 7 arrived yesterday, folks on PC have naturally delved in to sapmple all of its new features - especially those extra evil endings. As it turns out, some of them are the kind of emotional rollercoaster not even the most hardened Durge can endure without feeling something....

Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest hotfix is causing some controversial romance rejections - sadly it’s Minthara again Why’s it always got to be you at the moment, Minty? Image credit:VG247/Larian Studios Ok, so another Baldur’s Gate 3 hotfix arrived yesterday and, well, I’m sorry to say that it and its predecessor, hotfix 20, don’t seem to have marked an end to the string of little issues that’ve plagued poor Minthara . In fact, this latest update looks to have enacted a change to her romance arc that players are desperately trying to rationalise....

Bandicoot fans hope Toys For Bob’ll get to keep working on a woah-le load of Crash games as it goes indie Oh, and Crash Team Rumble’s getting one final update next week before riding off into the sunset. Image credit:VG247/Activision/Toys For Bob. Toys for Bob, known for its work on the likes of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro , has announced that it’s splitting from Activision and going indie, which is good news, though it has left Crash fans a bit in the dark as to the future of their beloved platforming not quite hedgehog thing....

Breath of the Wild Ree Dahee Shrine Walkthrough The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is littered with Shrines to be completed out in the open world of Hyrule. In this Zelda Breath of the Wild Ree Dahee Shrine guide , we’ll be walking you through completing the Breath of the Wild Timing is Critical Trial as easily as possible, which can be beaten with a few simple tricks....