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UPDATE: Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7’s closed beta has been pushed back due to passive dice rolls going kaput during a bit of “bug-fix whack-a-mole” It’s ok though, Larian’s taken the opportunity to confirm that the patch contains “over 1,000 fixes and improvements”. Image credit:VG247/Larian Studios UPDATE (25/07/24, 4:10 PM BST): Larian has confirmed that Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 Closed Beta is now live on Steam. “If you were lucky enough to be randomly selected, check your Steam Library, and you should now be able to download the playtest,” it writes, “Not everyone will have access, so we’d appreciate it if you could keep any spoilers to a minimum....

UPDATE: Elden Ring Nightreign network test server issues make players late for their Valentine’s Day plans to get absolutely wrecked by a whole load of big lads It’s ok. Just find a glass of water to stick those flowers you bought in, so they don’t die like you’re about to. Image credit:FromSoftware UPDATE (14/02/25, 2:50 PM GMT): FromSoftware has now tweeted the following update : “The first session of the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test has ended....

UPDATE: Surprise, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 officially revealed, along with a release date and a deluxe edition that’ll make you shout ‘Hell yeah’ as you kickflip Bird out of the blue. Image credit:Activision UPDATE (04/03/25, 6:30 PM GMT): That timer’s now run out, and Activision has officially revealed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. It’s confirmed that July 11 release date, and the different stuff you’ll get if you buy or pre-order a standard edition, a digital deluxe edition, or a collctor’s edition that comes with a “limited-edition full-size Birdhouse skateboard deck”....

Valheim developer update details new biome, enemies, clothing, and more There’ll also be a new quest! Iron Gate Studio has unveiled its future plans for Valheim , and they’re looking very exciting. As part of a new developer update blog , the team details a major update coming to Valheim, which will introduce the Ashlands biome. Following a heartfelt thanks to its fans after the launch of the Mistlands update, Iron Gate jumps straight into what’s next for the game....

Valorant’s newest character is straight out of Jujutsu Kaisen Domain expansion: Killing Contract. Those currently enjoying Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season might be interested in the newest agent coming to Valorant , Iso. Currently, my anime-riddled brain isn’t letting me think about much else outside of Jujutsu Kaisen, so when I saw Valorant ’s newest character, that’s obviously the connection my brain made right off the bat. Iso was revealed earlier this week in a trailer that dived into a bit of his backstory....

Video game voice actors vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike action 98% of SAG-AFTRA represented members voted to allow for strikes once negotiation resumes. Image credit:SAG-AFTRA Voice actors represented by SAG-AFTRA - a US-based media union - have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action. Of all eligable members, 98% voted to approve a potential strike, according to a SAG-AFTRA news post . It’s important to note that this does not mean a strike is necessarily going to happen....

Wahey, Helldivers 2 players have successfully liberated Tien Kwan, fully unlocking those highly-prized mechs There we go! Image credit:VG247/Arrowhead Game Studios Following an official comfirmation that they’d have to do so to properly unlock mechs to use in the game’s interstellar war , Helldivers 2 players have successfully liberated the automaton-infested planet of Tien Kwan. Yup, the vehicular backup that might just make a difference in the battle for galactic supremacy - especially now that some weapons controversially aren’t quite as effective as they used to be, should now hopefully be rolled-out in full capacity in-game, following some sneaky preview via exosuits people have been finding as random encounters on Tien Kwan’s surface ....

Want to know where Helldivers 2 is going? Just look back at the original game As exciting and packed with content as Helldivers 2 is, it’s actually missing quite a bit from the original game. Image credit:Arrowhead Studios Helldivers 2 may not be the game that comes to mind when you think a ‘live service game’. A lot of factors contribute to this perception, and it’s one the game benefited from in distinguishing itself from the sea of unwanted live service projects, especially the two big ones that came out alongside it ....

Watch Blizzard reveal Diablo 4 Season 6 here today, and tell us what’s changing from the recent PTR The day is here: the last Diablo 4 developer livestream before the big Vessel of Hatred expansion launch. Image credit:Blizzard Entertainment. Did you notice how we’ve yet to hear anything about Diablo 4 ’s next season? Keeping the upcoming season (and its theme) a mystery does make sense; it’s the one kicking off with Vesel of Hatred....

What are the best cameos in gaming? Jeff Goldblum? Professor X? General Zod? They’ve all shown up in video games where we least expected them. Image credit:Bethesda Whether it’s Patrick Stewart in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion , Sean Bean in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, or Terrence Stamp in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, there are numerous examples of big name hollywood actors showing up in video games, and it’s always an exciting little surprise to hear a familiar voice that isn’t Troy Baker....

What are you playing this weekend? Huzzah for the weekend! With the work week finished it’s time to get down to the business of propping up our feet and relaxing with some good grub, a few drinks, and plenty of video games. This weekend, some of us aren’t doing much, working, trying to do too much, or looking for something new to try. Here’s what we’re up to this weekend:...

What are you playing this weekend? Grab your controller, settle in, and let the weekend gaming begin. It’s Saturday, the shackles of reality have come off, and a weekend of glorious escapism awaits. This weekend, where will you go? Will you scale the peaks of treacherous mountains? Or perhaps unravel the mysteries of a cyberpunk megacity? The possibilities are endless, From cozy indie darlings to AAA blockbusters, each game offers a unique portal to a different world, a chance to inhabit the skin of someone else and become someone entirely new....

What was it like shooting The Fantastic Four, according to John Malkovich? “Very odd” because “nothing is really there except giant screens and 18 epic cranes” “It was interesting.” Image credit:Marvel John Malkovich is set to appear in a still unnamed role in the upcoming Fantastic Four film, and he’s shared what his experience of shooting it was like. The thing about the MCU , is that we all know it’s green screens all the way down, but there’s still something about it that manages to bring in some big name stars (it’s probably money, or in Harrison Ford’s case, definitely money )....

What’s the best game where you can do a wee wee We’re not taking the, er, you know. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fum_jDrDS0p.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&dpr=3&auto=webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“A horse urinating in a field. Its undercarriage is covered up by a whatsapp message that reads “Jim, you absolutely cannot use a weeing horse for the thumbnail.” - 1”> Image credit:VG247, Adobe Stock Video games are unparalleled in recreating real and fictional experiences. Only when both are channelled well, with love and passion, can a game transcend its place as merely a product and become art....

Where to find a Gravid Bowfin in Monster Hunter Wilds Here’s where you can fish for a Gravid Bowfin! Image credit:Capcom/VG247 Monster Hunter Wilds ’ post-game features all manner of side missions, and a lot of them act as fetch quests, tasking you with tracking down some form of Endemic Life, Aquatic Life, or monster materials for one of your allies in exchange for rewards and Hunter Rank experience. Kanya, who is often found fishing by Scarlet Forest’s Base Camp, has a few fishing-related side missions for keen anglers to go and complete....

Where to find a Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds Here’s where you’ll find the snowball gathering beetle – the Rime Beetle – in Monster Hunter Wilds. Image credit:Capcom/VG247 Dareel and Samin of Windward Plains have plenty of work for you in Monster Hunter Wilds , constantly requesting you to get to know the Endemic Life of each biome and bring a specific critter back. After asking you to bring him a Dapperwing , Samin will next have his sights set on acquiring a Rime Beetle ....

Where to find Goron City in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Let’s go, goro! Image credit:The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Nintendo As you venture across the Eldin region of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , it’s only a matter of time before you stumble upon the vibrant Goron City . When you get there, it soon becomes clear that things aren’t entirely normal across the city, and it’s Link’s job to restore normality while on the hunt for Princess Zelda....

Where to find the Brookham Weapon and Armor Crates in Once Human If you’re hoping to loot Brookham of everything it has, here’s where to find the Mystical Crate, Weapon Crate, and Armor Crate. Image credit:VG247/Starry Studio As you explore the vast open-world map in the post-apocalyptic survival game, Once Human , you’ll very quickly find that many Points of Interest with Rift Anchors will have a set of optional objectives for you to complete....

Where to find Thrinn’s Missing Boots in Baldur’s Gate 3 Down in the Underdark in BG3, there are a lot of strange things going on. Image credit:Larian/VG247 You’re going to meet all sorts of weird and wonderful characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 , but in a lot of cases, some NPCs are downright mean. Down in the Underdark, for example, there’s a group of rather hostile characters that have a bunch of Deep Gnomes as their slaves....

Where to get Eleonara’s Poleblade in Elden Ring If you fancy yourself a spinning twinblade that hemorrhages enemies, look no further than Eleonara’s Poleblade. Image credit:VG247/FromSoftware If you enjoy running some ferocious Bleed builds in Elden Ring , you might want to go about finding the Eleonara’s Poleblade weapon. This twinblade is honestly really cool to look at, as are most of them, but its Bloodblade Dance Skill really sets it apart from others stylistically....