Counter-Strike 2 review: a big change to an unparalleled FPS, but it could be something special

Whether you like it or not, Valve wants you playing CS2. Hop into a game of CS2 and it’ll feel very, very similar to CS:GO. It’s to be expected right? Are you covering your allies' blind spot? Is it time to rush B no stop? Yes and absolutely 1000%, yes. It’s on the surface where the game’s most obvious change lies. Gone are the days of walls with the texture of hummus and I’m here for it....

October 4, 2023 · 2 min · 229 words · Mckenzie Turner

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty romance options

However, that doesn’t mean the storyline completely neglected romance in the new expansion. you’re free to read more about them in ourCyberpunk 2077 romance guide. Romance options have not changed inCyberpunk 2077with the release of Phantom Liberty. Similarly,you cannot romance Songbird, one of the other main characters in the Phantom Liberty expansion. However, the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty storyline dives deeper into the primary romance narratives. Players who appreciate the game’s romance options will find the expansion adds some depth to them....

October 4, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Alexis Flores

Former Dragon Age staff are suing BioWare for "adequate severance"

Now, a group of former workers are seeking better compensation. Edmonton video game studio BioWare ULC terminated 50 employees without cause, reads astatementfrom the ex-employees. It should be noted that the group taking action have an average of 14 years between them at BioWare. The severance that BioWare offered to these employees was significantly less than this amount, continues the statement. Thats partly due to BioWares NDAs, which prevent developers from putting work fromDragon Age: Dreadwolfon their portfolios....

October 4, 2023 · 1 min · 122 words · Kimberly Taylor

Former Ubisoft executives "taken into custody" over sexual abuse claims, according to reports

These included allegations of rape, bullying and racist and homophobic jokes. One creative director was said to have choked a female employee at a party. The allegations led to a wave of departures, as Ubisoft carried out an internal investigation.

October 4, 2023 · 1 min · 40 words · Stanley Roberts

Boomerang X developer Dang! is closing after failing to find funding

Dang Dang!, the developer of fabulous glaive-tosserBoomerang X, are closing down. The studio announced on Twitter that they made the decision after failing to find funding for their next game. “Dang is closing up shop,” startsthe announcement. “Unfortunately we were not able to find funding for our next game and we are out of money. Boomerang X was released in 2021 and published by Devolver Digital. Ed in particular loved it, calling itthe Doom game he’d always wanted....

October 3, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Phillip Berry

Gotham Knights is on Game Pass and who knows, it might surprise you

Back in Bat Warner Bros Montreal’s one-four-all superhero spin-offGotham Knightshits Game Pass today. I reviewed it myself as a freelancer and can’t disagree with his verdict. Game ain’t great. But I find myself itching to download and revisit this muddled open world contender all the same. Bad timing aside, Gotham Knights also has classic “resentful younger sibling” syndrome. It’s a weird mix of cash-in and act of rebellion. It then pipes the resulting mess through bland open world fixtures such as cycling wave-based sidequests....

October 3, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Alison Cooke

Grab AMD's RX 7900 XTX flagship graphics card for $889 after a $110 discount

The cheapest we’ve seen AMD’s fastest consumer graphics card. Want AMD’s fastest consumer graphics card for a good price? If you’re not a Newegg fan, the card is also available at Amazon for $909.99. This is a triple-fan card with a slightly more compact design and lower clocks than its Red Devil cousin.

October 3, 2023 · 1 min · 53 words · Lisa Adams

Here's a Pioneers of Pagonia demo to scratch your Settlers itch

It’s all about the little touches: check out those azure windmill blades, flickering in the breeze! And how about the little animations of people hefting barrels of water? But let’s not do that. Let’s play the demo instead. It gives you three maps, and lands ahead of the game’s early access launch on 13th December. Pioneers of Pagonia: In-Game Reveal TrailerWatch on YouTube The demo accompanies an early access roadmap....

October 3, 2023 · 1 min · 111 words · Bethany Jones

Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days PC gaming deals 2023

Or theAmazon Spring Sale, come to think of it. Jeff, mate, sure you’ve got enough of these things? As with Prime Day, this event is tailored specifically for Amazon Prime members. Some of thebest microSD cards for the Steam Deckare going cheap as well. Will you go for cheap and quiet membrane keys, or the rugged reliability of a mechanical board? Its what he would have wanted. Intel chips support both types, as things stand....

October 2, 2023 · 1 min · 126 words · Stephanie Parker

Earthless is a Homeworld-esque cardgame, and a pretty good time

And then there are the bosses, who can be so voluminous they fill one side of the map. You earn cards from victories and exploration, and can discard them to make room at set intervals. Earthless could tidy me over nicely till the new Homeworld’s release day. A shame, then, thatits Steam early access releaseisalsopegged for 2024.

October 2, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Pamela Crawford

Good god, someone has finally completed every Final Fantasy 14 achievement

(Thanks,GamesRadar.) Thats victories, not just played games - and youre also relying on random strangers in many cases.

October 2, 2023 · 1 min · 18 words · Michelle Atkins

GTA VI will be revealed this week, if you believe the fans

But look again with unclouded eyes, young one. What does your heart say to you? Cue reply thread of people posting Leonardo diCaprio pointing-at-TV gifs. Other fans are pivoting to astronomy for insight. Could that be the release date for the firstGrand Theft AutoVI trailer? Here’s a little excerpt: “Any fact becomes important when it’s connected to another. The rule is simple: Suspect, only suspect. you’re able to read subtexts even in a traffic sign that says ‘No littering....

October 2, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Laura Williams

Ark: Survival Evolved's official servers switch off in just a few hours, paving the way for remake

Its main purpose is to help fund the creation ofArk 2, however. Wildcard more or less plainly state the latter is because Survival Ascended will be buggy at launch. “Crossplay will not work for Steam PC at launch. Early posts from developers had suggested Survival Ascended would be a free upgrade for Survival Evolved. Expansion remakes would be sold separately. Real “bold strategy Cotton, let’s see if it pays off for ‘em” territory....

September 30, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Keith Cooke