Bandai Namco's rather glorious-looking Baten Kaitos RPG remasters are now on Steam

This was my Big Short, my Moneyball. I can’t remember what I traded that for, which says it all. I can’t remember what I traded Baten Kaitos for either, which again, says it all. hey, gentle reader - be better. so you’ll have to settle for my sparse memories and what I can glean from the Steam page. Enjoy Baten Kaitos with even more vibrant visuals. Aspect ratio expanded from 4:3 to 16:9 for play on wider screens!...

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 153 words · Kathleen Jordan

Battle Aces is a fast and furious mechabug RTS from Blizzard talent that turns Starcraft into a game of cards

Lets start by addressing that last complaint: the units of Battle Aces have immense personality. It just doesnt come across well in screens. “So he’s kind of melded both worlds as much as he can.” In Battle Aces you are a drone operator encased in a bubble base at one end of the map. Did I write drone operator? Because what you really are is a deck-builder. How you fill your deck dictates when in the match youll want to have the advantage....

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Chad Castillo

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is headed to PC in November

It’ll land on November 14th. Plus, they are remaking 1 and 2 as well, for release sometime in 2025. “The legend of Erdrick draws near,” readthe post.

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 27 words · Eric Vasquez

Elden Ring boss Hidetaka Miyazaki reflects on how becoming a father might influence his future games

“But for me, personally, what brings the most excitement comes while I’m making a game. Is this a good idea or not?” Those moments to me bring the most excitement. “That philosophy applies to how I design and direct video games. I have at least three thoughts about all this. Let’s circle back to this thread in a few years.

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Susan Wright

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree review: yeah, it's basically a sequel

Erdtree, you see, isnails. What this density means is that exploration demands from you even greater patience and memory recall than before. Did you get thrubbed by a boss? Looking to level up elsewhere for a bit? But no, Erdtree’s carbon footprint is high and is all the better for it. Half-naked feral guys who stroll around forests flexing their claws (someone tell your dad dinner’s ready). Curled Hornsent warriors who carve you up using the forbidden Beyblade technique....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 239 words · Zoe Thomas

A Quiet Place video game resurfaces with a new name, first look at gameplay and 2024 release date

Lo and behold, were getting a Quiet Place video game. The story will follow a young survivor trying to creep their way through the apocalyptic world. Youll have a flashlight to hand, along with something that looks like an improvised decibel measurer. Find it (quietly)on Steamwhen it eventually sneaks out.

June 17, 2024 · 1 min · 50 words · James Ramsey

Baldur’s Gate 3 mod update will be Larian’s ‘final handover’ to players

(Thanks,Eurogamer.) We’re working on our new thing, we’re super excited about the new games, Vincke said. Expect them tocome to early access in the same way, too. Yes, its hype - but its hype because it really looks and feels good.

June 17, 2024 · 1 min · 41 words · Edward Wolfe

Dragon Age: The Veilguard strips your RPG party down to two companions, but they'll be "deeper" with a lot more banter

It’s another indication that this will bemore biffy action game than thinky party-based RPG. There’s no campaign progression block akin to Inquisition’s power mechanic. Your new base of operations is called the Lighthouse. There appear to be fewer fetchquests. you’ve got the option to pet the griffin. Anyway: thoughts on the new party size, everybody? I compared Veilguard toMass Effect 2inmy first look previewand this certainly chimes with that analysis.

June 17, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Jose Allen

Embracer shut down Alone In The Dark rebooters Pieces Interactive, creators of Magicka and Titan Quest DLCs

The Swedish studio’swebsiteis now a tombstone, bearing the dates 2007-2024. They also worked for hire on several Magicka DLCs andMagicka 2, together withTitan Questexpansions Ragnarok and Atlantis. Here’s hoping all those affected by the closure find their feet.

June 17, 2024 · 1 min · 38 words · Deanna Greer

Fumes is a Mad Max-tinted open world Twisted Metal full of absolutely furious rally cars

I am glad to have done so. Thanks for the promotion, FUMES team! Straight-forward, fast paced, intense gameplay. Get into the car, slap some weapons on and cruise twisted wastes." Don’t mind if I do. Iunno what to think of that, but it’s certainly been a while since the last Destruction Derby.

June 17, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Adam Mendoza

Armello and Solium Infernum developers League Of Geeks are going "into hibernation"

No idea when or if the studio will return League Of Geeks are going “into hibernation”.

June 15, 2024 · 1 min · 16 words · Nathaniel Huber

All new weapon types in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

Instead, it is a ‘style’ that you learn. The success of this category usually depends on the Weapon Skill orAshes of Warinfused with the blade. With thePerfume Bottleweapon category in Shadow Of The Erdtree, this has been expanded exponentially. I had particular luck using Perfume Bottles as an off-hand option in tandem with a regular blade. Unlike other dual-wield weapons, these swords also dodge incoming attacks which is a huge bonus....

June 14, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Kelsey Rosales

Cities: Skylines 2 achieves ultimate catharsis by deleting landlords to fix spiralling rent prices in its next patch

Covering the rent will reverse the risk, gradually progressing buildings up a series of different levels.

June 14, 2024 · 1 min · 16 words · Dale Shannon