After a troubled launch for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylwhich saw the game suffer from a wide variety of bugs and performance issues, the developers are promising a fix for an important feature. As the long-awaited sequel to the original STALKER games, the last of which was released in 2009, STALKER 2 suffered a prolonged and troubled development. This development cycle is probably the biggest contributor to the long list of problems the game is currently suffering from, not the least of which is the broken state of its A-Life 2.0 feature, which manages NPC generation and interactions. As posted…
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With the release of a major update for Xbox Cloud Gaming, fifty games will be available to stream on the service, including Cyberpunk 2077. Originally released in 2020, CyberpunkThe troubled launch of was likely redeemed by several years of support from developer CD Projekt RED, including several major overhauls of the game’s systems, the addition of new content, and the release of the critically acclaimed Phantom Freedom DLC. Although the game’s updates have largely ended as CDPR prepares for a sequel, the full version is still coming to new platforms. As announced by @CyberpunkGame on X, Cyberpunk 2077 is one…
A few months after the release of Warhammer 40,000: Marine 2The popularity of the game’s modding scene has increased notably, with an increasing number of uploads on platforms like NexusMods. Unfortunately, though, while mods can allow players to customize their experience to suit their needs, some of them Space Marine 2The mods also began causing notable issues in the game’s online modes, which prompted the game’s developers to intervene. As announced in a message from game director Dmitriy Grigorenko on Space Marine 2 forums and reported by IGN, Space Marine 2December’s next major update will change how mods can work…
Following the announcement of the 2024 Game of the Year nominees at The Game Awards, the inclusion of Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree has the public divided regarding its eligibility. Released as an expansion for Elden Ringwhich won Game of the Year in 2022, Shadow of the Erd Tree released to critical acclaim, despite some complaints about the DLC’s especially high difficulty. Despite being one of the biggest releases of 2024, the public is questioning Shadow of the Erd Treethe status of “complete game”. After the announcement of Shadow of the Erd Treeher appointment, which puts her against Astrobot, Balatro,…
Following BioWare’s signature storytelling method, Dragon Age: The Veil Guard often presents players with important choices that can have important effects on the story later on. As players approach the end of the game, the consequences of these decisions can lead to drastically different outcomes. THE decisions can have a big impact on companion approvalquest rewards and, in some cases, even deciding the overall fate of certain characters, so knowing in advance what the consequences are can help players tailor their game to their liking. One of these decisions in Guard of the Veil is introduced as part of a…
While horror isn’t the biggest or most prolific genre in gaming, 2024 is still bringing some major releases in the genre, with big and spooky titles like The last of us part 2 remastered That kicked off the year and the upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2 Set to launch in 2024. After the well-received horror remakes and sequels of 2023, which included games like Dead Space, Resident Evil 4And Alan Wake 22024 is the release of smaller original titles along the lines of Dredge And Amnesia: The BunkerWith genres ranging from more action-oriented survival horror titles to more exploration…
As the long-awaited fourth game of Dragon Age series, Dragon Age: The Veil Guard has some fans divided over whether it’s a worthy sequel – especially after a 10-year wait since the initial release of Dragon Age: Inquisition in 2014. For everyone Guard of the VeilDespite its perceived merits and flaws, there is one area in particular where it fails to deliver on the promise of a BioWare RPG, as it inherits one of the series’ long-running flaws that hinders its ability to tell a continuous story. story between games. Since even before the start of BioWare’s two biggest franchises…
Since its disastrous initial launch in 2016, No Man’s Sky continued to be one of the gaming industry’s best redemption stories, as updates from developer Hello Games continued to provide the game with new features and content. Even in 2024, 8 years after launch, No Man’s Sky is still receiving major updates, including graphical improvements, system overhauls, and even all-new content like fishing and new themed expeditions. As advertised in a short trailer in Hello Games YouTube channel, a new No Man’s Sky to update also implements cross-saveallowing players to share progress across different platforms by connecting their accounts to…
With November 7th, or N7, quickly approaching, fans may not want to get their hopes up for big news regarding the Mass Effect series, which currently has a highly anticipated sequel, the prospective Mass Effect 5in development. November 7th, an annual celebration of Mass Effect series, chosen as a reference to Shepherd’s in-game rating, is typically a time when fans can expect some sort of Mass Effect news, with previous years including teasers for upcoming games. Unfortunately, according to a post by @bioware on X, fans may want to temper their expectations for 2024’s N7, as the developer says that…
During the month of October, Amazon Prime Gaming offers the critically acclaimed eternal damnation For subscribers to claim free, along with a number of other notable games. Originally released in 2020, eternal damnation is the second game in the soft reboot of the DOOM Franchise that started with DOOM (2016)Developed by id software. At the time of writing, eternal damnation is the last game in the franchise, but an upcoming prequel game, the medieval themed DOOM: The Dark Agesis set for release at an unspecified date in 2025. As of October 11, Amazon Prime members can claim eternal damnation Free…