Ark: Ascended Survivalof Extinction The update brings a new map, a new creature and new features to the revamped dinosaur survival game. Ascended Extinction is the fourth major free DLC to be released for WINGaccompanying Burnt Earth, The Centerand Aberration. Each of these DLCs is centered around a map that debuted in Ark: Survival Evolvedusually as a player-made mod; in truth, Extinction is the first to be an original creation by Studio Wildcard. Extinction will be the definitive WING DLC launching in 2024, but will likely see more in 2025 as Studio Wildcard continues to bring back the old Evolved…
Author: Lee D'Amato
The Winter Wonderland event is returning to Surveillance 2 in December, with lots of freebies for participating players – in addition to the return of 6v6 battles. Winter Wonderland was SurveillanceThe annual holiday season event since the original game's release in 2016, featuring exclusive game modes, exclusive cosmetics, and maps decorated with holiday flair. Since then, it has become an annual tradition, with players looking forward to the unique challenges and festive skins brought by the in-game event. Last year's Winter Wonderland caused some controversy when instead of rewarding players with event items when they completed certain in-game quests, required…
Path of Exile 2 it's all about experimenting with different classes and builds, and the fast-paced Monk is one of the most versatile classes. There are six classes available in the early access version of Path of Exile 2 (with more to come at launch): Mercenary, Sorceress, Witch, Ranger, Warrior and, of course, Monk. PoE 2Monk's approach isn't much different from any other fantasy game: they rely primarily on their incredible speed and powerful melee attacks to deal damage, balanced by their relatively low defense and maximum HP. However, moving away from the wuxia warrior archetype, PoE2Monks can also use…
The next strategy game Civilization 7 revealed a surprise new leader: American abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Node Civilization series, the leaders mainly determine the style of play. Each comes with distinct advantages, disadvantages, perks, and abilities that influence how they develop strength, interact with other civilians/leaders, and more. Choosing the right leader is the first step to victory in a game of Civilizationalthough certainly not the last – and this will probably work the same in Civilization 7 how is it in 1-6. Announced today in an initial trailer on YouTube, Harriet Tubman is now confirmed as a playable leader in…
The iconic cult horror series evil Dead is getting its own tabletop RPG soon – and you can now contribute to a Kickstarter campaign to become an early adopter. Starting with the 1981 film of the same title, the evil Dead Since then, the franchise has spawned two direct sequels, two additional standalone films, and has another release, Evil Dead Burnon the way. A pioneer in the horror-comedy genre, the series has become synonymous with a unique blend of practical effects mastery, over-the-top gore, and irreverent humor, ensuring lasting popularity and spawning countless imitators. And now, players can create their…
Final Fantasy XIVPatch 7.15 is out now and with it comes a new Hildibrand adventure, “The case of the displaced inspector.” Hildibrand has become a much-loved fan-favorite character since her introduction in 2.1. Originally designed as a fun set of side quests to help players between the base campaign and the To the sky expansion, the absurd adventures of gentleman detective Hildibrand Manderville and friends have since become a central part of the MMO, even playing a role in the Relic quest during the latest expansion, Endwalker. Hildibrand's side quests have always been praised for their delightfully cartoonish plots, over-the-top…
ONE Valley of the Stars the player had days of hard work ruined after a random chance destroyed his long-term harvest order. Starting in the autumn of Year 2, Valley of the Stars Players unlock the Special Request Board, which is effectively the next evolution of the Bulletin Board. While the Notice Board offers simple, one-off missions (e.g. deliver an item in three days), Special Requests are extended and focused, taking anywhere from a week to a month to complete and often requiring players to submit up to 100 of a given culture. Suffice it to say, special requests can…
One of the hardest puzzles you will find Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the Resonance Chamber, which appears during the Giza chapter. Part of the main story quest “The idol of Ra”the Resonance Chamber requires an innate understanding of many of the game's systems, along with a keen eye and a willingness to research and experiment. It has consistently confused players since the game was released, and even with Indy's photography tips , may still seem overly difficult, even for an experienced player. Again, the Resonance Chamber puzzle is part of “The idol of Ra”then it's a must-see…
Each major region Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has its own boxing ring, and each boxing ring has its own unique unlocking conditions. The same applies to Sukhothai, the last major region Indy can explore as he heads towards the finale, and home to the game's toughest set of close fights. As always, there's a big cash prize involved, which you can use to buy things like maps and skill books as you progress. The Great Circle. And also as always, you will need to find a specific disguise to gain access to the Sukhothai boxing ring. They are…
During his explorations of the Vatican in Indiana Jones and the Great CircleYou'll find a semi-optional fieldwork side quest that will have you searching the city for a series of cryptic inscriptions. This is one of several fieldwork side quests in the Vatican area, which are designed to be completed alongside the main story. Fieldwork typically covers additional story that is not taken into account in the main quest or fills in some context from the main story with additional lore. “The secret of the giants” falls into this last category, helping to solve the mystery of the missing Father…