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E3 Impressions: Mass Effect: Andromeda
After tons of talk and speculation, Mass Effect: Andromeda was officially revealed during EA’s E3 conference – in trailer form only. The much-anticipated fourth entry in the Mass Effect series rockets players to Andromeda at the edge of Milky Way galaxy. From the trailer, it seems planetary exploration will be a big focus of gameplay, and the game will also allow you to visit a planet’s moon...[Read More]
E3 Impressions: Quake: Champions
The classic FPS renaissance is in full swing, and Quake: Champions is the next title in line. After the runaway success of last year’s Doom and 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New Order, you just knew it was only a matter of time before Bethesda dipped back to the nostalgia well for this classic. Behold Quake Champions, an arena-based twitch FPS that harkens back to the days of Quake 4 Arena and Unreal To...[Read More]
E3 Impressions: Titanfall 2
True confession: I wasn’t that fond of the original Titanfall. I bought my son his Xbox One two Christmases ago. The only game he cared about when he got his Xbone was Titanfall. When he got it, he played it religiously. I, of course, tried it as well and came away less impressed. Yes, the mech combat was sweet, and the game overall had lots of polish, but I just wasn’t all that blown away by it. ...[Read More]
E3 Impressions: Battlefield 1
This game made me remember a time when I loved FPSes. That time was 2002, and I was heavily into Battlefield 1942. In my many arguments with Grumpy Joe about modern FPSes, I always go back to this game, how I used to enjoy playing it, and how none of the FPSes today have the same feel as it. I could never accurately explain it, but something about today’s games felt weak compared to that one. Watc...[Read More]
Indie Game Lookout for June 9, 2016
Another week, another batch of great upcoming indie games to take a look at. I try to base each weekly article on a certain theme, but I haven’t been able to find one consistently, so I just grab three games that pique my interest and write about them. More and more, I am learning about new indie projects on my Twitter account, which I have just about figured out how to navigate without one of my ...[Read More]
Originally Expected in 2015, Torment: Tides of Numenera Now Delayed to 2017
Torment: Tides of Numenera has been delayed again. The PC title was originally expected to debut in 2015, but was later delayed to 2016; now, it's been pushed to 2017.In a Kickstarter update today, developer inXile said the game has reached content-complete status, meaning it is playable from start to end. However, there is still "plenty of work ahead," including implementing more polish, addition...[Read More]
Someone Gets Cut in Half in First Conan Exiles Gameplay Footage
We've seen a cinematic trailer and some screenshots, but now, Funcom has released the first gameplay footage for the upcoming Conan Exiles.The video (which contains pre-alpha footage) showcases things like sweeping sandstorms and a giant, bat-like creature. Also on display are some fighting mechanics and one particuarly gruesome kill where a player is sliced in half at the torso. We also get a loo...[Read More]
Here’s What’s Next for Fallout 4 Mods
With Fallout 4 mods available on PC and Xbox One (and coming soon to PS4), Bethesda has launched a new section of its website devoted to developer notes regarding future updates. Among the first posts there is a roadmap for what's coming this summer to improve the mod experience.Perhaps most importantly, Bethesda says it's "working with Microsoft and Sony to increase the storage limits on consoles...[Read More]
After Focusing on PlayStation, Until Dawn Dev Now Looking to Go Multiplatform
Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games has until now focused almost exclusively on developing games for PlayStation platforms. Going forward, that may no longer be the case."We've worked closely with Sony for as long as the studio has been around, so the past eight years," managing director Pete Samuels said in an interview with MCV. "I've loved it, they are great to work with, and we have a stro...[Read More]
Play This Game on Steam for Free Until Sunday
A new Steam free weekend event has begun, offering free access to Wasteland 2: Director's Cut.You can now download and play the game as much as you want from now until Sunday, June 12 at 1 PM PT. Provided you have a Steam account, you can grab it here.If you decide you want to continue playing after the weekend event ends, Steam also has the game on sale. The standard edition is $20 (down from $40...[Read More]
Overwatch Stats Site Shows Who Wins the Most and Least
Overwatch provides players with a wealth of statistics about their performance, both overall and as each individual character. But beyond what you're able to see about your own play history, there's nothing shared publicly--at least from an official source. A fan-run website that tracks these stats has now popped up, offering a glimpse into things like win rates and popularity.Master Overwatch pro...[Read More]
Injustice 2 Gameplay Reveal This Weekend
You won't have to wait until E3 next week to see NetherRealm's next fighting game. Injustice 2's gameplay debut is set for Saturday, June 11, at 5 PM PT at the Mortal Kombat X Esports Finals, creator Ed Boon announced on Twitter.Injustice 2 was announced this week with a cinematic trailer. It features fighting amongst several characters, including Superman, The Flash, Batman, Aquaman, and Supergir...[Read More]