CD Projekt Red says their Witcher 3 PS4 Pro HDR patch is not dead, bugs still need to be fixed

‘We don’t want to compromise the quality of the update’ CD Projekt Red has been fairly good at communication, updating Xbox One fans all along the way when it came to the timeline for the long-awaitedWitcher 3HDR patch that was announced last year. But the same can’t be said about PS4 Pro, as that same functionality was due for the system for some time, and the publisher hasn’t had much to say on the matter....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Shawn Walls

Cliff Bleszinski defends microtransactions

‘Don’t like it? Don’t play it.’ Designer Cliff Bleszinski hasshared his thoughtson the microtransactions and the backlash they receive, arguing that game companies exist to make money and if people don’t like them or their practices, they can vote with their wallets. “If you’re currently raging about this on GAF, or on the IGN forums, or on GameSpot, guess what? You’re the vocal minority,” he wrote. “Your average guy that buys justMaddenandGTAevery year doesn’t know, nor does he care....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Summer Roth

Dead or Alive 6 making alterations to costume drop mechanics

Fill out your wardrobe quicker Costumes are important inDead or Alive 6,realimportant. So important, that already the latest entry in Koei Tecmo’s fighting series has been patched to facilitate the player’s ability to unlock a funky fresh wardrobe. InDoA 6, costumes are unlocked in “parts” via grinding the game’s Arcade, Training and other modes, once you have enough parts for a certain character’s outfit, then that outfit is unlocked. Unfortunately, it seems to be taking players forever to get these garbs together, not helped by the fact that Team Ninja scaled back the initial drop rate before release....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Jacob Ritter

Defeat the backlog: the best tools for tracking your video game library

Backlogs! We all have them, whether it’s movies, books, TV shows, or, of course, video games. With services like Letterboxd expanding its scope to include television, you may hope to see similar for games. While Letterboxd doesn’t include games (for now), there are other tools out there to catalog and conquer your backlog. Naturally, not everyone has an oversized backlog brewing. Some of us stock librarieswellover a thousand games strong, with virtually no hope of ever playing them all....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Gabriella Wallace

Destiny 2’s Guardian Games return with a “bite-sized” boss rush mode

Bungie revealed that the Guardian Games were returning toDestiny 2on March 11, alongside the start of the second Act ofEpisode: Heresy. While the team promised that more info would come before its arrival, the devs teased a “bite-sized” boss rush activity inbound for the event. Every year,the Guardian Gamesreturn toDestiny 2, pitting the three player Classes against each other to determine whether Hunters, Warlocks, or Titans reign supreme. Typically, Guardian Games is centered around participating in Class vs Class PvP matches and specific highlighted PvE content....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Arthur Melendez

Dragon’s Dogma 2 system requirements – minimum and recommended

Dragon’s Dogma 2is a much-wanted sequel to the cult classic favorite. Here are theDragon’s Dogma 2system requirements you’ll need to slay beasts and summon your pawns. Dragon’s Dogma 2system requirements – minimum specs If you want to play as the Arisen once more, you’ll need these minimumDragon’s Dogma 2system requirements. They include: On the game’s Steam page,publisher Capcomsays that the game runs at 1080p with 30 frames per second with these specs....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Lindsey Hernandez

Excerpt: WTF is Wrong with Video Games

A book by Phil Owen Phil Owenis a freelance journalist and the author ofWTF is Wrong With Video Games, a book that “sets out to lay bare all the fundamental issues with games, and the industry that makes them, that are holding this burgeoning medium back from fulfilling its true potential as interactive storytelling art.” This following is taken from the book’s second chapter “San Andreas.” you’re able to find the full text viaAmazonorGumroadfor $3....

May 27, 2025 · 12 min · 2535 words · Michele Terry

FFXIV Fashion Report: How it works, weekly reset, and unlock guide

So you’ve unlockedFinal Fantasy XIV‘s Gold Saucer and suddenly find yourself wondering where you’re supposed to begin compiling your piles of MGP. One thing you definitely shouldn’t overlook is the weekly Fashion Report. What is the Fashion Report? In a nutshell, the Fashion Report is an opportunity for you to win prizes every week simply bydressing up in the most hideous glamors that you’re likely to ever see. You get set a theme, given clues and are left to figure out what you’re supposed to wear to score points and win prizes....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Don Campbell

Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ new patch is a big one, as you can feed this good dog

1.1.0 Fire Emblem: Three Housesis a massive game, and there’s no shortage of things Nintendo can tweak, add or take away. Although major updates have been few and far between (just July and September so far), this new November update is a decent chunk of changes. 1.1.0 is now live for allFire Emblem: Three Housesowners, and increases the number of save files from five to 25, new outfit options (monastery outfits can be used in battle), UI concealing options, new allies for Part 2, language fixes and a heap of bug fixes: a list that includes a bad bug that turns out-of-house students into allies....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Chelsea Garrison

Here’s a first look at HBO’s The Last of Us series

“I got you, baby girl” Naughty Dog celebratedThe Last of UsDay over the weekend. That meant a few new merch items and a small update on how some projects are coming along, but also, a first look at an image from the upcomingThe Last of UsTV series from HBO. Naughty Dog, as well as the actors for Joel and Ellie (Pedro PascalandBella Ramsey) and other folks, tweeted the first image we’ve seen of the series thus far....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Mary Duran

How to change your username in MultiVersus

You can change it for free! Like any other game,MultiVersusprompts you to create your username when setting up your account in the beginning. If you don’t have a go-to username yet, you may end up wanting a better name down the road. As a crossover platform fighter game with playable characters like Arya Stark from Game of Thrones,Black Adam from DC Comics, and even more to come soon, you’ll want an awesome username to match....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Jill Williams

How to destroy Blight in Arknights: Endfield beta

Blight is an annoying obstacle you’ll encounter throughout your exploration inArknights: Endfield. Although it can be destroyed, you won’t be able to do so unless you’re aware of these methods. How to clear Blight in Arknights: Endfield If a Blight formation has a visibleBlight Core,you may destroy it directly by attacking the core directly. Visible Blight Cores appear asbright red lightslocated somewhere within the Blight itself. Just be careful not to touch it directly, as it will kill with extended exposure....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Melanie Scott

How to get the Unfair Advantage unique pistol in Starfield

You’ve made it through until the end of the Crimson Fleet questline inStarfield, and now mustmake the ultimate choice: Side with UC SysDef, or live it up as a filthy pirate. Either option presents unique consequences, along with a hefty cash reward. But only one route can gift you the Unfair Advantage unique pistol inStarfield, and we know the steps. At the end of theEye of the Storm mission, you need to make a choice....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Elizabeth Jimenez