Maintaining Focus In a small but significant piece of business news, European video game publisher Focus Home Interactive has officially rebranded itself as the more succinct and slicker Focus Entertainment. The name change was confirmed inan official statement yesterday. “From now on, theFocus Entertainmentbrand covers all ofFocus’activities, with the termEntertainmentbeing representative of the desire to diversify its games, products, services, and revenue streams.Entertainmentalso emphasizes the ambition to offer players around the world unique experiences, supported by an editorial policy that stands out thanks to innovative concepts, inventive gameplay, and original worlds that transcend the boundaries of video games....

Worth it? As we’ve covered extensively in the past,GameStop is in dire straits. The brick-and-mortar games retailer has been hemorrhaging money, as it posts net losses and watches year-over-year sales revenue tumble. Although GameStop brass is fighting tooth and nail to stay afloat, most onlookers have accepted that it’s a matter ofwhenrather thanifthe company will finally go under. GameStop has hatched a new plan to hopefully get people back in the store on a recurring basis....

The latter requires checking in daily GOG.com is now running itsBig Fall Saleand beyond discounts on the classics and indie games, there are a few freebies to claim. ForMount & Blade, a medieval sandbox title with tons of mods, head to the site’s front page in the next 48 hours and scroll down to the giveaway banner. Done. The process for scoring a free copy ofThe Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings(and some film calledThe Gamers: Director’s Cut) is slightly more involved....

Stadia Base is now simply called Stadia Google Stadia has been around for five months now, and its legacy thus far is one of drawn-out promises and staggered features. Google has a lot of things planned, and only a fraction of those actually launched alongsideStadialast November. It has led to an underwhelmed and tepid reception, leaving potential customers wondering “That’s it?” Last week, Stadia checked one more thing off the to-do list....

That’s one gigantic truck We’re slowly learning more about the enigmaticHardware: Shipbreakers, the sci-fi RTS from the makers ofHomeworld. Blackbird Interactive has just released a new trailer showcasing the “Baserunner,” the versatile, customizable workhorse of the prospector ground forces. Though we’ve seen no gameplay footage yet, the art direction of these trailers and the concept art is stunning, and it’s hopefully consistent with the in-game style. A wee bit of lore is also revealed, though LM-27 still remains a mystery....

EA has released a video and some screenshots of the new multiplayer DLCResurgence PackforMass Effect 3.Just a friendly reminder from your benevolent corporate overlords that there is new content for the multiplayer that they shoehorned into their singleplayer game. The multiplayer wasn’t terrible, I didn’t hate it, but then I only played it long enough to get my readiness rating up. If any of you actually play the online part of the game because you genuinely enjoy it though, this might help keep you excited while you wait for the download to finish (or, if you’re in Europe, while you wait until tomorrow)....

The eShop Black Friday sale is here Nintendo kept us waiting, but here they are: the Nintendo Switch Cyber Dealsjust went live on the eShop. If you were holding out for discounts on digital Switch games for Black Friday, this is your sale. It’s running until 11:59 p.m. Pacific onTuesday,November 30. Note that once you flip to the landing page, the Cyber Deals continue past that first group of featured games — there are more publisher-specific groupings below, and even more deals that spill over to thesearchable eShop database....

A late start to the new term The start to a new year at Hogwarts will be slightly delayed. Open-world magic RPGHogwarts Legacyhas hit a new delay, and is now aiming for a July 29, 2025 launch. It’s the latest 2022 game to get hit with a delay into next year, and it comes with an addendum too. While the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions ofHogwarts Legacyare set for July 28, 2025, the Nintendo Switch version has no date....

If you’re hoping to completeall of the collections of the MuseuminFields of Mistria, you’re going to have to find a lot of items. For the fish wing, these items are (unsurprisingly) fish, and they all have their own requirements which must be fulfilled in order to catch them. Some fish are harder to catch then others, and those insidethe Minescan prove to be particularly evasive. Thankfully, there are few things you’re able to do to improve your chances of finding them all, including the Stone Loach....

With the rework update of The Crucible inNo Rest For The Wickedalso came a new way to customize your gear with Exalting. The process of Exalting items is not overly complicated, but you should keep a few things in mind when doing it. How to Exalt an Item inNo Rest For The Wicked To even beginExalting an item, you must first findThe Seneschalin The Crucible. He is a bit…unusual to say the least, but he will allow you to Exalt your gear provided you can give him Gloomseeds....

Crow Country’s various wings (heh) and storerooms are often locked behind keyholes of varying value: bronze, silver, and gold. The mid-game silver key has a few requirements that are sure to spoil things if you aren’t far enough along, so read on with caution. To get the silver key inCrow Country, you’re going to need three core items that can be found in the midsection of the game: With these components in hand, head to the Dig Site, which can be accessed by using the bronze key on the mailbox outside the entrance....

Sorry for the late Indie Nation. I’d make an excuse, but it wouldn’t be a great one. Though people frequently use the phrase “style over substance” as an insult, I’ve never been more happy to label a videogame as possessing this quality thanGravity Bone. -The plot -Your goals -Why everyone is shaped like some sort of papercraft character -Why you’re enjoying it so goddamn much Gravity Boneis so stylistically unified, so consistently cool and weird and imaginative, that it’s damn near impossible not to fall in love with — even as the game ends and you’re wondering what the hell happened, and why....

Unturnedis an ultra-popular multiplayer game about maybe surviving against zombies. I played it once, and my friend shot me. So, essentially, it’s lo-fiDayZbut also a lot smaller. WhenUnturnedwas initially released, it was only on PC. In 2020, it reached Xbox and PlayStation platforms. Now, in the distant future year of 2024, it has reached the ultimate platform: Switch. It’s a great game to pick up and play with friends. But if they have a Switch and you have a PC, can you still play together?...