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HomeNewsOctopath Traveler 2 Octopath Traveler 2’s substantial JRPG demo is out now on PCThree hours of bokeh Three hours of bokeh Katharine and I were lamenting earlier today that Square Enix seem inconsistent when it comes to releasing demos of their games on Steam.Forspoken’s demo only came to PC months after its console release, andHarvestella’s demo remains exclusive to Switch. Likewise, theOctopath Traveler 2demo which was released on console yesterday was nowhere to be found on PC....

HomeFeaturesPacific Drive Pacific Drive is shaping up to be an electric mix of roguelike and driving survivalThere’s a lot going on under the hood here There’s a lot going on under the hood here WhenPacific Drivewasfirst announcedduring one of Sony’s State Of Play streams a couple of months ago, my initial thoughts were, ‘Hey, that spooky first-person driving game has some cool sci-fi vibes about it that makes it look like Control on wheels,’ and, ‘Man, I want to find out more immediately....

HomeDeals Razer’s plush Nari Essential Wireless headset is down to $35 at Best BuyA steep $65 off its $100 MSRP. A steep $65 off its $100 MSRP. Razer’s Nari Essential headset is a nice wireless option, with oversized and super-comfy ear cushions, a THX spatial audio certification and a relatively sturdy design. It retailed at $100, half the price of the ultra-premium Nari Ultimate, but today it’s significantly cheaper at Best Buy....

HomeFeaturesThe Salt Order The Salt Order draws on old magic for a unique horror conceptSolo dev Khamelot talks us through the inspirations and difficulties of salt Solo dev Khamelot talks us through the inspirations and difficulties of salt A lot (most) of the magic games we’re highlighting this week are in some manner lovely and nice, because witches these days tend towards the cottagecore (ily,Little Witch In The Woods!). It’s nice that witches have changed in our minds to “unmarried lady who lives alone and is good with herbs and cats :]”, when they used to be “unmarried lady who lives alone and is good with herbs and her cat is the devil and she has sex with the devil”....

HomeNewsPioneers of Pagonia The Settlers original creator returns to city-building with Pioneers Of PagoniaLaunching into early access this year Launching into early access this year Pioneers of Pagonia Announcement TeaserWatch on YouTube Pioneers of Pagonia Announcement Teaser Pagonia’s announcement trailer doesn’t divulge much information, but the team detailed some of the things we can expect in early access. As a city-builder game, you can expect to place structures, build alliances, and transport goods....

HomeGuidesWordle Wordle hint and answer (#600): How to solve the Thursday February 9 Wordle todayStuck on the Wordle word for Feb 9? Read our hint or find the answer below! Stuck on the Wordle word for Feb 9? Read our hint or find the answer below! Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Need a hint for today’s Wordle answer?It’s something of a special day today: we’re playingWordle#600! While that might not equate to any sort of significant anniversary according to the calendar, you can’t look at that nice round number and tell me it doesn’t feel like a milestone....

HomeNewsApex Legends All the Legend and weapon changes coming to Apex Legends Season 16Here’s what each of the revamped Legend class perks do Here’s what each of the revamped Legend class perks do Apex Legendsis going to look a little different in a week’s time. Respawn have broken the mould a little bit withApex LegendsRevelry and the game’s four year anniversary - instead of adding a new Legend as usual, they’ve spent their time elsewhere to bring a host of Legend meta and weapon meta changes, alongside the new Team Deathmatch game mode and improving player onboarding thatwe reported on earlier in the week....

HomeNewsWood & Weather Become god of a toy town in this cute upcoming sandbox gameCome watch Wood & Weather’s lovely trailer Come watch Wood & Weather’s lovely trailer Image credit:Paper House Image credit:Paper House Wood & Weather - Coming 2050 (or sooner than you think)Watch on YouTube Wood & Weather - Coming 2050 (or sooner than you think) That’s lovely, that. The toy look is very cute. I like your disembodied god hand (please don’t confuse it with your God Hand, not in this fragile little town) interacting with the world, and its little animations, and especially when it walks amongst the people on two fingertips....

HomeGuidesHonkai: Star Rail Honkai: Star Rail release date, gameplay, story, and moreAll aboard for the latest news on HoYoverse’s upcoming tactical RPG All aboard for the latest news on HoYoverse’s upcoming tactical RPG Image credit:HoYoverse Image credit:HoYoverse We’re keeping a close eye onHonkai: Star Rail’s development, so if you’re keen to know all the details of the next closed beta, or want information about gameplay or the story, you’re in the right place....

HomeGuidesMinecraft How to make a Nether Portal in Minecraft (fastest method)Here’s the fastest way to make a Nether Portal in Minecraft Here’s the fastest way to make a Nether Portal in Minecraft How do you make a Nether Portal in Minecraft?Whether you’re a new player just starting to learn the intricacies of interdimensional travel inMinecraft, or you’re a seasoned speedrunner looking for the fastest possible way to reach the Nether, you’ve come to the right place....

HomeFeaturesThe Knight Witch The Knight Witch shows a magical bullet-hell is a great match for a MetroidvaniaA potent mix A potent mix The Knight Witch | Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube The Knight Witch | Launch Trailer You are Rayne, a kind-hearted magical lady who was almost selected to join the titular Knight Witches when the evil Emperor Erebus was threatening to destroy the planet with his big army of war golems, but it turns out you didn’t quite pass the entrance exam to be part of the Knight Witch team proper....

HomeNewsUrbo This citybuilding puzzle game is Threes meets Dorfromantik, and I’m extremely here for itUrbo is a soothing, sliding settlement game Urbo is a soothing, sliding settlement game I don’t mean to alarm anyone, but I thinkUrbomight be myDorfromantikof 2023. It’s a chill, citybuilding puzzle game from the devs behind the altogether more violentDiplomacy Is Not An Option, and it’s all about building tiny little villages on top of rocky outcrops....

HomeFeatures What’s better: throwing knives or active reload?Vote now! Vote now! Last time, you decided thatmixed dual-wielding is better than VR support. Good. Very good. It’s always nice when objective science produces the correct result. Well done you. This year, I ask you to decide between a cool (and sometimes practical) form of violence and a fun risk/reward element. What’s better: throwing knives or active reload? Throwing knives Within the established conventions of video game make-believe violence, you broadly understand how different weapons work....