Rage 2 is free to keep via the Epic Games Store this week

HomeNewsRage 2 Rage 2 is free to keep via the Epic Games Store this weekGrab it between now and February 25th Grab it between now and February 25th When I read thatRage 2was free to keep this weekon the Epic Games Store, my first thought was, “Doom Eternal? But that just came out last year!”. My brain forgot Rage 2 existed so thoroughly that it did an autocorrect for a different Id Software sequel....

February 18, 2021 · 2 min · 255 words · Mark Cortez

Roguelike dungeon-crawler Ultimate ADOM now in early access

HomeNewsUltimate ADOM - Caverns of Chaos Roguelike dungeon-crawler Ultimate ADOM now in early accessThe original was a good’un The original was a good’un If you enjoy discussing the fine points of whether a roguelike game is Rogue-like or just roguelikelike, here’s one for you: what’sUltimate ADOM - Caverns Of Chaos? Launched into early access today, the dungeon-crawler is the sequel to a bona fide vintage Rogue-like roguelike. But it’s got a modern UI and fancy modern graphics....

February 18, 2021 · 2 min · 338 words · Mary Clark

Rustler, aka 'Grand Theft Horse', is out and has a demo

HomeNewsRustler Rustler, aka ‘Grand Theft Horse’, is out and has a demoBecause demos are a thing again now! Because demos are a thing again now! The demo has returned! Between the limited-time abundance of the quarterly Steam games festival, thespread of standalone ‘Prologue’ releases, and just straightforwardly available demos on Steam game pages, it seems clear that it’s not a fad. Thank heck?Here’s the latest game to have a demo:Rustler, a topdown medieval action game that frequently refers to itself as ‘Grand Theft Horse’....

February 18, 2021 · 5 min · 958 words · Allison Boyd

The Mortal Kombat movie's trailer is violent and not awful

HomeNewsMortal Kombat (1992) The Mortal Kombat movie’s trailer is violent and not awfulThe film is due out in April The film is due out in April I’ve spent the last two months binge watching various action movie franchises, culminating in a still in-progress attempt to watch the entire Fast & The Furious series. Maybe my standards have therefore been irrevocably lowered, but hey, I watched the trailer for the newMortal Kombatfilm and thought… it was alright?...

February 18, 2021 · 2 min · 242 words · Raven Villarreal

The Ninja Gaiden trilogy arrives on PC this summer

HomeNewsNinja Gaiden: Master Collection The Ninja Gaiden trilogy arrives on PC this summerFeaturing Sigma, Sigma 2 and Razor’s Egde, alongside the old game modes and DLC Featuring Sigma, Sigma 2 and Razor’s Egde, alongside the old game modes and DLC Publisher Koei Tecmo have announced the Ninja Gaiden trilogy will soon be freed from its console shackles, and make its PC debut on June 10th. Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge will make up theNinja Gaiden: Master Collection, which gathers up a bunch of old game modes and DLC too....

February 18, 2021 · 2 min · 236 words · Philip Nicholson

Valheim Eikthyr boss fight: how to summon and defeat Eikthyr, how to use Eikthyr Trophy

HomeGuidesValheim Valheim Eikthyr boss fight: how to summon and defeat Eikthyr, how to use Eikthyr TrophyHow to summon and defeat Eikthyr How to summon and defeat Eikthyr Wondering how to find and defeat Eikthyr?If you’re one of the6.8+ millionpeople who have boughtValheim, you’ll likely have heard of Eikthyr - the delightfully intimidating Stag boss wrapped in chains and lightning. Defeating Eikthyr is required to progress beyond the starting biome and explore the rest of thissurvival sandbox....

February 18, 2021 · 3 min · 557 words · Jenna Nguyen

Valheim Flint location: how to get Flint quickly and easily

HomeGuidesValheim Valheim Flint location: how to get Flint quickly and easilyHere’s where to get Flint in Valheim Here’s where to get Flint in Valheim How do you find and use flint in Valheim?Flint is a very useful resource inValheim. It can be a little tricky to find at first, but once you know where to look you’ll be collecting heaps of the stuff in no time. All you need to do is head to certain biome areas of the map....

February 18, 2021 · 2 min · 335 words · Craig Walker

Valheim is more inspired by The Legend Of Zelda than it is survival games, says developer

HomeNewsValheim “We wanted to have more of a feeling of an old school, singleplayer adventure game” Viking survival gameValheimhas done some bloody big numbers since it launched earlier this month. It briefly becamethe fourth most-played game on Steamin its very first week, and just a few days ago, developers Iron Gate Studios announcedit had already sold over two million copies. At first look, Valheim seems a bit like viking Rust, and you might think that’s where the inspiration comes from....

February 18, 2021 · 4 min · 664 words · Jamie Norton

Valheim Moder location: how to summon and defeat Moder

HomeGuidesValheim Valheim Moder location: how to summon and defeat ModerHow to find, summon, and defeat Moder How to find, summon, and defeat Moder Wondering where to find and defeat Moder in Valheim?Moder the Dragon Queen is the fourth boss in thesurvival sandbox, and a highly dangerous adversary if you go into the battle unprepared. But even getting to that point is a challenge: first you have to vanquish theprevious three bossesbefore finding and summoning Moder inValheim’smap....

February 18, 2021 · 4 min · 682 words · Stephanie Terrell

Valheim Yagluth boss fight: Yagluth location, how to summon and defeat the final boss

HomeGuidesValheim Valheim Yagluth boss fight: Yagluth location, how to summon and defeat the final bossHow to find, summon, and defeat Yagluth, the final Valheim boss How to find, summon, and defeat Yagluth, the final Valheim boss Looking for how to find and beat the final boss in Valheim?Yagluth is the final boss currently inValheim- the Hearth & Home update isn’t expected to add any new bosses. Yagluth is probably the toughest foe you’ll encounter in thesurvival sandbox, therefore requiring full preparation and the most usefultips and tricksin the game....

February 18, 2021 · 3 min · 627 words · Andre Everett

Civilization 6 will soon let you cooperate with your friendly neighbourhood barbarians

HomeNewsSid Meier’s Civilization 6 Civilization 6 will soon let you cooperate with your friendly neighbourhood barbariansCivilise the uncivilised Civilise the uncivilised Civilization 6’s barbarians have always been depicted as the brutish sort. Kill them before they kill you, and all that. This won’t be the case for much longer, though. The strategy game’s next update adds a Barbarian Clans mode, which will let players interact with the barbarians with more than just their swords - like raiding or hiring them....

February 17, 2021 · 6 min · 1138 words · Daniel Williams

Fashion-brawling RPG Bravery Network Online is out in early access

HomeNewsBravery Network Online Fashion-brawling RPG Bravery Network Online is out in early accessUnbutton your shirt and deliver big damage Unbutton your shirt and deliver big damage Set in a post-scarcity future, stylish citizens battle to stay plugged into the cosiness of the Bravery network. As a coach, you’ll bring together a gang of sleek brawlers, and help build up their confidence, teach them new moves, and adorn them with shiny necklaces....

February 17, 2021 · 2 min · 261 words · Amber Willis

How Bugsnax became a source of wholesome queer representation

HomeFeaturesBugsnax How Bugsnax became a source of wholesome queer representation"Everyone’s normal is different." “Everyone’s normal is different.” At its surface level,Bugsnaxis a colourful puzzle game with a great theme song, all about capturing the titular edible creatures. But as I dug into it, I found that it’s also a game about love. The main plot and sidequests all explore each character’s love for someone: a friend, a sibling, a lover, or themselves....

February 17, 2021 · 6 min · 1066 words · Amy Crawford