How to fix the BG3 Mod Manager if it’s stuck on the loading profile screen

Mods are a great way to spice up yourBaldur’s Gate 3playthrough, letting you customize the game to your heart’s content.BG3Mod Manager is the ultimate tool for it, but after itsPatch 7debut, you might be running into errors when trying to use it. If the officialBG3Mod Manager is getting stuck on the loading profile screen while booting your game, we’re here to show you how to fix it and get your mods back up and running....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Jesse Cohen

inXile Entertainment launches Kickstarter for The Bard’s Tale IV

Going for the hat trick Just when you thought Kickstarter had plateaued, there comes another campaign set to reignite the fire for crowdfunded game development. After the successes of other titles such asYooka-LayleeandBloodstainedfrom different developers last month, it’s clear that enthusiasm hasn’t died down one bit. And now, the folks at inXile Entertainment have returned to the Kickstarter game to seek funding for their return to another classic role-playing title. This time, they’re coming back to one of the most enduring and loved RPG titles of the 1980s,The Bard’s Tale....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Kimberly Mcmahon

It’s possible to swap FTL saves from your PC to your iOS device

It’s not drag and drop though FTL: Faster Than Lightis a pretty great game, so it’s no wonder that people are playing it on both PC and iOS. While there’s no built-in cloud save option that lets you seamlessly transfer your save across the two platforms, there’s apparently a workaround that makes it possible, compliments of the Stack Exchange Q&A forum. You can read thefull instructions here, but you basically locate your raw save file, then download an iOS uploader, locate the file (making sure to account for Game Center ID differences), and move it over to the PC....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Andre Sanchez

Japanese indie shmup trilogy Tale of Alltynex gets funded

Nyu Media secures over $14,000 to localize trio of shooters Nyu Media has successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign to localize a trilogy of Japanese indie shoot-’em ups,The Tale of Alltynex, the doujinsoft publisher has announced. Inspired by Taito’sRayStormseries,The Tale of Alltynexcomes by way of doujinsoft circleSiter Skainand includesAlltynex Second,Reflex, andKamui. Nyu Media was hoping to raise $4,999 to localize the trio of STGs and nearly ended up tripling that goal with $14,621 raised....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Charles Russell

Link’s Blacklist is a gallery of colorful Zelda foes

Link has seen some sh*t, man Hyrule, its neighboring nations, and its parallel dimensions are filled with no shortage of remarkable enemies, ranging from cute and unassuming to pure nightmare fuel. When you step back and realize just how variedThe Legend of Zeldaseries is, it reminds you why people love it so much. GameArtHQ, a collection of various fan-made videogame art, has recently assembledLink’s Blacklist. This gallery puts the bosses and low-level grunts of Link’s myriad adventures in the spotlight, rendered by over 50 artists the world over....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Michael Moore

Live show: Tokyo Jungle w/MANvsGAME

[Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific onDtoid.TV. Watch King Foom play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you can be as much a part of the show as anything else.] Before you say, good lord, moreTokyo JungleonMash Tactics, trust me when I tell you that this is the broadcast you’ve been waiting for. Tonight,MANvsGAMEand myself will finally be hooking up for some dual stream, animal survival action....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Chad Love II

Medal of Honor gets free, paid multiplayer modes next week

Medal of Honormay not be pulling away theCall of DutyandHaloaudiences on a level EA is happy with, but there’s always add-ons to fall back on. Maybe, just maybe, the fresh multiplayer content can keep people playing. November 2 will see a King-of-the-Hill-style mode called Hot Zone; new maps Hindukush Pass and Korengal Outpost; and redesigned versions of Shahikot Valley and Helmand Valley. This bundle can be beamed to your platform of choice (PC, Xbox 360, or PlayStation 3) for $10....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Darius James

More HDTV deals before Black Friday

4K? Pff. They’re cheap now. Don’t save up too much for your next 4K Smart TV because with the trend in TV prices lately we’re seeing some massive price drops. Some 4K Smart TVs are even under $400 now, and this week we’re even seeing aPS4 Pro + TV bundledeal that’s available at multiple retailers. B&H Photo is joining in with Best Buy and hawking the latest PS4 Pro plus a Sony 55-inch XBR-X700D 4K Smart TV for only $998....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Laura Sanchez

MultiVersus gets in a controversy with the creator of Charlie the Unicorn

The officialTwitter/X account ofMultiVersus– the free-to-play fighting game that crosses over multiple characters from different Warner Bros IPs – recently posted a video with audio from the popular online animated seriesCharlie the Unicorn. However, this didn’t sit well with its creator, Jason Steele AKA FilmCow. MultiVersus is a game by Warner Bros, a company with an annual revenue of around 40 billion dollars.Here they are using my work, without permission, to advertise their game....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Mark Webb

New FFXIV: A Realm Reborn video explains the UI in depth

This 20 minute developer walkthrough outlines the basics If you’re remotely interested inFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, this new developer video from Square Enix is an excellent way to get prepared for this August, when the PC and PS3 versions of the game launch (with aPlayStation 4 launchto follow in 2014). It details pretty much everything from character creation to the basics of gameplay, and takes you on a 20 minute journey through your first few moments in the game’s world....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Dr. Danielle Harris

New Steam Deck update massively improves the old LCD screen, too

While the fact thatSteam Deck OLED is the superior deviceshould surprise absolutely nobody, it’s worth keeping in mind that the old LCD model isjust fine, too. This goes doubly so now that SteamOS 3.5.5 has officially come out, allowing you to tune your colour vibrancy and more. Indeed, no longer do you need to rely on third-party plugins to tweak your Steam Deck’s display:the long-awaited SteamOS update 3.5is now available for download, and it includes some big must-have features for the older model of the device....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Deanna Torres

Nintendo’s House of Indies Day 2 has punchy penguins and a risk of rain

Punch, navigate, and look out for rain Day 2 of Nintendo’s House of Indies holiday event is upon us, and the team is opening Door #2. Two more shadowdrops have arrived, as well as two announcements of upcoming games slated for 2023. First up, the play-it-now games for today.The Captainis a new narrative adventure from Sysiac Games and Tomorrow Corporation. You play a lost science officer from the space fleet, trying to work their way back home with some precious info....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Amy Reyes

Overcooked 2 and Hell is Other Demons are free on the Epic Games Store right now

Co-op cooking chaos and a roguelite shooter Oh hey, it’s your not-quite-weekly-because-I-keep-forgetting-about-it Epic Games Store free game reminder. This week, from June 17–24, 2021, you can getOvercooked 2and the action-platformer shooterHell is Other Demons. (Next week’s lot is pretty solid, too.) I’m not sure I’ve encounteredHell is Other Demonseven in passing, but it makes a strong first impression with its limited color palette and big beefy boss designs. As forOvercooked 2, you know how I feel about this series and the impact it has had on chaotic pick-up-and-play co-op games in recent years — grab it if you need it....

June 1, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Mitchell King