Promoted from our Community Blogs [Dtoid community member Gray Times talks about how video games offered him sanctuary when the waking world got too tough. I still remember losing myself in Final Fantasy VI to escape the Hell of P.E. Want to see your own stuff appear on the front page?Go write something!–Occams Electric Toothbrush] I normally try and provoke ideas more than talk from the heart when it comes to game blogging....
Are you tired of me talking aboutHalf-Lifemodsyet? Good. I actually have no idea how you responded, as this was written in the past. I’m essentially time-traveling right now. Hmmm…best not to think about that concept. Anyway, Valve’s 1998 shooter not only set new heights for what was possible in the FPS genre, but it remains steadfast in the limelight thanks to a dedicated modding community. For this installment of “How Long Can I Keep Harping On AboutHalf-Life,” I present a mod which is set in theAliensuniverse....
Happy downloading Managing game downloads on PlayStation Network is a far greater pain that it needs to be, but I’ve grown accustomed to Sony’s ways. Thank goodness for people like redditor RePod37, then, for coming up with an intuitive solution and generously sharing it with the rest of us. You’re gonna want to get in on this. It’s calledPSDLE. It shows a no-nonsense list of your game purchases with tons of filtering/searching options and has download queue support....
California based videogame publisher THQ is reportedly ceasing its publishing outpost in Japan, amid financial issues and sagging stocks. The company is currently undergoing a restructuring to avoid being delisted by NASDQ, and this might be the beginning of some major cost savings measures being implemented. The other Asian office in Shanghai, China is expected to remain in operation, but will be scaled back to some degree. It’s not clear how this might effect scheduled releases likeDarksiders 2andUFC Undisputed 3,and where they were at in the process....
They better bring back the headbutt If you’re a horror gaming fan of a certain age, and you’re currently eagerly awaiting news of the teasedAlone in the Darkreboot, then the wait is almost over, as THQ Nordic has announced that it will be holding a special showcase to offer up new details on the returning survival horror classic. The new Alone in the Dark release will be a full-on reboot of Infogrames’ 1992 classic, and will see private investigators Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood investigate a weird, desecrated mansion located deep in the Louisiana bayou....
The latestPersonaspin-off has arrived, sendingP5‘s Phantom Thieves on a tactics-filled journey. But when doesPersona 5 Tacticaactually take place in theP5timeline? Note:The following will containspoilersfor the basePersona 5andRoyal, up to and including their respective twists and endings. Be warned! Persona 5 Tacticais a follow-up toPersona 5 In the intro cutscene ofPersona 5 Tactica, a conversation between the Phantom Thieves and some other dialogue makes it clear that this game takes placeafter the battle with Yaldabaoth....
The short answer is no. The longer answer is that, historically, multiplayer has never been a key feature of citybuilders. Especially not direct, simultaneous multiplayer. There have been games like EA’s disastrousSimCity (2013)as well asTropico 5and6that have dabbled with competitive and cooperative city builders, but usually, each player builds their own individual city and can trade with others. There are games adjacent to city builders that sometimes include cooperative simultaneous multiplayer, such asParkitect....
Roblox’s World of Standshas undergone many changes since its inception in 2021. We’ve seen updates like Chapter 1’s Part 3 storyline, which introduces new Stands for your arsenal. So, whether you want to stay informed or connect with the community, we’ll show you the links forWorld of Stands’Trello and Discord links. World of Stands Trello and Discord links you’re able to find theWorld of StandsTrello throughthis link. Discovermultiple Standsin the board’s dedicated section, including the new Anubis Chariot and beginner Death 13....
Xbox Live Gold discounted too Groupon is running a sweet promotion this week with a two-day-only coupon that discounts 10-20% off select items. Spa packages aside, there’s a hot deal on the Xbox One Assassin’s Creed Unity bundle, which got discounted back to its holiday pricing of $349.99. Stack that price tag with the 10% off coupon andyou’ll get the system for only $315with free shipping (unless you live in Alaska or Hawaii, in which case Groupon doesn’t want your money)....
Bungie is calling it a ‘raid lair’ If you were to ask me, I’d say that the thing that distinguishes theDestinyseries is the raids. I can get my shooty-RPG fix withBorderlandsorMass Effect, but no other game in the genre has done whatDestinyhas as far as raid content goes. So my chief concern with the first year ofDestiny 2was how quickly I’d get tired of running the same ol’ Leviathan raid that launched back in September....
Developer attributes success to unique marketing The Stanley Parableis, once more, likely to be a hot topic of discussion as it pertains to the nature of narrative design in videogames and the illusion of choice. What isn’t an illusion is the title’s initial success, pushing out more than 100,000 copies in its first weekend. In apostmortempublished on the product’s blog, Davey Wreden of Galactic Cafe explains how the team created original content not found in the final release (but using largely the same assets) to produce marketing materials which were unique and entertaining on their own without a focus on “selling” the product....
Palworld is a game that encourages players to explore every inch of the map to find secrets, hidden items, and useful resources. Dungeons, instanced areas that have players exploring caves before defeating a finalAlpha Boss, are one such secret. If you’ve playedPalworldfor any length of time, you’ll have stumbled across a Dungeon at least once. They show up in the game as a black hole in the cliff face surrounded by trees or other foliage, which help them to blend into the area, and when you approach them, you’re given information about the level of the final Alpha Pal that you’ll face within....
Electronic Arts has revealed what it dubs a “massive” preorder incentive forBattlefield 3, theBack to Karkandexpansion pack. The game takes various multiplayer maps fromBattlefield 2, adding unique weapons, vehicles and Achievements/Trophies. The package is only available to those who preorder the Limited Edition, though I’m sure EA will eventually be “generous” enough to sell it to you all later. The first image of the pack has been released, along with an interview concerning the content, which can befound here....
