Okami HD's Switch release is a nigh-on flawless port

 Posted on May 5, 2023  |  8 minutes  |  1577 words  |  Patria Henriques

Released more than 12 years ago, the original Okami arrived during the PlayStation 2's twilight years. It's a sprawling open-ended action RPG fusing The Legend of Zelda with ancient Japanese history and at the time of its initial release, it was also one of the most ambitious and expensive games undertaken by publisher Capcom. It's a beautiful adventure and one the firm has seen fit to re-release across three generations of consoles - and it now arrives on Nintendo Switch, boasting new features including touchscreen input and motion control, along with HD visuals in line with the other current-gen ports. [Read More]

Red Dead Redemption 2 Poisonous Trail Treasure Map location and solution - how to find and solve the Poisonous Trail Treasure

 Posted on May 5, 2023  |  9 minutes  |  1819 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

The Poisonous Trail is an intriguing Treasure Map in Red Dead Redemption 2 with some fantastic rewards, but the Poisonous Trail solution is also one of the game's hardest, thanks to some tricky-to-navigate locations. We'll guide you through it step by step on this page, taking you through all three Poisonous Trail Treasure Map locations so you know how to start it and where to find the maps themselves, as well as guiding you right to the very worthwhile treasure that is your reward. [Read More]

Resident Evil 4 HD fan-made remaster coming next month

 Posted on May 5, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  365 words  |  Fernande Dalal

A release date has been announced for a Resident Evil 4 fan-made remaster eight years in the making. Titled Resident Evil 4 HD Project, the aim of the project is to upscale the textures using the original sources collected by Capcom during the original game's development. That means travelling to locations in Spain and Wales to gather higher resolution assets and convert them into the game, according to the project FAQ. [Read More]

Chris Pratt says he's been working hard on Super Mario's voice

 Posted on May 4, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  363 words  |  Fernande Dalal

If you've recovered enough from last night's news that Chris Pratt is now Super Mario, here's some words from the newly-appointed actor on landing the plumb role in Nintendo's upcoming animated movie. Speaking via Instagram, Pratt said that getting to play Mario was proof "dreams come true" after he used to steal quarters from a local wishing well to play the Super Mario Bros. arcade game. "There was this coin-operated laundromat by my house and it had Super Mario Bros. [Read More]

Elite Dangerous is lowering the astronomical running costs of its upcoming Fleet Carriers

 Posted on May 4, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  555 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Elite Dangerous' long-awaited multi-ship Fleet Carriers are, after many delays, almost upon us - and better yet, their eye-watering running and upkeep costs, revealed last month, have now been dramatically reduced, following push-back from players during the current beta. Fleet Carriers, for the uninitiated, function as "mobile starships and trading hubs capable of transporting multiple allies", and can accommodate up to 16 players. They don't, however, come cheap and will cost a Commander 5,000,000,000 credits for the privilege of owning the basic model - placing them firmly in the domain of cash-rich players only. [Read More]

FIFA 21 best strikers - the best ST and CFs in FIFA

 Posted on May 4, 2023  |  5 minutes  |  881 words  |  Patria Henriques

The best FIFA Strikers are all about one thing and one thing only: goals. This year's no different, with FIFA 21's strikers all having the usual deadly combinations of finishing ability, strength, teqchnical quality and of course pace. Here on this page, we'll be listing FIFA 21's best strikers - which includes the best FIFA ST and the best FIFA CF ranked in order of their overall rating. Note that there are no LFs or RFs in the game this time, with developer EA Sports removing those positions altogether. [Read More]

Fortnite Choppa locations and where to find the helicopter in Fortnite explained

 Posted on May 4, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  809 words  |  Patria Henriques

The Fortnite helicopter has returned in Chapter 3 Season 2. Similar to the X-4 Stormwing, the Choppa offers the fastest way to traverse the map - provided you know the helicopter locations of course. Below you will find all the current Choppa locations in Fortnite this season. All of the helicopters have now been unlocked! On this page: Where is the Choppa in Fortnite: How to find a helicopter explained Fortnite helicopter locations What else do you need to know about the helicopter in Fortnite? [Read More]

Gears Tactics best skills and build recommendations for Support, Vanguard, Sniper, Heavy and Scout explained

 Posted on May 4, 2023  |  19 minutes  |  3869 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Gears Tactics skills are pivotal to taking down hordes of Locust in Gears Tactics when bullets alone aren't getting the job done. But with five playable classes - Support, Vanguard, Sniper, Heavy and Scout - each featuring a skill tree of 35 different skills to choose from, you might need a hand building your squad. This page runs through our picks for the best Gears Tactics skills for each class, as well as some best build recommendations, too. [Read More]

Home Alone director departs delayed Five Nights at Freddy's movie

 Posted on May 4, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  454 words  |  Fernande Dalal

A film version of hugely-popular horror franchise Five Nights at Freddy's has been delayed due to controversial creator Scott Cawthon, and the project's director has now left. Harry Potter and Home Alone director Chris Colombus was on board to direct the FNAF film adaptation, which was set to begin shooting in spring this year. But a Collider interview with Jason Blum, boss of production company Blumhouse, has revealed the movie is being held up while Cawthon continues to disagree on a script. [Read More]

Mathematicians tried to prove how hard The Witness is - with surprising results

 Posted on May 4, 2023  |  9 minutes  |  1888 words  |  Trudie Dory

"Each clue type ended up offering a whole interesting problem to study." The Witness is a curious, persnickety game. On one hand, it is heralded as a champion of pretentiousness. On the other, it is widely lauded for its mathematical complexity. The Witness' rules are mapped by symbols on its chessboard grids, and although they look quite simple, there's a lot more going on than meets the eye - so much so that some study what exactly makes The Witness' problems difficult at a doctoral level. [Read More]