Mass Effect 2 does have New Game+

 Posted on April 15, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  317 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

BioWare has incorporated "New Game+" into Mass Effect 2, despite originally ditching it because it would make it harder to handle the transition to Mass Effect 3. New Game+ allows players who complete a game to replay it using the same character with which they finished it, retaining abilities and so on. The process is complicated here because the Mass Effect games are intended as a continuous narrative, with episode two (and eventually three) able to inherit decisions made by players in the original adventure via a save-game import feature. [Read More]

Ratchet & Clank heading to Fall Guys for a pair of limited-time events

 Posted on April 15, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  401 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

It's beans meets everybody's favourite Lombax-robot duo as beloved PlayStation mascots Ratchet & Clank prepare to make their debut in Mediatonic's knockabout battle royale game Fall Guys as part of a pair of limited-time events. Announcing the collaboration on the PlayStation Blog, Mediatonic explains players will be issued with a number of special challenges during each event (one of which is Ratchet-themed, the other focussing on Clank), and their points can be used to unlock event-specific rewards. [Read More]

Retro Face-Off: Grand Theft Auto 3

 Posted on April 15, 2023  |  11 minutes  |  2153 words  |  Trudie Dory

Back in October 2001, Rockstar released Grand Theft Auto 3 exclusively on PlayStation 2 and everything changed. A genre was defined by a gameplay formula that still persists to this day, many millions of copies were sold, and a megabucks franchise was born. 10 years later, Rockstar has unleashed a celebratory new version of the game for iOS and Android mobile devices - so what better opportunity for Digital Foundry to begin its long-threatened Retro Face-Off coverage? [Read More]

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order finally lets players ditch an ugly lightsaber part

 Posted on April 15, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  477 words  |  Trudie Dory

Mild spoilers for Fallen Order ahead. I've recently been poking my head into a Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order modding Discord - and strangely, one of the main targets for modders has been something rather small: the removal of a lightsaber part. Those who've completed a fair chunk of Fallen Order's story, however, will know this small switch - added after a story event - becomes a serious pain when you want to create a beautifully balanced double bladed lightsaber. [Read More]

Steam Deck scalpers are trying it on - despite Valve's anti-scalping efforts

 Posted on April 15, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  597 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Scalpers have taken to eBay with their Steam Deck reservations, marking up the PC handheld despite Valve's anti-scalping efforts. There are multiple listings of the Steam Deck on eBay, all charging more than Valve's asking price. Some listings have the hardware up for sale for over £1000. A video breakdown of the Valve Steam Deck reveal. Valve made the Steam Deck available to reserve last night with some smart restrictions aimed at combating scalpers (although some of these restrictions ran into technical issues as Valve was inundated with high demand). [Read More]

Super Mario Odyssey Hats list - hat prices and how to unlock every hat and cap in Super Mario Odyssey

 Posted on April 15, 2023  |  6 minutes  |  1164 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Super Mario Odyssey hats are a type of cosmetic collectible in the game, which are acquired from a specific shop for varying prices. Here on this page, we'll lay out everyting you need to know about them, including a Super Mario Odyssey hats list, the hat prices, and how to unlock every hat in Super Mario Odyssey. For more guides to the game though, be sure to circle back to our main Super Mario Odyssey guide, walkthrough and tips hub, with dozens and dozens of guides, tips and tricks for every stage of your adventure. [Read More]

Yooka-Laylee Snowman locations and where to find their hidden hats using the snow plough

 Posted on April 15, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  692 words  |  Trudie Dory

Previous page Page 2 of 2 Yooka-Laylee Snowman locations is one of the more convoluted Pagies in the early game. Not only content with having you find the hidden Mollycool in Glitterglaze Glacier, you then have to find five hidden hats and give them to five snowman dotted around the stage. Getting all five will give you a stingy single Pagie for your efforts. If you need more help, then consult our Yooka-Laylee guide and walkthrough for finding Pagies and other collectibles. [Read More]

Death Stranding save transfer to PS5's Director's Cut explained

 Posted on April 14, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  796 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Death Stranding's save transfer feature allows you to continue your progress from the PS4 version of the game to 2021's Director's Cut on PS5. Whether you're at the end game state, or still working your way through America and aren't done with the story, you can continue where you left off and make full use of the next-gen versions additions - including a new racing mode. Unlike recent PS5 games such as Ghost of Tsushima on PS5 which, to quote Digital Foundry, " [Read More]

Digital Foundry vs. the 2.5K display revolution

 Posted on April 14, 2023  |  18 minutes  |  3648 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

With the arrival of Xbox One and PlayStation 4, at last console players are set to enjoy a raft of cutting-edge games taking advantage of the pixel-rich "Full HD" standard. However, with 1080p so established, it's perhaps no surprise that the PC faithful are already itching to leap-frog to an improved level of fidelity. With 60Hz 4K displays currently starting at an eye-watering $3,500, it's the 2560x1440 standard - also known as " [Read More]

Fortnite drone locations and how to transmit data to drone explained

 Posted on April 14, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  455 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Transmit data to drone is one of the Resistance challenges in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2. If you want to complete this challenge, you must first complete the Resistance challenges from Week 3 and the ‘Deploy Aquatic Communication Relays near Logjam Lumberyard’ challenge from Week 4. Completing this challenge will reward you with 23k XP, which will help you unlock skins from the new Battle Pass. Note this particular challenge is no longer able to be completed. [Read More]