Sniper Elite 5 tech analysis: Rebellion's in-house Asura engine continues to impress
Posted on January 23, 2023
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| Mittie Cheatwood
After a five-year wait, Sniper Elite 5 is here. This WW2 stealth shooter delivers gratifying kills and open-ended flexibility, but it's also a rare example of big new title developed on a unique engine: Rebellion's in-house Asura. With promised improvements to asset quality and full support for current-gen consoles, has Rebellion hit its mark? Or have their efforts fallen just short of the target? We looked at the PS5 and Series X/S versions to find out.
[Read More]Call of Duty WW2 Prestige rewards explained: What you unlock for each Soldier Prestige and Weapon Prestige
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Fernande Dalal
Call of Duty WW2 Prestige is somewhat similar to previous games, but with more things to max out than usual.
Prestiging in a Call of Duty game means to reach maximum level and then starting over in order to keep accumulating XP again. While the many unlocks you've gained along the way reset, there are exclusive rewards and some obvious distinction to say you have climbed the ranks to anyone you face online.
[Read More]Dragon Quest Heroes 2: Switch vs PlayStation 4
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Mittie Cheatwood
Released alongside the Nintendo Switch in Japan last week, Dragon Quest Heroes 2 provides an interesting window into multi-platform development for Nintendo's new console. It's especially fascinating as the game is designed to support a wide range of hardware across multiple console generations. In addition to its appearance on Switch, the Square-Enix title is also available on PS4, PS3 and PS Vita, with a PC version scheduled for release somewhere down the line.
[Read More]How to increase Star Rank and Star Rank rewards in Pokémon Legends Arceus
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Patria Henriques
The Star Rank in Pokémon Legends: Arceus marks both your position within the Galaxy Expedition Team and how much you've learnt about the Hisui region's Pokémon.
You'll also receive a selection of Star Rank rewards, such as new items and access to a new location, every time you reach a new rank. Below you'll learn how to increase your Star Rank and, if you'd like to learn more about the game, visit our Pokémon Legends: Arceus walkthrough.
[Read More]Metro 2033 author Dmitry Glukhovsky added to Russia's federal wanted list
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Fernande Dalal
Metro 2033 author Dmitry Glukhovsky has been added to Russia's federal wanted list following comments about the war in Ukraine. Glukhovsky wrote on Telegram that he had been accused of discrediting the Russian Army, stemming from an Instagram post in March where he protested the Ukraine war, according to Radio Free Europe. "I am ready to reiterate again what I said before: 'Stop the War!'" he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dmitry Glukhovsky /Глуховский (@glukhovsky)
[Read More]Multiple endings confirmed for Portal 2
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Arica Deslauriers
Portal 2 will offer two different endings, one for single play and one for co-op play, developer Valve has confirmed. Speaking to Videogamer, the title's writer Chet Falliszek promised, "Both sets of credits [will feature something special], because we've got two credits." He went on to explain that finishing the game should be well within reach of most players. "The cool thing is that we'll make sure that the game doesn't get too difficult.
[Read More]Now Civilization 6 has an Earth map mod but it's Ludicrously big
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Trudie Dory
There's an option in Civilization 5 to start a new game on an Earth map, but in Civilization 6 there's no such thing. And there's no Steam Workshop support yet either. So what can you do?
Fortunately, heroes don't always wear capes. Civ Fanatics modder Gedemon has come to the rescue with an Earth map for Civilization 6 that you can download and play now.
But - hold your horses - there's something you should know before you do.
[Read More]Players discover secret method to kill Kraid in Metroid Dread
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Mittie Cheatwood
Players have discovered a secret method of dispatching Kraid in Metroid Dread.
The series has long been known for its sequence breaking, where players acquire certain items and abilities earlier than intended to make the journey that little bit easier.
With Dread, though, it seems this particular secret has been specially implemented for players to discover. Some spoilers follow.
Kraid, a long-running adversary in the series, is the game's second boss.
[Read More]Pokémon Go Ultra Bonus dates and rewards from Global Challenge 2019 explained
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Patria Henriques
Pokémon Go's Global Challenge allows players around the world to get involved in the game's many Go Fest events throughout the summer.
Each Go Fest event - in Chicago, Dortmund and Yokohama - will coincide with a Global Challenge date that all players can participate in. Doing so will result in bonuses being unlocked for everyone in the game - as well as the arrival of shiny beasts.
After those, there will be Pokémon Go Ultra Bonus dates in September, with the tease of some powerful and never-before-seen rewards.
[Read More]Saints Row: The Third Remastered gets free PS5 and Xbox Series upgrade next week
Posted on January 22, 2023
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| Trudie Dory
Saints Row: The Third Remastered is getting some improvements on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series next week, with a free upgrade that will bring these console versions to the same standard as the "PC edition at high settings". Arriving on 25th May, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrade will allow the game's engine to "run at a much higher performance, bringing improvements to lighting, texture resolution, and other visual effects thanks to the powerful hardware.
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