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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Steam Keys Are $10 Off For A Limited Time

25-04-2025 23:36 via gamespot.com

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched this week on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The new turn-based RPG has received immense praise from critics over the past few days. It currently holds a 92 on Metacritic, which includes GameSpot's 9/10 review, placing it in a tie with Blue Prince for the best-reviewed game of 2025 (so far). If all of the hype has convinced you to give it a try, you should know that Steam keys are still discounted at Fanatical for a limited time. You can save 20% on either digi

Review - Blue Prince (PS5) | WayTooManyGames

25-04-2025 22:52 via n4g.com

WTMG's Kyle Nicol: "Even if you arent a fan of roguelikes, Blue Prince feels much more like an elaborate puzzle box. Theres a satisfying feeling in making it further than you did before, finding clues to a puzzle, then stumbling onto another piece of that puzzle a few runs later. Blue Prince is certainly one of the most interesting games of this year. It takes a fairly novel concept in a roguelike puzzle game, adding elements of deckbuilding and base crafting. It all comes together for a gamepla

You Won't Find Switch 2 Consoles On Amazon, But You Can Get Games & Gear

25-04-2025 22:32 via gamespot.com

When Nintendo Switch 2 preorders opened on April 24, some interested buyers undoubtedly found themselves searching Amazon, wondering why in the world the biggest online retailer in the US seemed to forget about a new Nintendo console. But the Switch 2's absence from Amazon was an expected continuation of a story that has been unfolding over the past year. Amazon simply doesn't carry first-party Nintendo products these days, which means you'll only find third-party games and accessories for the u

How To Hear Footsteps Better In Call Of Duty With PS5's Audio Focus Settings

25-04-2025 21:35 via gamespot.com

Hearing footsteps in Call of Duty can feel vital to success, especially in the game's more competitive modes. Thankfully, the latest system software update for PlayStation 5 makes hearing footsteps much easier in those crucial moments on Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Here, we guide you through the new setting and provide recommendations for using the Audio Focus feature on PS5.Table of Contents [hide]What is PS5 Audio Focus?What is PS5 Audio Focus?Sony's latest system software update arrived to PlayS

Days Gone Original vs Remastered Is The Visual Upgrade Worth Revisiting?

25-04-2025 21:30 via n4g.com

Days Gone Remastered is now available, and if youre looking to find out how it compares with the original PS4 version, read ahead.

Expedition 33 Passes Huge Sales Milestone, And That's Not Even The Full Story Of Its Success

25-04-2025 21:11 via gamespot.com

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive has announced that the game has already sold 500,000 copies, just after launch. In a social media post, the studio said the game reached this sales milestone "sooner than we'd ever imagined."Expedition 33 is also on Game Pass, and presumably the 500,000 figure does not include people playing via the subscription service. Expedition 33 is the No. 2 best-selling game on Steam right now, only behind Oblivion Remastered, and it's reached mor

La Quimera Delayed Just After Reviews Went Live

25-04-2025 21:09 via gamespot.com

La Quimera, the story-driven FPS from the developers formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine, has been delayed--just after reviews for the game went live.Dmytro Lymar, co-founder and CEO of developer Reburn, said in a statement that the studio ran into "some unforeseen challenges" related to La Quimera being the company's first title as an independent studio."We are trying our best to address the matters as quickly as possible, while also navigating the circumstances we’re faced with here in th

Review - Steel Seed (PC) | WayTooManyGames

25-04-2025 21:02 via n4g.com

WTMG's Kyle Nicol: "Steel Seed has everything that I love: explosive set pieces, stealth-focused gameplay and souls-like combat. Unfortunately, none of these elements work together here. Each part felt undercooked for an experience that I cannot recommend to anyone. Despite this, theres a lot of potential there for something greater, and I hope we get to see a more focused game next."

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PC Optimized Settings & Performance

25-04-2025 21:02 via n4g.com

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the second Unreal Engine 5-powered title to launch this week. The game leverages the entire UE5 suite, including Lumen, Nanite, Niagara, and Virtual Shadows. Despite that, it runs better than the Oblivion Remake. Perhaps due to its smaller environments and aggressive culling rate.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Digital Pre-Orders Now Open for Switch, Switch 2 and PC

25-04-2025 21:01 via n4g.com

Marvelous has announced that digital pre-orders are now open for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and PC.

Review - Star Overdrive (Switch) | WayTooManyGames

25-04-2025 21:00 via n4g.com

WTMG's Oliver Shellding: "That, perhaps, is the greatest takeaway from the entire ordeal: the love. However much you may roll your eyes at the classic trope of a boy coming to the rescue of a girl, theres such genuine emotion in the notes that Nous has left for Bios. Theres some brilliant voice acting done by Nous, which must fill the silence that Bios creates as he refrains from making a single noise throughout the journey. But she longs for him, she holds his heart dear, and his determination

How To Replay Cutscenes And CCTV Footage In Blue Prince

25-04-2025 20:41 via gamespot.com

Do you want to rewatch old CCTV footage or cutscenes in Blue Prince? There's actually a method that unlocks this particular feature using terminals. Of course, you also need to gather a few clues along the way. Oh, and before we continue, please be reminded that this article contains minor spoilers.How to replay cutscenes in Blue Prince - CCTV footage password guideTo replay cutscenes and watch CCTV footage, you must input a specific password based on clues found in the estate. Similar to our ot

Pre-Orders for EA SPORTS MVP Bundle Now Live

25-04-2025 20:36 via n4g.com

Time to build your legacy! Today, EA announced that pre-orders are now available for the EA SPORTS MVP Bundle, which includes EA SPORTS College Football 26 and EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26.

How To Change Room Upgrades In Blue Prince

25-04-2025 20:19 via gamespot.com

Are you planning to change your room upgrades in Blue Prince? Normally, the perks that you select are set in stone. They ought to be permanent for the rest of your playthrough, at least until you discover a workaround.Table of Contents [hide]How to change room upgrades in Blue Prince - Room upgrade reroll guideMake sure you obtain all Upgrade Disks firstHow to change room upgrades in Blue Prince - Room upgrade reroll guideThe mechanic to change or reroll room upgrades was first made known to us

How To Get The Repellent In Blue Prince

25-04-2025 20:17 via gamespot.com

Are you looking for the Repellent in Blue Prince? It's one of the rarest items in the game, and also one of the most useful given that it allows you to alter the location of the Foundation. Our guide has all the details that you need to help you in your playthrough.Table of Contents [hide]How to get the Repellent in Blue Prince - Foundation location guideHow to get the Repellent in Blue Prince - Foundation location guideThe Repellent has a nifty effect. When it's in your inventory, you can press

Until Dawn Movie Director Almost Didn't Sign On After Receiving Death Threats For Shazam 2

25-04-2025 20:03 via gamespot.com

The next video game movie, Until Dawn, is in theaters now, but we recently learned that director David F. Sandberg almost passed on it. He said in an interview that he considered giving up on IP-based films after the negative reaction to his superhero movie, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, over which he said he received death threats."I mean, to be honest, fans can get very, very crazy and very angry with you. You can get, like, death threats and everything so after Shazam 2, I was like, 'I never wann

Gameloft CEO Reflects On 25th Anniversary And How There Is "No Miracle Recipe For A Blockbuster"

25-04-2025 20:00 via gamespot.com

In an industry overflowing with news regarding layoffs, closures, and reduction, any example of a company withstanding the tests of time is worthy of celebration. Gameloft is one such company, and right now it's in celebration mode as it commemorates its 25th anniversary.What started as a small mobile gaming outfit has grown into a firm that employs over 2,900 people across 10 studios. With a mix of popular original IP and licensed games in its portfolio, Gameloft is poised to stick around for t

The Pokemon Center's Life-Size Collection Of Eevee Plushies Will Cost You Over $3,200 To Buy 'Em All

25-04-2025 19:52 via gamespot.com

Pokemon fans--specifically those who adore Eevee and its Eeeveelutions--might want to to brace themselves for some good or bad news, depending on their current financial status. The good news is that The Pokemon Company has revealed a new range of life-size plushies based on the game franchise's alternative mascot Eevee, but the bad news is that these cost a whopping $400 each--Eevee on its own is $50--which is almost as much as a Switch 2 console.Gotta buy 'em all! See on The Pokemon Center Sim

Japanese Consumers Prefer Cheaper Switch 2, Leading to Higher Lottery Success for Global Model

25-04-2025 19:35 via n4g.com

Consumers in Japan prefer the cheaper Japanese language-only Nintendo Switch 2, resulting in a higher lottery success for the global model.

Oblivion Remastered already has over 100 mods despite no official support

25-04-2025 19:33 via n4g.com

From optimization mods to Skyrim classics, PC players were quick to bring mods to Oblivion Remastered despite no official support.

Review - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (PC) | WayTooManyGames

25-04-2025 19:31 via n4g.com

WTMG's Leo Faria: "Thats the beauty behind the Oblivion remaster. It is still janky, occasionally ugly, and featuring some inexcusable bugs, but the core game is so good, so damn immersive and entertaining, you will keep on playing it for hours on end. Its an updated and (ever so slightly) improved way to experience a classic RPG that doesnt feel like its already 19 years old. Grab an axe, improve your charisma stats, completely ignore the plot and the urgency behind the main critical path, and

The classic item duplication glitch still exists in #Oblivion Remastered! #Gaming

25-04-2025 19:30 via youtube.com

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Baldur's Gate 3 Boss Talks AI, Single-Player Games, Managing Risk, And More

25-04-2025 19:20 via gamespot.com

Larian Studios created one of the most beloved and acclaimed RPGs in recent times with 2024's Baldur's Gate 3, and everyone wants to know what's coming next from the studio.It's too soon for that, however, as Larian isn't ready to pull back the curtain on its next project, codenamed Excalibur. While we wait, though, Vincke is sharing his thoughts on a wide variety of industry topics.Speaking to GameSpot's Tamoor Hussain, Vincke discussed at a high level what's next for Larian and dug into hot-bu

Baldur's Gate 3 Director Says Making DLC For Its Games Is "Boring" For Larian

25-04-2025 19:11 via gamespot.com

Baldur's Gate 3 was a tour de force when it launched in 2023, garnering multiple accolades--including GameSpot's Game Of The Year--and launching developer Larian Studios into a household name. Because of that success, many assumed a DLC expansion would be coming for the megahit RPG, but that doesn't seem to be the case--and in Larian CEO Swen Vincke's opinion, that's because the studio finds making DLC "boring."In an interview with GameSpot, Vincke mentioned that Larian is "not in the DLC busine

Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Embraces Machine Learning For "Tasks That Nobody Wants To Do"

25-04-2025 19:05 via gamespot.com

Machine-learning and artificial intelligence systems are some of the most-talked-about technologies in gaming--and across a variety of other industries. Some fear advancements to such systems might lead to negative consequences, while others predict a rosier future. Still others, like Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke, are trying to thoughtfully implement new technologies to help empower developers, not replace them. We caught up with Vincke recently, who discussed a range of subjects, including m

Doom: The Dark Ages Trailer Introduces Its Coolest Weapon Yet And Horrific Lovecraftian Realm

25-04-2025 18:36 via gamespot.com

Doom games have primarily been set on Earth, Hell, and the heavenly world of the Maykrs, but for Doom: The Dark Ages, developer Id Software is adding a new dimension of Lovecraftian terror. Dubbed the Cosmic Realm, this new location will see the Doom Slayer face off against brand-new foes that'll put his skills to the test, but he'll also pick up a new weapon that can help him even the odds.In a new video, game director Hugo Martin described the Cosmic Realm as a world that has formed an unholy

The Epic Games Store Weekly Freebies are Live Now

25-04-2025 18:35 via n4g.com

The Epic Games Store has a funny little game and some free DLC for you.

Steam Deck Community Is Appalled That The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Is Verified

25-04-2025 18:31 via n4g.com

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered just dropped, and it's Steam Deck Verified! Well, the users aren't satisfied with its performance.

Lushfoil Photography Sim Review - Gamer Social Club

25-04-2025 18:31 via n4g.com

Lushfoil Photography Sim Review - One of the finest indies of 2025 is a love letter to photography, exploration and our world

Classic JRPG Breath Of Fire 4 Joins GOG's Preservation Program

25-04-2025 18:31 via gamespot.com

Thanks to the preservation efforts of GOG, beloved Capcom JRPG Breath of Fire 4 has gotten a new PC port. This new edition of the classic game is DRM-free and has been updated for modern PCs, as it's now compatible with Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, includes both the English and Japanese localizations, and full support for modern controllers like the Sony DualSense. If you're interested, you can pick it up for $10 on GOG. See on GOG Other improvements include the restoration of missing so

25 Years Later, This Cult-Classic Capcom JRPG Has Been Modernized For PC

25-04-2025 18:31 via gamespot.com

Thanks to the preservation efforts of GOG, beloved Capcom JRPG Breath of Fire 4 has gotten a new PC port. This new edition of the classic game is DRM-free and has been updated for modern PCs, as it's now compatible with Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, includes both the English and Japanese localizations, and full support for modern controllers like the Sony DualSense. If you're interested, you can pick it up for $10 on GOG. See on GOG Other improvements include the restoration of missing so

Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2: CD Projekt Acknowledges Development "Challenges"

25-04-2025 18:24 via gamespot.com

CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch title in June, and now engineer Tim Green has shared more details about it.Speaking to Game File, Green began by saying the team knew "immediately" upon being briefed about the Switch 2 that it wanted to bring Cyberpunk 2077 to the console. It's being made inside CDPR by a dedicated team, Green added, noting that Nintendo staff helped with the project, too, when challenges or issues came up in development."Development

New PS5 Setting Makes Hearing Footsteps Easier In Call Of Duty

25-04-2025 18:22 via gamespot.com

Hearing enemy footsteps in Call of Duty can often feel vital, especially in competitive modes like Search and Destroy and Warzone battle royale. Thankfully, a new sound setting can help players on PlayStation 5 hear those critical sounds much clearer.Sony rolled out a new system software update for PlayStation 5 on April 24, and this included the addition of Audio Focus, which is an accessibility feature that lets players amplify and more clearly hear certain parts of game audio.Call of Duty PC

Why F1 25 wont be on PS4 and Xbox One

25-04-2025 18:19 via n4g.com

This years F1 game is skipping the last-generation consoles for the first time in ten years. Codemasters explains why.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sales top 500,000

25-04-2025 18:15 via n4g.com

Total sales for turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have surpassed 500,000 units just one day after release, publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Sandfall Interactive announced.

Upcoming Fortnite Star Wars Battle Pass Will Include Iconic Prequel Villain

25-04-2025 18:05 via gamespot.com

Developer Epic Games has revealed its (Death Star) plans for next season's Star Wars-focused battle pass, revealing that General Grievous will be included. The prequel villain will join other previously teased characters, such as Poe Dameron and Emperor Palpatine.On X, the official Fortnite account shared an image of the skins coming to the battle pass for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, called Galactic Empire. The picture shows the three Star Wars characters beside a Chewbacca-costumed woman and a

FBC: Firebreak Developers Clarify How Rewards And Cosmetic Microtransactions Work

25-04-2025 17:56 via gamespot.com

After announcing that its multiplayer co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak will launch this summer, Remedy Entertainment detailed the game's reward system, which includes both free and paid goodies.In an official post on Steam, the developers distinguished the difference between "Requisitions," which are sets with items earned through gameplay, and "Classified Requisitions," which are cosmetic-only microtransactions.Requisitions are sets of items that include weapons, equipment, and cosmetics. Players c

The Switch 2 Launch Day Puzzle Game Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Is Available For Preorder

25-04-2025 17:54 via gamespot.com

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Standard Edition$40 | Releases June 5Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart The Switch 2's launch lineup includes upgraded versions of Nintendo first-party Switch 1 games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but several third-party games will also have new Switch 2 versions available on day one, including Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. The game is a new Switch 2 version of the latest entry in Sega's puzzle-matching series, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, that fir

Forza Horizon 5 PlayStation 5 Review - Hello Mexico | COGconnected

25-04-2025 17:41 via n4g.com

Forza Horizon 5 offers up something lacking on the PlayStation 5, an open world racer. It is a racing game that emphasizes fun.

This Is the Good Superman Game Fans Have Been Begging For

25-04-2025 17:40 via n4g.com

Will we ever get a good Superman game? Here's how to make the perfect Superman game.

TRON: Catalyst Is Charging Up to Be a Franchise High Point | COGconnected

25-04-2025 17:38 via n4g.com

Bithell Games returns with Tron: Catalyst, an action-focused adventure and this could be their strongest outing since John Wick Hex.

Dune: Awakening Beta Impressions - Desert Survival [Wccftech]

25-04-2025 17:38 via n4g.com

Wccftech went hands-on with the Dune: Awakening beta ahead of the large scale public weekend that will be active between May 9 and 12.

Nintendo Amiibo Preorders - Check Out All Seven Switch 2 Launch Characters

25-04-2025 17:36 via gamespot.com

Nintendo's upcoming batch of The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter 6 Amiibo figures are available to preorder at major retailers. The seven new figures will arrive alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 and can interact with their respective launch games: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Breath of the Wild, and Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition.Nintendo Switch 2 Amiibo PreordersZelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Tulin -- $30Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Yunobo -- $30Zelda: Tears of the Kin

Elder Scrolls 6 probably wont be drowned in stats, focus on real choices, ex-Bethesda designer

25-04-2025 17:15 via n4g.com

Ex-Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith explains that The Elder Scrolls 6 likely won't offer deeper stats, but deeper choices.

Clair Obscur Tips For Beginners - 10 Things You Need to Know

25-04-2025 17:01 via youtube.com

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Exclusive: Starfield Visual Compendium Revealed, And You Can Preorder It Now

25-04-2025 17:00 via gamespot.com

Dark Horse Books is looking to the cosmos for its next release, as the publisher has officially announced the Starfield Visual Compendium. Developed in collaboration with developer Bethesda Softworks, this book takes a closer look at the game through its art, and it'll launch on September 16. Available for preorder right now, it's priced at $60.Starfield Visual Compendium$60 | Releases September 16The 368-page hardcover book explores the galaxy of Starfield with a collection of concept art that

Sonic X Shadow Generations Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Version, Preorders Are Now Live

25-04-2025 16:47 via gamespot.com

Sonic X Shadow Generation was released late last year, and now it’s gearing up to be a launch title for Nintendo Switch 2. Arriving on June 5, preorders are now open for the game, and there are some enticing preorder bonuses for reserving a copy in advance. If you’re unfamiliar with Sonic X Shadow Generations, it’s essentially two games in one. The first is a remaster of the classic Sonic Generations from 2011. The second is a brand new title, Shadow Generations, that wraps up

Is Capcom's New RE4 Video Teasing Resident Evil 9?

25-04-2025 16:35 via gamespot.com

Earlier this year, Capcom revealed that the 2023 Resident Evil 4 remake hit 9 million in sales by the end of 2024. Now, Capcom has released a new video celebrating the game reaching the 10 million milestone. But some fans are wondering if the clip is also including a subtle reference to Resident Evil 9.エージェントの皆様へ
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The hilarious and chaotic adventure Grandma, No! is coming to PC via Steam on May 22nd (2025)

25-04-2025 16:21 via n4g.com

"The London-based (the UK) indie games publisher Super Rare Originals and Minneapolis-based (the US) indie games developer WALLRIDE, are today vcery pleased and excited to announce that their hilarious and chaotic adventure Grandma, No! is coming to PC via Steam on May 22nd, 2025." - Jonas Ek, TGG.

Ranking Up All 8 Ranks in Fortnite 2025

25-04-2025 16:21 via n4g.com

Fortnite ranking system got introduced a couple of years ago with some 8 ranks with some subdivided in to additional 3. Here is ...