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If you grew up playing Goldeneye 007 on your Nintendo 64, you probably messed around with some cheat codes for a bit of extra fun. Those were simple times--back when cheat codes could be entered easily on a cheat menu and then enjoyed without much hassle at all. With the game's re-release on Switch and Xbox, however, things aren't quite so straightforward. The Switch still technically allows for some codes to be entered this old-school way, though it takes a lot of finagling to translate...
The first month of 2023 is almost over, but Xur remains a reliable fixture on the calendar with his collection of fine arms and armaments. Back in the Solar system for another weekend--and just in time for the Trials of Osiris--here's where you can find Xur and what Exotics he's selling this week. This week you can find Xur in The Tower, in the Hangar. For his weapon, Xur is offering SUROS Regime; Hunters can pick up Sealed Ahamkara Grasps; Titans can grab ACD/0 Feedback Fence; and for...
As January winds down, there's still a few weekends left before Trials of Osiris gets shaken up by all the massive changes coming to Destiny 2 in its Lightfall expansion. The event will be on break next week for the final Iron Banner of Season 20, so now is as good a time as any to chase that Flawless winstreak in the high-level PvP activity. Once you're done paying a visit to Xur, here's where you'll play Trials of Osiris this weekend and what weapons you can earn. Map: Eternity...
Diablo III's upcoming Season 28 will introduce a whole new way for players to progress their characters, but not without some sacrifices. The new system, called the Altar of Rites, is a talent-tree-like system where players will make choices on account-wide character buffs and Legendary potions that will last the entirety of Season 28. Unlocking the first node is the same for all players--kill streak timers and reward bonuses are doubled. From there, players will have to make some hard...
It’s Friday, and players should end the week right by getting the Wordle correct. If you're here, then you're probably struggling in some shape or fashion, and that's not something you want to do on a Friday. Fortunately, we're here to make sure that you end the work week with aplomb and get the Wordle correct. Today's answer is a word that most people hear in everyday life. However, it does feature a double letter and an interesting spelling, so it's a not total layup of an answer. If you...
With just over a month to go before Destiny 2's next expansion Lightfall releases, Bungie is giving players a few welcome buffs to get ready for the new content. One of these will allow players to focus red-bordered Deepsight weapons daily from each of its seasonal vendors. Iron Banner will also award increased reputation gains when it returns at the end of January. In an update planned for next week, Bungie will be changing its weekly Deepsight focusing to a daily rotation, meaning players...
Even though Destiny 2's next Festival of the Lost won't come around for another nine months, it's time to start thinking spooky, because voting is now open for 2023's Festival of the Lost armor. This year Bungie is presenting two options, both bug-themed--one a spider-like arachnophobe's nightmare, the other taking inspiration from glowing gold beetles. The way the vote works has been changed up a little after last year's incredibly close result, with Bungie pointing out that votes were...
Uk-based streamer Perri has recently discovered a new to play Elden Ring. While other streamers, such as MissMikkaa, have played the game with a dance pad, Perri is playing it with their mind. In a series of videos uploaded to their TikTok and Instagram accounts, you can see how they play using a headset that looks similar to what Professor Xavier would wear in the X-Men. The headset they're wearing is called an Electroencephalogram (EEG). It uses a sensor pad soaked in saline solution to...
Even though the upcoming Dead Space remake by EA isn't out yet, there appears to be an easter egg hinting at a possible sequel, or at the very least, paying homage to the other installments in the series. Spoiler warning for those who haven't played the original Dead Space After completing the game, players have the option to replay the story with New Game Plus. Once they load back into the game, players will notice a few new text logs that weren't originally there when they first played...
Fire Emblem Engage focuses more on the tactical combat than the social sim elements from Three Houses, but there are still pieces of those systems. You can still increase your support levels with units and one of the ways to do that is by giving gifts to them. There is a wide range of gifts available in Fire Emblem Engage, so here is what every unit likes and dislike Gift giving The Flea Market changes its inventory frequently. Most gifts do not become available in Fire Emblem Engage until...
In the Dead Space remake, we're still no closer to figuring out what exactly Peng treasure is, but you'll want to find it like before to earn yourself not just 30,000 credits, but also the "There's Always Peng!" Achievement / Trophy. The Peng treasure isn't located in the same spot where you can find it in the original 2008 game, so even if you already think you know where it is, you may come up empty-handed. Here's where to find the Peng treasure in the Dead Space remake. This guide...
Twelve games are leaving PlayStation Plus Extra in February, including Metro: Exodus and Saints Row The Third Remastered. Metro: Exodus presents an open world spin on the bleak, post-apocalyptic first-person shooter. Saints Row The Third Remastered revisits the absurd crime epic. Other notable titles leaving include puzzler The Turing Test, open world crime classic Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - Definitive Edition, and eerie adventure Whispering Willows. If you want to check out any of games...
A new report alleges Valve leadership blocked internal diversity efforts and halted the company from making a statement on Black Lives Matter. Interviews with current and former employees elaborate on Valve's famously unconventional structure and how that structure can prevent diverse hires and outright political stances. YouTube channel People Make Games interviewed 16 current and former employees of Valve, trying to get to the bottom of the gaming giant's opaque worker culture and...
Ubisoft is reportedly working on two Far Cry games. One will be a single-player experience, while the other will be a multiplayer-based game. This is according to an Insider Gaming report that claims the unannounced Far Cry game was originally meant to be one game until Dan Hay, the former franchise executive director for Far Cry, left Ubisoft to work at Blizzard Entertainment. The report goes on to say that the single-player project is now being referred to as Project Blackbird, and the...
Dead Space has never looked better than it does in the 2023 remake, and if you hit the credits and find yourself wanting to see more of it, you can do it all over again with New Game Plus, which comes with several bonuses and exclusive unlocks. Finishing the story on New Game Plus will even net you a related Achievement / Trophy, and you can unlock a secret ending for your trouble too. Here's what you need to know about the mode. Once you finish the last of the Dead Space remake chapters...
Hi-Fi Rush was shadow-dropped on January 25, and it’s already become the internet’s favorite new game. Offering colorful graphics, flashy combat, and a cast of memorable characters, Hi-Fi Rush is one of the most stylish action games in recent memory. And despite its very recent launch, the PC version of the game is already on sale at Green Man Gaming for just $24.59 when using promo code JAN18. See deal at Green Man Gaming The deal seems to be pretty popular--at the time of writing...
For a limited time, you can grab up to seven strategy PC games for just $10 in Fanatical’s Build Your Own Strategy Bundle deal. See at Fanatical Fanatical’s DIY bundles let customers pick from a list of 16 games to create their own bundle, and there are multiple pricing tiers depending on how many games you want--either three games for $5, five games for $8, or seven games for $10. The 16 possible game choices span several strategy subgenres like real-time strategy, civilization...
Guardians and allies in the Solar System are gearing up for the inevitable return of The Witness and dealing with Cabal Shadow Legion forces in Destiny 2's upcoming Lightfall expansion. Recently, players have worked to revive the massively powerful Rasputin AI Warmind, an action that has even intrigued the Vex. We've also begun to learn more about how the Vex are not the hivemind we believed them to be--the radio message of Osiris telling Elsie about the Aberrant Vex moving away from the...
Xbox just released the second wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass for the rest of January and the beginning of February. Revealed today during Xbox's Developer Direct, Hi-Fi Rush by Tango Gameworks is available today, January 25, on Game Pass. It's on the service right now and also in the Xbox Store and on Steam with Steam Deck support--if you're interested in directly purchasing the game. In other notable titles, GoldenEye 007 is also coming to Game Pass on January 27. The classic...
Activision has shared a community update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, announcing several major changes for Season 2. Players can expect all the normal seasonal content, plus major balancing changes, improvements to the UI, audio fixes, as well as updates to the overall stability and performance for both games. Call of Duty's Season 2 update was delayed by two weeks. Originally set for February 1, Season 2 was pushed back to February 15 to give the developers more time...