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Survival horror games are known to be a little slow for the sake of tension, but that's not really the case for Striking Distance Studios' action-packed The Callisto Protocol. This new game--which is heavily inspired by Dead Space--keeps things moving at a pretty brisk pace with an onslaught of cinematic set piece moments and no shortage of grotesque monsters to kill in equally grotesque ways. If you're wondering how long it will take to complete The Callisto Protocol, we've got the answer...
At the beginning of every month, the OnDeck Twitter account shares the most played games on Steam Deck according to hours played. Usually, the Twitter account shares the top 10 games played for the month. But this time around, we got to see the top 20 games played throughout November. Listed below are the top 20 games that were played on the Steam Deck during November: Vampire Survivors Persona 5 Royal Elden Ring Cyberpunk 2077 Stardew Valley The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition...
With so many shields to choose from in Elden Ring, it can often be difficult to decide which one fits your build the best. But if your main goal is to look cool, the Shield of the Guilty has you covered. In this brief guide, we'll tell you how you can score it during your playthrough of the game. The Shield of the Guilty explained The Shield of the Guilty is a small shield that requires 8 Strength to wield. It makes a poor choice for protection, but you can use it to parry or toss an Ash...
Call of Duty Season 1 arrived to Modern Warfare 2 on November 16, bringing a new map, operator, and more weapons to multiplayer, but an update on December 1 has added the new CDL Moshpit playlist. This is a competitive playlist with different rules and some restrictions, so here is everything you need to know about CDL Moshpit. What is CDL Moshpit? Modern Warfare 2's CDL Moshpit is a competitive playlist that follows the maps, rules, and restrictions used by the pro players in the Call of...
Fall Guys' latest cosmetic crossover event was announced via the official Nintendo of America Twitter account earlier today, and the theme is sure to have players bubbling with excitement. Keeping in line with Season 3's underwater theme, the new Bikini Bottom Bash event features costumes straight from the world of SpongeBob SquarePants. Starting today, players can purchase SpongeBob-themed cosmetics for their Fall Guys. These include costumes that, when equipped, give Fall Guys the...
The Game Band has announced that Blaseball, the fantasy sports league and horror metagame, will return on January 9, 2023. In preparation for the upcoming release, the Blaseball website has been revamped with social features and more To celebrate the start of the upcoming Blaseball season, an official app will launch alongside Opening Day. The app will allow fans to view games, as well as place bets on the outcome and conditions, talk to other fans, and even vote to determine how the story...
Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 already added three new weapons, an operator, and new multiplayer map, but the mid-season Reloaded update is set to add even more content. Players can expect a new assault rifle, another multiplayer map, and the introduction of Raids. Here's everything we know about the big update so far. Call of Duty Season 1 Reloaded start times The Season 1 Reloaded update should go live on or around Wednesday, December 14, which is the midpoint...
505 Games and Epic Games are teasing some kind of announcement to come during The Game Awards next week. A website called "Visit Rockay City" is live now, containing a looping video that could hold secrets about what to expect. The teaser site shows some kind of waterside city with skyscrapers, palm trees, and docks. It's nighttime, and multiple helicopters are circling overhead with a full moon in the background. Police sirens can be heard as well. The logo for Epic Games can be seen on a...
Today's Google doodle highlights video cartridge creator Gerald "Jerry" Lawson, one of the first Black engineers in the video game industry. Jerry Lawson' team at Fairchild Camera and Instrument developed the first console with interchangeable cartridges, the Channel F, in 1976. He got his start in games by developing his own arcade game, Demolition Derby, in his spare time. After exiting the video game industry after the 1983-84 crash, he mentored at Stanford and worked as a tech...
This week in GTA Online, Rockstar will allow the players to earn triple and double rewards whenever they complete specific modes. In addition, they'll also be able to test-drive new cars, get free clothes, buy items at a discount, and more for the next seven days. Double Rewards 2X GTA$ and RP on Short Trips 2X GTA$ and RP on Biker Sell Missions Triple Rewards 3X GTA$ and RP on Lamar Contact Missions 3X GTA$ and RP on Pursuit Races Play As Franklin and Lamar If a player decides to go...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet offers the first fully open world in the mainline Pokemon series, but that's not the only new feature. While Pokemon Sword and Shield had areas where players could run around together, the entire region of Paldea can be explored in up to four-player co-op. Though you have the option to play with your friends throughout the entire game, not everything works fully in co-op. Here's everything you need to know about co-op in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. How to get into...
Just in time for the festive season, Microsoft has begun selling an Xbox Game Pass-branded holiday sweater, one that Microsoft promises "has a soft feel and is not itchy." The $75 sweater features wintry graphics and a snowman in the middle whose head is made out of green snow with the Xbox Game Pass logo on it. Stylized depictions of the ABXY buttons are traced across the torso. You can buy it today through the Xbox Gear Shop via the link below. Get the Game Pass sweater at the Xbox Gear...
Season 9 in Rocket League will introduce a new Rocket Pass, a fire and ice variant of the Forbidden Temple arena, and the return of Frosty Fest and Neon Nights. A new car headlines this season's Rocket Pass: the Emperor, which has a Breakout hitbox. The Emperor will have four variants that are unlockable through the Rocket Pass. These are the standard Emperor model, the Emperor II, the fire-themed Emperor II: Scorched, and the ice-themed Emperor II: Frozen. The rest of the Rocket Pass...
Monster Hunter Rise is officially coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5, and it'll be available on both Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. It'll arrive for both services and on all platforms on January 20, 2023. The news was confirmed by the official Xbox Twitter account. This followed a now-deleted tweet from the official German Xbox Twitter account, which also indicated Monster Hunter Rise would release on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass next month. The game is currently only on...
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope may have just launched in October, but it’s already seeing a generous discount at Walmart. Right now, you can pick up the popular strategy game for just $40, down from $60. You’ll also find a bundle that includes a Rabbids sticker set for $50 if you’re looking to get some collectibles with your purchase. Pricing may vary by location--but be sure to check out your local listings to see if the impressive deal is valid in your area. See deal at Walmart This...
Noted horror developer Frictional Games has unveiled one last surprise for 2022: A new game in its acclaimed Amnesia series. Amnesia: The Bunker is set to continue the atmospheric, location-driven horror of previous titles. We don't know a lot about Amnesia: The Bunker just yet, but based on the trailer, it'll involve the player running away from a shambling monster of some sort. There's a twist this time, as instead of having no weapons to deal with the monstrosities you encounter, you...
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. Unfortunately, today's answer does players no favors. It's certainly not a word that many players will think of in their first few guesses, so players will have to rely on getting...
December is a surprisingly stacked month for new releases, and if you're in the mood for dozens of superhero action with a rock-solid tactical direction, then Marvel's Midnight Suns is worth looking at. IFor the PC version, out December 2, this Fanatical deal knocks 15% off its regular price of $60. That works out to just over $50 for a day one game instead of $60, and all you have to do is enter the code FANATICAL15 at checkout. This deal is only available on the US Fanatical storefront...
A second round of Street Fighter 6's closed beta will be held later this month on PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X|S, Capcom has announced. Taking place from December 16-19, anyone interested in taking part can register for entry on Capcom's website, although the company is taking a stricter stance this time due to the number of people who sold their access codes for the first closed beta. Players will need to have their Capcom ID and platform account linked before they apply, and once that...
Bethesda Games Studios director and executive producer Todd Howard understands that working as part of Xbox brings about new challenges. In a recent interview, he opened up about the pressure that comes with being a first-party studio. VGC reports the Starfield director discussed this newfound duty and more on a podcast with computer scientist Lex Fridman. "We’ve had a lot of success with the games that you talked about, but we've never been kind of the platform seller, you know 'the game'...