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Atlas Player Gets Into Admin’s Account, Summons Swarm Of Whales And Other Mayhem
A Steam account belonging to an admin of the controversially received survival game Atlas was compromised yesterday, after which point the account thief went on a server-wide rampage that involved spawning countless whales and even tanks. Eventually, the Atlas team stepped in to stop the chaos eventually and perform a rollback on the server. As…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 18, 2019 -
Battlefield V‘s ‘Tides Of War’ Challenges Keep The Game Fresh
Battlefield V moves into the next phase of its Tides of War system today. The latest update brings co-op game modes and smaller, infantry-focused maps. This sequential release of new content and new challenges has breathed continued life into a controversial game, and it’s one of the things that Battlefield V is doing right. Instead…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 17, 2019 -
Sea Of Thieves Update Will Cut Down On File Size
Sea of Thieves is a constantly evolving game with an expanding roster ofmonsters to battle and islands to explore. In a blog post yesterday, Rare announced that it’s nerfing a dangerous foe: file size. Executive Producer Joe Neate announced the changes in an official blog post. Following an update on February 6, Sea of Thieves’…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 16, 2019 -
Final Fantasy XIV‘s New Blue Mage Class Is Limited But Fun
Final Fantasy XIV added Blue Mages to the game this week, allowing players to dress in their finest costumes and learn magical attacks from monsters. The “limited” job can’t do as many activities as others, but their addition creates fun opportunities for groups and solo players alike. Blue Mages were announced during the Final Fantasy…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 16, 2019 -
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey‘s Latest DLC Has A Romantic Ending You Can’t Change
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s first expansion, Legacy of the First Blade, started strong, introducing players to the first Assassin and offering a self-aware take on the series’ mythos. The second episode in Legacy of the First Blade, Shadow Heritage, aims to continue the experience. It provides a strong villain and exciting ship combat. But it is…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 15, 2019 -
The Walking Dead Is Still Alive, But The Latest Episode Feels Shaky
It wasn’t clear what would happen to the final season of Telltale’s The Walking Dead after the company’s sudden and shocking closure in September. Production was picked up by Skybound Games, using some of the original Telltale team. The latest episode continues one of the series’ best seasons. But playing it, I get a sense…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 15, 2019 -
The Best Speedruns From AGDQ 2019
Awesome Games Done Quick 2019 finished this weekend, raising $2.3 million dollars for charity. There were countless speedruns but if you missed the marathon, here are some of the best ones. Whether it’s difficult tricks or charming commentary, these speedruns stood out from the crowd. Hollow Knight by Vysuals I’ll start with a run so…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 14, 2019 -
Metal Gear 2 Retrospective: The World Spins Without Snake
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake’s defining attribute is texture. Metal Gear shaped an initial world, and Metal Gear 2 embellishes on that world by adding frictions that complicate the player’s previous relationship with the series. The results are often inconsistent; Metal Gear 2 is a game with a reach that exceeds its grasp but, also,…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 11, 2019 -
AGDQ’s ‘Sonic Block’ Embodies The Hedgehog’s Speed And Attitude
Awesome Games Done Quick continues to blast along with several great speedruns, some of the best of which have involved a certain blue hedgehog. The “Sonic Block” featured numerous Sonic games and a look at how speedrunners manage to make Sega’s mascot go even faster. There were a total of five games played during the…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 10, 2019 -
What Is This, A Platformer For Ants?
Between mobile phones and handheld consoles from the Game Boy to the Nintendo Switch, most of us have played games on small screens. Heck, I’ve featured incredibly small games on this site before. But Lilli, by Eric V. Bailey, might be the tiniest damn game I’ve ever played. It’s 64 by 64 pixels big, and…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 9, 2019 -
OpinionSantaCorps 2 Combines Christmas and F-Zero
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you can’t spread some good cheer. SantaCorp 2: Starlit Waltzis a fast-paced game about helping Saint Nick and getting the highest score while doing it. If you’re looking for a neon rush that could make F-Zero jealous, this is the perfect place to find it. Created by…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 9, 2019 -
CultureHollow Knight Speedrun Has A Tense Finale
Hollow Knight is a quiet game of exploration and difficult bosses that can take dozens of hours to complete. Last Sunday at Awesome Games Done Quick, a speedrunner beat it in under 90 minutes. The run was a highlight of precise, masterful movement. And the ending had the audience on the edges of their seats.…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 8, 2019 -
Modder Releases Battle Royale Mode For Stardew Valley, But It’s Busted
Battle Royalley is a mod that asks a simple question: what would you get if you took Stardew Valley, the nicest thing ever, and added a ton of murder? I don’t know, because I haven’t been able to get it running. As reported by PC Gamer, the wonderfully calm and cheerful Stardew Valley apparently now…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 7, 2019 -
Ever find something made just for you? This is Arcadia Legends, a community-made remix album from OverClocked ReMix. It takes song from my favorite game, Skies of Arcadia, and turns them into absolute fire. The above track, To the Horizon, incorporates themes from all of the games nations and is simply a delight. Be sure…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 4, 2019
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