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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Let’s a-go! I’m playing Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe with my buddy Paul over on Twitch. Come join chat to talk about Bowsette, monarchies, and shrooms.
If you missed our stream, Ethan and Iplayed through the Resident Evil 2 “One Shot” demo. There’s tons of blood, some laughs, and lots of herbs.
Ethan and I are playing the Resident Evil 2 Remake “One Shot” demo right now on Twitch. This isn’t what I expected on my first day on the job. Come and join chat!
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Paul and I are playing Katamari Damacy REROLL for the Nintendo Switch right now on Twitch. Is the song already stuck in your head? It definitely is in mine. lalalalalalaalalala
Times to gather your army of strange NPC pawns. Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen aka “a pretty rad dark adventure game” is releasing on the Nintendo Switch on April 23
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…
Me and Paul are finishing our playthrough of Hitman 2 right now on Twitch. Come watch the sneaking and the hilarity.
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…
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