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CultureKotaku Game DiaryDevolver’s Collection Of Knock-Off Devolver Games Is Weird For The Sake Of Weird
Game publisher Devolver Digital had an E3 press conference on Twitch last night after Bethesda. As usual, it was packed with weird, gory humor and send-ups of standard E3 hype culture, as well as game announcements. One of those jokes, the announcement of a launcher-slash-game collection called Devolver Bootleg, is a real game on Steam…
By Riley MacLeod Published June 10, 2019 -
CultureE3Watch Bethesda’s E3 2019 Presentation Live, Right Here [Update: It’s Over!]
E3 soldiers on with Bethesda’s press conference at 8:30pm Eastern/ 5:30pm Pacific. We’re looking forward to DOOM Eternal, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, and maybe what’s next for Fallout 76 Watch the conference on YouTube, below, or on Twitch
By Riley MacLeod Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureE3Watch Microsoft’s E3 2019 Presentation Live, Right Here [Update: It’s Over!]
E3 is even more upon us with Microsoft’s press conference at 4pm Eastern/1pm Pacific. We’re expecting new games and updates from the numerous studios Microsoft has picked up in the last year, some Game Pass news, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a new Xbox with both Sony and Google upping their hardware game.…
By Riley MacLeod Published June 9, 2019 -
CultureWhat Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for press conferences. It’s also for sneaking some video games in between press conferences. I picked up a rhythm game called Vectronom on my Switch the other week but didn’t get to spend a ton of time with it. I also bought Slay the Spire on Switch, so I’m excited to play…
By Riley MacLeod Published June 7, 2019 -
Fortnite’s 9.20 patch brings the Stom Flip, a new item that lets you shield yourself from the storm or create your own temporary mini-storm. It also vaults the hunting rifle and adds the ability to undo purchases for a “limited time.” Update 10:30—Also, the Polar Peak castle and monster are gone.
By Riley MacLeod Published June 6, 2019 -
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Each Family Member Is A Different Monster-Slaying Class In Children of Morta
Children of Morta is an upcoming action game about a monster-slaying family, developed by studio Dead Mage and published by Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios. We sat down with some folks from 11 Bit to talk about the development process and the role family plays in the game. In the video above, 11 Bit Studios’…
By Riley MacLeod Published June 5, 2019 -
EsportsPreviously Banned Fortnite Duo Qualifies For World Cup Finals
Yesterday, Fortnite duo Damion “XXiF” Cook and Ronald “Ronaldo” Mach qualified for the World Cup by placing third with 91 points in the eighth week of North America East duo competition. On May 3, both players were temporarily banned from Fortnite and were dropped by their esports team, Rise Nation, for alleged cheating in previous…
By Riley MacLeod Published June 3, 2019 -
CultureWhat Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for it not raining anymore, hopefully. It’s also for playing video games if it does rain (or even if it doesn’t). I’m super excited to start playing Outer Wilds, a game I’ve been following for years. There’s also, of course/always, so much more Witcher 3. Looks like I’m in for a fun…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 31, 2019 -
Portal Headlines June’s Xbox Games With Gold
There’s a fun mix of games in June’s Xbox Games with Gold, from sports to puzzles. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active Xbox Live Gold subscription. June’s Games with Gold are: Xbox One EA Sports NHL 19 (June 1-30) Rivals of Aether (June 16-July 15) Xbox 360 (compatible with…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 30, 2019 -
Sonic Mania and Borderlands: The Handsome Collection Are June’s PlayStation Plus Games
This month’s PlayStation Plus games feel like an odd combination, but they’re pretty good picks. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active PlayStation Plus subscription. June’s Playstation Plus games are: Sonic Mania Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
By Riley MacLeod Published May 29, 2019 -
A giant eye with a creepy heartbeat has appeared inside Fortnite’s Polar Peak, following some cracks and creaking sounds in the area recently. The eye follows you when you move. Even though I knew about it, it still scared the crap out of me. What does it mean?
By Riley MacLeod Published May 29, 2019 -
CultureWhat Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for a three-day weekend, the best form of weekend. That’s so much time to do so many things and play video games. It’s still The Witcher 3, again. I’d also like to finish Katana Zero and play some Apex Legends, but there’s all that Witcher 3 to get through (again)… What about…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 24, 2019 -
PC gaming platform GOG Galaxy has announced GOG Galaxy 2.0, which will allow players to “install and launch any PC game you own, no matter the platform,” chat with friends across PC and console, and add their console games to their library. Closed beta signups are open now.
By Riley MacLeod Published May 22, 2019 -
CultureWhat Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for… I usually write something not games related here, but I just started The Witcher 3 again. The weekend is for playing The Witcher 3. That is the extent of my plans After 200 hours in The Witcher 3 and its expansions, starting a completely new game (not even new game plus!)…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 17, 2019 -
Fortnite’s 9.01 patch reduces the drum gun’s damage from 27/27 to 22/23. The drum gun has been acontentious element of competitive playsince it returned in early May The patch also adds a new weapon, the tactical assault rifle, reduces baller health, and vaults the compact SMG.
By Riley MacLeod Published May 15, 2019 -
CultureWhat Are You Playing This Weekend?
The weekend is for taking up running again, or at least plodding around the park cursing myself for saying “I’ll just start again when it’s warm out” last winter. It’s also for video games. The Long Dark got a cool-sounding update this week, which reminded me how long it’s been since I’ve spent time with…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 10, 2019