Stephen Totilo's discussions

Did it always go to a 15-second cooldown? I’m still not sure if enemies are jamming my Firefly drone or something or if it is also bugged. Its cooldowns after its possible malfunctions are a full 90 seconds.  Read more

All of the games in your first category have significant stealth systems. The Division 2 doesn’t offer much in terms of stealth. You can crouch behind cover and try to flank enemies, but I’ve not seen any perks or abilities that incentivize or reward stealth gameplay. Read more

There’s a comic series that connects the games. But for all I know the sequel itself may explain the fate of New York as well. We’ll find out soon! Read more

In theory, yes, though I think if you played through the DLC chapters now you’d still get the vibe that the protagonist and Neema/Natakas are developing stronger feelings for each other than being just pals. I wasn’t able to check if the developers removed a lot of the flirtatious looks and longing glances the two… Read more

Why get so worked up? You’re way behind on your Assassin’s Creed lore. The animus hasn’t required ancestral connections for several games.   Read more

No, it’s not proof of that. Read more

It was and I meant to write that. Poisoned money and whatnot. Will fix! Read more

I waited a year on the first Destiny and had a good time. I was playing the Division from day one and was intrigued by the rocky ride. For me as a journalist it gave me lots of stories to report. But assuming you don’t have that priority I’d say the game didn’t fully come into its own until late year one and then… Read more

Ha. I read that you can turn that off. It was incessant, huh? Read more

Perhaps I was a fool for calling myself a fool. Read more

Oh, Splatoon! There’s another one. I have really enjoyed the few multiplayer matches I’ve played of both games, but I’ve focused my playtime for both of them on their campaigns. It’s just more rewarding for me, since I know I’ll never have or make the time to play a lot of multiplayer. Too many other big single player… Read more

Oh my. Fixed! Read more

I agree that it is surprising that they missed this. As for why the bloodline thing seems so important to them, I saw a theory that this is heading toward Aya being a descendant of the Odyssey protagonist and that explaining why she is able to give Darius’ hidden blade to Bayek. From a connected-lore standpoint I can… Read more

Our coverage from last week should get people new to this controversy up to speed. Read more

Yes, many people have mentioned the peripheral to me. As I explained in the post, it’s not needed for this game, since the stick is programmed to accommodate the system being played vertically. Read more

You can do it!  Read more

I don’t hire people based on political ideology and value having diverse voices on the staff. I’ve seen the problems that come with groupthink and am always open to talented writers and reporters of any type as long as they take the work seriously. I’ve always encouraged our writers to write for an audience that will… Read more

Does waiting for the C train at Jay Street-Metrotech count?  Read more

Thank you for writing that. You and the rest of the readers make it possible for us to do our work. Best of luck to you this year.  Read more

Buttons, sticks, mice, keyboards or the option to pay for more of the games on the platform just once. Read more