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Disco Elysium Lets You Choose Your Character’s Dialogue And Also Their Thoughts

In real life, if you think over an argument you had with someone, you’ll probably come up with more ideas on what to say to them when you see them again. Video games don’t usually work this way; you get what you get when it comes to dialogue options. But in Disco Elysium, you can…

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Will Have Free Maps, No Loot Boxes

Activision is changing the way it does Call of Duty DLC with Modern Warfare. In a blog posttoday, it detailed the game-changing overhaul that upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has undergone to make the game and its economy more equitable and fair. New maps and game modes introduced after the launch of Modern…

Tokyo Mirage Sessions For Switch Is The Western Version With Its Family-Friendly Changes

Nintendo and Atlus’ excellent Fire Emblem/Shin Megami Tensei crossover for the Wii U underwent some significant changes in its journey from Japan to the West. Character ages were increased. Skimpy outfits were censored. Now the Japanese get to experience that censorship firsthand, as the global Switch version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is based on…

Ask Dr. NerdLove: My Fiancée Thinks I’m Cheating On Her

Hello, you sleek sharks of Internet corruption, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column to help cultivate your relationships in the Stardew Valley of your heart. This week, it’s all about trust. What do you do when it feels like you were your partner’s second choice? How do you not feel…

Character Creation Should Take 5 Minutes, No More, No Less

I love creating a character whenever I start a new role-playing game. I also love stressing myself the hell out over it. I find the question that they often pose—How would you like to play this game?—fundamentally ridiculous. Man, I don’t know! I’ve never played this game before! I truly don’t get how anyone is…

Manifold Garden, a gorgeous mind-bending puzzle game long in the works, is finally out tomorrow. The former PS4 exclusive is now coming to Apple Arcade and the Epic Games Store on October 18.

Move Like A Ghost

Eugenia Firs is an artist from Russia. You can see more of Eugenia’s stuff at her ArtStation page.

Moron Steals Someone Else’s Board Game, Tries To Kickstart It [Update]

A company calling itself White Helm Games had, until today, been running a Kickstarter for a board game called Dungeon Hoard. That Kickstarter has now been cancelled, though, because Dungeon Hoard was someone else’s game Having raised $388 of its $5500 goal, potential backers quickly noticed that Dungeon Hoard already existed. And had already been…

What Is Fortnite And Who Is Ninja, Wonders Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is one of the most accomplished musicians of all time. Ninja plays video games for millions of people online. If this isn’t the biggest crossover in the history of pop culture, I don’t know what is. I write about video games for a living and barely know what the heck Fortnite is all…

Ghost Recon Breakpoint PS4’s Controller Menu Explains How To ‘Dasfdas Dfas’

In case anyone was wondering how to “df sf dasasdffd dasfdas dfas sfasdf asdf sf dasf fasdf asdf sf dasf asdffddasfdas dfas sfasdf asdf sf dasf” in the PlayStation 4 version of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, it’s right there in the controller configuration section of the menu. Share button. Mystery solved. Thanks toJordan Stapleton on Twitter…

Minorities In Game Development Still Don’t Have The Support They Need

The New York Times profiled six minority game developers today on their experiences in the industry. Their anecdotes are both illuminating and depressing. As a fan, I know how discouraging it can be not to see yourself reflected in the media that you love. A story I often tell is that until I saw Shawn…

After Being 98% Off For 5 Years, This Indie Game Is Going Up To $100 Forever

In today’s crowded video game market, getting eyes on your product can be a challenge, especially if you develop and publish games independently and with a small team. In 2014, the now-defunct Danish game studio Glitchap had a unique idea for their jousting deathmatch project LAZA KNITEZ: price the game at $100, but offer it…

Blizzard Gives 6-Month Ban To College Team That Held Up ‘Free Hong Kong’ Sign

American University Hearthstone players who recently held up a sign calling for Hong Kong’s freedom during a livestream have been officially disciplined by Activision-Blizzard. In a Twitter post today, team member Casey Chambers stated that the team has been banned from competitive play for six months. The situation started last week when pro player Chung…

No Man’s Sky Players Build Creepy Spaceship Recreation Of The Bermuda Triangle

Seven No Man’s Sky players came together to build an atmospheric location that they’re calling “Bermuda,” made up of a series of crashed intergalactic freighters. It’s a haunting reference to the Bermuda Triangle, the real-life location where many aircraft and ships have supposedly gone missing. It’s beautiful. Crashed freighters are already a feature of No…

The Creators Of Pokémon Go Mapped The World. Now They’re Mapping You

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the latest game from the company behind Pokémon Go, lets players harness the magic of their childhood to combat monsters and collect shimmering digital artifacts across their local neighborhoods. Niantic’s apps certainly encourage gamers to get outdoors and get active, but behind the scenes, Wizards Unite is quietly casting another spell:…

I Don’t Want To Grind For This Little Fox Person But I Will

It’s been over 12 years since I seriously worked on raising my reputation with one of World of Warcraft’s in-game factions. Those many years ago, I spent days performing repetitive tasks just to earn a special mount, and after that, I swore off grinding reputation for rewards. Then Blizzard announced the Vulpera, a new playable…

The Best Retro Console Creators Are Making A Game Boy

The Analogue Pocket will play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and more

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League Of Legends’ Creators Also Making An Animated Series, Card Game, Fighting Game And Shooter

In addition to the announcement that a version of the main game itself is coming to consoles and phones, Riot have also tonight said that there are a bunch of League of Legends spin-offs in the works, along with an animated series. First, the card game. It’s called Legends of Runeterra, and is a free-to-play…