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CultureMicrosoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft Respond To The News Of E3’s Cancellation
Earlier today, the Entertainment Software Association said it will cancel the video game trade show E3 this year amid growing concerns over the spread of COVID-19, aka coronavirus. Since the announcement, major game publishers have said they still plan to share news about upcoming games, but in a different format. Despite Sony pulling out of…
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OpinionImpressionsDestiny 2’s Latest Season Is Off To A Rough Start
I’ve spent around seven hours with Season of the Worthy. That’s not nearly enough time to pass judgment on the changes and new content that will be reverberating throughout Destiny 2 over the next few months. But I can say that those seven hours have been some of the most underwhelming I’ve spent getting to…
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Tips & GuidesTips For Dying Less In Ori And The Will Of The Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of 2020’s prettiest platformers, but don’t let its looks fool you. This game will destroy you. Whether it’s hyper-precise platforming or unrelenting combat, Ori has lots of chances to die. Here are some tips that should make the game a bit less of a gauntlet. Do…
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CultureHow A Shovel Knight NPC Gets Made
The nuts and bolts of how games are made is often lost on players. Yacht Club Games published an excellent blog yesterday that shows what it takes to flesh out the world of Shovel Knight. Forget playable characters; even obscure NPCs go through a rigorous process of conceptualization and design before being added to the…
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UncategorizedIn honor of today’s release of Ori and the Will of the Wisps, iam8bit is releasing a pair of gorgeous vinyl soundtracks for both games in Moon Studios’ series. Each of the $40 two-disc sets is filled with Gareth Coker’s lush compositions and covered with lovely Ori art. I’ve been waiting for the re-issue of…
By Mike Fahey
