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UncategorizedFallout 76 Won’t Get Human NPCs Until Next Year
The next big Fallout 76 update, which will finally add human NPCs to the Appalachian wasteland, has been delayed to early 2020. Fallout 76’s “Wastelanders” update is set to address one of the biggest complaints from the community: where are all the people? The game is set shortly after the nuclear apocalypse wiped out the…
By Ian Walker Published October 17, 2019 -
UncategorizedStudio Ghibli Films Will Finally Be Available To Stream, Exclusive to HBO Max
Studio Ghibli’s films, including classics like Kiki’s Delivery Service and Spirited Away, will soon be available for streaming. The legendary studio’s film catalogue will be available on the upcoming streaming service HBO Max. In an announcement today (h/t Deadline), HBO Max confirmed a deal that secured 21 Studio Ghibli films for viewing on HBO Max,…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 17, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryCharacter 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…
By Joshua Rivera Published October 17, 2019 -
ReviewsSwitchNintendo’s New Exercise Adventure Game Is Ingenious, Even If It Makes Me Look Ridiculous
Nintendo’s newest Switch game, Ring Fit Adventure, is an amusing generator of unusual, unprecedented experiences. Never before have I lost a 20-minute video game boss battle because my form could have been better in one or two yoga stretches. Never before have I opened an in-game treasure chest by doing squats. Never before have I…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 17, 2019 -
OpinionImpressionsFelix The Reaper Is A Tender Puzzle Game About Gruesome Deaths
Felix the Reaper is a puzzle game described by developer Kong Orange as a “romantic comedy about the life of Death.” That’s a pretty apt description, but here’s my crack: Final Destination meets Crypt of the Necrodancer (minus the rhythm element). The game, coming to consoles and PC October 17, bursts with wit and care…
By Natalie Degraffinried Published October 17, 2019 -
Tips & GuidesEveryone Should Have At Least One Jackbox Party Pack
There are a few things every home should have. Potable water, non-perishable food, a smoke detector, fire extinguisher, and at least one of the many Jackbox Party Pack games. You know, for emergencies. The Jackbox Party Pack games are a semi-regular series of party game collections from the folks who made You Don’t Know Jack,…
By Joshua Rivera Published October 17, 2019 -
CultureMoron 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…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 16, 2019 -
CultureWhat 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…
By Ian Walker Published October 16, 2019 -
OpinionI Wish I Could Just Buy My Favorite Apple Arcade Game
Grindstone is probably the best mobile game I’ve ever played. I’ve spent much of my downtime over the last few days fighting through its monster-slaying puzzles. There’s just one thing: I would prefer to simply buy it rather than playing it through my Apple Arcade subscription. Apple Arcade is a fairly new subscription service that…
By Ian Walker Published October 16, 2019 -
CultureGhost 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…
By Mike Fahey Published October 16, 2019 -
Tips & GuidesHow To Quickly Level Up Your Second (Or Third) Character In Destiny 2
Every video game has its peaks and valleys. A game like Destiny 2—one designed to be played as an ongoing hobby, indefinitely—can have some bigger ones than most. However, putting together a new character in a different class can do a lot to renew your interest in a game that you play regularly whenever you…
By Joshua Rivera Published October 16, 2019 -
CultureMinorities 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…
By Gita Jackson Published October 16, 2019 -
Tips & GuidesHere’s What’s New In Fortnite‘s Chapter 2
Fortnite Chapter 2 is finally here, and the mystery deepens: developer Epic has only released some vague patch notes, as opposed to the usual detailed rundown of changes that accompanies each season. While it’s been fun to discover things for myself, it has also been confusing. Here are some changes I’ve noticed or seen players…
By Riley MacLeod Published October 16, 2019 -
CultureAfter 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…
By Ian Walker Published October 16, 2019 -
CultureBlizzard 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…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 16, 2019 -
CultureNo 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…
By Gita Jackson Published October 16, 2019 -
CultureThe 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:…
Cecilia D'Anastasio & Dhruv Mehrotra Published October 16, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryI 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…
By Mike Fahey Published October 16, 2019
