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UncategorizedAxis & Allies: 1942 is coming to early access on Steam on July 31. I know I just said digital board game adaptations suck, but 1) This is an Axis & Allies game, and 2) The developers have put some work in making the whole thing look very video gamey, which is nice.
By Luke Plunkett Published July 29, 2019 -
UncategorizedWelcome To Hell: Rollercoaster Tycoon Ride Takes 45 Years To Finish
Earlier this year, Rollercoaster Tycoon player Marcel Vos thought he’d pushed the game to its limits by building a ridethat would take 12 years to complete. Turns out he was wrong, because he’s now built one that would take you 45 years—in real, actual human time—to get to the end of. Appropriately called 45 Years…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 29, 2019 -
CultureWatchdog Slams Lead Grand Theft Auto Studio For Avoiding Corporate Taxes In The UK
Rockstar North has used tax programs and other crafty accounting to avoid paying corporate taxes in the UK for years, even while its most successful game Grand Theft Auto V has sold millions of copies and made billions of dollars. That situation is detailed in public tax filings for Rockstar North, Ltd. and highlighted in…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 29, 2019 -
CultureWolfenstein: Youngblood‘s Microtransactions Aren’t Even Worth Getting Mad At
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a video game with microtransactions, which is another way of saying that there are some who will object to its existence out of principle. Some people became so angry about microtransactions in the new game that they harassed one of its lead level designers, Mitja Roskaric, on Twitter, causing him to have…
By Joshua Rivera Published July 29, 2019 -
OpinionImpressionsMadden NFL 20’s Replacement For Story Mode Falls Short
For the past two years, Madden games have included story modes about a fictional up-and-coming NFL quarterback named Devin Wade. In Madden 20, you can still play a single-player story about a would-be quarterback, but this time you design him yourself, from his facial features to his strengths on the field. It’s a fun mode…
By Maddy Myers Published July 29, 2019 -
CultureTwo Years Later, Minecraft Still Doesn’t Have Its Xbox One X Graphics Enhancements
The Super Duper Graphics Pack for Minecraft was announced at E3 2017. Just over two years later, it’s still never been released, and there has been little news about the update’s progress. Back in 2017, the team sounded optimistic. “Today we’re revealing a new look for Minecraft that we’re super duper excited for you to…
By Ethan Gach Published July 29, 2019 -
Tips & GuidesWhat To Know Before Choosing A House In Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses released last week, and if you haven’t joined one of the game’s three houses, it’s time to make a choice. Want to know which group has the most mages? Which is the most chill? Which will give you the most heartbreaking narrative experience? We have you covered with this nifty guide.…
By Heather Alexandra Published July 29, 2019 -
CultureCharacters’ Watches In The New Call Of Duty Will Display Real-World Time
Today in tiny, hyper-specific details that might end up having grave ludonarrative consequences: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)’s multiplayer avatars can wear watches. These watches display whatever time it is where you are, opening the door to a grim future in which somebody can land a perfect headshot on you and, as your character’s…
By Nathan Grayson Published July 29, 2019 -
EsportsCompetitive Farming Simulator Is Like An Adorable Tortoise Race
Farming Simulator, a game about planting and harvesting crops using giant pieces of agricultural machinery, held its first tournament since launching an esports league this past weekend. The results were surprisingly chill and wholesome to watch. The team Trelleborg, which came in second at last year’s FarmCon competition in Germany, found itself on the winning…
By Ethan Gach Published July 29, 2019 -
UncategorizedTwitch Streamers Plan ‘SlutStream’ To Raise Awareness Of Online Harassment
Tomorrow, a veteran Twitch streamer is organizing a day called “SlutStream” for women gaming online to band together and deflate the power of the word “slut.” For over a decade, the word “slut” has been under siege. At annual SlutWalks, thousands march in “sexy” attire to protest the idea that women’s clothing or lifestyles could…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published July 29, 2019 -
UncategorizedThis Month’s EVE Online Videos Showcase Expert Piloting
Every month, EVE Online players like to share their favorite moments with each other. Countless videos are produced by players, showcasing their skills and prowess in battle, the beauty of the EVE game world, propaganda pieces for their groups, and news reports attempting to keep others up to date on the game. Here are a…
By Lee Yancy Published July 29, 2019 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryThe End Of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Is Finally Within My Reach
The developers of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey have been moving the game’s finish line farther out since October of last year, but I think I’m finally about to catch it. This sums up my gaming experience these days, perpetually racing toward a moving goal. At launch Odyssey was already a marathon, a game with not one…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 29, 2019 -
UncategorizedFan-favorite heroes get small buffs ahead of Valve’s big Dota 2 tournament. Major swings in games are fun to watch, which is why I’m glad to see Lycan, Tinker, and Drow getting a little more powerful in the game’s latest mini-patch ahead of The International 2019.
By Ethan Gach Published July 29, 2019 -
UncategorizedJanemba will be Dragon Ball FighterZ’s final new character added as part of its season two pass, according to a listing that briefly went up on the Nintendo UK eShop overnight. The demon of pure evil you can transform people into jellybeans seems likely to get announced at Evo 2019 this weekend.
By Ethan Gach Published July 29, 2019 -
CultureThe Week In Games: Are You Ready For Some Football?
Like taxes and death, we can never really escape the yearly Madden games. If you love football, then get ready. This week Madden NFL 20 releases for PS4, Xbox One and PC. I’ve never been a big fan of sports video games outside of Blitz and the dunk contests in some of the NBA games.…
By Zack Zwiezen Published July 29, 2019 -
CultureSekiro Mod Turns Toy Story‘s Woody Into A Killer
If there’s a snake in his boot, it died a long time ago. You would think that changing the main character into Woody, the friendly sheriff doll from Toy Story, voiced by the equally wholesome Tom Hanks, would turn Sekiro into a joke, but it can be downright disturbing. Woody’s blank look as he mercilessly…
By Ethan Gach Published July 29, 2019
