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UncategorizedWatch Dogs 2 Runs Just Fine On PC
The first Watch Dogs game was a mess on PC. The sequel, thankfully, is not. I took the game for a spin last night on my almost-two-year-old PC and found that, after only one adjustment (turning v-sync on, as it was off by default and chopping up everything), the game’s default GeForce Experience optimized settings—normally…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
Someone Leaked Final Fantasy XV‘s Ending Six Months Ago
Back in May, an anonymous poster on 4chan wrote up a bunch of plot points that he said were story spoilers for Final Fantasy XV. Nobody believed him. Well, about that… (Don’t stress: We’ll keep the spoilers out of this article.) As it turns out, this 4chan poster had leaked FFXV’s actual ending, complete with…
By Jason Schreier Published November 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
Sex Game’s Safe For Work Mode Dresses Characters In Christmas Sweaters
Ladykiller in a Bind is full of sex. Naughty, dirty sex. It’s a fun visual novel that let me explore BDSM and consent. For those of you feeling a little timid, the game’s new update adds a few features to keep things PG-13. Version 1.1.0 adds a few options for folks who might want to…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 29, 2016 - Kotaku East
Steins;Gate 0 is a Dark Time Travel Tale
Steins;Gate is an amazingly well-written time travel adventure. It is also one of the best visual novels ever made. New adventure Steins;Gate 0 lives up to the original in nearly every possible way. Originally published 3/10/16. Steins;Gate 0 is now out in North America for the PlayStation 4 and Vita, and it’s every bit as…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published November 29, 2016 - Culture
Counter-Strike Adds Buyable Glove Skins
Gun skins, knife skins, and sprays not enough for you? Wait, really? Well OK then, Counter-Strike’s got you (and your hands) covered. As part of the latest big Counter-Strike update, Valve added a Glove Case, with 24 cosmetic glove skins as special items. They look pretty snazzy, ranging from dirt bike couture to “I saw…
By Nathan Grayson Published November 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedTraffic Can Kill You In Overwatch‘s New Map
Overwatch’s upcoming map, Oasis, will crush you. Literally—there’s traffic. Now live on the PTR, Oasis features cars that drive around its periphery. Will they actually kill you, you might ask? Yes. And then they’ll drive away, probably laughing, as Overwatch player ElatedAmpleAruanas found. Here’s a full tour of the map, which, bear in mind, could…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published November 29, 2016 -
Uncategorized10 Cool Player Bases From No Man’s Sky‘s Update
No Man’s Sky’s Foundation update allows players to finally start building bases. With limited tools, players are making beautiful new homes in the game’s refreshed universes. The tools and pieces the game provides you can feel basic until you look to the history of architecture. The composite parts you’re given to make bases all have…
By Gita Jackson Published November 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
Genital Jousting, As Told By Steam Reviews
Genital Jousting, a game about dick butts penetrating each other, slithered its way onto Steam early access earlier this month. Since then, it has accrued 600 reviews, 93% of which are positive. They’re also pretty funny. It’s dick jokes all the way down. You’ve been NSFW warned. Here are some of the best reviews for…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
Pac-Man and Galaga Are Now Playable In Facebook Messenger
Today, Facebook introduced ‘Instant Games’ to its Messenger service. Pac-Man, Galaga, Zookeeper and 14 other titles will be readily available from the controller icon in your Facebook Message box or on your Newsfeed’s “Instant Games” tab. So if you, like me, want all your friends to know you smash at Words with Friends, challenging them…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published November 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe relaxing farming sim and role playing game Stardew Valley will make its way to the Xbox One on December 14th. In an additional update, developer Eric Barone has announced release dates for other consoles as well. The game will also release on December 13th for the Playstation 4. A version is planned for the…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
How To Get The Airship (Flying Car) In Final Fantasy XV
You may be wondering, when driving along the open roads of Final Fantasy XV, how to transform your boring old car into the Regalia Type-F and fly around the world. The good news: It’s easy to do. The bad news: You have to finish the game first. Final Fantasy XV doesn’t make the process super…
By Jason Schreier Published November 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedHere’s A Robot-Shooting Game That Looks Rad
I’m a big fan of open world shooters. When all the intersecting parts line up, you can have some amazing stories. For players who want a distinctly sci-fi bent to their emergent narratives, there’s The Signal From Tolva. The Signal From Tolva is an open world science fiction game by Big Robot. Left to solve…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedThe Tiniest Game Boy
And you thought the Game Boy Micro was small. Jeroen Domburg’s custom lil’ handheld here is small enough to fit on a keychain. It’s so small you can’t even read the text. Domburg spoke about his creation at the 2016 Hackaday SuperConference, explaining that the tiny Game Boy was made using a 3D printer, ESP32…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedSome Pokémon Sun and Moon Fans Don’t Believe Hau Is The Real Rival
Hau is a nice, cheerful boy. He gives you presents. When defeated in battle, he is gracious, and tells you that he had fun. Nothing about Hau seems competitive, which might explain why Pokémon players keep theorizing that he’s not your real rival in Sun and Moon at all. Historically, Pokémon fans associate the word…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 29, 2016 - Uncategorized
Ubisoft Makes All Its Multiplayer VR Games Cross-Platform
With three major virtual reality platforms currently splitting up a relatively small player base, finding folks to play multiplayer with on a single platform can be tough. Following Eve: Valkyrie’s lead, Ubisoft making its major multiplayer VR releases cross-platform, starting with the Eagle Flight. One of my only major disappointments with Ubisoft’s Eagle Flight when…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2016 -
UncategorizedCities: Skylines—Natural Disasters is available today This DLC adds disasters such as earthquakes, fires, and meteors, as well as a Scenario editor and a radio station with in-game music. My poor road planning is usually all the torment my citizens need, but this looks pretty fun too.
By Riley MacLeod Published November 29, 2016 - Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Final Fantasy XV
So you’re joining Noctis and crew for the road trip to end all road trips. Now what kind of food should you bring? And how do you convince them to let you be in charge of the music? Final Fantasy XV, which comes out today for PS4 and Xbox One, is full of things to…
By Jason Schreier Published November 29, 2016
