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The Best Steam Guides For Pillars of Eternity
Pillars of Eternity is goddamn fantastic. It’s also sometimes intimidatingly deep, with all of its interlocking old-school-RPG-esque stats and systems. Here are some guides to help you on your way. Let’s take it from the top. First, the most difficult part of every RPG: the character creation screen. Pillars runs on a new, non-D&D stat…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 1, 2015 -
UncategorizedJeez, Bloodborne Sure Can Be Depressing
Bloodborne is breaking my heart. It’s very easy to miss it, but there are many smaller stories taking place in the world of Yharnam. Many of them are kind of dark. ( And on this note, if you don’t want to be spoiled on one of the sidequests in Bloodborne, you should stop reading now!)…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 1, 2015 -
UncategorizedWatch All Of The Latest Nintendo Direct, Right Here
If you missed it, there was a Nintendo Direct held earlier tonight. There was nothing amazing in it, though fans of Smash Bros., Amiibo, Mario Kart and Fire Emblem were well looked after. For those who weren’t around, or just want to catch up, here’s the American one: And here’s the Japanese one, which runs…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 1, 2015 -
UncategorizedMario Kart Is Getting A New, Harder Difficulty Level
Ever since the olden days when Mario and co raced in horse-drawn carriages, Mario Kart’s had three difficulties levels. Soon, though, that’s going to change. On April 23rd, Nintendo will release a free update to Mario Kart 8 that’ll add a 200cc mode. It’s apparently far faster than 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc, requiring a mastery…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 1, 2015 -
UncategorizedAttack on Titan 3DS Game Is Coming West Next Month
Jealous that Japan got an Attack on Titan game? Don’t be. Attack on Titan: Humanity In Chains is coming west on May 2015 for the 3DS eShop. You can check out the trailer for it below, or read some of our impressions of the Japanese version of the game here. From the Atlus press release:…
By Patricia Hernandez Published April 1, 2015 -
UncategorizedShin Megami vs Fire Emblem Is A Real Game That’s Really Happening
The game, for the Wii U, is called Illusory Revelations #FE. It’s set in modern-day Tokyo. Holy shit. It’ll be out in Japan this holiday. The game was actually announced brieflyaround two years ago, but then went quiet. This trailer is not quiet. If you’re wondering why some of the comments below are so…excited, it’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 1, 2015 - Uncategorized
New Amiibo Include Ganon, Dr. Mario
A new Nintendo Direct means new Amiibo! There’s a whole new range of figures coming out over the next few months, including Ganon, Captain Olimar, Zero Suit Samus, Jigglypuff, Greninja and Dr. Mario. Interestingly, the two different Nintendo Directs (one for North America, one for Japan) had slightly different release dates (and figures). Nintendo also…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 1, 2015 -
CultureBloodborne‘s Pebble Is Overpowered
Today on the 100th episode of Highlight Reel we have great pebble skills in Bloodborne, smooth NPC moves, sniper shots in GTA V and much, much more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out, like and subscribe the original videos via the…
By Chris Person Published April 1, 2015 - Culture
What Are You Playing This April?
It’s April, the official month of dumb pranks, getting sick from too many Cadbury eggs, and spending an entire day smoking pot. Also, the official month of playing video games, because every month is the official month of playing video games! The days are long as hell now, and up in Portland, it has finally…
By Kirk Hamilton Published April 1, 2015 - Uncategorized
Fake WoW Patch Notes Are Still The Funniest Part Of April Fools’
“Players now take 10% less damage in PvP.” “Players now deal 10% more damage in PvP.” “Players now act like they take 10% less damage in PvP, but they really don’t. They’re just kidding around.” You haven’t failed me yet, annual fake World of Warcraft patch notes. Spread across more games each year, Blizzard’s April…
By Mike Fahey Published April 1, 2015 -
UncategorizedDC Comics’ Big New Crossover Isn’t Off to a Great Start
So it’s here: the beginning of the latest installment in a long cycle of DC Universe publishing events. Unfortunately, the first issue of Convergence doesn’t hold up the legacy of its best predecessors and might just wind up annoying the fanbase it’s supposed to energize. Convergence #0—co-written by Dan Jurgens and Jeff King, with art…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 1, 2015 - Culture
The Steam Stream Finds Out What The Hell Is Up With Asteroids: Outpost
Today I’m playing a bunch of new Steam releases for your viewing pleasure, foremost among them a first/third-person survival game based on Atari arcade classicAsteroids. Yeah, the one with the little triangle ship. No, I don’t get it either. Watch below. Other games on the docket for today: Avatar: The Last Airbender-esque action game Son…
By Nathan Grayson Published April 1, 2015
