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UncategorizedModded Witcher 3 On Switch Allows PC Graphics Settings, 60FPS
The version of The Witcher 3 that exists on the Nintendo Switch works, which is a miracle in itself, but it’s far from the ideal version of the game. Those with a modded Switch console, though, can play something that looks a lot nicer. The game by default runs at 720P and 30FPS while docked,…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 17, 2019 -
CultureSplitscreenDisco Elysium Lets You Choose Your Character’s Dialogue And Also Their Thoughts
In real life, if you think over an argument you had with someone, you’ll probably come up with more ideas on what to say to them when you see them again. Video games don’t usually work this way; you get what you get when it comes to dialogue options. But in Disco Elysium, you can…
By Maddy Myers Published October 17, 2019 -
OpinionImpressionsSea Salt Lets You Control Unruly Hordes Of Eldritch Beasts
Much of the horror in the works of H.P. Lovecraft comes from the fear of the unknown. Sea Salt, released today on PC, Xbox One, and Switch, flips that script by putting the player in control of a monstrous horde that terrifies seaside communities full of humans who, rather than being afraid, are ready to…
By Ian Walker Published October 17, 2019 -
Tips & GuidesHow To Break Up With Your Online Gaming Friends
We don’t always really know the people we game with online. We might know what class they main, or which zones they like best. We might know what state they live in, or what they do for work. We might know them from high school but not have seen them since. But sometimes, when we’re…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published October 17, 2019 -
CultureCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare Will Have Free Maps, No Loot Boxes
Activision is changing the way it does Call of Duty DLC with Modern Warfare. In a blog posttoday, it detailed the game-changing overhaul that upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has undergone to make the game and its economy more equitable and fair. New maps and game modes introduced after the launch of Modern…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published October 17, 2019 -
UncategorizedAt Last, You Can Dye Underwear In Sea Of Thieves
Sea of Thieves updates are usually pretty big. That can mean giant shark battles, massive PvP modes, or even grand story adventures. While the newest update does have a big addition—a difficult “fort of the damned” with rare loot inside—it also has a smaller, sillier feature: the ability to change the color of your underwear.…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 17, 2019 -
OpinionImpressionsThis Obscure Sega Puzzle Game Is Pretty Clever
Sega Ages Ichidant-R doesn’t have a lot going for it in terms of its sales potential. It’s out today on the Switch in the middle of a massive content explosion for Nintendo’s platform. It’s got a weird name that you’ve probably already forgotten even after having just read it. It’s going to get buried, which…
By Chris Kohler Published October 17, 2019 -
CultureTokyo Mirage Sessions For Switch Is The Western Version With Its Family-Friendly Changes
Nintendo and Atlus’ excellent Fire Emblem/Shin Megami Tensei crossover for the Wii U underwent some significant changes in its journey from Japan to the West. Character ages were increased. Skimpy outfits were censored. Now the Japanese get to experience that censorship firsthand, as the global Switch version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is based on…
By Mike Fahey Published October 17, 2019 -
CultureAsk Dr. NerdLove: My Fiancée Thinks I’m Cheating On Her
Hello, you sleek sharks of Internet corruption, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column to help cultivate your relationships in the Stardew Valley of your heart. This week, it’s all about trust. What do you do when it feels like you were your partner’s second choice? How do you not feel…
Harris O'Malley Published October 17, 2019 -
UncategorizedWWE 2K Looks Worse Than Ever This Year
Ah, the WWE 2K series. The cobbled-together, glorified Playstation 1 ROM hack of annualized sports franchises. More traditional annual sports games may be criticized for a lack of substantive changes year to year, but at least they’ve advanced over time and look like they belong in the current generation. The WWE 2K games just…aren’t that.…
By David Bixenspan Published October 17, 2019 -
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
