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Harold Halibut: The Kotaku Review
As I play through the sci-fi adventure that is Harold Halibut, I am often reminded of walking through an aquarium. It’s partially because the game’s gorgeous environments are submerged in, but it’s also because I feel a childlike frustration at the events unfolding in front of me. Like a kid tapping the glass in hopes…Read more...
Fallout 4 Terminal password and hacking guide
I love terminal hacking in Fallout 4. I don’t know why. It isn’t very exciting, admittedly, but I think it’s the clicking sounds. If you have the intelligence, you’ll be hacking terminals a lot, so this may help speed up the process.
Note that terminals come in four flavors. You have access to the Novice rank off the hop, but if you want to crack anything beefier than that, you’ll need the Hacker perk. You’ll then be able to interact with tougher and tougher terminals as you rank it up, whic
How to fix Grounded multiplayer not working
Few things are more frustrating than gearing up for some crafting and survival with friends, only for one or more of you to run into connection issues. It can really put a damper on the weekend. For fellow Grounded players, here's how to fix the multiplayer when it isn't working.
Grounded, like most games, will have its share of issues and bugs. No, not the insect variety, though there are plenty of those in the game. Even the most popular of fixes may not be enough to get your game back on
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is equal parts grounded and divine in its approach to tarot
Divination, specifically tarot and oracle decks, has fascinated me most of my adult life. While I don't put much stock on the mystical abilities supposedly found in oracle decks, I've found the activity of drawing cards to speak on certain aspects of my life comforting and, occasionally, a useful guide.
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a game that takes that concept and makes it the core gameplay loop. Almost the entire runtime takes place in protagonist Fortuna's home as friends come and go,
The akimbo WSP Stinger has huge sleeper potential in Warzone
All eyes are on the HRM-9 for being the best short-range meta weapon in Warzone, but players are overlooking the Akimbo WSP Stinger.
The HRM-9 is officially the most popular SMG in Warzone and undoubtedly one of the strongest weapons for up close and personal gunfights. According to WZ Ranked, the HRM-9 is the second most used weapon in Warzone with a 16 percent pick rate. In comparison, the next-best SMG only has a six percent pick rate. Weapon selection rates are usually a pretty good ind
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Benchmark Software Lets You Test PC Performance And Create A Character Before Launch
Final Fantasy XIV’s next expansion, Dawntrail, arrives this summer alongside the game’s first graphical update. As such, Square Enix has released a new benchmark software to let PC players test how well their machines will handle these new bells and whistles while getting a small head start on Dawntrail.
Available as a free download for Windows, the benchmark software uses playable characters and actual maps to assign a performance score to your PC. This will provide a peek at the new
Meet Kay And Nix, The Protagonists Of Star Wars Outlaws
Fanatical's New Bundle Lets You Snag 10 Games For 50 Cents Each
A new build-your-own-bundle deal is live on Fanatical, giving you the opportunity to snag as many as 10 games for as low as $0.50 each. The Build Your Own Wonder Bundle is led off by Oddworld: Soulstorm, with a selection that runs the gamut from zombie-fight tower defense to Metal Gear-like stealth. The bundle lets you mix-and-match your selections, and the more games you throw in your bundle, the bigger your discount. Buying one game will run you $1, while you can grab five games for $3 and 10
Pokemon Go Overhaul Announced, Includes Map Update And New Visuals
Despite the game's launch feeling like yesterday, Pokemon Go is approaching its eighth anniversary this July. In anticipation of the milestone, Niantic has announced the "Rediscover Go" campaign, which is a major overhaul of the game as we know it today.The official Pokemon Go website gives a few details on what the Rediscover Go update will entail, including changes to the map, customization options, and the Snapshot function. A brief trailer also highlights changes with scenes at a beach, in a
Over 100 staff at Just Cause developers Avalanche have unionised
Just Cause developers Avalanche have become home to the latest union in the games industry, with over 100 staff at the Swedish studio set to be covered by a new agreement formed with local labour unions.
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Apex Legends Tournament Sparks Backlash From Queer Fans And Allies
Respawn’s hero shooter battle royale Apex Legends is an incredibly inclusive game for the queer community. It has several playable LGBTQIA+ legends, has given players Pride Flag cosmetics to showcase their identities in-game, and developer Respawn even put a statement supporting trans rights in the game itself. After…Read more...
Bethesda Has Revealed Fallout TV Characters' Stats
A recent update for Bethesda’s popular post-apocalyptic spin-off, Fallout Shelter, added some characters from the Amazon Prime live-action TV show adaptation to the base-building game. While it’s fun that you can now have some of these characters, like Lucy and Maximus, in your own digital vault, it also reveals their …Read more...
Another Secret Dragon Ball Z Connection May be Hidden in Sand Land's Musical Sandstorm Trailer
Bandai Namco's new trailer for Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama's desert wasteland manga, Sand Land, committed what could possibly be the most intellectual marketing song choice of 2024 by having it accompanied by the iconic 2001 dance hit, Darude's Sandstorm. While folks rightfully lost their minds at the trailer's apropos song choice, eagle-eyed Dragon Ball Z fans spotted a clue toward a Dragon Ball Z crossover.At the end of the Sand Land Sandstorm trailer, characters Beelzebub, Thief, and
How to get and use Blue Pill and Red Pill in Type Soul
While similarly named, Red Pills and Blue Pills in Type Soul have completely different functions. They also have different manners in which you find them. But regardless, you’ll find the information on how to get them and how to use them here.
How to get and use Red Pills
Red Pills are very straightforward, and also extremely useful. In short, they simply add 5 skill points to your character that you can then allocate. If you can get your hands on them, it’s a pretty sweet extra boost.
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How to get Aspect of the Gods in Fortnite
In Fortnite, Aspects of the Gods are powerups that help you increase your movement speed, raise your damage, or give you health regeneration. While they come at a cost, they're worth collecting if you wish to challenge their bosses. Here's how to get Aspect of the Gods.
Where to find Aspect of the Gods in Fortnite
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Aspects of the Gods are boss medallions you claim by defeating Olympus God bosses at various landmarks during Fortnite's Chapter 5, Season 2 Myths and
Former Blizzard boss reckons you should be able to tip developers 'another $10 or $20' on top of $70 games
The former president of Blizzard has suggested that players should have the option to tip developers after finishing a game. That’s on top of paying $70 for the game in the first place, mind.
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Interview: Final Fantasy 16's DLC Director on The Rising Tide, 16's Success, and What Makes a Great Expansion
High tide.Final Fantasy 16 was one of our favourite games of 2023, and so we wanted to find out more about The Rising Tide — the title's second and final expansion — ahead of its release on the 18th April. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to land an interview with Takeo Kujiraoka — the veteran Square Enix dev who's actually the director of Final Fantasy 16's DLC, having previously been a lead combat designer for the base game.We asked Kujiraoka-san about Final Fantasy 16's success, his team's a
How to unlock The Bozjan Southern Front and Zadnor in Final Fantasy XIV
The Bozjan Southern Front was introduced to Final Fantasy XIV back in October 2020 with Patch 5.35. Since then, it and its follow up instance, Zadnor, have become a favorite, quick way to speed level alternative Jobs after level 71. Additionally, you'll need to enter the zone for any Resistance weapons you're hunting.
To unlock The Bozjan Southern Front, you’ll need to find your way to Gangos. Once there, you’re only a couple of steps away from diving into the huge 72-player instance, but g
Some Of 2024’s Biggest Games Are Buy 2, Get 1 Free At GameStop
The 2024 gaming release calendar has hit a bit of a lull, and a conveniently timed GameStop sale on used games is a great way to quickly catch up on all of the biggest games you may have missed from earlier this year and beyond. A buy 2, get 1 free promotion will let you scoop up new hits like Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Tekk…Read more...
PS5 Pro will Emphasize Ray Tracing as Developers Told to Prepare Their Games for New Hardware - Report
Nearly a month after the specs for the PS5 Pro were leaked, a new report from The Verge confirms that not only are the specifications for this rumored mid-gen refresh real, but Sony is reportedly telling developers to prepare and ensure their games are optimized for the more powerful hardware.The Verge's Tom Warren writes that Sony is asking developers to prepare their games to be PS5-optimized this summer. The emphasis is on improving ray tracing support in games already available or coming to