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How Rogue Legacy 2 aims to go from a castle to a full kingdom

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One of the early breakout indie hits of the 2010s came in the form of Rogue Legacy. This effort from Cellar Door Games was reminiscent of classic games like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins, but with one key difference. As more and more brave warriors died, their descendants would return to try again and they would all have their own unique genetic traits. It proved to be an incredible game, one that people would rediscover over and over as it made its way to more platforms. Now Cellar Door is

Terraform: The Making of Doom 64

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JOHN ROMERO'S EYES FOLLOWED THE engineer as he placed his cargo on the pool table. Their visitor hailed from Sega, and the item he placed on id Software's pool table was a motherboard, still in prototype stage. When completed, it would power the 32X, Sega's add-on hardware that would evolve the Genesis console from a 16-bit dinosaur into a 32-bit giant. Romero and the rest of id Software's small team gathered 'round as the engineer set a monitor on the felt surface, plugged the prototype into it, and powered it

This Steam Game Is The Netflix Party Of Board Games, And It’s Perfect For Right Now

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As the US and other countries mobilize to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, more and more people are finding themselves stuck at home these days, effectively ending normal social interactions with friends and loved ones unless they live with you. Because of this, online games and platforms like Netflix Party have become crucial links to friends and family, and one 2015 PC game is even helping people have virtual board game nights with friends they can't meet with in person.Tabletop Simulator has been around for years, but it feels

How to catch the Stringfish – Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Time Stamp: March 30, 2020 11:16 PM - Modified On: March 30, 2020 - Published By:
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Everything you need to know to help you catch the Stringfish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The Stringfish has been one of the most sought-after fish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The fish is set to leave the game at the end of March, and it won’t be available until much later in the year. In this guide, we’ll touch on the best places to fish for the Stringfish, so that you can increase your chances of reeling in this big fish. How to catch the Stringfish - Animal Crossing:

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Specs and comparisons guide

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The prelude to the launch of a new console generation is always one of the most exciting parts of being a video game enthusiast. New hardware generations always bring massive advancements in visual fidelity and immersion, as well as new gameplay possibilities. Both Microsoft and Sony are expected to launch their ninth-generation console sometime near the end of this year and both companies have now begun offering official statements on the technical specifications of these new machines. Every console manufacturer likes to brag that it will offer the most advanced

These Uncharted 4 Photo Mode Shots Are Pure Art

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Time Stamp: March 26, 2020 12:11 AM - Modified On: March 26, 2020 - Published By:
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Game photography is quickly becoming its own genre within gaming, with more and more games adding camera features. Talented players have been finding new ways to experiment with the medium, leading to some outstanding pieces of art and a new form of photography.Twitter user @LUCKYless11 has taken some exemplary shots within Uncharted 4, using the photo mode included in-game to produce a form of virtual photography. These images feel almost realistic in nature, completely candid and relaxed, like a photograph taken from someone’s real home and not a video game.Even

PS4’s PlayStation Plus Free Games For April 2020 Revealed

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Just a few months after giving away Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection to PlayStation Plus subscribers, PlayStation will round out Drake's story by offering Uncharted 4: A Thief's End for free in April. Uncharted 4 is joined by Dirt Rally 2.0, an off-road racing game that released in 2019. Both games will be free to keep as long as you maintain an active PS Plus subscription.Sony apparently let the cat out of the bag a bit too early, as the trailer announcing April's pair of free games quickly went private.

Hard Light – Destiny 2

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Time Stamp: March 23, 2020 4:30 PM - Modified On: March 23, 2020 - Published By:
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Hard Light is currently everywhere in Crucible in Destiny 2. Here's where you can get Hard Light and why it's so hot right now. Hard Light has been dominating Crucible in Destiny 2. This once-humble and often forgotten about Auto Rifle has surged in popularity, and it’s all thanks to an ever-shifting meta. If you want to capitalize on the current landscape and crush in Trials of Osiris, you may need to get Hard Light and learn how to use this unique Exotic weapon. How to get Hard Light Hard

Half-Life: Alyx’s Developers On VR’s “Chicken And Egg” Problem

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The critically acclaimed Half-Life series making a return nearly 13 years later as the virtual reality-exclusive Half-Life: Alyx was a shock to some fans. The VR medium is still a bit of a niche market in 2020, whereas Half-Life appeals to a wider audience. There are plenty of VR headsets available to buy now, but there's still the issue of affordability, accessibility, and the type of open space requirements and commitment that only serious VR consumers may be willing to accommodate. And then there's the issue that Valve level designer

Half-Life: Alyx Review Roundup

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Half-Life: Alyx signifies the first new Half-Life game in years. Just as significantly, it marks a major VR release for Valve, which has both made Half-Life: Alyx a showpiece for its Valve Index VR system, as well as open to play on other VR headsets like the HTC Vive and various Oculus headsets.The expectations for a new Half-Life game are high, but Alyx appears to deliver. It's receiving excellent reviews across the board, many of which appear to agree that the VR is either a boon to the experience or