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Everything you need to know about Skull and Bones

It’s been five years since Skull and Bones was first revealed and the wait is almost over. Inspired by the naval warfare of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Ubisoft’s latest sees players take to the seas in a new open-world adventure, refreshing these mechanics inside an original setting. However, it’s not been the smoothest ride […] The post Everything you need to know about Skull and Bones appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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The Best Summer Video Games

Looking for the best summer video games to jump into? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re seeking experiences which carry that seasonal flair or comfy games that’d work nicely during those hot summer holidays, there’s plenty that’ll cater to your needs. Assuming you’ve not gone off somewhere nice for a break, visited a […] The post The Best Summer Video Games appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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The Best Post Apocalyptic Games On Steam

What are the best apocalyptic games? Taking a glimpse at far-flung, ruinous futures is compelling, not least because it makes us confront just how humanity would succeed or fail when civilization decides to crumble around our ears. When it comes to video games, we find ourselves generously spoiled with not just the quality of post […] The post The Best Post Apocalyptic Games On Steam appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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No Man’s Sky Beginner’s Guide 2022

Since the release of No Man’s Sky all the way back in August 2016, developer Hello Games has been determinedly iterating on the game, not just fixing a veritable mountain of bugs but also implementing a hugely generous range of features and content at no extra cost. Now almost unrecognisable compared to its launch state […] The post No Man’s Sky Beginner’s Guide 2022 appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Homeworld: The Story So Far

One of the most beloved and critically well received real-time strategy series out there, the Homeworld games have long enthralled players with a blissfully epic mix of intergalactic strategy and compelling storytelling. With a number of different games, expansions, remasters and more making up the series, join us for the story of Homeworld so far […] The post Homeworld: The Story So Far appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Gotham Knights: Gameplay of 2 High-Level Red Hood Builds - IGN First

Gotham Knights will allow players to co-op as the same character – but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be doing the same things. Our latest IGN First drop shows gameplay of two versions of Red Hood with very different builds. In the video, above, you'll see game director Geoff Ellenor explaining that using the game's multiple skill trees will allow players to create a range of playstyles for their chosen superheroes. In this case, Red Hood has been specced in two ways, with a focus on his Marksman and Brawler skill trees respectively. The result is a version of the character who gains bonuses for using his nonlethal pistols at long range, and another built to grapple enemies and bring even the largest foes down with ease...

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Dance Sequence Took Longer to Prepare than Any Other Scene

Final Fantasy 7 Remake's famous Honeybee Inn dance sequence took longer to prepare than any other scene in the game, according to co-director Motomu Toriyama. In a Square Enix blog post, Toriyama explained that the sensitive nature of the original Final Fantasy 7 scene from 1997 - which saw protagonist Cloud crossdress in order to infiltrate a seedy playboy's mansion - alongside the intricacy of the dance sequence itself, led to an incredibly lengthy preparation time. "We had decided to change the original FFVII's Honeybee Inn episode from a gender free perspective right from the start of development," Toriyama said. "We remade the whole scene as a song and dance show, in order to make it the big stage for Cloud's crossdressing event...

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Bloody Hell Hotel Is a First-Person Horror Game... That's Also a Stardew Valley-Like Management Sim

IGN can exclusively reveal Bloody Hell Hotel, a game that sees you playing a vampire setting up a hotel business, then feasting on the guests (not to mention farming, dungeon crawling, and more). Led by Wlad Marhulets (creator of indie horror Darq) and backed by talent with experience on the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Baldur's Gate 3 and Disney movies, the team is aiming to make "the most ambitious first-person simulation game in existence." Think of it as a first-person Stardew Valley... except you can eat all the villagers. You can check out a reveal trailer below: It's certainly a unique pitch. The game casts you as a vampire who has awoken from a centuries-long coma, finding their once-grand estate in ruins. You're...

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Goku, Vegeta, and Dragon Ball Locations Officially Come to Fortnite

Iconic characters from Dragon Ball including Goku, Vegeta, Bluma, and Beerus are coming to Fortnite along with several Dragon Ball-themed, in-game activities that let you fly and fight as if you were a Super Saiyan. Starting today, four Dragon Ball characters will be available in Fortnite alongside themed items such as the Power Pole Pickaxe, Kamesennin’s Staff Pickaxe, Nimbus Cloud Glider, Space Pod Glider, Charging Up Emote, Fusion Emote, and Boosting Ki Emote. The cosmetics are only part of the Dragon Ball content coming to Fortnite. Alongside the characters and items in the Item Shop, there will be a “Power Unleasheashed” tab for all players that will open up Dragon Ball-themed Quests players can complete for rewards. There...

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Figures Revealed by Dark Horse

Dark Horse has another wave of Witcher figures in the works. But whereas the most recent batch was inspired the Netflix series, this new trio of collectibles is based on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Check out the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at these three new figures, featuring Geralt of Rivia in his Toussaint Tourney armor, his nemesis Imlerith and his mentor Vesemir: As with the previous Witcher releases, these aren't technically figures so much as PVC statues. Each one measures between 7.75 and 9 inches tall, depending on the pose, and all come with a 1.5-inch display base. The Imlerith figure also includes an alternate head piece, allowing you to display him either masked or unmasked. The Geralt and Vesemir figures...

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Why Goat Simulator 3 Will Give Players the Power to Push Its World to the Limit

“If you want to enlarge someone's head so it's as big as the world and now you can't see what you're doing anymore,” says Sebastian Eriksson, CEO & Game Designer at Coffee Stain North, “it's your choice. Do it if you want to!” That sentence should give you a pretty good idea of where the Goat Simulator 3 team’s (impossibly gigantic) heads are at when it comes to this long-awaited, somewhat surprising sequel. ("We thought that we had made Goat Simulator 2, so we decided to name it 3, but when we realised that we haven't done 2, it was too late. And here we are," deadpans Creative Director Santiago Ferrero during a panel on the game at BitSummit.) Just like the original, anarchic fun is set to be the order of the day, but where that...

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Aussie Deals: Cheapest Splatoon 3, Discounted Switches and an Over 80% off Squenix Sale!

There's never been a better time to splash out on something Splatoon related. Firstly, we've got the much coveted amiibo set, and that's flanked by a paintfully good preorder price on that third game (the imaginatively titled Splatoon 3). Otherwise, today's list is a bit of a scattershot of seriously discounted stuff. Why even listen to my jibber-jabber when you can be scrolling and saving? Get amongst it. Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Purchase Cheaply for PC Exciting Offers for XO/XS Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Legit Discounts for LEGO Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He's @grizwords and games on YouTube. Continue reading...

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Five Nights at Freddy's Funko Snaps Are Up for Preorder

Five Nights at Freddy's is getting a new set of Funko Pops in October. These creepy figures fall in the Funko Pop Snaps line, which means they're comprised of various parts that snap together, including accessories and angry faces. The figures in question include Freddy, of course, plus Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and more. Preorder FNAF Funko Pop Snaps Two of the new figures are actually playsets. The Chica and Golden Freddy Funko Snaps include little dioramas you can place the figures in. The figures themselves are also snaps, so you can swap out their faces and whatnot. Another two of the new figures are 2-packs. One includes Bonnie and Baby; the other has Freddy and Springtrap. Finally, you can preorder individual figures of Bonnie and...

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Best Computer Speakers 2022

Chances are good that the speakers built-in to your gaming laptop or PC monitor (if it even has speakers) aren’t pumping quality sound. If you’re playing games where sound cues mean life or death, rocking out to an album meant to get your heart thumping, or editing the audio on your latest YouTube video, you want a rich, dynamic sound to help make the most of your listening experience. That’s where computer speakers come in handy, blowing the built-in speakers on your devices out of the water. With computer speakers, you often get a woofer and tweeter providing a full range of audio frequencies, which built-ins and headsets can’t offer. There are a plethora of options out there with a variety of features. Some speakers focus on...

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The Top Reasons to Visit the PC Gaming Section at GameStop

The PC Gaming section at GameStop is aiming to put the power of the PC world into the hands of GameStop customers. In select GameStop locations around the U.S. and more to follow, customers will be able to walk into a store and check out the greatest computing gear from the world’s top brands. You can try out a streaming rig for yourself or see how a particular laptop feels to touch. You can test out a monitor to see how it plays some of the greatest games or walk out with a pre-built gaming desktop ready to handle the newest releases at max settings. The PC Gaming section at GameStop is meant to be a one-stop-shop for all your computer gaming needs - no matter if you head into a store or shop online - and we want to share with you...

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First Ever Disney and Marvel Games Showcase Coming in September

A first ever Disney and Marvel Games Showcase will debut next month, featuring brand new video game announcements from the likes of Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, and more. The digital showcase will debut during the D23 Expo on September 9 and has already promised further updates on Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Amy Hennig’s Marvel ensemble game from Skydance New Media, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Disney Dreamlight Valley. Marvel Games, Lucasfilm Games, and 20th Century Games will all be present to some degree during the showcase, bringing “reveals, announcements, and trailers for new and upcoming games,” according to Disney. The Disney and Marvel Games Showcase will be streamed simultaneously online, meaning even those not at the...

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XIII: Get a First Look at the Remaster of the Disastrous Remaster

Microids has released the first gameplay of the XIII remaster's remaster as it attempts to right the wrongs of the original's disastrous launch. Three minutes of the SPADS Military Base sequence was released (below) giving fans a proper look (and listen) at the reimagined art style plus new HUD, sound design, and enhanced A.I. The new footage certainly appears more connected to the original PlayStation 2 and GameCube game, bringing back a more cartoon-like art style that fans called for following the release of the first remaster. This 2020 version featured a more cell-shaded design blended with realism that was criticized for departing from XIII's graphic novel roots. This new version - which will be available as a free update on...

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How God of War's Devs Rebuilt the Blades of Chaos - Art of the Level

Kratos’ journey into the mysteries of a new Norse world in 2018’s God of War takes both him and players to fantastical realms, pits us against mythical beasts, and introduces an epic cast. But at the heart of it all is Kratos’ relationship to his son Atreus. Learning what kind of father he should be in contrast to the person he was, and what kind of man he wants to raise Atreus to be, echoes in every step of his journey. So it’s no surprise that one of Kratos’ most challenging moments comes when Atreus grows sick, and the only answer to his salvation lies in Helheim, where no known fire in the nine realms will burn. Kratos, of course, knows of a fire from another realm he can draw from, and in one incredible sequence we see him dig up...

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Lord of the Rings: Weta Workshop and Private Division to Release New Game Set Outside the Films

A new Lord of the Rings game is on its way from Weta Workshop and Private Division, set as part of the literary universe, rather than that of the films. Announced today via Twitter, the upcoming game takes place in Middle-earth, with Weta, who worked on the original Peter Jackson movies as well as Amazon’s The Rings of Power, teaming up with Take-Two’s Private Division publishing label. “We’re thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Weta Workshop to publish a new game set in the literary Middle-earth universe of J.R.R. Tolkien,” revealed Private Division. “We look forward to sharing more about the project in the future.” The untitled game, which is said to be in early development, is on its way sometime in 2024. However...

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Marvel's Spider-Man: Insomniac May Have Scrapped a Multiplayer Mode

Marvel's Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games appeared to once have plans to include a multiplayer mode within the hit 2018 game. As reported by PC Gamer, Twitter user @dniwetamp found various mentions of multiplayer within the files of Spider-Man's recent PC remaster, though it's unclear at what stage of development this mode was it. In the tweet (below), the files reference what appears to be a competitive mode where two players, playing as Peter Parker and Miles Morales, would compete to be the "Superior Spider-Man". What's called the "winner message" reads either as "Peter Parker is the Superior Spider-Man" or "Miles Morales is the Superior Spider-Man". More explicitly, further files listed under a multiplayer menu list Player...

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Spider-Man Remastered is PlayStation Studios' Second Biggest PC Launch Behind God of War

Spider-Man Remastered's PC release has proved successful for Sony, becoming the second biggest PlayStation Studios Steam launch so far, falling only behind God of War. As reported by Eurogamer, Spider-Man's release on Steam has outperformed Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, reaching an all-time peak of 66,436 players according to SteamDB. God of War's PC debut saw an all-time peak of 73,529 players, while Zero Dawn and Days Gone achieved 56,557 and 27,450 respectively. It's a good sign for PlayStation's move into PC publishing. Sony has recently purchased PC porting specialist Nixxes and established a new PlayStation PC label as part of a push to move the company's much-love exclusives to Steam. The company expects to make $300...

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MultiVersus: Black Adam and Stripe from Gremlins Seemingly Confirmed

A new MultiVersus advert hints at two new additions – Black Adam and Stripe from Gremlins. The advert, which has been shared across social media, shows off some new artwork for the hit online platform fighter, with DC’s Black Adam and the iconic Stripe from Gremlins appearing as part of the game’s line-up. To date, neither of these characters has been confirmed by MultiVersus developers. A recently leaked roster of upcoming characters mentioned both Black Adam and Stripe, which now gives a certain legitimacy to the rest of the list. Black Adam is about to make his big screen debut in the upcoming solo film starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the titular DC antihero. Meanwhile, Stripe was the main antagonist from the first...

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Squirrel With a Gun Is an Upcoming Steam Game Built in Unreal Engine 5 About a Squirrel With... Well... a Gun

Squirrel With a Gun is an upcoming Steam game built in Unreal Engine 5 that has taken the internet by storm because it stars a squirrel with... well... a gun. Squirrel with a Gun is being developed by Dan DeEntremont, and early footage of the game showcases the titular squirrel running through a town with normal-sized guns chasing unsuspecting people and taking down Agents using various weapons. The game will also let you parry attacks to disarm enemies and use the recoil of the guns to fly through the air and cross big gaps you wouldn't be able to cross with your squirrel skills alone. If you are feeling extra mischievous, you can even rob the residents of your neighborhood of their phones, cake, and more. Squirrel With a Gun's...

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Aussie Deals: Up to 90% Off in Racing and THQ Sales, $67 FIFA 23, 75 Buck Elden Ring and More!

Let's break the seal on this week in style with some bargains. A few discounts that have caught my beady eye include an optimal Prime price on LEGO Optimus Prime. Xboxers ought to acquire the Middle-earth Shadow Bundle (two games with the utterly orc-some Nemesis system). Lastly, sportsballers should invest in the cheapest prices I've seen for FIFA 23 and NBA2K23. The latter features MJ challenges, and a dedicated 'Take That Personal' button which increases your stats 6000%. (No, not really.) Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Purchase Cheaply for PC Exciting Offers for XO/XS Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Legit Discounts for LEGO Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He's @grizwords and games on YouTube. Continue reading...

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Yakuza 0 Mod Replaces Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima With Halo's Master Chief and the Arbiter

Modder Kashiiera has created a wonderful new mod that replaces Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima with Halo's Master Chief and the Arbiter. As reported by Eurogamer, the mod in question - Master Chief From Halo 3 - is available on NexusMods for anyone to try, and it allows you to play through the entirety of Yakuza 0 as Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, one of the most iconic figures in gaming. Kashiiera shared a bunch of clips of the mod in action on Twitter, and it not only shows Master Chief fighting his way through Kamurocho instead of Kazuma Kiryu, but one especially delightful video shows Master Chief and the Arbiter dancing to Friday Night instead of Kiryu and Majima. The Arbiter can also be seen fighting in the streets of...

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PUBG: Battlegrounds Has Grown By 80,000 Players Each Day Since Going Free-to-Play

Following PUBG: Battlegrounds officially going free-to-play on January 12, 2022, parent company Krafton has revealed that it has consistently seen a "steady inflow of more than 80,000 new users per day." The figures were detailed in Krafton's preliminary earnings announcement for the first half of 2022, where it also shared that "average revenue per user (ARPU) across all platforms increased more than 20% QoQ." It also noted that international markets outside of South Korea accounted for 94% of PUBG's revenue during Q2 2022. PUBG Mobile has also been performing well for Krafton, as it currently ranks "second in sales among global mobile games" and helped drive the company's mobile business revenue to $550.7 million. The earnings...

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Obscurant’s Mesmerizing Take on Mimicry Looks Like Nothing I’ve Seen Before

In the opening moments of Obscurant, I don’t immediately understand why what seems to be a typical top-down adventure game is placed on a grid. Why every step the android-like, amnesiac protagonist takes through the desolate sand of the first desert area feels laborious and rhythmic, as if they have to pause and think before each one. Then, I meet the “Little Round Guys.” They are strange, robotic little creatures, not unlike the most basic machine enemies in Nier: Automata in shape. They walk back and forth in a pattern – two steps in one direction, then back two steps the way they came, then repeat. After a few cycles of this, they pause in the middle of their path to recharge for five beats, before lighting up again and resuming...

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Wreckreation Is an Arcade Racer That Gives You Full Control of the Mayhem

If you missed the days of open-world arcade racing, get ready for Wreckreation, a new racer from veterans behind games like Need for Speed and Burnout. As announced during today’s THQ Nordic showcase, Wreckreation is a new arcade racing game set in a 400 square kilometers (~155 square miles) world where you can design your own crazy race tracks for you and your friends to drive on. While fans of racing, drifting, and crashing will find plenty of things to do in MixWorld, the true appeal lies in creating ginormous race tracks full of loops, spirals, traps, and more. Design tracks yourself or together with friends online before trying out each other’s courses. Along with the huge world, players will be able to customize their cars...

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Alone in the Dark Reboot Officially Announced

Alone in the Dark, the classic survival horror series, returns courtesy of Pieces Interactive. As announced during today’s THQ showcase, the publisher is reviving Alone in the Dark after acquiring the franchise from Atari SA in 2018. Described as a “love letter” to the original series, Alone in the Dark once again follows private investigator Edward Carnby as he dives into Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally fatigued. Alongside Edward, players will also play as Emily Hartwood, the niece of the manor’s missing owner. Each character will experience the events of the game from a unique perspective. Check out the first trailer below. Alone in the Dark will tell a new, original story but still reimagine elements of the 90s survival...

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Everything Announced at the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase

THQ Nordic presented a new digital showcase today full of new trailers and some surprise announcements. Alongside a new Alone in the Dark, THQ announced several new games across different genres including racing, RTS, and more. Check out everything announced during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase below. New Alone in the Dark Announced A brand new Alone in the Dark survival horror game is on the way. Developed by Pieces Interactive and the writer of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA, Alone in the Dark is a love letter to the original Alone in the Dark, telling a brand-new story in this Southern Gothic horror. Tempest Rising Announced A new real-time strategy game utilizing next-gen graphics and RPG-elements. Take up arms in the...

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