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In what has to be one of the wildest tone shifts in recent years, military simulation sandbox game Arma 3 is adding aliens. The new single-player spinoff campaign — Arma 3 Contact — asks the simple question: “What if humanity suddenly encounters extraterrestrial intelligence on Earth?” Given the kind of game Arma 3 is, my guess is that humanity will shoot it. The story of Arma 3 Contact follows NATO drone operator Aiden Rudwell....

Updated (November 15): Patch 1.07 for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is now live. It’s got all the previously teased additions that haven’t been released yet such as transmogrification, mercenary details, improved photo mode, and, of course, the increased level cap. That’s in addition to the cyclops Steropes who was added a couple of days ago. The full patch notes can be found on this Reddit post here. Original: November is a month that is primarily known for Thanksgiving here in the States....

When it launched back in 2017, Assassin’s Creed Origins was a leap of faith in many ways. Ubisoft had been experimenting with RPG-like mechanics before it, but it was the first to dive fully into it. Odyssey would then take this formula and double-down, being the first game in the franchise technically praised as an action RPG versus an action-adventure game with RPG elements. Now, while there are many who would prefer to see the heavily rumored next entry in the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok, return to its roots, that doesn’t seem likely....

New rumors have recently cropped up concerning Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok, the supposed next foray for the franchise into the Viking era. These rumors have reiterated information stated in the past, such as a choice between male and female characters (who are either way named Jora), a reveal forthcoming at the rumored PS5 event in February, and more, yet it did not stop there. It took it a step further with new Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok gameplay details such as a Berserker Mode, which allows the player to wield magical elements, and a 4-player co-op mode....

If you’re wishing Christmas could last a little longer, well, in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla it can. However, this is also because Christmas is actually yet to arrive for many players - but should finally turn up today. A bug blocking the game’s wintry Yuletide festival has plagued Valhalla since before the holidays. The event was due to kick off in mid-December, but did not appear for many players who had already celebrated the Yuletide event back in 2020....

I’ve been looking forward to Asterigos: Curse of the Stars ever since I saw a trailer around a month ago. This action role-playing game from Acme Gamestudio and Tinybuild releases today on Steam, and it promises a vibrant world filled with magic, mystery, and danger. To be fair, my expectations were indeed met, and there were definitely some flashes of brilliance and inspiration. Unfortunately, Asterigos is also marred by some glaring issues that can prove to be detrimental to fans of action RPGs and Souls-like titles....

The team at Asus isn’t holding back when it comes to proclaiming dominance with its monitor lineup at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Today, it revealed the new ROG Swift 360 monitor, which promises to have fast refresh rates. And this is something that both esports pros and dedicated PC gamers will want to take notice of. What does the ROG Swift 360 monitor have to offer? As part of Nvidia’s recent presentation at the show, the monitor utilizes G-Sync and has a refresh rate of around 360Hz....

UK studio Rocksteady, creator of the hugely successful Batman Arkham games, is definitely ready to move on to a new challenge, but admits doing so comes with mixed emotions. “I think there’s a little bit of sadness on the team,” producer Dax Ginn told Eurogamer. “It feels like… breaking up? [The mood] is really split – there’s a feeling in the office like, it’s definitely time to do something else – we all accept that....

Sony Computer Entertainment’s Uncharted 2: Among Thieves took home four BAFTAs at Friday night’s GAME British Video Game Awards, but it was Batman: Arkham Asylum which left with the big one, claiming the coveted Best Game BAFTA. Batman: Arkham Asylum also won the award for Gameplay. Sony and Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 2: Among Thieves had to settle for wins in the Action, Story, Original Score and Use of Audio categories....

A number of changes are being made to Battlefield 1 as a result of player feedback from this month’s record-breaking beta test, DICE has announced. “Every single issue you encounter, every bug reported, and all the feedback given is invaluable to us here within the development team. Trust me when I say that we listen closely to all of your comments,” said Daniel Berlin, lead world designer on Battlefield 1....

Battlefield 2042 obviously isn’t out quite yet, but I’m sure many of you are wondering what exactly will follow the game’s launch next week. Or this week. Whatever. EA has pulled back the curtain a touch and has vaguely detailed what we can expect from the game’s first season and battle pass as progress creeps along. In 2022, the game will have four seasons, four battle passes, four additional specialists, four cheesy gordita crunches, a nacho cheese chicken chalupa, and three Doritos Locos Tacos....

Nothing says speed more than a good American Muscle car, and you will be happy to know that the best and fastest of these beasts have made their way into Forza Horizon 5 (FH5). The game offers plenty of options to pick from, right from the classics to the modern heavyweights that can reach eyewatering speeds with effortless ease. Choosing from this list of cars can sometimes be as a big a headache as the American V8 engines they run on....

A good platforming game is something that harks back to the very origins of console gaming itself, and no gaming name has more to say in that regard than Nintendo. It’s always published some of the greatest 3D and 2D platformers, and the Nintendo Switch has plenty to showcase. Across a bunch of different genres, these are all the best ones you’ll find for the Switch. For So charming Great locations Huge amounts to do Against We think it’s flawless Not only is this 3D platformer one of the best games on any console around today, it’s one of the best Mario games too....

Video games have become such a prominent source of entertainment in recent years, going from something associated with younger people to experiences for anyone and everyone. With gaming’s rise in popularity, couples who game together are becoming more common. Whether you regularly play video games or not, a good couch cooperative game with your other half can make a pleasant change from watching the same old movies. We’ve put together a handy list of the best PS4 games for couples, with a wide range of genres, so you’re sure to find something to play with your partner....

Roblox and Halloween make the perfect combination. It’s the best time of the year to experience some virtual spooky vibes either by listening to Halloween songs or by playing events in different games. If you are looking for the list of the best Roblox games with Halloween updates or events going on in 2021, you’ve come to the right place! Best Roblox Games with Halloween Updates and Events 2021 There are loads of games that have added something new and awesome to bring in the eerie environment of Halloween, but these are some of the best and most creative ones according to us....

The Elder Scrolls VI development could be commencing, as new job opportunities seem to suggest that Bethesda is putting the final touches on Starfield (via games radar). Eagle-eyed Reddit users spied that Bethesda Game Studios is looking for a video editor to create “exciting promotional videos,” also known as, trailers. In addition, the developer is seeking potential programmers to launch “the bleeding-edge of RPG development for the PC and consoles” and produce “new gameplay features: player and characters’ behaviors, combat and powers mechanics, user interface, etc....

This Black Lightning review contains spoilers. Black Lightning Season 3, Episode 9 First things first, I’m not happy with how Black Lightning was incorporated into the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event. This episode is not required viewing for anyone watching the crossovers, but every other Arrowverse show is. We have to watch Supergirl, Batwoman, The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow to get the full story but not Black Lightning....

Sometimes you find salvation in the unlikeliest of places. For Blinded by the Light’s Javed (Viveik Kalra), a British-Pakistani boy growing up in ‘80s Luton, it comes in the form of denim-clad all-American rocker Bruce Springsteen. A first generation immigrant, Javed is caught between the desire of his strict father Malik (Kulvinder Ghir) to become a doctor or lawyer, and his own yearning dream to express himself through words and lyrics....

Blizzard has announced plans to launch its own book publishing label, Blizzard Publishing, with its first original title set to be a special World of Warcraft colouring book. The colouring book is said to include 80 pieces of concept art from the game which fans can take their creative eye to, and will retail in the US for $12.95. Other books set to be officially published by the studio include previously released novels ‘Warcraft: The Last Guardian’ by Jeff Grub, ‘Warcraft: Lord of the Clans’ by Christie Golden, and ‘World of Warcraft: Rise of the Horde’, again by Christie Golden....

Elden Ring has a plethora of bosses for players to fight and defeat. Some bosses are optional while some bosses are unavoidable. You have to defeat the unavoidable ones to proceed into the main questline of the game. Bloodhound Knight Darriwil is an optional boss you will encounter in the Limgrave Region. Although it is an optional boss, you will have to fight him during a questline in the future. So, here’s our guide on how to beat Bloodhound Knight, Darriwil....