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A talented Stardew Valley fan has recreated the game's iconic style in isometric view. This unique look at Stardew Valley gives fans an idea of how the game could have looked with a different perspective.

This article contains potential spoilers for Helldivers 2's story.

Stardew Valley has recently made the Slime Hutch significantly smaller. While the change is already six weeks old, some Stardew Valley players have only now started noticing it.

Helldivers 2 is being review bombed by Steam users who are upset about the game's requirement to link with a PlayStation Network account. Helldivers 2 is unique in that it is a PlayStation-published game that launched simultaneously on PC and PS5. While PlayStation exclusives have been making their way to PC in recent years, it's usually quite some time between the launch of the PS5 version and its eventual PC port.

Publisher Thunderful Games and developer Image & Form Games have released a “gameplay deep dive” trailer for turn-based RPG sequel SteamWorld Heist II.

A new update has been released for Grounded, with several major issues being addressed. These changes include balance updates, bug fixes, and optimization improvements across the board that should make Grounded that much more enjoyable for both new and returning players.

Arrowhead Game Studios confirms that starting on May 6, Helldivers 2 players on PC will need to link their Steam account to an active PlayStation Network account in order to continue playing. Since its launch in February, Helldivers 2 has become a massive success for Arrowhead, and it's publishing partner with Sony. The game's launch on PC and PS5 wasn't without difficulties initially, but the game's popularity has only continued to grow in the past few months as the live service elements continue to see the experience change and evolve almost on a weekly basis.

A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed the pulling animations for the three upcoming characters: Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. All three have already been officially confirmed to arrive in the upcoming version 4.7, which should drop around June 5, according to the game's usual update schedule.

Helldivers 2 players have found massive tunnels on Terminid planets after the latest patch. Helldivers 2, a cooperative third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, has gotten a lot of attention for its intense gameplay and ongoing updates. Set in a dystopian future, players battle against alien forces across various planets, facing formidable enemies like Bile Titans, Hive Lords, and plenty more.

We're closing in on the PS5's fourth anniversary. Rumor has it that a "Pro" version of the console will arrive in time for the holiday season, but I couldn't care less. My PS4 Pro still fulfills all of my gaming needs.

The studio behind 2019’s Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has just released the surprising news that a massive update is headed to the game next week. Update 1.5 will bring new cosmetic packs and two new multiplayer game modes to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.

An official description of Fallout 3 on Steam has caused one fan to question whether the events of the game are actually happening within its world or if they're all part of a simulation within a simulation. While the events of Fallout 3 contain some pretty mind-bending content, this theory makes those events seem even more meta.

Final Fantasy 14 players waiting for Dawntrail news will soon be in luck, as Square Enix announced that the next Letter from the Producer Live broadcast and the updated Dawntrail benchmark are right around the corner. The 81st Live Letter will air on the morning of May 16, and the updated Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail PC benchmark is slated to be released during the week of May 23.

Some Baldur's Gate 3 fans who are waiting on the arrival of their physical copies of the game's Deluxe Edition may have to wait longer than expected, as Larian Studios has announced it is experiencing additional production delays for certain regions. The Deluxe Edition copies of Baldur's Gate 3 had all been originally been announced for the first quarter of 2024, but an earlier round of delays had already pushed it back.

Developer LocalThunk has officially released a brand-new update for Balatro, which has now gone live for all players. This patch was released in beta earlier in the year and includes a few changes that players will want to check out. Among stability improvements, updates have been made on how various Joker cards work during rounds, as well as other changes that may throw even the more experienced Balatro players for a loop.

XDefiant, Ubisoft's Call of Duty rival, has finally revealed its new release date of May 21. When it was first revealed in 2021, XDefiant was met with confusion and criticism from Ubisoft fans. Since then, after several playtest periods and a beta last summer, sentiment surrounding the FPS improved, as it featured sound gunplay and engaging combat, though it ultimately wasn't as polished as Call of Duty. Despite the positive response, the title was hit with several more delays, one in October and another this past March, leaving the fate of the game up in the air.

A new Helldivers 2 update is on the way, this time with the newly announced Polar Patriots Warband releasing on May 9. This content update brings a plethora of new items and weapons into the fold for use in missions in Helldivers 2, as well as a ton of new customization options.

Free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter XDefiant will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Ubisoft Connect on May 21, publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft San Francisco announced.

Arrowhead Game Studios has released update 1.000.301 for Helldivers 2, bringing various crash fixes and massive performance improvements to the game. Many players have reported a dramatic decrease in performance since the last Helldivers 2 update, but it seems that the issue should now be resolved.

Night City is a truly dangerous place, and recently released statistics have revealed some of the most dangerous encounters in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The base Cyberpunk 2077 took players to Night City, a gritty futuristic dystopia where crime and corruption rule on every corner. As Cyberpunk 2077 protagonist V, players struggle to survive in this rough environment while making a name for themselves among the legends of Night City — even with dangerous enemies like the infamous Adam Smasher gunning for them at every turn.

Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has announced that the highly rated PS5 exclusive title stars Jake Song, a veteran game designer, in a cameo appearance. Song, whose digital model appears in Stellar Blade, is a leading name behind one of the biggest games in Shift Up's home country.

The version 1.5 update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will launch on May 9 for PLayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and on May 16 for Switch, publisher 505 Games and developer ArtPlay announced. It will be the game’s final update

The 2024 Call of Duty game may receive a reveal as early as this month, some newly emerged evidence suggests. The upcoming title is expected to be another entry in the Call of Duty: Black Ops series.

Sony has announced the lineup of free games coming to PlayStation Plus in May. This month's PS Plus offerings include four titles, led by popular football sim EA Sports FC 24. Other free games for May include action-platformer Ghostrunner 2, isometric action-adventure title Tunic and online shooter Destiny 2: Lightfall. All four titles will be available to PS Plus members across Essential, Extra and Deluxe/Premium tiers from May 7.

Konami has released the opening movie for Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025, featuring the theme song “RELAY” sung by Mikei Fujiwara with music and arrangement by Naoyuki Sato.

Inti Creates has released the story trailer for side-scrolling action game Umbraclaw, which features the theme song “A Partner’s Promise” sung by Tsukumo voice actor Yuko Natsuyoshi.

Publisher Nexon, and developers Neople, Arc System Works, and Eighting have announced DNF DUEL downloadable content character Nen Master. She will launch this summer.

Players are review bombing The Crew 2 in response to Ubisoft's recent decision to shut down support for 2014's The Crew. Nearly six years after its release, The Crew 2 landed in the middle of a heated conflict between the franchise's longtime fans and its own creators. The online-only racing game has since seen a spike in negative reviews, reflecting the tumultuous relationship between its player base and the studio behind the series' development.

A Destiny 2 fan has created a stunning drawing of a Warlock, using a variety of colored pencils to achieve the look. Since completing the impressive artwork, the user shared their interpretation of a Warlock withDestiny 2 fans, garnering praise for the drawing's incredible detail and shading.

A Helldivers 2 player shared the perfect strategy for defeating the formidable Bile Titans with ease. Helldivers 2 is renowned for its intense cooperative gameplay and challenging enemies and poses significant challenges for players, particularly when facing off against the Bile Titans.

A Stardew Valley fan has created a welcome rug for their brother-in-law as an adorable housewarming gift. The charming Stardew Valley design is something that most fans of the game would likely be happy to receive, particularly with the special touches to the item.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is set to leave PlayStation Plus' Extra tier catalog within the month of May 2024. The remake of developer Big Huge Games' classic action RPG will soon depart from the PlayStation Plus library in addition to the 25 titles already scheduled to disappear from the service throughout the coming weeks.

A Stardew Valley player is sharing a discovery they made in the game after having spent 250 hours playing. Stardew Valley contains many secrets, and some of its game mechanics go unnoticed by fans, no matter how long they've been playing.

File sizes have been revealed for May's selection of free games featured on PS Plus. These titles range from a little over 1 GB to more than 50 GB, giving PS Plus subscribers extra information that should help with installation.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Thrills and Frills update is now available for download across all platforms. This major release introduces a wide array of free content and the next act of the Disney Dreamlight Valley expansion pass, among other notable changes.

Following complaints from players, Disney Dreamlight Valley developers are addressing an issue involving 3D glasses. Players have been encountering issues completing a quest due to these glasses, with the Disney Dreamlight Valley team acknowledging the error and issuing a new warning.

Activision is working on fixes for a couple of Modern Warfare 3 issues that have emerged since today’s big mid-season update was released.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios has addressed recent community uproar concerning changes to the game's ricochet mechanics. Following the 01.000.300 patch for Helldivers 2, players reported an increased frequency of deaths caused by ricocheting projectiles, even from explosives like rockets.

Stellar Blade, the latest PS5 exclusive title, may soon get a major update that brings a new game mode into the fray. Apparently, developer Shift Up is already working on adding a challenge mode for Stellar Blade.

Helldivers 2's Stalker enemies have reportedly gained a mutation with the game's latest update, which allows them to cloak their bodies entirely and sneak up on players. Helldivers 2 released an update several days ago, making numerous balance changes that could shake up the meta. It brought nerfs to some weapons, including the JAR-5 Dominator and the RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher. In addition, the update buffed Automaton enemies, such as Scout Striders and Devastators, slightly increasing their fire rate and durability.

The latest Genshin Impact leak shows Sethos in action against a Ruin Scout, giving players an idea of his damage potential. In version 4.7, Genshin Impact will introduce players to three new units: Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. Information about these characters is sparse, but early leaks have already revealed their skills and weapons. Clorinde will reportedly be an Electro DPS, while Sigewinne will scale off HP and serve as a healer. Sethos, on the other hand, is expected to be a four-star Electro applicator similar to Fischl.

Sucker Punch releases a surprise update for Ghost of Tsushima, addressing numerous issues and preparing Crossplay functionality for the PC version, though the patch also seems to have added an unintentional side effect. Following its launch back in 2020, Ghost of Tsushima has quickly become one of Sucker Punch's best games, not only in terms of critical reviews but surpassing 10 million copies sold 2 years after launch.

The newest update for No Man's Sky, Orbitals patch 4.65, addresses multiple bugs ranging from incorrectly sized Multi-tools to progression blocking missions for Specialist Polo. The update is the fifth in a string of bug fixing patches since the Orbital update released for No Man's Sky.

Unfortunately for those subscribed to the Extra tier of PlayStation Plus, it appears as though Horizon Zero Dawn is leaving the service on Tuesday, May 21. Unlike the free games that make up the Essential tier of PlayStation Plus and can be kept as long as one stays subscribed, the PlayStation Plus Extra games are rotated in and out of availability, ala Netflix or Xbox Game Pass.

Sony has announced the next PlayStation 5 update will introduce a new feature for gamers interested in hosting online multiplayer sessions: the ability to invite other players or friends through a link. While the PlayStation 5 boasts a number of stellar single-player games, multiplayer games are a large part of the console's library. The PS5 has a number of features that support online gaming, such as the PlayStation App.

Sony has officially pulled the curtain back on the free games PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim in May 2024. Most of the time, the free PlayStation Plus announcement happens on the last Wednesday of the previous month, but the May 2024 free games were an exception to the rule.

TopSpin 2K25 fans are lashing out at 2K following widespread server issues that have impacted the game's single-player mode. Players are rallying against the game's always-online requirement, a common complaint made against a plethora of modern-day video games and one that is heavily affecting TopSpin 2K25.

Entergram will release Cabbage Soft-developed romance visual novel Jewelry Hearts Academia: We Will Wing Wonder World for PlayStation 4 and Switch on October 24 in Japan for 8,228 yen, listing at retailers such as Biccamera and Neowing reveal.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the May 2024 Monthly Games lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers. All titles will be available from May 7 to June 3, unless otherwise noted.

Genthru will be a playable character in the Eighting-developed fighting game Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact.

Earth Defense Force 6 will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on July 25 in the west for $59.99, D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot announced.

Following the recently announced Tekken 8 roadmap, Bandai Namco has revealed the details of what will be in the next Tekken 8 update. This fits right in with the recent Tekken 8 roadmap, as it said Spring updates would be focused on balance adjustments, which is most of what is seen here.

A Stardew Valley player who went through the painstaking task of opening 999 Omni Geodes in the game has shown what they got for their efforts. The result is intriguing for fans who have never opened this many of the Omni Geodes, or those who want to see Stardew Valley's probabilities in action.

Sledgehammer Games has shared the results of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's recent Ranked Play weapon evaluation test and confirmed some of the weapon balance changes coming soon. To start, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's developers plan to make a significant adjustment to assault rifles, followed by additional changes later on.

A recent Stardew Valley update has added a potential homage to SpongeBob SquarePants, as the pineapple item can now be placed in fish tanks. While Update 1.6 added a boatload of new content to Stardew Valley, the game’s creator, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, included a few more surprises in subsequent updates in the weeks following, such as allowing players to place more items in their fish tanks.

A Fallout 3 fan has built the iconic location of Megaton in Far Cry 5 Arcade mode. Many Far Cry 5 fans have used the Arcade tools to build unique things, but this may be the most impressive Fallout 3 build from the game mode.

Ubisoft has just announced that Assassin’s Creed: Mirage will arrive on the Apple App Store on June 6. Coming to the latest generation of iPhones and iPads, the release of Assassin’s Creed: Mirage for iOSmarks the first time that fans will be able to play through one of the franchise's major console titles on a mobile device.

Deliver Us Mars developer KeokeN Interactive has announced that it will be laying off its entire staff. This comes amid a turbulent period in the games industry that's filled with unfortunate job cuts and studio closures, and even though Deliver Us Mars was considered decent among fans, there were several other issues that led to KeokeN letting its workforce go.

The Fallout 76 Invaders from Beyond event has returned, bringing the alien menace back to Appalachia. The latest iteration of the popular activity arrives just as Fallout 76 is blowing up in popularity across both PC and consoles thanks to Amazon's Fallout TV show.

Developer Aggro Crab has revealed that Another Crab's Treasure became the studio's best launch yet after selling 100,000 copies in under four days. Another Crab's Treasure is only the studio's second game but has quickly earned a positive reputation after its successful launch.

Blizzard has recently implemented an Overwatch 2 update, which includes nerfs to Orisa's Fortify and Javelin Spin abilities, as well as to Venture's Smart Excavator, Drill Dash, and Tectonic Shock abilities. This update aims to refine gameplay dynamics and ensure a balanced experience, while also addressing some Overwatch 2 bugs to ensure smoother gameplay for players across all platforms.

A Stardew Valley player has pointed out that the game would hugely benefit from letting the player grow lemons. Stardew Valley's 1.6 update added a lot of new content and even some new crops to the game, but lemons weren't among them.

Four-player cooperative action adventure game Funko Fusion will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 13, developer 10:10 Games announced.

Bungie releases Update 7.3.6.3 for Destiny 2, which fixes a number of issues with the wave defense Onslaught mode, tweaks weapons like Recluse, Hammerhead, and Tusk of the Boar, while also patching out two popular cheese spots during The Whisper mission. It's a busy weekly reset for Destiny 2 players as, in addition to the reset, the final two BRAVE Arsenal weapons have been added to the game. Players can once again farm for the Black Armory's Blast Furnace and the old Crucible-centric Luna's Howl hand cannon.

Publisher Atlus shared a new trailer for the upcoming. Releasing June 14 on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox and PlayStation consoles, the re-release expands the game with an alternate “Canon of Vengeance” story path.

Housemarque's critically acclaimed sci-fi game Returnal celebrates its third anniversary with an all-new graphic novel. While fans eagerly awaited news of potential DLC or a sequel for Returnal after yesterday's tease, it turns out the Finnish developer had something else in mind to commemorate the occasion.

Don't Nod Entertainment, known for creating the Life Is Strange franchise, has released the trailer for the new game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. This is one of seven games that Don't Nod has in development, along with puzzler Koira and a still-unnamed action RPG.

Some Helldivers 2 players are unhappy with the bullet ricochet changes implemented with Update 01.000.300. Patch days have always been somewhat contentious within the Helldivers 2 community, often because of the introduced balance changes included with the patch along with the wave of bug reports that follow in the wake of every update. Its latest patch was, unfortunately, no exception to the established pattern, and many players have since flocked to social media to call for a quick fix to what appears to be a problem with the game's ricochet mechanic.

PlayStation 5 owners who obtained Fallout 4 via the PS Plus Collection can now finally download the game's next-gen update. The long-awaited Fallout 4 patch initially rolled out on April 25, promptly sowing confusion among some PlayStation users who found themselves unable to access it.

The latest update for asymmetrical horror game TheTexas Chain Saw Massacre game is here, featuring a range of perk adjustments, including nerfs and fixes. The balance changes affect a number of perks, as well as issues with the new Victim in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Funko Fusion has been treated to a release date, with 10:10 Games revealing that its upcoming action adventure is set to hit the market on September 13. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of pre-orders for select versions of Funko Fusion, whose physical edition will be distributed in partnership with Skybound Entertainment's gaming division.

ATLUS has released a new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, dubbed “An Ideal World.”

Turn-based roguelite dungeon crawler The Land Beneath Us will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on May 13, publisher PID Games and developer FairPlay Studios announced.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Spike Chunsoft have released a new trailer and screenshots for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO dubbed “Master and Apprentice,” which introduces 10 more playable characters.

Four-player cooperative action adventure game Funko Fusion will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 14, developer 10:10 Games announced.

The latest Helldivers 2 leak shows a plasma pistol that will reportedly be available in the future. Over the past months, Helldivers 2 players have been treated to leaks that revealed details about the upcoming content. Recently, one provided a sneak peek into new Illuminate enemies, while another showed a new off-road vehicle that Arrowhead could add to its over-the-shoulder game in the future.

Front Mission 2 remake is launching today, April 30th, on various modern platforms, including Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Developed by ForeverEntertainment, Front Mission 2 remake brings new life to the classic tactical RPG, inviting players worldwide to immerse themselves in its engaging storyline and strategic gameplay.