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In 2022, fans of the 1990s adventure series Monkey Island finally got another game with Return to Monkey Island, which notably marked creator Ron Gilbert's first time directing a Monkey Island project in 30 years. Now, it looks like Gilbert has another project up his sleeve that's due out just two (or maybe three) years later.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be revealed on Wednesday 15th May at 5PM BST / 9AM PT, Ubisoft has announced. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the new name for Assassin’s Creed Red.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees with the launch of the War Within Alpha and subsequent builds. Our Markmanship Hunter guide writer, Azortharion, offers an early review of the Sentinel Hero Talents that while a strong offering in terms of raw damage they do very little to shake up the gameplay of the spec leading into the next expansion.

I’ve enjoyed handheld gaming ever since playing the original Game Boy while in secondary school – yes, I’m old – but I’ve never really engaged with mobile games outside of the occasional game of Candy Crush during a boring commute. There are a number of reasons for this, but the main problem I have is the clunkiness of on-screen controls for any kind of traditional game. Unless a game is specifically designed for a touchscreen (Monument Valley for example) it’s generally a no from me. This blind spot in my gaming is increasingly unfortunate as modern phones can be capable of standout experiences, whether through ports, streaming, or emulation. With this in mind I was excited to try out the Gamesir X2s, the latest in an increasingly competitive range of devices that can turn your phone into something more closely resembling a standard controller.

Free Fire is getting its own anime adaptation! Yes, Garena has just signed a deal with Japanese entertainment company Kadokawa to bring the game to life in a new format. The Free Fire anime project will be guided by Kadokawa Qingyu.

You must have heard already that Supercell, the company behind hit titles like Clash of Clans, Clash Royale and Squad Busters, is busy making a new monster-hunting game mo.co. It’s in its early development stage and had players from the United States participate in an open beta in October 2023. Now, they just gave us a sneak peek into what’s cooking in the latest mo.co Key Portal Insights update.

Players who are able to adventure themselves in Azj-Kahet on the War Within Alpha may have noticed shadecasters scattered through the zone — Communicators that broadcast orders from their superiors. Some shadecasters are very old, and give us insight to an event of the past.

has proven to have enduring popularity, and there are a lot of reasons to consider returning to the game or picking it up for the first time right now. Whether getting the bug from watching the show, finishing, or simply wanting to check out the new next-gen update, the world of the wasteland might well be calling. Diving back in, however, can often end up quickly highlighting the game's unflattering aspects.

Released by Midway Games in 1992, nothing could prepare us for Ed Boon and John Tobias’ Mortal Kombat – a video game that dominated arcades and consoles seemingly out of nowhere, knocking Street Fighter 2 off its perch as the best fighting game around. Like parents with their children, everyone has their favourite – even if they won’t always outright admit to it. The debate about the best characters (or should we say kharacters?) has caused many friendships and relationships to end, so we’re putting together a comprehensive list of the best of the best in the Mortal Kombat franchise to generate even more heated discussion among the fanbase.

The Mysterious Artefact is pivotal in helping stave off the tentacle cravings in Baldur's Gate 3, but what if was also an Xbox controller?

Hi everyone! It’s been just over a year since we released Burning Shores, the expansion to Horizon Forbidden West on PS5, and with it, we challenged you with one of our most elaborate boss battles to date! We talked to our developers at Guerrilla to find out about the ideation and creation process of this epic fight.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

Every monster needs an origin story. Here’s mine.

HMD Global, renowned for its Nokia-branded smartphones, is gearing up to introduce its maiden HMD-branded device in India. Preceding its official debut, the Finnish company has unveiled the device's name, which was chosen through a contest on X. Speculations suggest that this upcoming smartphone could be a rebrand of the HMD Pulse, already available in Europe and expected to arrive in the US as the HMD Vibe.

Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro are set for their official debut on May 23. The unveiling event is scheduled to take place in Dubai at 15:00 local time, 12:00 in the UK, and 04:30 pm in India. as confirmed by Poco in a recent announcement on X. The global launch of the Poco F6 series has stirred anticipation, especially after its recent appearance on the Geekbench benchmark database, revealing its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

A new game has hit the Google Play Store, and it’s so cute that I thought I’d give you all the details about it. The game is called ICO-chan Dive, and it’s a 3D action dodging game developed and published by ICO Warehouse. Now, are you thinking what I thought when I heard about it?

Tuesday, May 14 has provided us with new to solve, and today's bunch of categories could be a bit difficult for some fans to decipher. There are a few niche topics and some very well-crafted misdirections. Take your time with today's game or you'll be in for a loss.

The countdown for Season 4 is almost up, and players are ready to dive back into Sanctuary to experience all-new Itemization, crafting, class changes, and more for the next big content update in Diablo 4. That means players will be looking for their next build on a new Seasonal character — and Barricade is here to talk about what builds he thinks are going to be the best for each class based on patch notes and PTR findings! Covering all five classes, Barricade's video is a bite-sized recommendation aggregating some incredible builds that came out of PTR testing.

The Aurora supercomputer has finally broken the exascale barrier & achieved the fastest AI performance with its Intel Ponte Vecchio hardware.

Google's latest A-series smartphone, the Pixel 8a, comes with several upgrades over the Pixel 7a. A smoother screen, Tensor G3 SoC, and seven years of Android updates might compel you to get the Pixel 8a right away, but is the mid-year update worth the premium over the Pixel 7a? Let's find out.

Motorola's mid-range Moto G Stylus 5G is back for 2024 with substantial upgrades and a fun new design. It sports a better screen, wireless charging, and more for only $399.

Vivo is gearing up to release its upcoming foldable smartphone, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, in India next month, according to recent reports. This will mark the first time Vivo launches a foldable phone in the Indian market, expanding beyond its previous launches limited to China.. The buzz around its arrival intensified when the smartphone appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website and the Geekbench database.

Lego returned to Middle-earth for the first time in a decade last year when it debuted its Rivendell set. A part of Lego's Icons range, the toy brick recreation of the iconic Lord of the Rings location is made up of more than 6,000 pieces and costs $500. It makes sense that there'd be a wait for anything more following the release of a set that size, but it seems the wait is almost over. Lego has teased a new Lord of the Rings set is coming, and the Eye of Sauron will be at its center.

The Galaxy S24 family shipped with Samsung’s ‘Galaxy AI,’ which is the company’s first AI-powered feature set that elevates the smartphone experience. So far, this addition has proven to be successful, as Samsung recently regained the top spot by beating Apple and becoming the largest smartphone vendor in Q1 2024. We expect to see more of these features added to the Galaxy S25 range next year, but ‘Battery AI’ is something that the company is rumored to introduce before it officially announces its 2025 flagship family.

In the bustling smartphone market, Motorola recently unveiled its Moto Edge 50 Pro in India, offering a compelling package of features at an attractive price point. Priced around ₹40,000, it's a strong contender against the OnePlus 11R, which despite being a year old, still holds its ground in the market. If you're eyeing a smartphone under 40K, deciding between these two options can be tough. Let's break down the comparison to help you make the right choice.

The release of the Google Pixel 8a marks a significant moment in the mid-range smartphone market, with notable improvements over its predecessor, the Pixel 7a. However, in this comparison, we'll examine whether the Pixel 8a stands up to another mid-range competitor, the OnePlus 12R, in terms of value for money.

Apple is gearing up to reveal its latest iPhone series, possibly in September 2024. Among the anticipated lineup, the iPhone 16 Pro stands out for its sleek design and top-tier features, rivalling even the 'Pro Max' version. This year, Apple seems set to maintain this trend, aiming to deliver significant enhancements to make the iPhone 16 Pro a compelling upgrade from its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro.

Square Enix has announced the establishment of a new medium-term business plan covering the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 through the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, which it calls “Square Enix Reboots and Awakens: 3 Years of Foundation-Laying for Long-Term Growth.”

Apple officially discontinued its entire iPod range in 2022, leaving behind memories of a revolutionary product that strongly impacted the music and technology industry. It made little sense to continue selling these devices, as the company giant was selling iPhones in the millions, and its handsets could pretty much do everything the iPod could and more. However, there was a time when Microsoft founder Bill Gates was not so optimistic about Apple’s future with its music player family, stating that it could not sustain the iPod’s success, but there was a reason for these bold claims, as you will soon find out.

Welcome to yet another week of paying a little for a lot. The Microsoft and PlayStation stores are starting to warm up with a bunch of decent sales events—the pick of which are represented below. I'm also keeping an eye on Amazon for any sign of extraordinarily early EOFY deals as well. Not much doing there. But I'll be ready to holler if and when they appear.

Since the very first teases were released for , fans were excited about new lightsaber combat with different stances. The game certainly delivers, as 's stances do not disappoint, with each bringing something different to combat, giving a significant amount of evolution from its predecessor,. Each lightsaber stance in will appeal to a different playstyle, which can make multiple playthroughs more rewarding when focusing on different skill trees.

Collecting powerful boons from the Gods and Goddesses of Olympus and the realms beyond is essential to a deep run in . Boons are offerings that can empower Melinoe with active or passive effects. Before diving into Erebus for another run, check out the boons available in.

is an enormous game in terms of just how much there is to do, but it's no surprise that some content got left on the cutting room floor during development. The setting of the game opens up a terrifying number of possibilities, and including every interesting idea would bloat both the game and its development cycle to a completely unsustainable degree. The balance found in the finished product feels just right in most regards, but some concepts that didn't make it in would have added tantalizing possibilities.

The newest tactical shooter game, , has different mechanics for getting injured. These can be healed; however, different injuries require different solutions. Taking care of these quickly during combat will help you stay alive long enough to win. Different hotkeys and inventory placement are also necessary for you and your team's survival.

An ominous conversation on the first day of marriage left one player feeling very concerned. Characters in have been known to be quirky and odd, but many fans appreciate this and can find a few characters they can relate to in the town. These personalities have been solidified even more with the additional scenes and dialog that were recently added. Some dialog options that appeared in-game have been strange, but ever since the 1.6 update was released, new and even more bizarre conversations keep popping up, much like the one this player encountered.

Hello! Welcome to the 326th edition of the WoW Economy Weekly Wrap-up! This week we take a look at Inscription in The War Within Alpha. We also have Cataclysm Classic and tools for levelling professions and things to focus on when you have limited time. On top of that, we have a discussion over transmog vs. twink items and making the most of Alchemy profits in Season of Discovery! My name is Samadan and I'll be your guide through the World of Gold Making!

Wrestling is a huge part of Mercedes Varnado’s career, having gained notoriety as Sasha Banks for the WWE before crossing over as Mercedes Moné for the AEW. But her fans may not realize she is also a huge Sailor Moon fan. The professional wrestler, who recently jumped to acting for The Mandalorian, has a deep appreciation of the classic magical girl fantasy anime based on Naoko Takeuchi’s 1992 manga. Fans of both wrestling and anime know she donned a Sailor Moon-inspired outfit during the 2022 Royal Rumble. So it’s no surprise that she’s openly campaigned to play Sailor Jupiter in a live-action adaptation of Sailor Moon, if that ever happens.

In Fallout 2, we meet a cabal of intelligent deathclaws hiding inside Vault 13, a result of the Enclave experimenting with the FEV virus in an attempt to create subservient supersoldiers. But they escaped, deciding that they wanted to live peaceful lives and coexist with humanity.

There's a lot of impressive detail to be found in , and sometimes it's the smallest inclusions that end up proving the most impressive. Although can be content to fill out some of its content with meaningless tasks reminiscent of many modern open-world games, venturing into its cities, trying out minigames, and buckling in for the main narrative ride consistently impresses with the level of bespoke content. Some of these highlights will show up in every playthrough, but other things can be shockingly easy to miss.

is an MMO tactical shooter where you are dropped into the open world of Lamang Island to survive following every trick you can. From exploring the Island's large map to taking on different missions, you might struggle to figure out how to approach the variety of tasks in the game at first. Even though some content isn't available in early access, there's still plenty to learn.

In , equipping the right weapons and armor is essential for survival against the threats of the nuclear Wasteland. While the RPG offers a plethora of firearms and melee options, managing your inventory effectively is crucial, as it's easy to accumulate weapons that don't match your playstyle, are short on ammo, or lack the power needed against formidable foes.

For gamers of a certain age, Goldeneye on the Nintendo 64 was a landmark moment in gaming. This spy-themed shooter was the culprit behind countless sleepless nights and arguments over screen-peeking with friends. Since then, James Bond games never really hit those same highs and even disappeared for over a decade. Now, a new developer has taken up the iconic franchise to make a new 007 game, and the pairing seems almost too good to be true. IO Interactive, fresh off the stellar Hitman trilogy, revealed that it is creating a new James Bond game currently referred to by the code name of Project 007. Details are so scarce that even Bond himself would have a hard time uncovering them, but we’ve compiled all the intel so far on this new title.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

“Cozy games” are a huge phenomenon right now, because at the end of the day, who doesn’t like being cozy? While some games focus on visceral combat or thrilling narratives, cozy games often focus on creating a comfortable or fulfilling place for players to hang out. Instead of swinging a sword or slaying foes, players can focus on creating the perfect flower bed, or befriending the kind golem next door.

Cataclysm shakes up players' ability to bring their allies back to life. More classes can battle ress, and hybrid classes can resurrect their whole group or raid with a single spell cast.

Cosmetic changes you get through various outfits in can alter the appearance of not only EVE but multiple characters in the game. Although EVE has multiple outfit parts you can mix and match to customize your look, Adam, Lily, and your Drone also have multiple visual styles. You'll have to complete a variety of tasks to receive new outfits, from finishing quests to spending valuable currency.

The MMO world of has tasks for you to complete for different characters, including the mission where you have to find an Antique Revolver. This task is given by the NPC Handshake, a man willing to give you plenty of rewards for finishing this job. However, the arbitrary instructions for this mission can be hard to interpret as you search for this historical weapon.

When players aren't romancing Astarion and swooning over his snarky lines, they’re often using the rogue to pick locks and disarm traps, though there are some alternatives to the latter that players are just now finding out about. Though his nimble fingers come in handy, sometimes there’s just not enough room in the party for him, and traveling back and forth between the camp just for his lockpicking skills is annoying (and not always available).

With Diablo 4 Season 4 just around the corner, we wanted to highlight all of the new content, features, and changes coming to Diablo 4 when the new Season launches on May 14th! Diablo 4 Season 4 Overview

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson made a string of controversial statements in the company's most recent earnings call, with potential in-game ads and comments about the next Battlefield raising some eyebrows. 

As someone that got into Dragon Quest relatively recently with 2018's Echoes of an Elusive Age, I've long looked for an excuse to play through the game that started it all. Don't get me wrong, I own the game on Switch and have dumped a few hours into it, but it all just feels a little... before my time. It's rudimentary, a little janky, and a tad grindy for my liking, but I absolutely respect it for kickstarting one of my favorite franchises.

Helldivers 2's D&D influence, which supports a 10-million-player-strong role-playing campaign, made its way into the game "about halfway through development," according to former lead writer Russ Nickel.

After years of speculation and wild rumors, it’s official: Nintendo’s new console is on the horizon.

The Troll Heritage Armor questline brought many new faces into the fold for lore on the Darkspear tribe, but it brought back just as many old friends. Everyone's favorite Trashmaster made an appearance, and we got some new insight into him — Jani is back! The Loa of Scavengers plays a pivotal role in helping the Darkspear recover their lost Loa. Leading us to Kevo ya Siti and providing us with only the most convenient of trash piles, without Jani, it's entirely possible that the long lost Loa would've remained that way — and the Darkspear would run the risk of falling under the influence of Mueh'zala. What players may have missed, though, is the lore we received about Jani over the course of the quests. While we know Jani is the Loa of Scavengers, Thieves, and Lost Things, Witch Doctor Tzadah had this to say about him.

The Arathi settlement in Hallowfall is only fifteen years old. They originally came from a new place we haven't seen before, will we visit this zone in the future?

A brand new set of are available for fans of the game, and the May 13 word groupings shouldn't cause too much trouble for players. As always, there are some misdirections thrown into the mix for today's game, and there is one category that was very difficult for us to decipher. Luckily, the «Leftovers» rule applies and we were able to squeak out a win by just solving the other three categories.

May 13’s answer is a type of spice that not many players might be familiar with and could cause them to lose their streak. The answer also contains two vowels, which could be hard to find if players don’t use the right starting words. While the answer can be solved in six attempts, it will require some ingenuity and quick thinking.

There was a time when I’d write about games. Now I write about how industry executives keep stepping on rakes.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 design was previously said to be finalized in April this year, with a target frequency of 4.00GHz and above. However, looking at Apple’s M4 and its high clock speeds that help the chipset attain a record-breaking single-core score, Qualcomm is rumored to introduce a chipset redesign with a new target frequency of 4.26GHz. This change is said to be made to take on Apple’s upcoming A18 and A18 Pro, which may also operate at higher frequencies to gain an edge against the competition.

Apple hosted its Let Loose event earlier this week to announce its highly anticipated OLED iPad Pro models and the M2 iPad Air. Both iPads in the lineup have received their fair share of improvements but there are various reasons why the M2 iPad Air should be the one to get against the OLED model. While the OLED display on the 'Pro' models is something that users have been demanding for a while, the 'Air' will allow you to accomplish the same task but at a much lower price tag.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for May 12: Garena FF Max, the hit battle royale game, is back with more goodies for its players. Ever since its launch in India, gamers have been hooked on its cool graphics and thrilling gameplay. Now, the developers at 111 Dot Studios are giving away daily codes to spice up your gaming experience.

In an interview with the Technically PVP Podcast, Gerissar, Bigmoran, and Venruki spoke with Game Producer George Velev about the state of PvP and the upcoming Deephaul Ravine battleground in The War Within! See also the Technically PVP Podcast version on Youtube.

It can be difficult for developers to maintain live service titles these days, with fans expecting more and more content each month to avoid the risk of being labeled a "dead game." Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has been treading that particular tightrope rather well since launch, delivering new armor, weapons, and emotes via the Premium Warbonds system that has been serving them well up until now.

There are ways in which you could play as a solo pirate in Sea of Thieves, but adventuring is so much more fun and rewarding when you’re part of a crew. Once you’ve gotten a handle on how to play the game, taking on voyages and attacking other players with fellow pirates is where the real fun begins. Alliances make it much easier to coordinate and team up with your fellow scallywags, but how you form them and all the benefits they can provide are somewhat obfuscated. It isn’t as simple as joining a party through a menu like in other games, so follow our treasure map to learn all about how alliances work in Sea of Thieves.

In the Fallout TV series, it's revealed that Vault-Tec nuked the iconic Shady Sands. It's been incredibly controversial with fans, but they're not alone. Designer John Deiley, who took it from a small innocuous settlement in the first game to the thriving NCR capital of Fallout 2, also isn't happy with the decision.

Saving the Gondians is a complicated task in , partially because of how it intersects with several other side quests. "" begins in Act Three, and represents the culmination of two separate quest lines: disabling the Steel Watch and the ongoing love-hate relationship between Barcus Wroot and Wulbren Bongle. Gondians are gnomish worshipers of the inventor god Gond, enslaved by Banites. Once the player has traveled to the Steel Foundry or the Iron Throne, they'll meet either Zanner or Obelia Toobin. Either NPC will then ask them to help save the Gondians from oppression.

The Fallout TV series introduces a trio of new, interconnected vaults - 31, 32, and 33. We find out by the end of the show that 31 holds a bunch of pre-war Vault-Tec employees in cryostasis and that the other two shelters are breeding pools for when they awaken.

has a lot of secrets to discover and locations to explore, but this new indie game on PC, PS5, and Switch has one room in particular that's particularly useful if it's found early on. As an unusual take on the Metroidvania genre, is all about unique traversal methods and varied puzzles, so it's easy to miss important things by pursuing a different path. Although some of its secrets are intended to be nearly impossible to find in a normal playthrough, others are definitely designed to be ferreted out for the purpose of having a complete experience with the game.

is filled with different collectibles, currency, and other miscellaneous resources to gather across the Underworld. Ashes are the most valuable, as this is the main currency used to purchase Arcana Cards. Thankfully, Ashes are plentiful in Erebus and beyond, but you may want to know how to acquire and spend this resource.

Alongside the more obvious changes coming to Diablo 4 in Season 4, Blizzard has also quietly implemented several other changes that will drastically improve player quality of life. Perhaps the most exciting of these changes is the removal of mount speed restrictions while in town! Season 4 Patch Notes 1.4.0

Sony has reportedly founded a new studio within PlayStation, made up of former Deviation Games employees.

Following Xbox's decision to close down three studios (Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Games) and roll Roundhouse Studios into ZeniMax Online, Jeff Grubb's rumor that the Perfect Dark reboot was in rough waters made things look even more dire for Xbox fans.

After many years, fans of the series are finally figuring out why one of the most hated characters is relatable now. Villagers in have a tendency to be a polarizing topic, with some garnering an interesting reputation because of their looks and others being immediate favorites. Though it's not often that everyone agrees about whom the worst villager or NPC is, there are some that are universally disliked. However, more fans are realizing that some removed villagers were just misunderstood at the time.

This June will see the release of , bringing Nintendo's fresh take on the 3DS staple to the Switch. is a remake of the second installment in the series,. The sequel was released 12 years after the original on GameCube, and was an unexpected surprise when it was first announced at E3 2011. The game fared well with critics, garnering an above-average reception. Players also warmly received the game, bringing in roughly 6.5 million unit sales, making it the twelfth best-selling game on the 3DS.

After Fortnite unleashed a flood of crossovers into the gaming world, there’s almost nothing that’s off the table anymore. Call of Duty getting a Nicki Minaj operator, for example, would likely never have happened 10 years ago, and yet here we are. The rapper/singer is often called the Queen of Rap, but she’s expanded her talents to dolphin-diving and no-scoping noobs on the battlefield. If you want to strut your stuff as Minaj in your next match, complete with her own set of pink weapons and vehicle skin, there are a few bits of information you need to know before loading up your next game.

AMD's next-generation RDNA 5 GPUs are going to be built from the ground up and will aim to be the "Zen" moment for the Radeon division.

Supergiant has finally released in early access, and players familiar with the franchise will not be surprised to see that Nectar, a resource from the previous game, has returned. This golden liquid is a rarity in the Crossroads and the land underneath, so it's important to know what it does, where to spend it, and what you'll get for collecting it. Nectar can be found in a few places, but no matter where you find it, it will come at a cost.

In , players are tasked with building their settlement from a village to a large town and defending and expanding its borders. Players can recruit several kinds of military units, but none are better than Retinues. This professional soldier is far better equipped to deal with enemies than the average mercenary, but they are also the hardest to get.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

I spent a lot of time contemplating the title of Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s new film Evil Does Not Exist. It still echoes in my brain, as I watch and rewatch the film. It’s a puzzle to turn over, a bitter lozenge lodged in my cheek. It’s almost farcical, how banal the movie’s premise is: a talent agency wants to set up a glamping site in a remote Japanese village, and sends two hapless PR reps to sell the community on the plan. Most of us don’t contemplate the nature of evil when considering glamping, you know? But maybe we should.