Confirming speculation dating back several months–and hopes and dreams dating back far longer–Paradox Interactive officially announced Victoria 3 during PDXCON Remixed on May 21. The long-awaited grand strategy game was a surprise announcement for the end of the show, and it will cover a 100-year period and allow for you …
Read More »Prison Architect: Second Chances Announced, Focused On Helping Inmates
The management simulator Prison Architect is getting its fifth expansion, Second Chances, and it’s all focused on creating a more positive and rehabilitating system for convicts that results in reduced sentences and a lower chance of them ending up behind bars. Announced during PDXCON Remixed on May 21, Prison Architect: …
Read More »Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court Expansion Makes You The Ultimate Judge
Crusader Kings 3 is already one of the most acclaimed role-playing and strategy games in recent memory, and it’s about to get even bigger with the Royal Court expansion. You’ll finally be able to truly see the tangible rewards of your success with a decorated court, which will also serve …
Read More »THQ Nordic And Deep Silver's Parent Company Still Expanding Rapidly
Embracer Group–the parent company of both THQ Nordic and Deep Silver–has been growing considerably over the last few years, adding Gearbox, 4A Games, Zen Studios, and a reformed Free Radical Design to its roster. But despite its huge number of acquisitions, there were even more that it thought about making …
Read More »Xbox Announces Big Accessibility Improvements For Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Today, May 20, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, an event meant to bring awareness to the digital accessibility struggles many still face with websites and technology. Microsoft has been making big strides to address these issues with things like the Xbox Adaptive Controller, and a new series of initiatives are …
Read More »Returnal Patch 1.3.7 Fixes Crashes, Saves Your Eardrums
Returnal’s next patch, version 1.3.7, is releasing tomorrow, developer Housemarque has announced. The patch should help with some of the game’s remaining crashing issues, as well as a fix that should save you from hearing loss. The patch notes posted on Housemarque’s website (and below) say it includes “multiple fixes …
Read More »Portal 2 Update Removes File Size Limit On User-Made Levels
A new Portal 2 update–coming about a decade after the game’s release–has removed a file size limit for user-created Steam Workshop maps. This change could have a huge impact on the game’s future, with much more complicated and expansive map designs possible. Previously, Steam Workshop designs for Portal 2 were …
Read More »Calculator For Nintendo Switch Is One Of The Highest User-Rated Games On Metacritic
Every once in a while, a game so bad or unnecessary becomes a meme, and instead of being derided online, it’s sarcastically heralded as the best game of all time. The latest game to fall into that category isn’t even a game, but a calculator app for the Nintendo Switch, …
Read More »Snag A Bunch Of Free In-Game Goodies For MLB, Rocket League, And More (PS4, PS5)
Following a promotion that gave away some of the best PS4 games, including Horizon Zero Dawn, Sony is now offering a batch of free in-game goodies for PS4 and PS5 owners through Play at Home. The promotion went live in the evening on May 17 and includes currency and other …
Read More »Black Widow Trailer Shows The Deadly Taskmaster
Black Widow is releasing in July–both in theaters and via Disney+ streaming–after several delays, and the movie’s latest trailer gives us a hint at Natasha Romanoff and the family, sort of, that she had before becoming an Avenger. We also get to see the menacing Taskmaster in action, albeit only …
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