EA teases The Sims 4's spooky new Life and Death expansion early, revealing a "spectral world" and something that sounds a whole lot like a Grim Reaper career

GamesSimulationThe SimsThe Sims 4EA teases The Sims 4’s spooky new Life and Death expansion early, revealing a “spectral world” and something that sounds a whole lot like a Grim Reaper careerWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesSimulationThe SimsThe Sims 4EA teases The Sims 4’s spooky new Life and Death expansion early, revealing a “spectral world” and something that sounds a whole lot like a Grim Reaper careerWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 18 min · 3798 words · Anna Mendoza

Early access "comes at great risk," says solo city builder dev: "There are expectations, and you better deliver on the expectations"

GamesCity BuilderBulwark: Falconeer ChroniclesEarly access “comes at great risk,” says solo city builder dev: “There are expectations, and you better deliver on the expectations"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesCity BuilderBulwark: Falconeer ChroniclesEarly access “comes at great risk,” says solo city builder dev: “There are expectations, and you better deliver on the expectations"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 16 min · 3219 words · James Powell

Everything different in DND 2024: All major changes to Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Tabletop GamingDungeons and DragonsEverything different in DND 2024: All major changes to Dungeons & Dragons 5eWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tabletop GamingDungeons and DragonsEverything different in DND 2024: All major changes to Dungeons & Dragons 5eWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 18 min · 3710 words · Jesse Wright

Final Fantasy creator says without the NES, "none of any of this would have been possible" – even if he "cheated on Nintendo and went to PlayStation" with FF7

GamesJRPGFinal FantasyFinal Fantasy VIIFinal Fantasy creator says without the NES, “none of any of this would have been possible” – even if he “cheated on Nintendo and went to PlayStation” with FF7When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesJRPGFinal FantasyFinal Fantasy VIIFinal Fantasy creator says without the NES, “none of any of this would have been possible” – even if he “cheated on Nintendo and went to PlayStation” with FF7When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 17 min · 3614 words · Amanda Woodard

Forget Spore 2, this stunning indie game inspired by Maxis' 2008 smash hit sim just got a free demo on Steam

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Chronicle Games) Strange Seed is a unique little gem of a game, featuring vibrant visuals and god sim gameplay that longtime fans of Spore are sure to appreciate. Players start their lives as simple blob-like beings, working to evolve and uncover new DNA. There’s no underwater stage like there is in Spore - instead, creatures in Strange Seed fall from “a very abnormal tree” to the ground where they must fight (and more importantly, eat) to survive....

October 3, 2024 · 17 min · 3599 words · Nathan Becker

Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis reunite for Hyde Street – a scary and surreal new horror comic featuring an evil boy scout

ComicsImage ComicsGeoff Johns and Ivan Reis reunite for Hyde Street – a scary and surreal new horror comic featuring an evil boy scoutWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ComicsImage ComicsGeoff Johns and Ivan Reis reunite for Hyde Street – a scary and surreal new horror comic featuring an evil boy scoutWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 19 min · 3956 words · Donald Bruce

Helldivers 2's take on a galaxy-traveling Death Star really is a death trap: "risk of collapse," no toilets, and the beds are stolen from "very sick children"

GamesThird Person ShooterHelldivers 2Helldivers 2’s take on a galaxy-traveling Death Star really is a death trap: “risk of collapse,” no toilets, and the beds are stolen from “very sick children"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesThird Person ShooterHelldivers 2Helldivers 2’s take on a galaxy-traveling Death Star really is a death trap: “risk of collapse,” no toilets, and the beds are stolen from “very sick children"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 19 min · 3840 words · Heidi Floyd

Iconic speedrunning organization Games Done Quick quickly pulls Hurricane Helene disaster relief event together – and it's happening next week

GamesIconic speedrunning organization Games Done Quick quickly pulls Hurricane Helene disaster relief event together – and it’s happening next weekWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesIconic speedrunning organization Games Done Quick quickly pulls Hurricane Helene disaster relief event together – and it’s happening next weekWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works....

October 3, 2024 · 16 min · 3329 words · Mark Sullivan

It took just 2 weeks for God of War: Ragnarok modders to remove over 1,500 lines of "pointless" and "patronizing" dialogue that also irked PS5 players on launch

GamesActionGod of WarGod of War: RagnarokIt took just 2 weeks for God of War: Ragnarok modders to remove over 1,500 lines of “pointless” and “patronizing” dialogue that also irked PS5 players on launchWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesActionGod of WarGod of War: RagnarokIt took just 2 weeks for God of War: Ragnarok modders to remove over 1,500 lines of “pointless” and “patronizing” dialogue that also irked PS5 players on launchWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 12 min · 2347 words · William Brown

League of Legends and Valorant studio shoots down bogus rumor Tencent handed it $200 million to take on Valve's hero shooter: "There's a lot cooking in R&D, but nothing like Deadlock"

GamesMOBADeadlockLeague of Legends and Valorant studio shoots down bogus rumor Tencent handed it $200 million to take on Valve’s hero shooter: “There’s a lot cooking in R&D, but nothing like Deadlock"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesMOBADeadlockLeague of Legends and Valorant studio shoots down bogus rumor Tencent handed it $200 million to take on Valve’s hero shooter: “There’s a lot cooking in R&D, but nothing like Deadlock"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 18 min · 3739 words · Alan Phillips

Metal Gear Solid 3 remake's new camera perspective made the stealth game too easy, so Konami is adjusting it separately from the classic view

GamesStealthMetal GearMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterMetal Gear Solid 3 remake’s new camera perspective made the stealth game too easy, so Konami is adjusting it separately from the classic viewWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesStealthMetal GearMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterMetal Gear Solid 3 remake’s new camera perspective made the stealth game too easy, so Konami is adjusting it separately from the classic viewWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 16 min · 3276 words · David Rogers

Monster Hunter Wilds won't add a 15th main weapon but the devs talk about one all the time – one problem is the 14 weapons we have are a hard act to follow

GamesAction RpgMonster HunterMonster Hunter WildsMonster Hunter Wilds won’t add a 15th main weapon but the devs talk about one all the time – one problem is the 14 weapons we have are a hard act to followWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesAction RpgMonster HunterMonster Hunter WildsMonster Hunter Wilds won’t add a 15th main weapon but the devs talk about one all the time – one problem is the 14 weapons we have are a hard act to followWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

October 3, 2024 · 14 min · 2884 words · John Mclaughlin

Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars review - "One of the most approachable skirmish board games out there"

GamesRadar+ VerdictMutant Year Zero: Zone Wars is a novel attempt at the war game formula. With a great aesthetic, clear rules, and fun worldbuilding, it’s easy to get lost in the rounds, but its reliance on RNG is both Zone Wars' greatest strength and biggest weakness. This is one of the most approachable skirmish board games out there, but don’t expect it to feel as deep or rewarding as some of its peers — even if it’s just as fun....

October 3, 2024 · 32 min · 6737 words · Stephen Smith