Helldivers 2Game Master Joel has been throwing unexpected developments at us for the last couple of weeks, and fortunately (or unfortunately), this week has been no different. Here’s your weekly dispatch of what’s going on not just in the Galactic War, but outside of it. Say Goodbye To Liberty Atthis time last week, the Automatons had unexpectedly returned from their alleged extinction to kick our fleshy butts back to Super Earth....

Valveis currently in the middle of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against small indie developer Wolfire, which was originally filed way back in 2021 due toSteam’scontrol over game prices and attempts to such out rivals. Despite Valve’s best efforts to have the lawsuit dismissed, itactually went ahead in 2022, and the whole situation is now getting spicy as internal documents and previously private email exchanges are making their way to the public eye....

I love violent video games and I’m not afraid to say it. As a games journalist, I have taken my spot in the trenches, time and time again, to defend the medium I cover from older relatives testing out vaguely coherent takes about how violent video games cause real-world violence and/or are the cause of societal deterioration. That’s never been true. At most, a violent video game may cause the player to feeltemporary aggression immediately after they finish playing it....

Games likeThe Rogue Prince of Persiadon’t come along nearly often enough. The upcoming roguelike from Evil Empire andUbisoft— which will launch next month in Early Access — is something uncommon: an indie take on a triple-A series. Triple-A publishers tend to be a little too precious with their big franchises. But, on the rare occasion that a triple-A publisher and an indie developer do team up, they tend to maximize their joint slay....

Baldur’s Gate 3tells its epic story in a traditional three-act structure. In Act One, you decide what kind of character you’ll be, are introduced to the world and the characters, and figure out the outline of the tadpole problem. In Act Two, you hit a lot of dead ends finding the cure, face your own dark night of the soul, and realize there are much bigger issues afoot. In Act Three, you finally reach the climax of the story, fight one final showdown, and face your fate....

Quick Links The Dreadwolf is a crucial part of the story ofDragon Ageand the villain of the upcoming game in the franchise. As you progress through Dragon Age: Inquisition, especially as an elf and with Solas in your party, you can learn more and more about the Dalish gods and who the Dreadwolf really is. The Dreadwolf originates from Dalish faith, a nomad group of elves who believe in ancient elven gods....

My special interests areFinal Fantasy, gay media of all forms, and professional wrestling, so I haven’t missed aWWEgame in well over a decade. This isn’t exactly a good thing, as most of them are mediocre and only in recent years has2Ktaken ownership of the failing series and crafted something worthy of the world’s biggest wrestling brand. For the past several years, a return to a simpler gameplay formula and focusing on a handful of satisfying game modes and mechanics has allowed the franchise to shine, getting back to a pick-up-and-play mentality that for years was lost under waves of simulation ideas that only complicated a game that should be all about sick finishing moves and the melodramatic theatre of professional wrestling....

An item inPalworldmight be bugged, as tests run by players appear to prove that it’s reducing Pal catch rates. This is despite the official item description saying it’s supposed to increase your catch rate, an effect that doesn’t seem to be working in practice. The collectable in question is the Lifmunk Effigy, which when activated, is supposed to make it easier to catch Pals. However, two separate tests run by players show that they caught fewer Pals with their capture power increase by the Effigies, despite their capture chance percentage increasing on screen....

Many of these Barbie dolls were launched almost 30 years ago and aren’t available at retail stores. We’ve tried to vet these third-party Amazon sellers as best as we could, but cannot guarantee when the products will arrive or their condition. 2023 saw a massive resurgence of Barbie, thrusting the doll back into the center of the pop-culture universe. Though her reign at the top of toy shelves spans back to her 1959 debut,the success of the live-action Barbiemovie has sent both general interest and fan nostalgia for the beloved Mattel doll to all-time highs....

The Q Posket figure line is always putting out awesome new releases every now and then. Their lineups feature all the most iconic characters across both modern classics and longtime favorites. And the best thing is that Q Posket offers you choices in the form of Version A and Version B. Version A gives you the classic looks straight from the anime. In contrast, Version B features an alternate outfit from a different arc in the anime/manga....

There have been some positivelyfantastic multiplayer shooters released over the years. From revolutionary titles like Halo 2, DOOM, and Call of Duty 4, to the more recent spree of live-service games, there’s a wealth of multiplayer shooters out there for you to enjoy. Yet, for all the classic multiplayer games out there, there are just as many that have come and gone with little fanfare. Whether it is because of poor marketing, underwhelming sales, or just a general lack of interest, these ten multiplayer-focused shooters are roughly past recollection....

It can be an overwhelming process trying to decorate a new or old living space. There are so many styles, colors, and brands of different home decor that the nearly limitless combinations and options can be paralyzing when trying to find a decoration that matches your interests, style, and space. Lego has started to create different home decor sets that are not only fun to build and put together, but look great when displayed as a decoration in your apartment or home....

Journeying into the world ofNarutowithout a shadow clone or two might seem like a daunting task, but fear not! Whether you’re looking to recreate the Chunin Exams in your living room or have a silent yet deadly Akatsuki member lurking on your bookshelf, we’ve got you covered with the best Naruto action figures on the market. From the vibrant streets of Konoha to the ominous hideouts of rogue ninjas, these figures bring the Shinobi World right to your doorstep, no Jutsu required....