Tropes are a common occurrence in the world of video games. The idea that “the world is ending and you have to save it” has been used time and time again as an inciting incident in many games. While tropes themselves are not inherently bad, the issue arises when these tropes are used without any
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Vampire survival game V Rising has been in early access for a couple of years now, and developers Stunlock have announced that the price will be permanently raised ahead of the full 1.0 launch. The price will be increased from $19.99 to $34.99 on April 5th, citing the amount of content and development put into
The latest patch for Helldivers 2 introduces new planetary hazards, such as blizzards and sandstorms, adding more challenges for players. These hazards serve as a reminder that the war for democracy is never comfortable and require players to adapt their strategies accordingly. Patch 01.000.200 also includes various balance tweaks and adjustments to the gameplay. Notable
Final Fantasy 14 players are in for a treat as the highly anticipated crossover event with Final Fantasy 16 is set to begin tomorrow. This collaboration between the popular MMO and the latest single-player entry in the RPG series promises a range of exciting rewards and content for players to enjoy. The announcement of the
The Oculus Quest, released in 2019, is already facing issues with the launch of new apps in the Quest Store. As of May, new apps will not be playable on the Quest 1, not due to a lack of power, but because Meta has opted to phase out support for the device. This move was
It was almost three years ago when Celeste and TowerFall developers Extremely OK Games excited fans with the announcement of their new project, Earthblade. However, fans will now have to wait even longer to get their hands on the highly anticipated 2D exploration platformer. Lead creator and director Maddy Thorson recently shared in a blog
In a recent business announcement, Take-Two disclosed that they are actively working on the next installment in the Borderlands series. This revelation came alongside the news of their acquisition of Gearbox, the developers behind the popular Borderlands franchise. While this is exciting news for fans of the series, it leaves many questions unanswered about the
When pondering the geological terms rock and stone, one might assume that they are interchangeable. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that there is a distinct difference between the two. While Google suggests that stones are simply smaller rocks, this explanation seems somewhat lacking in depth. The question arises – when would this differentiation
Judas, the latest game from Ghost Story Games, promises to offer players a unique and immersive gameplay experience. Set aboard the Mayflower, a spaceship the size of a city, the game combines FPS elements with narrative-driven gameplay. Players will have access to guns in their right hand and various organic powers in their left hand.
After facing criticism and backlash, Cities: Skylines 2 is making strides to improve its gameplay experience with the release of patch 1.1.0f1. One of the major highlights of this update is the introduction of mod support and tools, which have been long-awaited by the community. The new editor tools aim to streamline the modding process