Early last month,Monster Hunter Wilds, the newest mainline entry in the long-running series, had an open beta on all platforms to give players an early taste of the action (and the developers some much needed feedback). While the beta was received well, many players agreed on one thing: something about the combat felt.. off. Things were a little limp, and the culprit quickly became apparent: anear total lack of hitstop....

Found at D.I.C.E. 2013 Coming back from lunch here at D.I.C.E. Summit 2013, I ran into an event staffer with the greatest arm tat I’ve ever seen. You see a lot of tattoos in Las Vegas, but I’ve never seen one that stopped me dead in my tracks. “Is that legit?” I asked. “Totally,” he smiled. Jeff says that this work cost him about $500. That sounds like a lot, but it’s a small price when you consider that it gives him unlimited gamer cred....

‘This is going to be a longer process’ BioWare and Electronic Arts are trying to fixAnthem. This stab at capturing some of thatDestinymagic immediately fell flat in 2019, as player counts and general interest quickly dwindled. In February, just a few weeks beforeAnthem‘s one-year anniversary,BioWare revealed that it’s overhauling the gamein pursuit of a “reinvention” that will hopefully introduce a more motivating gameplay loop. It’s encouraging that BioWare hasn’t given up entirely, butAnthem‘s mulligan isn’t the all-hands-on-deck venture it might seem....

During yourBlue Heater 2adventures, you’ll start in a small town before venturing out into the open world and completing quests. From dangerous deserts to snowy forests, there’s a lot to learn and even more to remember. Being able to exploreBlue Heater 2’sDiscord and socials can help. Table of contents Blue Heater 2 Discord server and socials Here’s a complete list of community links you can use to learn Heater 2, including its tutorials, upcoming features, and more:...

Evil Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has claimed that he is frustrated by the current online business model put out by Microsoft. Of course, it’s not concern for consumers or the simple fact that Xbox Live is a massive con that has upset the flame-haired demon, it’s classic greed. He’s just annoyed that Microsoft benefits more from Xbox Live than publishers like Activision. “We have always been platform agnostic. [Consoles] do a very good job of supporting the gamer....

The Oxeye-developed, Mojang-publishedCobaltwill follow a path to completion not unlike the oneMinecrafttook. Though it’s being described as a platform game, it appears to offer players quite abit of flexibility. For approximately $13, interested parties can grab Windows-onlyalpha access, which serves as an introduction to the single-player/co-op campaign, level editor, and local multiplayer. This will help fund further development, and yes, early adopters get the best price onCobalt, in addition to future updates....

I know it’s not much, but at least there’s something to go on after last week’s announcement ofLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. The game is due out next year, and brings with it a new gameplay system, world and characters. Here’s three pieces of concept art, with my favorite being the rundown on the Red Dragon Monster. The second bullet point on this image tells us that “The Dragon is strong....

Hack and slash in your last stand Enter our contest for your chance to win a Switch copy ofAkane! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: If you want me to pay attention to your game, soak that shit in neon! I love colorful games, especially when neons are involved. Throw in cyber ninjas, dramatic last stands, and oodles or blood and I’m sold, baby. Akanehas all of that, and more....

Smash people with quick-time events Crytek unveiled gameplay from its upcoming Roman-combat game,Ryse, during the big Xbox conference today. It showed lots of hacking and slashing with Roman guys jumping off from a ship. At first glance it looks like a really big battle, but to me it seemed that the player gets approached by small groups of enemies and the majority of the battle is just background animations. Not that that’s a bad thing, but it might not be as epic as they want you to think it is....

And I’ll shed a tear of joy There were enough worthwhile PC games tied to Games for Windows Live that I was willing to put up with service, which seemed to range from mildly annoying to downright frustrating, depending on the day. For many of us,Dark Soulswas among the best of them. It’sNito, as Steven might say. After Bandai Namco promised in May toseek avenuesto support our beloved action-RPG on something,anythingother than Games for Windows Live, the publisher has at last announced plans for a migration to Steamworks....

Christopher Shy is a man who knows his Necromorphs. For two books now, he’s helped craft some of the scariest creations seen outside of Visceral’s own games; first withDead Space: Salvage,and again most recently for the brand newDead Space 3prequel graphic novel,Dead Space: Liberation. I had a chance to talk to Mr. Shy recently about his inspirations for his most recent work, his process for creating new types of Necromorphs, and his thoughts on gaming in general....

Dinga Bakaba, who’s worked on several of Arkane’s big titles, has been appointed as its new studio head.VGC reportsthat Dinga Bakaba is taking on the role of studio director at Arkane Lyon, following the departure of its former head. According to VGC, Bakaba will retain his position as co-creative director at the Lyon studio, alongsideDeathloopco-director Sebastien Mitton. Bakaba will fill the seat of former head Romuald Capron, who left Arkane in October....

Cool, dood! Because you spent every waking moment gorging onDisgaea: Hour of Darknesssince its digital re-release on last week, NIS America is dishing out seconds. Tactical role-playing gameDisgaea 2: Cursed Memoriesis set to grace PlayStation Network. While the better regardedDisgaea 2: Dark Hero Daysis already available for PSP and Vita,Cursed Memoriescosts just $9.99. That’s quite the steal for a game you could potentially spend hundreds of hours with. Look out for it later today....