Frostpunkis one of the more memorable titles for me in recent years. Building the last bastion of a city in a post-apocalyptic world—when done correctly, like it is inFrostpunk—is sure to stick with you. I’m not quite sure there have been any games that have been released since that made me navigate harsh moral dilemmas quite as much asFrostpunk. We recently had the opportunity to take a look at the freeplay mode of the upcoming sequelFrostpunk 2....

Haggleman rises again? XSeed took a chance on localizingGame Center CX(the game based on the popular Japanese Lets Play TV show) in the form ofRetro Game Challenge, and they suffered for it. Despite great reviews, the DS’s huge install base, and being released during the big retro craze from 4-5 years ago,the game failed to sell up to expectation. That hurt the sequel’s chances of finding localization, which was the real tragedy....

Man, ILOVEthe PSP, but even I can’t believe how much GameStop store space goes to the system. There’s usually a big rack packed with used games in gunky boxes, and every time I see one of these racks I wonder how long they’re going to last. Not long. Kotaku has learned that GameStop is cutting back on PSP inventory by removing games from 25 percent of their stores. “The consolidation is occurring to maximize the merchandising space in the smallest 25% of stores,” a GameStop representative toldKotaku....

The game is still in closed beta Just over two months after its most recent layoffannouncement,Giganticdeveloper Motiga has announcedanother roundof redundancies. Motiga CEO Chris Chung made the announcement on the site’s official blog earlier today, citing the studio’s “financial situation” as the reason behind the departures. “While we intend to continue supportingGiganticgame services for as long as we are able, the reality is that a decision of this magnitude will impact all departments across the studio, an impact that will be felt by our community of beta testers as the services they depend on will operate without the key staff on hand to support those services,” Chung wrote....

Clippy is here to see if you need some help This year marks the 20th anniversary ofHalo, with Nov. 15 as the dateHalo: CombatEvolvedlaunched. To celebrate, Microsoft and 343 Industries are rolling out a bucket-load of cosmetics forHalo: The Master Chief Collection, stretching back across the franchise—andMicrosoft‘s—history. From November through January,Halo20th Anniversary themed content will roll into theMaster Chief Collection. These will be purchasable through Season Points, and will be added to the collection starting today with the Orion Armor set forHalo 2: Anniversary....

Dangerous tarot It’s always fun to see what new mashups developers can come up with.Hand of Fatecombines a card game with third-person action combat. Sure, why not? It calls itself a deck-builder, though it isn’t entirely clear from the trailer or the description whether it is a collectible card game-style deck-builder (a laMagic: The Gathering) or if it follows themore current definitionof the term. Regardless of how exactly the deck is built, cards are used as an abstract dungeon layout where the player’s pawn moves to uncover various combat scenarios....

Hasbro and partners Winning Moves have announced plans to launch three new variants of well-loved, classic board games, in time for the holiday season.Risk: Stranger Things,Monopoly: Sonic the Hedgehog, andMonopoly: Hello Kittyare all due to hit shelves by the end of the year and are available to pre-order on some retailer sites. The classic area control board game,Risk, was launched way back in 1959. Since then, it has seen the launch of multiple variants includingLord of the Rings,Star Wars, andTransformers-themedversions....

Starlight Celebration is drawing to a close inFinal Fantasy XIVand it will soon be time to move onto the next time limited event —Heavensturn. What is Heavensturn? Inspired by traditional eastern celebrations ofNew Years, Heavensturn is centered around theChinese Zodiac.As such, the event takes inspiration from the animal of the year:Dragons. We’ll see how this year’s antics unfold via the aptly titled event“Tip the Scales in Your Favor”. How to start the Heavensturn event in Final Fantasy XIV BetweenDecember 31 2023 and Jul 31, 2025, players can approachRyu Metsuke (X11....

It doesn’t even involve an NPC now Unlike theAshes of AriandelDLC access method,Dark Souls III‘sThe Ringed Cityis foolproof. Instead of relying on an NPC appearing at a specific area, you merely need to touch one of two bonfires to enter the new zone. Yep, one oftwo, as either one will do the trick. Just head to the Kiln of the Fire Flame (read: right near the final bonfire), turn around, and touch the new inconspicuous checkpoint to teleport to the DLC....

There are god damn actual bees in this teaser Did you think that the pit of despair that wasTransformers: The Last Knightmight give us a reprieve from Transformers movies for a little while? Ha! You fool. They’ll never stop. We will be awash in cars that are more than meets the eye for all eternity. Paramount is attempting to expand the Transformers universe from a single stream of sequels to a — wait for it — cinematic universe!...

WithHonkai: Star Railversion 2.4, the master of swordplay, Yunli, joins the roster of playable characters as a limited five-star. If you’re thinking of pulling her from her banner, or you’re just looking for a little insight, here’s everything you need to know about building her. Strongest Yunli Build inHonkai: Star Rail Yunli is aPhysical Destructioncharacter whose central focus revolves around using powerful Follow-up attacks through counters to destroy her foes. From a gameplay perspective, Yunli plays incredibly similarly to Clara....

Slightly convoluted, but not too bad Fallout 76feels like the biggest enigma of the holiday releases. While a lot of the most popular games are known quantities, no one is entirely sure what to expect fromFallout 76. It could be an evolution ofFallout, or it could be a thing that doesn’t really feel likeFalloutat all. That’s why the upcoming beta test is so important for a lot of people. Maybe we can finally figure out what this game is....

If you’ve been exploring the enchanting world ofMoonstone Island, you may have found yourself in search of clay—a valuable resource for crafting and building. However, unlike in other farming games, clay inMoonstone Islandis not as readily available. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to find clay and ensure a steady supply of thismaterial. How to get clay in Moonstone Island In many games, clay can be easily obtained by digging around areas with patches of clay or mining underground....