AC Shadows Riddle answer: Which province does the seashell come from?

Not only doesAssassin’s Creed Shadowschallenge you with combat, but it also tests your mind with tricky questions. One such moment arises when a noble asks you about the origins of a mysterious seashell. To solve this riddle, here’s which province the seashell hails from inAC: Shadows. What is the correct answer to the noble’s riddle in AC: Shadows? In the Iga region, you may encounter a noblewoman (her appearance may look different each playthrough) near the Mibuno Vale’s Gear Vendor....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Mark Johnston

Addicting Games launches Game Pass Subscription Service

No 12-step program required Addicting Games is a household name in the world of browser andgamesfor the web. Since the early 2000s, AG has been working with small indie developers to bring their games to a larger audience. These partnerships have resulted in a number of big hits, like the famedImpossible Quiz,Pandemic 2andBloons. In the last year, AG has rebuilt theirgames portalfrom the ground up. The new website is mobile friendly and features all their biggest hits converted HTML5....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Angela Harris

All multiplayer DLC will be free with Doom’s 6.66 update

The update of the beast Doom‘s latest update marks some big changes for its multiplayer mode. Ablog post from Bethesdaexplains how the progression system is receiving a total overhaul and, more notably, how all the previously released DLC (a season passoriginally priced at $39.99) will be given to every imp and ghoul for free. All in all, the freebies include a bunch of maps, three guns, three playable demons, and some other customization options....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Alexa Black

Australia bans yet another game: Soldier of Fortune: Payback goes unrated

Bad newsfor koala bears with a war fetish —Soldier of Fortune: Paybackhas become one in a long line of videogames refused a rating by Australia’s Office of Film & Literature Classification, resulting in a practical ban. The first person shooter is one of many games banned Down Under, making Australia one of the most rubbish places in the developed world for a gamer to live in. The OFCL hadthis to sayin justification: “(The decision was based on) the different ways a player could maim and injure (other characters),” the spokeswoman said....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Paul Jennings DVM

Bejeweled 2 removed from iTunes in order to go freemium

Those wondering what Electronic Arts’ acquisition of Popcap means for the studio’s stable of popular games have had their questions answered today.Bejeweled 2 + Blitzwill be swiped from iTunes and its two modes split into two. Where once you could buyBejeweled 2with a “Blitz” mode for $0.99, you now have to buy a newBejeweledwith the mode removed. Why is this? It’s becauseBlitzhas been released as its own game, the latest iOS game to adopt a “freemium” model....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Matthew Davis

Best places to find Mirelurks in Fallout 76 Skyline Valley update

InFallout 76, Mirelurks are a nice source of armor, Softshell Mirelurk Meat, and Mirelurk Eggs, all of which can be extremely useful. As you head into theFallout 76Skyline Valley update you’re probably going to want to farm MIrelurks to prepare. Here are all the best places to find Murelarks and farm them with theFallout 76Skyline Valey update. Best places to farm Mirelurks In general, Mirelurks are found near watery areas as they are essentially mutated hermit crab crustaceans....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Lisa Richardson MD

Bloody Roar is far overdue for a return

There haven’t beenmany fighting gamesthat I’ve really connected with. I’m not a competitive person by nature, and it’s a genre that is built around competition. The two times I really got into fighting games were a rivalry with my brother-in-law aroundStreet Fighter IIand another with a college friend overSoul Calibur 3. I still play them with some regularity, but I just have a hard time falling into them and continuing after beating the arcade mode a couple of times....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Kayla Myers

Check out this fun match from Mario Strikers: Battle League Football

Even digitally, I’ll still be picked last We’re just under a month out from blowing the whistle on Nintendo’s incoming sports releaseMario Strikers: Battle League Football, and Nintendo Francehas released a new videofeaturing an entire match pulled from the silly soccer sim, which launches on Nintendo Switch June 10. Taking place at a stadium built within Bowser’s castle, the five-on-five action sees Mario, Toad, Peach, and Luigi take on an all-star team of Waluigi, Rosalina, Yoshi, and, of course, Big Bad Bowser himself....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Jason Wade

Child of Light trailer shows off world of Lemuria

Wowzers A new trailer for upcoming Ubisoft RPGChild of Lightshows off the watercolor world of Lemuria. We already knew this game is going to be a treat for the eyes, but this new world tour video shows us that we’ve got so much more to see. This has to be one of the most beautiful games ever created. I almost can’t believe thatChild of Lightis a game that I’m going to soon be able to play — it doesn’t seem real yet!...

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Matthew Harrison

Classic mech anime inspires new 2D side-scroller The Scramble Vice

There’s nothing quite like anime OVAs from the ’80s and ’90s, and that vibe lives on inThe Scramble Vice. The 2D side-scroller from Studio PICO evokes nostalgia for mech anime of the period, and it’s coming to PC via Steam in 2024. A teaser trailer debuted along with publisher Flyhigh Works’announcement. At a little over a minute long, it offers a snapshot of the tone and detailed pixel art fueling the visuals....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Alexandria Perez

Crawl is headed to Nintendo Switch on December 19

Let’s get rowdy Crawlwasn’t necessarily top of mind as a game I’d like to see ported to Nintendo Switch (mostly because I didn’t know it was under consideration), but yeah, that’ll translate well! It’s releasing on December 19, which should make it a little easier to round up friends and family. If you missed the original PC version or the prior console releases,Crawlis an up-to-four-player competitive dungeon crawler in which one person is the valiant hero and everyone else is out to ruin their day and take their spot....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Elizabeth Jimenez

Double Fine announces Kickstarter for new strategy game

Massive Chalice needs your money Double Fine made history last year with theBroken AgeKickstarter, bringing in over $3.3 million after asking fans to help fund it. Today, the industry darling developer announced anew Kickstarter campaignwith hopes for a repeat performance. Massive Chalicepromises tactical battles similar to those found inX-COMorFinal Fantasy Tactics, taking place over the course of many lifetimes. As a result, individual warriors will gain experience, age, and eventually die, but not before leaving behind offspring with similar traits....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Claudia Ortiz

Dragon Quest Builders will be hitting the Switch in February

Bob the Builder TheMinecraft-likeDragon Quest Builderswill build its way over to the Nintendo Switch on June 23, 2025 for both the US and Europe. Both the physical and digital version will launch on the same day. Nintendo let the news out on both Twitter accounts along with a composite screenshot of the game running on a Switch. I haven’t dug into this game, but having it on a portable device seems like the perfect fit....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Jeffrey Reyes