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Deathinitive! Still brilliant! Video game retailer EB Games Canadahas recently updated its online store, which appears to include new Nintendo Switch listings for THQ Nordic titlesBiomutantandDarksiders II: Deathinitive Edition. Biomutant– which was first revealed back in the summer of 2017 – is an open-world adventure which sees an anthropomorphic raccoon go on a zen-like quest to save its land via the fabled Tree of Life. Adaptation is key, with players able to alter the protagonist as they see fit, changing up its offensive and defensive options via attachments scavenged from battle....

Patch 6.57 forFFXIVdropped in the early hours of February 13, bringing a host of updates in preparation for the upcoming Xbox open beta, lifted raid restrictions, and betterA Realm Rebornquest rewards. It’s not a big patch, but it’s one worth mentioning. Savage Raiding restrictions lifted The biggest change with Patch 6.57 is theAnabaseios: Savage restrictions have been lifted, so you can now farm the raids to your heart’s content. Two Treasure Coffers now always appear after a clear, regardless of previous completion by players, while players can now proceed directly to any Circle, whether or not they’ve completed previous circles....

The next step into the Thirteenth nears The next big update forFinal Fantasy XIVpost-Endwalkerlooms. Patch 6.4 forFinal Fantasy XIVwill arrive later this month on June 09, 2025. News of the date, and more details, arrived today as part of a Live Letter. Which, you’d think given theone big gamethat’s taking the industry by storm right now, there might be some distractions. But surely that won’t impact the Live Letter in any way-...

Your gear is king There’s a lot of moving parts toGod of War Ragnarok, especially in terms of managing stats. Here’s a quick rundown on how stats work, and how to buff up your chief upgrades: strength and defense. The best way to increase your stats is via gear While you can buff your stats through collectibles found in the open world, you’re really going to be getting the bulk of your upgrades through direct gear pieces....

No Scrooges are allowed to take part It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Mince pies, gingerbread men, last-minute panic buying of presents, and, of course, shutting yourself away from your family for the entire time to take part in some of the many in-game events happening at the moment. To save you the time and effort of having to hunt them out, here are some of the best events going down over the holidays....

No XP support this time If you’re looking to runCall of Duty: Black Ops IIon your PC, you’ll be wanting to know what you need to run it. Either that or you’re gearing up to tell me I could just copy and paste the specs forCall of Duty 4because copypasta game right guys? As hilarious as that ribaldry would be, I’ll just post the specs. You’ll note that XP is no longer supported at all, which may infuriate some of you....

Are ya ready, kids? During yesterday’s Gamescom Together live stream, publisher THQ Nordic showed off some gameplay footage from their upcoming remakeSpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, which is headed to PC and consoles at some point in the future. An updated edition of the much-loved 2003 platform adventure,Battle for Bikini Bottomhas been remade from scratch by Austrian developer Purple Lamp Studios, rebuilding the original’s colourful world and characters for a whole new generation of video game and SpongeBob fans....

I know I won’t Naughty Dog has a newThe Last of Us Part IItrailer that documents Abby’s side of things throughout the game. Here’s the catch though: You really shouldn’t watch it unless you’ve already played it. It’s nothing but spoilers and plot points, the likes of which you should probably see firsthand rather than in a 149-second recap trailer. This is where I, as a blogger, am at an impasse....

Kojima rebuffs the PlayStation rumors A theory running around got a little traction last night, before being put down by Kojima himself. Following up a previous tweet, Hideo Kojima assured followers that Kojima Productions is still an independent studio. For context, some folks have been speculating that Kojima Productions could be next in line for a Sony acquisition. PlayStation has been picking up studios, fromHousemarquetoBungie. And a recent refresh of the PlayStation Studios banner, asspotted by ResetEra, fanned the flames....

Graphic implicit rape scene goes beyond the country’s 18+ rating Hotline Miami 2has been refused classification in Australia, primarily due to a rape scene. Before we dig into the meat of the news, be warned this article contains a pretty graphic description of rape. With that out the way, yes,Hotline Miami 2has been refused classification in Australia, which in essence means it will not receive a physical release as the vast majority of retailers in the country will refuse to carry it....

Sneaking into the secret shed Even small towns like Hateno Village contain their secrets, and several come to light inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Once the Mayoral Election kicks off, you can undertake quests for each of the candidates. But you can also learn more about them by seeing what they do in private, as you do in the Reede’s Secret quest. Reede’s Secret is part of the larger Hateno Village quest arc, and much like Cece’s Secret, will see you uncovering something the candidate is hiding....

Most of the skins you can get inMarvel Rivalsare pretty costly to purchase and unlock. Sometimes, though, free skins are offered up for a limited time, as is the case with the Flora Maiden Mantis skin. Whenever a free skin is available, you have to complete certain tasks within a specified timeframe to earn it. If you’re not sure how to add this one to your collection, here’show to get the Flora Maiden Mantis skin inMarvel Rivals....

Hangman I still remember the first time I playedLimboat a friend’s house. I had been hearing good buzz around it, but I was quite prepared for the utter brutality that the game had. The game is pretty reminiscent of something like the old-schoolPrince of Persiatitles, but it turns up the dread to such a degree that it becomes almost haunting.Limbois an exceptionally violent game, but one that is utterly captivating because of its overwhelming presence....