Essential retailer GameStop closing down for Thanksgiving

‘More pre-Black Friday sale events than ever before’ Employees of big box retailers in the United States are generally subjected to the same annual Thanksgiving routine: Do all the family stuff early in the day because they’re off to work in the evenings. The Black Friday creep gets earlier and earlier every year, as each store tries to set the pace for how soon people can shop their sales. In a bit of refreshing news, GameStop employees will have the full Thanksgiving holiday free this year....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Sandra Rose

Exoprimal’s Savage Gauntlet co-op mode is out

Savage Gauntlet,Exoprimal‘snew full-on co-op mode, is now live.Savage Gauntletis a new game mode tailored specifically for PVE lovers. It featuresno direct PVP elementsand tasks five exofighters with joining forces to overcome a weekly Dinogauntlet. Capcom warns that Savage Gauntlet is a high-difficulty challenge for experienced players and that it will keep on rotating its rules and scenarios every week to keep it freshandharsh. It’ll still feature some degree of player competition On top of fighting against the game’s AI, Savage Gauntlet also invites the community to compete for the fastest completion time on the global leaderboards for each platform....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Debra Conner

Fan-created NieR: Automata PC texture pack finally finished

2B looking sharp in more ways than one A dedicatedNieRfan has finally completed their work on an HD texture pack for PlatinumGames’NieR: Automata.As noted by Eurogamer, the mod has been in development ever since the PC port of the much-loved sci-fi adventure first launched back in the spring of 2017. As theNieRcommunity knows all too well, the PC port ofNieR: Automatawas a less than stellar release, suffering from weak visuals and a stuttering frame rate — betraying Yoko Taro’s opulent and stylistic universe....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Dustin Ayers

Final Fantasy XIV common terms explained

As with any MMO,Final Fantasy XIVhas developed what seems like its own language that players use. If you’ve never played an MMO before, this gets confusing fast. Fortunately, these acronyms and slang terms are easy to understand once you know what they mean. Let’s go over the most common terms inFFXIV. Job and Class abbreviations Classes in Final Fantasy XIV are split into four subcategories: There are a lot of classes inFFXIV; 20 battle jobs (not including the classes from which some of them originate), eight crafting classes and three gathering classes....

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Angela Harrison

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) Soul Stingers location and Hunt guide

Honestly, there’s not much of a sting… TheFinal Fantasy XVISoul Stingers are probably the easiest hunt in the game. To be honest, they don’t have much of a sting as their attacks are easy to dodge. Their location, however, is a different story. Here’s where to find theFinal Fantasy XVISoul Stingers and how to beat them. To unlock the Soul Stingers hunt, you’ll need to begin theOut of the Shadowmain story mission....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Abigail Phillips

Furious 4 became Battleborn, but Gearbox plans for a new Brothers in Arms

Like Duke Nukem, it will continue “Has Gearbox Software droppedBrothers in Arms: Furious 4?” Jordan asked over three years ago. Yes.Furious 4dropped theBrothers in Armsbrand and then morphed into a new game entirely,Battleborn. Hot on the heels of Randy Pitchford’s commitment to a newDuke Nukemgame (providedsomeone else actually make it, and also after reiterating that he lovedDuke Nukem Forever), Gearbox’s head assuredIGNthere’d be anewBrothers in Armsyet. “I think the nextBrothers in Armsgame has to be authenticand we have been working on that,” he said....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Donna White

Guns, gangster rap, & Venus: Buy Gun Godz standalone

Not Windows 8 compatible Vlambeer (Super Crate Box,Ridiculous Fishing) createdGun Godz— yes, with a “z” — as part of theVenus Patrolwebsite Kickstarter a couple of years back. Now, you can buy it standalone for whatever price you feel is appropriate, straightfrom Vlambeer. GUN GODZ is a first person shooter about gun, gangster rap and the rich culture of Venus. Players try to escape the jail of a hotel, which is the only building on Venus and is owned by a record-label owner who happens to be the God of Guns....

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Joshua Graham

Hands-on with the new Spec-Ops levels in Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty Elite Premium Members on the Xbox 360 side will be getting a brand new multiplayer/survival map plus two new Spec-Ops missions tomorrow. This content, along with the three previously released maps, will all be available in a bundled package for $14.99 on March 20 on the Xbox 360. Of the three new additions, “Negotiator” is my favorite as it’s the hardest Spec-Ops mission I’ve played inModern Warfare 3....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Debra Day

Helldivers 2 review bomb cape design may be real, and players want it

TheHelldivers 2review bomb campaign players went on beforeSony revertedthe upcoming requirement for a PSN account login inadvertently created a great design for an in-game cape. Now, it looks like that cape may have been brought to life, and players can’t want to get it. Over the past week or so,Helldivers 2players have been through a pretty rough series of movements against and then for the game they love. When Sony indicated that a PSN account would be required to play from the end of May, players went on a review-bomb campaign until this requirement was rescinded....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Nathan Palmer

Here’s a F.E.A.R 3 launch trailer if you want it

F.E.A.R 3is almost upon us after ten thousand delays (two or three) and I’m pretty stoked. I like theF.E.A.Rseries and I’m intrigued to see if they’ve pulled off the rare feat of making a co-op game that preserves a sense of horror and atmosphere. We’ll see. If that fails, at least the multiplayerlooks pretty unique. Our review copies are yet to arrive so we’re not sure how close to launch we’ll get an article up....

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Susan Kennedy

How to get Ra’Kaznar Ingots in Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV)

Often coupled with Claro Walnut Lumber, Ra’Kaznar Ingots are one of the most sought after crafting resources inFinal Fantasy XIVright now. These chunks of metal are used to craft a lot of high level gear, weapons, and even some level 100 Collectables. Before the Ingot comes the Ore, so you’ll need to know where to go if you want to put your Mining skills to use and stock up in Ra’Kaznar Ore....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Amanda Sullivan

How to get the Sunshadow Staff in Octopath Traveler 2

Don’t trust the creepy voices ThroughoutOctopath Traveler 2, there are various legendary and difficult-to-acquire weapons that can provide a big boon in battle. One of these is the Sunshadow Staff, a weapon specifically boosting a Cleric’s ability to dish out holy damage. But in order to get the Sunshadow Staff inOctopath Traveler 2, you’ll need to deal with one creepy kid. You might stumble across some suspicious items naturally, as you’re picking pockets- ahem, chatting with NPCs around the city of Gravell....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Billy Villa

How to Save Counselor Florrick in Baldur’s Gate 3

Depending on your choices throughBaldur’s Gate 3, Counselor Florrick may have followed you throughout the game. She’s a helpful ally for the coming battle. But you might need to bust her out of jail first. Florrick is a character you can help save early on in Act 1 ofBaldur’s Gate 3, from a burning building on the Risen Road. If you help bust down the door and get Florrick out, and keep her alive through ensuing events, she’ll return in Act 3—albeit, behind bars....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Gary Hanson