When WD first announced they were redesigning their top-tier Black NVMe SSD to look more gamer-friendly earlier in the year, I must admit that I rolled my eyes a bit. After all, what could you possibly do to an SSD the size of a chewing gum stick that would make it look tangibly different to
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Nintendo has announced the next wave of classic titles coming to its Nintendo Switch Online service. From mainstay titles to more obscure releases, this wave of classic games looks to have something for most players. In addition to beloved classics like Super Punch-Out!! and Kirby Super Star, the library is also adding the long-anticipated, rarely played
When John left RPS, I wrote in his goodbye post that it was his reviews that I’d miss most. It’s a good thing for me personally, then, that John has just launched a new website. Buried Treasure is a blog on which John reviews “undiscovered indie gaming gems”, and there’s a Patreon where you can
In a statement to Polygon, Jake Rodkin, co-founder of Campo Santo, said that “In the Valley of Gods development is on hold.” While the game is not canceled its future is uncertain as the Campo Santo staff are now working on a variety of projects for Valve, including Dota Underlords and the recently announced Half-Life:
Today is the day for this Shifting Tides update to Mr. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege that I keep hearing so much about. There’s a returning map, two new operators, and the addition of limb penetration. Here are the highlights from the new update so you can start thinking about new strats before you encounter
Nintendo has announced its big Ver. 2.0.0 update for Super Mario Maker 2. While many expected a new stage theme to create within, Nintendo instead surprised players with new elements, a new speedrun-focused mode, and an unexpected new playable character from one of Nintendo’s other flagship franchises. The biggest addition with the new update is
The time of year has arrived where I continually look out my window hoping for a permanent blanket of snow the way holiday movies always promised me there would be. As usual, it’s boring and bleak out there and I look to games like The Long Dark to escape the drabness of my actual surroundings.
Screenshot Saturday Sunday: a day to beat the drum for indie developers bravely sharing their projects with an often cold and uncaring internet on Twitter. You gotta respect such bravery. This week I’ve brought you round cats, MS Paint horror cards, and quietly crying mecha. Let’s get to it! You might remember Calico, a game
When Hello Games announced last week that their next update would improve nearly every part of No Man’s Sky in some way, they weren’t trading in hyperbole. The now-live Synthesis update squashes bugs and smooths out base building, sure. But the marquee additions that elevate it above mere housekeeping include the ability to salvage your
Come one, come all. Epic Games have spun the big wheel of free games once again – this week, Rayman Legends is running, jumping and slapping up the store for nary a penny. A rhythm-driven romp through some lovingly drawn chaos, it’s one of the best platformers on PC – and you can pick it
Black Friday is a great time to bag a big saving on one of today’s best gaming monitors, so your trusted deals herald has been hard at work rounding up all the best Black Friday gaming monitor deals especially for your viewing pleasure. Below, you’ll find all the best deals on 144Hz monitors, G-Sync monitors,
Sony and Microsoft have two wildly different lineups of free games for December. If you have Xbox One and are a Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can download Insane Robots from December 1 to 31, Toy Story 3 from December 1 to 15, Jurassic World Evolution from December 16 to
Like a malignant sea-god rising from the deep, Beast Agenda 2030 has surfaced its terrible, final form. It’s not unspeakable horror or unending torment being brought to the surface by Ouch Giver Games, though, but a procedural playground of skating, hacking, stealth and playful gadgetry. After two years in early access, Beast Agenda 2030 is
For many virtual-reality evangelists, one of the first games you mention when you’re recommending titles for VR newcomers is Beat Saber. The title, which is available on PlayStation VR, Oculus platforms, and Vive, delivers fast-paced, rhythm-based action centered around swinging two lightsabers to the beat of the song you’ve selected. It’s an approachable title that
Grandmaster difficulty in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order offers players the greatest amount of challenge in an already punishing game. Enemies hit harder, parry windows are smaller, and you’ll need to know the game intimately in order to complete the game without dying an inordinate number of times along the way. Luckily, I do know
The myriad Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bosses and minibosses are the moments where the game truly shines. Like all games of this ilk, the elegant combat system starts to break down when fighting multiple enemies at once, but with one-on-one boss fights you get to truly live the experience of being a Jedi. Our
Howdy, RPS readers! I’m definitely not Jay, but I come with her blessing to deliver another Sunday edition of Screenshot Saturday Sunday, a showcase of developer works-in-progress under Twitter’s #screenshotsaturday. This week: feline farm simulation, bouncy trucks, and two moody survival games with a little more in common than would seem at first blush. I
Behaviour Interactive ceased development on the brutal survival shooter, Deathgarden: Bloodharvest Friday after nearly half a year of triage. The makers of Dead By Daylight are punting the idea of a dour funeral, though. Instead, every feature the team have been working on was pushed out the door for players to enjoy. It’s Deathgarden: Bloodharvest’s
If you’ve been thinking about buying one of our best gaming mouse or best gaming keyboard contenders recently, you, my friend, are in luck, as this year’s Black Friday deals bonanza has started early for anyone looking to get their hands on some shiny new peripherals. There will be loads more Black Friday mice and
A few days ago, Valve announced that at long last, players would be returning to the Half-Life universe with Half-Life: Alyx. Today, more details on the VR project have emerged. Set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2, the game is scheduled to release in March 2020. The game charts the course of Alyx and
Vote now for your bestest best mouse Earlier this week, I asked you what’s your favourite gaming mouse? and you answered that call in your droves. Thank you! There were a lot of votes to tally, but having counted them all up I now come to you with another question. Five mice have emerged as
Two and a half months ago, I was sitting in my office at an advertising agency contemplating what would be the biggest decision of my life. I had finally been accepted to Game Informer’s internship program; I stood on the precipice of realizing my dream of working at GI – one I’d had since cracking open the
Returning vault hunters will help Mad Moxxi break into Handsome Jacks Casino in the appropriately titled: Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot. The trailer shows plenty of action including new enemies and hostile, sentient slot-machines. Borderlands 3’s first official DLC releases December 19. Read our review of the base game here. [Source: Youtube]
Ahoy there, you salty sea dog! We ‘ear that ye want to be a filthy cutthroat pirate. All right, but you don’t become a pirate just by asking. You’ll ‘ave to play, the best pirate games! In each one, you’ll have to master the sword, the art of thievery, and the quest. What? That be treasure
Football Manager 2020 came out today, and look. I’m not gonna pretend like I’m the best person to give you a point-by-point breakdown on why this soccer spreadsheet is better than the last. Sports Interactive have been putting these things out annually for years, improving the nitty-gritty of managing a team of fit football lads
Half-Life fans have long waited for a conclusion to Half-Life 2, and Valve may finally be coming around on the idea of returning to this beloved story. Valve announced on Twitter that it will unveil Half-Life: Alyx on Thursday at 10 a.m. PT, describing it as a flagship VR game. Outside of knowing Alyx Vance
The ancient and insular colony ship found in Elite Dangerous earlier this month is the focus of a new community event to decide its fate. After an event where players delivered aid and supplies, now the galactic superpowers have taken interest in the opportunity presented by a vast ship of colonists who decided to stay
We all know the type: that vain old Sith who just loves to walk around bare-chested so he can show off his Sith’d up pecks, and hurling rocks with the Force just because he can. Taron Malicos is my pick for the most enjoyable boss fight in all of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and
In true Metroidvania fashion, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order shows you a great many locked doors and inaccessible areas that will remain locked to you until you gain certain powers or abilities. This Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Scomp Link guide will walk you through one of the key unlocks for accessing these areas: repairing
Today at Exilecon, Grinding Gear Games announced Path of Exile 2. It will feature a new campaign alongside Path of Exile and will feature a conjoined endgame with Path of Exile players, and all of your previous purchases like stash tabs and cosmetics will carry over, along with many of the Path of Exile existing league mechanics