Author: Garry Smith

Players of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters are frustrated with Twitch drops to promote the game, causing developer Complex Games to release the items in a future update. Essentially, players can watch specific Twitch streams to earn exclusive items to be used in-game. However, fans were frustrated and posted negative reviews for the game on Steam. “In order to get these items… you have to watch hours and hours of inane Twitch streamers prattling on instead of actually playing the game you paid for. They also are timed so if you miss them you miss them forever,” wrote one…

Microsoft is reportedly set to launch an Xbox cloud gaming streaming device in the next 12 months. According to VentureBeat, this may be a stick or puck similar to Amazon and Roku devices, although there are also reports that an app for Samsung smart TVs is on the way, too, which is also expected to launch in the next year or so. If true, it means players will not only be able to stream games to their PC and mobile devices, but also play them on TVs, all without the added expense of buying consoles or their expensive accessories. Read…

Just over a couple of months since its initial launch, Valve’s Steam Deck continues to evolve and its latest beta firmware features three key features that aim to significantly improve the gaming experience. In turn, those features are the ability to change the display’s refresh rate from anything between 40 to 60Hz, optional static variable rate shading (VRS) plus improved acoustics. Addressing issues of loudness, battery life, gameplay fluidity and more, the overall takeaway is that Valve’s makes the mobile experience better – but not every new feature is a hit. Let’s tackle the disappointment first and that’s the addition…

Ron Gilbert has responded to fans unhappy with Return to Monkey Island’s art style, stating “Return to Monkey Island may not be the art style you wanted or were expecting but it’s the art style I wanted”. In a candid blog post, Gilbert said the game had “a team of incredible artists, animators, sound designers, programmers, and testers all pouring their souls into this game and it’s beautiful to see, play, and listen to”. As Victoria so perfectly summarised for us earlier this week, the Monkey Island series has taken on a new look as well as a new creative…

Streaming numbers are down across the board as the world opens up again post-lockdown. That’s according to the latest report from Streamlabs, which states that all platforms have seen a decline in growth in comparison to this time last year. The Covid-19 pandemic is the main cause of both the rise and fall of streaming numbers. With more people working from home and spending less time on outdoor leisure activities, streaming viewership increased; now the world is opening up again, those numbers are declining. Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content and images belong to their respected owners. This article…

Lost Ark’s first Legion Raid, Valtan, is set to release in the western version of the game now developer Smilegate believes “enough of [its] player base has reached the item level needed to participate”. In an update on the game’s official blog, the team confirmed that the “difficult team-based activities” will require an item level of 1415 for normal difficulty, and 1445 for hard mode and will release later this month. “Valtan will introduce the first Legion Raid into the western version of Lost Ark. Legion Raids are difficult team-based activities that require teamwork to understand and execute the strategy…

You’d be hard pressed to name a bigger powerhouse in the early 2000’s than Capcom; the house of Mega Man was on an absolute tear with near constant hits like Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe. Enjoying a similarly strong run was The Legend Of Zelda series. In the space of just five years, Ocarina of Time had revolutionised RPGs, Majora’s Mask and the Oracle games offered unique takes on the Zelda formula, and The Wind Waker stood as arguably the series’ best adventure yet. So why is Capcom’s The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap seemingly so underappreciated? The…

343 Industries has admitted the launch of Halo Infinite season two has been “bumpy”. The new multiplayer content launched this week, but fans have been unhappy with various changes and updates. Head creative Joseph Staten acknowledged fan feedback on Twitter: “Hey Spartans, this week has been bumpy. That definitely wasn’t our goal. Read more Source – eurogamer.net All content and images belong to their respected owners. This article is aggregated for informational purposes only with full credit to the source.

Blizzard has been in the news a lot recently, not only for its upcoming acquisition by Microsoft, but also due to the multiple reports of a toxic workplace environment and allegations of sexual misconduct that came to light last year. Then, in January, Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra released a blog post laying out the steps he said will “rebuild trust” in the developer. This included plans to hire new team members, whose roles would focus on improving the company’s workplace culture. Following the arrival of Activision Blizzard’s new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer Kristen Hines last month, Blizzard has…

Retro game remakes are tough to do well – in addition to making old games playable on modern hardware, you’ve also got to understand the intent of the original creators to keep the spirit of that game alive, especially if you’re looking to produce a proper remake rather than a mere remaster. Perhaps that’s what makes Pocky and Rocky Reshrined, a 2D scrolling action game for Switch and PS4, so compelling: it was developed by the same core staff that created the SNES version of Pocky and Rocky 30 years ago. As such, it goes way beyond a typical retro…