This review contains spoilers. Our spoiler-free review is here. 11.1 The Woman Who Fell To Earth It feels like we’ve been waiting for this for a very long time. So much had been written – both good and bad – about this series of Doctor Who before Messrs Moffat and Capaldi had even left the building. Much of it before new Doctor Jodie Whittaker had filmed a single line of dialogue....
Escape From Tarkov is arguably the greatest example of a survival FPS game ever made, but it isn’t without its fair share of problems. Most of them are, unfortunately, a part and parcel of being an online experience, in which poor matchmaking and a very real issue with cheaters often sullies its otherwise top-notch gameplay. So, does Escape From Tarkov have a single-player mod that you can enjoy? Here’s what you need to know....
A unique experience for Marvel lovers has officially been announced with Marvel Snap, a new game coming for mobile devices and PC. This card battle game gives players the chance to assemble their Marvel dream team, including both heroes and villains. News of this game has fans wondering, does Marvel Snap have microtransactions? Does Marvel Snap Have Microtransactions? Answered Marvel Snap does not have microtransactions available in-game as of right now....
Although esports has seen a recent boom in popularity, it’s taken a while for video games to make the transition from just another form of entertainment to an official sporting event. Perhaps the SEA Games 2019 will forever change the landscape. That’s because, for the first time ever in a competition supervised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), video games such as Dota 2, StarCraft 2, Hearthstone, Tekken 7, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will become medal events....
Halloween is right around the corner and some creative ideas for costumes have already sprung up – most notably this incredible Dr Disrespect cosplay. The costume is inspired from the time Dr Disrespect was infamously suspended from Twitch because he was live-streaming in the bathrooms at E3 2019. For those who missed it, Dr Disrespect decided to do his first-ever IRL stream at the event, bringing a camera crew with him everywhere – even to the bathrooms....
Super Mario Maker 2 has made it comfortably into the top slot for a third week running in the UK charts, but last week’s release Dragon Quest Builders 2 has made a strong showing at number 5. As reported first by GamesIndustry.biz, DQB2 becomes the only new entry in this week’s retail sales as per UKIE/GfK chart data, with most of the sales – 67% – coming in for the Nintendo Switch version over the PlayStation 4....
DrLupo is preparing to break yet another fundraising record by putting on an ambitious 24-hour charity stream on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The stream will occur on December 21st on Twitch, starting at 1pm EST, and is in collaboration with State Farm, who will be joining the stream with a $25,000 donation. This isn’t the first time State Farm has donated to DrLupo’s charity streams; They sponsored him as of this January and have been shelling out $10,000 donations during the streamer’s charity events – most notably the record-breaking GuardianCon stream....
Dungeons & Dragons is more than a game—it’s a lifestyle. And when you’re not hanging with your crew and playing D&D, you are talking about it. And when those around you don’t want to talk about D&D, what do you do? Make characters or build worlds. But what if all you have is your phone? You skim memes! Memes can capture some of the great feelings that make D&D so much fun to play and talk about....
Getting together with a group of friends in order to play a tabletop game like Dungeons & Dragons is always a ton of fun. But, in order for everyone to be able to come together to have a good time, the group needs one person who can step up to be the DM, or dungeon master. This person is in charge of narrating the adventure and guiding the players and their characters through the story....
EA has used its FIFA series to correctly predict the winner of the World Cup for fourth consecutive time. The entire tournament was simulated inside FIFA 23, which outputted Argentina as the ultimate winners, with Lionel Messi winning the Golden Boot and Emi Martínez winning the Golden Glove awards. The predictions were published November 8th, long before the tournament had started. The game’s ability to predict the winner for the fourth time in a row is a testament to the accuracy of FIFA’s official rankings, but of course the uncertainty of the real world means that not everything was predicted correctly....
For those of you who have an iPhone, great things are in store this summer. iOS 4 was released through iTunes yesterday, featuring loads of updates. Later this year, Apple will reveal its Game Center network, which will become a hub for the gaming community serving up the same features that Xbox Live has on its respective platform. While these are all great new features, EA’s offering up a promo that’s blowing everything else out of the water....
EA is not in the business of remastering existing games to drive revenue, instead choosing to push forward with new games, COO Peter Moore has told IGN. “It feels like pushing stuff out because you’ve run out of ideas,” said Moore on the popular decision to release remastered or HD remakes of older generation games.” Moore added: “Remakes, because of who we are, and this broad portfolio of intellectual property…you add all that together, I don’t know where we find the time to do remakes....
You’re probably here because you just ran into the spookiest enemies in Elden Ring. Skeletons are without a doubt one of the most annoying enemies you’ll run into in the Lands Between. Not only do they relentlessly swing at you if you wander too close, but they can also endlessly revive after you drop their HP to zero. Here’s everything you need to know about how to kill skeletons in Elden Ring....
After defeating Rennala Queen of the Full Moon in Elden Ring, you’ll gain access to character respecs. You’ll probably go ahead and interact with the chest behind her and, oh, it’s locked. Well, there’s a way to open it much later in the game, but it’s going to be a doozy. Here’s our Elden Ring guide to help you open Rennala’s treasure chest in the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria by fighting the Baleful Shadows....
The correlation between video games and mental health has been a long-debated topic. Although many organizations have declined a correlation between the two, the debate still rages with video games at the center. In June, the World Health Organization (WHO) entered the conversation when it officially classified “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a US organization in the United States that handles public affairs regarding the games industry, opened a dialogue with the WHO on December 3, 2018 to discuss the topic of mental health and video games....
Compile Heart revealed new trailers of its upcoming JRPG Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord. The trailers show glimpses of gameplay, introduce the characters, and retain the musical themes of previous reveals showing a “dramatic resonance.” The second video features the song “Story of Eternity” performed by Luna Haruna, one of the singing voices of the diva Fleur, intermingled with “Curse of Thousand Nights” performed by Aira Yuhki, one of the voices of the rival diva Glace....
Fallout 76 has proved to be a misstep for Bethesda, the game was not only panned but it damaged the reputation of the Fallout franchise significantly. However, it seems that players are still on the game in a micro-economy. Through duplication and a lack of regulation, some in-game sellers have made as much as $50k in under a year. Fallout is an established post-apocalyptic RPG series and until recently held the crown in this sub-genre of gaming....
For King and Country is a Memory mission in Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control. A short trek inside Durgesh Prison will culminate in a battle against a once-loyal follower. Here’s our Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control DLC guide to help you with the For King and Country Memory mission and Yuma Lau boss fight. Note: For more information, check out our Far Cry 6 guides and features hub. You can also take a look at the full world map and other points of interest....
Farming Simulator 22 has finally showcased a full gameplay trailer, coming weeks after its initial reveal. The trailer shows off various aspects of farming that will be featured in the sim, including orchard and vineyard farming; a first for the series. Several different machines are also given some time in the spotlight, maintaining the series’ trademark of working closely with licensed brands. Another bonus of this new trailer is that it gives us a first look at the sim’s new European map, which is called Haut-Beyleron....
FIFA 23 is back and the game looks like a major upgrade on its predecessors. With the HyperMotion 2 Gaming Technology, FIFA comes quite close to real-world football. And this upgrade is not just in the sense of Graphics, the AI motion and movement, the upgrades in attacking, skills, dribbling, and defending can be seen quite clearly. In addition to this, there is a new introduction to the career mode, and that is the Personality Points....
