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Valve Celebrates Half-Life's 25th Anniversary with Giveaway and a Massive New Update

Happy birthday, Half-Life!

On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Half-Life officially turns 25 years old. To commemorate this crazy milestone for this awesome game and franchise, Valve is giving away the original game along with releasing a major update.

First up, Valve has made the original Half-Life free to keep to anybody that adds it to their Steam library this weekend. If you somehow do not own the original Half-Life, take this opportunity to add it to your account now and...
 

Alan Wake 2 Review: A Must-Play Psychological Horror Experience

Easily, the best horror game in years.

In 2010 Remedy Entertainment released Alan Wake, a game where a writer is pulled into a horrifying world seemingly of his own creation. Alan Wake was a game that I bounced off at least two times. Despite the game being well received by critics and fans, I felt like its gameplay was just a repetitive slog that even its unique story could not overcome. When a sequel was announced by Remedy, I found myself extremely indifferent to the news. Still...
 

It's Finally Over - Activision Blizzard Joins Xbox

As it turns out, this corporate version of Mr. Bones' Wild Ride does actually end.

Activision Blizzard King are now officially a part of Team Xbox. As of today, all Activision Blizzard studios and their teams are a part of the Xbox division at Microsoft. This also means that Activision Blizzard IPs such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Candy Crush Saga, and hundreds more are now owned by Microsoft.

This entire saga of a tale began back on January 18, 2022...
 

Review: RIG 900 MAX HX Wireless Headset

My new daily driver.

We are once again delving into the world of gaming headsets, this time with a spotlight shining brightly on Nacon's RIG 900 MAX HX. Priced at $249.99 (USD), the 900 MAX HX aims to be a more premium and feature-filled offering than the RIG 600 PRO HS we recently reviewed. Featuring the same dual-wireless connectivity as the 600 PROs, the 900 MAX HX sets itself apart thanks to Dolby Personalized audio support with Dolby Atmos 3D, plus a charging base station, a more...
 

Review: Starfield

A safe, if not soulless, journey through the cosmos.

Bethesda Game Studios releases are safe. They are familiar. You know almost exactly what to expect when a major new release from them rolls around. They instill a feeling of "I know this game won't be groundbreaking, but I know I'll have fun." Yes, there are some obvious differences, but the heart of each Bethesda game is almost universally the same. The recent release of Starfield is no different. To put it bluntly: Starfield is Fall...
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  • Halo Infinite Multiplayer's Desync Issue Won't be Fixed

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    • Published: 06-30-2022, 05:10 PM
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    Halo Infinite Multiplayer's Desync Issue Won't be Fixed

    343 Industries says that the devs who would fix it are working on other things.

    An issue that has plagued Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode may not get fixed any time soon, or possibly at all. At seemingly random times, there will be some synchronization issues in multiplayer that lead to situations where melee attacks just flat out don't register. The client and server each think that the players are in different positions than what the player sees on their screen.

    On...
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  • Halo Infinite Campaign Co-op Preview

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    • Published: 06-30-2022, 03:22 PM
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    Halo Infinite Campaign Co-op Preview

    343 Industries provides a fresh look at the co-op experience coming soon-ish.

    For fans of Halo co-op experiences, the omission of the feature from Halo Infinite's launch did not go unnoticed. Developer 343 Industries said that network campaign co-op would come after launch and well, they seem to be sticking to that statement. Today, the studio shared some new information about Halo Infinite's campaign co-op experience.

    First off, the feature will enter into the testing...
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  • Arkane Offers a More Focused Look at Redfall

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    • Published: 06-30-2022, 02:11 PM
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    Arkane Offers a More Focused Look at Redfall

    Another video to again try to make sense of just what Redfall is and is not.

    Earlier in June, Arkane showed off some new Redfall gameplay footage during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase event. It seems as though the marketing for the game hasn't yet clearly conveyed to players what exactly the game is all about.

    For instance, despite all prior marketing talking about Redfall's co-op experience, we learned that only the host of a game will make progress in the campaign....
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  • Parts of Half-Life 2 Are Playable in Portal on Switch

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    • Published: 06-29-2022, 05:28 PM
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    Parts of Half-Life 2 Are Playable in Portal on Switch

    There's always more than meets the eye when it comes to Portal.

    It was only a day ago when Valve released Portal: The Companion Collection on the Nintendo Switch. This compilation of both Portal and Portal 2 offered Switch owners a chance to play these classics for the first time on a Nintendo product.

    It took less than a day of availability before people found out that significant chunks of Half-Life 2 were tucked neatly away in the files for Portal. The discovery was...
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  • PlayStation Plus Free Games for July 2022 Announced

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    • Published: 06-29-2022, 04:47 PM
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    PlayStation Plus Free Games for July 2022 Announced

    These titles will be available starting July 5.

    Sony announced what games will be offered for "free" to those that are subscribed to PlayStation Plus in the month of July 2022. These games will be made available starting on July 5 and will be available through until August 1.

    Plus subs will be able to add Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan, and Arcadegeddon to their game libraries....
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  • Star Ocean The Divine Force Dated for October 27

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    • Published: 06-29-2022, 03:15 PM
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    Star Ocean The Divine Force Dated for October 27

    The newest entry in the action-RPG series hits multiple platforms in just a few months.

    Star Ocean The Divine Force will be released on October 27, 2022. This news comes to us via Square Enix who says that this next entry in the action-RPG series will be out for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

    This release will be in both physical and digital varieties for all platforms. There is also a Digital Deluxe Edition for all platforms...
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  • Tera Servers Shutting Down on June 30

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    • Published: 06-29-2022, 01:59 PM
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    Tera Servers Shutting Down on June 30

    The team sends players off with a farewell video.

    To those of you who are still playing the MMORPG Tera, you are probably well aware already that the game servers will be shut down very soon. For the rest of us, the news may come as a surprise. All Tera servers will be shut down on June 30, 2022 at 4AM (ET).

    As a final farewell and a thank you from the developers to those still playing the game, Gameforge and Bluehole created a sendoff video. The video, seen below, is...
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  • Jane Foster's Mighty Thor is Now in Marvel's Avengers

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    • Published: 06-28-2022, 05:50 PM
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    Jane Foster's Mighty Thor is Now in Marvel's Avengers

    She was added as part of a free update released today.

    Jane Foster's Mighty Thor was just added to Marvel's Avengers today. Foster was first teased back in the far-off time of April 2022 with a short, animated teaser. Today, she was released to everyone that owns the game as part of a free update.

    Developer Crystal Dynamics offers up a deep-dive video that showcases her abilities and what they'll offer to this action game. The comparisons to Thor Odinson are obviously...
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  • NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition Hits Switch October 6

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    • Published: 06-28-2022, 04:38 PM
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    NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition Hits Switch October 6

    Get ready to feel things and question existence on the go.

    Square Enix announced that NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition will hit the Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2022. Those who are already sold on picking up the game can pre-order a physical edition right now directly from Square Enix for $39.99 (USD). There is also a digital release, through My Nintendo Store, for the same price.

    The physical release features symbolic artwork by character designer Akihiko Yoshida...
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  • Robin Takes Flight in New Gotham Knights Gameplay Trailer

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    • Published: 06-28-2022, 03:58 PM
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    Robin Takes Flight in New Gotham Knights Gameplay Trailer

    It's Tim Drake's turn for the spotlight.

    Warner Bros. Games released a brand-spanking-new gameplay trailer today for their upcoming open-world action-RPG Gotham Knights. This latest video features a fresh gameplay look and custom cutscenes for Robin, otherwise known as Tim Drake. Drake is the third person to take on the role as Robin.

    In combat, Robin utilizes a collapsible quarterstaff in addition to stealth techniques, psychological warfare, and deductive reasoning....
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  • Portal: The Companion Collection is Now Out on Switch

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    • Published: 06-28-2022, 03:00 PM
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    Portal: The Companion Collection is Now Out on Switch

    As part of a previously mentioned required test protocol, we can no longer lie to you. When the testing is over, you will be missed.

    Earlier today during that Nintendo Direct Mini, Valve announced that Portal: The Companion Collection is now officially available on the Nintendo Switch. The going price is just $19.99 (USD) and can be purchased right now from My Nintendo Store.

    Valve worked with NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios on Portal: The Companion Collection. Today's release...
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  • First Official Benchmarks for Intel Arc GPUs are Shockingly Bad

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-28-2022, 02:13 PM
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    First Official Benchmarks for Intel Arc GPUs are Shockingly Bad

    It is, on average, 15% slower than GPUs released three years ago.

    Intel's first discreet graphics card, the Arc A380, was released! Well, it was released, but only in China so far. If nothing else, Intel fulfilled their promise of releasing their first discreet Arc GPU.

    The first official benchmarks for the Intel Arc A380 have naturally started to trickle out and the results are not great. These "official" reviews come courtesy of Intel directly via their reviewer's...
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  • Persona 5 Royal to Include All DLC When Releasing on PC, Xbox, and PS5

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    • Published: 06-27-2022, 05:57 PM
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    Persona 5 Royal to Include All DLC When Releasing on PC, Xbox, and PS5

    That's a whole lot of DLC.

    There are apparently 45 different pieces and packs of DLC out now for Persona 5 Royal for the PlayStation 4. All of that DLC will be included in the October 21 launch of the game when it makes its debut on PC, Xbox platforms, and PlayStation 5.

    Persona Channel (Japanese) says that these new platforms will have instant access to the DLC at release. This includes numerous cosmetic costume packs along with other DLC items. A lot of the outfits included...
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  • Skull and Bones Actually Received an ESRB Rating

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    • Published: 06-27-2022, 04:41 PM
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    Skull and Bones Actually Received an ESRB Rating

    Ubisoft's high-seas adventure might finally be taking shape.

    Ubisoft announced Skull and Bones what feels like a lifetime ago at E3 2017. The game began development in 2013, starting first as a spin-off of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag before becoming its own stand-alone experience. Over these past nine years, Ubisoft restarted development several times, delayed the game indefinitely, and exceeded its budget several times over.

    Skull and Bones was expected to be released...
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  • Nintendo Direct Mini Announced for June 28

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    • Published: 06-27-2022, 03:47 PM
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    Nintendo Direct Mini Announced for June 28

    This new Direct will focus on third-party partners.

    A new Nintendo Direct will air on Tuesday, June 28. This so-called Nintendo Direct Mini will focus on third-party titles, meaning Nintendo's first-party offerings won't be seen here. That means no Breath of the Wild 2 or whatever new Mario or Metroid the folks at Nintendo might be working on.

    This Partner Showcase is set to run for about 25 minutes. You will be able to catch all that third-party Nintendo Switch action...
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    2023 has been a banger year for new game releases.

    2023 has already been an absolutely incredible year when it comes to new game releases. In 2023 alone, Metacritic lists 25 game releases that have amassed an average score of 90 or higher. The previous best year, again according to Metacritic, was back in 2011.

    Let's just take a little glimpse at some of the games that came out this year that scored a 90 or higher. We had Baldur's Gate 3 in August, The Legend of Zelda:...
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