Random characters kept swearing in Obsidian’s font-obsessed murder-mystery when its procedural error system ran amok: ‘Naughtiness abounded’

Pentiment is a very, very good videogame, and one of the most interesting things Obsidian’s put out this decade (though I liked Avowed quite a lot). Now, we’re sufficiently far enough past its release that people like director Josh Sawyer—a name you’ll recognise from Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, and an all-timer Dolly Parton…

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After 17 years, devs of the only roguelike where players ask ‘the best way to get the most limbs’ can’t believe its success: ‘More people have bought Caves of Qud than are in this stadium, how do you reckon with that?’

Caves of Qud is an incredibly special videogame: it was our best roguelike of 2024 and is maybe the only game whose devs could sit down with PCG’s Lincoln Carpenter at this year’s GDC and finally hash out the ideal number of limbs for a lifeform to have (none). After all, this is probably the…

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Monster Hunter Wilds’ first title update is overflowing with new stuff: A long-awaited Grand Hub, Arch-tempered Monsters, Arena Quests, and most importantly, fashion

Monster Hunter Wilds just had its first title update stream—which you can watch above—and it’s absolutely rammed with content that’s sure to tickle series vets pink. Capcom seems keen to have the game hit the ground running. The update will be released April 4, though for exact details, you can check out our handy roadmap…

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Second Steam listing this year found hiding ‘new and clever’ malware. This time through a fake demo link on developer’s website

We are once again reminding you to be careful out there, after users found another Steam game acting as a front for malware. This is the second game we’ve seen hiding malicious intent on Steam’s storefront this year, and though both games have been taken down, it’s worth being extra cautious around unknown listings. According…

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