Obsidian is right: I want less romance in my RPGs, actually
Once upon a time, in a game called Baldur’s Gate 2, there was a girl named Aerie. Aerie was a formerly-winged elf who worked in a circus and had a great deal of personal trauma, which she worked out over the course of an extended courtship with you, the male player character. At some point,…
CD Projekt was worried people wouldn’t really ‘get’ dark fantasy as a concept, and then Game of Thrones became the biggest franchise on Earth
It’s hard to imagine a time where dark fantasy wasn’t a game industry heavyweight that permeates every fiber of my being—who doesn’t love tales that leave you in a moral quandary for days on end? The perceived level of complexity that you’re getting into can be challenging to overcome, but over the last decade more…
Nintendo Teases A New Lego ‘Legend Of Zelda’ Set, Possibly Including Ganon
Launching 2026. Nintendo has released a short teaser video confirming a new Legend of Zelda Lego set in 2026. There’s not a whole lot to go on for now, but it seems to indicate that we’ll be getting some sort of incarnation of Ganon. The shadow rising up from the bottom of the screen to…
Where to find Slavek’s purse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Finding Slavek’s purse location isn’t technically a quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s new Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC, but I know it took me way too long to track it down. When you first visit the infirmary in Sedletz Monastery, you’ll find Slavek and his pal recovering from a practice bout that got out of hand….
How to craft a plague mask in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
It’s unclear whether crafting the plague mask in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s new Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC is necessary, but I know I wouldn’t want to delve into a plague crypt without a little protection. If you’re mindful of the potential consequences of exposing yourself to plague and spreading it around, you’ll want to do as…
Kazuki Motoyama, The Creator Of Kodansha’s ‘Super Mario’ Manga, Has Passed Away, Aged 69
The news was revealed on his sister’s Instagram page. Kazuki Motoyama, the Japanese artist and writer behind Kodansha’s Super Mario manga, has passed away aged 69, as recently confirmed by his sister on Instagram. If you happen to be an avid fan of Nintendo’s world-famous mustachioed plumber, beyond just his appearance in the video games,…
Where to find humidifiers in Arc Raiders
Arc Raiders has a habit of asking you to find completely random, everyday objects like toasters that you’ve undoubtedly been either ignoring or recycling until now. It turns out that humidifiers are no different, at least if you’re looking to send your character on an Expedition—they’re a requirement for phase four of this project. Because…
How to complete Switching the Supply in Arc Raiders
Trying to find and turn the valve in the tunnels under Spaceport is the trickiest step in Arc Raiders‘ Switching the Supply quest. After finding the source of the contamination in Water Troubles, Celeste sends you on a little trip to Spaceport to find a way to swap Speranza’s supplier for one less contaminated. While…
Phasmophobia’s latest update introduces a spooky diner, bringing the game one step closer to its 1.0 launch
Between staying up all night, trudging endlessly through potentially haunted rooms, and having your dinner scared out of you by some spectral horror, ghost hunting is hungry work. So it’s little wonder that the next stop for Phasmophobia‘s spook sleuths is an all-American diner. Gastronomic pitstop Nell’s Diner is the latest map added to Kinetic…