This VR-enhanced version will contain the 2004 first-person shooter and its expansions Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission, enhanced with new textures, sound effects and virtual reality features. The game makes use of the system’s Aim controller for its motion-controlled flashlight-mounted weapons. You’ll also use it to check your handy wrist-mounted display. There’s also a 180-degree quick-turn function to catch any demons creeping up behind you. Bethesda is still currently an independent company, and its Microsoft buyout has yet to go through....

This latest journey to the realms of spookidom is the third Halloween event for Dreams, following previous outings that saw Media Molecule collaborating with its community to create explorable haunted houses and then, last year, a creepy old fairground. Things are getting a little more fantastical this time around, however, with a quest to the far-flung Land of Lost Dreams, where players can embark on a quest full of odd characters and puzzles as they attempt to uncover a “rich and unnerving history”....

This version of the game will be sold for $30, and include a slightly-less-old pixel art style to make the whole thing a little easier on the eye. There’ll also be a “new helpful tutorial” to assist new players into Dwarf Fortress’ labyrinthine ways, as well as a fresh soundtrack and UI. Describing this fresh version, veteran developer Bay 12 Games said it was Dwarf Fortress’ “most approachable” version yet - although those who prefer its original will be pleased to know that it isn’t going anywhere, and will be kept updated and available for free via Bay 12’s website....

Despite having variously been known as both Skate 4 and a Skate reboot since its development was announced in 2020, Full Circle now says the game “isn’t a sequel, it’s not a remake, a reboot, [or] a prequel.” Instead, it’s described as an “authentic evolution” of the series - one whose last mainline entry arrived 12 years ago - that reflects “where skateboarding and gaming is in the real world”....

Battlefield 2042’s closed playtest kicked off on Thursday with PC, and has now brought Xbox into the fold (the planned PlayStation test was cancelled at the last minute due to a “critical issue”). Predictably, gameplay footage leaked online, which EA yesterday scrambled to pull offline. An NDA (non-disclosure agreement) is typically required from video game publishers for tests such as this, and aims to prevent the sharing of information, impressions or assets from the playable build....

Today’s debut trailer for Glimmerwick shows off some of its core mechanics, such as music-based magic and magic-based gardening. It is currently listed on Steam with a Q3 2023 release date, and there’s word the game will also turn up on consoles. There are Hogwarts-esque potions lessons to attend, and grumpy trees to avoid. A press release also boasts of RPG-style quests, adventure game-esque exploration and life sim mechanics. I like that you can conjure up a raincloud to grow crops faster and bewitch tools so you don’t have to do all the heavy lifting yourself - where was all that in Harvest Moon?...

The mode is essentially a campaign mode and was popular in the game’s previous iteration as Pro Evolution Soccer. However, in an update thread on Twitter, Konami has stated this mode “will be available as additional paid content during 2023”. The thread also states: “The number of teams that can be used in leagues and club teams will be expanded and distributed as additional paid content by the end of 2022”....

Announcing the initiative on its on its website, Eidos Montreal explained it would begin closing its Montreal and Sherbrooke studios each Fridays within the next few weeks - shifting its teams from the current 40-hour weekly work schedule to 32 hours “without changing the working conditions currently in place nor the salaries of employees”. “The idea is not to condense the working hours into four days, but rather to review our ways of doing things and our quality time invested, with the aim of working better”, explained Eidos Montreal head of studio David Anfossi of the move, with the ultimate goal being to “reduce the time at work, but increase the quality of this time invested”, boosting the “productivity and well-being of our employees” along the way....

These are equippable accessories similar to the ring accessories found in Dark Souls games, and each offers a wide range of effects and bonuses to suit your playstyle. There are a wide range of talismans in Elden Ring, some with variants that have increased effectiveness - and this page explains where you can some of the best ones, as well as how to . On this page: Looking for some direction?...

Its sales total was just shy of the amount PlayStation exclusive Horizon Forbidden West managed last week. Sony’s blockbuster now sits in second place. Today, GamesIndustry.biz noted Elden Ring’s sales were up by 26 percent on 2016’s Dark Souls 3 - even though boxed game sales have fallen since then. (As ever, numbers data from GfK Chart-Track does not include digital downloads.) We’ll get a clearer picture of Elden Ring’s overall sales performance as the week continues, but for now it’s clear the game has beaten every other Souls launch by quite some margin....

No sooner had LilAggy completed the game in 59 minutes 38 seconds, Distortion2 managed an even quicker time in his first attempt: 49 minutes and 29 seconds. What’s next? Sub 40 minutes? ORIGINAL STORY 12:10pm UK: Earlier this week we reported that Elden Ring had been completed in just two and a half hours. Two days later and that’s already been significantly beaten. Streamer LilAggy has managed to complete the game in under an hour....

Among a number of new additions, the most interesting is the addition of NPC markers to the map. Where some players have lost the thread of in-game quests (even making an app for it), now it will be a lot easier to keep track of characters. A new character has also been added, named Jar-Bairn, so keep a look out for them. There are also new quests for Diallos, Nepheli Loux, Kenneth Haight, and Gatekeeper Gostoc, suggesting these were planned but missed out on the game’s launch....

The minimum specs actually leaked over the weekend but were swiftly taken down. Now, these same specs are confirmed. Below are the full minimum specs: Processor: Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Memory: 12GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB DirectX: 12 Storage: 60GB And the recommended specs: Processor: Intel Core i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Memory: 16GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB DirectX: 12 Storage: 60GB...

Streamer Bruce Greene ran a subathon on his channel, streaming for almost 40 hours in one go (thanks, PC Gamer). Half the funds raised were donated to UNICEF and the Red Cross in support of Ukraine. Of course, sleep was needed in the midst of that, so he turned to Twitch chat to play the game for him. The ‘Twitch plays’ format became popular through the Pokémon games, but has since been used for others too....

Although one of the demi-gods mentioned in Elden Ring’s introduction, Rykard is actually an optional boss similar to Starscourge Radhan, which can help you on the critical path if you prefer. Otherwise, Rykard is a key part of the Volcano Manor quest - which is required to access - as well as a requirement for the Patches quest. On this page: Looking for some direction? Our what to do first in Elden Ring, Elden Ring walkthrough, Site of Grace locations and main bosses in order pages can help....

Given that players will have the option to hop out of their ships and stroll around on-foot in Odyssey, Elite dangerous’ planetary systems have received a major overhaul. As part of these changes, new geological features and pockets of life will be available for discovery by thorough explorers, which can, in turn, be scanned to generate sellable data. Frontier says it’s now quadrupled the number of vegetation species in Elite Dangerous as part of its planetary overhaul, and those players interested in making a profit from the organic life they encounter will first need to acquire a Supratech Artemis Suit - purchasable from all good space stores - granting access to the new Genetic Sampler....

Quantic Lab came under scruntiny in June when a YouTube video uploaded by channel Upper Echelon Gamers contained details of mismanagement and malpractice at the company while it was helping with development on Cyberpunk 2077. The allegations, shared with Upper Echelon Gamers by whistleblowers, were brushed off by Quantic Lab CEO and founder Stefan Seicarescu at the time. In a new report by PC Gamer, employees at Quantic Lab spoke more about conditions at the company and the time spent working on Cyberpunk 2077....

As for Geoff Keighley’s show last night, well… there were plenty of announcements in last night’s showcase, though few genuine surprises. Here we share our favourites, rate the night overall, and provide our best impressions of the Clickers from The Last of Us. Joining me, as ever, are Eurogamer news reporters Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. Of course, this year has seen the traditional E3 model splintered further - and we’re still to see two platform holders take their turn in the spotlight....

That’s according to the ever chatty Jeff Grubb from VentureBeat, who confirmed a guess at the subtitle from the chat of the Grubbsnax Giant Bomb show. You can watch the moment Grubb confirms the name in the video below (skip to 1:17). What can we glean from the title of the game? Not much. But… THERE MAY BE SPOILERS AHEAD. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order ends with protagonist Cal Kestis escaping from the clutches of Darth Vader....

The mod in question comes from sofiaharley and is dubbed the Flying Rune, or Cyclos. It basically acts like an overpowered version of Revali’s Gale, generating a wind current every time a player presses the rune button. “Think of it like flapping your wings,” explains sofiaharley. “One little flap will only bring you up a little bit, but if you keep flapping you can go as high as you like!...