Once upon a time, Shigeru Miyamoto famously said, “A delayed game is eventually good. A bad game is bad forever.” It’s a statement that felt like it would never fall out of fashion, until it did. Modern games are never finished. Bad games become good. Good games become bad. Games of all stripes add social components,…
Considering how popular the Cthulhu mythos has been in recent years, it’s a cosmic mystery why it took so long for the venerable Arkham Horror board game series to get its first video game adaption. That makes it even more of a shame that Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace gives it such a middling digital debut. Its particular take on Lovecraftian horror feels faithful in the details, but uninterested in challenging some of its own troubling preconceptions – or even being very scary. Couple that with soft ball puzzles and pushover combat encounters, and this dark ritual feels largely harmless.
Mother’s Embrace is an adventure game structured like most Arkham-themed card or board games: you control a group of investigators who hop between Prohibition era locales like prestigious universities and old spooky buildings in search of clues. Solving the great mystery of a weird and wondrous force that threatens all of reality without being consumed by it yourself requires a balance of both physical and mental fortitude, but every move forces you to make tough choices that look to disrupt that balance – be it through bizarre mind breaking discoveries or brutal bone breaking confrontations.
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Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the coolest merchandise on the internet lately. This week: head back to Middle-earth’s Second Age, Lego strikes out on DC and Marvel with classic Batman and Venom sets, the perfect Star Trek Rubik’s Cube, and more. Check it out!
Little Nightmares is known for having some of the most creative and grotesque creatures in video gaming. They range from a terrifying Teacher that can stretch out her necks to gluttonous Twin Chefs that chop up everything they see.
These creatures were so creative, they actually inspired professional sculptor Ace of Clay (real name Anthony) to dedicate a segment of videos on his YouTube channel to them. In this series, he not only comes up with his own ideas for new monsters for the Little Nightmares ethos but also crafts them out of clay, showing fans his step-by-step process as he makes them.
In the video above, you can see his latest creation, The Seamstress, a lanky, spindly old woman that has her mouth sewn shut. Backstorywise, Ace of Clay stated that this character comes to your room and steals your soul, adding it to her collection of souls she has sewn together that are doomed to sit in limbo for eternity.
So you've picked up Outriders and you're diving in for the first time with the world of Enoch. Outriders is an enjoyable looter shooter that has more depth than what meets the eye. In order to get the most out of your game time, here are the top 10 Outriders tips we have to make you fully prepared to kick butt and take names in People Can Fly's latest adventure.
The first thing you need to know about Outriders is that it is an always-online title. While always-online typically gets in with live-service games, Outriders is not that. Instead of a slow and steady roadmap for content to release post-launch to make up an eventual complete picture, Outriders is a full game in its own right. There are many ways to make the most out of Enoch and the journey it holds, so let's kick off some of the tips we have to help you do just that.
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If you’ve ever played a game where you fight the big baddy early on, you know how frustrating and impossible it can seem to beat them. Usually, this is by design. Developers want you to be able to experience the whole game, and make it literally impossible to beat the final boss in the first instance.
However, there are a handful of games that do go out of their way to reward players that somehow manage to get the health bar of the final boss down to zero in the early encounter. Here are three games where you could defeat the final boss early.
Outriders, despite focusing heavily on its story as well, is a shooter through and through. It mashes together elements of Destiny, Borderlands, Mass Effect and The Division to create a game that somehow still has its own flair. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering how to switch to your third weapon AKA your pistol in Outriders. It isn’t explicitly explained and you not have caught how to do it yourself. Don’t worry, allow us to explain.
Fortunately, it’s very easy to do.
Normally, to switch between your primary and secondary weapons, you’d simply tap Triangle on PlayStation or Y on Xbox. To switch to your third weapon, AKA your sidearm, you’ll actually want to just hold that same button instead.
Whether you’re currently using your primary or secondary weapon, if you hold that button you’ll swap to your sidearm and can begin firing it the same way you would any other weapon.
There are times where you’ll want to whip out the sidearm. First, and most importantly, the sidearm does not have ammo restraints. While it will need to reload when the magazine is empty, you have unlimited reserves. Meaning if you’re out on your other two guns, or want to preserve their ammo, you can always count on this third weapon to be there for you.
Second, it can be used to complement the other two guns you are using. For example, if you’re using very short-range weapons, your third weapon could be something with a bit more range so that way you’re not completely stuck having to fight at a close range.
Outriders is here and players are now able to jump into the latest game from developer People Can Fly and publisher Square Enix. The game mixes in both RPG and third-person shooter mechanics to create a game that is kind of like a cross between The Division and Borderlands 3. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering how much you need to worry about a difficulty trophy or achievement in Outriders. Here’s what you need to know.
Good news, if you’re worried about locking yourself out of trophies and achievements in Outriders. There are no difficulty trophies or achievements whatsoever in Outriders.
You can complete all of Outriders on World Tier 1, 5, 10 whatever you want, it doesn’t matter. You will be able to get all of the trophies and achievements possible in the game without needing to worry about that. That doesn’t mean getting all of them will be easy, it just means that you at least don’t have to worry about missing something based on something like difficulty.
Playing on higher world tiers does have its perks though. While it is much more difficult, you’ll get better XP, more drops, and higher-quality weapons and armor that can be over-leveled, giving you a slight edge if you were to go back down.
If you’re looking for more information about World Tiers in Outriders, definitely check out our guide on that topic which can explain how to change them, and why you should consider tweaking it during your run through the campaign of Outriders as it’s the only real way to shift the difficulty around.
The Molten Acari boss is arguably the first major challenge you’ll encounter in Outriders. It has multiple phases and can be very difficult if you aren’t prepared for its attacks. In this boss guide we’re going to go over how to beat the Molten Acari boss battle in Outriders, and what you should expect for all three phases of this fight.
Just a few general tips before getting started with the fight itself. First, make sure you have your strongest weapons and armor equipped. Although perks are nice, and sometimes can be worth their weight, you’ll want to make sure you have weapons that are high level and do strong damage. You don’t want to be firing a pea shooter. The same goes with your armor, stack up your armor stat as high as you can.
Also, if you’re having trouble still, don’t be afraid to switch the World Tier to a lower difficulty, at least until you get through this boss battle.
Even though it’s the first phase of the fight against the Molten Acari, it’s still not a walk in the park. This molten spider is still dangerous. Its attacks will be marked on the ground, so make you’re not standing there before they go off. Use your sprint and dodge to quickly get out of the way.
You’ll notice on its abdomen there are scales that look like they can be broken off and, with enough damage, they can be. Shooting these off will expose its squishy bright orange skin (or whatever it is) and they will serve as a weak spot that you can shoot at for extra damage. It’s not required to hit it, it will just speed things up if you can target your fire there.
The combat in Outriders is surprisingly varied, with a wide array of weapons and skills to take advantage of. You can even bash enemies with class-specific melee attacks, though if you’re like most players, you might not know how to melee in Outriders.
That’s why we’ve taken the time to create this guide. Read on to find out what you need to do to melee, when the best times to melee are and more.
To melee in Outriders, all you need to do is press R3 on PlayStation consoles or RS on Xbox consoles.
Doing so will see your character strike out with a short-range attack directly in front of them. What kind of attack they use, though, will vary based on their class. For example, the Pyromancer class fires a burst of flame in a line in front of them, setting enemies ablaze and healing you in the process.
However, it is worth mentioning that there are some situations that are better than others for using melee attacks.
If you’re going up against a single enemy, then using melee attacks is recommended. It can help you take them out quickly, while also gaining any benefits that might result from your character attack’s elemental affinity.
If you find yourself against a group of enemies though, it’s best to hold off on trying to bash them. More often than not, they’ll swarm you before you can take them out, killing you in no time flat.
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If you play video games in the 21st century, you’re no stranger to this: A popular game launches that demands an internet connection. Interested players buy it, can’t access the servers, and can’t play the thing they paid for. The latest offender is Outriders, a class-based loot shooter from developer People Can Fly.
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Click to watch embedded media Supercell, the creator of the wildly popular Clash of Clans and Clash Royale mobile games, today announced three new games are in development at the studio. All of these upcoming titles share the “Clash” name and characters, but are wildly different in design. Supercell says all of these are early in development, yet wanted to give fans a look at what is next for this beloved brand.
The first game announced is called Clash Quest, a tactical experience against A.I. controlled enemies. The player must strategize against what defenses are in play, and pick the right mix of Clash characters to handle the threat. These characters function much like their Clash Royale counterparts, such as the Prince dashing forward, but are divided up into rows, which brings an entirely different strategy, as you will want to link the same units in different rows to create chain attacks. If you run out of units, it’s game over. If the enemy falls, you win and move on to the next battle.
As you progress, you’ll unlock new unit types, such as the bomber. One new touch is that you’ll also earn different items and weapons for these characters over time. While it appears most of the unlockable characters are from other Clash games, the bosses and villains that you battle against are entirely new to the Clash universe. Some of these adversaries tower over the battlefield.
What if I told you there’s an ancient PlayStation game that mixes the persistent open world of Shenmue with the surrealism of Deadly Premonition? There is, and it’s called Mizzurna Falls. Before yesterday you would have been shit out of luck when it came to playing it in English. Thankfully, a group of dedicated fans…
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While the weather is certainly starting to warm up, there is still going to be plenty of time that you’re going to find yourself hanging out inside just enjoying some Netflix this April. Luckily, there is actually a pretty impressive slate of shows that are headed to the platform this month.
Below, we’ve compiled the four shows coming to Netflix this April that you won’t want to miss out on.
With the PS3’s July 2, 2021 PlayStation Store shutdown approaching, it's your last chance to grab the best PS2 Classics. Here are our picks!
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Outriders’ gameplay is easily the game’s highpoint, providing you with plenty of firefights and boss battles that take full advantage of its fast-paced design. This is most apparent in its missions, and while there are more than a few to take on, you might find one in particular that leaves you wondering how to replay missions in Outriders.
Fortunately, there is a way to go through any mission you’ve played a second, third, or twelfth time, and we’re here to walk you through how this is done.
It isn’t too difficult to replay missions in Outriders once you know what to look for and where to go.
After completing any mission in the game, the marker that used to indicate where it was will still show up on the map. However, it will now appear as a faded-grey marker instead of a colored one.
Head to any of these faded markers, and then interact with the person or area entrance that it’s tied to. Once you do, a dialogue or menu option to replay the mission will pop up. Select this option, and you’ll then be sent to the start of the mission and be able to run through it again.
That’s all there is to it really. As mentioned before, there’s no limit to how often you can replay missions. As such, you can redo missions as much as you’d like, either for fun or to grind your character of choice up to a higher level.
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Look, we get it. As cool as the mechanics and gameplay of People Can Fly’s new looter shooter are, you’ve hit the point where you just want to breeze through the game feeling like an all-powerful badass – regardless of whether you reached that point fairly or not. As such, you’re wondering: Are there cheats in Outriders?
Well, for better or worse, we have the answer you’re looking for. Read on to find out whether or not there are some codes or exploits you should know about that can enhance your gaming experience.
As it currently stands, there are no official cheats you can use in Outriders.
This means that while it is possible to give your characters enhanced stats and buffs by hacking the game, these actions aren’t officially supported by the game’s developer People Can Fly.
Not only that, but PCF will actively punish you if they catch you cheating. Your account’s user name will be tagged with a watermark that will be visible to anyone you play with, and you may face other punishments from the developer depending on the severity of your cheating.
To top it all off, you won’t be able to switch to a new character to avoid your punishment. The aforementioned watermark will be tied to the account you use in the game, and will be applied no matter which of your characters you try to play as.
It’s a little intense, but shouldn’t come as a surprise if you’ve kept up with developers’ approaches to cheating in online multiplayer games. Many have become much more strict about punishing cheaters and making sure cheats aren’t allowed, in order to ensure all players are on a level playing field.
An incredibly rare plastic-sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. for the NES has sold at auction for a world record-breaking $660,000. That hefty price tag makes it the most expensive price ever paid for a video game collectible.
The copy of Super Mario Bros., sold this week by Heritage Auctions, is a copy from the game’s fourth printing run. This means that it did not have the “Game-Pak NES-GP” code and is missing the “™” trademark symbol normally seen to the right of “Nintendo Entertainment System,” which was officially added to all black boxes in early 1987.
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“For Nintendo, it was just stuff they had to do internally, but collectors are using this information now,” Chris Kohler, editorial director at Digital Eclipse, tells IGN. “It’s not like a collector cares if there’s a “™” on their box or not, but it’s the ability to use that information to figure out what the earliest printings are.”
The copy of Super Mario Bros. ranks at a 9.6 on the WATA scale, a rubric commonly used to rate comic book value.
Let’s be frank: Outriders’ cutscenes aren’t something you’re likely to enjoy. The dialogue can be too hammy, and the camera will shake like crazy unless you’ve tweaked some of the game’s settings. That’s why absolutely no one will judge you for wanting to know how to skip cutscenes and dialogue in Outriders.
And we can help you do just that. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get through cinematics and ‘talky bits’ as fast as possible so you can keep yourself immersed in the gameplay.
Like with most modern games, skipping cutscenes and dialogue in Outriders is easy once you know what to do.
For cutscenes, simply hold down the Circle button on PlayStation consoles or the B button on Xbox Consoles. This will skip you past any cinematic that is currently playing, and drop you back into the gameplay.
The controls are the same for skipping dialogue, but you’ll need to keep pressing the button repeatedly to skip each block of text that pops up. It can be a bit of a pain, but it’s nothing some dedicated button-mashing can’t see you through.
That’s all there is to it, really. While the story is a big part of the overall experience the game tries to provide, it doesn’t force you to sit through cutscenes and dialogue in any way, shape, or form. If you’d rather focus on the gameplay, and the gameplay alone, it’ll let you do that with minimal hassle.
Outriders launched yesterday on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, as well as on Xbox Game Pass as a day one addition. While the issues seemed to even out yesterday regarding being able to get into the game, the Outriders servers are down currently. Luckily, People Can Fly is looking into a fix.
The team at People Can Fly took to Twitter to update players on the server status when the outages began to become more widespread. "We are continuing to investigate the Server issues," says the studio in its most recent tweet. "Some players may be able to get back online, but it's not guaranteed."
We are continuing to investigate the Server issues.
— Outriders (@Outriders) April 2, 2021
Some players may be able to get back online, but it's not guaranteed.
We will update you here once the issue has been conclusively resolved! https://t.co/cdXYMLGeeP
To track the ongoing server issues and to stay up-to-date regarding the current status, you can track that using the server website right here. The most recent updates to the server status includes the following notes for players to be aware of:
Outriders has just launched, and many players have already put a few hours into the new co-op RPG by People Can Fly. The players who were excited enough to buy the game early have a number of bonuses that they can redeem to help them in their journey. Here’s how to redeem the preorder DLC in Outriders.
The first thing you’ll need to do is get through the first couple hours or so of the game’s prologue. Those of you who played through to the end of the demo before launch will have much less to do.
The demo ends right before you exit the hangar-like base with your friend Jakub. Once the prologue is over, speak to Jakub and you’ll both head to Rift Town. You’ll find him sitting in the hangar area with a star icon over his head.
Outriders is an interesting entry in the looter shooter genre for a few reasons, not least of which being that it’s one of the first to appear on the latest generation of consoles. The game is also available on last-gen consoles though, and given that fact, you wouldn’t be blamed for wondering: Is Outriders PS5 and Xbox Series X enhanced?
We found ourselves asking the same question, and after doing some digging, we’ve found an answer.
As it currently stands, yes, Outriders is PS5 and Xbox Series X enhanced.
While playing the game in the latest generation of consoles, you’ll enjoy a host of benefits related to performance and graphical fidelity. The game will load faster, won’t suffer from issues like pop-in as frequently, and should run at a buttery-smooth 60 FPS without issue.
This can be a huge upside to any play session of Outriders, as smooth performance is key to getting the most out of its online multiplayer components. Knowing you’re experiencing every moment as fast and as clearly as possible will help to keep you better immersed in every firefight the game throws at you.
These benefits apply equally to both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, too. Neither runs the game noticeably better than the other, meaning you’ll be able to enjoy the optimal version of the game without worrying about whether the game would be better on one console over the other.
That’s all there is to it, really. It’s a nice perk for those who have snagged the snazzy new consoles, and one that should be taken advantage of if possible.
It took a bit of time, but The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s mod scene has really taken off over the past 18 months or so. It’s now supported by a thriving community of talented developers who keep finding new ways to keep the near six-year-old game fresh and interesting.
This week, milckywayy has added a particularly cool new addition to Geralt’s arsenal in the form of the iconic Leviathan axe from 2018’s God of War.
Like most mods for the game, it’s super easy to install and there are instructions on the NexusMods page.
Once installed, the axe can be bought in 3 different places: Hattori’s home, the Ofieri merchant, and the grandmaster smith in Toussaint.
The Leviathan’s damage and level are scaled to player’s level during buying.
I haven’t played with it myself as yet, but there’s a video trailer showcasing the Leviathan in action below.
Heritage Auctions recently sold another rare copy of Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System for an exorbitant amount of money. $660,000, to be specific. This absolutely shatters the record for a single video game auction, which was previously held by a copy of Super Mario Bros. 3 that sold for $156,000
