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Temtem veterans are working on a Breath of the Wild-inspired narrative survival game for 1-4 players, set to arrive later this year
Oppidum is being made by EP Games, a studio founded in 2004 by two former members of the Temtem development team.
Dead Space x Battlefield 2042 crossover event looks fun, even if it isn't quite what Dead Space fans have been hoping for
Battlefield 2042 is also 90% off on Steam right now.
The internet is not a free-for-all—we shouldn't let big tech companies wish copyright out of existence
Is everything on the internet fair game for AI? Nope, and it never has been.
Minecraft’s summer sale on content packs has daily 75% off deals, and one big freebie
Image: Starfish Studios/Mojang Studios via YouTube How to reshape or rebuild your Minecraft experience Continue reading…
All Elden Ring DLC NPC quests in Shadow of the Erdtree
Image: FromSoftware/Bandai Namco See the best order (and point of no return) for the DLC NPCs Continue reading…
Elden Ring Players Are Bullying An Old Boss After Mastering The DLC
A lot of Elden Ring players have been struggling with the game’s recently released Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The DLC, which takes place in an entirely new region, features a hard-as-nails boss gauntlet and a brand new leveling system that has raised the bar for folks,
Star Wars: The Acolyte Is Doing A Different Kind Of Fan-Service, And It Rocks
The Acolyte, much like its main characters, resists definition and placement in Star Wars’ decades-long legacy, and that is its biggest strength. The Disney+ series ticks many boxes that the more traditional, masculine fans of the franchise have been begging for for years (High
Star Wars: Unlimited’s new two-player starter set tells a great, modern Star Wars story
Image: Fantasy Flight Games/Asmodee A handful of new mechanics recreate the tension of The Mandalorian ’s first season on Disney Plus Continue reading…
EVE Online makers eyeing open source and blockchain tech for longevity
With its space sim now 20 years old, CCP Games wants EVE Online to grow beyond the studio and open up new opportunities for itself.
The Dos and Don’ts Of Selling Your Friend On Your Favorite Game
We all have that one game we love so much, we want to share with as many people as possible. Unless you’re a gatekeeper of the things that bring you joy, you’ve probably tried to get a friend, family member, partner, or stranger on the street to play a game you love in hopes
Google's dumb AI answers increased its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50% in the last 5 years
The company claims that AI will help solve the AI emissions problem.
Trails through Daybreak's cozy sense of place delivers more of what makes The Legend of Heroes RPGs great
I’m wide awake, it’s morning.
The Watch Dogs Movie Is Actually Happening, Over A Decade After It Was Announced
Production on a live-action Watch Dogs film has finally started over a decade after Ubisoft first announced the adaptation was in the works. Read more...
The 'historical adventure' game that lets you ground pound an ogre is free on GOG
2011's First Templar apparently takes some liberties with history, but I'm not complaining.
How to beat Midra, Lord Of Frenzied Flame in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree
Image: FromSoftware/Bandai Namco via Polygon Prevail in this eerie confrontation Continue reading…
How to beat Promised Consort Radahn in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
The final boss of the DLC is even harder than in the base game Continue reading…
How to beat Needle Knight Leda in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Ex-Genepool dev reveals look at scrapped Iron Man game
Getting a solo game for the Marvel Comics hero has been harder than switching to a new suit of armor.
Wield Spinning Blades Of Glory With Shadow Of The Erdtree's Curseblade’s Cirque
The Curseblade’s Cirque is a Backhand Blade that can only be obtained in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It’s one of the most visually distinct weapons in the DLC, and its unique Ash of War can be as thrilling to use as it is effective against your foes. If you’re
Batman’s new werewolf fighting book is just dripping with atmosphere
Image: Rodney Barnes, Stevan Subic/DC Comics ‘Batman: Full Moon’ will hit just in time for spooky season Continue reading…
Dead Rising Remaster Locks Classic Frank West Behind A Pre-Order Paywall
When Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster releases later this year , fans will have to play as a new, different-looking Frank West. This “improved” version of the character hasn’t been well received online, so it’s nice to hear that Capcom is offering a different model based on the OG
Study finds co-op games keep growing in numbers (and sales) on Steam
The power or two (or four).
Parasite Eve-Inspired Cyberpunk Game Announced, Looks Cool As Hell
Sukeban Games, the developer best known for 2016’s charming and poignant VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action , has announced a new game. Titled .45 Parabellum Bloodhound: Cyberpunk Active Time Action, the new project is a moody, retro-inspired adventure taking major
Man Sentenced To Four Months In Prison For Wielding Tiny Master Sword In Public
Update 7/3/2024 1:54p.m. ET: Kotaku has been made aware that Anthony Bray is a convicted serial burglar who has previously served four years in prison for previous crimes, which better explains the seemingly harsh conviction. Read more...
These beautiful Tolkien-illustrated Lord of the Rings books are half off for Prime Day
Graphic: Sadie Gennis/Polygon | Source images: William Morrow Save big on the best versions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, too Continue reading…
UK man imprisoned for 4 months after walking up to cops wielding 6-inch Master Sword
Anthony Bray will also have to pay a victims' surcharge of £154.
It Feels Like Sony Is Finally Leaving The PlayStation 4 Behind
The long-tail on the PlayStation 4 has been incredible. The console still has 49 million active users according to Sony’s most recent estimate. But all good things must come to an end, and it feels more clear than ever that Sony is ready to leave the PS5's predecessor in the
Bethesda mistakenly rips art from Fallout: Nuka Break creator but manages to remedy the situation: 'So does this mean I'm officially a shill?'
Those are some high-quality memes.
D&D's lead rules designer admits he changed some spells because of how 'painful' and 'excruciating to cast' they were in Baldur's Gate 3
"I thought: 'we are going to redesign Produce Flame.'"
Shadow of the Erdtree's Serpent Flail Adds Explosive Fun To Your Path Of Carnage
The Serpent Flail is a new Flail that can only be found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It’s a solid all-around option for Faith-based builds that can be a thrill to use, especially if you like igniting your weapon on fire and slamming it around for some
Polygon’s staff-approved collection of bathroom accessories to power up your shower
Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Various Level up your self-care routine with our favorite bathroom accessories Continue reading…
Keywords to be acquired by Swedish investor EQT at £2.2 billion valuation
The deal is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2024.
This Gorgeous Frostbite Spell Makes Shadow Of The Erdtree Even Prettier
The Rings of Spectral Light is a Sorcery found only in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This spell is visually exciting and inflicts Frostbite buildup, but you’ll need to be sure you’re comfortable investing in both Intelligence and Faith if you want to add it to
Aemond’s nude House of the Dragon scene is about way more than just seeing a penis
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Tekken 8 Director Is Tired Of Explaining Game Development To Demanding Fans
When you’ve been online and dealing with thousands of people making demands and assumptions about your work as long as Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada, you’re bound to see a lot of the same arguments. For fighting game developers, the inclusion or exclusion of fan-favorite
I spent the last week roaming the Spencer Mansion and I'm here to tell you not to sleep on the new GOG release of 1996's Resident Evil
Imagine an old game, but good.
Helldivers 2's latest major order has everyone so curious about a mysterious interplanetary battle station, 4/5ths of all online players are handling it as I write this headline
X-45 gonna give battle stations to ya.
Final Fantasy 14 Players Are Warning Each Other To Avoid This Spoilery Side-Quest In Dawntrail
With Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail now out of Early Access and fully released for all, Warriors of Light are well into their new journey in the land of Tural . The main attraction for most will be the new main story quests that include a fascinating battle for succession in the
Despicable Me 4 has an unusual flaw: too much plot potential
Image: Illumination And believe it or not, the movie could use more Minions Continue reading…