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• It's Time To Rethink Pre-ordering Games | Spot On June 2, 2023
  20 years ago, there was something undeniably exciting about scrounging up a few dollars, heading down to your local game store, and placing a preorder for the next entry in your favorite series. These days, however, we can't help but feel a bit more hesitant. With each passing year, the hype and marketing around games […]
• Diablo 4 - Secret Of The Spring Side Quest And Emote Guide June 2, 2023
  Diablo 4 is full of side quests, and while many of them simply ask you to mow down the forces of Hell, some of them require a bit more thought. One of those is a side quest called "Secret of the Spring" which can be found just north of the first major hub city Kyovashad. […]
• Diablo 4 - Best Rogue Builds Guide June 2, 2023
  The Rogue in Diablo 4 is one of the more complicated classes to play, largely due to a focus on applying buffs and debuffs in combat. Despite this, the Rogue can also have an incredibly high damage output against both single-target enemies and large groups, if you know how to build right. The Rogue can […]
• Alan Wake 2: Seven Lingering Mysteries The Sequel Might Answer June 2, 2023
  Part of the lasting appeal of Alan Wake is its number of dangling plot threads and unanswered mysteries. Fans love the game's atmosphere, its story, its characters, and plenty else--but many also just really want to know the answer to some of the questions Alan Wake poses but does not resolve. We recently spoke to […]
• Alan Wake 2's Sam Lake On Resolving Mysteries: "The Tension Goes Away When You Have One Definite Answer" June 2, 2023
  Like the puzzling TV shows that inspired it, Alan Wake is full of mysteries. Presumably, Alan Wake 2 will be, too. After all, several of Remedy's other games, namely Quantum Break and Control, are laden with enigmas--many of which are left unresolved. Instead, players are left to try and unravel these lingering mysteries in their […]
• Valve Notified Nintendo Of Dolphin Emulator Prior To Its Steam Removal June 2, 2023
  Following the recent cancellation and removal of GameCube and Wii Dolphin Emulator from Steam, it seems Valve itself is to blame, at least partially. Valve reportedly notified Nintendo of the emulator's existence before Dolphin was blocked from being distributed on the platform.This comes by way of a report from The Verge, which received confirmation from […]
• Diablo 4 Renown Explained - How To Raise Renown And Earn Rewards June 2, 2023
  Diablo 4 features an open-world version of Sanctuary, which features five different regions. The five regions are Fractured Peaks, Dry Steppes, Hawezar, Kehjistan, and Scosglen. As you advance through the Diablo 4 campaign you will find yourself exploring each of these regions, which all have their own Renown and reward track. Here's how to earn […]
• HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset Review - Built Different June 2, 2023
  Having seen new headsets come out at a fairly brisk pace over the years, it'd be fair to wonder what the fuss is about from iteration to iteration when looking at a new option like the HyperX Cloud III. It's usually a handful of minor improvements between each model, and sometimes that's enough for companies […]
• Exoprimal, Capcom's Upcoming Multiplayer Shooter, Is Discounted For PC June 2, 2023
  Exoprimal will be released on July 14, and if you're looking to get a copy at a discount--Fanatical is offering 15% off Exoprimal preorders for PC. Preorder Exoprimal's standard edition for $50.99 ($60) and deluxe edition for $59.49 ($70). Preorder standard edition Preorder deluxe edition All preorders come with three Exosuit cosmetics, including Shark's Mouth […]
• Studio Behind Stranger Things Game And More Shutting Down June 2, 2023
  BonusXP, the studio behind the Stranger Things games, announced that it's shutting down. The developer made the announcement on Twitter, stating that it has "begun the difficult process of ceasing operations.""We have enjoyed making games for you over the last 11 years," the company said. As explained in the tweet, the company's main priority right […]