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Hi-Rez Studios’ new team-based shooter Rogue Company shares some familiar gameplay mechanics with other mainstays of the genre, while also tweaking and changing a few things to better suit its smaller team sizes. Here’s a breakdown of each mode that is currently available during the closed beta. Demolition Billed as Rogue Company’s “premier competitive mode”, Demolition is a 4v4 game mode that should seem familiar to Counter-Strike veterans. The attacking team must plant a bomb at one of two locations, while the defending team must stop them....

Rogue Company, a free-to-play tactical third-person shooter developed by First Watch Games and published Hi-Rez Studios, is finally making its way to PS5. The game was originally released in October 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and later ported to Xbox Series X/S on November 25, 2020. First Watch Games announced on Twitter that Rogue Company will be coming to PlayStation 5 on March 30, 2021. This upgrade will allow players to experience the game in 4K and running at 60fps....

As Nvidia releases its new graphics cards in a slow trickle, the hype surrounding 30-series GPUs has increased to a fever pitch. The availability of the 3080 is scarce, but the performance numbers promised by Nvidia are almost too good to be believed. The company itself is touting this as the biggest generational leap in graphics tech its ever had, but for a long while, consumers have only had the company’s own word to go on....

In a string of leaks and rumors surrounding Destiny 2, the latest is pointing toward a possible release of the game on Nintendo Switch. While earlier reports about Bungie’s sci-fi shooter coming to Google Stadia seem to be pretty well substantiated and likely to be confirmed (although it’s safe to wait until an official confirmation from Bungie and Google to be sure), this latest alleged leak about a Switch version of the game should be taken with a bigger grain of salt....

Recent reports have indicated that Nintendo plans to release two new models of the Switch. The Nintendo Switch has seen a lot of success since it was first released, but there have been many complaints made about the system itself, including the short battery life (depending on the game) and the small amount of internal space that requires you to purchase an SD card if you prefer digital games over physical cartridges....

Last month, Capcom was targeted in a ransomware attack that saw many of its future projects leaked online. This included something called Resident Evil Outrage, which will supposedly launch at the end of 2021. What exactly this project is remains to be seen, but now it appears as though the game may feature a character from the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil Zero, one Rebecca Chambers. This is according to AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem, who is known for having inside information on the Resident Evil franchise....

Many may have started off doubting the gimmick, but the popularity of licensed LEGO software has not wavered whatsoever since LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game kicked off the trend in 2005. Many gamers have been waiting to see what else Traveller’s Tales has planned following the impending release of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and new rumors have popped up to suggest that one future iteration could see the blockification of the upcoming Jurassic World movie....

In 1987, the first Sam & Max: Freelance Police comic was published, marking the beginning of 30+ years of the iconic duo’s history. Created by Eisner Award recipient Steve Purcell, the series has moved from comic books to LucasArts’ graphic adventure game Sam & Max Hit the Road to the television show The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police, before eventually being developed into a point-and-click adventure game by Telltale Games, a gaming company developed by many former LucasArts employees....

The Dreamcast video game console, first introduced by SEGA in 1998, was discontinued in 2001. Having preceded the Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox, the Dreamcast was eventually overshadowed by the new generation of consoles, though it is still beloved by many retro gamers. This month, PixelHeart, which distributes and publishes limited edition games on platforms such as Dreamcast, Super Nintendo or Nintendo Switch, will release Arcade Racing Legends, a new 3D Dreamcast gaming title that managed to raise $68,000 on Kickstarter....

Much of the fun in Shin Megami Tensei 3 Nocturne comes from exploring each location and figuring out where you need to go next. The game will send you on plenty of quests with little to no direction on where to go. But, if you’re stuck trying to find a bill to give to the Collector Manikin, you’ve come to the right place. Where To Find A Bill For The Collector Manikin When you arrive in the Great Underpass of Ginza, you will soon meet the Collector Manikin....

One of the most persistent rumors of the year has been that a new Silent Hill title is on the verge of being revealed. Teased on forums by various folks claiming to be in the know, the unsubstantiated claims that a new game is on the way have had fans on the edge of their seats. All the chatter was supposed to culminate in an announcement at The Game Awards, but never materialized....

Dragons aside, another central story of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the brewing civil war in Skyrim, between the Stormcloak Rebellion and the Imperial Legion. In the aftermath of Ulfric Stormcloak murdering the High King with the power of Thu’um, the province has been split in half. Ulfric, the Jarl of Windhelm and leader of the rebellion, is easily the most debated and controversial character in the entire game. While some fans believe he’s nothing but another villain furthering the cause of the Thalmor, others argue that his main motivation continues to be the freedom and independence of Skyrim from an oppressive Empire....

When playing as a Nord in Skyrim, it’s not enough to have long and wavy blond hair or Scandinavian or Germanic names. You also have to drink your youth, and to days come and gone; for the age of oppression is now nearly done. Do drive out the Empire before doing that, after all, Skyrim belongs to the Nords! Suffice to say, they’re one of the easiest races to roleplay in Skyrim due to how prevalent their culture is....

Assassins have always held a certain charm within fantasy games, and the Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is no exception. Whether with the Dark Brotherhood or flying solo, players can craft as many stealthy criminals and killers as they wish to plague Skyrim. But not all of Tamriel’s peoples are equally gifted in navigating the shadows. There are certain skills assassins need for their craft, that some have, and others lack. So, here are all of Skyrim’s races, ranked as assassins....

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is available now and this guide helps new players learn how to level up their skills as quickly as possible. Many gamers have been playing Skyrim for years at this point, but the recently released Special Editions are bringing a whole new crowd to the dragon slaying action RPG. Like all Bethesda games, there are a lot of skills to master when playing through the fifth Elder Scrolls game....

For all its faults with pacing and linearity, Skyward Sword has one of the best gameplay loops in The Legend of Zelda. The core combat is incredibly refined and the difficulty curve is a welcome change of pace for a franchise that usually gives up challenging players as soon as they get the Master Sword. Skyward Sword does not relent from testing your skills and the Sandship is a standout dungeon when it comes to action set pieces....

Zygna, a leading developer of social games such as FarmVille, has acquired Torchlight 3 developer Echtra Games to help port existing mobile franchises to consoles and PC. The terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. Echtra Games, based in San Francisco, was founded in 2016. The studio released action RPG Torchlight 3, its only title to date, for Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in October 2020....

You’ve no doubt heard that Sony is shutting down its PSP, PlayStation 3, and Vita storefronts, while simultaneously punishing studios for poor critical reception and stripping away the agency of brand new teams such as Michael Mumbauer’s that was dedicated to remakes. The latest in these revamps? The Last of Us, a game that was already remastered for the PS4 meaning that you can currently still play it on the PS5....

Spider-Man: Miles Morales retains a lot of what makes the first game work, from fun combat to exhilarating webswinging and a lovable protagonist. There are also several great alternate costumes in Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and one fan has created a look that players will surely wish was in the game. The costumes of Spider-Man: Miles Morales depict the webslinger in several different looks, with many being fully original designs due to the hero’s relatively brief comic book history....

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated includes all your favorite characters from the hit animated series. Patrick, Plankton, Squidward, and Sandy are all there, but we’re also graced with several minor characters — including the dastardly Prawn. This evil crustacean is one of many villains faced by Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy in the Nickelodeon series, but in Rehydrated it’s up to SpongeBob to take them down. Here’s how to defeat Prawn and save the Mermalair....