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Even if id Software didn’t invent the FPS, Wolfenstein 3D was certainly the moment the genre crossed into the mainstream. Tight gameplay, a compelling theme and the shock of such realistic graphics were critical, of course, but something else that helped Wolfenstein to reach so many players was that it was distributed as shareware. Shareware As hobby products, early videogames had no formal distribution network and were sold through computer stores or software clubs, usually as a disk or tape with photocopied instructions....

First-party Nintendo Switch games usually hold their value and rarely go on sale, so when over 20 of them are just £35 each at ShopTo, it’s a great time to add some new titles to your library for less. You can get some fantastic Nintendo Switch staples like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Metroid Dread, or get some titles that came out this year like Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes and Kirby and the Forgotten Land....

Polygon reported that these legal notices take a similar stance as the original two filings - that Activision Blizzard’s deal violates the Securities and Exchange Act (more on all that below). In related news, three potential Activision Blizzard stockholders were today revealed as under investigation by US authorities for possible insider trading related to the deal itself. ORIGINAL STORY 25/2/22: Lawsuits have been filed against Activision Blizzard, this time by two of its shareholders....

“The Company is actively engaged in continued discussions with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and has cooperated with the EEOC’s investigation concerning certain employment practices,” Activision wrote in a press release. “It also confirmed that it is complying with a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) subpoena issued to the Company and several current and former employees and executives regarding disclosures on employment matters and related issues....

Come Season 4’s arrival, players on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation will be able to band together in order to quell the Xenomorph threat, which should help bolster the available pool of potential cohorts for faster matchmaking. Crossplay will be accompanied by a new game mode - known as Restock Turrets - which does pretty much exactly what its name implies, challenging players to keep their turrets stocked in order to defend their position and fight off Xenomorph waves....

Part of Games Done Quick, the latest event ran from 21st-27th August and featured runs of Stardew Valley, Ocarina of Time, Elden Ring, and more. Earlier this year, $132,350 was raised by the group for Malala Fund in its Frost Fatales event. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Breaking Newscast: Sony reluctantly raises PS5 price, but knows it can get away with it Malala Fund is a non-profit that supports the right for girls to receive free, safe, quality education by investing in advocates challenging educational policies and practices....

Steps taken to combat the problem include changes to quest and event rewards to deter bots farming gold, plus the addition of both Easy Anti Cheat and the game’s own native detection and reporting systems to improve response times for bad actors. “We appreciate your patience as we continue working to bring the best possible Lost Ark experience to our players.”

Speaking on Lex Fridman’s podcast, the show’s executive producer stated that the upcoming series is “not a retelling of a game story”. Rather, it will take place on a separate area of the world’s map. “Let’s tell a story here that fits in the world that we have built, doesn’t break any of the rules, can reference things in the games, but isn’t a retelling of the games,” Howard elaborated....

One potential reason for this shaky performance is that AMD has opted to include just four PCIe lanes with the RX 6500 XT, compared to the more usual eight or 16. That makes sense with modern PCIe 4.0, where each lane can deliver an impressive amount of bandwidth, but what happens when you use the 6500 XT on a PCIe 3.0 system where bandwidth per lane is halved? That’s what many potential purchasers of the RX 6500 XT will experience, and it’s also what we’ve tested - as our standardised GPU test bed is one such PCIe 3....

If you’re planning on buying the game that should be in every Switch user’s library, you should head on over to Currys where you can currently save £5. You’ll need to select Click and Collect and enter the code SWFNDD at the checkout to redeem the £5 discount, bringing the price down from £39.99 to just £34.99. It looks like Currys has bumped up its minimum spend for free standard delivery to £50, so you’ll need to pick it up in store if that’s all you’re planning to buy and want to save a fiver....

Actually getting Masterwork and Legendary-tier weapons and gear however is… not easy. In most cases you’ll need to grind your way to the endgame and then, once you get there, you’ll need to grind some more. It’s worth it though, with Legendaries and Masterworks being the best weapons and gear in Anthem, and so with that in mind on this page we detail all you need to know about them, from a Masterwork and Legendary weapons list and a Masterwork and Legendary gear list for each specific class, to an explanation of the importance of Inscriptions and how they work, the difference between Masterworks and Legendaries, and of course how to get Masterwork and Legendary gear once you know what you’re looking for, too....

Just in case you don’t know, interactive movie games are largely how they sound: the action mostly plays without you. Your input comes at major decision points when you’re asked to make choices that dramatically change the story. It’s no exaggeration to say characters will live and die based on the choices you make. Those are the big moments but there are smaller decisions too, building to them, and there are quick-time events to plug the gaps and keep you engaged along the way....

McDevitt most recently served as narrative director on Valhalla, where his work was praised by fans for tying in and tying up various plot-threads from throughout the series’ labyrinthine lore. Among the Assassin’s Creed community, McDevitt was celebrated as the franchise’s loremaster and its most-recognised figurehead - a title earned through frequent interactions with fans and a resume filled with half a dozen Assassin’s Creed games. “Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal!...

The system is fairly simple - every now and then you’ll find a romanceable character and, if you pick the right dialogue options, get to ‘romance’ them - but nonetheless there are some useful things to know. Namely, that’s a list of all romanceable characters in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and where you can find them. On this page: Romanceable characters in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and where to find them: Looking for more help?...

Eivor is heading to France, with a new map to explore, new characters to meet, and new weapons and items to play with. This page explains The Siege of Paris power level requirements, how to start The Siege of Paris, and how to get Eivor to France once you’re underway with the opening mission. On this page: Ubisoft has released the following Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris release times explainer to help break it down: This, of course, doesn’t instantly tell you what time something will release in various regions....

Similar to the Cultists from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, this is a secondary objective alongside the main storyline where you must find and assassinate 45 targets throughout the land. Killing them all results in a dedicated achievement / trophy named Disorder of the Ancients - making it essential for completionists - as well as a reward from Hytham. Some targets are easier to find and defeat than others, and there are different ways for you to locate them - which is where this list of Order of the Ancients locations comes in handy....

The brothers, who previously helmed Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame and various Captain America films, co-directed Fortnite’s cinematic introduction that leads into Zero Crisis Finale, the game’s first-ever solo event experience. Fortnite also memorably appeared in Avengers: Endgame, though perhaps the less said about that, the better. Speaking to Variety, the Russos said they had also worked with Fortnite boss Donald Mustard on writing, storyboards and direction for further “character setup in Chapter 2 Season 6 that has yet to be revealed”....

“The Bandai Namco Group has decided to make a donation of 100 million yen to Save the Children in support of their humanitarian cause for people affected by the crisis in Ukraine and seeking refuge outside the country,” the company said by way of a statement shared on its social media channels. “We hope that the people and communities affected by this crisis will be able to return to peaceful days as soon as possible....

Update 4.1, which released today, has made substantial changes to the game’s All-Out Warfare playlists, which are available on current-gen consoles and PC. In a blog post, DICE explained the removal of 128-player Breakthrough lobbies was necessary to increase “the value and impact of an individual player”, as they currently were full of “intensity and chaos”. That’s putting it lightly. Players found that 128-player Breakthrough matches were almost unplayable, particularly at chokepoints where both teams were fighting for a single objective....

The appearance of Specialists was one of the early criticisms levelled by players, who felt their clean look and rather light-hearted demeanour did not fit with the game’s harsh post-climate change apocalyptic world. Based on rendered images posted by the developer, the Specialists have a more gritty look, with burly beards and a more serious resting face reflecting the mental scarring of warfare. It’s a small change in the grand scheme of the many problems that persist in the game, but will likely be welcomed by its playerbase....