New screenshots released for Escape from Tarkov, showcasing the Shoreline location

Battlestate Games has released some new screenshots for its hardcore story-driven MMO game, Escape from Tarkov. These new screenshots showcase the Shoreline location, the second closest location to the military checkpoint at the port area entrance. The Shoreline is characterized by a noticeably larger size than any other Tarkov locations, as well as varied landscapes and objects. Continue reading New screenshots released for Escape from Tarkov, showcasing the Shoreline location

Call of Duty: WWII – First update adds Discord support, features connectivity improvements & optimizations

Sledgehammer Games has released the first PC update for Call of Duty: WWII. According to the release notes, this update adds support for Discord, and comes with various connectivity improvements and optimizations. Continue reading Call of Duty: WWII – First update adds Discord support, features connectivity improvements & optimizations

DOOM & Civilization VI have sold more than 2 million copies on Steam, Dark Souls 3 & Rise of the Tomb Raider nearing 2 million copies

It appears that DOOM and Sid Meiers Civilization VI were two of the best – sales wise – Steam releases in 2016. Both of these titles have sold more than 2 million copies. Truth be told, there was a free weekend for DOOM that boosted its playerbase. However, Civilization VI has managed to achieve those sales without any free weekend. Continue reading DOOM & Civilization VI have sold more than 2 million copies on Steam, Dark Souls 3 & Rise of the Tomb Raider nearing 2 million copies

Electronic Arts has reduced the credits needed to unlock Heroes in Star Wars: Battlefront 2 by 75%

After a huge outrage regarding Star Wars: Battlefront 2’s microtransactions, EA decided to take some steps towards the right direction. Today, the publisher announced that it has reduced the credits needed to unlock Heroes in Star Wars: Battlefront 2 by 75%. Continue reading Electronic Arts has reduced the credits needed to unlock Heroes in Star Wars: Battlefront 2 by 75%

Dead Space 2 now has proper raw mouse input/controls thanks to this mod

Methanhydrat has released a brand new mod for Dead Space 2, offering true raw mouse input. As the modder noted, Dead Space 2 suffered from negative mouse acceleration issues. In addition, its sensitivity was tied to its framerate, resulting in really awful controls once the framerate was dropping. Continue reading Dead Space 2 now has proper raw mouse input/controls thanks to this mod

Assassin’s Creed is now 10 years old and here are the best mods you can install for it

Alongside Crysis, Assassin’s Creed has also turned 10 years old today. Assassin’s Creed offered an open-world area that players could explore, and I still consider it one of the best AC games. While it could become a bit boring, it had great gameplay mechanics and I liked Altair. Continue reading Assassin’s Creed is now 10 years old and here are the best mods you can install for it

Take Two will add microtransactions in all of its future titles

During its investors conference call last week, Take Two revealed that all of its future games will have microtransactions. Yeap, as we’ve already said, microtransactions – and loot boxes – are here to stay. According to Take Two’s CEO Strauss Zelnick, the gaming industry is now all about recurrent consumer spending and not about game sales. Continue reading Take Two will add microtransactions in all of its future titles

Electronic Arts responds to fan criticism regarding microtransactions in Star Wars: Battlefront 2

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 releases in a few days and a lot of players have criticised EA’s decision to include microtransactions. As you’d expect, the publisher has responded to the criticism, however its answers may not please you. According to EA’s community team on Reddit, microtransactions have been included in order to create a compelling progression path for all of players. Continue reading Electronic Arts responds to fan criticism regarding microtransactions in Star Wars: Battlefront 2