It’s the dawn of a new year but if you’re still feeling nostalgic for the year from hell that was 2020, then Steam has your back. The almighty digital distribution gaming platform has revealed which of its games made the best-seller list and clocked the highest number of hours from people desperate to escape the horrors outside.
There are still those who are willing to get up at the crack of dusk and boot up their console to find him for you. People who’ll risk digital life and limb to let you know if Xur is selling a treasure or rubbish. I just so happen to be one of those people. Maybe you’re stuck at work and can only log in later tonight. In that case: Where is Xur?
Hey I’m as surprised as you are! Not just because Dragon Ball FighterZ is still going strong, but also because the next character being added to its roster isn’t another variant of the worst dad ever, Goku. Instead, it’s a villain from the mostly-forgettable follow-up to Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT’s Baby. Or to be more precise according to the recent V-Jump magazine scan that leaked early, it’s Super Baby 2.
Over on the Epic Games Store, the annual slavings for savings sale has kicked off. Epic’s Holiday Sale includes a number of games well worth a recommendation, such as the delightful Immortals Fenyx Rising, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and yes Ubisoft I’ll take that pay-off in the mail.
In an unprecedented move to end the gaming year on, Sony has reversed course on Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch, pulling it from the PlayStation Store and offering users a refund.
There are prizes that some outlets are too scared to hand out to other games, but fret not! We’re high on several pints of liquid courage, have more confidence than an influencer faking their good life Instagram posts, and a devil may care attitude that’s usually reserved for dogs hopping around in long grass.
Eight years, a breath-taking cameo, and several delays later, and Cyberpunk 2077 has finally arrived. It hasn’t been the kind of hotly-anticipated launch, has it?
If you’re planning to be invested in Valhalla, that’s fine. But if you’re looking for a speedier path to power, well big surprise! You can now do so for a price. A mere month or so after it launched, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla now has XP boosters up for sale.
Cooking for your family is one of the most important responsibilities in daily life, …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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