The Beastmaster of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, part three: the stalker becomes the stalkered

Not the kind of follower I was hoping for After a failure-riddled start,my attemptto turnS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2s mutants into beasts of war is finally bearing fruit. Mercifully, a gaggle of overgrown rodents are already hopping around right outside the labyrinths entrance. And, at me. Out in the open, the situation is deteriorating. Never has so much been owed, with so little achieved, to so few. Clearly, Id need to replenish my mutants....

December 12, 2024 · 1 min · 188 words · Mrs. Lisa Ellis MD

The Game Awards 2024 liveblog

Who will need to yo wrap it up this time? Which games will be revealed? Will there be a musical number to top last yearsHerald of Darkness performance? (That was fun, actually, fair play on that one.) The Geoffening has begun! Catch all the latest Game Awards announcements on ourGame Awards 2024hub page. it’s possible for you to also get the news hot from ourliveblog. Our live coverage of this event has finished....

December 12, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Jennifer Lee

The RPS Advent Calendar 2024, December 12th

Even after you quit, it lingers on the edge of your awareness like a muffled bassline. It glitters in the air around you like a cloud of spores. It cannot be denied. It can only be… …Balatro! If the options are extravagant, theyd be nothing without the presentation. It makes the mouth water. How I fear you. But there is always time for one more go. Brendy:Fear is definitely the right word....

December 12, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Christopher Herrera

Total War: Warhammer’s Rich Aldridge on roleplaying, iteration, and lessons from nearly a decade on strategy’s most ambitious series

So, as I say, that 100th lord is a big milestone. “And that’s the kind of cycle that we built. And now it’s: how can we fill that? How can we make use of that space? For Aldridge, newOgrelord Golgfag Maneater stands out as a personal favourite for this very reason. you’ve got the option to double cross people. Youre a proper mercenary out there. So I think hes the star of the show....

December 12, 2024 · 2 min · 361 words · Jennifer Williams

Untitled Goose Game and Thank Goodness You’re Here! publishers are doing a thing and I’m not sure what the thing is but it seems like a cool thing

Blippo is really fun to say I have to write at least 250 words for a news post. “Page 1 body content is quite short” it says if I go under. How cute is that “quite”? I love being fooled into getting charmed by automated systems via colloquial British understatement. Anyway, I bring this up because I honestly dont have anything to add aboutBlippo+. I just wanted to inform you all of its existence....

December 12, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Robert Taylor

Wordle hints and answer (#1272): How to solve the Thursday December 12 Wordle

Stuck on today’s Wordle word for December 12? Read our hint or find the answer below! This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theWordle hint and answer for Tuesday 22nd April! Use ourWordle Solver toolto help you figure out the answer to any Wordle in moments! Just pop your current guesses in the grid and watch the tool instantly give you all the potential answers....

December 12, 2024 · 3 min · 438 words · Jodi Johnson

Hyper Light Breaker, the co-op, open world 3D prequel, will launch in Early Access in January

The differences are myriad, given that Breaker is also 3D, open world, co-op and a roguelite. It also now has a release date for its launch into Steam Early Access: January 14th, 2025. “In general, I found my character to be unwieldy and a little unresponsive,” wrote Edwin. I have hope in my heart (machine) all the same. Plus, if Risk Of Rain can successfully leap into the third dimension, anything can....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Stephanie Clark

It's almost Christmas, which means it's time to play Skeal

A daft joke and an annual RPS Christmas tradition Creation is an act of kindness. Other people do this for us all the time and mostly we don’t even notice. The work is unseen and unremarked upon even as, through repetition, we come to depend upon it. Until, one day, that light that they shine can’t be seen. To carry the tradition forward for others - and for yourself. Friends, it’s time to playSkeal....

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 217 words · Louis Cook

NYT Connections hints and answers for Wed, December 11th

Need some Connections hints today? Read our guide for help with Connections #548. This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theConnections hint for Tuesday 22nd April! Here are the 16 Connections words for today: What are today’s Connections groups? If not, check just below for the full answer. What are today’s Connections answers? The portmanteau group is far more difficult to catch on to, but I applaud the creativity....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Cynthia Buckley

Path of Exile 2 Ascendancy: Trial of the Sekhemas

This quest sees you enteringTraitor’s Passage. Go through the wall to enter a room with Runic Seals on the ground. Remove them and you’ll free the djinn bossBalbala, the Traitor. Taking it starts the side quest"Ascent to Power". it’s possible for you to now return to the Ardura Caravan that serves as Chapter 2’s hub. Chat with Zarka and open your map to teleport to theTrial of the Sekhemaspoint of interest....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Brooke Russell

Path of Exile 2 Game Modes and Endgame guide

ThePath of Exile 2game modes can be a bit overwhelming to new players. To help you find the best League and navigate the endgame content, this guide explains it all. This includes two difficulty options, each with their own variation for solo players. How to choose a League So, which of these four Leagues is right for you? Rather than making enemies tougher, Hardcore Mode has a ‘permadeath’ mechanic that disables respawns....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Clayton Stevens

Path Of Exile 2 is so "severely overloaded" by players that Grinding Gear are hiring new support staff

A similar horde vs horde encounter is underway at POE 2 developers Grinding Gear Games. readsan apologetic Community Team poston the official forums. “Unfortunately, such a huge influx of players also generates an enormous amount of support requests. I’m being very frivolous, of course. Tech support staff are among the least-sung champions of game development. It’s not clear whether the new hires are temporary or full-time.

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 66 words · David Gonzalez

Path of Exile 2 Skill Gems and Gemcutting guide

Gems can be quite confusing if you’re new to the game, but they’re absolutely worth exploring. Examples of Skill Gems skills are ‘Permafrost Bolts’, ‘Boneshatter’, or ‘Ice Nova’. Related to that,UncutSkill Gems are Skill Gems that haven’t been used to obtain new skills yet. To obtain Uncut Gems (and thus more skills), you simply need to defeat enemies. Although you could’t turn an unlocked ability back into an Uncut Gem, the Gem drops are fairly common....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Daniel Walker