The Sims 4 has added vitiligo in a free update

And no, you don’t need to buy an expansion for it. It’s not all been good news.

February 14, 2024 · 1 min · 17 words · Erica Perez

Ubisoft France workers celebrate Valentine's Day by striking against "badly balanced rewards systems"

The strikers are calling it a “badly balanced rewards system”. Solidarity with French Ubisoft workers on strike over salary today. “Despite the unions' efforts to find an acceptable compromise, negotiations hit a wall. “How can we square such disdain with our CEO urging us to gain in agility and efficiency?” We’d say that’s a pretty badly balanced rewards system.

February 14, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · Tara Martin

What's better: health pick-ups looking like cartoon hearts or Doomguy's pet rabbit, Daisy?

May you live a long and happy live refining by degrees, rather than slamming into hard lessons. What’s better: health pick-ups looking like cartoon hearts or Doomguy’s pet rabbit, Daisy? A love that was never meant to be, I suppose. But which is better? Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do. I must vote for her, and the violence rightfully performed in her name. But what do you think, reader dear?...

February 14, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · Collin Phillips

Will Nightingale's crafting card menus be its downfall?

Join us as we discuss some of its finer points below. Ollie and James, I know you both have many thoughts on this. James:Yeah, a lot of the UI is (was? We havent seen the redesign) either a mass of empty space or a cluttered card collection. Im obviously glad its being refined, but there are other basics that Nightingale didnt get right for me. The UIs common theme seemed to be that everything required multiple clicks when common sense dictates one should do....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 390 words · Joshua Tran

Wordle hints and answer (#970): How to solve the Wednesday February 14 Wordle

Stuck on the Wordle word for February 14? 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....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 408 words · Alejandro Stewart

Immortals Of Aveum cost $125 million and "no one bought it"

“At a high level, Immortals was massively overscoped for a studios debut project. All the developers who discussed the project were anonymous. What ended up launching was a bloated, repetitive campaign that was far too long.” No one bought it." Sales were apparently only a tiny fraction of those its publisher projected. ), it did not work out." That’s a tough sell in a busy year in which lots of great games clamoured for attention....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Dustin Adkins

Microsoft Flight Simulator's free Dune expansion is available now

Fly the Ornithopter on Arrakis Microsoft Flight Simulator’s free Dune expansion is available now. It includes tutorials, time trials, and a “daring rescue mission”. I know more about Alejandro Jodorowsky’s unmade Dune film than actual Dune. That ornithopter looks fun to fly, though, mainly because it can tuck in its wings and free-fall. The same partnership also includes a custom Dune-themed Xbox and controller to be wonif that’s your thing.

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Andrew Smith PhD

New Discworld games possible if devs "come to us with the right ideas and the resources", says Rhianna Pratchett

But who really owns the rights to the old adventure games? So that’s the two owners of the games. But it’s obviously a complicated process when you’re dealing with the crown." “If we did have the rights, then this would be a whole lot easier. “We’d certainly love to see the old games rereleased. It’s news to us if His Majesty owns 50% of the Discworld games. Who knows what might happen if that’s really the case....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · John Sexton

NYT Connections hint and answers (Tuesday, February 13)

Need a hint for Connections? Read our guide for help with Connections #247 This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theConnections hint for Tuesday 22nd April! It’s calledConnections, and if you haven’t played it before, now’s the time to start. We’ll also explain how to play Connections if this is your first time coming over from Wordle! If not, check just below for the full answer....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Roger Oneal

Off-grid caravan sim Outbound looks like a cute way to pretend I could live like that

I would hate it. This all takes place in a colourful, friendly-looking 3D world that reminds me a bit ofAmong Trees. There will allegedly be different biomes but the assets so far tend toward the foresty. The release date is still TBA, but you might check out theSteam store page. I could do it, I have a drivers license and I guess could buy a campervan. But I need regular medication that I can’t easily get on the move....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 98 words · Ashley Anderson

Palworld Ranch Drops: Full list of all Ranch Pals

If a Pal is assigned to a Ranch, they’ll occasionally drop specific loot onto the floor. Chikipis lay Eggs, while Lamballs drop Wool, and so on. As it turns out, there are only a few Pal types that will drop items in a Ranch. it’s possible for you to make a Ranch out of Stone, Fiber, and Wood. That wraps up this quick primer on all the different Palworld Ranch Drops....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · Veronica Romero

Play as a sheep with a Cloud Strife Buster sword in this fast and fluid action roguelike

The demo for Stand-Alone gives you a fair amount to sink your teeth into. Combat feels wonderful under the thumbs. Normalising crunch is not healthy, developers, just take better care of yourselves!

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 32 words · Jennifer Farrell

Sons Of The Forest's horrible cannibals reach 1.0 next week

Trailer shows some new features Sons Of The Forest’s 1.0 release date draws nearer.

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 14 words · Jacob Wright