"Lovecraftian Stone Age" town builder The Tribe Must Survive hits early access in February

Does the Lovecraftian Stone Age feature any actual walking trees? We’ll find out on February 22nd, when the game launches into early access. This eventually results in the appearance of factions, who may come to blows. The losing faction may be totally eradicated. “Great cities have crumbled. Wondrous beings have fallen to extinction. Dire warnings have faded from memory. The cycle of destruction and birth keeps repeating itself. “The gameworld is strongly inspired by the cosmic horror genre,” it continues....

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Phyllis Rivera

I regret to inform you the Games Done Quick dog did not get a world record speedrun time

When will the novelty arms race end? And I must ask: where next? A snapping turtle biting pressure sensors? A Grey parrot to play a game without any input from you at all? Where will this madness end!? Although the framing of it has been “the dog is playing the game!” Which is very well, I might add. At a certain point you get into monkeys and typewriters territory. Humans are not a species above locking dozens of cats in a room with NES controllers and a webcam....

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 119 words · Joanne Richardson

NYT Connections hint and answers (Wednesday, January 17)

Need a hint for today’s Connections? Read our guide for help with Connections #220 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....

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Kathleen Young

Physics-y farming game Southfield mixes Stardew Valley with Human: Fall Flat for chaotic co-op crop-picking

Some will just get really, really big, while others will electrocute or freeze characters. Announcing Southfield a chaotic, physics-based farming game coming soon to Steam early access! There’ll be some other inhabitants of the island you could meet and chat with, too.

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 42 words · Justin Lee

Starfield’s biggest update yet has been delayed by a few days

The update,said to be the biggest yet for the sci-fi RPG, was announced last week. We discovered an issue we want to address before releasing our update into the Steam Beta. We’re aiming to release it later this week but we’ll confirm timing when we know for sure.

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 48 words · Allison Adams

SteamWorld owners Thunderful to fire 20% of staff due to "over-investments made in the last few years"

“These investments have proven unsustainable given the current industry climate.” A round of videogame company layoffs following a period of “unsustainable” spending? It must be a Wednesday. “Actions will include both significant staff reductions and evaluation of divestment of non-strategic assets. There’s some accompanying comment from CEO Martin Walfisz, who assumed the role late last year. Best of luck to everybody affected.

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 62 words · Robert Armstrong

The Finals’ 1.5 update introduces the multiplayer shooter’s first time-limited mode, a solo free-for-all

Like the team-based Bank It, Solo Bank It sees players race to bank 40,000 coins first. Tournament mode istheway to play, so Id highly recommend jumping over as soon as it unlocks.

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 32 words · Miguel Walsh

The next League Of Legends spin-off is a deep and crafty blend of Stardew, Spiritfarer and Animal Crossing

But don’t let its cute looks fool you. It’s also just very cute to have your house on your back!" Occasionally, for example, you might notice some glowing squares on its isometric plains. Not all the items you craft will be required for completing specific quests and tasks, however. Parties aren’t just a one-size fits all affair, though. And crikey, I’mgetting wedding planning flashbacksjust thinking about. “All roads lead to these parties,” he continues....

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Robin Morales

This free Quake mod is also a prequel to hack 'n' slash Slave Zero X, which is a prequel to a 1999 mech game

I’m delighted to see this rather than a Fortnite skin. The six-level campaign has us play as one of X’s antagonists, the assassin Enyo. Episode Enyo’s a pretty fun one. I particularly appreciate the revolver replacing Quake’s starter shotgun. Levels have some neat tricks too, with scripted sequences snazzier than you’d find in classic Quake. It’ll not put it on replay but I had a good time. I enjoyed blasting baddies while bopping tobanging beatswhile an edgy lady heaped scorn upon me....

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Nicholas Wells

This roguelike deckbuilder is software development meets Inscryption

Work for a fairytale startup, lose your soul! How would you like to contribute to the downfall of society? I do so by regularly tuning into Love Island and/or Married At First Sight. As much as I knowdev_hellwill be incredibly unsettling…

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 41 words · Christine Burns

What's better: playing on an old patch or asymmetrical outfits?

Last time, you decided thatPlanescape: Torment’s Litany Of Curses is better thanHalf-Life’s Snarks. This week, I ask you to choose between nostalgia and new styles, ya? What’s better: playing on an old patch, or asymmetrical outfits? Your cat tilts her head and blinks at you. There are a million reasons you might dislike patches and updates to a game. It removed your favourite map. It added unpleasant manipulation pushing you towards microtransactions....

January 17, 2024 · 2 min · 381 words · Victoria Watkins

Wordle hints and answer (#942): How to solve the Wednesday January 17 Wordle

Stuck on today’s Wordle word for January 17? 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....

January 17, 2024 · 3 min · 458 words · Dr. Kelly Robinson DDS

Home Safety Hotline review: thoughtful weirdness that left me wanting more

because your index has a lot of extra information and sometimes you just have to make a punt. Much of the joy of HSH is in the index entries. Remembering all your index info becomes an acute challenge on some calls where the system goes down. But these things, while cool, all seem to just… go away. The former employee is caught. The weird caller is found and cut out of the system....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Wendy Benton