The Anacrusis is so much more than a sci-fi Left 4 Dead-like

But its not as despairing as its zombified brethren. This is upbeat and colourful and at times, really quite silly. And its safe to say we had a lot of fun with it. Not like wildly blown away or anything, but I certainly had a lot of fun with it. Early on it appears remarkably similar to Left 4 Dead, only with a 70s aesthetic and sci-fi theme. But start digging a little deeper and it definitely reveals its differences....

January 13, 2022 · 2 min · 375 words · Rachel Garrett

The greatest chronicle of English culture is a Duke Nukem 3D level

Dan Douglas captures England’s oddities in Duke Smoochem 3D The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. The diary of Samuel Pepys. The movie Mary Poppins. For years, people have sought to understand English culture and history by consulting such artifacts. He’s made a Greggs complete with a version ofthe controversial sauage roll nativity, for one. Laura Kuenssberg partying with Michael Gove, in Duke Nukem 3Dpic.twitter.com/czBuIBDyA0 He’s… I’m just going to drop bits and pieces in here....

January 13, 2022 · 1 min · 199 words · Amanda Elliott

The Settlers has finally emerged from development hell, and it's fighting fit

So settle in, folks. Here’s how it’s shaping up. The raw, beating production heart of The Settlers is very much intact. The same goes for building up your army for keeping enemies at bay. My favourite people to watch, though, are the new Engineers. Not that this detracted from my overall enjoyment, I might add. In each case, the reward was definitely worth fighting and exploring for. The combat units aren’t perhaps quite as varied as other conquest-based city-builders out there....

January 13, 2022 · 1 min · 85 words · Henry Davis

Tickets are on sale now for EGX's return to Birmingham

EGX returned to physical events last October in London after a Covid-caused hiatus. It was a smaller event than normal, thoughRPS was there as alwaysto present panels. RPS will be present at EGX Birmingham at the NEC, too, with the specifics to be confirmed. I’m looking forward to attending the Birmingham show.

January 13, 2022 · 1 min · 52 words · Shawn Green

Monster Hunter Rise best weapons: How to choose your starting weapon

My top recommendation when getting a feel for the game’s combat is to try theDual Bladeson for size.

January 12, 2022 · 1 min · 18 words · Debra Tate

Monster Hunter Rise is on PC now, but not without hiccups

Still, the majority of folks seem to be quite happily hollowing out dogs to make slippers. Sounds good if you’re able to play it, but not everyone can. BothSteam player reviewsandthe official troubleshooting threadhave many complaints about an issue stopping some players from starting the game. Hopefully Capcom get folks on that sharpish. Monster Hunter Rise is out nowon Steamfor 50/60/$60. Its demo is still up on Steam too. Our James hasMonster Hunter Rise settingsadvice to help you tune performance....

January 12, 2022 · 1 min · 80 words · Glenn Gonzalez

Monster Hunter Rise Village Quests and Hub Quests: How to play in multiplayer

Village Quests and Hub Quests: what’s the difference? These quests are only available in single-player and cannot be completed while in a multiplayer lobby. Village Quests encompass the main story quests of Monster Hunter Rise. These quests can be completed either in single-player or multiplayer, but have been designed with multiplayer in mind. for actually group up for a hunt, you better complete a couple more steps. Begin by heading to the Gathering Hub....

January 12, 2022 · 1 min · 74 words · Karen Peters

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds is now free-to-play

Everyone else, hey, in you come. They shut that downin 2021. This here is just PUBG: BG open to all. Free-to-players don’t get everything, mind. They can’t create custom matches either. And they gain only half as much XP for the persistent progression jazz. For that, you need Battlegrounds Plus status. New players can bump their account up to Battlegrounds Plus by paying $13. These items give you new abilities in exchange for your primary weapon slot....

January 12, 2022 · 1 min · 131 words · Tracy Moody

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 delayed into December to try to "live up to the expectations"

A great many words have been written on RPS about thewondersandimportanceof the series across the years. 2 is the biggest project in the history of GSC, and it requires thorough testing and polishing. It’ll cost 50, or alternatively be on Game Pass.

January 12, 2022 · 1 min · 42 words · Christy Leon

Valorant's new agent Neon breaks the game's pacing, but in a good way

It’s safe to say I struggled to break out of my tentative shell, but when I did? Hoo boy, what a thrill. Neon’s whole schtick is speed. Inspired by lightning, her Ultimate ability lets her shoot electricity from her fingertips. But it’s her ability to sprint and slide that separates her from the rest. Valorant rewards co-ordination and patience. Needless chat is a distraction. You are conditioned to take things slowly, methodically....

January 12, 2022 · 2 min · 360 words · Jeremy Durham

Xbox head says Game Pass isn't about replacing game sales

That’s the takeaway from Xbox head Phil Spencer’s recent interview withthe New York Times. “The retail market continues to be very strong and grow. So lets see to it we offer our customers choice between subscriptions and transactions,” says Spencer. Spencer was asked whether Game Pass was, effectively, Netflix for video games. “I think the option of allowing people to buy, its just been a traditional part of gaming. The retail market continues to be very strong and grow....

January 12, 2022 · 1 min · 177 words · Michelle Schmidt

Hitman 3's year two including new mode will be revealed Jan 13th

And they are wonderful.

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 4 words · Tyrone Stewart

Run an eldritch plant shop in Strange Horticulture this month

Lots of studying and cataloguing plants, serving customers, and feeling proud of your wee business. Plus solving mysteries in ways only an occult plant shop owner can. Strange Horticulture is partially about running a plant shop, serving customers and finding new stock. Oh, also you’re embroiled in an occult mystery with witches and secrets and murder. Strange Horticulture launches January 21st onSteam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. An updated demo is available from Steam....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 85 words · Jordan Payne