Zynga buys NaturalMotion for $527M, cuts workforce 15%

BaZynga! Zynga has made its first big move under new CEO andformer Microsoft head Don Mattrick, acquiringCSR Racingdeveloper NaturalMotion for $527 million. The UK and US-based developer did well for itself with the mobile hitCSR Racing, but is also known for technologies used in big-budget console development, including the Euphoria physics engined licensed and used by Rockstar inGrand Theft Auto IVandV. Zynga is dropping $391M in cash on the deal and making up the rest with 39....

May 13, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Hunter Scott

Chained Echoes: How to Join the Adventurer’s Guild?

The Adventurer’s Guild isan association of adventurers from all over the continent of Valandis. Members receive information about Unique Monsters and get paid for their hunts. RELATED:Chained Echoes: Crystals Guide However,old-school JRPG fansmight miss the membership as it’s not a part of the main quest line. This guide, therefore, lets players know how to locate the first two Adventurer’s Guilds and join them in theChained Echoescampaign. How to Join the Adventurer’s Guild in Tormund?...

May 12, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Daniel Smith

Fallout 76’s Meta Build Is The Ultimate Power Fantasy

Summary Fallout 76has an infamous difficulty curve, but players can overcome this curve by utilizing the game’s meta build. This build inFallout 76will allow players to deal over double damage with any weapon, while also providing several other benefits that outweigh the investment costs and the tradeoff that players will need to make in order for this build to work. With aBloodied Unyielding build inFallout 76, players can sacrifice some of their maximum health to tap into a power fantasy that few RPGs naturally let players achieve....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Mary Hill

Is it time to get hype for the Fatal Frame 2 remake?

I’m hyped for the game, but should I be? There has been so little in the way of build up for the upcomingFatal Frame 2remake that its hard to be sure what to be hyped for. It’s also possible that we’re just getting teased with the idea that the gamewill really venture out of Japan. Remember whenFatal Frame 4was confirmed for release in Europe? That’s is part of why I never let myself get to sure that anything is actually going to happenever, in the videogame industry and otherwise....

May 12, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Candace Moore

Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Pheromosa

Pokemon GOdevelopers released Shiny Pheromosa as part of the GO Fest 2024: Madrid, Spain event. you’re able to get Shiny Pheromosa by winning Pheromosa 5-Star Raids as a reward encounter. While there is a chance to encounter a Shiny Pheromosa, getting a legendary Shiny Pokemon is extremely challenging. Shiny Pheromosamade itsPokemon GOdebut during theGO Fest 2024: Madrid, Spainevent onFriday, June 14, at 12:45 PM NT. Currently, only bywinning Pheromosa raidscan you get a Shiny Pheromosa encounter....

May 12, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Melissa Anderson MD

RetroforceGO! records episode 88 tonight: Peripherals

It’s been a while since we had ourselves a nice hardware episode, so this week we thought we’d talk about peripherals. Not controllers so much (we kindaalready did that), but all the other ridiculous crap that plugged in, snapped on, or otherwise connected to our consoles and handhelds to make them look absurd and do things it probably didn’t need to do. If your Game Boy ever looked more like a Gundam than a portable gaming device, or your Genesis stood 3 feet tall with adapters and add-ons, you know what we mean....

May 12, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Angel Morrow

The Best Hollow Knight-Like Games to Play Before Silksong Releases

Much to the dismay of a legion of fans who have been patiently (or, maybe not so patiently) awaiting any shred of definitive news regarding its release, yet another round of developer showcases and the Summer Game Fest has come and gone without any mention ofHollow Knight: Silksong. Many had anticipated that the game would see the light of day in 2023 given Phil Spencer’s comments at last year’s Xbox Games Showcase whereHollow Knight: Silksongreceived an extended trailer and gameplay reveal, but unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case....

May 12, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Jessica Fitzgerald

Ubisoft creating 500 new jobs for their Quebec studios

Investing $373 million over the next 7 years Too often we report on studio closers, so it’s always a nice chance of pace when we get to talk about new jobs. Ubisoft has announced 500 new jobs coming to its Quebec location, with an investment of $362 million USD over the next seven years. This endeavor will see Ubisoft concentrating its American operations for online games and of their infrastructures for their global network in Montreal....

May 12, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Abigail Burgess

Hades 2 Can't Lose a Key Part of the First Game's Spirit

Summary Retellings of Ancient Greek stories are vital in keeping them alive, and one of the ways to do that is through video games such asHades. ThoughHadesisn’t a retelling of a traditional Greek myth, it does borrow characters and plot points from various Greek myths, all told with a light and humorous tone. It’s this tone that keeps the often depressing stories of the characters from becoming grim and tragic, and instead becomes a story of hope and family....

May 11, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Richard Mcneil

Humble Choice Games for December 2023 Explained

This month’s Humble Choice bundle is packed full of exciting games that players will definitely want to keep their eye on. History buffs cansink their teeth intoExpeditions: Rome, anyone looking for a wild sci-fi adventure can takeElex 2for a spin, those looking for a fast-paced action game haveNobody Saves the Worldto look forward to, and anyone who wants to just sit back and enjoy some nostalgia can withLast Call BBS. There is so much to enjoy here, so players may want to grab it before it is gone....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Mr. Peter Martinez Jr.

Pokemon Sleep Eevee Event: Best Ways to Get Shiny Eevee

Pokemon Sleepis bringing another event for players to enjoy, and this time, it is centered around a furry Pokemon with multiple evolutions. After the success of the Halloween Event,Pokemon Sleep’s next timed event will focus on Eevee. It is an extremely popular Pokemon that can be evolved into many different types. Fans of this Pokemon will want to collect all the forms, but it is not easy. Eevee doesn’t appear too often, and when it does, it takes five friendship points to befriend it....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · David Jacobs

Resident Evil 2 (2019): How to Complete Ada's Section Using Only the EMF Visualizer (One Slick Super-Spy Rare Achievement)

Quick Links During the sewers section ofResident Evil 2 (2019), Leon and Ada will get temporarily separated as players take control of theResident Evilseries' famed femme fatale. While not particularly long, Ada’s segment can be challenging as players quickly solve a series of electrical puzzles while fighting hordes of zombies with the deadly Mr. X in hot pursuit. Players who are willing to challenge themselves even further during this segment ofResident Evil 2 (2019)by utilizing only the EMF Visualizer for the entire section have the opportunity to unlock a rare achievement/trophy, One Slick Super-Spy....

May 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Beth Carter

Stardew Valley: How to Grow Garlic

Quick Links Like any farming sim,Stardew Valleyhas plenty of crops you’re able to plant. However, you won’t get access to all of them at once. Pierre’s and JojaMart have seasonal seed lists, and even with that in mind, they don’t sell all the seeds the game has to offer. Some seeds you can’t get from Pierre’s no matter what, and some seeds won’t appear at all during the first year....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Shannon Munoz