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Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate Announced

27May

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Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate Announced

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Dragon Quest, Square Enix hosted a live stream event to discuss current and future DQ games. During the live stream it was confirmed that the next main installment will be Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. It's no secret that Square Enix has been working on a new Dragon Quest, especially after the success of Dragon Quest XI. Back in January 2020, series creator, Yuji Horii tweeted about DQXII, stating that the game was still a ways away from release. Other than the title and the logo, not much detailed information was shared about the game. However, based on the logo alone, this game is setting a much different tone than previous DQ games. Horii confirmed that DQ12 will be “darker” and that it will be a Dragon Quest “for adults.” In the l...

Mass Effect’s SSV Normandy SR-1 is Now Available in No Man’s Sky

22May

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Mass Effect’s SSV Normandy SR-1 is Now Available in No Man’s Sky

Players who have dived into No Man’s Sky's Beachhead Expedition have discovered an incredible Easter egg. The SSV Normandy SR-1, the iconic ship from Bioware’s Mass Effect trilogy, is now in the game. In a blog post, Hello Games founder Sean Murray explained its appearance. “We are thrilled and flattered that BioWare and EA let us pay tribute in this way. As huge fans of the series, it’s a lovely moment for sci-fi fans. Like everyone else we’ve been rediscovering the amazing universe of Mass Effect through the release of the Legendary Edition. I still have chills every time I see this incredibly iconic ship warping in, and was delighted to see so many people have the same reaction.” Throughout this past week, players have been finding clues, solving puzzles, and traversing the pla...

Blizzard Arcade Collection Announced for PC, Consoles

20Feb

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Blizzard Arcade Collection Announced for PC, Consoles

This year Blizzard Entertainment celebrates its 30th anniversary and what better way to commemorate its founding than by releasing remastered versions of the games that started it all. At BlizzConline, president J. Allen Brack announced the release of the Blizzard Arcade Collection, a collection of Blizzard’s three earliest games: Rock N Roll Racing, Blackthorne, and The Lost Vikings. “The Lost Vikings, Rock N Roll Racing, and Blackthorne ultimately made it possible for us to go on to create Warcraft®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, so we thought the Blizzard Arcade Collection would be a fun and fitting way to look back at our roots as a company,” said Brack in a press release. “Many Blizzard gamers around the world fondly remember their time with these games and have often asked us to bri...

2Feb

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10 Seafaring Games Fit For A Sea Shanty

2021 is shaping up to be an interesting year. While we still live a COVID world, there has arisen a new trend on social media. While people may try to avoid popular trends, it is near impossible to avoid sea shanties. So, while you’re listening to another remix of The Wellerman, or adding your unique beats to Drunken Sailor, here are some seafaring games that would pair perfectly with a good song or two. Some of these are older games, but they are available through Steam or GOG. Sea of Thieves Sea of Thieves is one of the most popular pirate games out there right now. You can sail the seas in search of plunder or complete missions given to you by various trading companies. This is a perfect game for a single player who just wants to relax and sail the seas or for those who enjoy t...

10 Family-Friendly Couch Co-Ops For The Holiday Season

23Dec

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10 Family-Friendly Couch Co-Ops For The Holiday Season

Since we’re still in the middle of a global pandemic, games can help us pass the time. With the holidays fast approaching, couch co-ops should be big on the wishlists. Whether you are in the mood to run a restaurant with a friend, kick a ball around with a rocket-powered car, or solve puzzles, you have options. Here is a list of our favourite 10 Family-Friendly Couch Co-Ops for the Holiday Season to dive into. 10 Family-Friendly Couch Co-Ops For The Holiday Season Do you have a favourite couch co-op game you think should be on our list? Don't forget you can catch up with us over on social media to share your thoughts. Also, please feel free to leave us a comment in the box below if you think there's a must-play couch co-op game that deserves a spot in our round-up. Overcooked! 2 Ov...