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Ubisoft Really Wants You to Know That Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is Not an RPG, as It Details Combat and HUD Changes
Ubisoft has detailed upcoming changes to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, emphasizing that the game will not be transformed into an RPG. The updates will include modifications to the combat system and the heads-up display (HUD).
Saros – 15 Advanced Tips and Tricks
This guide provides 15 advanced tips and tricks for the game Saros, focusing on mastering its complex mechanics and systems. It covers advanced combat techniques such as mid-air dashing while shielding, effective use of perk effects, understanding attribute volatility, and optimizing parry energy. The guide also delves into Overdrive abilities, managing Corruption for damage resistance, shield upgrades, weapon stat scaling, and strategic use of modifiers to customize difficulty.
Control Resonant’s New Game Plus Strengthens Combat Flexibility, Adds New Boss Behaviors
Remedy Entertainment has shared new details about Control Resonant's New Game Plus mode, which will carry over most player progression from the first playthrough. This mode aims to provide more flexibility for experimenting with different combat builds and abilities. Enemies and bosses will feature new behaviors and increased difficulty, with some side stories potentially offering different outcomes.
How to destroy the Arc Raiders Turbine
This guide explains how to defeat the Arc Turbine, a new threat in Arc Raiders introduced with the RivenTides update. Players need to target the rotating yellow core when the Turbine is on the ground and wait for it to land again after it takes flight. Defeating the Turbine is necessary to obtain Turbine Compressors for crafting new gadgets.
Silent Hill Gets Its Trigger Finger Back in Townfall
Silent Hill: Townfall will feature firearms as a core mechanic, with developers promising that combat and stealth will be given equal weight in gameplay. This approach aims to balance player empowerment with the series' traditional psychological horror elements. The game is part of a broader revival of the Silent Hill franchise, with multiple projects in development.
Windrose: Fifteen Men on a Dead Man’s Chest Quest Walkthrough
This guide provides a walkthrough for the "Fifteen Men on a Dead Man's Chest" side quest in the game Windrose, located in the Coastal Jungle biome. The quest requires players to find a treasure chest, which can be dug up using a crafted Shovel. After looting the chest, players must defeat four Drowned enemies to complete the quest and receive rewards including Silver Ingots, Guineas, and XP.
Good news Silent Hill heads, Townfall is bringing firearms back as the devs promise combat and stealth will be on…
Developers at Screen Burn have provided new details on combat and stealth mechanics for Silent Hill: Townfall. The survival horror game will feature a mix of melee weapons and firearms, alongside stealth options, to create a balanced and oppressive atmosphere. Lead game designer Graeme McKellan and QA lead Linda Stenback confirmed that both combat and stealth are integral to the experience.
All Armor Sets In Windrose And How To Get Them
This guide details all seven armor sets available in the pirate game Windrose, including the Survivor, Conquistador, Filbustier, Tracker, Privateer, Pikeman, and Marksman sets. Each piece of armor must be found in the world before it can be crafted at an Armor & Clothing Workbench, with set bonuses providing buffs when multiple pieces of the same set are equipped.
Best build in Windrose
This guide details the best builds for the game Windrose, focusing on a precision build that utilizes Rapiers and Pistols for hit-and-run tactics. It outlines recommended weapons, armor, jewelry, consumables, stats, and talents to maximize damage output, with options for adjusting defenses based on player skill.
Silent Hill: Townfall’s Stealth and Combat on “Equal Footing,” Melee Battles Are “A Real Scrap”
Silent Hill: Townfall will feature both stealth and combat mechanics on equal footing, according to lead game designer Graeme McKellan. Players can choose between melee weapons, firearms, or distractions, with combat described as a "real scrap." The psychological horror title is set for release later this year on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Pragmata: Round-up Sim Pod Mission Walkthrough
This guide provides a detailed walkthrough for the 'Round-up' simulation pod mission in Pragmata, the third challenge in the Hidden Chamber. The mission involves combat against waves of enemies and parkour sections, with players needing to utilize Recyclers effectively to overcome challenges and unlock rewards.
10 Ways Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Differs From Ubisoft's Original Pirate Adventure
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is receiving a remake titled Resynced, which rebuilds the game on the current Ubisoft Anvil engine. This remake introduces significant changes including updated visuals, faster combat with an emphasis on parries, new parkour moves, and the removal of frustrating tailing missions. It also adds new characters and storylines, though it notably omits multiplayer and the Freedom Cry DLC.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
Games Inbox: Did you know GTA 6 was made in the UK?
This article discusses the UK's role in game development, highlighting that Grand Theft Auto 6 is being made in Scotland by Rockstar Games. It also touches on reader opinions regarding Nintendo's lack of Star Fox announcements, the potential for a Starwing remake, and the perceived decline of UK-based game developers. Other topics include the leak status of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the technical capabilities of the PS5 Pro, and the development of games like Pragmata and Fallout: New Vegas.
37 years since Prince of Persia, Replaced is the bombastic cinematic platformer I've been waiting for
Replaced is a bombastic cinematic platformer set in a cyberpunk 1984, where players control an AI named R.E.A.C.H. The game features realistic movement, engaging combat inspired by the Batman Arkham series, and a compelling dystopian narrative. It is seen as a revival of the cinematic platformer genre, alongside titles like American Arcadia.
MOTORSLICE release date set for May
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio announced that MOTORSLICE, an acrobatic action-adventure game, will launch on May 5th for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Players will navigate desolate environments, climb massive bosses, and fight machines in this challenging title featuring parkour and brutalist landscapes.
Soulframe brings a swashbuckling quest and a rapier weapon to its Preludes 14 release
Soulframe's Preludes 14 update introduces a new rapier weapon and a swashbuckling quest line involving shipwrecks and duels. This update also adds new weapons, armor sets, the ability to upgrade Orlick's sanctuary, and a new siege event, alongside various other system updates.
Pragmata Guide – 15 Tips And Tricks You Should Know
This guide provides 15 tips and tricks for the game Pragmata, focusing on utilizing its various systems and mechanics to overcome challenges. It covers advice on object scanning for resources, strategic use of abilities like Auto Hack and Fast Moves, optimizing combat with Critical Shot and Bot Scan, and managing resources like Lunafilament and Upgrade Components. The guide also suggests loadout combinations for general gameplay and boss encounters.
Samson Launches for Consoles This Fall, New Content Coming in May and June
Liquid Swords has announced a roadmap for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, including new content updates in May and June, and a console release planned for Fall. A patch on April 22nd will introduce new car variants and combat improvements, with further stability and gameplay updates following on April 29th.
Pragmata - Best Unit Printer Upgrades To Buy First
This guide for Pragmata details the best Unit Printer upgrades to purchase early in the game to enhance offensive and defensive capabilities. Key recommendations include investing in Mod Slots, the Shockwave Gun, Repair Up attachments, and various hacking upgrades like Decode and Additional Node Slot. It also highlights the importance of Thruster Charges for maneuverability and the utility of Object Scan and Auto-Hacking abilities for exploration and combat.
