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Rockstar says GTA 6 won't let you magically hotwire every car: "You acquire certain tools to get into…
Rockstar Games is introducing more nuanced carjacking mechanics in Grand Theft Auto 6, moving away from the instant hotwiring of previous titles. Players will need to acquire specific tools to access certain vehicles, with options like smashing windows or using a slim jim minigame. This change aims to add progression and decision-making to the gameplay.
GTA 6 Returns To Six-Star Wanted Levels
Grand Theft Auto 6 will reintroduce six-star wanted levels, a feature absent since Grand Theft Auto 5. This change was confirmed in a recent Netflix gameplay video, indicating a return to more extreme criminal pursuits. The game is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA 6 is revamping the Wanted system and giving you a Criminal Profile
Grand Theft Auto 6 is revamping its iconic Wanted system with a classic six-star rating and introducing a new Criminal Profile mechanic. The Wanted system now considers suspect descriptions including clothing and vehicle, while the Criminal Profile offers a more nuanced reflection of player actions, similar to Red Dead Redemption 2's Honor system.
You Can Pet (And Scold, You Monster) The Dog In GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto VI will feature interactive dogs, allowing players to pet and even scold them. The 'Study' option, similar to Red Dead Redemption 2, suggests a deeper interaction system with creatures. Players can also purchase treats for dogs at in-game shops.
Best Talents in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide details the best Talents available in Star Wars Zero Company, which offer stat modifiers and unique advantages for Operators like Hawks. Talents can be chosen during character creation and when unlocking new Operators, and while not as impactful as Specializations, they can provide a significant edge when paired effectively. The article highlights specific Talents such as Cold-blooded, A Life of Labor, and Fortitude, explaining their benefits and ideal use cases.
Best choice for Gorga's Revenge in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide explains the 'Gorga's Revenge' choice in Star Wars Outlaws, where players decide the fate of a traitor. The article recommends letting the traitor disappear to gain 3 Influence in Zone Cresh and 500 Credits, noting that the alternative choice offers less immediate benefit. It emphasizes that this choice serves to introduce the game's extensive decision-making system rather than having significant long-term consequences.
Dragon's Dogma 2 delays August QoL update into early September
Capcom has delayed the latest quality of life update for Dragon's Dogma 2 to early September, with the patch now scheduled for September 1. The update will introduce improvements to the save system, offering players three save slots, and will make the Dragonsplague affliction easier to cure with a new potion. The Dark Arisen expansion is still on track for an October release.
What's the best starting class in Star Wars Zero Company?
This guide for Star Wars Zero Company recommends the Scoundrel as the best starting class due to its ability to make enemies vulnerable and increase assist damage. While class specializations can be changed later in the game, the Scoundrel synergizes well with early companions and Hawk's Fearless Leader talent.
The best talents for each specialization in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide details the best talents for each specialization in Star Wars Zero Company, focusing on how these abilities synergize with different operator classes. It highlights key talents like 'A Life of Labor', 'Anticipation', and 'Grit' for their overall utility and damage mitigation, while also suggesting specific choices for classes like Assault, Gunslinger, and Sharpshooter.
Dungeon Lootr Tier List [Best Classes and How to Unlock]
This Dungeon Lootr guide provides a tier list ranking all available classes, detailing how to unlock each one. The article notes that the game fully releases on August 28th, and more information will be added post-launch. It outlines unlock requirements for S, A, B, C, and D tier classes, including those obtained through boss drops, crafting, and specific in-game achievements.
Lou’s Lagoon Tips and Tricks to Help You Explore the Limbo Archipelago
This guide provides tips and tricks for exploring the Limbo Archipelago in Lou's Lagoon. It covers upgrading gadgets, utilizing the glider, managing the job board and Lexicom, using the 'I Am Stuck' feature, efficient material collection with the drone, fishing mechanics, fixing radio towers for fast travel, inventory management, and earning currency. The article also mentions that Lou's Lagoon is available on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
GTA 6 officially has character weight and exercise systems, and even "multi-day benders" reportedly have a visible effect
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature character systems where eating, exercising, and even multi-day benders visibly affect character appearance and weight, harkening back to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rockstar Games has emphasized a more grounded and reactive world where player actions have consequences, with NPCs also being more varied in appearance and presentation.
All-night benders & multi-day police chases leaves Jason & Lucia looking haggard in GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature realistic appearance changes for protagonists Jason and Lucia, reflecting in-game activities like multi-day benders and police chases, similar to Arthur Morgan's progression in Red Dead Redemption 2. Players can also influence their weight through diet and exercise, contributing to the game's focus on deeper narrative choices and technical advancements.
Tides of Annihilation’s Newest Trailer Reveals More Details on Knights and Gwendolyn
Eclipse Glow Games has released a new trailer for Tides of Annihilation, detailing the protagonist Gwendolyn's combat abilities through various Knights. These Knights offer different combat styles, utility outside of combat like creating ziplines, and can be equipped in pairs. The trailer also touches on the game's narrative, which involves Gwendolyn searching for her sister amidst an invasion, and her discovery of Arthurian powers. Tides of Annihilation is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Sunflower Land puts Level 3 skill ranks behind Ascension Shards in all 12 trees
Sunflower Land has introduced Level 3 skill ranks across all 12 skill trees, requiring players to use Ascension Shards in addition to skill points. These shards are exclusively obtained from temporary Ascension Crystal nodes, which consume a Gold Pickaxe when mined. This update is part of Chapter 15, which concludes on November 2nd.
The Witcher 3 Remastered: Everything new coming in the big free upgrade
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, set to launch on September 29, 2026, as a free upgrade for existing owners. This remaster includes significant gameplay overhauls, such as combat, skill systems, and transmogs, alongside technical enhancements like ray tracing and HDR. The original expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are now also free for all base game owners.
GTA 6 brings back a fan-favorite San Andreas feature: you'll get chubby if you eat a lot
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature a character progression system similar to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, where the player character's body will change based on eating, exercise, and sleep habits. This level of realism was previously seen in games like Red Dead Redemption 2, with Rockstar Games confirming the return of this feature.
GTA 6 Brings Back A Fascinating San Andreas Feature
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature a returning "interactive system" from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, allowing player actions to affect character appearance. Eating, exercising, and sleep will impact Jason and Lucia's physical condition, potentially influencing how they carry themselves in the game world of Leonida. The highly anticipated title is set to release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
God help us, they overclocked Mega Man
Capcom has revealed the first gameplay trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override, the latest entry in the classic series set to launch in 2027. The game introduces new mechanics such as Custom Chips for ability modification and an 'Override' system for temporary power boosts, allowing Mega Man to unleash overwhelming attacks. The title will be available on PC and can be wishlisted on Steam.
How to get the Mortal Shell 2 Axatana without fighting
This guide details how to obtain the powerful Axatana weapon in Mortal Shell 2 early in the game without engaging in combat. It outlines a specific route through the game's map, recommending the use of Tiel's Shadow ability for evasion.
