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How to turn off your backpack light in Arc Raiders
Arc Raiders' 2.0 update includes a highly requested feature allowing players to turn off the light on their backpacks. This option, found under the 'Emissive' toggle in the backpack's cosmetic menu within the Raider customization screen, can potentially aid in stealth gameplay.
You ever notice how much more crouch walking you do in games than real life
This article discusses the prevalence of crouch-walking as a stealth mechanic in video games, contrasting it with its impracticality in real life. It notes how games like Metal Gear have incorporated or evolved their stealth systems, and highlights Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds 2 for acknowledging the awkwardness of in-game crouching.
Monsters & Memories nerfs charmed NPC damage, tweaks stealth, and shares more class previews
Monsters & Memories, an upcoming MMORPG, has received several balance adjustments ahead of its October 1st early access launch. Charmed NPC damage has been nerfed, and stealth mechanics have been tweaked with changes to detection and the Hide skill. The developers also provided class previews for Bard and Enchanter.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's lack of stealth makes this Witcher 3-like feel incomplete
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action RPG from Rebel Wolves, is praised for its dark fantasy atmosphere and similarities to The Witcher 3, but is criticized for its lack of a stealth system. This omission makes the game feel incomplete, especially given the protagonist's vampiric abilities, and creates a disconnect with the narrative's focus on subtle infiltration.
The NES is 45 years old – here’s why there’s no nostalgia for it in the UK
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), despite its global importance and iconic franchises, had a minimal cultural impact and generated little nostalgia in the UK. This is attributed to its late release in 1987, high price point compared to dominant home computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and a perception of being for children, unlike Sega's offerings. While foundational for many genres and franchises in North America and Japan, the NES's legacy in the UK is largely overshadowed by these market factors.
Blood Message ‘The Letter’ gameplay walkthrough
NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment Lin'an released a 19-minute gameplay walkthrough for their cinematic, single-player action-adventure game Blood Message, showcasing the "Shazhou City" level. The video highlights the game's realistic combat, blending attacks, dodges, blocks, and parries with stealth mechanics as the protagonist attempts to escape enemies and return home to his son.
CoD DMZ’s new stealth mechanic makes sneaky pacifist runs a reality, MW4 devs say
Developers at Infinity Ward have introduced a new stealth mechanic to Call of Duty's DMZ mode, enabling players to undertake pacifist runs. This feature emphasizes risk versus reward within the game's sandbox environment.
Alien Isolation 2: Everything we know about the new horror game
Alien Isolation 2 is in development by Creative Assembly and will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. The sequel to the survival horror game will feature a new open-world setting on Kurasaki Station and is being built in Unreal Engine 5. While no official release date has been announced, speculation points to a 2028 launch.
GTA San Andreas devs "regretted" adding stealth, Rockstar veteran says: "We ended up stretching ourselves…
Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij stated that the development team regretted the inclusion of stealth mechanics in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, feeling it stretched the team too thin. Vermeij indicated that stealth was not pursued in Grand Theft Auto IV due to this regret, though experiments may have occurred. He also noted that Grand Theft Auto V did incorporate some stealth elements.
Jackbox Games' Upcoming Release Is Basically An Aussie 'Thank Goodness You're Here'
Jackbox Games has announced My Arms Are Longer Now, a new puzzle and stealth game developed by Melbourne-based studio Toot Games. The game is scheduled for a PC release this year, with a console launch planned for 2027. It features an absurd comedy style and art direction reminiscent of Thank Goodness You're Here and Untitled Goose Game.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Henry actor recorded voice lines just to prevent you from cheating
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead designer Prokop Jirsa explained that Henry's voice lines when exiting photo mode are a deliberate design choice by Warhorse Studios to prevent players from using it to gain an unfair advantage in stealth sections. This feature ensures players cannot use the photo mode to scout ahead or look around corners without consequence.
New Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced gameplay footage teases inclusion of a stealth mechanic from AC Shadows
Ubisoft has released new gameplay footage for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, showcasing the integration of the Observe Mode stealth mechanic from Assassin's Creed Shadows. The remake, launching July 9 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, also introduces a dedicated crouch button to enhance stealth gameplay and advanced combat options.
15 years after 'Video Games,' Lana Del Rey has an actual video game song
IO Interactive announced that Lana Del Rey co-wrote and performed the theme song for their upcoming playable James Bond origin story, 007 First Light. The song, titled "First Light," was co-written with composer David Arnold. The game is set to release on May 27, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for summer.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Should You Play It in 2026?
Assassin's Creed Shadows offers a beautiful rendition of feudal Japan with strong parkour and stealth mechanics, despite a less compelling narrative. Post-launch updates have significantly improved gameplay, adding features like Nightmare difficulty and New Game+. While not the series' absolute best, it's a worthwhile entry for fans of the genre.
PS5 Adventure Game With a Supernatural Twist Out Today on PS Store
Daedelic Entertainment's new supernatural adventure game, The Occultist, is now available on PlayStation 5 for $29.99. Players step into the role of paranormal investigator Alan Rebels as he explores a mysterious island to find his missing father, utilizing a mystical pendulum and stealth mechanics instead of direct combat.
How to pickpocket in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to pickpocket in Crimson Desert, a mechanic that requires a mask and involves bumping into NPCs to initiate the action. Players can acquire masks from Back Alley Shops or through early game missions. While pickpocketing nobles can yield valuable items like gold bars, the system currently lacks a non-detection method, leading to potential fines and loss of Contribution points.
How to steal in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how players can steal in the upcoming RPG Crimson Desert. It details the mechanics involved in theft and how to successfully evade detection by NPCs.