A player new to The Witcher 3 met his fate for the very first time in the most inglorious way ever – he was kicked directly in the head by his horse while fighting ghouls.The CD Projekt Red game can be notoriously punishing, but it’s not always an enemy killing players – sometimes, it’s their horse. This was the case in user LDoubleU’s first real run of the RPG, during his first real fight. As highlighted in a recent post of his alongside a video of the unfortunate event, the new player’s “first death in The Witcher 3 was an embarrassing one” – in fact, it’s one I didn’t know was possible as a longtime fan myself.While facing off against ghouls at the beginning of the game, LDoubleU jumps outside of the fray momentarily – only to be met by his horse’s hooves. After taking the stallion’s swift kick to the skull, he falls to his death and that’s that. The comments underneath the hilarious clip are almost as amusing as the footage itself, too. “Legendary permadeath run,” reads one such re…

Datamined Destiny 2 files seemingly hint that pre-orders for Marathon, Bungie’s next shooter, are coming sooner than you might expect.Bungie announced that it was rebooting Marathon, the ’90s series that predates even Halo, last summer, and it’s been very tight-lipped about the extraction shooter ever since aside from a secret trailer that confirmed we wouldn’t hear anything else for a really long time. Prophecy fulfilled, I guess.But Destiny 2’s new update reportedly features clues about what to expect next. Dataminers began digging through Destiny 2’s innards recently for hints about what’s coming up in the evergreen looter shooter – though what they instead found was what’s next for the studio. The Game Post reports that a text string called ‘v820.offers.entitlement.d2.marathon.preorder’ was datamined, obviously spurring speculation. Bungie apparently names all Destiny 2 updates with version numbers. For example, The Final Shape’s files are numbered v800, while the ongoing Epis…

Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe remains one of the most mysterious projects currently in development at Ubisoft. Unveiled two years ago as part of a wider celebration of the long-running series, it’s the latest undertaking from Ubisoft Montreal – the creators of Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs. The studio promises that Assassin’s Creed Hexe will be a “very different” type of game, with the first teaser offering up exceptionally witchy vibes to match. Of all the upcoming Assassin’s Creed games currently in production, it’s Codename Hexe that we’re desperate for more information on. Particularly as the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Assassin’s Creed Infinity were recently delayed into 2025 – I don’t know about you, but I need my historical fantasy fix! Still, that does mean that there’s a whole host of new Ubisoft games to come for PC,  PS5, and Xbox Series X. So while we wait for more information, keep on reading to find everything we know so far a…

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is without question the Switch game everybody will be watching for in 2025. After years stuck navigating the trenches of development hell, Samus Aran has emerged victorious – a brand new adventure is coming, with development now led by a returning Retro Studios. There’s nothing quite like a new Metroid Prime game, so I’m happy to see it back on track. The latest Metroid Prime 4 news confirms the amended title, comes with the first gameplay details, new screenshots, and a whole lot more. Honestly, of all the upcoming Switch games that are confirmed for 2025 this is the one that can see the system off in style. So settle in and get ready to get caught up on everything you need to know about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Metroid Prime 4 release date speculation Nintendo has confirmed that the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date will be set for 2025, although the publisher is yet to confirm a firm date. We know that the long-awaited sequel will land on …

If you’re waiting on the Silent Hill 2 Remake release time to know precisely when you can dive into Bloober Team’s remake of one of the greatest horror games ever made, well, I’m right there with you, and I have that information to share with you.Silent Hill 2 Remake is set to release on Tuesday, October 8, and reviews are by and large indicative of a remake that stays faithful to the 2001 classic while modernizing elements to be approachable in 2024. GamesRadar+’s Silent Hill 2 Remake review called it “an atmospheric and rewarding horror game up there with the Resident Evil remakes for reinventing a classic,” awarding the remake 3.5/5 stars.Konami has revealed release times for Silent Hill 2 Remake across regions and platforms, which means it’s time to set a reminder for October 8. Here’s exactly when you’ll be able to play the game based on where you live and your preferred platform:Silent Hill 2 Remake release time:Los Angeles
PS5: 9pm PDT October 7
Steam: 9pm PDT October 7New York…

The Silent Hill 2 rifle is an early find in the Prison area, but the key you need to actually get it is a long way off. You’ll actually have to complete several other sections within the prison, including finding weights and solving puzzles before you eventually get the key, ironically almost yards from the hunting rifle itself. If you want to know what’s involved and how to get the Silent Hill 2 rifle key for yourself, then here’s what to expect.Silent Hill 2 Remake rifle key location You’ll find the rifle in Silent Hill 2 Remake almost as soon as you reach the prison, specifically in the Toluca Prison 1f armory here: It’s locked securely in a case and next to it is a note that says ‘they still haven’t found him’ and that the cabinet key must have been taken by a prisoner.There’s no quick way to get the key unfortunately, you just have to play through the prison. The abridged version of what that actually involves is that you’ll have to get the Heaviest Weight from the church, use t…

It’s only been a few hours since Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero launched in early access for those who pre-ordered the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of Spike Chunsoft’s new fighting game, but players are already being thoroughly destroyed by AI opponents.Across social media, the immediate reaction to Sparking Zero is clear – beyond its massive roster and fanservice, it’s very tough. One player on Twitter has shared a clip of a fight against a ‘Super’ difficulty Vegeta CPU, who pulls off a sickening string of attacks in a glorious combo, before de-transforming himself part-way through to become less powerful, despite continuing the onslaught immediately after. This disrespectful series of moves was so humbling that the player in question clearly had to pause for a while to absorb what just happened, and I frankly don’t blame them.Put the CPU on super and they fucking BEAT YOUR ASS pic.twitter.com/flU8HkUhuoOctober 7, 2024Similar struggles have been noted in the story mode, with many pl…

BioWare has just revealed a pile of details on Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s accessibility options, and it looks like the devs are keen to set a new standard for the venerable RPG series. I’m particular taken by the game’s wide-ranging and robust difficulty options.The Veilguard features many of the accessibility options that are becoming increasingly common in AAA games, like heavily customizable subtitles or the camera shake slider. If you’ve got motion sickness issues, you can add a persistent dot to the center of the screen to help your focus. There’s way too much in the full blog post to list it all here, and if you have particular accessibility needs you might want to check out this rundown from accessibility advocate and consultant Steve Saylor.

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The difficulty options are just as robust. The RPG features no fewer than five different base difficulty options catering to different playstyles, ranging…

Sometimes the gold leaf-inlaid memories of gaming childhood should be left alone. Do you, like us, have nostalgia about renting Shaq Fu and Clayfighter on SNES from Blockbuster? Don’t get within 50 feet of those cartridges. However, there are plenty of oldie classics worth revisiting. And you can do the job right from your phone: no fiddling about with SCART leads needed. Here are 10 classic games you should give another look on mobile. The Mobile Gaming Show is set to reveal the latest and great in mobile gaming. For more recommendations of what to play while on the go, check out our Mobile Gaming Week. 10. Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition  Back in the 90s isometric titles were the kings of RPG land. We could argue all day about which was the best, but for now let’s settle on Baldur’s Gate II, an epic adventure that can last as long as Skyrim if you dig into side quests. Beamdog made this classic feel more modern with an updated interface …

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The biggest new games of 2024 are about to land ahead of 2025. In fact, the last few months of the year have a packed video game release date schedule. You’ve got one of the biggest upcoming Xbox Series X games of the generation to look forward to, some key upcoming PS5 games, and some excellent-looking new horror, shooter, and adventure games for a variety of platforms. And, don’t worry, we haven’t left you Switch fans out of the fun either! While we wait on news regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 we also have all the upcoming Switch games listed down below. However, be warned, there aren’t that many titles currently, and we expect more announcements during a future Nintendo Direct. Still, we’ve found the most exciting new games to look out for – including …