REVIEW: Cocoon is a revolution for the puzzle genre
https://gonintendo.com/contents/26789-review-cocoon-is-a-revolution-for-the-puzzle-genre
Assassin’s Creed Mirage review – a safe and generic homage to its roots
https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/assassins-creed-mirage-review/
Valve’s Full VR Kit sees major deal ahead of Prime Day sales
https://www.videogamer.com/news/valves-full-vr-kit-sees-major-drop-ahead-of-prime-day-deal/
Detective Pikachu Returns review - a textbook mystery that owes everything to its charm
https://www.eurogamer.net/detective-pikachu-returns-review-a-textbook-mystery-that-owes-everything-to-charm
Assassin's Creed Mirage review - a fascinating new city and the embrace of a classic formula
https://www.eurogamer.net/assassins-creed-mirage-review
Forza Motorsport review - a weighty and welcoming racer, packed with pleasures
https://www.eurogamer.net/forza-motorsport-review
Lies of P has three performance modes - but only 60fps cuts the mustard
https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2023-lies-of-p-tech-review-ps5-and-series-x-s
Ex-Ubisoft staff detained by police over sexual misconduct claims - report
https://www.eurogamer.net/ex-ubisoft-staff-detained-by-police-over-sexual-misconduct-claims-report
Review Detective Pikachu Returns - Drab-Looking But Fun Forensics For The Fam
https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/detective-pikachu-returns
News An Enhanced Version Of Hitman: Blood Money Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/10/an-enhanced-version-of-hitman-blood-money-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch
News Stardew Valley Creator Celebrates Social Media Milestone With Another Look At His New Game
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/10/stardew-valley-creator-celebrates-social-media-milestone-with-another-look-at-his-new-game
The Alters launches in 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/the-alters-launches-in-2024-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc
Red Dead Redemption for PS4 version 1.03 update now available, adds 60 frames per second option on PS5
https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/red-dead-redemption-for-ps4-version-1-03-update-now-available-adds-60-frames-per-second-option-on-ps5
What Resident Evil Village on iOS tells us about the future of AAA mobile game development
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-resident-evil-village-on-ios-tells-us-about-the-future-of-aaa-mobile-game-development
Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: Intoxicated by Ubi’s Djinn Palace
https://www.vg247.com/assassins-creed-mirage-review
Bellwright has everything it takes to be Steam’s next big thing – especially for survival fans
https://www.vg247.com/bellwright-early-access-release-date-trailer
Cancelled Hyenas was ‘Sega’s biggest budget game ever’, it’s claimed
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cancelled-hyenas-was-segas-biggest-budget-game-ever-its-claimed/
Sony quietly updates PS5 free game offer to clarify it’s ‘invitation only’
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-quietly-changes-ps5-free-game-offer-to-invitation-only/
Stray Gods crowned GOTY at 2023 Australian Game Developer AwardsThe melodic fantasy adventure is Summerfall Studios' debut title.The melodic fantasy adventure is Summerfall Studios' debut title.by Chris Kerr, News EditorOct 04, 2023Culture2 MIN READ Article
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/culture/stray-gods-crowned-goty-at-2023-australian-game-developer-awards
Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal coming to Switch this winter
https://mynintendonews.com/2023/10/04/hitman-blood-money-reprisal-coming-to-switch-this-winter/
Bendy and the Dark Revival rated for the Nintendo Switch
https://mynintendonews.com/2023/10/04/bendy-and-the-dark-revival-rated-for-the-nintendo-switch/
Leaker says Capcom is preparing Monster Hunter 6 for Nintendo Switch 2
https://mynintendonews.com/2023/09/30/leaker-says-capcom-is-preparing-monster-hunter-6-for-nintendo-switch-2/
Question for the past and present canadians. What the hell is the deal with the All Dressed chips? There's just a little too much going on there to actually enjoy them I think.
Question for the past and present canadians. What the hell is the deal with the All Dressed chips? There's just a little too much going on there to actually enjoy them I think.
Very rarely eat them myself. They are a bit busy in the flavour department.
I tried salted pork rinds for the first time last week. They're quite good.
I like pork rinds, or at least I used to. Last time I had them they gave me a god-awful stomach ache. Every year something I used to like to eat now makes me sick, so that was 2022's contribution.
Every year something I used to like to eat now makes me sick, so that was 2022's contribution.
Very recognizable. My wife suffers the same fate, which is even more limiting since she's also a vegetarian. We can hardly go out to eat anymore without her suffering from bad cramps.
Been playing more Starfield and MK1. Starfield is what it is, doing missions is fine, it's a Bethesda game but nothing is that engaging and the exploration feels borked.
MK1 invasion mode is interesting, on one hand it's an excuse to do a lot of silly fights and have some light RPG elements but it's presented in a really slow game board way that really doesn't add much of anything to the game. Everything is so damn slow to unlock, does anyone really care that you unlocked art work for the background of a random stage. Or you win a new cosmetic sword variation for kensi. Character customization is fun when it happens quick, not 2 hours and you unlock like 5 pieces of clothing for only 5 characters. It's too slow.
Very recognizable. My wife suffers the same fate, which is even more limiting since she's also a vegetarian. We can hardly go out to eat anymore without her suffering from bad cramps.
My wife, though not a vegetarian, suffers the same kind of fate. She had her gallbladder removed back in 2015 and any type of fatty food really does a number on her. Foods that she used to love, like broccoli, also became problematic. I have s few issues as I've gotten older but nothing like her.
Been playing more Starfield and MK1. Starfield is what it is, doing missions is fine, it's a Bethesda game but nothing is that engaging and the exploration feels borked.
MK1 invasion mode is interesting, on one hand it's an excuse to do a lot of silly fights and have some light RPG elements but it's presented in a really slow game board way that really doesn't add much of anything to the game. Everything is so damn slow to unlock, does anyone really care that you unlocked art work for the background of a random stage. Or you win a new cosmetic sword variation for kensi. Character customization is fun when it happens quick, not 2 hours and you unlock like 5 pieces of clothing for only 5 characters. It's too slow.
I was thinking of getting Game Pass to play this but now I'm hesitant.
Been playing more Starfield and MK1. Starfield is what it is, doing missions is fine, it's a Bethesda game but nothing is that engaging and the exploration feels borked.
Exploration is my favorite thing to do in Bethesda games.
Nintendo's devs talk Super Mario Bros. Wonder's challenge, fresh take on boss battles
https://gonintendo.com/contents/26818-nintendo-s-devs-talk-super-mario-bros-wonder-s-challenge-fresh-take-on-boss-battles
Epic Games has paid out extravagant amounts of money to Fortnite creators
https://www.videogamer.com/news/fortnite-creators-payout/
Animal Crossing Lego sets are real and extremely adorable
https://www.eurogamer.net/animal-crossing-lego-sets-are-real-and-extremely-adorable
Cyberpunk’s storytelling makes Starfield seem ancient
https://www.eurogamer.net/cyberpunks-storytelling-makes-starfield-seem-ancient
Microsoft cloud services set for fresh probe by UK regulator
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-cloud-services-set-for-fresh-probe-by-uk-regulator
Interactive streaming game Silent Hill: Ascension begins later this month
https://www.eurogamer.net/interactive-streaming-game-silent-hill-ascension-begins-later-this-month
Review COCOON – A Unique, Worlds-Within-Worlds Puzzler That Left Us Buzzing
https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/cocoon
Brace yourselves Nintendo Switch fans: Lego Animal Crossing is officially on the way
https://www.vg247.com/lego-animal-crossing-lego-collaboration-announcement-trailer
The live action Pokemon show looks better than we expected in debut trailer
https://www.vg247.com/live-action-pokemon-tv-show-looks-great
One of the best Hitman games ever made is coming to Nintendo Switch
https://www.vg247.com/hitman-blood-money-reprisal-nintendo-switch-2023
Sony Pictures has a new PS4 and PS5 app, with free movies on PS Plus Premium and Deluxe
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-pictures-has-a-new-ps4-and-ps5-app-with-free-movies-on-ps-plus-premium-and-deluxe/
Ex-BioWare employees sue studio over "shortchanged" severanceThe ex-BioWare workers claim their former employer has refused to properly compensate them for their tenure, with each of them having an average of 14 years at the developer.The ex-BioWare workers claim their former employer has refused to properly compensate them for their tenure, with each of them having an average of 14 years at the developer.by Justin Carter, Contributing EditorOct 04, 2023Business1 MIN READ Article
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ex-bioware-employees-sue-studio-for-shortchanged-severance
I can't read the Edge list thread. When I click a link leading to it the site just keeps on loading forever. When I try to open in a new tab, I get a 4040 page not found with a slightly amuzing image.
I can't read the Edge list thread. When I click a link leading to it the site just keeps on loading forever. When I try to open in a new tab, I get a 4040 page not found with a slightly amuzing image.
You have to manually edit the URL string. Replace the question mark with an apostrophe.
I have a 4-day weekend starting in 20 minutes. Game tonight until I pass out, go hiking in the morning, and game again after. Rinse and repeat until Tuesday. 👍
I'm obviously not familiar with Denver but where do you hike?
I live in Colorado Springs. My favorite hiking spot is Red Rock Open Space, Bear Creek Park (they have an excellent fenced in dog park too) and Garden the Gods is also fun if you stay away from the tourist areas. There's a bunch of other trails in that area when I'm feeling extra adventurous. All are about a 30 minute drive from my house.
I started Cocoon yesterday on Xbone as it's included in GamePass. It's a puzzle game in which you manipulate worlds incapsulated in spheres as you travel in- and outwards between these sphereshaped miniverses. It's all a bit inception. The graphical style is low poly isolation, something pretty popular in indy games it seems. You're plonked into this world with no explanation or clear idea of what you're doing or why, so just keep going untill something might start to make sense. The graphical style here borrows a lot from the natural world of insects, which gives it a distinct flavour, but not by much.
I've played about an hour yetserday, and while I've seen a clever idea or 2 so far, I really hope the actual puzzling aspect gears up soon. So far it reminds me a lot of HOB, another indy darling puzzle platformer which I didn't like much. A lot of people will call these games very clever, but they're not. They're not really puzzle games, they just lead you on a carefully choreographed path from one plainly obvious 'puzzle' to the next. They don't make me feel clever, they seem to exist more to show people how incredibly clever the devs were to come up with this.
Anyhow, I'm hoping it's just early days and some actual puzzling will manifest itself.
https://gonintendo.com/contents/26789-review-cocoon-is-a-revolution-for-the-puzzle-genre
Assassin’s Creed Mirage review – a safe and generic homage to its roots
https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/assassins-creed-mirage-review/
Valve’s Full VR Kit sees major deal ahead of Prime Day sales
https://www.videogamer.com/news/valves-full-vr-kit-sees-major-drop-ahead-of-prime-day-deal/
Detective Pikachu Returns review - a textbook mystery that owes everything to its charm
https://www.eurogamer.net/detective-pikachu-returns-review-a-textbook-mystery-that-owes-everything-to-charm
Assassin's Creed Mirage review - a fascinating new city and the embrace of a classic formula
https://www.eurogamer.net/assassins-creed-mirage-review
Forza Motorsport review - a weighty and welcoming racer, packed with pleasures
https://www.eurogamer.net/forza-motorsport-review
Lies of P has three performance modes - but only 60fps cuts the mustard
https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2023-lies-of-p-tech-review-ps5-and-series-x-s
Ex-Ubisoft staff detained by police over sexual misconduct claims - report
https://www.eurogamer.net/ex-ubisoft-staff-detained-by-police-over-sexual-misconduct-claims-report
Review Detective Pikachu Returns - Drab-Looking But Fun Forensics For The Fam
https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/detective-pikachu-returns
News An Enhanced Version Of Hitman: Blood Money Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/10/an-enhanced-version-of-hitman-blood-money-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch
News Stardew Valley Creator Celebrates Social Media Milestone With Another Look At His New Game
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/10/stardew-valley-creator-celebrates-social-media-milestone-with-another-look-at-his-new-game
The Alters launches in 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/the-alters-launches-in-2024-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc
Red Dead Redemption for PS4 version 1.03 update now available, adds 60 frames per second option on PS5
https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/red-dead-redemption-for-ps4-version-1-03-update-now-available-adds-60-frames-per-second-option-on-ps5
What Resident Evil Village on iOS tells us about the future of AAA mobile game development
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-resident-evil-village-on-ios-tells-us-about-the-future-of-aaa-mobile-game-development
Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: Intoxicated by Ubi’s Djinn Palace
https://www.vg247.com/assassins-creed-mirage-review
Bellwright has everything it takes to be Steam’s next big thing – especially for survival fans
https://www.vg247.com/bellwright-early-access-release-date-trailer
Cancelled Hyenas was ‘Sega’s biggest budget game ever’, it’s claimed
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cancelled-hyenas-was-segas-biggest-budget-game-ever-its-claimed/
Sony quietly updates PS5 free game offer to clarify it’s ‘invitation only’
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-quietly-changes-ps5-free-game-offer-to-invitation-only/
Stray Gods crowned GOTY at 2023 Australian Game Developer AwardsThe melodic fantasy adventure is Summerfall Studios' debut title.The melodic fantasy adventure is Summerfall Studios' debut title.by Chris Kerr, News EditorOct 04, 2023Culture2 MIN READ Article
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/culture/stray-gods-crowned-goty-at-2023-australian-game-developer-awards
Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal coming to Switch this winter
https://mynintendonews.com/2023/10/04/hitman-blood-money-reprisal-coming-to-switch-this-winter/
Bendy and the Dark Revival rated for the Nintendo Switch
https://mynintendonews.com/2023/10/04/bendy-and-the-dark-revival-rated-for-the-nintendo-switch/
Leaker says Capcom is preparing Monster Hunter 6 for Nintendo Switch 2
https://mynintendonews.com/2023/09/30/leaker-says-capcom-is-preparing-monster-hunter-6-for-nintendo-switch-2/
Very rarely eat them myself. They are a bit busy in the flavour department.
I like pork rinds, or at least I used to. Last time I had them they gave me a god-awful stomach ache. Every year something I used to like to eat now makes me sick, so that was 2022's contribution.
Very recognizable. My wife suffers the same fate, which is even more limiting since she's also a vegetarian. We can hardly go out to eat anymore without her suffering from bad cramps.
Been playing more Starfield and MK1. Starfield is what it is, doing missions is fine, it's a Bethesda game but nothing is that engaging and the exploration feels borked.
MK1 invasion mode is interesting, on one hand it's an excuse to do a lot of silly fights and have some light RPG elements but it's presented in a really slow game board way that really doesn't add much of anything to the game. Everything is so damn slow to unlock, does anyone really care that you unlocked art work for the background of a random stage. Or you win a new cosmetic sword variation for kensi. Character customization is fun when it happens quick, not 2 hours and you unlock like 5 pieces of clothing for only 5 characters. It's too slow.
My wife, though not a vegetarian, suffers the same kind of fate. She had her gallbladder removed back in 2015 and any type of fatty food really does a number on her. Foods that she used to love, like broccoli, also became problematic. I have s few issues as I've gotten older but nothing like her.
I was thinking of getting Game Pass to play this but now I'm hesitant.
Exploration is my favorite thing to do in Bethesda games.
https://gonintendo.com/contents/26818-nintendo-s-devs-talk-super-mario-bros-wonder-s-challenge-fresh-take-on-boss-battles
Epic Games has paid out extravagant amounts of money to Fortnite creators
https://www.videogamer.com/news/fortnite-creators-payout/
Animal Crossing Lego sets are real and extremely adorable
https://www.eurogamer.net/animal-crossing-lego-sets-are-real-and-extremely-adorable
Cyberpunk’s storytelling makes Starfield seem ancient
https://www.eurogamer.net/cyberpunks-storytelling-makes-starfield-seem-ancient
Microsoft cloud services set for fresh probe by UK regulator
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-cloud-services-set-for-fresh-probe-by-uk-regulator
Interactive streaming game Silent Hill: Ascension begins later this month
https://www.eurogamer.net/interactive-streaming-game-silent-hill-ascension-begins-later-this-month
Review COCOON – A Unique, Worlds-Within-Worlds Puzzler That Left Us Buzzing
https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/cocoon
Brace yourselves Nintendo Switch fans: Lego Animal Crossing is officially on the way
https://www.vg247.com/lego-animal-crossing-lego-collaboration-announcement-trailer
The live action Pokemon show looks better than we expected in debut trailer
https://www.vg247.com/live-action-pokemon-tv-show-looks-great
One of the best Hitman games ever made is coming to Nintendo Switch
https://www.vg247.com/hitman-blood-money-reprisal-nintendo-switch-2023
Sony Pictures has a new PS4 and PS5 app, with free movies on PS Plus Premium and Deluxe
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-pictures-has-a-new-ps4-and-ps5-app-with-free-movies-on-ps-plus-premium-and-deluxe/
Ex-BioWare employees sue studio over "shortchanged" severanceThe ex-BioWare workers claim their former employer has refused to properly compensate them for their tenure, with each of them having an average of 14 years at the developer.The ex-BioWare workers claim their former employer has refused to properly compensate them for their tenure, with each of them having an average of 14 years at the developer.by Justin Carter, Contributing EditorOct 04, 2023Business1 MIN READ Article
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ex-bioware-employees-sue-studio-for-shortchanged-severance
Latest EDGE magazine review scores
https://mynintendonews.com/2023/10/05/latest-edge-magazine-review-scores-14/
I can't read the Edge list thread. When I click a link leading to it the site just keeps on loading forever. When I try to open in a new tab, I get a 4040 page not found with a slightly amuzing image.
You have to manually edit the URL string. Replace the question mark with an apostrophe.
I'm obviously not familiar with Denver but where do you hike?
I live in Colorado Springs. My favorite hiking spot is Red Rock Open Space, Bear Creek Park (they have an excellent fenced in dog park too) and Garden the Gods is also fun if you stay away from the tourist areas. There's a bunch of other trails in that area when I'm feeling extra adventurous. All are about a 30 minute drive from my house.
I started Cocoon yesterday on Xbone as it's included in GamePass. It's a puzzle game in which you manipulate worlds incapsulated in spheres as you travel in- and outwards between these sphereshaped miniverses. It's all a bit inception. The graphical style is low poly isolation, something pretty popular in indy games it seems. You're plonked into this world with no explanation or clear idea of what you're doing or why, so just keep going untill something might start to make sense. The graphical style here borrows a lot from the natural world of insects, which gives it a distinct flavour, but not by much.
I've played about an hour yetserday, and while I've seen a clever idea or 2 so far, I really hope the actual puzzling aspect gears up soon. So far it reminds me a lot of HOB, another indy darling puzzle platformer which I didn't like much. A lot of people will call these games very clever, but they're not. They're not really puzzle games, they just lead you on a carefully choreographed path from one plainly obvious 'puzzle' to the next. They don't make me feel clever, they seem to exist more to show people how incredibly clever the devs were to come up with this.
Anyhow, I'm hoping it's just early days and some actual puzzling will manifest itself.
Hated Limbo.
Cocoon looks interesting. Didn't like HOB much.