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A player firing a stim gun in Helldivers 2.

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A Bit Too Easy | UPDATE: Helldivers 2's shield generator melee invincibility bug has been fixed, but you'll have to wait until the next patch for jump pack tweaks

Damn Arrowhead, that was rapid.

Sept. 18, 2024 Mark Warren

A Helldivers 2 player spraying deadly gas at some terminids.

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Yep, We're Hellback | As Helldivers 2 gets a nice player number bump following "the best patch ever", Arrowhead challenges them to outdo both the bugs and bots

"Super Earth High Command has ordered an evaluation of Helldiver Force Readiness", so get ready to make use of all those buffed guns.

Sept. 18, 2024 Mark Warren

A couple of Helldivers 2 players doing the new fart emote.

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Changing The Game | Helldivers 2's big update, Patch 1.001.100, is finally here, bringing a bunch of highly requested buffs and changes

The wait is over, here's the thing that sounds like it should go a long way to restoring faith in Super Earth.

Sept. 17, 2024 Mark Warren

The player exploring the planet Va'ruun'kai in Starfield.

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Va'rruning Wild | Starfield's Shattered Space DLC gets fresh deep-dive from Bethesda, with a bunch of story details about missing serpent dudes and "the vortex incident"

Some experiment swallowed up part of a city and a weird faction's engaged in an internal war - time to call John Starfield and his moon buggy.

Sept. 16, 2024 Mark Warren

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An explosion happening next to a Helldiver in Helldivers 2.

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Boom, Boom, Boom... | With that big Helldivers 2 patch now imminent, Arrowhead's dropped the bomb, the 500KG's blasts will finally be as powerful as they look

Plus, the Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem's available right now due to some MO success.

Sept. 16, 2024 Mark Warren

A player wearing some Chemical Agents Warbond armour in Helldivers 2.

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No longer Shrapped | Helldivers 2's next patch will finally bring back the eruptor's shrapnel, but hopefully without causing an explosion in accidental self-insta kills

Arrowhead is also aiming to return the arc thrower to something resembling its "former glory" with some buffs.

Sept. 16, 2024 Mark Warren

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Ay Yo | "They blow their load all over me, then I can move out" - Helldivers 2's next patch will make it easier to take on rocket-toting bots and gunships

Yes. Johan Pilestedt, chief creative officer of Arrowhead, said that.

Sept. 13, 2024 Mark Warren

Players wearing gear from Helldivers 2's Chemical Agents Warbond sprinting through a cloud of gas.

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Smells Fine To Them | Helldivers 2 players seem pretty cool with Arrowhead sticking stratagems in a Warbond for the first time, provided plenty of free firepower keeps coming

"As long as they don't start putting in generic strats, then I'm happy with them having some extra levers to pull."

Sept. 13, 2024 Mark Warren

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A soldier wearing one of the armour sets from Helldivers 2's Chemical Agents Warbond.

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Tooter Earth | Helldivers 2's next Warbond, Chemical Agents, will let you douse bugs in noxious gas as "galactic pest control" and comes with a fart emote

Look, I'm sure this stuff's just as safe for the wielder as all the other stuff you've had to breathe in for Super Earth.

Sept. 12, 2024 Mark Warren

A helldiver in front of a dead Terminid in Helldivers 2.

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I Started Blasting | Helldivers 2's next big update is buffing the gun that's designed to be "like a sniper rifle on crack" so you can blast larger enemies to bits

The railgun's durable damage is being close to quadrupled. Nice.

Sept. 11, 2024 Mark Warren

A Helldivers 2 player incinerating a Terminid with a flamethrower.

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Hot Stuff | Wahey, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead says its next update will be giving flamethrowers enough of a buff to facilitate cooking showdowns

"We've heard you loud and clear."

Sept. 11, 2024 Mark Warren

Artwork for the mobile game Solo Leveling Arise, showing the game's main character Sung Jinwoo holding two swords.

Guide

Solo Leveling: Arise codes

Get free Essence Stones and Draw new characters!

Sept. 10, 2024 Amelia Zollner

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Just A Few Replies | Following Arrowhead's update announcement, PlayStation asks Helldivers 2 players how they feel about the game, cue "over 5,000 responses" in less than an hour

Plus some folks arguing that the survey didn't let them be as negative as they'd have liked.

Sept. 9, 2024 Mark Warren

A player character in Once Human looking up at some kind of tall, monstrous figure.

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Twice Animal | Once Human still has plenty of people playing it, but some negative player feedback for season 2 has still apparently been "quite demoralising"

"What's important is that it's made us aware of how your experience has been affected by the changes we've made."

Sept. 8, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

The player character aims their gun at a deer in Once Human

Guide

Free Energy Links | Once Human Codes

Here’s your one-stop shop for Once Human codes.

Sept. 5, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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Once In A Bad Moon | Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review - Maybe the most faithful Warhammer video game adaptation of all time

Space Marine 2 is one of the best Warhammer games ever released, and one of the most dangerous gateway drugs to plastic crack I've ever seen.

Sept. 4, 2024 Connor Makar

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Sprint Over Marathon | Splitgate 2 CEO speaks on keeping things fresh, factions, and avoiding the Halo Reach problem

Adding abilities to a skill-based FPS is a perilous bridge to cross, but one Ian Proulx and co are treading confidently.

Sept. 3, 2024 Connor Makar

Characters facing off in a new PvP scenario in Once Human.

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ALWAYS HUMAN | Once Human wants to be "operated for decades" on console, mobile and PC - Starry Sky on the long-term vision for breakout survival hit

Starry Studio is in it for the long haul with Once Human, with plans for consoles and hardcore mode in the works.

Sept. 2, 2024 James Billcliffe

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Looming Spectre | After a popping closed beta, Spectre Divide's free-to-play launch is coming next week

The launch of Spectre Divide is closer than you may have expected.

Aug. 28, 2024 Sherif Saed

Starfield's Rev-8 moon buggy alongside it as Thomas the Tank Engine.

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Loco-motor | Good news, Starfield's moon buggy has just received its true rite of modding passage - transformation into Thomas the Tank Engine

Forget it being made into a Warthog, this was the true moon buggy mod we should all have known was unavoidable.

Aug. 27, 2024 Mark Warren

A regular moon buggy and a modded one in Starfield.

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Spacerunner | Starfield's moon buggy can do sick jumps, but it can't outrun the inevitable - modders swapping it for Halo's Warthog, a Star Wars speeder, and, er, a van

See, I told you it wasn't a totally pointless thing.

Aug. 22, 2024 Mark Warren

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Key art from Starfield's Shattered Space expansion, and key art from Dead Space, featuring the armored main character, Isaac.

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House of the Red | Bethesda seems to be channeling its inner Dead Space with Starfield Shattered Space - and it genuinely looks interesting

Starfield's first expansion seems to have what it takes to win me back, thanks to a focus on 'the mystery and horror' of the universe.

Aug. 21, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

The planet in Starfield's Shattered Space DLC.

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No Shattering | Starfield's Shattered Space expansion arrives this September, and here's a free moon buggy that you can grab today doing some sick jumps, bro

Bethesda has finally confirmed the release date for Shattered Space, the first major piece of Starfield DLC.

Aug. 20, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Raiders of the Arc? | The coolest-looking game from The Game Awards 2021, Arc Raiders, might actually finally come out after all, maybe, in 2025

It's been a long time in the oven, but it finally looks like Arc Raiders might arrive for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC next year.

Aug. 20, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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Green to Blue? | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is seemingly the next Xbox title coming to PS5, but not until next year

Indy and his hat will be whip-swinging onto Sony's consoles following a period of timed exclusivity, it's claimed.

Aug. 20, 2024 Mark Warren

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Wuthering Waves 1.2 official announcement art

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Shell Shocked | Wuthering Waves 1.2 trailer shows off new characters, weapons, and events

Plenty more to do in one of this' years more interesting gacha games, starting August 15.

Aug. 8, 2024 Connor Makar

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Battlefield 1400 | Kingmakers doesn't have a release date yet, but a movie is locked with Sonic production company Story Kitchen

What's the worst that could happen?

Aug. 8, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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Two Body Problem | Spectre Divide is a new tactical shooter from ex-Respawn, Bungie and Riot devs with a unique multiplicity twist

Spectre Divide is a shooter that wants you to think a few moves ahead as much as you do aiming and shooting.

Aug. 1, 2024 Sherif Saed

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The player walks towards a Monolith in Once Human

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One Person Only | You shouldn't bet on Once Human getting an FPS mode, even if its developer says "elements" might be considered down the line

At least controller support is on the way!

July 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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The Tarnished fights Flying Dragon Agheel while on horseback in promotional artwork for Elden Ring

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METAL! | New Elden Ring boss just dropped in the real world

300 pounds, iron-coated teeth, and a bite that can cause sepsis. Welcome, Komodo, Lord of the Dragons.

July 26, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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The player stands in front of the Alternate Reality Research Institute in Once Human

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Rosetta Treasure | Once Human A Family Legacy Walkthrough

Here’s where the Rosetta Researcher’s Map Treasure can be found in Once Human.

July 25, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player stands outside of the entrance to Securement Silo Phi in Once Human

Guide

Pyro Dino | How to get Pyro Dino in Once Human: Securement Silo Phi

You might be farming Securement Silo Phi for a while in Once Human if you're hoping to get your hands on the Pyro Dino Deviant.

July 25, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player uses a Solar Drill on some ore in Once Human

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Solar Mining | How to unlock and use the Solar Drill in Once Human

A chargeable drill that never breaks. You definitely want your hands on the Solar Drill in Once Human, so here’s how to get it.

July 25, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player looks at a Digby Boy that is working at a Mining Operations Platform in Once Human

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Mining Operation | How to use a Mining Platform in Once Human

A Mining Operations Platform can be used to passively farm much-needed ores in Once Human.

July 25, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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The player looks at the Treant in their boss arena in Once Human

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Boom | What is an Incendiary Blast in Once Human?

Here's how to eliminate the Treant's Tangled Vines using an Incendiary Blast in Once Human.

July 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player stands beside the Disassembly Bench at their base in Once Human

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Special Plastic | Where to farm Special Plastic in Once Human

Here are the best spots for farming Special Plastic in Once Human.

July 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player stands outside of their base, which is in a heavily polluted area, in Once Human

Guide

Power of Pollution | Best Once Human Polluted Areas for base building

Whether you’re looking for polluted water or just some polluted land, here’s where you’ll find it in Once Human.

July 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player stands beside some power equipment in the Securement Silo Alpha in Once Human

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Stardust Securement | How to turn on all power equipment at Securement Silo Alpha in Once Human

There are some secret rewards in Securement Silo Alpha if you can work out how to power all the theater equipment!

July 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player stands by the Teleportation Tower at Blackfell in Once Human

Guide

Happy Planting | Where to farm Peppercorn in Once Human

An elusive ingredient! Here's where to find Peppercorn in Once Human.

July 23, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player looks at their Brewing Barrels at their base in Once Human

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Brewing A Storm | How to use Brewing Barrels in Once Human

Brew up some Acid or Beer using Brewing Barrels in Once Human.

July 23, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player stands on the roof of a warehouse in Sutherland Family Orchard in Once Human

Guide

Abandoned Orchard | Where to find the Sutherland Family Orchard Crates in Once Human

Here’s your one-stop shop for the Weapon, Gear, and Mystical Crates hidden at Sutherland Family Orchard.

July 23, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player stands beside a working Deviation Energy Generator in Once Human

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Power of Stardust | How to use a Deviation Energy Generator in Once Human

Turn stardust pollution into power using a Deviation Energy Regenerator in Once Human.

July 23, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player looks at a Water Pump and Hydraulic Generator in Once Human

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Water Pressure | How to use a Hydraulic Generator in Once Human

Power your base using water with the Hydraulic Generator in Once Human.

July 22, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player faces a loot chest containing the Hammer Compensator in Once Human

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Hammer Time | Where to find the Hammer Compensator in Once Human

S rank muzzle, the Hammer Compensator, is a must-have in Once Human.

July 22, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player looks at an oilrig in Red Sands of Once Human

Guide

Oilfields | How to get Crude Oil in Once Human

Here’s how to farm Crude Oil in Once Human, so you never run out of fuel again.

July 22, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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Cosmic Twist | You really shouldn’t have already written off Concord on PS5 and PC; it's the fascinating mix of Team Fortress 2 and Destiny that you never knew you needed

Hear me out, okay?

July 20, 2024 Fran Ruiz

A vault dweller wielding one of the makeshift weapons from Fallout 4's next-gen update.

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Stronger Together | After half a year of layoffs and closures, more than 240 Bethesda workers come together to unionise

"We are so excited to announce our union at Bethesda Game Studio and join the movement sweeping across the video game industry."

July 20, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Characters from Overwatch, Wuthering Waves, ZZZ, and The First Descendant over a blurred, decoloured background of UK money.

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LATE-STAGE MTX | From The First Descendant to Zenless Zone Zero, this summer we're drowning in F2P slop

I just like video games, man!

July 19, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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The player looks at the landscape surrounding their Iron River base in Once Human

Guide

Return To Human | Once Human Tips and Tricks

Here are all the tips and tricks that we wish we knew before playing Once Human.

July 19, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The player character is on an island facing some abandoned cars in Once Human

Guide

Fuel Refining | Where to find Fuel in Once Human

Here’s how to get plenty of Portable Mixed Fuel and Premium Fuel in Once Human.

July 19, 2024 Kelsey Raynor