Thanks to the internet, nothing is ever really lost forever now, particularly with the rise of community-led preservation efforts. The exception would seem to be MMOs, after all, once the developers turn the servers off the game is shut down permanently, right? Maybe not. Fans rebuilding entire games and private servers mean that even when an MMO shuts down, you may still be able to play it if you’re determined enough....

Lots of elements from theStar Warsuniverse have been turned into Lego sets and Minifigures, and in turn, lots of those sets and Minifigures have been a part ofLegoStar Wars video games. However, despite the series' popularity, Star Wars Jedi hasn’t been a part of those crossovers. That may well be about to change as a fresh Lego rumor claims a Cal Kestis Minifigure will be included in an upcoming Death Star Lego set....

There have been rumblingsValvemight be working on an updatedSteam Deckand turns out there was something to those rumblings. Leaked by Valveand then confirmed ten minutes later, the Steam Deck OLED is real, and it is coming very, very soon. Launching on July 17, 2025, the OLED version of the Deck boasts more than just a higher quality screen, and you’ll be able to order your own through the links below....

Summary Surviving in Sunkenland can be very tough for new players to thesurvival genre. This game puts you in a post-apocalyptic world where you have to live in the ocean while using sunken buildings and islands to gather resources and survive. While Sunkenland bears some similarities to other survival games likeSubnauticaandRaft, it is completely different and can be challenging even for the most experienced players. This list will tell you how you’re able to survive in Sunkenland and protect yourself against the Pirates, Warlords, and Mutants that inhabit the world with some great beginner’s tips and tricks....

Whether you’re putting together a team of tough humanoid units to complete a stage mission or prefer human solidarity to hiring monsters, finding out the top choices for this class type inDisgaea 7: Vows of the Virtuelessis handy. ‘Strong’ means different things to various units, so you’ll find everything from defensive bastions to heavy-hitting fighters here. Class and rank names are treated interchangeably in Disgaea 7, but we’ll be using the specific class names seen in the Scout Shop....

Summary When it comes to theSuper Marioseries, most of the fan emphasis is placed on the levels. That’s no surprise considering the series is home to some of the best platforming levels in gaming, but the awesome final bosses of these games need more love too. Bowser may often serve as the final challenge in Super Mario games, but that’s not always the case. Even when he is the big bad, Bowser has evolved so much as a character that he’s almost always an excellent final boss in entirely new ways....

The card game term ‘keyword’ should be easy to understand even if you’ve never seen it before. It refers to a word that functions as shorthand for a core concept, so you don’t need to spell out exactly what it does every time. InHearthstone Battlegrounds, most minions have at least one, as do many of the spells. And while each of the game’s keywords has times when it will be invaluable, it’s worth examining them to see which is truly the strongest....

Summary Being thatAlan Wake 2follows a writer’s journey, it only makes sense for it to be filled with memorable quotes. The main character is not the only person with standout lines, though. The quotes below aim to showcase the range of emotions Alan Wake 2 delivers during its story. The game has the unique ability to make you laugh out loud with its self-referential humor one second before shaking you to your core....

In action games likeLords of the Fallen, shields usually play a vital role. The shields in this game slightly restrict your movement abilities but allow you to protect your character from most forms of damage. Picking the best shield involves a trade-off between heavy ones for strong defense and light ones for faster movement with less protection. you’re able to also upgrade these shields using certain materials to offer even more protection, especially against other forms of damage such as fire and wither....

Overpass has been one of the best maps inCounter-Strike 2 (CS2), and the visual overhaul has made it pretty pleasing. In terms of gameplay, it is quite balanced, and the side that controls the critical positions of the map will most likely be able to convert the rounds. Learning thedifferent smoke lineupswill undoubtedly play a vital role in ensuring map control, so it is generally recommended to stay aware of the common lineups....

Quick Links This is your hub for theThe Game Awardsof 2023. For those unfamiliar, this is the closest thing the game industry has to an Academy Awards equivalent. You’ll find our thoughts on the festivities leading up to the show, our predictions, and, finally, we’ll wrap it all up with a series of editorials discussing the results. If you are looking for news on the event itself, more information about the announcements made at the show, or just want to hear what a knowledgeable staff of passionate game journalists have to say about whole event, this is the place for you....

Quick Links Everyone’s favorite plumber and part-time hero,Mario, has enjoyed a long history of games, films, comic books, and other animated adventures over the years. Whether he’s stopping Bowers’s evil plans, competing in kart races, or playing party games, Mario has had a storied career in gaming. After more than 40 years since his creation and his appearance in more than 200 games, the origins of Mario might not be as well known as they once were....

This year’sJingle Jamaims to raise millions for charity, bringing total lifetime donations to £25,000,000. The charity drive, established by Lewis Brindley and Simon Lane of the Yogscast, is live now, wrapping up on December 14. Over 70 games are available as part of the Jingle Jam Bundle, where 100% of proceeds go towards charity. Games like the lovely adventureA Short Hike,Pokemon Snap-inspired Alekon, and the chaotic Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, as well as many others, make up the list....