Sparc, CCP’s first non-EVE game, is shaping up as a real sport

Hands-on in versus mode For CCP, a companythat made $86 million in revenue last year, getting out of theEVEcomfort zone is a pretty big deal.Sparc(not to be confused withProject Spark) is doing just that, with the aim of providing an entire new VR-centric sport. In typical CCP fashion they’re working very slowly, but based on what I’ve playedat Fanfest, even an early build shows a lot of promise. Nearly everything in this full-body room-scale game is predicated on sportsmanship....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Michelle Brown

Star Fragment farming & usage guide Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Hyrule’s night sky is always active whether dragons are soaring or Aerocudas are diving. Link will occasionally spot a twinkling Star Fragment falling from the heavens. Collect this treasure, because it is precious and has a few great uses. To learn how to farm and use Star Fragments inTears of the Kingdom, read on. How to Farm Star Fragments in Tears of the Kingdom Each night, only one Star Fragment will fall from the sky....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Cheryl Erickson

The Great Social Treasure Hunt walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley

A massive treasure-hunting-focused event has overtaken the village inDisney Dreamlight Valley. There’s also a smaller spinoff of the main Treasure Hunt event you don’t want to miss out on, though, which is The Great Social Treasure Hunt. This mini event has an exclusive prize tied to it, so getting it done is essential if you’re hoping to unlock everything included in the special summer festivities. It’s quite different from most other events, though, so you may need to knowhow to complete The Great Social Treasure Hunt inDisney Dreamlight Valley....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Bruce Johnson

These are the final Call of Duty: Ghosts system specs

A few changes to the minimum PC requirements Sometimes, I feel like I’m writing the same story twice since history does tend to repeat itself. In this case, I literally am! Those minimumsystem specsforCall of Duty: Ghostshave been finalized by Infinity Ward and there’sjustenough changed that I figured it’d be worth a mention. Here goes. Most notably, Infinity Ward was able to shave off 10GB from the hard drive space requirement....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Steven Williams

Upbeat Foamstars soundtrack now on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms

The funky upbeatFoamstarssoundtrack is now available onSpotify, Apple Music, and other platforms. The album consisting of multiple artists can be downloaded on your phone through these services. “From up-beat electro swing, nu-disco and deep house tracks, to the chill beats of acid jazz and R&B, the album features a colourful intermingling of a wide range of genres that will make your heart sing,” said Square Enix in apress release. Similar to its likely inspiration ofSplatoon,the soundtrack is a true highlight of this fun-filled third-person shooter....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Kaitlyn Mitchell

Watch day two of EVO 2015 right here

Smash semifinals kick off the morning EVO 2015, the largest fighting game tournament in the world, is back for round two today. The day’s competitions begin with theSuper Smash Bros. for Wii Usemifinals along withUltimate Marvel vs. Capcom,Mortal Kombat X,Tekken 7,Killer Instinct, andGuilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-pools. For the full rundown of what happened yesterday, check outour recap. Watch live video from srkevo1 on www.twitch.tv Watch live video from srkevo2 on www....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Rachel Deleon

What a shock, Dragon Age: Inquisition – Game of the Year Edition is coming

All DLC, not all of the platforms Trespasser,the final DLC forDragon Age: Inquisition,has been out for just over a month now. Fans have played through it, and are left in the limbo of not knowing what to do without Varric’s tender embrace. So I’m sure you’ll understand that I’m shocked we hadn’t heard about the inevitable Game of the Year Edition before now. EA has released a rather boastful trailer announcing the game’s rerelease, which will include every bit of content released for the game....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Jared Johnson

Whoa, the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest is Pokemon themed

ASplatoon 3PokemonSplatfest is coming! ASplatoon 3PokemonSplatfest is on the way, thanks to a new announcement from Nintendo just this morning. It’ll force you to choose between agrass, fire, and waterstarter: and make the same hard choice you made decades ago (or in whatever generation you started in). Here’s what Nintendo has to say about the upcoming event: “Grass-type. Fire-type. Water-type. Since 1998 (or 1996 depending on where you lived), this debate has perplexed our great philosophers....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Victoria Adams

Wii U 32GB bundle returns to Black Friday price

Your amiibo companion system awaits If you missed out on Wii U sales during the holiday season, your second chance has arrived via Rakuten’s eBay store page (aka the retailer formerly known as Buy.com). The Japanese-owned retailer is carrying about 2,000 units of the Wii U 32GB Deluxe Bundlefor $259.99 with free shipping. At the time of writing, about850870 units have sold. This bundle was the same price during Black Friday and ended up being a particularly hot item, with thousands of units sold out within 15 minutes....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Margaret Perry

World of Warcraft Cataclysm Classic Zones by Level

TheWorld of Warcraft: Cataclysmexpansion shakes things up all across the world of Azeroth, including the level range for each zone and where you should go based on your level. With the release ofWorld of Warcraft Cataclysm Classic, zone levels have changed once again. Below is everyWorld of Warcraft Cataclysm ClassicZone by Level, so you know the flow of where you should go as you progress. WoW Cataclysm ClassicZones by Level Early levels for each faction are different inWorld of Warcraft Cataclysm Classic, with Alliance starting mostly on the Eastern Kingdom’s continent and Horde beginning mostly in Kalimdor....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Matthew Perry

360 version of Stranger’s Wrath HD could still happen

WillOddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HDever find its way to Xbox 360? I had given up hope, but it sounds as if it’s not completely ruled out. Speaking to VG247, Just Add Water CEO Stewart Gilray explained that while the studio has “given up on Microsoft doing anything with it,” they haven’t given up on the platform. The team ran up against a number of policies which “stalled” the process for over 15 months....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Ryan Collins

Alien: Isolation is just a couple of bucks on Steam for ‘Alien Day’

They can bill me… April 26 was “Alien Day,” a celebration of the enduringAlienmovie franchise. The date (4/26) was chosen in reference to LV-426, the lonely planet on which the terrifying Xenomorph race was first discovered. In the spirit of all thingsAlien, Steam is currently running a limited-time discount on all franchise–related games. You can bag Creative Assemblies’ excellent 2014 releaseAlien: Isolationfor the sweet price of just $2.00 USD/£1.50 GBP, while its various DLC expansions – including movie adaptationCrew Expendable– are similarly discounted....

June 14, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Brendan Swanson

Amnesia: Rebirth will be a hell of a way to celebrate Halloween

Launching October 20 for PC and PS4 October 2020 has its big-ticket horror game.Amnesia: Rebirth, the long-time-coming sequel to 2010’sAmnesia: The Dark Descent, is out on October 20 for PS4 and PC (Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store). It’s launching at $29.99, and there’s a 10% discount for early birds and PlayStation Plus. Rebirthis set in the Algerian Desert. Playing as Tasi Trianon, you’ll have to make sense of your eerie surroundings and your “shattered past” while managing limited “physical and mental” resources....

June 14, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Ann Brooks