Forza has been one of the biggest names in the world of racing simulators for PC and consoles from their open world horizon series to their more race focused Motorsport series. Now as we are nearing the end of the year, Forza Horizon 5 is being talked about a lot to be in contention for […]
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Over three million copies of Final Fantasy XVI have been shipped and sold
The reviews are partly excellent, and Final Fantasy XVI seems to be selling well. Yesterday, Square Enix announced that the game has been shipped (physically) and sold (digitally) in a total of three million copies. The wording is a bit tricky because in the headline of the press release, they mention three million players journeying […]
Diablo IV – Paragon Points and Boards
The Paragon Board system is completely new to Diablo IV and has been added to further expand your character customization beyond just your character’s skills. When players reach level 50 for their character, they’ll then unlock the Paragon Boards, and you’ll then finally be able to work through the board up to level 100, depending […]
Bloober Team claims to be done with psychological horror
Bloober Team made a name for themselves with games like Layers of Fear, Observer, Blair Witch, and The Medium, which led to them being honored with the opportunity to remake Silent Hill 2. However, the recent release of the remastered version of Layers of Fear (the first and second game) marked the end of a […]
Dying Light 2 update today makes nights significantly more dangerous
Techland is evidently brainstorming for Dying Light 3, but there’s still life in Dying Light 2, which was released last year. The latest update is being released today and is called “Good Night, Good Luck,” which gives a hint about what it aims to tweak. As if zombie-filled nights weren’t bad enough, the darkest hours […]
Lego-Sonic appears in Sonic Superstars
Earlier this month, Sega unveiled the new Sonic game, Sonic Superstars, which seems to blend elements from both the old and the new. Now, Sega has also revealed an addition to the game where the characters can have the appearance of Lego figures, including Sonic and the other characters from the games. In the trailer […]
Guild Wars 2 expansion “Secrets of the Obscure” unveiled
The long-running Guild Wars 2 keeps going. Yesterday, “Secrets of the Obscure” was unveiled as the game’s fourth expansion. The highlights include two new maps (with one more to come later), new quests, relics, rewards (legendary armor), and more. The expansion will be released on August 22nd, priced at £22. A taste of the expansion […]
AMD is Starfield’s “exclusive PC partner”
Those hoping to use Nvidia’s exclusive upscaling technology, DLSS, to squeeze out some extra frames in Starfield when it releases in September may unfortunately be disappointed. The official PC partner for the game has turned out to be AMD, and the titles they collaborate on tend to lack support for Nvidia technologies like DLSS and […]
Large Diablo IV patch released, classes rebalanced
Blizzard released a massive patch for Diablo IV last night. Version 1.0.3 brings a long list of changes and bug fixes – check the changelog for details – but the developers state that end-game content will receive more attention with the release of the first season. This is scheduled for the second half of July. […]
Diablo IV – Guide to Glyphs
In this article you’ll get a full guide about the Glyphs in the Diablo IV game where we’ll discuss exactly what glyphs are and how they can be used and upgraded. Hopefully after you’ve read this you’ll be a lot more confident when making any decisions involving Glyphs. What Are Glyphs Glyphs are essentially just […]
PR Manager at CD Projekt: “The criticism of Cyberpunk 2077 was exaggerated.”
The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 was somewhat of a disaster for the otherwise beloved CD Projekt Red. Despite receiving positive reviews, many players reported numerous bugs, poor performance, and unfinished systems. However, Michał Platkow-Gilewski, Vice President of PR and Communications at CD Projekt, believes that the game received excessive criticism upon its release. In an […]
Troy Baker talks about the sci-fi horror game Fort Solis
If you haven’t had enough of space horror after the Dead Space remake and The Callisto Protocol, Fort Solis might be worth keeping an eye on. It certainly impresses on the voice acting front, including talents like Troy Baker (Joel in The Last of Us, Higgs in Death Stranding, and many more) and Roger Clark […]
Kingdom Eighties offers a delightful, pixelated 80s experience
The Kingdom series from Fury Studios (owned by Swedish company Raw Fury) is known for its beautiful side-scrolling adventure and micro-strategy games, primarily set in fantasy and medieval-inspired environments. However, the latest standalone expansion, Kingdom Eighties, takes place during the vibrant 80s. The loyal steed has been replaced with the obligatory BMX bike, while harps […]
Microsoft paid $117 million for Ninja Theory
More details about the gaming industry have surfaced in the wake of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision, and now we have a more or less exact price tag on what the company had to shell out for the British developer Ninja Theory, known for games like Hellblade, Heavenly Sword, and Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. […]
It should be easy to transfer accounts to future Nintendo consoles
Nintendo’s track record when it comes to transferring consoles between different generations is not exactly brilliant. For example, it was not possible to transfer games or accounts purchased on the Wii U to Nintendo’s latest console, the Nintendo Switch, when it was released in 2017. However, it seems that this will change in the future. […]
Six Days in Fallujah has been released in early access – and players are enjoying it
Finally, the time has come for Six Days in Fallujah to be released in a somewhat playable state, after many twists and several years. It’s not the final version of the game that is ready for release, but an early access version on Steam that includes four different missions that can be tackled either alone […]
Hyper Light Breaker gives us a glimpse of its colorful, open game world
Hyper Light Drifter is getting a “sequel” that differs quite significantly. Instead of pixelated 2D, it features a colorful 3D world to explore in Hyper Light Breaker, and the latest trailer gives us a look at what it might be like. There is a lot of environmental variation, including floating islands, grasslands, areas with giant […]
Meta has unveiled its VR subscription service: Meta Quest+
A few months ago, we reported on rumors that Meta was working on a game subscription service for its Quest headsets. Now they have officially unveiled the service, called Meta Quest+. The service will cost $8 per month or $60 for a direct annual payment. There is also an option to try it for one […]
The Atomic Heart expansion, Annihilation Instinct, has been announced
The beloved and somewhat controversial game, Atomic Heart, is getting an expansion called Annihilation Instinct. In this expansion, we will encounter new enemies that can shape-shift, which can be confronted with a set of new weapons and the new ability called techno-stasis, which allows us to manipulate time. This is the first of a total […]
The Perfect Dark reboot is years away and could be episodic
The Perfect Dark reboot was announced in 2020, but since then, we have mostly heard whispers about a troubled development. Last year, it appeared that half of the staff left the developer, The Initiative, and Microsoft’s head, Matt Booty, felt compelled to assure that the game’s development was going smoothly. Now, IGN has spoken to […]
Microsoft had plans to acquire Sega and Bungie to enhance Game Pass
According to internal documents, Microsoft has been interested in acquiring other studios in addition to Activision Blizzard and Bethesda to expand its library in Game Pass. There have been significant acquisitions in the gaming industry in recent years. We have seen Swedish holding company Embracer acquire development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix […]
What Do You Do After Beating The Diablo IV Campaign?
As you start your Diablo IV main story journey, you’ll be greeted with an awesome expansive world, with several regions, and an overall larger story that will be told in several various acts, which will span across the whole open world of Sanctuary. There is a lot of stuff for you to do once you’ve […]
The Best Magic Daggers in D&D and How to Use Them
As Dungeons & Dragons is, at heart, a combat-oriented roleplaying game, it’s no surprise that there’s a wide array of weapon available to the characters. As most characters are budding fantasy heroes or one type or another who repeatedly set out on dangerous journeys in search of gold and other treasure, being proficient in combat […]
Diablo IV – The Fields of Hatred Guide
If you aren’t familiar with Fields of Hatred in Diablo IV, they’re basically a PvP event in which players are able to participate across two different zones. This article will act as a guide for these players on how the PvP gameplay works in this event as well as the currency you’ll be earning and […]
The Sims 4 is getting horses
This week, EA announced that The Sims 4 will receive a new major expansion pack that will allow players to live on a horse ranch. This means, of course, that they will be able to interact with horses and other animals. Players will be able to breed horses and, naturally, take care of them to […]
How to Run a Successful Kickstarter – For Beginners
So, we at Midnight Tower are currently running our ninth (9th!) successful campaign ‘The Mystery with the Cursed Statuette – A Detective Mystery Adventure Inspired by Sherlock Holmes’ for 5e on Kickstarter. Therefore, we thought it could be a good idea to share some of the knowledge, tricks and tips that we have stumbled upon […]
Metal Gear Solid 4 appears to finally be released outside of the PlayStation 3
In the fall, a collection of Metal Gear titles called Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 1 will be released. The collection will include Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. In addition to these titles, the collection will also include the classic 2D titles […]
The Elder Scrolls VI will not be released before 2028
The ongoing legal proceedings between Activision Blizzard/Xbox and the FTC reveal a lot of interesting information about upcoming games. Most recently, Xbox boss Phil Spencer disclosed that the announced game The Elder Scrolls VI is still very far away. We’re talking at least 5 years, with a release date around 2028 as the earliest possibility. […]
New Indiana Jones game will be exclusive to Microsoft – was planned for other consoles
PlayStation owners who were waiting for Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game were disappointed – the studio’s new adventure will be exclusive to Xbox and PC. The game will also be available on the Xbox Game Pass service from the start. The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has decided to halt Microsoft’s acquisition of the game […]
How to Open the Silent Chests in Diablo IV
Within the Diablo IV game, you’ll come across some quite random encounters and find some random treasures, one of which are the Silent Chests. These types of chests are locked and you won’t be able to open them as you would the usual chests, as these instead prompt you to locate a Whispering Key when […]