In a recent episode of Hideo Kojima's podcast KOJI10, the Metal Gear and Death Stranding creator discussed some of the game ideas he's had relating to time. These should be taken with a pinch of salt, because Kojima's always loved spieling about how certain concepts would work in videogames, but at least one was almost part of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (both spotted and translated by IGN).Time-based mechanics...
The internet is famous for two things, weird stuff, and bringing people together. It's especially good when it hits both those pillars at once. with a positive result There's just such a wonderful sense of community in watching a million people collectively consult the helix fossil, or if you want to go really old school, watch and turn on a coffee pot. Today's group activity on the world wide webberverse...
In a sentence that reads like something out of a very derivative sci-fi novella, peers in the House of Lords have pushed back against the United Kingdom government's bill around training AIs. Yes, this is exactly the kind of future I imagined living in. Not the cool one with flying electric vehicles.As the Guardian reports, the UK is looking to make it legal to train AI on copy-write protected materials,...
Audeze's Maxwell series of headsets are one of our favourite pieces of audio equipment here at PC Gamer. These cans regularly feature in our best of lists, delivering audiophile quality sound thanks to those excellent planar magnetic drivers. As an extra special treat, once a year the brand partners with Xbox to release a special themed headset, and this years is a shocking floral delight.The Maxwell Flora edition is the...
Click your way down to our hint for today's Wordle if you'd like a bit of inspiration, the chance to give your brain a bit of a nudge, or just want to see a second opinion without spoiling all your fun. It'll help, promise. And if you're looking for something a little stronger, the answer to the May 14 (1425) Wordle is right here and happy to show you the...
Microsoft's upcoming OneDrive update bypasses security protocols between business and personal files
Most PC users can agree that as Windows progresses, Microsoft forces more integration with its other products and services onto the user. One of the worst culprits for this has to be OneDrive, Microsoft's cloud storage service, which Windows basically tricks people into using on install. While normally just frustrating for consumers, this could become a huge security risk when Microsoft's planned June update goes ahead.The update, spotted by Techzine,...
Battle passes have a lot of problems when it comes to FOMO, but one of the worst ones is that they disappear after a season is over, locking you out of all the rewards you missed. It should be more common for games to let you keep them after they expire, or, better yet: not have them expire at all.Netease is at least taking a small step toward making battle...
I have long suffered from RPG FOMO. It’s a debilitating condition that causes me to question every choice I make in roleplaying games. My selected spells, skills, and methods may “work” in the moment, but then I’ll hear about some incredible solution another player found that leaves me feeling inadequate.I've tried to curb this affliction before: Nearly 20 years ago I began my Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion adventure as an...
I thought Warner Bros. might keep the latest videogame-to-Hollywood adaptation in theaters longer since it's brought in over $900 million globally at the box office since its release five weeks ago… but no. Just shy of the billion dollar milestone, A Minecraft Movie is now available digitally for home viewing.You can rent A Minecraft Movie today ($19.99) or buy it ($24.99) on streaming services like Prime Video or Apple TV,...
A little legal jousting with Nintendo hasn't stopped Palworld from making new stuff. This summer, the survival game with totally-not-Pokémon will have a collab with eternally popular indie crafting game Terraria in its Tides of Terraria update.Pocketpair's announcement post is pretty thin on details, but says that you'll be able to "catch, train, fight, and work monsters from Terraria just like Pals."I've played both of these games and there's something...