HomeNewsNikhil Murthy’s Syphilization Nikhil Murthy’s Syphilisation is a ferociously in-depth, empathic reworking of Civilization and other 4X gamesNow out of early access, but still has a demo Now out of early access, but still has a demo Image credit:Why Not Games Image credit:Why Not Games Nikhil Murthy’s Syphilisation is a “postcolonial 4X game”, which might sound like a contradiction in terms. While approaches to 4X and grandstrategyvary hugely between games, factions and players, the genre as a whole is firmly wedded to imperial conquest, both structurally and at the level of narrative aspects and set-dressing....

HomeNewsGraft Shadowrun and Battletech creators unveil cyberpunk horror RPG set on a “dying space station” where upgrades change your personality"You are the ship of Theseus" in Harebrained’s new game Graft “You are the ship of Theseus” in Harebrained’s new game Graft Image credit:Harebrained Schemes Image credit:Harebrained Schemes Revealed just today, Harebrained Schemes' Graft isn’t just “cyberpunk”, it’s “post-cyberpunk”. Strictly speaking, “post-cyberpunk” probably means the noughties, when the neon promise of cyborgs and endless digital networking finally gave way to the dour mundanity of everybody having a smartphone, a Facebook account and a case of low-key perma-anxiety, but I’ll allow it, because I do love me a doomed space station....

HomeGuidesBlack Myth: Wukong Black Myth Wukong: How to open Pagoda Realm doorsHere’s how to open the sealed purple doors in Chapter 3’s Pagoda Realm Here’s how to open the sealed purple doors in Chapter 3’s Pagoda Realm Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Welcome to one of the most troublesome sections of the game. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to open the Pagoda Realm doors in Black Myth: Wukong....

HomeNews OneShot: World Machine Edition will bring the quietly beloved RPG to Steam DeckHandy Handy Image credit:Komodo Image credit:Komodo OneShot: World Machine Edition Steam Teaser TrailerWatch on YouTube OneShot: World Machine Edition Steam Teaser Trailer This edition has been available on Nintendo Switch since 2022, but it’s coming to Steam on September 30th. It has been “completely rebuilt for modern portable consoles,” say developers Future Cat. “With an entirely new engine, new UI, new hidden collectibles, support for more platforms, and more....

HomeNewsRisk of Rain 2 Risk Of Rain creators wind down work on unannounced project and take jobs at ValveHopoout Hopoout Image credit:Gearbox Publishing Image credit:Gearbox Publishing Hopoo Games, the studio who made chewy roguelikeRisk Of Rainand its moreish 3D sequelRisk Of Rain 2, are shutting up shop and taking jobs at Valve. They’re no longer working on a previously unannounced game called “Snail”, say the developerson Xitter. Instead, the studio co-founders Paul Morse and Duncan Drummond (plus “many other talented members”) are taking up game development roles with the Steam owners....

HomeGuidesWordle Wordle hints and answer (#1172): How to solve the Tuesday September 3 WordleStuck on the Wordle word for September 3? Read our hint or find the answer below! Stuck on the Wordle word for September 3? Read our hint or find the answer below! Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theWordle hint and answer for Thursday 26th December!...

HomeDeals 1TB Lexar Play Micro SD Card Gets a Significant Price Drop at AmazonPerfect for Steam Deck. Perfect for Steam Deck. Amazon is currently offering a significant discount on one of thebest microSD cards for the Steam Deck. The Lexar 1TB Play microSDXC Memory Card, an ideal storage solution for portable gaming devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally X, and others, is now priced at just$66.49, or£61.74 in the UK....

HomeGuidesBlack Myth: Wukong All Black Myth Wukong Meditation SpotsRelax, enjoy the view, and grab free Sparks from these Meditation Spots Relax, enjoy the view, and grab free Sparks from these Meditation Spots Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Best not to miss out on those extra Sparks, right? In this guide, we’ll help you find every Meditation Spot in Black Myth: Wukong. In this guide: Meditation Spots in Chapter 1 There are three Meditation Spots in total in Chapter 1 of Black Myth: Wukong, the Black Wind Mountain region....

HomeGuidesBlack Myth: Wukong Black Myth Wukong: Drunken Boar questline walkthroughHere’s how to complete Chapter 2’s side quest featuring the intoxicated Yellow-Robed Squire Here’s how to complete Chapter 2’s side quest featuring the intoxicated Yellow-Robed Squire Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Assisting the Yellow-Robed Squire is worth your time, as it’ll unlock a secret area and reveal more of the lore behind the rat and tiger denizens of the valley....

HomeGuidesNYT Connections Connections hints and answers for Mon, September 2ndNeed some Connections hints today? Read our guide for help with Connections #448. Need some Connections hints today? Read our guide for help with Connections #448. Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/NYT Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/NYT This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theConnections hint and answers for Thursday 26th December! Looking for a hint to help with today’s Connections puzzle on 2nd September?...

HomeGuidesStar Wars Outlaws How to get into Kaslo’s Parlor in Star Wars OutlawsHere’s how to access Kaslo’s Parlor and get to the high rollers table Here’s how to access Kaslo’s Parlor and get to the high rollers table Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Ubisoft Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Ubisoft Wondering how to get into Kaslo’s Parlor in Star Wars Outlaws?Upon completing the ‘False Flag’ main questline and returning to Mirogana City, Danka will contact Kay about a high-rollers table of Sabacc....

HomeGuidesStar Wars Outlaws Should you choose Eleera or Gorak in Star Wars Outlaws?Here are all outcomes for sharing the news of the Pyke traitor Here are all outcomes for sharing the news of the Pyke traitor Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Ubisoft Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Ubisoft Wondering if you should choose Eleera or Gorak in Star Wars Outlaws?Afterinfiltrating Gorak’s baseinStar Wars Outlaws, you’ll receive information that there is an informant working to overthrow Gorak....

HomeGuidesWordle Wordle hints and answer (#1171): How to solve the Monday September 2 WordleStuck on today’s Wordle word for September 2? Read our hint or find the answer below! Stuck on today’s Wordle word for September 2? Read our hint or find the answer below! Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theWordle hint and answer for Thursday 26th December!...