GAMERS DECIDE - 2019

Top 10 New Puzzle Games 2019

CassidyN — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 09:48:42 +0000

Puzzles and brain teasers have perplexed even the most agile minds since ancient times.

The modern age has brought these to consoles and handheld devices to delight those who enjoy a challenge with their entertainment.

2019 has had a great lineup of these types of games and here are just ten of our top picks.

10. Access Denied

Access Denied for Nintendo Switch

In a world where personal data is stored in protective boxes, you play the role of a professional safe-cracker. Test your skills in different levels of levers, switches and other panels. Can you unlock the boxes and extract the precious data?

36 levels that increase in difficulty.
3D graphics with realistic sounding rain and thunder.
No hand-holding tutorials. So go in blind and learn as you go.

Example of one of the puzzle boxes. Puzzles are located on all sides.

Example of a puzzle located on top of the box. Usually, it's a computer screen.

9. Unheard

UNHEARD-Official Trailer-NEW Spin on the Mystery Game Genre

What happens when a crime scene comes alive? What if you could hear the voices of the victims? As an “Acoustic Detective,” you must use your device to return to the crime scene, listen for clues to find the suspects and solve the mystery.

Won Best Narrative Game at the Indie Prize Awards.
Listening closely give an eerie feel to the gameplay.
With a non-linear approach to storytelling, you must pay attention to understand the relationships between characters and reveal the truth.

This is the start of your story.

Unheard has earned multiple rewards and nominated for many more.

8. Baba Is You

Baba Is You-Release Date Trailer-Nintendo Switch

Manipulate the blocks to change how the game works. Repurposing things you find through the levels can cause surprising reactions. Push and shape your world.

The 2 bit style doesn’t hinder the gameplay but helps. Every piece is moveable! Even the words on the screen.
You change the words, you change the rules.
Winning the game is about finding the one trick that gets you to the flag.

Everything is moveable, even the words on the screen.

8-bit style layout gives a retro feel.

7. Otaku's Adventure

Otaku's Adventure Gameplay (PC Game)

You’re an Otaku who’s lonely in love What happens when he meets several lovely ladies? Embark on his adventures to find true love.

Multiple endings help you choose your own adventure.
Multiple girls to fall in love with, each having their own exciting storylines.
Minigames to play.

Introduce yourself to several of the girlfriend hopefuls.

Fight for your love in one of the many mini-games

6. Supraland

Supraland-Trailer

.Explore your world to find secret upgrades. Solve puzzles and beat up monsters, Search far and wide to find new abilities to reach new places in the vast world.

Full of clever and brain tingling puzzles.
If you enjoy Zelda and Portal, you will enjoy this.
Fighting mechanics like an old-school fast-paced shooter.

Fight enemies and solve puzzles to find the mysteries of your world.

Amazing graphics show an almost Pixar style.

5. PC Building Simulator

PC Builder Simulator Launch Trailer

Learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs with real-world licensed components. Real licensed hardware and software simulation. Plan and bring your dream PC to life.

A viral success with over 650,000+ downloads of its demo.
A great learning tool for newbies to building a PC!
Play “Career Mode” and run your own PC building/repair shop.

Inside a PC being built.

Tune and tweak programs from a control board on the in-game computer.

4. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy-Launch Trailer(Nintendo Switch)

The classic courtroom adventure returns! Play as Phoenix Wright and fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law by solving the intriguing mysteries behind each case. Can you make your case?

Play all 14 episodes in one awesome collection!
Pick testimonies apart to find the truth while rival prosecutors stand in your way.
Nearly 50+ hours of gameplay.

“Object” in court when testimony doesn’t match the evidence and catch them in a lie.

Search for clues to help your case.

3. Vampire & Monsters: Hidden Object Game

Vampire & Monsters: Hidden Object Games Trailer

Captured by ancient monsters, play as the heroine to solve the vampire’s castle secrets to find the way out and put together the amulet to defeat the evil once and for all.

Two hidden object games that share the theme of monsters.
Look for items in 360 panoramic scenes.
Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards!

Search for items and perhaps find an item or two.

Clicking items may help you discover clues or missing pieces to the puzzle.

2. Feud

Feud Gameplay Trailer

Swap pieces on the four-by-four grid to isolate your opponent’s pieces or go straight for their king. Play against AI or challenge your friends in this turn-based strategy game.

Play against three AI characters with distinct playstyles to hone your skills.
FREE to play.
Multiple platforms. Play anywhere from your computer while you’re bored at work-to on your phone on the bus.

On the main page, choose your difficulty and playstyle.

Switch tiles on the board to lock enemies in or attack their king.

1. Never Again

Never Again-Official Trailer

You play Sasha Anders, a sickly 13-year-old who awakens from a nightmare to find her family missing. Help her find out what happened to them.

Numerous puzzles to figure out what happened to her family.
Find the clues and hide from the “monsters” while avoiding an asthma attack.
Creepy music and lighting help immerse you in the story.

Sasha finds items to help her find clues.

While hiding from the monsters, don’t hide too long or you may fall victim to an asthma attack.

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Apex Legends Best Attachments for Every Weapon

DeanWillms — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:18:59 +0000

One of the coolest things about Apex Legends is how you can easily equip attachments to your weapons to give your gun that extra kick it needs.

However, with so many guns you can find in the game, it can be difficult to figure out which attachments works best with each weapon. With the launch of Season 2, there's even more attatchments to consider when you working on fully kitting your weapon. Season 2 introduces a lot of cool new attatchments you need to know about to get some amazing kills. If you're clueless in the attachment department, you’re probably putting yourself at a big disadvantage.

No need to panic though, because we comprised a quick outline of all the best attachments for each weapon in the game so you can be fully prepared!

Best Attachments for P2020

Hammerpoint Rounds Hop-up (Best)

Gives the P2020 nearly a 3x damage boost to enemy's health, which is an insane damage increase.
Base Body Damage: 13 , Base Body Damage (Hammerpoint): 37.
Base Head Damage: 19.5 , Base Head Damage (Hammerpoint): 56.

Extended Light Mag (2nd Best)

With only 10 rounds to start, you’ll need this so you don’t quickly run out of ammo in the middle of battle.

2x Hcog “Bruiser” Optics (2nd Best)

Gives you the most range on this weapon.
Nice clear optic display for accurate shots.
Best for close to medium range combat.

Best Attachments for RE-45

Disruptor Rounds Hop-up (Best)

Increases damage dealt to shields.
Makes this weapon a beast up-close.
Body Damage: 11, Body Damage (Dirsuptor): 19
Head Damage: 16, Head Damage (Disruptor): 28

Barrel Stabilizer (Best)

This weapon has high recoil, so a barrel stabilizer will definitely help reduce this.
Less recoil = more accurate shots from farther away. More accurate shots = more kills.

Extended Light Mag (2nd Best)

Fire rate on this weapon is one of the fastest in the game, so you’ll want as much ammo as possible.
Also, helps reload the weapon faster.

2x Hcog “Bruiser” Optics (3rd Best)

Gives you the most range on this weapon.
Nice clear optic display for accurate shots.
Best for close to medium range combat.

Best Attachments for Wingman

Extended Heavy Mag (Best)

With the recent update, the wingman now only carries 4 rounds instead of 6, so if you’re not a master marksman at this weapon you're gonna need to find one of these ASAP!
Also, the Wingman can be slow to reload so having an Epic Extended Heavy Mag will make reloading no problem.

Skullpiercer Hop-up (2nd Best)

Increases headshot damage with this weapon.
Normal Headshot Damage: 90, Headshot Damage with Hop-up: 101

2x Hcog “Bruiser” Optics (3rd Best)

Gives you the most range on this weapon.
Nice clear optic display for accurate shots.
Best for close to medium range combat.

Best Attachments for Alternator

Disruptor Rounds Hop-up (Best)

Completey shreds through shields like they were nothing.
Makes this one of the best weapons in the game.
Body Damage: 15, Body Damage (Disruptor): 36
Head Damage: 22, Head Damage (Disruptor): 54

Extended Light Mag (2nd Best)

Only 16 rounds when you pick it up.
Low damage output, so more ammo means more damage before you need to reload.
Increases reload speed.

Barrel Stabilizer (3rd Best)

Helps keep recoil stable when firing at enemies from medium range.

2x Hcog “Bruiser” Optics (4th Best)

Gives you the most range on this weapon.
Nice clear optic display for accurate shots.
Best for close to medium range combat.

Stock (5th Best)

Draw time is pretty quickalready on this weapon, but it will still give you an edge if you need to swap weapons at a moment’s notice.
Normal Draw Time: 0.35s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.2275s
Reduces weapon sway when aiming.

Best Attachments for Prowler

Selectfire Hop-up (Best)

Allows you to switch from burst fire to full auto firing mode.
Burst shot mode makes this weapon difficult to handle, unlike the full auto mode which basically turns the Prowler into an assault rifle.

Stock (2nd Best)

If you can’t find a Selectfire Hop-up, then a stock will help make your burst shots as accurate as possible.
Also decreaeses draw time.
Normal Draw Time: 0.30s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.195s (that’s pretty fast!).

Extended Heavy Mag (3rd Best)

Starts out with a pretty decent mag size of 20 rounds, so it's not super important to get this right away.
Increases max number of rounds in a mag.
Increases reload speed.

2x Hcog “Bruiser” Optics

Gives you the most range on this weapon.
Nice clear optic display for accurate shots.
Best for close to medium range combat

Best Attachments for R-99

Extended Light Mag (Best)

Increases max number of rounds in a mag.
This weapon has a super high rate of fire, so it eats through bullets.
With only 18 shots to start with and it’s high rate of fire, you’ll definitely need a lot of bullets per mag if you want to get some serious damage in.
With increased reload speed, you can keep spraying people with bullets with less delay.

Barrel Stabilizer (2nd Best)

Decreases weapon recoil.
This weapon has a high recoil due to its high rate of fire, so you’ll need this if you want any of your shots to hit from anywhere other than close range.

1x Digital Threat Optics (3rd Best)

This weapon is best used in close range encounters, so a 1x sight works the best.
With digital threat you can see through smoke and nox gas which makes storming teams a lot easier.

Stock (4th Best)

Decreases weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
Odds are you’re not going to be doing a lot of precise aiming with this weapon, so it’s not crazy important.
Increases weapon draw time.
Normal Draw Time: 0.35s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.2275s

Best Attachments for Mozambique

Hammerpoint Rounds Hop-up (Best)

Transforms a poop gun into a decent weapon in close combat.
Increases damage done to enemy health.
Base Body Damage: 15, Base Body Damage (Hammerpoint): 45
Max Body Damage: 30, Max Body Damage (Hammerpoint): 90
Base Head Damage: 22, Base Head Damage (Hammerpoint): 66
Max Head Damage: 44 , Max Head Damage (Hammerpoint): 132

Shotgun Bolt (Best)

Increases fire rate of shotgun.
Gives you somewhat an advantage if you can find a way to be accurate with this gun.

1x Holo Sight Optics

With the Mozambique’s horrible spread and range, you’ll only be using this in close range encounters.
Holo Sights tend to be good for shotguns with its clear circular reticle.

Best Attachments for EVA-8

Shotgun Bolt (Best)

Increases fire rate of shotgun.
Adding this attachment to the already high fire rate of the EVA-8, will allow you to quickly unload on enemies.
Helps compensate for its lack of damage with an even higher fire rate.

1x Digital Threat (2nd Best)

This weapon is best used in close range encounters, so a 1x sight works the best.
With digital threat you can see through smoke and nox gas which makes storming teams a lot easier. Super ideal for shotguns.

Best Attachments for Peacekeeper

Precision Choke Hop-up (Best)

If you aim down the sights, the spread of the shotgun blast gets narrower, causing more damage.
Compensates for low rate of fire and reload speed with increased damage and precision.

Shotgun Bolt (2nd Best)

Increases rate of fire for shotgun.
Makes missed shots more forgivable with less delay between shots.

1x Digital Threat (3rd Best)

This weapon is best used in close range encounters, so a 1x sight works the best.
Makes cleaning house in smoke and nox gas a breeze.

Best Attachments for Havoc

Turbocharger Hop-up (Best)

Removes the need for the weapon to charge up to its max rate of fire.
Greatly reduces recoil.
Makes this a formidable weapon from close to medium range.

Selectfire Hop-up (2nd Best)

Allows you to switch firing modes from full auto to charged blast
Allows the Havoc to shoot a charged concentrated blast of energy dealing significant damage, especially with headshots.
Turns the Havoc into a sniper based weapon, which is ideal for medium to long range shots.

Extended Energy Mag (3rd Best)

Increases max mag size of weapon
Can let you unload on enemies or allow you to aggresivley shoot enemies from a far with the selecfire attatchment.
Increases reload speed.

Stock (4th Best)

Reduces weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
Really helps taking long-range shots with the selectfire attatchment.
Decreases draw time of weapon.
Normal Draw Time: 0.6s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.39s

2x Hcog “Bruiser” Optics (5th Best)

Ideal if you have the turbocharger equipped because you’ll have more accurate shots.

2x-4x Variable AOG Scope (6th Best)

Ideal if you have a selectfire equipped because it gives you more range.
Provides a nice balance between medium range and long range shots.

Best Attachments for R-301

Extended Light Mag (Best)

Increases max number of rounds in a mag.
Starts of with only 18 shots in a mag, which can burn out quick
With a low damage output, having more ammo in the clip is key to getting decent kills and not having to reload in the middle of fighting someone.

Barrel Stabilizer (2nd Best)

Reduces recoil of weapon.
Having an Epic or Gold Barrel Stabilizer makes this one of the most accurate full auto weapons in the game.

Stock (3rd Best)

Reduces weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
Decreases draw time of weapon.
Takes a little longer to draw than other weapons, so having this attached will make switching between weapons smoother and quicker.
Normal Draw Time: 0.6s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.39s (closer to draw time of SMG’s)

2x Hcog “Bruiser” Optics (4th Best)

Nice clear optic display for accurate shots.
Best for close to medium range combat

Best Attachments for Flatline

Extended Heavy Mag (Best)

Increases max number of rounds in a mag.
Flatline boasts as one of the highest damaging weapons in the game, so more shots means more kills
Also, increases reload speed of weapon, which can be a life saver in close encounters.

2x - 4x Variable AOG Scope (2nd Best)

Provides a nice balance between medium range and long range shots.
2x is ideal for full auto medium range combat
4x is great for longer range battles, especially if you switch from full auto to single fire mode.

Stock (3rd Best)

Reduces weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
Allow you to make more precise shts in single fire mode.
Decreases draw time.
Normal Draw Time: 0.6s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.39s.

Best Attachments for Hemlock

Extended Heavy Mag (Best)

Increases max number of rounds in a mag.
With a three round burst, you’ll only get about 6 shots before having to reload, so having more ammo helps if you’re not super accurate with your shots.
Increases reload speed of weapon.

Stock (2nd Best)

Reduces weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
With this weapon, precise shots are key, so you’re gonna want to have a steady hand to do some major damage.
Decreases draw time.
Normal Draw Time: 0.6s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.39s.

Barrel Stabilizer (3rd Best)

Reduces weapon recoil.
Allows you to move while firing the weapon with improved accuracy.

2x - 4x Variable AOG Scope (4th Best)

Provides a nice balance between medium range and long range shots.
Great for precise shooting in any situation.

Best Attachments for Devotion

Turbocharger (Best)

Removes the need for the weapon to charge up to its max rate of fire.
Greatly reduces recoil of weapon.
Unless you are shooting from the hip at close range, you’re going to have a hard time hitting anybody with this weapon’s crazy recoil.
Must have if you decide to take this weapon with you.

Barrel Stabilizer (2nd Best)

Reduces weapon recoil.
With this weapon’s high recoil, you definitely want this attachment to keep the weapon steady when firing.
Next best bet for reducing recoil if you can’t find a turbocharger and makes the weapon super accurate if you do have a turbocharger.

Extended Energy Mag (3rd Best)

Increases max mag size of weapon
Allows you to shoot and move more often without having to worry about constantly reloading.
Increases reload speed.

Stock (4th Best)

Reduces weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
Decreases draw time of weapon.
This is a hefty weapon, so having a good stock will help you draw the Devotion a little quicker.
Normal Draw Time: 0.7s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.455s

2x Hcog “Bruiser” Optics (5th Best)

Nice clear optic display for accurate shots.
Best for close to medium range combat

Best Attachments for Spitfire

Extended Heavy Mag (Best)

Increases max number of rounds in a mag.
Being able to store a lot of ammo is one of this weapon’s strong points, with a max of 55 rounds per magazine.
Allows you to continue firing on an enemy trying to run away without having to reposition yourself.
Increases weapon reload speed, so you can continue laying down heavy fire with less delays.

2x - 4x Variable AOG Optics (2nd Best)

Provides a nice balance of medium to medium-long range sights
The spitfire has a low recoil so it can provide a good amount of accuracy from farther away.

Stock (3rd Best)

Reduces weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
Decreases draw time of weapon.
LMG’s are typically heavier weapons, so having a decent stock will really help when you need to switch between the Spitfire and your secondary weapon in a pinch.
Normal Draw Time: 0.7s, Draw Time with Epic Stock: 0.455s

Barrel Stabilizer (4th Best)

Reduces recoil of weapon.
Spitfire boasts a low recoil, so this isn’t high priority, but if you want even more accurate shots across long distances then having this attachment will definitely give you a little bit more of an edge.

Best Attachments for G7 Scout

Sniper Stock (Best)

Reduces weapon sway.
Allows you to take more accurate shots from mid-long range.
Decreases draw time of weapon.

Extended Light Mag (2nd Best)

Increases max number of rounds in a mag.
The G7 scout can be used as a both an assault rifle and a sniper so having a bigger clip size can really help dwindle your enemy’s health before needing to reload.
Increases reload speed.

4x - 8x Variable Sniper Optics (3rd Best)

Allows you to switch from 4x zoom to 8x zoom
This provides a great balance between mid range and long range encounters.
Displays a precision optics which can help you determine how far away an enemy is and make more accurate shots from long range positions.

Barrel Stabilizer (4th Best)

Reduces weapon recoil.
With its semi-automatic firing style, recoil isn’t a huge concern, but having this attachment can help in close or mid range battles when you are rapid firing.

Best Attachments for Longbow DMR

Skullpiercer Hop-up (Best)

Increases headshot damage.
Allows you to do some serious damage with this weapon if you are accurate with your shots.
Normal Headshot Damage: 110, Headshot Damage with Hop-up: 138
Potential to one shot kill enemies!

Sniper Stock (2nd Best)

Reduces weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
Super important in making accurate shots from far away!
Decreases draw time of weapon.
This weapon takes a while to draw, so you’ll need this if you plan on switching between weapons a lot.
Normal Draw Time: 0.9s, Draw Time with Epic Sniper Stock: 0.585s.

Extended Heavy Mag (3rd Best)

Increases max size of mag in weapon.
Starting off with only 5 shots, getting this will help you lay down heavy fire for longer.
Normal Mag Size: 5, Mag Size with Epic Heavy Mag: 12
Increases reload speed of weapon, so you can continue to stave off enemies before they can make a push.

4x - 10x Digital Threat Sniper Optics (4th Best)

Allows you to switch from 4x zoom to 10x zoom.
Good optics for long-range to super long-range battles.
Allows you to see enemies through smoke and nox gas.
Easily spot enemies from farther away through the threat highlight in the scope.

Best Attachments for Triple Take

Precision Choke (Best)

Narrows the weapon’s spread the longer you aim down the sights.
Allows you to fire the normal 3 shot spread or fire like a traditional sniper with a single concentrated energy shot.
Allows you to make more accurate shots with 3x the normal damage.
Makes long distance sniping way more effective.

Sniper Stock (2nd Best)

Reduces weapon sway when aiming down the sights.
Not super important if you don’t have the precision choke hop-up, since it fires a 3 round horizontal spread making shots easier to hit. However, if you do have the hop-up its a must have for making accurate shots as it takes a while to completely charge the choke.
Decreases Draw time.
Another weapon that takes some time to draw, so if you plan on switching between weapons a lot you’ll need this to keep your movement quick and concise.
Normal Draw Time: 0.9s, Draw Time with Epic Sniper Stock: 0.585s

4x - 10x Digital Threat Sniper Optics (3rd Best)

Allows you to switch from 4x zoom to 10x zoom.
Very effective if you have the Precision Choke attached.
Good optics for long-range to super long-range battles.
Allows you to see enemies through smoke and nox gas.
Easily spot enemies from farther away through the threat highlight in the scope.

Extended Energy Mag (4th Best)

Increases max mag size of weapon.
You can get by with 5 shots a mag, but if you want to be agressive you want to shoot as much as you can before having to reload.
Increases reload speed.

2x - 4x Variable AUG Optics (5th Best)

With its 3 shot spread it can be difficult to land shots from far away without a precision choke attached, so it can sometimes be better to use this similar to how the G7 Scout is typically used
Provides the best of both worlds with different zoom levels for mid to long range helping compensate for players who may not have the precision choke hop-up.

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Top 10 New Indie Games 2019

REBECCASTERNBERG — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:30:05 +0000

10. Void Bastards

Void Bastards Gameplay

Lead a ragtag group of prisoners through the dangers of the Saragasso Nebula. Decide what to do at every turn. Run, shoot, and use the environment to your advantage. You’ll have to keep your prisoners alive and well, but if you don’t manage to do that, a dead prisoner will be replaced by a live one, raring to go! This ain’t your ordinary point and shoot.

What Makes This Game Fun

Craft fun things with the items you find, including a cute robot kitty to distract the enemy.
Different prisoners have different pros, cons, and quirks..
You can trap an enemy in an airlock and blast it into space.

Shoot some dudes with some neato gizmos.

Keep an eye on the layout of the ship you’re on, and don’t forget to have an exit strategy for when things go south.

9. Sable

Sable gameplay

Explore a desert planet with Sable, a young one going through a rite of passage. As they learn about the world, they learn about themselves, too. Explore the open world, help nomadic people and learn their stories. Explore ancient monuments and try to piece together the history of the planet around you.

What Makes This Game Fun

Unique rendering style.
Open world oozing with mystery...and sand.
You have a hoverbike!

Look how cool! Zoom through the desert on a hoverbike with a cape, and a mask made from an animal skull. This is some Mad Max level stuff!

Solve mysteries like what left this skeleton and dear lord, are there any of them still alive?!

8. Sea of Solitude

Sea of Solitude Gameplay

Explore a flooded city on the sea with Kay, a young woman working through her own loneliness. In this metaphorical world, the water levels will rise and fall, allowing you to reach new areas. Solve puzzles, interact with the red-eyed monsters, and figure out why Kay has turned into one of these monsters, herself.

What Makes This Game Fun

Absolutely gorgeous graphics!
Meaningful story exploring mental health and the effects of loneliness.
The monsters all have a story, they aren’t just enemies.

A flooded city, do you dare to find out what is below the surface?

Face yourself in giant creepy bird thing form.

7. Indivisible

Indivisible gameplay

A side scrolling RPG with a 3d rendered world and beautiful hand-drawn sprites. Indivisible follows Ajna, a spirited tomboy who’s home has been attacked. She wakes to the mysterious power to absorb creatures called incarnates into her body and summon them during battle. Join her as she travels the world in order to save everything she ever knew.

What Makes This Game Fun

Gorgeous graphics with slick hand drawn animation
Some banging tunes from the composer of Secret of Mana
A central hub inside Ajna’s mind that largely gets rid of the need to backtrack

Totally overpower a tiny dragon creature!

Help people out and let them become your power!

6. My friend Pedro

My Friend Pedro Gameplay

Kill a bunch of guys for the sake of a sentient banana. That’s what kind of game this is. It is described as a gun ballet, and has fast paced action, or you can slow it down with a physics puzzle or two. There are as many ways to kill as your imagination allows!

What Makes This Game Fun

Fantastic control over your body and guns makes for a great feeling game.
If things are two fast, you can turn on bullet time for a better shot
There’s a talking banana! What’s not to love!

Bloodshed! Mayhem! Banana!

Pew pew with the plantain!

5. Ooblets

Ooblets Gameplay

An adorable game that’s like Harvest Moon, Pokemon, and Animal Crossing mushed up into a cute little ball. You take care of a run down farm and raise these little critters called ooblets and train them to battle. Except in this game, instead of a battle battle, you face off in a dance battle! Explore the world and make friends!

What Makes This Game Fun

Cute cartooney style
Combination of the farming and battling styles of game.
It just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.

Cute friendship with lil critters!

The different species of ooblets so far!

4. Untitled Goose Game

Untitled Goose Game gameplay

You are a horrible little goose and you’re out to give random citizens a bad time. It’s a stealth/puzzle game with a to do list, though I’m sure you can deviate from the list and just mess with people however you want. And why are you doing this? Because you can.

What Makes This Game Fun

A button just for honking!
Live your fantasies of being a jerk with no repercussions!
A game with a sense of humor

Annoy an innocent man by stealing his radio!

Steal a sandwich!

3. Spelunky 2

Spelunky 2 gameplay

A cute platformer roguelike where you can play one of several characters in one of several environments. Pick up all sorts of items to help you explore and defeat enemies. It’s like the first Spelunky, but with even more stuff!

What Makes This Game Fun

Multiplayer!
Explore caves, how long can you survive?
A randomly generated experience for endless play.

Multiplayer with a bunch of cute, unique characters.

You can even spelunk on the moon! And what a good puppy that isn’t asphyxiating for some reason!

2. Psychonauts 2

Psychonauts 2 gameplay

We rejoin Razputin after he has become a full fledged member of the Psychonauts, but now the team is in trouble. Something has beenoff about their leader ever since he was kidnapped, and someone has betrayed the Psychonauts.. And there are bad guys trying to resurrect the big baddie from before!

What Makes This Game Fun

Fun characters
Continuation of the story
Character development

Fight off enemies with your amazing psychic powers.

Float your way through a world of...teeth?

1. Afterparty

Afterparty gameplay

Go on one hell of a bender, literally. You play as Milo and Lola, best friends who recently died, and you are in the outer reaches of Hell. Play bar games, go on quests, have conversations that affect the game, and ultimately try to drink Satan under the table. If you manage to do it… he’ll send you back to Earth.

What Makes This Game Fun

You can flirt with Satan.
Uncover the sordid past of these two friends.
All the fun of going out to bars without ever leaving your home!

Only the finest of drinks for your stay in hell, with the most delightful names.

Who knew Hell looked like a party town? Or...downtown...party...place? Unsure what it would be called, but not what you usually think of as Hell, creative!

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Top 10 New FPS Games 2019

HLErwin — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 03:43:30 +0000

If you were teased by all the information that came out of E3 recently and you're trying to plan your next game purchase for this year, then read on! We've got the details on the top 10 new FPS games to play in 2019.

Whether you're looking for a good single player game or something you can play with your friends, we've got recommendations for both.

10. Atomic Heart

Atomic Heart Gameplay Demo

Set in an alternate universe Soviet Union, in a land ruled by communism, you take control of a secret agent for the KGB tasked with investigating facility 3826 after all radio contact has fallen silent. You’ll navigate a world at the height of its technical revolution, encountering once-docile domestic robots whose combat protocols are now activated. You’ll have to uncover the answers to the questions: what happened in this secret facility; why the robots have turned violent; and where are all the human researchers—or what’s left of them?

Why this game looks amazing:

the focus on melee combat, which is a bit unexpected for an FPS
unique visuals that will make this game feel like a bizarre trip through a distorted reality
discovering more about the story and the insane experiments conducted at the facility

Atomic Heart has a wide variety of melee weapons, as ammo at this facility will be in scarce supply.

The robots have risen up and attacked their human counterparts, but the real question is why?

9. The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds Gameplay Demo

From Obsidian Entertainment and the devs responsible for Fallout: New Vegas comes an awesome new single-player FPS—only this time you’re on the edge of the galaxy instead of traipsing across a post-apocalyptic U.S. The Outer Worlds still has some of that original Fallout flair; for example, you’re recruited to help rescue your fellow settlers yet again. You’ll also be joined by companions in your fight against a rich entity known as the Corporation, who are to blame for, well, just about everything that’s gone wrong really. Your choices will shape your character, so you decide which side to be on, but as usual with these devs, you’ll reap the consequences of your actions. So travel the galaxy, influence factions, create your character’s own unique moral compass, but don’t lose sight of who’s behind it all.

Why this game looks amazing:

Fallout in Space - enough said
story snippets seen in the trailer look exciting and engaging, and the voice acting is on-point
having a Fable-esque moral compass that will affect your character build

The Outer Worlds design is visually stunning, but it’s also kind of what I imagined you’d get if you crossed Fallout with Futurama—you see it, right?

This element of combat in The Outer Worlds functions like Fallout’s V.A.T.S. system but it is also reminiscent of similar mechanics in Mass Effect, as well, allowing for precision aiming with the slowing of time.

8. Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Wolfenstein: Youngblood E3 Gameplay Trailer

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a Nazi-killing co-op rampage. The game centers around two sisters, the daughters of the previous game’s protagonist B.J. Blazkowicz, as they search Nazi-controlled Paris for their missing father. This game is the FPS version of a hack’n’slash. Though there are incentives to use more stealth methods from time to time, this game will usually have you gunning down anyone who doesn’t resemble your missing father. Your journey will inevitably lead you to the French Resistance who will recruit your help in liberating the country, which really just leads to even more Nazi-killing. Jump in and be as trigger-happy as you’ve ever wanted to be!

Why this game looks amazing:

two female lead characters in one game
having a co-op mode that is actually story-driven and not just tacked onto the solo play
the partnership with Arkane Studios, the creators of Dishonored, and how their influence will change the feel of this Wolfenstein—especially regarding the stealth mechanics

Emotes have been given a practical function in Youngblood with different emotes providing your ally with different buffs.

Coordinate attacks between yourself and your sister, whether controlled by a friend or the AI, to take down larger, well-armored brutes.

7. Apex Legends

Apex Legends Gameplay

Apex Legends is Fortnite for adults; we ain’t got time for colorful llamas! With Apex Legends, you’ll be too busy building a crew made up of characters with unique abilities that complement and support one another—there’s no option to go solo here. This is a game for the squad to practice teamwork and develop communication skills, and if you don’t have a gaming headset with a mic, don’t worry about it; the in-game communication tools are top-tier and you’ll have no trouble directing your team silently.Special cosmetic gear is earned at random through a loot box system, but there are also plenty of opportunities for microtransactions if you want your friends to be in awe of your super stylish skin. The best part yet? It’s free-to-play, so why not hop on and see what all the fuss is about?

Why this game looks amazing:

puts a new spin on the battle royale system by making it squad specific, great for casual FPS players who struggle to succeed at solo play
more adventure in the Titanfall world for fans of the original game
revolutionary communication tools for a fast-paced team game that doesn’t require an expensive headset and microphone

Apex Legends comes from the makers of Titanfall, so a lot of the game aspects might look a little familiar.

Don’t forget! This is still a battle royale, so as soon as you hit the ground running, start searching for the best gear you can find!

6. Metro Exodus

10 Minutes of Metro Exodus Gameplay

Commencing two years after the last Metro game, Exodus has protagonist Artyom traveling out of the ruins of Moscow and heading into the East. Much of the game is spent aboard the Aurora, a steam train that will take you from location to location, stopping to allow you to complete tasks and explore the Russian wilds. These areas are semi-open-world but the game still focuses on the linear story, steadily guiding you through events that span seasons brought to life by the engine’s dynamic weather systems.

Why this game looks amazing:

a new crafting system resembling that of the Fallout series, resulting in constant scavenging
a real-time day/night cycle giving you different creatures to hunt depending on the time of day
a new photo-mode that will give you more reason to appreciate this beautiful game engine

Artyom’s new backpack introduces a robust crafting system that allows you to upgrade your gear to give you an edge in combat.

Aurora, the steam engine, is effectively your home, and you’ll spend a large portion of the game in or near it—or fighting to protect it.

5. Rage 2

Rage 2 New & Exclusive Raw Gameplay

Rage 2 boasts another post-apocalyptic wasteland to wander as the protagonist, Walker, one of the last remaining Rangers. The focus here is really on the gameplay, as opposed to the story campaign. You receive a somewhat generic call to action and you’re sent on a mission which leads to other side missions as you’re exploring the open-world environment. So although the story seems a little basic, the gameplay is intense and engaging with fantastic combat mechanics and movement abilities that leave you wanting to zip from battle to battle as quickly as possible.

Why this game looks amazing:

the huge variety of enemies, there are so many different types to fight
the fun of the high-speed fight sequences—there are a lot of no-rest shootouts
a lot of brand new biomes to explore whether by foot or by vehicle

Off to the races! If you need a break from all the shooting, hop on over and participate in the ChazCar derby race.

In addition to the awesome firearms and other weapons, you also have some killer superpowers.

4. GTFO

GTFO Gameplay Demo

While exploring the site of an ancient underground complex, four scavengers must fight off the gruesome monsters that have inhabited the area while searching for valuable artifacts. This is a team-survival challenge and you’re far more likely to succeed when you stay close, operating as a single unit. Strategy plays an important part, so combine your skills and firepower for the optimal offensive tactic and search your surroundings carefully for upgraded gear and equipment.

Why this game looks amazing:

missions are procedurally generated so no two are ever exactly alike
story elements are revealed not only through character dialogue but also through clues and hints hidden throughout the game setting
the selection of gadgets and tools that may help or actually hinder your escape

Move as a team—you’re much more likely to survive encounters if you don’t run off on your own.

GTFO’s dark and gritty graphics, the unsettling sound effects, and the horror soundtrack create an authentically creepy experience—making it a must-play in the dark.

3. BATTALION 1944

Battalion 1944 Gameplay

If you’ve ever wanted to cross Counter Strike’s play-style with the more modern and polished graphics from the Call of Duty or Battlefield series, then this game should pique your interest. Battalion 1944 is a competitive multiplayer shooter based during World War II, and your task is simple: shoot and kill the enemy. If you’ve played competitive shooters before, you’ll be very familiar with the game’s UI, the game modes, and all the rules of engagement. Navigate the maps with your squad, or solo if you prefer, and rack up as many kills as you can without dying. If playing against die-hard competitive FPS fanatics isn’t your thing, you can try out Battalion 1944’s casual mode or set up your own controlled server through LAN settings and play only with your friends.

Why this game looks amazing:

great competitive-style FPS that allows for casual-mode for less-skilled players
offers a new alternative to CSGO for people who loved the game
quick & easy WWII-based shooter for someone who wants an FPS fix

Battalion 1944 has a Team Economy Token system that will allow the winning team to get better gear at the start of each round, a feature you’ll recognize if you’ve played Counter Strike.

A callback to an earlier era of competitive shooters, can Battalion pull you away from the other FPS games on this list?

2. Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal E3 Gameplay Trailer

There’s still some secrecy surrounding Doom Eternal, which is slated for release in November of this year, but the plot for this addition to the series is fairly simple: the denizens of hell are invading Earth and the Slayer is called upon to defend mankind and eliminate the threat. This release will feature a more open-world area with many more locations and settings for the players to explore.

Why this game looks amazing:

lots of throwbacks and references to the original Doom hidden throughout the game
the new “destructible demons” system, which will show graduation deterioration of your enemies as you damage them
awesome new maneuverability skills like wall climbing, dashing, and acrobatic moves

Play the new battlemode where 1 fully-outfitted Slayer is pitted against 2 player-controlled demon spawn!

One feature that will never be forgotten or left behind? One of Doom’s fan-favorites: The Glory Kill!

1. Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3 Character Moze Gameplay

Borderlands 3 is set to be released in September of this year but little is known about the actual story. One thing we do know is that we’ll be introduced to a new cast of Vault Hunters and for the first time, we’ll be searching for Vaults beyond Pandora. Borderlands 3 looks to be the same shoot-and-loot that you’ve come to love with several returning characters and a host of new areas to explore. With the release date fast approaching, more details are sure to be revealed soon.

Why this game looks amazing:

the new loot instancing system that will make it easier to share gains in co-op
the promise of special events, raids, and 4 additional story-based DLCs
the introduction of Sanctuary, the new customizable player hub and the ship that carries you from planet to planet

The Sanctuary will be your home away from home, taking you across the galaxy, as well as providing a variety of shops to buy new gear.

It’s been revealed that Borderlands 3 will now have multiple action skills allowed per character!

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Top 10 New RPGs 2019

jellyskink — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:33:32 +0000

RPGs really have come a long way since the days of the classic Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games.

While those titles still certainly have their merits, the genre has evolved. No longer restricted to wandering around a top-down environment and encountering random turn-based battles, games have been able to pick and choose the elements they like and implement them in new and interesting ways.

If you’re looking for a new way to experience adventure, check out these top ten RPGs of 2019!

10. Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 gameplay

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is for people who like guns, and especially shooting people with those guns. It’s an online action RPG that features a near-future setting with gritty, realistic warfare and lots of disease. You can play cooperatively with other players to tackle the post-pandemic cityscape, or if you’re feeling brutal, kill your fellow soldiers in intense PVP!

Top three things that make this game awesome:

It takes place in a one-to-one recreation of Washington DC. Talk about your realism!
The game has three dark zones where players can work together to beat tougher enemies and snag rare loot or turn on their team to plunder their earnings.
Strong, satisfying gameplay that, while adding new specializations and features, will feel familiar to fans of the game’s predecessor.

Lookin’ good: I’m pretty sure stopping to pose in this environment will get you shot, but I gotta admit, you do look cool.

Amazon air delivery: Silly drone, I didn’t order bullets!

9. The Surge 2

The Surge 2 gameplay trailer

Dark Souls is pretty dystopian, but what if it was in the future? The Surge 2, an upcoming title, offers such an experience, blending the brutal, unforgiving combat of the Souls franchise with a dystopian sci-fi setting. You play as a significantly badass man wearing a highly-customizable mech suit, fighting to survive a crumbling futuristic city rife with angry robots and tetanus.

Top three things that make this game awesome:

Scavenging equipment from defeated enemies becomes even more satisfying with the addition of the ability to target and lop off specific limbs. You have to avoid destroying the gear you want to salvage during your fight!
You can freely customize your mech suit, swapping out its various parts to better suit your playstyle.
High-stakes battles where your rewards are multiplied with each kill, and if you’re offed yourself, you only have a short time to retrieve your loot before it disappears forever.

Avant-garde robot: See, this is what happens when you let art historians design your robots. They make a Venus de Milo battle droid.

Camera angle: Nice butt shot. I mean, hey, what’s over there…?

8. GreedFall

GreedFall trailer and gameplay

GreedFall is an upcoming game about diplomacy, magic and old timey hats. You play as an explorer on a newly-discovered island whose native people suddenly find themselves beset by foreign settlers, merchants and treasure hunters. This game is an action RPG with a seventeenth century vibe and a wonderfully atmospheric setting.

Top three things that make this game awesome:

An evolving story that changes based on the choices you make.
Multiple characters and factions to ally yourself with and against, or even betray!
A mix of combat and stealth directed at humans, elves and cool fantasy monsters, all of which will definitely try to kill you at some point.

Murder deer: Oh God, what is that?! I think it wants my soul!

Idyllic: It’s like a quaint seventeenth century painting of a farmer and his wife was invaded by an angry lizard dog.

7. Elder Scrolls Online – Elsweyr

Elder Scrolls Online – Elsweyr necromancer gameplay

The internet loves cats, so it would only make sense for them to invade the MMORPG world of Elder Scrolls Online in its latest expansion. This new addition to the game lets you explore Elsweyr, desert home of the Kajit and infinite sea of kitty litter. Experience classic Elder Scrolls gameplay in a whole new setting, now with fewer trees than ever before!

Top three things that make this game awesome:

Necromeowncers have now been introduced into Elder scrolls online! Sorry, necromancers. How did that cat pun get in there…?
A year-long story that starts with thirty hours of gameplay, but will be updated over time, with new content (including new locations) added later.
There are dragons! Are you telling me Elder Scrolls Online didn’t have them before? What’s with that?!

The smell of roasted flesh: A shield isn’t going to help.

Anger cats: You spritzed them with water for jumping on the counter. Now they’ve come back for revenge.

6. BIOMUTANT

Biomutant gameplay teaser trailer

What’s that, a kung fu action RPG that mixes close and long-range combat in which you explore a colorful post-apocalyptic world while playing as an adorable, furry creature? Where has this game been all my life?? This upcoming title features a large world to traverse, weapons to craft and customize and even robot parts that you can attach to your cute little mutant body!

Top three things that make this game awesome:

A heavily customizable avatar whose physical features actually affect how you play.
Varied modes of transportation. You can travel on foot for a more grounded experience, or you can take a more varied approach with an air balloon, a jet ski, or even a mech.
Elemental weapons and cool mutant powers!

Character customization: It’s like choosing every detail of your very own kung fu gerbil at the pet store.

Open up and take your medicine: It’s bullets.

5. God Eater 3

God Eater 3 gameplay

God Eater 3 is a post-apocalyptic anime-style monster hunting game. Its action-oriented gameplay is fast-paced and over the top, just like any good anime should be! The game features new varieties of monsters, known in the series as Aragami, many of which look like if a night terror had a body.

Top three things that make this game awesome:

A dive dash attack that allows you to shoot forward, clearing more ground and striking enemies at the same time.
Awesome weapons with flashy moves that make for a visually engaging battle.
You can use burst moves: special, powerful abilities that can turn the tide of battle.

Coffin-snake-orb: Very relaxing.

Murder tops: Can presumably be escaped by ascending a staircase.

4. Outward

Outward gameplay

Outward is an open world survival RPG where you start off about as badass as your average NPC. Its combat is tough and merciless, and along with the need to eat, sleep and be wary of the environment, it really feels like you, the player, just up and decided to go on a fantasy adventure. It’s a lot more painful than it looks in the movies.

Top three things that make this game awesome:

A magic system that varies heavily depending on your class, one of which allows you to combine spell components to suit your situation!
A vast, colorful world with an excellent atmosphere that you can explore alone or with friends.
Along with a night and day cycle, Outward also offers both weather and season systems, the conditions of which affect your character’s overall wellbeing.

Beautiful landscape: That corkscrew mountain could open a reeeeeally big bottle of wine.

Nature magic: The ultimate spell, grass lightning!

3. Code Vein

Code Vein gameplay

Code Vein has you taking the role of an anime vampire in the apocalypse, which is just as edgy and cool as it sounds. This upcoming action RPG takes place after the near-destruction of humanity, where those who are left gain otherworldly powers by drinking blood. Travel through connected dungeons with a dystopian theme as you try to find a way to escape the living Hell of the game’s world, all the while trying not to become a brainless kill-zombie!

Top three things that make this game awesome:

A cast of characters for you to team up with, each with their own story and combat style.
Dozens of special vampire abilities that can empower you, weaken your foes, or just deal straight up damage to your target.
The ability to switch your character’s build on the fly.

The grimdark aesthetic: Everyone here looks like a bad guy.

Apocalypse fashion: Fabric is probably pretty scarce after the apocalypse, I’m sure she just didn’t have enough material to repair the holes over her boobs. What’s that, everyone’s wearing full leather armor and fancy coats? Shhhhh, don’t think about it, you’ll ruin the magic.

2. The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds gameplay trailer

The Outer Worlds is an upcoming first-person RPG featuring both melee combat and gunplay, as well as a story that changes based on your choices and how you interact with the other characters in the environment. Also, it’s in spaaaaaaace! The Outer Worlds takes you to, well, an outer world, where you explore a space colony and work to uncover the true nature of the megacorporations that have taken over the future.

Top three things that make this game awesome:

Recruitable companions who fight alongside you and have their own missions and stories.
If you don’t feel like fighting, the option to avoid combat through stealth or diplomacy. Or both! We call stealthy diplomacy lying.
A “flaws” system that helps make the game a bit more interesting. The flaw you choose will give you a set debuff or disadvantage but will balance out with a different character perk. It also gives your character a little bit of personal flavor!

Seuss in space: Are… are those Truffula Trees from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax?

Señor Neon Gums: This thing is hideous, and I love it.

1. Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3 gameplay

Borderlands is back! Or it will be later this year, at least. Borderlands 3, a continuation of the popular loot-based FPS series with an RPG-style skill tree and abilities, is sure to offer a brand-spanking-new adventure with the same great style with a whole heap of new content!

Top three things that make this game awesome:

Play as one of four shiny, new vault hunters with shiny, new skills.
Explore new worlds beyond Pandora, each with their own unique ecosystems!
New combat abilities that go beyond the visceral joy of just shooting things in the face, such as crouch-sliding and wall-mounting.

4x buff: It’s like Popeye with performance enhancing spinach. That’s also magic.

Ostentatious robot death skull: This sums up the Borderlands franchise pretty well.

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