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Character creator out now, beta Feb 18 Did you missBlack Desert Online’s first English-language beta test? If so, I have some good news for you, as Daum Games has announced that a second and final beta test will be kicking off February 18. For those who’ve already pre-ordered the Explorer’s or Conqueror’s packages, you will already be given access to the test. Otherwise, sign-ups will open up early next month. More information, such as how long it will last and what changes have been made since the first test, will be announced closer to the time....

Suda51 dishes the dirt on his upcoming game 2013 is the year of Suda51’s next production,Killer Is Dead. In January, the game began its PR train with a cool, stylishly seductivetrailerthat oh teased us so. However,Famitsuwas able to get a detailed interview out of him and his partner-in-crime from Kadokawa Games, Yoshimi Yasuda, in which they discuss everything fromAmerican Psychoand Bond, to gigolos and tiger-riding yakuza! The return of the “Killer Series”...

Gearbox keeps trying to find the sweet spot Borderlands 3‘shotfixes have been sort of a bummerin recent weeks, mostly just nerfing exploits and overpowered character skills. It’s good for game balance, but it’s bad for absolutely melting bosses. The most recent hotfix, however, is almost universal good news. Every Vault Hunter received some sort of buff or nerf-reversal that can be counted as a net positive. The range of Amara’s Phasegrasp was doubled, which hopefully encourages players to use long-range weapons (and a miss instantly returns the skill with no cooldown)....

3,000 copies The rise of the digital era has had a tremendous impact on physical media. As more and more people buy games online some retailers are shrinking their shelf space, leading to many pundit’s predicting that physical media will continue to dry up. But in rare cases, digital sales actually create the opportunity to craft physical products. TakeRXN Raijinfor example. Eastasiasoft released the bullet hell shmup back in December of 2017 on Switch, and deemed it successful enough to warrant a punt on a physical edition....

How to find the water gym and fight its leader In all likelihood, the water gym in Cascarrafa could be a spot you visit very early, and conquer with no problem. The gym leader Kofu’s laid back personality also extends to his gym battle series, which is really low stakes, and only involves three total combatants. If you started with Sprigatito, you may even be able to take this gym out while under-leveled....

Get in beforehand for a nice bonus After being available in closed beta for some time now on PlayStation 3,Dust 514will be entering open beta on Jun 16, 2025, CCP Games announced today. And the timing couldn’t be better. Arguably the most interesting aspect ofDust 514is the direct, real-time connection it shares with developer CCP’s long-running MMOEVE Online, despite the two games being on different platforms. Last week, the studio united the titles on its Tranquility server, setting up the potential for some rather neatcross-community functionality....

Cyberpunk 2077‘s first DLC,Phantom Liberty, officially releases today. Since the game has been regarded favorably (thanks to post-launch updates), many have been looking forward to new content. However, some may not be impressed by what developer CD Projekt Red has done in preparation. In a post onTwitter, the studio announced that, in time forPhantom Liberty‘s launch, the team has decided to disable mods forCyberpunk 2077. Attention all Steam and Epic players!...

From the Land of Crazy Inventions That Have No Practical Application comes the“Game Dutch”. This vaguely-good idea is a chest pillow designed for handheld gamers to rest their chins on. Apparently, the DS is so huge in the Land of Atomic Firestorms, that people are actively injuring themselves while trying tofaux-cookorfaux-raise-puppies. Hence, this chest pillow provides the kind of spinal support that only a life of excercise and wise health choices could provide you previously....

‘We start in a very familiar place based on actual science… and kind of just [go] wild’ To take a brief aside from videogames: are you watchingCosmos: a Spacetime Odyssey? If not, you should be,especiallyif you are not particularly scientifically literate. It is filled with a lot of important information about how the Universe works, and it may just inspire you to think critically and consider your role in the cosmic timeline....

Deals for PC and console pals Unlocking tomorrow morning at around 9:00 AM Pacific,Dragon Ball FighterZis arriving on all major platforms worldwide (except Japan which gets a February 1 release date). We’ve rounded upall the dealsfrom PC to console for your browsing pleasure. For PC players,FighterZis not exactly a cheap game if you choose the premium editions – the FighterZ and Ultimate Editions clock in at $94.98 and $109.97, respectively. The only thing we can say about this pricing is that at least Bandai Namco decided to be upfront about it....

Indie dev Combit Studios is working closely with IP holder Million Co. A sequel to classic NES brawlerRiver City Ransom? Hmmm… now where have I heard that before…? That’s right! Back in 2011, a Japanese studio called Miracle Kidz was working on justsuch a projectfor PC and home console digital storefronts, includingWiiWare. Turns out development was suspended indefinitely in October 2012, leaving the door wide open for others to try their luck....

Still coming in May The nextDoomis still arriving in May, and later this month,the beta will be available. But for now, you can anaylze this multiplayer trailer to your heart’s content. It shows four of theninemultiplayer maps that will launch with the game, which include hazards and objects like teleporters. It looks kind of neat, but nine maps doesn’t sound all that exciting, and I’m curious if Bethesda will actually support the game with balance patches and fixes post-launch — or at least, frequently enough to hold my interest....

13 inches…just like the real Goku Now thatDragon Ball Xenoverse 2has an October release date, the Special and Collector’s Editions can start rolling out. Bandai Namco Europe just revealed several sets at Japan Expo yesterday (you can view the US version in the gallery below), which involve a special box, a guide, Future Trunks DLC, a Season Pass, and a 13 inch Goku statue. Pre-order bonuses also include a “special character fromDragon Ball Super,” as well as a Tao Pai Pai Stick to fly with....