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“The great grey steed Windfola made little of the burden” We’re starting to really get into the weeds when it comes to stable locations inZelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as the Lakeside Stable is what I’d call “off the beaten path.” Here’s where to find it, which may or may not happen after you’ve finished the game. Where to find the Lakeside Stable It’s a jungle out there! The Lakeside Stable can be located on thefar, far southend of Hyrule, in the Faron region....

Even in the pre-release review period forArmored Core 6, I didn’t encounter any major bugs. That’s kind of rare in this current AAA landscape, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist! Thankfully, From Software is planning on swiftly addressing some snafus with a variety of patches, and we’re already three updates in at this point. Patch 1.03 has been applied to all versions of the game, and is aimed at “improving gameplay stability and applying bug fixes....

The Java4K competitionis an annual competition between programmers to create games in Java that are no more than 4kb in size. The competition began back in 2002 and the 2009 tournament started up just last month. There are a number of 4kb games already in the tournament, but the one that is making the rounds on the gaming blogs at the moment isLeft 4k DeadbyMarkus Persson. The game is inspired byValve’sLeft 4 Deadand sees the player fighting off an endless horde of zombies as they attempt to escape the level....

A possible 16-player craft-o-thon. [Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific onDtoid.TV. Watch Rick ‘King Foom’ Olson play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you can be as much a part of the show as anything else.] We’ve played quite a bit ofGuncraftonMash Tacticsover the past few months, yet oddly enough, the one thing we’ve never touched are the games expansive creation tools....

Longshot comeback Madden 18was the first game in the 28 entries in theMaddenseries (29 this year) to feature a narrative-based story mode. Dubbed “Longshot,” it told the tales of Devin Wade and Colt Cruise, two teammates and friends who compete on a reality television show while hoping to earn the attention of NFL scouts. They’re not superstars or sure things. They’re just a couple of guys who might — if everything breaks their way — end up as low draft picks....

Platinum Games on PC? Hey, it could happen! Speaking to Eurogamer about the upcomingMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Kojima Productions creative producer Yuji Korekado said that “Right now, honestly, we are doing our best to complete at the same time the PlayStation 3 version and the Xbox 360 version.” “For the PC version,” he continued, “we will contemplate making it or not once we reach this goal of completing the PS3 and 360 versions....

Hey, I likedMax Payneand the follow up, the cleverly titledMax Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. So sure, I’m lined up for a potential next-gen Max Payne game. With the film adaptation speeding to the theaters, starring Mark Wahlberg as Max Payne and Mila Kunis as love-interest Mona Sax, a new game seems like a no-brainer. At this year’s Comic-Con,GameTrailersTVcaught up with Kunis and put the actress on the spot — would she be providing the voice of Sax inMax Payne 3?...

Dragon Age composer to contribute orchestral themes Following Disney’s D23 Expo last weekend, Harmonix released the latest trailer for their upcoming motion gameDisney Fantasia: Music Evolved. “The Evolution of Disney Fantasia,” gives us a glimpse at the history behind the animated classic, as well as a fresh look at the new game in action. In addition, it’s been announced that award-winning composer Inon Zur will be contributing original music for the game....

Ubisoft are working on a new AAA MMORPG, the publisher revealed through atweetlooking for new staff.A sleuth on NeoGAFspotted it and now the tubes are abuzz with speculation. Following the link on the tweet takes you to the Ubisoft recruitment page where there are ten positions available. Alongside the jobs for the unnamed MMO project are positions for network programmers, specifically for a Wii U title. Both sets of job listings are for Ubisoft Quebec, which has experience with motion control games....

Also, Spelunky 1+2 This week on the eShop is jam-packed! First up we haveNo More Heroes 3, and beyond our recap of the series, you’re able to bet we’ll have more on that launch going forward, so stay tuned. Beyond Travis’ return (second or third return at this point depending on how you look at it), we also have the indomitableSpelunkyseries dropping on Switch. That’s literallySpelunky 1and2, which Nintendo notes “must be purchased separately on the Shop....

Also, Lovely Planet It’s a lull week for Nintendo Download. On Wii U you’ll find aPokken Tournamentdemo, which was previously available in Europe, as well asLovely Planet, Mario Super Sluggers, 6-Hand Video Poker, Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus, Now I Know My ABCs, andPixlcross. On 3DS you’ll get…Justice Chronicles. That’s it. In more exciting news, My Nintendo and Miitomo also launched today! For the first time I can add in a special mobile section to this update, which is a surefire sign of the times....

Also, The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince The 3DS lives! It’s a pretty big week for the system as it’s welcoming inYo-Kai Watch 3, a fairly high profile JRPG despite its limited appeal in the west. The 3DS is also gettingVera Swings. As usual, the bulk of the eShop dump is on the Switch side. The hybrid console is hostingThe Liar Princess and the Blind Prince(February 12),Away: Journey to the Unexpected, Observer, 99Moves, Access Denied, Ancient Rush 2, Arcade Archives Moon Cresta, Arcade Archives Puzzle Bobble 2, BlazBlue Central Fiction Special Edition, City of Brass, Defense Grid 2, Doom & Destiny, Estiman, Evoland Legendary Edition, Freecell Battle King, Food Truck Tycoon, Glass Masquerade, Gnomes Garden: New Home, Iron Crypticle, Magic Scroll Tactics, Mercury Race…...

Due to health reasons Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has been advised by his physician not to travel overseas “in the immediate future” and will be staying home next week, as a result. No E3! At least not in-person — Nintendo has itsDigital Event, set to air on Tuesday morning, instead of a traditional conference. In a statement provided toPolygon, Nintendo said “Please understand that it is business as usual for Mr....