How to unlock and use Facewear in FFXIV Dawntrail

One of the new features added toFinal Fantasy XIVwithDawntrailis the Facewear slot. This allows players to equip both hats and glasses, which is a fun change. However, the feature isn’t accessible until you’ve got some Facewear to use. Thankfully, you have a couple of options to get your hands on new Facewear. you may either head to the Gold Saucer and get some new shades or get your old Fashion Accessories back via a Calamity Salvager....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Brandi Weber

I could spend all day watching Sam Lake doing Sam Lake stuff

It’s a Lake I guess the sticking point from this here video is that Remedy’s working on putting anAlan Wakeeaster egg inQuantum Break. A responsible writer would’ve focused on that, maybe crafted an SEO-friendly headline, came up with something generally coherent and relevant to games. Fuck that. Look at Sam Lake pretend to be in the FBI! Look at him drink that coffee! Listen to him carefully recite lines from “Santa Claus is Coming to Town!...

July 16, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Richard Hopkins

Is the blood moon still in Tears of the Kingdom? – Answered

Oh you better believe it’s in Nintendo has re-used several themes and mechanics fromBreath of the WildinZelda: Tears of the Kingdom: which is convenient on multiple levels. I mean, the assets are still there, and a lot of people enjoyed most of whatBreath of the Wildwas selling, so why not! The blood moon returns in the sequel, and it operates similarly. What does the blood moon do inTears of the Kingdom?...

July 16, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Mitchell Smith

It’s the final day of GOG.com’s big summer sale

Daily deals reintroduced The 2013 summer sale on GOG.com has been leading up to this moment. For the rest of the day, you’ll be able to find all of the daily bundles featured one last time. Nearly 500 titles are half price, and there are a bunch of bundles that are as high as 85 percent off.Take a look! After scrolling through the list for a bit, here’s some of what I’m contemplating picking up:Unepic($4....

July 16, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Jim Taylor

JumpJet Rex revels in old-school charm, hits Early Access January 14

Dino ride through outer space There’s just something about the 8-bit and 16-bit eras of gaming. Even after decades, it’s still a remarkable and enduring period that’s managed to stand the test of time. With a slick focus on charming visuals and deeply refined gameplay, the classics of the time are still played today. And, with a sizable amount of fans clamoring for the return of such titles, it’s easy to see why the endearing nature of 2D games holds strong....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Cindy Christian

Life after death: Edmund McMillen on the success of The Binding of Isaac and his future

Eat, Sleep, Breathe, Isaac Upon the release ofSuper Meat Boyin 2010, independent game creator Edmund McMillen had finally struck it big. After years of making obscure and much smaller projects, he andSuper Meat Boyco-creator Tommy Refenes became overnight successes. Bothcritics and fans were in agreeancethatSuper Meat Boywas one of the greatest games ever created. In the years since, a lot of things have changed for Edmund McMillen. Most people would assume that after a smash hit, plans for its follow-up would be fast-tracked, but that hasn’t happened....

July 16, 2025 · 13 min · 2631 words · Karen Thompson

Marvel’s Avengers ‘War Table’ live stream coming June 24

It was… inevitable The summer’s ever-bulging calendar of randomly dated live streams continues. Square Enix has announced that it will be hosting a special broadcast entirely dedicated to showcasing its upcoming superhero epicMarvel’s Avengers. The “War Table” live stream – which will be screened on June 24, will feature a new trailer and fresh gameplay footage taken from the star-studded adventure,which made its debut back at E3 2019. The War Table stream will debutMarvel’s Avengers‘ co-op action, and will offer new details regarding the game’s plot and cast....

July 16, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · John Solomon

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is getting a closed beta, and you can register now

Then buying won’t be a leap of Faith BeforeMirror’s Edge Catalystreleases on May 24, you have an opportunity to take it for a test drive and kick the wheels a little bit. Well, “test run” might be a more appropriate term considering this game is all about free-running. Whatever it is, you can try before you buy and it’ll (hopefully) help the launch go more smoothly. EA just openedregistration for a closed betaforMirror’s Edge Catalystacross all platforms....

July 16, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Rose Banks

New Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard art

Lord of the Rings Onlinedeveloper Turbine has released a batch of screenshots for its expansionRise of Isengard, including new concept art of the mighty Draigoch, an enemy that will require a band of 24 players to take down! Players will also get the chance to journey to three new regions in Middle Earth, including Dunland, the Gap of Rohan and Isengard itself. Whilst there players will have the chance to visit Orthanac, one of the legendary Two Towers, where the corrupt wizard Saruman’s influence holds....

July 16, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Leslie Robinson

One Hundred Person Battle Bomberman is a cruel joke

Konami released today a new game for iOS and Android devices,One Hundred Person Battle Bomberman. That title? You’re soaking in it, right?One Hundred PersonBattle Bomberman. Well, put your britches back on. The free-to-play game (featuring microtransactional item purchases) really only has one person, as it’s a single-player game in which the player teams up with four CPU teammates against 95 more CPU opponents. Maybe the game is good. Maybe having the CPU players to keep it a solo experience saves it from being like otherBombermangames which tried to break the dozen player barrier (Atomic Bomberman, I’m looking at you) where it’s simply too chaotic an affair for anybody but the final four players....

July 16, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Joseph Anderson

Opinion: How many exclusives is enough?

3DS, or not to 3DS: That is the question Frugal, practical, snobby — call me what you will, but I’m not going to buy a new console until it has enough exclusives to merit the purchase. But, how many isenough? Whatever that amount is, Microsoft must have hit it, as they seem confident going into 2013 with one announced exclusive (see here). On the other end of the spectrum, it must be less than the 3DS has — only recently have I felt a tipping point approach with every 8....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Frances Turner

PS3-exclusive ‘High Tides’ DLC hitting Far Cry 3 in Jan.

Two additional co-op chapters As announced on thePlayStation Blog, those of you hunting down wildlife inFar Cry 3on PlayStation 3 will have exclusive content to play this January with the arrival ofHigh Tides, a cooperative DLC pack. While few specifics were given, the new co-op chapters are named Jailbreak and Redemption, offering some clues about what they might involve. According to Massive Entertainment writer Meghan Watt, the chapters are a continuation of the original six chapters that all players have access to....

July 16, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Vanessa Lutz

Roblox Flag Wars codes (August 2025) [2X + UPD]

Pick the red or blue team and participate inFlag Warsto capture the banner. Shoot your foes with guns or ambush them inside tunnels with your sword to get kill points. Use the money you earn from each match to buy cosmetics and eliminate more opponents in style. Redeem all the currently activeFlag Warscodes to get free items. You can receive free Cash to customize your avatar, Weapons, Candy, and other rewards!...

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Spencer Walton