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Summary After a brief delay in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs, theNintendo Switch 2finally went up for preorder in the United States, beginning as early as 12:00 a.m. EST across an array of retailers. Things went as well as you might’ve expected, with retailers quickly selling out or,in the case of Best Buy, not being on time at all. In the fallout,scalpers have immediately taken to aftermarket sites to try and cash in on the hype....

Summary GOGis circulating a survey amongst its users, asking what they want to see from the platform. More specifically, the survey has a heavy focus on subscription services, suggesting that one is being considered for GOG. While we can’t see how everyone has responded privately, the public feedback from fans appears to be largely against the move. Many see it as antithetical to GOG’s DRM-free business model, whichfocuses on game ownershipat a time when subscription services and digital game sales meanwe own very little....

I try not to make a habit of dogging on overly passionate video game fans. He who is without sin, and all of that. ButI’ve been following this Half-Life 2 RTX Remix drama over the last few weeksand, after playing it myself at GDC last month, I feel like I have to dispel a little misinformation that’s going around. Fans have been criticizing individual elements of the Remix’s lighting and atmosphere as if it were Sony’s next $70The Last Of Us Remaster, rather than recognize that this is merely meant to demonstrate an incredibly impressive new tool set for modders....

Heroes inMy Hero Academiaaren’t the type you see in comic books. These characters often come with various flaws that make them much more relatable. More than anything, they feel human. Even the number one hero, All Might, has his own problems and flaws that he has to overcome. Keeping this in mind, it’s possible for some of the best heroes to go down the wrong path and become villains. It only takes the wrong kind of help, or no help at all, for some of these characters to change completely....

Quick Links As you explore the world ofAtomfall, you’ll likely come across radio towers, locked up tight and inaccessible. If you’re familiar with open world games, chances are good that you’ll search high and low for ways to get in and see what secrets they hold; these sorts of things exist for a reason, after all. Atomfall’s radio towers are a key part of one specific storyline. If you’re working toward unlocking Joyce Tanner’s ending, you’ll need to visit and activate all three towers....

Quick Links The Daedric Princes ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivioncan be gracious when properly placated, and that’s still true in Oblivion Remastered. Meridia is one of the more benevolent daedra, and when you find her statue in the wilds of Cyrodiil, she sends you on a holy quest. It’s a straightforward affair, but not without its challenges. Like all quests for the Daedric Princes, your reward for completing the Meridia quest is a powerful artifact—a ring, in this case....

Quick Links Unlike most tabletop roleplaying games,Avatar Legendshas a highly unique level-up system that’s not based on numbers or specific levels at all. Instead of leveling up, player characters in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe earn growth, rather than XP or any other type of currency. While this may sound confusing at first, the level-up system in Avatar Legends is actually relatively streamlined and easy to learn. However, level-ups can vary from playbook to playbook, so you’ll want to pay close attention to different rulesets for different characters....

Quick Links It’ll not take you a lot of playtime inRusty Rabbitto figure out that your time in the dungeons will either be spent digging through different blocks or fighting enemies along the way. A major chunk of the game is all about reaching a certain area and breaking a container to get the loot you need to progress further. However, you’ll also notice that you can’t access a lot of areas during your exploration....

Quick Links It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’sConnectionsgame. If you’re looking to save your streak and only want to nail down that last pesky category, don’t worry - we have all the hints you could need. You’ll find everything you need below, from vague hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, you’ve come to the right place....

Quick Links Are you ready to solve today’sWordle? If you find yourself in need of a helping hand, you’ve come to the right place. If you find yourself smashing your Wordles, why not try hard mode? All the letters and full answers are hidden from view, so you don’t have to worry about any accidental spoilers. We’ve also got a few clues to help you narrow down what the word might be without actually peeking at any answers....

Quick Links While you’re a cute cat with a canine companion inKoira, you’re still faced with the threat of packs of boars and groups of hunters. The first time you encounter hunters in the game, they take your dog and you need to get him back. However, you’re in different parts of their camp and you need to avoid being caught to get to where your dog is being held. You’ll need to distract guards, hide in certain places, and time your movements carefully....

For some strange reason,Bethesdais insisting thatOblivion Remasteredisn’t a remake, though players are saying it absolutely is.In a statement posted on Twitter, the studio said that it “never wanted to remake it – but remaster it – where the original game was there as you remember playing it, but seen through today’s technology”. However, players are pretty sure that with all the changes to the game, it absolutely qualifies as a remake....

The best reveal during the entire Switch 2 showcase (other than The Duskbloods) was that you’re able to use the new Joy-Con as a mouse. Aiming with a controller has always felt awkward, and seeingMetroid Prime 4played like a traditional PC shooter was incredibly exciting -reading about it on TheGamer was even better. But I’m a little wary of how comfortable it’ll feel, especially as a lumbering 6’2” they/them with gorilla hands....