What Is Secret Fealty In Stellaris Subject Empire Loyalty Explained

Key to the Secret Fealty feature is loyalty, the standard by which Stellaris measures your subject empire’s devotion. Loyal subjects let you exploit them in trade agreements, but take advantage of them too much, and they may start an intergalactic war. What is Secret Fealty in Stellaris? Secret Fealty is a new action your subject empires may take if they decide they don’t like you very much after all. Disloyal vassals may swear allegiance to opposing empires, and you likely won’t know it happened until it’s too late (hence being called “secret”)....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 308 words · Anne Bowers

Where To Pre Order Deathloop Arkane Studio S Latest Title

Deathloop may have originally been delayed, but that September 14 release date is coming up faster than you’d think for the PC and PS5 exclusive. Whether you want the standard edition, one of the special editions, or want to know the pre-order bonuses, we have you covered. Deathloop pre-order – Deluxe Edition Deathloop pre-order – Standard Edition Deathloop Deluxe Edition pre-order If you want the full Deathloop experience, you’ll want to pick up the Deluxe Edition....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 297 words · Richard Kellum

Witcher 3 How To Defeat Werewolves And Stop Their Health Regen Ability

Not only are they incredibly fast and powerful, but they can also regenerate health at a staggering rate. Werewolves are one of the first enemies you’ll encounter in The Witcher 3 that’ll likely require you to make some real preparation in advance. Geralt’s career as a specialized monster hunter means that you’ll be able to find and create numerous items and tricks to help you deal with such dangerous foes, aside from just attacking them with your sword....

January 25, 2023 · 4 min · 719 words · Brooke Taylor

Xbox And Switch Release Date Set For Former Playstation Console Exclusive The Pathless

Previously a console exclusive on PlayStation, the game will release digitally for the aforementioned platforms on February 2. Developed by the team behind ABZU, the 2020 game finds you taking on the role of the Hunter, an archer striving to rid the world of the darkness that grips it. In The Pathless, you will form a connection with an eagle companion to hunt corrupted spirits, explore secretive forests, solve puzzles in ancient ruins, and be tested in epic battles....

January 25, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Victor Law

Xbox Is Collaborating On A Wu Tang Themed Action Rpg Report

According to Windows Central – with extra verification coming in hot courtesy of journalist Jeff Grub – Xbox is reportedly working with developer Brass Lion Entertainment on a third-person RPG with four-player co-op and a focus on melee combat. “The campaign is planned to run for a couple of dozen hours, complete with a rich endgame comprised of seasonal content drops and other updates,” says WindowsCentral. “You will be able to obtain loot, weapons, gear, and so on, in both procedural endgame dungeons and more tailor-made events....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 273 words · Margaret Unch

Xbox Sold More Consoles On Series X S Launch Than In Any Other 24 Hour Period

The next-gen is here. With the Xbox Series X/S out there now, and the PlayStation 5 getting into consumer hands today, we are in full swing. However, due to the pandemic, there was worry about supply and demand that was ushering in this new era. With financial strain on top of retail and delivery chaos, you’d be forgiven for expecting sales numbers to be a little muted this launch. You’d be wrong though....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 222 words · Lynn Harrison

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ascension Quest Guide How To Reach Class Rank 20

On this page: How to increase class rank in Xenoblade 3 Swordfighter ascension quest Zephyr ascension quest Medic Gunner ascension quest Tactician ascension quest Heavy Guard ascension quest Ogre ascension quest Flash Fencer ascension quest War Medic ascension quest Thaumaturge ascension quest Guardian Commander ascension quest Yumsmith ascension quest Strategos ascension quest Full Metal Jaguar ascension quest Stalker ascension quest Lone Exile ascension quest Lost Vanguard ascension quest Signifier ascension quest Martial Artist ascension quest Soulhacker ascension quest Troubadour ascension quest Seraph ascension quest Machine Assassin ascension quest...

January 25, 2023 · 10 min · 2116 words · James Clay

You Can Pet The Dog In Ghostwire Tokyo

The news comes from the brand new Ghostwire: Tokyo PS5 trailer shown at QuakeCon earlier today. Check out the video below. “I’m Shinji Mikami from Tango Gameworks,” says Mikami at the beginning of the video. “Thank you for joining us during QuakeCon at home during these challenging times.” “I’ve been wondering why it’s been feeling so tough lately, then I realized that I’ve been in this industry for 30 years,” he continues....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 296 words · Stephen Hulbert

You Can Save 20 Off The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Right Now

With that discount, you can get the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller for $159.99. As you probably know, the Elite Series 2 is the second iteration of Microsoft’s high-end Xbox controller. Features include adjustable-tension thumbsticks, shorter hair trigger locks, 40-hour battery life and a wrap-around rubberized grip. You can also set up to three different controller profiles to ensure it handles exactly how you want across different games or users....

January 25, 2023 · 1 min · 167 words · John Yarboro

You Ll Be Able To Create Your Own Animal Crossing Character At Build A Bear

Build-a-Bear has announced an Animal Crossing: New Horizons line is in the works. While characters, designs, and a launch date haven’t been announced, at least you know that soon you will be able to create something cute to hold and squeeze at night. Or whenever you feel like it, really. Teaser pages are currently up on the US and UK stores, so sign up for an email notification and keep your eyes peeled for when you can nab one yourself....

January 25, 2023 · 1 min · 168 words · Nancy Thomas

You Probably Shouldn T Say Simp Incel Or Virgin On Twitch Anymore

Last week, Twitch announced widespread changes to its policies around harassment and hateful conduct that will be coming into place on January 22, 2021. As per the streaming platform “women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Black, Indigenous, and people of color” are frequently harassed on the site, and now bold new measures are being put in place to better safeguard the community and create a more positive, productive space.  To see this content please enable targeting cookies....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 393 words · Joshua Anderson

We Have Concrete Evidence That Sbmm Is Good For The Overall Health Of The Game Says Apex Legends Dev

Apex Legends, like seemingly most modern shooters, recently had a bit of a controversy with its implementation of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). The general goal behind SBMM is to ensure players are matched with/against opponents of equal skill, which sounds fair on paper. The system’s detractors, however, say having it in non-competitive hoppers forces everyone to take casual playlists seriously, which they say sours them on the experience. There’s also the argument that, without a visible ranking - which don’t exist in casual - players won’t have an incentive to improve, and often don’t realise they have until they’re beaten by seemingly more skilled players....

January 24, 2023 · 4 min · 693 words · Devin Milam

20 Minute Pokemon Presents Livestream To Be Held Tomorrow February 26

Pokemon Presents will kick off at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm GMT / 4pm CET and will last around 20 minutes. Details on what to expect were not shared on Twitter, but it is Pokemon’s 25th Anniversary so we expect something to come out of it. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Get ready, Trainers. A Pokémon Presents video presentation will be taking place on the official Pokémon YouTube channel tomorrow—Friday, February 26—at 7:00 a....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 293 words · Jerry Danna

20Xx Barony Superbrothers Sword Sworcery Ep Are Free On The Epic Games Store

All three titles will be free to download and keep through the Epic Games Store until August 6. 20XX is a roguelike action platformer that features co-op. In it, you will jump and shoot through changing levels while collecting new powers and battling bosses. There are over 100 powerups to collect, and different play modes and optional difficulty modifiers. Another roguelike with co-op available free this week is Barony. In it, you will find cryptic items, brutal traps, and “devious monsters....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 165 words · Terry Kim

2K Announces Weird Cartoon Wrestling Game Wwe 2K Battlegrounds

Last week it was confirmed that 2K was not working on WWE 2K21. However, it has since become clear that this news was tied to the fact there would be no new Visual Concepts wrestling sim in 2020, i.e. no new WWE 2K2X game. Instead we have Battlegrounds, which is as much a horror sim as it is a wrestling one. “We’re thrilled to introduce you to WWE 2K Battlegrounds, a completely new WWE gaming experience that will feature arcade-style action and over-the-top Superstar designs, environments and moves,” reads the official WWE press release....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 329 words · Cindy Nelson

343 Industries Director Steps Away From Halo Infinite

According to Bloomberg, Chris Lee has left the project and has placed Halo Infinite in the hands of the current team. Lee told Bloomberg he is looking for “future opportunities,” and is confident the team will “deliver a great game, and now is a good time for me to step away.” Microsoft confirmed the news, stating that Lee remains a Microsoft employee. Lee is the second high profile developer to leave the project, as 343 Industries creative director Tim Longo departed the studio back in August 2019, followed by his successor, Mary Olson, in October of the same year....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 153 words · John Crandall

6 Elden Ring Tips And Tricks Soulsborne Veterans Need To Know

Whether you’ve been playing since the days of Demon’s Souls when no one knew what a FromSoftware is, or you jumped on along the way, these Elden Ring tips are for you. Here, we’re going to go through a number of tips and point out specific quirks that will only make sense if you played Soulsborne(kiro?) games. While what we’re going to touch on will benefit everyone, newcomer or veteran, the tips are intended for those of us who know their way around a bonfire....

January 24, 2023 · 4 min · 822 words · Michael Caldwell

A Fortnite X Fall Guys Crossover May Be Coming Soon

Fall Guys is no stranger to collaborations: the developers at Mediatonic have managed to fold a slew of other brands into the title since it launched in 2019, including Godzilla, Sonic the Hedgehog, Goose Game and more. The next crossover, though, seems to be looking at another stablemate in the battle royale genre: Fortnite. As per popular dataminer and oft-correct leaker, FNLeaksAndInfo on Twitter, a new string of code from the latest Fall Guys build hints at a few key Fortnite characters coming to the Mediatonic game....

January 24, 2023 · 1 min · 205 words · Wanita Knutson

A44 On The Strength Of Game Publishing Co Op Kepler Interactive If Kepler Does Better We All Do Better

Kepler Interactive operates an interesting model that could best be described as co-op publishing. The label is made up of several high-profile indie studios. Ashen and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn developer A44 - together with Ebb Software (Scorn), Sloclap (Sifu), Timberline (The Red Lantern), Awaceb (Tchia), Alpha Channel (Tankhead), and Shapefarm - are all co-owners and stakeholders of Kepler, a publishing label that is run by all of its partner developers....

January 24, 2023 · 5 min · 885 words · Robin Clark

Achievements Are Finally Coming To Epic Games Store Next Week

It’s going to be a process that ramps up little by little, it seems. As per a post on the Epic site, “Rocket League, Hades, Pillars of Eternity, Humankind, Zombie Army 4, and Defense Grid, and more” will get achievements first, where you’ll be able to “start racking up XP” as you unlock awards. Similarly to the way things work over on PlayStation, awards will be categorised into Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum – the latter being the most valuable....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 299 words · Timothy Rios