Once Human puts you in a hostile world full of vicious monsters and desperate people--including other players. Under the right circumstances, you can team up with or battle with your fellow Meta-humans, helping you secure some of the best loot and resources, both out in the world and in your fortified territories. However, like a lot of things in Once Human, it's not very clear how things like teaming up or PvP work. If you're on a certain kind of server, you might not realize you can play PvP at all.Here's all that you need to know about finding friends, creating groups like Hives and Warbands, and taking on other players in PvP in Once Human.Table of Contents [hide]It's All About The ServerIt's All About The ServerFirst, if you're jumping into Once Human with friends, you want to pick the same server. There are two types--PvP and PvE--which we'll get to in a minute. Regardless of what kind of server you pick, make sure you and your pals are on the same server when you start. If you and your friends develop characters on separate servers, there's currently no way to transfer a character to a new one; instead, you'll have to start a new character and progress from the beginning all over again. So be sure which server you mean to play on.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The action is heating up in Destiny 2 with the release of Episode Echoes: Act 2, and Xur has arrived with a fresh selection of Exotic armor and legendary-class gear. While you're shopping, you can also check out details on the new rocket-assisted sidearm Aberrant Action and the perfect god-roll for this weapon. Interestingly, Xur is also selling a Nightfall Cipher for Adept-class weapons this week, and this is the first time he has ever offered one of these. Here's where Xur is this weekend and what he has for sale.Xur is offering the Exotic weapons catalysts for Traveler's Chosen and Sunshot, and for Exotic armor, Hunters can pick up Gemini Jester; Titans can grab Dunemarchers; and Warlocks can buy Astrocyte Verse.Xur LocationXur's new location inside the Tower's Bazaar.Spawn in at the Tower and hang a right past Banshee-44. Continue down the stairs, follow the corridor, and once you hit the Bazaar, turn right down the nearby alleyway. You'll find Xur here in his dedicated alcove, ready to sell you his latest wares if you have enough Strange Coins in your pocket. Check out our how to get Strange Coins guide for details on earning this currency, which involves doing ritual activities to earn them.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After more than a decade away, EA's college football series returns with EA Sports College Football 25. The game was initially released on July 15 in early access but is out now for everyone.After so many years away, many might be wondering if the wait has indeed been worth it. In this post, we're rounding up review scores and excerpts to help you decide if the game may be worth your time and money.If you're curious but don't necessarily want to buy the game right away, EA Play subscribers have access to a 10-hour trial right now; Game Pass Ultimate members have this benefit as well since the membership includes EA Play.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A CrowdStrike update that caused thousands of computers and servers to infinitely reset and "blue screen of death" finally has a solution, and it involves deleting (part of) System32. Yes, really, deleting one file in Windows' basic system directory apparently solves the problem that caused what some have called the biggest server outage in history.According to TechRadar, the fix to the issue involves booting Windows in Safe Mode, navigating to the CrowdStrike directory within System32, and deleting one file that matches a certain alphanumeric code. Meanwhile, Microsoft officially advises customers to restore from a backup if possible, and if not, attach the disk to a virtual machine for an offline repair.In online circles, "deleting System32" is a well-known (if ancient) prank that trolls pulled on unsuspecting Windows users. It involves telling the user that deleting the folder will make their computer go faster (often through a specific command line); of course, in reality, deleting this folder would make their computer not work correctly.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For the last 45 years, the xenomorphs of the Alien franchise has been mixing horror and sci-fi together. And few know more about how to make space scary than Ridley Scott, the director of Alien, Prometheus, and Alien: Covenant, in addition to his duties as a producer on Alien: Romulus. One of Romulus' stars, David Jonsson, asked Scott for his advice about the new film, and the director's response was hilariously blunt."Yeah, [Scott] was just like, 'Don't be shit,'" recalled Jonsson during an interview with Rolling Stone UK. "Something along the lines of that!"In the film, Jonsson is playing a character named Andy, one of a group led by Cailee Spaeny's Rain Carradine who are attempting to scavenge material from an abandoned ship. Naturally, the only thing they find waiting for them are hordes of facehuggers and a handful of xenomorphs. The early pics from the film suggest that Rain is the fighter of the group, and she is notably defending Andy in the pic below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance was one of the notable games on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2024. The significantly expanded definitive edition of Atlus' excellent turn-based RPG released in June, but numerous major retailers dropped the price to $40 (was $60). That deal has stuck around at all major retailers, including Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, GameStop, and Target. You can even get the launch edition with a steelbook case at this price. It's unclear when the deal will end at this point, but since retailers refresh on-sale products on Sundays, it's certainly possible Vengeance will go back up to $60 on July 21. Get deal at Amazon Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steelbook Launch Edition for $40 ($60)See at Best Buy (PS5, Switch, Xbox)See at Amazon (PS5, Switch Xbox)See at Walmart (PS5, Switch, Xbox)See at GameStop (PS5, Switch, Xbox)See at Target (PS5, Switch)Vengeance offers far more than the average "definitive" edition. A little ways into the story, you are given a choice whether to continue on through the original storyline or head down an entirely different path dubbed Canon of Vengeance. Though it varies by player, Vengeance adds roughly 75 hours of new content to the SMT V experience. And if you've never played it before, you're essentially getting two games in one package.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Late into Shadow of the Erdtree, Elden Ring's first and only DLC, I encountered something I'd never seen before in a From Software game. Nestled in a far corner of the Land of Shadow was a village untouched by the death, devastation, and decay left in the wake of Messmer The Impaler's bloody conquest. There, I watched trees sway gently as the wind swept through and marveled at the multicolored flowers spread across a field of lush green grass. The twilight of an overhanging moon met the golden rays of a life-giving tree towering above, creating a dream-like tranquility that was accentuated by soft, sorrowful music. No monsters lurked in the shadows and no threats awaited around corners; there was just beautiful, untarnished serenity.Shadow of the Erdtree takes players to the Land of Shadow, a place that has been hidden away, where the laws of the venerated Golden Order that governs The Lands Between were written in blood, and that has been forgotten and left to fester. Battling through the Land of Shadow's numerous castles, caves, and crypts delivers exactly what you want from a From Software game and what made Elden Ring an open-world masterpiece when it was released two years ago. It offers the same thrilling sense of player-empowered exploration and rewarding discovery, as well as the satisfaction of triumphing over adversity. These aspects of Elden Ring are all as potent in Shadow of the Erdtree, but it's the game's subversions that are the most striking.Shadow of the Erdtree is full of surprises, whether it's an unexpected moment of calm, a new gameplay twist, or a narrative revelation. The biggest of these, however, pertains to my expectations. I was ready for a modest-sized expansion to the world of Elden Ring akin to Bloodborne's The Old Hunters or Dark Souls 3's Ringed City. What I got, however, was a full-fledged, 30-hour game crafted by a team that is peerless when it comes to creating worlds that feel as dangerous and unnerving to be in as they are satisfying to conquer.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After more than three years, former US President Donald Trump will reportedly have his Twitch account restored today. The Republican nominee for the presidency for the third straight time--2016, 2020, and now 2024--was indefinitely banned in January 2021 after the Capitol attack.On X (formerly known as Twitter), reporter Rod Breslau posted that he received the following statement from Twitch: "We reinstated former President Trump’s channel. We believe there is value in hearing from presidential nominees directly, when possible. Trump is now the official Republican nominee for US president."Twitch will be reinstating Donald Trump's account today, Twitch tells me:"We reinstated former President Trump’s channel. We believe there is value in hearing from Presidential nominees directly, when possible. Trump is now the official Republican nominee for US president." — Rod Breslau (@Slasher) July 19, 2024 Before Trump's account was banned on January 20, 2021, it was disabled January 8 of that year following the January 6 Capitol attack. One of the reasons for this action at the time was Twitch mentioning Trump's "incendiary rhetoric" as the riot led to multiple deaths and injuries. Before that, in June 2020, Trump also received a temporary suspension for hate speech on the channel.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Though The Chinese Room has previously worked in the horror genre, I don't think of the team as primarily a horror-centric development studio. Rather, I've long felt its name is synonymous with sadness. The throughline spanning games like Dear Esther, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, and even Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is a feeling of melancholy, longing, or even tragedy. Still Wakes The Deep continues this run of depressing games, which I mean as a compliment. By leaning into the studio's forte, the game's memorable horrors become more affecting hardships.I've found it difficult to write about Still Wakes The Deep as I didn't want to spoil its best aspect--the monster at the root of it all, which isn't shown in any pre-launch materials. But then I discovered how the game has been advertised--"The Thing on an oil rig"--which seems to let me off the hook. As it turns out, that elevator pitch is exactly what this game is like. Blue-collar workers stranded with a creature of unknown origin is a classic horror premise--Alien's "truckers in space" is essentially this, too. The Chinese Room pulls from these genre titans to tell a story of its own and places it all in an especially uncommon setting.It's Christmas 1975. Aboard an oil rig near Scotland, Caz McLeary evades the personal problems awaiting him back on the mainland by joining his buddy and several others toiling away at sea. The game's early moments set the scene well, with large, intimidating human-made machinery creaking and bellowing amid a storm. Indoors, claustrophobic corridors are plastered in cautionary signage that reminds players of just how dangerous and oppressive an oil rig is--even without a monster showing up. Fulfilling any role in such an environment seems to merit copious hazard pay. As waves crash around the perimeter and rain-soaked ladders climb to platforms that feel more like thrill rides when you stand atop them, the game's message seems clear: This place is not safe, and humanity doesn't belong there.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fanatical's Bundle Bash event has brought discounts to a plethora of PC game collections for a limited time. New bundles have been added to the promotion all week, with the final bundle going live today, Friday, July 19. You'll still have at least a few days to buy these bundles after Bundle Bash officially ends, but select games in these bundles are already sold out. In addition to the bundles that launched this week, there are a bunch of other game bundles on offer at Fanatical, including the monthly Diamond and Platinum Collections.We've highlighted this week's Bundle Bash deals below, but be sure to browse the full lineup of game bundles at Fanatical. All PC game keys purchased in the bundles below are delivered as official Steam keys. All bundles also come with a 5%-off coupon code you can use on a future Fanatical purchase.Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Still in early access, Evil Empire's The Rogue Prince of Persia is already an entertaining 2D roguelike, building a world composed of vibrant colors and dozens of monstrous soldiers that are ever-so-delightful to slice and crush over and over. For now, the game falters when it comes to delivering a compelling story, but its use of narrative breadcrumbs to lead the player through its assortment of levels helps to maintain an incentive to push forward when its challenging combat presents a roadblock that takes a handful of attempts to overcome. It's still too early to say anything definitive about the full game, but what's here is more than a sound bedrock--this is a great spiritual successor to Dead Cells that builds on an already engaging combat loop with smooth parkour and movement mechanics.In The Rogue Prince of Persia, you play as the eldest of two princes, who has found himself stuck in a time loop. The Huns have invaded the prince's home city, utilizing a strange dark magic that has overwhelmed Persia's forces. Possessing a medallion that revives him in an oasis encampment just outside the city three days into the invasion every time he dies, the prince has to repeatedly fight his way through the Huns to reach their leader and kill him. While working his way through the various levels of the game, the prince will also run across allies and members of his family--some captured, others still fighting the Huns--whom he can aid by utilizing knowledge gleaned from multiple loops.This game is very pretty.The prince's investigations play out as a mind board with pictures of characters and notes that are connected with lines, hinting at what you might have to do next to proceed in the game. A note discovered in the Huns' camp reveals that an important individual has been captured by the game's first boss, for example, encouraging you to reach said boss to question them as to their identity. Some of these investigations require you to travel to specific areas in a certain order over the course of a single run--I once had to talk to someone in one of the two starting areas to grab a specific item, travel to another area to use said item, and then go onto a third location to see how the used item had affected the environment. Dying amid a run would reset the process, as the nature of the time loop would mean that I never spoke to the person in the first area in the first place.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony Pictures and Marvel continue to work on the next Spider-Man movie that will star Tom Holland, but how is it coming along? Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige told i09 that he is currently working on the film with producer Amy Pascal."We have writers who are going to be delivering us a draft relatively soon," he said.In April this year, Holland himself commented on the future of series. He said a team of the "best in the business" is currently cooking up ideas for "whatever the story might be" for another film. Holland said he's wary of protecting the legacy of the series.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

As the Switch moves into the twilight years of an especially lengthy lifespan, Nintendo has increasingly turned toward remasters of its back catalog to fill out the release calendar. This is the context for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, a remastered version of a relatively recent 2013 release on 3DS. The sequel is a game that served as a sharpened, refined take on the ideas presented by the first Luigi's Mansion--and laid the groundwork for the even better Luigi's Mansion 3--so having access to that piece of the series' history untethered from the 3DS makes it feel that much more valuable. While the recency makes it feel less essential than some remasters of older classics like Metroid Prime or Super Mario RPG, it's still just as fun to solve puzzles, schlurp ghosts into your jerry-rigged vacuum cleaner, and enjoy some gentle scares along the way.The original Luigi's Mansion was a cute diversion-verging-on-tech-demo that helped cement Luigi's personality as Mario's skittish and reluctantly heroic brother. Drafted against his will to catch a bunch of ghosts, it was a kid-friendly take on Resident Evil by way of Ghostbusters--even down to the tank controls, puzzles, and interconnected mansion setting. Luigi's Mansion 2, by comparison, swaps out the single environment for a series of different buildings that all reside in one extremely haunted neighborhood called Evershade Valley. That gives the game a more disconnected, mission-based feeling than both its earlier and later entries, in exchange for environments that present very differently from each other and allow for the feeling of themed haunted houses: an ancient tomb, a creaky old snow lodge, and so on.The mission structure focused on single goals that take around 15-20 minutes to complete seems primed for portable play on 3DS--the game's original platform--and that gives Luigi's Mansion 2 a particular rhythm. It's easy to pick up and digest a stage or two at a time but harder to get lost in for long stretches of time without feeling like you're going through the same steps over and over. A typical mission has you exploring a particular section of the building you're investigating, usually needing to locate some MacGuffin to unlock a section, sucking up a few scattered ghosts, and taking part in at least one arena-style fight against several ghosts. Rinse, repeat.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're a part of The Sims community, you know there are dozens of different kinds of "Simmers," as Maxis affectionately calls us. You have the luxury-focused "motherlode" spammers, the architects, the storytellers, the folks who find comfort in watching a simple family live out their simple life, the ladder-deleters, and more. Yet even heartbroken players executing their revenge fantasies are not the most depraved of all Sims players. No no. It's the Wicked Whims community who take that crown.Wicked Whims, for the unacquainted, is a popular mod that adds graphic nudity to The Sims 4 as well as just about everything you can do while graphically nude. Like, everything. Not that I would know because obviously I've never installed it. That would be indecent. Obviously.But if I had installed it, I would be able to tell you that The Sims 4's upcoming Lovestruck expansion certainly doesn't come close to being as colorful as WW. However, it does add just enough spice to put that "Rated T for Teens'' label to the test and contains some concepts we've seen in Wicked Whims' less-spicy companion: Wonderful Whims. And overall, The Sims 4 experience is made much better for it. On top of adding a healthy dose of lust to the game, Lovestruck adds a whole lot of love to the game. Thanks to Lovestruck, we get some much-needed complexity and clarity to relationships, a better replication of what real-life relationships can look like, and a reminder of what makes Maxis a simulation-game powerhouse.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) is HoYoverse's third game launch in four years. You'd think that HoYo's formula would get stale with yet another free-to-play gacha RPG dropping just 15 months after the release of Honkai: Star Rail, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The developer has managed to create another familiar but distinct gameplay experience by once again learning from past missteps to deliver a game that is both iterative and innovative at the same time. The downside here, however, is that ZZZ puts several new and interesting elements together but forces you to spend the most time with the least interesting of the bunch.Zenless Zone Zero has more style and aesthetic excellence than both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, all in a much smaller package in terms of world size and scale of locations. At this point, Genshin Impact's open-world has become almost too large and sprawling to facilitate a comfortable or compact mobile gaming experience, meaning it's best experienced on PC or console. Meanwhile, Star Rail is the exact opposite because its turn-based combat and auto-battle features are a perfect fit for mobile devices. Zenless Zone Zero sits squarely in the middle of those two experiences by combining roguelike puzzle dungeons, fast-paced action combat, and chill life-sim activities into one varied gameplay loop. The story also deviates from what we've come to expect from HoYoverse. The world-building is still strong, but it's scaled back considerably. Instead of high-stakes conflicts with gods and higher powers, so far, Zenless Zone Zero has you follow the daily lives of two tech-genius siblings--Wise and Belle--as they find ways to make money legally and illegally. You get to pick which sibling you play as, but no matter who you go with, both remain in the story as characters who get regular dialogue. The main difference is that you choose what your protagonist says and control them while exploring the city of New Eridu.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com