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Behaviour Interactive’s asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight continues to expand with new content, platforms, and graphical updates. Dead by Daylight released on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as those consoles launched last month, and today its newest chapter, “A Binding of Kin,” added the first new Killer and Survivor characters since the launch of this console generation. A Binding of Kin is Chapter 18 in Dead by Daylight, and focuses on entirely original creations from Behaviour....

Guardians in Bungie’s Destiny 2 with a penchant for action will love the game’s wide assortment of weapons and abilities. Moreover, thanks to the game’s healthy roster of armaments, there’s always a weapon for any job. Thankfully, Guardians who want to face the enemy head-on can rely on Auto Rifles to finish off any kind of threat. Auto Rifles fit the nice spot in between the long-range finesse of Sniper Rifles and the close-range safety net of Hand Cannons....

Destiny 2 players are no strangers to finding unexpected ways to get an edge on the game and get around some of its most challenging quests and obstacles, so it may not come as a surprise that someone found a way to seriously cheese the heck out of the boss fight at the end of the Warden of Nothing Grandmaster strike. As a reminder, Grandmaster was added to the game on April 21 and serves as the highest difficulty for Nightfall strikes, designed to provide players with the most brutal test of skill and team coordination yet outside of Destiny 2’s raids....

As many players will know, the map and rewards associated with Destiny 2’s Trials of Osiris change every week, and indeed that change has occurred once again today, Friday, May 15. For fans that would like to know more about this week’s Destiny 2 Trials map and rewards before they jump into the competitive PvP mode, all of those details can be found below. Prior to going into specifics about Destiny 2’s Trials rewards and map for this week, it is worth mentioning that only players that have reached power level 960 are able to participate in this activity....

This week, the Olympics inspired event Guardian Games arrived at the Tower inside Destiny 2. This new seasonal event pits all three classes against one another by completing medal challenges in exchange for rewards like resources, loot, and materials. While it unfortunately leans pretty heavily into bounties, something that continues to irk the community, players can earn exotic ghost shells and the new Heir Apparent machine gun by participating. Bungie has also started to make good on its promise for transparency with players....

When Xur first appeared in Destiny 2 it was somewhat of a disappointment to those that enjoyed searching for the exotic vendor every week. Instead of sending players on a hunt to all of the destinations in the game, Bungie simply told players exactly where Xur was hiding. It was a change that few were pleased with and luckily Bungie is making a change in Year 2. In its weekly blog post, Bungie revealed that Destiny 2 Year 2 will return Xur to his hide-and-go-seek roots....

While the Destiny 2 PC beta is currently giving fans their first taste of 60fps action with mouse and keyboard, others are using the launch as a chance to do some digging. The data miners are out in full force and thus far they have revealed some tantalizing info about Bungie’s upcoming sequel. Most of the reveals from the Destiny 2 data mines have to do with story spoilers, but the one that has caught our attention involves some audio files from a mysterious Crucible announcer....

Destiny 2’s next great expansion, Beyond Light, is now only weeks away, and players are gearing up for the sweeping changes headed to the game. Luke Smith, game director of Destiny 2, recently discussed one of the major features that will reshape the way players build and customize their characters. On November 10th, Beyond Light will go live, vaulting a substantial amount of Destiny 2’s current content. The vault system, which will periodically cycle through new and previously available content from both Destiny and Destiny 2 is designed to maintain quality in the face of the game’s ever-broadening scope....

Back when Destiny 2 first launched its beta, players noticed a fun Easter Egg in the Homecoming mission that kicks off the sequel’s campaign. Lying on the ground amidst the rubble and corpses was a deflated purple ball – a slightly somber nod by Bungie to the source of endless entertainment for Tower visitors in Destiny 1. Now, with Destiny 2 launching its Zero Hour secret mission and sending players back to the “old Tower,” players can once again visit the purple ball “corpse” and pay homage....

When Bungie announced the next three years’ worth of expansions for Destiny 2, it made a definitive statement to players that it was going to be here for the long haul, and that from now on, it would be far more committed to building the world of Destiny. Gone are the days of Curse of Osiris and Warmind, individual side stories that did little in the grand scheme of things. With Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Bungie is in the process of bringing about the arrival of the long-teased pyramid ships, bringing back famous Exo Stranger from Destiny’s original campaign, and is completely removing a lot of older content....

Our quick take Carv - 5.0 / 5 Design and installation Insole and battery pack Everything comes in the box How much does Carv cost? Getting connected Bluetooth LE Smartphone essential Headphones recommended How does Carv actually work? 9-axis: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer 36 pressure sensors for each foot Balance, edging, rotary, pressure What is Carv actually like to use? Expanding the Carv experience Train with an Olympian Video coach Subscription costs To recap Carv offers much more than watch-based ski tracking could ever manage, and has the ability to make even the keenest skiers improve their technique....

After five years of development and just over one year in early access, the Behemoth’s newest game, Pit People, is finally going to see a full release. The Behemoth has long been known for its charming brand of off-beat comedy and unusual takes on established genres. The developer’s first big game, Alien Hominid, let shoot ’em up fans unleash massive destruction with an antihero rather than a stalwart hero. Castle Crashers took the gaming world by storm with its off-the-wall action, and Battleblock Theater gave players a classic platformer experience filtered through the lens of deadly and ludicrous stage plays....

A new collaboration between Cyberpunk 2077 and Rockstar Energy Drink infuses Johnny Silverhand’s chrome rock band, Samurai, into a real-world branded cola. The limited-edition drinks will be sold only in the US, with a special redesign that alters cans with a livery of the Samurai logo and the Cyberpunk 2077 title. Rockstar Energy announced the sponsorship on Twitter with an apt futuristic hacking clip, which features a POV video of - presumably - Johnny Silverhand as he overlooks a clustered desk to find the Samurai Cola....

To celebrate Mario Day, Guinness World Records has officially revealed the world’s “Smallest Modified Nintendo 64 Console.” Only slightly larger than an N64 cartridge, the system is tiny enough to fit into the palm of your hand. The miniaturized console was created by Gunnar Turnquist and clocks in at just 3.3" x 4.64" x 1.77" – making it the smallest functioning N64 console in the world. Although Turnquist created the handheld system several months ago, Guinness World Records has finally made the title official....

Last month we reported that Chex Quest was making its long-awaited return in the form of Chex Quest HD, a full remake of the non-violent video game from 1996. The title is now available for free on Steam, and it’s sure to be a hit with those who played the original fourteen years ago. A lot has changed in Chex Quest HD. Players can enjoy local split-screen, five new playable characters, and — of course — beautiful HD graphics....

Good news for any Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan in need of Christmas gift ideas - plushies based on characters from the game are currently on sale through Zavvi! As one of the most tumultuous years ever finally draws to a close, we think hugging an Animal Crossing plushie will provide some much-needed solace. All cushions come with one of two the “fabric feel” options: Soft-Touch for that “cosy, relaxing, snuggly feeling,” or Eco-Friendly, which comprises a more resilient fabric made from 45% recycled materials....

In Classic World of Warcraft, there are literally hundreds of different quests that players can do as they grind their way to 60. Some of the most memorable, most loved and most reviled of these are the class quests. It’s common to see players ranting or raving about the best and worst at various internet gathering places, not only to share the sorrows of bad quests but to remember the good ones....

Video game developer Konstantin Koshutin and iconic video game studio Microprose recently announced HighFleet, its upcoming action strategy game with a solid mix of diplomacy, exploration, ship management, and physics-based combat. HighFleet is currently scheduled to be released sometime in Q2 2021 for PC via Steam. The HighFleet announcement came with a live Steam page, as well as its first official gameplay trailer. Koshutin originally revealed the game’s development way back in 2016 in a short HighFleet combat video on their YouTube channel....

Here, right - what’s up with the state of contemporary console UI? I don’t mean to be disrespectful, and I can appreciate the immense effort both UI and UX designers go to in order to create a slick new look that screams “this is next-gen” as if they’re Leonidas punting loads of PS4s into a giant pit of death. But seriously - why is everything so loud and complex? Isn’t the integration of user experience and user interface supposed to facilitate easy, breezy functionality?...

Fans of Control: Ultimate Edition have reason to celebrate, as the game is now available for the first time on Nintendo Switch. Today’s Nintendo Direct Mini revealed a lot of new information about upcoming games and other developments, but few were expecting the surprise launch of this award winning game on the Switch. Control: Ultimate Edition released earlier this year in August, bringing the hit 2019 title to PS4 and Xbox One alongside planned PS5 and Xbox Series X releases as well....