One of the first games I got when I picked up the PlayStation 2 was the originalRed Faction. I would spend hours just “digging” holes leading off to nowhere in the hopes that I would “accidentally” dig my way to the final area. I tried playing the original again not too long ago, but quickly gave up, as it hasn’t aged that well. I’ve been longing for some moreRed Factiongoodness for awhile now, especially after readingNick’s single-player previewforRed Faction: Guerrilla....

Valorant News Here are the first matchups for VCT Masters Madrid. Paper Rex goes up against EDG Riot Games has unveiled more information about VCT Masters Madrid as we head closer to the first international VALORANT event of 2024. This includes the initial matchups and the tournament format which was unknown till today. Here’s all you need to know about VCT Masters Madrid. VCT Masters Madrid 2024 Tournament format Swiss Stage (March 14 - 18) In the Swiss Stage, teams will need to secure 2 victories before they accumulate 2 losses across a maximum of three rounds to advance out of Swiss....

Like Hotline Miami but with a budget There’s a slew of great concepts this year at PAX East and within Devolver Digital’s booth we haveRuiner, a cyberpunk action-packed shooter. It stood out to me specifically as some kind ofBlade RunnerandDrivemovie crossover with aHotline Miamifeel, so I knew I had to give it a shot. Ruinerhas an interesting atmospheric aesthetic going for it that will bring cyberpunk fans what they like — a top-down view of a corrupt city full of neon lights, dim alleys, and crooked characters....

Eternal Bondings Having known a few people who had wedding (eternal bonding) ceremonies inFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, I for sure bet that several of them would have taken up Square Enix on this real-life extra package. Yep, as an extension of the in-game wedding ceremony (which gifts people items, like a ring that lets you teleport to your partner), there is apparently going to be a real plan that you can buy from Square Enix in conjunction with the Japan-based wedding company Duexzero....

DOTA 2 Gaming News SUNSfan and Jenkins have unveiled Relic Arena, a stand-alone version of their popular Dota 2 Arcade game Ability Arena. In the wake of the monetization ban in the Dota 2 Arcade, the creators of Ability Arena, Shannon “SUNSfan” Scotten and Andrew “Jenkins” Jenkins, have unveiled Relic Arena, a stand-alone “build your own hero” auto battler. Revealed by press release on Dec. 4, the historically-inspired battler launched itsKickstarterat 8:00 a....

Street Fighter 6 News Initially not planning to compete, UK’s Problem X upset Punk to win the Capcom Cup X LCQ event and earn a chance at one million dollars. It appears that for Victor “Punk” Woodley, beating Daigo and Tokido in one weekend wasn’t enough to secure victory. Vying for the final spot in next weekend’s Capcom Cup X tournament, the prosperous American went undefeated until Grand Finals of the LCQ event....

Something else to play on PS Vita, I suppose January is a terrific month for PlayStation Plus members with titles likeBrothers – A Tale of Two Sons(PS3) andDon’t Starve(PS4).But we’re still a week off! The last addition to the Instant Game Collection for 2013 isUrban Trial Freestylefor PS Vita. Look for it tomorrow. This obviously isn’t as glamorous as what’s coming in the new year, however, the game is one I doubt as many people have played, so there’s always that....

Valorant News Valorant patch 4.0 is live, including the release of the new agent Neon, map and weapon reworks, and adjustments to competitive ranked ratings. VALORANT patch 4.0 is live, including the release of the new agent Neon, map and weapon reworks, a fresh battle pass and skin line, and an adjustment to competitive ranked ratings (RR). The 4.0 patch adds the Filipino speedsterNeonto the roster. The latest agent will be a duelist, according to Riot....

Valorant News Riot Games paid tribute to deceased VALORANT pro player Gizem “Luie” Harmankaya with a free in-game title. Sometimes, the highly-competitive gaming industry can surprise you with wholesome news. That’s what Riot Games has done inVALORANT’s 6.08 patch.Gizem “Luie” Harmankaya, a Turkish professional VALORANT player, was one of the many who were lost during the February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria at around 04:00 a....

Warner Bros.has just set a major new box office record, and it proves that the studio has learned a lesson that all of Hollywood needs to hear. Since the 2010s, Hollywood has been going through a divisive phase,one that has caused a lot of studios to struggle in the post-COVID marketplace. The shake-ups at Warner Bros. have been especially notable, with the merger into Warner Bros. Discovery and theshelving of notable projects likeBatgirlstirring a lot of controversy....

CS:GO News A pleasant surprise after survivng an elimination match at ESL Pro League Season 17. Counter-Strike Source 2 dropped during an ongoing CS:GO tournament. As some of the world’s best teams battled it out on stage at the ESL Pro League Season 17, the rest of the community was busy reading up and watching videos about Counter-Strike 2. When S1mple went to meet the talent after his team’s 2-0 victory over Outsiders, he was in for a pleasant surprise....

Following years of rumors and speculation, Microsoft is officially ending itsXbox Live Goldsubscription service and replacing it with a tier of Game Pass called Xbox Game Pass Core.Xbox Live Gold’s potential demise has been rumored since the introduction of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and its online multiplayer support. Now it’s finally happening. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, while more expensive than Xbox Live Gold, effectively made the service obsolete. Not only did it give gamers access to online multiplayer and the free Games with Gold games, but it also threw the entire Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass libraries into the mix....

Following a sarcastic comment from a critic,Amy Slatonfrom1000-Lb Sistersopened up about her efforts to take care of her health and manage her weight.Tammy Slaton and Amy appeared on the showtogether to document their weight loss journeys, leading to frequent comparisons between their fitness progress. Initially,Amy was praised for her rapid weight lossand approval for weight loss surgery, while Tammy faced difficulties overcoming her unhealthy eating habits. However, in1000-Lb Sistersseason 7,Tammy not only shared the news of her 500-pound weight loss but also underwent skin removal surgery....