https://www.thegamer.com This is where you'll find TheGamer's coverage of the hottest video games out there. If it's a big-budget title, we've got all the latest news, hottest takes, in-depth guides, and complete walkthroughs. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:45:19 GMT en-US hourly 60 Get the latest Rebirth Champions X codes, a Roblox clicker game and one of the most popular experiences on the platform right now, and we've got the latest codes for free boosts, luck boosts, and rebirth boosts. The aim of the game is simple - click, level up, rebirth (start again with extra boosts), and start clicking again.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:58:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/roblox-rebirth-champions-x-codes/ In the expansive realm of gaming, cheat codes have long been intertwined with the player experience, offering hidden powers, unveiling concealed content, or injecting a dash of hilarity. Nevertheless, cheat codes are not all cut from the same cloth. Certain game developers have mischievously tantalized their audience with faux cheats, enticing them with the allure of extraordinary abilities, side-splitting consequences, or utter absurdity.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:45:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-video-game-fake-cheats/ Final Fantasy 16's Eikons stir up and ignite our imaginations. Not only have they been beautifully designed and assigned epic cutscenes that will remain fan favorites for a while, but they also draw inspiration from rich mythological lore.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:45:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fatasy-16-ff16-eikons-mythological-inspirations/ The best part about discovering a new planet in any video game is exploring the place and getting familiar with all the living things that inhabit it. Since farming games have been so popular in recent years, some people crave the same kind of experience but with a game that’s set in space.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 22:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/games-where-you-can-farm-grow-alien-plantlife/ The Genesis, known as the Mega Drive outside North America, was released by Sega in 1988 and quickly became the go-to console to play popular arcade games of the time. This was Sega's best-selling system and would rival Nintendo’s SNES throughout the early '90s. It was also the console that saw the debut of Sonic, Sega's mascot that is still its flagship series today.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/nintendo-switch-online-best-sega-genesis-mega-drive-games/ When you arrive at the Labyrinth in Remnant 2 for the first time, you'll notice its oddness, with various portals guiding you through different sections of the Labyrinth. This location stands out as one of the most secretive places in Remnant 2, housing not only the well-guarded Archon Archetype but also a multitude of other mysteries.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:31:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-chicago-typewriter-location-unlock/ No doubt, since its release, you've seen plenty of wild creations made in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This can range from simple creations to pet dogs, and even war machines that would violate the Geneva Conventions. However, you don't need to be a technical genius to get a mech of your own.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:15:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-how-to-build-mineru-mech-attachments/ The names of caves in Pikmin 4 usually tie into mechanics or bosses introduced in the following sublevels. When exploring the Ultimate Testing Range in Giant's Hearth, it's unclear what prompted this cave to bear the daunting name. That is until you reach the final sublevel, where you face the Man-at-Legs.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:46:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pikmin-4-ultimate-testing-range-guide-treasures-enemies/ The Brazillian Xbox account just made a Father's Day post. Sounds innocent enough, right? Well, it would be were it not for one crucial detail: Final Fantasy 7 Remake is there.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:38:06 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-7-remake-on-xbox-port-brazil-twitter-account-fathers-day/ Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a remake of the classic farming simulator-RPG hybrid, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town for the Game Boy Advance. The original game featured mechanics that were ahead of its time, including tool upgrades, cooking, mining, NPC relationships, collectibles, events, and choices that have a lasting impact on your playthrough.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/story-of-seasons-friends-of-mineral-town-sos-fomt-fishing-rod-guide/ In Act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3, an intense encounter with Ketheric Thorm results in the villain making a strategic escape deep beneath the Moonrise Towers—into a hidden mindflayer laboratory, full of gruesome secrets.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:00:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-how-to-solve-the-brain-puzzle-in-the-necrotic-laboratory/ After years of M. Bison running the show, Street Fighter 6 introduces a new big baddy, JP. This imposing figure hosts a martial arts tournament in the distant nation of Nayshall to cover up a money laundering scheme.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:45:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/street-fighter-6-jp-beginner-strategy-tips-guide/ Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3 may have been tough for you, especially if you are new to the Dungeons and Dragons system. Nothing can truly prepare you for Act 2 when you enter the Shadow-Cursed Lands. There are nefarious people and problems within these lands.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-help-he-who-was-kill-madeline/ I played 12 hours of Baldur’s Gate 3 with a custom bard and stumbled on the end of Act 2 by complete accident. I wasn’t trying to rush through this gargantuan RPG like I had a deadline to hit, but there I was at Moonrise Towers with my Penis C in my hands… my party of four squishy under levelled morons scrambling to fight a small army. I spent three hours in a death loop before retreating back to the drawing board.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-class-barbarian-karlach/ Pokemon Scarlet & Violet turns a year old in November, and performance-wise, there isn't a lot to show for it. We mean in-game performance of course - sales-wise, it broke records. But for anyone hoping that patches would make the game prettier or at least more stable, it's been a disappointing first year.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:27:44 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-players-furious-over-lack-of-graphics-patches/ Along with Ryu, Ken has been in every Street Fighter since 1987. However, he's often lived in Ryu's shadow, plagued with pallette-swap ridicule. But in the lead-up to Street Fighter 6, Ken made waves with his disheveled appearance and dark backstory.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/street-fighter-6-ken-beginner-strategy-tips-guide/ Many online games include emotes to allow for communication without using voice chat or a microphone. This is also a common feature in Souls and Soulslike games, and Remnant 2 follows the same pattern. Since the game doesn't provide much guidance except for basic combat mechanics, discovering things like emotes is left up to you.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:01:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-how-to-use-all-emotes/ Baldur’s Gate 3 runs like a dream on PC. Except when it doesn’t. Performance is usually solid thanks to my RTX 2080 Ti, but an ageing CPU and power supply I’ve had in my rig for the better part of a decade means the poor machine has trouble keeping up sometimes.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:01:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-pc-upgrade-specs-system-requirements-graphics-performance/ We first met Luke Sullivan in Street Fighter 5 when he transitioned out of the military and into a career as an MMA fighter. This appearance was our first peak into the world of Street Fighter 6, in which Luke plays a significant role.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/street-fighter-6-luke-beginner-strategy-tips-guide/ Everyone please calm down. By now you’ve all seen the official Wiglett plush available at the real Pokémon Center website. Go on. Start giggling. And, yes, it’s a long, cylindrical object with a bright pink head. But just because it resembles the genitals of a ghost that’s doing very well for itself doesn’t mean we need to make fun of it. This is a plush from a video game series meant to be put on display, likely behind a beaded curtain with a sign and an age requirement. Not everything has to be sexual, especially when I purchased this for myself the moment I saw it.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:30:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-we-need-to-stop-making-fun-of-the-wiglett-plush-i-just-bought/ Remnant 2 provides a diverse selection of weapons you can use to survive the challenges of this game. Generally, these weapons fall into two categories: ranged and melee. You can carry two guns — a Handgun and a Long Gun — as well as a melee weapon. This setup offers you an opportunity to experiment with various weapons.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:30:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-crescent-moon-bow-unlock-upgrade-nimue/ There are few universal truths in this world. One of them is you can't have Street Fighter without Ryu (Or Ken. We love you, boo). This dedicated martial artist sets the tone for the series, often inspiring the fellow Street Fighters he crosses paths with. Street Fighter 6 wouldn't be the same without him.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:15:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/street-fighter-6-ryu-beginner-strategy-tips-guide/ Archetypes in Remnant 2 greatly influence your character and how you play the game. So, when choosing an Archetype, it's important to consider which one suits your gameplay style best. Initially, the game presents four starting Archetypes, with more becoming available as you progress.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-invader-archetype-guide/ Chun-Li is more than the First Lady of Street Fighter; she's arguably the First Lady of Fighting Games! Her impact is so significant that she's returned to every mainline Street Fighter from SF2 to Street Fighter 6 (Don't @ me about SF3: New Generation and Double Impact. She made it into Third Strike. That's what counts!)

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:46:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/street-fighter-6-chun-li-beginner-strategy-tips-guide/ Guns are everything in Borderlands 3, and players are quickly learning that Golden Chests often contain the absolute best that the game has to offer, and as a result, SHiFT codes are invaluable. SHiFT codes unlock the Golden Keys needed for those chests. They can only be used one time and should therefore be saved for the end of the game. Using a Golden Key earlier is a waste since players out-level their guns pretty quickly.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:25:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/borderlands-3-shift-codes-guide-golden-keys-chest/ Though the Borderlands tends to have a sci-fi bend to it, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands takes into full-on RPG fantasy territory. With mechanics and content based on and parodying Dungeons & Dragons, players get to choose a class and dive into a wacky world of mythical beasts and heavy weaponry.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:22:33 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/tiny-tinas-wonderlands-skeleton-keys-shift-codes-guide/ Eduard Badaluta, the face model for Leon Kennedy in the Resident Evil 2 and 4 remakes, is calling on fan accounts to be deleted. In comments that have since been removed, Badaluta says these fans are running "piece of shit accounts", and says that he "doesn't need" fan accounts in the first place.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:20:50 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-2-4-remake-leon-face-model-eduard-badaluta-harassment-fan-accounts-deleted/ Baldur's Gate 3 is absolutely massive, meaning developer Larian Studios has had plenty of opportunities to sneak in a few fun references and easter eggs to other pieces of media that may have influenced their work at some point. There are the usual suspects included, such as Lord of the Rings, though it seems like there may be a few fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender at Larian as well, as fans have recently discovered what looks to be a cheeky nod to the show.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-references-easter-egg-avatar-the-last-airbender/ I’m fast approaching my two decade anniversary of playing Warhammer. I’ve dipped in and out of the hobby in that time, mostly when I was a teenager and discovered beer, but the vast majority of those years have been spent hunched over tiny miniatures. So I was the only one of my work D&D party, made up of a fair few newcomers, to know the curse that our DM was spelling when she uttered the words, “anything but a one”.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-dice-rolls-perfect-tabletop-experience/ Pikmin 4 features vast environments full of hidden treasure, lost castaways, and a cavalcade of side objectives. From Dandori Battles to night expeditions, the game has a variety of modes that prevent the adventure from ever feeling stale. If you are looking for a challenge or plan on completing every aspect of Pikmin 4, the many cave systems scattered throughout the game will test your multitasking and combat skills.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pikmin-4-best-cave-systems-sublevels/ In Act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3, Wyll's past quickly catches up to him in the form of Mizora, the succubus who serves as his fiendish warlock patron, when she makes an unexpected appearance at your camp to strongarm you into her personal quest.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:31:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-find-zariels-asset-location-moonrise-towers-mizora/ Among my social circles, I was always that guy who played the video games that most people hadn’t heard of. Considering that the farthest these social circles ventured into gaming was FIFA, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was kind of a niche game for them. It was during my first few days as a bright-eyed games journalism hopeful in 2017, when I was tasked with writing a list of best RPGs of all time, that I first heard of Baldur's Gate.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:31:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/i-dont-know-what-baldurs-gate-is-and-at-this-point-im-too-afraid-to-ask/ When starting Baldur's Gate 3, you'll quickly become acquainted with Zevlor, a former Hellrider commander and the resilient leader of the tiefling refugees. From the outset, he aids in repelling a goblin assault on the druid grove, standing as a bastion of honor and valor.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-rescue-zevlor-moonrise-towers-location/ If you're still struggling to take down Ganondorf in Tears of the Kingdom, Recent-Marsupial-65 might have a solution--fence him up and wail on him with electric spikes. Basically, torture him 'till he drops dead. Who said the Master Sword was necessary?

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-ganondorf-trapped-tortured/ Dungeons & Dragons has always been a game that has fascinated, and intimidated me in equal measure. There is far too much to remember, so I find it overwhelming. A few years back, I tried a D&D group with some other newbies and a couple of veteran players at the helm, but it fizzled out quickly as the experience gap proved too much for people to bear.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-helping-me-learn-my-dungeons-and-dragon-dnd-role-better/ One of the parts that fans love the most about Persona 5 Royal is that not only do you have plenty of quirky characters to befriend, but your dating pool is huge and varied. And while yes, P5R does nail the dating sim aspect of the game, they’re thankfully not the only ones who have.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/persona-similar-video-games-dating-sim-mechanics/ Dungeons & Dragons parties can be of any size. There's no real limit unless the DM is uncomfortable with eight people wailing on two little goblins. Baldur's Gate 3 is different. You can only have four people in a group, so you have to pick and choose who to bring with you on your adventure. But modders aren't having any of that, as SildurFX has already removed the limit for the full-release version of the game.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:16:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-party-size-limit-remover-mod/ In a Mario game, we can expect to face off against Bowser, and in Zelda, we can expect to counter Ganon or one of his incarnations, and while Kirby does have some recurring villains, he tends to have quite a bit more variety compared to fellow Nintendo protagonists.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/kirby-best-villains/ Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's second DLC expansion, the Indigo Disk, will bring back all of the old starter Pokemon. This was just revealed in a new trailer, giving us a better look at the DLC that's expected to launch towards the end of this year.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:38:57 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-dlc-part-2-indigo-disk-catch-all-old-starters/ Rotoscoping is a technique where animators trace over an actual image or video to create an authentic level of action in their animation. Disney used this technique for Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs (1938), and most of you will probably be familiar with it through the films of Ralph Bakshi.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-games-rotoscoped-graphics/ Sequels are a mainstay in the world of video games. After all, if you build a world that is fun to inhabit or an experience that is enjoyable, it only makes sense for people to want to come back and do it again, maybe with some tweaks or new developments to keep things fresh.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 09:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/great-games-that-deserved-better-sequels/ The PlayStation Move was Sony’s attempt to capitalize off the motion control trend that swept the gaming industry in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The PS Move was primarily used as an alternative control method for PS3 games that could otherwise be played traditionally—think Killzone 3 or Heavy Rain.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-games-only-on-playstation-move/ Solar subclasses were Bungie's second crack at revamping the three original elemental subclasses, allowing you to choose how you want to experience Destiny 2. Whether you're looking to turn up the heat with extra damage or just need to survive, there are a variety of powerful Exotics to combine with your Solar 3.0 build.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 06:30:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-exotic-armor-solar-30/ We've got the latest Dragon Soul codes, a Roblox game so new that it is still currently in its demo testing phase. It's a game heavily inspired by the Dragon Ball Z universe, developed by popular Roblox developer Novaly. Head out into the world to complete quests, level up your character, and unlock new skills and abilities.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:25:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/roblox-dragon-soul-codes/ Platformers are an iconic genre in the video game world. Getting good and playing at a high level in a platformer just has a different feel and level of challenge that is hard to find anywhere else. All three console brands have some of the best platformers, from Nintendo with Mario to PlayStation with Ratchet & Clank, and the Xbox is no exception.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-platformers-xbox-series-x-s/ What encompasses the perfect workout playlist? It’s a pretty subjective art, but often there’s a steady and rhythmic beat, a build that gets you pumped, and a chorus that keeps you pushing harder. But not all workout playlists even need words.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:45:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-game-soundtracks-that-are-the-perfect-workout-music/ In recent years, a significant number of Xbox exclusives have been introduced to the PC platform, reflecting a strategic and purposeful expansion by Microsoft to cater to a wider audience. This move has provided PC gamers with the opportunity to access a diverse selection of acclaimed Xbox exclusive titles, adding to their gaming catalogue.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:45:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/xbox-best-exclusive-games-not-on-pc/ As summer cools down into fall, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and put up some shots in NBA 2K23. The latest iteration of the basketball simulator has finally arrived with up-to-date player ratings, high-level graphics, and a variety of game modes, including the Jordan Challenges.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/nba-2k23-jordan-challenges-beginners-guide-tips/ Welcome to Bitcoin Miner - a game currently still in Beta but plenty popular with regular updates and fresh codes. The game is simple - you run your own Bitcoin mining operation in Roblox. Simple as that. Love tycoon games? Check out Gumball Factory and Sword Factory!

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/roblox-bitcoin-miner-codes/ Classes are an easy way to define a character's role in a game. Whether this is simply a combat role or a signifier of their background by means of some exclusive membership, they are a useful shorthand for us, the players.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/rpg-iconic-character-classes/ Dave the Diver is an indie adventure game developed by Mintrocket and features a mishmash of genres such as management and RPG infused with a relaxing all-around vibe. While Dave the Diver is marketed as a ‘cozy’ game, which it is, you will still need to contend with the occasional aquatic threats, specifically deadly (and often gigantic) bosses.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:00:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/dave-the-diver-best-bosses/ Sometimes, there's an inexplicable satisfaction in letting loose and embracing utter chaos. If you find yourself yearning to unleash your inner havoc-wreaker, look no further. Compiled is a collection of games that are tailor-made for your destructive inclinations.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 20:46:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-video-games-that-let-you-wreak-havoc/ Something that both the horror and puzzle genres have in common is that they often make their way into other types of games. For example, there are plenty of scary moments in non-horror titles, and you often find puzzles in your typical action adventure games and RPGs.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 20:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-horror-puzzle-games/ Get the latest codes for Race Clicker, one of the most popular Roblox games right now. The game is all about clicking (why do Roblox gamers love clicking so much?), and winning races. The more you click, the faster you go, eventually smashing past different targets to become the fastest on the server.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 20:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/roblox-race-clicker-codes/ Get the latest Car Dealership Tycoon codes here, one of the most popular tycoon games on the Roblox platform. The aim of the game is really simple - collect cars, build the perfect dealership, and trade your vehicles for even better ones! You can even race your cars around a full simulated city. Fresh cars and areas are updated regularly by the developer.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 20:25:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/roblox-car-dealership-tycoon-codes/ Final Fantasy 16 spins an epic tale of political intrigue, love and loss, and, of course, magic. It's a compelling adventure that takes many hours to complete, and is filled to the brim with things to do - monsters to hunt, quests to undertake, and lofty villains to defeat.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 20:20:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-16-xvi-ff16-beginner-combat-tips-tricks/ Some Quests in Disney Illusion Island will have your Tasks involve finding Keys to open Locked Doors, while others will have you square off against formidable bosses, then some will have you search and find five kids in a game of Hide And Seek, making for an interesting change of pace.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 19:45:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/disney-illusion-island-hide-and-seek-quest-walkthrough-guide/ Whether you're looking to obtain every Collectible, experience the story in its entirety, or are just in it for the pure platforming goodness, Disney Illusion Island has lots to offer, making every Ability you obtain feel world-changing. These Abilities all come from the Main Quests of your adventure, which can throw all kinds of challenges your way.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 19:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/disney-illusion-island-things-are-looking-up-quest-walkthrough-guide/ It ain't easy hunting monsters. To keep Geralt alive in The Witcher 3, you're going to want to keep upgrading your armor so that it offers the most protection and the biggest stat bonuses possible. Upgrading Geralt's armor and weaponry isn't always as simple as refining the original piece with more crafting materials for an all-around stat boost. In fact, there are multiple ways to make gear more effective.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 18:46:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-witcher-3-how-to-upgrade-armor/ Small and simple sculptures in Remnant 2 that carry a lot of significance, the Stone-carved Dolls that form the Nightweaver Stone Doll are part of a quest line that you can miss out on if you're not paying attention. They allow you to access an optional boss fight and a secret melee weapon that's very good at crowd control.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 18:16:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-how-to-find-and-use-the-nightweaver-stone-doll/ Do you enjoy a challenge, or are you more in it for the story? No matter your playstyle, Baldur's Gate 3 delivers with three unique difficulties. These are Tactician, Balanced, and Explorer. As for which one to choose, there is no real right or wrong answer. They all bring something fun and unique to the game.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 18:00:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-difficulty/ I’m kind of obsessed with Starfield’s pending launch. I’ve been counting down the days, mentally dividing them all into hours for a ‘clearer picture’, and even doing that kid thing where I calculate how many more ‘sleeps’ I have before I can boot up Bethesda’s upcoming open-world sci-fi RPG for the first time. I can’t wait to suck at it.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 18:00:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/starfield-boring-hero-character-roleplaying/ Although Rauru has an important part to play in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, being the first king of Hyrule and the Source of the Right Arm, little else is known about him. The Dragon’s Tears memories show us a glimpse of what Hyrule was like during its founding, but in some ways, they open up even more mysteries about Rauru.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:46:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-kingdom-rauru-lore-backstory/ In Baldur's Gate 3, you're encouraged by friend and foe alike to harness the powers of your Illithid parasite to decimate enemies and control minds. But, of course, unlocking this immense potential isn't without its price. You'll need to consume other Mind Flayer Parasite Specimens to gain new powers, and they're challenging to find.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:46:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-mindflayer-parasite-specimen-all-locations-act-1/ Your biggest problem that needs solving in Baldur's Gate 3 is the Ilithid parasite wriggling around in your brain. You will run into different characters that claim they can cure you, or at least attempt to. Messing around with your eye and brain is dangerous.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:35:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-omeluum-cure-potion-mushrooms/ Baldur’s Gate 3 has taken the world by storm. Every website is talking about it, it trended on Twitter for almost a week straight after release, and it’s currently the top-selling game on Steam. We at TheGamer haven’t shut up about it either, because there’s just so much to say. Even outside of work, my friends are texting me about it constantly. I cannot escape Baldur’s Gate 3, and I’ve been wondering, would we be hearing this much about the game if its release date hadn’t been pushed up?

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-hype-shifted-release-date-avoid-starfield/ In the vast world of Baldur's Gate 3, you might often find yourself stumbling upon collectibles whose purposes aren't immediately evident. From soul coins to infernal alloys, the game is rife with hidden treasures. Among these, silver ingots stand out, not for their rarity, but for their abundance.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:21:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-silver-ingots-how-to-find-use/ An undulating meatball mixed with machinery, the Abomination boss in Remnant 2 is a pretty straightforward fight that can still cause a few problems, especially if you're unlucky enough to roll N'Erud as your first campaign world.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:15:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-abomination-aberration-boss-guide/ Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's lengthy development might come to an end soon, with its distributor suddenly listing a release date of December 1, 2023. While this hasn't been officially confirmed, this date doesn't seem to be a placeholder being used on the website, so developer GSC Game World could be poised to make an announcement soon.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:50:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl-release-date-december-2023/ This week, reports got out that Nintendo has filed 32 gameplay-related patents since mid-July, and 31 of them are related to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The company is attempting to patent mechanics both big — like Ultrahand and Fuse — and small — like hanging onto ledges and riding on floating platforms.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/patenting-mechanics-bad-for-game-industry-nintendo-tears-of-the-kingdom/ Few bosses in Baldur's Gate 3 are worthy of the ire of players like Balthazar, Commander of the Reborn Dead. Battling him is not usually an easy feat, and with his penchant for cheats and swarms of allied undead, you'll likely be wishing Balthazar was buried a meter deep for every one of his transgressions.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-beat-balthazar-flesh-golem-encounter-battle/ It’s still a little early to call it, but 2023 is almost certainly going to go down as the best gaming year since 2017.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/2023-good-gaming-year-resident-evil-4-tears-of-the-kingdom-baldurs-gate-3/ Atlas Fallen brings a new experience in a fantasy open world, where a tyrant god called Thelos has mankind enslaved, and striving to survive. To end this evil regime, you must ally with a forgotten god and travel across different areas to empower a gauntlet that gives you divine powers.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/atlas-fallen-beginner-tips-tricks/ Baldur's Gate 3 has already amassed an incredibly dedicated modding scene. Even before its full launch, players were modding away in Early Access, tweaking visuals and adding new features. But now, modders have a whole lot more to work with, including the player origins that you choose from in the character creator screen.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:49:01 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-mod-origins-custom-lived-as-a-goat/ After you complete your primary mission in Pikmin 4 to rescue Olimar, more opportunities await you on the planet PNF-404. You’ll be able to continue exploring new areas as you seek to rescue more people trapped on the planet, starting with one called Giant’s Hearth.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:45:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pikmin-4-cradle-of-the-beast-treasures-empress-bulblax-guide/ When going on holiday, no matter how excited you are about reaching your picturesque destination, you first must go through all the stress and rigmarole of ensuring you have everything ready before you leave. You have to make sure your suitcase is packed, buy anything you’re missing, triple-check the kids are in the car, and ensure you’ve got your travel documents, insurance, and all that jazz.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-xiv-dawntrail-holiday-stressing-me-out/ Baldur's Gate 3 has 12 unique classes for players to choose from, ranging from skilled fighters to arcane spellcasters. Paladins serve as a great starting class for most, capable of fulfilling virtually any role the party requires. Persuade your allies, smite your enemies, or buff your team with a wide range of spell options.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-paladin-multiclass-options/ We've seen Elden Ring played in some pretty wild ways before, but for those of us watching from home, it doesn't get much more pleasant than this. Twitch streamer Perrikaryal has just figured out how to play FromSoft's latest game with her voice, hitting different notes to perform certain actions.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:17:37 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/elden-ring-challenge-run-played-with-voice-streamer-perri/ One of the most fun and challenging additions to Pikmin 4 are the Dandori Battles. Similar to Pikmin 2's 2-Player-Battle mode, Dandori Battles have you face off against an opponent to see who can get the most points from collecting treasures and beasts. There are six battles to compete in, one per area, each with varying difficulty levels.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:15:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pikmin-4-dandori-battle-location-guide/ The first thing I noticed about Baldur’s Gate 3 was how good it looked. I saw the moist skin of a Mindflayer as it strolled around my prison cell. I watched on, immobile, as he implanted a fanged worm in my retina, no doubt chewing on my optic nerve as we speak. I saw every glint of enamel in the beast’s tiny, gruesome maw as it condemned me to a fate worse than death. Then I noticed how quiet my PC was.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-steam-deck-runs-well/ Final Fantasy 16 returns to the semi-linear format of past games in the series, with a few side quests and optional battles here and there to explore. This more linear approach allows the game to tell a robust and deep story, with the option for additional environmental world-building through side quests and Hunts.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:31:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-16-what-happens-at-the-point-of-no-return-drakes-head-quest/ While Remnant 2 is primarily a third-person shooter, it doesn’t box you into utilizing the "run and gun" strategy. It has, in fact, given more emphasis to melee weapons this time around compared to its predecessor. Remnant 2 gives you more freedom in how you build your character and tackle the various deadly enemies that litter its numerous dungeons.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-best-melee-weapons/ You just finished an arduous and long fight with a huge group of enemies and your entire party is reeling. In Baldur's Gate 3, you have a few options--each person takes a swig of a health potion, a healer gets to work, or you rest. But if you want to save your potions instead of having everyone stockpile and waste their own, you can just throw them at the ground and heal everybody.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-throw-potions-heal-everybody-aoe/ There are many bosses in Remnant 2, both in the main story and optional dungeons. Legion is one of those that are waiting in a dungeon. More specifically, they're set up in The Twisted Chantry. It's a unique creature, as it's basically one giant circle as well as a set of rags on a throne.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/remnant-2-legion-boss-guide/ Destiny 2 kicked off Season 18 with a bang, releasing the redesigned Arc 3.0 subclasses. The subclass overhaul presents the opportunity to create new builds, try new weapons, and perhaps take some old Exotics out of the vault.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-exotic-armor-arc-3/ We're all well-acquainted with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by now, which means you'll know that the game lets you carve out a little slice of Hyrule just for yourself. If you head on over to Tarrey Town, you'll find that you can build your own dream house by sticking a whole bunch of different blocks together. You can make some truly impressive properties with this ability, though you'll struggle to find a house as grand as this one that someone has managed to lift and suspend in the air.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-totk-player-discover-easy-way-to-make-house-float/ When skill trees were introduced to Don't Starve Together the first three characters to receive this change were Wormwood, Wolfgang and Woodie. These skill trees are accessible only when a Moon Rock Idol is presented to the Celestial Portal, and the points spent in these trees carry over between games.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:45:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/dont-starve-together-everything-need-know-woodies-skill-tree/ Sony values Call of Duty a lot. So much so that when it was offered four years of continued access to all Activision Blizzard games (should its Microsoft merger go through), it turned it down in favour of ten years of just Call of Duty. PlayStation clearly believes that its players want the latest Call of Duty above all else, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the company get beta exclusivity once again.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:46:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-beta-playstation-first/ Pokemon Scarlet & Violet have a couple of expanions coming out soon, those being The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, which will make up the Treasures of Area Zero DLC. Nintendo and Game Freak gave us a much better look at what to expect from both of them during its latest Pokemon Presents showcase, including new characters, new features like gym leader rematches and minigames, as well a few new Pokemon reveals. However, one of these Pokemon is drawing a lot more attention than the others.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:01:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-fans-bullying-raikou-raging-bolt-new-paradox-form/ Racing games are a dime a dozen in the gaming industry, but there are a handful that truly elevate the genre to new heights. These racing games achieve their greatness thanks to several elements working together like a well-oiled machine. From tight and intuitive controls to outstanding vehicle or customization options, the best racing games will deliver the complete package for fans.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-racing-levels-of-all-time/ Well over a hundred games get released across mobiles, consoles and computers every single day, which is no mean feat considering that designers, artists and coders have to work in unison to create such large scale products. It makes sense that things end up going wrong during production occasionally, but sometimes these happy accidents can create a unique piece of art that showcases creative ideas.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 07:31:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/enjoyably-bad-games/ GTA Online has an almost overwhelming wealth of content, though most of it has to do with criminal activity aimed at accruing wealth. If you're in the mood for a change of pace, this list has some great new activities to try. Although GTA Online has been out for years, it's pretty much impossible to do everything Los Santos has to offer. GTA Online has so many easter eggs, secrets, and extra minigames players will still be discovering for years to come.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 05:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/things-to-do-in-gta-online/ If you're a fan of Animal Crossing but have understandably run out of things to do after a few years' time, then don't fear, as there are a ton of PC games here. Whether you just want to find that perfectly relaxing daily check-in or you're ready to go all-in with decorating, the PC world is no stranger to great simulation games.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 05:00:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pc-games-like-animal-crossing/ Tekken 8 still appears to be quite a ways away, with the game only having just wrapped up its first Closed Network Test earlier this month. That means that we still don't know a lot of the game's base roster, and fans have been unsurprisingly bugging Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada with character requests. Unfortunately, it seems like a some of these requests are a bit more aggressive than Harada would like, as he recently put a fan on blast for a "silly threat" with a detailed explanation on why fans shouldn't do it.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 01:58:37 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/tekken-8-director-lashes-out-silly-threats-character-additions/ Baldur's Gate 3 has been a huge success since coming out of early access, amassing a whopping 800,000 all-time peak player count on Steam with console ports still to come. Now the game's been out a little while, developer Larian Studios has managed to put together an interesting list of statistics revealing the game's most popular class, race, and other little factoids. It even has a little section dedicated to everyone's romance options, and there seems to be a clear favorite amongst the community.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 01:25:46 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/shadowheart-romance-most-popular-baldurs-gate-3/ Customization in gaming is one of the most sought after features. We all love making our own characters, building our own towns, and creating factions to rule the world with. The latter is found quite often in games with a science fiction or fantasy narrative that drives it.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:45:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/games-create-your-own-faction/ Let's be honest, we've all wanted to be a little evil in video games every now and then. Whether it's running over pedestrians in Grand Theft Auto or just choosing the mean dialogue option, before you feel bad and load an earlier save, some games are just too tempting with the evil things you can do. But what about the games that take it one step further and offer up some truly monstrous possibilities?

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:46:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/video-games-evil-actions-you-can-do/ Daring escapades in faraway realms, bone-chilling horror in space, and innovative indie adventures are all on the menu for 2023. While it always feels like the previous year's game release calendar can never be one-upped by the coming one, we're continually proven wrong. This year looks to be stocked with some amazing titles we can't wait to get our hands on.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/video-game-release-dates-2023/ Animal Crossing: New Horizons features over 400 villagers that can move to your island. While each of these animals has a unique look and home, they're united by one of eight personalities. The New Horizons personality types include Sisterly, Smug, Lazy, Peppy, Normal, Snooty, Jock, and Cranky.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/animal-crossing-best-cranky-villagers/ The Sims 4 has a unique approach to sickness and hospitals. Both of these are present in the game, but aren't as easily accessible as you may expect. While Sims can become sick, they won't require a trip to the hospital.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:21:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-sims-4-willow-creek-hospital-location-guide/