Factorio: Space Age review: a stellar expansion produces a masterful final form The factory has grown Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Wube Software Developer: Wube Software Publisher: Wube Software Release: October 21st, 2024 On: Windows, macOS, SteamOS, Linux From: Steam , GOG , Humble Price: £30/€32/$35 Reviewed on: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, Nvidia RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, Windows 10 To say that Factorio: Space Age throws out the rulebook is an understatement. It’d be more fitting to say it’s somehow automated the whole process: an inserter plucked out the rulebook from my brain and deposited it in hot magma, while a new rulebook was churned out in a nearby machine and plopped into my brain from the other side - only for that to be immediately plucked out and incinerated as well....

Fallout 76’s next expansion goes all-in on Fallout TV show season 2, bringing Walton Goggins and “New Vegas feel” to Ohio Todd and co. were definitely listening when folks said they didn’t do enough game-wise around the show’s debut Image credit:Bethesda “Deserts, deathclaws, and raiders”, alongside a " New Vegas feel" with Walton Goggins’ Ghoul as the face. These are the main ingredients for Fallout 76 ’s Burning Springs map expansion, which is set to arrive in early December this year....

Fantasy RPG Greedfall 2 hits Steam early access this summer And there’s a new cinematic trailer to go with it Image credit:Nacon First announced in May 2022, colonial fantasy RPG Greedfall 2 now has a release window. It will be coming first to Steam early access later this summer, a new cinematic trailer from tonight’s Nacon Connect stream has revealed, but don’t worry if you haven’t played the first game yet....

GOG’s new owner will stick to its revamped classic and zero-DRM guns, but does think lessons lie in Steam’s overstuffed embrace Michał Kiciński argues GOG not being flooded with “hundreds of games daily, 95% of which are really not super high quality” is a boon Image credit:GOG Just before the calendar ticked over to 2026, Witcher and Cyberpunk makers CD Projekt revealed that they’d sold off their PC storefront - GOG....

Grab a 45-inch 5120x1440 200Hz LG monitor for $150 off $550 for the LG 45GR65DC, released late 2023, is a great deal. Image credit:LG Double-wide 32:9 gaming monitors are becoming increasingly affordable, which is brilliant for anyone that prefers an ultra-wide aspect ratio but doesn’t want to deal with the relatively limited desktop real estate of your standard 21:9 ultrawide. Right now you can pick up LG’s 45-inch 45GR65DC, which essentially combines two 24-inch 1440p 200Hz screens into a single titanic panel, for just $550 - rather than the usual $700....

Haunted videogame No Players Online resurrected on Steam after a disgruntled “former friend” had it exorcised via DMCA “Spiritual successor” at large again after being taken down a week after launch Image credit:Black Lantern Collective A few weeks ago, developers Beeswax Games released a “spiritual successor” to 2019 freeware game No Players Online on Steam. If you’ve not played the old freeware project - still available on Itch - it’s one of those haunted software jobbies that accentuate the eerieness of elderly 3D simulation tech, and in this case, abandoned FPS multiplayer maps....

Helldivers 2 is now auto-kicking AFK players to help ease server woes The co-op shooter remains too popular for its own good Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/PlayStation As Helldivers 2 continues to be struggling with its own success, suffering wildly overloaded servers that make it sometimes tricky to even log in, a new patch today has added a feature to help alleviate the pressure. Having previously capped the number of players to 450,000, developers Arrowhead have now added an auto-kick to stop people hogging those precious slots while not playing....

Here’s me getting overly excited about the new one-way doors they’re adding to Two Point Museum, plus an interview Also: colour customisation! Image credit:Sega/Rock Paper Shotgun “If, two months ago, you’d been told to close your eyes and imagine a Two Point game about a museum, you’d come up with something at least 85% identical to Two Point Museum ,” wrote James, previewingishly . After spending a few hours with a beefier build, I’m inclined to agree....

Hollow Knight Silksong walkthrough: Part 10 (Misc Quests) Now’s a good time to complete some side tasks Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Team Cherry What’s the next job for you to complete in Part 10 of our Silksong walkthrough? When you take a step back and think about it, you’ve already accomplished a lot in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Or so the Fleas would tell you, anyway. Still, there’s a colossal amount left to discover; we’ve only scratched the surface so far....

Hollow Knight Silksong walkthrough: Part 19 (Underworks) Follow this walkthrough to find everything worth finding in the Underworks Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Team Cherry Trying to make your way through the Underworks in Hollow Knight: Silksong? It’s a tricky and often confusing journey through the Underworks of the Citadel, but the rewards are well worth it. The Underworks are home to Hornet’s next movement skill: the Clawline Harpoon. The map is about to get bigger yet again....

Hollow Knight Silksong walkthrough: Part 9 (Shellwood) Here’s how to follow the ideal path through the mysterious Shellwood Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Team Cherry Looking for a walkthrough for the region of Shellwood in Hollow Knight: Silksong? The entire reason for making your way through the Wormways in the previous part of our walkthrough was so we could reach the Shellwood - home to hidden creatures galore, as well as a frightful new boss, and a brand new and game-changing movement skill....

Homeworld 3’s last major update adds superweapons, campaign interludes and a new armour system A “Mothership-sized” overhaul before Blackbird begin “a new chapter” Image credit:Gearbox Publishing Mildly dissatisfactory space strategy game Homeworld 3 will receive its last major update this week, developers Blackbird Interactive have announced. Due to launch on 21st November, Update 1.3 will deliver “a gargantuan number of improvements, fixes, and some entirely new features”. These broadly consist of combat and balance overhauls together with changes for the Skirmish & War Games modes, though they’ve shown the campaign a little love as well....

How do we stop the next round of games industry mass layoffs? Thoughts from Larian, union advocates, Motion Twin and industry lobbyists Image credit:Official GDC According to one unofficial tracker created by video game artist Farhan Noor, there have been 8000 layoffs in 2024 so far, following an estimated 10,500 layoffs in 2023. The leaders of Microsoft , Embracer Group , Epic and other industry giants have made swingeing cuts to their workforces....

How to befriend Virginia in Sons Of The Forest Learn how to befriend Virginia in Sons Of The Forest and reach max sentiment with her Want to know how to get Virginia in Sons Of The Forest? Virginia is a friendly mutant in Sons Of The Forest that can be recruited to help look after your base. With the game releasing post-early access, now is a great time to get stuck into the game and charm the shy island inhabitant....

How to build the Manor in Manor Lords Here’s how to construct the titular Manor in Manor Lords Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse Want to build the Manor in Manor Lords? At some point in Manor Lords . you’re definitely going to want to construct a Manor and reign over your people like the true baron you are. It’s in the game’s title, after all! You can’t not want to become a Manor Lord!...

How to complete Espresso in Arc Raiders How to find the espresso machine in Arc Raiders Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios Wandering around in circles looking for a tiny coffee machine in Arc Raiders’ massive maps? That’s understandable! It’s a little bit like searching for a needle in a haystack. The Espresso quest sends you on a mission to do just this, as you’ll be seeking an espresso machine in the hopes of reusing its parts....

How to enchant in Solo Hunters Trying to enchant your weapons in Solo Hunter? Here’s everything you need to know to use Scrolls Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/ Dungeon RPGs Online Trying to enchant your weapons in Solo Hunters? Even if you’re brandishing weapons like the Demon King Daggers, you’ll be missing out on their full potential if you don’t use Enchantments. These handy perks are acquired by finding the Roblox RPG’s Enchanting Table, then using Scrolls to bless your weaponry with powerful buffs....

How to Offset Attack in Monster Hunter Wilds Learn which weapons can Offset Attack in MH Wilds Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom Want to know how to Offset Attack with any weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds? An Offset Attack is a type of parry which is new to Monster Hunter Wilds . Only certain attacks by certain weapons can “offset”, and you have to time them just as a monster’s attack lands, but the effects are fantastic....

How to play third person in Manor Lords Here’s how to view your settlement up close and personal in Manor Lords Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse Want to observe your Manor Lords settlement in third person? Unlike many other city-building games which only give you a god’s-eye-view of the action, Manor Lords offers a third-person mode. You can walk amongst the good folk inhabiting your village, observe the market stalls for yourself, and even stand before your troops before they head out to battle!...

How to repair items in Enshrouded Here’s how to repair damaged or broken tools in Enshrouded Image credit:Keen Games Want to know how to repair items in Enshrouded? As with many survival games, over time your items in Enshrouded will become damaged or even broken. Certain items will lose durability much faster than others, so you’d best learn how to repair items whenever you need it. In this quick Enshrouded repair guide, you’ll learn about the two methods of repairing your damaged equipment and tools, and the pros and cons of using each one....