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Handcrafted “interactive music album” Asterism has a delightful Next Fest demo Explore planets through interactive music videos Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Claire Morwood Take your protein pill and put your headphones on for the free demo of Asterism , an “interactive music album” exploring a solar system one song at a time. Each visit to a planet lasts as long as the song, whisking us through scenes reflecting the lyrics and mood, rendered with a mix of 3D computer art and a range of handmade physical mediums....

Helldivers 2 Major Order turns planet into black hole as rumours of returning Illuminate faction intensify Doesn’t look very luminate to me Image credit:Unlucky Map / Rock Paper Shotgun Honestly, I turn my back on shooter -of-note Helldivers 2 for (checks calendar)… one, maybe two weeks, and you all go and transform a planet into a black hole. “You” being the players who completed the metagame’s last Major Order and successfully pumped the Terminid supercolony of Meridia full of an experimental “Dark Fluid” - which Super-Earth, incidentally, pinched from the Illuminate faction during the First Galactic War, aka Helldivers 1....

Helldivers 2 players are pushing to rename one of Super Earth’s cities ‘Gun’ To be fair, it’s a lot snappier than Remembrance or Winds of Change of Tides of War Image credit:Arrowhead Gun. There are a lot of them in Helldivers 2 , it being a shooter and all. HD2 players aren’t happy for it to end there though. They’ve been asked for their input in renaming the single city on Super Earth they’ve so far succeeded in rebuilding since all of that Illuminate invasion business , and they’re voting for Gun ....

Helldivers 2 updates could bring back the first game’s sneaky teleporting Illuminate faction In-game news broadcasts point to a sinister resurgence Image credit:PlayStation Nose around Helldivers 2 ’s Galactic War map and you might notice that there’s a lot of empty space. Around half the celestial sphere is given over to the dominions of the Automatons and Terminids, leaving ample room for another enemy faction to be inserted via free update or paid DLC....

Here’s a demo for Tako no Himitsu, a Game Boy Advance-style JRPG with music from Golden Sun’s composer And a lot of magic octopus pets Image credit:Deneos I wouldn’t want it to get around these parts that I used to play handheld console games, in case my official RPS explosive collar detonates, but I loved Golden Sun. It’s a beautiful lightshow, with its plush 2D sprites and spinning, zooming battle camera, and an entertaining though rarely challenging fantasy adventure....

Here’s what’s coming up in the RPS Game Club in 2024 The full schedule for the year Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun After a successful first outing, RPS Game Club is returning for another year of gaming show-and-tells, and this time, we’re publishing the schedule in advance so you know exactly what’s coming up and when. Handy, say, if you want to keep an eye on certain sale prices for games you’ve got your eye on, or you want to clear your calendar so you can join us for our end-of-month liveblog session where we all get together book club-style to talk about the month’s pick....

Hollow Knight: Silksong devs Team Cherry try drafting in fans to sort translation woes with patch 4 beta update Third time’s the charm? Image credit:Team Cherry Twice now Hollow Knight: Silksong devs Team Cherry have put out a Simplified Chinese translation of the Metroidvania, only for Chinese players to point out some stuff it does weirdly. Well, in their third crack at providing said translation, Team Cherry look to have gone the tried and trusted route, introducing a fan-made one people already like with the latest update to patch 4’s ongoing Steam beta....

Hollow Knight: Silksong pre-patch 3 beta update brings extra controller support and dispels nagging lategame curses Out now in Steam playtest form Image credit:Team Cherry As has been the case with all of Hollow Knight: Silksong ’s sizeable updates this far, Team Cherry have put out some tweaks as a Steam beta shot to the upcoming patch three’s chaser. As of now, opting into playtesting this “interim update” offers some extra controller support and fixes, but the devs say more’ll be added before the full patch goes live to everyone....

Homeworld 3 DLC plans revealed alongside collector’s edition with model spaceships Expect a mix of free and paid updates aimed at its ‘War Games’ multiplayer mode Image credit:Gearbox Blackbird Interactive, the team behind upcoming strategy game Homeworld 3 , have released details on both the planned roadmap and the game’s chunky-looking collector’s edition, ahead of the game’s release next month, 13th May. The roadmap details three pieces of paid DLC for the year ahead, plus an additional planned paid piece in 2025....

Homeworld 3’s latest free update and paid DLC probably won’t fix its negative Steam reception It’s tough in space right now Image credit:Gearbox Publishing I was all set to plunge into Blackbird and Gearbox’s Homeworld 3 this spring when I received a slightly underwhelmed intergalactic transmission from Nic , praising the game’s atmosphere and story while ruminating over fussy controls and a want of tactical depth. Like a herd of frigates scenting a pride of destroyers lurking behind a nearby asteroid, I rerouted hastily and took up a holding position approximately one astronomical unit from the Buy button, hoping that the developers might iron out a few of the wrinkles....

House Flipper devs promise two big content drops and more DLC still on the way for first game Appear to tease some kind of restaurant DLC Image credit:Frozen District/Empyrean The developers of House Flipper have promised that support and new content for the hit renovation sim will continue to land throughout 2024 alongside plans for its newly-released sequel. On the list are two ‘major’ bits of content, along with bug fixes and what looks to be the tease of a restaurant-themed DLC....

How to defeat Bandits in Manor Lords Here’s how to stop Bandits from stealing your resources in Manor Lords Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse Trying to deal with Bandits in Manor Lords? Bandits are a definite annoyance in Manor Lords , especially in the early hours of a new game when all you’re trying to do is expand your struggling town successfully. They’ll swoop in at unfortunate moments, stealing precious resources right from under your nose, and they’ll keep up this nefarious pattern until you manage to put a stop to them....

How to find all the Aetherella statues in Black Ops 6 Zombies Here’s how to complete the Aetherella easter egg in Liberty Falls Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Activision Looking for all of the Aetherella statues on the Liberty Falls map in Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies? The Liberty Falls map in Black Ops 6’s Zombies mode features a cool secret if you manage to collect all of the statues of the purple spandex-suited Aetherella....

How to get Stonesword Keys in Elden Ring: Nightreign Unlock the path to more bosses and more loot with Stonesword Keys Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco Searching for Stonesword Keys in Elden Ring: Nightreign? As one of the many ways to access world bosses during an Expedition in Nightreign , Stonesword Keys are vitally important, and knowing where to find and how to use them is paramount. The process isn’t particularly difficult, but you do need to rely on a bit of luck and resource-budgeting....

How to get the Pistol in Sons Of The Forest Learn where to find the Pistol in Sons Of The Forest Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Endnight Games Looking for the Pistol in Sons Of The Forest? Sons Of The Forest is full of terrifying enemies to fight, which means you’ll need to be equipped with the best weapons if you want to survive. Few weapons are more iconic than the classic Pistol, and this firearm will make your island life go by much easier....

How to repair weapons and gear in Stalker 2 Here’s how to repair your guns and equipment in Stalker 2 Image credit:GSC Game World Want to learn how to repair weapons and items in Stalker 2? Durability is a harsh mistress in Stalker 2 . With each shot, guns will increase their likelihood of jamming at a pivotal moment. With each hit you take, your armour will become less resistant to dangers of all types....

How to romance Bellara in Dragon Age Veilguard Here is how to steal the heart of this elven tech genius Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic Arts Wondering how to romance Bellara in Dragon Age Veilguard? Bellara is an elven mage, one of the mysterious Veil Jumpers Faction and a possible romance companion in Dragon Age Veilguard. Of a sweet but nervous disposition, Bellara spends most of her time unlocking the secrets of ancient elven technology and listening to Neve’s espionage exploits....

How to romance Taash in Dragon Age Veilguard Here’s everything you need to know to romance the Qunari beauty Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic Arts Wondering how to romance Taash in Dragon Age Veilguard? Taash is one of 7 romanceable companions in Dragon Age Veilguard that you can seek comfort with in between suicide missions against the Gods. Taash is a sensitive soul, despite their tough exterior and offers a complex narrative worth delving into....

How to start a new game in Dragon’s Dogma 2 Here’s how to start a new game in Dragon’s Dogma 2 Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom Looking to start a new game in Dragon’s Dogma 2? Dragon’s Dogma 2 only allows you to have one save file at a time, which means if you’re looking to completely start a new game you’ll have to jump through a few hoops first. Below we’ll go through the steps you need to take to delete your old save on PC and start a new one in Dragon’s Dogma 2 ....

However a non-Hollow Knight game from Team Cherry might look, there’s a particular through line you can still expect Little guy, big world Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Team Cherry Right now, Team Cherry’s future is pretty unclear. There is some kind of Hollow Knight: Silksong DLC that’ll be coming somewhere along the line , but understandably the developer is keeping their cards close to their chest in terms of what’s actually next....