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ARC Raiders promotes teamwork with a February Shared Watch Event
gaming16 days ago

ARC Raiders promotes teamwork with a February Shared Watch Event

Embark Studios is launching a Shared Watch Event in ARC Raiders from February 10–24 to nudge players toward cooperation by rewarding team play. Players earn Merits via XP from damaging ARC enemies to unlock rewards, Raider Tokens, and progress toward the cosmetic set The Slugger. The event aims to make collaboration feel rewarding rather than mandatory, with patch notes expected to detail the event's systems. ARC Raiders supports PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with cross-play.

Little Nightmares III Demo and Free Game Demos Launch
games5 months ago

Little Nightmares III Demo and Free Game Demos Launch

Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games have released a free demo for Little Nightmares III across multiple platforms, allowing players to explore the game's opening section, the Necropolis, either solo or cooperatively online. The demo provides a 30-minute experience of the game's eerie atmosphere and challenging environments, with progress not transferable to the full game, which releases on October 10.

"Helldivers 2 Sales Soar Past 5 Million Units, Becoming UK Chart Sensation"
gaming1 year ago

"Helldivers 2 Sales Soar Past 5 Million Units, Becoming UK Chart Sensation"

Helldivers 2, the third-person cooperative sci-fi shooter game, has reportedly sold 'way more' than five million units, with significant growth in user reception and sales across various platforms. Despite rumors of a potential studio acquisition by Sony, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has debunked the news. The game's recent patch introduced random planetary hazards and properly implemented mechs, with the announcement of a new Warbond, Cutting Edge, offering new armor prototypes, weapons, player capes, and emotes.

"Unveiling the Uniting Power of Rewards and Psychology in Helldivers 2 Community"
gaming2 years ago

"Unveiling the Uniting Power of Rewards and Psychology in Helldivers 2 Community"

Helldivers 2 emphasizes cooperation between players through real-time metrics, community goals, and shared rewards, making it beneficial to have other players join missions. The game encourages teamwork through various in-game mechanics, such as friendly fire, crewed reloads, and communication tools. The community has developed informal rules and traditions, fostering a positive social experience and driving engagement through cooperation rather than griefing.

"Daybreak: A Blindly Optimistic Game Fighting Climate Change"
gaming2 years ago

"Daybreak: A Blindly Optimistic Game Fighting Climate Change"

Daybreak, a new board game by Pandemic creator Matt Leacock, tasks players with working together to cut carbon emissions and combat climate change. The game features an engine-building mechanic where players place cards into a personal tableau, allowing for various strategic approaches. While the game offers an optimistic view on solving monumental challenges through human ingenuity and partnership, it is criticized for being more fantasy than a reflection of real-world complexities. Despite this, Daybreak serves as a blueprint to aspire to and will be released in November.

"Discover Palia: The Perfect Blend of 'Animal Crossing' and 'Stardew Valley' that Cured My MMO Phobia"
gaming2 years ago

"Discover Palia: The Perfect Blend of 'Animal Crossing' and 'Stardew Valley' that Cured My MMO Phobia"

Palia, an MMO nature sim developed by Singularity 6, offers a refreshing departure from the competitive and grinding nature of traditional MMOs. With its focus on community, cooperation, and peaceful country living, Palia allows players to explore beautiful landscapes, farm, fish, decorate their homes, and build relationships with NPCs. The game's stunning world design, relaxed gameplay mechanics, and unique social interactions make it a potential cure for MMO phobia.

"John Carpenter's Toxic Commando: A Wild FPS Tribute to '80s Action and Horror"
gaming2 years ago

"John Carpenter's Toxic Commando: A Wild FPS Tribute to '80s Action and Horror"

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a cooperative first-person shooter game, is set to release on consoles and PC in 2024. Players can choose to play solo or cooperatively, using a variety of weapons and special abilities to fight against zombies created by a science experiment gone wrong. The game will be powered by Saber Interactive's Swarm Engine, and a Closed Beta test will be available ahead of the launch.