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Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – The Dead King's Secret – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch
  • For a second I thought it said Dungeons of Dredmor 2 and got really excited. Man...

  • Guys, what did you buy during the Steam autumn sale?
  • I played this one and wasn't super impressed with it. It's fine but the levels are very simple and don't have that dangerous rally style to them. It felt more like you're just driving on casual dirt roads.

  • Guys, what did you buy during the Steam autumn sale?
  • I bought this last time it was on sale, and while the game is fun I have a word of warning for people looking to buy this to play with friends: The online is NOT stable!

    It often hangs while connecting to a race and waits for the server upwards of multiple minutes. That's bad since a race itself can be a minute or two long. Also, you can't race against each other with AI cars, the options are either playing co-op which is piss easy or face each other alone. Races are just a bit lonely with 2 or 3 players.

    Multiplayer aside, Forza is a really fun time, I just wouldn't buy it if you're mainly looking to play with friends.

  • iQOO 13 review: Almost no reason to buy anything else
  • That is cheap considering it comes with bleeding-edge tech. The Snapdragon 8 Elite will mostly be seen in the $1000 range.

  • Guys, what did you buy during the Steam autumn sale?
  • I'm really tempted to pick up Psychonauts 2 which is currently 90% off.

  • iQOO 13 review: Almost no reason to buy anything else
  • Cycle life is probably fine if you avoid their super fast chargers that make the phone hot

  • sleek [webcomic name]
  • This is how I feel about ultra-slim laptops that only have USB-C ports. I don't care if it needs to be 10% thicker, I want a usable port damn it!

  • Baldur's Gate 3 - Community Update #30 Photo Mode, Cross-Play, and 12 Subclasses Coming Next Year

    store.steampowered.com Baldur's Gate 3 - Community Update #30 Photo Mode, Cross-Play, and 12 Subclasses Coming Next Year - Steam News

    Like an aged mentor in an inspiring 1980s film montage, we’re filled with pride seeing all the mods you've been crafting and using since the release of our official mod tools in September. In just under three months, you've uploaded more than 3,000 mods, downloaded over 70 million, and created a spe...

    Baldur's Gate 3 - Community Update #30 Photo Mode, Cross-Play, and 12 Subclasses Coming Next Year - Steam News
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    What are the best games you can play on a laptop?
  • I really should go back and finish it... I played CrossCode up until after the ice dungeon but never got around to going further. It's an S tier game for sure.

  • Warning
  • I swear 50% of Mastodon's feed is just people having mass hysteria about AI and not understanding how any of it works

    Also constantly getting baited about how AI is definitely the reason global warming is happening despite, you know, waves to virtually everything running on fossil fuels

  • What are the best games you can play on a laptop?
  • What specs do you have? A laptop with an i5 10th gen CPU would definitely not be able to run BG3. My older laptop with a GTX 1060 would barely run it over 40fps lowest settings.

  • The Witcher 4 has entered full-scale production, CD Projekt has confirmed
  • I have never seen someone so upset that there's gaming news in the gaming community

  • The Witcher 4 has entered full-scale production, CD Projekt has confirmed

    www.videogameschronicle.com The Witcher 4 has entered full-scale production, CD Projekt has confirmed | VGC

    CD Projekt Red has started the “most intensive phase of development” on Witcher 4…

    The Witcher 4 has entered full-scale production, CD Projekt has confirmed | VGC
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    Mortal Kombat 1's Next DLC Wave Reportedly Cancelled

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    Palworld announces Terraria crossover

    source: https://x.com/Palworld_EN/status/1861560568756462079#m

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    Discord now properly supports screensharing on linux
  • Oh my god, it's happening!

  • Nine Sols - Console Launch Trailer
  • The final boss was very fun, but it did take me a few hours. Phase 2 is wild.

  • Nine Sols - Console Launch Trailer

    (Also out on Switch and Xbox)

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    PlaytronOS Alpha 2 brings expanded NVIDIA support, more handheld PC support and much more
  • This sounds identical to Bazzite and there's no mention of what might be different

  • 2k Launcher has been fully removed from all games

    Thank god

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    Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core - Pre-Alpha Teaser

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    www.gematsu.com Bloomberg: Sony Interactive Entertainment working on portable PS5

    Sony Interactive Entertainment is currently in the early stages of developing a portable console that plays PlayStation 5 games, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with its deve…

    Bloomberg: Sony Interactive Entertainment working on portable PS5
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    Windows 11 24H2 update blocked on PCs with Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws

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    Arcane Season 2 Ended Today. What're your thoughts?
  • Yes, but the answer was kind of dumb.

  • Arcane Season 2 Act III Review - IGN
  • From what I understood from interviews it was rushed because they really wanted to move on from Piltover/Zaun and start creating more series (and movies potentially) for the LoL universe. But yes... It's so, so disappointing.

    A lot of people are laser-focused on the ending but honestly season 2 in its entirety was super disappointing. Straight from act 1 I told people it was disappointing and anticlimactic but I guess people were hopeful things would improve.

    More than anything I am so blown away that they decided to make the conflict between Zaun and Piltover in the background to focus on world-ending disasters and magic and random inserts like the black thorn. Sure, it's rushed but that's hardly the biggest problem. The story completely forgot what it was about in the first place and made it about something else.

  • Television @lemmy.world simple @lemm.ee

    Arcane Season 2 Ended Today. What're your thoughts?

    cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/48116464

    > I just finished season 2 now. Without much spoilers, it was a real mixed bag. Some parts were amazing, some parts were very mediocre, all parts felt very rushed and poorly paced. I still liked it, but I would give it a 7/10 rather than the 10/10 starting season... > > That said, episode 7 was fantastic. The only episode where the writers let characters actually talk for more than 30 seconds.

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    Arcane Season 2 Ended Today. What're your thoughts?

    I just finished season 2 now. Without much spoilers, it was a real mixed bag. Some parts were amazing, some parts were very mediocre, all parts felt very rushed and poorly paced. I still liked it, but I would give it a 7/10 rather than the 10/10 starting season...

    That said, episode 7 was fantastic. The only episode where the writers let characters actually talk for more than 30 seconds.

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    Masochism
  • That final DLC boss on release was pretty tough

    Yeah he was way overtuned. The last patch has nerfed him heavily though, and finally made the cross-slash attack dodgeable.

  • It's time to admit it: Unreal Engine 5 has been kind of rubbish in most games so far, and I'm worried about bigger upcoming projects
  • I've seen a lot of talented devs explain that UE5 does give devs the tools to pre-cache shaders but since AAA studios rush everything, it ends up being low priority compared to maximizing the graphics. It's not hard to believe considering games are pushed out the door with game-breaking bugs nowadays.

    But it does beg the question of why the engine doesn't do that itself. UE4 games ran like a dream, but this generation has felt like nothing but stuttering and 20 minutes of compiling shaders every time you open a game for the first time...

  • "I have an story/fanfiction idea ruminating my mind for a long time. I wish I could write it "
  • I had zero expectations for it and it really impressed. It makes me hopeful the next Shrek movie will actually be good and we can forget the last two.

  • Path of Exile 2: Early Access Gameplay Trailer

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    The Bad Guys 2 | Official Trailer

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    Avowed - Thoughts After Playing For 10 Hours & Interviewing The Devs

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    Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl | Official Trailer | Netflix

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    www.rockpapershotgun.com Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's launch has been marred by long load times, server issues and now it has overwhelmingly negative reviews

    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has "overwhelmingly negative" Steam reviews due to launch issues, including endless load times caused by server issues.

    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's launch has been marred by long load times, server issues and now it has overwhelmingly negative reviews
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    www.gamingonlinux.com Monster catcher Cassette Beasts adds Steam Workshop support and a new battle mode

    Cassette Beasts from Bytten Studio is a brilliant spin on the whole monster catching genre, and a fresh update out now continues expanding it.

    Monster catcher Cassette Beasts adds Steam Workshop support and a new battle mode
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    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | Review Thread

    Game Information --------------------

    Game Title: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

    Platforms:

    • Xbox Series X/S (Nov 20, 2024)
    • PC (Nov 20, 2024)

    Trailers:

    Developer: GSC Game World

    Review Aggregator:

    OpenCritic - 77 average - 64% recommended - 44 reviews

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    ACG - Jeremy Penter - Wait for Sale

    >"While Stalker 2 holds its head up high in delivering a game that is unlike so many others we see recently. It's one major similarity is bugs and performance issues. A fine shooter, with a unique world, and fantastic moments marred by technical problems"

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    AltChar - Semir Omerovic - 70 / 100

    >If Stalker 2 didn't have so many serious performance issues and bugs, it would be my Game of the Year. It has a great story, memorable characters, a unique world to explore, and great visual presentation - pretty much everything to keep you immersed for hours.

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    Checkpoint Gaming - Omi Koulas - 7 / 10

    >STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an anomaly. It dazzles with stunning visuals, an eerie atmosphere, and gameplay that captures the soul of the original series. Yet, like The Zone itself, it's plagued by technical glitches, inconsistent performance, and design missteps that get in the way of its lofty ambitions. Despite its flaws, STALKER 2 has a strange magnetic force, and once you're in, it's hard to look away.

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    Daily Mirror - Aaron Potter - 4 / 5

    >In many ways, Stalker 2 succeeds in being a bold modernisation of GSC Game World’s classic survival shooter packaged and prettied up for today’s audience. That said, it’s a sequel that also manages to stay true to its in-depth PC roots by retaining an emphasis on resource management, scavenging, and a world that is seemingly as wide as an ocean that’s somehow equally as deep. Prevalent bugs and purposefully clumsy gunplay aside, Stalker 2 is an impressive successor worth the decade-and-a-half wait, providing you’re willing to meet it on its own terms.

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    Dexerto - Jessica Filby - 3 / 5

    >Stalker 2 is brutal, unforgiving, and not for the faint-hearted. While its storyline is poised for new players, its gameplay feels the opposite, providing a hardcore experience for anyone looking to dive into the Zone. >Nevertheless, Stalker 2 is the kind of game that ages like a fine wine, getting better, richer, and slightly bolder as you push through its 35-hour campaign. That being said, the performance issues and missing features do leave a somewhat bitter taste.

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    DualShockers - Jaime Tugayev - 7 / 10

    >As it stands now, STALKER 2 is fun and has a lot of potential, but it would be unfair to call it good. You can easily sink 100 hours into it without noticing, especially if you have a deep love for previous iterations. However, the performance issues, overall inconsistency in many areas, and clumsy presentation will hold this game back until a major overhaul comes.

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    GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 63%

    >"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2" simply does not deliver enough and is too flawed to give it a good rating. The AI ​​and game balance in particular are so bad that we cannot even recommend "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2" to fans of the predecessors, who are certainly used to suffering, without major reservations. It was not a complete disaster, and the fact that GSC Game World managed to get the title out in a playable form despite the war is certainly no small achievement.

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    Game Rant - Josh Cotts - 9 / 10

    >After spending 55 hours in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, I have no qualms recommending STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl to post-apocalyptic enthusiasts.

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    GameGrin - Artura Dawn - 9 / 10

    >GSC Game World nails a unique mixture of genres between survival horror and open world with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The atmospheric environments, engaging gunplay, and the constant feeling of threat culminate in a heavy recommendation from me for fans of the genre.

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    GamePro - Dennis Michel - German - Unscored

    >The hope remains that future patches will at least fix most of the problems mentioned, especially the buggy sound and the poor enemy behavior, in the coming days. And who knows, maybe Stalker 2 will experience a resurrection like Cyberpunk recently did and even put some mechanics like the fast travel system to the test again.

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    GameSpot - Richard Wakeling - 8 / 10

    >Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is rough around the edges, but its propensity for creating emergent moments in a deadly and alluring world makes this trip back to the Zone a fraught and compelling experience

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    Gameliner - Bram Noteboom - Dutch - 4.5 / 5

    >S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an immersive and atmospheric journey through the Zone, delivering gripping exploration and hardcore survival, though its ambition is hindered by technical issues, making it a flawed yet quintessential S.T.A.L.K.E.R. experience.

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    Gamepressure - Izabela Budzynska - Unscored

    >Although this may not be a perfect game, it must be honestly said that no one ever expected this from Stalker. The atmosphere, harshness, and unforgettable adventures in the Zone matter - and Stalker 2 has more than enough of that.

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    Gamer Guides - Patrick Dane - 81 / 100

    >While performance woes hinder it, STALKER 2 is a fiercely unique and immersive survival game. It asks the player to put in the work and struggle against its harsh systems that may turn many off. However, if you’re willing to persevere through its systems and technical issues, there is a special experience waiting to be found within the enchanting Zone.

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    Gamer.no - Gøran Solbakken - Unknown - 8 / 10

    >Stalker 2 stands out as an impressive and immersive survival shooter. A huge, handcrafted world with interesting story choices, lots of content and quality all around. Refreshingly, you are not a superhero out to save the world, but a regular grunt trying to survive

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    Gamersky - 心灵奇兵 - Chinese - 8 / 10

    >S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl remains true to its core philosophy: to create an immersive and unforgiving Zone that feels as alive as it is hostile. Every would-be explorer must endure harsh conditions and relentless challenges, testing their resolve until they either give up or fully embrace the Zone's brutal logic and become a part of it. This experience closely mirrors the spirit of the original trilogy, making S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 feel authentic to its roots. However, some of its hardcore and overly rigid systems may prove too alienating for a broader audience, potentially limiting its appeal.

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    GamesRadar+ - Andrew Brown - 3 / 5

    >Stalker 2, in its current state, has too much baggage to overlook

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    GamingBolt - Shubhankar Parijat - 9 / 10

    >S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl masterfully combines multiple genres to deliver an unmissable and entirely open world horror experience. Touting unparalleled emergent gameplay, stellar atmosphere, a captivating story, and gorgeous visuals, this is easily one of the best games available on Xbox Series X/S, even with the technical issues that hamper it.

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    GamingTrend - Henry Viola - Unscored

    >Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an undoubtedly remarkable achievement in atmospheric game design. This post-apocalyptic experience offers an unmatched dynamic open world that is bound to satisfy long-time fans of the series. However, the extremely poor technical hiccups and hardcore yet niche nature of the game prevents it from getting a full recommendation. This is not a game for casuals.

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    GosuNoob - Srdjan Stanarevic - 8 / 10

    >I've come out through all the trials and tribulations of the Zone and all that was left on the other side was I, Stalker. That's all I wanted from this game, and it fully delivered.

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    Hardcore Gamer - Jason Moth - 5 / 5

    >Stalker 2 is nothing short of a miracle. Developed by Ukrainian studio GSC Game World over the course of seven years amid a pandemic and a war -- among many other challenges -- Stalker 2 is a labor of love and the best type of sequel one could hope for. While many long-running franchises have strayed from their roots in an (often misguided) attempt to appeal to as many players as possible, Stalker 2 knows its core audience well and delivers exactly the type of game we were hoping for.

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    IGN Deutschland - Eike Cramer - German - 8 / 10

    >S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a game that, in my opinion, is all too rare in this form. GSC Game World has managed to create an incredibly atmospheric combination of survival, horror and end time in a fascinating environment. Despite all the shooter weaknesses, the wooden dialogues, the incredibly annoying anomalies over time and some dubious technical problems, I fell in love with this zone. You won't find that much freedom and mystery anywhere else. Added to this is a story that takes its time to get it going, but then surprises with cool factions and robust characters. This excursion to Chernobyl requires patience and stamina, but rewards you with spectacular views, fierce battles and an expressive end time.

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    IGN Spain - Rafa Del Río - Spanish - 9 / 10

    >S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers us a powerful adventure of radioactive terror. A first-person horror sim with survival elements in which we will have to learn to survive and improve our equipment to reach the end of its complex plot. Monsters, anomalies and enemy factions join the arid terrain and dangerous emissions to turn the proposal into a unique experience in which learning and intuition are as important as exploration and quick thinking when advancing.

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    Insider Gaming - Grant Taylor-Hill - Buy

    >This enormous, immersive survival FPS is the cream of the crop, and it’s a bar to which every developer in the genre should aspire to reach.

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    Kakuchopurei - Lewis Larcombe - 80 / 100

    >S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is not a game for everyone. Its unforgiving difficulty, steep learning curve, and technical issues make it a challenging experience, especially for newcomers. Yet, for those willing to brave its harsh world, the game offers a deeply immersive and rewarding journey, moreso than other open-world games. > >For veterans of the series, it’s a triumphant return to form—one that stays true to the franchise’s uncompromising identity. For newcomers, however, it’s an intimidating introduction to a genre that demands patience, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace failure.

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    Nexus Hub - Andrew Logue - 9 / 10

    >S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is everything I've ever wanted from a sequel - a refined world, plenty of emergent gameplay possibilities and stunning atmosphere add up to make an unconventionally great game.

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    One More Game - Chris Garcia - 8 / 10

    >Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl is an unforgiving and uncompromising affair that's not for everybody. For its target audience, it could quite possibly be the game they've been waiting for the past decade and a half, heralding the return of this beloved cult classic. The game is tough and will beat you down if you're not attentive enough, requiring a commitment to immersion. > >The key to the game is to simply keep at it. The journey to get there may be painful and frustrating, and many players will certainly tune out in the process. Players who persevere will find a rewarding title and a living world filled with possibilities as time goes by, despite a number of bugs and rough patches.

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    PC Gamer - Joshua Wolens - 83 / 100

    >Just like in the old days, performance issues and bugs don't stop Stalker's mad, wonderful heart from shining through.

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    Press Start - Brodie Gibbons - 6.5 / 10

    >S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an achievement for so many reasons. As well as being the little game that could, given the team's real-world challenges, the game doubles down on the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. way, delivering a sublimely realised sense of place with the Zone. Unfortunately, so much of the console experience is rendered so disappointingly undercooked.

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    Rock, Paper, Shotgun - James Archer - Unscored

    >It's incredibly buggy, but persevere and this survival FPS will reward you with intense shootouts and some wonderfully atmospheric free-roaming.

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    SECTOR.sk - Peter Dragula - Slovak - 9 / 10

    >Stalker 2 brings the series into the modern era with stunning visuals while staying true to its hardcore FPS roots. The game retains what made the series unique, with difficult action, expansive environments and a rich story. However, minor issues such as weaker animations, AI and minor bugs detract from the experience.

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    Shacknews - Sam Chandler - 8 / 10

    >Fortunately, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is still on its path to greatness. It's just going to need a little more love to get it to its destination. I just hope the rest of the journey is a bit faster than Skif's walking speed.

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    Spaziogames - Gianluca Arena - Italian - 8.6 / 10

    >Nor a sudden war neither fifteen years in development stopped the people at GSC Game World to show their potential once again: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl delivers on almost all fronts, giving us a cruel and immersive world in which we can all get lost. We already know we won't have to wait too long for multiplayer and mod support, but let's also hope we won't have to wait another fifteen years for another game like this.

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    Stevivor - Hamish Lindsay - 5 / 10

    >[PROVISIONAL SCORE] "The fact that STALKER 2 is complete and ready for an imminent release is nothing short of a miracle. It’s just a shame that my experience... is damaged by a constant stream of ever-present bugs and issues."

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    TheGamer - Branden Lizardi - 3 / 5

    >Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a perfectly average open-world survival shooter. It’s an interesting setting with well-realized characters, but it’s held back by unsatisfying gunplay and a run-of-the-mill sense of exploration. I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. But if you’re a fan of games like Fallout, or you enjoyed past Stalker games, then this one is worth your time.

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    Wccftech - Alessio Palumbo - Unscored

    >This is a game that knows precisely what it wants to be, although that doesn't mean it is balanced enough to be fun all the time. The feeling of playing a stalker thrust into this inhospitable world against seemingly impossible odds is always present, for better or worse. However, unless you're really dying to enter the Zone right away, I would recommend waiting a little longer while the developers (and possibly modders) fix and improve the game further.

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    XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 8.4 / 10

    >After a tumultuous dev cycle, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 shines despite some rough edges.

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    FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Confirms Sony’s Buyout Intent, but Insists ‘No Decision Has Been Made at This Time’

    www.ign.com FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Confirms Sony’s Buyout Intent, but Insists ‘No Decision Has Been Made at This Time’ - IGN

    Kadokawa Corporation has confirmed it has received a buyout offer from Sony, but insists it has yet to make a decision on whether to sell up.

    FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Confirms Sony’s Buyout Intent, but Insists ‘No Decision Has Been Made at This Time’ - IGN
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    FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE – Reveal Trailer

    This is going to ruin my life

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