Latest articles by Wes Fenlon
Alien: Isolation under the microscope: an excerpt from new companion book Perfect Organism
Guest spot In this chapter from writer Andy Kelly's unofficial Alien: Isolation companion, we explore the tiny details and trivia of the game's first chapter.
Hidden Final Fantasy 16 profile in latest Nvidia driver has fans hyping themselves up for a surprise Gamescom PC launch
News Nvidia didn't mention it in the official release notes, but there is indeed now a profile for Final Fantasy 16 on PC.
Hollywood billionaires Mario and Sonic now too good for the Olympic Games
News The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony is at hand, and gaming's iconic mascots are nowhere to be found.
The strangest game I've played this year can confuse and horrify you, too, in September
News Zookeeping horror game Zoochosis is out on September 23.
Ubisoft attempted to address historical 'authenticity' issues in Assassin's Creed Shadows and just made the whole situation worse
News A reasonable statement that didn't need to be made provides fresh fuel for the outrage factory.
Hideki Kamiya asks Capcom to let him make Okami 2 and Viewtiful Joe 3: 'Creators have the duty to create sequels fans want to see… I still feel like I haven't fulfilled my duty'
News The director behind some of Capcom's finest action games left PlatinumGames last year, but he's not retiring.
Dolphin emulator launches RetroAchievements support for more than 100 classic GameCube games, crashing its servers in the process
News One of the most popular emulators now supports one of the most popular community features for retro games.
Yikes: a full build of Space Marine 2 has seemingly leaked online almost 2 full months before release
News Videos surface on YouTube after a 70 gigabyte torrent appears on a piracy site.
This Witcher 3 mod that lets you play as a custom character or a whole new sorceress class is super promising, but maybe wait a few months for it to iron out the kinks
News In exchange for a bit of modding jank you can swap Geralt for a fully custom Witcher.
Star Wars Outlaws' maps won't initially be blanketed in Ubisoft's infamous map icons because your character Kay 'hasn't seen the galaxy' and 'doesn't know everything' yet
News Ubisoft talks about the structure of Star Wars Outlaws and how the scope grows as you progress.
Ubisoft says a Star Wars Outlaws planet is the size of '2 or 3' Assassin's Creed Odyssey map zones put together, which takes about 5 minutes 'nonstop' on a speeder to cross
News The desert world of Tatooine will be even bigger, though exploring it all might be a bit dry.
What do we want FromSoftware to do after Shadow of the Erdtree?
Bets placed The Elden Ring studio's next project is a complete mystery, but we've got some theories. Okay, requests.
How to use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on PC
Switch pad The easiest way to connect Nintendo's Switch Pro controller to your PC, wired or via Bluetooth.
Elden Ring co-op guide: with and without the Seamless Co-op mod
helping hand What you need to know about Elden Ring's co-op mod, PvP, and multiplayer experience.
Satisfactory 1.0 is finally out in September with two megaton changes: easier-to-manufacture computers and flushable toilets
News The best building/automation game on PC leaves early access on September 10.
The next Gundam game plays into the joy of Gunpla model kitbashing with decades of parts to mix and match
🤖 We went inside Bandai's Gunpla factory to see how Gundam Breaker 4 is taking customization to infinity and beyond.
Expansions are the best
Packing Heat In this era of bite-sized DLC and season passes, we appreciate giant, game-changing expansions more than ever.
Team Fortress 2 players are not loving the announcement of TF2 DLC for Funko Fusion instead of, y'know, TF2: 'Genuinely would rather bots continue to overrun the game than this happen'
News What timing.
After a Shadow of the Erdtree-induced hiatus, Elden Ring's Seamless Co-op mod is already back with support for the expansion
news You can't keep a good modder down.
The best deals in the 2024 Steam Summer Sale
🏖️ Our top picks for 2024 and 2023 games on sale, plus old favorites on sale up to 95% off.
The best builds for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Built Right Our favorite builds for the expansion are all based around new weapons, spells, and talismans.
FromSoftware's boss doesn't talk much about his personal life, but he now gets recognized in public, which Miyazaki says 'keeps me on my best behavior'
News Tourists in Japan sometimes recognize the Elden Ring creator, a big change in his life since working on Dark Souls.
Cozy hobbit game Tales of the Shire won me over with a subtly brilliant feature I've never seen in a farm life sim before
Hobbitfun Cooking is the major focus in Tales of the Shire, but befriending the citizens of your hobbit town will play a big part, too.
