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Spec Ops: The Line is free for the next couple of days on the Humble Store

Spec Ops: The Line is free right now through the Humble Store. Those who’ve yet to play Spec Ops: The Line can download the game for free on PC. Based on Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, Spec Ops tells a rather dark story, and the single-player was rather good, depending upon who you ask. Unfortunately, critics, players and even developer Yager itself called out the “tacked-on” multiplayer. Still, we consider Spec Ops: The Line one of the most underrated games of its generation . Well, some of us did. You have one day and 21 hours, as of press time, to grab it off the Humble Store if don’t want to hand out the cash. The post Spec Ops: The Line is free for the next couple of days on the Humble Store appeared first on VG247 . from VG247 http://bit.ly/2GnW6Lz via IFTTT

PUBG Mobile invaded by keyboard and mouse players

PUBG has a cheating problem, and no we’re not talking about the PC version this time. Looks like players of PUBG Mobile have found a way to cheat by using a mouse and keyboard. Thanks to the precision a mouse provides for aiming, it messing with game balance (thanks, PCgamesN ). One of the ways folks are able to use keyboard and mouse with PUBG Mobile is by installing the game on a Chromebook, according to Motherboard . KBM which are bluetooth enabled can also be pared with a tablet or smartphone to be used. Another way is to run the game on PC is by using one of the available Android emulators on the market. Whether folks view this as cheating or not is a manner of perspective, but however you look at it, KBM users have an unfair advantage over others who are sticking with touchscreen controls on PUBG Mobile. PUBG Mobile was released earlier this month on Android and iOS in the US following a soft launch in Canada and an initial release in China. The post PUBG Mobile invaded ...

Jurassic World Evolution release date set for June – check out the new trailer

Isla Nublar will be yours to control in June. Don’t mess it up. A release date for Jurassic World Evolution was announced today with a rather dino-tastic video. While we’re on the subject of dinosaurs, the digital deluxe edition of Jurassic World Evolution comes with five additional beasts for the park: Styracosaurus, Crichtonsaurus, Majungasaurus, Archaeornithomimus, and the Suchomimus. Pre-orders of any edition of the game include a platform-exclusive helicopter skin and off-road vehicle skin. Earlier this month it was announced Jeff Goldblum will play the role of Dr. Ian Malcolm in the game. As Malcolm, Goldblum will guide players through “moral choices and tactical decisions,” as they attempt to run their very own Jurassic World. The game tasks players with operating Isla Nublar by building their own attractions , containment and research facilities, and bio-engineering new dinosaur breeds. Choices made will take players down a specific path with various challenges. Juras...

The best Nintendo Switch games

People say the Switch has the best library a Nintendo platform has had in years. Here’s our picks of the best Switch games . Everything you could want for the Switch is represented on this list, from Nintendo’s big hitters down to innovative indie games, third party gems and even some of the late ports that stand out as impressive on the Switch. The list has been selected by the mad men and women behind VG247, and we’ll be updating it periodically as new games arrive that we feel are worth adding, or as we discover more that are worth adding. If you’ve got thoughts on missing games, drop them in the comments – we’ll consider your arguments. Recent additions to the list include Bayonetta, DOOM and Fire Emblem Warriors, but it’s also a particularly exciting time for upcoming games. There’s some high-profile ports like Captain Toad and Donkey Kong Country coming, plus newcomers like Smash Bros and Mario Tennis Aces – and that’s without getting into third-party games. Anyway, here are...

Red Faction Guerrilla Remastered coming to PC, consoles with native 4K support

Red Faction Guerrilla: Remastered is coming to PC and consoles. THQ Nordic announced Red Faction Guerrilla Remastered today for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One – or re-Mars-tered if you will. No, we didn’t come up with that pun, Nordic did. The game will go by the name of Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition, continuing the tradition of interesting subtitles from the firm: Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition, Darksiders: Warmastered Edition. The remastered version of the classic title will also be available on Xbox One X. Red Faction: Guerrilla Remastered features reworked textures, improved shadow rendering and lighting, shader and post-processing rework, and native 4K support. For those who haven’t played Red Faction: Guerrilla, it takes place 50 years after the events of the original Red Faction. In the game, players take on the role of an insurgent fighter with the Red Faction as the group “battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force.” Red Faction: ...

Fortnite’s Sniper Shootout mode isn’t handing out rewards, XP or progress

Fortnite’s latest limited time mode isn’t giving out rewards to Battle Royale players. Sniper Shootout V2 went live today with the 3.4 update, alongside the new guided missile , the Easter egg launcher and a bunch of other fixes. But players hoping to gain some extra XP and progress through Season 3 tiers won’t be getting any rewards until the problem is fixed. The Sniper Shootout v2 LTM isn’t granting rewards, XP, or progress. We're investigating this and will update you once we have more information. — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) March 29, 2018 Sniper Shootout V2 is a little different from its previous form – the magnum has been removed and in its place are the hunting rifle and the crossbow. There’s also a progress problem for Save the World players where rewards are not showing up. There is an issue with earned rewards not being granted at the end of Save the World missions. We are investigating and will provide an update as soon as we have more information. — For...

Sales of Nintendo Switch in Japan have reached 4 million units

Nintendo Switch is doing well in Japan. Sales of Nintendo Switch in Japan have reached 4 million units, according to Media Create. Media Create is an independent firm which tracks retail sales in the region, similar to NPD in the US and GFK Chart-Track in the UK. Nintendo cites Media Create figures when reporting unit sales, as does Capcom. According to figures released for the week ending March 25, lifetime sales of Nintendo Switch in Japan reached 3,952,748 or approximately 4 million unit sold (thanks, resetera ). In contrast, Famistu estimates Switch has sold 4,037,144 units. While the figures show a 84,396 difference, when calculating retail sales it’s not huge discrepancy. Both companies use different means of research, but either way, Nintendo Switch has sold 4 million units in Japan. The console is now on track to best lifetime sales of GameCube in the region – if it hasn’t already. Nintendo estimates worldwide sales of Nintendo Switch are 14.86 million , as of December ...

Far Cry 5 Arcade’s best maps: PUBG, Battlefield, Resident Evil 7, and more

Far Cry 5 is a massive game full of places to explore, people to shoot, and mountainsides to wingsuit off. Still, a huge open world that’s fully playable in co-op just wasn’t enough for Ubisoft, so the developer saw fit to also add Far Cry Arcade into the mix. What is Far Cry Arcade? Far Cry Arcade is a toolkit that allows players to create their very own Far Cry 5 levels in a robust editing suite. Not only can you use all of the assets from the game, but the editor also contains items from other Ubisoft games such as Watch Dogs 2 and Assassin’s Creed Origins. You can use the tool to create deathmatch maps, co-op missions, and even single-player quests. Far Cry Arcade best maps The game hasn’t been out long, but the community has already dived in, creating a bunch of inventive, original maps, as well as homages to other games entirely. Here are some of the best so far. Far Cry Arcade Upside Down map Upside Down is an exploration map within Far Cry Arcade. It contains no proper...

Battlefield 1 Easter patch adds mid-round team balancer, makes bloom less blinding

DICE has put out a new Battlefield 1 patch designed to fix many stability problems introduced in previous patches, and make one particular graphical feature less annoying. The update is out now for all Battlefield 1 players, clocking in at around 3.5GB. This Easter patch lessens the effect of bloom, or exposure adjustment, players get when viewing bright environments from darker, indoor areas. This most commonly happens when you spend a few seconds in a building then run outside or go towards a window. The light of the environment outside the room blinds you for a split-second before your eyes readjust. It’s something that happens in the real world, but Battlefield 1 always had a more pronounced representation. This effect has now been lessened, though DICE noted that this will have a greater effect on certain maps but not so much on others. The update is also introducing a mid-round team balancer that will kick in anytime one team has three or more players. The more team a player...

Sea of Thieves already has hackers

Despite not being an ultra-competitive game, cheaters have nonetheless started appearing in Sea of Thieves. Sea of Thieves does not exactly strike me as a game where cheaters would be willing to spend time and money in order to gain an unfair advantage over others. Yes, PvP makes a significant part of the experience, but losing a fight is not as big of a deal as it is in other persistent games. Yet somehow, hackers found ways to break the game and ruin others’ fun – likely because they could. As reported by Windows Central , Sea of Thieves cheating programs already exist. The program shown in the screenshots looks similar to what you might see being used by a PUBG or even classic Call of Duty hackers on PC. The hack offers auto-aim that locks onto players’ heads (naturally), see through walls and other typical hacker advantages. The cheats also reveal chests from a distance and through walls, just in case these other advantages weren’t Sea of Thieves-specific enough. This is inte...

There’s no such thing as free V-Bucks – where to earn cheap V-Bucks in Fortnite

Every match of Fortnite is different. Whether you’re scrapping for control of Tilted Towers or building bases near the giant llama, you never know what’s going to pop out of the bushes next. When you do want to add a little extra spice to the game though, nothing works better than a cool character skin or silly emote to show off to your friends in Squads. But for that you need V-Bucks. There’s no such thing as free V-bucks, so here are a few ways to earn them as cheaply as possible. Don’t give your account details to any website claiming to offer free V-Bucks, they’re trying to scam you. Epic Games – the developer of Fortnite – posted a warning on Twitter, reminding everyone only to enter their password on the official Fortnite page. Be wary of people offering cheap V-Bucks on auction sites like eBay too – if a price seems too good to be true, it usually is. PSA: Visiting websites or clicking links claiming “free” Vbucks or in-game items are unsafe. The official Fortnite website i...

The 25 best co-op games to play right now

Humanity is unlike any other species on Earth. Look around you – look at all we can do. I am typing my brain thoughts on some ethereal electronic space that only exists to us, transferring my ideas to your mind like some arcane telepath. It’s amazing when you really think about it. Know what else are amazing? Video games. Since the first video game released, technology has improved, fidelity has increased, and the creative ingenuity of the field hasn’t slowed down an ounce. How is all of this possible? Cooperation. Working together is the reason we are the dominant species on our blue sphere, after all. So let’s hold hands and enjoy these collaborative works together. Here are the 25 best co-op games to play right now . 25. The Division What could be more relaxing than taking a trip to snowy New York with your friends in the lead up to Christmas? Well, lots of things if The Division is anything to go by. In Ubisoft’s shooter, money has gone bad. Terrorists have weaponised capital...

This week’s best gaming deals: Horizon Zero Dawn, Persona 5, gaming PCs, and more

It’s that time again – albeit slightly earlier than normal. Let’s look at this week’s best gaming deals. Another week down, another week closer to the madness that is EGX Rezzed 2018 and a step closer towards the mythical release of Shenmue 3. Though, I’m getting increasingly convinced I might be the only person looking forward to that. Either way, we’ve got deals that’ll work in the UK, deals that’ll work in the US and some deals that will work in both the UK and US, as well as presumably many other places. Let’s get started. UK & US Deals In case you missed it, SteelSeries has partnered up with Jelly Deals to give away a big box of PC accessory goodness worth over £380. To be in with a chance of winning, head to the link below and you can enter. Win a big box of SteelSeries gear with Jelly Deals Time for a new Humble Indie Bundle! The 19th entry into that particular series features Superhot, Soma, Mini Metro and more, with a bunch of other games being added next wee...