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Obsidian’s bite-sized survival game Grounded had a lengthy panel at PAX East. This panel showed off quite a bit of gameplay, and the developers answered several questions and delved into a few of the game’s features. In addition to answering questions, there were also several minutes of gameplay footage. Watch PAX EAST 2020 – DRAGONFLY THEATRE from PAX3 on www.twitch.tv Backyard survival The first and most obvious influence for Grounded is Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, given that you are tiny adolescents running around and dealing with assorted bugs in a backyard....

Earlier this morning, developer Arc System Works uploaded a lengthy gameplay trailer for next year’s Guilty Gear. Alongside the electric looking gameplay, the latest info revealed that series veterans Potemkin and Chipp Zanuff will be returning to the fray. Chipp even retains his ludicrously awesome guitar riffs. In the nearly 90-minute-long trailer, we get a look at all of the currently announced roster as well as some general gameplay of everyone’s signature moves....

Imagine this – you are bored at school or work and you want to play a game. But it’s blocked by the admin and you cannot download any apps on the school’s network. Well, you can play unblocked games which will bypass any restrictions at school or office. One such game you can play is GunBlood which is a reaction time-based game. It has a Wild West theme wherein you have to be the fastest shooter to win and as you can already tell, this game is all about speed....

Hades features several Olympians with each god providing Zagreus with boons and blessings. However, there comes a time when you must choose between two deities in the Trial of the Gods. Here’s our mini-guide to help you out. Note: This guide is intended for Hades’ early access stage and certain mechanics may change in due course. For more information, check out our Hades guides and features hub. Hades: Encountering the Trial of the Gods The Trial of the Gods is a very special encounter in Hades....

At this point, the Halo franchise boasts hundreds of multiplayer maps that have cycled in and out of its flagship games, as well as several that were just so good they keep reappearing as various remasters and remakes. But every Halo veteran worth their salt has a select few maps that fill them with a warm, fuzzy, overwhelming feeling of nostalgia—and perhaps a healthy smidgen of PTSD. And right now, there are an awful lot of exciting things on the horizon for the Halo universe....

It’s been just over a week since the first episode of Halo‘s TV adaptation aired. Whether you like it or not, it’s undeniable that it’ll leave a lasting impression on both fans and the franchise itself. And it looks like we’ll be seeing content inspired by the TV show making its way to Halo Infinite some time soon. As of now, we don’t have any dates for when this content will arrive, but we shouldn’t have to wait too long to see it in the game....

Many fans of the Harry Potter franchise think that the magic ends once you finish reading all the books or watching all the movies. If you’re a serious fan of the franchise, you can even play video games based on the franchise. But, if you’re a die-hard fan of the Harry Potter series and the books, video games, and movies just aren’t enough and you’re craving some more magic, why not check out one of the board games that has been released based on the franchise?...

Polish retailer Media Markt seemingly confirmed October 3 as the release date for Red Dead Redemption 2, before adjusting the date back to a placeholder. Polish site CD-Action contacted the retailer for clarification on the October 3 date, and was told the information had come direct from its distributor. However, soon after the news was posted Media Markt got in touch with CD-Action with an update that the date had in fact not come from the distributor, putting the blame on a Media Markt employee who was mistaken....

Coconut Ball Surprise in Berlin in Hitman 3 is one of the wackiest challenges that the game throws at you and your objective is to incapacitate the target by hitting them with a coconut on their head. Seems simple enough right? Well, if you’re still having trouble with it, read this guide. How To Complete Coconut Ball Surprise In Berlin In Hitman 3 To complete the Coconut Ball Surprise feat in Berlin Hitman 3, you will need to first get a Juice Bar disguise....

Earlier today, Fortnite patch v11.30 went live, bringing a number of changes to Epic Games’ battle royale sensation. These changes include the introduction of split screen, an increase to the daily Item Shop gifting limit, and more, but it is what patch 11.30 reveals about the future of Fortnite that fans may find most exciting. Indeed, players have already gone to work combing through the game files associated with today’s update, and something quite interesting has emerged....

After making headlines this past week for all the wrong reasons, G2 Esports’ CEO, Carlos “ocelote” Rodriguez, will be stepping down from his position as CEO. The announcement comes from the official G2 Esports Twitter account, which you can see down below. The resignation comes after a chaotic week for the esports organization’s CEO. Carlos Rodriguez was seen partying with the polarizing Andrew Tate after G2’s second-place finish at the European League of Legends championship....

Microsoft has announced a new wave of Game Pass additions for October, with the majority hitting Game Pass for PC. Eight new titles are coming to Microsoft’s evolving Game Pass library, while select games are also leaving this month. The new titles begin to arrive for the service on October 15. If you fancy adding a whole lot more to your backlog, all five additions for PC drop on that first day, October 15....

Welcome to our series, Cheers and Jeers, where we rundown some of the good and bad moments in the gaming industry. With the amount of news stories that release every single week, we here at Game Rant like to reflect on some of the big headlines, and award kudos and demerits where warranted. These were some of the stories that stood out recently, which upon greater reflection, deserved another look. But don’t read too closely into our targets....

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If the Terminator movies taught us anything, it’s that technology shouldn’t be given too much power. You use some fancy tech in your defense system, and the next minute, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s teleporting around without his pants on. It’s a bad time. So, who let Surgeon Simulator’s in-game phone call us in real life? Now, things getting a little too realistic is not something you usually need to worry about with Surgeon Simulator....

From the partnership of Retro Dodo and indie publisher Lost in Cult, crowdfunded gaming retrospective book A Handheld History has reached its goal and raised £21,000 (roughly $27375) in only 24 hours. While the title of the book might be a bit of a misnomer, as the site to pre-order it states A Handheld History is “less of a historical account and more of a poignant, introspective adventure across decades of gaming memories…”...

Gearbox has offered up a response to the accusations of CEO Randy Pitchford assaulting former Claptrap voice actor David Eddings. With Borderlands 3 set for release this year, there’s been a back and forth between the pair as to why Eddings has not reprised the role of the loquacious robot. The initial claims focused on differences over pay, as Eddings revealed that the studio did not want to pay him to voice Claptrap in the upcoming game....

Gearbox Software and labour union SAG-AFTRA have issued independent statements on Troy Baker’s assertions that the developer ‘wouldn’t go union’ (via Kotaku). Earlier this year, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford explained that Troy Baker would not be returning to Borderlands 3 to voice Rhys. The character was introduced in Telltale Games’ Tales from the Borderlands, and quickly became as popular as the characters from the core series. Rhys appeared in promotional material for Borderlands 3, but it was revealed unexpectedly that Baker would not be reprising his role....

The new Enkanomiya zone is now available in Genshin Impact, thanks to the version 2.4 update. It lets you delve deeper into the mysteries of Watatsumi Island. Here’s our Genshin Impact guide to help you unlock the Enkanomiya zone by completing a quest called The Still Waters Flow. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Genshin Impact: The Still Waters Flow quest and unlocking Enkanomiya Before you can reach the Enkanomiya zone in Genshin Impact, you’ll need to make sure that you’ve completed the Moon-Bathed Deep world quest....

Yaoyao is a support character in Genshin Impact. She wields the power of Dendro and uses polearms as her weapon. Given that she can proc Dendro reactions and heal teammates, she’s got quite a versatile kit. Still, you’ll want to give her the right equipment. Here’s our Genshin Impact Yaoyao best weapons and best artifacts guide to help you with her items. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub....