Hijack it today Xbox Game Pass just got a lot more felonious. Rockstar’s 2013 record-breaker is now a part of Xbox’s premier subscription service. Today,Grand Theft Auto Vwas added to Xbox Game Pass. Despite releasing nearly seven years ago,GTA Vis still immensely popular. On PC, it’s thefourth-most played gameon Steam today. This isn’t because ofGTA V‘s singleplayer campaign, but rather the MMO-likeGTA Online. This 30-player anything-goes sandbox is full of jobs, heists, races, and general mayhem....

The writer encounters some new scares this year Alan Wake’s will arrive just in time for Halloween. Remedy Entertainment has announced thatAlan Wake 2will arrive on Jul 30, 2025. The date arrived alongside a new trailer at today’s PlayStation Showcase. Remedy showed off all the dark horrors that await Alan is this new adventure, include what looks like some creepy cultists and a new protagonist. Today’s trailer features both Alan and Saga Anderson, a new character....

Keepsakes return inHades 2, allowing you to customize your loadout with passive buffs and blessings that may save the day. Unlocking Keepsakes uses the same method in the sequel, so that means you better stock up on Nectar. Here are all Keepsakes inHades 2and how to get them. Keepsakes are items that grant things like passive buffs and are offered by some NPCs inHades 2. They can be equipped before a run and can be swapped between Regions after activating the necessary incantation....

I’m into it I think this is starting to become a trend. A lot of really cool looking indie games kind of come and go, but as soon as they’re announced for the Switch, everyone turns their gaze. That happened for me this week when it comes toThe Count Lucanor, an 8-bit inspired game with an incredible art style. “The Legend of Zelda, Yume Nikki, Silent Hill, andDark Souls” are cited as influences, but for me the character designs (in the cutscenes especially) remind me of the animeUtena....

Look at all these indies! Dtoid sister site, The Escapist, is proud to announce that they’ve partnered withGOG.comto host their very first Indie Showcase event fromJune 11-14, 2020. This completely digital event will begin on June 11 with a “direct”-style showcase onYouTube, where they’ll be showing off over 70 different indie games from developers all around the world. The showcase will include new reveals and lots of gameplay, and even had developers create short little developer diaries so you could meet the passionate people behind the games you’ll be playing....

Baldur’s Gate 3is out of Early Access. Larian Studios’ take on the classicDungeons & Dragonsseries sees two role-playing giants collide, with all the entwined legacy and carryover you might expect. But in its early hours, what’s impressing me most is how Larian keeps the party moving towards goals, both grandiose and small. I’ve only had a few days with the launch version ofBaldur’s Gate 3, so this isn’t comprehensive by any means....

If you’reactively playingGigantic, you might enjoy the idea of nimble assassins diving in and securing quick kills. That’s where someone like Tyto comes into play. Here’s the best build for Tyto inGigantic. The best custom build for Tyto the Swift in Gigantic Tyto is at their best when they’re diving into the enemy backline, jumping a squishy target, and then getting out once they’ve gotten them down. As such, this build focuses on increasing their damage output at the cost of some survivability and movement....

Braidcreator Jonathan Blow has voiced a word of respect for Sony, claiming that the PlayStation Network is much less conservative than Xbox Live when it comes to indie games, allowing riskier prospects to flourish. “Microsoft has provided the lower barrier to entry with Xbox Live Indie Games, but most of them are not very good — I don’t think that’s a controversial statement,” says Blow, controversially. “So if you’re thinking about the impact of indie games on the whole forum of games then probably Sony has done more because of the way they curate the games they put on there – they’re actually looking for games that are artful or experimental....

Def Jam Rapstarmeans a lot for the company, now entering its twenty-fifth year. The house that Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons built has been one of the most influential music institutions in the world, bringing some of the biggest rap and hip-hop artists to the masses. While some would have disdain for the record company, know this: Def Jam is one of the most important record companies ever. However, there is one area in which Def Jam has not fared nearly as well: music games....

Some customers felt misled Colin McRae Rallypopped up on Steamlast week and if you had only glanced at the trailer or about-the-game blurb, you might’ve thought it was an HD re-releaseof the PlayStation and PC titleColin McRae Rally 2.0. It’s not. Turns out this is a PC/Mac reworking of aColin McRae Rallyfor mobile, and folks who purchased it thinking otherwise were understandably upset. “Like many others, I bought this game expecting a re-released version of the original with some graphics updates and without the hassle of getting an old copy to run on modern hardware,” reads one review....

Penny Arcade hasissued a press releaseconfirming that professional gamer and … professional gamer Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel will not be attending the Penny Arcade Expo. In its official announcement of this breaking news, Penny Arcade had this to say: “There is no one else in the video game industry quite like Fatal1ty and we’re thrilled that he won’t be attending our show,” said Gabe, Chief Executive Officer of the Penny Arcade Expo, the greatest video game festival in the universe....

[Update:Contest over! Check your PMs in the next hour if you were one of the first 50!] We got to play 5th Cell’s new XBLA gameHybridearlier this week, and what we saw really impressed us! The sci-fi shooter features a unique blend of jetpacking and cover-based-warfare — including the ability to take cover on the ceiling and even on walls! — and everything flowed so smoothly I’m still astounded at how they managed to pull it all off....

Give your all Come win a Steam copy ofSinner: Sacrifice for Redemptionin today’s contest! Hey, remember a few months ago when we gave awaySinner: Sacrifice for Redemption? Well, we’re doing it again! PC gamers were left out last time. I’m sorry, guys. I love you. I’ll make it up to you by giving you a chance to win — just in time for its big content update and full Steam release....