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Four years in the making Otherside Entertainment has finally offered us a look at the long-developed sequel to one of the creepiest sci-fi games of all time,System Shock 3. The short teaser lets us take a glimpse within a futuristic locale, before bringing us face-to-giant-face with the terrifying A.I SHODAN. System Shock 3, headed up by legendary game designer Warren Spector, was initially announced way back in 2015, with this week’s teaser being our first look at the anticipated sequel in action....

Remember thatWii Backup LoaderI chatted you up about last week, that would “swing open” the doors of piracy for the not so clever yo-ho-ho’s that hadn’t hacked their own consoles months ago? Apparently I shouldn’t have told you about it, as it seems I ruined the surprise. From thedeveloper’s site: “Congratulations! I don’t care about who leaked Backup-Loader but now it’s OFFICIALLY an abandoned project. Enjoy it.” Oh no! We talked aboutnewson the internet!...

Team Fortress 2 Happy Tuesday! I know we’re all excited about E3 and all the cool stories and games and shenanigans, but we still have games to play here! On this week’s episode of Team Fortress Tuesdays, Shadow and the rest of the TF2 gang will be interviewing the one and onlyAndy Dixon! Yes, it’s finally happening! Here’s Shadow with the deets: If you’ve ever wanted to wat Andy struggle to answer questions while trying to not die, tonight’s your chance!...

Some people shouldn’t be parents Moms don’t often take the spotlight in the world of video games. They’re usually killed early on, take on some sort of villainous role, or sit quietly in the background while their children go off to save the world. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to look at some of the worst moms and maternal figures in video games before honoring the best....

Free games Lot of out of the blueTribesnews this year. Developer Hi-Rez released its appropriately named“Out of the Blue” updatetoTribes Ascendafter two years ofnadaback in September. Now, each entry in the series joinsAscendin being free. That includes theEarthsiegegames and even the PS2 gameTribes: Aerial Assault. Yes, a developer is giving you its decade-plus old PS2 game for free on PC for kicks. Well, for good will and to invigorate its newest iteration, too, I’m sure....

Valve’s Linux team has started a blog detailing what, exactly, it’s up to. The first order of business was to portLeft 4 Dead 2over to Ubuntu. Currently, they are “getting the Steam client onto Linux with full functionality,” “optimizing a version ofL4D2running at a high frame rate with OpenGL,” and “porting additional Valve titles.” “Our mission is to strengthen the gaming scene on Linux, both for players and developers,” reads the blog....

Yes, Valve’s co-op-fueled zombiefest,Left 4 Dead, will beplayable at PAX, but what are those of us who aren’t attending the convention to do? While it’s true we don’t need a demo to show us how great the game is going to be, how can we be expected to wait until November to satisfy our lust for horror? As it turns out, we may not have to. Valve’s Mike Boothtold ButtonMasherthat an Xbox 360 demo is “quite likely,” but he doesn’t “know the specifics of it....

The hub world of Albion inThe First Descendantis an important place to visit frequently. Outside of needing to progress the main story here, it’s a place to sell gear,store items in a storage box, and start Void Intercept Battles. One vendor is quite useful when it comes to the central grind of the game but can be hard to locate. Here’s how to find Anais inThe First Descendant. How to find Anais in The First Descendant To find Anais, you want to head to where you spawn then run to the right....

For those who have been logging intoMultiversus‘online competitions and encountered an error, you’re not alone. Many players have been stuck in offline mode and have yet to find a reason why. But fear not; we’re here to guide you on what this could mean and possible fixes. Multiversus stuck in offline mode, explained One of the primary reasons you may find yourself stuck inMultiversus’offline mode is dueto an age restriction. If yourWB Games accountis under 18, you can only access certain features, which keeps you offline....

Zen Studios has revealed that the uncannyX-Menwill be the focus for the second table in their upcoming four-pack forZen PinballandPinball FX 2,Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue. Based around the long-standing feud between Charles Xavier’s student heroes and the Brotherhood of Mutants led by Magneto, the table features missions based on events in the comic’s history, including the Dark Phoenix Saga. And, of course, there will bethe Juggernaut. I could take or leaveGhost Rider, the first table announced for the pack....

Xbox Game Studios is currently hosting a New Year, New Age live stream to celebrate everythingAge of Empiresand reveal updates about its future. However, it’s not all aboutAge of Empires. After being teased in 2022,Age of Mythology: Retoldhas been revealed. A definitive edition of the original classic RTSAge of Mythology,Retoldwill release on PC and Xbox Serise X|S later this year. A bit more mystical If you’ve never played the originalAge of Mythologybut are a fan of RTS likeAge of Empires, you are in for quite a treat....

New four-against-four multiplayer revealed Gearbox Software has unveiled a new four-versus-four multiplayer mode inColonial Marines, Escape. In Escape, the Marines are charged with fighting their way to a safe zone, while four distinct breeds of Xenomorphs have to stop them. Yep, it’s likeLeft 4 Deadwith Aliens … and that kind of excites me. You can watch the trailer above, and get a glimpse of three Xeno classes — the Soldier, Lurker, and Spitter....

A peaceful, idyllic countryside is all you need to begin the latest addition to theFarming Simulatorseries,Farming Simulator 25. The series has been going strong for years now, and the newest title brings plenty more of the farming we all know and love. Of course, the countryside is one of the most important parts of the game. It’s up to you to choose which map you want your farm to be on, and this choice can greatly affect your gameplay....