Automaton West writer. Zoto has been playing video games for 30+ years now but has only recently come to grips with PC gaming. When he isn't playing video games, he watches romance anime and gets mad when his best girl never wins.
People are discovering that you can use Omori as a browser and it’s causing chaos
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Omori players have discovered that the game allows you to load various media files onto it, just like web games do.
Mecha BREAK producer talks about possibility of Steam Deck gyroscope and other alternative controls
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Mecha BREAK executive producer Kris Kwok recently talked about the possibility of Steam Deck gyroscope controls and other alternatives.
Erotic games thrive on Switch as PlayStation’s rules grow stricter
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Japanese gamers have noticed an increase of Nintendo Switch eroge in recent years, and it may have to do with Sony's policies.
Hi-Fi Rush IP’s revival paves the way for expansion of the game’s story
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With producer Krafton taking on the Hi-Fi Rush IP, we explore the exciting ways that the story's two endings leave room for sequels
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster takes over Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station ahead of new physical edition release
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Video display celebrates Final Fantasy series' classic 2D era ahead of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster's new physical release coming in October.
Helldivers 2: How to defeat Spore Chargers
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Helldivers 2’s Escalation of Freedom update introduces Spore Chargers. This is how to overcome them and their vision-blocking fog.
Helldivers 2: How to defeat Impalers
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Tips on how to defeat Impalers, a new enemy archetype in Helldivers 2. Here's what you should be aiming for.
Borderlands: What exactly are Vaults?
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Vaults are a vital part of the Borderlands universe and lore- here's how these alien treasure troves became so sort after by Vault Hunters.
Tekken 8 developer Katsuhiro Harada reveals details about his fighting stick of choice
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In response to questions from fans, Tekken 8 producer Katshuhiro Harada has spilled the beans on what fighting stick he uses.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster lets you be a skateboarding Licker right out of Resident Evil
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster digital deluxe DLC content includes a creepy Resident Evil Licker costume for Frank West...
Capcom sheds light on Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s first Resident Evil 2-inspired DLC content
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Capcom shares a first look at some of the Resident Evil 2-inspired DLC planned for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.
Alan Wake 2 directors reveal how and why real-life special effects were used in the game
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Alan Wake 2 not only used real-life actors in its cutscenes but it also used practical effects for the Vortex and Dark Presence.
Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty has a weird alternate method for knocking out guards
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A bit of seagull exploitation in MGS2 provides a useful technique for winging it through no-kill runs... letting you "kill" two birds with one stone
Tekken 8 producer reacts to diabolical one-hit knockout in tournament
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Tekken 8 producer Katsuhiro Harada reacts to a single-hit tournament victory, much to the dismay of the match's loser.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new Focus Mode looks like it will make capitalizing on monster weak points easier
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Capcom just revealed Monster Hunter Wilds' new Focus Mode mechanics, which allows high-precision targeting and wounding.
Bloodborne: how to get the most out of the Wooden and Loch Shields
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Our guide on using the Wooden and Loch Shields in Bloodborne- including where to get them and what damage the shields protect you against.
Bloodborne-Wiki is being managed by a single person
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The comprehensive Bloodborne Wiki would not be what it is without the efforts of one dedicated fan, who created the page in 2015.
Elden Ring marathon streamer Kai Cenat takes on Bloodborne in hopes of making a PC release happen
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After a wildly popular Elden Ring marathon, Kai Cenat is hoping to bring attention to Bloodborne and make a remaster or PC port happen.
Stellar Blade’s sexy summer update increases the game’s playerbase by 40%
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Stellar Blade's summer update has boosted the game's player numbers, thanks to its new bikini and monokini outfits for Eve.
TCG Card Shop Simulator lets you spray stinky customers with deodorant
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An upcoming TCG Card Shop simulator lets you run your own little card shop, which includes dealing with unhygienic customers.
Final Fantasy 10’s Blitzball may not be coming to FF14, but what are the other possibilities?
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Final Fantasy X's beloved Blitzball minigame is ripe for revival- here's how Square Enix could bring Spira's popular aquatic sport back
Marvel Rivals: how to do superhero-worthy web-swings as Spider-Man or Venom
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Our guide on how to perform perfect web swings in Marvel Rivals when playing as Spider-Man or Venom by adjusting the game's control settings.