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Berlin (dpa) — Players and critics have rarely been so unanimous: The action adventure "Hellblade" is considered a modern classic in video game history. The battle of the Celtic warrior Senua against the Nordic mythical world became a major hit for the studio Ninja Theory in 2017 and won numerous awards. Seven years on, the studio, now owned by Microsoft, is releasing a successor. Can "Hellblade II" build on the success of its predecessor? Not your typical action hero The focus of the game is again on Senua. After the Celtic warrior has gone through hell and defeated the goddess Hela, the next...
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Metallica is set to take to a virtual stage in "Fortnite" later in June for a series of live concerts for players of the cult battle royale game. To ring in the start of season four, three live performances are set to take place at different times on June 22 and 23, Universal Music said, announcing the "METALLICA:FUEL.FIRE.FURY" exclusive for "Fortnite" players. "James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo from Metallica are the Icons of Season 4," Fortnite said, announcing various festival-themed additions to the game. The US band is the first to be experienced in the game ...
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It's now 40 years since gamers began sliding falling blocks around screens to the iconic melody of a Russian folk song. Alexei Pashitnov's puzzle game quickly gained popularity and was played around the world, particularly when released on the Game Boy in 1989. Today, to play this still highly addictive classic of computer game history, you don't need a Game Boy to hand, and the game can be started for free with two clicks on tetris.com. The first notes of the Tetris melody provide a little nostalgia while you try to improve on your high score. There are ads, but only for Tetris games and none...
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Wide-eyed, Willis Gibson, 13, covers his face, leans foerward and gasps for air, saying, "Oh my God," over and over again. He's the first person to beat Tetris, the puzzle video game invented by Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet software engineer, back in 1985. Thanks to a new technique, Gibson made it to the "kill screen" in level 157 - the moment when the screen freezes because the hardware and software have finally reached their limits. Normally, the pace of gameplay is so quick from level 29 onwards that no one manages to get much further than that. Henk Rogers, head of the US-based Tetris Company...
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Berlin (dpa) — Somewhere deep in the sea between sandcastles and coral reefs, the hermit crab Krill is facing a big problem. His home, a pink shell, has been taken away by a devious loan shark. Armed with an old plastic fork, Krill is now fighting to get his shell back. As the little crab you beat up nasty enemies and slip into various makeshift houses, be it a child's shoe, a party hat or an old sock. "Another Crab's Treasure" is a little different from other games from the Souls-like genre. Titles such as "Dark Souls" or "Deamon's Souls" are tough: They require precise battles, offer complex...
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When you die in a game, you can usually go back to the last place where you saved your progress. When you die in real life, however, all those games are gone. That appears to be the verdict from one of the world's largest marketplaces for video games. "Unfortunately, Steam accounts and games are non-transferable," reads a response from Steam Support published online after a query from a customer. "I regret to inform you that your Steam account cannot be transferred via a will." Steam operator Valve says it's also unable to pass on a late user's login details or to merge accounts. In other word...
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Berlin (dpa) — In console and PC game “Whisker Waters,” cute cats have made fishing their life's work. Players control the story of a young kitten and learn the art of fishing from one of the oldest cats in the village. Before you go on your fishing adventure, you create your own cat and customise the colour of its fur and the size of its eyes and ears. The animal can also be given numerous accessories such as hats, belts or scarves. The world of “Whisker Waters” is very much alive. You discover a number of villages on your journey, navigate through a wide variety of landscapes, whether by boa...
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Berlin (dpa) — "Skul: The Hero Slayer" doesn’t offer the typical hero-versus-bad guy conflict. In this game for PCs and consoles, the usual story is turned on its head. You step into the bony shoes of Skul, a small skeleton who sets out on a heroic mission: to rescue the captured Demon King. But the path to victory is paved with many dangers. The story begins with an ancient peace agreement between humans and demons. Then the humans break their oath, capture the Demon King, and kill all of the non-human beings that stand in their way. It is now up to Skul, a simple soldier of the Demon King, t...
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One of the most eagerly awaited games in years is now not due to arrive until autumn of 2025, games company Take-Two Interactive has confirmed, disappointing millions of gamers hoping for an early 2025 release of "Grand Theft Auto VI". Until now, the latest title in one of the world's most popular games, had only been announced generally for the year of 2025, and fans had little more than a trailer released in December to go on for clues about the game. Gamers were not the only ones hoping for an earlier "Grand Theft Auto VI" release date, and the company's share price fell by a good 2% in aft...
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Berlin (dpa) — Berlin in an alternative reality after the fall of the Wall. The evil DJ Dietrich has taken control of the city with a radio signal and the Berliners are his weak-willed subjects. That’s the setting for new PC game “Beat Slayer.” But there’s also resistance to Dietrich’s control. Mia is at the forefront of the emerging revolution. Her mission is to overthrow Dietrich and save her kidnapped brother. The gameplay combines roguelite elements with hack 'n' slay and rhythmic action. If Mia dies, the level starts over again. The soundtrack doesn't just serve as a background, it sets t...
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