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The Nature’s Calling event challenges you to interact with many unique gameplay features and locations you may not be super familiar with inThe Sims 4. One of the trickier tasks to get done in this event asks you to venture to Foundry Cove. This is a region you likely visit often but don’t know the name of, so finding it can be fairly tricky. It’s not too difficult to track down once you know where to look, so here’swhere to find Foundry Cove inThe Sims 4....

When crafting up a build inXDefiant, most people tend to focus on similar weapons. You’re either building outan assault rifle loadoutfor the sake of that versatility, ora sniper loadoutthat can efficiently delete your enemies from long range. However, it’s a good idea not to sleep on some of the other weapons, including a particularly great shotgun. Here’s the best loadout for the Double Barrel inXDefiant. The best attachments and gear for the Double Barrel in XDefiant The Double Barrel is a strong powerhouse in short and even medium-range thanks to its innately high firepower....

PC, baby. Where it’s at I’m happy to share that Tecmo Koei has announced thatYaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z,Yosuke Hayashi and comcept’s Keiji Inafune’s tag team project,will see a PC release, coming by way of Steam. It will launch on the same day as the console (PS3 and Xbox 360) versions, sometime in early 2014. We’ve reached out to see if the PC version ofYaibawill see any kind of upgrades or bonus features....

Maybe you check it out, maybe you don’t have an accident This fall sees the release ofMafia: Definitive Edition, a remake of the classic 2002 open-world crime adventure. As part ofIGN’s ongoing “Summer of Gaming” showcase, publisher 2K Games has released a lengthy video offering fans a look at the title in action. Developed by Hangar Games, this from-the-ground remake of Illusion Softworks’ original release features a brand new engine, sharper driving mechanics, an expanded story, a script re-draft, all-new cutscenes, a re-recorded score, and fresh gameplay elements....

Patch 8 looms on the horizon Larian Studios has another update on the way for its ongoing early access RPGBaldur’s Gate 3. A new Panel From Hell is on the way, unveiling the also-incoming Patch 8 forBaldur’s Gate 3. The next Panel From Hell, Larian’s regular showcase for newBaldur’s Gate 3content, will air on July 7 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. You can follow thecountdown and site here, or keep an eye onLarian’s Twitch channel....

‘We always take player feedback into consideration’ There’s currently a war going on between a portion of thePokemoncommunity and Game Freak. It all came to a head this morning when the embargo forSword & Shieldwas up, and guess what?It looks like the reviews are pretty positive so far. Amid a fairly positive critical reception Game Freak director Shigeru Ohmori and producer Junichi Masuda shared their thoughts on the new generation,which is actually the new mindset going forward....

Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis delayed again but it won’t lurk in the shadows for much longer. Originally scheduled for aNovember 2024 release date, the game was pushedto February 2025. Today, Ubisoft announced thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill be ready (for real) on July 30, 2025. Following the first delay, Ubisoft called the game “feature complete,” citing issues with the launch ofStar Wars Outlawsas the reason for continued development. The company seemed certain about the new date at the time....

Hit all stretch goals, set records It doesn’t feel like it has been a month since we were first asked “sword or whip?” or we first heard the term “Igavania,” but here we are. Koji Igarashi and company launched theKickstarter campaignforBloodstained: Ritual of the Nighthoping for $500,000 in pledges to prove that there is still a market for this kind of game. It made that total inunder four hours. Thanks to some clever gamification of the Kickstarter itself, it maintained a lot of steam throughout the month, barreling through stretch goals as quickly as they were posted....

The lootin’ and shootin’ continues Borderlandsfans planning on making the leap to next-gen platforms will be super stoked to hear that next-gen upgrades ofBorderlands 3will be ready to roll day-and-date alongside the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X hardware. The next-gen ports ofBorderlands 3will feature 4K resolution and will run at 60 FPS. New options will allow for three-and-four player split-screen gameplay for local multiplayer modes. Pandora explorers upgrading to the PS5 and Xbox Series X port will be able to carry over their current accounts, complete will all gear, weapons, loot, and levels....

Only in a couple of areas, though One of the all-time great role-playing game strategies is to grind away at earlier content — whether through side missions, completely exploring every area, or killing absolutely every enemy to maximize experience — so that upcoming stages are easier. The concept of being over-leveled isn’t new but Gearbox doesn’t wantBorderlandsplayers unchallenged anymore. As part of this week’s round of hotfixes, Gearbox is rebalancing some ofBorderlands 3‘s later areas so that enemies are brought up to the player’s level....

Old name, new game You might just remember that beforeDestiny, and beforeHalo,BungiehadMarathon. Almost three decades later,Marathonis back, as Bungie is reviving the franchise for its new PvP sci-fi extraction shooter. Revealed during today’s PlayStation Showcase,Marathonis a completely new project for the team. It will pit players against each other as cybernetic mercenaries called Runners, battling for riches and fame. The question of “how does this relate to the originalMarathon” is valid, and a little vague....

If you hear some hootin’ and hollerin’, and maybe spot a party hat or two, that’s just Capcom celebrating its decent fiscal year. Not everybody actually makes money anymore, so don’t rain on its parade. Capcom’s good year was anchored byMonster Hunter 4which sold 4.1 million copies in Japan and South Korea.Dead Rising 3also performed well, selling 1.2 million units, which isn’t bad considering the low adoption rates that come with a new console....

Best Civ prices since the Winter sales Update: Civ deals are GamersGate have ended but the sales have moved onto other retailers at the same price range for Civilization VI. Deals listed below. The Sweden-based PC digital retailer GamersGate has launched aCivilizationmidweek saleslashing prices onCivilization VIto prices we haven’t seen since last year’s winter sale. TheCivsale really isn’t overly comprehensive, but does get you 26 percent offCiv VIand 30 percent off theCiv VIDeluxe Edition....