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Sony announces Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition for PS5 and PC

Horizon Forbidden West is coming to PC and will re-launch on PS5 as Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, with Burning Shores and more

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Horizon Forbidden West is coming to PC and will re-launch on PS5 as Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, with Burning Shores and more. Sony made the announcement in a new PlayStation Blog post and outlined everything the Complete Edition includes, which is more than just the DLC expansion.

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition launches on Oct. 6, 2023, for PS5, with an expected release date of sometime in early 2024 for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. It’ll cost $59.99 on all platforms, and it’s not coming to PS4.

Here’s what you get in the Complete Edition:

Horizon Forbidden West for PS5
Burning Shores DLC for PS5
Digital soundtrack
Digital art book
Horizon Zero Dawn Vol. 1: The Sunhawk digital comic book
Extras in Photo Mode (special pose and face paint)
Carja Behemoth Elite outfit ·Carja Behemoth Short Bow
Nora Thunder Elite outfit
Nora Thunder Sling
Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike piece
Resources pack

That’s a decent bit of stuff, considering it all costs $10 less than the game’s PS5 version. Sony didn’t announce a discount for the base game, though given the price jankiness going on, we’d be surprised if one didn’t happen.

Sony also didn’t say whether the PC version would include the same additions or how much it will cost, though it’s available for wishlisting now.

GLHF’s Kirk McKeand called Forbidden West a deeper, richer experience than its predecessor and praised its ecological themes, which help gloss over some of Forbidden West’s pacing issues and shallow character development.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty release times and how to play early

The Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty release time is coming up fast, and if you jump through a few hoops, you can even play it a little early

The Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty release time is coming up fast, with its new ending and CPU-stressing updates, and if you jump through a few hoops, you can even play it a little early. As usual with developer CD Projekt RED’s games, the launch rollout is a bit different depending on whether you play on PC or console. You’ll get access the earliest if you play on Xbox or PlayStation and fiddle with your region setting, though the process on PlayStation is a bit of a nuisance. PC players in the U.S. have the easiest method – just waiting until the afternoon on the day before launch. Time zone differences mean the midnight launch in Europe is around the end of the business day in the States.

Genshin Impact 4.1 livestream time and where to watch

The Genshin Impact 4.1 livestream is just around the corner, with info on the free-to-play game’s two new 5-star characters

The Genshin Impact 4.1 livestream is just around the corner, with info on the free-to-play game’s two new 5-star characters and, potentially, a bit more of the Fontaine region to explore. Developer HoYoverse announced the livestream date in a new tweet on Twitter, and thanks to the studio’s pattern of gradual reveals, we know exactly who’s showing up in the new version’s banners – or, more accurately, who’s taking the spotlight roles.

You can expect the usual buffet of events, some new Archon chapters, and, of course, more Genshin Impact promo codes for free Primogems, which we’ll be keeping up with as they go live.

Jackbox Games highlights Party Pack 10’s minigames in new trailer

We’re getting a first look at Jackbox Party Pack 10’s games in a new trailer from developer Jackbox Games, including their debut music game

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We’re getting a first look at Jackbox Party Pack 10’s games in a new trailer from developer Jackbox Games, including the multiplayer game series’ debut venture into music. Jackbox Party Pack 10 still doesn’t have a release date outside a vague late 2023 frame, but when it does launch, you’ll get these five party games:

Tee K.O. 2 (three to eight players)
FixyText (three to eight players)
Hypnotorious (four to eight players)
Timejinx (one to eight players)
DoDoReMi (one to nine players)

“We felt a couple things were important in choosing the games: delivering on what we know our fans love and surprising them with something new and exciting,” Jackbox Games CEO Mike Bilder told GLHF. “Party Pack 10 felt like the right time to bring [fan-favorite Tee K.O.] back, and Tee K.O. 2 comes with some updated drawing tools that we’ve built as we’ve created more party games.”

“Not many studios get to keep making the games they love making for so many years. “We are incredibly lucky to hit this milestone and we wouldn’t be able to do this without our fans.”

Bilder attributed some of that luck to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, when he said the series’ fanbase grew rapidly and taught the team they had to “personalize” messaging to meet diverse tastes.

“Jackbox Games are played by ‘traditional ‘gamers’ but they are also played by people who have never previously played a game on a PC or console,” Bilder said. “That means that we needed to create a lot of guides and messaging for each persona of player that might want to try out our titles. We have guides for teachers, event planners, family gatherings and more all accessible via our website.”

The team refined their approach and included features for families playing games with their kids and for streamers, among others, such as game and language filters and other moderation tools to curate the experience depending on who’s playing.

Jackbox Party Pack 10 will launch on PC and console later in 2023, and we’re pretty darn excited about the new minigames.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

Baldur’s Gate 3 companions ranked from average to Astarion

Our Baldur’s Gate 3 companions ranked list breaks down what makes each party member worth keeping around in Larian’s popular RPG

Any attempt at a Baldur’s Gate 3 companions ranked list is a tough ask, not just because Larian crafted one of the best-written set of companions in any RPG, although that’s part of the challenge. You can so easily miss huge swathes of character development depending on the choices you make, even down to which character you play as, so how your allies develop often depends on how much time you invest in them – except in a few cases. Relationships are only part of the equation, though. Each companion has something to offer in battle and social interactions as well, though some add much more value to your party setup than others.

NBA 2K24 is now one of the worst-rated games on Steam

NBA 2K24 is already one of the worst-rated games on Steam, thanks to player dissatisfaction over the sports game’s microtransactions

NBA 2K24 is out now, and it’s already one of the worst-rated games on Steam thanks to player dissatisfaction over the sports game’s microtransactions and PC version. After four days and nearly 3,000 reviews, NBA 2K24 on Steam has an “Overwhelmingly Negative” tag and a score ranking that puts it just behind Overwatch 2 as the second worst-rated Steam game ever.

NBA 2K24’s microtransactions are more present than ever, thanks to a market redesign that let you purchase nearly any MyTeam card you want. A common thread of complaints is that the new system makes NBA 2K24 “pay-to-win” in its online multiplayer game modes, since players can purchase as many high-level cards as they want, so long as they can afford it.

Another recurring theme is anger over NBA 2K24’s presentation on PC. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions take advantage of new technology that 2K and Visual Concepts said would improve animations. The PC version does not, though 2K never said why. Several Steam users reported recurring bugs and errors, including some that they say carried over from NBA 2K23, which led to accusations that 2K and Visual Concepts “copied and pasted” content between the two games.

Confusion over NBA 2K24’s crossplay also pops up frequently in Steam reviews. It supports crossplay on current-gen platforms – but not in all of them, and some players assumed every mode featured crossplay.

2K and Visual Concepts haven’t said whether they plan on introducing next-gen upgrades in a future update.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

Starfield ships ranked by their rizz factor

You can do Starfield ships ranked by their usefulness, but putting the space game’s craft in order of how good they look is where it’s at

You can do Starfield ships ranked by their usefulness or power, sure, but putting the space game’s fancy craft in order of how incredible they look is where it’s really at. That’s the philosophy I’m operating under for this piece, at least, and it made me look at Starfield’s ships a bit differently. Unlike your usual sci-fi fare, Starfield prioritizes utility in its craft design, and foregoing outlandish styles in favor of something that just works something I could easily see humans doing once they arrived in space.

The best ships blend that utility with a strong sense of style, though there are a few that should never bathe in starlight, let alone see the outside of a hangar.

Note that the final ship is a massive spoiler, so you may want to stop when you see the “Starborn” heading after the Pterosaur.

Starfield mod brings Star Wars to Bethesda’s space game

A new Starfield mod doubles down on the space game’s interstellar conflicts by adding actual Star Wars to the mix

A new Starfield mod doubles down on the space game’s interstellar conflicts by adding actual Star Wars to the mix, or at least one iconic part of it: Stormtroopers. The Galactic Civil War Conversion mod from NexusMods user kboykboy swaps United Colonies’ security officer uniforms with Stormtrooper armor, so instead of a few dozen harmless-looking Vanguard officers roaming New Atlantis and other UC areas, you’ll see a wave of Stormtroopers coming for you (thanks, GamesRadar).

The mod is currently only usable on Starfield‘s PC version.

The mod is extra suitable if you dig into Starfield’s lore, which is, rather bafflingly, tucked away in an easily missable museum exhibit in the Vanguard’s headquarters. The short version is that the United Colonies and the Freestar Collective once clashed over settlement rights on planets in the settled systems – Starfield speak for the range of habitable planets that humans could live and work on.

Starfield pushes you toward joining the Vanguard early, but if you speak to anyone there – even your Starfield companion Sarah Morgan – you quickly get a picture of a military force that was far from benevolent, one that, at times, even crossed the line into tyranny. Hence the Stormtrooper mod.

The modder plans on expanding their creation in the near future by replacing Freestar Ranger outfits with Rebel-inspired gear and giving everyone some Star Wars weaponry, though there’s no timeframe for when these updates might be ready.

Meanwhile, if you’re after a more practical mod, check out the StarUI Starfield mod, a creation that streamlines the Bethesda game’s rather clunky interface and makes life a lot easier.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

Baldur’s Gate 3 spells ranked by if they’re worth your spell slots

The best Baldur’s Gate 3 spells help as much in the RPG’s battles as they do outside, manipulating characters and the environment alike

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Everyone’s list of Baldur’s Gate 3 spells ranked will look wildly different thanks to the delicious suite of magic options available. You can explode your foes, throw them in a hole, turn them into a sheep and then throw them into a hole, summon raging thunderstorms, and envelop an area in deep silence while you commit crimes. Unless you stack a party with movement and debuff spells, there’s really no bad spell setup in the PC game. There are, however, some spells that work better than others and should always be a candidate for one or more of your spell slots.

For more Baldur’s Gate 3, check out our ranking of each Baldur’s Gate 3 class.

Larian on the challenges of Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC

Making Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC isn’t impossible, Larian’s Swen Vincke said in a recent interview, but it would almost be like making a new RPG

Making Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC isn’t impossible, Larian studio head Swen Vincke said in a recent interview, but it would almost be like making a new RPG. Vincke made the comments while speaking with Dungeons & Dragons video producer Todd Kenreck about making the game and what comes next, and the conversation turned back to BG3’s level cap.

The fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons lets players level up to 20, but Baldur’s Gate 3 stops the party at 12. Vincke and Kenreck say that’s for a very good reason. From level 13 on in D&D, players get access to a range of “world-shattering” spells, magic with substantially more power than anything you get prior to that point.

Vincke said creating a BG3 expansion like that isn’t unfeasible. It would just be more like creating a new game. Going up to level 20 would raise the stakes drastically, he said, which means probably moving the setting to a different area and definitely changing who the antagonists are.

Vincke also said BG3 DLC wouldn’t have to take place at the end of the game. The team at Larian could explore other points in the story, for example, or even a prequel. There’s already a D&D campaign that covers the fall of Elturel, the event that pushed the Tiefling refugees you encounter in Emerald Grove out of their homes.

Maybe we’d see even more weird Baldur’s Gate 3 subclasses in a prequel or mid-quel. Meanwhile, Larian is continuing to work on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox version and, Vincke said, has plans for another project in the works already.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

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