Alien: Isolation Archives

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November 1, 2024

To ‘appease the people who thought the game was too long,’ an Alien: Isolation modder trimmed the campaign length down to a svelte 46 seconds

Matt Filer, a modder, has spent nearly a decade creating modifications for the horror game Alien: Isolation, which critics noted could have benefited from a shorter playtime than its typical 20 hours. Filer expressed that the game should have concluded around the 10-12 hour mark. He released a new mod called Impossible Campaign, which allows players to finish the game in under a minute by altering the narrative. This mod introduces xenomorphs to LV426, preventing key events from occurring. Filer developed the OpenCAGE toolkit for extensive game editing and has experimented with various modifications. Alien: Isolation is currently available on Steam.

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October 28, 2024

Phasmophobia review: paranormal port of a prosperous PC game

Phasmophobia is a horror game where players act as paranormal investigators, collaborating with friends to explore supernatural settings. The game features a variety of gadgets, diverse spirits, and multiple investigation locations. It has recently launched on consoles, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, on October 29. While the visuals are criticized for being bland and experiencing technical glitches, the gameplay remains engaging. Solo play can be tedious, but multiplayer enhances the experience, blending horror with humor. The console version lacks significant new content compared to the PC version and removes voice recognition capabilities, but allows crossplay with PC users. The game received a rating of 7/10.

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October 18, 2024

10 amazing games you can play with a modest GPU

Star Wars Battlefront II can run on a GTX 1060 3GB. DOOM Eternal requires a GTX 1050 Ti. Batman: Arkham Knight can be played with a GTX 760. Alien: Isolation runs on a GTX 660. NieR: Automata needs a GTX 980 or better. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt requires a GTX 770. Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition can be played with a GTX 1060 6GB. Far Cry 3 requires a GTX 600-series GPU. Life is Strange Remastered runs on a GTX 1060. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut is compatible with basic GPUs.

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October 13, 2024

Amazon announces free PC games for October: Prime members can get BioShock Remastered, Doom Eternal, and More – Times of India

Amazon is offering 28 complimentary PC games for Prime Gaming subscribers in October, including titles like BioShock Remastered, Doom Eternal, and A Plague Tale: Innocence, along with horror-themed games such as Alien: Isolation and Scorn. The games will be released in four waves, with 12 titles already available. Upcoming releases include Killing Floor 2 on October 17, Gargoyles on October 24, and Death's Door on October 31. Additionally, the Luna streaming service will add titles like XDefiant and Alien: Isolation. Users must have an active Amazon Prime subscription to access these games, which will remain in their library even after the subscription ends. This follows the release of 23 titles in August and 28 in September 2024.

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October 13, 2024

I’ve been a PC gamer for 20 years — here’s why you should buy a PS5 Pro instead

Many gaming enthusiasts are drawn to high-performance gaming PCs, particularly those equipped with Nvidia RTX 4090 GPUs, which enable stunning gameplay experiences like Red Dead Redemption 2 at 4K/120 fps with DLSS technology. The PC port of the original Red Dead Redemption is set to release on October 29, featuring ultrawide aspect ratio support and DLSS 3.7. The author has pre-ordered the PS5 Pro and plans to sell the standard PS5, acknowledging the appeal of console gaming's simplicity compared to the complexity of PC gaming. Achieving optimal performance on PC often requires significant effort, such as adjusting settings to maintain frame rates. The current console generation has standardized 60 fps gaming, contrasting with past experiences of lower frame rates on older consoles. However, PC launches can suffer from bugs and performance issues, as seen with The Last of Us and The Callisto Protocol, while some PC ports like God of War Ragnarök demonstrate successful development with advanced features. Overall, consoles provide a hassle-free gaming experience, while PC gaming offers potential rewards for those willing to invest time and effort.

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October 11, 2024

Amazon Prime Members Get These 28 Free Games In October

Amazon's Prime Gaming service is offering 28 PC games for October 2024. Once claimed, these games remain in the user's library permanently. The games available include: Now available: - Hive Jump Survivors - SCARF - Tomb Raider: Legend - The Eternal Cylinder - Spirit of the North - No Straight Roads - BioShock Remastered - Doom Eternal - DreadOut 2 - Ghostbusters: Spirit Unleashed - Ecto Edition - Priest Simulator: Vampire Show - The Gap Available on October 17: - Mystery Box: Hidden Secrets - Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness - Through the Darkest of Times - Killing Floor 2 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol Available on October 24: - Pumpkin Jack - The Gunk - Stasis: Bone Totem - Gargoyles Remastered - Monster Train - Morbid: The Seven Acolytes Available on October 31: - A Plague Tale: Innocence - Death's Door - Haunted Hotel: Personal Nightmare Collector's Edition - Scorn - Coromon Prime subscribers also have access to games through the Prime Gaming Luna channel, including: - Amid Evil - Valfaris - Perish - Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine - Tormented Souls - Dusk - Mortal Shell - Doomblade - Monster Harvest - Alien: Isolation - XDefiant - Fortnite - Lego Fortnite - Rocket Racing - Fortnite Festival - Fortnite Battle Royal

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October 10, 2024

Amazon Prime ‘free’ games for October include BioShock Remastered, Doom Eternal and A Plague Tale: Innocence

Amazon is offering a selection of PC games for Prime members at no extra cost in October, including titles like BioShock Remastered, Doom Eternal, and A Plague Tale: Innocence. A total of twelve games are available for immediate download, including Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Scarf, and Tomb Raider: Legend. Additional games will be released throughout the month, with notable titles scheduled for October 17, 24, and 31. Amazon has also updated its Luna streaming lineup, featuring games like Fortnite, Trackmania, and Alien: Isolation.

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October 8, 2024

Creative Assembly is working on Alien: Isolation sequel

UK developer Creative Assembly has confirmed that it is developing a sequel to Alien: Isolation, originally released in 2014. The announcement was made by creative director Alistair Hope on the studio's official Twitter account, noting that the sequel is in its early development phase. The original game sold over two million copies within its first seven months. This announcement follows the cancellation of Creative Assembly's hero shooter project, Hyenas, in 2023.

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October 7, 2024

Alien: Isolation is my favourite horror game because it’s taken me an entire decade to finish it

Alien: Isolation, released in 2014, is a horror game that evokes the atmosphere of the original Alien film and features the terrifying presence of the xenomorph. The game has a grimy aesthetic reminiscent of the first three films, utilizing analogue technology that appeals to nostalgia. It engages players emotionally and mentally, making it one of the most frightening horror games, despite the existence of technically superior titles. The first half of the game is exceptional, with a narrative that could have concluded earlier, but the introduction of human and android adversaries adds depth. The game expands upon the Alien franchise's lore, although its uneven pacing in the latter half is noted. Despite its critical acclaim, it did not achieve commercial success, remaining a standalone experience. The game recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

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August 27, 2024

Tropico 4 is free on GOG to kick off the 2024 Back to School sale

Tropico 4 is available for free on GOG for three days, ending August 29. It has a 72% review score and the Tropico 4 Complete DLC Pack is half price. GOG's Back to School sale features over 5,800 games with discounts, including 80% off on titles like Alien: Isolation Collection and Gris. The sale lasts until September 10.