expansion pack Archives

AppWizard

May 18, 2025

EA is reportedly cracking down on a Sims 4 mod. What it changes has fans furious

The Sims 4, developed by Electronic Arts, has maintained its popularity for over ten years, supported by a dedicated fan base and compatibility with modern hardware. The game recently released the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack in March, allowing players to start their own small businesses. The community has also created numerous fan-made mods, some of which enhance gameplay, while others have sparked controversy, such as a mod aimed at removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) elements. This led to backlash and accusations of censorship when EA requested the mod's removal. Additionally, the conversation about diversity in video games has grown, with criticism directed at Sweet Baby Inc., a consulting firm, for its influence on narrative choices in games like Alan Wake 2 and God of War Ragnarok, resulting in organized boycotts against games associated with the firm.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Stellar Blade for PC launches June 11 alongside Complete Edition

The PC version of Stellar Blade will be released on Steam on June 11, as announced by Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP. A "Complete Edition" will also be launched on the same date, which includes the base game and additional downloadable content for PlayStation 5 and PC users. The game was originally released for PlayStation 5 on April 26, 2024. The PC version will feature enhancements such as AI upscaling, an unlocked frame rate, support for Japanese and Chinese voice-overs, ultrawide display compatibility, DualSense controller integration, a new boss battle, 25 additional costumes, and higher resolution environment textures. The Complete Edition will include the base game, pre-order bonuses (Classic Round Glasses, Ear Armor Earrings, Planet Diving Suit), Complete Edition bonuses (Fluffy Bear Pack drone cosmetics, Planet Diving Suit), and downloadable content (Twin Expansion Pack). Additionally, a CD-key for an outfit in the mobile game Goddess of Victory: Nikke will be included.

AppWizard

May 11, 2025

MechWarrior 5’s beefy story expansion is out, and it has the most videogame title I’ve ever had the pleasure to read

The latest expansion for Piranha Games' mech shooter, MechWarrior 5: Clans, is titled MechWarrior 5: Clans – Ghost Bear: Flash Storm. This expansion introduces eight new pilotable mechs, including four OmniMechs: Night Gyr, Ebon Jaguar, Fire Moth, and Huntsman, as well as four battlemechs: 100-ton Kodiak, 35-ton scout Jenner IIC, 50-ton Hunchback IIC, and 65-ton Rifleman IIC. Players can customize these mechs in an expanded mechlab. The expansion is available for £16.75. PC Gamer contributor Jonathan Bolding previously praised the original MechWarrior 5: Clans for its focused narrative campaign, despite the lack of sandbox play.