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May 4, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added The Most Chill Way To Play God In A Classic City Builder

Anno 1800 is a city-building game by Ubisoft set in a Victorian-inspired industrial era, recently launched on Xbox Game Pass. Players colonize resource-rich islands, managing production chains and trade networks while balancing the needs of a growing populace. The console version maintains the depth of the original PC experience with a redesigned user interface that features clean menus and a radial menu system for easier navigation. The game offers a rewarding loop of expansion, optimization, and strategic planning, encouraging immersive gameplay with vibrant visuals and smooth performance. It is designed for players willing to invest time in its complexities, with a campaign mode providing a structured introduction for newcomers.

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December 16, 2024

Polish studio Dark Passenger lands $3m funding

Polish game developer Dark Passenger has secured funding for its inaugural project, a third-person multiplayer stealth action game set in feudal Japan. The investment was led by The Games Fund, with participation from Blite Fund. CEO Jakub Ben highlighted the transformative impact of this funding on team expansion and project development. Ilia Eremeev, co-founder of The Games Fund, noted a market gap for bold gaming experiences and praised the quality of Dark Passenger's early work.

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December 1, 2024

Great moments in PC gaming: Being hunted by enemies so scary I spent most of Assassin’s Creed Origins hiding from them

Assassin's Creed Origins, developed by Ubisoft and released in 2017, features a unique challenge known as the Phylakes, who are relentless bounty hunters pursuing the protagonist, Bayak of Siwa. Unlike typical stationary enemies, the Phylakes can appear unexpectedly, creating dynamic encounters that add unpredictability to the game. They are significantly more powerful than the player at the beginning, often leading to swift defeats and forcing players to adopt evasion strategies. As players progress and grow stronger, they can eventually confront the Phylakes, but the initial encounters serve as a humbling reminder of vulnerability in the game.

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November 24, 2024

Great moments in PC gaming: Successfully pulling off the ultimate healer limit break in Final Fantasy 14

Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn was released in 2013 by Division 5 and Square Enix. The game features a diverse range of job classes, including tanks, Dancers, and Healers. The Valigarmanda trial highlights the camaraderie and strategy among players, particularly when a tank absorbs a devastating attack. Dancers, while dealing damage and providing support, may feel less impactful compared to melee classes or Red Mages and Summoners. Healers play a crucial role in maintaining party health, but their contributions are often underappreciated. The healer's limit break (LB3) can resurrect all fallen party members with full health, offering a chance to turn the tide during critical moments. Successfully executing LB3 enriches the team's learning experience and transforms potential failures into triumphs. The pressure of timing and strategy in using the healer's ultimate resurrection spell enhances the gameplay experience, fostering teamwork and skill among players.