Do you need to play The Outer Worlds 1 before The Outer Worlds 2? Here’s how the connections between RPGs look like

Obsidian Studio addressed the challenge of carrying over player choices from the first game by setting The Outer Worlds 2 in a new star system called Utopia. This sequel takes place hundreds of light-years away and features a completely separate story. While both games exist within the same universe, their narratives won’t connect. You won’t meet familiar characters from the original game, and your past decisions won’t have an impact. The sequel will provide all the necessary information, so prior knowledge of the first game isn’t required.

One of The Best Horror Movies in Decades is Now Streaming on HBO Max (Just in Time for Halloween)

Zach Cregger’s newest film, Weapons, is now available just as the Halloween season wraps up. Though he previously directed films like Miss March (2009) and The Civil War on Drugs (2011), Cregger gained widespread recognition with his 2022 horror film, Barbarian. Building on that success, he returned to the genre with Weapons, which sparked a bidding war before landing at Warner Bros. Released in August, the film has received generally positive reviews and generated a lot of discussion about its themes and overall message.

Sonic 4 title rumor hints at return of 2 fan favorite characters

The series has improved significantly since its rocky start in 2019. The initial trailer received a lot of criticism, which led Paramount to redesign the main character to be more faithful to the original video game. This proved to be a smart choice, as the franchise has since earned over $1 billion.

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga gets 4K 60fps support on Nintendo Switch 2 in new update

According to refint/games, this update will allow the Switch version of the game to run at 4K resolution with 60 frames per second when docked on the Nintendo Switch 2, and at 1080p with 60fps in handheld mode. It’s important to note that this isn’t a game built specifically for the Switch 2; these are visual enhancements achieved through backward compatibility.

Metaplanet’s $500M Bitcoin Gambit: Shareholders Dance on a Volcano! 🌋💰

According to the company’s filing, which reads like a Shakespearean soliloquy of numbers, Metaplanet aims to gobble up 150 million shares (or 13.13% of its total) by October 2026. The cash? A credit facility so vast it could drown a small island nation. One wonders if the executives are moonlighting as sorcerers, conjuring liquidity from thin air. 🧙♂️🌬️

Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand

Okay, so I was really excited about this game. The idea was amazing – take that classic demon-killing action, make it super fast-paced like those old-school ‘boomer shooters’, and let you play through it with friends. I was picturing something like Doom Eternal crossed with Left 4 Dead, a really dark and cool co-op experience. It sounded perfect, honestly. But sadly, it just…didn’t work. It really missed the mark on almost everything it tried to do.

Hellmire Explained: Lore, Memes, and Mayhem

Anyone who’s landed on Hellmire in Helldivers 2 knows the feeling: that sinking dread when the Hellpod opens and you’re immediately hit with flames and the sounds of terrifying bugs. Hellmire isn’t just a hard planet to conquer; it feels like a living enemy. As soon as you touch down, everything—from the ash-filled air to the shaking ground and the fiery tornadoes—is out to get you.