Without question, BioWare’s Dragon Age: Origins is a well made game with a very deep story, but a segment of the gaming population has voiced complaints about its graphics. BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk says that the company is going to do something about that for the sequel, as he told Joystiq: “I can confirm that we’re doing a lot of work on the Dragon Age engine, and doing a lot of stuff to pump it — to make it visually super hot.
The Dragon Age franchise just keeps getting better and better, and its flagship entry Dragon Age: Origins hasn’t even been released yet. Dragon Age Journeys: The Deep Roads, a free flash game that tells the story of the underground dwarven kingdom of Orzammar, is now available to play and is a much more absorbing experience than I thought it’d be. The game sounded tempting when it was first announced, but after playing it for an hour or so I’m already hooked.
Dragon Age: Origins (2009) was always meant to be this kind of new, modern fantasy game for enjoyers of past BioWare RPGs set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. It was free from the shackles of the Forgotten Realms and whatnot, yet its very soul and DNA were influenced by the studio’s previous efforts. Nowadays, most players will tell you it doesn’t play super well because it’s too old-fashioned, but many veteran fans maintain that it’s the series’ best due to its meaty, pre-streamlined RPG systems and uncompromisingly dark tone.
Combining actual play antics, Broadway theatrics, and audience participation, The Twenty-Sided Tavern has been delivering one-of-a-kind performances to guests every evening since its official off-Broadway debut in May. And a fall trip to the tavern just became even more enticing for Dungeons & Dragons fans now that The Twenty Sided-Tavern has officially opened its doors to celebrity guests from the actual play community. For theatergoers hoping to catch Day rolling alongside Stage 42’s stalwart adventuring party, the Mystery Science Theater 3000 star booked her trip to New York from September 19 through 24, followed by Iyengar’s September 26 through October 7 run.
Three and a half years is a long time, especially during a pandemic, and it’s understandable that developer Techland might have wanted to distance itself from Avellone’s work. Nonetheless, the end result is disappointing. All the more so because you can see echoes of that 2018 demo in almost every facet of the finished product and realize that it very nearly could have been something quite spectacular. The main problem with Dying Light 2’s structure is not the poorly written dialogue or the meandering story that feels like it’s seen repeated changes and heavy editing over the years.
In September 2024, the music icon took to Instagram to announce that he had been dealing with a serious eye infection. “Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye,” he wrote. “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.” Despite the massive change in his life, John remained positive and felt good about his recovery.
Looking for a walkthrough for the previous chapter? You can find a link to that here: Emio: The Smiling Man Chapter 10 Walkthrough. If you’re looking for a guide for the next chapter, follow this link: Emio: The Smiling Man Chapter 12 Walkthrough.
Chapter 11 – Inside Kamihara’s Car We start this chapter inside Kamihara’s car, with him wondering what we may have needed when we called last night. We mentioned that we needed to chat with him about something; he thought we might have solved the case.
We at The Escapist are here to help. We love our tech, and having personally tried countless peripherals, can put forward some recommendations on products that your friend or family member may enjoy. In case you’re looking for something other than tech for your beloved geek, check out our collection of gift guides for the whole nerd spectrum. Ron says: Logitech’s G410 Atlas Spectrum keyboard is clearly targeted at a gaming market.
All Wild Dragons in House of the Dragon There are three Wild Dragons in House of the Dragon, and none of them have ever been tamed. That means these aren’t dragons like Seasmoke who lost their riders, these dragons have never had a rider, at least up until where we are at in Season 2. All of the information regarding these dragons has been sourced from the book Fire & Blood and may differ slightly when introduced on the show.
The FCC has today voted on, and passed net neutrality rules proposed by chairman Tom Wheeler. The vote, 3-2 in favor, was split down party lines. Commissioners Wheeler, Rosenworcel, and Clyburn voted in fsvor of the ruleset, while commissioners Pai and O’Rielly dissented. After roughly a year of court battles, public discourse, and statements from all sides of the tech industry, the vote is the first major pro-net neutrality step taken by the U.
In a February 12 post on X (formerly Twitter), Fields of Mistria confirmed its second major update is scheduled to drop on March 10, 2025. This is no doubt exciting news, but the social media post also included a 15-second video of the farmer and the dragon Caldarus, the latter of whom is shown transforming into a human at long last. The reveal comes after NPC Studio released its updated roadmap for the game, which confirmed Caldarus would appear in its next major update.
The creative director of the early Assassin’s Creed games left Ubisoft in 2010 only to rejoin the publisher three years later. Following Ubisoft’s acquisition of THQ Montreal, Desilets parted ways with the publisher once again when he was reportedly fired in May 2013. He sued Ubisoft the following month. As for Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft followed up the well-received Black Flag with the troubled launch of Assassin’s Creed Unity just a few days ago.
“I would have jumped at the chance to score orchestral music, right then,” he says, and it’s a space opera romance that’s continued to this day. When I ask him what his dream musical commission would be, there’s no hesitation. “One of the upcoming Star Wars films. Nothing would beat that! Apart from the sheer, pants-wetting terror of trying to follow John Williams, everything else about that would be magic!
Loadouts and Field Upgrades Before we give you a rundown on the two modes currently available, there are plenty of new options to go over for loadout customization in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies. For example, players are given only one primary weapon slot in Zombies, with a melee weapon being their secondary. When first starting in the mode, loadout and primary weapon customization are locked until you reach level 4, but there are a variety of presets to choose from, as always.
Where to Stream These 10 Golden Globes Winners The Bear The FX show The Bear was nominated for five awards at the Golden Globes. Jeremy Allen White, who portrays Carmy in the hit series, brought home the award for Best Actor. The show follows Carmy and his colleagues, who just opened up a new restaurant in the city of Chicago as they attempt to put out fires all around them. Streaming service: Hulu or Disney+
HBO has just tweeted out three new character posters for the show, and also announced that The Last of Us Season 2 will start airing on April 13. You can check the posters for yourself down below, which feature the three main characters Joel, Ellie, and Abby. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are reprising their roles as Joel and Ellie, who were the main protagonists of Season 1. Kaitlyn Dever will be playing newcomer Abby, though it’s still unclear exactly how she’ll fit into this dynamic.
Online heists are finally — finally — coming to Grand Theft Auto V (or Grand Theft Auto Online, whichever label you prefer), and Rockstar has a new trailer showing off some of the heists you’ll be able to pull off. Whether you’re coordinating with a trio of friends on the platform of your choice, or pairing up with whatever nasty-mouthed 12-year-olds happen to be online, the next component of the GTA Online universe is going to require planning, communication, and probably a healthy dose of frustration.
Here’s How Everybody Died in School Spirits School Spirits hasn’t specified exactly why all these spirits are hanging around Split River High, instead of moving on, though suggested that unfinished business or unresolved issues are a significant factor.
Charlie Charlie is protagonist Maddie’s gay ghost bestie, the first person she truly trusts in the afterlife, or purgatory, that is Split River High’s haunted corridors. He died in the 90s, after a plate of french fries triggered his peanut allergy, to a fatal degree.
What Is the Greenhouse in Stardew Valley? Located on a player’s farm and unlockable by completing Community Centre bundles (or via the Joja Community Development Form), it offers a solution to the seasonal crop limitations faced outside of the building. After completing the six bundles in the pantry of the Community Centre, the Greenhouse is restored overnight, and players can begin using it to their full advantage. The Greenhouse allows any plant from any season to grow at any time, including fruit trees, providing year-round access to lucrative crops – especially those with multiple yields.
What Is the Team GO Rocket Battle Limit in Pokemon GO? Recently, players learned that Niantic has instituted a limit to how many times trainers can battle Team GO Rocket in a 24-hour period. Because they haven’t publicly shared the exact number that can get accounts into trouble, fans are left to speculate about just how many GO Rocket battles we can do. Some players suggested the limit was around 125 GO Rocket battles in 24 hours, but a few dedicated players have tested that number without running into any issues.