Dying Light 2 will be updated in the April finals with New Game Plus and various corrections

The first great update of Dying Light 2which adds New Game Plus and corrections to enhance the gaming experience, finally read to all platforms in […]

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Classic puzzle game ‘Myst’ is being turned into a VR mini golf course

Myst, the classic puzzle game, is getting a unusual new lease of life. Developer Cyan Inc. has teamed up with Mighty Coconut to create a Myst-themed expansion for the latter’s VR game, Walkabout Mini Golf. The DLC will be released this fall and it’ll be available on Meta Quest, Steam VR and “and forthcoming VR platforms.”

Mighty Coconut says the expansion will be a 36-hole course with 18 easy and 18 hard-mode holes. It claims the DLC will blend realistic physics with “iconic settings, objects, and the spirit of puzzles from the Myst saga.” You’ll be able to play through the Myst course solo or with up to four other players as you hunt for 18 lost balls, take on a scavenger expedition and try to collect a commemorative putter.

Myst, which was released in 1993, was the best-selling PC game of the 20th century. Players were prompted to explore an island, solve puzzles and put together the pieces of the story. It’s one of the most influential games of all time and its impact can still be felt in modern titles like The Outer Wilds. Although a Myst remake came out not too long ago, it’s neat to see Mighty Coconut paying tribute to its legacy, albeit in an entirely unexpected fashion.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Will No Longer Update, But Ubisoft Isn’t Giving Up NFTs

Ubisoft puts Ghost Recon Breakpoint in maintenance mode and the game will no longer be updated. What about in-game items purchased by NFT-savvy investors? They’re […]

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GOG renews its focus on classic games, starting with ‘The Wheel of Time’

GOG originally stood for “Good Old Games,” and the online store wants to better match the expectations associated with that name. It’s launching a revival that will do more to highlight and support classic game releases. The initiative will not only apply a “Good Old Game” tag to retro hits in the catalog, but will include a ‘new’ game: a version of Legend’s 1999-vintage The Wheel of Time (timely given the Amazon series) that runs on modern hardware.

The Unreal Engine-based fantasy shooter won’t offer stunning visuals, but Nightdive Studios’ refresh lets it run on newer operating systems (Windows 7 and up) and support high-resolution displays. The premise remains the same: you play an Aes Sedai (magic-wielding woman) who uncovers a sinister plot decades before the timeline of Robert Jordan’s novels. You’ll also find deathmatch and capture-the-flag multiplayer modes, although Wheel of Time wasn’t exactly a staple of the online gaming scene when new.

There’s a strong competitive incentive for GOG to shift its attention to classic games — this could help it stand out compared to heavyweights like Steam and the Epic Games Store, many of which focus on the latest releases. The initiative could be useful for game preservation efforts, though. If nothing else, it could be helpful if you’ve been waiting decades to revisit a favorite.