Sniper Elite 5 Release Date Revealed The Nerd Stash

The Sniper Elite games are a long-running series of stealthy shooter games. Whether you play on PC, Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, Sniper Elite is there. Now, developer and publisher Rebellion are poised to release the fifth entry in the series. Sniper Elite 5 has an official release date: May 26, 2022. Operation Kraken must be destroyed. Pre-Order Sniper Elite 5 now for the bonus Target Führer campaign mission and P....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 330 words · Gerald Kilcrease

Sony Is Ending Production Of Several Playstation 4 Models According To Japanese Retailer

The PlayStation 5 is still incredibly difficult to find, so some consumers may look to buying the older PlayStation 4 console. However, they may be out of luck if they were interested in specific models of the console. Sony seems to be discontinuing a plethora of different models of this generation, cutting off production and possibly focusing on the future. The initial sighting of this discontinuation comes from a Twitter post of a store in Japan....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 290 words · Alyce Lewis

Spider Man Miles Morales Pre Order Bonus Suits Will Be Earnable Through Gameplay

Pre-orders for Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales will allow players to unlock two additional Spider-Man suits, but these will also be earnable through gameplay, Insomniac Games has revealed. The news was shared on Twitter, where the developer deemed the pre-order bonus as “earnable” by simply playing the game. At the time being, only one of the extra costumes has been revealed, with it being the T.R.A.C.K. black, red and white suit....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 220 words · Denver Bryant

Splatoon 3 Update 1 2 1 Patch Notes The Nerd Stash

Nintendo has released update 1.2.1 for Splatoon 3, and you can read all of the improvements in the detailed patch notes. The update is live now and available for anyone who owns the game. The main focus of patch 1.2.1 is to fix the issues that arose in the 1.2.0 update, particularly with the Rainmaker game mode and multiplayer. This includes issues with the player placing the Rainmaker, the goal distance count, and the inkrail....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 318 words · Carol Stanley

Square Enix Confirms Another Hitman Title

Square Enix’s new Montreal studio will open in 2012, and when it does, the developer has confirmed that a new Hitman title will be handled by the new studio. As opposed to a non-premium quality game, the publisher notes that this newly confirmed Hitman title will be “a new premium quality game”. This new Hitman title is in addition to the next installment in the franchise, which is being handled by IO Interactive: Hitman: Absolution....

December 23, 2022 · 1 min · 131 words · Grover Davis

Steam Decks Are Now Available To Order Without A Reservation

The Steam Deck, PC’s answer to the Nintendo Switch, has always been an elusive console. Fans would have to reserve a Steam Deck and wait months for the console to even ship, making ordering one a frustrating process. However, it seems like Valve is finally ready to push out the Steam Deck completely, as the handheld device is now available to order without a reservation. No longer will you have to reserve a system and wait months for it to ship out to you....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 317 words · Evan Weekes

Super Mario Strikers Almost Had Regular Humans Before Super Mario Odyssey According To Datamine

With the Mario Strikers series in the spotlight again thanks to Mario Strikers: Battle League, fans’ attention has naturally been drawn back to the previous Mario soccer games. As a result, some interesting, potentially never before seen discoveries have been made regarding the first game, Super Mario Strikers for the Nintendo GameCube. Self-described Mario historian Dogon McBanana on Twitter recently decided to look through the game’s files on a whim, and through their datamining efforts, found several character models that were never used in the final game....

December 23, 2022 · 2 min · 309 words · Harriet Boyland

Saints Row Where To Find The Crashed Ufo The Nerd Stash

It’s always fun to find some interesting easter egg or collectible lingering around the city. In the Saints Row reboot, vehicles aren’t the only things you can collect. This collectible here is for all you Area 51 enthusiasts. Want to find proof that aliens are real? We’ll show you where to head out in Saints Row to discover the crashed UFO so you can add the spaceship to your collectibles....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 333 words · Esperanza Phillips

Saints Row S Future Is In Doubt As Studio Volition Is Absorbed Into Gearbox Software

The reboot of Saints Row already proved controversial before it even launched. That didn’t seem to change upon release, receiving an incredibly mixed response across the board. Some loved it, some hated it, and publisher Embracer Group is fully aware of this. Today, the company acknowledged the game’s polarising reception, saying it “did not meet the full expectations.” Yet it sounds like it did decently financially, with Embracer adding that it “performed in line with management expectations in the quarter....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 310 words · William Short

Scaramouche May Be The Next Weekly Boss In Sumeru According To Genshin Impact Leak

Information from a popular Genshin Impact leaker from the Chinese server was recently cross-posted in r/Genshin_Impact_Leaks, revealing that Scaramouche may be one of the next Weekly Bosses to drop in the game. His appearance is leaked to be in Version 3.1, which aligns with the release timeline of Fatui Harbingers from previous updates—Childe in Version 1.1 and La Signora in Version 2.1. According to the leak, the timeline is based on the assumption that there are no major delays caused by Shanghai’s recent COVID-19 outbreak....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 286 words · Floyd Bowen

Sea Of Thieves Could Have Turned Out A Lot Differently

Sea of Thieves is a great-looking open world game with a unique art style that’s still capable of producing gorgeous waves and eye-popping sunset scenes. You might be shocked, then, to see just how much Sea of Thieves has actually changed since it began development. In short, it looks like a totally different game. Early design prototypes from Sea of Thieves have surfaced, which are viewable if you head to the game’s staff credits....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 240 words · Terrence Chandler

Sekiro Blackhat Badger Questline Guide

Blackhat Badger is an important merchant in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. When you first find him, he can sell you the Iron Umbrella Prosthetic Tool. He also has his own reasons for being in Ashina, and you can help him with this, should you wish. He is very easy to miss unless you know exactly where to look for him. Blackhat Badger Questline Guide You first meet Blackhat Badger in Ashina Castle, near the Old Grave Idol....

December 22, 2022 · 3 min · 620 words · Stephen Bewick

Shadow Warrior 3 Review Roundup

While flawed, critics recognize this as a wild, fun ride. Shadow Warrior 3 drops tomorrow and the reviews are in! The action-packed arena shooter by Flying Wild Hog is coming out to open a new month of game releases and fans of the series are anxious to see what this title brings for them. The game changes up its formula this time around and is even more fast-paced, getting straight to the gory combat with some truly unique, colorful enemies....

December 22, 2022 · 3 min · 458 words · Ted Heaney

Should Balathu Follow Orders Or Be Reluctant In The Dark Pictures House Of Ashes

Welcome to Akkad, 2231 BC. Balathu chases a prisoner and fails at executing him because the king is calling. He enters the throne room to see King Naram-Sin sitting atop his throne while a young woman is tied up in front of him. Balathu addresses the king and after a short conversation, you are presented with your first meaningful choice. Remember, your choices have consequences, some better, some worse. You have three options to choose from here:...

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 253 words · Wm Trevino

Should You Help Jack And Joe Or Not Help Them In Dying Light 2 Stay Human

Those who want to live in Dying Light 2 Stay Human know where they can receive their supplies. A huge resource for everyone is water, and with bandit leaders Jack and Joe controlling the water tower in the city, things become dicey. When you reach the top, you have an option to speak with Jack and Joe and make a critical decision with them. Should you help Jack and Joe or not help them in Dying Light 2 Stay Human?...

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 305 words · Vickie Quesada

Should You Use The D Pad Or Analog Stick In Tony Hawk S Pro Skater 1 2

When it comes to sports titles, the control scheme is generally down to user preference. For a game such as FIFA or Madden, it’s usually based on what you used as your knowledge of the game improved, though this is often the default control scheme. For Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater titles, it’s a little different. The original games didn’t really have support for the analog controls and as such your only option was the D-pad....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 292 words · William Mason

Smells Really Bad Crossword Clue

Unless you’ve memorized the dictionary (kudos if so), today’s crossword puzzle might be difficult. Look no further than this page, where we’ve solved the answer to today’s crossword puzzle clue. It might be obvious, or maybe not. Regardless, we hope today’s puzzle has left you feeling challenged and engaged. The answer to the Smells really bad crossword clue is listed below. Numerous clues in crossword puzzles can have multiple answers, making finding the solution bothersome....

December 22, 2022 · 1 min · 208 words · Michelle Herrera

Some Legends Will Debut In Apex Legends Mobile Before The Main Game

Apex Legends Mobile finally opened up worldwide pre-registration today. Alongside this, some additional info on what Apex Legends Mobile will look like dropped. One thing that stood out to many players on the announcement page was that the game will introduce some franchise-wide content in Apex Legends Mobile first. It’s clear that some content in Apex Legends Mobile will be unique to the mobile game. That said, the “mobile-first” language in this announcement implies that there will be content, most importantly Legends, that will debut in Apex Legends Mobile and then come to Apex Legends on PC and console at a later date....

December 22, 2022 · 1 min · 193 words · Brenda Harrison

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie Trailer Released The Nerd Stash

The sequel to 2020’s surprise hit film, Sonic the Hedgehog, has finally received a trailer: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will be released in theaters in April 2022. Check out the trailer below. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is introducing two fan favorites to the budding film franchise, Tails, and Knuckles. Earlier this week, fans of the franchise were excited to hear that Tails is being voiced by none other than Tails video-game voice actress, Colleen O’Shaughnessey....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 314 words · Ruth Lynch

Sony In Constant Battle With Playstation Hackers Says Yoshida

Online gaming networks like PSN and Xbox Live have recently been the targets of hacking efforts, but these high profile attacks are just a portion of what Sony sees on a regular basis, according to Sony President of Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida. Yoshida says that Sony is in a “constant battle” with PlayStation hackers. Telling Game Informer, “We are always working against these attacks.” “Actually, an attack happens every day. Literally every day....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 260 words · Tamara Johnson