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Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 most expensive games on Steam
(Image via Ubisoft) Steam offers games at every price point, but there are a few releases that command premium tags. They are not like the average indie games but represent high-budget game releases, massive productions aiming to deliver an unparalleled experience. From feudal intrigue to apocalyptic battles, here are the 5 most expensive games that promise deeper mechanics and substantial worlds. Let us delve into what justifies the top-shelf cost of these games. Five most expensive Steam games The 5 top steam games discussed below are not just at the top of the list. They are investments that demand hundreds of hours of content, powerful hardware, and more. So, if you are a gamer seeking a big blockbuster experience, you will find them all here. Stellar Blade Stellar Blade - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games Priced at $59.99, Stellar Blade gameplay thrusts players to a post-apocalyptic, desolate Earth. Here, humanity clings to survival in the space colonies while the monstrous Naytiba dominates the ruined planet. Players become EVE, who are tasked to reclaim Earth through fast-paced, intense combat. In the game, expect graceful yet melee action that stunningly details the environment that blends horror and beauty. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo It brings a mature and twisting narrative that players experience, exploring the fate of humanity. It is a visually striking action adventure that demands precision and is a must-play for hardcore title fans. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Official Launch Trailer: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Step within Indy's fedora with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's globe-trotting adventure. The game is set between the classic films that send Jones to chase the ancient secrets across some iconic locations like the Vatican and the Egyptian Pyramids. Travel all across the global locations here while uncovering ancient secrets and outsmarting the Nazis in the cinematic experience of the game. Available at just $55.99, the gameplay here blends puzzle-solving and first-person exploration with the thrilling whip use and some tense encounters. Players can choose stealth or direct combat, as against Axis powers, while unraveling the perilous mystery. As for its gripping original story and authentic presentation, they capture the franchise's spirit just right. Dynasty Warriors: Origins Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the hack-and-slash epic, takes the players right back to ancient China's chaotic battles. The game focuses intensely upon the Three Kingdoms era's early Romance and delivers unprecedented battlefield scale. At $53.89, players get to command troops with strategy while carving personally through 1000s of enemies, like a customizable warrior. The game is built for new-gen power and aims to render massive armies in a dynamic way. Here, expect chaotic battles, deep combat, and some refined tactical elements, thereby defining a chaotic period. The game delivers a fresh take on a long-running series, making it a dream for the fans of large-scale warfare. Assassin's Creed Shadows Assassin's Creed Shadows: Launch Trailer Priced at $52.49, Assassin's Creed Shadows transports players to volatile feudal Japan's Sengoku period. Players here get to experience, dual protagonists— Yasuke, a powerful legendary samurai, and Naoe, a powerful legendary samurai. Master the distinct combat styles all across the game's reactive open world. Explore thoroughly some crafted environments, thereby affected by dynamic weather and seasons. The ambitious entry promises refined stealth-action mechanics and narrative in the breathtaking historical setting. Monster Hunter Wilds Monster Hunter Wilds - Launch Trailer The next chapter within Capcom's hit series, Monster Hunter Wilds, introduces a breathing and living ecosystem where monsters can adapt. The game at $55.99 elevates the beloved hunting formula and lets players venture into unexplored Forbidden Lands, the world that's defined by sudden and extreme environmental shifts. Adapt strategies as the weather alters landscapes and monster behavior drastically. Move ahead and track colossal beasts, uncover some secrets of land and craft gear from the hunt. Keeping the emphasis on ecological dynamism and some evolved hunting tactics, the game promises one of the most challenging and immersive worlds in the franchise yet. The above 5 high-priced titles deliver some premium experiences to players. Whether it is through massive battles, cinematic storytelling, or deeper RPG mechanics. If you are willing to make an investment, each of these games offers hours of top-tier gameplay. Just make sure to be ready to pay a premium for the privilege. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
How to complete Hunting the Hunters quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows?
(Image via Ubisoft) Assassin's Creed Shadows Hunting the Hunters quest tasks the players to eliminate six deadly Set River Killers. Following the rescue of Rufino mission, both Naoe and Yasuke must dismantle the network that threatens some innocent lives across Feudal Japan. The mission needs to track down some dangerous targets and confront dark truths. The success here hinges upon precise elimination and deciphering the coded plans of killers. Here is how you can finish the mission in an efficient way. Track down Seta River Killers and eliminate them The primary objective here is the elimination of six specific Seta River Killers. The assassins operate under the codenames. They are scattered all across varied regions. Just locate them with the Objective board in the Hideout. While initial targets offer freedom, eliminating the specific ones would reveal the whereabouts of the others later within the chain. Stealth and precision here are paramount as every killer remains guarded in the territory. Seta River Killers Quest (Hunting the Hunters Quest) + Recruit Rufino Assassin's Creed Shadows Every target here resides in a distinct and quite often fortified location. For instance, one of them lurks in Yawata Plains' Bamboo Cutter's Camp, while the other operates near Shoryuji Castle within Yamashiro, Iwashimizu Shrine's west. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo To find Stalker near Seta Bridge in Omi will lead you northward, towards Trader on Lake Biwa coast. You can expect varied environments needing adaptable infiltration tactics. Execute eliminations and gather intel To assassinate every player would yield vital rewards, including currency (Mon), significant XP, and some crucial quest items. The items are quite primarily the encoded messages or the kill assignments. Securing documents is important, not just for progress but also for uncovering a broader conspiracy. The Stalker, Builder, Trader, Collector, Exterminator, and Tormentor each guard the puzzle's piece. A pproach every encounter in a strategic way. Builder can be found in Bamboo Cutter's Camp in Yawata Plains. The collector lurks near Shoryuji Castle. Stalker, on the other hand, waits on Seta Bridge's east, and Trader remains hidden in the hut that's nearby Lake Biwa. The Tormentor resides near Takatsuki Castle. There are some targets, including the Exterminator within restricted Koriyama Camp, which is south of Muggy Lands, that are best taken down from behind silently. The others may need to navigate the hostile patrols or use some environmental advantages. The key here is the elimination of all without triggering widespread alarms and ensuring you can secure their intel safely before moving on. Confront Rufino and complete the mission Once all the six Seta River Killers get eliminated, return back to Rufino at Hideout. There, the collected encoded messages are presented to him, and it will trigger a critical cutscene. Rufino will grapple with bloodshed and express his regret. The narrative would present dialogue choices that reflect the pragmatism and resolve of Naoe and Yasuke, respectively. However, neither would drastically alter the core outcome here. To choose either "This is what it takes" of Yasuke or Naoe's "Your hands aren't clean" will allow for proceeding the scene. Rufino would then decipher messages and reveal the meeting location for the plot's architect. Such revelation would directly set the stage for the next mission, titled "Man Behind the Curtain," thereby continuing the conspiracy's mastermind pursuit. With it all, the "Hunting the Hunters" quest would conclude. Gameplay tips for a smooth hunt in Assassin's Creed Shadows Stealth is the key here. Use rooftops, grass, and distractions to isolate targets. Some of the killers are within restricted zones. So, scout ahead. Collect the encoded messages for the lore insights. Collect quest rewards like Mon and XP, as they help with upgrades. Remember, with Seta River Killers now eliminated, you have stuck the blow against Templars, but the fight is still not over. So, be prepared. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to complete A Critical Encounter quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows?
(Image via Ubisoft) The latest story update of Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces a charismatic ally, Rufino, through A Critical Encounter quest. The multi-stage mission expands the League's fight against Templars. To unlock the ally, the players must navigate sabotage, infiltration, and decisive eliminations. With success comes more powerful game rewards and some valuable new companions. Here is the complete breakdown of how to tackle the quest in an effective way. Find Rufino and initiate the mission Completing Way of the Blacksmith's main quest and having access to Yasuke, head right to the hideout. Near the southeast entrance, look carefully. Ruffino is not immediately obvious. He remains concealed in the nearby foliage. His position can be revealed by the objective marker hovering above bushes. To interact with him will begin A Critical Encounter quest. Assassin's Creed Shadows - New Story Update: A Critical Encounter (PS5 Pro | 4K 60FPS) Rufino explains the connection he has with Tomiko, his ally and immediate threat—sensitive Templar research or the Templar-linked group that operates near Osaka. He then tasks Yasuke and Naoe with the destruction. The initial phase sets a complete stage for a larger confrontation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo While the quest is playable with either of the protagonists, Naoe's stealth skills remain advantageous. Note: The choice of your dialogue options will not impact the story. Ensure to pick the responses freely. As the cutscene would end, the objective would shift to sabotaging enemy research on the ship. Sabotage Templar ship and the research Rufino will direct you to the large vessel that's anchored west of Izumi Settsu region's Sakai town. Travel east to Osaka synchronization point for better proximity. Secure the small boat that's nearby to sail out to the target ship. There, approach the stern for best climbing access to the deck. Use Eagle Vision immediately as you board to identify objectives and guard. There, you will see three distinct research crates that remain marked clearly and need to be destroyed. The first is on deck, the second is inside the cabin, and the third lies upstairs, near a hidden chest that contains Floral Kusarigama of Tangling. Employ shuriken, kunai, or melee attacks to shatter them. Once you eliminate the third crate, proceed urgently to the bow of the ship. Rufino faces a dangerous Contractor there. Handle confrontation, secure Rufino as an ally, and complete the quest Engage the Contractor who guards Rufino. The mini-boss needs focused combat, exploiting the opening after attacks. Defeating them and the remaining guards will secure Rufino's safety. To speak with him further would conclude a specific sabotage objective, but the mission would broaden significantly. Note: To defeat the contractor will sharpen the combat skills, specifically for the players who favor the brute strength of Yasuke. Rufino will reveal the larger threat—Seta River Killers. There are 8 new Templar targets who will appear on the objective board now. To eliminate them all will become your next task. The hunt forms the questline's continuation core and demands strategic assassinations across the region. Once you eliminate all the eight Seta River Killers, it will complete A Critical Encounter storyline. Rufino will then formally pledge himself to League. He will become a permanent ally who can be summoned during combat encounters. The unique skillset of his includes the use of a pistol and inflicting bleed damage on foes. To complete the quest chain will even give you some tangible rewards. You can expect a distinctive Critical Role banner to adorn Hideout. Yasuke would gain access to a new potent teppo firearm. All these prizes, together with the Rufino combat capability, would complete the encounter in a highly rewarding way. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Hurry! Nvidia GeForce Now is 40% off right now — here's why it's a no-brainer
I've tested every cloud gaming service, and in terms of visual quality, low latency times and game selection, nothing comes close to Nvidia GeForce Now in my books. And now, you can get a subscription of your own for dirt cheap. Right now, Nvidia GeForce Now Performance is 40% off for 6 months — bringing the price down to just $29. And if you're still on the fence and want to try before you buy, you can get a day pass for just over two bucks! So while you're going to see a lot of Prime Day deals around gaming, this may low-key be the most valuable. With GeForce Now Performance tier, you get 1440p gaming at 60 FPS, all of the Nvidia RTX features you'd expect, support for ultrawide monitors and up to 6 hours of gaming every day. Just the right balance of everything you need with a massive $20 saving to boot. If you just want to sample what you can get with GeForce Now, you can also get 40% off a day pass, but this deal ends tomorrow (June 27). Looking to get a quick taste of GeForce Now before committing fully — perhaps to see how it performs on your internet connection and experience the short queueing times before jumping into a game — this is a great way to demo it. And to my fellow Brits, this 40% saving is also accessible to you on both day passes and the full 6-month package. Yes, I know that with Xbox Cloud Gaming, you have Game Pass at your fingertips, but here we're talking about any game you own across Steam, Epic Games, Ubisoft, Xbox, EA and GOG. If you've bought it at some point, chances are it's in here with the over 2,000 titles already available. Nvidia has worked to optimize this service to a point that you won't feel any latency in the controls, the visuals are crisp without any of that bandwidth-related glitching (provided you're on at least a 35 Mbps internet connection), and the versatility of where you can play this is immense. For example, my three main use cases are either on my M3 Pro MacBook Pro, Meta Quest 3S or my Steam Deck. Taking these one by one, being able to get my PC gaming (with game saves up in the cloud so you don't lose your progress) on my MacBook means I no longer have to take both my Apple laptop and my gaming system with me on trips — a massive space saver! Second, as I wrote about, GeForce Now has been a breath of fresh air for my Steam Deck. Not only can I essentially use it almost like a Switch 2 with gameplay in docked and portable mode, but easing the pressure on the internals means I get drastically longer battery life. And finally, for those sessions where I want to kick back in bed, being able to lie back in my Meta Quest and pin a giant cinema screen on the ceiling to tuck into a session of Forza Horizon 5 is truly an all-immersive blessing. Cloud gaming can get a bit of a bad rap, and in some situations, I get it. It's entirely reliant on an internet connection that you won't have in certain situations. But for the majority of your time, you're not far away from connectivity that's fast enough to pick up and play. Whether it's over Wi-Fi on the above, or on 5G with your iPhone and Backbone Pro (a new setup I'm testing right now), you're guaranteed a good time wherever you are.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rainbow Six Siege X Showdown Event Twitch Drop rewards and how to get them
Image via Ubisoft. The Rainbow Six Siege X Showdown Event is now live with some exciting Twitch Drops. This event is going to introduce a new limited time western-themed 3v3 game mode featuring, along with exclusive maps, cosmetics, and many more. However, it is the Twitch Drops, about which fans are most excited about. And that's where this guide comes in to help you with all the available rewards. Rainbow Six Siege X Showdown Event Twitch Drops Rainbox Six Siege X Showdown Event is live now. | Image via Ubisoft. The Twitch Drops for Rainbow Six Siege X Showdown Event have been launched on June 25, which will be available to redeem until 6 PM CEST July 9, 2025. Just like any other Twitch Drops in other games, the redeeming process is pretty simple. Players just need to watch any eligible streamer playing Rainbow Six Siege X on Twitch, that's it. The more time the players dedicate on these streams, the greater rewards await them. Here are all the Rainbow Six Siege X Showdown Twitch Drop rewards and required watch times to redeem each of them: Reward Required watch time to redeem it SALOON VEST '25 Operator Card 30 minutes HARDEE MONOCLE '25 Headgear 1 hour SALOON VEST '25 Uniform 3 hour BARTER INTEREST '25 Weapon Skin 5 hour However, before starting to watch the streams to redeem these rewards, make sure to link your Twitch account to your Ubisoft account. After watching the streams for a specific period, that particular reward will be added to your Twitch Inventory. From there, you need to claim it and then it will finally be added to your in-game profile. Apart from the Twitch Drops, there will be more treats for the fans in the Rainbow Six Siege X Showdown Event. As earlier mentioned, there will be a brand new 3v3 game mode where The Law (ATK) and the Gravletop Gang (DEF) will be settling the score on a new exclusive map called Forth Truth, using only the BOSG and LFP586 revolver. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo The game mode will be Secure the Area where Defenders need to protect a object against Attackers who will need to secure that until time runs out. Along with this new game mode, new Operators are also available in the game, thanks to this event. These playable Operators are Flores, Oryx, and Gridlock. There are a bunch of new bundles as well, like the Rugged Frontier Bundle, which features he Death Valley Keepsake charm, the Sneaky Bronco drone skin, the Wall of Shame background card, as well as the Filigree Blaster weapon and attachment skins for all the currently available weapons. Read More: All Veteran Rewards in Rainbow Six Siege X and how to claim them Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
