It has been 30 years since Ridge Racer first hit the PlayStation, and Retro Gamer is looking back at the franchise’s impressive back catalog of games. The original arcade hit debuted in 1993, convincing Jerry Momoda to join the company. “I was teased with an early look at Ridge Racer, and I was so impressed,” he recalls. “It was state-of-the-art 3D that included texture mapping and Gouraud shading – and all this at 60fps.”Famed for its distinct location and bright visuals, Jerry mentions that Ridge Racer’s look was partly due to Namco’s president at the time. “The chairman and founder of Namco, Mr Nakayama, was really into movies and the film industry, and back in the day Namco owned a movie studio,” he explains. “I think this passion influenced the look and feel of Namco’s games. Ridge Racer’s setting was fictitious. It was partially based on driving in mountainous areas, which was popular at that time in Ja…

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How to lose your Wanted level

How to stop being Wanted by Factions

To lose your Star Wars Outlaws Wanted level you’ll need to either hack a terminal or a pay off a corrupt Imperial officer to stop elite Death Troopers, or a Corvette spaceship, chasing you down. Obviously learning how to stop being wanted will make life a lot easier, so here what you need to do. Technically you can also hide until they give up, but wiping your record clean or bribing your way to freedom is going to be a lot quicker. Until you do, any nearby Stormtroopers will always try to arrest or kill you, as well as setting up checkpoints and blockades. A sub-optimal situation to be in for any level criminal trying to earn a living in Star Wars Outlaws.If you want help with re-gaining your freedom then let me explain how to lower your wanted level in Star Wars Outlaws and get the Empire off your back, whether on land or in space.How to lose your Wanted level in Star Wars Outlaws Being W…

After multiple delays, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to bring us back to the Exclusion Zone in November, and according to GSC Game World’s PR manager, Microsoft has been very supportive of the team throughout the first-person shooter’s development. The team at Ukrainian developer GSC Game World has faced incredibly challenging working conditions while producing Stalker 2, with the war in Ukraine forcing the devs to pause production in 2022 and relocate to Prague. It’s understandable that the game’s release ended up being pushed back, and according to PR manager Zakhar Bocharov, Microsoft itself has been considerate in this regard. The Xbox owner isn’t publishing Stalker 2 – GSC Game World is doing that itself – but the two do have a deal to put the upcoming FPS title on Game Pass on its release day.In an interview with TheGamer at Gamescom 2024, Bocharov says that the company hasn’t just been supportive by not enforcing “demands” for Stalker 2’s release date, bu…

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Waterfall Stash

Rehidden Stash

Star Wars Outlaws’ Rehidden and Waterfall Stash are part of an Intel chain on Toshara where Kay Vess has to hunt down a hidden treasure location. After going to find the Waterfall Stash, you’ll be redirected to the Rehidden Stash, after it turns out somebody found it before you and moved it – we’ll help you find both locations below.To start the Waterfall Stash and Rehidden Stash intel chain, head to Toshara and the Dabah Power Station that’s on the road to the Southwest of Mirogana city. Lean on the bar inside and you’ll overhear two smugglers chatting about the Waterfall Stash, unlocking this little quest chain.Star Wars Outlaws Waterfall Stash location After unlocking the Waterfall Stash Intel in Star Wars Outlaws, head to the marked location West of Jaunta’s Hope. Head along the river until you find the little waterfall and head through a gap in the rocks, marked above in Star Wars Outlaws.However, there is no treasure here – …

We’ve gotten a few new details on the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake – or Metal Gear Solid Delta, if you prefer the official title – as part of Konami’s latest Production Hotline broadcast. While the devs aren’t willing to commit to a release date just yet, they did address fan questions about when the remake is finally going to launch.”Unfortunately, we’re still not able to name a date just quite yet,” production producer Noriaki Okamura says. “We’re working very hard on the development, I promise, but we’re just not yet at the stage where we can say with confidence exactly when it will be out. I can tell you that, from start to finish, the whole game is already playable, so we know it’s not going to be years and years. Nothing like that, I’m pretty sure.”

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Itchy. Tasty. If you’re looking for more games like Resident Evil, you’re in the right place. 2018’s Resident Evil Village is one of the most unique games in the Resident Evil timeline, but if it’s given you a hankering for similar games that combine iconic characters, survival horror gameplay, and malevolent entities to lay waste to, we understand the appeal.Many entries in Capcom’s Resident Evil series are counted among the best horror games around, and the franchise’s influence has spawned other experiences in the genre over the years. If you’re ready to step away from the world of RE and try out something different, we’ve gathered together some of the very best games like Resident Evil across multiple platforms. Some of the games in our selection certainly have their fair share of scares, but that will be old hat for anyone who’s delved into the Resident Evil series. And if you’re after action in a similar vein, there’s lots on offer, too. From Dead Space to the Last of Us and…

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2024 & Beyond

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There’s a whole host of upcoming video game movies on the way, adapting everything from classics to recent hits. Among the line-up, there’s more from the Sonic universe and Uncharted, as well as new reimaginings of everything from Death Stranding to Pac-Man making their way to the big screen. We’ve seen some memorable new video game adaptations recently, such as Knuckles and The Super Mario Bros Movie, as well as some that haven’t been such a hit (looking at you, Borderlands). However, there’s so much more exciting stuff to come in the next few years. Alongside some long-awaited sequels, there are dozens of video game movies that have been in various stages of production over the past few years, such as Ghost of Tsushima and Gears of War. Read on below to find a roundup of all the upcoming video game movies announced so far. Upcoming video game movies2024 & BeyondSonic the Hedgehog 3 Release date: December 20, 2024One of…

Baldur’s Gate 3’s seventh major update is here – bringing with it a monstrous 18,000 words worth of patch notes – and one player has just discovered a new fiendish ending that proves the age-old adage about apathy being one of the truest forms of evil.I always love when an RPG lets players loose to be a little more than mischievous, and Baldur’s Gate 3 was happy to oblige throughout its mammoth campaign. Developer Larian Studios has now given evil-doers some new finales to wrap up their hours spent being mean and nasty.One of the scrapped endings that came with the seventh patch has actually been fully animated and left hidden in the game’s files, unreachable in normal runs due to the recurring “impossible” tag blocking it off. It isn’t so plainly evil, though – your character simply decides that they kind of can’t be bothered to finish the fight, right before they’re about to subjugate innocents to the Absolute’s power. YouTuber SlimX discovered the “impossible” ending, and you can se…

The cycle of ups and downs that has defined Destiny 2 reached new extremes in the aftermath of The Final Shape. The best expansion in the MMO’s history was almost immediately followed by severe layoffs at developer Bungie, with many recognizable Destiny veterans among those cut or leaving. Coupled with the end of the Light and Darkness saga which has guided the game thus far, this left the future of Destiny, if not Bungie altogether, uncertain. The backdrop to this is a measurable – albeit not entirely unexpected or atypical – decline in Destiny 2’s player count, with the new Episode model seemingly failing to keep some players on the hook long-term, not to mention unrest exemplified by devoted players like community icon Datto. There have also been rumors of a dramatic shift in business model for Destiny 2, with major expansions potentially getting the axe and with new owner Sony reportedly poised to plunge its hands deeper into Bungie’s operations. Inexplicable techn…

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Best Jackal PDW loadout

Best Jackal PDW class

The best Jackal PDW build for the Black Ops 6 beta will have you taking down enemies with the new Omnimovement mechanic to dart across the map in a flash. This SMG has an excellent rate of fire but can be tricky to handle if not set up well and the Jackal PDW is already at the top of the emerging meta for the Black Ops 6 beta, with players using it to quickly dispatch close-range enemies.

This best-in-class performance makes the Jackal PDW one of the best loadouts for Black Ops 6 currently. While there’s still time for another gun to take the top spot as the beta rolls on, for now at least, the Jackal is an extremely fun gun, and when paired with the right Perks, a great way to make sure you’re getting the most out of every match. Below, you’ll find my recommendations for the best BO6 Jackal PDW attachments, what sidearm to pair it with in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, as well as what Perks and Gear t…