Patrick Dane

London

12 year games journalist. Ex-@Dexerto Gaming Editor. Bylines @MetroUK, @TechRadarGaming, @IGN, @Eurogamer, @PCGamer, @GamesRadar. @BAFTA member.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages Review

6 days ago | gamerguides.com | Patrick Dane

Available On: Exceptional, aggressive gunplay with harmonic systems Cool as hell visuals and scenarios that amp up the ridiculous action you expect from the series Amazing arsenal of weapons available to the player to define their own gameplay The Shield Saw adds an emphasized rhythm to combat that elevates the already great flow The narrative is simple yet also barely explained, making it confusing to understand the full context of what’s going on.
Overwatch 2 Stadium Best Support Builds

3 weeks ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

Overwatch Stadium, added during Season 16, is a brand new way to play Blizzard's iconic hero shooter. With a new roundbased system, you're tasked with building and augmenting the heroes you already know and love into new creations fit specifically around what you want. However, it's UI system can be a little daunting, and knowing which powers and items to use is certainly overwhelming when you first boot up. That's why we've pulled together our favorite builds for each of the Tank characters.
Overwatch 2 Stadium Best Tank Builds

3 weeks ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

D.VAPowersRound 1Focused Fusion Fusion Cannon’s spread is reduced by 66% and damage falloff range is 20m farther. Round 3Meka Punch While using Boosters, Quick Melee deals 75% more damage. Meka Punch eliminations reset the cooldown of Boosters. Round 5Stat Boost During the first 2s of Boosters, Defense Matrix recovers 100% faster.
Civilization 7 Leaders Tier List

4 weeks ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

Civilization 7 introduces a few massive changes to the series, most notably the Ages mechanic that has you swap out your civilization for a new one as the game progresses through Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern Ages. Your choice of leader, though, sticks with you throughout the entire game. While they don’t provide as many traits and units as Civilizations, Leaders still have powerful abilities that can create some excellent combinations when mixed and matched.
How to Heal - REPO Guide - IGN

1 month ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

REPO is full of nasties that are out to cause you harm. As you make your way through the darkened halls of the game’s several locations, you will need to keep your wits about you, and most importantly, your hit points topped up. To survive, you are going to want to manage your health, as it’s a resource that can come at a premium. This page explains everything you need to know about managing your health bar in REPO, how to top it up, and even share it with your friends.
All REPO Monsters

1 month ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

In REPO, its all about trying to find valuables and extract out of a level with you and your team. Sounds easy, right? Well, it would be if it weren't for all of the monster's everywhere. REPO's Monsters are varied and dangerous, to different levels, but they can absolutely ruin a run and give you a terrible fright while doing so. One of the best ways to combat these monsters, is of course with guns and melee weapons you can buy in the shop, but it's also with knowledge.
Best REPO Mods - REPO Guide - IGN

1 month ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

Mods are always a great way to expand and customize your experience in-game. REPO is no different, and there are a ton of fun mods you can use to enhance your experience. Where do you find them, and how do you use them, though? Help is at hand. We’ve looked over the highest-rated mods in the game and chosen a selection that we think can improve your experience. Be mindful that the mods highlighted here generally don’t hurt the integrity of the game.
Best R.E.P.O Mods

1 month ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

Mods are always a great way to expand and customize your experience in-game. REPO is no different, and there are a ton of fun mods you can use to customise your game. Where do you find them, and how do you use them though? Help is at hand. We’ve looked over the highest rated mods in the game, and taken a selection we think can improve your experience. Be mindful, the mods highlighted here generally don’t hurt the integrity of the game.
How to Kill The Apex Predator Duck

1 month ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

As you skulk REPO’s halls, you will run into all kind of spooky monsters out to give you a bad time. There’s everything from massive hulking beasts like Trudge, or the undoubtedly creepy Robe. Some are terror-inducing, and others gang up and are massive inconveniences. However, none is perhaps as peculiar as the Apex Predator. What appears as a cute little duck that sees you as its mama can quickly turn deadly if you so much as click on it.
How to Kill the Mentalist Alien

1 month ago | ign.com | Patrick Dane

There are a great many monster out to get you in the world of REPO. From adorable ducks that hold dark secrets, to massive floating heads that hate the light, there’s no shortage of things looking to turn you into a snack. However, one of the most unique monsters in the game is the Mentalist - an alien that’s not afraid to use its psychic powers to get you and your friends, ending your run prematurely. Here’s what you need to know about the Mentalist alien. What Does The Mentalist Do?

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