Path of Exile Launches, Then Pulls, New Salvage Box Following Outrage

If you’ve been paying attention to the gaming world at large over the last two years, you’ve already heard of a kerfuffle or two surrounding in-game loot boxes. Well, we can add another to the list with Path of Exile but this one has a unique slant and some players feel an internet mob may have stole a useful new feature out from under them.

Red’s Read on Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

Panned by journalists and loved by gamers, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is an unapologetically difficult game on many levels, yet it’s also one of those rare games that is educational while also being entertaining. Red Thomas swings in with his thoughts on the subject, along with some advice for players.

HTC Announces Full Details on Vive Cosmos VR Headset

Big news from HTC this morning. The company has officially taken the veil off their upcoming VR headset and entered the pre-order phase. It’s a wholesale improvement over the original HTC Vive, offering improved resolution with less screen door effect, inside-out tracking, and a modular design. Pre-orders will also receive a one-year subscription to HTC’s Viveport free-game service, providing a huge amount of content right out of the gate.