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X Drake is coming to One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 this fall

Everybody walk the dinosaur One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 continues to pack its massive roster with scurves and scallywags. Having recently added the trio of Charlotte Smoothie, Charlotte Cracker and Vinsmoke Judge, publisher Bandai Namco has […]

Nintendo announces Game Builder Garage, a game-building game coming next month

From Mario Maker to Game Maker Nintendo today announced a new out-of-the-box game that's all about making games. Game Builder Garage is software for learning to create and share your own video games, built on the sequel to Game Builder Garage, […]

Here is an overview of all Ninjala anime episodes so far

Episode 3 just dropped Ninjala is still on Switch, calling my name from time to time. While it was pretty flawed at launch, some post-launch updates have smoothed out some of the tougher aspects: enough for that "one ride or two" feeling when […]

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Adjusts Miranda Lawson's Gaze Shots

Ass touché The upcoming remastered Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will feature a whole host of revised features from the admittedly aging original releases. The MAKO all-terrain vehicle will have tighter controls, combat will be refined, Mass […]

A recent Zelda: Breath of the Wild glitch breaks map boundaries and reinvents exploration

It's esoteric, but effective We've seen Zelda: Breath of the Wild "off the map" before, but not like this. You see, past methods have generally been shoddy at best. Although they do their job, they often mess up the game or don't let you save […]

What makes Kentucky Route Zero a classic?

Find out why this point-and-click adventure feels like more than just a video game Spoiler warning for the entirety of Kentucky Route Zero. If you haven't played yet or don't want to spoil anything in the game, come back now. Kentucky Route […]

Star Wars Battlefront II is worth grabbing as long as it's free on PC

The Epic Games Store distributes the Celebration Edition of Battlefront II to cosmetic content until January 21 It's worth jumping through a quick hoop to claim a free copy of Star Wars Battlefront II right now. The Epic Games Store is giving […]

Hunter x Hunter's Meruem arrives in the ant-agonize jump force

The Other Ant-Man Bandai Namco continues to add a variety of anime stars to its Jump Force crossover battle title. The publisher has posted screenshots (as seen on Gematsu) with another addition to the roster, Hunter x Hunter's Meruem, which […]

A Zelda: Breath of the Wild LEGO set could be next if this LEGO idea design is approved

Sorry Mario, that's number one on my list (Header image credit: WestTalbott) After thousands of fan designs and many failed attempts to get Nintendo to partner with LEGO, the time has finally come. A Mario set is set to release this year, […]

Even though Pokemon Unite offers Switch-to-mobile crossplay, Nintendo boss says that's not to be expected

'We have no plans' There's still a lot we don't know about Pokemon Unite, which was revealed in June. We know it's a MOBA that's basically designed around League of Legends' now-defunct Dominion mode, and that TiMi Studios (not Game Freak) is […]

Shovel Knight devs are 'flattered' they've started the 'knight-trend' indie game

Oh what a knight "Are you sure Rocket Knight Adventures isn't responsible?" Said Sean Velasco of Yacht Club Games, his vocal tone shifting to a higher, more humble tone. I couldn't tell if he was joking or not, so I explained to him. Ever since […]

Magic: The Gathering reveals huge plans for 2022 sets, including Vikings, Vampires, and Dungeons & Dragons

It's a great day for Magic Magic: The Gathering shows no signs of stopping anytime soon, and we're about to zoom in headfirst on another set. But before we all open the Zendikar Rising booster packs together, Wizards of the Coast announced a […]

Robert A. Altman, co-founder and CEO of ZeniMax, has passed away

“He was an extraordinary leader and an even better human being” Bethesda has announced the passing of Robert A. Altman, co-founder and CEO of ZeniMax. “He was a true visionary, friend and believer in people's spirit and the power of what […]

Studio Yooka-Laylee Shuts Down Rumors It's Making a Banjo-Kazooie Game for Microsoft

"We Love Banjo & Banjo Fans" So far, Playtonic Games has had a good run. After a very successful Kickstarter for Yooka-Laylee, they also released their second game, Impossible Lair, which had better reception with a more streamlined platforming […]

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] Releases Trailer, Upgrade Pack Details

Color me interested We're less than a month away from the release of the updated edition of the niche fighting anime Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st], which will upgrade the game to its new title, but no less boring, Under Night In- Birth exe: […]

Are you still using your PlayStation TV?

And did you modify it? The PlayStation Vita will always be one of Sony's most compelling gaming devices. It was powerful, beautiful, and produced some of the most inventive games on the market. And yet, it didn't really work out. It kind of […]

Here's how your Astro Gaming headsets will work on PS5 and Xbox Series X

You might need an adapter Sony and Microsoft have already explained how current-gen controllers will work on their next-gen consoles, but if you've spent the money on a headset you really like, you might be wondering if you can still use them. […]

Orwell's Animal Farm launches December 10 on PC and mobile

You might make the wrong decisions, so where would we be? The Indie Collective has announced a release date for the video game adaptation of George Orwell's landmark novel, Animal Farm. The strategy-based adventure title will launch on PC via […]

All five Shantae games are now on Switch, commemorating nearly 20 years of history

Two out of five appeared only recently The Switch just turned four years old last year, which means it already has a long history. It's hard to believe it's been around for so long, but publishers have been drawn to it like a prospector to a […]

Sony is ready to tear down the PS5 and show us what's inside

Also, the trophies change The PS5 is almost ready to launch, and Sony is giving away the teardown video to prove it. Just this morning, the publishing giant gave us a full seven-minute look at the innards of the PS5, breaking it down piece by […]

The Last of Us Part II postponed yet again

Iron Man VR too The inevitable has finally happened. Amidst everyone working from home and having drastically changing workflows, PlayStation and Naughty Dog have been forced to delay The Last of Us Part II again. PlayStation announced the setback […]

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, a "final sequel-sized expansion", is over 90% complete

Expect an overhaul of "almost everything" The Binding of Isaac: Repentance will give fans a ton more to chew on later this year. We still don't have a final date, but there is a Steam page and a blog post from Edmund McMillen with assurances. The […]

Wizards Take a 'Close' Look at the Magic: The Gathering Arena Standard, Which Could Mean a Pissing Ban

Goodbye Standard Magic: The Gathering is in a very strange place right now thanks to the new rotation. In the hundred or so games I've played since Zendikar arrived, the vast majority of decks in competitive play err on the side of the ramp. […]

Steam has shared its 100 best video games of 2022

Shake your livelihood I always like to end the year by taking a look at Steam's list of best-selling games. Besides high-profile new releases like Cyberpunk 2077 and surprising indie hits like Phasmophobia, 2022 has been another year of gaming […]

Twitch Prime December deals include a free Magic: Arena deck

"Liliana's Legion" Twitch Prime has another month of freebies up for grabs, and they've detailed them all: loot and actual games included. As for loot, Sea of Thieves, PUBG Mobile, Magic: Arena, King of Fighters: All Star, Fearless, League […]

Let's Sing Queen is the Beatles: Rock Band de jeux de karaoké

The killer queen Me, to anyone trying to silence my unclear moans that sound pitifully like Freddie Mercury's cherubic voice: Don't stop me now. There's a queen-themed Let's Sing game coming to consoles this fall. Let's Sing Queen is a collection […]

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood still looks pretty metallic

mark of wolves Next week will see the launch of Cyanide's latest foray into the "World of Darkness" universe Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood. Previously teased with some of the game's most metallic trailers, this new video gives us a look […]

Metacritic Reveals Persona 5 Royal Was The Highest Rated Game Of 2022

Resident Evil 2 Remake Won It Last Year As we've talked about often over the past few weeks, 2022 has been a really good year... for gaming. Each system brought it to some extent; yes even Xbox with Ori and the Will of the Wisps. But it looks […]

Here's how all the new Switch controls work for Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Mario 64, sun, galaxy With three classic Mario games coming to an all-new console via Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a lot of people are probably wondering how they control. Here's a full breakdown of the control schemes for each title, along with […]

Christopher Lambert's Raiden Leads Mortal Kombat 11 Movie Skin DLC

… I do not think so They did it... NetherRealm Studios maniacs actually went and did it... Now available for Mortal Kombat 11, a new paid DLC skin pack that adds the costumes, likenesses and voices of three main characters from the super-rad […]

Here is a code for The Last of Us Part II dynamic PS4 theme

Duality Need a change of scenery on your PlayStation 4 home screen? You could dig this Last of Us Part II theme. First and foremost, it's free – always a treat! – but it also has a cool day and night effect. Ellie's theme changes […]

If it's still on your bucket list, Stubbs the Zombie will be re-released on March 16

There aren't many games like it, even today We're in an age of video game re-releases and remasters where publishers are making deeper and deeper cuts that many of us vaguely remember or have never really played. That's how I feel about Stubbs […]

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor loses features six years after release

More Nemesis Forge or Vendetta missions Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was a really strange game that came out of nowhere in 2022. Although many designers have hit considerable roadblocks in making big changes to the Middle-earth source material, […]

Loop Hero adds more speeds and mid-game saves

The roguelike strategy game hurts-so-good hit 500000 sales in just one week, and it's getting content updates Devolver Digital and Four Quarters have quite the roguelike strategy on their hands with Loop Hero, a game that's hard to fully "understand" […]

RPG Maker MZ will let you create your own adventure on August 20

If you go right, go to page 34 If you fancy yourself a bit of a storyteller, then you might want to take a look at Degica Games' RPG Maker MZ. The powerful adventure-building software will launch on PC via Steam in late August, adding a host […]

People on eBay are asking crazy prices for these Animal Crossing amiibo cards

My grandfather's deck has no weak cards! Several years ago, after the debut of Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Nintendo released amiibo cards containing Animal Crossing's long list of characters. At the time, the reception was quite mixed. […]

My favorite Pokemon in Sword and Shield is a filthy, smelly metal cat. What is your?

Don't judge my child. My child wants to grow a beard. I'm about to complete the Galarian Gym Challenge in Pokémon Shield, having caught a wide array of Pokémon and scored many bonus EXP Candy from Max Raid Battles I've written in the Wild […]

Overcooked: All You Can Eat gets a loyalty discount if you own Overcooked 1 or 2

Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox One versions of Overcooked: All You Can Eat launched today after last year's PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions Although we were initially led to believe that there wouldn't be a loyalty discount for Overcooked: All […]

Another Zelda: Breath of the Wild fact I never knew: divine beasts have SOS morse code in their themes

This game! If I haven't seen it, it's new to me! Considering I'm in the middle of a Zelda: Breath of the Wild replay now, it's amazing to see new videos and reveals popping up so far. We're approaching Breath of the Wild's fourth anniversary […]

New to Rocket League? Here are the best YouTubers to follow

These seven should get you started Rocket League is now free-to-play, and it's brought a ton of new players into the fold. Today, Rocket League hit one million concurrent players for the very first time. There are a lot of people watching this […]

Minecraft VR is playable with PlayStation VR thanks to a free update

There's a full Immersive mode and a less intense Salon mode to help prevent motion sickness Virtual reality is an amazing way to explore Minecraft, and today PlayStation VR is also supported. Rather than charging for a revamped port, it's simply […]

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is getting a Nintendo Switch port on September 24

The Complete Edition comes with two expansions I scream, you scream, we all scream forever. In a year as exhausting as 2022, it will be nice to relax with a comfortable, familiar and cathartic theme park management simulation game like RollerCoaster […]

Here's what you need to reach Ginger Island in Stardew Valley

After completing the Community Center quest, you'll need to gather supplies for Willy before you can sail to Ginger Island. Stardew Valley added a whole new island to explore with update 1.5 on PC, and it's surprisingly fleshed out. There is […]

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Was Going To Hit Now, But It's Been Delayed In The Spring

LEGO games are a simple pleasure and I could really go there sooner rather than later Well, shoot – another delay. And not necessarily a game I was expecting again. TT Games planned to conclude LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga by spring […]

Wargame: Red Dragon is free to play again, and yes, we're still thinking about Hannibal

The Big Red You-Know-Who It's not the first time, and it probably won't be the last, but Eugen Systems' intimidating strategy game Wargame: Red Dragon is free to stay on PC. Sneak into the Epic Games store before March 11 and it's yours. If […]

The best Apple Arcade games of 2022 that I forgot to write about

Oopsie, doopsie I choked it again It's been a while since we've had a long, enjoyable discussion about Apple Arcade. I remember having high hopes for the service when it launched in 2022, and while the enthusiasm around the service died down […]

Orcs Must Die 3 is getting its first DLC next month

Plus, ARK: Survival Evolved is coming to Stadia next year Orcs Must Die 3 has its issues, but overall it's a good return to form for the series that many of us thought were dead due to Unchained's doom. Alas, it's alive and well, but only if […]

OpenTTD is still alive and coming to Steam

Rekindle your old flame Transport Tycoon Deluxe Don't worry if you see a Steam notification that a friend of yours - you know who - is checking in for a late night with OpenTTD. The transportation management sim is coming to Steam on April 1. “These […]

Download Nintendo: My Hero One's Justice 2

Also, Neon City Riders Just in time for the theatrical release of My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, the second major arena fighting game in the My Hero Academia line arrives this week. Other big releases include La Mulana 1 and 2. And back to […]

Superhot: Mind Control Delete's Controversial Ending Fixed

But the spirit is still there Superhot: Mind Control Delete was released a few weeks ago and I had a lot of fun working on it. Although I have to admit, part of my excitement to complete the game was kindled by the fires of curiosity: as many […]

Mega Man devs will take note of fan requests for modern Battle Network ports

He also reflects on why a new game would be a hard sell. Mega Man Battle Network (also known as Overseas Rockman.EXE, which is the name of the character) is one such spinoff that will live forever. I can't tell you how many people I've met who […]

Lemnis Gate is a galaxy-brain shooter stuck in a time loop

Available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One in early 2022 Frontier Developments, creators of Planet Coaster, are branching out into external publishing with a new label, Frontier Foundry, and one of their first pickups – Lemnis Gate – should speak […]

Second Extinction Brings Goofy Co-op Dinosaur Battles to Xbox Soon

Watch for Game Preview launching on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One this spring Second Extinction, a co-op shooter with a horde of dinosaurs, reminds me of eating sugary cereal for dinner. It's not something you can do on a regular basis, but there […]

Battleborn servers will be closed permanently on January 25

The mixed title faces its Waterloo Gearbox's multiplayer version, Battleborn, will go offline later this month. The imaginative but sadly unsuccessful release will shut down its servers on January 25, rendering the game completely unplayable, […]

Sakura Wars devs seem very confident about the future of the series

You are on five, Mrs. Amamiya Sega seems filled with renewed confidence in its Sakura Wars brand. After years of silence, 2022 has seen the launch of a new PS4 game, brand new anime, and delicious merchandise based on the long-running franchise. It also […]

Review: SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Rehydrated Bikini Bottom

It looks like Squidward, in angry mob form. It's an interesting choice for THQ Nordic to choose the remastered treatment for SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom over a full remake. A remake would give developers the ability to smooth […]

Skullgirls Confirms Future Club Is Involved In Creating New Content

Ex-Lab Zero developers revisit the brand In delightful news to start the day, it's been confirmed that Future Club - the indie developer born out of the disbandment of Lab Zero - will be directly involved in the creation of new Skullgirls content, […]

Steam has a huge four-day Lunar New Year sale

Rats! But not as an expression of contempt Steam's latest sale is mostly standard fare for this sort of thing: a massive discount extravaganza where thousands of games have had their prices slashed, and it's up to you to sift through to find […]

Observer: System Redux will arrive at launch for next-gen platforms

The Dream Eaters will be released in November Cyberpunk fans will be able to kick off the next generation of games with a bewildering dose of horror, as Bloober Games has revealed that Observer: System Redux is set to release day and day with […]

Square Enix Announces Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate and Simultaneous Global Release

Several games come together. Order? See Nintendo, this is how you celebrate the 35th anniversary of a franchise. Square Enix hosted a live stream earlier tonight to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Dragon Quest franchise, and mate, it didn't […]

Naughty Dog promotes Neil Druckmann to co-president

Grieving Commander Developer Naughty Dog has announced that it will promote its vice president, Neil Druckmann, to co-president. Druckmann will now work alongside Chairman Evan Wells, overseeing Sony's partner studio going forward. “Neil Druckmann […]

Everyone's favorite WoW character Sylvanas is getting her own book later this year, don't burn it

Too early For many World of Warcraft players, Sylvanas' wounds are still fresh. It's really interesting, as the Shadowlands storyline takes its time to unfold, and it will be a while before we start to see more of its motivations and plot unfold. […]

Samurai: Battle Through Time is an unexpected new game

Summer 2022 release for PC and consoles We've been waiting a long time for a solid Samurai video game. It's too early to tell if Samurai: Battle Through Time will be the show's shining star – bearded is a good start! – but at least I'm listening. […]

The 10 biggest mushrooms in video games

Promoted from our community blogs (Sam van der Meer is here to tell you about mushrooms. No, it does not refer to psychedelic mushrooms. We're not here to talk about something that might make you run around midday in a public park, wearing nothing […]

Riot Games has acquired sandbox RPG creator Hytale

The team can now “focus” on the end of the match Riot Games has an answer to Minecraft and Roblox, and it's called Hytale. The creator of League of Legends and Valorant announced that it has acquired Hypixel Studios, the team behind Hytale, […]

The Idolmaster: Starlit Season announced for PS4 and PC

Stars in the eyes Publisher Bandai Namco has finally dropped details of its previously released new entry in the long-running Idolmaster series. The Idolmaster: Starlit Season is currently in development for PS4 and PC (via Steam), and is set […]

Resident Evil Village will appear at Tokyo Game Show 2022

Hello in the village Capcom has announced that the latest entry in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Village, will be showcased at this year's Tokyo Game Show (TGS), which takes place later this month. Capcom revealed the news in a tweet […]

You'll need to wear headphones for the PS3's 5D audio

'Virtual TV speaker surround sound' won't be ready in November 3D audio isn't my primary concern on PlayStation 5, but a post on the PlayStation Blog today reminded me of Sony's push for more immersive audio, and there's an important note that […]

V Rising is a vampire action-adventure game where you get your own castle

There's even PvE and online PvP, if you want it V Rising caught my eye talking about becoming a vampire lord, raising a castle, fending off supernatural creatures and vampire hunters, and fighting alongside other players. Oh, and the title […]

Ninja Theory Doesn't Take Bleeding Edge Offline, But It Does Advance

The studio wants to focus on its next three games If you had told me that Bleeding Edge would still be here in January 2022, I'm not sure I would have imagined it. Ninja Theory has yet to remove Bleeding Edge from the list - a move that seems […]

My 30-year quest to beat Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

I've lost count of how many times I've let Ganon back Thirty-one years ago, The Legend of Zelda became the first video game I beat. A year later, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link became the first video game I quit. To be honest, I didn't finish […]

Nintendo sparks anger after commemorating several Mario games that get bombed this month

Roast over an open fire Strangely, oddly, boringly; several Mario games disappear at the end of the month. Including one which is a free bonus for Switch Online subscribers! Of course, that doesn't include the release of Fire Emblem NES on the […]

Nintendo reveals new Switch Lite color, but is it blue or purple?

Says blue on the box. That suits me. Nintendo has revealed a brand new color variant of its Switch Lite hardware and - just minutes later - some corners of social media are already ready to draw swords to find out if it really is the color that […]

A few My Nintendo rewards are back in stock for the first time in weeks

The All-Stars poster set in particular So the My Nintendo rewards store is once again very popular, thanks to the addition of real physical products. Now, it's not as enjoyable as Club Nintendo (you pay for shipping and there aren't as many […]

Minecraft Earth will no longer be playable from June 30

Today's Latest Update Removes Microtransactions, Adds "New" Content, and Speeds Up Crafting and Smelting Not that I paid much attention to how Minecraft Earth was doing or not, but the idea of a Minecraft interpretation of Pokemon Go's […]

Your boy Zagreus, and his collarbone, see Hades finally come to the UK Graphics

* car fans * It's a good day to be a bad dude, as Zagreus, Theseus, Nyx, Dusa and the rest of the underworld denizens have come to strut their stuff on the UK graphics scene. Last week, Supergiant Games' Hades finally hit the Top 20 at number […]

Fallout 76 underground shelters look rad, but some of them are closed behind Atoms or Fallout 1st

Custom content creators will love it It's kind of strange logging into Fallout 76 these days and seeing how far the game has come from the dastardly mess of a state it launched in. We got several free expansions and improvements: including a […]

Few hopes of creating a 'natural and magical world' in Everwild

First look at Rare's new IP address Rare has started work on their next game, a brand new property titled Everwild. The UK-based developer made the two-hour drive and change to London for the Xbox X019 event to show off its next project. Everwild […]

Sony would close the PlayStation Store on PS3, PSVita and PSP this summer

It's not your safe Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to lower the shutters of its PlayStation Store for PS3, PS Vita and PSP this summer, according to a recent report from TheGamer. Speaking to "sources familiar with the situation", TheGamer […]

The Last of Us Part II has to come to PS5, right?

Best Buy launches speculation The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II both followed the exact same release arc, just a console generation apart from each other. The Last of Us launched in the summer of 2022, months before the PS4; The Last […]

Games that defined the decade: The Walking Dead

Boom, bust and zombies Over the decades, games and ideas come and go. At the end of the last decade, plastic instrument music games were on the rise, but they're almost all gone. Today, hero shooters and battle royales are the go-to, but who […]

Report: Capcom Takes Resident Evil 4 Remake In A New Direction

M-Two's role 'significantly reduced' A new report suggests that Capcom's as-yet-unannounced remake of Resident Evil 4 is currently undergoing some kind of restructuring. While it was previously reported that Japanese studio M-Two was leading […]

You can play Destiny 2 on Stadia with a free account starting this Thursday

Free games and major demos make more sense to me as a perpetual non-subscriber Google has made many questionable decisions with Stadia, but this one checks out. Starting November 19 at 9:00 a.m. PT, everyone with a free Stadia account will be […]

Beware of when you eat fruit in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Could ruin your chance to collect supplies Fruit has been a staple of the Animal Crossing franchise since the beginning, but it really hasn't been of much use. Sometimes villagers ask you for it, and you can always sell it at Nook's Cranny, […]

Street Fighter V Juri deserves his new skins in repair from THE STRUGGLE

'Store balls of fire' my ass, McBain Capcom has released two new skins as DLC for its flagship scrapper Street Fighter V: Champion Edition. Both outfits belong to antagonist Juri Han, chosen as the winners of a costume design contest held by […]

WWE's Zelina Vega Launches All the Way to the Royal Rumble as Mortal Kombat's Sindel

Screamin 'Style This weekend, World Wrestling Entertainment held its annual Royal Rumble PPV from Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. It wasn't a bad event, by dubdubee standards, with some highlights including a shocking return from a ringside […]

Summer in Mara's research quests are much less complicated with fast travel and new crafting locations

New update lets you pay gold to go island hopping After 20 hours of light farming, crafting, sailing, and fetching quests, I finished Summer in Mara feeling like I'd probably never come back to clean up my last optional quest lines — at least […]

Demon's Souls Players Notice Many Changes In Update 1.004

Bluepoint fixed gold coin and "wrong string" issues Bluepoint isn't done patching Demon's Souls - not when there are still exploits to be scrapped. Update 1.004 does not come with official in-depth patch notes, but players have already noticed […]

NieR Reincarnation will have a western release date once localization is further along

Director says they record 'all character voices' in English I'm not sure what to expect from NieR Reincarnation, and I'm fine with keeping it that way - but I wondered about the current state of the western release. In a letter shared on Twitter, […]

Final Fantasy XIV's Naoki Yoshida Talks Project Management, "Small but Big Surprises" and "Planning Years Ahead"

"I don't think all the systems we have will be perfect for players who want to enjoy the game in the moment" Years ago, Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida quietly changed the perception of Final Fantasy XIV. I was there at E3 when XIV debuted. I saw the […]

Nintendo Switch eShop Cyber Deals are finally live in North America

Today until December 4, 2022 Nintendo kept us waiting, huh? The eShop Cyber Deals directory is back just in time for Black Friday. The North American list is light when it comes to new first-party Nintendo games, but a lot of people are […]

Valorant will take a sunny vacation with its next map, Breeze

A vacation, everything I ever wanted. Act of Riot Games' next tactical FPS Valorant is on the way, but rather than a freezing cooler, things will get a little brighter. Next week, Valorant Agents are heading to Breeze. A new map, Breeze, will […]

Warframe's Titania Prime made me ask "Where's the artbook?"

Available now Seven years later, the artists and developers at Digital Extremes continue to create some of the finest sci-fi art you'll find in gaming. The Warframes they create are flawless. Case in point: Titania Prime. Available now on all […]

Logitech and Herman Miller have collaborated on a gaming chair, and it might cost more than your PC

Embody once told me the world was gonna roll me Can you put a price on good spine health? It is the support rod for your whole body. Believe me when I say this, young readers: you don't appreciate a healthy comeback until yours is a little […]

Do you have five minutes? Watch us assemble the LEGO NES set

Now you build with power When Nintendo and LEGO announced they were collaborating on a new product line featuring the Super Mario franchise, I wasn't exactly thrilled with what they wanted. It's certainly innovative and smacks of Nintendo's […]

New video previews Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

505 Games Acquires Publishing Rights to Crowdfunded Adventure Publisher 505 Games has proudly announced that it will become the publisher of Rabbit & Bear Studios' high-fantasy adventure Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes when the title finally […]

Left 4 Dead 2 gets one final update

'The last Stand' Left 4 Dead 2 has survived longer than anyone thought. 2022's co-op zombie shooter is still going strong, proving it has the guts not to die yet. It will even be updated soon. The Left 4 Dead community is hard at work […]

Magic: Arena adds a Black Lotus pet

And Simplified Threat Magic: The Gathering Arena just welcomed its new game Zendikar Rising alongside Magic's paper version, and things are... better now, following a huge set of bans. Yes, much to the chagrin of players around the world, Wizards […]

Here's how to catch the Slowpoke Galarian in Pokemon Sword and Shield

It won't take you long Nintendo and Game Freak dropped a ton of Pokemon news on us today, but you might have missed one particular snippet that's currently live today: a new creature to catch! Yes, although we have to wait until June and "drop" […]

Now Live: The best Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch, Lite and games

$30 Breath of the Wild and Much More It's a little after 23 p.m. The Eastern and Black Friday deals for the Nintendo Switch are being announced on the web. Since this Saturday, many offers have been launched but most have been acceptable at […]

Nintendo Switch is getting Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition on November 3

Developed in-house by Frontier Life finds a way to bring simulation games to Nintendo Switch. The last port? Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, a bundle of the base game and all DLC story and dinosaur pieces, including the nostalgic […]

Meet Spelunker, one of Japan's most valuable bad games

Don't poop in this week's kusoge If the phenomenon of bad game appreciation exists all over the world, perhaps no player base is as aware of it as those in Japan. Unlike us, they have a very concise word to describe terrible games: kusoge. It's […]

Rock Band 4 is fully compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X

For those who want to rock When considering backward compatibility, it's often nice to know the option is there. Like "I know I'll probably never play the fighting game Deadliest Warrior again but at least I know I can if I want to." » Rock […]

Story of Seasons players love taking pictures of creepers

Rated E for eww We're a week away from the launch of Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town in North America, and if you've been following everything in Japan, you know things haven't gone so well. The game released there with a host of issues […]

Why did I wait so long to play Undertale?

Oh, now I understand why people went crazy over this thing Have you ever been too intimidated to play a video game? I think I'm mature enough to say that I've been many times. Usually it's with a survival horror title. I'm a sucker for the stories […]

The Last of Us Part 3 has a preview, but it's not done yet

" We'll see " Naughty Dog may have more in store for The Last of Us surpassing its second part. Creative director Neil Druckmann said there's a preview of what's to come after The Last of Us Part II, though it's not in the works at this time. Druckmann […]

Lord of the Rings Online Executive Producer: "I hope this game will continue forever, and I would happily haunt the server room after I die"

Rob Ciccolini Isn't Afraid of New Amazon Lord of the Rings Game As I walked through the halls of Standing Stone Games, Lord of the Rings Online had celebrated its 111th 12th anniversary a few months prior. It was one of the few MMOs at the time […]

Melty Blood: Type Lumina arrive sur PS4, Xbox One et Switch en 2022

No dressing needed In wonderful news for 2D fighting fans, country-developer Bread has officially announced a brand new entry in its cult anime fighting game series Melty Blood. Launching later in 2022 on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, […]

Danganronpa figurines allow you to invite Monokuma and Monomi into your home

Start the new year off on the wrong foot If your living room, kitchen, or even your bathroom looks a little abandoned without the addition of a pair of killer animals, then the good folks at Good Smile Co. have you covered. The merchandising […]

The Assetto Corsa Competizione racing simulator is heading to the PS4 and Xbox One

The console port will be released on June 23 for $39,99 Kunos Simulazioni hopes to reach more hardcore racing fans this year. Hot on the heels of last year's PC release, Assetto Corsa Competizione is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June […]

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 drops trailers for Nico Robin, Brook, Tashigi, Smoker and others

Hacking Punch-ups Bandai Namco has released a slew of character trailers for its upcoming pirate hacking sequel Warriors 4, based on the ongoing adventures of the popular One Piece anime series. The new video gives fans a great look at six of […]

PSA: Be sure to transfer something quickly to Pokemon Home in order to be eligible for the free Shiny Zeraora

Everything works With Pokemon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor expansion, it's important to note that the launch comes with another legendary event. This time, Zeraora is up for grabs (in shiny form!) and you don't really have to do much to […]

Don't miss Gigantamax Salarsen in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Limited-Time Max Raid Battle Event Begins February 6, 2022 It looks like Pokémon Sword and Shield's Gigantamaxing will end up being little more than a short footnote in the series' history once Game Freak designs another eye-catching mechanic […]

Black Friday deal: $169 Switch Lite, $43 Pokemon Shield and Sword end soon tonight

Offers expiring soon tonight We'll make this post quick and easy due to the limited time available for these offers. As of this writing, you can still pick up a Nintendo Switch Lite for around $170 (plus tax) at Rakuten with their 20% off Black […]

The Maestro Sigma skin is up for grabs right now in Overwatch

Not quite my tempo Sigma's Maestro skin makes him look like the grumpy, picky, tenacious professor as hell from Overwatch, and people, I'm into it. The outfit was created to spark interest in the Overwatch: Cities & Countries album. This […]

The Eternal Cylinder is one of the most original games of 2022

No small feat for the survival-adventure genre The Eternal Cylinder is an alien survival adventure at the bottom of the food chain from Ace Team, the creators of Zeno Clash and Rock of Ages, and my god makes every inch of this game look next-level […]

Here are Pokemon Sword and Shield's most competitive Pokemon so far

Galar is the most wanted Around the time Pokémon Sun and Moon was released, I hopped on Smogon.com and wandered around the Uncharted Territory forum to explore the potential of lots of new Pokémon. Many of them have maintained their position […]

Makoto Niijima is gearing up for Persona 5 Scramble

«FISTS OF JUSTICE» As the end of the week rolls around, it's time for the Atlus Trailer Making Machine™ to spring into action, feeding off another character clip from its upcoming hack 'n' slash brawler Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. […]

Star Wars: Squadrons Just Got Its 120 FPS Next-Gen Upgrade: But Only On Series X/S

PS5 gets 'improved visual quality and lighting' Earlier this month, EA shared its plans for next-gen Star Wars: Squadron upgrades. The bottom line was that the Xbox Series X/S consoles would get a 120 FPS option, while the PS5 would simply be […]

Studio Wildcard says Vin Diesel has played over a thousand hours of Ark: Survival Evolved

In addition to appearing in Ark II, it is also an EP Not only does Vin Diesel star in Ark II - a wonderfully disconcerting reveal from The Game Awards last week - he's also executive producer of the sequel, and he's apparently a huge Ark fan […]

PlayStation 3 games have certainly gotten expensive

Rising prices for physical games aren't just about the PlayStation Store's impending closure, but that's not helping PlayStation 3 games have gotten expensive lately – as have many other old games that are either rare, truly desirable as something […]

Rune Factory 5 looks like a colorful throwback to the struggle for the farm

Seriously, these colors are vivid It's been over a year since we first learned that Rune Factory 5 was in development for Nintendo Switch, and during today's Partner Mini Direct we got our first look at the 2022 title. Spin-off series staples […]

Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2 has just been announced and the first one is free on Steam

It's worth it for the modified IP wars I'm not here to convince you that Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator is anything other than the name suggests, but if you think you got a few laughs sending thousands of crushed warriors into battle and watching […]

Tetris Effect: Connected's new multiplayer modes are fun even as a (mostly) solo player

Three-player co-op boss battles are the highlight Whether you're a first-time player of Tetris Effect or just showing up for the new exclusive timed multiplayer modes, Tetris Effect: Connected is worth checking out, especially with Xbox Game […]

You might see the Saw and Leatherface puppet go wild in Call of Duty

The Haunting of Verdansk also adds Zombie Royale Call of Duty is throwing another Halloween horror crossover, and this year Billy the Puppet from Saw and Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre are here to play. Don't worry if you see […]

Vanquish & Bayonetta 4K Remasters Appear in Microsoft Store

Dated for February 18 (Update: Since then, it has been noted that the original Bayonetta doc is also up for the 4K remaster treatment. Bayonetta and Vanquish can be purchased separately or together in a special offer. 10th anniversary.) A listing […]

Sonic the Hedgehog (2022) Was an Embarrassing 15th Anniversary Gift

Thanks Sega, this kusoge was exactly what I wanted It may sound strange, but I don't necessarily pick games for this column and don't expect to hate them. Spelunker, for example, legitimately appeals to me, despite its reputation. So I went […]

Plants vs. Zombies 3 is slowly starting to roll out

Soft launch has started on iOS and Android PopCap has slowly launched Plants vs. Zombies 3, a new free-to-play mobile game, in select territories. Currently, it is playable on Android devices Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6S or above in the Philippines. […]

If you own a PSP you might want to uh, make sure your battery doesn't expand

Zuh It's almost as if I felt a wave of collective "oh ours" this morning as everyone on the internet rushed to check their PSPs. As IT Media pointed out, cases of PSP owners reporting that their cases are open due to battery extension have increased […]

Here's how World Tendency works in the Demon's Souls Remake

You can easily see it! "World Tendency" is one of the most esoteric aspects of Demon's Souls: perhaps one of the earliest examples of the "it takes a village" mentality when it comes to community education in the Souls series. While World Tendency […]

Rocket League will be free to play next week, will be removed from Steam

'What a saving' for everyone In July, Psyonix announced that its hugely popular socc-car game, Rocket League, would be going free-to-play. At the time, there was only a vague “in the future” release window. Today, Psyonix announced on Twitter […]

Public Service Announcement: Go as fast as possible to Pokemon Sword and Shield's Lake of Outrage

As soon as you have surfing skills Pokemon Sword and Shield has a ton of layers below the surface, and many of them are based on the Wild Area. As soon as you have the opportunity to surf (along Route 9 downstream of Circhester, as part of the […]

Take-Two and WWE Face Lawsuit Over Replicating WWE 2K Tattoos

ink twice WWE and Take-Two Interactive could be headed to court after a tattoo artist filed a lawsuit over the replication of his artwork featured in numerous WWE 2K Series titles. As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, artist Catherine Alexander […]

Ubisoft announces UK scholarship initiative for black students in game development

The Editors Program offers Tuition and Internships This weekend, Ubisoft UK hosted its first UK Black Game Pros Mixer event, where a large panel of some of the UK games industry's most renowned black professionals hosted a video forum to discuss […]

Total War: Rome Remastered is coming to PC on April 29

lend me your ears Publisher Sega, in association with developers Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive, has announced that a remastered edition of its groundbreaking strategy title Rome: Total War will launch on PC via Steam on April 29, priced […]

Revisiting Rule of Rose and its sad and depressing world of torment

Finally a game that proves that the real monsters are children I don't know if this is unusual because I don't usually discuss 'emotions' with other 'humans', but I usually play psychological horror games to feel sad rather than scared. Video […]

PSA: Here's how to get to the Nintendo Animal Crossing: New Horizons island and complete a Mario mission

Go to sleep and enter this code: DA-6382-1459-4417 So Nintendo's new dream island is finally open for business in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and it's pretty easy to get to. Although there is nothing extraordinary about the game limits, it […]

You absolutely must play Pikuniku for $0,99 on Nintendo Switch

It will put you in a good mood I know there are a lot of cheap indie games on the Nintendo Switch eShop, and I know you have a lot to play right now, but hear me out: Pikuniku is awesome, and you should grab it for 0,99 $.XNUMX. To start, the […]

Street Fighter V teams up with Pocky for 'Pocky KO Challenge'

The cookie crumbles Food company Capcom and Ezaki Glico have announced a collaboration to bring together Street Fighter V loyalists, the "Pocky KO Challenge", an odd place of in-game marketing that combines the cutthroat action of Street Fighter […]

Minecraft will soon require a Microsoft account

All Mojang games will, in fact, be You will be blocked from playing Minecraft if you do not add security to your account. The owner of Minecraft has demanded that a Microsoft account is required for all games from Mojang. The reason […]

Someone Found The Source For The Background Art For All These Classic Pokemon Cards

holy moly If you've played the Pokemon Trading Card Game as a kid, you'll remember this classic background. You know, plains or trees? Things that seemed straight out of Digital Blasphemy? Well, they kind of were! Or at least, something like […]

Netflix releases Witcher TV series timeline, in case you're confused

Spoilers, of course I didn't think Netflix's recent TV show Witcher needed a timeline per se to explain its non-linear narrative, but here we go. Wave spoilers from now on. So if you, like millions of others, have watched The Witcher, you might […]

So Many People Wanted Pokemon's Shiny Zeraora That The Home App Crashed

You can grab your gift now In typical Nintendo fashion, several first-party games were updated around midnight EST yesterday. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate got Min Min and a new balance patch, and Pokemon Home/Pokemon Sword and Shield also got […]

The Witcher 3 (Switcher) just got an update on Switch

Turn it on The Witcher 3 is one of the few games that keeps on giving, beckoning people to come back to it like a siren call. Whether it's clever DLC expansions or old fashioned graphics mods or updates; it's very easy to get sucked into Wild […]

If you were hoping for Twisted Metal III to be mediocre, your wish has been granted

This kusoge will take you to the link where Rob Zombie runs into his grandmother Twisted Metal was a PlayStation institution. Much like Tony Hawk's seminal titles Pro Skater and Resident Evil, it blew up its genre, giving rise to a slew of suitors. […]

Rockstar Games partners with CircoLoco to launch a new label

The publisher finally bears his name Rockstar Games has entered into a business partnership with club promoter CircoLoco to found a new label. Titled “CircoLoco Records,” the label will aim to promote and grow the dance music and culture […]