[ad_1] Showtime’s upcoming Halo TV series will star Master Chief as “a lead character,” IGN has learned. Showtime’s President of Programming Gary Levine told the publication that there will be other protagonists to support the Chief. Levine said at a Television Critics Association summer press tour panel that Master Chief’s face being constantly obscured by his helmet “is a key…
[ad_1] Patrick Stewart is reprising his role of captain Jean-Luc Picard in a new Star Trek television series. Even days after its announcement at the 2018 Star Trek Convention, just typing that line brought a big smile to my face. Picard is an all-time Star Trek great, and I can’t wait to see where his…
[ad_1] Things in the World Of Warcraft have been a bit rough for Horde players lately. In last week’s “Warbringers: Sylvanas” trailer, Blizzard confirmed that Horde warchief Sylvanas Windrunner burned the killed innocent night elves by burning their “world tree” home. This, as Polygon reports, set off a storm of anger among the WoW community, as many Horde…
[ad_1] Prince Of Persia (2008), Earth Defense Force 2025, and Sine Mora join Xbox One’s backwards compatibility program today. Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb announced the additions via Twitter. Now Xbox One players can revisit Prince Of Persia’s stylish action gameplay, slay giant insects in Earth Defense Force 2025, and skillfully dodge projectiles in Sine Mora. To…
[ad_1] Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is one of the most respected 3D Sonic games. With creative maps and tight kart controls, developer Sumo Digital delivered an unlikely success for a much-maligned franchise. A new trailer for the follow-up title, Team Sonic Racing, shows that the developer isn’t content to just make more of the…
[ad_1] If you subscribe to the computer, tablet, or mobile edition of Game Informer magazine, you can now learn all about Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Following today’s cover reveal, our digital issue is now live on web browsers and will be coming to iPad/iPhone later in the day. You can download the apps to view the issue by following this link. All of…
[ad_1] If you’ve watched Game Informer’s Extra Life streams, you know that we’re big fans of The Jackbox Party Pack games. The fifth bundle of party games that have players use their phones as controllers is coming out this fall on every system known to man and we have the exclusive gameplay reveal of one of its…
[ad_1] Earlier this year, Valkyria Chronicles 4 impressed us with its deep strategy and dramatic storytelling. Although it doesn’t release for another month, now everyone can try out the strategy/RPG hybrid with a free demo. Stretching from the prologue to the end of the second chapter, the demo promises several hours of gameplay. Additionally, any…
[ad_1] We were lucky enough to visit Ubisoft Quebec’s HQ a few months ago, when it revealed it was working on the next installment in the Assassin’s Creed series. After playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey for about five hours, we thought we had a good handle on the changes the team was making to the franchise.…
[ad_1] NBA 2K19 is looking to bring back some of the skill back to one-on-one encounters, and the new gameplay trailer for the title shows that there’s no shortage of talent here. The standard edition of the game is out on September 11, but if you get the Anniversary edition is available on September 7.…
[ad_1] The World Ends With You is a favorite cult classic of many a diehard JPRG fan, and it looks like it’s the latest game to find another chance at a new life thanks to the Switch. The World Ends With You: Final Remix was announced back in January, but today it received a release date.…
[ad_1] Guacamelee is back! Our own Kyle Hilliard has been playing Guacamelee 2, the sequel to DrinkBox Studios’ 2013 game, and he’s been having a lot of fun. Local fun detectors Leo Vader and I couldn’t let him keep it all to himself, so we had him take us on a tour. I don’t want…
[ad_1] While writing about video games is a very fun and chill job, a majority of us from GameZone to bigger sites like IGN take it pretty seriously on some level. We try to remain professional with everyone, have ethics when it comes to reporting on and reviewing games, and much more. Sometimes, there are…
[ad_1] In a very interesting interview with Gamesindustry.biz, Capcom Europe Boss Stuart Turner gave valuable insight into the way Capcom decides to produce games. The article goes over most of Capcom’s premier franchises and hints how easily some games could have become totally different. Would you prefer this scene in First-Person? Capcom Europe COO Stuart…
[ad_1] Cosmic Star Heroine for the Nintendo Switch is a sci-fi role-playing game inspired by classics of the 16-bit era such as Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger. But by the end of its journey, the entire experience had a tone that was completely its own. It follows the adventures of Alyssa L’Salle, a government…
[ad_1] Salt and Sanctuary for the Nintendo Switch hits the hybrid console two years after its PS4, PS Vita, and PC release. It’s a 2D action platformer that borrows liberally from Dark Souls. Made by Ska Studios, who have been responsible for some Xbox 360 indie classics like Charlie Murder and The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai,…
[ad_1] PES 2019, the next instalment in Konami’s annual Pro Evolution Soccer football-sim franchise, is getting a demo this week that will give most fans their first chance to try their hands at what EA Sports FIFA’s biggest competitor has been up to. It will come with a total of 12 teams, all licensed unlike…
[ad_1] Though Sony Pictures has yet to make an official announcement, director Jordan Vogt-Roberts – known for the 2013 coming-of-age film The Kings of Summer and the 2017 insipid action film Kong: Skull Island – continues to talk about his adaptation of Metal Gear Solid. In a new interview, the 33-year-old reiterates his wish for…
[ad_1] Knights of Light is an open-world action role-playing game inspired by The Witcher 3 and Assassin’s Creed. It’s being developed by Egypt-based Rumbling Games. In our interview with the studio’s co-founder, Ahmed Mousa, he stated that development on Knights of Light was self-funded but would be on Kickstarter in time. And it appears that…
[ad_1] The PC release of Fallout 76 will not be on Steam. If you want to play Fallout 76 on PC, you’ll need the Bethesda.net installer. Publisher Bethesda finally confirmed this after a period of silence following the game’s fantastic E3 2018 reveal. At the time the Fallout 76 FAQ stated the Fallout 76 PC beta…
[ad_1] Fallout 76 beta will provide access to the full game, according to the official FAQ on the Bethesda website. The final question on the page asks: “Is the beta going to be the full game and will my progress carry over to launch?” with the reply stating: “Our current plan for the beta is…
[ad_1] Pokemon Go will get a player vs player (PvP) mode by the end of the year, a Niantic executive has hinted in a new interview. That is bound to please a subset of Pokemon fans who have been clamouring for PvP features present in most other Pokemon titles to be made available in the…
[ad_1] The developer behind Pokémon Go announced the game in September 2015 with a host of features for the game that it didn’t launch with. One of them, trading, only came to the game recently. Another one was PVP, for which Niantic has confirmed they’re targeting before the end of 2018. In an interview with Polish…
[ad_1] Madden 19 introduces new wrinkles to franchise mode with its scheme fits feature (click here for the review), but we’re here to help you build a dynasty with our guide covering that and much more. Note: These tips are applicable to both online and offline franchises, although some elements like trading or using custom…
[ad_1] Dead Cells is out tomorrow, and as it turns out, it’s pretty darned good. Reiner calls it one of the best roguelikes around, and Javy is similarly enthralled by Motion Twin’s game. The duo decided to show it off to Leo and me, and you can see how well they convinced us about the…
[ad_1] In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Capcom Europe COO Stuart Turner talked a little bit about Capcom’s transforming policies over the last few years. While the assumption is that all publishers want is a game that sells well, Capcom is trying to challenge that notion, at least internally. “And in some respects, getting some very good…
[ad_1] It has been a long road to the Halo show produced by legendary director Steven Spielberg for Showtime. The show was announced in 2013 and since this year… we’ve heard next to nothing other than “It’s still happening!” Now, we’re getting a bunch of new details as the show gears up for a 2019 start…
[ad_1] Olly Moss, an extremely popular English artist and graphic designer, has announced that they will be joining Valve, though not a lot of other details were released. So one thing that’s neat is that I am going to work at Valve. — Olly Moss (@ollymoss) August 6, 2018 Moss is well known for their…
[ad_1] While it has long been suspected that Bethesda would be eschewing Valve’s Steam platform for their upcoming Fallout game, the publisher has confirmed this fact with PC Gamer. Fallout 76 will be exclusive to Bethesda’s own Bethesda.net launcher. “The PC version of Fallout 76, for both the B.E.T.A. and the launch, will be available…
[ad_1] Microsoft has announced today that they will be joining the Disney-lead Movies Anywhere service, a service that aggregates digital movies you’ve accumulated into one larger library. The service already includes iTunes, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Vudu, FandangoNow, and now has added Xbox Video to its collection. What this means is that movies you…
[ad_1] Doom’s 2016 reboot could have been an utter failure. After a mixed reaction to Doom 3, id Software went back to the drawing board and stayed there for a long time. Struggling to find a place for the classic shooter in the modern gaming climate, the studio initially started work on the colloquially-titled “Call…
[ad_1] In 2013, Valve launched Early Access on Steam. While other titles had experimented with paid access to a work in progress, such as Minecraft in 2009, Steam’s program brought the concept to the mainstream. Avenues such as Indiegogo or Kickstarter allowed for crowdfunded titles, but there was no regulation as these options weren’t required…
[ad_1] A few weeks ago, Arc System Works announced that they would be publishing a 3D fighting game based on the Trigger anime Kill La Kill. During ArcSys’ Evo stream this past weekend, we got to see the game in action for the first time. The footage shows protagonist Ryuko and her rival Satsuki fighting…
[ad_1] Usually, with online games, developers do a brief test for players to test balancing issues, servers, and other things right before launch. Usually, it gives players a way to see if they like the game or not and they get rewarded with a small in-game trinket as a thank you for testing the game.…
[ad_1] Bethesda has update the FAQ for Fallout 76’s upcoming acronym-heavy B.E.T.A., which stands for Break it Early Test Application, which is really playing fast and loose with acronym rules. The FAQ updated with the question “Is the B.E.T.A. going to be the full game and will my progress carry over to launch?” The answer…
[ad_1] Henry Cavill has had a pretty good career over the last five years ranging from roles as Superman and the brutish CIA agent, August Walker, in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. During his downtime in his busy schedule, Cavill likes to play video games and he famously missed a call from director Zack Snyder who…
[ad_1] Beating a Legend of Zelda title is often treated as a rite of passage. Whether that game is Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, or Twilight Princess (my shamefully late introduction to Hyrule), Link’s adventures are some of the most iconic stories in all of gaming. By that metric, player “MC” might…
[ad_1] Deadline is reporting that Supergirl will be the next DC property to get a movie in Warner Bros.’ latest attempt at massaging their superhero movies to be lighter and less dour. The movie is reportedly being penned by Oren Uziel, who was behind screenplays for the recent reboot of 21 Jump Street and the…
[ad_1] This past weekend, Nintendo updated their Japanese Zelda website, which contains an official timeline of the series so far. This update was the first placing of Breath of the Wild, the open-world Zelda game on the Wii U and Switch, on the official timeline. While the last mainline console game in the series, Skyward…
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[ad_1] Update: Blizzard has shown off Ana and Winston’s skins as well. We’ve added them to the list below. The Summer Games event for Overwatch will soon be upon us and today Blizzard teased just a little bit more of what players can expect to find in those sweet loot boxes. Widowmaker’s skin was shown…
[ad_1] Designed as a side-scrolling roguelike with heavy inspiration drawn from the Castlevania games, Dead Cells brilliantly squashes any frustration that arises from death with reassurances that most of the work the player puts in before their final breath adds up to something meaningful. The next run will be better because of the time and…
[ad_1] It’s happening! Red Dead Redemption 2 is just around the corner and after a long summer of very little news outside of a trailer in May, it looks like things are about to heat up as Rockstar Games is preparing the hype train to leave the station. New pieces of artwork have been spotted…
[ad_1] The success of Octopath Traveler, which has sold over a million copies so far, has proven that there’s still a huge audience of old school JRPG fans out there. It looks like there might be more of that old school grinding and leveling on the way to sate their hunger, too. The official Twitter…
[ad_1] Capcom has released two new character trailers for the introduction of Sagat and G into the rosters of its fighters in the new Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. The new trailers go in-depth explaining the two new character’s fighting styles and more. Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is releasing today for the PC and…
[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the battlefield both in the real and digital sense. Valve’s multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game, Dota 2, is the latest example of that. OpenAI Five, a team of five neural networks, may just have shown that the makers of technology, humans, are a step behind their…
[ad_1] Fortnite Mobile for Android may not just be exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. According to data gleaned from the Fortnite Android APK in possession of serial Fortnite Android leaker XDA, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is getting the game as well at launch. Apparently the Fortnite Mobile APK for Android has checks…
[ad_1] Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Direct, its video presentations that talk about upcoming Nintendo games, for Wednesday, August 8 at 10am ET (7:30pm IST). The upcoming one will focus on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with new information revealed by game director Masahiro Sakurai. First teased in March via a Nintendo Direct video and…
[ad_1] Fortnite Mobile for Android could be exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 according to recent reports. What’s more is, the Fortnite Android APK is already on the version 5.2 patch, which is expected to go live on PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, and Nintendo Switch…
[ad_1] Tekken 7, the newest entry into the long-standing fighting franchise, is starting its Second Season with a slew of new characters. Game Director Katsuhiro Harada took to the stage at this year’s EVO Fighting Tournament to present the announcement himself. Series mainstays Anna Williams and Lei Wulong are making their comeback into Tekken 7…
[ad_1] The latest entry in the long-running football management simulation video game series, Football Manager 2019 has a release date for PC, Android, and iOS. Football Manager 2019 release date is November 2 developer Sports Interactive announced. For the first time in the series the German DFL licensed teams will be a part of the…
[ad_1] If you’ve been playing the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta, you should not delete the download files. Reason being, Activision has confirmed that the same files will change into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout beta when that’s available later in September. Blackout is Call of Duty’s take on the…
[ad_1] With the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta well under way, developer Treyarch has stated the max level players can attain is level 40. This was spotted in an in-game message (via Charlie Intel). Players who reach the max level or rank in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta will receive…
[ad_1] Overwatch’s limited-time annual event Summer Games begins its 2018 iteration on August 9, and will run until August 30, according to an official tweet posted Thursday. It will feature the return of Lucioball, the football-inspired 3v3 game mode, as shown in the attached motion art. Blizzard also revealed a new setting in other tweets:…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 Ultimate Team will have a brand-new mode called ‘Division Rivals‘, its developer EA Sports announced during an extended look at the upcoming game at the FIFA eWorld Cup final in London on Saturday. In Division Rivals, FIFA 19 players will compete against others with similar skill levels. The first time you start,…
[ad_1] Before the Street Fighter V tournament at Evo 2018, Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono introduced G, Street Fighter’s southern gentleman president. The trailer also confirmed Sagat as the final DLC character for the season. Both characters release tomorrow, so no waiting. Well, a few hours of waiting. G looks to be a completely unusual character…
[ad_1] At the end of the Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament at Evo 2018 where SonicFox took home the gold, the producers for the game showed off a trailer for the latest Dragon Ball FighterZ content. In addition to footage of Base Goku and Base Vegeta, who have a new dramatic finish from their iconic fight…
[ad_1] At the end of the Tekken 7 tournament at Evo 2018, Tekken producers Katushiro Harada and Michael Murray got on stage to announce the next DLC season of Tekken. The trailer, which you can see below, starts with returning characters Anna and Lei Wulong, and then ends with a teaser reveal of Negan from…
[ad_1] Video games have changed over the years from the one-and-done packages of the early console heyday. Now games almost have more in common with television, as many operate as a service, consistently updating the original release with new content and tweaks to improve the original version. While this shift to the serialization has many…
[ad_1] Shortly before the Tekken 7 finals at Evo 2018, Bandai Namco released trailers announcing returning Soul vets Astaroth and Seong Mi-na. The golem Astaroth made his debut in the original Soulcalibur, to which Soulcalibur VI time-travels/reboots itself to, and has appeared in the second, third, and fourth games after. Seong Mi-na predates him by…
[ad_1] Nintendo has announced that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will get its own Direct this coming Wednesday, August 8. Details are sparse, but this is like the sixth Smash Bros. Direct ever and the second for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the upcoming Switch fighter, so it’s fair to say the structure shouldn’t be too unpredictable.…
[ad_1] With No Man’s Sky NEXT, the galaxy-hopping survival game has become what many players wanted it to be in the first place: more social, more varied, and more focused on exploration. Perhaps most appealing though is the fact that No Man’s Sky is also prettier than it used to be. Aided by an incredibly…
[ad_1] Windjammers, the competitive disc-tossing game that first released on in arcades and on the Neo Geo, is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. The game was originally developed by Data East and published by SNK in 1994. It reached semi-cult classic status over the years and was popularized by a Wii Virtual…
[ad_1] The ignominious history of Mega Man voice acting is hard to forget. With Mega Man X Collection releasing recently, it’s not hard to remember there was a time where Mega Man voice acting was at best bad. Even closer to Mega Man 11 is the eighth Mega Man mainline title, which kept a line…
[ad_1] Arc System Works, the developer behind games like Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, and Dragon Ball FighterZ, has announced a worldwide tournament for its own games. Called the ArcRevo World Tour, the company is planning a series of $100,000 tournaments in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The idea is similar to Capcom’s Pro Tour, with ArcSys…
[ad_1] As I enter Overwatch’s Route 66 on defense as Soldier: 76, he remarks, “Reyes should’ve cleaned up the Deadlock Gang a long time ago.” I run through a small town and past an abandoned gas station before turning a corner and seeing a derailed train dangling off a cliff that serves as the first…
[ad_1] Super Smash Bros. mods have gotten pretty crazy over the years. If you want to play as Waluigi or make the DK Rap available on every stage, mods have already gotten there. You can also use mods for, well, this. YouTuber Master of Hyrule asked one of those questions that sounds great when it…
[ad_1] Grand Theft Auto Online After Hours added a lot of new content to the online portion of the game, including new DJs for the night club management aspects of the game. One of those DJs was the real world DJ Solomun, who has decided to celebrate his inclusion with a music video made in…
[ad_1] This week, we got not one but two surprise announcements which unveiled cult fighting-game character Terry Bogard as a new addition to Fighting EX Layer and SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy. Both of these games are fighting games and themselves feature a curious cast of playable characters. Female Terry Bogard in SNK Heroines Tag…
[ad_1] At Evo 2018, Arika released a trailer for the upcoming plans for their PlayStation 4 fighting game Fighting EX Layer. It turns out one of those plans is Terry Bogard, Fatal Fury’s wild man himself. The trailer, which you can see below, starts off with introductions of Pullum Purna and Vulcano Rosso from the…
[ad_1] Hold on to your captain’s armchairs, friends. It sounds like we might once again see Patrick Stewart exploring new frontiers. Multiple outlets, including Variety and Deadline, are reporting that Patrick Stewart will reprise his role as Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s Captain Jean-Luc Picard in a forthcoming Star Trek series. Stewart reportedly made the…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is one of the most anticipated games of the year as usual but it’s also one that gamers are nervous about. The fifteenth mainline entry in the FPS franchise is going back to basics with boots on the ground combat but stripping the game down to a much…
[ad_1] Back in 2015, we reported that Rob McElhenney was heading the adaptation of Minecraft as director. Today, The Wrap says that McElhenney has departed from the project, which was originally slated to be released in May 2019. The publication says it received word from McElhenney that his role with the project had come to…
[ad_1] FIFA 19 has a September 25 release date and aside from tweaking player ratings, there’s a new mode too. Dubbed as Survival Mode, has more in common with the battle royale genre popularised by PUBG and Fortnite than well…football. In FIFA 19 Survival Mode, each goal you score has one of your players (chosen…
[ad_1] Want to see more of the upcoming Switch Pokémon game(s) in action? You’re in luck. The Pokémon Youtube Channel has uploaded some Japanese gameplay videos that showcase short clips of exploration, focusing on players roaming a pretty countryside with various Pokémon. You can watch all of them here: For more on Pokemon: Let’s Go,…
[ad_1] Todd McFarlane is a comic book artist with quite a few achievements to his name. One of the bigger ones is that he co-created the popular Marvel anti-hero Venom, and it looks like McFarlane has some thoughts on the new movie. Taking to social media, the artist praised the film, saying it looked very…
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[ad_1] Update: Hey everyone, the 100 keys we had went surprisingly quick! We’re out now. — Javy The beta for the new Call Of Duty is already underway, at least if you’re on PS4. Next weekend (Aug 10-13) PC and Xbox One players can join the fray as well. If you want to get in…
[ad_1] Another trailer for Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth has arrived and while there’s no new gameplay footage, we do get to see some beautifully animated scenes…as well as an unexpected guest. You can watch the teaser yourself down below and spy some old pals once more, as well as spooky theaters: Did you catch…
[ad_1] The Summer Games event for Overwatch will soon be upon us and today Blizzard teased just a little bit more of what players can expect to find in those sweet loot boxes. Widowmaker’s skin was shown off in the previous trailer for the event, but today we got a look at new skins for…
[ad_1] This feature first appeared in Game Informer issue 301. For a brief time, full-motion video (FMV) games were omnipresent. In the ‘90s, the format seemed like the future, with games like The 7th Guest and Wing Commander III promising an unmatched level of visual fidelity due their use of real-life actors, like Mark Hamill…
[ad_1] The table is cleared for Evo to take over Las Vegas this weekend, as thousands of fighting game fans descend on the scene’s biggest tournament for another year. But that doesn’t mean other games don’t have some events going on! Evo is the premiere fighting game event of the year, so if you’re at…
[ad_1] Developers are always trying to get more people to play, whether it’s enticing new customers or giving new incentives for the current ones not to leave, and FIFA 19 is making some changes and adding new features to its Kick Off and FIFA Ultimate Team modes in pursuit of this goal. Kick Off is an…
[ad_1] In what is surely to become a major blow for Google, Epic has decided to not release their immensely popular game Fortnite on the Google Play Store. Instead, players who want to play the game will need to download the installer directly from the game’s website. In an article at Gamesindustry.biz, Epic’s CEO Tim…
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[ad_1] Update: While the first two episodes are free for everyone, you have to list a cable provider with access to Cartoon Network in order to watch the remaining eight episodes online. Mega Man: Fully Charged, the first cartoon for the blue bomber since the debut of the 1994 cartoon series, has finally premiered after…
[ad_1] Square Enix has graced us with a new trailer for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. The character trailer introduces a varied troupe of companions. The eleventh entry to the cult JRPG series is set to release on September 4th for PS4 and PC. Pretty much exactly one month left, until gamers…
[ad_1] The players finished their soccer matches and huddled waiting to discover who would have to undergo doping tests. The random draw completed, two men went off to provide urine samples. They just had to put their controllers down first. Less than three weeks after the World Cup finished, the finals of the video gaming…
[ad_1] Photo Credit: GSMArena Samsung has confirmed that it will have a press conference on August 30 at IFA 2018 Galaxy Note 9, Samsung’s upcoming flagship, is set to get unveiled on August 9. While the smartphone will launch at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event, the South Korean giant is now expected to release several…
[ad_1] Usually, The Weekend Chill – your one-stop destination for what to watch, play, or listen to each weekend – kicks off with the entertainment news of the week, clueing you in on the latest happenings across the world of pop culture if you haven’t bothered or had time to scroll through your social feeds.…
[ad_1] While Fortnite Android release date is yet to be announced, Epic Games has said it will be out this Summer. This week, there were rumours of Fortnite Android skipping the Google Play Store. Now, Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney has confirmed that Fortnite is not coming to the Google Play Store, instead it will be…
[ad_1] Earlier this week Rocket League developer Psyonix announced Rocket League: Ultimate Edition. It’s a physical variant of the popular cars meets football game for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. At the time of Rocket League: Ultimate Edition’s reveal, the company also stated that it won’t be coming to India alongside other countries. Gadgets…
[ad_1] Dragon Quest XI promises to be one of the biggest games in the long-running series and that level of vast content will need an extensive and interesting party to keep interesting. Today’s trailer for the game hopes to show off that Dragon Quest XI has exactly that. The trailer introduces you to the full roster…
[ad_1] Dead Cells, the action-platformer rogue-like, is coming out soon. To celebrate, developers Motion Twin have released an animated trailer both poking fun at the absurdity of revolving door deaths and showing you the dangers you’ll be up against. Check out the short animated trailer before and start deciding which weapon you’re going to want…
[ad_1] Blizzard has released another cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft’s upcoming Battle for Azeroth expansion, focusing on Horde warrior Varok Saurfang. In it, Varok struggles with his past when he encounters an inexperienced troll on the eve of battle. For another cinematic from the upcoming expansion, take a look at this one from a few days…
[ad_1] Sega has a long (and mostly great) history of lightgun games. House of the Dead and Virtual Cop were warmly received by arcade and console players alike. The same cannot be said of the little-known Confidential Mission. Why people didn’t play it becomes apparent after just a few minutes. It turns out they were…
[ad_1] The story of Chrono Trigger’s PC port is a tragic one. When the port first released, fans were extremely happy to play one of Square’s most well-loved classic RPGs on PC. That happiness soon became dissatisfaction as it quickly became apparent that the PC version of the game was not up to snuff. Square…
[ad_1] For the next couple days, we’re playing Wario, attempting to fix appliances, and cooking the random things we found in the clearance section. The great world spins and we’re barely clinging on. Ben Hanson (@vidboyslim) – I’m going to be travelling this weekend, and for a fun twist I’ve packed my 3DS along with me instead of…
[ad_1] First4Figures has announced a statuette of everyone’s favorite Popstar resident for the first time. Kirby dashes through the night sky to sit on your shelf and is available for pre-order now. The resin statue has Kirby sitting on top of a warp star and surfing through space. The cheaper statue is just a statue,…
[ad_1] A new Discord feature available today allows the designation of “priority speakers” within voice calls. When the priority speaker talks, the voices of all others will be lowered. Discord announced the feature via Twitter in an extremely strange…trailer? Raid leaders across the world cheer! Give roles the Priority Speaker permission and Discord will lower…
[ad_1] Persona Q2, the sequel to the Etrian Odyssey-based Persona crossover game Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, has been missing in action since its announcement last August. Fans have been asking Atlus for more information on what might be one of the last major 3DS games, but the developer has stayed quiet, until now.…
[ad_1] Lost Soul Aside is an action game we’ve been keeping our eye on. The game made a big splash on the PSX show floor last year, where the character action title attracted huge lines as part of Sony’s China Hero Project initiative to bring promising games from China to the world stage. The one-man…
[ad_1] The beta for Black Ops 4 starts later today on PlayStation 4 but players can pre-load the massive 18GB file now. The condensed multiplayer test is available until August 6th but will return for Xbox One and PC players as well next weekend from August 10-13. Currently it is only available on PS4 for those who…
[ad_1] Mega Man: Fully Charged, the first cartoon for the blue bomber since the debut of the 1994 cartoon series, has finally premiered after delays and leaks for well over a year. More than that, you can watch the first ten episodes streaming right now, provided you live in the U.S. or are otherwise located…
[ad_1] In this excerpt from The Game Informer Show podcast, Ben Hanson interviews Ghost Story Games’ Phil Duncan and Oli De-Vine about their journey from Frontier Software to creating Overcooked. We also talk about what to expect in the upcoming sequel releasing August 7th. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] There’s no shortage of iconic characters in the video game industry, from million-dollar mascots like Mario and Pikachu, to fully fleshed-out characters like John Marston, Joel and Ellie, and … GLaDOS, apparently. Even an unequivocal loser like Sonic still receives heaps of love and admiration from wayward fans, in addition to a free ticket…
[ad_1] The debate about how to pronounce NES, the three-letter acronym for the Nintendo Entertainment System, is never-ending. Or you think it ends and then Nintendo randomly decides to throw a wrench into the works. That wrench this time is called WarioWare Gold. The 3DS collection of WarioWare’s greatest hits also includes a museum mode…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s closed multiplayer kicks off today on PlayStation 4, giving players a chance to play the game over the weekend. Dan Tack has been playing a bit, and he takes me and Ben Hanson on a tour through some of the game’s modes and new character customization. And before…
[ad_1] An eagle-eyed fan has finally found a fabled Metroid in Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze. The little creature floats in the background during an underwater section in the game, hiding among the coral and other similar octopus-like creatures. While it seems like some fans spotted the little guy long ago, the Easter egg has remained…
[ad_1] If you’re excited to get Fortnite on your Android device, don’t start looking for it in Google’s Play store. Epic Games has decided to release Fortnite as a direct download on Android systems, which is an unusual move. This means that players will have to download Fortnite through an installer directly off the game’s…
[ad_1] Square Enix’s 16-bit-inspired RPG Octopath Traveler isn’t flawless, but it features a stunning tilt-shift art style, eight playable protagonists, and a genuinely fun turn-based combat system. Read our review if that sounds interesting to you. Thankfully, this unique gem seems to be getting its due, as Nintendo of Europe recently tweeted about the title’s…
[ad_1] Steamforged Games is no stranger to adapting video games to a tabletop setting; it handled both the Dark Souls and Resident Evil 2 board game conversions. Both of those games have a serious lack of robot dinosaurs though, so the studio’s next project is an adaptation of Guerrilla Game’s smash hit, Horizon Zero Dawn. The…
[ad_1] Red Dead Redemption II is bound to be filled with deadly scoundrels, predators, and assorted ne’er do wells. It only makes sense that you’ll want to be as prepared as possible before you head out into the wilds. Rockstar has created another crossover between its two big franchises, which could help give players a…
[ad_1] The latest expansion in the ever-growing Pokémon Trading Card Game releases today. Celestial Storm contains Pokémon across all generations, but despite the “Sun and Moon” name, it shines the spotlight on Gen 3. We were sent several booster packs, as well as the Hydro Fury and Leaf Charge decks to see what we could…
[ad_1] Dragon Ball FighterZ on Switch is getting an open beta, and it starts next week. Starting today, you can go ahead and download to beta to have it loaded and ready to go for August 9. Below are the important fates and times you will need to know if you want to participate. August…
[ad_1] Octopath Traveler, Square Enix’s charming take on revitalizing the old school JRPG genre, is already a huge success. The exclusive title for the Nintendo Switch released not even a month ago and managed to surpass more than 1 million copies shipped around the globe. Thanks to your incredible support, #OCTOPATHTRAVELER has now shipped 1…
[ad_1] Evo 2018 is this weekend, meaning the fighting game community is coming together for the largest fighting game event of the year. If you can’t make it, couldn’t afford the tickets, or even just aren’t sure how you feel about fighting games, then you’re covered this week with Steam’s free weekend. This weekend, three…
[ad_1] The Japanese game publisher Sega just recently announced their financial results for the first quarter of 2018. Amidst the document, Sega noted Yakuza 6: The Song of Life as both a PS4 and PC title. This is interesting, as the publisher has of yet not officially announced a PC release for the game. Yakuza…
[ad_1] The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta for PS4 is underway. Officially, the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta start time is 10:30pm IST on August 3 and ends at 10:30pm IST on August 6, though Treyarch has made servers for the game live 16 hours ahead of their scheduled rollout, allowing…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta for PS4 begins on August 3 at 10:30pm IST. While Activision or Treyarch is yet to officially comment on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta download size, it has however, highlighted what Specialists you can play as when the beta goes live. Specialists are playable characters…
[ad_1] In the run up to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta for PS4, Activision and Treyarch have revealed a new game mode that will be playable called Chaos Team Deathmatch Mode or Chaos TDM for short. The format is 6 vs. 6 with two of each Specialist per team. This playlist includes…
[ad_1] Game developer Zynga on Wednesday forecast third-quarter bookings ahead of Wall Street estimates, driven by revenue from Merge Dragons and other newly acquired smartphone games. Zynga, once best known for Farmville, has been beefing up its slate of smartphone games ever since users ditched Facebook-based desktop games around 2012 and began turning increasingly to mobile devices. Under…
[ad_1] The Call of Duty franchise delivered record numbers for its publisher Activision, parent company Activision Blizzard announced as part of its quarterly earnings call. Call of Duty: WWII and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 were instrumental to that success, seeing increased user engagement. During June, Black Ops 3 hit over 15 million monthly…
[ad_1] While the official Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta release date and start time is August 3 at 10:30pm IST, it seems that developer Treyarch has deployed Black Ops 4 beta servers early to ensure a smooth rollout. As of 6:30am IST on August 3, the studio has made the Call of Duty:…
[ad_1] Yakuza 6: The Song of Life might make it to PC, according to a mention in publisher Sega’s fiscal year report. The game was released in April 2018 for the PS4. On page 10 of a detailed 31-page report about Sega’s various divisions and games, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life lists two platforms:…
[ad_1] Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) continues to sell copies and make money for its parent company Take-Two Interactive – which owns Rockstar Games – five years since release, it announced during its quarterly earnings call on Thursday. GTA Online was one of the biggest contributors to its net revenue, as GTA V now…
[ad_1] The 2018 World Cup is over and now for the FIFA eWorld Cup, a virtual tournament that kicked off in London on Thursday with goals galore and multiple Cristiano Ronaldos and Lionel Messis strutting their stuff on a digital stage. The three-day finals see 32 elite players, distilled from a global pool of 20…
[ad_1] With the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta taking place this week, developer Treyarch revealed changes to how guns work in the game. Thanks to the inclusion of the Blackout battle royale mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the gunplay in the game is a lot more tactical than it’s been…
[ad_1] The Life is Strange series is known for its deep and emotional stories. Bubbling underneath these personal tales is a hint of superheroes. New teaser footage for Life is Strange 2 hints at the idea of powers playing a large role. The trailer doesn’t last long, and is a bit confusing at first, but…
[ad_1] SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy, the upcoming tag fighter from SNK and NISAmerica, has an extensive history of women from SNK fighting games to make up its roster. But what’s an SNK fighting game without Terry Bogard? Apparently nothing, as the Fatal Fury hat has turned Fatal Cutie and Terry has joined the fight. It…
[ad_1] Capcom’s most recent financial report was fairly muted, with the company in kind of a transitional state between major titles, but their recent investor conference did yield some interesting questions. One question asked about Resident Evil 2, which Capcom expects to surpass a million copies, and whether the developer plans to create further remakes in…
[ad_1] The Sonic the Hedgehog movie has begun filming in Vancouver, which means people are approaching the set and taking pictures. The first picture from the set of the movie comes from the Twitter account twip98, which posted a photo of a billboard of the movie’s setting. Green Hill is the small town in which…
[ad_1] Welcome back to The Game Informer Show! We have an exciting, odd episode for you this week. First up, Andrew Reiner shares new details on his four hours with Insomniac’s Spider-Man. Then Javy Gwaltney talks about his review of The Banner Saga 3. Matthew Kato and Matt Bertz are also on the show to…
[ad_1] Blizzard has announced that the Overwatch Summer Games, the annual summer event that tends to have different themes each year, will be returning on August 9. The first year, the Summer Games had an Olympic theme, with characters donning the outfits of competitors in various summer Olympic sports. Last year, it was more of…
[ad_1] Update 7:18 p.m. CDT – We received comment from EA. “We made an unfortunate mistake with our Madden NFL soundtrack. Members of our team misunderstood the fact that while we don’t have rights to include Colin Kaepernick in the game, this doesn’t affect soundtracks. We messed up, and the edit should never have happened. We will…
[ad_1] Gloomhaven, the popular four-player board game, is getting a PC port later this year. The news comes from Gen Con, where purveyor of digital board games Asmodee Digital announced the port to Steam. If you’re unfamiliar with Gloomhaven, it is commonly considered one of the best board games period. It has sat on the…
[ad_1] What a rollercoaster it has been trying to get an all-new Batman movie off the ground. It’s been 6 years since the last standalone film and since then, we’ve had a pretty shaky new DC universe. Man of Steel was a divisive film but set the tone for a universe with potential and then…
[ad_1] The crossover of Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter World was announced at E3 this year with surprisingly little fanfare for merging the worlds of two huge games. The lack of celebration around the meeting of the two series may have convinced some that their crossover content would be a light or low-effort, but…
[ad_1] Colin Kaepernick is a name that still ends up in a lot of conversations about football, despite the former quarterback not actually having played in a number of years. Kaepernick became the center of a national conversation about protesting during the anthem when he took a knee to protest racial injustice in the country.…
[ad_1] For Honor enters it’s seventh season today with “Storm And Fury”. The season adds a new map, hero reworks and a host of ranks, mode updates and gear. The two original heroes, the Warden and Valkyrie are getting updates to make them versatile and efficient, ultimately making them more viable in competitive play. The…
[ad_1] There’s a lot to take in with every annual edition of Madden NFL Football, and only a fraction of it takes place on the gridiron. What’s new in Madden NFL 19? Ben Hanson and I certainly aren’t qualified to answer that question, so we brought in a ringer. Join us as we pepper the…
[ad_1] Blizzard has revealed that two new teams are joining the Overwatch League for the 2019 season. Blizzard and OWL breaks down teams by cities, meaning that the new teams are Atlanta, Georgia and Guangzhou, China, joining the Atlantic and Pacific divisions respectively. The Atlanta team is funded by Cox Enterprises, a Georgia-based conglomerate that…
[ad_1] The PC platform has a ton of amazing games to dive into, though it may not be easy to throw into a “generation” basket like our console friends. The pioneer for games as service and live games that are only now becoming standard on console, PC has amazing titles to pick from, some of…
[ad_1] PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile publisher Tencent Games is partnering with Mission: Impossible – Fallout to deliver a month-long event based on the movie. The event is available only for the mobile version of PUBG from today until August 30. During the event, players will experience Mission: Impossible-themed challenges, background music, and customizable parachutes, as well as the opportunity to unlock Mission: Impossible-themed…
[ad_1] Overwatch is no stranger to the giant-headed, dead-eyed stare of Funko Pops. Many popular heroes have already been released, but collectors that just can’t get enough of the vinyl models are in luck; Blizzard just announced that six more heroes are now available for pre-order on its online shop. Hanzo, Doomfist, Torbjorn, Orissa, Ana, and Genji…
[ad_1] EVE Online is an intimidating MMO. On one hand, it routinely creates extraordinary space battles between thousands of opponents, each of whom pilot ships that took hundreds of real-life hours to create. On the other, high-level play often looks like a series of spreadsheets instead of any Han Solo-esque maneuvering. Yesterday, the game’s massive scale was…
[ad_1] Phantom Doctrine, the espionage infused, XCOM influenced strategy game, has gotten a new trailer. The video works through a failed missions and how players can work to fix problems, alongside all of the solutions available to them. Silencers, mind control, armored vehicles, grenade launchers, stealth and more are at your fingertips. On top of…
[ad_1] The weirdest and most disturbing versions of your favorite DC Comics superheroes emerged from Dark Knights: Metal, a comic event that recently wrapped up and gave way to a number of new ongoing series. The most popular character variation is named “The Batman Who Laughs.” This Jokerized variation is usually seen with chains attached…
[ad_1] Erick Boenisch has an ax to grind. He sees the constant deluge of negative feedback about NBA 2K and its perceived overreliance on microtransactions in game design. As the resident producer of the multiple franchise modes present in each edition of NBA 2K, this persistent narrative doesn’t sit well with him. “Every year when…
[ad_1] Introduction I recently had the chance to play four hours of Spider-Man. This extensive play session gave me a better understanding of how this superhero experience is stitched together, as well as how it balances the duality of Peter Parker and his masked alter ego. I have dozens of details to share regarding the…
[ad_1] Bioware has announced in a blog post today that the critically acclaimed studio will be holding a panel at PAX West to talk about Anthem and help answer the fan’s questions. Particularly, Bioware wants to address concerns about story within the game and how it fits Bioware’s reputation. “We talked briefly at EA PLAY…
[ad_1] Last night Nintendo announced that Super Mario Odyssey was receiving another costume. The company made the announcement via a tweet. You can see the costume for yourself right here: For more on Super Mario Odyssey, be sure to check out our review. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mobile gaming has really blown up over the last decade into something that has paralleled the popularity of console gaming. Angry Birds, Pokemon Go, and many others have raked in millions, if not billions, of dollars in the space and many other titles continue to join their ranks including Nexon’s new title, Darkness Rises.…
[ad_1] Step aside sports instructors and maths tutors, parents are now looking for newer experiences for their children. According to a new report, some families are spending their money on Fortnite coaches to help their children become better at the popular online game. Epic Games’ battle royale sensation Fortnite is one of the most popular…
[ad_1] Sega has released a launch trailer to celebrate the release of Yakuza 0 on PC. The quirky and funny Japanese gangster adventure-brawler originally came out exclusively for the PS4 early last year. You can get Yakuza 0 for PC on Steam for only $19.99. What a great time it is for gamers across all…
[ad_1] Valve’s newest game Artifact is releasing not too far off, this November 28th on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux. The card game will not be a free-to-play title and instead cost $20. We also learn that Artifact will have an appearance at gaming convention PAX West during August 31st – September 3rd 2018.…
[ad_1] Photo Credit: YouTube/ Matt Keck The Snake AR filters on Facebook camera are not restricted to just Nokia phones. HMD Global, the official licensee for the Nokia phone brand, on Thursday announced that it is bringing elements of the classic Snake game to Facebook’s new camera AR platform with the new Snake Mask and…
[ad_1] The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta download size for PS4 may vary by region. According to Call of Duty fan site, Charlie Intel, multiple gamers have received access to preload the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta early. One user in France revealed his Black Ops 4 beta download size to…
[ad_1] Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed interest in hiring video game developers. “We want to make super fun games that integrate the center touch screen, phone, and car,” he tweeted. This follows the announcement that the Tesla 9.0 vehicle software update will include several Atari games. These may be Pole Position, Tempest, and Mission Command.…
[ad_1] Days after a report published details of a Steam game scamming players with items that closely resembled those from a more popular title, Valve says it has introduced a couple of safeguards to prevent such strategies. On July 30, VG247 noted that a small-time Steam developer named Okalo Union had built a game called…
[ad_1] Fortnite Season 5 Week 4 Challenges have been leaked. There will be new ways to earn Battle Stars and experience according to frequent Fortnite leaker, Fortnite Tracker. Earning more Fortnite Battle Stars increases your tier. You can also earn timed rewards, cosmetic items, and XP boosts. In order to access weekly challenges along with those from…
[ad_1] The newest Pokemon added to augmented-reality game Pokemon Go is Spinda, as part of the “research tasks” i.e., the monthly quests for August. According to screenshots posted by Pokemon Go players on Twitter and Reddit, you get a chance to capture Spinda after hitting three curveballs in a row. The research task can be…
[ad_1] Take cover as the big game bombardment of 2018 is all set to begin. You have all the big publishers and many independent ones getting ready to press their game release trigger fingers, giving us one amazing release after another. This August we have a football game that many prefer over EA’s FIFA franchise.…
[ad_1] I can’t tell you how many Maddens I’ve reviewed, and how many more I’ve played. But believe it or not, I still get excited for each new entry. It’s not just a corollary to the general hype of an upcoming football season, it’s an excitement specific to Madden itself. I still get charged orchestrating…
[ad_1] Nintendo Switch Online, the upcoming subscription-based service that is set to make online play a paid feature, might not be needed for free-to-play games. A keen-eyed Nintendo Switch user has pointed out on gaming forum Reset Era that the Nintendo eShop descriptions for standard online titles and free-to-play online titles have a major difference.…
[ad_1] PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) on PC has received a new update that adds dynamic weather to its maps, brings in some fixes to the frame rate, and hopefully will ensure that there’s less lag while playing the game. Dubbed as PUBG patch 19, it also brings a host of quality of life fixes such as…
[ad_1] PS4 games in India are cheaper but they may not be as cheap as you’d like. Back in June Gadgets 360 reported that Sony India was gearing up to bring the PlayStation Hits label of budget games to the country at Rs. 999. This is no longer the case. According to sources familiar with the…
[ad_1] Battlefield V for PS4 and Xbox One has seen a price increase in India. The game, much like everything else published by EA, is exclusive to Amazon India and sold by its official merchant partner, Cloudtail. Previously, Gadgets 360 reported that Battlefield V was available for pre-order for Rs. 3,999 on PS4 and Xbox One.…
[ad_1] It has been just under 14 years since EA, Def Jam, and AKI Corporation got together and released Def Jam: Fight for NY, a hip-hop wrestling game that used actual artists signed with the Def Jam label as fighters in the game. The title has held kind a cult classic status since its release,…
[ad_1] Sunless Sea, Failbetter games’ nautical roguelike that released on PC over three years ago in February 2015, is coming to PlayStation 4 later this year. This marks the first time the developer has been on consoles. Sunless Sea takes place in an alternate-Victorian universe shared by some of Failbetter’s other games. Players are tasked…
[ad_1] Star Wars: Episode IX has begun filming, a year and a half ahead of its scheduled release date. That means fans are looking for anything to make the wait seem a little shorter, even a single picture tweeted by director JJ Abrams. Guess what? JJ Abrams tweeted a single picture from the set! Bittersweet…
[ad_1] Originally announced at E3, Monster Hunter World and Final Fantasy XIV are crossing over, with the Monster Hunter side getting to fight one of the series’ biggest monsters. The dreaded purple Behemoth has made its way to the new world and it is a tough fight. The Behemoth has been designed to be one of…
[ad_1] PUBG Corporation has released PC patch #19 to its test servers addressing various quality-of-life issues and bugs – something that people have been asking for. Fixes encompass performance improvements, weapon attachment management (including drops to the floor), a bullet penetration system for arms and hands, right-click map marker placing, additional custom match presets, and more. Also, dynamic…
[ad_1] Valve has announced that Artifact, their trading card game based on Dota 2, will be playable at PAX West in Seattle at the end of this month. Additionally, they’ve also revealed that the game will release on November 28 for $20 on Steam, with mobile versions coming in 2019. Valve announced the card game…
[ad_1] Earlier today, Spyro Reignited Trilogy’s website was updated to include a message about Spyro 2 and 3 requiring a separate download. This bothered fans who want to own a physical collection of the three games or people who just weren’t happy about having to download games they wanted to leap into immediately. We reached…
[ad_1] Since the first Banner Saga’s release in 2014, developer Stoic has strived to create an epic adventure set in a snowy world inspired by Viking mythology. In the first two games, a dark storm impressing itself upon the world forces a group of humans and giants to work together for survival. They strike out…
[ad_1] It’s a little on the late side, but the National Purchase Diary has released the sales rankings for video games for the month of June 2018. In terms of software, Mario Tennis Aces topped the charts for the month for all platforms. While many publishers report digital sales to the NPD, Nintendo does not,…
[ad_1] Warner Bros. has announced that 2017’s Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the sequel to Shadow of Mordor, will be getting a definitive edition at the end of the month. Titled simply Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition, the comprehensive collection of all of the game’s content both at and since release. The Definitive Edition includes…
[ad_1] On May 26, anonymous user “@__” sent an encrypted file with a limit of 20 downloads to the Pokémon Reverse Engineering Tools (PRET) Discord. “i heard you like protos,” @__ wrote. The file was something of a legend among the Pokémon reverse-engineering community: a demo version of Pokémon Gold and Silver, originally playable at…
[ad_1] Team Ninja and IGN have revealed a new character for Dead or Alive 6, a pugilistic street fighter named Diego. From New York City, Diego is the king of back alley fighting with headbutts and sucker-punches, and is fighting for his mother. He’s also the first newcomer announced for Dead or Alive 6 since…
[ad_1] Compared to Nintendo’s previous console generation (and most generations, frankly), the Switch has come out of the gate incredibly strong. It’s only been on the market for a relatively short time, but it already has a solid library of games with plenty worth recommending. For our 10 absolute favorite games, however, you can check…
[ad_1] Of all the games that emulate the Dark Souls series, Lords of the Fallen is certainly one of them. While we praised its more user-friendly systems and new take on the Souls style, it never built a following in the same way other spinoffs like Nioh did. In an effort to differentiate the sequel from…
[ad_1] Ian Curran Ian Curran, who worked for THQ for more than a decade in various managerial positions, has been appointed chief operating officer and president of Sega America. Prior to his new role at Sega, Curran was CEO of Gioteck, an electronic accessories company, and also worked for Acclaim. The press release detailing the…
[ad_1] FoxNext has announced the newest playable additions to its popular mobile title, Marvel Strike Force. This month, players will be able to recruit Scarlet Witch, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Nick Fury, and Loki. Scarlet Witch is known by many as one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe, and her powers in…
[ad_1] Sony has announced its PlayStation Plus title for August, and the lead titles are pretty solid. Mafia III and Dead by Daylight will be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers to download on PlayStation 4; Bound by Flame and Serious Sam 3 BFE will be available for PlayStation 3; Draw Slasher and Space Hulk will…
[ad_1] The big selling point of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is it will include every fighter that has ever appeared in the game, but its stage selection has not yet been promised to be as comprehensive. The official Smash Bros. website has been offering frequent updates for the game and the most recent one confirms…
[ad_1] Stardew Valley’s long-awaited multiplayer update is now available for the PC version of the game, and with it comes a bunch of additional updates that change or add to the game in big ways. A traveling festival now comes through town for a few days in the winter, there is a new mysterious collection…
[ad_1] All good things must come to an end, as they say, and so it is with Telltale’s take on The Walking Dead. The first episode of the final season is out on August 14 but you can go ahead and get a taste of it with a 15-minute demo that’s available on PS4 and…
[ad_1] The PC is one of the oldest platforms for gaming and that gave us a bit of a challenge when making a list of best PC games. With a long history of games that are still playable, we had to account for way too many games to make this list. We followed our standard…
[ad_1] The fabulous survival-adventure game The Long Dark is soon getting its third story episode. Developer Hinterland Studio took to Steam Community Forum and announced the good news that Episode 3 is planned to release this December. We’ll be teasing out more Episode Three details in the months ahead, but as a reminder: in Episode…
[ad_1] Dice, developers behind the combined arms military multiplayer first-person shooter Battlefield, have released a new patch for Battlefield 1. The Summer Update fixes a lot of minor issues and balances the game experience across all platforms; the PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Players on Microsoft’s beefed up Xbox One X will especially be pleased…
[ad_1] Epic Games’ battle royale sensation Fortnite has a PS4 Slim bundle that’s been available internationally for some time. Now it seems that enterprising Indian game stores have decided to capitalise on Fortnite’s popularity by bringing in the Fortnite PS4 Slim bundle, importing it from countries like the UAE. This is of course, unofficial stock.…
[ad_1] DISCLAIMER: A review copy was provided by the publisher. Platform: Nintendo Switch Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Nintendo MSRP: $59.99 When Nintendo revealed the Nintendo Switch last year, one of the games they announced alongside it was a JRPG known only as Project Octopath Traveler, probably one of the goofiest titles with no context. Of course,…
[ad_1] Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 for Android and iOS is a spin-off in the long-running Japanese role-playing game series known for dark themes, mature storylines, and deep combat. Most recently however, it’s been known as the series responsible for spawning the popular Persona franchise of games. Traditionally a staple of consoles and handhelds, the…
[ad_1] Rocket League is getting an updated retail release called Rocket League: Ultimate Edition in select territories across the globe, developer Psyonix announced in a blog post on Tuesday. It’ll be available on PS4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One starting August 28 in North America and August 31 in Europe, Oceania, and elsewhere. India isn’t…
[ad_1] PS4-exclusive Spider-Man has two limited edition variants – the Spider-Man Collector’s Edition and the Spider-Man Special Edition. With the game having a release date of September 7, Sony will make both variants available in India, Gadgets 360 has learned. Pre-orders for the Spider-Man Collector’s Edition and Special Edition are now up at select retail outlets…
[ad_1] Origin Access Premier, the higher tier of Electronic Arts’ subscription service for PC gamers announced at E3 2018 last month, is now available in India and across the world. It costs Rs. 999 per month ($15) or Rs. 6,499 per year ($100). The existing tier of Origin Access is now known as Origin Access…
[ad_1] This week, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 sees its first multiplayer beta. Dubbed the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 private beta, it’ll run from August 3 to August 6 on PS4 with Xbox One and Windows PC to follow. On the surface it might seem like any usual pre-release trial for the…
[ad_1] Online multiplayer game Fortnite will be receiving a bunch of new features in the latest version 5.10 content update, which will be rolled out on iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. While Fortnite gets Playground Limited Time Mode (LTM) with the 5.10 content update, Epic Games’ patch notes for the update confirm…
[ad_1] WWE 2K19 will have a new game mode called “Towers”, in which you’ll compete against a string of WWE Superstar opponents, the game developers announced Tuesday. Each Tower will have its own theme, roster of stars from NXT to Legends, different win conditions, and some limitations. The new Towers mode in WWE 2K19 will…
[ad_1] Introduction No Man’s Sky debuted nearly two years ago to controversy and mixed reviews (you can read our take on the original version here). Since its release, amidst all the backlash, developer Hello Games has built a strong niche following with consistent free updates that have added content and new things to do, including…
[ad_1] Sony’s newest attempt to tap into audience’s desire for Marvel movies arrives this October and focuses on Spider-Man foe and occasional anti-hero Venom. The last trailer we saw didn’t show too much of Venom himself but the newest one makes up for that. You can watch as Tom Hardy discusses sketchy corporations as journalist…
[ad_1] Nintendo continues to ride strong Switch and software sales according to its first-quarter earnings report. The Switch once again led the charge, with lifetime sales sitting at 19.67 million units. On the Switch software front, Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze sold 1.4 million since May, Mario Aces has crossed the million mark in the two weeks…
[ad_1] If you ever wanted to see a man try to shave continuously growing tentacles off of his face, well now you can. Sherlock Holmes developer Frogwares latest gameplay trailer for The Sinking City has its fair share of twisted imagery and tripped out visuals and is shaping up to be a creepy Lovecraftian adventure. The game…
[ad_1] What were you doing 12 years ago? If you were Dan Tack, you were playing a game called Titan Quest at your local LAN center. If you were Joe Juba, you were reviewing it for Game Informer. If you weren’t either of those two people and don’t know what Titan Quest is, don’t worry…
[ad_1] Shenmue I & II is anticipated by a lot of long-time Sega fans, but it has been almost 20 years since the first game released on the Dreamcast. That’s a long time to remember a story for people who want to skip straight to Shenmue II or just rant to remind themselves of the…
[ad_1] God of War is one of 2018’s best received games, with people praising the game’s portrayal of a father-son relationship between the stoic and pained Kratos and his growing son. A novelization of that story isn’t anything unexpected, but the choice of J.M. Barlog, God of War director Cory Barlog’s father, is definitely appropriate. The…
[ad_1] Splinter Cell is one of the most acclaimed stealth-action franchises in gaming but sadly, it has taken the backseat for the last five years. Following the well-received reception of Blacklist, Ubisoft put the franchise on hold in favor of focusing on Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, Far Cry, and more. Over the last year or…
[ad_1] You’ve likely heard a lot of juicy tales regarding the creation of some of the industry’s biggest games, but the stories behind the stories are even juicer. Did you know that July 31 is actually one of the most eventful days in gaming history? Learn about all of the historic happenings that have occurred…
[ad_1] The Sinking City, the open-world Lovecraftian game, has released a new trailer and it’s definitely not for those who get queasy at the idea of small acts of body horror. The trailer, titled A Close Shave, the trailer sells the detective-meets-supernatural premise of the game with some genuinely off-putting images. “It starts with the…
[ad_1] At the end of the most recent quarter, Sony released financial results for the PlayStation division, including how many consoles they have shipped out for the PlayStation 4. Their current flagship console has shipped 83 million consoles, which means the PS4 has done in less than five years what took the PS3 seven to…
[ad_1] With the first Overwatch League championship having been decided, fans are now looking toward the next set of competitions from the popular esport. Blizzard is looking to expand the next Overwatch League games beyond the set of 12 teams, but those expansion slots are looking pretty costly. ESPN reported a few days ago about…
[ad_1] Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Splinter Cell: Double Agent are now playable on Xbox One through the console’s backwards compatibility program. Relive Splinter Cell Blacklist & Double Agent on Xbox One via Backward Compatibility today! pic.twitter.com/Mm9y7JpKIJ — Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) July 31, 2018 Ben Reeves gave Splinter Cell: Blacklist a 9/10 when it released in 2013,…
[ad_1] Donut County, the puzzle game from developer Ben Esposito, has gotten a release date. The hole-based game will release on PlayStation 4, PC, and iOS on August 28. Donut County gives you the power of holes to gradually expand and suck up an entire town. The game is very Katamari Damacy-like by having players…
[ad_1] Microsoft broadened the Xbox’s focus from being a games machine with the Xbox 360 to an all-in-one entertainment device with the Xbox One. That strategy may not have attracted gamers in the early days of the new-generation transition, and the console continues to recover from those missteps. Even so, the Xbox One is home…
[ad_1] Riot Games has announced that they’re experimenting with a new mode, called Nexus Blitz, for their ultra-popular MOBA League of Legends. Nexus Blitz is a faster experience for players looking to jump in for a short bit of League without committing to a longer match. “In Nexus Blitz, each team consists of a duo…
[ad_1] Nintendo announced the latest DLC content for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 at E3 this year, showing off a brand new piece of story content named Torna: The Golden Country. The developer released a new trailer today expanded a bit upon the initial trailer with new footage. Be warned that some parts of the trailer can…
[ad_1] The indie market abounds with atmospheric sidescrollers. Inside was one of our highest-rated games of 2016, titles like The Artful Escape are somewhere on the horizon, and in September we’ll get a stylish new sci-fi take on the genre with Planet Alpha. A new trailer for the game shows the player character, a lanky astronaut,…
[ad_1] Last week, Rockstar Games released their awesome new GTA V After Hours update which saw the introduction of nightclubs. With that came the addition of DJ Solomun to keep people on their feet at your club and some new toys to play with, now Rockstar is continuing to build on the update from last…
[ad_1] Never content to rest on its laurels, this week brings another update to the world-shaking behemoth Fortnite. A new LTM promises jetpacks, rocket launchers, and other explosives for squads to pelt each other with. It even brings back the guided missile (although its damage has been toned down a bit). The patch also includes a…
[ad_1] It’s been four years since we got a Spider-Man game and roughly a decade since we got a GOOD Spider-Man game. Both of those things will seemingly change in just a little over a month with Insomniac’s PlayStation 4 exclusive game based on Marvel’s web-head. Yesterday, Insomniac Games announced that Spider-Man has officially gone…
[ad_1] A decade ago, Metroid fans were starving for exploration-based action/platformers. These days, that drought is over. Many developers are taking cues from Nintendo’s sci-fi classic, and Bit Kid is one of them. This studio’s take on the formula features a young knight on a journey to rescue a wayward mining town from the imposing…
[ad_1] Electronic Art’s souped-up game subscription service Origin Access Premier is available as of now. The premium tier subscription offers even the newest full-price games for only $14.99/month or $99.99/year. Head over to the Origin Access website to subscribe. We have long reported on Electronic Art’s plans to expand the publisher’s game service Origin Access.…
[ad_1] PS4-exclusive Gran Turismo Sport’s latest update adds micro-transactions to the game. Right now you can purchase cars for cash. The only restriction is that they should cost less that 2,000,000 in Gran Turismo Sport’s in-game currency. At the moment this change is live in the US and Asia, while the rest of the world,…
[ad_1] In a newly released announcement, Sony has presented the company’s financial results for Q1 of 2018. The Japanese tech giant managed to ship an impressive 82.2 Million PS4 consoles and upgraded its forecast for the financial year 2018 from 16 to 17 Million. This would inch the PS4 to the magical number of 100…
[ad_1] PS4 sales have totalled 82.2 million, Sony announced during its quarterly earnings report. This puts Sony’s current console ahead of the PS3 which ended up with around 80 million sold in its lifetime. In April 2018 Sony announced that the PS4 had sold 79 million which means it sold 3.2 million PS4 consoles in the…
[ad_1] The Nintendo Switch has sold 19.67 million units since its launch. Nintendo announced this figure during its quarterly earnings report. In addition to this, the Nintendo Switch game total sales stands at 86.93 million lifetime to date until June 2018. Switch aside, the Nintendo 3DS hardware sales sit at 72.89 million while 3DS game…
[ad_1] Sony Corp on Tuesday reported a record first-quarter operating profit on the back of strong sales of gaming software, giving support to the new management’s strategy of focusing on stable sources of revenue. The electronics firm posted profit of JPY 195.0 billion ($1.75 billion) for April-June, up 23.7 percent from JPY 157.6 billion a year prior.…
[ad_1] In a sign that Google is up to something new in the gaming business, the search engine giant has hired Richard Marks, a former research engineer who helped create Sony’s PlayStation virtual reality (VR) headset and its PlayStation Move controllers, tech website VentureBeat reported. Marks has joined the Advanced Technology and Projects group (ATAP)…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 release date is October 12. Much like Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Call of Duty: World War 2, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will have a beta before its final release. Or as developer Treyarch calls it, a “private beta”…
[ad_1] Introduction No Man’s Sky debuted nearly two years ago to controversy and mixed reviews (you can read our take on the original version here). Since its release, amidst all the backlash, developer Hello Games has built a strong niche following with consistent free updates that have added content and new things to do, including…
[ad_1] The PlayStation 4 got off to an early lead this generation, and a steady stream of exceptional first-party exclusives, complemented by robust third-party support, has kept it that way. Whether you just picked up a PS4 or have owned one since launch, we’re rounding up the best experiences you don’t want to miss in…
[ad_1] Pretty much every PlayStation 4 owner is anticipating September’s release of Marvel’s Spider-Man, the open-world superhero game starring everyone’s favorite webslinger. Today, Insomniac tweeted out that Spider-Man has gone gold, meaning that a master disc has been printed and sent off to manufacturers. That means the copy you buy at a retail store has…
[ad_1] La Mulana 2, the sequel to the tough-as-nails Metroidvania platformer from 2005, was given a release date over the weekend and then abruptly released today. Developer Nigoro launched a Kickstarter for the sequel in January 2014 and has been silently plugging away at the game for the last four years. On Saturday, publisher Playism…
[ad_1] Around 20 to 30 games release a day on Steam, which means that a lot of games go without much notice from either Steam or the mass audience. Abstractism was one of those games, but enough people did manage to pay attention to notice something was amiss. Abstractism, a fairly standard indie-platformer from developer…
[ad_1] Richard Marks, an engineer who has worked on experimental PlayStation tech like PlayStation Eye, Move, and PSVR, has joined Google in one of their high-profile hirings of video game engineers and futurists. Marks joins after Google’s hiring of former Sony executive Phil Harrison this past January, fueling rumors that the company was working on their…
[ad_1] Madden is returning to the PC platform after a 10-year hiatus, and it’s more than past due. Hopefully, porting the series to the PC is just the first step for the series and the company as a whole. If handled correctly, the PC version of Madden could flesh out the truncated franchise mode for the platform while…
[ad_1] In the July update for Gran Turismo Sport, several new cars are added, as well as the ability to buy cars for real money from the in-game or PlayStation Network stores. Starting with this update, any car that costs less 2,000,000 in virtual currency can be purchased outright. You can check out a video…
[ad_1] Bethesda has revealed that the first footage of the new Doom sequel will hit on August 10, the second day of Quakecon. The game was announced at Bethesda’s E3 conference in June with a CG teaser of Hell breaking loose on Earth. Id Software explained that the first gameplay reveal would come at Quakecon,…
[ad_1] With Evo 2018 coming fairly soon, you might want to start planning what you’re going to check out and how much time you need to clear out to watch your favorite fighting games. You can find the full schedule right here. The scheduele page breaks the various times down by game, as well a…
[ad_1] A once-neglected category, fans of games inspired by Metroid and Castlevania have been given all they can handle in recent years. From indies running with the torch dropped by companies like Nintendo and Konami to an official remake of Metroid II just last year, the category is booming lately. This has rarely been more…
[ad_1] “Space is big,” writes Hitchhiker’s Guide author Douglas Adams. “You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the road to the chemist’s, but that’s just peanuts to space.” Fortunately, in games like No Man’s Sky, you’ve almost always got access to a…
[ad_1] Several times in his life, developer Ondrej Svadlena has found himself on the run. First as a political refugee, then as a frightened student, and even as a regular motorist, he knows what it’s like to feel chased. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that his new game reduced me to a bundle of…
[ad_1] Last week, Disney fired director James Gunn from the Guardians of the Galaxy series, one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most successful franchises. Gunn was fired due to decade-old tweets in which he made shocking and taboo jokes, for which Gunn had apologized in the ten years since. The tweets had been publicly known…
[ad_1] Grand Theft Auto V’s new nightclub-centric update, After Hours, dropped last week and it’s pretty damn good. To celebrate the launch, Rockstar Games partnered with renowned DJ Solomun to debut one of his songs in the game and create a music video using 100% assets from GTA V. The song titled Customer is King…
[ad_1] The beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is finally nearly here. We’ll be able to get out hands on the highly anticipated new entry in the FPS franchise later this week and to get everyone amped up, Activision and Treyarch have dropped a trailer for the beta. The new trailer showcases how jam-packed…
[ad_1] Activision and Treyarch have dropped a trailer for the newest Call of Duty game today, specifically focusing on the game’s multiplayer and early beta access. The new trailer shows of all the toys and operator classes players will take for a spin. It also ends with footage of the game’s Blackout mode, the battle royale…
[ad_1] Bandai Namco announced this morning that the newest Digimon title, Digimon Survive, will be coming to the west on pretty much every platform next year. Not connected to any existing Digimon timeline or story, Digimon Survive has players learn about and bond with their Digimon in an entirely new world. The survival RPG puts…
[ad_1] For sneakerheads who also long to go Super Saiyan, Adidas is releasing the first couple designs in its Dragon Ball Z collection in August. The initial two pairs are a classic match-up; the blue, orange, and yellow of Son Goku vs Frieza’s purple and white. No pricing information is available yet, but there’s really…
[ad_1] A legendary toy manufacturer and a phenomenal game are coming together. Today, McFarlane Toys announced a new partnership with Epic Games to release a line of Fortnite figures, accessories, and statues. Apart from the teaser image above, the companies have not detailed the full lineup of products. However, the goal is to make them…
[ad_1] Jay Pinkerton, a former Cracked editor, joined Valve in 2008 to work on the Left 4 Dead series. Eventually Pinkerton winded up co-writing the story for the infamously hilarious Portal 2. Last year, he departed from the company amidst continued cries that Valve was pivoting hard from its former, strong single-player design to something…
[ad_1] GT Sport continues to evolve, with the latest update not only adding expected elements like a new circuit (with three layouts), eight cars, and additional events for the GT League, but also some slightly unexpected ones – namely the ability to purchase most of the cars in the game via microtransactions. Cars costing less…
[ad_1] Bandai Namco released a new Jump Force trailer this morning showcasing the characters from Bleach that will be appearing in the game as fighters. We knew characters from Bleach would be appearing in the game, but this is the first time we’ve seen them in action. The trailer includes footage of Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach‘s…
[ad_1] La-Mulana 2 is finally arriving. It took 5 years of patience for fans of the ruin exploration puzzle-platformer to get their hands at 2013’s sequel and today is that day. Developer Nigoro is celebrating the PC launch with a great new trailer. Check it out! The original La-Mulana, while most likely known in its…
[ad_1] The July update for Playstation’s premier racing simulator GT Sport brings a new track, several new cars, helmet decals, 3 new events and more to the already packed racing experience. In a controversial move, the ability to purchase in-game vehicles with real-life money is also being added with the update. Check out the trailer…
[ad_1] EA has shut down its On the House program for PC games. Accessible via the company’s Origin website, it allowed users to get classic EA PC games free of cost. Now the On the House page redirects you to EA’s Origin Access section. Origin Access is EA’s subscription-based gaming service. From 2014 to 2018…
[ad_1] With FIFA 19 for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 available from September 25, it’s only natural that with just two months to go, speculation is rife on what ratings players receive in the game. FIFA 19 player ratings are a subject of speculation for many a hardcore FIFA…
[ad_1] The Overwatch League has planted its flag atop the e-sports mountain. But just like its twitchy-thumbed superstars, the premier circuit can’t afford to sit still. Not as long as Fortnite commands the rest of the gaming universe. The Fortnite phenomenon has put Overwatch in a strange position. The Overwatch League’s inaugural season has been…
[ad_1] Nearly five years, several billion dollars in sales, and 30 content updates later, the sun is seemingly finally setting on Rockstar Games’ open-world crime thriller, Grand Theft Auto V. With Red Dead Redemption 2 just three months away from launching, Rockstar has dropped one last (or one of the last) substantial content update for…
[ad_1] Fortnite’s popularity isn’t restricted to gamers and celebrities. Now, football clubs are getting in on the craze that is Epic Games’ battle royale sensation. FC Nantes used a Fortnite video to announce the signing of Lucas Evangelista. The 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder joined the French outfit from Italy’s Udinese on a five-year contract. To celebrate this, it tweeted…
[ad_1] With FIFA 19 for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 available from September 25, it’s only natural that with just two months to go, speculation is rife on what ratings players receive in the game. FIFA 19 player ratings are a subject of speculation for many a hardcore FIFA…
[ad_1] Louis Hamilton laughed and gave his webcam a big, cheesy thumbs-up, feeling high off the thrill of victory. His success wasn’t unique; like many streamers before him, he had just beaten the challenging Lothric and Lorian bosses in Dark Souls III. But strangely enough, he wasn’t holding a PlayStation or Xbox controller. Instead, Hamilton’s…
[ad_1] Ahead of Sonic Mania Plus’ release, Sega released animated shorts showing Sonic and his friends facing off against Eggman. The shorts were well-animated and introduced the characters added to Sonic Mania Plus in fun new ways. Now that the series has concluded with Sonic taking on his rival Mecha-Sonic, the fine folks who animated the…
[ad_1] Although human history is littered with technological advancements, there are just a few that have irrevocably changed the course of our species. The advent of modern agriculture practices, for one. Perhaps Hungarian scientist Ignaz Semmelweis would qualify, with his work in the field of antiseptics. And now, in 2018, we’ve discovered that the vocal parts…
[ad_1] Avengers: Infinity War released this past April and was billed as the most ambitious crossover in history, bringing together heroes from eighteen movies over ten years. With that many characters, it’s logical some scenes didn’t have enough time, and some got left on the cutting room floor. Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we get our…
[ad_1] Introduction No Man’s Sky debuted nearly two years ago to controversy and mixed reviews (you can read our take on the original version here). Since its release, amidst all the backlash, developer Hello Games has built a strong niche following with consistent free updates that have added content and new things to do, including…
[ad_1] Video games are not usually represented on talent shows, but the Angel City Chorale found a way to sneak them into America’s Got Talent this week. The choir, which is 145-people strong on the show, sings Sid Meier’s Civilization IV’s main theme into the show for a fantastic performance. Check it out below. The…
[ad_1] PC Gamer reports that Jay Pinkerton, a co-writer for the popular first-person puzzle game Portal 2 is back at Valve. Pinkerton left the company last summer, alongside several other high-ranking Valve employees. It’s not clear what Pinkerton is working on at the moment. Reddit user OWLverlord spotted the return of Pinkerton on Valve’s own…
[ad_1] After making their way through several stages of league play and a brutal playoff bracket, The London Spitfire have taken the inaugural rendition of The Overwatch League. Although it’s been a long road to get to first place, the Grand Finals were a bit lopsided. The Spitfire managed to beat their opponent, the Philadelphia Fusion,…
[ad_1] With The Overwatch League wrapping up, it’s fitting today is the first we hear of a new team joining one of the most popular esports events in the world. ESPN reports Georgia conglomerate Cox Enterprises has finalized a deal with Activision Blizzard to build a team hosted in Atlanta. According to the outlet, slots in the…
[ad_1] With Monster Hunter: World’s PC release just around the corner, I’m finally feeling somewhat validated about my decision to hold off on the game until now. When the game was first announced for the personal computer I decided that was the platform I’d play it on. When I later learned the game wouldn’t launch…
[ad_1] Introduction No Man’s Sky debuted nearly two years ago to controversy and mixed reviews (you can read our take on the original version here). Since its release, amidst all the backlash, developer Hello Games has built a strong niche following with consistent free updates that have added content and new things to do, including…
[ad_1] As with the original Picross S, Picross S2 has been announced out of the blue, with a release date that’s just around the corner. Coming August 2 (that’s next Thursday!), Picross S2 features a new “Clip Picross” mode, which looks to split the board up into several pieces and has you “solving the questions” on…
[ad_1] When it first released in 2016, No Man’s Sky was met with middling-to-good reviews (ours was positive but pointed out several missteps), but met with much anger from players who felt betrayed. Since then developer Hello Games has been adding content and features over the course of the last two years, the latest of…
[ad_1] Netflix’s animated Castlevania series, which fellow Game Informer editor Daniel Tack generally praised in his review, is getting a second season, and while October 26 is still a few months away, producer Adi Shankar has dropped the first trailer for the critically well-regarded series. The trailer shows how the conflict between Dracula and humans will escalate…
[ad_1] Destiny 2 players have many pointed complaints about their game of choice, and many are being addressed in the upcoming Forsaken expansion. One hidden change many were quick to point out as we rolled out our month of exclusive coverage of the expansion was that guns seemed to be doing more damage than before…
[ad_1] With Evo and The International looming near, August is going to be a big month for esports. But! July has been no slouch either, and its final weekend is appropriately crowded. From the Overwatch League Finals to several other majors, you should have plenty to keep you busy this weekend before Evo next week.…
[ad_1] Activision has pulled both Marvel Ultimate Alliance games off digital stores. The move comes likely due to licensing issues and is not the first time the publisher took games with Marvel licenses from stores. A resourceful user at gaming forum Resetera suspected the upcoming delisting earlier this week when both games went on sale…
[ad_1] Director: Christopher McQuarrie Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Alec Baldwin, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris. Runtime: 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes) MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for violence and intense sequences of action, and for brief strong language) The state of Hollywood in 2018 is largely big blockbusters shot on sound stages with…
[ad_1] Taiko no Tatsujin is a long-running series of rhythm games from Bandai Namco, but the games have been almost exclusively released in Japan. That ends in November though, when the rest of the world will be getting their own versions of the drum-beating titles. In a trailer released today, Bandai Namco showed off both…
[ad_1] In this excerpt from The Game Informer Show podcast, Edmund McMillen talks about Kickstarting the tabletop game Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, why he left Team Meat and Super Meat Boy behind, and the rocky road of Mew-genics. Watch the interview above and let us know what you think in the comments below! You…
[ad_1] In 2007, the success of the Transformers movie made rich people with money invest in nostalgic properties realize, “Oh. People really like these transforming robots, don’t they?” The brand was suddenly incredibly valuable again and Activision decided to capitalize on it, but not with just a lame old movie tie-in video game (those came…
[ad_1] UPDATE: DICE and EA have changed course with regards to the timing of when the flagship Battlefield V mode will be available, issuing the following statement: “Battlefield V Grand Operations is an experience that will be playable at launch and as part of Tides of War. As we are still in development of the game,…
[ad_1] In April, Capcom announced that they would be sunsetting their mobile version of Puzzle Fighter. The free-to-play game wasn’t as successful as Capcom liked, leading to them refocusing Capcom Vancouver solely on the Dead Rising series in the future. The game had its fans, though, especially after the announcement that the game’s service was…
[ad_1] This weekend sees us Overwatching, Octopathing, and wrestling with the fact that Tom Cruise is a legitimate superhuman. Imran Khan (@imranzomg) – I’ve been playing Injustice 2’s story mode, so I might just buckle down and finish that this weekend. I also plan to watch or rewatch all the Mission: Impossible movies this weekend…
[ad_1] Vampyr is getting two new difficulty modes later this summer. The open-world vampire simulator will allow you to experience the story again (or for the first time) with a new hard mode and a story mode. Both of these are new difficulty options, where the game previously had none at launch. The hard mode…
[ad_1] If you have used Origin with much frequency, you might remember that the EA-owned digital distribution service occasionally gave away free games under the “On the House” label. Today, EA has officially retired the program and will not be offering anymore games for free under that promotion, as they confirmed in a response to…
[ad_1] With filming on Star Wars: Episode IX beginning, Lucasfilm has decided to get ahead of the leaks and rumors and simply reveal the cast list. For the ninth movie, which is being directed by The Force Awakens director JJ Abrams after Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow was taken off, a number of old fan…
[ad_1] Be it the Goblins and Minotaurs of the Vex or the Phalanxes and Centurions of the Cabal, the Destiny universe is filled to the brim with references to history and mythology. With Bungie’s reveal of new exotic weapons and armor arriving in Destiny 2’s Forsaken expansion, we thought it was time to run through…
[ad_1] When the original WarioWare released in 2003, descriptions made it sound like a bizarre Nintendo fever dream. Pre-release screenshots showed giant robot versions of Mario fighting Bowser right next to an image of fingers flying toward a pair of open nostrils. Playing the game led to similarly delightful confusion as you blazed through microgames…
[ad_1] Every once in a while a game rises to the level of cultural phenomenon. Epic’s Fortnite has had a long and fascinating road to hitting that tier. People that frequent gaming sites know all about it at this point, but what does the average person know? Game Informer’s Ben Reeves took to the streets of…
[ad_1] In their Q1 earnings call today, Electronic Arts talked a little bit about their future plans and fielded questions from investors. One question specifically needled vice president of investor relations Chris Evdenden about Fortnite, specifically whether EA has been looking at Fortnite’s success with crossplatform play for games like Battlefield V, which has its…
[ad_1] This entire month we’ve been revealing details about the content and changes coming to Destiny 2 with its first major expansion, Forsaken. But Destiny 2 is a big game, and while we had plenty of questions for the team at Bungie, we couldn’t possibly ask them all. So for this special edition of The Game…
[ad_1] When Fighting EX Layer released at the end of June, players were surprised by the complex fighting systems and also the lack of offline content. Arika is hoping to remedy that a bit with this week’s introduction of the arcade mode. It’s a very no-frills mode – players face off against eight random opponents, then…
[ad_1] When Minit came out in April, a lot of players remarked that the game’s 60-second cycle and gameplay would be a good fit for Nintendo’s portable console. It wasn’t long until Nintendo themselves confirmed that Minit would arrive on the Switch, but it has been fairly quiet since then. It actually turns out the…
[ad_1] It’s been tossed around for a few months now, but Disney and Fox have made it official: the latter is selling most of their entertainment assets to the former. This ends the process Disney has been engaging in by bidding for the company’s studios, facing off against rival Comcast who also provided a cash…
[ad_1] Introduction No Man’s Sky debuted nearly two years ago to controversy and mixed reviews (you can read our take on the original version here). Since its release, amidst all the backlash, developer Hello Games has built a strong niche following with consistent free updates that have added content and new things to do, including…
[ad_1] Earth just can’t seem to catch a break. When it isn’t being attacked by giant ants and spiders, or robotic hectors, there’s a batch of enormous frogs ready to wreak havoc on mankind. At least, that’s what’s we’re gathering from the new Earth Defense Force 5 trailer. The trailer has a super-classy musical score, which is…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is easily the most anticipated games of 2018 thanks to its beloved zombies mode, refined multiplayer, and brand new battle royale mode, Blackout. Next week, fans will be given the chance to play the game in a closed beta and if you’re an Xfinity customer, you’ll be given…
[ad_1] Grand Operations, the mode that EA used to announced Battlefield V, will not be available in the game when it’s released in October. The publisher revealed that detail in a new post highlighting the mode, which is an expanded version of the Operations mode introduced in Battlefield 1. “Grand Operations is the ultimate multiplayer…
[ad_1] EA’s decision last year to integrate the WNBA into NBA Live 18 was met with praise from media and basketball fans alike. This year, developer EA Tiburon is taking that commitment to the next level by adding female create-a-player. “After releasing the WNBA Play now feature in NBA Live 18 we saw a huge…
[ad_1] Electronic Arts’ premium game subscription tier Origin Access Premier is set to launch next week, according to a statement made by EA CFO Blake Jorgensen during an investor’s call. The new Premier tier offers a substantial upgrade over the already existing Origin Access subscription. It was during this year’s E3 when Electronic Arts CEO…
[ad_1] Turn 10, developers of Xbox exclusive racing sim Forza have announced that they will remove loot boxes in future updates. The team also revealed that the upcoming open-world racing spin-off Forza Horizon 4 won’t include loot boxes or paid tokens as well. In a blog post on the official Forza website, head of Turn…
[ad_1] Origin Access Premier, the higher tier of Electronic Arts’ subscription service for PC gamers announced at E3 2018 last month, now has a release date: July 30. EA CFO Blake Jorgensen revealed the date during the company’s quarterly earning’s call on Thursday. A new help page has also gone live to tell people about…
[ad_1] The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta release date is August 3 and in the run up to this India pre-orders for the game are now live at game stores across the country. Expect Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 pre-orders to go live on sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and Games The Shop…
[ad_1] With EA Sports yet to kick-off the marketing tour for FIFA 19, the upcoming instalment in its annual football simulator franchise, a leaked video posted on the FIFA subreddit – which has been taken down since – has given us our first look at FIFA 19 gameplay. According to GameSpot, which saw the video…
[ad_1] Dota 2 players in the Netherlands can now see what’s going to be in their next loot box in the Treasury after Valve made changes to the game to satisfy Dutch regulations. Players can see the contents of their next loot box, which is tied to their account, so resetting your computer isn’t going…
[ad_1] Microsoft has announced what games Xbox Live Gold members can look forward to in August, and there’s a good amount of variety in the selection of freebies. Throughout the entire month, players can grab Forza Horizon 2 for Xbox One, which received solid reviews back in 2014. For the first two weeks of August,…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky debuted nearly two years ago to controversy and mixed reviews (you can read our take on the original version here). Since its release, amidst all the backlash, developer Hello Games has built a strong niche following with consistent free updates that have added content and new things to do, including storylines…
[ad_1] Destiny 2: Forsaken is an expansion in all senses of the word and that includes new gear for your guardian. Bungie has released a video showing some of these and the effects they’ll have on the enemies in front of you. Check it out below. You can see new armor like Antaeus Wards, which…
[ad_1] Nintendo has revealed a third Labo kit, Vehicle, with an entirely new cardboard set and game on Twitter today with a release date in September. The software from the video seems to involve driving around using the cardboard steering wheel and pedal. The steering wheel also has the function of using different levers to…
[ad_1] The Strong museum, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Second Avenue Learning have collaborated on an iOS minigame collection titled The Original Mobile Games. This “new” title chronicles the history of handheld and dexterity-based games dating back over one hundred years and compiles them into a modern collection free on iOS. RIT students spearheaded the…
[ad_1] Throughout the Yakuza series, Kiryu is pretty well-known to avoid romantic entanglements, whether due to his own choice or an outright obliviousness. One notable exception was Yakuza 2, and now retained in Yakuza Kiwami 2, as Kiryu gets to know the hard-nosed detective Kaoru Sayama. That relationship is the focal point of the new…
[ad_1] Since the original launch of Destiny, Bungie has fielded and absorbed feedback on the lore of the series. For a lot of players, the lore of the series is more important than the games sometime makes it seem, and they have made that clear. With that, Bungie and Blizzard are compiling Destiny’s lore and publishing…
[ad_1] Game Informer’s Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, and Javy Gwaltney talk about picking No Man’s Sky up again after a couple of years and what they think of the gameplay for No Man’s Sky Next from Hello Games. Then Suriel Vazquez joins the show to talk about the Mega Man X Legacy Collection and the…
[ad_1] The Marvel Ultimate Alliance games, action RPGs featuring huge casts of Marvel characters, have been delisted from digital distribution services suddenly and without warning from publisher Activision. A post on Reddit noticed the games missing today. There had been speculation about them getting delisted due to the frequency in which the two titles were…
[ad_1] The initial reveal and subsequent launch of Xbox One was less than ideal for Microsoft. Marred by DRM concerns, a shoddy Kinect-focused interface, and inferior hardware, Xbox relinquished its last-gen lead to largely play second fiddle to PlayStation this generation. While PS4 has continued selling well, delivering an inarguably stronger lineup of exclusive titles,…
[ad_1] Three Fields Entertainment’s games so far (Danger Zone and Dangerous Golf) haven’t strayed from the studios’ roots as the creators of the Burnout series and its fabled Crash mode. Danger Zone 2 is no exception: You hurtle your car towards an intersection and hope to create as much chaos and damage as possible when…
[ad_1] Blizzard has taken to announcing new characters for their MOBA game Heroes of the Storm fewer and farther between. It’s been just under two months since Yrel was shown off, which is one of the longest lengths of time for new character reveals. That changes today with Blizzard announcing High Inquisitor Whitemane for the…
[ad_1] With Hitman 2 releasing this November, Warner Bros. and IO Interactive are giving players the opportunity to get their name and likeness into the game by sniping people really well. Hitman: Sniper Assassin is a standalone title with multiplayer components that follows the mobile game of a similar name fairly closely. From now until…
[ad_1] Although Forsaken promises to give Destiny 2 players plenty of new things to do (a new campaign, two new destinations, the new Gambit mode), it’s also making big changes to some of the things already on offer. This September, fans will find two major aspects have been altered: Milestones, which will become more plentiful and fluid, and mods,…
[ad_1] Quantic Dream, the studio behind titles like Detroit, Beyond: Two Souls, and Heavy Rain, has lost a French labor court case against a former employee. The verdict brings back into question Quantic Dream’s reported toxic work environment that plagued the company earlier this year. In January, a joint investigation from multiple French newspapers alleged…
[ad_1] Turn 10 has announced in a blog post that they will be changing the in-game economy for Forza Motorsport 7 alongside getting rid of prize crates and in-game currency for Forza Horizon 4. The studio said “While we’ve never charged money for prize crates in Forza Motorsport 7, their presence in the game has continued…
[ad_1] The PlayStation 4 version of H1Z1: Battle Royale is leaving open beta and officially launching on August 7 as a free-to-play game. Daybreak Games announced several new additions coming to the game at launch: Two new weapons, the RPG and the SOCOM Sniper Rifle A new vehicle, the ARV, which seats up to five…
[ad_1] Crossing Souls was a pleasant surprise early this year, a pixelated indie title with more story depth than immediately apparent. The game features a number of playable characters, each with specific abilities, and they can be swapped out for one another at any time. We said it was a “fun action game that tells a beautiful story…
[ad_1] Start practicing your dangles and cellys with the NHL 19 open beta, which starts today (at the time of this writing it’s not yet available) and runs through August 2. This year’s preamble focuses on the game’s World of Chel hub, including Ones, Threes Drop-In, and the Pro-Am. Ones is a 1v1v1 free-for-all where everyone simply…
[ad_1] During a recent visit to EA headquarters, I got extensive hands-on time with NHL 19, and am happy to report the gameplay looks to be in great shape compared to years past. Both the Real Player Motion skating improvements and new collision system help the game take the dramatic step forward many fans expected…
[ad_1] Warner Bros. Games is starting a new competition in Hitman: Sniper Assassin, the pre-order bonus mini-game of Hitman 2. Players across PC, PS4 and Xbox One who score the highest scores in the competition will get an in-game character with their name and likeness. Check out the trailer! Pre-order boni are widespread in the…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky received a huge update recently that adds a wealth of content to the game, including fleshed-out multiplayer. However, some players are reporting issues with the Next update, namely that the game starts them from the very beginning when they load their save file. Hello Games has responded to this issue, saying…
[ad_1] Ni no Kuni II won us over with its combination of strong storytelling, solid RPG combat, and base-building mechanics when it released last March. For those who can’t get enough of this colorful kingdom, more DLC is on the way soon. Bandai Namco laid out plans for forthcoming content, including season pass DLC, which…
[ad_1] Tech security company Denuvo has started legal action against one of the popular hacking groups of the company’s premier Anti-Tampering Software. According to a statement by irdeto, parent company of Denuvo, the Bulgarian hacker known under his online alias Voksi has been arrested by Bulgarian authorities, with the hacker’s website Revolt taken down. “Piracy…
[ad_1] PC gamers are all too aware of Denuvo, an invasive anti-tamper technology used by games publishers to prevent piracy. While perceived to be unbreakable, it has in recent times, met its match in the form of Voksi, a Bulgarian hacker credited with revitalising the Denuvo cracking scene. And where Denuvo’s anti-piracy tech has failed,…
[ad_1] Fortnite for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch continues to rake in revenue, topping console earnings this June. According to a report from SuperData, Epic Games’ battle royale sensation continues to dominate the console charts. This is in sharp contrast to its fortunes on PC that has seen PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) take the lead…
[ad_1] Alto’s Odyssey has now officially landed on Android, via Google Play. To recall, developer Snowman announced the July 26 launch last week. Pre-registrations for game on Google’s mobile platform began back in late June, with the ability to be notified whenever the game becomes available on the Google Play. The endless snowboarding game came…
[ad_1] It appears that the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1160, 1170, and 1180 release date is sooner than you might think. According to emails from the company to its partners (via WCCFtech) there will be four GPUs from Nvidia released between August to October. Three of them will be the aforementioned Nvidia GeForce GTX 1160, 1170,…
[ad_1] WB has been teasing a blu-ray release for the well-loved early 90s Batman cartoon, Batman: The Animated Series, for a few months now. Finally, we have details of what such a package would look like, and there’s good news and bad news. The collector’s edition includes every single episode of the series, including the…
[ad_1] Gamers have largely been viewed as scrawny or fat nerds who sit in dark rooms and waste their lonely lives away. Of course, that’s just a stereotype and popular Call of Duty YouTuber Doug Martin (AKA FaZe Censor) proved that much a few years ago. The YouTuber known for his Call of Duty skills…
[ad_1] Announced today and out in a few months, Nickelodeon and GameMill Entertainment have announced a Nickelodeon kart racer titled Nickelodeon Kart Racers for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch. The game pits characters from Nickelodeon history against each other on tracks from a lot of the same series, like Tommy’s house in Rugrats,…
[ad_1] Another month, another batch of new shows and films arrive on Netflix. This month, subscribers will be treated to a bunch of great movies from all sorts of genres. We personally recommend Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Batman origin story, Batman Begins, Kevin Smith’s Clerks, Clint Eastwood’s drama Gran Torino, Stripes, The Aviator, season two of…
[ad_1] Dengeki Online has posted an interview with Devil May Cry 5 director Hideaki Itsuno and the game’s producers Matt Walker and Michiteru Okabe where the group talks about the game’s reveal trailer and the characters within it. Thanks to forum ResetEra and user Sesha for translation. Devil May Cry 5 started development a year…
[ad_1] Earlier this summer, nerd turned TV/podcast host Chris Hardwick found himself in the line of fire of sexual misconduct allegations. The allegations came from ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra who claimed he was manipulative, mentally abusive, and was a pretty disgusting human being all around. This news had Hardwick quickly suspended by employer AMC where he…
[ad_1] Although Destiny 2’s new competitive multiplayer mode, Breakthrough, won’t ship with the Forsaken expansion on September 4, we were able to get some hands-on time with it during our recent trip to Bungie’s headquarters. We were only able to play a handful of rounds, but we were able to get the jist of what…
[ad_1] As the mainstream news takes note of Fortnite’s raucous success, newspaper Bloomberg has noted that Epic founder and chief Tim Sweeney has joined the billionaire club thanks to the game. Sweeney is also Epic’s majority shareholder, which means he benefits rather directly from the fortunes of the company. In the Bloomberg story, it’s mentioned…
[ad_1] Iconoclasts, the newest game from Noitu Love developer Konjak, is coming to Switch incredibly soon. The Metroidvania will arrive on Nintendo’s hybrid console next week on August 2. Iconoclasts released early this year on PlayStation 4, Vita, and PC, telling the story of a naive mechanic named Robin in a world that has banned…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky debuted nearly two years ago to controversy and mixed reviews (you can read our take on the original version here). Since its release, amidst all the backlash, developer Hello Games has built a strong niche following with consistent free updates that have added content and new things to do, including storylines…
[ad_1] Almost one year after its original release, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is getting a standalone VR edition that ports the entire game to VR on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Moreover, if you own Hellblade on Steam already, or ever do buy it, you will just get the VR edition for free. The VR edition…
[ad_1] Sega Genesis Classics, the Genesis collection with more than 50 retro Sega games, is getting a free update today. The update adds support for PSVR, letting you get up close and personal with your favorite blue hedgehog. The announcement came via Sega’s official Twitter. Great news! SEGA Genesis Classics now supports PSVR! You can now…
[ad_1] From day one, Microsoft has stated that its new adaptive controller was being designed with feedback and input from disabled gamers. In a new preview today, the company showed that every element – even the packaging – is created with accessibility in mind. The Xbox Adaptive Controller features accessible packaging, as shown in this unboxing animation.…
[ad_1] Ghost Recon Wildlands’ new update features a crossover mission with Rainbow Six Siege showing a little inter-agency cooperation between the ghosts and rainbows. During a casual conversation, two of the characters start talking about that mission that “went south” for the rainbows. The mission? The canceled Rainbow 6 Patriots game. Patriots was a game we…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky is getting a lot of attention this week for its NEXT update, which finally includes the option for players to join each others’ games to compete or cooperate with each other. Well, unless you’ve bought the Good Old Games version of the game. Yesterday, GOG and Hello Games released a statement saying…
[ad_1] Steam, the PC giant of digital distribution, has finally released their newly designed chat feature. In a post on their website, Valve is introducing its users to the new and snazzy features, which remind us a bit of popular chat app Discord. This new “Chat Update”, is nothing less than huge step for the…
[ad_1] Konami has released a new patch for their 2015 hit stealth-action game Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The content update new online items, a new difficulty level to “Event FOBs” and popular campaign character Quiet is now available as a playable character in FOB Missions. This content update is now available across…
[ad_1] Fortnite turns one today and things are looking mighty different for Epic Games since the game released in 2017. The studio originally released the game as a PvE title where it found mild success but wasn’t exactly anything to write home about. Now, Fortnite has exploded into a global phenomenon with its free battle…
[ad_1] Rockstar Games has been quietly chipping away at the sequel to their acclaimed open-world western for the last five years or so. Because of the incredible amount of time and resources spent developing it, Red Dead Redemption 2 is likely going to be one of the biggest games to date and with that said,…
[ad_1] Valve is now rolling out Steam Chat, a revamp of its old chat system, to all users. A beta version of the service was first unveiled in June this year, but the company is now opening it up for everyone. The new and improved Steam Chat service comes with several new features such as…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky Next is now available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. This would be the first time the game would be on the Xbox One and comes with the No Man’s Sky Next update that brings visual improvements, multiplayer, base building, command freighters and much more. No Man’s Sky Next download size…
[ad_1] The FIFA series has its licenses and modes fairly well covered, from the re-acquired Champions League to the dominance of Ultimate Team. The franchise’s gameplay component has been improving this generation, but it still needs some further refinement. FIFA 19 is giving players a few new gameplay tools to help open up its possibilities.…
[ad_1] Ever since its release in late 2015, Konami has provided content updates for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, though there are often long periods between content drops. Today marks the first time in over a year that the game’s received new content, but it’s also a pretty big one too. Players who…
[ad_1] Usually when it’s someone’s birthday they get the presents, but in the case of Epic Games’ Fortnite turning one, you’re getting the stuff. In particular, it’s patch 5.10 which brings back limited-time mode Playground, offers the new compact SMG, and a birthday questline with a llama and Birthday Brigade Ramirez. Playground introduces new team select options, and the…
[ad_1] The Occupation, a time-based investigative thriller from White Paper Games, is releasing on October 9 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. After a bombing has shaken Britain and given the government authority to strip away civil rights from the citizenry, you play a journalist tasked with figuring out what happened and talking to…
[ad_1] Confirming what was earlier reported in the pages of Japanese magazine V-Jump, Bandai Namco has officially announced base Goku and base Vegeta as DLC for the title. In other recent Dragon Ball FighterZ news, the Switch version is getting a public beta in August along with new multiplayer modes. GOKU TRAILER VEGETA [ad_2] Source…
[ad_1] The free-to-play Realm Royale arrived earlier this summer in Early Access on PC. Hi-Rez’s colorful take on battle royale is more based in fantasy that military operations, with forging and horseback riding playing a big role in the minute-by-minute gameplay. Dan Tack liked what he played and sees promise in the game. “The battle royale…
[ad_1] Although Silent Hills will never see the light of day, fans of the dormant series can now revisit a few of its earlier titles on Xbox One. The Silent Hill HD Collection, which includes the second and third games, and Silent Hill: Homecoming are both now backwards compatible. The Silent Hill HD Collection is…
[ad_1] Night Dive Studios, the developer behind HD updates to games like Turok and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, has announced the next game in their triumvirate of late 1990s first-person shooters. This time around, Night Dive is bringing Forsaken to Xbox One and PC for a modern audience. The 1998 shooter was originally released…
[ad_1] Way back in May, God of War director Cory Barlog mentioned that there’s a final secret in the game that no one has been able to find yet, at least publicly. In a game brimming with foreshadowing, fans were eager to find out what this last thing could be, as it could even hint…
[ad_1] It’s only been a few weeks since Hammond was announced and now he’s already live outside the test servers, so everyone can get a chance to take him for a roll. Hammond is a hamster inside a large rolling mech, a modified escape pod he used to abscond from the lunar colony he was…
[ad_1] Loot crates are still a touchy discussion, but one small change that people have been unanimously asking publishers to implement in the west is information about loot box percentages. Does it make sense to buy a loot box if the purple item I want only has a 1 percent chance of appearing? How many…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky debuted nearly two years ago to controversy and mixed reviews (you can read our take on the original version here). Since its release, amidst all the backlash, developer Hello Games has built a strong niche following with consistent free updates that have added content and new things to do, including storylines…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky originally released in 2016 and it did not live up to the stratospheric expectations players placed upon it, but developer Hello Games has not let that deter them. The game has received frequent updates over the past two years, but today’s update, titled Next, is far and away the biggest. It…
[ad_1] Arcade1Up is hoping to resurrect the classic arcade game market for homes, making them more affordable and easy to maintain. The company is launching a line of pint-sized cabinets that are about three-fourths the size of your typical machine for the price of your typical current generation console. We spoke to CEO Scott Bachrach and…
[ad_1] We reported on the new GTA Online expansion, After Hours, when it was revealed the other day. Now that it’s out and playable, you can join Tony Price in building a new night club, which is never as simple as it sounds in Grand Theft Auto. What separates After Hours from other GTA Online…
[ad_1] If I could snap my fingers to instantly change something in the world, I would eliminate people’s ability to write about Star Wars: The Last Jedi on social media. No matter what is said – whether it’s good, bad, or something completely mundane – toxicity and chaos erupt. That film has hit the polarization…
[ad_1] It was a pretty big shock to everyone when Bethesda revealed they had a new Fallout game in the works known as Fallout 76. It was an even bigger shock when they revealed that Fallout 76 would be a multiplayer game similar to something like DayZ or Rust. When they lifted the curtain off…
[ad_1] Silent Hill is one of the most prominent horror franchises in gaming and while it has taken a back seat this decade while Konami figures out what they’re doing, you can revisit some of the classics today. Xbox One owners can go back and play Silent Hill 2, 3 (both via the HD collection),…
[ad_1] Mainstream horror titles have fallen significantly in popularity since their heyday in the PS1 era. Although games like Resident Evil 7 and Until Dawn made waves upon release, their success is tempered by never-released titles like Silent Hills and Dead Space 4, and commercial disappointments like The Evil Within 2. Big publishers seem increasingly…
[ad_1] Last week, Epic showcased a daring rescue from streamer @MrMuselk attempting to rescue another Fortnite player who seemed completely stuck without materials and couldn’t scale a cliff. The rescue ended less-than-great. But now Epic has forever enshrined that moment in Fortnite’s history. The player who was supposed to be rescued, Chappadoodle, now has a…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky’s big Next update, which promises to add true multiplayer and a third-person perspective, is now live for all players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. To accompany the launch, Hello Games has posted extensive patch notes outlining everything the update, which clocks in a 7.6 GB. The update includes new missions…
[ad_1] Comcast is once again partnering with Activision to offer free early access into a Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 private multiplayer beta for Xfinity members. Starting Friday, July 27, Xfinity Internet customers can request an access code for the beta, which commences on August 3-6 for PS4 members, and later on August 10-13…
[ad_1] Fans of the melee-focused Metroidvania-platformer Guacamelee have been hotly anticipating the poultry-filled sequel since its announcement last October. Now it seems Guacamelee 2 is ready for primetime with a release date announcement of August 21. Guacamelee 2 brings four-player co-op to the series but still retains all the melee combos and 2D exploration that…
[ad_1] Lara Croft’s return is right around the bend, with our archeologist and hardened survivor heading into the jungle on September 14. According to developer Eidos Montréal, the game has gone gold, shorthand for when a developer has determined its game is of a high enough quality to ship to stores. The announcement came via…
[ad_1] Square Enix has released a new walkthrough video for Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The new clip shows Paititi, one of the locations in the upcoming action-adventure game. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is releasing on Spetember 14th for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Titled “Welcome to Paititi”, Narrative Director Jason Doszois guides us…
[ad_1] Square Enix has released a new walkthrough video for Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The new clip shows Paititi, one of the locations in the upcoming action-adventure game. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is releasing on Spetember 14th for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Titled “Welcome to Paititi”, Narrative Director Jason Doszois guides us…
[ad_1] Last year’s Longshot story mode was a cool addition to the Madden franchise, but while I was endeared to the game’s characters and the performances by the voice actors, it wasn’t as fun to play through the football moments themselves. Madden 19 is attempting to change that with more “regular” football sequences while still…
[ad_1] Thurrott.com has posted an article detailing some really juicy insider info about Microsoft’s next-gen consoles. According to sources, MS is planning to release a cheap, streaming-only console utilizing the Cloud, alongside a traditional home console. Journalist Brad Sams over at Microsoft-centric tech website Thurrott has broken the news today. Sams, a well reputed journalist…
[ad_1] 2K Sports and Visual Concepts are teaming up with Saber Interactive to publish Saber’s NBA Playgrounds 2, which will now be called NBA 2K Playgrounds 2. The two-on-two basketball game was delayed this spring on the eve of its release, and Jason Argent, senior VP of basketball operations at 2K confirms that this was due to the…
[ad_1] Acer has launched the new Predator Helios 500 gaming laptop in India. The company has been taking giant strides in the gaming market over the past few months, launching several mid-range and premium gaming laptops and accessories. Acer had first unveiled the Predator Helios 500 alongside a varied range of gaming devices at its…
[ad_1] Post-apocalyptic online role-playing game Fallout 76 release date is November 14 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Bethesda plans to have a Fallout 76 beta before that. While the company is yet to confirm an exact date for this, it has stated that the Fallout 76 beta will take place in October, a month…
[ad_1] Fortnite Playground Limited Time Mode (LTM) is back in Fortnite Battle Royale. Epic Games confirmed the return of Playground LTM in a post on its site. It is a part of the Fortnite v5.10 update. The Fortnite v5.10 update download size is around 140MB on iOS and is live now. While Playground LTM is…
[ad_1] While it’s known that the next Xbox or Xbox Two codenamed Scarlett will be a family of devices, some details have emerged on what kind of consoles they would be. According to insider Brad Sams on Thurrot.com, Microsoft is building a traditional console “that you would expect from the Xbox brand.” Which is an amusing…
[ad_1] Mega Man X Legacy Collection and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 are compilations of action-adventure games. While the original series of Mega Man games were known for their simple themes and polished albeit limited gameplay mechanics, the X franchise brings improved traversal and shooting. Mega Man X Legacy Collection contains the first four…
[ad_1] Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 & 2 released today and it marks Capcom’s first dedicated Mega Man X release in some time. Both X and Zero have had assorted cameos in games like Marvel vs. Capcom and Project X Zone, but the last time there was a dedicated Mega Man X game was……
[ad_1] Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 & 2 gathers every mainline Mega Man X game (sorry Xtreme series and Command Mission) into two packages. We decided to take a look at it to see how these classics hold up, what it’s like to fight two Mega Man X bosses from two different console generations…
[ad_1] The names for Mega Man X bosses all stick to a pretty consistent format – except for Mega Man X5’s in North America. You can read the full story here, but the short version is that the game’s localizer, Erik Suzuki, decided to try something different while translating Mega Man X5 and made its…
[ad_1] Nintendo issued a copyright takedown notice to GitHub to shut down a browser-based Game Boy Advance (GBA) emulator late last week, and the popular hosting service – recently acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion – has since complied with the request. According to TorrentFreak, Nintendo filed a DMCA notice (short for Digital Millennium Copyright…
[ad_1] Madden NFL 19 is changing the way that gamers progress their players in Franchise mode, moving away from buying traits and dumping XP into specific attributes. Instead gamers will choose player archetype buckets that randomly assign which attributes get bumped and how much (check out my previous preview for more info). This new system takes away granular control, but it…
[ad_1] This entire month we’ve been showing off some of what Destiny 2 fans can expect when the Forsaken expansion launches in September. We were loaded with questions about the future of the series and had many of them answered, and now it’s your turn to ask some questions of your own! On an upcoming episode…
[ad_1] Based on a 1990 manga, Alita: Battle Angel is the new sci-fi movie aiming to make everyone think “oh, I don’t like that at all.” This new trailer features lots of robot bodies, flashy action, and Mahershala Ali looking improbably cool despite everything surrounding him. Will Alita: Battle Angel be this year’s John Carter? This December, we…
[ad_1] THQ Nordic has made a habit of porting its predecessor’s entire back catalog from the previous generation and that train is not stopping any time soon. De Blob 2, which was released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Nintendo DS in 2011. It was then ported to PC last year and PlayStation 4…
[ad_1] Developer EA Tiburon is altering Madden NFL 19’s franchise mode, changing the way attributes have been purchased in the series this console generation (read my hands-on thoughts on franchise mode here). We don’t know how fans are going to take to this new system, but I talked to Madden senior producer Ben Haumiller about the future…
[ad_1] Red Dead Redemption II is definitely one of if not the most anticipated release of 2018. For fans who want to do more than just play through the game or want to have a guide sitting next to them so nothing stops their fun, Rockstar and Piggbyback are bringing two variations of the game’s…
[ad_1] Earlier this month, 22-year BioWare veteran James Ohlen announced his departure from the famed RPG studio. After decades of making renowned games like Baldur’s Gate, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Star Wars: The Old Republic, Ohlen wants to step away from game development for a while. As he moves into a new…
[ad_1] We first took note of Zanki Zero when it was announced earlier this year with a flashy trailer and a strong pedigree at GDC. The new game from the Danganronpa producer and director takes the deadly trial visual novel and uses its personality to expand into a different kind of genre. The world has…
[ad_1] The C64 Mini, a miniconsole in the same vein as the NES Classic and others before it, released in Europe earlier this year. Manufacturers Retro Games Ltd. and Solutions 2 GO asked North American fans to wait patiently while they get logistics in order for distribution, which now seemingly has a date of October 9. The…
[ad_1] If you love Dragon Ball FighterZ and have been eager to take it on the go, you are probably eagerly anticipating the Switch version. The good news is that you will be able to try it when the public beta launches some time in August, but the even better news is that the Switch…
[ad_1] Creating maps for an established multiplayer mode can be tough. Creating maps for modes that haven’t released can be harder. And maps for modes like Destiny 2: Forskaen’s Gambit, that mix PvP and PvE elements? Well, you get the idea. There’s a lot of thought put into these maps, so we talked to Bungie senior…
[ad_1] Raiders of the Broken Planet, an online shooter from Metroid: Samus Returns developer MercurySteam, launched last year to some interest. The campaign-based multiplayer shooter saw new released last September with three campaigns split up for $10 each, but it appears that the pricing model hasn’t worked out. The game is being relaunched as a…
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[ad_1] Wizards of the Coast announced Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica, a new Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook that brings the classic pen-and-paper RPG to Magic: The Gathering’s universe. The book provides players with the lore and rules they’ll need to play in Magic: The Gathering’s Ravinica, a worldwide city where it’s always raining. Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica marks…
[ad_1] Shadow of the Tomb Raider is only a few months away, so Square Enix is giving players the longest look at the game yet with a new video showcasing the Paititi area. Paititi contains a hub for Lara to explore and interact with the various indigenous people to take on new side quests, similar…
[ad_1] At E3 this past year, Xbox chief Phil Spencer made a surprising admission that work on next-gen consoles had already begun, and even let slip the plural “devices” when talking about what the next generation of Xbox codenamed Scarlett might look like. According to a report from tech site Thurrott, that blurry picture is…
[ad_1] We knew that Bethesda would have a beta at some point for its online Fallout experience, but now we actually have some indication as to when. Today, Fallout 76’s community administrator posted more information on Bethesda’s forums. Starting in October, the beta will hit and by pre-ordering through certain, currently undisclosed retailers, players can…
[ad_1] On July 25, 2017, Fortnite released a Founder’s Pack, a version of the game that included both the smash hit Battle Royale as well as the PvE mode “Save the World.” Part of the appeal of the pack was the two exclusive player skins it’d come with, but Epic never actually released that content – until…
[ad_1] After Madden Ultimate Team fans didn’t like how Madden 18 handled powering up specific players in the mode (it was too expensive and ultimate not worth it), developer EA Tiburon has gone back to the drawing board for Madden 19, making the feature more user-friendly in a variety of ways (click and scroll down in…
[ad_1] Sad news today, as news broke out that lead staff at Evolution Studios were laid off by its owner Codemasters. Evolution was best known for Playstation exclusive racing games MotorStorm and Driveclub, and most recently released the arcade racer OnRush on PC, PS and Xbox One. Evolution Studios can’t catch a break it seems.…
[ad_1] MercurySteam has announced that they are relaunching Raiders of the Broken Planet under its new name Spacelords. The relaunched new game will be a Free-to-Play title and is set to launch on August 23rd for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Raiders of the Broken Planet launched not that long ago, on September 22nd last…
[ad_1] Lead team members of the development team over at Codemasters responsible for developing Onrush have been let go, according to a report from Eurogamer. Evolution Studios, the developer behind Driveclub, was closed by Sony in 2015, with members of Evolution behind hired by Codemasters to work on Onrush. According to reports, flagging sales resulted…
[ad_1] Fortnite is celebrating its first birthday by rewarding its players with in-game events that begins on July 24 and ends on August 7. Those playing Fortnite Battle Royale will be able to partake in challenges that unlock the birthday cosmetic set including Fortnite back bling. And if you’re playing Fortnite Save the World, there’s the Fortnite…
[ad_1] Augmented reality game Pokemon Go for Android and iOS has received a new three-strike discipline policy brought in to keep cheaters in check. Pokemon Go developer Niantic outlined how erring players would be treated on its blog. It claims that the policy will allow for a series of disciplinary action with increasing severity and…
[ad_1] Nintendo has taken a hardline stance over emulators and ROMs by suing LoveROMs and LoveRETRO. Emulators lets you run games on hardware other than the device it was intended for without the need of the console or its games in physical form while ROMs in this case, refers to a game’s data that’s used with…
[ad_1] It’s been an Octo-heavy year for the Switch and Nintendo intends to close 2018 by making sure you know it’s the year of Octo. The Octoling amiibo three-pack, which includes boy and girl octolings and an octopus form, will be launching on December 7 in North America. Heads up Inklings! There’s some new #amiibo…
[ad_1] It’s no secret that Sonic Mania was what a lot of Sonic fans were asking for after years of the series diverging from its Genesis roots. When Sonic Mania Plus was announced, there weren’t just a few new characters announced before everyone dusted their hands and left for the day, a ton of work…
[ad_1] With Venture Bros.‘ seventh season coming in just a matter of weeks, Adult Swim used San Diego Comic Con as a place to launch a new inscrutable trailer. Set to David Bowie’s classic “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps),” the new trailer shows off assorted clips from the new season, including a new romance for…
[ad_1] After the last arc of Steven Universe, fans have been hotly anticipating however Rebecca Sugar and the Steven Universe team were going to follow the story up. At San Diego Comic-Con 2018, the answer came quickly: a movie. The Steven Universe movie will be coming directly to Cartoon Network and should pick up the…
[ad_1] Disenchantment, the new show from Simpsons creator Matt Groening, was announced almost a year ago this week. At San Diego Comic Con 2018, we got our first look at the new fantasy comedy with our first trailer. The trailer tells the story of the main character, Bean, a princess that chooses to refuse an…
[ad_1] Game studio Yager has announced their new game, The Cycle. The game is a multiplayer first-person shooter with cooperative and competitive gameplay elements. Besides other humans, players can also take on quests to fulfil during matches. The Cycle is planned for a PC release as of now but Yager is planning console versions for…
[ad_1] Pirated copies of PC games such as Watch Dogs 2 and Grand Theft Auto V were being sold on Flipkart earlier this week. According to complaints from customers on Twitter, the site allowed sellers to list illegal versions of these games. In the case of Watch Dogs 2, a crack could be purchased. For…
[ad_1] Pro Evolution Soccer’s MyClub fantasy football mode is getting an overhaul in PES 2019, including boosted players, cheaper agents, and new ways to train players. Previously developer Konami declared that the changes to the mode would make fans approach it differently, and judging by the mode’s new trailer walking through its features, it looks like…
[ad_1] People were understandably excited when Netflix revealed The Dragon Prince, a new animated show being worked on by Aaron Ehasz, who was a co-executive producer and writer on Avatar: The Last Airbender. During Comic-Con, Netflix showed off a teaser for the show and even said when all 13 episodes were hitting the streaming service:…
[ad_1] With all the drama of trade demands, free agency surprises, and draft reaches, the NBA is rarely out of the headlines during the offseason. The same goes for the NBA 2K series. Seemingly every day, passionate fans still debate the perceived failures of the last edition, add ideas to hopeful wish lists, and survey…
[ad_1] For better or worse, DC’s relationship with Warner Bros. has resulted in movies that are known for their bleak, gritty tones and aesthetics. However, after the critical whipping that both Batman V Superman and Suicide Squad received, the movies have started moving toward the light, so to speak with both Wonder Woman and Justice…
[ad_1] During Comic-Con 2018, Warner Brothers released a new trailer for the upcoming sequel to Gareth Edward’s 2014 version of Godzilla. That film was intended to be the first in a universe of monster movies being put out by Warner Brothers featuring King Kong, Godzilla, and other classic movie monsters. Godzilla: King Of Monsters (directed…
[ad_1] It looks like esports might be taking another step in the direction of gaining recognition from a wider audience. Following in the wake of the announcement that Overwatch League would be televised on ESPN, today brings news that Geguri from the Shanghai Dragons and JAKE from the Houston Outlaws were journeying to Switzerland to take…
[ad_1] Insomniac’s take on Spider-Man is one of the most anticipated games of the year, and it looks like it’ll have plenty of merchandise to accompany its arrival. During Comic-Con 2018, Funko revealed that a line of figurines based on characters for the game were in the works including Miles Morales, Unmasked Peter Parker, Mary…
[ad_1] When M. Night Shyamalan was at the height of his fame, he made Unbreakable, a superhero movie noted for its restraint and the performances of Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson. More than a decade later, after a few stumbles like the live-action The Last Airbender, Shyamalan released the critically well-received Split in 2016.…
[ad_1] Cowabunga, pizza, and Leonardo’s smile are back in full force. During this year’s Comic-Con, Nickeloden showed off a lengthy trailer of the new upcoming cartoon adaptation of the popular comic book. Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the fourth animated show in the franchise, with the new show returning to 2D visuals…
[ad_1] “What makes a hero?” Megaman ponders in the opening to the trailer for the upcoming show Mega Man: Fully Charged. The answer? Apparently a lot of pew pewing and standing up for unity between man and robotkind. The trailer showcases a fair amount of transformation and weapon customization from Mega Man as he runs…
[ad_1] During this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego, Capcom has graced its fans with some insight on the development of Resident Evil 2 Remake, highlighting the care the team is putting into reimagining the survival-horror classic. The publisher also unveiled the Collector’s Edition for the game and the final design for Claire Redfield. Claire Redfield…
[ad_1] The Walking Dead is the series that put Telltale on the map and it’s wrapping up with the fourth and final season later this year. At Comic Con, Telltale released a teaser for what you can expect from Clementine’s last adventure. Clementine has been living in the zombie apocalypse ever since Lee rescued her…
[ad_1] As the biggest fighting game tournament of the year, Evo acts as a barometer for where the fighting game community’s collective heads are at with the genre. One of the metrics used to see what games the FGC thinks are worth competitive attention is by how many entrants each game has and this year…
[ad_1] At San Diego Comic Con 2018, a Resident Evil panel was held that talked about the upcoming release of Resident Evil 2. Thanks to Twitter user ateliermatanagi for collecting information from the panel to share. During the panel, Capcom said that they consider Resident Evil 2 a new title more than a remake, which allowed them to…
[ad_1] The Game Gear isn’t talked about often, but ended up being one of Sega’s great successes, selling over 10 million units worldwide. With over 300 games to play on a 160×144 pixel resolution screen, players flocked to this handheld for the color display and backlit screen. With Sega’s big franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog,…
[ad_1] At San Diego Comic-Con, Blizzard came armed with a new announcement. You can now pretend you’re Reaper without actually turning into a non-corporeal shadow or teleporting with the new NERF Wight Reaper Blaster, a collaboration between NERF and Blizzard. The new gun is functional, shooting NERF rounds with special Overwatch colors. The gun itself…
[ad_1] Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice made a splash when it was revealed at E3. The new game from the studio that brought you games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne looked a little different from the games they had recently become known for, including the death mechanics. From the trailer, it looked like dying was not…
[ad_1] Last night, a series of incredibly damning tweets made by Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn were uncovered. The tweets made by the acclaimed director were uncovered by prominent members of the right-wing Twitter community who had a bone to pick with Gunn. After being an outspoken Trump supporter for years, Republican…
[ad_1] From Spider-Man to Red Dead to a host of innovative battle royale shooters, this fall is teeming with huge game releases. However, thanks to our collective obsession with spoilerphobia, developers are keeping much of their projects under wraps, leaving story-focused players little to base their purchasing decisions on. At least that would be true…
[ad_1] Monster Hunter and The Legend of Zelda license have met a few times before, but Nintendo and Capcom are adding a bit more to it this time around with some Breath of the Wild content added to Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. New to the U.S. version of the game, armor sets for Link’s Breath…
[ad_1] It has been a long time since DC’s youth-based superhero show Young Justice finished its second season. After surging popularity of the first two seasons on Netflix, DC decided to launch their streaming service with a third season made exclusively for it subtitled Outsiders. From San Diego Comic-con, we get our first look at the…
[ad_1] Nintendo has released a new update for their arcade racing game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch. The new update features Link’s attire from Breath of the Wild and adds a new vehicle as well. The Master Cycle Zero from Breath of the Wild. The new additions to the already fantastic racer…
[ad_1] James Gunn, director of the first two Guardians of the Galaxy movies, has been fired from the third movie by Disney. Gunn is well-known as an outspoken critic of president Trump and the Republican party and had become much more frequent in his criticism over the last two weeks. This provoked a response from…
[ad_1] If you’re an avid fan of Fortnite, it seems like you’ve heard of Friday Fortnite, the popular weekly stream that features a mixture of well-known competitive players, YouTubers, streamers, and celebrities playing the game. The stream boasts over half a million viewers on average thanks to aggressive and skilled marketing by YouTuber Keemstar and…
[ad_1] The Dreaming City is a gorgeous, vibrant world that will act as your endgame hub in Destiny 2: Forsaken. Its colorful sky, spacious caves, and palatial interiors give the impression it was a sort of utopian homeland at some point. But that’s not what it is now. As you spend time exploring the Dreaming…
[ad_1] Voldo is as associated with Soulcalibur as Sophitia or Mitsurugi, with his dancing blade style and overall weirdness attracting people to Soul Edge arcade machines since 1995. Now the Italian bodyguard is coming to Soulcalibur VI, much like he did every single other Soulcalibur title, to the surprise of no one but the delight…
[ad_1] On this week’s episode of The Game Informer Show podcast, we ranked our five favorite arcade games of all time. For an episode that almost exclusively focused on arcades, it’s impossible to ignore the thriving barcade scene and the rising star of the show: Killer Queen. With Killer Queen Black releasing this winter on…
[ad_1] Everybody loves to see the big hits, especially when they’re delivered by Nashville Predators defenseman and NHL 19 cover star P.K. Subban, but the game is also employing more subtle physical contact due to a new collision system. The limbs of the target, their tension, and how prepared they are for contact produces different kinds of effects. But the trailer…
[ad_1] Although it’s hard to remember a time before Fortnite dominated every headline and Twitch stream, the game is just celebrating its first birthday. Starting July 24, players will be able to earn emoticons, sprays, bonus XP and extra bling by doing completing various achievements. There’s also a special questline in the game’s Save the…
[ad_1] PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) on PC sees the return of the Metal Rain event. It’s an eight-player, 12-squad mode that’s played on the Erangel map. There’s a flare gun that if found and used, allows you to call in an armoured UAZ, a four-seater Russian armoured vehicle. This is possible when you use the flare…
[ad_1] Ready to farm with friends? Co-op multiplayer is finally hitting Stardew Valley, well, the PC version at least. The multiplayer update hits on August 1 for PC users. Console players, including Switch owners, will have to settle for “coming soon.” Developer ConcernedApe made the announcement today with a short trailer that showcased the multiplayer…
[ad_1] With Battlefield V and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 adopting the popular battle royale genre, one first-person shooter will stay clear of the current hype around it, Halo Infinite. The Xbox One (and possibly next Xbox) game won’t be mimicking its contemporaries with a take on battle royale. This was confirmed by Halo…
[ad_1] In 2011, Yager Development made waves with the dark, provocative shooter Spec Ops: The Line before changing gears to focus on a space ship combat simulator called Dreadnought. Now the studio is going back to shooters with the multiplayer-focused FPS The Cycle. The Cycle takes place on an alien world called Fortuna III “full…
[ad_1] 343 Industries, the new developers of the Halo franchise have talked about their newly announced Halo Infinite in a live stream on Mixer. To a community question whether the new Halo Infinite game will include a battle royale game mode, Halo writer Jeff Easterling slammed the idea pretty much down. Halo Infinite was just…
[ad_1] With PS4-exclusive Spider-Man having a September 7 release date, Sony has revealed the Limited Edition Spider-Man PS4 Pro console for $400 (around Rs. 27,500). It includes a fully customised ‘Amazing Red’ 1TB PS4 Pro console featuring the iconic Spider-Man logo, a matching Dualshock 4 wireless controller, Spider-Man game on Blu-ray disc, and a PlayStation Store download…
[ad_1] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch and 3DS. It was first released on the Wii U back in 2014 but has got a new lease on life thanks to the success of the Nintendo Switch and evergreen popularity of the Nintendo 3DS. Borne out of mini-games that were…
[ad_1] The Olympic movement may be dedicated to celebrating world-class athleticism but some say its growth can be helped by something that requires hardly any movement at all: gaming. At a first-of-its-kind summit in Lausanne on Saturday, e-sports leaders will meet International Olympic Committee executives to explore how the enormous popularity of gaming can draw…
[ad_1] Mercy me, Overwatch’s angelic support heroine just can’t catch a break. The latest in a series of character tweaks has Mercy taking a 17% reduction in the power of her healing beam. Other support heroes are also getting tweaks, with Brigitte’s shield bash cooldown being increased by one second and Moira’s regenerative health power…
[ad_1] Announced at Marvel’s gaming panel at San Diego Comic-Con, a Spider-Man-themed PlayStation 4 is coming to celebrate the release of the PS4 game. And man does it look Spider-Man-y. The bundle includes a limited edition entirely red PS4 with Spider-Man’s emblem emblazoning the top, a copy of Spider-Man, and a red controller with white…
[ad_1] Spider-Man and his team get together in the newest story trailer from San Diego Comic-Con’s Marvel games panel, showing off the team of good guys and the number of things they have to go against. Not only is Spider-Man dealing with a city that hates him, and a mercenary with incredible skills trying to…
[ad_1] Another piece of Spider-Man news coming out of San Diego Comic Con is the third suit of the Spider-Man suit pack given for preorders of the game. While Punk Spider-Man had already been confirmed, as well as Avengers: Infinity War’s Iron Spider outfit, Velocity Suit Spider-Man rounds out the package with its announcement today.…
[ad_1] Coinciding with the announcement of Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ return, Netmarble announced that Ahsoka Tano (Fulcrum) and Rex (Rebel) are joining the Star Wars: Force Arena roster today. The update also adds Gar Saxon – leader of the Imperial Super Commandos from Star Wars: Rebels – the B-wing prototype, Imperial Super Commandos and TIE defenders. Today’s update kicks off…
[ad_1] It hasn’t been that long since Dragon Ball Super: Broly, the latest movie in the Dragon Ball Super series, was announced, but we already have a trailer for the clash of Saiyans. The trailer shows a new design for Paragus, the elder Saiyan who points Broly at things, bringing the legendary Super Saiyan to…
[ad_1] Picture this: you’re The Washington Post. Opinions on what you do vary, but regardless of reputation, you’re still one of the biggest news sources in America. You want the growing audience of online millennials to engage with your news and they tend to pay attention to Twitch. So you open a Twitch channel. Duh.…
[ad_1] Nintendo has announced a new update to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which adds some Zelda content from Link’s latest adventure to his Mario Kart races. From the patch notes for today’s update, version 1.6.0: New character added: Link (Champion’s Tunic) New vehicle added: Master Cycle Zero New tires added: Ancient Tires New glider added:…
[ad_1] Only you can prevent forest fires, but when they happen, only Mega Man can destroy them. Introducing Torch Man, the newest fire boss to series with a long legacy of fire bosses. Torch Man is, well, a giant walking robot torch in a forest stage. The clip of his boss fight shows his powered…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is going all out this year with an awesome new collector’s edition made with zombies fans in mind. While Black Ops 3 had the Juggernog mini-fridge, this one comes with a reimagined version of the mode’s iconic Mystery Box! The Mystery Box has been a staple of the…
[ad_1] Game Informer’s Andy McNamara, Andrew Reiner, Ben Hanson, and Kyle Hilliard break down their favorite arcade games of all time. Then the co-founder of the barcade Up-Down, Josh Ivey, calls in to talk about what it’s like to run such an establishment in 2018. After some great community emails, we’re joined by Bumblebear’s Nik…
[ad_1] Interested in the Spyro remake but you’re nostalgic for the old tunes? Thankfully, Toys for Bob will include a toggle in the game for you to play with all the new graphical changes but the same music you remember. Announced at the San Diego Comic Con 2018 Spyro panel, you can choose between the…
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[ad_1] Earlier this year, Marvel teamed up with developer Nexon to lead the charge on a new Marvel mobile game. The mobile game known as Marvel Battle Lines is similar to Magic, Gwent, and Hearthstone where you battle other players with powerful character cards. With over 200 Marvel characters and cards, players will be able…
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[ad_1] Nearly five years after launch, GTA V is still going strong and it looks like it’s about to get stronger with it’s new After Hours DLC. The After Hours DLC will introduce a new business opportunity for all the criminal masterminds in Los Santos in the form of nightclubs. You’ll serve under everyone’s favorite…
[ad_1] The long wait for Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man PS4 is nearly over and as count down the weeks before release, Sony has announced one last major piece of merchandise to tie-in with the game. Die-hard web-heads without PS4s (or if you’re a serious true believer with the system already) can pick up a limited edition…
[ad_1] At San Diego Comic-Con this year, Disney and Lucasfilm announced that Star Wars: Clone Wars would be coming back after a five year hiatus. The CG cartoon focused on a period of time in the Star Wars saga between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, the latter two movies in the…
[ad_1] When Spyro Reignited Trilogy was announced, Activision specified that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were the only platforms the game was coming out on at launch. However, the website for the game in certain regions seems to be implying that might change quicker than we think. On different regions for the Spyro Reignited Trilogy…
[ad_1] When Fox announced that they were spinning off and selling their entertainment arm, 21st Century Fox, Disney was quite keen in acquiring the studio. The move would give Disney a 40 percent ownership of the entire American film industry and a host of IPs to bolster their already prolific portfolio. Comcast eventually stepped in…
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[ad_1] Ghost Recon Wildlands’ free Special Operation 2 update arrives July 24 and brings a host of new features to the game. The highlight of the additions is Ghost Mode, a permadeath mode aimed at creating a more realistic experience for hardcore players. In Ghost Mode, players can only use one primary weapon at a time and…
[ad_1] Occasionally, a game comes along that takes off in a way that defies all expectations, breaking into the mainstream consciousness, enveloping pop culture and audiences worldwide. Fortnite is one of those experiences. With two disparate game options, a plethora of llamas, and unlimited replayability, Epic Games is leading the charge in an era that…
[ad_1] We really dug the grotesque but hilarious and delightful Nidhogg 2 when it was released last year. In his review, Suriel said “Nidhogg 2 adds layers of depth to a simple formula without breaking what made it so appealing in the first place. The new weapons and maneuvers blend seamlessly into fights, making them…
[ad_1] You know what Dungeons & Dragons needs? Dogs. At least, that’s what Animal Adventures: Tales Of Dungeons and Doggies pitched in its crowdfunding campaign to bring tabletop players all over the world an array of cute dog figurines combining various breeds with classic role-playing classes. It looks like they’re not wrong either: the campaign…
[ad_1] Those hoping to wage war in 100 player free-for-all on Halo Arrays might find the latest bit of news coming out of 343 a tad disappointing. During a recent 343 Mixer livestream, developers Jeff Easterling and James Bachici were asked about the possibility of battle royale making its way to the sci-fi shooter that made…
[ad_1] Tony Prince, also known as Gay Tony, returns in Grand Theft Auto’s latest update, After Hours, hitting on June 24. Tony doesn’t care what illegal activities you use the club for, as long as the people are dancing to the music. [Source: Rockstar Games] [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] In a weird turn of events, developer Xaviant has decided to pull the plug on their new game, The Culling 2 and focus on its predecessor The Culling 1. The move comes after heavy fan backlash after development on the first game ceased, in favour of a new battle-royale sequel. The battle-royale genre of…
[ad_1] A live-action Teen Titans show has been in development for a while now, bouncing from TNT and being on developmental hiatus until DC finally decided to put it on DC Universe, the publisher’s streaming service. Today, we got a first taste of what that show, called Titans, looks like with a debut trailer. There’s…
[ad_1] Avalanche has posted a new trailer for their upcoming open-world destruction game Just Cause 4. The development diary video highlights the new Apex Engine, the tech powering their new game and enabling a huge world with tons of opportunities. Just Cause 4 has some big shoes to fill. After the debut title in the…
[ad_1] Gamer and game developers will have Fortnite to thank for several improvements to the latest version of Unreal Engine. Dubbed as Unreal Engine 4.20, it sports optimisations for Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android platforms that were originally devised for Epic Games’ battle royale sensation. What this means is, we should see other games for mobile…
[ad_1] Microsoft will be announcing new Xbox hardware at Gamescom 2018. And if you were thinking it’s the next Xbox, Xbox Two, or whatever Microsoft decides to call its Xbox One successor, think again. It will most likely be special edition variants of its existing consoles such as the Xbox One S and Xbox One…
[ad_1] Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee are out this year for the Nintendo Switch. And while they sport a formate quite dissimilar to past entries in the franchise, having more in common with Pokemon Go, next year’s Pokemon game will go back to its roots. In an interview with Famitsu, Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu…
[ad_1] It seems that you will be able to play World of Warcraft without paying for the game, just its monthly subscription. Blizzard’s long-running massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is now subscription-only. A monthlong subscription to World of Warcraft nets you access to all content in the game with the exception of its latest expansion,…
[ad_1] If you were expecting Alan Wake 2 and Quantum Break 2, you should be asking Microsoft for them. According to Remedy, the developer behind 2010’s Alan Wake for Xbox 360 and later PC, as well as 2016’s Quantum Break for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, Microsoft owns the intellectual property of both games.…
[ad_1] Spoilers are an issue with trailers and pre-release promotion today, but rarely are they used to enhance the experience. Usually, trailers give away the final shot, cameos and plot twists. On top of that, games coverage is so comprehensive that very little is left to the imagination by the time a title comes out.…
[ad_1] Square Enix has just released the first five videos in its new developer diary, each one details a new feature in the upcoming open-world explode-em up. The developer diaries focus on the newly re-worked Apex engine, the insane systemic weather, a fully customizable grappling hook, the new focus on story, and the location of…
[ad_1] Bungie revealed details of Destiny 2’s Solstice of Heroes event, including the armor and other rewards players can unlock after the event begins on July 31. Talking to Ikora Rey will give players access to a new social space, where a statue of three guardians will allow players to track their Moments of Triumph progress. Interacting…
[ad_1] McFarlane Toys has a long history of making highly detailed sports collectibles. NBA 2K has long been the premiere basketball experience in video games. These two juggernauts in their respective fields are coming together for a line of action figures based on the forthcoming NBA 2K19. Each figure in this series comes with a…
[ad_1] Ubisoft has a lot to be proud of this quarter. Not only are their game sales doing amazing, but they’re one of the only publishers that does incredibly well in the first half of every given calendar year. In their report for the first quarter of their financial year, Ubisoft had an interesting statistical…
[ad_1] In a spread in Japanese magazine V-Jump, Bandai Namco has revealed the next two DLC characters for Dragon Ball FighterZ: Base Goku and Base Vegeta. The two characters are the non-Super Saiyan versions of the characters, with Vegeta specifically having his tail from his first fight with Goku. Goku has the power to use…
[ad_1] Hot Wheels have long been part of a childhood tradition of rolling cars along the kitchen floor and then getting yelled at because a parental figure almost broke their back nearly tripping on one. Now you can do that, but with Mario Kart! Mario and Hot Wheels have met before, but usually just through…
[ad_1] Valkyria Chronicles 4 is not too far away now and Sega has released the English version of the game’s intro. The intro, which is primarily made of in-engine footage, introduces the player to the cast and the odds they’re up against. Check out the intro below. If you’re familiar with the Japanese opening, you might…
[ad_1] In an interview with Kotaku, Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe was expressing his concerns about the response to the latest Dillon’s Rolling Western game and the lack of awareness around it. During the discussion with Kotaku, Tanabe offhandedly mentioned that Vanpool, the developers behind Dillon’s Rolling Western, were working on a horror title starring Tingle…
[ad_1] You may remember during our Spider-Man coverage earlier this year that Insomniac put a big emphasis on the suits and the explanation for his white Spider emblem. Fans had been wondering when the classic suit would be shown, however, and it seems Sony is finally ready to do so. Sony has started a fake…
[ad_1] At its best, Octopath Traveler reminds me of my favorite 16-bit role-playing games. Strategic turn-based combat tests your skills, a job system gives you the freedom to tinker and optimize, and a fantastic retro aesthetic brings the world and creatures to life. However, Octopath Traveler isn’t always at its best. Over the course of…
[ad_1] It has been exactly ten years since Batman: The Dark Knight, director Christopher Nolan’s sequel to a dark and gritty Batman reboot, and Warner Bros. Pictures is celebrating. The studio announced that the middle chapter in the Batman trilogy will be returning to select IMAX theaters starting August 24. Starting in August, four select…
[ad_1] In the spirit of the upcoming PUBG Global Invitational in Berlin, Bluehole has released the Ringside Set. The set can be acquired for free by simply entering your in-game name on a link in their site. The set looks to be a full outfit, unlike the individual items usually found in crates. The PUBG…
[ad_1] Poetry, and writing about poetry, has long enjoyed the sort of amorphous characterization that comes along with the territory. Ask a hundred poetry readers or poets what a poem is and you’ll get a sea’s worth of different answers in return. Formalists and traditionalists will probably give you the dictionary definition of a poem…
[ad_1] Since its original release on the GameCube in 2005, Resident Evil 4 has been ported to seemingly every console known to gamers. The last three PlayStations, iOS, a surprisingly good Wii version and a Central/South American console called the “Zeebo” are just a few of the platforms included in the game’s long legacy. Despite…
[ad_1] Destiny 2: Forsaken’s campaign takes place primarily on The Tangled Shore, a collection of strung-together asteroids where the Barons reside. Eventually, however, players will make their way to The Dreaming City, a beautifully, ethereal place. What you’re doing there, and what secrets you might uncover we won’t spoil, but we can confirm at least…
[ad_1] The first episode of the new Mega Man cartoon, titled Mega Man: Fully Charged, will premiere on Cartoon Network on August 5. The cartoon is written by Man of Action studios, the writing team behind shows like Ben 10 and Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. It was revealed last year that the cartoon would be…
[ad_1] Call Of Cthulhu, Cyanide Studio’s narrative RPG based on the pen-and-paper RPG of the same name (which is in turn based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft), releases October 30. Players follow the story of Edward Pierce, a private investigator searching for answers regarding mysterious deaths on the island of Darkwater. For more…
[ad_1] The Culling 2 officially released last week… but it’s getting de-released in the near future. In a video message to the community released today, developer Xaviant’s Josh Van Veld lays out how the studio is responding to the poor reception The Culling 2 has received, and that response includes removing the game from digital storefronts.…
[ad_1] Solo: A Star Wars Story‘s run in theaters is almost over. With just $211 million earned in the domestic box office, Solo is the least successful Star Wars film to date. No one knows exactly why the movie didn’t bring people into theaters, but leading up to its release, the internet was overflowing with…
[ad_1] EA has revealed that Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is the cover athlete for Madden NFL 19. Brown was named the second best player in the league for 2018 by the NFL Network, behind Tom Brady. Brown is the first player to record more than 100 receptions, 1,200 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns…
[ad_1] Are you like the rest of the planet in that you can’t get enough of Fortnite’s battle-royale shenanigans? Well, more’s on the way – in physical form! Today Epic announced that it’s teaming up with manufacturer Funko to bring out a collection of figures based on Fortnite. “We’re all big fans of Funko’s collectibles,…
[ad_1] After revealing post-apocalyptic online role-playing game Fallout 76 at E3 2018, parallels were drawn to survival games like Rust and DayZ. It’s something Fallout 76 Game Director Todd Howard believes is an unfair comparison simply because it’s not designed to have its players be killed and robbed of their loot, leaving you right where you…
[ad_1] Developer Monolith Productions has released a new update to Middle-Earth: Shadow of War which drastically revamps game progression and in-game economy, removing microtransactions and the in-game market-place entirely of their game. The update also addresses the late-game grind in the Shadow Wars. Warner Bros. Games chose the worst time possible to jump on the…
[ad_1] Hello Games has released a new trailer for their extensive reworking of No Man’s Sky, simply called NEXT. The big update will release next week on July 24th on PC, PS4 and will coincide with the new Xbox One release. The history of No Man’s Sky’s is nothing short of a miracle in the…
[ad_1] The Dark Knight turns 10 today and over the past decade, it has held the title of the best “superhero movie” ever. Movies like Logan have rivaled it but for the most part, nothing has matched the Batman sequel’s quality in the eyes of the masses. I’ve gone back and forth on The Dark…
[ad_1] Popular shooter Overwatch is getting its 28th hero this month. Blizzard has announced that Wrecking Ball will be playable from July 24 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Wrecking Ball is the name of the giant mech piloted by a hamster known as Hammond who shares his origin with another character in the game, Winston –…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky Next is a free update that will add some pretty impressive new content to No Man’s Sky. You can check out the trailer below, which showcases true multiplayer, third-person options, and, for the first time, ringed planets. The game has also received a visual overhaul, bases can be built on any…
[ad_1] My Hero One’s Justice’s latest trailer covers a lot of ground, showcasing more characters and combat. story mode, mission mode, and customization alongside some spoilers for the anime, so watch out if you’re not all caught up. All the characters have different abilities based on their quirks (just like in the manga and anime),…
[ad_1] Overwatch apparently started a trend of adding small rodents as heroes. Hammond and his wrecking ball add a different dimension to Overwatch’s character types, and now Divinity: Original Sin 2 players will have the chance to see how a diminutive rodent performs on the battlefield. Bandai Namco and Larian Studios today announced that Sir…
[ad_1] The waters have been somewhat calm in Rare’s Sea of Thieves, but pirate ships and a wealth of new content should bring violent waves when the game’s biggest update yet hits on July 31 for free. These new additions will be introduced in a new three-week-long campaign called Cursed Sails. This time-limited story pits…
[ad_1] Blizzard has just announced that Wrecking Ball, the combination of the rolling mech and pilot Hammond, wiill go live for players to take for a spin, or a roll, July 24. Hammond is the 28th hero to take part in the battle and has been heavily anticipated. As one of the experiments at the Lunar…
[ad_1] A few days ago, we had the exclusive first look at a few figures from Hasbro’s Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron – Siege line. Well, we’re back at it again. This time we have a quick glimpse at Hasbro‘s new DJ Bumblebee figure. This oddball toy actually records your voice and then remixes that…
[ad_1] It turns out that there’s a pretty significant correlation between playing popular games and being a popular streamer. According to Dexerto, the most popular streamers on Twitch are all best known for their Fortnite playing. In data collection done by the site, Dexerto counted the hours spent watching Twitch’s ten biggest streamers between July…
[ad_1] Blizzard has removed the Battle Chest, a collection of all the content you need to play World of Warcraft, from sale on their own store. The bundle had everything up until the Legion expansion, meaning that the only content World of Warcraft players need to buy is the upcoming Battle for Azeroth expansion. For…
[ad_1] With Hollow Knight now on the Switch, a number of new players are being introduced to the dark Metroidvania game from Team Cherry. However, there’s still more content on the way for players who can’t wait to revisit the ruins of the abandoned and dead kingdom. In a blog post, Team Cherry confirmed that…
[ad_1] It has been a few weeks shy of four years since P.T., an acronym for Playable Teaser, released on PlayStation 4. The demo, which was later revealed to be a teaser for Silent Hills, set off a a chain of events that ended with the game getting cancelled, Hideo Kojima leaving the company and…
[ad_1] Sonic Mania Adventures, the animated shorts centered around Sonic Mania Plus, has ended its five-episode run with the final short today. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Mighty, and Ray join forces to get to the Chaos emeralds before Dr. Eggman can use them on Metal Sonic. The confrontation involves Sonic excited to take on a speedy…
[ad_1] The Fortnite Twitter today posted a clip of a streamer, @MrMuselk, noticing another player stuck at the bottom of the game world. Assuming that the other player was out of materials, MrMuselk began building a large and winding staircase down to rescue him. The stairs were not the only twists and turns in his…
[ad_1] A few days ago, it was discovered that fixing a typo in the INI file for Aliens: Colonial Marines, Gearbox’s incredibly maligned first-person shooter, actually fixed some of the enemy AI. We tested it. Even after knowing what it does, we were flabbergasted it actually works. Somehow, someway, a spelling mistake made the game…
[ad_1] In a strange turn of events, Nolan North will be taking over the voicework for Cayde-6 in Destiny 2: Forsaken. Nathan Fillion was “unavailable” to reprise his role he told Kotaku’s Splitscreen podcast. He had this to say about the strange situation. “Unfortunately these things don’t work out and it’s a little bit heartbreaking but if…
[ad_1] In May, Activision revealed the vision for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and it didn’t include a single-player campaign. Year after year, Call of Duty made a tradition of delivering three avenues of play: the campaign, multiplayer, and zombies. The emergence of battle royale as the hot avenue of play for shooters likely…
[ad_1] I’m currently on a role-playing game kick. My time is divided between Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, which I’m approximately 60 hours into, and Octopath Traveler, which I just began a day ago. The two games couldn’t be more different in tone, story, or gameplay, but I’m finding both are jarring for the…
[ad_1] Madden senior producer Carlos Guerrero has left Electronic Arts after violating undisclosed company policies. Here’s the statement from EA: “Due to behavior that is against EA policies, including our Global Code of Conduct & Respectful Workplace policy, Carlos Guerrero is no longer with EA. We don’t have any further comments.” Guerrero was at Blizzard…
[ad_1] When 1979 Revolution: Black Friday released on PC last year, we said it was a “quality adventure game that tells a gripping story about people struggling to survive the times and bring about change.” In a couple weeks, that quality adventure will be available on Switch to take wherever you’d like. The game takes place…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 looks to be the most ambitious title in the series in quite some time. It’s replacing single-player with a battle royale mode, shaking up some of the core elements of Call of Duty multiplayer, and going all-in on zombies in ways we’ve never seen before. For the first…
[ad_1] Ubisoft announced a bevy of South Park news today, starting with new DLC coming to The Fractured But Whole at the end of this month. Titled Bring the Crunch, the new DLC for the South Park sequel brings an entirely new story campaign to the game, as well as introducing a new class to…
[ad_1] One by one, the members of the Justice League are getting their own standalone movies. That means Aquaman gets one too. On December 21, you are invited to travel to Atlantis (which is apparently a society overrun by sharks, if the teaser image tells any kind of story) to witness Arthur Curry’s return. Warner…
[ad_1] We knew Batwoman would be a focus in this fall’s large Arrow-Verse crossover event running between Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and The Flash, but we now now this origin story will give way to a full series. In a story on TV Line, The CW revealed Batwoman is a forthcoming standalone series…
[ad_1] You can now hunt down a human version of Shelob without any orcs in a shopping cart. In a sizable update that was added to Middle-earth: Shadow of War today, the market and microtransactions were removed from the game. In a post on PlayStation Blog, Monolith’s vice president of creative Michael de Plater said…
[ad_1] The prospect of exploring the cartoon apocalypse of Adventure Time’s Ooo in a video game is incredibly enticing. Pirates of the Enchiridion turns Ooo into a world where you can go off and explore in any direction at nearly any time, which is what I want from a game taking advantage of the Adventure…
[ad_1] Fantasy? Or Reality? From Steven Spielberg comes “Ready Player One.” Set in 2045, the virtual reality world – theOASIS – is the future. Follow Wade and his friends on a digital treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger as they fight for their future in the real world and in…
[ad_1] Sonic Mania Plus, the expanded new release of last year’s hit Sonic Mania, has released today and publisher Sega is celebrating the occasion with a new fun trailer. Sonic Mania Plus is available physically for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and digitally as DLC for owners of Sonic Mania, for only $29.99. Sonic…
[ad_1] Despite professing that it would allow everything on Steam, Valve will not allow adult games on the PC digital distribution service just yet. According to the developer of Shining Song Starnova, Valve won’t add the game to Steam until it releases the tools necessary to let users block Steam from showing content. This was further…
[ad_1] Revealed at E3 2018, Nintendo Switch fighting game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate release date is December 7. Thanks to a listing on the Nintendo Japan eShop, we now know how much space you’d need for the game. Nintendo claims you’ll need at least 16GB of free space for the game. This would make Super…
[ad_1] Nacon gaming peripherals are now available in India officially and are exclusive to Amazon. The e-commerce giant confirmed this to Gadgets 360 via email. Nacon is known for its PS4 controllers, particularly its Revolution range which is the PS4 equivalent of the Xbox Elite Controller. Both the Nacon Revolution Pro Controller – Version 2 and the…
[ad_1] The Nintendo Switch is a great console. It combines handheld and docked modes to allow you to play whether you’re travelling or sitting at home on your couch. In just over a year since its release, the Switch already can boast of several games that are on par with or better than the best…
[ad_1] Game Maker’s Toolkit, a YouTube channel by games writer Mark Brown, takes deep dives on certain aspects of gaming from level design to music. He explains in detail what works about, say, a dungeon in Zelda and sometimes what doesn’t. Now Brown has launched a new series on the channel, Designing for Disability. In…
[ad_1] As Hitman 2 gets closer to release, IO Interactive is making sure players familiarize themselves with the game’s first season. A free Summer DLC pack is releasing tomorrow and the third episode Marrakesh is coming along with it. Tomorrow the HITMAN: Summer Pack arrives. Giving you access to download Episode 3: Marrakesh. It’s FREE…
[ad_1] Jordan Vogt-Roberts talked a little bit today about the creation of the Metal Gear Solid movie, which he intends to direct, but he already has his eyes toward another video game franchise: Metroid. In an interview with IGN, Voght-Roberts talked about wanting to do the sci-fi franchise justice and his ideas for what the…
[ad_1] Back in April, Nintendo announced a contest for people to take their newly-purchased Labo kits and decorate them in interesting and creative ways. In the three categories Nintendo set (Best Decorated Toy-Con, Best Toy-Con Mod Using Toy-Con Garage, and Best Original Invention Using Toy-Con Garage), three winners were chosen in each category, so we’ll…
[ad_1] Getting through the Mega Man X games, especially some of the later ones, can be fairly difficult. If you’re someone who gets frustrated by one-hit kills, bosses that seem to track you when short-hopping and take out half your lifebar, or infrequent checkpoints, the games can be hair-pullingly tough to play through with a…
[ad_1] Looking forward to Jump Force but feel like it needs a much more super-deformed artstyle? Konami might have your back with the newly announced Jump Stadium, a four-player Smash Bros.-like for mobile phones. The announcement trailer goes through characters by the decades and shows off every single character, including a number of deep dives…
[ad_1] Montreal’s Crea-ture Studios grabbed the world’s attention with their skateboarding game Session at E3 when Microsoft showcased the title during their press conference. Session is coming to the Xbox One and PC, and will be in Steam Early Access and the Xbox Game Preview program in late 2018, with the first version of the title in…
[ad_1] Update: Ubisoft has stated that the game has no microtransactions on consoles and will retail for $9.99. The original story is as follows: Ubisoft has revealed that mobile title Hungry Shark World will be coming to consoles on July 17 after 500 million downloads on mobile. The Shark series, created by Ubisoft studio Future…
[ad_1] In a summer crossover event that should please fans of both Destiny 2 and New Gameplay Today, the latest episode of NGT is also part of our month of Destiny 2: Forsaken coverage! This means we get to bring on Destiny 2 lore PhD candidate Jeff Cork to talk about some of his favorite…
[ad_1] Duncan Jones teased his next project on twitter with a small trailer that heavily implies he’s working on Rogue Trooper. The Hollywood director even goes as far as shaving a blue mohawk into his hair, one of the elements of the comic book series. Originally an ’80s comic series published in 2000 AD, Rogue…
[ad_1] During E3 in June, Fortnite released on Switch, and it’s a solid port. After spending time with it, however, I wondered how it would play with the aid (or hindrance, depending who you ask) of motion controls. Realistically I don’t know if I would use it, or if it would help my aim, but…
[ad_1] 30 years ago today, the film adaptation of the manga, Akira, released in theaters in Japan. The legacy of both the film and the manga are important and far-reaching, both in the broader science-fiction landscape, and the cultural acceptance of anime across the world. You can see its influence in video games, but direct…
[ad_1] Despite the unfortunate name, GTFO is filling an interesting niche in the co-op shooter sphere. Left 4 Dead-style horde waves, but with an Aliens aesthetic and – according to this trailer – disconcerting enemies. GTFO comes from the developers of Payday, and it looks like it uses their pedigree for tense cooperation while radically switching…
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[ad_1] Uncharted is one of the most cinematic game franchises ever made with big, bombastic action set-pieces, high-quality story and characters, and globetrotting adventures akin to Indiana Jones. It was no surprise Sony tried to get a film based off the game off the ground nearly a decade ago but they’ve been unsuccessful in their…
[ad_1] For years, Nathan Fillion has been on the lips of many Uncharted fans when it comes to answering the question, just who would play Nathan Drake? The premise of Fillion, who gained fame playing Captain Mal in Firefly and later Richard Castle in Castle, playing the role of Drake has existed purely in the…
[ad_1] Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood/Monster Hunter: World crossover starts on August 7 as part of Stormblood’s Patch 4.36 update. The crossover brings in Rathalos, King of the Skies, as well as special game mechanics as an homage to Monster Hunter: World. This special event also includes a new armor…
[ad_1] Good news for fans of Fallout who don’t want to wait till the arrival of Fallout 76 in November. Dedicated fans have released a new mod called Northern Springs, on popular modding website Nexusmods, which aims to deliver a whole new area, quests, NPCs, weapons and more. According to the modding team, Northern Springs is…
[ad_1] Sony India will be making PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) membership cards available in India soon. PS Plus is Sony’s service for the PS3, PS4, and PS Vita that allows for online multiplayer, cloud saves, and access to games each month for a fee. The prepaid cards have two denominations, Rs. 1,869 for three months and…
[ad_1] Battlefield V’s release date is October 19 and it’s already had one closed alpha event. After the Battlefield V closed alpha was met with a mixed reception, developer Dice took to its website to outline what we can expect from the World War 2 shooter in the months prior to its release. Battlefield V’s open…
[ad_1] It appears that the next Call of Duty game, possibly called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, may be on the PS5 and next Xbox. According to a job listing unearthed by VGR for Infinity Ward – the studio behind Call of Duty Modern Warfare, 2019’s Call of Duty could be a next-gen game.…
[ad_1] Indie game developer Ben Porter has finally released his game MoonQuest on Steam Early Access and indie digital distribution platform itch.io for the PC. The game is not fully finished however and is still in beta. Check out the new gameplay trailer! MoonQuest might not ring a bell for many gamers and even those…
[ad_1] The details surrounding the upcoming Metal Gear film (we still don’t know if it deserves the ‘Solid’ suffix yet) are vague, but as far as we know, it is truly happening and Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts is attached to make it. We also know that Vogt-Roberts is a big fan of Metal…
[ad_1] Gematsu reports that in an interview with French gaming site Gameblog.fr, Yakuza series producer Daisuke Sato stated he doesn’t think the Nintendo Switch would be a fitting place for their Japanese action-RPG series. Meanwhile, Sato did leave the door open for possible Xbox ports. The Yakuza series has long been associated with the Playstation,…
[ad_1] InXile Entertainment’s The Bard’s Tale IV wears its heart on its sleeve: Starting a new game throws you into a full-motion video cutscene of four actual human people – two of them equipped with obviously fake elf ears – sitting in front of what looks like the interior of a hand-painted inn. Three of…
[ad_1] In the summer, we do things that cool us off. That’s just conventional wisdom. We jump in lakes and lay in front of fans and eat gazpacho. Suggest hot chocolate in July and people scoff. But what if we’ve been going about it all wrong? What if the solution is leaning in to the…
[ad_1] Intro Gaming is for everyone, and intelligent and creative women have always been an integral part of bringing the biggest and best games to life. From Sierra co-founder Roberta Williams, who pioneered the graphic adventure genre with series like King’s Quest, to Brenda Romero, who has spent nearly four decades as a programmer and…
[ad_1] A new Kickstarter project recently appeared online (and is already well on its way to its goal with nearly a month to spare) that wants to explore Sega’s early history in the world of arcade machines with a pop-up book. The Kickstarter is seeking $52,717 to publish the book, titled Sega Arcade: Pop-Up History,…
[ad_1] Epic Games recently invested $100 million in prize money for Fortnite’s 2018-2019 tournaments. Roughly $8 million of that pot is dedicated to Fortnite’s Summer Skirmish Series, which kicked off yesterday and runs over the next two months. Yesterday’s match didn’t go as planned, both from the stability of the game and the flow of…
[ad_1] As most mainstream fighting games aim to complexify their systems while making the basics accessible. Enter Footsies, a fighting game that will show the power of proper timing and spacing the hard way. It’s not exactly easy, but it’s simple, and will hopefully teach you proper timing and spacing the hard way. The game…
[ad_1] Season 5 of Fortnite may have just started, but much of what could be released throughout the season is already out in the wild, if you know where to look. Dataminers DieBuddies have found a ton of the new stuff coming to Fortnite in the new season by looking within the game’s files, where…
[ad_1] Update 3: The rain was unwanted, but the clouds that kept the heat down were more than welcome as trainers walked across the spacious 1.8-mile course Niantic set up in Lincoln Park. Professor Willow’s new five-part research quest was easier than his first challenge that appeared earlier this year. After completing mission 3, trainers…
[ad_1] As Season 5 of Fortnite begins this week, one of its most popular players wants developer Epic to implement a way for the people behind many of the popular emotes to monetize the dances they made famous. Yesterday, Chance posted a tweet suggesting Epic put the actual songs that go with many of the…
[ad_1] Update 2: The rain continues to fall periodically, but it isn’t stopping people from catching hundreds of Pokémon. Most players are trying to complete a new five-part quest from Professor Willow. The activities haven’t been too difficult so far: spin stops, hatch eggs, and catch seven unown (this one is sure to make players…
[ad_1] As part of our month-long coverage of Destiny 2: Forsaken, we revealed how bounties would be making a return to the world of Destiny. As it turns out, they’ll be headed back a bit earlier than we realized, and with them also come changes to some of the more frustrating Heroic Strike modifiers. When update…
[ad_1] Trainers are dispersed far and wide in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, many walking aimlessly through the grass, unaware of their surroundings as they swipe their fingers upward to throw Pokéballs. The light rain in the early hours didn’t detour their efforts in the slightest. In certain parts of this beautiful park, the greenery can no…
[ad_1] It’s no secret that Aliens: Colonial Marines was a mess. The story was lackluster, the gunplay unsatisfying. Worst of all, encounters with the game’s xenomorphs could be downright comical. Instead of the stalking menaces we saw in the films, players were left fighting aliens that acted surprised to be there. But what if there…
[ad_1] Update: Light rain is falling in Chicago, but trainers are still out in full force catching new Pokémon an hour before the festival officially kicks off. Many people woke up to the surprise of new Pokémon spawning around the globe. Alolan versions of Geodude and Diglett are out there, as are shiny versions of…
[ad_1] This week sees the return of the Overwatch League, but that’s not all that’s going on this weekend. Lots of shooters are coming out for their day in the sun, and who are we to deny it to them? Oh hey, the Overwatch League returns! With all of the seasonal stages out of the way, we…
[ad_1] BioWare is going through changes, not only with the type of games they create but also internally. One of the legendary talents in the Studio, James Ohlen has announced via Twitter that he has left the company he worked for an impressive 22 years. Ohlen was instrumental in the development of many cult RPG…
[ad_1] Shining Resonance Refrain for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC is the latest entry in Sega’s long-running Shining series of role-playing games (RPG). It’s also an enhanced remaster of 2014’s Shining Resonance for the PS3 that was exclusive to Japan. In the last four years, we’ve seen RPGs go from strength to strength…
[ad_1] Battle royale sensation Fortnite is now in its fifth season of challenges. Fortnite season 5 brings a new battle pass, skins, and even new toys for you and your friends to play with, all of which tie into its theme of worlds colliding that allow for a mix of items that’s rather eccentric. Sadly,…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta dates for PS4, Xbox One, and PC have been revealed. Instead of a solitary beta event as is usually the case with Call of Duty games, there will be two betas. The first one is known as the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Multiplayer Beta…
[ad_1] Rainbow Six Siege is a game about teamwork as much as it is about competition and Ubisoft is keen to enforce that. Since yesterday, players have been getting instantly banned when they use slurs of the racial or sexual varieties. In April, Ubisoft penned a post on their Rainbow Six Siege blog about making…
[ad_1] Few locations are as iconic as Shenmue’s Dobuita street, if only for as long as you spend as Ryo wandering the streets looking for answers about his father’s killer. Ahead of the HD re-releases of Shenmue I and II, Sega is taking you back to Dobuita Street with a short documentary that features new…
[ad_1] We’re kicking off season 5 of Replay by adding some small, but noticeable changes. For one, Leo Vader now has a camera in his booth so you can look at his face when he decides it’s pertinent! Also, if the two games we played today are any indication, it looks like we will now…
[ad_1] It’s the weekend again, and the G.I. staff is taking that time to do what anyone in our situation would do: play Pokémon Go, “research” arcade games, stare into the void, and apologize profusely for unfulfilled promises. Be sure to comment below to let us know about your weekend plans! Suriel Vazquez (@SurielVazquez) – To…
[ad_1] Compulsion Games released a new trailer for We Happy Few, the developer’s narrative-driven action-adventure game set in an alternate-history 1960s England. The trailer introduces the game’s three playable characters – Arthur, Sally, and Ollie – and gives another look at the game’s strange, drug-filled world. Players begin We Happy Few’s story as Arthur, a “British everyman” trying to…
[ad_1] The current Octopath Traveler box art features all eight of the game’s heroes together, representing the actual structure of the game fairly well. However, you may dislike a character or like one of the eight the best, so the cover doesn’t serve all your needs. Fret not! Nintendo is offering different box arts for…
[ad_1] You cut through the maze of white picket fences, with a shotgun and only a couple of shells in hand. In the distance, you can hear them chittering. The three friends with you are growing nervous. “Need some health,” one of them says. Suddenly that dreaded alarm bellows and out of the bushes jumps…
[ad_1] Three Fields Entertainment is back with a sequel to last year’s Danger Zone. Danger Zone 2 continues the car-crashing mayhem of its predecessor, moving the action to busy freeways. Matt Kato takes the wheel on today’s episode, showing Ben Hanson and me what players can expect to see from the game. Fine. It’s crashes.…
[ad_1] Hasbro is prepping to release a few new figures as part of its Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Siege line, and we have the first look at three new figures – Firedrive, Sideswipe, and Optimus Prime. As you can see in the images below, these bots evoke the spirit of the original figures from…
[ad_1] Enter the Gungeon released in 2016 to positive reviews and has since made its way to Xbox One and Switch, steadily growing its fanbase in the process. Today, developer Dodge Roll announced the game’s free Gungeons & Draguns expansion is coming to all platforms on July 19. The massive free expansion Advanced Gungeons &…
[ad_1] Rain clouds and a sense of dread hang over Pokémon Go Fest on the eve of its gates opening to the public. Heavy rain is likely the least of the worries for people who traveled from around the world to attend this gathering of Pokémon Go fans in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. These trainers, as…
[ad_1] Today is Friday the 13th, which is the perfect excuse to share some spooky-scary features about video games that inspire fright. This feature, covering the history of the game would go on to inspire Resident Evil, originally appeared in issue 282. Tokuro Fujiwara didn’t play video games; he didn’t even know that Konami was…
[ad_1] Destiny 2: Forsaken will introduce an entirely new breed of enemy: The Scorn. These aren’t makeovers of existing enemies, and while they’re technically reanimated Fallen, you won’t be able to recognize them as such; the two look only remotely similar. You’ll also have to learn a few new tricks to deal with the many breeds of…
[ad_1] Sega has uploaded a new trailer for the upcoming remaster of Shenmue I & II. The new trailer shows a lot of gameplay while comparing the in-game locations and their real-life counterparts they were heavily inspired by. Shenmue I & II will arrive on PC, PS4 and Xbox One on August 21st. The charming…
[ad_1] From now until July 26, you can take part in Monster Hunter: World’s second festival, the Summer Twilight Festival. In addition to a more celebratory hub, time-limited armor sets, and a return to every timed quest. If you missed, for example, the Devil May Cry armor set or the Horizon palico armor, those quests…
[ad_1] The software lineup for the Switch’s second year doesn’t measure up to its blockbuster opening year. Fortunately, Nintendo still has a volume of critical hits that launched on the underperforming Wii U to help pad out a thin release calendar. Titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze are robust…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is looking to be one of the most different Call of Duty games since Advanced Warfare in 2014 and due to that, some fans are a bit nervous. To ease concerns, Activision and Treyarch have announced two betas that will begin in just a few short weeks! Fans…
[ad_1] With the Dragon Ball Super movie coming out in December in Japan, fans have been on pins and needles wondering when they’ll get a chance to see the movie in the west. Thankfully, Funimation has announced that it won’t be too long and plans to bring the movie to North America in January. Funimation…
[ad_1] Bandai Namco released a new trailer for the upcoming current-gen remaster of 2008’s Tales of Vesperia. The game will have improved visuals, but also adds more mystic arts, costumes (if you look closely you will see Klonoa and Mr. Driller costumes in the trailer), and new battles. Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is coming…
[ad_1] The Pokémon Go twitter account recently tweeted about a benign message encouraging fans to talk about their Pokémon Go memories, but hidden in the associated image is a potential tease for the launch of the fourth generation of Pokémon. From the first Pokémon you encountered to your first #PokemonGOfriend, we’ve enjoyed watching all of…
[ad_1] Last Friday, Variety reported that Keri Russell is in early talks to join Star Wars: Episode IX. A couple of days later, THR brought word that Billy Dee Williams would return as Lando Calrissian. Also on Friday, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange co-creator Steve Ditko passed away. He was 90. On Monday, Netflix provided a…
[ad_1] Finland’s Next Games was rumoured to be working on a new Walking Dead mobile game, in a bid to tap into the trend of augmented reality (AR). Now, the company has listed a new game The Walking Dead: Our World on the App Store and Google Play. The game is available to download for…
[ad_1] Gaming laptops continue to be in high demand even though the PC market in general doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. According to a recent report by IDC, HP took the lead in PC market share in India for the first quarter of the year, partly thanks to its focus on gaming systems. In March this year,…
[ad_1] Earlier this month, CD Projekt Red’s CEO Adam Kiciński said that there are more stories left to tell in the Witcher-verse. It looks like your first taste of that is coming soon, though maybe not in the form you’re expecting. R. Talsorian Games, the tabletop developer behind Cyberpunk (the series that CD Projekt Red is…
[ad_1] If you have been playing a lot of shooters on the Switch, you might notice that the analog sticks on the controller have a much bigger deadzone, or distance to movement from the center of the analog stick, than a lot of other controllers. As such, a lot of Switch games have gyro controls…
[ad_1] Overwatch, for all its robots and monkeys and hamsters in mech suits, is a mind game. Competitive teams train for months to counter each other’s tactics; each strategy has a counter, at least theoretically. But sometimes a team whips out something so new and unexpected that the only response is slack-jawed awe. That’s the…
[ad_1] Golf carts, portals, a new biome, and more come to Fortnite: Battle Royale as part of its fifth season. The announcement trailer and patch notes emphasize the “worlds collide” tagline, drawing on Fortnite’s recent weird crossovers with the real world. The season update brings a new vehicle, the all-terrain kart, to Battle Royale mode. The…
[ad_1] Welcome back to The Game Informer Show! On this episode, Joe Juba unloads his thoughts on Octopath Traveler for the Nintendo Switch alongside Suriel Vazquez. Then Ben Reeves and Brian Shea join the podcast to talk about Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker’s new ports and Sonic Mania Plus. After some great community emails (including some…
[ad_1] If you have a growing Funko Pop Collection and are hoping to balloon their collection, there’s good news for you. Funko has announced that at least one Pokémon will be coming out in Pop form starting with everyone’s favorite electric mouse. The Funko Pop Pikachu, which you can see below, has all the hallmarks of…
[ad_1] Every year, I try to do at least one column focusing on the RPG mobile scene. We’ve seen a bevy of developers capitalize on this growing landscape, giving popular series like Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem time to shine on the small screen. About a year ago when I highlighted two interesting mobile titles, I…
[ad_1] If you’re having trouble launching some online-connected PS4 games today, you’re not the only one. Sony’s network outage page indicates that some games and social apps are experiencing some issues. “You may have some difficulty launching games, applications, or online features,” the status page reads. “Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon…
[ad_1] Recently, both Belgian and Dutch officials declared loot boxes as a form of gambling and subsequently classified them as illegal. Now, live service games are making the changes necessary to comply with the new laws. Today, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive removed the ability to open the in-game crates in both Belgium and the Netherlands. The Belgian Gaming Commission…
[ad_1] Summer is a good time to be a thrifty gamer. Sales abound, Twitch Prime is giving away 21 different titles, and now you can enter the seedy techno-underbelly of the internet with Hacknet for free. Released in 2015, Hacknet lets players sift through a mess of code and firewalls to figure out the story…
[ad_1] In a small clip posted by Nintendo, general manager of software Shinya Takahashi answered some questions about Switch games like Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Within the context of Mario Kart 8’s recent Labo update, which allows players to use the Labo bike handlebars for the game, Takahashi says to expect more…
[ad_1] Gunfire Games has just announced Remnant: From The Ashes, a co-op shooter in that looks to be in the vein of Left 4 Dead or Vermintide. Where Remnant mixes things up is the 3rd-person perspective, “dynamically-generated worlds”, post-apocalyptic aesthetic and The Root. The Root are an enemy from another dimension that have invaded earth…
[ad_1] Epic, the developers and licensors of Unreal Engine, have announced a change to the revenue share model that they have been employing for use of the popular engine’s marketplace. The Unreal Engine Marketplace is a place for people to buy content to drop into their Unreal Engine games. As a hypothetical example, someone could…
[ad_1] Esteemed Polish game creators CD Projekt has teased a new entry in the Witcher franchise but it’s not like one would think. Studio CEO Adam Kiciński slammed down any possibility of a fourth entry to the RPG series. USGamer reports that in an interview with Polish outlet Bankier, CEO of CD Projekt Adam Kiciński…
[ad_1] You may not know the name James Ohlen, but chances are you’ve played one of the games he worked on. One of the early members of BioWare, the 22-year veteran left his mark on seminal RPG games like Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate II, Neverwinter Knights, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Today,…
[ad_1] A few months ago, Square Enix and Capcom revealed a crossover collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter: World. Today, Capcom released a new trailer showing some of the Final Fantasy-themed creatures, armor, and more that Monster Hunter players will be able to interact with. The trailer shows off a set of Dragoon…
[ad_1] The new trailer for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee has a little bit of everything, showcasing just some of what you’ll find in the Kanto region. The trailer contains footage of everything from customization and riding large Pokémon to battling gym leaders and co-op play. Bonding with your Pokémon is a key component of…
[ad_1] Ever since the Nintendo Switch launched last year, fans have been clamoring for a new Pokemon game to take advantage of the hardware. After plenty of teasing, Nintendo will drop two new games at the end of the year and it looks like it’ll be worth the wait. Combining the traditional series mechanics with…
[ad_1] Early Access WWII title Battalion 1944 is getting a major overhaul starting today, changing the core competitive mode, overhauling the player models, and adding a progression system. Major Update 2 is out of beta and the main round-based competitive mode, Wartide 2.0, ditches the old card system, adds a vertical-orientated Savoia, Italy map, reworks existing maps, tweaks gameplay,…
[ad_1] Developer Unknown Worlds has announced their underwater survival crafting game Subnautica is going to release on PS4 this holiday. The indie developer is working together with Panic Button for both the PS4 port and speeding up the development of the Xbox One version of Subnautica. Check out the announcement trailer. Subnautica is finally arriving…
[ad_1] Octopath Traveler releases tomorrow on Switch, and reviews are hitting now. However, the final verdict from Game Informer isn’t ready yet. It’s a long adventure; I’m 50 hours in, but I want to make sure I finish the story and see all of the tales conclude before finalizing a score. So look for our…
[ad_1] It appears that Nvidia is prepping for new GPUs sooner than expected and the GeForce GTX 2080 Ti may be one of them. Despite CEO Jen-Hsun Huang stating that it would not be launching any new GPUs for “a long time”, benchmarks for the Nvidia GeForce GTX 2080 Ti appear to have leaked. Thanks to the benchmark database…
[ad_1] While Fortnite Season 5 has just begun, Epic Games has announced the Fortnite Summer Skirmish tournament. It will take place over a eight week period with $8 million in prize money. The Fortnite Summer Skirmish start date is July 14 with the first event being a $250,000 duos competition. Epic says participants will be “community…
[ad_1] It appears that the days of Nintendo Switch homebrew may soon be over. According to recent reports, the company has patched out vulnerabilities that allowed users to install homebrew applications and possibly engage in piracy by exploiting the Nintendo Switch’s Tegra X1 USB recovery mode to bypass operations that would protect it from such…
[ad_1] Fortnite Season 5 update is now live for Nintendo Switch and iOS. The Fortnite Season 5 patch download size is roughly 2GB on Nintendo Switch and 1.01GB on iOS in-app after a 139MB download via the App Store. It brings significant map changes, new Fortnite skins and much more. Some of these include viking ships,…
[ad_1] PlayStation VR (PS VR) has got a permanent price cut in India. Retailers across the country have been informed of Sony of the new PS VR India price of Rs. 30,990. This is for the PS VR camera bundle which includes the PS VR headset, cables, demo disc, and most importantly, the PS4 camera…
[ad_1] On the opening day of the video game industry’s largest annual convention, fans queued up for hours, then stood shoulder to shoulder inside Nintendo’s massive exhibition area, eager to sample one of the most anticipated game releases of 2018, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. A little over a half-mile away in the Belasco Theater, some…
[ad_1] AT&T has partnered with Magic Leap, a secretive augmented reality startup backed by tech giants Google and Alibaba, to exclusively sell its wireless gadgets in the United States, the telecom company said on Wednesday. Magic Leap said it will demo its first product later in the day – a lightweight, wearable computer with augmented…
[ad_1] Fans of the Overwatch video game will soon be able to watch competitions on television under a deal announced Wednesday by Activision Blizzard and Walt Disney Co. Disney and its ESPN channels will be exclusive partners for broadcasting “Overwatch” matches on television in the US, in the “most significant commitment” they have made to video…
[ad_1] Fortnite season 5 should begin at some point tonight and with it comes a host of new events and stories that Epic loves including into the game. Youtuber InTheLittleWood is happy to bring you a Fortnite season 4 recap in a compact rap form ahead of the new season, which includes everything from the…
[ad_1] The Division 2 release date is March 15, 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. While that is some time away, that hasn’t stopped Ubisoft from letting slip information regarding The Division 2 catering to different play styles. While the first game was infinitely better with friends, those planning to go at it solo…
[ad_1] The PS3 launched in 2006. And while it found its footing after a poor start, it’s widely regarded as the least successful of all of Sony’s home console efforts. A big reason for this was its price at launch. In the US, the PS3 price was $599 for the 60GB variant while in India…
[ad_1] A few days ago, Guild Wars developer ArenaNet, terminated two writers from their team after what CEO Mike O’Brien described as failing to “uphold standards of communicating with players.” The event started when writer Jessica Price was engaged by a streamer on her personal Twitter account, which Price found offensive. You can read more…
[ad_1] Just a heads up for Fortnite players ahead of season five tomorrow, you can expect to finally find out what Epic has been cooking over the last month for the new season. The exact hour of season five can be hard to pin down. Season four officially concludes at 1:00 AM PST on July…
[ad_1] Fortnite is a game about building and like all building accomplishments – Minecraft, real life – it has all just built to building roller coasters. Vikkstar is well known for pulling off some amazing stuff with Fortnite, so a roller coaster built around Tilted Towers and powered by a shopping cart seemed inevitable. Check out the…
[ad_1] We liked Vermintide 2 a fair deal for its Left-4-Dead-but-fantasy hook when it released on PC this past year. Console players will be able to join in on the fray too – well, if they’ve got an Xbox One. Starting today, players can purchase the game in standard or premium edition, with the premium edition…
[ad_1] In an interview with Buzzfeed, The Last of Us Part II director Neil Druckmann hinted a tiny bit at whether Ellie will be going it alone in the man-turned-monster horrorland. When questioned about the heart of NPCs and making one of the best NPC partners of all time in Ellie, Druckmann decided to spill…
[ad_1] Not long ago, Bandai Namco announced that Dark Souls-inspired title Code Vein was coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC on September 28. However, a little more than a month later the company has shifted gears on that idea ostensibly for the game’s sake. Code Vein will now come out in 2019, and while…
[ad_1] With Spryo Reginited Trilogy on its way fairly soon, we’ve mostly only gotten footage of the first Spyro game. Thanks to the official PlayStation account and PlayStation Underground, however, Spyro 2 has finally gotten some love as we get our first footage of the second game in the series. The developers at Toys for…
[ad_1] Fans will be able to root for their favorite Overwatch League teams tonight as the first day of the quarterfinals begins. There’s a twist, however. Instead of watching the festivities online, viewers will be able to tune into the action on live TV, thanks to a newly announced partnership between Disney and Blizzard. Starting…
[ad_1] Mafia III, while it didn’t exactly fulfill its potential, tried to tell a darker revenge tale that ultimately ended up falling a little flat. It turns out that the game’s planned opening was to be quite a bit darker and it was deemed so rough out of context that it doesn’t even exist anymore.…
[ad_1] It’s been a banner year for video games, but with the changing seasons comes a new opportunity for aspiring video games journalists. We’re now accepting applications for Game Informer’s Fall 2018 internship term. For details on Game Informer’s three-month-long editorial internship click here. If that sounds exciting, you can send a cover letter, resume,…
[ad_1] During Nintendo’s recent investor meeting, the company’s executive team was asked about crossplay initiatives, specifically about Fortnite and Minecraft. Nintendo’s outgoing president Tatsumi Kimishima was quick to point out that crossplay doesn’t mean that Nintendo games on other platforms will ever be a thing, and in fact they definitely will not, but they are…
[ad_1] Caprica. Dark Matter. Stargate Universe. Helix. Defiance. The Expanse. All of these shows aired on Syfy. All were canceled. Thanks to the rise of streaming networks and the need to lock up exclusive shows, The Expanse will live on to see another day on Amazon. I have a feeling a number of the aforementioned…
[ad_1] One of the biggest changes Forsaken will bring to Destiny 2 is the arrival of nine new supers. Come September 4, players will be able to not only choose which subclass they like best, but which super under each subclass best fits their playstyle, leading to more options in PvE and more engaging encounters in…
[ad_1] CreativeForge Games’ strategy game Phantom Doctrine releases on August 14 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment announced the release date with a new trailer. Phantom Doctrine puts players in control of a rogue intelligence agency during the Cold War. This involves general resource management activities such as sending spies on missions,…
[ad_1] During a 2013 Nintendo Direct, the late Satoru Iwata and Sega’s chief creative officer Toshihiro Nagoshi announced that HD remasters of the first two Yakuza games would be coming to Wii U in Japan only, which was the first and last time the series has ever released on a Nintendo console. Like most third…
[ad_1] Capcom’s breakout hit Monster Hunter: World is going to get an animated special called Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild produced by Pure Imagination Studios. The studio has made a number of promotional shorts for the Lego games and movies, along with a number of other games and Disney properties. The animated special will be written…
[ad_1] Although they’re laser-focused on Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red’s CEO said they weren’t ready to leave the world of The Witcher quite yet. “The first three Witchers were by definition a trilogy, so we simply could not name the next game The Witcher 4,” said CEO Adam Kiciński to Polish site Bankier. But that doesn’t…
[ad_1] Right now, Destiny 2’s destinations feel like beautiful but uncoordinated spaces. Drop onto any of the available planets (or moon) to complete the weekly Flashpoint milestone, and you’re left to run a handful of public events (or kill defenders and conquerors, on Mercury) to fill up a meter and get your Powerful Engram for the week. Meanwhile…
[ad_1] Microsoft has announced a new Sport White Special Edition Xbox One controller as part of a larger Sport series. The controller is available for $69.99 starting on July 31, with worldwide shipping beginning on August 7. Apparently an ode to “trends in athletics and sports lifestyle,” the controller features a “grey rubberized diamond grip”…
[ad_1] Subnautica took a while to move from early access to a full PC release at the beginning of this year, but its full console debut isn’t too far off. Developer Unknown Worlds has announced that the sci-fi exploration title is coming to the PS4 by the end of the year. Unknown Worlds is bringing…
[ad_1] Developer Hello Games showed 11 major changes their title No Man’s Sky went through since its launch in a new trailer on the official Xbox Youtube channel. This comes just in time for the release of the game’s Xbox One version on July 24th. No Man’s Sky has become infamous after its disastrous launch…
[ad_1] Bad news for players who were looking forward to Bandai Namco’s upcoming action-RPG Code Vein. The publisher announced today their decision to delay the game’s release into an undisclosed date in 2019. The delay comes as surprising news since just last month Bandai Namco announced the release date for Code Vein to be this…
[ad_1] No Man’s Sky had a rough launch when it first released for PS4 and PC back in 2016. Since then, developer Hello Games has made a host of changes in the run up to the Xbox One release of the game. Some of these include new music, freighters, and biomes, while others are lot…
[ad_1] With post-apocalyptic online role-playing game Fallout 76 being prepped for a November 14 release date, it’s only obvious that fans of the Fallout series would try to deduce which locations would be in the game. Being set in West Virginia allows for a host of locales based on existing landmarks. Redditor Chiyuiri has cobbled…
[ad_1] PUBG Mobile is a popular game among Android and iOS users, and up until now, it was only available as a stable release. However, in a new development, Tencent Games has now released a PUBG Mobile beta version on Google Play, for Android users to get a taste of all the upcoming features before…
[ad_1] With every new Super Smash Bros. games, fans are always curious and excited to see what new musical tracks from the games represented will make their way into the new Smash Bros. title. With Smash Bros. Brawl, director Masuhiro Sakurai called in multiple composers from the industry to arrange songs from different series, which…
[ad_1] While Sony is the obvious leader when it comes to single-player first-party games that are driven by a strong story, Microsoft has a strong lineup in several other genres. The Xbox One is a fantastic console for racing games, shooters, and for certain online games. We looked at the Xbox games we’ve reviewed on…
[ad_1] WeGame, Tencent’s PC game storefront is being prepped for an international release. According to representatives of the company speaking to South China Morning Post (via PCGamesInsider.biz), this is being done to bring Chinese games to an international audience. This also puts WeGame in competition with the likes of Steam, GOG, and other digital distribution…
[ad_1] Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s battle royale mode known as Blackout may not support as many players as Fortnite, PUBG, or H1Z1. Traditional battle royale titles have support for upto 100 players. The Blackout mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may just support 60 according to a leaked screenshot of the…
[ad_1] Nintendo has formally announced the Switch version of post-apocalyptic RPG Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut via a new trailer, and also revealed that it’s coming next month. Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is developed by the makers of the original Fallout RPG. The Director’s Cut version of the 2014 RPG featured improved graphics, additional voice acting, and other improvements, and launched…
[ad_1] As we said in our first look at NHL 19, the latest hockey title from EA Sports boasts the biggest leap in player control we’ve seen this console generation. Powered by the same Real Player Motion technology used in EA’s FIFA, Madden, and UFC titles, the skating fidelity is finally making strides in a positive direction. …
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[ad_1] Almost four years ago, Mark Brown posted a YouTube video on adaptive soundtracks in games. The piece, snappily edited and confidently narrated, could have stood alone as a neat look behind the curtain at the tricks used by designers when creating a musical score that reacts to the player’s actions. However, the quality of…
[ad_1] Sonic Mania Plus is out in exactly one week. What’s Sonic Mania Plus? Why, it’s Sonic Mania… but Plus. Look, it’s complicated. Fortunately, Sonic maniac Brian Shea works here, so he could walk me and Ben Hanson through what you get with this enhanced edition of the game. The biggest draw is the new…
[ad_1] After a June 28 hotfix to make some changes to Emperor Palpatine, it appears the Sith lord has gone missing from the game, likely due to chain lightning shenanigans. Palpatine is one of the playable heroes in the game, along with characters like Rey, Luke, Darth Maul, and more. The Emperor differs a little…
[ad_1] It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been on TV for a long time and has just been renewed for its thirteenth season. Now you can also spend the parts of your life that would have been spent waiting for more Sunny and instead spend it playing a licensed mobile game. It’s Always Sunny in…
[ad_1] Last year, rumors began swirling that a Joker movie produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by The Hangover director Todd Phillips was in the works. While plausible, people began thinking the film was less and less likely as time went on. Oscar-winning actor Leonardo Dicaprio was heavily rumored to star as The Clown Prince…
[ad_1] While Far Cry 5 took place entirely in the rural but dangerous Hope County, the DLC has been eager to stretch its legs by taking place in far off places. The newest DLC, Lost on Mars, takes players into space onto the red planet. Lost on Mars is the second piece of DLC for…
[ad_1] Aaron Ehasz, former co-executive producer and writer for Avatar: The Last Airbender, has announced a new animated project titled The Dragon Prince made exclusively for Netflix. The Dragon Prince, an epic fantasy series by the head writer and director of Avatar: the Last Airbender, is coming soon to Netflix! Learn more at our San…
[ad_1] Defiance is back, baby! The open-world shooter from 2013 makes its return on current-gen console and PC today, in a shiny new free-to-play format. Reiner took Ben Hanson and me on a trip down memory lane – and also introduced us to his amazingly named (and coiffed) hero. Check out our episode below to…
[ad_1] Hearthstone’s next expansion, The Boomsday Project, brings players to the secret lab of mad scientist Dr. Boom, one of the game’s most infamous cards. Blizzard announced the expansion with a new trailer. Blizzard also released a nine-minute video in which the team gets even cornier than usual and explains the expansion’s new mechanics. The expansion introduces…
[ad_1] Avengers: Infinity War is undoubtedly one of the biggest movies of all-time with a $2 billion+ box office haul and high critical praise. The superhero ensemble serves as the successful culmination of 10 years and 15+ movies of storytelling which is an achievement in its own right. While many fans went to the theater…
[ad_1] When Yooka-Laylee, the Banjo & Kazooie spiritual successor developed by Playtonic Games, was originally crowdfunded, one of the stretch goals included a “64-Bit Tonic.” This would transform the game into a N64 world of low-res textures and low polygon counts to better evoke the nostalgia of the era. Today, Playtonic provided an update on…
[ad_1] As part of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT’s season pass, Final Fantasy VIII’s Rinoa Heartilly is joining the fight in the PlayStation 4 game. Rinoa fights alongside her dog Angelo and is primarily a zoning character who shoots at enemies using her Blaster Edge. Her ultimate involves growing angel wings and transforming the arena into…
[ad_1] Chasm has been a game long in the making, with its first appearance in 2013 and a following successful Kickstarter campaign. Now, developer Bit Kid is ready to announce their passion project will release this month, July 31st on PC, PS4 and PS Vita for only $19.99. Check out the new teaser trailer! Studio…
[ad_1] It seems that the Fortnite weirdness never ends, as photographer Sela Shiloni found our missing Durr Burger in the middle of the California desert. What originally seemed like it could only be the product of photoshop turned out to be very real, and very strange. Shiloni posted more images and video on twitter, showing…
[ad_1] Dead Cells has been in good shape for a long time. Despite the early access moniker, the rogue-like metroidvania already contains dozens of hours of content, secrets, and unlockables for PC players. Finally though, it’s ready for a full release: It’ll be dropping on August 7 for all major platforms. Since early last year,…
[ad_1] Although Fortnite may dominate the headlines, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds still enjoys a more than healthy streaming population. However, one of the game’s most popular players was banned from his account last night after hopping in a flying car and soaring across the map. Shroud, the second-most-followed streamer on Twitch, decided to ride shotgun in a…
[ad_1] Prey: Mooncrash debuted last month to solid reviews (including ours), earning praise for its intense challenge and how it reassembled the base game to put its best elements at the front. It looks like players who are still stranded on the moon are about to get a few more toys to play with. Bethesda…
[ad_1] Ronda Rousey is coming to WWE 2K19. The former UFC champion joins Rey Mysterio, who was revealed in late June, as the second of two preorder bonuses. Rousey is decked out in her “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey gear, in an homage to one of pro wrestling’s greats. “Anybody can call themselves ‘Rowdy,’ but it takes a special,…
[ad_1] THQ Nordic has unveiled the release date for the third entry in their action-adventure series Darksiders. On November 27th, Darksiders III will be released on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. The publisher also shared digital Pre-order bonuses and two special editions containing a slew of physical goodies. Check out the exclusive gameplay video “Enter…
[ad_1] Live.me Inc, the mobile app developer behind broadcasting app LiveMe has revealed Fluxr. It’s a mobile gaming and e-sports live streaming platform built with mobile gaming in mind and support for on-and-offline gaming events. Fluxr is partnering with Tencent to promote PUBG Mobile through tournaments and in-app activations. According to Live.me, gaming content on…
[ad_1] Despite still being in soft-launch in select markets like the Philippines and France, Asphalt 9: Legends for Android and iOS is one of the more polished racing games at the moment. In our first impressions of the sequel to 2013’s Asphalt 8: Airborne, we noted a marked improvement in almost every department, from controls…
[ad_1] Nintendo will do what it can to help video game studios and publishers build cross-platform play support for their titles on the Switch, its executives said during Nintendo’s annual shareholders meeting in Kyoto. Responding to a question put forward by an attendee, about Nintendo’s relationship with publishers and its initiatives for multi-platform titles, senior…
[ad_1] Industrial Toys, a developer primarily known for mobile games, has been acquired by Electronic Arts. The studio was founded in 2012 after its CEO Alex Seropian left Disney studios. Seropian is a long time veteran of the game industry, having founded Bungie in 1991 and famously working on the Marathon and Halo. He left…
[ad_1] Last year’s release of Nier: Automata pleased and delighted a lot of fans and made a number of new fans, as well. Much like the previous Nier game, however, a number of peripheral pieces of media like books and stage plays exist to flesh out the world and Nier: Automata is no different. Viz…
[ad_1] During Bethesda’s E3 conference this year, the Elder Scrolls publisher made a joke about the multitude of ports of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that seem to get announced every year. This year, Bethesda released Skyrim on Alexa, which is hilarious, even if they did take the joke from us. Since its release in…
[ad_1] With reports that Keri Russell is being eyed for J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars return with Episode IX, The Hollywood Reporter is, well, reporting that Billy Dee Williams is also signing on for the final movie of the new trilogy. The gambler Lando Calrissian was first introduced in The Empire Strikes Back as an old…
[ad_1] Music and games are my greatest inspiration and I always take the chance to listen to a great record while playing some of my favorite titles. I will choose a record and play it on repeat while grinding in Diablo 3 or Destiny 2 and maybe just listen to something more relaxing while free-roaming…
[ad_1] With Dragon Ball Super’s animated run ending earlier this year, fans had been wondering what the subject of the already announced movie might be. Rumors had been guessing everything from a return of Cell to another new villain introduction, but TOEI Animation has announced today that former movie villain Broly will be headlining this…
[ad_1] Splatoon has always keenly focused on multiplayer; every free update over the series’ three-year history has delivered new gear, maps, and weapons to the competitive suite. As the first paid expansion in series history, Octo Expansion defies that trend, instead adding a new single-player story. For fans of the Splatoon’s Hero modes, Octo Expansion…
[ad_1] During Nintendo’s 78th annual shareholder meeting, the day that Shuntaro Furukawa took over as president of Nintendo, the company held a Q&A session with shareholders and Nintendo’s executive team including outgoing president Tatsumi Kimishima. The Q&A was translated into English today and you can find the entire thing here. This year, one shareholder asked…
[ad_1] The NASCAR season is in full swing, but gamers are already looking to the future – September 7 in particular, when NASCAR Heat 3 comes out (PS4, Xbox One, PC). The game has just been announced, and I got my hands on the title and am heartened by the fact that developer Monster Games is bringing back more…
[ad_1] Indivisible, the indie RPG from Skullgirls developer Lab Zero, has teased 30 seconds of the intro for the new game. The new video is a collaboration between animation studios Titmouse Inc. and Studio TRIGGER. TRIGGER is likely best known for anime like Kill La Kill and Little Witch Academia and is lauded for their well-choreographed…
[ad_1] Your hunt for the eight barons and Uldren in Destiny 2’s Forsaken expansion will take place mostly on the Tangled Shore, a vast area made of tied-together rock formations, Fallen architecture, and of course, beautiful skyboxes. For a sense of what to expect when you start exploring the Tangled Shore, we took a quick…
[ad_1] THQ Nordic confirmed today that Darksiders III, the newest game in the Darksiders series from last generation, will launch this year on November 27. Darksiders III was announced last year after an Amazon listing leaked its existence. THQ Nordic announced that the game was being developed by Gunfire Games, a studio made up primarily…
[ad_1] As teased last week, today Capcom has shared new information about the PC version of Monster Hunter World. The PC version is releasing in only a few weeks, on August 9th. Check out the game’s Steam page to Pre-purchase Monster Hunter World and get extra goodies. Check out the new PC trailer! Monster Hunter…
[ad_1] Monster Hunter: World has been a huge hit for Capcom; the lauded entry in the long-running series has shipped over 8 million copies since its January release, making it the best-selling game in the company’s history. While much of that success has been attributed to the series finally returning to consoles, Capcom also pledged…
[ad_1] Back in May, Blizzard released a pair of Mercy-themed items to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Players could show their support by picking up a $14.99 in-game skin for Mercy, as well as a $30 Pink Mercy T-shirt from Blizzard’s official store – with all proceeds going directly to the foundation. Today,…
[ad_1] Chasm is a Metroidvania–meets-procedurally-generated-map action/platformer, and one thing that’s not random is its release date – the game is coming out on July 31 (PS4, Vita, PC). The game follows the style of Castlevania, etc. where players need to find certain power-ups to open up new areas of the map. The procedurally generated aspect…
[ad_1] Zero Escape is a love-it-or-hate-it series due to its combination of choose your own adventure narrative branching, wacky lore, and difficult puzzles. For those who can’t get enough of the mind-bending morality labyrinths, good news: the director of the series, Kotaro Uchikoshi, just announced a new game. Set in modern Tokyo, AI: The Somnium Files,…
[ad_1] Co-Op ninja action-RPG Warframe is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Developer Digital Extremes announced the news during this year’s TennoCon, the annual Warframe convention. The port will be handled by Panic Button, who brought DOOM and most recently Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus to Nintendo’s handheld. No release date was given but check out…
[ad_1] Platform: Nintendo Switch (also available on Xbox One, PS4, and PC) Developer: Vicarious Visions, Toys for Bob, Iron Galaxy Publisher: Activision MSRP: $39.99 Crash Bandicoot was one of the most beloved characters of the 90s and early 2000s, giving PlayStation a much-needed mascot to compete against Nintendo’s Italian plumber. Come the mid-2000s, the character slowly…
[ad_1] Fortnite Battle Royale got the Playground Limited Time Mode (LTM for short) more than a week ago. This let you practice, strategise, and learn the nuances of the game. Stat tracking and challenges are disabled in this mode. Playground LTM was also used by many a player to create content you wouldn’t find in the…
[ad_1] One of the biggest ways players have to suspend disbelief in video games is when they must believe that their avatar can survive a flurry of bullets, hide behind cover, and be totally fine. That’s the case in most games, but that has never been the case in the Uncharted series. According Naughty Dog…
[ad_1] The world’s biggest fighting game event is gearing up for its second year in Japan. The Evolution Championship Series (Evo), which hosts the biggest fighting game event of the year, will once again have its Japan-oriented rendition next February 15-17, this time in the city of Fukuoka, the tournament announced via Twitter. While the…
[ad_1] Youtuber Shesez is back with another episode of his Boundary Break series, this time covering the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. These videos always provide not only amusing images of stretched out characters and unused assets, but also some small insight into how games are made. The regular unused assets, characters floating right outside…
[ad_1] Last week, Valve revealed it was working on a way for developers on its Steam storefront to have better access to player and sales numbers as a way to let them make more informed decisions. This week, we caught a brief glimpse into how much data Valve might actually have at its disposal. Ars…
[ad_1] When Nintendo debuted Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at E3 last month, it did so with an invitational tournament featuring top players from both the Super Smash Bros. Melee and For Wii U scenes. The tournament was part of Nintendo’s growing acceptance for the competitive side of its fighting games, something it wasn’t always so…
[ad_1] Ingress, Niantic’s second location-based game and the framework for much of Pokémon Go, is getting its own anime series, called Ingress: The Animation. Variety reports the series will be done by studio Crafter, helmed by Yuhei Sakuragi (Neon Genesis Evangelion: Impacts), and feature character designs from Takeshi Honda (Neon Genesis Evangelion). Fuji TV and…
[ad_1] We’ll soon know when Capcom’s major RPG hit, Monster Hunter World, will finally release on Steam. Monster Hunter World, which our own Daniel Tack loved in his review, first released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in January of this year, with an announced PC release date of “Autumn 2018.” Yesterday, however, Capcom teased…
[ad_1] Warframe, the massively popular free-to-play looter shooter which recently received its Sacrifice update, is heading to Switch. Taking a high-end PC and console game and putting it on Nintendo’s portable hybrid console is no easy task, but rest assured: The port will be handled by Panic Button, the same people who recently ported both…
[ad_1] Capcom finally is ready to share more details about the PC version of Monster Hunter World. According to the official Monster Hunter Twitter account, tomorrow we will learn about the release date and system requirements for the PC version of Monster Hunter World. #MHWorld PC version details inbound: Monday, July 9th @ 9am PT…
[ad_1] Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Paul Rudd, Gabriel Ferrari, Chris McKenna, and Andrew Barrer Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Michael Douglas, Lawerence Fishburne, and Hannah John-Kamen Runtime: 1 hour and 58 minutes (118 minutes) MPAA Rating: PG-13 (sci-fi action and violence) Marvel has had a killer 2018 with Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War, after having such a major success…
[ad_1] Popular free-to-play co-operative sci-fi shooter Warframe is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The news was announced at the game’s yearly convention, TennoCon. At TennoCon 2018 Warframe creator Digital Extremes confirmed that a Nintendo Switch version is in the works and is being developed in collaboration with Panic Button. The game is currently available on…
[ad_1] When Xenoblade Chronicles 2 released last year, I had mixed feelings about it. Despite an impressive world and a fascinating array of interlocking systems, the experience also felt bloated and repetitive. However, like so many titles these days, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has evolved since its launch. Here’s the good news: Many the game’s problems…
[ad_1] The term “early access” can mean many things these days, from incomplete alphas where nothing works to polished mainstays (Fortnite is still in early access, ladies and gentlemen). Steam can be a treasure trove for hunters looking for the next big game, and there’s no lack of impressive up-and-coming titles that deserve attention even…
[ad_1] Let’s get this out of the way: Even though Skull & Bones is a game about pirates, I’m not going to write this up in pirate talk. OK? Good. Brian Shea played Ubisoft’s upcoming title at E3, and he walks me and Leo through what he saw like walking the plank in our latest…
[ad_1] I don’t need to give H.P. Lovecraft much of an introduction. He’s the man who added tentacles to horror, and gave creatures names no one can spell. His work, which dates back to the early 1900s has been an inspiration point for many game developers today. Hit games like Dead Space and Bloodborne toy…
[ad_1] After completing co-directing duties on Valiant Hearts: The Great War, Ubisoft made it clear to Yoan Fanise that moving forward, it would be focusing exclusively on triple-A titles. After his positive experience with Valiant Hearts, Fanise decided those were the kinds of projects he wanted to work on in the future, so he left…
[ad_1] The Fourth of July has hit the United States, meaning most people aren’t getting anything done. This is a double-edged sword for competitive events; on one hand, it means there are fewer events going on, but on the other, it means you have more time to watch what is going on, what with the day off…
[ad_1] Game designer Kotaro Uchikoshi announced his new game AI: The Somnium Files at this year’s Spike Chunsoft’s Anime Expo panel. The reveal comes after Uchikoshi teased the project last year. The mystery-adventure game is coming to PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch, but we sadly didn’t get any info on a release date. Check out…
[ad_1] While Monster Hunter World creator Capcom has teased official information to be revealed regarding the game’s much awaited PC release including Monster Hunter World PC’s release date and system requirements, it appears that the latter has leaked via Tencent’s WeGame platform. WeGame is Tencent’s gaming platform for China and a product page on its…
[ad_1] Platform: Nintendo Switch (also available on Xbox One, PS4, and PC) Developer: MachineGames, Panic Button Publisher: Bethesda MSRP: $59.99 In 2017, Bethesda dropped a sequel to MachineGames’ acclaimed Wolfenstein reboot in the form of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. I reviewed it before it came out and praised it for its “Oscar-worthy storytelling [combined] with…
[ad_1] One of the most iconic names in comics is Steve Ditko. Die-hard comic fans know him as the artist and co-creator behind Spider-Man and Doctor Strange in their early days but some of those who just follow the films may not be familiar with his work. Ditko was the one who helped spawn the…
[ad_1] Hide the children and the weak of heart! Silent Hill 3 may take place in an amusement park filled with pleasant things like a pink bunny mascot, but a closer look at it reveals blood on its mouth! Oh, the horror! In this episode of Replay, we explore this location, battle a bunch of…
[ad_1] First 4 Figures today revealed its upcoming Banjo-Kazooie statue. The statue features both titular characters from the 1998 N64 hit as they soar through the air. The statue stands at an impressive 20 inches tall , weighing nearly 12 pounds, and features a Jiggy jigsaw puzzle piece base. In addition to the statue, you also receive…
[ad_1] As the heavyweight champion of the UFC, part-time firefighter paramedic, and expectant father, Stipe Miocic certainly keeps busy. However, even as he’s gearing up to defend his belt against light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in one of the biggest fights in UFC history, Miocic unwinds by playing and streaming games like Fortnite. Miocic got…
[ad_1] After a successful first season, we already knew Castlevania was getting a second season on Netflix this year. Now, we know when exactly it will hit the popular streaming service. The second season, which is eight episodes long, will launch on Netflix on October 26. In addition to the picture above, which was shared…
[ad_1] After a week that featured a holiday and the launch of our new issue, the Game Informer staff is enjoying a diverse collection of games this weekend. From playing through new experiences like The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit and Jurassic World Evolution to old favorites like Destiny 2 and Overwatch, the GI crew…
[ad_1] Dead Island 2 apparently still going to happen. That’s according to the official Dead Island Twitter account. The sequel to the original open-world zombie hack-and-slash game is still under development, but we will have to wait further until the publisher is going to share more about it. We first learned of Dead Island 2…
[ad_1] We still have about a year and a half until the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode IX, but the news surrounding the follow up to 2017’s The Last Jedi is already beginning to ramp up. According to a report from Variety, writer and director of Episode IX J.J. Abrams is hoping to cast actress Keri Russell…
[ad_1] Video games serve up all sorts of fantastical adventures, from battling giant monsters to dungeon delving for untold riches to sexing up aliens instead of saving the galaxy. However, video games can also make mundane activities entertaining – way more than their stupid real-life counterparts. My recent misadventures in Houser Flipper once again reminded…
[ad_1] Sega has released the first video in a series of Dev Diaries on the upcoming Sonic Mania Plus. The first one discusses the art and design of the original game, as well as some of the tweaks and choices made for Sonic Mania Plus. The video features Sonic Team creative director Kazuyuki Hoshino and…
[ad_1] “Because three heads are good, but four is better.” —Jeza “Jeopardy” Verlayn Destiny’s exotic weapons sport some extravagant looks. The sleek, Egyptian adornments and sun-shaped reticle of Vigilance Wing, the monstrous frame, pulsing conductors, and electrified bullet trails of Legend of Acrius – these weapons are as much about fashion as they are about function. Sometimes, though,…
[ad_1] Pokémon Go turned two years old this week, and to celebrate, Niantic is flooding the world with Pikachu wearing sunglasses and a straw hat. The Summer Style Pikachu is set to appear more frequently throughout the world until July 31. If you evolve your Summer Style Pikachu to Raichu, it also rocks the shades…
[ad_1] ArenaNet has severed ties with two members of its narrative team following the members’ public disagreement with a Guild Wars 2 player on social media, according to the company’s co-founder and president Mike O’Brien. Member of the ArenaNet narrative team Jessica Price created a Twitter thread on the challenges of making an MMORPG character compelling. While…
[ad_1] Dead Cells has been in Steam Early Access since last year, but August holds the light at the end of the tunnel. Previously announced as the digital release month, August now also holds the release date for the physical editions of Dead Cells. Motion Twin’s action game is getting two different physical editions. The…
[ad_1] Project Soul has announced Talim as the latest addition to the Soulcalibur VI roster. The Last Priestess of the Winds dons dangerous elbow blades and can manipulate the wind in deadly ways. Talim features an unpredictable fighting style. Because she’s aided by the wind, she is able to jump and dodge at any time. Bandai…
[ad_1] Niantic is celebrating the second anniversary of its augmented reality title Pokemon Go with a heavier sprinkling of Pikachu and a reveal of Mythical Pokemon Celebi. In a blog post on Thursday, the Pokemon Go developer announced that Pikachu and its less-evolved form Pichu would “appear more frequently” starting Friday, July 6 until the…
[ad_1] Last Friday, a new report said Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) and Rafe Spall (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) had joined the cast of Men in Black spin-off, which includes Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Liam Neeson. The untitled film is set for a June 2019 release. Later that day, THR brought word that Jim…
[ad_1] Nintendo Switch hackers have found a way to run GameCube and Nintendo 64 on the hybrid console, according to reports on Twitter. Twitter user “_Mizumi” has posted videos on the social networking website, showing GameCube and Nintendo 64 titles such as the 1999 first-person rail shooter Pokemon Snap and the 2001 crossover fighting game…
[ad_1] Asphalt by Gameloft is one of the most popular arcade racing game series available for mobile. The latest game in the lineup – Asphalt 9: Legends – is set to launch on both Android and iOS devices soon. However, you can still pre-register for the upcoming game right now. Android smartphone users can go…
[ad_1] Developer BioWare has uploaded the full E3 gameplay demo of their upcoming sci-fi third-person action-RPG Anthem, the team had previously prepared for this year’s E3. Check out the massive 20 Minute video where game producer Ben Irving is narrating a full mission while sharing lots of info. Anthem will release February 22nd 2019 on…
[ad_1] Game Informer’s Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, and Suriel Vazquez share exclusive, new details on Bungie’s upcoming expansion Destiny 2: Forsaken based on our cover story trip. Then Kyle Hilliard joins the show as we bid on which 2018 game releases we’re most excited to play, from Spider-Man on PS4 to Red Dead Redemption 2.…
[ad_1] Viz Media’s premiere foray into video games comes with The World Next Door. In this narrative-driven title with puzzle combat, you control Jun, a young girl trapped in parallel world inhabited by demons and other colorful characters. Throughout the adventure, you make decisions through dialogue options and form relationships with the various characters in…
[ad_1] Capcom announced the remake to Resident Evil 2 three years ago, but the publisher debuted the game for the first time at this year’s E3, and title made a big splash. At the show, we sat down with producers Yoshiaki Hirabayashi and Tsuyoshi Kanda to talk about how the original Resident Evil remake served…
[ad_1] We know EA’s Motive Studios has multiple projects in production. The Vancouver office is currently working on the revamped open-world Star Wars game, as well as the next entry in the Plants vs. Zombies series. The Montreal office is helping on Star Wars and also focused on a new open-world action-adventure IP, but an…
[ad_1] At the start of Destiny 2: Forsaken’s campaign, Uldren Sov, the Prince of the Reef, shoots Cayde-6 dead. This sets him up as the main antagonist you’ll be taking revenge against in Forsaken, but Cayde doesn’t die by his hand alone; to pull off the feat, he has help from the Barons, a group…
[ad_1] While open-world role-playing game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has support for user-created modifications or mods as they’re known for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, don’t expect any mods for the Nintendo Switch version of the game. For consoles, all mods have to go through Bethesda’s Creation Club. And there are no plans to…
[ad_1] Three years have passed since former Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond originally re-joined Electronic Arts to form a new studio focused on creating Star Wars titles as well as a new action-adventure open-world IP. Though Motive has kept busy creating the single-player campaign for Star Wars Battlefront II, we have yet to see or hear…
[ad_1] The current version of We Happy Few is a much different game than the one that released in early access back in 2016. Developer Compulsion Games listened closely to every bit of feedback it received and expanded its studio significantly in order to bring the game closer to the narrative-focused game many thought it…
[ad_1] Rocket League 2 isn’t in the works because developer Psyonix wants to continue supporting and expanding the original game. The game turns three this month and the studio is celebrating with an event that gives you the chance to earn previously retired customisation items from its Champions Series Crates. Psyonix candidly stated that it…
[ad_1] Even if you watched or listened to our podcast interview where BioWare’s Jon Warner answers dozens of questions from the community, you might still be looking for details on Anthem. Today Electronic Arts released a gameplay video complete with walkthrough commentary from Anthem’s lead producer Ben Irving. The section of gameplay is an extended…
[ad_1] With every other big game publisher trying to pre-empt Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR 2) by releasing their games earlier like Battlefield V and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Rockstar Games’ parent company Take Two says its “running scared too”. In an interview with Games Industry Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stressed that the Wild…
[ad_1] It’s no secret that the next Xbox is in development and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been courting game developers to decide what kind of features and specifications the next Xbox would have. While this is par for the course for most console makers, what’s interesting is, Spencer is working closely with Japanese game…
[ad_1] Developer Vostok Games today announced their Battle Royale game Fear the Wolves is going to launch this month on July 18th on Steam Early Access. The game made headlines as a spiritual spin-off to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series and is made by former developers of that series. Check out the latest E3 trailer and head…
[ad_1] Once you get yourself a PlayStation 4 or a PS4 Pro, you’ll quickly realise that there are just way too many games to choose from. There are some great games on PS4 but the platform also has some mediocre titles that you should avoid. Having reviewed several of the best PS4 games and played…
[ad_1] Developed by Udupi-based 99Games, Fantastic Chefs for iOS and Android is one of the few fresh takes on the puzzle game genre made popular by Candy Crush Saga. It’s the company’s follow up to Star Chef, a restaurant simulation game. While it would be easy to categorise Fantastic Chefs as yet another match-three game,…
[ad_1] Ever since the Nintendo Switch’s launch, its fans have been hankering for a larger number of PS4, Xbox One, and PC games to come to the hybrid console. If a game launches on any of the aforementioned platforms, it’s usually followed by the question: “Is it coming to the Switch?”, to the point where…
[ad_1] Today marks the day Xbox One users will have the chance to play Darwin Project for free on their consoles. The third-preson multiplayer battle royale game previously launched on the Xbox One through the Xbox Game Preview program. Users who bought Darwin project through that will receive a Founder’s Pack consisting of cosmetic items.…
[ad_1] It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through the year and we’ve already had our share of fantastic games. Including God of War and Monster Hunter: World, the first half of the year delivered plenty of top-tier experiences. With a quieter summer and plenty games from your backlog to complete, the fall boom is just…
[ad_1] Intro The Dragon Quest series has a long, rich history, starting with its impact on the early console RPG genre, providing a turn-based template and style that would define Japanese RPGs for years to come. The franchise has reached its share of milestones, including its 30 year anniversary, making it the longest-running JRPG franchise.…
[ad_1] As Destiny 2’s first big expansion, there are lot of questions about what Forsaken will do to appease fans. We asked several of the more pressing ones, as well as several that were… less pressing. But Forsaken leads Steve Cotton and Scott Taylor were such good sports they actually managed to break the patented…
[ad_1] From years of play on the original Warcraft III DotA mods to Dota 2 today, the fierce battle between Dire and Radiant has been part of my gaming life for what seems like an eternity. With the rest of the games on my plate during any given year, however, the fervor and fire of…
[ad_1] Destiny 2: Forsaken’s isn’t about saving humanity from an all-consuming entity. Instead, you’re undertaking a more personal tale of revenge for the death of Cayde-6 against Uldren and the Barons who helped him. Avenging one life may not matter much to humanity’s greater conflicts, but it matters to you. In this exclusive trailer, watch Bungie detail how it’s…
[ad_1] If you’re like me, you’re probably always on the lookout for a fun new mobile game to pass the time – and probably also frequently frustrated by the predatory free-to-play mechanics that plague them. Most of my visits to the Google Play Store begin with me excitedly downloading a dozen promising games, and end…
[ad_1] During E3, we spoke with Sea of Thieves’ design director, Mike Chapman, and Rare’s studio head, Craig Duncan about its sea faring social adventure. We talked about the future of the game and its content roll-out plans, the struggle of mishearing the word “cannonballs,” and whether or not the game will ever incorporate RPG elements…
[ad_1] Bandai Namco has shared more information on characters in their upcoming vampire-themed action-RPG Code Vein. In the two recent trailers, female companion Mia Karnstein and another friendly aide Yakumo Shinonome are introduced. The Souls-like party-based action game is planned to come out soon, on September 28th for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. The Japanese…
[ad_1] Rival online multiplayer games Fortnite and PUBG took the console and PC space by storm and their fame rose to newer heights when both games launched on mobile platforms this year. While Fortnite is currently only available on iOS with plans for an Android release this summer, it is reported to have five times…
[ad_1] DeepMind, part of the Alphabet group after being acquired by Google in 2014, is focused on artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, it announced that it had taught AI programs to learn how to team up efficiently with other AI programs as well as humans in a video game, at human-level. Researchers at the company have…
[ad_1] DISCLAIMER: A review copy was provided by the publisher before launch. Platforms: Xbox One (reviewed on Xbox One X), PlayStation 4, and PC Publishers: Square Enix Developers: Platinum Games MSRP: $49.99 Introduction: Nier: Automata was undoubtedly one of the best games of 2017 but it was locked to PlayStation 4 and PC due to Xbox’s smaller reach towards…
[ad_1] Publisher Bandai Namco today revealed more fan-favourite anime characters who are joining the fray in their upcoming anime action bonanza Jump Force. The protagonist of the recently concluded Bleach series Ichigo will be a playable character with more being teased. The post came through their official Facebook page where Rukia, another prominent Bleach character…
[ad_1] It appears that Bethesda is taking some measures to ensure newcomers to Fallout 76 aren’t immediately turned off by being killed repeatedly by higher level players. In a recent interview with Multiplayer.it (via PC Gamer), Fallout 76 director Todd Howard said that players under level 5 in Fallout 76 can’t be killed by others…
[ad_1] The Mega Man franchise is all about conquering difficult stages and besting the Robot Master at the end to acquire their abilities. While we already knew about Block Man and Fuse Man, we now know the third Robot Master: Blast Man. As the name implies, Blast Man is a volatile adversary with an undying love…
[ad_1] Open-world classics Shenmue 1 and Shenmue 2 for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC have a release date as Shenmue HD and Shenmue 2 HD. They will be available on August 21 via physical retail and digital storefronts. Pre-ordering ahead of the Shenmue HD release date of August 21 on Steam, PS Store, and Microsoft Store…
[ad_1] Last month, Niantic announced that its monthly Community Day in July would focus on the water starter, Squirtle. Players knew this meant a high probability of a Shiny variant of the blue turtle, but Niantic has announced that players have a chance to encounter Squirtle sporting sunglasses in homage to the Squirtle Squad from…
[ad_1] Long-suffering Shenmue fans were disappointed by Shenmue III’s no-show at E3 2018, but Sega’s recent announcement that Shenmue I & II are being remastered for modern platforms took some of the sting out of the long wait for the third entry. Now, Sega has released a pre-order trailer that officially confirms the release date. You…
[ad_1] E3 2018 brought an August release date for We Happy Few, the upcoming title from Compulsion Games. However, the future of the game in Australia has remained up in the air since May, when the Australian Classification Review Board rejected the title for its incentivization of drug use. Upon the rejection, Compulsion Games immediately assured…
[ad_1] Twitch Prime is celebrating Amazon Prime Day all month by offering 21 free games to subscribers. The month will also see the streaming service offering exclusive in-game loot for Warframe and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. The various games on offer through this promotion are available throughout the month, so you need to log in on the…
[ad_1] If you subscribe to the computer, tablet, or mobile edition of Game Informer magazine, you can now learn all about the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion, Forsaken. Following today’s cover reveal, our digital issue is now live on web browsers and will be coming to iPad/iPhone later in the day. You can download the apps to view the issue by following this link.…
[ad_1] Xbox One’s backward compatible library continues to grow. Today, Xbox One adds Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter to the collection of Xbox 360 titles available to play on Microsoft’s current console. Assassin’s Creed Liberation started as a PlayStation Vita spin-off to Assassin’s Creed III in 2012 before receiving the HD…
[ad_1] As fans get ready to see the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many of Marvel’s video games are capitalizing on the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp by releasing themed content to players. Last week, Marvel Strike Force added the tiny hero to its roster of recruitable characters, and now Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is…
[ad_1] EA Sports has announced a new digital version of UFC 3 in hopes of enticing new players to jump into the Octagon. UFC 3 Icon Edition swaps out former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor for current flyweight champ and pound-for-pound best fighter Demetrious Johnson as cover athlete, and grants a few bonuses for…
[ad_1] Destiny 2 has had more than its fair share of ups and downs since launch. Various blogs and roadmaps Bungie has released over the past year document how the developer has responded to fan feedback, improving the many loops and loot at play in its shooter. But while players continue to invest dozens of hours…
[ad_1] Fortnite may be hogging the spotlight, but that doesn’t mean PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) doesn’t have an audience. Microsoft has announced that PUBG on the Xbox One has over 8 million players and is the “most popular games on the platform since its release as a console launch exclusive in the Xbox Game Preview program”. Furthermore,…
[ad_1] Gaming outlet Kotaku reports that tech giant Google is apparently working on a gaming platform which could take on Xbox and PlayStation. Google’s rumoured platform codenamed Yeti, is going to focus on game streaming, with the company planning on acquiring development studios to create exclusive titles. Jason Schreier, writer at Kotaku wrote an article…
[ad_1] UPDATE Looks like Microsoft forced SEGA’s hand indeed. The Japanese game publisher just released a Pre-order trailer for Shenmue I & II and confirmed the release date for the compilation with August 21st. You can now also pre-purchase the game on Steam. Check out the trailer! Original News Microsoft’s digital storefront has possibly spilled…
[ad_1] Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for the Nintendo Switch is a compilation of Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot: Warped. These games originally released on the original PlayStation between 1996 and 1998. They had you in the role of the titular Crash Bandicoot as you jumped and spun across…
[ad_1] With Amazon Prime Day slated for July 18 internationally, it’s no surprise that Amazon’s own companies would get in on the festivities. Twitch is celebrating Amazon Prime Day by giving its Twitch Prime members free PC games from July 2 to July 17. The streaming service claims that the games will be “yours to…
[ad_1] Epic Games’ battle royale sensation Fortnite appears to be making most of its money on the PS4 and Xbox One over other platforms such as iOS and PC. According to a new report from research firm SuperData, Fortnite revenue on iOS and PC was “flat” in May versus April. Across all platforms, Fortnite made…
[ad_1] The Crew 2 for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC is an always-online arcade racing game from Ubisoft. It’s come out four years after The Crew and it promises a huge world with a wide variety of vehicles and races. Not only does The Crew 2 feature standard street races, but it also has…
[ad_1] Apple is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its App Store. On July 10 2008, the Cupertino giant launched the App Store that completely changed how we use smartphones. Ahead of the anniversary, app analytics firm App Annie has published a retrospective of the top iOS apps of all time, alongside important milestones…
[ad_1] Xiaomi has been launching several gaming products in its lineup, including a VR headset, a gaming smartphone, the Mi Gaming Mouse, and a two Mi Mouse Pads. Now, the Chinese electronics manufacturer has unveiled Yu Y720 Lite, a new gaming mouse from an e-sports company called Blazing Soul aka Yu, where Xiaomi is a…
[ad_1] Kyle Hilliard has a reputation for being a bit of a pyromaniac, in addition to being known for his love of consuming vast quantities of poultry. It only makes sense that he’d be into Bomb Chicken, an upcoming Switch game where you control a chicken who solves puzzles with a little help from her…
[ad_1] Codemasters is continuing to build up the F1 series’ career mode in F1 2018 after it being almost entirely absent a few years ago. Last year introduced an impressive R&D tech tree, and this year’s title is tearing it down – sort of. And in a good way. This tweak to developing your team fits into…
[ad_1] Ubisoft’s Mario-infused mash-up drew a lot of surface comparisons to XCOM when it debuted, but the increased mobility and wild team combos helped the lighthearted turn-based title carve out its own niche in the strategy genre. The new expansion introduces more of what made the base game so great, but having to start from…
[ad_1] Bethesda was one of the few third-party publishers to embrace the Switch early and bring over games geared toward older audiences, releasing robust ports of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the reboot of Doom. The latest port to join the fray is Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, a game I adored when it…
[ad_1] The cost of PlayStation Vue’s “Access,” “Core,” “Elite,” and “Ultra” multi-channel plans is increasing by $5 each, Sony announced today via the PlayStation Blog. “At PlayStation, we are always evaluating the PS Vue service to ensure we are providing a compelling value to our customers,” said Dwayne Benefield, head of PlayStation Vue, in the PlayStation Blog…
[ad_1] We hope you’ve enjoyed our month of content on BioWare’s Anthem! We’ve hopefully answered as many of your questions as possible, but we also wanted to bug BioWare’s general manager Casey Hudson about franchises other than Anthem. While visiting the studio, we spoke with Hudson about the chances of another Mass Effect or Star…
[ad_1] Another E3 has passed us by and with it, here comes the final capping of that event with the Game Critic awards. This was a pretty competitive year when you think of all the titles that were on display and in attendees’ hands, but still, some games definitely stood out from the pack. It’s…
[ad_1] Ichigo, Rukia, and Aizen from the Bleach series are coming to Jump Force, Bandai Namco’s anime fighting game. Bandai Namco announced Ichigo as a playable character via last week’s Jump magazine and announced Rukia and Aizen – and released some screenshots of all three – today via a Facebook post. Jump Force was revealed at Xbox’s E3 2018 showcase and is set…
[ad_1] Not content with simply being the first player in NBA history to finish a regular season ranked in the top 20 in total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, Giannis Antetokounmpo will also lend his visage to the standard edition of NBA 2K19. Antetokounmpo has also won All-Rookie Second Team, NBA All-Defensive Second Team, All-NBA Second…
[ad_1] The developers of Left 4 Dead and Evolve are working on a AAA competitive First-person shooter, according to job listings on their website. Studio Turtle Rock has been instrumental in creating some of the most popular multiplayer FPS but failed to deliver spectacularly with their last game Evolve. Resourceful users on gaming forum resetera…
[ad_1] During an interview with Gamereactor.eu, Bethesda director Todd Howard talked through tight lips about Fallout 76, Starfield, and a number of other Bethesda properties. However, things got a little more interesting when Howard offered his candid thoughts on The Switch as a platform as well as some promising if vague thoughts on the developer’s future with…
[ad_1] Oculus VR headsets won’t be banned from sale after all. Facebook won a ruling that rejected ZeniMax Media’s request to prevent Oculus headset sales. In addition to this, it would only have to pay $250 million – half of a jury’s $500 million verdict against Oculus for using computer code taken from ZeniMax. The Facebook-owned…
[ad_1] It appears that we may see the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1180 this August. The company’s current GPU line up is over two years old and despite Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang stating that it would not be launching any new GPUs for “a long time”, Nvidia has been sending out invites for an event at Gamescom 2018…
[ad_1] Xbox One and Windows 10 PC exclusive Forza Horizon 4 will let you unlock cars by streaming the game on Microsoft’s streaming service, Mixer. This goes against how progression usually occurs in racing games with most of them forcing you to play through specific events and challenges to get access to new rides or…
[ad_1] Post-apocalyptic shared-world role-playing game Fallout 76 is out on November 14 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. And if you were expecting it to sport crossplay think again. What this means is, if you wanted to play Fallout 76 on the PS4 with your friends playing the game on the Xbox One and PC, you won’t be…
[ad_1] It’s July already? Boy, time really does fly when you’re having fun. It only seems like yesterday that we were talking about upcoming releases of 2018, and now we’re half way through the year. And what a year it’s been. But we’re not here to talk about the past, but in fact discuss what’s…
[ad_1] In issue 302, we asked readers what historical moment or era they’d like to see explored in a video game. Now it’s your turn to weigh in. Video games have explored a number of time periods over the years, from decades-old conflicts in series like Battlefield and Call of Duty, to the time-traveling tourism…
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[ad_1] “It’s been over 2077 days since we announced our plan to develop Cyberpunk 2077.” This is how CD Projekt Red started their letter to fans, hidden within the trailer they dropped at E3. Cyberpunk’s original trailer was in 2013, but the studio announced their plans to develop the property even earlier. Six years (and counting!) may…
[ad_1] At this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, I was given the chance to speak to Reggie Fils-Aimé, Nintendo of America’s president and chief operating officer. In this talk, Reggie outlines what we can expect from Nintendo for Switch, 3DS, and the Classic line of retro consoles in 2018. He doesn’t give away any surprises, but…
[ad_1] Hypnospace Outlaw had me from the moment I saw its first trailer. I’m fairly immune to nostalgia plays, but something about Tendershoot’s earnest and authentic-looking take on ’90s internet hit home – from the highly compressed video to its dithered graphics and enthusiastic abundance of rotating gifs. In today’s episode of New Gameplay Today,…
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[ad_1] The ascending and descending notes of Final Fantasy’s prelude are immediately iconic. Used throughout the entire series, the musical motif has been a funky electro beat, a heartfelt harp piece, and even mixed with Florence and the Machine to excellent effect. In this video, Game Score Fanfare breaks down the various uses of the…
[ad_1] Since it was announced over two years ago at E3 2016, Death Stranding has been an intriguing conversation piece. Every industry event provides another opportunity for Sony and Kojima Productions to showcase the game, and each cryptic trailer sends gamers into a frenzy as they try to find and decipher clues about the content.…
[ad_1] Gaming outlet Kotaku reports that tech giant Google is apparently working on a gaming platform which could take on Xbox and PlayStation. Google’s rumoured platform codenamed Yeti, is going to focus on game streaming, with the company planning on acquiring development studios to create exclusive titles. Jason Schreier, writer at Kotaku wrote an article…
[ad_1] Fantastic Chefs is Indian game studio 99Games’ newest game and just like Star Chef, it’s based in the world of cooking. Fantastic Chefs is a match-three game except that you can match as many adjacent tiles in any direction as you want. This means that it’s easier to make huge combos but it may…
[ad_1] As Eurogamer reports, during a Gamelab conference in Spain, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Shawn Layden has addressed the controversial state of Cross-Play in the PlayStation ecosystem. Layden stated the company is aware of concerns without clear admission that the hurdles will be lifted. PlayStation users worldwide have been criticizing Sony for a while now…
[ad_1] Though it hasn’t held up as well as some other SNES titles, Star Fox is a notable part of Nintendo’s history. It was one of the few 3D titles for the console, showcasing the power of the system many thought couldn’t handle polygonal graphics. As it turns out, however, three young British programmers, none…
[ad_1] Naming things can be hard, and often, names develop as a utilitarian way of getting a concept across. Before they were called first-person shooters, they were called “Doom clones.” When games started making death impactful by regressing all of your progress when you died, we started calling them “Roguelikes.” But “Metroidvania” might be the…
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[ad_1] After getting a surprise release date announcement during this year’s E3-themed Nintendo direct a couple of weeks ago, the Switch version of Hollow Knight has sold over a quarter of a million copies on Nintendo’s hybrid console. The news by way of IGN, which received the info straight from developer Team Cherry. Originally released…
[ad_1] Fortnite players logging in and playing matches right on all platforms should be greeted with a strange sight in the sky: cracks. What this might lead to is still a bit of a mystery, but it’s likely we’re nearing the conclusion of a tease Epic set up earlier in Fortnite’s fourth season. When the…
[ad_1] While he may be a bit more pragmatic about his bad guy-killing by taking payment for it, Geralt does share a few traits with Samurai Jack’s titular ronin. Both wander the world slaying monsters and humans alike (when necessary), and both are the best at they do. Mashed has also seen the similarities, and decided to…
[ad_1] Months after the company effectively ended third-party Steam sales data tracking site Steam Spy by updating their privacy settings, Valve has announced it is working on a more accurate replacement for developers. PCGamesN reports that at this week’s White Night game developer event in St. Petersburg, Russia, indie game developer Michael Kuzmin asked Valve’s…
[ad_1] July 17’s Destiny 2 update, 1.2.3, holds several major updates in the lead-up to September’s Forsaken launch. Crucible will never be quite the same, and Prestige raids will be a little more varied. Or at least, have better motivators to entice you to play them. Bungie has laid out its plans for the update. The…
[ad_1] Summer is quickly heating up into very uncomfortable temperatures, which makes it all the more pressing that you cool off with speedruns, tournaments, and leagues this weekend. Summer Games Done Quick will conclude later today (okay, let’s be honest, early Sunday morning), so this is your last chance to blow off whatever else you…
[ad_1] As Eurogamer reports, during a Gamelab conference in Spain, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Shawn Layden has addressed the controversial state of Cross-Play in the PlayStation ecosystem. Layden stated the company is aware of concerns without clear admission that the hurdles will be lifted. PlayStation users worldwide have been criticizing Sony for a while now…
[ad_1] Director: Stefano Sollima Writer: Taylor Sheridan Runtime: 2 hours, 3 minutes (123 minutes) MPAA Rating: R (strong violence, bloody images, and language) Sicario: Day of the Soldado (or Sicario 2: Soldado as it’s known internationally) was a movie that a lot of people were incredibly concerned about. The original Sicario directed by acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve…
[ad_1] Bushido Blade was the second game we ever played on Replay back in 2010, so a look at the sequel is long overdue. Join Reiner, Cork, Tack and me for a series of one-shot samurai duels. Even twenty years later, Bushido Blade remains a unique entry in fighting game history. Unless you count Divekick. [ad_2] Source…
[ad_1] Anticipating the new PlayStation 4 Spider-Man is hard. It’s like your spider sense is constantly going off because it’s so close, yet so far away. Marvel is feeding off this anticipation and is prepared to harvest just a bit of it with their newest Spider-Man event, Spider-Geddon. The event, which commences with Spider-Man #800,…
[ad_1] It’s well known at this point that Sony is the behind the block to crossplay between the PlayStation 4 and other consoles, something Shawn Layden says they’re currently examining. Sony has business reasons for not wanting crossplay (though their Epic account locks are certainly a lot more debatable), but for the most part, publishers…
[ad_1] Remember how every few weeks we get casting news on the Sonic movie and it’s always hilarious? This time it might be intentionally so! According to Deadline, Jim Carrey of Truman Show, Man on the Moon, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind fame among many, many others, is in negotiations to play Sonic…
[ad_1] Patrice Désilets was an integral figure at Ubisoft before leaving in 2010, rejoining, and then being fired in 2013. He directed Prince of Persia: Sands of Time and created the Assassin’s Creed franchise, which today has grown far beyond his original vision. You can read all about his path in the games industry in…
[ad_1] All month long we’ve been rolling out features highlighting Anthem from BioWare. With this special edition of The Game Informer Show, we handed the reigns over to the community to figure out what you wanted to learn about the game. We pulled dozens and dozens of questions from the community and Skyped in the game’s…
[ad_1] Diddy Kong, Birdo, and Koopa Paratroopa are coming to Mario Tennis Aces this fall for free. Before these new additions, Koopa Troopa and Blooper will be available free for all players August 1, but players can unlock Koopa Troopa early by scoring enough points in online tournaments in July, according to IGN. To see Mario Tennis Aces…
[ad_1] Nyko, a third-party peripheral manufacturer, is creating the PixelQuest Arcade Kit, a miniature cardboard arcade cabinet for the Nintendo Switch. Much like Nintendo Labo, the cabinet comes in sheets of pre-cut cardboard that you can pop out and assemble yourself. The kit turns the Joy-Cons into classic arcade joysticks with thumbstick extensions and plastic housing that mechanically remaps the…
[ad_1] Like some American lives, The Crew 2 experience basically amounts to being bored, frustrated, and wanting to get the hell out of Florida. This sequel gives you various ways of racing across the country, but it counters this freedom with limited gameplay and the feeling that this isn’t really the land of opportunity. Like…
[ad_1] Have you been watching Summer Games Done Quick this year? The marathon runs 24 hours a day for the entire week, so unless you’ve been going entirely without sleep, there’s a good chance you missed some great content. Taking time zones into account, even just watching during the event’s primetime slots means you probably haven’t…
[ad_1] Science-fiction author Harlan Ellison recently passed away, leaving a legacy of work that includes classic episodes of Star Trek and the Outer Limits as well as a dizzying array of novels and short stories. His short story “I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream” was adapted into a PC adventure game in the…
[ad_1] The latest update for Shenmue III sneaks in some information about the game alongside some nuts and bolts details for backers looking to secure their copy. First of all, developer Ys Net has released a little video that shows just a tiny bit of in-engine footage from the game. I am hesitant to call…
[ad_1] In a post on Xbox Wire, Showtime announced that they are going to produce a TV series based on the popular Halo gaming franchise. No date was given when the Halo TV show is going to debut but production for the long-awaited project is planned to start in 2019. Fans of Halo have been…
[ad_1] Open-world action-adventure Shenmue 3 for PS4 and Windows PC doesn’t have a release date, but developer Ys Net has made the game’s specifications available to its backers to let them choose between getting the game on PC or PS4. While most of the system requirements are middling at best, one that stands out is…
[ad_1] Destiny 2 will be free to play this weekend for PlayStation 4 players, and it’s not a limited version of the game. As the trailer below makes abundantly clear, playing this weekend will give you access to the full campaign, all the game’s weapons and gear, and every game mode. If you’re still on…
[ad_1] In the last few days, Blizzard has been teasing the Overwatch community via Tweets on something. Now, we learn what it’s all about. Overwatch receives its next champion character, Wrecking Ball. Check out the Developer Update video where game director Jeff Kaplan introduces the new rodent character. The team behind one of the hottest…
[ad_1] Today marks the release of the physical edition of the Kickstarted Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, and with it comes a a bizarre surprise. Physical editions of the game will include a leaflet with instructions to unlock a secret bonus game called Barack Fu: The Adventures of Dirty Barry. In Barack Fu, you…
[ad_1] Last October, EA shocked Star Wars fans by closing Visceral Games, abandoning the linear single-player project being led by Uncharted vet Amy Hennig, and giving EA Vancouver the keys to redevelop the project in a more open-world direction. The decision to tap a studio best known for making sports games left many scratching their heads. …
[ad_1] Pokemon Go is far from dead. The game generated $104 million in revenue in May, which is up 174 percent year-over-year. In terms of player base, it’s been at its highest since the game’s launch in 2016 according to research firm SuperData. This comes in a week where Pokemon Go creator Niantic Labs announced…
[ad_1] Last Friday, a new report said that Sony Pictures is in early discussions to make a Spider-Man spin-off movie on Silk, the Marvel Comics superheroine who’s part Korean. The following day, Spider-Man star Tom Holland revealed the title for the Homecoming sequel: it’s called Spider-Man: Far From Home, and it’s out July 2019. On…
[ad_1] Despite Epic Games announcing that Fortnite for Android won’t be out till later this year, that hasn’t stopped opportunistic hackers and malware makers from taking advantage of Android smartphone users. Searching for “How to install Fortnite on Android” or “Download Fortnite for Android” on YouTube or Google throws up a host of videos that claim to…
[ad_1] OpenAI made headlines last year when it proved a bot could beat a professional gamer head-to-head at one of the world’s most complex video games. But it had one more gaming goal to conquer – to beat a professional team of five. Now, after proving the bot can beat teams that rank in the…
[ad_1] Halo is getting a TV series adaptation at Showtime, the CBS-owned premium cable network has announced after spending four years in development. A 10-episode first season has been greenlit, with Kyle Killen as writer, showrunner and executive producer. It will enter production in early 2019. Alongside, Rupert Wyatt – who helmed the 2011 middle…
[ad_1] Asphalt 9: Legends for Android and iOS is the latest in the long-running series of racing games from Gameloft. It’s currently in soft-launch in the Philippines, Thailand, and France. Asphalt 9 download size is around 1.3GB on Android and iOS. While Asphalt 9 is not available in India officially, we’ve managed to check it…
[ad_1] Following on from the first news back in February, a new report has further detailed Google’s plans to get into video games, one that involves a game streaming service and hardware. According to five people who have spoken to Kotaku, Google is pushing in three directions: a game streaming service (codenamed Yeti) akin to…
[ad_1] Blizzard revealed Overwatch’s newest hero in a tweet earlier today, Hammond, a hamster in a mech called Wrecking Ball. This is Overwatch’s 28th addition to the roster. Hammond shares his origin with another character in the game, Winston – a super intelligent gorilla from Horizon Lunar Colony, a map that was added to the game last year. The…
[ad_1] Although we knew last year that the single-player Star Wars game from Visceral would never come to fruition, we didn’t know what, if any, was being retooled by EA for their new take on the game. New details from Eurogamer reveal that one major lead – Amy Hennig, perhaps best known for her work…
[ad_1] Last year, Crash Bandicoot was revived on his home platform of PlayStation with a remaster of the first three games. While those games have been exclusive to the Sony, they’re coming to new platforms this week including Nintendo Switch. The former PlayStation mascot is making his Nintendo debut on June 29th, 2018 with the Crash…
[ad_1] An update for Elite: Dangerous titled “Beyond – Chapter Two” is available for free today. The update is a part of the game’s third season, Beyond, which is focused on adding content requested by the community. Beyond – Chapter Two brings two new ships, new Wing Missions, installation interactions, settlements, Guardian weapons, and Tech Brokers technology to…
[ad_1] Blade Strangers, a 2D fighting game made by Studio Saizensen of Code of Princess fame, is releasing on August 28 on Switch, PS4, and PC. The sprite-based fighter beings together the characters under Studio Saizensen’s banner as well as characters from Cavestory, Binding of Isaac, Mighty Gunvolt, and Shovel Knight. You can check out the release…
[ad_1] There’s been a lot of Overwatch nendoroids, so I assume they must be selling pretty well. There aren’t that many Overwatch nendoroids that are straight psychopaths, though, and that’s where Junkrat comes in. You can check out the newest nendo in the image gallery above. He comes with his gun, a landmine, and a…
[ad_1] Let’s just admit it: Call of Duty campaigns are dumb. They are explosion fueled treks across the world under the guise of a military thriller. Despite their stupidity, I love them. The games are melodramatic, tense, well-paced, and a blast to rip through in an afternoon. You drive, fly, stab, strangle, punch, and generally…
[ad_1] Coming out of E3, you probably heard a lot about the closed-doors Cyberpunk 2077 demo, with our impressions of the game and choosing it as our game of the show from E3. That demo, however, could still be a lot earlier than people think, with CD Projekt Red Adam Kiciński describing it as “not even…
[ad_1] Game Informer’s Jeff Cork, Joe Juba, and Suriel Vazquez talk about Dontnod’s prequel to Life is Strange 2 called The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit and Lumines Remastered. Then intern Derek Swinhart and Javy Gwaltney join the show to talk about Prey’s DLC Mooncrash from Arkane Studios and Javy’s trip to Germany and Kuwait…
[ad_1] Niantic first launched Pokémon Go two years ago and a lot of people marveled at the novelty of capturing Pokémon in the augmented reality of your phone. That novelty quickly wore off for a lot of people, though, as Pokémon just kind of floated in place in front of the camera, causing a lot of Pokémon Go players…
[ad_1] After the smashing success and universe-altering events of Avengers: Infinity War, the next film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe zooms in on a smaller scale conflict – literally. Ant-Man and The Wasp hits theaters on July 6, and developer FoxNext is celebrating by introducing the two titular characters, as well as two beloved Guardians…
[ad_1] Intro Two of my most anticipated games for the near future are Cyberpunk 2077 and Kingdom Hearts III. These games could not be more different than one another – and that’s part of why I love this genre. We have such a variety of experiences always at our disposal with unique worlds to get lost in,…
[ad_1] DISCLAIMER: A review copy of the Gold Edition was provided by the publisher before launch. Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC Publishers: Ubisoft Developers: Ivory Tower MSRP: $59.99 Introduction: In 2014, Ubisoft reentered the racing scene with The Crew, an ambitious open-world racer that took place across a streamlined version of all of America. While it had…
[ad_1] Bethesda Last week, Bethesda filed suit against Warner Bros. and Behaviour Interactive, developers of Fallout Shelter, over similarities to their new Westworld Mobile game published under Warner Bros. Bethesda alleged that Behaviour was reusing code for Westworld from Fallout Shelter, of which Bethesda owns the copyright. Bethesda aimed their lawsuit at both Behaviour and Warner…
[ad_1] It is not like Koji Igarashi, made famous for heading Castlevania during its exploratory Metroid-like days, has not been hiding Bloodstained’s lineage and Castlevania influence. Igarashi is going to do what he does best. That comes across in the new story trailer for the game, which pits main character Miriam against the hordes of…
[ad_1] Update: Blizzard has detailed Wrecking Ball a bit more, including a lore trailer. The hamster manning the mech is indeed the long-speculated Hammond. According to Blizzard’s introduction page, Hammond of course has the ability to roll, use automatic quad cannons, use a grappling hook to move around, throw out a host of mines to…
[ad_1] Showtime announced more details on its upcoming Halo TV series. The ten-episode series is executive produced by showrunner Kyle Killen (Lone Star) and directed and produced by Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Stephen Spielberg, Showtime, and Amblin Television assisted 343 Industries in putting together the creative team. We’ve known about the show for a while, but we…
[ad_1] Games these days value robot “feelings” too much. That’s the thesis posed by Blazing Chrome, a sidescrolling robot-blasting romp inspired by games like Contra and Metal Slug. Earlier this year we said it was one of the best games we saw at PAX, and that feeling only continues with this new trailer. The trailer shows two players…
[ad_1] This month’s Games With Gold have been revealed and starting July 1, subscribers can get Assault Android Cactus and Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown. Halfway through the month, Splinter Cell: Conviction and Death Squared will be available, and Death Squared will be free through August 15. This month’s titles are definitely on the older side,…
[ad_1] Blizzard revealed Overwatch’s newest hero in a tweet earlier today, a hamster in a rolling mech called Hammond. This is Overwatch’s 28th addition to the roster. Hammond shares his origin with another character in the game, Winston – a super intelligent gorilla from Horizon Lunar Colony, a map that was added to the game last…
[ad_1] Undead Labs and Microsoft are releasing the first DLC for State of Decay 2 today, giving players a little extra time to get in the Fourth of July spirit. The Independence Pack includes new vehicles, as well as some fireworks- and outdoor grilling-themed weapons. Here’s what you get from the $4.99 DLC, which is…
[ad_1] You might remember Mothergunship when it was announced a little while back. Since then, we listed it as one of the best indie games we played at PAX West and did a deep dive into the game earlier this month. Finally, the developers are ready to tell the world when they can finally get their…
[ad_1] After some teasing, Blizzard has revealed that its new hero is … a hamster. The hamster is likely Hammond, an escaped test subject from the Horizon Lunar Colony who is also known as Specimen 8. We should hopefully know more about hero 28 soon, but until then be satisfied that he rolls with some pretty…
[ad_1] This year’s breakaway hit video game, Fortnite, which has drawn a younger generation to free-to-play multiplayer games, sending shockwaves through the console gaming market, has attracted new rivals ready to battle it out for vast mobile phone audiences. Oh BiBi, a small French studio run by former game designers from Gameloft, on Thursday is…
[ad_1] At Nintendo’s E3 2018 presentation, one of the biggest reveals was that the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – releasing December 7, 2018 on the Nintendo Switch – would include every character from the Super Smash Bros. History, including those that were offered through downloadable content (DLC) in the past, alongside a couple of…
[ad_1] Another year, another FIFA game. FIFA 19 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS3, and Xbox 360 has been listed for pre-order on EA’s exclusive online partner, Amazon India. This time around there are two editions of the game. Aside from the standard version of FIFA 19, there’s a FIFA 19 Champions Edition too.…
[ad_1] In early May, PUBG Corp. suspended trading of personal items between players online, partly due to abuse but mostly to ensure they get their cut of sales on the Steam marketplace. This change made it so players ended up taking their skin trading to third party gambling sites, but a recent shutdown of one has…
[ad_1] Fortnite’s v4.5 update introduces the Playground limited-time practice mode, but it’s off to a rough start as Epic has already temporarily taken it down due to some matchmaking issues it’s causing. The update also includes map markers for friendly units, dual pistols, Blockbuster event part 4, the seasonal fireworks launcher, and more. In other Fortnite…
[ad_1] Earlier today, Epic confirmed that Fortnite’s Season 5 will be arriving in on July 12, not all that long from now. So of course that means that the teasing for whatever event begins the season, as the developer did with Season 4. In Season 4, Epic teased comics falling to the Battle Royale map…
[ad_1] Pokémon Go captured the world when it launched in summer 2016. Beyond the excitement of traveling to new locations to catch monsters and meet like-minded trainers, one of the things that made Niantic’s collaboration with The Pokémon Company so interesting was the mystery that surrounded nearly every element about the game. The mystery was…
[ad_1] Cat Quest II: The Lupus Empire has been announced by indie developers The Gentlebros Games. The sequel to the first Cat Quest, which debuted on PC, the top-down RPG eventually came to mobile, Switch, and PlayStation 4. Cat Quest II adds local co-op to the mix, as well. You can check out the reveal…
[ad_1] Eighteen years ago, when Capcom was preparing to release Mega Man X5 on the PlayStation in America, the task of localization fell to third-party localization company Genazea. At the time, Genazea was headed by Erik Suzuki, the editorial supervisor for Resident Evil 2 before he founded a separate company to work with multiple companies. When…
[ad_1] Emboldened from the Oscar-winning Suicide Squad, Jared Leto has reportedly signed on to star in Morbius, a film based on the blood-sucking Spider-Man villain. The clown prince of method acting will be a scientist-turned-Vampire, if the movie sticks closely to the source material. Even if it doesn’t, Morbius is part of Sony’s new movie anthology of Spider-Man villains that…
[ad_1] With Overwatch League, every moment and play counts, though some are more pivotal than others. Much like with casual play, a single moment can completely turn the tide, and there are a lot more stakes when the Overwatch League winner’s circle is on the line. Blizzard combed the Overwatch League clips and statistics and…
[ad_1] United Talent Agency, a firm that represents entertainment industry heavies like Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Bird, Wes Anderson, and Judd Apatow among many others, is moving into esports representation with a number of key acquisitions. UTA announced today that they have acquired Press X and Everyday Influencers as part of an effort to establish an…
[ad_1] Pokémon Go reached its highest player count since its 2016 peak, according to a study from SuperData. According to the study, the game generated $104 million in May, up 174% year-over-year. SuperData attributes the rise in players to Pokémon Go’s “walkabout” gameplay, which is naturally more suited for warm weather. Pokémon Go recently received the long-awaited…
[ad_1] You might know Ninja as the incredibly popular Fortnite streamer who has played the game alongside celebrities and commands an audience of 13.5 million subscribers on YouTube. That command is now going to help prevent people from going commando as he has penned a deal with PSD Underwear to design a new line for…
[ad_1] Our latest cover story is about Anthem, and that game is currently BioWare’s primary focus. However, the studio is also considering projects beyond Anthem’s release. While visiting the studio in Edmonton, we spoke with BioWare’s general manager Casey Hudson and executive producer Mark Darrah about the team’s desire to release smaller, more experimental games that are “true…
[ad_1] Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus launches on Switch fairly soon, a bit more than half a year after its release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The porting studio, Panic Button, was recently asked by GameSpot whether they would consider bringing the first game and its DLC, Old Blood, to Switch as well…
[ad_1] The closed alpha for EA’s newest entry in the hugely popular multiplayer FPS is going to start tomorrow and the publisher released a detailed post on the game’s website. You’ll be able to learn when the Battlefield V Alpha starts, on which platforms it will take place and how to join it. Check the…
[ad_1] The Quantic Dream game train resumes its route in PlayStation Plus this month, continuing from the May station stop with Beyond: Two Souls and Rayman Legends. Next month, Quantic Dream’s first PlayStation 3 title, Heavy Rain, is the heavy hitter for July. It is also aided by martial arts semi-RPG Absolver. On the PlayStation…
[ad_1] Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Westworld, Doki Doki Literature Club, and Soma While Westworld doesn’t directly reference any video games, its core conceit is built around game theory. Westworld is the most open of open worlds; a hundred square miles of towns, open wilderness, and countless stories to discover. People pay exorbitant amounts to spend…
[ad_1] The Legend of Zelda’s score has run the gamut, from epic to morose to pirate-y. But this new cover of Skyward Sword’s main theme argues that bluegrass might be the most fitting style of them all. Although their full album doesn’t come out for another few days, The Hit Points have dropped us this…
[ad_1] Earlier this week, Rockstar Games announced they were finally bringing nightclubs to Grand Theft Auto V’s multiplayer next month. The new update will allow you to run and manage a lavish club while also using it as a front for your less legal operations. To prepare for the upcoming update, Rockstar is introducing something…
[ad_1] The lawsuit filed by PUBG Corp. against Epic Games has been dropped, according to Bloomberg. The financial-news organization says that the South Korean case has been closed, but was unable to confirm the reasons why or if a settlement had been reached between the two companies. PUBG Corp. filed the lawsuit in January, citing similarities…
[ad_1] Arkane Studios’ immersive reboot of Prey was entertaining, even if it lurked a little too long in the shadows of Deus Ex and System Shock for its own good. I loved exploring the mysterious space station Talos 1 and learning how to bypass obstacles by turning into coffee cups or raising former crewmates to fight…
[ad_1] One of the unwitting stories of E3 was Fortnite fans’ anger that the PS4 in particular did not support cross-platform play like the other platforms hosting the title. At a Gamelab conference in Spain, Eurogamer asked Sony Computer Interactive America president and CEO Shawn Layden about the issue, and Layden had this to say:…
[ad_1] Japanese gaming giant Konami has put out an official statement on their website, stating the introduction of their new Production Division 3. They further announced new appointments for executive positions. Go read the official announcements for the new division here and the new executive appointments here. According to the post on Konami’s website, the…
[ad_1] In May, Nintendo announced Pokemon Quest, a free-to-start action game for the Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. It was made available for Nintendo Switch users immediately, and finally it has now arrived to Android and iOS as well. The game was up for pre-registrations since a few days, and now it’s live on both…
[ad_1] PUBG Corp, the studio behind battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has dropped its lawsuit against Fortnite creator Epic Games. This comes after filing a case against Epic Games in January of this year in South Korea alleging copyright infringement. PUBG Corp had sent a letter stating its withdrawal of the case to Epic…
[ad_1] The Witcher 3 developer CD Projekt Red revealed Cyberpunk 2077 at E3 2018. First to audiences at Microsoft’s Xbox E3 2018 showcase with a trailer and then behind closed doors for select members of the press. At the time, CD Projekt Red claimed that Cyberpunk 2077 would be a single-player game at launch with…
[ad_1] The latest Fortnite patch is now out and with it comes the Playground Limited Time Mode (LTM for short). And this isn’t all. With Fortnite version 4.5 we also get optimisations to the game on iOS too. The Fortnite Playground LTM patch size is 645.81MB on iOS and 2.031GB on PS4. Epic Games has added settings on Fortnite…
[ad_1] Announced earlier this year, the Donkey Kong Adventure DLC for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, has finally released for everyone. Season pass holders got their hands on the campaign last night, but it is purchasable today on the Switch eShop. The new campaign puts Donkey Kong on a team with Rabbid Peach and Rabbid…
[ad_1] Ever since Hideo Kojima chose to go with Kiefer Sutherland as the voice of Venom Snake in Metal Gear Solid V, the question of whether David Hayter would ever return to Solid Snake. Sure, he’s been confirmed as the voice of Snake in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but considering the things Hayter said about…
[ad_1] DrDisrespect, a streamer who dons a costume and found success playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, tweeted out today a picture of a pickaxe themed after his persona. The pickace has a switchblade on one side and a comb on the other and is colored with DrDisrespect’s traditional red and black colors. The concept was created by…
[ad_1] It has been three years since Final Fantasy VII’s remake was officially announced and about as long as it has been officially shown. With director Tetsuya Nomura making the rounds for Kingdom Hearts III’s impending release date, questions about Final Fantasy VII inevitably come up. KHInsider and translator Goldpanner have translated an interview with…
[ad_1] Monster Hunter World is Capcom’s fastest selling title ever and makes the once western-niche series into a worldwide blockbuster. Because of this success, Capcom has been fielding a lot of questions from shareholders about the possibility of Monster Hunter World specifically on other systems, extra specifically the Switch. Every time they have been asked…
[ad_1] Last year, Take-Two and 2K Sports faced some backlash with NBA 2K18’s virtual currency plans. Take-Two put a number of cosmetics behind the virtual currency, which informed how your player looked, and also let people pay to improve how they performed in the game. A lot of the cosmetics had been free in previous games, which…
[ad_1] Before we dive into the advertised topic, I have an important PSA to issue. Rejoice, Xbox owners! The oddly named Nier: Automata – Become as Gods Edition is now available for Xbox One. This port of the great PlayStation 4 title comes packaged with the disastrously named 3C3C1D119440927 expansion, along with the Machine Mask…
[ad_1] If you play Fortnite, you’ll never look at a staircase the same way again. Popular YouTube streamer Vikkstar123 turned a series of steps into a terrible trap that netted him an easy Victory Royale. Just click play on the video below (starting at 11:25), and let the fear of stairs take hold! I talked…
[ad_1] First Four Figures is releasing a new statue to commemorate Spyro for the upcoming Spyro Reignited trilogy. The statue will have three editions, Regular, Crystallized, and Exlusive. Each edition will cost 479.44, and if you are feeling like you want to go bankrupt, you can buy a combo pack for 899.99. These prices do not…
[ad_1] Earlier this month, Blizzard announced a number of changes to Overwatch’s player-to-player interaction model in hopes of encouraging a better community through positive reinforcement. These additions included the ability to group play with preset roles you want in your group, as well as the ability to endorse players who did a particularly good job…
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[ad_1] In its steady trickle of new additions to Xbox One’s backwards compatibility, Microsoft announced that GRID Autosport, Fable Heroes, and The Sensible World of Soccer would all be arriving on the arcade today. The Sensible World of Soccer is an enhanced port of an Amiga title, Fable Heroes is a cartoony hack n’ slash,…
[ad_1] Mega Man X Legacy Collection is following in the footsteps of the previous Mega Man Legacy Collections, but is going a step further with the new X Challenge Mode. The new mode pits X in a new armor set against bosses from the series history. Rather than being a simple boss rush, however, the…
[ad_1] Last year’s smash hit NieR: Automata has finally arrived shores on the Xbox One. Publisher Square Enix is celebrating this with a new launch trailer for the exclusive Xbox One version of the original game, titles BECOME AS GODS Edition. Check it out! It only took a few weeks of patience for Xbox One…
[ad_1] All month long we’ve been rolling out features covering BioWare’s next game, Anthem. We visited the studio and asked the game’s creators a ton of questions, but now we want to hand the reigns over to you. On an upcoming episode of The Game Informer Show, we’re Skyping in Anthem’s game director Jonathan Warner…
[ad_1] It’s no secret that Red Dead Redemption II is one of the most anticipated games of 2018, but the title also has big shoes to fill. The new game is the first title since 2013’s Grand Theft Auto V and its various ports and remasters. In the five years since release, GTAV has sold…
[ad_1] Datehacks, the mod team who created a boss arena mode in Dark Souls, has a new mod in the works that allows players to fight as their favorite bosses through the whole game. Their original mod, allowed you to fight NPC’s and other bosses in an arena, but with the Age of Fire, you…
[ad_1] 20th Century Fox has released an official trailer for September 14’s The Predator movie, and the fearsome alien is indeed back and better than ever. The movie, directed by Shane Black (Iron Man 3), takes place between Predator 2 and 2010’s Predators, and features an ensemble cast with guns trying to survive against a superior foe…
[ad_1] Rey Mysterio is jumping back in the ring, with today’s announcement that the fan-favorite Superstar is coming to WWE 2K19 as a preorder bonus. Mysterio will be decked out in the same outfit he wore in 2018’s surprise appearance at the Royal Rumble. “As one of the most popular WWE Superstars of all time,…
[ad_1] HBO wrapped up the second season of Westworld last night, answering a few questions and sprinkling more than a few new ones to keep the show running. Warner released a mobile game based on the sci-fi Western last week, which poses its own question: Is this thing worth playing? After spending several days with…
[ad_1] Last year in June, Clash of Clans creator Supercell announced a new game called Brawl Stars. The 3v3 multiplayer shooter game was soft launched for iOS users in Canada only initially. The company had then announced that the global launch for both Android and iOS users will happen in a few months. Over the…
[ad_1] Samsung and Valve have built a Steam Link for Galaxy app to let users play any of their favourite Steam games directly on their Galaxy device. The new app is touted to be specially designed and optimised for the Samsung Galaxy family and is initially available for download in the US and Korea, with…
[ad_1] Nintendo’s range of cardboard accessories for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Labo is now compatible with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. If you own the Nintendo Labo Variety Kit and a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, you can play the game by building the Toy-Con Motorbike controller from the Variety Kit and use it as…
[ad_1] Shuntaro Furukawa is slated to take the helm of Nintendo as its President and CEO this week. In the run up to this he made some insightful comments to Japanese business newspaper SaneiBiz (via NintendoSoup). He explained that the smartphone games business is “very important” for the company. So much so that he wants…
[ad_1] If you’re playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) on PC, you can purchase the PUBG Event Pass. It was introduced alongside the new Sanhok map on June 22 and it helps you unlock more cosmetic customisations. However without it, you’re locked out of a large number of items, experience points, and levels. Thanks to the PUBG…
[ad_1] If you can’t wait for the Fallout 76 beta, you can get a taste of what the game has to offer with a Fallout 76 mod for Fallout 4. Thanks to a modder with the handle SKK50, you can experience what Fallout 76 could be in the setting of Fallout 4’s Commonwealth with a…
[ad_1] Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC Publishers: Square Enix Developers: Dontnod Entertainment MSRP: Free When Dontnod Entertainment revealed that they were doing a free Life is Strange 2 prequel at E3, I didn’t expect much. I figured The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit would be a brief 30-minute experience that just fills in some gaps for the…
[ad_1] Philadelphia 76ers’ center Joel Embiid is NBA Live 19’s cover star, adding another accomplishment to the young man’s burgeoning career. This past season Embiid made the All-Star squad for the first time as well as his playoff debut. Embiid is noted as being the cover star of the game’s The One edition, possibly meaning that other…
[ad_1] Update: Blizzard is still teasing something, now with a ball rolling through the previously seen alleyway. I think we can safely guess that this is a new character, and that character is Fred Durst. We’ll be sure to update when Durst is confirmed. The original story is as follows. Over on the Overwatch Twitter,…
[ad_1] The Nintendo Labo Variety kit, a collection of cardboard sheets and software that can be used to turn into various different items, has been out since April 20. In that time, though, the software has only been able to interact with itself, letting players for example play a motorcycle game on its own, without…
[ad_1] In an odd series of tweets, Binding of Isaac creator and former member of Team Meat Edmund McMillen confirmed a new Binding of Isaac project and a series of descriptors that leave us scratching our heads. McMillen posted a video with his wife today, where the pair announced Binding of Isaac: Four Souls. He then…
[ad_1] According to an exclusive Variety report, Telltale games, famous for their narrative-focused adventure games, is going to ditch their proprietary game engine in favour of the Unity engine. The move will come after the fourth and final season of The Walking Dead game, making it the last title to use the Telltale Tool engine.…
[ad_1] Do you remember back in April when Epic was teasing the next season of Fortnite battle royale with meteors and superheroes? The full court press of teasing was something Epic was seemingly quite proud of, though a new lawsuit filed by the developer against a former contract employee shows that it wasn’t all sunshine…
[ad_1] HBO wrapped up the second season of Westworld last night, answering a few questions and sprinkling more than a few new ones to keep the show running. Warner released a mobile game based on the sci-fi Western last week, which poses its own question: Is this thing worth playing? After spending several days with…
[ad_1] If you have never played PlatinumGames’ Raiden-focused Metal Gear Solid spinoff, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, then you are missing out. The parry-heavy action game featured a number of cool moments, great gameplay, and some impressive audio innovations during boss fights. The game was ported to PC in 2014 and Mac OSX later that same…
[ad_1] According to a report from VentureBeat, Trion Worlds has acquired all the assets of Gazillion Entertainment, a game development company that closed in November 2017 after losing its Disney license and shutting down Marvel Heroes Omega. Trion Worlds CEO Scot Hartsman told VentureBeat reporter Dean Takahashi that the purchase includes all of Gazillion Entertainment’s licenses, trademarks, patents, domains, and games.…
[ad_1] E3 is always a nice pitstop before the glut of fall games, and with Madden, FIFA, and other heavy-hitters in attendance (NBA 2K9 wasn’t there, like usual), we got a pretty good look at most of the features for this year’s sports titles. Today I’m joined by colleague Matt Bertz to talk about it…
[ad_1] If you watched Bethesda’s E3 conference, you saw all of Fallout 76 that the publisher was willing to show last week. If you missed the conference and only care about Fallout and don’t want to watch an Andrew W.K. mini-concert or talk about The Elder Scrolls Online before getting to what you want, Bethesda…
[ad_1] How does a studio like BioWare wrap up production on a game like Mass Effect 3 and then choose their next project? When they’re staring at a blank page, what should they tackle next? While visiting BioWare for our cover story on Anthem, we spoke with general manager Casey Hudson about the earliest days…
[ad_1] Omega Labyrinth Z, a PlayStation 4/Vita dungeon crawler that has an emphasis on sexuality, has been refused localization by Sony in North America and Europe. The game is being localized and published by PQube, a UK-based publisher that tend to bring similar games to the west. PQube announced today that they’re cancelling the localization…
[ad_1] Nearly four years after launch and several billion dollars later, Rockstar Games’ open-world crime epic is still a commercial juggernaut. Grand Theft Auto V still consistently lands in the top 10 best selling games each month and part of that is due to the influx of content still being put into the game. While the…
[ad_1] Although The Walking Dead: The Final Season is using Telltale’s traditional engine, Variety reports big changes are rumored to be in store for the studio. Telltale’s iconic decision-making, episodic gameplay has been fueled by the same (although updated) engine since day one. Now, several sources within Telltale, as well as current job listings, hint…
[ad_1] It’s been almost 10 years since the release of The Ballad of Gay Tony, GTA IV’s love letter to city nightlife. Now, GTA Online looks to be bringing that back in style. Players will be able to manage and run their own clubs from the ground up, including design, promotion, and staffing. Rockstar describes…
[ad_1] Video games are often described within the context of escapism, immersing players in wondrous worlds and putting them at the center of epic quests. From that angle, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is relatively mundane; it’s set in a plain house on a regular Saturday morning, and stars a typical kid obsessed with…
[ad_1] The Xbox One will soon have keyboard and mouse support, according to multiple reports. Microsoft has been promising it for years, and it finally took the next step at a developer presentation earlier this year. According to a report by Windows Central, Microsoft has partnered with Razer to enable its Chroma RBG lighting support…
[ad_1] A remake of the iconic Resident Evil 2 was announced by Sony at E3 2018 with a release expected on January 25 next year. An extended trailer at the keynote showed off the game’s characters and gameplay with modern day visuals. The game is expected to make an appearance on PC, Xbox One, and…
[ad_1] The yearly gaming marathon for charitable goals has kicked off yesterday on Twitch and is going to continue the whole week. This year’s Summer Games Done Quick or SDGQ marathon will again feature plenty of games professional players have mastered. Make sure to check out the event schedule. There’s definitely going to be several…
[ad_1] The classification of “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition by the World Health Organization (WHO) was “premature” and based on a “moral panic”, experts have suggested. They contended that while the decision was well-intentioned, there was a lack of good quality scientific evidence about how to properly diagnose video game addiction, the BBC…
[ad_1] Sequel to 2014 open-world racing game The Crew, The Crew 2 for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC sheds the revenge plot trappings of its predecessor. Instead, it puts you in control of a variety of vehicles including cars, motorcycles, boats, and airplanes as you race across the US in an attempt to up…
[ad_1] PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has lost nearly half its Steam player base since its January peak, according to data provided by video game tracking sites. SteamCharts shows that PUBG is now down to a peak of 1.75 million players in the last month, which represents a drop of 46 percent from its peak of 3.23 million…
[ad_1] Update 6/24/2018: A miracle happened last week. After announcing it on June 18, trading was finally added to Pokémon Go a few days ago. It only took over 1,000 days to implement one of Pokémon’s core mechanics to what may be its mostly popular entry ever. Now we can start the countdown for trainer-to-trainer battling! Update…
[ad_1] Disclaimer: Review copy provided by publisher Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC Publishers: Bethesda Softworks Developers: ZeniMax Online Studios MSRP: $39.99 (requires the base game of ESO) The Elder Scrolls Online has released its annual major expansion in the form of Summerset. Summerset takes us to perhaps one of the most lavish locations in Elder Scrolls to…
[ad_1] The Souls series is full of challenging encounters that test players’ patience and skill with precise timing and high stakes. The bosses are the most singular example of this — the many monsters, men, and maladies that you face across From Software’s games are horrific incursions into the stuff of nightmares. The elements that…
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[ad_1] First lady Melania Trump recently taught us we should pay attention to what we wear outside of the house. Over the last three years, I’ve been trying to hammer home this same message to video game fans. I began with 50 game shirts you should avoid, and then returned a year later to warn…
[ad_1] With enchanting music and trippy visuals, our first looks at Tetris Effect promise the timeless gameplay of Tetris in an entirely new context. Last week, we wrote about its gameplay additions and wild stylistic choices. But as novel as it appears, Tetris Effect isn’t the first reinvention of its kind. Developers have been giving…
[ad_1] Britain’s National Health Services (NHS) is going to fund the world’s first Internet Addiction Clinic according to reputable news outlet The Guardian. The news come only a few days after the World Health Organization (WHO) listed “gaming disorder” as a mental illness which is going to be added to the International Classification of Diseases…
[ad_1] Wadjet Eye Games, creators and saviors of classical Point & Click games have announced their newest title Unavowed. The pixel-art adventure game with supernatural themes is planned to come out this August 8th on PC and MAC via Steam. Check out the trailer! Wadjet Eye Games, the small independent games studio from New York,…
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[ad_1] Update 10:14pm: Stardock has sent statements to Game Informer responding to some of Ford and Reiche’s claims. A Stardock representative states that, while Ford and Reiche claimed back in December that the company was attempting to prevent them from making the game, “Stardock not acquiescing to Fred and Paul being able to call their game ‘a sequel…
[ad_1] After two Spider-Man film franchises and one failed reboot, Marvel swooped in to get creative control of the character back from Sony for the films. With this, the character was rebooted and introduced in the sprawling MCU to give us a fresh new take on the character on the silver screen. With his first…
[ad_1] Microsoft may have been working with peripheral manufacturer Razer on bringing full mouse and keyboard support to Xbox One according to a recent report, though whether that is still the case is unclear. The report comes from Windows Central, which claims to have received leaked documents regarding a presentation to developers earlier this year regarding…
[ad_1] Hot on the heels of the character being featured in Mario Tennis Aces, Did You Know Gaming is spotlighting longtime Mario mischief maker and notable Super Smash Bros. Ultimate playable roster absentee Waluigi, giving is a quick look at his history. The video details how Waluigi came to be created a doubles partner for…
[ad_1] Microsoft may have been working with peripheral manufacturer Razer on bringing full mouse and keyboard support to Xbox One according to a recent report, though whether that is still the case is unclear. The report comes from Windows Central, which claims to have received leaked documents regarding a presentation to developers earlier this year regarding…
[ad_1] Arika vice president Ichiro Mihara has posted an image of character for Fighting EX Layer that hasn’t been shown before, despite the game’s roster being more or less final. With Fighting EX Layer being out next Thursday, it’s no surprise the game will appear at the week’s major fighting game tournament, Community Effort Orlando…
[ad_1] In the next chapter of the fight for control of the Star Control series, original series creators Fred Ford and Paul Reiche have started a Gofundme fundraiser for the estimated $2 million they need to defend themselves against Stardock, which is suing them for the rights to the franchise. The short version of the…
[ad_1] Bungie has detailed some of the changes it’s planning to make some of the more underutilized Exotic armor pieces in Destiny 2’s 1.2.3 update, boosting the strength and versatility of three armor pieces each for Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks. For Hunters, Lucky Raspberry will have an increased chance to recharge your Arcbolt Grenade should…
[ad_1] As the groundhog heralds Spring, so does SGDQ herald the start of Summer. The speedrunning marathon may take up most of your time when it starts this Sunday, but there’s also a handful of other cool events worth your time going on! But yes, Summer Games Done Quick is back this Sunday, kicking off…
[ad_1] Today, DC Comics announced that its launching a new imprint geared toward “edgy, provocative” takes on some of everyone’s favorite superheroes called DC Black Label. In the early 90s, DC launched some of the most popular, enduring stories not just in comics but in all of fiction under its Vertigo label including Preacher, Y:…
[ad_1] Developer Ninja Theory is celebrating that their most recent game Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has sold more than One Million copies across PC, PS4 and Xbox One systems. This marks a huge success for the studios big-budget, independently produced risk they took. #Hellblade has just hit 1 Million unit sales across #Xbox #PS4 #PC! ?…
[ad_1] Today is the 27th anniversary livestream for Sonic the Hedgehog, which unfortunately did not have any loud buzzing sounds or people in Sonic costumes being awkwardly asked to stop dancing and exit the stage. It did, however, have an announcement of a few new characters for Team Sonic Racing. Amy comes with a pink car…
[ad_1] It looks like The Awesome Adventures Of Captain Spirit isn’t the only taste of Life Is Strange’s universe we’re getting soon. The first episode in the numbered sequel to our Adventure Game Of The Year winner in 2015 has a release date: September 27. Developer Dontnod revealed the news in a tweet with a short teaser…
[ad_1] Today, Sega released the fourth episode in a five part web series about Sonic Mania. In this episode, we follow Ray the flying squirrel looking for Mighty the armadillo. While looking for his friend, Ray runs into some trouble and hijinks ensue. The web series is written and directed by Tyson Hesse, who created the opening…
[ad_1] A few years ago, Bethesda worked with Behaviour Interactive to release a management sim based on the Fallout franchise. It was fine. Then earlier this week, Warner Bros. announced a mobile management sim based on the HBO TV series Westworld. We thought the game looked fairly similar to Fallout Shelter. And so did Bethesda…
[ad_1] Sega is producing scented candles that look like Dreamcast and Mega Drive consoles, and they want fans to tell them what the systems should smell like. The company didn’t say if the fans’ suggestions will actually determine the scent of the final products, but the person who makes Sega’s favorite suggestion will receive both candles…
[ad_1] This weekend, the Game Informer staff is finally getting a chance to kick back and relax after the E3 content rush. That means catching up on the old backlog, seeing some movies, and playing a whole lot of Overwatch and Destiny 2. What are you doing this weekend? Let us know in the comments below!…
[ad_1] We recently played through all of Ape Escape in one sitting, and have been itching to see how the second game in the series held up. We usually try to space recurring game series out over time, but a recent hour-long discussion about apes in the office made us go back on our stance.…
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