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OMG, PS5 Horror Game Abandoned Is Mired In Controversy Yet Again
7.6.2022
The last time we heard about Abandoned, the PS5 exclusive that’s still shrouded in mystery, developer Blue Box Game Studios swore it wasn’t canceled despite reports suggesting otherwise. Well, it seems we’re back to questioning the game’s existence again after a GameSpot report alleged Abandoned’s...
Battlefield 2042’s First Season, Out June 9, Might Be Too Little Too Late
7.6.2022
Does the saying “better late than never” apply to live service games? Today, developer DICE unveiled “Zero Hour,” the delayed first season of Battlefield 2042, its troubled futuristic military shooter. It’s available on Thursday, June 9. Here’s a trailer:Read more
Time For Another Moebius-Looking Video Game
7.6.2022
The brilliant French artist Jean “Moebius” Giraud had one of the most recognisable art styles around, and while his works have inspired video games for decades—including the ones he worked on directly—few have been able to truly look like one of his illustrations come to life.Read more
Nintendo's Big Piracy Case Is A Very Sad Story
7.6.2022
Back in February, Gary Bowser—who in most media reports has been described as a ‘hacker’—was sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in selling cheat and modification devices for Nintendo hardware. Being a court case, most of the reporting dealt only with names on a page and cold facts, but...
The First Blockchain Game Coming To The Epic Store Looks Like Garbage
6.6.2022
Developer and publisher Epic Games will make its official foray into crypto with Grit, a battle royale game from blockchain video game company Gala Games. Read more
Dragon Age QA Workers Votes Unanimously To Form Labor Union
6.6.2022
This morning, quality assurance testers on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf unanimously voted to form Canada’s first video game labor union. They filed the motion on April 20, and the election concluded 16-0 in favor of unionizing. This came after the devs mounted an organized campaign focused on bad pay...
Xbox Fans Think Phil Spencer Is Sending Them Secret Messages Through His Banjo-Kazooie Achievements
6.6.2022
Microsoft executive vice president of gaming Phil Spencer recently played Nintendo 64 classic Banjo-Kazooie, according to his Xbox Live account. But where most might simply see a public figure enjoying a bit of nostalgia, a specific brand of diehard took it as a personal wink and a nod from...
Street Fighter's Ken Has Fallen On Hard Times (And Fans Are Laughing)
6.6.2022
While many in the fighting game community were happy to finally see Street Fighter 6 in action during last week’s PlayStation State of Play, a very vocal majority of FGC connoisseurs who enjoy the games for their, err, riveting storylines have been absolutely reveling in the sorry state of former...
Everyone Uses The Steam Deck To Play Games That Are Perfect For The Switch
6.6.2022
Valve’s Steam Deck promises all the same handheld freedom as the Nintendo Switch, but with vastly more powerful tech under the hood, capable of running the most lavishly produced AAA games. A few months in, according to a blog post from Valve, it turns out everyone’s just using the thing to play...
Online Voice Chat Is Often A Sexist Nightmare (But It Doesn't Have To Be)
6.6.2022
Your voice is revealing—it can give up a constellation of personal details, including your age, where you’re from, and how you’re feeling. This isn’t always an issue and can even be a benefit. Your voice can let you bond with a stranger from your hometown, your friend’s voice fills you with relief...
Gotham Knights Game Distances Itself From Gotham Knights TV Show
6.6.2022
There’s a video game coming out called Gotham Knights. It’s about some kids from the Batman universe who band together after Batman is killed. There’s also a TV show coming out called Gotham Knights. It’s about some kids from the Batman universe who band together after Batman is killed. Read more
The Week In Games: Bend It Like Bowser
4.6.2022
It’s time once again to answer the age-old question: Who is the best soccer player among all the Mario characters? And thankfully on June 10 Mario Strikers: Battle League will provide us with yet another opportunity to solve one of life’s great mysteries.Read more
New Persona-Inspired JRPG Has You Fighting The Apocalypse, Holding Hands Lewdly
3.6.2022
The lineup of games showcased during last night’s PlayStation State of Play was a clear W for gamers from all walks of life, whether they be VR vampire dommy mommy enthusiasts, roller derby fanatics, or fighters who’ve finally crossed the street into the open-world. However, one game’s journey...
Looks Like Street Fighter 6’s Entire Roster May Have Already Leaked
3.6.2022
The most recent State of Play included a brief look at Street Fighter 6, which is currently set for a 2023 launch. But a new Capcom fighting game often means we’re in store for some Capcom fighting game leaks. This time around, it only took a few hours for artwork of what appears to be a sizable...
Horizon Forbidden West Adds New Game Plus And More Fancy Features
3.6.2022
Stray! Final Fantasy XVI! The Resident Evil 4 remake! Sony’s big not-E3 State of Play showcase, held last night, was unexpectedly packed. But amid the fray flew a kernel of under-the-radar news for a game that’s already out: Horizon Forbidden West received a wave of much-requested features...
Street Fighter 6 Changed Its Terrible Logo
3.6.2022
When Street Fighter 6 was first unveiled earlier this year, one of the weirdest and most noteworthy things about its otherwise unremarkable trailer was the game’s logo. Which, as I said at the time, looked a lot like a piece of clipart.Read more
Everything Sony Showed At PlayStation's Big State Of Play Event
3.6.2022
We may not have an E3 this year, but does that matter? Sony has been running these State of Play events for a while now, and tonight’s instalment had everything from Final Fantasy to Resident Evil to Street Fighter to Spider-Man.Read more
Final Fantasy XVI Finally Shows Off Gameplay, Coming Next Year
3.6.2022
As a part of the PlayStation State of Play 2022, Square Enix showed off a gameplay trailer for the upcoming PS5 roleplaying game, Final Fantasy XVI. While the exact release date isn’t set, the game is currently slated to come out sometime in the summer of 2023.Read more
Resident Evil Village Is Getting A VR Port For PS5
3.6.2022
Who needs a real haunted house when you can put a fake haunted house on your face? If you own a PlayStation 5, stepping into a digital realm will be a lot easier soon. At today’s State of Play showcase, Capcom revealed that its 2021 horror game Resident Evil Village will be available...
Which platforms should you launch your video game on first?
3.6.2022
It's not as obvious as it looks. Plus: Roblox analysis & latest news