Skateboarding is cool and all, but it’s been around for a long time. I’ve played plenty of skating games. I need something new. Something like Wave Break, a skateBOATing game that combines ‘80s era visuals, boat grinding, and animals into one rad-looking package.
Yuji Naka, former Sonic Team head and recent creator of the platformer Balan Wonderworld, is no longer with Square Enix, according to reports in Sonic Stadium and IGN. He apparently departed the company in the twilight of April.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is now available exclusively for PS5. It includes an upgraded version of the original game, plus a new episode featuring Yuffie. The PlayStation 5 game is now available to purchase, but the rollout is bit complicated. It comes in a few different editions, and owners of the PS4 version get some stuff for free. Let's dig into the details.
Yes, it's priced it like a standard PS5 game. This comes with the base game, PS5 upgrade, and the Yuffie episode all in one package.
The game is also available in a digital-only deluxe edition. It includes everything in the standard version (game, PS5 upgrade, and Yuffie episode), plus a digital art book and a digital mini-soundtrack.
Raph Koster and Richard Vogel are presenting a postmortem of Star Wars Galaxies at the all-digital GDC 2021. ...
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The Call of Duty Mobile-maker has seemingly set up a new internal studio to focus solely on the growing platform, and specifically create "the best AAA mobile games in the world." ...
Marvel is expanding the franchise to a tabletop role-playing game called Marvel Multiverse, which is set to launch in 2022 in the form of a playtest rulebook designed to allow players to test the all-new D616 game system as they take on the roles of Marvel’s most famous Super Heroes and villains.
Packed with illustrations from Marvel’s amazing comic book artists, the rulebook will include full profiles for fans to become their favorite Avengers, mutants, and other heroes, including:
The rulebook is written and co-designed by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Matt Forbeck (The Marvel Encyclopedia, Dungeons & Dragons: Endless Quest). As mentioned previously, it uses the D616 System, an accessible and easy-to-learn system for newcomers to tabletop RPGs and a natural evolution for those familiar with the most popular tabletop role-playing games on the market.
“As a lifelong Marvel fan and gamer, this project is a dream come true,” said Forbeck in today’s press release. “Fortunately, after writing a couple editions of The Marvel Encyclopedia and designing tabletop games professionally for over 30 years, I feel ready to help make this the best Marvel TTRPG experience ever. I can’t wait for everyone to have the chance to play it!”
Below is an early look at an image that will presumably feature in the rulebook:
Developer Gato Salvaje has today announced that its Celtic action-RPG The Waylanders, which has been in Early Access for over a year, has been delayed until later this year. No specific release date has been disclosed, but a Fall release window is being targeted.
Gato Salvaje co-founder Fernando Prieto explained the delay in a statement included in a press release sent to Twinfintie:
“We got a little quiet during development over the Spring and I’d like to apologize to the community for that. We’ve been hard at work improving The Waylanders content that players have access to using community feedback and building the next portion of the story. You’ll be hearing more from us on social media and in our Discord in the coming months.”
“Development during Covid has been very challenging, an issue many indie developers have been experiencing over the past year. We’ve had to revamp many of our processes and change up how we work with people outside of the studio, such as our voice actors. We’ve solved many of these challenges and we feel confident that RPG fans will see the full version of The Waylanders released this Fall.”
In other more positive news, Early Access players will benefit from a brand new update this month that brings full controller support, difficulty options, improvements to combat and UI, as well as a selection of new NPC combat barks and lighting improvements throughout many scenarios and cutscenes.
Additionally, Gato has pledged to an update content roadmap that it plans to deliver over the coming months ahead of the game’s full launch. Here’s a snapshot:
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in gaming, as everyone prepares to see information and footage from all of their favorite developers and publishers at the massive event that is E3. Warner Bros is one of those big names that has been confirmed, so we’re going to go through what you can expect to see from their showcase with some predictions.
These predictions include sure things like Back 4 Blood and even some hopeful appearances like the next installment in the Injustice series. Without further delay, here are our Warner Bros E3 2021 predictions.
Anyone who is deep enough into gaming knows how much of an auteur Hideo Kojima is when it comes to entertainment, as his unique style always puts his games and opinions in the spotlight. As such, it is very interesting to see him say how much he enjoyed Netflix’s new original anime Godzilla Singular Point.
In the tweet below, you can see the well-known game creator talk about binge-watching the show, which is available now for Japan Netflix subscribers.
In a follow-up tweet, Kojima states that he watched all 11 episodes back-to-back and can’t wait for the final two episodes to release.
If you’re interested in learning more about the upcoming anime, check out the show’s official description:
Developer 1C Entertainment and publisher Koch Media have today revealed that physical pre-orders for its upcoming strategy RPG King’s Bounty II have gone live. The announcement comes by way of a new trailer, as well as a press release sent to Twinfinite which details the various different versions.
In addition to PS4, Xbox One, and PC versions, the Nintendo Switch version is also available to pre-order, and digital pre-orders will be available soon.
There are two retail editions available to pre-order: Day One Edition and King Collector’s Edition; and three digital editions: Day One Edition, Lord’s Edition, and Duke’s Edition.
Everyone who pre-orders any version of the game — digital or retail — will receive an exclusive digital Day One Edition Pack, featuring a unique Armored Princess’s Shield, Elite Guard Premium Pack, Firehand Golems, Hounds of War Warhorse, and Flaming Eagles. All PlayStation 4 digital pre-orders will include a stunning Theme based on King’s Bounty II artworks.
Today Xseed Games announced that No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle are coming to PC next week.
To be precise, both games will launch on Steam on June 9, allowing players to enjoy the adventures of Travis Touchdown on a completely new platform.
You can watch trailers for both games below.
Today Microsoft and Mojang released a new video about the Caves & Cliffs update for the massively popular sandbox game Minecraft.
In the video, the game’s developers explain what we can expect from the split into a Part 1 (which will come on June 8 for all platforms) and part 2, which will be released in the Holiday season.
We also hear that there are already plans in places about what will come beyond Caves & Cliffs, and those will be shared at Minecraft Live 2021.
If you’re unfamiliar with the update, you can check out an official description of what you can expect from Part 1 below.
“The update will be available for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and Windows 10 – as well as Java Edition on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Clearly, nobody is safe from those dreaded creatures. The good news is that the update also includes the lovely and totally-harmless-unless-you’re-a-drowned axolotls! Unfortunately, they’re confined to either water or a bucket, so they won’t be able to join my anti-goat crusade.
Who are the most interesting, memorable and just plain cool Final Fantasy VII extended universe characters? We’re partial to these.
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In June 2021, a new update to the Early Access version of Getsufuma Den will add the new playable character Renge to the game.
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Earlier this week, Lionsgate offered a few character teasers for the upcoming Borderlands movie. Each cast member was shrouded in darkness, and it looks like that trend is continuing with the latest reveal. We've got a full Borderlands movie cast photo with small details of color, but it looks like this ramp-up could be teasing a full reveal during E3 2021. Possibly a trailer during Gearbox's showcase? We don't know, but it's looking more and more likely with each tease.
The below photo sees the silhouettes of Krieg, Lilith, Tannis, Tiny Tina, Claptrap, and Roland once more. This time, however, they're together with small hints of color:
Lionsgate also shot us over a revamped synopsis for the new film, saying:
June is here and the smell of E3 is in the air. Social media managers are making vague, cheeky posts about their games that don't yet have release dates. Fans are wondering if the 23rd entry in their favorite series will be announced. In among all that excitement is always bound to be a reality check or so. Deep Silver have helpfully popped up to name four things that you don't need to get your hopes up for during any of the upcoming summer showcases. Saint's Row, TimeSplitters, Metro, and Dead Island are going to be keeping their collective heads down, they say.
Quantic Dream executives recently appeared in a Paris court as part of its ongoing defamation lawsuit against French publications Le Monde and Mediapart. But according to a May 31 report, things didn’t go smoothly for the studio behind games like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human.
It’s hard being a mercenary in the Warhammer 40k universe. Even though you get a cool hound and can upgrade your powerful guns, everything you encounter is deadly and dangerous. Most things are covered in big spikes and probably packing some weapons too. But it’s even harder to be a hired gun in this world when you’re…
Arrog, which was nominated for Excellence in Visual Art, follows a man through his dreams as he accepts his own death. It's an exploration of finding acceptance in death, aiming to reshape our look at death and mourning. ...
Ed and Lorraine Warren return for one last fright fest
It’s Mythic Quest meets Ready Player One, with a side order of ’90s-kid empowerment
Castlevania spiritual successor Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night is getting its own actual successor, publishers 505 Games have confirmed. The side-scrolling demon-whipping series will continue with a sequel, though it's currently in the early planning phases. In the meantime, 505 say that finishing everything planned for the first Ritual Of The Night takes priority.
Any Apex Legends fans that have been dying to get their hands on some detailed art of their favorite characters in the game are in luck. Earlier today, Amazon officially revealed the brand new Art of Apex Legends hardcover, now available for preorder.
Published by Dark Horse, this hardcover volume is made up of 192 pages, consisting of art and developer commentary on Apex Legends. Amazon provides the following description for the book’s contents:
The next evolution of battle royale has arrived, and it can now be enjoyed in more detail than ever before. Pore over the finest features of unique legendary skins, marvel at the deadly intricacies of every dynamic weapon, explore each nook and cranny of the game’s battle-scarred arenas, and more!
Whether you main Wraith or Mirage, are a hardcore aggressor or a fastidious shotcaller, or even if you’re just a fan of gorgeous video game concept art and intimate creator commentary, The Art of Apex Legends is sure to thrill fans of any stripe!
The Art of Apex Legends Hardcover is set to publish later this year on Nov. 9. If you’re interested in preordering your own copy, simply head over to this link. We’ve also linked the cover art for you to take a look at right below.
E3 is back, and that means we can expect a deluge of game announcements from all of the gaming industry’s biggest players. This includes publishing juggernaut EA. And while their official event may not fall into the initial E3 week, that doesn’t mean they won’t have a ton to reveal. That’s why we’re here to help you anticipate what’s up their sleeve with a list of our EA Play E3 2021 predictions.
FIFA continues to be one of EA’s best-selling IPs by a large margin, so it’s guaranteed that we’ll see the franchise in some shape or form during their E3 event.
Hulu is home to a variety of shows and movies to watch across a number of genres. From horror flicks to comedy series, there’s something for everyone to binge to their heart’s content. It also has a metric ton of anime to peruse for those interested, and that’s why we’re here to show you the 20 best anime you can watch on Hulu in 2021.
Anime that aren’t based on a pre-existing manga or property are a rarity nowadays, but those that do pop up tend to carry a high benchmark of quality.
A new game bundle on itch.io is raising funds for the people of Palestine, who despite a recent ceasefire between Israel and Gaza continue to live as second-class citizens in their own homeland.
It seems that Activision has a type. After hiring former George W. Bush-era counterterrorism appointee Frances F. Townsend and controversial Trump administration member Brian Bulatao in March, the mega-publisher has now rounded out its ranks with a third ex-member of a Republican Presidential administration: former…
Been practicing your Excel macros? What’s your APM in Microsoft Office? If you’re the best of the best, you might just have what it takes to dominate in the world of competitive financial modeling. In fact, another international exhibition match is about to start.
If there’s anything to be learned from being on the internet, it’s that things are always more complicated than they seem...on the internet. Yesterday evening, this played out in real time between two hugely popular streamers.
Marvelous and Grasshopper Manufacture's cult-hack-and-slash adventures No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle are heading to Steam next Wednesday, 9th June.
First released on Wii in 2007, No More Heroes follows the stylish, frequently ludicrous, and dependably ultra-violent adventures of Travis Touchdown, an ordinary game and anime geek who inadvertently becomes embroiled with the United Assassins Association.
What follows is a third-person hack-and-slash romp, replete with a phenomenal soundtrack, that sees Travis - lightsaber-like beam Katana in hand - murdering his way through the Association's top-ranked assassins in order to stay alive. If you've never played the game before, expect geysers of blood, a winningly weird sense of humour, and (rather barren) bike-based open-world interludes in amongst the spirited and largely entertaining action.
Scarlet Nexus finally arrives later this month. To get players primed and ready, Bandai Namco released a new explainer video that serves as an in-game synopsis of the game’s dual protagonists, the monstrous creatures known as the Other, the super-powered OSF, and more.
The eight-minute trailer dives into the history and abilities of Psionics, humans born with special powers. The world is being invaded by plant-like aliens called the Other, and the only ones that can stop them are the OSF, an elite military unit consisting entirely of Psionic individuals. Two of its members are Scarlet Nexus’ leads: Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall. Both OSF soldiers share the spotlight but you can only play as one of them at a time. That means you’ll need to play Scarlet Nexus twice to get the full story. Check out the video below for a breakdown of each character’s combat styles in what’s likely the final big primer before the game releases.
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You might not know that Ubisoft, like EA and Microsoft, has its own game subscription service called Ubisoft+. The idea here is that you get full access to the ultimate editions of Ubi games as soon as they're released, as well as the 100+ games in the publisher's back catalogue - including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six and many more franchises and one-off games.
Normally this costs $15/£13 per month, but until June 22nd your first month of the service has been reduced by 60%. This makes it one of the cheapest ways to "rent" new Ubisoft games like Assassins Creed Valhalla and Immortals Fenyx Rising, letting you try these games for a month for just $6/£5.20.
Indie game developers on Itch are once again offering up their games in a massive bundle benefitting humanitarian aid. The Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid is offering up over 1,000 games for $5, with all profit benefitting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. The bundle has so far raised $45,000 of its $500,000 goal for the week it will be available.
Samsung's gaming monitors at the company's UK store have hit all-time low prices thanks to a brand new 20% off code, which works on discounted items too. This includes their latest Odyssey G5, G7 and G9 monitors, which are up to £250 off for this weekend only. Here's what you need to know!
Third-party developers released new airports today and shared new assets showing off upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
DC Designs just released new screenshots and a development update about its F-14 Tomcat package.
The site feature information both new and old, but still serves as a good way to keep track of upcoming events and weapons.
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Gaming on the go has its perks, but it also has its drawbacks and risks, so your Nintendo Switch Lite may benefit from the aid of some quality accessories. The Switch Lite really went all in on the portability side of the equation compared to the original Nintendo Switch with a more compact design and smaller screen that can sip on the battery for longer — although the new Nintendo Switch OLED is also offering some extra battery life.
Despite those portability improvements, the Switch Lite can still get some extra protection with cases, sleeves, and screen protectors. You can also upgrade the ergonomics with some holders or expand the battery and storage with a battery bank and a microSD card. Those are just a few ways you can kit out your Switch Lite, but you’ll find our recommendations below give you even more options for making your Switch Lite a real road warrior.
