Latest ‘Overwatch’ event is live, complete with fresh skins and a new map
The latest special event for Overwatch, Blizzard’s hit team first-person shooter, is now live. The Lunar New Year update has rolled out for PC, PS4, and …
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If you have a Nintendo Switch, you need to preorder these two Nintendo Labo kits immediately
The Nintendo Switch video game console was easily one of the biggest surprises of 2017. The company’s previous-generation Wii U was a tremendous flop and …
Google might stream console-quality games through a Chromecast with brand-new service
Google is currently in the process of building a subscription-based video game streaming service that could work on Chromecast or a separate console, according to …
All of the major updates you can expect in PS4 system software update 5.50
Sony is always working to improve the PlayStation 4 through software update, and this week, members of the beta program are going to have a …
Report: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ will be 2018’s entry in the series
After pushing further and further into the future in recent years, the Call of Duty series took a step back in time last year with …
‘Pokemon Go’ datamine hints at multi-part quests coming soon
Pokemon Go is a different game now than it was when it launched in July 2016. There are dozens of new Pokemon, the gym system …
Nintendo finally answers the tough questions… about Mario’s nipples and belly button
Why does Mario have nipples but no belly button? That’s what Super Mario Odyssey gamers really want to know about the hit Nintendo Switch game. …
‘Pokemon Go’ nature documentary spoof might convince you to start playing again
Pokemon Go may never again reach the heights of the summer of 2016, when everyone on the planet seemed to be roaming the streets in …
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ will launch on October 26th, 2018
After years of anticipation, Rockstar Games on Thursday announced that Red Dead Redemption 2 will arrive on PS4 and Xbox One on October 26th, 2018. …
Nintendo announces ‘Mario Kart Tour’ for smartphones, Nintendo Switch Online release date
Nintendo on Wednesday night announced on Twitter that Mario Kart Tour will be its next mobile game. Nintendo says that the app is in development …
‘Sea of Thieves’ is as much fun to watch as it is to play
When I received my code for the Sea of Thieves closed beta last week, I jumped in right away. Moments later, I had wrecked my …
Every PS4, PS3 and PS Vita game you can download for free in February
With another shockingly busy January coming to a close in the world of video games, Sony this week announced its next slate of free games …
BioWare’s ‘Anthem’ delayed to early 2019, but EA isn’t calling it a delay
Following a detailed report from Kotaku last week claiming that BioWare’s new IP Anthem was going to miss its “fall 2018” launch window, Electronic Arts …
‘Shadow of the Colossus’ is the perfect remake for newcomers and old fans alike
Shadow of the Colossus is probably the best game of all time. I say “probably” because I haven’t really reassessed my list since I first …
‘Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition’ is coming to mobile devices on February 9th
One of the most fascinating mobile games of the year just got a release date as Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition …
‘Celeste’ review: A brutally difficult platformer cushioned by a beautifully-told story
Celeste is a game about climbing a mountain. Celeste is also a game about learning how to live with yourself. Celeste is also a game …
Overwatch’s newest heroes: Blizzard’s crack team of YouTube troll-hunters
In an update yesterday, Blizzard took a break from its usual schedule of new maps and new heroes to address one of Overwatch‘s biggest problems: toxic …
‘Super Zelda 64’ mod mashes up two of the best N64 games of all time
Mario and Zelda have long been Nintendo’s two premier franchises. Mario games set the standard for the platforming genre, while Zelda games continue to reinvent …
Every Xbox One and Xbox 360 game you can download for free in February
When The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III is the highlight of Games with Gold, you know it’s a down month. That was the case in January …
Four times as many developers are working on games for the Nintendo Switch this year
When Nintendo first showed off the Switch in a YouTube video at the end of 2016, gamers and developers alike were understandably cynical about its …
Here are the 23 new Pokemon that were added to ‘Pokemon Go’ this week
The second half of 2017 was huge for Pokemon Go, as Gym battles were completely revamped, Raid Battles were introduced and Legendary Pokemon finally made …
Xbox One exclusives will now be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch
2017 was not the most promising year for the future of the Xbox One. While the Switch dominated headlines and the PS4 got more console …
This gaming AI doesn’t play games, it builds them instead
To get an idea of how AI researcher Mike Cook spends his time, it might be helpful to play a game. A simple computer game …
‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ update adds biomes and a huge new city to the map
One of the most surprising breakout successes of 2017 just got its biggest patch yet. Fortnite Battle Royale — the free-to-play online multiplayer shooter that took the …
Nintendo Labo kits for the Switch look like so much fun, and you can preorder them now
Nintendo knocked it out of the park with the Nintendo Switch last year, which is great news considering how badly the Wii U bombed. So …
Nintendo Labo lets you use your Switch to bring cardboard toys to life
Nintendo on Wednesday introduced a new line of interactive DIY cardboard creations that come to life with the power of the Switch. Dubbed Nintendo Labo, …
Nintendo to reveal a ‘new interactive experience’ for the Switch today
As successful as the Nintendo Switch has been in the ten months since it launched, the console is still lacking in terms of features and …
‘Scribblenauts Showdown’ revives the series on Switch, PS4 and Xbox One in March
Back in 2009, Scribblenauts arrived on the Nintendo DS. It was unlike anything we’d ever seen. Players had to solve puzzles by typing the name …
Nintendo Switch emulator already in the works from team behind 3DS emulator
Long before Nintendo started packaging classic games on miniature versions of its old consoles, the easiest way to play those games was with an emulator. …
Netflix won’t be arriving on the Nintendo Switch anytime soon
Despite early reports that Netflix might eventually bring its arsenal of original content to the Nintendo Switch, the streaming giant over the weekend indicated that …
