Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus review
While we await news about Silksong, the sequel to Hollow Knight, a separate indie studio went ahead and made a spiritual successor of sorts. Bō: …
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Apple finally unleashes a gaming revolution with iOS 18 Game Mode
Apple has been pushing gaming on its platforms in earnest for a few years now. And with incredible, seamless integration between hardware, software, and services, …
This is the longest we’ve ever waited for a new Nintendo console
As of Thursday, July 11, the Switch is officially the longest-lasting console in Nintendo’s history. As noted by Video Games Chronicle, the Switch has been …
Nintendo’s baffling M-rated teaser scared the crap out of me
When you think of Nintendo, cute and cuddly characters like Kirby, Yoshi, and Pikachu probably come to mind. That’s why I was completely taken off …
Xbox Game Pass prices are going up, and a new plan is coming
Sooner or later, price hikes come for all of our services. On Tuesday, Microsoft announced price hikes for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass …
7 free NES games added to Nintendo Switch Online in July 2024
Nintendo has really been picking up the pace with additional classic games for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers lately. This week, just in time for Independence …
Watch Dogs movie begins filming, and we hope it continues the streak of good video game adaptations
The past few years have completely changed our perception of video game adaptations. Once seen as cynical cash grabs or inevitable disasters, video game movies …
Nintendo has no plans to use generative AI for Switch 2 games
As we enter the second half of 2024, it’s clearer than ever that generative AI is much more than a passing fad. Every major technology …
Zenless Zone Zero: Release time, free pulls, preload, and more
A little over a year after HoYoverse’s last gacha game launch, the developer’s brand new action RPG has arrived. Zenless Zone Zero is the newest …
The 7 biggest game releases we can’t wait to play in July 2024
Looking at the biggest game releases in July, I’ve come to terms with the fact that my wallet just isn’t going to survive 2024. There …
Nintendo shared a big update about Switch 2 availability
As disappointed as we were to learn that the Switch’s successor wouldn’t launch in 2024, there are some advantages to the delay. Most importantly, Nintendo …
The First Descendant interview: How Nexon plans to attract a global audience
At Summer Game Fest Play Days earlier this month, I had an opportunity to speak with The First Descendant director Minseok Joo following my hands-on …
The best Steam Summer Sale deals for every budget
Steam kicked off its annual Summer Sale on Thursday, marking down thousands of PC games from now through July 11 at 10 a.m. PT / …
Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to Amazon Fire TV is another step towards the future of gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming is such a cool idea. I love the concept that I can sit down in front of my living room television and …
The First Descendant is a fast-paced looter shooter mashup with legs
Next week, one of the most significant threats to Destiny’s utter dominance in the looter shooter genre to date launches on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. …
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake: More than a fresh coat of paint
Remaking an old video game is always a dicey proposition — even more so if the game you’re remaking is held up as the pinnacle …
DJI Mini 3 drone just got a big change from DJI
DJI is widely known as one of the top brands in the quadcopter drone market. The company makes several of the best-selling drone models out …
Antstream Arcade debuts as the first game streaming service for iPhone
Starting next week, iPhone users will get access to their first-ever game streaming service, despite Apple’s own Arcade solution. Thanks to EU-specific changes to App …
Dune: Awakening lets you build a life in an alt-history Arrakis
As intrigued as I was by the prospect of a survival game set in the Dune universe, I wasn’t sure what the collective appetite would …
PlayStation Portal can finally connect to public Wi-Fi networks, but will that work?
The PlayStation Portal has been an interesting remote play device since it launched. I personally picked one up in hopes of using it as an …
Everything coming to Xbox Game Pass for the rest of June 2024, and what’s leaving
We’re only halfway through June, and we’re already getting another round of title additions (and subtractions) from Xbox Game Pass. However, with every new game …
Nintendo is officially sending the Switch out with a bang
If there were any concerns about a drought of Switch games in the lead-up to the launch of the Switch 2 next year, Nintendo quelled …
Nintendo Direct coming June 18, but won’t feature Switch 2 news
Nintendo was suspiciously absent throughout the entirety of Summer Game Fest, but this week, we’ll finally learn more about the company’s plans for the rest …
New World: Aeternum won me over despite Amazon’s mixed messaging
If you saw the announcement for New World: Aeternum at Summer Game Fest, you might have assumed Amazon Games was announcing a brand new title. …
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is an awesome anime power fantasy
The mid-2000s were mind-boggling busy for fans of Dragon Ball fighting games. From 2005 to 2007, developer Spike Chunsoft (formerly Spike) released a new Budokai …
Steam Next Fest: 12 superb demos you can play on Steam Deck
Summer Game Fest is now behind us, but the fun continues this week with the latest edition of Steam Next Fest. Hundreds of developers released …
Monster Hunter Wilds removes the biggest barrier to entry
Some video game series just aren’t for everyone, and that’s ok. League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dark Souls — these games require true dedication to learn, …
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess was my sleeper hit of Summer Game Fest
I was familiar with most of the games I played and saw at Summer Game Fest before I had a chance to see them, but …
WWDC showed off Apple’s gaming ambitions, but I’m still waiting for the new Apple TV
Apple has been slowly but surely digging its heels into the gaming industry. After dominating the mobile gaming industry since the App Store launched on …
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree kicked my ass all over again
In preparation for my demo of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, I went back and played about 15 hours of the base game to …
