Putting the things you loved when you were younger on a pedestal is as unavoidable a side effect of growing old as nose hair and weak joints. Will I ever taste breakfast cereal sweeter than the 2003 run of Ang Lee’sHulkmarshmallow cereal? Will I ever own a pug as lovable and derpy as Ralph, my 9th grade buddy? Will there ever be another adventure game as good asGrim Fandango? This line of thinking is unhealthy, I’m afraid....
‘Just buy one already’ -Microsoft We can almost hear Microsoft at this point: “We’ll give you anything you want, just help us clear out some of these Xbox One bundles from our warehouse.” TheXbox One saleat the Microsoft Store is continuing in earnest, especially during this holiday weekend. If you’ve been keeping up with some of our Xbox One deal posts, you’ll notice that Xbox One units are inching closer and closer to the $200 price point when on sale (e....
Welcome to the Danger Zone In less than two weeks, Avalanche’s cooperative robot-slaying survival shooterGeneration Zerowill launch. These machines are going to use their sensors and gadgets to find you. And then they will kill you. Get some advance intel by taking a good look at thisGeneration Zeroconcept art. It’s good stuff. The full resolution versions are in the gallery below. (And, if I’m not mistaken, I believe this is the concept art that comes on the postcards in the collector’s edition....
The PSP’s swansong orchestra continues The PlayStation Portable just won’t go away. Aksys Games has announced thatHakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumiis coming to North America on June 22, 2025. Unlike previous entries in the series, this is a hack-and-slash action game rather than an otome visual novel. That means you’ll probably spend more time killing samurai than you will romancing them. While all retail copies of the game come with a 16-page full-color art book, players that pre-order the game through Amazon will receive adecorative bandannafeaturing the game’s eight playable characters....
It will likely go away next patch Whenever you have time, boot upHeroes of the Stormand check out this cute new Easter egg. It takes place in the Monk’s splash screen following the latest patch, and allows you to play a small little game ofDuck Hunt. As uncovered byHeroesNexus, all you have to do is click the tree to the right of the Monk and a bird will fly out — you’ll have a limited amount of shots to take it out, lest you get mocked by a laughing Treasure Goblin (in lieu of Duck Hunt Dog)....
Auntie Ethel inBaldur’s Gate 3makes for one of Larian’s toughest Act I fights. Her domain houses twisted and cursed minions, secret passages, and nasty traps around every corner. If you’re struggling with the final encounter in the witch’s lair, here’s how to beat Auntie Ethel inBaldur’s Gate 3. How to get into Auntie Ethel’s secret chambers When you enter Auntie Ethel’s disguised swamp, you’re tasked with saving Mayrina, a girl tempted by the witch’s magic....
Gobblegums are a helpful little item that first appeared inBlack Ops 3and have since reappeared inBlack Ops 6.Although some are mainly useful in niche situations, others are very helpful and can get you out of a tough spot if you use them at the right time. Where to get more Gobblegums in BO6 Black Ops 6offers three main ways to get Gobblegums: Your first option is to interact with any Gobblegum machine around the map you’re playing....
NPCs are incredibly helpful allies to have at your side inFortnite. Some of the most powerful ones you can get are the Mandalorians, but unlocking these characters requires quite a bit of effort. Most NPCs can be hired right away, but the Mandalorians are a loyal group only willing to serve those they trust. They don’t give you much information to work with regarding how to gain their trust, so you may need some help figuring outhow to unlock Mandalorian NPCs inFortnite....
The Lord of Live Service The microtransaction system forDiablo Immortalitems is somehow gettingeven more out of hand.We already knew of a theoretical number folks had to hit, and now that theory has been tested: the results are bad for everyone. As Eurogamer points out, a content creator named jtisallbusiness (embedded below) alleges that they’ve “spent around $100,000” on the game, and are seeking a refund because they can’t actually engage in the content....
Good vibes Last we heard, the feel-good farming simStardew Valleyhad sold some 425,000 copieson Steam. It’s been about a month since then, and in that time, the figure has ballooned past a million. “It’s actually at 1,007,000 [copies sold] as of now,” a representative of publisher Chucklefish Games confirmed toPolygon, adding that “the success really couldn’t have come to a more deserving person!” The designer, Eric Barone, is continuing to work onfree updates....
Epic Respawn Epic Games is not only making waves in the realm of digital distribution but is now hiring on big name talent. According to arecent Tweet from Geoff Keighley, Jason West (co-founder of both Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment) has been working for Epic for roughly a month now. While his name may not be exactly widespread, his work more than speaks for itself.Call of Dutyshould be familiar to everyone, but West was also responsible for getting the originalTitanfalloff the ground (he left Respawn in 2013 before it released)....
Gift cards and discounts Battlefield Hardlinereleases tomorrow, March 17. If you’re looking to get into the action on the latest installment in the FPS franchise, here are all the deals available as of writing. PCgamers have two options. Just today, the UK digital gaming retailer Green Man Gaming dropped the price to $49.99 ($10 off) in its VIP Gaming Sale. Just log in or create anaccount hereto see the discount. As an alternative, Uplay is offering a free copy ofTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklistwhen you pre-order an Origin key from it (~$40 value)....
At Fingerpainting? Today sees the release of Cliffy B’s gravity-defying arena-shooterLawBreakers. Developers Boss Key have showcased one final trailer to try and push the hype train for the new IP into overdrive. The trailer simply wants to know if you are “Skilled AF”, before bombarding you with a series of super-kewl gameplay moments, featuring inventive kills, peppered with hot twitter-takes, and all backed by music that goes “wub-wub” and makes me feel hopelessly outdated....
