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Make sure you brush after visiting Need something silly and a bit off the beaten path to lift your spirits? Check outThe Video Game Soda Machine Project, an effort to document every soda machine ever featured in gaming. Started by amateur game developer and political science professor Jess “Decaffeinated Jedi” Morrissette, the site is celebrating its one-year anniversary today. In the twelve months since inception the collection has grown to 1,251 different soda machines across the history of this fine medium....

Due next week on PC and PS4 Development forThe Witnessbegan back in 2008, and now, we’re finally going to see the game in action next week when it launches on PC and PS4. But wait! According to the ESRB, it’s coming out on Xbox One as well at some point. Maybe it has something to do with Microsoft’s wonky exclusivity deals, but either way this looks like a concrete confirmation....

Janitor Leoric became a reality, this could too Every so often, dreams do come true. A few years back, an artist came up with an idea for the “Janitor Leoric” skin forHeroes of the Storm, andBlizzard made it happen. Now, I hope the same miracle occurs forthe similarly clever “Professor D.Eckard” conceptfrom artist and 2D animator Marcelo Goncevatt. The “Professor D.Eckard” concept is easy to grasp at a glance, but his nuancedHeroesabilities really take the cake....

If it worked for The Wind Waker… It can be pretty uncomfortable when you realize that your tastes don’t align with the direction that your favorite fantasy franchises are headed in. As for me, I’m used to that feeling by now. At age 41, I’ve been through at least three entertainment cycle generations that have passed me by, but the first time was definitely rough. Seeing my favorite game franchises likeMarioandStreet Fighter“go 3D” in the mid ’90s was devastating for me in my late teens, to the point where I think I even wrote angry letters to video game magazines....

Hunker Down and Semper Fi and other words Have you always wanted to try outTom Clancy’s The Divisionbut never found the opportunity in the one and a half years since its release? Well now you can, gratis, as the Ubisoft shooter is free to play, this weekend, for PC gamers. Starting today, the online-only, stealth-action, tactical, squad-based, open-world, hobby-grade, RPG shooter is available to all on PC. You have only to download the software via Uplay, and then you can jump online with your buddies and get started popping rival teams in and around a dilapidated Manhattan....

If you’re looking to scratch that “yell orders at a bunch of troops” itch, Ubisosft has just the thing for you. The publisher has announced that a demo for their upcoming voice-controlledEndWarwill be made available this October for the Xbox 360. The catch? VIPs only, baby! The demo will be available in limited numbers to fans who pre-order the game at participating retailers. The demo can only be downloaded by redeeming your super secret, ultra VIP code you receive upon pre-ordering....

It’s worth it! Monster Hunter Riselets you access 14 different weapon types at once. At the start. Wait what?! It can be a lot to take in at first, but just pick one, stick with it,and head to the training room right away. There are a few beginner-friendly weapons forRise, but I recommend theLong Sword, Great Sword,and Hammer. Your personal playstyle will dictate which one you gel with, but to get a feel for all of them,actually visit the training room before you start committing to one and pumping crafting items into it....

The wild, wild West will have to wait to get Weird The immersive sim mixing Western and weirdness is taking a little extra time to polish its spurs. Developer WolfEye announced today thatWeird Westhas been delayed to July 07, 2025. In avideo messagefrom WolfEye creative director Raphaël Colantonio, the developer describes the internal response from its beta playtests. While they feel the game is really great, they also feel it’s not quite ready yet....

Arkham Knight, Metro Exodus, Hollow Knight, Borderlands Handsome Collection Xbox Game Pass just got a little more exciting today at E3. After reminding us that Microsoft was expanding the service to PC, they announced four new Xbox Game Pass titles that are livetoday:Batman: Arkham Knight, Metro Exodus, Hollow Knight,andBorderland: The Handsome Collection. As a reminder, all of these games are included in the Xbox Game Pass subscription and it’s not a streaming service: you download them....

Tokyo Game Show build preview It’sDark Souls. There, I said it. It’s out of the way. You have stamina that affects your movement and attacks, weapons control differently, enemies are relatively tough compared to most games, you drop experience juice when you die, that can be recollected, and you save at bonfire-like things. You already know whether or not that appeals to you, so good night! OK fine.Code Veinlooks incredibly stunning visually....

Marvel Vs. Capcom 2is now available for fellow iDevice owners. All 56 characters are intact, sans in-app-purchasing — so you don’t have to worry about the “it’s on the app!” discussion months down the line. In addition to the standard game, you’ll also be able to fight other players via Bluetooth, and utilize a new touch“flick system”for special moves.You can grab the game for $2.99 now, but after May 6th, it’ll be $4....

Gettin’ anything? It’s a good time for PC players to check out some of 505 Games’ more recent offerings.505’s getting a Steam saleover the weekend and it includes some big names. The spotlight is obviously on those two games in the headline.Control: Ultimate Edition (the one with both add-ons, including theAlan Wake-themed DLC) andDeath Strandingare the highlights.Controlis marked down to $32 andDeath Strandingis discounted to $45. There’s a lot more though, and the prices are slashed even deeper....

PC version includes the previously PS4-exclusive Visual Editor Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressedis coming to PC this spring, XSEED Games announced today. The otaku beat-’em-up RPG initially launched on PlayStation 3 and Vita last year, and was well-received by Destructoid’s Brittany Vincent.In her review, Brittany calledUndead & Undressed“an interesting culture shock of a good time,” recommending it to fans of wacky Japanese games. XSEED says in addition to Steam achievements and USB controller support, the PC release will include the “Visual Editor” feature from the PS4 version, which changes the look of the game....