Hawken continues to look great in desert battle footage

Admittedly, I was only so eager to post therecent story trailerforHawkenbecause I wanted an excuse to mention the game again. Not that it was a bad video, necessarily; this latest footage, however, is a much better indicator of whatHawkenis about. Even for a drab, gloomy landscape, this desert level impresses. A small team developing this type of game cannot be quick, but I’m willing to patiently wait as long as it takes....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Shawn Higgins

Here’s a giant recap of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for newcomers

Worth a watch while you wait Like manyZeldagames,Skyward Swordhas diehard fans, and folks who wanted more. It’s only natural for an ambitious and popular series to have people who stand at both ends of the spectrum, but this video forSkyward Sword HDon Switch has me excited to play it all over again. In short, this is a whopping four-and-a-half-minute overview video forSkyward Sword HD, in which Nintendo walks us through the setup and some of the core principles of the game....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Mark Vazquez

Here’s the Pokemon Legends pre-order bonus outfit

The ‘Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set’ A lot of people are going to pre-orderPokemongames, it’s just a given. And as always, Game Freak is throwing balls your way. But we also got a good look at thePokemon Legendspre-order bonus this week, and it involves a very Nintendo-like outfit promo. So here’s the deal/full rundown from Game Freakfor thePokemon Legendspre-order bonus: “The Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set will be gifted to those who preorderPokemon Legends: Arceus....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Patricia Williams

Hey big spender, what did you pick up this Black Friday weekend?

Did you save or splurge? As retail stores across the USA fix shattered doorways and shelving units, while hapless shoppers repair equally shattered wrists and ankles, the curtain falls on another Black Friday weekend. From Friday, through the horrendously-titled Cyber Monday, retailers slashed prices on a wealth of goods. From electrical items and top fashions, to the important things like amiibo andHyperdimension Neptuniagames, cash registers everywhere were ringing, not unlike the alarm bells that’ll sound when December’s credit card bill arrives....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · James Carter

How to beat Smog in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

There are plenty of imposing bosses that Princess Zelda will face on her journey inEchoes of Wisdom. From massive moles to stone taluses, you’ve got your work cut out for you. Some bosses are a bit tougher than others, though, and that’s exactly what Smog is. This massive electrifying cloud can be difficult if you don’t know how to take him on. Luckily, we’re here to show you how to beat him....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Mr. Aaron Jimenez

How to get the free Diablo 4 pet

WithDiablo 4’sfirst expansion,Vessel of Hatred, shown at Xbox’s Summer Game Fest showcase this week, players are being treated to a few premium goodies right now for preordering. But perhaps more importantly, a much-requested feature has finally arrived: pets. Let’s take a look at how to get your own dog – and I will not be calling it anything other than a “dog” – right now. How to get the dog pet in Diablo 4 First, head to Kyovashad and make your way to the quest icon shown below to find a dog, speak with the dog, and become friends with the dog:...

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Brady Austin

How to unlock Trosky Castle in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

If you’re exploring the first region ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you’ll come across the Trosky Castle. Unfortunately, this settlement isn’t available initially, as all the doors are blocked off. In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock Trosky Castle, providing you with a new base of operations. How to get into Trosky Castle in KCD2 You can unlock Trosky Castle bycompleting the Wedding Crashers quest. This is the fifth main mission ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, where you’re finally allowed to roam free....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Karen Allen

Keiji Inafune talks Mighty No. 9, shows Mighty No. 7

Mighty No. 7 final design shown Comcept’s Keiji Inafune came to D.I.C.E. Summit 2014 today to talk about the potential of crowdfunding and how the games industry might change for the better through the freedom they provide. But he also took the opportunity to show off robot Mighty No. 7 for the first time, from his upcoming gameMighty No. 9. From his mobile gameThe Island of Dr. Momo, Inafune took the main character’s scissors head attachment and used the idea for Mighty No....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Frank Lawrence

Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven ascends to 3DS this June

Comes with bonus soundtrack in America Lord of Magna: Maiden Heavenwould be the Game of the Year if we handed out awards to games based on the wit and cunning of their subtitles. Alas, we do not. But we definitely see what you did there, XSEED. So, kudos. The Nintendo 3DS strategy role-playing game is coming to North America on June 2, XSEED Games revealed today. Meanwhile, Marvelous Europe is making our friends in the Old World and Australia wait until June 4....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Amy Alvarado

MW3 and Warzone Season 3 Week 8 Weekly Challenges and how to complete them

The final stretch for Season 3’s Weekly Challenges has begun, allowing you to earn the right to the elite Allegiances camo. While most of the rewards from this season have typically involvedAftermarket Parts, this duration will instead provide the Squad Games blueprint. To prepare for this task, here are all theMW3andWarzoneSeason 3 Week 8 challenges and how to complete them. All MW3 Season 3 Week 8 challenges Modern Warfare 3’sWeekly Challenges require a variety of weapons, from Assault Rifles to SMGs....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Julie Smith

Neon White comes to PlayStation consoles this month

The DualSense controller will bring a whole new feel The “lightning fast” first person shooter/puzzle platformerNeon Whitewas one of this year’s best indie hits. It had some of the freshest gameplay ideas we’ve seen in a while, plus, who doesn’t love a game that pushes you to challenge yourself to beat a level as fast as you’re able to? I could seeNeon Whitebeing a gateway to the speedrunning community, for sure....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Timothy Castillo

New Crash Bandicoot game keeps runnin’ runnin’, and runnin’ runnin’, and runnin’ runnin’

Crash goes mobile Crash is back and he’s putting those red high-top tennies to good use. The next game in theCrash Bandicootseries is evidently a mobile runner. Evidence of aCrash Bandicootmobile game popped up on Twitter after it was apparently leaked through Facebook ads. It’s said to be developed by King, which is Activision’s mobile studio who’s most famous for makingCandy Crush. Here’s the tweet outing the existence of the game:...

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Ryan Curry

New Vita Super Value Packs coming to Japan

I could think of some better games for the packs, honestly The original Vita models are all so boring and plain. Why not spruce them up with a little color? Japan gets the cool stuff again (as usual) with the launch of Red & Black and Blue & Black models being sold as part of a Super Value Pack. The Super Value Packs don’t stop at differently-colored systems, however. They also come with an 8 GB memory card, screen protector, USB cable, and power cord — all pretty essential to normal Vita operation....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Eric Davenport