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Sans crazy arcade installation It’s been a real joy re-experiencing classic titles from Sega’s past. With the recent releases ofOutrunandFantasy Zone IIbringing back some serious nostalgia trips, the folks at Sega have still got plenty of 3D remasters in store. Though the spring phase of Sega’s 3D Classics series is drawing to a close, there’s still one more title in the wings, and that’s the return of the underrated and super enjoyableThunder Blade....

Maybe they already have? Being the oldest console developer still in the game means just about everyone is going to have an opinion about how you should do business. It’s similar to how almost everyone has feelings about what slang their parents should or shouldn’t use. Sure, there are plenty of kids today that grew up onMinecraftandAngry Birdswho have never played anything by Nintendo, but just about everyone over the age of 18 who cares about videogames has some level of emotional investment in the company, for better or worse....

Updated: Aug 08, 2025 We checked for new codes! Tired of traditional anime arena titles? A fan of pure, unbridled chaos? Then you’ll loveSlap Battles, a quirky game when you buy super-powered gloves to smack opponents with. As someone nostalgic for the times when I chased my brother, yellingStop hitting yourself, I adore this Roblox experience. Buying new gloves is my favorite part since there are many themes and powers to try out, from anime to Wild West....

Smuggle buddies I’m a huge fan of racing games. I’m terrible at them, but I’ve always loved driving around at high speeds with my friends. Throw hovercraft into the mix and I’m sold from day one. Games likeF-Zero, Diddy Kong Racing(I know they were watercraft but I will fight you), andWipeoutadded an extra layer of fun when wheels aren’t dragging you down. SmuggleCraftis the latest hovercraft racer (of which there aren’t enough of), and seeing its polygon-infused style I hoped I’d have fun with it....

Very long easy right, baby Hamster revs its engines for this week’s classic Neo Geo re-release, as SNK’sThrash Rallyis back to burn rubber on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Released on arcades and the Neo Geo platform back in 1991, the ADK developed title is a top-down racer which sees players take to the mud in a series of rally races. Very similar in style to the awesomeMicro Machinestitles,Thrash Rally, unfortunately, doesn’t have nearly the same charisma or character....

The seasoned remake studio is now apparently working on original content Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding another studio to the PlayStation Studios lineup. Bluepoint Games is now officially a PlayStation studio. Bluepoint Games has developed several notable reworkings of games for Sony in the past, including its PlayStation 5 remake of FromSoftware’sDemon’s Soulsand the PS4 remake ofShadow of theColossus, as well as remasters likeUncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. With this new announcement, Sony is making the partnership official....

Little Drummer Boy The Great Fairies ofTears of the Kingdomare located near stables. Visiting them allows Link to improve his clothing. Getting the four fairies to make an appearance should be a top priority, as stronger armor equals a lower chance of Link getting killed in one hit. One of the Great Fairies is Cotera, and to get her to come out of her flower, players need to find a drummer first as part of the Sound of a Drum quest....

Japan leads the way Nintendo has launched awebsiteforSplatoonthat lets players preview the current and upcoming map selections, spy on friends, and double check their online loadout and stats. Yep, I sure do love the Krak-On Splat Roller. Thanks for the confirmation! The site is useful as a quick way to see what’s happening inSplatoonand plan ahead. It’s also in Japanese. Thankfully, you just need a Nintendo Network ID to log in and English-language accounts are compatible....

All aboard your $350 luxury space craft Remember thatanimated .gifof Shigeru Miyamoto and Satoru Iwata holding a DS and proclaiming “It prints money”? You could probably do the same with a picture of Chris Roberts and his pet projectStar Citizen. The ambitious space sim hasjust broken past the $50 million markafter releasing a range of new ships for sale, some costing up to $350 each! The stretch goal of $5 million was the development of distinct languages for the game’s three main alien races....

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2is getting a hot new expansion,Chaos Rising, bringing the twisted denizens of the Warp to Relic’s much-loved tactical RPG. To celebrate, some brand new screens have appeared on the game’sofficial Web site, while Relic tells us a little bit about the new campaign. “We increased the level cap to 30, which let us add more trait unlocks to pursue. We also added new wargear options, including Lightning Claws and Melta guns, on top of newer higher level wargear....

Slatoff lashes out at Australian retailers Take-Two Interactive boss Karl Slatoff is disappointed in the Australian retailers thatrecently pulledGrand Theft Auto Vfrom shelves in response to a consumer petition. Speaking at the BMO Capital Markets 2014 Technology & Digital Media Conference today, Slatoff said it’s completely understandable “for someone to not want to buy a piece of content … If you don’t like it and it’s offensive to you, then you don’t buy it....

Hangover Remedy Ever had a Cham Night? That’s when one of your friends declares “Cham Night!” and everyone goes to the liquor store and buys a bottle of Andre (approximate retail price: $4). Cham Night is always a good time but never a good decision. Sam Lake partakes in his champagne consumption in a more spectacular fashion. To celebrateQuantum Breakgoing gold, Remedy bought a big-ass bottle of champagne. Isn’t it grand?...

I have to admit, I have intentionally avoidedinformation onDishonoredas much as possible so that I can go in blind. That all ends today with this video that wraps up theDishonoredfour part developer documentary, which explains some last minute design philosophies and gives a general overview of the game. In fact, if you haven’t been following the series, you may probably skip the rest and just watch this one. The crux of the video is explained wonderfully with the line, “I hope the players will feel like they are a supernatural assassin....