Consoles lead Metal Gear Solid V’s race to nuclear disarmament

Peace Day comes to PC last In case you missed it, theMetal Gearseries has always had a pretty strong anti-nuclear message, and it’s never been more literal than inMetal Gear Solid V, the multiplayer “FOB” component of which allows players to develop and store their own nukes, as well as steal and disarm them from other players. Now Konami’s kicked off the anti-nuke fervor with its official “Secret Nuclear Disarmament Event”, challenging players to disarm their own (or each others’) nukes for the good of mankind....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Peter Walker

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is confirmed as a paid DLC

Cyberpunk‘s first DLC is right around the corner Fans of CD Projekt Red’s most recent release,Cyberpunk 2077, have been waiting quite some time now to learn some more information about the game’s first official DLC:Phantom Liberty.News of the spy thriller expansion was first released back in September via a teaser trailer, and we know it’s scheduled to drop sometime in 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S (Stadia is also listed as a platform for release in the officialCyberpunkwebsite’s blog postfrom a few months ago, but I have a feeling that one issubject to change)....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Melissa Gonzalez

EA FC 25: How to complete Ze Roberto Winter Wildcards Hero SBC

The Ze Roberto Winter Wildcards Hero SBC is now live inEA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to unlock a special card. The latest Hero challenge allows you to obtain a special card of the Brazilian Hero. To play with the card, you’ll have to complete all the tasks before the SBC expires from Ultimate Team. EA FC 25 Ze Roberto Winter Wildcards Hero SBC tasks The Ze Roberto Winter Wildcards Hero SBC has six tasks, and here are the conditions....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Edwin Carter

Early Pokemon Black Ver. 2 buyers get Pokemeon Genesect

Pokemon Black and White Version 2drop on October 7. You should buy itimmediatelyto get in on the distribution of a mythical Pokemon named Genesect. Nintendo says that those that purchase early (before November 12) will have the chance to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and nab Genesect through a limited-time distribution. Genesect, the newly discovered Mythical Pokemon, has been restored from a 300-million-year-old fossil. Modified by Team Plasma, this Pokemon has a signature move called Techno Blast....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Jennifer Bailey

Earth Defense Force 5 will be headed West this Summer

Just another bug hunt D3 Publisher have announced thatEarth Defense Force 5will be touching-down in North America this Summer, bringing all the gooey, high-octane action that has become the series trademark. Earth Defense Force 5, which launched in Japan December 2017, continues the tradition of pitting heavily-armed squadrons against wave after wave of alien invaders, mainly consisting of giant insects and reptilian kaiju creatures. Players can combat the hordes on foot or in a variety of land and air-based vehicles....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Caleb Parsons

Final Fantasy XIII-2 sells over 500,000 in its first week

Half a million Final Fantasy fans can’t be wrong. Or can they? I don’t think they are with what I’ve played ofFinal Fantasy XIII-2so far. But, some people are stuck in the past. They’ll only be happy with a the old 16-bit structure, or an HD remake ofFinal Fantasy VII. “Everything new sucks,” they say. What doesn’t suck is half a million copies sold in the first week. The latest Media Create numbers out of Japan show that Square Enix’s latest topped the sales charts....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Todd Garrison

Free App of the Day: Fly Kiwi, Fly!

The past few days haven’t seen any great looking free Apps, but today’s iPhone freebie is a doozie. Coming courtesy of OpenFeint’sFreeGameoftheDaypromotion,Fly Kiwi, Fly!is a cute little time waster that will cost nothing for the next twelve hours. Using the tilt control, the aim is to perform aeriel stunts while keeping an ambitious Kiwi in the air for as long as possible. Accomplishments earn money, and money can be spent on various upgrades, skills and disposable items in order to reach greater distances and eventually travel the world....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · James Owens

Front Mission 2: Remake puts on its robot boots for October 5 on Switch

Forever Entertainment has announced that they’ve bolted ina firm release datefor theirFront Mission 2remake. It will be coming to Switch on October 5. Front Mission 2was originally supposed to be released back in June 23, 2025, but was delayed. I took that devastating news with dignity and a stiff upper lip andonly cried a lot. At the time, Forever Entertainment said that they wanted an additional window to cram as many features into it as possible....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Tiffany Williams

Harmonix, EA, MTV drop Rock Band; e-heroin addiction not included

Remember the other day whenI told youthat MTV, EA, and Harmonix were collaborating on something huge? Well, they just announced it;Rock Bandis comingand it’s going to rock you not unlike a hurricane. USA Today hasa storyabout the announcement, and the details made me as giddy as a groupie meeting The Nuge circa 1977. Apparently Harmonix wants to greatly expand the premise presented by itsGuitar Heroseries by allowing four people to form a band in person, or online to melt faces with fists full of awesome....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Joseph Stewart

Helldivers 2: How to prepare for Super Helldive difficulty (Level 10)

With the addition of the Super Helldive difficulty inHelldivers 2, the stakes will be raised and the mayhem will be much more intense. Difficulty 9– Helldive– is already a tough one to deal with, so we’ll go over how you can prepare for this. How to prepare for the Super Helldive inHelldivers 2 The following are things to accomplish and will take time to get used to, as the progression into later difficulties can be quite steep and dramatic....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Sarah Rowe

Hope you like ‘Band’ games, Activision has five for 2009

Activision has finally come out of the closet and announced its full slate of titles in its “Band” line up for the second half of 2009, andsomeall of itmight sound familiar. Fans of music and plastic instruments can expect to see the previously announcedGuitar Hero: Smash Hits,Guitar Hero Van Halen,Guitar Hero 5, announcedDJ Hero, and the new extension to the brand,Band Hero, by year’s end. More details after the jump....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Angela Morgan

How moderated is Miiverse? It’s a police state! (Update)

The (possibly) first person to be modded on Miiverse speaks out! [Update:It seems Nintendo has given the deleted post in question further review and decided that it was okay. “We have checked the reported content and determined that it is not in violation of the Miiverse Code of Conduct,” reads the notification sent via Miiverse. “The content has been reposted, and all restrictions have been lifted.” Perhaps this means reported content is automatically removed, to be reviewed later?...

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Ariel Johnson

How to change your name in The Finals

In the world of gaming, having a cool and unique username is essential. It not only reflects your personality but also adds a touch of style to your gaming experience. If you find yourself stuck with a less-than-ideal name inThe Finals, fear not! Here’s how to change your name inThe Finals. How to change your name in The Finals Changing the name in The Finals is a straightforward process. Follow these steps depending on your platform, and you’ll have a brand new username in no time....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Eric Spencer