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Valve is one of those select few companies in the games industry that, for one reason or another, you just want to succeed. We’re not talking purely about the rampant fanboyism you see for the big three, either. Valve’s become a force to be reckoned with, and there’s a simple explanation for why that is: the company produces stellar games, its founders are vocal and speak out against DRM, and there’s a massive amount of fan service being thrown about....

Painting a picture Sony has a hefty collection of low-key studios at this point. Back at E3 2014 it announcedEntwined, a beautiful-looking cross-buy puzzle game that might not have stolen the show, but managed to turn some heads. The team responsible was PixelOpus, and four years later it’s prepping to launchConcrete Genie— a much more ambitious puzzle platformer that’s just as gorgeous as that last project. I recently sat down with the E3 build, and PixelOpus project manager Brent Gocke, to dig a little deeper into what makes this artistic adventure sing....

So many woooooords In today’s contest, you can win a Switch, Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation copy ofOverride 2: Super Mech Leagueand its Ultraman DLC! Hey Torch, look! It’s a game with big robots! If you’re anything like Torch, you’re going to be interested inOverride 2: Super Mech League. You’re also really going to like the Ultraman DLC we’re giving away along with it! Ok big robots aren’t my thing, so here’s a description: Seven years after the Xenotypes that invaded Earth have been eradicated, the giant mechs that were once the planet’s defenders are now their entertainers in global mech battle leagues....

Are youpreparing forDestiny 2: The Final Shape? Well, if not, it might be time to do so, as not only is the communityseemingly fully on boardwith Bungie’s next flagship, but there’s a lot of exciting stuff being shown off, like the improved weapon enhancement system. Indeed,Bungie’s latestThis Week in Destinyblog posthas gone in-depth onDestiny 2‘s new and improved weapon enhancement feature, and everything suggests it’s going to be a hoot. The gist of it is that all the currently active weapons (i....

December 29, specifically WhenDevil’s Thirdlaunched, practically nobody managed to get their hands on a copy and evenfewer criticsended up liking it. Our own Chris Carter gave the game a fairlytepid review, calling the campaign “disappointing” but giving the multiplayer high marks. Well, the “shining star” ofDevil’s Thirdis set to be taken offline on December 29 of this year. The game’s microtransactions (Golden Eggs) are going offline as well, although they will receive a discount before then....

The EDF Deploys! On Steam! In a surprising bit of news, D3 Publisher has announced that intergalactic bug-stomping sequelEarth Defense Force 5will be deploying on PC as soon as this week. Following on from its release on PS4 in December 2018, the goofy action title willlaunch on SteamThursday, July 11. One of the most recent entries in the goofy, madcap and endearingly bad sci-fi series,EDF 5brings about yet another mass army of ants, spiders frogs and other critters to Earth, where you, as a new recruit in the EDF, must battle alongside your comrades-in-arms in over 100 missions of glitchy mayhem....

Ultra Street Fighter and Persona 4A Evolution 2015, the largest fighting game tournament of the year, did not disappoint on day one. But with two more whole days of high octane action, things are only going to get more intense as they go along. Ultra Street Fighter IV The most versatile matches for a tournament this large is top 32. Every match on both of the EVOUSF4streams were as good as the quality you would see in any other tournament’s top eight....

Better late than never, right? The PC port of Square Enix’s perennially controversialFinal Fantasy XIIIdidn’t get off to the beststart. As far as console-to-PC ports go, it wasn’t the worst that I’ve come across, but it had a lot of room for improvement, with resolution locked to meager 720p and no graphical options to speak of; a dual language option which would have been better implemented as optional DLC to sidestep the mandatory 60 gigabytes of install space; and lastly, an abysmal frame rate that seems to randomly fluctuate anywhere from 30 fps to 60 fps, providing an unstable gameplay experience....

I present: the amiibo gazebo “The amiibo gazebo” might be the greatest conceit yet for amiibo functionality. Even if you absolutely hate the idea of physical toys unlocking content, that name has to bring a smile to your face. Here’s how it all works inFire Emblem: Three Houses. Basically, the amiibo gazebo (hah) is a physical location in the academy (the game’s hub world) that you’re able to visit to unlock small in-game bonuses with amiibo figures....

Stance confirmed after cries of hypocrisy from viewers Following an online backlash directed at the event and its organizers, Geoff Keighley has confirmed that, outside of any respective award nominations, publisher Activision Blizzard will not be featured at The Game Awards 2021. “TheGameAwardsis a time of celebration for this industry, the biggest form of entertainment in the world,” said Keighley on Twitter this morning. “There is no place for abuse, harassment or predatory practices in any company or any community […] I also realize we have a big platform which can accelerate and inspire change....

Took them long enough, next up, PS4 It feels like I’ve been waiting forever, but HBO Go has finally launched on a current-gen console — the Xbox One. While the planned PS4 app is nowhere to be found and there are no plans for a Wii U version, you’re able to download HBO’s app today on Microsoft’s newest console. For reference, you will need a cable subscription to use the service, though there are plans to provide a standalone option later next year....

Slowbro has never looked more in control Mike Mignola, the creator ofHellboy, is sketching up a storm in support ofWorld Central Kitchen, an organization that brings meals to communities in need. He’s been branching out to other fictional universes – including Pokémon – and you’ve got to see his take on these iconic pocket monsters. File this one under “too cool not to share on a sleepy afternoon.” My daughter wanted me to do some Pokémon so here you go—...

I still want to call it ‘Twitch Prime’ Today, SNK and Amazon have announced the final eight games headed to their Prime Gaming suite, and they saved a few of the best titles for last. Those new additions are:The Last Blade 2, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Metal Slug 3, Samurai Shodown V Special, The King of Fighters ’97 Global Match, The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match Final Edition, The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited MatchandShock Troopers....