Playing dress-up while you Shoot Many Robots

Ubisoft dropped another trailer for the soon-to-be-in-my-loving-arms shooter,Shoot Many Robots. This go around, we’re shown a look into the game’s deep customization system. Every piece of loot you find and every object you unlock can confer all sorts of benefits and finding a set of goodies which fits your individual play style is a big part of the fun. Look forShoot Many Robotswhen it releases on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this March, with PC soon to follow....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Debra Rosario

Prep for World of Final Fantasy with a demo and the opening cinematic

Proper preparation prevents poor performance TheFinal Fantasymasher-upper appropriately titled “World of Final Fantasy” is a mere two weeks from release. It’s probably not enough time to play through all the games to acclimate yourself with all the characters from the long-running series. But, if we’re into cutting corners, there’s still a way to prepare. On October 17, Square Enix is putting out aWorld of Final Fantasydemo for PS4 and Vita. It features protagonists Lann and Reynn in their Lilikin and Jiant forms as they encounter notable franchise characters like Cloud, Squall, and Lightning....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Justin Warren

Primal Carnage has dinosaurs and a new video

The world can never have enough games with dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are awesome, and this upcoming title from the newly formed Lukewarm Media has plenty of them. Primal Carnagewill be a multiplayer shooter where humans and dinosaurs fight each other. Humans will be running around in first-person, and trying to avoid being attacked by groups of raptors, or finding themselves alone with a T-Rex. Players on the dinosaur team have a third-person view and are able to hide in bushes and stalk the humans in hopes of a tasty snack....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Molly Henry

Red Orchestra 2 pre-purchase and Portal 2 price details

If you’re one of the many multiplayer FPS fans that are excited about the upcomingRed Orchestra 2, then get your wallets primed. As of today you’re able to pre-purchase the sequel to Tripwire Interactive’s WW2 shooter. There’stwo packages you may buy, both at 10% right now. The basic game itself costs $35.99 and comes with two different rifle bayonets and a pair of WW2 badges. There’s also a Digital Deluxe option, costing $44....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Lori Franklin

Romancing SaGa remaster and mobile games announced at TGS

Romancing the Stone Square Enix will be bringing someRomancing SaGalove to consoles and mobile devices next year. The first of two projects announced at TGS yesterday,Romancing SaGa 3will be getting a remaster on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Vita, Android, and iOS. Based on the Super Famicom classic, the remaster will be the first release of this “third” entry for Western audiences. Japanese gamers can get their hands on the game in early 2019, while a worldwide release is still listed as TBA....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Donna Sandoval

SEGA announces an all new RTS for your pleasure: Universe at War

We’re willing to bet SEGA hopes that the RTS dime-a-dozen syndrome doesn’t affect their newly-announced venture,Universe at War: Earth Assault,slated to hit the PC sometime in the fall this year. But, just in case it’s actually worth playing, here’s a bit of info about it: Developed byPetroglyph, the guys that didStar Wars: Empire at War,Universe at Warhas the all-too familiar “us against the aliens” gameplay that seems to be the standard in these sorts of games....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Timothy Glover

Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka joins Square Enix

Sega stalwart joins Final Fantasy makers Speaking onTwitter, former Sonic Team head Yuji Naka has announced that he has taken a role working with Square Enix. Naka will work within the game development department to develop new titles. Naka was one member of the three-man team responsible for leading 1991’sSonic the Hedgehogto multi-million-dollar glory on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. Working alongside stage designer Hirokazu Yasuhara and character creator Naoto Ohshima, Yuji Naka was lead programmer for the legendary flagship title....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Justin Thompson

Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition final balance notes released

Whatever changes, Balrog will still rek hedz Capcom have released the final, confirmed patch notes for the upcomingStreet Fighter V: Arcade Edition. The list contains all the tweaks pertaining to the game’s roster, as SFV contains to shuffle itself into a balanced sweet spot. Of no surprise to anyone, powerful dudes and dudettes such as Laura and Balrog have had their wings clipped somewhat, while those struggling in the lower ranks, such as Best Girl Juri, have been givenpotentialboosts....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Scott Kennedy

Warning, this Death Stranding graphics demo is very short but very impressive

I’d like to see a Mads Mikkelsen Engine Well, I kind of wanted a biggerDeath Standingupdate, like any info on the story or any of the characters involved, but I’ll take what I can get. Kojima Productions released this new tech demo video showcasingDeath Stranding‘s engine, which you can pump up to 4K if you wish. It’s literally just that one cityscape with a tunnel that you’ve seen in nearly every trailer, but this time it has dynamic fog!...

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Dylan Hahn

You’ll need the Bethesda launcher to play Fallout 76 on PC

Time to level up that Barter skill Bethesda has continued placing more emphasis on its own launcher over existing platforms like Steam, and it’s far from the only publisher to do so. With that trend in mind, I’m not terribly shocked to hear that this year’s online-centricFallout 76“will be available only via Bethesda.net, not on Steam.” There had been some well-founded speculation about the PC release skipping Steam (at least at launch), but that seals it....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Courtney Ford

10 best Kingdom Hearts songs, ranked

With a smile and a song Over the past two decades, theKingdom Heartsseries has wowed its audience with powerfully emotional music fitting for the keyblade wielder’s grand adventures. From the calming wonder of “Dearly Beloved” to the rocking “Rage Awakened,” composer Yoko Shimomura brings a magical sound to each game. With this list, we’ll discuss the bestKingdom Heartssongs from Sora’s beginnings on Destiny Islands all the way up to his stepping foot in Quadratum....

May 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Brittany Martinez

As expected, Pokemon Sword & Shield will bring back custom trainer outfits

I want a Geodude-with-legs shirt When Game Freak decided it was time to turnPokémoninto a collectathon that not only involved creatures, but human hairstyles and outfits, they struck gold. While we basically knew that the concept of customization was in forSword & Shield, it was just recently confirmed in a roundabout way. Japan apparently just held a contest that challenged fans to create a uniquePokemont-shirt, and the winner (a Magikarp/Gyarados mix) is going on to be immortalized inSword & Shield....

May 26, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Morgan Martinez

Botany Manor makes PS4, PS5 debut on December 17

There’s a lot to discover on the expansive grounds ofBotany Manor, and you’ll soon be able to do so on Sony’s platforms. Publisher Whitethorn Games announced plans to bring Balloon Studios’ puzzler to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on July 27, 2025. There’s nothing unique to the consoles to keep an eye out for with this release, but at the very least it offers another way to explore this quaint and thoughtful little gem....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Stephanie Hampton