Final Fight heading to Xbox LIVE and PSN this April

Looks likeSuper Street Fighter IVdoesn’t have the exclusive on the reappearance ofFinal Fightcharacters Cody and Guy. Speaking toIGNthis afternoon, Capcom revealedFinal Fight: Double Impact, an Xbox LIVE and PSN download set to hit this April. As far as we can tell, this is something of a re-release ofFinal Fightwith a fewrocktasticadditions, the foremost of which is the inclusion ofMagic Swordwithin the lone download. Cool still is the planned addition of HD visuals and drop-in online co-op....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Dr. Matthew Scott

gamescom in pictures: Crowds, currywurst and 7-hour lines

gamescom is nuts. It’s not Tokyo Game Show nuts — nothing is — but it’s still pretty crazy. And loud! Today is the first weekend day for gamescom 2012, and all the general public is welcome to attend. All of the halls of Koelnmesse are packed, and everyone here seems to be having a great time. Well, everyone except the people waiting in lines for the popular games. As you’ll see in the gallery below,Assassin’s Creed IIIhas a wait so long that I’m not sure why anyone would wait in it....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Samantha Cunningham

Godzilla is keeping people from preordering the Switch in Japan

Oh no, they say he’s got to go The Nintendo Switch has become a hot commodity here in the United States, and it’s no less so in its home country. Japanese fans who’ve been trying to order the hybrid console through Nintendo’s online store have been seeing an error message for the last couple of days, accompanied by a simple drawing of a large lizard attacking Kyoto tower. The creature bears some resemblance to Toho’s movie monster Godzilla, though it doesn’t have his dorsal fins....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Andrea Franklin

Hot PC deals: 25% off Final Fantasy XV and 38% off Zodiac Age

Riding these deals off to the sunset It’s a good day to be aFinal Fantasyfan on the PC as a double whammyFinal Fantasydeals arrived today. Released earlier today,Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Ageis now available on the PC whileFinal Fantasy XV Windows Editionis now available for pre-order. Both titles are performing quite well in the sales department as well: The Zodiac Age is currently the top selling game on Steam Store, while the pre-order copy of FFXV is at the #5 top-selling slot....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Heather Sawyer

How and why Platinum Games is making Nier 2

An interview with the RPG’s creators Nierisn’t the sort of game you would expect to get a sequel, but that’s exactly what’s happening. Square Enix surprised (and delighted) folks the world over when it announced the new project at E3. That news alone would have been exciting enough for many, but the team helming development on the title provides almost as much cause for celebration as its existence alone. That would be Platinum Games....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Kathleen Bishop

How to enchant weapons in Avowed

Enchanting weapons inAvowedis a simple yet powerful method to enhance their effectiveness, but there are a few key aspects to consider before diving in. Avowed Weapon Enchanting Guide: How to Upgrade Your Gear Enchanting inAvowedonly works onUnique Weapons. These come with powerful buffs, called Enchantments, already attached to them. Enchanting allows you to take that potent Enchantment and eitherimprove itor replace it with a different one altogether, assuming you have the necessary materials in your possession....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Lynn Martin

How to equip a torch in Baldur’s Gate 3

The torch inBaldur’s Gate 3is a surprisingly useful tool. In dark areas, it will illuminate your path forward. It can also protect you from a certain curse in Act 2. Here’s how to actually equip a torch inBaldur’s Gate 3. How to set up a torch inBaldur’s Gate 3 The shadow curse inBaldur’s Gate 3is a big pain during the beginning ofAct 2for a lot of people. It will slowly bring down your party’s health as you explore the cursed landscape of the Shadow Battlefield....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Carrie Bush

How to get The Big Three Soul in Anime Spirits

The Big Three Soul is one of the best additions as part of the latest update inAnime Spirits, and you won’t want to miss out on it. Whether you’re a fan of anime in general or play the game in a hardcore fashion, the new Soul is just too powerful to skip. The process of unlocking it can be a bit hard, but knowing the steps will ease the process....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Charles Perry

How to make ranch salad in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas several salad recipes you can make, from a simplistic green salad to a complicated ranch salad dish. While they all require lettuce for their base, the other ingredients are a mystery Here’s how to make ranch salad inDisney Dreamlight Valley. Here are the exact ingredients you need to make a ranch salad in Disney Dreamlight Valley: Once you have all five items, use them at a campfire, stove cooking pot, or the Chez Remy kitchen to make your dish....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Cassandra Cooper

I’m stoked to play the entire Crash Trilogy again, here’s some more footage

The N. Sane Trilogy is out next month TheCrash Bandicoottriple remakeN. Sane Trilogylooks better each time we see it, especially when you consider the aged source material. Now we have a better look at the level “Sewer or Later” fromCrash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back— a classic tunnel affair that helps highlight Crash’s unique ability to swap platforming styles on a dime. It’s crazy how much I remember this particular stage, even though I haven’t playedCrash 2in years....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Gabriel Trujillo

Kenshiro has many ways of dealing with foes in Hokuto ga Gotoku

Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru Every time I seeHokuto ga Gotoku, I get more excited and hope Sega tells us that a localization is coming. I loveYakuzaand seeing the team work on something new gets me really excited. Anyway, with the game coming out in mere weeks in Japan, Sega is getting people ready to jump into Kenshiro’s boots with some new gameplay 101 trailers. These videos cover “Beginner,” “Intermediate,” and “Advanced” techniques....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Jason Johnson

Kojima playing a bunch of arcade games is a real daymaker

HideoTube episode #3 Designer Hideo Kojima attended the Game On exhibition in Tokyo and brought along writer/editor/best bud Kenji Yano, who has now officially joined the newKojima Productions, for some wholesome arcade-fueled fun. I didn’t know I needed to see these two compete atPonguntil now. My favorite bit, aside from Kojima cheering “Galaga!” while rushing up to the cabinet and immediately wailing on the buttons, is the pair tryingMario Bros.together. Yano “accidentally” almost bumps Kojima into a fireball and laughs, causing him to get a little worked up....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Vincent Burke

Lara Croft GO, Hitman: Sniper are $1 this weekend

Square Enix mobile games on sale In need of something to new play on the commode? Square Enix Montréal has you covered. The studio is offering deep discounts its mobile catalogue this weekend on the iOS App Store and Google Play, droppingLara Croft GOandHitman: Sniper‘s asking prices to $1, whileHitman GO, um, goes for $2. Meanwhile, the newHitman GO: Definitive Editionis also available on PlayStation 4, Vita, and PC for $8....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Courtney Dean