Animal Crossing is known for its holiday events, and New Horizons is no exception. Starting Nov. 19, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' winter update will roll out to Switches everywhere. According to the official trailer, players have a number of features and treats to look forward to.
Read MoreBack in 1996, a video game based on the alternate reality outlined in the Marvel 2099 comic book series was set for release. Here's the lowdown on the Marvel 2099 video game that never saw the light of day.
Read MoreThe upcoming Final Fantasy 16 may have a lot of cool lore for fans to delve into, but many players may be wondering what the popular franchise will have in store when it comes to the game's biggest battles. The Final Fantasy franchise is notorious for its incredibly difficult boss fights.
Read MoreIn his latest Developer Update video, Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan announced the addition of a new feature designed to cut down on queue times, PC Gamer confirmed. Players from Overwatch League pros and popular Twitch streamers have all publicly noted the game's long waiting periods.
Read MoreAt the tail end of PlayStation's Future of Gaming event back in June, viewers got the biggest announcement of all. A brief teaser trailer pointed to the next installment, which was given the subtitle of Ragnarok. The follow-up to the 2018 game's currently scheduled to launch on PS5 sometime in 2021.
Read MoreConcept art from a new book, Bioware: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development, has given Mass Effect fans their first glimpse at the in-development follow up to Bioware's sci-fi RPG. First shared on Tumblr by user Felassan, this sneak preview consists of three images in a foggy haze.
Read MoreSuper Mario Bros.' 35th anniversary has been celebrated in many ways, including Mario-themed Lego sets and a new Game & Watch portable device, and it appears the celebrations aren't over yet. Nintendo and Puma are collaborating to release themed sneakers based on games from Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
Read MoreXbox CFO Tim Stuart recently revealed the company's roadmap for Bethesda Games releases following their acquisition of the studio's parent company, ZeniMax Media. During a virtual business call focused broadly on interactive entertainment (transcription via IGN), Stuart explained the new directive.
Read MoreIf you, like many other Microsoft/Xbox fans, have been anxiously awaiting major announcements regarding Halo Infinite, prepare to wait just a bit longer. Unfortunately, it's looking like there will be not be any major announcements concerning Halo Infinite at The Game Awards this year.
Read MoreThe next gaming generation is off to a rough start. If you weren't quick on the draw, you might have to wait a long time before you can get your hands on a new console, and not just because COVID-19 is slowing down production. That is part of the problem, but the true culprit is much more insidious.
Read MoreAn old favorite made new for the Nintendo Switch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows players to escape to an island of their very own. Yet since its premiere in March 2020, fans have had a few big problems with the game for the fans. New Horizons players are limited to only one island per Switch.
Read MoreThe superhero genre has gone through many ebbs and flows since the inception of video games, with plenty of bad titles to balance out the good ones. The argument over which is the best superhero game can often be a heated one. However, a survey by SVG reveals that the debate may have been settled.
Read MoreSpider-Man: Miles Morales has plenty of awesome custom suits for the titular hero to wear. In fact, it's surprising to see just how many different outfits there are in the game, even when you consider the fact that Miles Morales doesn't take quite as long to beat as the original Marvel's Spider-Man.
Read MoreIn the year following the PS5's initial announcement, Sony slowly rolled out a ton of details, including the introduction of a digital-only PS5 and some PS5-exclusive games like Bugsnax. Still, the entertainment giant was fairly secretive about the console, which led to many rumors and speculation.
Read MoreThe launch of the PS5 has been rough for gamers, with many diehard Sony fans missing out on snagging a the next-gen console during its initial release. This turn of events has left plenty of gamers, frustrated, tired — and perhaps even hungry. If this sounds like you, then you are very much in luck.
Read MorePutting the PlayStation 5 into rest mode has proven to be a very dangerous task for gamers around the world. What should be the brand new system's convenient method of shutting down without completely turning off is just causing more problems on top of other reported PS5 issues, such as overheating.
Read MoreFans who were hoping to get a PS5 on launch day have been left with the option of either waiting an undetermined amount of time or shelling out big bucks to scalpers online. That is where PS5 Simulator comes in, which captures all of the excitement of bringing your own PS5 home for the first time.
Read MoreDestiny 2: Beyond Light's "Stealing Stasis" mission features some hilarious dialogue from the player's Ghost, and fans love it. Here's the real reason this dialogue was included in Destiny 2: Beyond Light.
Read MoreDuring the recent GlitchCon livestream, Xbox head Phil Spencer explicitly acknowledged the ongoing shortage of new Xbox consoles. As recounted by GameSpot, Spencer promptly apologized to those disappointed by their inability to secure an Xbox Series X or Series S.
Read MoreMarvel's Spider-Man Remastered is the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive. The title has gone through a complete overhaul that enhanced the game's lighting, character models, and delivered a smoother frame-rate performance.
Read MoreIt looks like Ubisoft is returning to its old ways with Far Cry 6. Here's the major way Far Cry 6 is changing the series.
Read MoreFortnite has been dropping new Marvel skins left and right, and it looks like one of those skins will transform players into one of Spider-Man's most recognizable villains/allies: Venom. That's right, this Marvel supervillain is headed to Fortnite.
Read MoreRecently, Seth "Scump" Abner accused the Call of Duty League (CDL) of abusive contract practices, inspiring other gamers to dish on other leagues. Here's why these esports leagues are causing an uproar.
Read MoreAssassin's Creed: Valhalla players who played through 2019's Death Stranding are in for a treat, as the former game makes an homage to the latter, according to Kotaku. The result is a side mission reminiscent of Death Stranding's memorable gameplay mechanics. Here is how you start this quest-line.
Read MoreWith the acquisition of ZeniMax Media being made, Xbox's collection of first-party studios has expanded exponentially. And judging by recent comments made by Microsoft's Phil Spencer, it sure sounds like more acquisitions are on the horizon. Phil Spencer made it clear that Xbox has plans to expand.
Read MoreSometimes the released game is simply badly made, but glossy advertising has built up an excited fanbase that will inevitably be disappointed. If it's a long-awaited sequel or a tie-in to a franchise that has a lot of love, it can still be seen as lacking when it turns out to be "just okay."
Read MoreCapcom has become the latest major video game company to fall victim to a large-scale hack. Earlier this month, the company reported (translation via IGN) that a cyber attack had been launched against it, but that there was no evidence of any stolen data. Capcom has recently posted an newer update.
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