• Nioh 2 Gets A New Trailer And A Release Window

    If game trailers are flying out of Japan at a rapid clip (and being pulled from YouTube), it can only mean one thing: the Tokyo Game Show is underway. This latest update gives us a look at Nioh 2, the upcoming action-RPG from Team Ninja that, as of today, officially has a release window.

    By Shawn Farner September 11th, 2019 Read More
  • Sony Caves, Lets Hi-Rez Studios Bring PS4 Cross-Play To Its Games

    Is Sony finally loosening up on the cross-play side of things? That may be the case, as we got word today that three new games will be joining the PlayStation 4 cross-play family in the near future. Best part? They're games that weren't allowed to just a few short months ago.

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  • Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Check Out The Game's Latest Trailer From TGS

    Have you been dying to get another look at Final Fantasy 7 Remake? The game itself doesn't come out until next year, but Square Enix just showed off a new, nearly three-minute-long trailer at this week's Tokyo Game Show, and now we have that trailer queued up and ready to roll.

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  • The Summer Fortnite Theory That Might Actually Be True

    Fortnite​ is one of the most frequently updated live service games in existence, but not all of the updates have fans. Some players believe that some of the changes the game rolls out -- changes that aren't always welcomed with open arms -- have a hidden agenda​.

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  • Apex Legends Physical Editions: Release Date And Legendary Skins

    Electronic Arts has shared the details about two Apex Legends physical editions slated for release next month. The Apex Legends Lifeline Edition and Bloodhound Edition both come with an exclusive Legendary skin, additional themed cosmetic items, and Apex Coins.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 10th, 2019 Read More
  • Rage 2's Rise Of The Ghosts Expansion Arrives Sept. 26

    It feels like Rage 2 came out a year ago, doesn't it? Unfortunately, it was one of those games that got lost in the pre-E3 shuffle. If you happened to be a fan of Bethesda's latest shooter, good news: there's an expansion on the way! Bad news: it's still a few weeks out.

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  • Apple Arcade Launches On Sept. 19, Features 100 Exclusive Games

    Apple has long teased a serious entry into the video game space; this despite owning the App Store, which hosts hundreds of thousands of games. The problem with the App Store, though, has been discoverability. That's the nut Apple hopes to crack with Apple Arcade, which launches Sept. 19.

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  • The Character Mario Loved Before Peach

    The story of Mario and Princess Peach seems like the sort of "tale as old as time," Beauty and the Beast-style thing. Mario is super into Peach. And he always has been, right? Right? Not exactly.

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  • Monkey Vomits On Sea Of Thieves Developer During Livestream

    Those tuning in to yesterday's Sea of Thieves stream on Twitch got a little more than they bargained for, as did Rare video producer Jon McFarlane. It's all thanks to a hungry little monkey named Antonio, who perhaps had a bit too much to eat during Rare's broadcast about Smuggler's Run.

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  • This Is How Solid Snake Got His Name

    In the world of video games, there's often a great story behind the names given to some of our favorite characters. Solid Snake from the Metal Gear Solid series is no exception, especially when you remember who created him: Hideo Kojima, a sort of video game rock star if there ever was one.

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  • P.T. Hack Confirms We're Always Being Followed

    It's been over five years since P.T. dropped onto the PlayStation Store, and we're still discovering new things about it. Like Lisa, the dead woman who routinely makes her presence known throughout the Playable Teaser. Did you know she's always following you, even when you can't see her?

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  • This Is How Bowser Got His Name

    It feels like, at this stage in history, we've told and retold the story about how Nintendo's Mario got his name numerous times. But what of his arch nemesis, King Koopa? What about the big baddie we take on at the end of just about every Super Mario game? This is how Bowser got his "koopa" name.

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  • League Of Legends To Feature More Limited-Time Game Modes

    League of Legends developer Riot Games has changed their tune regarding limited-time game modes. Design lead Justin 'Xenogenix' Hanson revealed plans to add more limited-time game modes—​new and old—​to the popular battle game in an effort to spice up special events.

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  • Project Resistance: Watch Capcom's Teaser Trailer

    Does anyone have any other guesses about what Project Resistance is? Capcom shared a highly anticipated teaser trailer for the game today, and while we're thrilled for another look at this new Resident Evil, we also have more questions than answers.

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  • The Reason Why Link Never Talks

    The Legend of Zelda is a series that has changed drastically over its many decades, but there's always been one constant, even has Hyrule has taken many different shapes: Link hasn't spoken. You might be wondering, why is that? We think we now know the reason why Link never talks.

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  • What Animal Is Pikachu Based On In Real Life?

    Based on its name and designation as a "Mouse" type in the Pokedex, fans have assumed for years that the creators of Pikachu drew inspiration from the pika, a rodent found in Asia and North America, when creating the beloved character. As it turns out, the designer had a different animal in mind.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 6th, 2019 Read More
  • Playing SNES On Switch? Use Nintendo's Official Manuals

    We understand you're probably giddy with excitement right now; the Nintendo Switch has SNES games! Twenty titles from the Super Nintendo are now available to subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online, but if you're having trouble getting into some of them, don't worry: Nintendo has your back.

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  • How Much Will The Xbox Scarlett Cost?

    In Holiday 2020, Microsoft is poised to kick off the next generation in perhaps the strangest position we've ever seen a platform holder in. Project Scarlett will become the new top-tier Xbox, pushing the Xbox One X and Xbox One S further down the ladder. But how much will it cost? Here's our guess.

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  • Control: How To Unlock All Of The Outfits

    As you explore more of Jesse's new domain, you'll discover a variety of outfits for her to wear. Some you'll receive by progressing through the main narrative, while Remedy has hidden others behind puzzles and side quests. Here's how to unlock every outfit in Control.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 6th, 2019 Read More
  • September 2019 Video Game Releases

    We've finally reached the month of September, which has traditionally kicked off the busy time of year for video game releases. And you'll be pleased to know that September 2019 is no exception. There are a lot of games coming out this month, and we've got the scoop on all of them.

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  • The Nintendo Switch NES App Finally Lets You Hide The Controls Guide

    The NES app on the Switch is great. It enables on-demand play of NES titles, allowing us to relive our childhoods without plugging in a now-ancient home console. But until recently, it did this one really annoying thing that drove us crazy: it had a controls guide that never, ever went away.

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