• PS4 Players That Deleted P.T. May Be In Luck

    P.T., the Playable Teaser for Silent Hills, was thought to be gone forever for those who removed the game from their PlayStation 4s. But Hideo Kojima's canceled Konami game can apparently be brought back with some trickery; if you're willing to take a big risk, anyway.

    By Shawn Farner August 13th, 2019 Read More
  • Microsoft Could Be Helping Turn Your Smartphone Into An Xbox

    Microsoft's Xcloud service is set to arrive this fall, bringing Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles to smartphones and other mobile devices via streaming. How will you control those games, though? We're starting to get an idea about that, thanks to a recent Microsoft patent filing.

    By Shawn Farner August 13th, 2019 Read More
  • Players Build Epic Cyberpunk City In No Man's Sky

    Remember when No Man's Sky was getting dunked on repeatedly? We've come a long way since then, and the game's improved by leaps and bounds. If you want proof that No Man's Sky is better today than it was at launch, though, all you have to do is check out this cyberpunk space metropolis.

    By Shawn Farner August 13th, 2019 Read More
  • Luigi's Mansion 3 Release Date, Trailer, Co-Op And Gameplay

    It's no secret that plenty of people have reverence for the Nintendo GameCube's Luigi's Mansion, and the 3DS sequel Dark Moon made its own strong impression. Now, in 2019, fans are just a few months away from the third game in the series -- a true successor to the original.

    By Tyler Berry August 12th, 2019 Read More
  • How Did Fortnite Get Its Name?

    Fornite, the battle royale phenomenon from Epic Games, has taken the gaming industry by storm since its release in July 2017. The game continues to rake in money and players. This stint in the spotlight has left some fans wondering about Fortnite's origins, including how it got its unusual name.

    By Dani Lee Damas August 12th, 2019 Read More
  • Minecraft's Super Duper Graphics Update Gets The Ax

    Remember that Minecraft trailer from E3 2017? The one that showed off the Super Duper Graphics update and teased it for Fall 2017? That update never came and Minecraft never got prettier, but the team at Mojang kept working at it. Now, over two years after that announcement, the update is dead.

    By Shawn Farner August 12th, 2019 Read More
  • Do Mario And Luigi Have Another Brother?

    Mario and Luigi are like peanut butter and jelly. Peanut butter shows up in a lot of places. Jelly occasionally appears alone. Together they're fantastic. What more do you need? In the case of Mario and Luigi, however, that hasn't stopped people from asking about an additional Mario brother.

    By Shawn Farner August 12th, 2019 Read More
  • New Need For Speed Title Could Be Announced Wednesday

    Something rather strange is happening over on EA's Need for Speed website. There's a countdown clock present, ticking down the seconds until Aug. 14. And while there's no telling what'll happen when the countdown expires, the chances are pretty good that this has to do with the new Need for Speed.

    By Shawn Farner August 12th, 2019 Read More
  • This N64 Shoots Real Flames Because Gaming

    The design of the Nintendo 64 controller didn't seem all that practical when it first showed up in 1996. If only gaming fans had waited 23 more years; they could've seen the entire console become something that didn't make a whole lot of sense.

    By Shawn Farner August 12th, 2019 Read More
  • Fortnite's Teen Champ Swatted During Livestream

    After the recent string of mass shootings -- and the easily disprovable scapegoating of video games that followed them -- we were reminded this past weekend that swatting is still an issue. Teenage Fortnite champion Bugha was targeted this time around; fortunately, he is safe.

    By Shawn Farner August 12th, 2019 Read More
  • Black Desert Beta Is Now Live On PlayStation 4

    The much-anticipated Black Desert Beta for PlayStation 4 has gone live, bringing four days of open world action before the game's full launch on the console later this month. All PlayStation 4 users, not just PS Plus subscribers, can take advantage of the free download.

    By Dani Lee Damas August 9th, 2019 Read More
  • How Many People Still Play Fortnite?

    It's almost impossible to call Fortnite's popularity into question at this point. The game is everywhere, and Epic Games is making a fortune off of its microtransactions. There are a lot of people playing Fortnite right now. A lot. But perhaps you're more interested in a specific number.

    By Shawn Farner August 9th, 2019 Read More
  • Fortnite's Mechs Can Help You Cheat Your Way To Victory

    Fortnite​'s new B.R.U.T.E. mechs are terrible and no one likes them. Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration. Some players enjoy using them, but the vast majority are cursing their existence at the moment. That's not going to make this next bit of news any easier to swallow.

    By Shawn Farner August 9th, 2019 Read More
  • Story-Driven Platformer GRIS Is Soon Coming To iOS

    Quite a few PC and console games are making their way over to mobile as of late. The one-time PlayStation 4 exclusive Journey made the -- err -- trip recently. Now another narrative experience is making its way to your smartphone or tablet.

    By Shawn Farner August 9th, 2019 Read More
  • Play Street Fighter 5 For Free On Steam This Weekend

    Street Fighter 5 has entered the final days of its free trial, serving up one final action-packed weekend on Steam. Announced on Twitter, the trial includes all 16 launch characters, in addition to the six fighters added in the Season 3 DLC: Sakura, Blanka, Falke, Cody, G, and Sagat.

    By Dani Lee Damas August 9th, 2019 Read More
  • What Makes Sonic Run So Fast?

    Sonic the Hedgehog is fast. That is literally his whole thing; his defining trait in video games, cartoons, and the upcoming film. But one question that never seems to get answered is this: what makes Sonic run so fast? What exactly gives him the ability to run faster than the speed of sound?

    By Shawn Farner August 9th, 2019 Read More
  • New 'Covert' Switch Dock Puts The Nintendo Version To Shame

    Do you know what's not fun? Traveling with the Nintendo Switch dock. The Switch is a home-portable hybrid that fills both roles beautifully. The Switch's dock, however, is not built to do the same. It's large yet flimsy. The AC adapter is enormous. Fortunately, another solution is on the way.

    By Shawn Farner August 9th, 2019 Read More
  • Will Apex Legends Ever Be Cross Platform?

    Apex Legends is still a fairly young title, having only debuted in February 2019. And because of how new it is, some players still have a lot of questions about it. One that comes up a lot is, "Will Apex Legends ever be cross platform?" The answer really depends on what you're meaning to ask.

    By Shawn Farner August 9th, 2019 Read More
  • What Is Sub-Zero's Real Name?

    Though Sub-Zero has featured in the Mortal Kombat series for almost three decades, for many, the man behind the mask remains a mystery. What is the true identity of the ice slinging fighter?

    By Dani Lee Damas August 8th, 2019 Read More