For years, EpicUnreal Tournamentseries has been the long-reigning king of unbridled, fast-paced multiplayer first-person shooter action. One of the few PC shooters known for its intense, head-on deathmatch and frantic capture the flag battles, there’s really nothing like the experience ofUnreal Tournamentmultiplayer. I had a chance to visit Epic Studios’ offices last week, and was given the opportunity to play hours worth of the PC versions multiplayer modes. From classic deathmatch to capture the flag, along with the exactly-what-it-sounds-like “Vehicle Capture The Flag” (capture the flag … with vehicles), it was a breath of fresh air to once again play an FPS title that got back to the core of simple, non-stop action....

A few promising projects During another short (11-minute) “Nindies Showcase” event, Nintendo gave indie developers a chance to sound off on what they’ve been working on for the Switch — which included at least one new game announcement, ports, and release window news. One of the biggest bits, and the one Nintendo led with, isMark of the Ninja Remastered, Klei Entertainment’s beloved stealth action platform romp from 2012. Also announced was a Switch port for the Steam early access gameFantasy Strike,a “summer” window for the “first on Switch”Just Shapes & BeatsGaragefrom TinyBuild (later this year),Bomb Chickenfrom Nitrome (summer),Reignsfor Switch (spring),Light Fallfor Switch (spring), aWest of Loathingport (spring),The Messengerfor Switch (summer),Pode(spring), Pool Panic(later this year), Bad North(summer), andBanner Saga 1-3(1-2 are “soon,” and 3 is slated for “summer”)....

Cowabunga and all that You will see our thoughts on Platinum’s take on everyone’s favourite heroes in a half-shell very soon. In the meantime, if you’re still undecided, perhaps thisTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattanlaunch trailer will help? In our hands-on preview, we said: “The demo was something of a whirlwind, becauseMutants in Manhattankind ofisa whirlwind. The combat (of which there is a lot) is a constant flurry of attacks, all of them leaving momentary streaks of color in the air....

Weekend ender Possibly 2017’s biggest game and its host system both came out last Friday and they’re better than “It might rain” and “I’m broken with exhaustion after 40 hours of wage slavery that has seen only diminishing returns in my lifetime” as reasons to veg the fuck out and do absolutely nothing but play video games all weekend. While Chris Carter and a handful of others played (and loved)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildin advance of this weekend, I definitely noticed a lot of folks over in theQuick Posts sectionlive-share nothing butZeldaall weekend, including some numerical appraisals of exact time spent, topped, to the best of my knowledge, withFenriffnearing 40 hours....

The Rayne Syndicate Tower inPalworldis where you’ll find your first boss to take on. You’ll want to make sure you’re prepared, however. Where is the Rayne Syndicate Tower in Palworld? Thankfully, the Rayne Syndicate Tower inPalworldisn’t too far, and there’s a fast-travel statue nearby. From the base where you begin your journey, go northwest. Follow down the path past the Grassy Behemoth Hills. You’ll see a tower in the distance with a symbol resembling a circle with a line above and below it....

Figuring out different combinations inInfinite Craftis challenging, so you may need some time and a quick push to discover objects like fog. We’re here to tell you exactly how to make fog so you can merge it with hundreds, potentially thousands, of other elements. How to make fog inInfinite Craft Creating fog inInfinite Craftrequires combining fire and wind to get smoke, followed by using smoke and water to make fog. It is a two-step process you may encounter within a few seconds of starting a new playthrough....

Smart Routes function is a new addition toCollege Football 26, and using it at key moments will help you to unlock the opposition defenses better. Last year, we were introduced toCollege Football 25and the pre-snap tweaks on offer. The Smart Route system is an extension of the Hot Route, and it offers more freedom for you to decide what you want to do on the field. This guide will help you to understand the new system better and use it efficiently during your attacks....

A downgrade, but still absolutely worth playing It’s as if we slipped into some alternate dimension. The long-awaitedPlants vs. Zombies 2went straight to mobile, passing over PC fans, and while it wasn’t bad — not at all — I sure lost interest. Instead, it’s PopCap’s third-person multiplayer shooterPlants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, a thing which inexplicably exists, that has been dominating my free time. And I do meandominating. Chrisreviewed the Xbox One version, but I’ve been wanting to share my thoughts on the cheaper, less-pretty Xbox 360 version since not nearly enough of you are playingGarden Warfare....

Indie no more [Update:Microsoft’sPhil SpencerandNotchhave chimed in with their own statements. Spencer is obviously excited (and confirms that Minecon still exists), and Notch gives us a look at his mindset over the past few years, as well as were he’s headed.] The rumors are real —Mojang has confirmedthat they are being bought by Microsoft for a “smooth 2.5 BILLION dollars.” In a post to fans, representatives of the company noted that “Minecrafthas grown from a simple game to a project of monumental significance....

Fire Mario, Propeller Mario, Cat Mario, and Builder Mario Nintendo and LEGO’s surprisingly outside-the-box collaboration on LEGO Super Mario ismore than four years in the making, and you better believe they’re calling the basic $60 playset a “Starter Course” for a reason. Beyond thePiranha Plant and Bowser’s Castle expansions, the fancy LCD-eyed figurine will also have a range of separate Power-Up Packs featuring outfits styled after differentMariogames. The initial Power-Up Pack line releasing on August 1 for $10 a pop includes Fire Mario, Propeller Mario, Cat Mario, and Builder Mario....

EveryLollipop Chainsawtrailer just keepsupping the crazyand it’s no different here with our exclusive look at Juliet Starling’s sisters. Big sister Cordelia Starling is an expert zombie hunter that wields a long range sniper rifle. Her turn-ons include inflicting bullet wounds and quesadillas. Rosalind Starling is the youngest sister, an apprentice zombie hunter. Her biggest dream in life is to meet Justin Bieber … and add his skull to her skull collection....

In case you forgot, 32StarCraft IIplayers from all around the world are competing this weekend at MLG’s Summer Arena. There’s over $25,000 dollars of prize money at stake, as well as an opportunity to compete at the MLG Summer Championship in August. Best of all, non-HD streaming is free to all viewers on the main stream! Here’s the weekend schedule: you may tune in to the streamhere.[Update:All codes have been given out!...

Will launch on all platforms simultaneously Capcomhas announcedthat the next update for its blockbuster adventure titleMonster Hunter World: Icebornewill go live in-game April 23. This will be the first update to arrive simultaneously on consoles and PC, setting a precedent for all future updates. As part of the April update, two new behemoths are being thrown into the hunting grounds. The Master Rank Kulve Taroth Quest will see the shimmering, regal-looking Elder Dragon return bigger and meaner than ever before....