Sega has an ambitious ‘Super Game’ planned for release in the next few years

But it doesn’t look like a sequel to anything we know Sega has released itslatest financial earnings report, and among the facts and figures pertaining to the legendary publisher’s fiscal year, lies a mysterious tease for a brand new project set to launch at some point this generation. As spotted by VGC, Sega is working on a five-year strategy for the creation of a “Super Game”, expected to launch within the same time-frame....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Monica Mccall

Shovel Knight’s Specter of Torment adds a cute amiibo bonus

It can’t be easy flying in full plate mail Pixelated platformerShovel Knighthas made its way to nearly every system available, but at its heart it’s still a Nintendo game. The blue burrower’s game looks and feels like a vintage NES game, and he got his start on Nintendo’s platforms as a timed exclusive. It’s little wonder Shovel Knight was the first non-first party Nintendo game to get the amiibo treatment....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Greg Robinson

Silent Hill creator’s horror game Slitterhead will have ‘unique mechanics,’ demos early footage

From the mind that brought usSilent Hill For all you horror fans out there,Bokeh Game Studiohas uploaded a video diary for the upcomingSlitterhead. This is a brand-new psychological horror game from Keiichirō Toyama, better known as the creator of the firstSilent Hill. In thislatest video, the developer gives a brief behind-the-scenes look at the tests that have been done on an early build ofSlitterhead. In the footage, we are treated to a few details about the work done so far, which includes some brief glimpses from the game (keep in mind that it’s still very much in early development)....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · James Cameron

SteamWorld Dig 2 is one of those games you just have to 100%

It pushes you I’ve been playing a lot ofSteamWorld Dig 2this past weekend. I’ve expired my Switch battery at least once sitting by my wife (who’s also playing it on PS4) just taking it in, and now I’m going for a full completion. The thing is, it’s not tedious in the slightest. In the early days of adventure games, you needed to pixel hunt, and in some cases, basically just guess what “100%” completion entailed....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Holly Barajas

Steam’s Autumn Sale is underway

Whatcha gettin? It’s the week of peak consumerism, and merchants would very much appreciate your cooperation. You, presumed holder of money, have options about where to spend it. Valve would prefer if you blew it on PC games. Steam’s 2017 Autumn Sale has started, and, as expected, there are some cheap PC titles. Some immediate standouts are:Middle-earth: Shadow of Warfor $35.99,The Evil Within 2for $29.99,Nier: Automatafor $35.99,Dark Souls IIIfor $23.99, andPreyfor $19....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Kyle Francis

Take-Two Interactive officially pulls purchase bid for Codemasters

Electronic Arts likely to acquire UK studio Take-Two Interactivehas announcedthat the time has officially lapsed on its bid for UK studio Codemasters and as such is no longer pursuing its plan of action to purchase the developer. Take-Two – who already owns major developers Rockstar and 2K Games –put in a purchase offerfor racing game specialist Codemasters back in November, with an estimated total share value of around $994 million. While Codemasters and its board of investors initially expressed delight at the offer, Take-Two’s plans were scuppered when Electronic Artsswooped in during the final stages, ultimately outbidding Take-Two to the tune of $1....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Henry Roberson

The 10 Best Fallout Characters of all time

Don’t let the dour screenshots of the wasteland fool you.Falloutfans can’t help but picture their memories in this world as colorful ones, courtesy of its sometimes hilarious, sometimes downright scary, but always superbly well-written cast of characters. Let’s take a look at the best of the best. Fantastic (Fallout: New Vegas) How can you go wrong with a guy called Fantastic? He looks rad wearing his sunglasses indoors and his name assures us that he is, but he’s about as reliable as Homer Simpson as a nuclear power plant expert, which is a problem because he has the same job....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1001 words · Adrienne Gonzalez

The Sims and The Sims 2 Legacy Editions get a much needed update

Fans of the originalSimsandThe Sims 2have been treated by EA to a rerelease of the classic games this month, with the Legacy Collection coming out for all PC users. You’re able to jump into these classic titles and enjoy the first two entries in this legendary series, however, since release players have been experiencing crashes and glitches galore. If you’ve been experiencing any of these issues, EA has come to the rescue with the latest update andpatch notesreleased for the games on July 15, 2025....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Kevin Tran

To any Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel players out there: I have dibs on Athena

Sorry, she’s mine Two years ago,Chris,Tara,Conrad, andAndyeach called dibs on a Vault Hunter forBorderlands 2before I ever could, and so I was never able to play it. All I could do was sit there looking at my copy, wishing I had called dibs first. I will not make that same mistake twice. I have dibs on Athena.Simply put, Athena is the best. Don’t worry, there are three other perfectly okay Vault Hunters for you to choose from....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Nicole Choi DDS

Total War: Three Kingdoms brings the series to Ancient China

AND LU BU!!!!! After tackling Feudal Japan, Medieval Times, the Napoleonic Era and Ancient Rome, theTotal Warseries is now looking to the East for its newest entry. Sega and Creative Assembly have announced thatTotal War: Three Kingdomswill be the latest installment in the series and all I can think about is controlling an army lead by Lu Bu. Whether or not myDynasty Warriorsdreams come true in a tactical manner, this game will tackle the regime of Dong Zhuo and take place smack dab in the middle of the Han Dynasty....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Teresa Vargas

Tropico 6 and other Kalypso titles coming to Nintendo Switch

Pocket Paradise Tongue-in-cheek management titleTropico 6is coming to Switch. A new partnership deal between franchise publisher Kalypso Media and Koch Games will see El Presidente’s latest schemes arrive on the Nintendo platform at some undisclosed point in the future. AlongsideTropico 6, the new deal will also see other titles from the Kalypso catalogue arrive on the Switch platform in the future. This includes train management simRailway Empireand the upcomingCommandos 2: HD Remaster....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Michelle Horn

Watch actors and developers talk about War in the North

I would have started off with a typical “you shall not pass” joke, but it appears that the totally unintentional video thumbnail is giving me some sort of sign so I shan’t. Warner Brothers Interactive has launched the first in a series of videos showing actors fromThe Big Bang TheoryandThe Lord of the Rings(along with people from Snowblind Studios) discussing how upcomingWar in the Northfits into the franchise’s universe. There’s also new gameplay footage among the talking and clips from the films which include flying rocks and archers doing stuff....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Guy Bautista

Xbox is testing out removing Live Gold requirement for free-to-play games

Fortnite for all Some changes are coming down the pipeline for Xbox Live users. Today, an update to the Xbox Insiders Alpha will remove the Xbox Live Gold requirement for Party Chat, Looking 4 Groups, and multiplayer in free-to-play games. According tothe release notes, these service changes are being flighted and tested ahead of general availability, implying they’ll make their way to all Xbox users eventually. Microsoft had already announced it would bedropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement for free-to-play gamesback in January, when it reversed course on a price increase for the Gold service....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Erica Johnson