Dance to Disco Back when Humble Bundle announced that they would be moving into game publishing, they announced a handful of games, one of which was under a working title ofNo Truce with the Furies. Now, because I’m a perpetual man-child with the power ofPhotoshopGIMP 2.8, I saw the title and made a quick edit for a gag and sent it to the devs as a joke. So original right?...

Oh my ゼルダねこ Neko has become a sort of celebrity within theZelda: Breath of the Wildplayer community, sharing colorful videos describing their various exploits in great detail. While the videos themselves are in Japanese, they provide helpful notations throughout the clips, as well as English subtitles. For instance,Neko recently shared a videoof them fighting a Hinox, Guardian, and Lynel at the same time. Not only is the video fun from an entertainment/combat perspective; they also share how to replicate the experience in a legit version of the game....

Hit the showers, Thunder Like Jago, Sabrewulf, and Thunder before her, Orchid is the newfree playable characterfor Double Helix’sKiller Instinct. As the trend has gone recently, she’ll probably only be available for a week, at which point another fighter will get the call to take temporary control of the spotlight. If you’re not the type to stay commited to characters for one week at a time (which I’m sure Microsoft is banking on), they’re available permanently for $4....

‘Thank you all for bringing so much joy to our sorrowful hearts’ Blasphemousis one of those games that left me hoping it sold well enough for its creators to keep doing what they know and love. It’s a gripping and often unforgiving action-platformer set in a world dominated by religious fervor, and as dark as it could be, the gamereally resonated with me. Well, me and abunch of other people. The Game Kitchen and publisher Team17 just announced thatBlasphemoushas passed “one million players....

Sony Interactive Entertainmentannounced todaythat the PlayStation 5 has hit another milestone. Over 50 million units have been sold through consumers just over three years since the console launched back in November 2020. According to Sony, the console experienced strong sales momentum this year due to the release of popular games. “Achieving this PS5 sales milestone is a testament to the unwavering support of the global PlayStation community and their passion for the incredible experiences created by the talented developers from PlayStation Studios and our partners....

Most core gamers saw Microsoft’s Kinect sensor and scoffed, dismissing out of hand its potential for use in anything but kids’ games and casual experiences. The people at EA Tiburon, however — having already implemented precise motion controls for theirTiger Woods PGA Tourtitles with Wii MotionPlus and PlayStation Move — saw a chance to make their golf videogame more realistic than ever before. I discussedTiger Woods PGA Tour 13’s Kinect support with executive producer Brent Nielsen at a recent EA press event in New York....

I am sufficiently intrigued The Gardens Between, an upcoming Windows and Mac game from The Voxel Agents, makes a strong first impression. The puzzles themselves manifest as little diorama-like dream worlds, and the self-described “bittersweet story of friendship” tracks two pals, Arina and Frendt, on a journey “where the forwards and backwards traversal of time makes cause and effect malleable.” Take a peek! This early glimpse doesn’t tell us much about the puzzle-solving, but I like the premise so far and the artistry here is top notch....

That’s a lot of consoles and Funko Pops Retail chain GameStop have announced that the company had a very successful December, with sales up 10.6% on the previous year, resulting in a year-on-year increase of $2.77 billion. Speaking togameindustry.biz, GameStop interim CEO Dan DeMatteo cited the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One X as having a large hand in bringing the dollars in. “We are pleased with our sales performance during the important holiday period, driven by strength in the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One X, and a solid increase in our collectibles business,” said DeMatteo....

Easier to join up with friends We haven’t heard much about Tripwire Interactive’sRising Storm 2: Vietnamsince it wasannouncedat E3 last year, as the developer been concentrating onKilling Floor 2. In what Tripwire says is the “start of many community focused updates to come,” the company has talked about a couple core concepts that it wants to improve for this sequel. Squads are being reintegrated with “an emphasis toward playing with your friends, ease of cooperation/working with the rest of the squad and squad communications....

Xbox One more so than PlayStation 4 Bethesda has brought backThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimwith a re-release for PC and consoles. It’s out today and, unsurprisingly, my feeds are freaking out. I’d say I forgot how big this game was in 2011, but I haven’t.Skyrimnever left us, thanks in large part to the continued efforts of talented mod makers. While Chris has beenchipping awayat the main quest and lord knows plenty of side stuff for a full review ofSkyrim: Special Edition, I’m over here dealing with an army of sentient mannequin men....

I’ve been waiting! The appeal ofSlime Rancheris built right into the name. It’s a game about wrangling cute slimes with a combination vacuum/cannon/backpack and gettin’ paid — the sort of thing I’d ideally like to play a little bit in the evening when I’m unwinding. (Just like how I used to playStardew Valleyfor “a little bit.”Right…) I’ve been holding out for the game’s full launch and that’s happening real soon....

She can’t be good news if she’s the daughter of Loki AlthoughSMITEmay not have the following thatLeague of LegendsandDota 2have, it’s still a pretty decent game in its own right. It also keeps on trucking with new Gods to choose from, and the newest rework is Hel — keeper of the dead, and daughter of Loki. Hi-Rez Studios does a great job with their version of a “Champion Spotlight,” in this video, greatly detailing Hel’s backstory, as well as her in-game mechanics....

I’ve always wanted to play Crystalis SNK is dipping back into its ’80s arcade catalog for its 40th anniversary. The Nintendo Switch is gettingCrystalis,Ikari Warriors, and numerous other titles in a compilation dubbedSNK 40th Anniversary Collection. Here’s the running list so far, with more to come: There’s also a $65 physical limited edition with a soundtrack, hardcover art book, and collector’s box. SNK 40th Anniversary Collectionwill have staples like a rewind feature, convenient saving, a Museum Mode, and “updated graphics at 1080p resolution....