CES: Snapshot, a Vita photo puzzle platformer

Say cheese! Sony showed off Retro Affect’s upcoming Vita/PS3 titleSnapshotat CES this week. This nice-lookingPC portuses photography as a puzzle element. A robot named Pic has a camera that he can use to snap pictures of objects in the game’s 2D side-scrolling stages. These images can then be pasted elsewhere in the level to do things like reach new areas or solve puzzles. Like in any platformer, the left stick moves your character, and the X button jumps....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Juan Stafford

Contest: Win a Switch copy of Ginger: Beyond the Crystal

A gift of Ginger…from a ginger Take a lovely gift from a ginger and enter this contest forGinger: Beyond the Crystal. I gotta admit: 3D platformers are my favorite games. It’s far and away my favorite genre. You’ve gotSuper Mario 64,Jak and Daxter,A Hat in Time— the genre is absolutely rife with fantastic and classic experiences. That’s why I’m really happy to give away digital copies ofGinger: Beyond the Crystalto celebrate its upcoming physical release!...

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Matthew Johnson

Contest: Win Darksiders II Collector’s Edition and more!

[Update:Contest closed! Winners announcedhere.] Our friends at THQ have given us a TON ofDarksiders IIswag to hand out to lucky Dtoiders! Up for grabs are copies of theDarksiders II Collector’s Edition, sets ofDarksiders IItarot cards, copies of aDarksidersnovel, andDarksiders II-themed laptop bags. Holy smokes! Prize Pack 1(four winners) Prize Pack 2(two runners-up) To enter, you need to create somethingDarksiders II-themed. Draw a picture, write a song, construct your own personalDeath Mask— the choice is yours!...

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Sara Cross

Cris Tales collector’s edition includes art book and cuddly Matias

If you’re feelin’ froggy Are you looking forward to Dream Uncorporated’s charming action-RPGCris Tales? I sure am. While I’ve learned to temper my expectations of beautiful indie adventures following a string of disappointments, I have to admit that I’m really diggingCris Tales‘ dream-like visuals and strong cast of characters. It’s a dice-roll for sure, but I’m hoping it comes up a six. For anyone who wants to go all-in onCris Tales‘ time-hopping universe, then publisher Modus Games has announced a special collector’s edition, which is now available for pre-order over at theMaximum Games store, priced at $99....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Steven Cook

Dragon’s Dogma 2: What happens to items when pawns die or you dismiss them?

Oh, good question. Pawns inDragon’s Dogma 2have their own inventory, and since inventory space is at a premium due to weight, it is sometimes necessary toload up your underlings. But if they die or you dismiss them with a full inventory, what happens to that stuff? I wasn’t quite sure myself, so I did some testing. I had a pawn who was underleveled and it was time to replace them. Before I went to dismiss them I gave them some things....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Kevin Murray

EA FC 25 Mohamed Salah Premier League POTM SBC solutions

The Mohamed Salah Premier League POTM SBC is now live inEA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to unlock a special card. The new Premier League POTM challenge is pretty expensive, as it has nine tasks. Let’s take a look at how to complete the challenge, and unlock the special card. Task 9 – 89-Rated Squad EA FC 25 Mohamed Salah Premier League POTM SBC solutions Here’s a set of solutions to complete the new POTM SBC....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Matthew Smith

EA FC 25: How to complete Give Me Five SBC

EA FC 25is now out in early access and Give Me Five is one of the first SBCs you can complete under Hybrid Leagues. Hybrid Leagues is divided into four challenges and Give Me Five is the firstSBCof the lot. It is pretty simple to complete and if you’re a returning player with a lot of fodder at your disposal, this challenge will be a cheesecake for you. EA FC 25 Give Me Five SBC tasks To complete the Give Me Five SBC, you have to exchange a squad with exactly Five Leagues....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Cynthia Houston

Final Fantasy XIV producer addresses more third-party tool drama

The clear of a new ultimate has re-opened some old issues The use of third-party tools inFinal Fantasy XIVhas been a hot-button issue for a while, and a recent clear of the MMO’s newest Ultimate content has breached the topic once again. Producer Naoki Yoshida published a letter today, addressing information surrounding “concerning instances of unfair play” within theXIVcommunity. In the letter from the producer, Yoshida cites the controversy surrounding the recent world-first clear of The Omega Protocol (Ultimate)....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Jose Mckee

Former Xbox boss ‘surprised’ by the Switch, says it has a fighting chance

Some of you saw it coming Phil Harrison has been around the block. Although he’s most widely known as corporate VP for Microsoft he also worked with Sony Computer Entertainment in the ’90s — now he’s a self-described “game investor.” Speaking to Venturebeat he mused on the big three, mostly talking about Nintendo’s comeback, noting: “Nintendo has surprised me in a good way. They’ve put some excitement back in, or at least added a dynamic to the console equation that wasn’t there previously....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Todd Gill

Godzilla, and possibly Evangelion, coming to City Shrouded in Shadow

Try not to get crushed City Shrouded in Shadowis an upcoming PS4 and Vita collaboration between Bandai Namco and Granzella, the developer currently working on the renewedDisaster Report 4project. The story centers around a couple trying to escape the city as it’s being destroyed by shadowy giants. The last time we sawCity Shrouded in Shadow, Ultraman was introduced as a potential mischief-maker along with a subtle hint towards Godzilla. According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Godzilla will indeed be making an appearance, and now we have another hint at a different giant....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Oscar Benitez

Gold Rush codes (October 2024)

Updated: Jul 17, 2025 Checked for the latest codes. He who has the gold makes the rules. That’s how it always was and always will be. InGold Rushon Roblox, your goal is to build an empire filled with workers while monitoring progress and your pile of money from selling the most valuable metal on Earth. Since you must be fast like your workers in order to get results and money as soon as possible, grab all the available Gold Rush codes....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Adrian Archer

Here’s how World Tendency works in the Demon’s Souls remake

You can easily see it! “World Tendency” is one of the most esoteric aspects ofDemon’s Souls: perhaps one of the earliest examples of the “it takes a village” mentality when it came to community-driven education in theSoulsseries. While World Tendency is back in the PS5 remake, there’s one big change: you can plainly see it on a menu! As stated by the remake’s creative director in the past, the new system is meant to be more transparent to players while maintaining the spirit of the original....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · David Brooks

How to get more Magicka in Oblivion Remastered

No matter if you plan on building a fully fledged Mage or are dipping your toes in both melee and magic with a well-versed Spellcaster, Magicka will be your lifeblood inThe Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered. But how exactly can you boost your total? So you can increase your overall mana pool early on and let out a never-ending wave of spells, here’s how to get more Magicka inOblivion Remastered....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Katherine Sharp