CyberConnect2’s iOS runner Shadow Escaper is pretty cute

But that voice… CyberConnect2, the studio behind recent titles likeAsura’s WrathandJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle, have a new iOS game coming out.Shadow Escaperis basically a runner, but there’s a twist to the standard formula, as all of the energy gathered during running segments can be used during battles. From the promotional trailer,Shadow Escaperlooks fun. Things look especially crazy near the end when obstacles are coming up everywhere while enemies are attacking....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Ronald Oconnell

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners showcases some gorgeous action in new trailer

Time to light up Night City Netflix anime seriesCyberpunk: Edgerunnersgot anew trailertoday, and it looks both gorgeous and full of action. Today’s trailer lets us meet some of the main cast and see the set-up for the action, as well as how Night City is being adapted into anime form. Anime fans who didn’t already know will probably notice right away that Studio Trigger is at the helm. Trigger is the studio behind productions likePromareandKill la Kill, and boy, does it show in this new trailer....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Kathleen Watts

Dark Souls gets a Japanese date, fancy map and CD

Mmmmm. DeliciousDark Souls. I’m already excited. And scared. From Software’s bigger, badder beast is coming our way, thanks to Namco Bandai. Japan gets a solid release date for the title: September 15th. It will be priced at 7,800 yen ($97). September is going to be fine (and expensive!) month. For all of that money gamers will get a couple of goodies with their copy of the PS3 game. They’ll get a crusty old map of the game’s world that will let them go back and recount all the places they’ve died at....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · David Elliott

Dead Space 3 is the latest game to have officially failed

Electronic Arts declares the game performed below expectations It had co-op and cover-based shooting, but Electronic Arts’ flailing attempts to makeDead Space 3“appeal to a wider audience” apparently failed. Visceral’s latest game now joinsTomb Raider,Hitman: AbsolutionandResident Evil 6as the newest mainstream game to have failed its masters. Crysis 3also fell short of its expectations, though EA has not revealed what those expectations were, and how much either game actually sold....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Johnny Brown

Diablo 4 fans worried Season 1 will clash with another ARPG

Let’s not start Seasons off on the wrong foot I consider myself a pretty big fan of action-RPG games. Therefore, like many others, I have been cautiously optimistic about the longevityDiablo 4can provide with its content releases. And right now, Season 1 ofDiablo 4has the potential to bring ARPG fans together, or drive them even further apart. WhenD4finally got announced, it didn’t take long to start hearing two claims from ARPG fans....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Amanda Goodman

Doom The Dark Ages Pandemonium and Ultra Nightmare difficulties explained

Doom: The Dark Ageshas several difficulty levels that cause enemies to hit harder, your parry window to decrease, and even have a one-life limit. The difficulty you pick depends entirely on your preferences, but knowing what each option entails can help make the choice a little easier. Table of contents Doom: The Dark Ages difficulty levels explained There are two parts toDoom: The Dark Ages’difficulty levels: your initial preset choices, and modifiers you can tweak later....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Anna Boone

E3: PIKMIN 3 ANNOUNCED FOR WII U ARRRRRGH!

It happened, it finally happened. Nintendo opened its conference by announcingPikmin 3for Wii U. The game looks damn good, and Nintendo is not shy about boasting how much detail, and how easy it is to follow the grassy creatures in high definition. Also introduced is a new Pikmin type, the Rock Pikmin, which can throw rocks to break down walls. The Wii U screen contains the map, which can be touched to scroll through the environment....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Paul Anderson

F-Zero 99 brings the series back as a battle royale, available today

Nintendohas announcedthat they’re returning to the 99-player experience using the SNES version ofF-Zero.F-Zero 99is releasing today on Switch. I know we’re all hoping for either a remaster ofF-Zero GXor a new title entirely, but this is what we get. The flat, mode-7 landscapes are given new life by placing 99 players on them to fight for the lead. The boost meter from later games returns. Rather than being allotted a certain number of turbo boosts, like in the SNES game, it follows the system started inF-Zero Xwhere you may sacrifice some of your shield to get a bit of extra speed....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Krista Lopez

Former PixelJunk devs’ Nova-111 looks real clever

A mix of turn-based and real-time play The concept of “real-time” has begun bleeding into the otherwise turn-based world ofNova-111, a super-neat-looking game from ex-PixelJunkdevelopers. I’d recommend watching this trailer to get a better handle on what that means, exactly. In short: “good things.” I got a bit of a mobile vibe from the footage, butNova-111is thankfully planned for release on PC, Mac, and Linux this year. As much as I like the look of the aforementioned gameplay premise, it’s the sci-fi theme and charming personality that push this one over the top for me....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Michael Williams

Here’s how Nintendo’s amiibo figures work, and how they interact with Smash Bros.

Nice figures, underwhelming use so far Nintendo’s long awaited foray into the toy market is here: the amiibo are ready for purchase, and the flagship game,Super Smash Bros., is right on the horizon. While the toys look great in person and the setup is painless, so far the actual interactivity is underwhelming. Collector itch aside, I’d definitely recommend waiting until more compatible games are out before committing to any purchases....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Charles Johnson

Hoshi wo Miru Hito on Famicom is the ruthless King of Crap Mountain

The Famicom can be perceived as the birthplace ofkusoge. While bad games have existed since the creation of the medium, the origin of the term itself is murky but generally is believed to have been coined in reference to a Famicom game. Hoshi wo Miru Hito, translating roughly asStargazer, was one such game that rose to the rank of kusoge no densetsu (crap game of legend). It’s easy to see why....

June 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1686 words · Brooke Johnson

How to complete EA FC 24 90+ TOTS, PTG or GOTG Upgrade SBC?

TheEA FC 2490+ TOTS, PTG or GOTG Upgrade SBC, is a fantastic challenge to complete if you’re looking to get a promo item for your Ultimate Team squad. This casino SBC offers amazing items from the previous and current promos, making it a unique choice for all. With just one task, this challenge is easily doable for almost any player, irrespective of whether they’re a veteran or beginner in Ultimate Team....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Robin Thomas

How to evolve Sandygast in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

You have a few options Sandygast makes a grand return in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet as a ghost/ground type…well…sand castle ghost thing, and this generation 7 Pokemon is super easy to find. Here’s where to find Sandygast (and its evolved version Palossand), and evolve it, should you choose to put in the work yourself. Where to find Sandygast inPokemon Scarlet & Violet Sandygast is a common Pokemon that’s generally found on beaches: since it’s a literal living sand castle, after all....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Ian White