Gnarly I had the opportunity to visit Boss Key Productions’ studio in Raleigh, North Carolina, and I saw a lot of promise inLawBreakers.Cliff Blesziski’s still fledgling studio has a lot of power behind it, so much so that I was wowed by the raw talent of the art department in particular, among a mix of up and coming and seasoned developers. ButLawBreakersjust didn’t make an impact on the industry. Maybe it was the marketing, the pricepoint, the over-saturation of hero shooters, the timing, or the spread across three platforms for a brand new IP, but either way it’s basically a done deal now....

Todd ‘Maniac’ Marshall, at your service, ma’am! Elite: Dangerouscontinues to mature with the latest 1.1 BETA update. The addition of Community Goals adds missions for groups of players to work towards, like destroyingxamount of enemies, or hauling a certain cargo to a destination. The success or failure of these goals will be felt in-universe as factions gain or lose strength accordingly. Elite: Dangerousis still very much a work in progress. However, Frontier Developments keeps expanding it towards their goal of a 1:1, living, breathing version of the Milky Way Galaxy....

Deal with it Hey, who is that cool-looking mothertrucker over there in the blue-framed glasses? Oh, that’s me in a mirror, wearing Gunnar’s new Intercept Color Collection gaming eyewear. I went eyes-on at with these at CES this week, slipping them on my face after a hideously long day of staring at my computer, mobile devices, and countless demos on the show floor. It was about 11:00 p.m. when I tried them on, so my eyes were as dry as the desert....

When a company sells an optional add-on to a product, one usually assumes that it is just that —optional. According toFamitsu, however, the PlayStation Vita’sexpensive memory cardsaren’t something you can just ignore, with some games refusing to even boot up without one inserted. Uncharted: Golden Abyssis one such game. It won’t work unless you drop mad bank for an extra memory card. Famitsu has stated that these cards are “pretty much a requirement” for anybody wanting to play on Sony’s new machine, which goes hand in hand withlast week’s newsthat game saves would be demanding them....

After beingrevealed at the Las VegasFinal FantasyFest in July, and thendetailed at the London Fan Festin October, the Final Fantasy XVI crossover event is scheduled to hit the popular MMORPGFinal Fantasy XIVin Early April. We’ve known the event was in the works for a while now, but this is the first time we’re seeing an actual release timeframe. The event will launch with the current expansion,Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, ahead of the release of the new oneFinal Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail....

Warfighter, Warface, Warframe, Warwar, War War has framed. Or something. Man, these names are stupid. Fine. At least this one has character designs that look like aquaticEvangelionmonsters.Warframe, from Digital Extremes (The Darkness II,Star Trek: The Video Game), is a free-to-play third-person shooter that entered open beta a few months ago. Accordingto IGN, the game will also be launching with the PS4. I like this news for a lot of reasons. This move is consistent with Sony’s latest efforts to bring all types of experiences to its consoles....

CORE WORKOUTS! Want to hear a secret? We’re testing out a new show, just for you. Consider it like a cool present that you get to help build. Like LEGO. Yeah, video LEGO. Anyway, we’re doing this whole thing for you guys so it would be awesome if you stopped by and checked it out. Below the jump you’ll find the stream AND access to our super-exclusive clubhouse/chatroom. I’ll see you inside!...

Catch it before Nintendo does Last November, Nintendo talked a little aboutrethinking their policies of region locking. Seems like common sense to me. The gains they’d make in consumer goodwill by allowing a few games to more easily make it overseas would undoubtedly outweigh the losses. In the meantime, there are methods likeRegionthreeto get by the region locks on your 3DS right now. While I haven’t tested the method seen above, it’s reportedly legit....

The popular multiplayer online battle arena titleHeroes of Newerthis going free to play as of today. The action RPG has introduced three tiered accounts in a bid to attract new players into its community and keep the existing 460,000 active players happy. The online gaming space is becoming increasingly crowded, so transitioning your game to being free to play seems like a smart move. “With the transition to free-to-play we’re openingHeroes of Newerthup to new audiences as our players can now easily introduce the game to their friends,” says Marc DeForest, co-founder of S2 games....

What a great game I’ve sung the praises ofXenoblade Chronicles 2for a long while now but it just dawned on me that I’ve been doing it for a year. Damn! The JRPG that could was great at launch but was made even greater through a series of free and paid DLC updates, on top of many quality of life changes and an entire (good) expansion. While the aforementionedTornaexpansion did close out development onXenoblade Chronicles 2as a whole, it seems like Monolith Soft aren’t completely done yet....

Cloud Strife’s massive Buster Sword is just as much a fixture of the character as his spikey blonde hair. But how much would that immense weapon actually weigh? Whether you are a fan of the RPG genre or not, if you follow gaming, you’ve likely heard of Cloud Strife. The stoic protagonist fromFinal Fantasy 7has appeared in countless titles over the years,sometimes even with a new look. However, one iconic detail of Cloud’s attire is his Buster sword....

If ancient aquatic animals are your thing, then you’ll love exploring Ancient Isle inFisch, the hit fishing simulator onRoblox. There are tons of prehistoric fish you’ll have a blast catching, including massive beasts that once prowled the ocean. The Megalodon is one of the most impressive of these behemoths, so it makes sense that even getting some of its parts is no small feat. This includes the Meg’s Spine. If you’re on the hunt for this spine but need help, that’s what we’re here for....

Starfieldis, on paper, a vast universe just begging to be explored. However, it is also a video game, which means that making the prettiest character is thetrueendgame for many. While you’ll unlock nice outfits along the way, what about the way your character looks? Can you change your appearance later inStarfieldif you realize you messed up during the character creation process? Fortunately, it’s easy to change your appearance inStarfield. Just find an Enhance!...