Previously, this was Treyarch’s signature In the past,Call of Dutydevelopment was principally handled by Infinity Ward and Treyarch. I’ve always preferred the latter, who was able to weave their signature “Nazi Zombies” mode into their games (though I am liking IW’s new alien angle), which has blown up to become one of the biggest reasons to pick up a newCall of Dutygame for many fans. It seems as if Activision wants a little more pizzazz in Sledgehammer Games’ first entry,Advanced Warfare, as a new trailer has been leaked showing off zombie footage with the future warfare gear in tow....

If you ask me, there just aren’t enough games with scary-ass pregnant ladies. At least we haveFEAR 3, which Warner Brothers and Day 1 Studios is showing off in this brand-new trailer. While we may not seeFEAR 3until 2011now, that hasn’t stopped the team from continuing to reveal more about the game. The main focus of the trailer is “capturing the essence” of the franchise: great A.I., plenty of horror, and strong combat....

Plus a vinyl set, art prints, shirts, and pins iam8bit, Inc.is teaming up with Hello Games to provide a ton ofNo Man’s Sky-related stuff starting today. In addition to the big-daddy SKU of the Collector’s Edition for the PC version of the game, there’s also an LP vinyl set, art prints, shirts, and pins. The company aims to have “other sweet products” hit up through the “months” before launch (ha, a hint)....

Man Bravely Default Twitter, you’ve been at it again People have really taken toOctopath Travelersince it launched last month, including some folks in-house at Square Enix. How else could you explain this passion project in the form of a tweet, which features a baseball themed battle music arrangement, protagonist Olberic at bat, and…Bravely Default‘s Ringabel? So why is this relevant? Well beyond the fact that it’s good art, theBravely DefaultTwitter account has been very active lately....

New costumes and emotes We knew it was coming, but thanks to a recent trailer from Sega, it’s more real now. Phantasy Star Online 2will be hosting aSenran Kaguracrossover this month. Like most of the lighter crossovers that don’t involve significant bits of content, this one is mostly cosmetic, offering outfits, emotes, and items. you may get a quick look at the crossover stuff in the first few minutes of the below video....

Hell yes, it’s a holiday weekend When I think of “action games,” the first thing to pop into my mind is notLa-Mulana EX. But that beast of a platforming adventure title is among this weekend’sPlayStation Network Flash Sale listingsin North America, and it’s good. If you’d like to play it on Vita, you may grab it for $3.99 (that’s 80% off). There’s also an assortment of more expected picks for this themed sale, like aDevil May Cry 4 Special Editionbundle ($10....

Roaming Gimmighouls are inGoearly, too Pokemon GoandScarlet/Violetconnectivity is confirmed by way of a tweet fromthe official Pokemon Twitter account, which asks players to “stay by for future announcements.” Interestingly, a new Pokemon has been shown off as a result of this collaboration. It’s called “Gimmighoul,” and follows a long line of mythological tricksters that are focused around coins/gold/wealth. Gimmighoul takes on a “chest form” inScarletandViolet, and functions a lot like a Mimic treasure chest in many other forms of fantasy media....

What would that be? A salamander with fears of intimacy? Being a connoisseur of garbage, I’m sometimes asked what I consider to be the worst game of all time. I can’t answer that. Not only have I not played every game in existence, but there are also a lot of metrics you can go by to define the worst game. Is it the game that mystified me with blatantlybad design choices?...

AllCivilizationenjoyers know one rule is absolute when it comes to playing the popular 4X strategy series: games will always last longer than you anticipate. If I got a nickel every time some friends and I would plan to “play a game of Civ tonight” and end up playing the same game over the next few days…well, I’d have a lot of nickels. WithSid Meier’s Civilization VII, developer Firaxis has created a solution to this problem in the form of three Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern....

Live stream set for July 25 Sega’sProject Sakura Warshas beendrip-feeding the people with news, details and videoever since its initial announcement. This week, the publisher will hold a new live stream dedicated to the upcoming RPG, promising a glut of info for a thirsty fanbase. The second of the imaginatively-titled “Sakura WarsImperial Theater Propaganda Department Report” is set to take place later this week and will feature the first reveal of the game’s battle system, alongside a slew of general information provided by director Tetsu Katano and Sega Games’ Chief Product Officer Toshihiro Nagoshi....

What a pleasant surprise Putt-Putt and Freddi Fish are coming back — again! While a bunch of ’90s edutainment adventure games from the Humongous Entertainment catalog got a new lease on life witheasily accessible Steam releases, it’s time to move into the console space. Two games,Putt-Putt Travels Through TimeandFreddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell, will release on the Nintendo Switch eShop on May 21, 2025. Remember Pep?...

More of this mayhem, please It’s the momentThe Crew 2players have been waiting for since launch: PvP is in! While it’s always been possible to goof off with other players in Ubisoft’s miniaturized United States sandbox, now we can go head-to-head. What’s more, there’s a new Demolition Derby mode, and it’s among the most fun I’ve had with the sequel. If you liked theoutlandish monster truck trick events, you’ll feel right at home....

One of my favorite games of 2012 The latest episode of The Creators Project took a behind-the-scenes look at how Ubisoft brought life toFar Cry 3. The video goes over how Ubisoft wanted to constantly distract the player with the wealth of options available within the game. They also touched on the amount of play testing that went into designing island.