Posts

Christophe Gans back behind the lens Alongside the slew of new and old video games announced during yesterday’sSilent Hill Transmissionlive stream, Konami also revealed the existence of a brand new movie,Return to Silent Hill. The live-action horror title will be directed by Christophe Gans, who was behind the lens for the original 2006Silent Hillfilm adaptation — considered by many to be one of the better game-to-movie adaptations. Speaking in a short promo reel,which you’re able to check out below, Gans revealed that the new film will be based upon the plot of 2001 gameSilent Hill 2— which is itself a fan favorite among the franchise’s dedicated community....

Building a bridge to the stock market As world-builderRobloxcontinues to expand upon its global success – having established an incredible user base on PC and mobile platforms since its 2006 launch – parent company Roblox Corporation is reportedly considering going public on the U.S. stock market in 2021. According to a report on CNBC, Roblox Corporation is currently weighing up its options, considering whether to go public via a traditional initial public offering (IPO), or through a direct listing, which will prevent the selling of new shares and will disallow banks from weighing in on stock pricing....

Story-driven and turn-based Riot Games recently formed a publishing label calledRiot Forge, and it just lifted the veil on the biggest title in the lineup. As rumors have suggested, there’s going to be aLeague of Legendssingleplayer game. It’s calledRuined King: A League of Legends Story, and it’s a story-driven turn-based RPG. Ruined Kingis being developed by Airship Syndicate, which is the studio that just finished work onDarksiders Genesis. Airship Syndicate CEO Joe Madureira took the stage to confirm thatRuined Kingtakes place after Burning Tides, that you’ll be able to play asLeaguechampions, and that it has “a new take on turn-based....

Looks wet out… SNK has announced that free DLC character Shizumaru Hisame will come singin’ in the rain (of blood) to their fantastic fighterSamurai Shodownnext week. Best of all, Shizumaru will be a free download for all players. Shizumaru – who made their first appearance in 1995’sSamurai Shodown III– is an amnesiac orphan, who young life has already been filled with more horror and insecurity than anyone should have to suffer at such an age....

Bumblebee director on board for adaptation As reported byDeadline, Sony’s upcoming movie adaptation of popular adventure game series Uncharted has secured a new director in the form of Travis Knight, who most recently sat behind the lens for 2018 Transformers spin-offBumblebee. Knight is the third director to pick up the cinematic adventures of Nathan Drake – who will portrayed in the movie by your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man Tom Holland – following the departure of previous directorsDan Trachtenbergand Shawn Levy before him....

There’s Pooka! I love that guy! There is something of a rarity joining the Arcade Archives this week, in as much as it’s a title I’ve never actually played! Now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch, it’s Namco platformerMarvel Land! Released to arcades in 1990,Marvel Landis a fantasy adventure that sees players guide a young hero, Prince Paco, through a series of colorful and hazardous stages on a quest to rescue the adorable Princess Luxie, who has been abducted by the wicked Mole King....

It’s essentially a trial version that also includes full local multiplayer if at least one person owns the $40 game The surprisingly wonderful board, card, and mini-game collectionClubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classicswill havea free companion appwhen it launches this Friday, June 5, on Nintendo Switch. We knew this eShop app would let multiple Switch owners play games together locally even if only one of them made the full $40 purchase, but there’s a nice bonus inclusion: four free singe-player games....

‘There are always repercussions…’ Bandai Namco has released an “extended” version of the trailer for their upcoming horror adventureMan of Medan.Developed byUntil Dawn’sSupermassive Games,Man of Medanwill be the first game inThe Dark Pictures Anthologyseries. Set aboard an abandoned WWII battleship, the atmospheric title will have players control a group of dopey teens as they wander by torchlight into undead horrors and apparently tread barefoot around ancient rusted metal. Player choices – and consequences of those choices – will have bearing on who makes it out of the fearful boat trip alive....

I received an unexpected (but not unwelcome) care package from Retro-Bit the other day. It contained five of their recent retro reissues. Now, I don’t think I agreed to anything at any time, but they obviouslyknow my weakness. If you put old game cartridges in front of me, I can’t help but play them, research them, turn them over, and tickle their underbelly. So, heck yeah, let’s give them a look....

‘Microsoft came along and really just turned on the juice’ A significant number of you want nothing to do with snow right now, but it’s time to bundle up and watch a new trailer forWasteland 3, the latest in a line of nuked-out role-playing games from inXile. Wasteland 3is trading out Arizona’s blazing heat for a literal nuclear winter in Colorado, and you’ll be able to run wild with a six-person Ranger squad in co-op....

In 2023, Konami released one of the bestYu-Gi-Oh!sets for picking up rare cards, theYu-Gi-Oh! 25th Anniversary Rarity Collectionset. Now, it’s following it up with a sequel. TheYu-Gi-Oh! 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection IIset is the follow-up to an incredibly popular set that was designed to give players amazing and rare cards, as well as a specialized rarity created for the game’s 25th anniversary. This second set not only gives players another chance to get in on additional rare cards for their collection, but it also brings cards that weren’t part of the original set, adding value and a reason to buy it even if you went overboard on the last one....

TheArena Breakout: Infinitebeta test lets you dive into the deadly Dark Zone early as you fight to earn loot. It’s a chance to get familiar with the game’s strategic warfare and dynamic gear selection. So, if you are ready to sink into the battlefield, here’s when to expect theArena Breakout: Infinitebeta and how to play it. When does the Arena Breakout: Infinite beta start? The Arena Breakout: Infinite Closed Beta commences onMay 8, 2024....

Updated: July 22, 2025 We added new codes! Oh, another combat game where you mark enemies, and your little companions beat them up while you stand around. Trust me, it’s more fun than it sounds because you get to upgrade your warriors and unlock new zones inAvatar Fighting Simulator. Okay, it could get repetitive, but that’s whenAvatar Fighting Simulatorcodes step in. Instead of losing hours grinding for EXP, you can use potions you get for free to speed up the process....