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What’s the deal with this? Castle CrashersandBattleBlock Theaterstudio The Behemoth is bringing this thing toRTXthis weekend in Austin, Texas. What is it? (Besides a cupcake, obviously.) Dunno. But if you’ve been following “Game 4,” you’ll likely recognize the character —remember that bizarre spider lady? Convention attendees can take their pic with the cupcake at booth 131. Do that, and ask what’s up with this project. Last we heard, it’s something for Xbox One....

(But not the Sega Mega Drive version) If you think Hamster has already re-released every single 1980s shmup to its Arcade Archives range, they’ve only scratched the surface. Easily replicable at speed, the credit-killing genre saw a tidal wave of releases, reaching well into the treble figures in a short space of time. Thus, it’s likely that we’ll see many more examples of the genre’s lesser-known entries over the coming weeks, months, perhaps years....

This year’s Tokyo Game Show is almost upon us, and it will run from September 21 to Sunday, September 24. Several publishers and developers have already confirmed that they’ll be making an appearance, including Capcom and Square Enix, to name a few.Sega and Atlus will also be teaming upto make a splash. To watch the stream, tune inon September 21 at 19:00 (UTC+8). Their line-up is a jam-packed one, making it worthwhile to keep an eye out for them during the event....

Powerful in the right hands Alani became available yesterdayfor the select few who have already invested inBattlebornpast the base game. Everybody else will have to wait until May 31 for her to unlock (and then will have to spend a pretty sizable chunk of in-game money to use her). I took her for a spin through a couple of story missions and competitive multiplayer. She’s not quite as easy to use as her fellow Eldrid support character Miko, but she fills some niches the mushroom doesn’t....

Timed exclusive Season Pass DLC If you purchased the Season Pass forCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare, you got an extra map on top of it called Atlas Gorge. Now, Activision has opened up its purchase for $5 as a standalone DLC. The special Atlas Gorge playlist is being removed and it’s being put into the normal rotation. This is kind of odd.Call of Dutyhas had an “exclusive” extra map for a while now, whether it was available to pre-orders or Season Pass holders....

Sony’s behemoth currently weighing down a lot of cabinets Yesterday saw Sonyhold its live presentationat the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and, as part of the company’s announcements, it was revealed that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) platform has now surpassed 30 million global sales. The final quarter of 2022 was seemingly key in pushing PS5 to this impressive number, as Sony’s most recent numbers on PS5 sales, releasedback in Septemberof last year, noted that the console has sold around 25 million consoles....

I’m gonna make a supersonic man outta you In today’s contest you may winLet’s Sing Queenfor Xbox One, PS4, or Switch! I’m going to say it, and you’re going to listen to it:Let’s Sing Queenis theDark Soulsof singing games. Like, legit. Freddie Mercury has the absolute best voice EVER in rock, and probably outside of it, too. I’m nervous even thinking about trying to hit any of those notes playing this one....

Updated: June 28, 2025 Searched for new codes! InCursed RNG, you aim to spin for the rarest Auras and show off the coolest magic effects in front of the other players. ThisJujutsu-Kaizen-inspired game is based on luck, but is there a way to increase your chances of rolling the best Aura? Cursed RNGcodes give a bunch of Lucky Hamsters that you can use to get a Luck Boost when you feel the stars are not working in your favor....

With a new Season (ahem, Episode) inDestiny 2, comes a new Seasonal Activity. Breach Executable has Guardians working with Failsafe to determine the cause for the Vex’s unusual behavior. Rather than be a static activity, there’s a little variety to be had, including reward potential. Here’s a breakdown of each encounter and how to maximize your loot. There’s a disappointing lack of black leather in the Vex Matrix The underlying task in each of Breach Executable’s activities is to collect Extracted Data and turn it in at the collection point once the Data Collection meter is full....

Left 4 Dead‘s Survival Pack came out last week, adding two more versus maps and a new Survival mode. Since the DLC is effectively free, we (being myself, Jonathan Ross, Brad Nicholson, and Brad Nicholson’s Pecs) didn’t feel it necessary to do an official review of the new game modes. Instead, we informally discussed the pros and cons of the newL4Dpack via email, and are calling it an impressions post because “three guys informally discussing the pros and cons of things” is too long to work as a title....

Coming this month! “Doctor Luigi is in the house.” That opening line from Iwata during this morning’s Nintendo Direct may have shook the Earth, and I’m still recovering. That’s right,Dr. Luigiis still coming to the Wii U on December 31st,justin time for the Year of Luigi 2013. Miis will appear in the middle in some modes, and Iwata notes that the game will be generally easier thanDr. Mario, which is good news for newcomers....

It’s not that the upcoming title from Sidhe production studio is just likeGeometry Warsor its sequel, but it shares many of the same qualities that that make the aforementioned title so enjoyable. Such as, clean game design, addictive gameplay, engrossing music, and fun. WhileGeometry Warsis an updated take on the idea of the classic shooter,Shatteris the latest iteration on theBreakout,Arkanoidstyle of gaming. Using the mechanic of moving a panel back and forth to reflect a ball towards bricks that need to be broken is the idea, butShatterone-ups that simple concept tenfold....

The Team of The Tournament promo is now live inEA FC 24, and it’s the last themed cards from the Euro and Copa America championships. Unlike previous promos likePath to Gloryand Make Your Mark, the TOTT cards aren’t dynamic. In simpler words, they can’t receive any upgrades. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re bad – after all, this promo only includes items with four playstyle+. That said, some cards will be better suited to the game’s meta and how they perform in competitive modes....